The Straits Times, 21 December 1909
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Title Section13 1909-12-21 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.148 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement148 1909-12-21 1 Silver Electro-Plated Goods SUITABLE FOR XMAS PRESENTS. WE HAVE JUBT UNPACKED THE FOLLOWING: Silver Manicnre sets, Silver Powder Boxes, Silver-backed Hair Brushes and Combs, Silver Cigar and Cigarette Cases, Silver I'mbrella Handles, Silver Flower Vases, Silver Hand Bags, Silver Scent Bottles, Silver Hand Mirrors, Silver Baby Rattles, Silver Liqueur Sets.148 words
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Advertisement66 1909-12-21 1 A.W.TULLY AND COMPANY, Turf Accountant*. BOOK NOW OPEN ON THE Penang Meeting January 4, 6 and 8. FIRST DAY: TREBLE EVENT RACES 4. 6 8. DOUBLE EVENT RACES 4&6. 4& 8. 66 8. For Prices, apply S3, Raffles Place. BftiilMa: TULLY, Singapore. Tklepuonk No. 539. 2543 HARIMA HALL Cinematograph, NORTH66 words
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Advertisement163 1909-12-21 1 ROBINSON AND CO. > fuller's Sweets and r (Bfjioeolates. Dory's (Bfioeolates tin fancy boxes). (Badburys (Bdoeolates. Mackintosh's tßoffee. Southwell's Sweets (In glass bottles). ROBINSON AND CO. I MOTION CO. Watchmakers, Jewellery, Opticians. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED PATRONISED "^^P^^^ M^cSst} BY ROYALTY Diamonds ON CREDIT for CHRISTMAS. CREDIT MEAINS CONVENIENCE. That is163 words
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Advertisement36 1909-12-21 1 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT tl7. Orohard Hood. ARRANGED FLORAL BASKETS, BOUQDETS, SHOWERS, ETC. Wadding Order* reoeive special attention Many Local Testimonial!. PRICES MODERATE. CatFloweri from ou> own Nurseries, alwayi Qnite Freeh. UBJ Telephone NorMriat 19036 words
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Advertisement23 1909-12-21 1 SCOTS CONCERT. Burns' Night, January 25, 1910. VICTORIA THEATRE. Book Seats at once at Montrio's. $3, $2. U n reserved t sl. 248923 words
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Article252 1909-12-21 2 TENANCY TO INCLUDE TRAIN FARE AND GOLFING Colony for City Men. An American millionaire is now on his way to England to launch an extremely novel housing scheme. By way of a beginning, he proposes to establish a sylvan city at Leatberbead, and numerous inducement* are to be252 words
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Article259 1909-12-21 2 Scent Sprays and Eiderdown Quilts for Pet Exhibits. Dogs worth £20,000— it was estimated by tho secretary ot. the Konaington 'Canine Society were on exhibition at the Fulham Baths recently, when the society held its annual show. There were 1,677 pntrien the largest one-day dog show, stated thu259 words
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Article202 1909-12-21 2 Tricks by which Muley Hafid Refills His Exchequer. The Tangier correspondent of the Journal gives a enrious account of Muley Hafid's methods cf raising the wind. This consists in selling to the highest bidders all tbe official poits that exist in the country, and, it might appear,202 words
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Article164 1909-12-21 2 Prince Ito's Assassin will be Tried in Private in Public Interest. The preliminary trial of the assassin of Prince Ito is not open to tbe public, nor is it believed to be advisable to make the trial public at any stage of tbe proceedings, either164 words
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Advertisement238 1909-12-21 2 Pilscn Beer. "PILSEN GIRL" This Beer is guaranteed to be brewed from Malt and Hops and contains no Preservatives. It is made at Pilsen in Austria, and is the only genuine Pilsen Beer imported into this market. BEWARE of IMITATIONS. CAN BE OBTAINED OF ALL DEALERS. sub-agents. Caldbeck, MacGregor Co.238 words
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Advertisement100 1909-12-21 2 How ml Deaf Ears Hear §of Professor Kdw'ard Hoffmann (Author ot "The Sens« of The book is most interestingly written, and fully illustrated, and should be invaluable to every deaf person who desires to completely regain the power of hearing. A copy sent free on request. Address Bar Phone. Can100 words
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Advertisement60 1909-12-21 2 SPRAINED ANKIE. A sprained ankl.i will usually disable the injured person (or three or four weeks. This is due to lack of proper treatment. When Chamberlain's Pain Balm is applied a oare may be effected in three or four days. This liniment U one of the bent and most remarkable60 words
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Advertisement273 1909-12-21 2 He Never Had Your Chance In this man's day there was little chance for the chap who started out in life as a workman with no special training. He was foredoomed to work for small wages until finally disqualified by old age. With YOU it is different. If you are273 words
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Advertisement440 1909-12-21 2 XMAS NEW YEAR GIFTS 7f?i\ c h ave J UBt turned out of our factory a vast collection of Damond Necklaces, also Bracelets, Pendants, Bingo, Brooches, etc., as well as a fine assortment of jewellery set with other precious stones and jades of the late&t fashions, to suit all pockets440 words
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Article330 1909-12-21 3 ADMIRALS SHOT-TORN COAT SALUTED. Chinese Homage. The King has entertained at Windsor Castle the special naval commission from China. Prince Tnaibsiin and the members of this Chinese mission, who have come to England in order to see what can be dove to create a Navy worthy of330 words
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Article321 1909-12-21 3 Journey from London to Paris in His Uniform. The feat of John Mitchell, a porter, was the sole topic of conversation among the staff at Charing Cross station, the other day. He had, at a moment's notice, made a trip to Paris and back as a special321 words
