The Straits Times, 7 April 1916
1916-04-07
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Title Section13 1916-04-07 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,070 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. APRIL 7. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement215 1916-04-07 1 MILK KATZ BROS., LTD. (£^Tklf\ THE STORE FOR MENS WEAR. NEW STOCK OF WATERPROOF COATS. THE CLIFTON COAT. $17.50 and $21.00 each. B? THE DONCABTER COAT. $15.00, $18 00 and ■E/'V $20.00 each. THE KINGBCLERE COAT. $10.00 and $11.50 h Every Garment ,Sewn Seams |3NLA and Guardnteed Waterproof. iVY l215 words
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Advertisement493 1916-04-07 1 THE LATEST. Bric-a-Brac Watch Your Step! RECORDS. NEW RECORDS. GERTIE MILLAR ETHBL LEVY. 12 inch doable-sided record*, $2.75 c*cb. 12-inoh doable-sided record, $2.78. mvi Toy Town Lioi». Monckton MM7 My Bird of Paradise MB Neville was a de»U Uone) Monckton i Settle down in a one horse town Chalk Farm493 words
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Advertisement11 1916-04-07 1 KARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aoihts: ADAMBON. 6ILFILUN CO., LTD (In.-.rvritH.L in Knglan.l)11 words
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Article809 1916-04-07 2 GREAT REDUCTION IN THE COST OF PRODUCTION. Dividend of 30 Per Cent, for Year. The ninth annual general meeting of tbe Selinsing Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the offices of Messrs. Carson and Co., Colombo, on March 24, says the Times of Ceylon. Mr. H. Gordon Bois809 words
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Article259 1916-04-07 2 Presiding at the second annual general meeting of the Ampat (Sumatra) Rubber Estate on February 25, Mr. 1). W. Lovell said that the gross profit for the year amounted to £5,062, which, after adding sundry revenue and allowing for debenture interest, was reduced to #4,499— a259 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement189 1916-04-07 2 Just received Carey's Box Strapping, Solder, Corrugated Iron, Zinc Buckets, European and Japanese Acetic Acid, Wire Nails, Formalin, Tapping Knives, Linseed Oil, French Roofing Tilee, Asbestos Tiles, Veneer Cases, Castor Oil, Sodium Bisulphite, Arrack, Methylated Spirits, etc. S. J. JUDAH CO., Til 1362 99, ROBINSON ROAD. 24 8— 26 4189 words
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Advertisement560 1916-04-07 2 HOW THIN PEOPLE CAN GET FAT. Increase in Weight Ten Pounds or More. A r hyaleian'« Advice. "I'd certainly give Boat any hing to be abe to fat up a few p unds and stay that way," declares every txoe sively tbin usa or woman. Such a result is not560 words
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Advertisement848 1916-04-07 2 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY CO. SBIPCHANOLIR3 AMD PROVIDING CONTRACTORS THB COMPANY'S LAUNCH MEBTS INCOMING SHIPS. OFFICEB. I6. BATTERY ROAD Take lift to top floor. Telephone No. HI Orders promptly attended to for daily and teaittcck supplies. H. W. H. &TIVENB, Manager. 14-q The Straits Times FBR F.M.B. HEADERS The Mail Train pobtal848 words
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Article1104 1916-04-07 3 EFFECT OF GERMANY'S NAVAL POLICY. A Year of Enemy Piracy. The editor of the Syren and Shipping writes A year has now elapsed since the German! commenced their official nubmarine ciunade against British merchantmen. According to the German pronouncement, the undersea campaign wsa to commence on February 18,1,104 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement434 1916-04-07 3 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SUE of MX IK /EN SEA DAMAGED HELMBT HATS, KoKTY NINE DOZEN JAPANESE STRAW HaTS AND SUNDRIES, ETC, To be held at Messrs. Cbiog Keoß Lee Co.'i Sale room, On Patcrday, Apiil h, 1916, AT n A M CHINO KKNO LEE 4 CO., Auctioneer., 84—7-4 AUCTION434 words
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Advertisement271 1916-04-07 3 Little Lectures by Nursb 'Wincarnis.' {Ltcturt No. 4 B Weakness Every movement of the body JMf uses up a definite amount of D vitality. When you overtax i yourself, or your vitality is jSi undermined by illness, your Jt JK whole system becomes too Sj» Xfci exhausted to recover its271 words
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Advertisement108 1916-04-07 3 "GREYHOUND" Brand Composition "GREYHOUND" Brand Composition for painting Ships' Bottoms, is now used by the most important Steamship lines, and has gained its position in spite of keen competition by sheer force of merit. "GREYHOUND" Brand Composition is not tainted with Enemy capital, but is BRITISH THROUGHOUT. ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOSITION No.108 words
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Advertisement1095 1916-04-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AMD Mpcar I— inc. (Companies Incorporated in England". MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract witb His Majesty s Government). for China, Japan, Panang, Oeylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Port* and London. Sto»mr m will leave Singapore on or about1,095 words
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Advertisement830 1916-04-07 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Imoorpobatbd in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Stmerak. Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Koblak and Bangkok. Due Departure a. BORIBAT Apr. io Apr. 13. 8 p.m. ss. PARACHATIPOK 17 19,3 p.m. ASDANG 24 26,830 words
