The Straits Times, 2 May 1916
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Title Section13 1916-05-02 1 The Straits Times NO. 25,090 SINGAPOBE. TUESDAY. MAT 2. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement216 1916-05-02 1 MILK We beg to give notice that for the present the products of the Bernese Alps Milk Ccmpany will be imported by us under the "BEAK" Brand instead of under "Sledge" Brand as heretofore THE MILK REMAINS UNCHANGED; the trade mark alone has been altered, and for the following reasons216 words
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Advertisement156 1916-05-02 1 ROBINSON CO. Just received a large selection of VOILE 4 LAWN EMBROIDERED FLOUNCINGS > VOILE FLOUNCINGS; 27 ins. wide i Prices $1.10, $1.50, $1.75 and $2.25 per yard. 845 ins. wide. Price: $1.85 per yard. LAWN FLOUNCINGS £l£E\ Prices 65 cts., 85 cts.. $1.00 and $1.10 iJi'JiJi ftt^featf per yard.156 words
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Advertisement15 1916-05-02 1 KARTELL S BRANDY Soi Aoints i AOAMBON. 6ILFILLAN CO., LTB. I (Im.rfin !.-l in' Fnxliii.ll15 words
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Article1105 1916-05-02 2 CRIMPING QUESTION STILL IN ABEYANCE. Danger From Straying Cattle. The Malay Mail reports Tbe annual meeting of tbe Kuala Lumpur District Planters' Association was held in the Mercantile Bank Buildings at Kuala Lnmpar on Saturday, Mr. F. G. Harvey presiding, with Mr. W Leggatt as secretary, and1,105 words
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Article176 1916-05-02 2 Wben a patient mentions headaches the doctor seeks for the oause, and in most oases finds it in some derangement of the nervous* or digestive system. Headache, as is well known, is one of the commonest symptoms of a weak disordered stomach, or exhausted nervous system176 words
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Article298 1916-05-02 2 PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, May 16,1916. 1. THE OPENING STAKES 2.45 p.m. Value ttOO and 860 to tre Second Hon-o. A Selling K»ro Handicap for 1 lorn that have Dot won a Stake of tue advertised value of $500 or over. Winnprn to be c fiVred tor sale at a298 words
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Article289 1916-05-02 2 Thursday, May 18, 1916. 1. THE FIRST PONY GRIFFIN HANDICAP.— X.46 p.m. V*lue 98(0 and 960 to the Second Pony. A Handicap for Subscription Griffins entered for the Fir-.t Griffin Race iNo. 4) on the First day. Winners excluded. Distance, 7 furlongs. 2*7. THB UP COUNTRY STAKBS AND289 words
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Article660 1916-05-02 2 Saturday, May SO, 1916. I*7. THE STEWARDS' STAKES, and PLATB 2.45 p.m. acd 5.50 p.m. Value of each stake 9850 and 95J to each Seoond Pony, A Hancicap for ail Ponie-, 14.2 and under that have run at the Meeting. Tbe ponies may be civided by at Handioapptr660 words
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Advertisement254 1916-05-02 2 Fn nch Roofing Tiles, Asbestos Tiles, Carbolineum, Wire Nails, Bleaching Powder, Acetic Acid, Methylated and Rectified Spirits, Coal-tar, Corrugated Iron, Zinc Buckets, Changkols, etc S. J. JUDAH CO. Tel. 1862 99, ROBINSON ROAD. 24 4—26-5 NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OF Silks, Shawls, Blouses, Kimonos, Dresses, Damasceneware Silverware254 words
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Advertisement83 1916-05-02 2 r I The only «elf-Btropptag Razor I AUTO BTHOP SAFETY RAZOR j I Saves constant expense for Blades. AVON j I BRITISH and BEST j TYRES Made ii\ Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION 8, READ BROTHERS, iin,i.«i CUk]rfiaNlP ogstlead Guinness •OLD EVERYWHERE. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES 14 4—lB 7 CHEONG83 words
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Advertisement440 1916-05-02 2 NOTICE. Mr. A. O. ALthony Las bj. n admitted Partner in oar Sini;apo:u and l\ dbd^ firms a* from JaDaary 1, 1916. HCTTBNBACH BROTHERS CO. i 6-4-2 6 THE BUKIT JELOTONG RUBBER ESTATES. LTD. NOTICE OF CALL To Ihi Holder* of tM Eight} cents paid thartt. NOTICE is hereby Kiven440 words
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Article819 1916-05-02 3 THE MEETING PLACE OF QUEER LANGUAGES. Polyglot Repartee in the Cafes. G. Ward Price writing from Army Headquarters. Salonika, on March 2, says If you came out here to look for an officer in the Salonika force, and knew neither his whereabouts nor the name of his819 words