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Article262 1909-12-21 3 Enter English Bed-Cover— Exit Leonardo. At last the Lucas-Leonardo mystery has been brought a step nearer solution, Bays P. O. K. in the Daily Hail. In the presence of officials of the Berlin Museum, Professor Ratbgen, utilising all the latest scientific appliances, probed the middle of the262 words
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Advertisement477 1909-12-21 3 MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST REFUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the*SystenT against Disease with W. ranij'it ipetk JCF^B H A^H Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEOIOAL AUTHORITIES r siS^ Jorpid Liver, Debility, Eruptions, \ii ,5 WONDERFUL PURIFIER of the HUMAN BLOCD. Fortify tbe System against Disease with PURE477 words
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Advertisement99 1909-12-21 3 INTERESTING TO MOTHERS HOW TO SCURF COUGHS AND GCLDB. There is one subject wbiob always interests the mothers of young children, and that is how to treat their coughs and colds, or to ward off a threatened attack of croup. For this purpose we can recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It99 words
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Advertisement364 1909-12-21 3 TEA Christmas should be a time :>f happiness and merriment. Nothing promotes sociabiity like good tea. You should try Brooke bond's R>. 1.4 (Red Label). SROOKE BOND'S TEA Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the Straits Settlements. Vholesalel Agents MESSRS. GUTHRIE CO. 134 KARTELL'S Blue and Silver Label is an364 words
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Advertisement341 1909-12-21 3 tSOZODONTS. Is the favorite dentifrice of (he tourist because it is known and sold in every corner of the world. It cleanses and beautifies the teeth and purifies the mouth, as nothing else will. In new patent tin which keeps the dirt out and the flavor in. No waste, no341 words
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Advertisement689 1909-12-21 4 STFAMER BAIUNBB. p. a? a STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For C'llnn, Ja-ttin, Penang, Ceylon, \ustralia, InJia, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coa->t, Persiau Gulf, Oontinontal, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will loave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for Ohina) Devauha Dec689 words
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Advertisement569 1909-12-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO.LTD. A regular fortnightly servioe ia maintained betwoTn JAPAN a*d BUROPH by the Company's well-known TWIN St KEW STBAMBEB. under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japanese Government, speoially designed for the Company's European Servioe, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First569 words
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Advertisement670 1909-12-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO 'JAVA PORTS. PORT DARWIN, THURBOAY ISLAND, BRISBANE AND SYDNEY. ALSO TAKING CARGO FOil OTHER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN ft NEW ZEALAND PORTS (with transhipment). *A* induoement offer*. Smooth passage. Superb Soenery. A regular monthly aervios to above port* to670 words
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Advertisement109 1909-12-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOHVMRT-IMATBCHUPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVIOB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANG, COLOMBO, POKT SAID, GENOA, ALGD3RS TANGIER AND LISBON. AND DOVER, OCCASIONALLY. Steamer* axe due on or about the undermentioned dttes: onvAßs. lonviu. 1910 1910 K. Willem I Jan 1 Oranj* Jan 1 Vondel Jan109 words
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Advertisement575 1909-12-21 4 STEftMEB BABLJNB3. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straita China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bromerbaven direct, calling at Penans and Colombo. Taking oargo575 words
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Advertisement742 1909-12-21 4 3TEAMLS SaiUK&l N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steanwn of this Company sail fortnighty bom Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotion Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe vena) Port Said, Buex, Aden, Ooljmbo, Penaag, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki742 words
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Article165 1909-12-21 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, December ai. lii^li Water, 5.10 a.m., M p.m. St. Tboma«. Licensing Justice*, '2.30. Alhambra Cinuiuatouraph. Uariiun Cinematograph. Marlborougn Cinematograph. Wednesday, December 21. Hitrh Water, 6.0 a.m., 6.18 p.m. N. I). L. homeward mail due. Thursday, December a.). High Water, 7.0 a.m., t.M p.m. N. I>.165 words
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Article236 1909-12-21 5 To Vkl. Ban Ml Rod ltß;;.in 3 pin Muar »Dd Malacca l.ady »i«,.~ 3 pm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Shropshire 3 pm l'uuani; aud Deli Ilebe 3 pm Malacoa, Port Dickson, and P. Kwottanliam Poh Ann 8 ptn Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Ping Suey i pm P.236 words
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Article184 1909-12-21 5 The Imperial German mail stoamer Prinz Ludwig having left Hongkong ou tbe 18th inst at I p.m., may be expected to arrive here tomorrow at 10 a.m. She will probably be despatched for Europe the no\t day. at 8 a.m. Tbe Imperial German mail steamer DerftHngat having184 words