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Advertisement472 1916-04-07 4 STEAMER MILIIHB. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enolind) 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 Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and472 words
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Advertisement533 1916-04-07 4 STEAMER SAILINS9. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN UNI. A service is miintainnd betwoen Yokohama, via pirt to Marseilles and London under mail o-ntra-t with the Imperial Japanese Governmont. Tlk New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and ooostruoted, and are Stt533 words
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Article770 1916-04-07 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, April 7, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Kvatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following, list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. Norn. Valcb. Bdtibs. Sbllui. 2/- Allagat 2/- 2,4J 4! 1 An K770 words
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Advertisement561 1916-04-07 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. IHOO-CHmt STUM KM. CO. LTD. |M IN KN(iLAND). DlMOt Sarvioci to Japan vio Monf hong A Shanghai, and to Cnlout* via Panang, from Singapore. Takinß car^n on through Bill» of Ladint tot Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amcy. Cbi aY Tirotxin X* wchw»r«. YanxtfKo Port*. lor I Bioaa tl> Phil'rpiner,561 words
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Advertisement182 1916-04-07 5 Made ift Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION ByREAD BROTHERS, u-i»f Q^|tfiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness SOLO EVEfIYWHCAE. ORDER IN FAM'LY PACKAGES iNDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR PENANO AND CALCUTTA. Tbe L'in)pan»« Steam' r FOOKSANG, 3.1(0 tene T. A M'tcbc 'I, muiaDder, i* d< r; bore on Friday, Apnl 7, and182 words
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Advertisement270 1916-04-07 5 CIGARETTES ftj iJ^JLmza COMFORT LUXURY >L V«5 MW^^^^^^^ rpHEKB'S Luxury' in the lUvcur X^ W V*V I fiSS OUS B'^Uf^i 1 and aroma f State Exp-ess Cißar- aGL v^blb^ j VV^ I r^"G o Mm jßf Ajl ifc'-'^RW. '^£-~"tt ettos. They are )od to the very la«t. MM Qk I270 words
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Advertisement47 1916-04-07 5 AIR GAS PRODUCER THE MOST ECONOMIC*' AN3 MIBT COWENISHT FORM OF ILLUMINATION. l 2 cent per hour for one 50 candle power light. PORTABLE EVERYWHERE. IHE 6AB PRODUCED BY THIS PRODUCER 18 SMOKELESS. ODOURLESS »N0 HARMLESS. JAPANESE PAINT. T. NT AGrJHLX «dfe Co. Tkl. 319. HIGH STREET.47 words
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Advertisement129 1916-04-07 6 PIANOS TUNED and REPAIRED Cheap. Prompt. Thorough HY w w "W~W" IT T 5 4aa^ T^J" (Latk or Tui |hrn Puno Ch.i 100, Adelphi Hotel Buildings, NORTH BKIDOB ROAD. Any work personally attended to and SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ENTIRELY of 7 REINFORCED M»S« CONCRETE. 1 > r^ (IF 7 -^^B»' i129 words
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Advertisement30 1916-04-07 6 THIB 18 MARK JjSak, THE GUARANTEE ot (be Ab>olate Purity ot car Bottlirgs ol BURTON PILSENER AND CUINNESS'S STOUT. WJ. ROSS BROTHER. LTD, BottlinK Specialists, LOKOOM, LIVfRPOOI, IELFatT and LEIIH30 words
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Advertisement377 1916-04-07 6 £*OU, TO P«£& ESANOFELE ANTI-MALARIA PILLS. Sold Everywhere Oreatly used by tbe Italian Government A sore cure for Malaria Fever. Highly, reoemmended by those who have osed them, GAOOINO CO. A»k OO TO y^> W.J.GARCIA. j* Orchard Rd. k for oji *yl/* $100 $700. i> PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE STAMFORD HOUSE377 words
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Advertisement135 1916-04-07 6 The well-known TOSA ART STUDIO'S EXHIBITION Japanese modern waterFOR 2 WEEKS colour paintings and (April 5 to 18) antique coloured wood prints, etc. At WILSONS PHOTO STUDIO j THE TOSA ART STUDIO Orchard Rd., Singapore. of Yokohama, Japan. ▲J BRILLIANT A J DURABLE II J EFFICIENT J J) ECONOMICAL SIEMENS]135 words
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Article103 1916-04-07 7 FIXTURES. rulnv April 7. Higi. f.'itcr 0. II a.m 1.31 p.m. Ilomewanl mail closes (train Jcrani Kuintun intg., Barker's, IV) p.m. Saturday, April 8 Rich Wv.ir. O.. r >o a.m., 2.14 p.na Ontwanl mail expected. Sunday, April Q. High Water LSI a.m 8.4 n.-n. Monday, April 10.103 words
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Article254 1916-04-07 7 I To-DAT. nhaiu and Teluk Anson Kinta 2.30 pm Shanghai and Japan M rionothshire 2.30 pm j Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2.30 pm Malacca ami Muar Lady Weld Bpm Batavia, Saiuarang and Sourabaya, M. Treub 3.3(1 pm I'.ntiuiak B. H. Guan 8.30 pm Kota Tinggi Tanjong Surat254 words
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Article260 1916-04-07 7 The mail trains from Singapore tor tli north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumnur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tli I through express to Penang lu.ives Ku»U Lumper at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penang at A260 words
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Article53 1916-04-07 7 Tln> mailH from Europe by the P. k O. packet Sauiur are expected by train to morning. Correspondence will be r delivery about 10.46 a.m. .•.ward 11. I. packet Tara with mails from London waa expected leave NeKapatam yentenlay. and may be <x|«cted to arrive here abuot53 words