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Article146 1916-05-02 3 Tbe report of tbe Meroantile Baok of India, Ltd Ktate h that the net profits for tbe year to December 31 alter providiog for bad and doubtful debt», anl iocludiDg X 17.224 broils; lit forward, amount to £147,552. 1 c r..iii this Kuui has to be146 words
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Article92 1916-05-02 3 It i« interesting to note, »ayn the L ao.I O. Kxpnss. tliat the oelery cabbage ha* been lately introduced from China. Thin pgaaeaaea tbe raiu double merit uf beio<; fit to eat either cooked or raw. It makiti i xcelli nt soup, ii equal to npioach wlu-u boiled, and ha«i92 words
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Advertisement232 1916-05-02 3 KEMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. 6 U I LD UP YOUR HEALTH with a>^»MLaaK^SMMaA^%p»y»rT— i ■*>- -^^iJ^^BffH t*BENCE OR FLUID EXTRACT OP RED JAMAICA fronOMncod by the HICHIST MfOlcn O'.'T;tt;7ifs u<a most iSS&StniPII LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES. &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A232 words
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Advertisement525 1916-05-02 3 RED BLOTCHES ON BABY'S HEAD Very Irritating and Painful. Had To Muffle Hands. Used Cuticura. Head Clear in a Month. 128, Green Lane. Wolv*rnampton, Eng. "My baby's bead frnm liirth was vary rough and gradual vot mm, Then §red MoMhai iwu to come which bawrt and hte bead becam'' odr525 words
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Advertisement668 1916-05-02 3 NOTICE, Chop Guan Chin begs to inform the publio that tbe above Chop will be removed to No. 114, Cross Street. 22 4—6 5 CHOP THONG CHEONG. No. 106, Queen Street, Singapore. NOTICB is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against tbe abovenaned668 words
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Advertisement519 1916-05-02 3 SURVEY DEPARTMENT. MALACCA. Wanted immediately, two tborongbly qualified Surveyors. Salary 91*25 and Fixed Allowance 135 per month each. Also one Draftsman at a salary of 160 per month. Applications with copies of three recent testimonials to be addresFed to the CHIEF SURVEYOR, Survey Department, Singapore OJ4 n—4 5 FRASER AND519 words
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Advertisement1109 1916-05-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND •Mpcar L-ine. (Companies Incorporated in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILING!. (Under Contract with Hl* Majesty Qovernuient). For China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia. India, Adsn, Stfypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Btoamcrs will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HoMIWAHD1,109 words
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Advertisement825 1916-05-02 4 BTEAHER BAIUNBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (INCOKI ORATIl) IN SIAM). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure BORIBAT May 8, 3 p.m. ss. PARACHATIPOK May 8 10, 8 p.m. ss. ASDANG it825 words
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Advertisement456 1916-05-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OGEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Ihcorporatrd in Enulind) IF* The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straits. China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fo-tnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and456 words
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Advertisement518 1916-05-02 4 BTEAHER SAILING'S N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporatrd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained betwoeu Yokohama, via port?, to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fittel with518 words
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Article103 1916-05-02 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, May 2 Bigti Wkter lrt H a.m., 10.20 p. j Wednesday, May .V «?wh W*'. »t 11.^ a m 10.50 p. Outward mail oxpof hurvlav, May 4. «*ii,»i Water. 0.1 p.m I i ii annivorssry. V M.C.V «.W p.m Friday, May 5 Hijb WstM &M103 words
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Article313 1916-05-02 5 To-day. Batu I'ah.U HaSSJ pm Sarawak mti < i.-.bilt H. of Sarawak 1M pm D ami -a, tttinhaiu t'alypso 2.30(01 ing, Shanghai an.l .l.ip.in Lycaon 2.30 pni I tat i l'ahat MM 2.80 pin li'.inukoou, Auioy .mil tileno^lc 2.80 pui Malacca, Colombo :n I B M.ibay li313 words