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Article624 1909-12-21 5 Latest Arrivals. i/.i.' iw;> CMM, U. L P. M. gunboat 760 t ns, 109 CM*, 9 gnus. 700 h.p Cspt Lieut, bn, Dec 91. From Batavia, Dec 18. For Bangkok. Dec 23-Rds. Bin ft ftjM, Dut Ktr 222 tons, Capt Odin k Dec 21. Fr.-iii Kambss, Dec 14.624 words
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86 1909-12-21 5 Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour. Wharvea at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONQ PAGAK. Kin Wbui Bum Nil. Eisr W. Saonoa I— Hinilya, Tbongwa, Duncra. Bbction No. 1 (SbmusWbabt)— Cowrie. SaOTioa 2— Bandai Maru. 3— Bandon. I -V'.un B— Charon. 8— Deucalion. Ping Sui-> 7— Nil. 8-Nil.86 words
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Article82 1909-12-21 5 Over 700 hundred passengers were aboard tbe Holt liner Deucalion, which arrived from Japan and China, yesterday. Six tons of gunpowder for Shanghai arrived from Hamburg, this morning, by the Ham-burg-American liner Brasilia. Capt. Resncr, of the Dutch steamer Brouwer, which arrived from Djambi, this morning, reports that82 words
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Article228 1909-12-21 5 Finance Commerce. Slnoapou, PixßMßlk 21, 1909 EXCHANOE. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand a/4,. Private I iu/n 2/4 do 8 m/a 2/4 On Get many— Bank d/d 286 J Private 8 m/a 244 do 8 m/s m. -jit i Cfi France- Bank d/d J94J Private 8 m/a •_'.<.'£ do228 words
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Article291 1909-12-21 5 ISBCI V»LD» Paid Dp Company Dr^n> BoMM 8ltM 10 10 10 1 10 1 1 -it i 10 t i l l 10 1 1 10 6l i 1 1 1 10 1 1 18/10 6 10 10 10 10 1 1 1 10 10 10 1 10 1291 words
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Article647 1909-12-21 5 a' a/. t t 1 1 1 l l >/• l l l l l l l l l Vl 10 10 l IT 10 60 6 10 100 10 100 100 5 1 1 Sterling. 2/- Allagar Rubber Estate Ltd 3/- Anglo-Malay Habber Co., Ltd. 24% in. '09647 words
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Article152 1909-12-21 5 10 10 60 10 10U 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 7 60 10 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for ...I 10% for 'OP Fraser Neave, Ltd. 17 1 for "08 Hotel van Wijk Co.152 words
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Advertisement190 1909-12-21 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NUGGET NOTICE is hereby given that the Marks depicted above are the property of THE NTGGET POLISH COMPANY, LIMITED, of Vauxhull Street, Konin^ton Oval, London, aud aro lined by tho Company oithor separately or together as Trade Marks in respect of Leather, Skins, nnwrought and wrought, articles made190 words
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Advertisement279 1909-12-21 5 W. D. A H. O. WILL'S THREE CASTLES "MAGNUMS' A Largs Hand Made Cigarette. Packed in le magnums' «V I i s*% x rice OOs > nree Castles WJJ I Ea^' C ga T I 55CT8 |il Wd.&HO Wills 1 1 OBTAINABLE AT: John Little Co., Ltd., Robinson &Co. ADELPHI279 words
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Advertisement228 1909-12-21 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Deo. 21. At saleroom, valuable Coooanut and Rubber plantation, known as Emerald Estate, off Thomson Koad, at 2.80. Dec. 24.— At Jardines Wharf, Java Toak. at 9.80. Jan. 8. At Tan Kong Chiang Nursery, Orchard Koad (adjacent to the Post Office) Plants, at tl. L.228 words
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1101 1909-12-21 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21. THE RUBBER POSITION. We have been watching comments in the London financial press with much interest lately in the expectation of finding some indication of the attitude there in regard to the present price of rubber stock. To those who know something of the1,101 words
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Article14 1909-12-21 6 The Siamese gunboat Maknt Rajaknmar arrived from Batavia, this morning, en route to Bangkok.14 words
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Article32 1909-12-21 6 Following opon the sale of the Ledbory, Sione and Jementab rubber estates to London, meeting* are to take pltce this afternoon at which the local companies will be formally pat into liquidation.32 words
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Article19 1909-12-21 6 Tbe Cycle and Carriage Co., of Kuala Lumpur, have just imported from home a motor bus to seat thirty.19 words
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Article18 1909-12-21 6 The Adelphi Hotel advertises special attractions for Britishers on Christmas Eve, and early booking of tables is recommended.18 words
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Article30 1909-12-21 6 Nearly one hundred candidates, seven of whom are girls, from the F. M. S. have stood for the Cambridge Local Examinations now being held at the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur.30 words
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Article30 1909-12-21 6 Mr. Sheldon, president of the Phoenix Insurance Co. of Brooklyn, has been indicted for alleged appropriation of at least a million dollars. The prosecution of the directors is also proposed.30 words
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Article33 1909-12-21 6 Mt. Aspiring, on tb.< west coast of the South Island, N. Z., which for a long time was considered uoclimbable, has been scaled by Captain Head, an English mountaineer, accompanied by Graham Clark.33 words
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Article39 1909-12-21 6 As the seats for Burns' Night Scots Concert at the Victoria Theatre are being rapidly taken up, it is advisable for all interested to see the plan at Messrs. Moutrie and Co., The Arcade, and book tbo remaining places.39 words