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Article93 1916-04-07 7 Mails for Eu rope. Our attention ha* bt*n called to the fact udon are much behind tboao |wMwliiiil nlwmlwu Oar rule is to giro arrivals uoly whea they are officially Mcmm, «n<l no w tfaaa that priated above kat i» a Larr Swoapoik. 1 K.b J5 B. 1. rob Jf.93 words
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Article358 1916-04-07 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Strait* are taken from tbe London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.358 words
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Article451 1916-04-07 7 As "Toby, M.P., 1 Saw It. in His First Diary. It may be interesting to recall some of the bstrvations of Toby, M.P. They appeared in the issue of Punch, dated January 15, 1481. A wise old dog, walking in a stately way on his two451 words
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Article177 1916-04-07 7 EXCHANOB. PKODUCB mkuapoei, April 7, ISI6. Sinjafoeb, Apbil 7. 1916. O«Lohi.i Bank 4 m/H 2/4JJ Uambior 207S DemM d 2/4 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked HO OO Demand 2/4 J c Sondried 10.90 Private 8 m/i 2/4 jj do Mixed 10.30 n Peppor, BUok V 7.75 Un177 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article178 1916-04-07 7 J? 3 116 H Buyers. Seller Value 10 10 AmpanK 6.00 1 1 Ayer Went; 0.85 0.50 10 10 Belat 1-60 2.00 10 10 Kanabol 0.96 1.05 10 10 Kinta Association 5.00 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.5.0 1.12.6 fl £1 Lahat Mines 425 10 9.'25 Malayan Collieries 2.00 dis178 words
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Article630 1916-04-07 7 1 Buyers. Sellers. Value V- a/- Alla«M 2/- '2/8 41 41 Anglo-Jaw 1.1.0 1-2.8 3/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 9/8 10/6 2/- 2/- Batang Mataka 2)7 J 8/£1 £1 Bata Ti«» 3.0.0 3.15.0 2/- a/- Bekoh 2/7 2/10 £1 /I Bokit Ks;.mg 2 12.6 3 0.0 £1 41 Bukit Lintang 3.0.0630 words
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Article126 1916-04-07 7 Cl £1 8. SiaelHna Co. H.:iO 8.60 El 41 Pref. 1.4.0 1.6.0 6/- Hleoteie T'ways 2/9 8/--10 10 Fnset Neave 50.00 51.00 EO CO W. Hammer A Co. 80.00 61.00 100 How»rth Bntkine 26.00 85.00 100 7% Prof. 95.00 100 100 Katz Rro, Del. 80.00 W 10 Mftjraard 00.126 words
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Article56 1916-04-07 7 United Engineers 6% 11,384 500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6* £850.000 ao:n S'poreMunicipals% »1,878,000 par S'pnre Municipal 4A% of 1007 11,600 000 90 98 Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 11,000,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 lO^dis Spore Municipal i% £800,000 H%di« The quotation* of sterling shares trust be regardod56 words
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Advertisement240 1916-04-07 7 IN THE GOODS OF HADJI AHMAT BIN HADJI OMAR SAHARIA. DECEASED. PURSUANT TO THE CONVEYANCING AND LAW OF PROPERTY ORDINANCE VI OF 1886 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thtt all creditors and other persons having any claims or dtmands upon or against the Estate ot Hadji Ahmat bin Hadji Omit Saharia,240 words
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Advertisement490 1916-04-07 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in En .land) Eastern Branch: WINCHESTER HOUSE. Singapore. Are now in a position to manufacture Electro- Magnetic Separators For Tin- Wolfram and other magnetic ores. In addition to magnetite, which is highly magnetic, this machine will pick up Ilmenite, Wolfram, and Monazite, or, in fact, most490 words
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Obituary23 1916-04-07 8 Sanhs.— On or about March 5, at Nottingham, England, Aonie. the beloved wife of Jno. SitDil.H. in her 71st year. 5.4 7.423 words
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Obituary34 1916-04-07 8 The frieDds and relatives of the late Mr Tan CLay Van are respectfully informed that the intermeat of bis it mains will take place at Malacca, on Sunday morning, April 9 next. 20 3—B-434 words
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1097 1916-04-07 8 The Straits Times. FKIDAY APRIL 7. FULL YEAR OF WAR. Mr. McKenna banes all his estimates on the assumption that the war will last (or a full year. That is necessary. Germany is held in check bit she is not yet beaten. We believe that before the en-1 of the1,097 words
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Article64 1916-04-07 8 Harewood Hubbcr EstaUm, Ltd., Batu Oajab. in übtaiuioy a complete rubber treat ing inHtallation. including four 12 in. by 18in Bridge's Kubber Macliioex of tin: latest improved type, a No. 12 Universal Scrap Washer, and a 46 B.H.P. Tangye's gas engine The monthly meeting of the Ministering Children s League64 words
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Article26 1916-04-07 8 The output of the Tin K Kil Tin Mines, Ltd., amounted to picula 241.60, made up as follows Plant ore pete. 146.40, tribute ore pels. 95.20.26 words
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Article34 1916-04-07 8 The P. and U. outward mail steamer Xatuur has left Penang and ia expected to arrive here at 8 a.m. tomorrow. She leaves for Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan at 4 p.m. tbe same day.34 words
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Article39 1916-04-07 8 It is proposed to bold a dais in colloquial Malay for ladies at the Y.W.C.A. 8, Fort Canning Hoad. Will any lady who would like to join such a class communicate with the General Secretary at once please I39 words