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Article250 1916-05-02 5 The. mail trains from Siumpore for t!i corth leave Tank Koad fttatina daily at 7.7 %.m. imi 7 p.m.. arriving at Kuala Lumpu' »t ;1h p iv. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. TU through express to Penan* leaves Kuili I.au-rx'i- at H am. daily, arriving at Penaoy »t Ln250 words
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Article46 1916-05-02 5 an I •>. ou tw, 11. 1 mail ntt*nicr .1 n .t rtach IVn»n« to day in time mail* to connect with the xpre»H HI at Tank Koad to morrow I laorninx hhyber arrived at 1 Tort Said on Saturday, the Jtftli ultimo. i46 words
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Article111 1916-05-02 5 Onr attention ban be-n o»lled to tb» fact that onr arrivals in London an- much safes**] those published else<where. Oar rul- i« to i<ive arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Post Office notice*, and no later date than that printed above ha been -o111 words
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Article254 1916-05-02 5 Outvard. i'tn following passenger bookings to the Strait.4 are taken from the London and China Express It should bo understood that, in some instance!), bookings uny be provisional and that intending paasenger? may alter '.heir arrangements, subsequent to the isßuaoce of this list in London: Per P.254 words
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Article177 1916-05-02 5 EXCHANGE. SiMSAiokk, May 2, 1916. t>» lni.ii Bar.k 4 m/H 2/4^l L'iu.»Ld 2/44 Private 8 m/i 2/41,: On France Bask T. T. 820 c> ltDii Bank T. T. !71, L> 1.. < K(JMO...BaDk d/d 4 I On Se* f bai ...Bask d/d 78; On Java Bask T.177 words
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Advertisement399 1916-05-02 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOri SALE, KONEO TYPEWRITER in jx-rkct c nditiou. Prin 405. Inquire Mr*. 9, Ciirn Hill ircle. 2-5—4 5 WANTED, COM i ETENT IVI'IST. Ma»t have xood tin. ation. Apply tn Kox :i;j Straits Times. 2-5—4 6 Mrs. LOTTHER GRANT cm very iitrcnitly rtcemmen) an Amah; excellent nte^le^omir. Kuope399 words
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Advertisement586 1916-05-02 5 JUST ARRIVED A small shipment of THE FAMOUS "BULL DURHAM" SMOKING TOBACCO. Price 20 cents per bag including packet of high-class cigarette papers. ON SALS AT A. P. Noop Mahomed, No. 1 -a, d'Almeida Street, M Sultan, 8, Prince Street. __——_———————___—______——> hese are he^D Records Jmt ;i few from the586 words
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Advertisement327 1916-05-02 5 llntapert, Semarant, Hongkong. Telegraphic <m (^l tddreu: oL '£fC' s."' ;> r!^-<''^ r 7 CHINESE JAVANESE SINKEHS, LOWKKHS, TAPPERS Sappliers of Labinr to tbe British and Dutch Governments 11, Hobirtion Road, lingiport 35 .'o—22 9 THE NEW CIRQUE A SPLENDID CIRCUS AND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT Prestnted by a TAUNTED COMPANY of327 words
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Advertisement164 1916-05-02 5 NOTICE. I VOTICK is hereby «iven that tlit intcn ht of L jw Clioiik Chia (othorwit-e known as Low Tens Prow) in Mm busipo s of Chop Joo Moh, carried H at No «7, Boat Quay, Singapore has ceaoud aud that his tthato and tntori -t therein is now vusted164 words
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1059 1916-05-02 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, MAY 2. THE FALL OF KUT. In the presence of disaster as in tbe bour of victory let us quit ourselves like men. To those who look deeply into the heart of things with some knowledge of moral values; the Irish trouble does undoubtedly rank as1,059 words
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Article18 1916-05-02 6 It is understood tbat uo further cases of plague have been reported in Kuala Lumpur since Friday last.18 words
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Article33 1916-05-02 6 The ricksha strike which began in Ipoh on Wednesday morning came to an end at 5.80 < p.m. on Thursday, when the men straggled into the street after a lapse of about M hours.33 words
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Article104 1916-05-02 6 We (B.N.B. Herald) are interested to see I in Sandakan a very promising Boy Scoot < movement which owes its inception to Padre 1 Alexander. Iddi-utupti artiste can be seen i on most evenings energetically signalling i from one bill top to another. j i Messrs. Powell and Co's business104 words