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Article47 1909-12-21 6 By falling from a cart, a Chinaman, whose life was insured for a large amount, was seriously hurt. There was some doubt as to his ever getting better, and at length one of bis friends wrote to Use *2£HM «ecpSiiyT Hczg-'^ai'K Lee' half dead; likee half money.47 words
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Article47 1909-12-21 6 The Week of Prayer will be conducted in the Methodist Church, January Bto 8. On tbe Monday, Rev. W. E. Horley Tuesday, Rev. W. Runciman, B. D Wednesday, Bishop Oldbam, D. D. Thursday. Mr. A. E. Green Friday, Rev. J. A. B. Cook Saturday, Mr. S. Tomlinson.47 words
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Article68 1909-12-21 6 For the first time in the modern history of Manila a seizure of opium has been made on a steamer that did not go from Hongkong. Forty five cans of the drug were found in the possession of a Filipino labourer on the N. D. L. Prinz Sigismund on her68 words
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Article68 1909-12-21 6 Fruit orchards are presenting strong attractions just now for the hungry Chinese vagrant, several specimens of whom have been before the magistrates in the past few days on charges of theft of a variety of fruits from a variety of owners. Small fines are imposed, bat in most cases they68 words
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Article72 1909-12-21 6 Mr. F. T. Faulkner, alias J. W. Dunbar, who was arrested on a P. and O. steamer, a few days ago, on the allegation that he was wanted to answer a charge of embezzlement at Peking, was discharged by Mr. Wolfdrstan, yesterday afternoon, the deputy public prosecutor explaining that the72 words
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Article91 1909-12-21 6 A correspondent writes that there is a curiosity of plant. life to be seen in tbe compound of Zetland House, Armenian St. A coconut palm, about 60 feet high, has grown oat of the trunk of another tree, some few feet from tbe ground, and it apparently obtains its nourishment91 words
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Article94 1909-12-21 6 Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, yesterday dismissed tbe appeal of Poh Poh Yang, a contractor, who had been sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment for abetting the giving of an illegal gratification to the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, bis Lordship adding that he considered tbe sentence a very sound one.94 words
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Article88 1909-12-21 6 Mr. Ellis Kadoorie has renewod his offer to the Shanghai municipal council to contribute Tls. «5,000 towards the building of a second Municipal School for Chinese on certain terms. Tbe offer was originally made in 1907, bat the council at the time were of opinion that the scneme was premature.88 words
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Article102 1909-12-21 6 Messrs. Quthrie and Co. have made a selection of Christmas gifts which ought to be very popular with those who are so fortunate as to receive them. The one is a desk diary, with three days to the page, and it is excellently bound in oloth and leather. Its neatness102 words
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Article116 1909-12-21 6 Information laid before the High Council of Inio China show that there are eight coal mines nnder development in Tonkin, with an ontput of 810,000 French tons in 19J8 of which 221,600 tons were exported. Of these the mine at Hongay out tbe best figure. Tbe total outturn in 1909116 words
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Article410 1909-12-21 6 Mr. W. D. Barnes, Protector of Cbinere, has returned from bis visit to Penang and the K. M. 8. Capt. David Beatty, M V. O-, D. S. O. has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. Mr. Birch will be in Penang for Christmas Day, wheie410 words
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Article48 1909-12-21 6 H. M. S. Kent <*ame in from the Westward, this rooming. She has been to Colombo to take over a nuw crew brought out from home by H. M. S. Niobe. Captain Stuart S. Farqubar is the new captain of the Kent.48 words
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Article55 1909-12-21 6 The Indra liner Indramayo arrived from Hongkong, this morning, with a general cargo. Capt. Thirkell reports that on the 19th instant, at '2.40 p.m in latitude, 6.45 North and longitude, 107.37 East, he picked up an iron lighter, which had been abandoned at sea. Tbe lighter55 words
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Article105 1909-12-21 6 Pathe Freres are certainly supplying the Alhambra Cinematograph with splendid films, the acquisition of which is a credit to the management. The representation of Shakespeare's Othello and tbe reconstruction of tbe tragedy at Belgrade, six yearn ago, are entertainments in themselves, the tiling being beautifully coloured and moot105 words
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Article121 1909-12-21 6 Tbe last issue of the Gazette, says a Bangkok exchange, contains an important Royal Decree prohibiting tbe importation of Mexican, British, and old Straits SettlementH dollars into tbe Mocthoos of Chumpon, Nakon Srithamarat and Patani. Hitberto the import ition of these coins has caused a good121 words
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Article116 1909-12-21 6 In the prewnce of a large number of Dutch planter? from Deli, Sumatra, on tbelBtb inst tbe marriage was solemnised in St. Oeorge's Church. Penang, of Mr. Joban Jaeger, assitant on the Penang Bander Klippa Estate, of the Deli Maatachappij (and third son of Prof. J. Jaeger,116 words
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Advertisement117 1909-12-21 6 DE RESZKE Cigarettes (A 8 SUPPLIED TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS). We have now bad these Cigarettes pat ap in TIN Boxes, acd they are therefore guaranteed to be in good order. la tins of 100 ani 50 Cigarettes. Wholes ile and retail from CALDBECK. MACGREGOR AND CO. FOR TOYS.117 words