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Article41 1916-04-07 8 The annual meeting and social of tbe Oldham Literary Society of the AngloChineee School will be held to-night in the Chapel Hall of tho school, at 8.15 sharp. The Old Boys and friends of tho school are cordially invited to attend.41 words
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Article49 1916-04-07 8 The auction at the Selangor Club on Saturday of brass work made by tbe Hon. Mr. A. PayneGallwey, for the F.MS, War Relief Fund, resulted in a sum of 92,930 beinß obtained. Ip to tbe present Mr. PayneCiallwcy's work has result. U in $4,6«0 bring secured for tbe fund.49 words
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Article51 1916-04-07 8 Messrs. Adis and Kzekiel, sab-agents for Messrs. A. C. Harper and Co., representatives of tbe Motor I'nion Insurance Co.. of London, forward us the Autocar Handbook, a guide to tbe motor car and a useful diary tbat should be in tbe pockets of all who take a practical interest in51 words
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Article111 1916-04-07 8 The news regarding tlic arrangements made to cope with Zeppelin raids has been much more gratifying of late. The perfecting of defensive measures was only a question of time, of course, though there are sure to be people who knew from the start how they should be carried out. This111 words
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Article166 1916-04-07 8 Speaking at the annual metti)^ of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, the chairman said Last year our late chairman referred to the increased cost to all business of telegraphic communication, and I understand the telegraph companies took exception to what was then said. The increased cost is due to the166 words
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Article189 1916-04-07 8 There should be a special cl'ambi r, in which they might dio pep.ci fully, for people who will insist on discovering who is to blame, and where and ho. and why. when a mistake is made by a general at the front. Let us have the truth by all means,189 words
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Article193 1916-04-07 8 Mr. \V. Lowther Kemp, the liquidator of J. L. Campbell and Co., has issued his report which state s that After consulting with the principal creditors an arrangement wan made .'.h Mr. Campbell to take over btooks remaining on band at September 80, 1915, at a discount of 25 per193 words
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Article201 1916-04-07 8 Tlit- correction yesterday of a printer's error in the name of Dr. Addison, on a proof, roniinded one of an error into wbioh so well conducted a monthly as Blackwoods fell recently. Tbe writer of the unsigned Mahai without Method— who is most probably Mr Charles Wbibley wunt at Dr.201 words
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Article368 1916-04-07 8 Mr. honey, of Tnltik Morbau Estate, in leaving on a trip to .Japan. Inspector J. Rydor, who was at onr time a district inspector of police in the F..M.5., i>now a Corporal in the 7th ISattalinn. ll, imp shire Regiment, stationed in India. Francis Stanley 11. Bryant,368 words
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Article54 1916-04-07 8 Surgeon General Kenny, Lieut. Col. Dodd, and Surgeon Cieneral Bourko bare .sent letters to Mr. I. Ellison warmly thanking him and tlie ciii/i us who contributed for the gifts of walking sticks sent from Singapore for tbe use of wounded soldiers. These gifts, they all say,54 words
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Article105 1916-04-07 8 A Hupper dance will be held at the Grand Hotel do l'Europc on Kriday iviuin^. April 14, daociut: from 10 p.m. till 1.30 a.m. Tickets for tin ba.ll aud xuppar aro priced at $4 each anil the MMgHMBI have arranged that 50 matt trow each ticket sold will105 words
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Article183 1916-04-07 8 The Hon. Sir Kvelyn Ellin, who leaves Singapore at an early date, was eotci .aim d at the Singapore Club last uiyht by a very large and ropresentative gatht ring of big friends. The Hon. W. \V. Cook pn sided, and among those present were the Hon.183 words
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Article197 1916-04-07 8 The third annual meeting of tho I'lu Piab Company, Limited, will be. hold at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Wednesday. The directors' report for tin- yoar ended December 81, J'Jl.'i, says: The profit on mining, after payment of all mining costs and administration expenses,197 words
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Advertisement157 1916-04-07 8 illlfcfc SUeCastkO CASTLES" ij§|a CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) I Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. JOHN LITTLE'S (INCOKPORATKD IN ENGLAND) is now proceeding. CATALOGUE OF BARGAINS ON APPLICATION. SIDEROSTHEN Anti-corrosive PAINT The Best protective for Galvanized and Plain Iron and Steelwork. Particularly suitable for use in THE TROPICS Sideroathen, owing to157 words
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Advertisement172 1916-04-07 8 LAST NIGHT OF THIS STUPENDOUS PROGRAMME ALHAMBRA Beach Road, The House of Quality Tne Home of Feature Attractions. Mauaßer. M H. Kenyou Slade. TO-NIGHT I 'O-NIGHT!' IiEO. W. SALINGER AND OLOA CARNEGIE Continental Danoei s. pathb prksents Florence reed Supported b> remarkable cast htidad by Frank theridan, in George Scarborough!172 words