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Article64 1916-05-02 6 Referring to a paragraph recently published to the effect that the hotels at Nuwara Eliya were charging rates a la Ritz," a gentleman who has just returned from a visit declares tli it such a statement is quite unjustified, the rates at the O.O.H. one of the principal hotels comparing64 words
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Article59 1916-05-02 6 The East Asiatic Company, Ltd., has sold the motor vessels Bandon, Chump m. and Pangan to Norwegian owners. All three vessels were built at Glasgow in 1909 by Messrs. Barclay, Curie and Co., Ltd., and are of 2,188, 2,168, and UN net tona respectively. A report from Norway states that59 words
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Article77 1916-05-02 6 1 it is notified that every householder, a i keeper of a hotel, inn or lodgings, in Delhi Province, in whose abode a foreigner is residing, must report to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Delhi, the following particulars: The name, nationality and the date of arrival of the foreigner, bis77 words
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Article86 1916-05-02 6 The Cathedral Monthly Paper says: It may not bo generally known, but the pulpit in the Cathedral was the gift of Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, formerly Governor of the Straits Settlements, who died recently at home. His nauie will be srcn on the inside of the pulpit. We are glad86 words
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Article86 1916-05-02 6 The General Agents and Consulting Committee of the' Canton Insurance Office, Ltd., will, at tbe forthcoming meeting of share holders to be held on Wednesday, May 3. declare a final dividend of 57 per share in respect of working account 1914. and add £3.0QP to the sterling reserve fund $400,00086 words
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Article172 1916-05-02 6 If tbe figures regarding tbc strength of the German armies on tbe Husnian front is correct, there should be a big Russian thrust one of these days. But it is worth noticing that tbe Russians have done better than ever since Kuropatkin wan appointed commander-in-chief on the northern front. This172 words
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Article169 1916-05-02 6 Not many weeks ago [tanicky people told us that the German Fokker^ptstripped in spet ci and showed greater stability than any Allied machine. The Get mans boasted that this was so and there aio people so curious ly constituted mentally t'.at it the Germans were to claim to morrow that169 words
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Article183 1916-05-02 6 I Tl.it- death of Lord St. AUwyn holds more i interest for Singapore tban the death of most British statesmen would have. He had been in Singapore. Ho was, in fact, the L'mpiro for the Board of Arbitration which sat here in October, 190r>, to decide as between the Tanjon^'183 words
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Article212 1916-05-02 6 Yesterday afternoon, in the second policp i court, Mr. Thomas Essoo. Chief Engineer of the steamer Edendale. wai charged with t firing a revolver on the premises of the Singapore Harbour Board so rashly and c negligently as to endanger human life. Hu I pleaded guilty to discharging the revolver212 words
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Article379 1916-05-02 6 Eu Toug Sea, of Kuupar, i* reported t have applied for 5400.00U of tbe F..M.S. War Loan. Mr. W. M. Situe, of Men- rs. Siroe. Darby and Co., and captain of the Malacca Volun teer Hities. is leaving Malacca for home on the 10th inst. The Rev.379 words
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Article54 1916-05-02 6 Messrs. Boastead and Co. are advised by telegram tbat the directors' report of the. Nordanal (Johore) Rubber Estates, Limited., lot 1915 is issu< d. and that the following recommendations are made Final divuUud 3 per cent., makiug 18 per cent, for the year, transfer to development reserve54 words
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60 1916-05-02 6 The hon. treasurer, Mr. 11. B. Ward, of Evatt and Co.. French Bank Buildings, Singapore, acknowledges with many thankthe following contributions to the above fund Amount previously acknowledged ».">. Id Members of the Swiss community 200 Sect Teong Wah £0 J. Donohue 40 K. A.60 words
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Article115 1916-05-02 6 On April 10 the ceremony was performed of formally opening theFormosan Exhibition at Taipeh. organised to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of Japan's colonisation of Formosa. Officials, journalists, represtnta tives of exhibitors, and other guests, number ing several hundred in all, assembled in seats provided in the Main115 words