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Advertisement320 1909-12-21 6 ALHAMBRA New Programme, To-Night. PATHE FRERES 1 LATEST NOVELTIES, 2ND SHOW. AT 9.30 P M. OVERTURE by the Alhambra New String Orchestra. A BEAUTIFUL ART FILM OF SHAKESPEARE'S OREAT TRAOEDY, OTHHL3. THE MOOR OF VENICE. Caste M. Ferrnecio Garavaglia, Othello M. Cesare Dondini, Iago Madame Vittoria Lepanto, Desdemona. As an320 words
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Article71 1909-12-21 7 BARONESS VAUGH4NS CHATEAU SEIZED. Bank Deposits to be Fought Over. ItKI'TKB 4 TbLBOB*M| 1. .ndTi, December '10. At tl <• inhi.incu of Belgian royalties a French magistrate has seized the Baroness Vauiihait'it Chateau. Bilincourt, pending development. Princt-sH Louise lias notified the banks that she opposes the payment of71 words
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Article80 1909-12-21 7 TEN THOUSAND POUNDS FOR FREE TRADE. Christmas Festivities Preferred to Politics. jRaCTBBB TkLSOBAMJ London, December 21. Mr. Caird, a Dundee manufacturer, haa aant £10,000 to Mr. Winston Churchill to be used in the Free Trade campaign. A feature of the electioneering is the way in which tho80 words
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Article53 1909-12-21 7 Quiet Entrance of the Egyptian Monarch. [Rbotib's TilioramJ London, December 20. The Times correspondent at Mecca states that the Khedive entered Mecca at daybreak, while the inhabitants and some fifteen thousand pilgrims, who were awaiting his arrival, were slumbering. He prayed in tbe groat mosque and performed53 words
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Article28 1909-12-21 7 [Rauiiß's Timobam] London, December 21. A Sydney telegram says that seventy thousand persons will be gasless to-night owing to the failure of the coal supply.28 words
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Article46 1909-12-21 7 No Proof of Reaching the North Pole. |Dbk Odtamatisohi Lloyd Trlboeah] Berlin, December 20. A Morning Leader correspondent, after making an examination of Dr. Cook's records and documeuts at Copenhagen, declares that they contain no proof that Dr. Cook reached the North Pole.46 words
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Article32 1909-12-21 7 [DlB OsTASUBTISCHI LIOTD TIUOBAH] Berlin, December 20. Tho Grand Duke Michael, grandfather of the German Crown Princess, has died at Cannes. The Crown Princess went to Cannes.32 words
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Article20 1909-12-21 7 [DlB OsTASIATI.SCBR LLOYD TILIORA*] Berlin, December 20. Clara /.iegler, the well-known German actress, has died at Munich.20 words
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Article275 1909-12-21 7 (Fro* Our Own Correspondent.) Labuan, December 18. Inspt. Crummey returned from Brunei on the 12th inst. and reported that the real culprits of the shooting case at Pantai have come forward and confessed their orime. They are now in custody there. One of them is about 16 years275 words
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Article650 1909-12-21 7 Prospectus of a Kedab Property. The subscription list opens to day and otoses at 8 pm. on Thursday 23 id iunt for shares in a rubber planting company to be known as Henrietta Estates Limited. The Directors are the Hon. Hugh Fort, Alfred Davidson Allan, Charles William650 words
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Article402 1909-12-21 7 Further Claim Against Guarantors of a Compradore. A second action in which the Deutsche Asiatische Bank make a claim in respect of the security of their lato compradore, Sec w Ewe Lim, was commenc9d in the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, this morning. It is a402 words
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Article41 1909-12-21 7 The Chinese Minister to Holland has telegraphed to the central government asking that immediate steps should be taken for the protection of Chinese residents in the Dutch colonies, otherwise they will ba compelled to become Dutch subjects.41 words
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Article587 1909-12-21 7 WATCHFUL AND TACTFUL MEN SURROUNDING ROYALTY. King Manuel's Escort. Kings breathe easily in English air, remarks the Daily Chronicle. On our soil there is more safety for foreign Royalty than in many other European countries, where Anarchists hold secret meetings in the back streets. Tbare are many587 words
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Article216 1909-12-21 7 Alleged to Have Destroyed Postal Matter. Mr. Peter Matthew Rodriguez, formerly sub-postmaster in charge of the Kandaog Kerbau Post Office, was before Mr. Green, this morning, for preliminary enquiry into an allegation that, as a post office official, be destroyed a letter entrusted to him. Court Insp. Ambrose216 words
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Article208 1909-12-21 7 A demonstration for the purpose of showing the powers of the Vanguard chemical hand fire extinguisher took place, yesterday afternoon, at the Old Gaol Site, and attracted a fairly large number of people, Messrs. Pett and Wilson of the Singapore Fire Brigade and Mr. Cremon of the208 words
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Article1010 1909-12-21 7 INTERVIEW WITH ADMIRAL SAH CHENG-PING. Cruisers to be Ordered Id England. A representative of the Morning Post had an interview on Novomber 21, at Claridge's hotel with his Excellency Admiral Sail Qhen-Ping with a view to securing an account of the plans of Prince Tsaihsiln and the1,010 words
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Article108 1909-12-21 7 Ismail, a Chinaman who baa embraced Mohammedanism, baa been indulging in highly questionable proceeding and has now began a three months' contract to break stones (or the Government at Sepoy Lines. He saw a Tamil named Palapan sleeping in the five footw ay in Serangoon Rd. it 2 a.m., on108 words