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Article1831 1916-04-07 9 VERDUN POSITION. The French Keep Their Lead. MESOPOTAMIA. References ii\ Parliament. Rkctkr's hMM London April ■'>, HJ a.m. C'oiuuiuniquo Last niyht we sprurt; mines near Hullucli an 1 damaged a nailery and wrecked posts established in an old crater Today we eltectively bombarded a work near iJoih iiri1,831 words
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Article49 1916-04-07 9 Rkutkr's Tklrobam. London, April S, 7.20 p.m. In the House of Commons, Mr. lionar Law said that farther enquiry into the Ceylon riots would only lead to a recrudescence of racial and religious animosity. He was not sore that the trouble was not due to German instigation.49 words
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Article31 1916-04-07 9 RIUTIR's TkLKc.RAM. London, April 6, 6 p.m. The deatb is announced of Field Marsh*] Sir Charles Henry Brownlow, 0.C.8. The death has taken place of Kt. Hon. Sir Gerald Lowther.31 words
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Article33 1916-04-07 9 (Fkcoi Ol« Own Cokbkspondknt.) London, April 6. The following final dividends are declared Kuala Selan^or 50 per cent., Kubber Estates of Jobore 20, Batu Tiga 25 and Kan noon l'ara33 words
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Article392 1916-04-07 9 Chinese Convicted for Handling Stolen Rubber. A Cbintse second band dealer, namt<i Foo Yit Sin. was charged before Mr. Ralph Scoit, in the District Court, yesterday afternoon, with breaking into a rubber store in Kubin son lioad and also with rt taining stolen propery in the shape392 words
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Article534 1916-04-07 9 The Separation of Wolfram From Tin-Ore. Id the Ipoh Judicial Commissioner's Court, His LordihipMj. Justice Farrer Manby Las been engaged for the past (our days in hearing a case which involved an important point atlectiug the right to take wolfram from a land ltasul for working tin-ore.534 words
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Article148 1916-04-07 9 Speaking at a farewell banquet given to the Hod. Kobert Young, at the Penang Club, on Tuesday, the Hon. A. T. Bryant, Kesident Councillor, said: Major Adams and gentlemen, I have only to say this. I am here representing Government. Mr Young has been a mi148 words
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Article417 1916-04-07 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In tbeir share circular, dated April Messrs. Fraser and Co state The market hag been fairly cheerful the whole week. Very few stocks show any particular appreciation, but there has been a steady demand both locally and from oatside. Rubbers continue417 words
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Article243 1916-04-07 9 Merchant Ships to Resist Submarines. Details of the Admiralty orders to armed British merchant t.liips, recently issued officially, make it clear that they shall only use their guns in self-defence and that any interference with the rights of neutrals is to be avoided. The following instructions are243 words
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Article300 1916-04-07 9 A correspondent writes to tbe Bangkok Times The need of building regulations for Bangkok has often been referred to in your columns, and tbe Deed does not grow less. A particularly bad piece of town planning is in process at present which should bave been prevented. Bangkok300 words
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Article94 1916-04-07 9 At the meotiDK of tbe Punjab Legislative Council on April 19 tbe Hon. Sar Jar Bahadur SarJar Gajjau Singh will move for leave to introduce a Bill to prevent juvenile smoking I'nder the terms of thin drafctic Bill anyone selling or giving tobacco to a person apparently under 16 year*94 words
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Article897 1916-04-07 9 (Fbum Our Own Corbksponhknt.) Kuala Lumpur, April 6. Tho Dcnj of tuo murder of Mr. Lautour, the manager of Jinriaram Kstite, at IajMMJ Koad on Monday evening, bag doubtless been wired to you by your Seremban correspondent. 'I'hi' following MM MM brought to Kuala Lumpur by a897 words
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Article129 1916-04-07 9 A telegram to tho Kieler /ritunK from Hasan, west of Sclileawift says:—" Conmd crable ((peculation liaH been eauHcd by tho stranding at Scbobuil, in the dintnet of KlenHbur«, ScLlohwi« llolsteiu, of a tmiall dinnLybolooKinHtotliedt'riuancruiwrNiiru bur«, wbich wan dcßtroyed ofl tho Falkland Islandn early iv tic war. The129 words
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Article1202 1916-04-07 10 SEA CUSTOM A HUNDRED YEARS AGO. No Waiting to Attack. Hit naval correspondent of The TiuieH writes Hy tlic decision not to recognise the claim of Germany to torpedo armed merchant ships without warning, tbe I'nited State* I'Liin'Ut acknowledges the right of trading nhii>- v carry weapons for1,202 words
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Article740 1916-04-07 10 Sole Support of Parents Not Sufficient Excuse. Wh.n -xt mption on behalf of a commercial traveller was claimed at tbe City of London Military Service Tribunal on February 18 tbe chairman (Sir T. Vegey Strong) said tbe view taken by the tribunals was tbat commercial traveller*, who were740 words
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Article128 1916-04-07 10 3 Owiok to continued ill health, His ExcelI. n y O.ao l'hy 4 Pbra Sadech, Siamese t M.uist, r of It li K i, U s Affairs and Education, I Lax found it necessary to pray His Majesty i to Kraot him pertumsioa to resign his onerous128 words