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Article265 1916-05-02 6 We are indebted to a correspondent for the following —Advantage was taken of the Easter holidayx to bold an encampment uf a section of the Kelantan Military Police. The force consisted of Noh. 1 and 1 Specials (40 Uii'inbi-rHi, 26 Sikhs, and M Malays, also signalling and265 words
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Advertisement198 1916-05-02 6 A FRESH SHIPMENT OF Plate's Plymouth Gin JUST RECEIVED. CALDBECK, MACGBEGOR CO., Wine and Spirit Mtrohtnti, SINGAPORE and MALACCA. S USHER'S GREEN STRIPE JJ% Scotch Whisky 1> Quar's $17 W LBSS DUTY EXTRA. Sole Agent.: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Im'oi:poratkd in Bni.lasd) mgapor« and Kuala Lumpur. Engineering Consult QENKRAL ELECTRICAL198 words
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Advertisement207 1916-05-02 6 TO-NIOHTI TO-NIGHT II ATTHI ALHAMBRA BeMh Road, Tbe House of Quality— The Home of Feature Attractions. Tbe Leading Theatre in Singapore. Manager, M. H. Kenyon Slade. Did you see Edwin Arden in Simon tbe Jester No, then ome and tee him in BalDot MMtcrplMa: THE BELOVED VAGABOND In 4 parti.207 words
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Article1432 1916-05-02 7 GERMAN STRENGTH. Position on Russian Front. DUBLIN RISING. Rebels Beaten and Ready To Surrender. ;m's Tn.f..KAM>. London. April 30, 4.2"> p.m. Tht principal tiuhtin^ on the Russian front has been at Lake Narocli where tbe Germans attacked in massed torn ation in order to retake a few trenches.1,432 words
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Article134 1916-05-02 7 We are indebted to the French Consulate for the following telegrams: Paris, April 30. 6.1S p.m. Yesterday, the artillery was active, but there was no infantry action. To-day, after a violent bombardment, tbe enemy took a footing in elements of trenches, but was immediately driven back by134 words
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Article91 1916-05-02 7 RICTIR's TILIORAM. London, April 30, 1.10 p.m. Tbe death is announced of Lord St. Aldwyn who has been indisposed for some time. His heir was killed in action last week and a four year old grandson succeeds to the title. Sir Michael Hicks Beach was91 words
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Article386 1916-05-02 7 Judgment in an Important Local Case. Judgment was delivered in the Supreme Court yesterday morning in a case heard at the last Court of Appeal in November and December of last year. The case was that of Ngai Low Shia alias Low Hong Sian vs. Low Chee Neo386 words
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Article138 1916-05-02 7 Definite arrangements, states the Cathedral Monthly Paper, have been come to in regard to a new sphere of work for tin successor of the Rev. C. l>. Wood- viz.. that be will no longer have anything to do with St. Andrew's House bat will combine with S. Matthew's Church and138 words
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Article1964 1916-05-02 7 THE DIRECTORATE AND ITS FEES DISCUSSED. Shareholders and the Board. An interesting resume of the past year's work of Ayer Panas Rubber Estates, Limited, was given yester Jay at the annual meeting of the company, at its registered ullicos, under the presidency of Mr. W. M. Sime.1,964 words
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178 1916-05-02 7 Dr. J. M. Handy's popular scientific lecture, last night, on Hearing and Sound, was most instructive and very interesting. By means of diagrams and various practical experiments the lecturer conveyed a mass of information on a highly technical subject to a lay audience, which178 words
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Article814 1916-05-02 7 SOME EFFECTS OF THE PEACE TALK. From Our Own Correspondent. London, March 24, 1916. Short views are so prcdominent on Hip Stock Exchange that the Mouse is not generally a safe guide when it indulges in longer-dated prophecies. But the big people undoubtedly have excellent sources of information,814 words
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Article27 1916-05-02 7 A ,triko Las broken cut in the ROTMgjaa i metal industry. Eighteen thousand workuiuu I have downed tools and the employers hare rrplitd with a lock out.27 words