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Article326 1909-12-21 7 Successful Concert in the Victoria Theatre. The Singapore Philharmonic Society deserved better patronage than was extended to its concert in the Theatre last night. Musically the effort was distinctly excellent but it is difficult to see bow the Society can succeed in its efforts to advance the cause326 words
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Article161 1909-12-21 7 Figures for Eleven Months of Current Year. The comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported from the Federated Malay States during tbe years 1909 and 1908 gives the following statistics; the first beading be that of the State, tbe second the export last month, the third161 words
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Article229 1909-12-21 7 The report of the Allgemeine Elektricitats Gesellsohatt (Berlin) for the year ending June 80, states that the total capital is now Marks 100,000,000. The reserve has been increased by M. 16,267,255 which brings the total reserve to M. 50,000,000, i.e. half of the total capital. The nett229 words
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Article132 1909-12-21 7 In an article on Saigon in Blackwood's Magazine, Sir Hugh Clifford writes There is a saying on the outskirts anent the first public works which are wont to engage the attention of the various European nations when, in the straggle for empire, they start, each after its132 words
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Article41 1909-12-21 7 ORDERS ISSUED FOR THREE NEW BATTLESHIPS. To Be Completed Within Three Years. [Bioni'i Tiliobam London, Deoember 21. The Admiralty, on Saturday, placed orders for two super-Dreadnoughts and one battleship cruiser to be laid down immediately, and completed in 1912.41 words
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Article17 1909-12-21 7 [Dm Ostasiatisobi Llotd Tiuubam] Berlin, December 20. Tbe King of Portugal has dismissed the Cabinet17 words
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Article288 1909-12-21 7 (Fbom Oub Own CoßßisroNDijcr.) Penang, December tt. The following are tbe entries for the Penang January meeting Fibst Day. Maiden Plate.— Roulette, Paraking, I'rin oess Juliana. Griffin Race Kitty, Bronze Light, Hugenot, Nepaul, Fairymaid, Ardross, Ardpatrick, Dollar Princess. George Town Cup— Actress, La Parole, Pikat. New Year Stakes288 words
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Article51 1909-12-21 7 (Fbom Our Own Cobbrspondint.) Kuala Lumpur, Deoetn ber 20. Tbe first annual South African Dinner, held at the new Grand Hotel, Ipoh, on Saturday, was most successful. Mr. A. L. Knaggs presided, and the guests included Mr. F. Douglas Osborne. The speeches were very51 words
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Article96 1909-12-21 7 A Chinaman, who lives in Holland Rd., near the fifth mile stone, has reported to the police that a neighbour of the same nationality has spattered the aide of one of complainant's bullocks with small shot, owing to trespass by the animal. Of two Cantonese who had a96 words
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Article194 1909-12-21 7 Private E. Read, of the Middlesex Regiment, was tried before Mr. Colman, yesterday afternoon, on a charge of theft of a diamond ring, valued at 160, from the shop of a Chinese goldsmith, at 08 North Bridge Rd. Insp. Lucas prosecuted. The towkay of the shop,194 words
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1042 1909-12-21 8 General Manager's Report for the Four Weeks Ending Dec. 4. The Cbairmau and Directors, Raub Australian Oold Mining Co., Ltd., Singapore. Gentlemen. I beg to submit the following Mining and Milling Report for the four weeks ending December 4, 1909, in which there1,042 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article263 1909-12-21 8 The S. C. C. cricket tournament for 1910 commences on January 8. Mrs. Ebden has been elected president of the Ipoh Ladies' Hirle Club. The Hongkong race meeting has been fixed for February \j, 16 and 17. Iv the recent South Australia v. Victoria interstate cricket match,263 words
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Article132 1909-12-21 8 The Catholic Club. We have reoeived the fallowing for publication i The billiard tournament held recently in the Singapore Catholic Club is drawing to a close, only the final matches being left to be played. One of the four events was played last night, Messrs A. van Reneswe and132 words
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Article158 1909-12-21 8 S. C. C. Colours v. The Rest. A rugger match was played on the Esplanade, yesterday, between teams representing S. C. C. Colours and The Rest. The ground was in a bad condition and falls were frequent, but a good fast game was played. In the first half,158 words
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Article169 1909-12-21 8 Excavation by an English Party Near Jerusalem. Under the supervision of two Turkish M. P.a an English syndicate is excavating at the Pool of Siloam, near .lerusaletn. It consists of Captain Montagu B. Parker, Orenadier Guards, brothor and heir-presumptive of Lord Morley Mr. Clarence Wilson, Mr. Doff,169 words
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Article819 1909-12-21 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exohanco and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning 2/. Allagar 2/71 >/• 2/- Options 1/. 1/0 •il- Anglo-Malty 13/9 14/. 41 Ad K lo- Sumatra 81/6 85/--1 Banteng 29/6 82/6 1 Batu819 words
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Letter182 1909-12-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l trust that you will find space to insert these few lines in your valuable paper and oblige. Yesterday afternoon, at ono o'clock, a gentleman and myself happened to be in a rickshaw at the fifth mile stone Bukit182 words