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Article232 1916-04-07 10 [Tbe Straits Times is not responsible tot the opinions of its correspondents. Java. To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— With reference to a letter, with regard to the conqaest of Java by tho British from the French, in yonr edition of March 3L 1016. I should like232 words
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Article301 1916-04-07 10 Boverlac (Selangor*.— l3,6o9 lbs. Blackwater Estate.— 6,B9B lbs. Bukit Clob. -10.000 lbs. Bakit Selangor- 9,668 lbs. Cb0ta.— 15,856 lbs. Dusun Durian. 49,083 lbs. Hongkong Selangor) 3,643 lbs. Jeram 15,040 lbs. Kapar Para.— 42,583 lbs. Langat Hiver (Selaugor).— ls,7s7 lbs. Pilmoor.— lB,B4o lbs. Rostvale.— 5.082 lbs. Selinsing.-11,366 Ibs.301 words
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Article80 1916-04-07 10 The undermentioned prices wore realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen, Dennys and Co. at their auction sale at Penantz on Tuesday Smoked ribbed sheet $177 to MHO plain X61 164 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond 171 174 L'nsmoked sheet 15a jgQ No. '2 uDstuoked sheet Crepe80 words
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Article1675 1916-04-07 10 ESTATE KEPT VERY CLEAN AT A LOW COST. An 18 Per Cent. Dividend. I The fourth annual general meeting of the i Balaa Planting Syndicate, Ltd., was held on April 8, at the registered offices of the com I puj, No. 1, Embankment, Kuala Lumpur. I The chairman,1,675 words
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Article519 1916-04-07 10 The Sunbeam Enters Upon Her New Role. What Lord Urassey described as the clotting act of his long career at Bea took place at Bombay, on March 17. His farewell to the Sunbeam given to the Government of India for use as a hospital ship must have519 words
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Article155 1916-04-07 10 The following details of the 237 th auction of tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Kubbcr Association, bold on the .ith inst., were received too late for insertion in yestir day's issue and are given for the purpose of keeping tho record complete. Tbere were offered for sale155 words
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Article74 1916-04-07 10 The following Kaxter competitions open to supernumerary members of the Kcppel Golf Club will bo played on April 21, 22, 23, and 24. 18 holes bogey handicap competitionentrance fee SI. 18 holes foursome* handicap, combined handicap to bu II or over entrance fee tl each player. Monday afternoon, April74 words
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Article89 1916-04-07 10 A friendly match Ins been arranged between tlic Vinolia Football Team and tliu Malay Culleyi-. MiUooa, and will tak*> piano on TliniHdity. the IBtfa ii-«t., oo tho OoUm ground. The Malay I'nlhnn has a nUong team and the game should provo iut< Naltam. The following have been selected to89 words
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Article92 1916-04-07 10 The annual cricket match between tho Past and Present Boys of the Anglo OMmh School will bo played tomorrow, commencing at 2 p.m. sharp, on tho Oldham Hall ground. The following will be the teams: Past.— J S. Naglo (captain), M. V. Pillai, S. T. Ayadurai, \V. Sunincr, J.92 words
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Article91 1916-04-07 10 The Apiil Spoon in the Singapore Ladies' Kifle Association was won yistirday by Mm. Brooko with a uctt score of 61, foliowiny are the results of the competition I I 1 j 1 Mrs. Brooke 32 m 7 ::j MM Lyall 31 32 63 4.85 67.85 Booty 8091 words
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Article288 1916-04-07 10 Following were tbe results of yesterday's play iv tbe Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tournament: Mam Dm in.X- a. Mrs. Saunders and Mr. Allan roc. I v Mrs. Owen and Mr. EdwarJs rec. 6, postponed. Mr. and Mrs. Day rec. 4 beat Miss .1. Ounn and Mr. liartnell owe288 words
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Article129 1916-04-07 10 Latest advertisements of the day apniar on page 7 and 11. Those who have followed tin (in .a I'atiie Serial, Tlie Kxploits of Klaine. should not mine seeiu^ tin concluding episode, Tho Triumph of Klaine. whicli will bo put on to night at the. Uaiety I'icturu Palace129 words
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Article67 1916-04-07 10 In tlif third court tliii luiirniui; tt Straitsborn Cbim ii.i'iml T;in kiiu H.>ng, of 62, Scott's Koail, was t.-iiai '1, un two counts, with the criminal iutiiuidatiun of two siug. iv« t-iil-< and, further, was called upon to sliov, MMM why In ,h, aid bond to keep the peace. Tin67 words
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Advertisement47 1916-04-07 10 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, April 7 Friday, April 7. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. I. Maxim Co. S.V.R. Tanghn Veterans Co. Officers and N.C.O.g Drill Hall Chinese Co. S.V.C. Band. S.V.C. Cadeta. F. Yodnoek Blair, Captain, S.V.A., Acting Adjutant, S.V.C.47 words
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Article2073 1916-04-07 11 EXTENSIONS TO THE PLANTED AREA. Dividend of Tls. 1.50 Per Share. Th" annual general meeting of the sharebolders in the Kroewotk Java Plantations, Ltd., wh Ik M »n Marcb 23, at tbe offices of tbe secretaries and general managers, Messrs. J. A. Wattle an.l (Jo Ud, Shanghai. Mr2,073 words