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Advertisement89 1916-05-02 7 Property Sale. The following properties were disposed of by auction ai Messrs. Chin* Keng Lee and Co.'s sale room yesterday afternoon Three pieoes of freehold land situate at Telok lilauxab, total area fifteen acres and our pole bought by Syed Abdulrabuian bin Abdullah Alkaff for 118,100; freehold land and house89 words
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Article2412 1916-05-02 8 INCREASING HARM TO LABOUR FORCES Views of Malayan Planters. At the annual meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya held in Kuala Lumpur list week, the question of the sale of intoxicants, and more particularly of toddy, arose on an addrc-s by Dt. Malcolm Watson, of Klang.2,412 words
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Article358 1916-05-02 8 Privileges Debarred to Enemy Subjects, A general meeting of tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange, was held in tbe Exchange yesterday. The deputy chairman, Mr. F. L. Tomlin, presided, and there were also present the Hon. W. W. Cook, Messrs. W, Lowther Kemp, A. Agnew, K.358 words
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Article26 1916-05-02 8 At Alor Gajah, on Saturday, a football team representing the lasin Recreation Club beat tbe Alor Gajah second eleven by six goals to one.26 words
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Article48 1916-05-02 8 On Saturday, Mrs. Salzmann and Mr. Howe beat Mrs. Hartnell and Mr. Day, 6-8, 6-8, 6—3. Owing to the wet weather yesterday, the finals and prize giving have been postponed to Wednesday. The Club will accordingly be at borne on Wednesday to members and their friends.48 words
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Article63 1916-05-02 8 The Spoon shoot of tbe Ladies' Garrison Kiflc Club on April 28 resulted as follows 150 yds. 1 Mrs. Brooke... 80 ImN 28 Hunter... 31 Kidont 28 I'ayno iJO j»dj Evelyn Young 25 >Irs. Wbitmore 18 100 yd 81 32 22 81 24 14 h Nett. 61 6063 words
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Article35 1916-05-02 8 Pangkattan.— 6s,ooo lbs. Batu Kata.- 26,437 lbs. Sedenak.— 2l,9B2 lbs. Mount Austin (J0b0re).— 79,493 lbs. Bangoen Poerba.— 44,ooo lbs.; four months, H7 .000 lbs. Kukit Timah.-l 1.749 lbs. four month*, 88,400 lbs.35 words
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Article488 1916-05-02 8 Unbalanced Statements still to Be Explained The medical correspondent of The Times writes Tbe statement that any disease is "increasing" must always be received with caution. The statement has been made frequently in regard to cancer and to insanity, and very often it has been made without regard488 words
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Article118 1916-05-02 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, May 5 Tuesday, May 2. Mi p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. S.R.E.IV.) X.C.O's. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Government House S.V.C. Band Drill Hall S.V.C. Cadets Wednesday, May 3. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. 4.30 p.m. Balestier118 words
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Article226 1916-05-02 8 The report of Cheviot Kubber, Limited, states that the rubber output and revenue costs are as follows -Rubber harvested, 269,266 lbs. cost per lb. estate expenditure, 10.75 d.; depreciation, 1.51 d.; f.0.b.. Is. 0.26 J.; freight and selling expenses and insurance (including extra for war risks), i lUd.226 words
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Article96 1916-05-02 8 Tbe directors of the Sungei Way (Selangor) Kubber Company, Limited, recommend the following apportionment of the balance of profits on account of last year Tbat a final dividend of 7s. 6d. per share be paid, less income tax, making, with the interim dividend already paid, a total96 words
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Advertisement371 1916-05-02 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5. At the Harima U-.il Cinematograph tonight, a Laemmle a three-reel drama, The Mayors Decision, is to be shown, which deals with politics and s!am life and makes up an intensely enthralling story of public life and domestic intrigue.371 words
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Advertisement224 1916-05-02 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner Wednesday, May 3. Messrs Sarkies Brothers have much pleasure in announcing tha r for this occasion they have secured the services of HUMPHREY BISHOP LONDON STAR COMPANY (Their last appearance before leaving for China and Japan) THE PROGRAMME WILL INCLUDE THE CLARENDON SPEAKING PICTURES (The first224 words