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Article269 1909-12-21 8 Fair Proposal of its Completion in February 1910. The Governor-General of Indo-China has given the high council of the colony the glad tidings that the Yunnan railway will reach the capital of the province of that name very early next year. The railhead has reached the 403 rd269 words
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Advertisement42 1909-12-21 8 PNEUMONIA PREVENTED. The greatest danger from influenca is of its resulting in pneumonia. This can be obviated by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, as it not only cures influenia, bat counteracts any tendency of tbe disease towards pneumonia. For sale by all Diapeo.42 words
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Advertisement246 1909-12-21 8 LATEST AUVER H SEMEN TS HOUSE TO LET. A comfortable residence, No. 33-2, Cavenagh Road. Stabling, water laid on. Rent very reasonable. Apply to MESSRS. GADELIUS CO., 10, Raffles Quay. NOTICE. Fraser Noave'i Aerated Water Establishment will be closed on Saturday 25th (Christmas Day), and on January Ist, 1910 (New246 words
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Advertisement732 1909-12-21 8 The Subscription List will open on Tuesday, December 21, 1909, and will close at or before 3 o'clock p.m., on Thursday, December 23, 1909. HENRIETTA ESTATES, LIMITED (INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES' ORDINANCES, 18*9.) CAPITAL: $600.000. Divided into 60,000 Shares of 1 10 each. Issue of 30,000 Shares of SlO each732 words
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Advertisement52 1909-12-21 8 ASSISTANT DRESSMAKER WANTED. Wanted,, an assistant dressmaker ami a few girls. Apply 21, Sophia Koad. HAVE YOU A PIANO P IF NOT Moutrie's THE ARCADE, RAFFLES SQUARE, can supply you with one of their NEW MODELS. The MUST on the Market AT Tuning and regular attention inclusive, or in the52 words
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Advertisement601 1909-12-21 9 STEAMER SA'LIHGS. mOO CHINA STEAM NAY. GOu LTD. ■A tVi OjmpfiT m«'a'»"i -c^ui.. Ji'e;'. ...vice t.-tween CalontU, Stra.i*, H'jog:.<>3g, BaaagasJaal Japan, tab'.ug cargo, :i tfai ...i iii'.J at Lading Jor Cacton, 6-* at: imoy. Cbcfr~j. 1! -ntsin, Ktwf-bwarg, Yangte.i Carte, Foitno^. ii:e Pkillpptubs, Aa., Ac. Steamers Toes (Jommander Kr^ina 4.8W601 words
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Advertisement633 1909-12-21 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. CSEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAX NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaobed from Livkrpool outwards fcr tbe Straits, China and Jsrr.n every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortuight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre633 words
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Advertisement602 1909-12-21 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. Cn if% I JSL Ja/Vl Canadian Paolße Railway Company's Royal Hall Steamship Line. IHK RATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUROPB VIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA aad Ist UNITED BIATKB. Boats from Hongkong, «ta Bbaagkal, Nagasaki. (la'.acd 6aa of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria tad Vanoosver, R.M.B. ■Etfraassoi Iaou" 1 Twlnsertw staaR.M.B. ■Earasss602 words
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Advertisement380 1909-12-21 9 /%AS£B&J&AVES, SINGAPORE SODA WATER /jstaMisAafotvr 2&yeoK*. JUST UNPACKED New season Grained Caviare, in tins and glass jars. Fat Cheeses a delicacy, in convenient- sized tins. Gorgonzo'a, in cut. Once Tried always satisfied. M. BOLTER. Telephone: 898. Anson Road. SKETCHES STORIES OF MALAYA. A tew copies of the "STRAITS ANNUALS" FOR380 words
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Advertisement620 1909-12-21 9 (srWcj'lss' A MILK JflH^jLaattEaLf^BsaaV '^^BBsSS***^ l^**'*™ flFmyry. -"j^ Wy -?^< in— v 111 JL I The Best Sanatorium in iaaf f\\J O I PH Oi >£* I Singapore. First class I \V/yOI I IV/ vWli Billiard Tables Tennis aar Lawn. Cuisine A Wines arc of the highest order. TL«- tramcar620 words
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Article536 1909-12-21 10 SPLENDID GALLANTRY IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. Heroic Rescue of a Shipwrecked Crew. In the whole annals of the sea there are few stories of more desperate rescue efforts than those which were pot forth in connection with the wreck in the Bay of Biscay of536 words
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Article252 1909-12-21 10 Marine Sentenced for Strange Conduct Towards Officer. The strange behaviour of a royal marine on board a British warship formed the subject of a court-martial at Devonport on November 12, when Pte. Howell Jones, R. M. L. I, of H. M. S. Europa, was charged with252 words
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Article167 1909-12-21 10 Husband and Wife Hurl Dishes at Each Other Before Guests. The issue of the Steinbeil trial led to a terrible soeoe between M. and Mme. Jouffrain the other night. According to the Morniog Leader, this amiable couple live in the Rue Clande de Caen. They had invited167 words
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Advertisement461 1909-12-21 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors 1 Q. A. Dbbjuce, Esq., Chairman. 4b. Asmcs, Esq., Vice Chairman. A. H. Faib, Esq., Managing Director. Piisb Fowlii, m.b., cm. Chief Med. Officer. t. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. ConvMCJ*. Tow Noam Pam,461 words