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Article372 1916-04-07 11 The report uf the Gulden Hope Rubber h>ta*< I.nuitcil, states tbat the crop bar- vt-Httd tor the year a:uounttd to l«7 SJO lbs.. hx ini-t an estimate of 178,000 lb«. and a yi. Id io the previous year of 17 1, lit lbs The averagw gross372 words
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Advertisement779 1916-04-07 11 I f -"^C i i f/H s^^^^.l^ 1 And every other solo E^^&gS&KßJfiL instrument piano, |H BflnsSsHs^ A i "cello, flute, oboe WWy dl IS —^l they Mt all His Master's r*^^V^! r m Vdot" Cabinet Grand His MaetCTS Voice Gramophone— most versa- w*s^iliß«sjß»j»»ißjjjss»»iß«BHßßßSßr tile instrument of the epoch. Wlicn779 words
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Advertisement298 1916-04-07 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner On Saturday, April 8. ADELPHI HOTEL Saturday, April 8, SPECIAL DINNER ON THE LAWN AND BALL AFTER DINNER. SEA VIE W HOTEL SPECIAL M 0 CINEMA DINNER T SHOW Saturday, April 8. Music by the Sea Dinner on Lawn View Orchestra by the Sea. SUNDAY, APRIL298 words
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Article2790 1916-04-07 12 1914. Jane .17. Assassination of Archduke Franz Kerdiouid mil his consort at Sorajovo. .July -J. r >. -Austriau ultimatum sent to Servia. August t. Germany declare* war on Kuasia and Franco, and invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. US.— Battle of Mons begins, and2,790 words
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Article585 1916-04-07 12 Apparatus for Use in Hospital Ships. The fact that, in this v*r, hospital ships have played a great part in '.he transport of thn sick and wounded has endowed the question of the disinfection of these ships with special importance. A chip bringing cases of paratyphoid585 words
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Article254 1916-04-07 12 Some time ago, says a Home paper, the Ayer Kuning (K.MS) Rubber Company decided to offer the 10,609 unissued shares of £1 each to shareholders at par in the proportion of one new share for every 12 held, the amount being payable in full on application.254 words
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Article202 1916-04-07 12 The report of the Planters' Stores and Agency Company. Limited, states that the accounts sbow a profit of £12,700; to this ■am mast be added the amount brought forward as per account to March 81, 1915, £31,218 less dividend, the 63rd, paid on September 1, 1915,202 words
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Advertisement166 1916-04-07 12 THE Ag& 4u O II WHITE ANT yt DESTROYER ALL BRITISH. Price $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Enolakd) KUALA LUMPUR Genuine Italian Marble Flooring Tiles In sizes 18" x 18" 24 x 24" Any Quantity. Correct Quality. Correct Prices. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY FROM JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO.166 words
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Article756 1916-04-07 13 ACTING RESIDENTS ANNUAL REPORT. Recovery of Trade. The annual report on Labuan for 1915 was laid on the table at the last meeting of tbe Legislative Council, and is signed by Mr. (J. K. Cator, acting Resident. He states:— The revenue collected (exclusive of opium) was 148,151.756 words
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292 1916-04-07 13 The report of the Indragiri (Sumatra* I lubber and Gnttapercba Company, Limited, states that tbo net profit for the year earned by the Naamloo/.e ennootscbap Exploitatie M.iatsch.ippij Soengei Lalab amounts to l!. 45,080.66, or »32.164.6h, as shown by that company's profit and lohB account. Of this292 words
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Advertisement161 1916-04-07 13 THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, Ltd., PHOTO PROCESS ENGRAVERS. I. Photographs and Line Drawings Reproduced. Acetic Acid Tapping Knives Latex Cups Mosquito Netting Momi Cases Barbed Wire Sodium Bisulphite and all Estate requirements. QUOTATIONS FROM THE ASIATIC SUPPLY TRADING C 0. t Tbe Dispensary Building. ESTATE AGENTS. 6 3a— s-6 THE161 words
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Advertisement143 1916-04-07 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /s®,^\ and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY /K?^^ THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE X<2h^/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and143 words
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Advertisement38 1916-04-07 13 NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OF Silks, Shawls, Blouses, Kimonos, Dresses, Damasceneware Silverware and Gold Jewellery, etc., etc. At Lowest Possible Prices. INSPECTION INVITED. K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO., Noa. SI A 53, High Street. Ml38 words
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Advertisement546 1916-04-07 14 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, lAfe Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAX OTHER PROPERTY 18 7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Ssttlbmbnts) HEAOOFFICEi Winohsttsr Houie, lingapora. LONDON OFFICE. 32, Old Jewry, £.C. The Company has £90.000 deposited with the Supreme Court546 words
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Advertisement385 1916-04-07 14 INSURANCE. •UARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. (INCORPORATBD IN EnOLAND). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Incited Funds 46,360,000 Annual Inoome .41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents tor the above Company, are prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods ot ten days an longer periods at current rates to be named on385 words