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Article805 1916-05-02 9 BRITISH SOLDIERS ADMIRED IN MARSEILLES. Setting the Fashion in France Sir Thomas Barclay writes in the Evening Standard describing how the people of Marseilles have taken the British soldiers to their hearts. He says Never, out of New York at office-closing hours, have I seen tramcars so crowded805 words
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Article125 1916-05-02 9 A new industry, tbe preservation of man goes, has recently been started in Manila. Although tbe enterprise is at present on a small scale, says the Journal of tbe Royal Society of Arts, it promises to develop to very considerable proportions. Tbe Philippines is tbe borne of the125 words
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Article150 1916-05-02 9 in tbe King's Bench Division, judgment has been given in favour of Herr Johann von Waiting, of Berlin, proprietor of the firm that makes Sanatogcn, in an action brought against him by Mr. Albert Warren Scales, for damages for alleged wrongful dismissal as joint manager of the British branch of150 words
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Advertisement479 1916-05-02 9 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IN fam MATTKK Of THB ALIEN B^KHIES (WINDING UP) ORDINANCE, 1814, AND IN THE»MATIKK OF BKHN MBYBK AND COMPANY, LIMITED, AN ENEMY COMPANY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SAID ORDINANCE. Mmwi. I'LiPK Kobk Lee A Co. have been iuHtructel by the Liquidator, W. H- Macgregor,479 words
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Advertisement548 1916-05-02 9 Sanitary Appliances. The study of health and hygienic principles is of tbe utmost importance in tropical countries, and the first qawtion which presents itself for consideration is undoubtedly SANITATION. It l. recognised by all comrtitent authorities that tbe best, and on'y tbe best, domestic sanitary appliances should b installed, but548 words
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Advertisement524 1916-05-02 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAX OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated tit Straits Skttlkmkxts) HE*D OFFICE i Winohtitir House, Singapore. LONDON O'FIOBi 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme524 words
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Advertisement384 1916-05-02 10 INSURANCE. BUARDIAN ABBURANGE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOrt (Incorporated in England). Subscribed Cap.*al 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds 43,280.000 Annual Icoome .41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompaoy, aie prepared to accept fire aad Earthquake risks for short periods ot ten days as longer periods at current rates to be named on384 words
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Advertisement491 1916-05-02 10 BANKING. 1 HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Uonokoko). PAID CP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT" OF DIRECTOR* W. L. Patlenden, Bsq Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr.491 words
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Advertisement521 1916-05-02 10 1 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares ol 10 each 41,100,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 SANKBRB The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster521 words
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Advertisement818 1916-05-02 10 INSURANCE. LET THE SHANGHAI LIFE SOLVE YOUR LIFE ASSURANCE PROBLEM. As long as you are alive and receiving your salary, tbo wife and children will be provided for. Granted. Suppose, however, you die. What then f Do you wish the wife and children dependent on your people or her's I818 words
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Article664 1916-05-02 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Growth of Transport Service. H. Manoac liuist writes in The Observer, of March 26:— On the threshold of a new season's often Hive in the various theatres of war a motorist cannot but redact on tho amazing manner in which the664 words
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Article295 1916-05-02 11 British Clothes Made to Resist German Spikes. An ingenious invention by Mr. Oeorgc Lynch, tbe well-known war correspondent, is jast now interesting the Hriti-li, RusKiac French, and Italian War Offices, says an K.xchange. It consists of kbaki clotbiug and equipment made of cotton wool np. cially tnatfi to295 words