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Advertisement565 1909-12-21 10 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office— 13 A, Canton Koad, Shanghai. Registered nnder the Life Assurance Companies Acts, England, and under the Hongkong Ordinances. Board or Dirbctobs: Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. Lee Yung Su, Esq., C. Stepharius, Esq., J. H. McMicbael, Esq., C. R. Burkill, Esq.,565 words
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Advertisement575 1909-12-21 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. ■OORPORATiCD BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid op Capital In 80,000 Shares of flMeaoh sU.tOO.OOO laterr. Fond M 1,574,000 SUeerr. Liability of Proprietor. 41, 800,000 SAM KERB. Bank ot England. National Bank ot Scotland. Vh» bondou City Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounie575 words
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Advertisement58 1909-12-21 10 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE PLANTS, JUST IMPORTED FRuM EUROPE &JIPAN. To be held at the Tan Beng Chiang Nursery, OPCHARD ROAD (Adjacent to the Post Office), On Saturday, January 8, at 2 p.m. About 4,010 pots of foli «ge and flowering plants, fruit trrnf>, etc. Xjw on view. Tan58 words
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Advertisement535 1909-12-21 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of HOISEHOLD FURNITURE, At 15 ■!>, Mackenzie Road, On Friday, Decnnhir 24, at 3.30 p.m. H. L. COGHLAN A CO.. Auctioneers. 2546 AUCTION SALE Of JAVA TEAK To be held at Jardine's Wharf, O)i Friday, Dnembir 24, at 9.-10 a.m. 2,000 JAVA TEAK SLEEPERS (About535 words
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Advertisement262 1909-12-21 10 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. John Little Co.. Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Raffles Hotel, Beach Road. Messrs. Kirn Co., Battery Road A Armenia a Street. Messrs. Koh Co., 90, Bras Basah Road. Messrs. Obee Soon Co., Orchard Koad. Adelphi Hotel.262 words
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Article1068 1909-12-21 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Motor Gods of Olympia. Olympia has been transplanted from Kiis to WM Kensington and it is now bounded by Addisou road station instead 0f... the river Alpbeus, writes Gerald Bis* in tbe Evening Standard, logide tbe great glass house is the sacred1,068 words
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Article241 1909-12-21 11 Mr. G. Bernard Shaw's Offer to the Home Secretary. In the course of a letter to the Times, Mr. i George Bernard Shaw rallies the Home Secretary on his differential treatment of Lad* Constance Lyttod. and, with regard to forrib.e feeding, makes Mr. Gladstone the following offrr I241 words
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Advertisement307 1909-12-21 11 KELVIN MOTOR Launches Engine Sets as Bcmno to Crown Agents, F.M.S., and Singapore Municipality. Full particulars and price 1 from the Solo Agents for Strait Settlements CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. Olympia Show. SMITH'S PERFECT SPEEDOMETERS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES. Large Consignment of Latest Novelties, Just Arrived. Inspection Invited. C. F. F. WEARNE307 words
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Advertisement270 1909-12-21 11 B. D. V. The King of Cigarettes. AWARDED GRAND PRIX London, 1903. Godfrey Phillips, Ld. 55. ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE. J. d'A. PEREIRA, F.R.H.B LONDON. Horticulturist and Florist. Collector and Exporter of Orchids and Bare Plants. Diploma and gold medal from the Late King of Denmark. By Special Appointment to His270 words
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Advertisement578 1909-12-21 12 WAMTS. BOOK-KEEPER WANTED. Wanted, Chinese Clerk with thorough knowledge of r.ookkccping. Apply to Outhrie .v Co., Ltd. J.M6 CHAPERCN WANTED. Required a Cbapercn for a few months for lady travelling in Native States. Apply F., c/o Straits Times. 2601 EUROPEAN ASSISTANT WANTED. Wanted by a large lecal firm, a «ood578 words
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Advertisement604 1909-12-21 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J. LEVY, No. 10, Robinson Road. DlB6B HQUSES TO BE LET. Hoi. 61 aad 83, lactllnMoa HtU, Blvar VaUay BoU. Apply lo LEE CHENG TAB ■BdOO. un BFFIIE BODOWN T9 BE LET. Wltk IminedJata604 words
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Advertisement379 1909-12-21 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUSE TO LET FURNIBHEO. Hollycroft." Stevr ns Road. Entry March 12. Apply to M. E. Plumpton, c/o Adamson, Giilillan Co., Ltd. n2156 HOUBE TO LET. No. 8, \dis Road, off Sophia Road, np the hill. Immediate entry. Apply to A.S. Shooker, T, D' Almeida Street.379 words
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Advertisement656 1909-12-21 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed on BATURDAY. DECEMBER 25. Christmas Day, MONDAY. DECEMBER 27, Boxing l>ay. 2644 TENDERS INVITED Tenders are invited for the supply of Engineering materials required by Sarawak Government for tbe year 1910. Full particulars can be obtained on application to Messrs Paterson Simons656 words
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Advertisement459 1909-12-21 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets, VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhosos, Tubes, ENDLESS BELTS. FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT459 words
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Advertisement477 1909-12-21 12 DOGS HEAD Brand AHEAD of ALL BASS'S ALE GUINNESS'S STOUT SOLD EVERYWHKRE. Bole Agents KIM HIN AND CO., 18, Kling Street, Singapore. 2498 Straits H)imes. ADVERTISEMENT liATK.S.— Miscellancous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of il per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of477 words
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