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Advertisement493 1916-04-07 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honokono). PAID UP CAPITAL 118,*****00 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling «1,600,000 at 1/- 118,000,000 SUvor 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D.493 words
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Advertisement518 1916-04-07 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Sharoa ot 430 each 41.200.000 Reserve Fond £1 ,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS Th« B»rk of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster518 words
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Advertisement819 1916-04-07 14 BALEB BY SUCTION. preliminary notice. auction sale: Of VALUABLE LAND AND HOUSES, Nos. 244 to 274, KALLANG ROAD (even numbers), HOUSES AT SIN KOH STREET and NAM LOCK STRBET, and BRICK KILNS and COCONUT PLANTATION AT KALLANG PUDDING. To be beld at Messrs. Ching Keog Lee k Co.'s Sale-room, In819 words
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Article1007 1916-04-07 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Heat Radiation and Efficiency. The tlioriuo siphon principle of water circulation for motors, now in fairly common urc, docs not appear to have wholly eliminated tbe tendency of engines to overheat, judging from tbo number of questions regarding it that are1,007 words
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Article141 1916-04-07 15 Acoording to Dr. M. S. Inglis, a Canadian aimy surgeon, fifty nine German submarines bare been caught by nets and otherwise since tbe beginning of the German undersea warfare. He says be inspected a giant Hubtnarine brought into Dover recently and saw tbe commanding officer and tbe crew oi twenty141 words
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Advertisement144 1916-04-07 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the Br.tish War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, L' ndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H M WAR OFFICE.MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. A TOILET ARTICLE known throughout the Malay Peninsula MAYNARD'S ORIENTAL HAIR-WASH144 words
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Advertisement270 1916-04-07 15 At Your i'MMtService I Advice Bureau, Singapore. My dear Sir, The superiority of Dunlops over all other tyres does not lie in any one point but in a number, this in the aggregate amounting to a great deal, yet if I mention a single one, its importance may indicate to270 words
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Advertisement492 1916-04-07 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, SMAHT INTELLIGENT BUKOPEAN, about 22 years, with thorough kuowleJge of book keeping. Box No. 267, Straits Times. 24 B—B-4 WANTED, AS EXPERIENCED EURO PEAN MECHANIC (single) for a Motor Garage-. Terms include free board and lodging. State salary required. Apply Garage492 words
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Advertisement516 1916-04-07 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE, one 6 inch transit theodolite and stand, also chains, scales, etc. Owner leaving tbe Colony Apply to 81, Tank Road. 158—144 COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR BALE, from we-llgrown trees. For particulars and prices, apply to A. Frankel, Siglap Estate, or at Victoria Street. 21-7— v SECONDHAND516 words
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Advertisement643 1916-04-07 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LBT, No. 7*B, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Chens Yaa k Co 10, Malacca Street. 3-B—3 TO LET, 8, Chancery Lane, 8 bedrooms, stabline and tennis court. Apply Ching Keng Lee a Co. SIS— v TO LET, Sandlands, Tanjong K a tang Water and electrio light643 words
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Advertisement743 1916-04-07 16 THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY AND ENGINEERING CO.. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given tbat the T> ant fer Books of the Company will be closed from April 1 to April 8, 1916, both dajs inclusive. By Order cf the Directors, C. H. FOLLBTT, Secretary. SiMiAPORK Slipway and Encimirino Co., Ltd. 1-4—84 THE743 words
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Advertisement418 1916-04-07 16 GUAN KIAT CO.. 87, Philip Street, Telephone Hoi. 1174, 1178, 1238. (Private 1460 and 1078). SUPPLIERS or OILS AND PAINTERS' STORES TO THE SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY ALUMINIUM PAINT (In 1 11. Tins). WE HAVE IT YOU WANT IT. Sole Agents for THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID, The ideal fluid for cleaning and418 words
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Advertisement441 1916-04-07 16 KIAM KIAT CO. Haft 108 acd 109. Market Street JUST RECEIVED: Big Shipment of Hubbuck's Coloured Paints. PRICES REASONABLE. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations advertisements, such as changes in sailing dates of steamers, often reach us too late to be complied with, we wish to refer advertisers and441 words
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Miscellaneous348 1916-04-07 16 Straits '(Dimes. Telephone!. Editorial and General 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 addresord to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane ouh wants348 words
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