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Article84 1916-05-02 11 >ne of the remaining links with the past at Eton has been broken by the sale of tbe conti nt» of Kitty r raser'a well known shop iv tl,< Hiyh street. Kitty's was tbe official tobacconista's in days gone by for Etonians. and many embryo Cabinet Minixfers bad pMatd through84 words
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Advertisement107 1916-05-02 11 II Gent Saved is a Gent Earned He who invests wisely in a sturdy FORD earns Dollars. In the first cost— and expense of upkeep— it's the most economical carAsk your neighbour what he thinks of his Ford and why. WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD.. SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and PENANG. "BRUNOLINUM"107 words
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Advertisement114 1916-05-02 11 1^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS, Singapore. %J c£ I I dO JjMfiWHBWWyBI^SIK 9 New 16 2OH.P. Model. I 1 mir I>, Liixt M-dI I>arraoj rrprtitmtt ikt. very I higke* ]'niiii nj' txcdUace in g/m^to. nintur car iniislriiilinn. I'ci'fi ilmn In laxtitltmisHcss. 1114 words
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Advertisement547 1916-05-02 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. TIMIIH WANTED for Hotel. Inquire Manager. Hotel de l'Earopt. 294-u WANTED. COMPETENT SHORTHAND T TYMST Apply Morsr? John Little Co., Ltd.. Office. 26 4— v WANTED, goad Manifest Clerk. Apply stating ago. experience, and salary required ti Manifest, c/o Straits Times. 1-6—6-6547 words
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Advertisement488 1916-05-02 12 MISCELLANEOUS. TENDERS WANTED for repairs to Wharf at Pulau Brani. Apply at Manager* Office, for particulars, Pulau Brani Smelting Works. 274—86 MUSIC TEACHER (London diplome) is prepared to receive pupils for pianoforte, theory, barmony counter point and composition. Terms on application to Box No. 821. Straits Time*. 1 s—Bl-5 WANTED488 words
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Advertisement703 1916-05-02 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET. Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paui k Co. 16-I— a TO LET, No. 7*B, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Oaeng Van Co 10, Malacca otreet. 3-6—3 FURNISHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES ITO LET. Belinda and Juanita, to let f urI mabed. Apply No. 9,703 words
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Advertisement672 1916-05-02 12 KIAM KIAT GO. Nos. 108 and 109, Market Street. I Just Received A Big Shipment of HUBBUCKS COLOURED PAINTS 1 PRICES REASONABLE. KUALA LUMPUR RUBBER AUCTIONS. Sales will be held fortnightly on Thursdays Consignments should reach us two days prior to each sale to facilitate lotting and cataloguing. Charges 1672 words
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Advertisement302 1916-05-02 12 ALWAYS AT THE TOP BBCAL'SI OF "IT ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES GUAN KIAT CO., SUPPLIERS MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES TO THE SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. RAIN GAUGES We sell a lot of it. Ccme before it is all sold out. Sole A Kent* for tbe GLOBE BOILER FLUID, The ideal fluid for cleaning and preserving steam302 words
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Advertisement481 1916-05-02 12 NOTICE. How .o solve servants difficulties. such as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs. gardeners, clerks, conductor!, shorthand typists, book-keepers, etc. Charges moderate Also shorthand (Pitman si and typewriting are taught by an experienced teacher. For particulars, apply to the -traits Employment Agency, Agents Patal dc Co 9, Selegle Uoad. Singapore. 8481 words
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Miscellaneous347 1916-05-02 12 Straits Wimes. Telephones. Editorial and General TO Manager'*! Office '2fiJob Printing Department 846 All couimunicatioDH relating to editorial matters and news should be addrewod to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters— advertisements, subncriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should Ik ad dn-rdtc THK MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane 01.- wants of347 words
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