The Straits Times, 25 November 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.65« SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 25. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      240 1 ilfp" BEER. KATZ BROS., LTD. r&BBm NEW STOCK F Gentlemen s White Twill Mercerised Cotton TUNIC SHIRTS Soft Fronts and Double Cuffs. ISM to Mfc. 5 ach 3 for $5.00. These Shirts are of British Manufacture, Best Cut and finish. They are light in texture but Strong and Durable. They
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      118 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS in the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States FOR THE NEW-HUDSON MOTOR CYCLES. The Motor Cycle used by tbe BRITISH, FRENCH and RUSSIAN ARMIES. Catalogues and Prices on Application. hutton's pineapple: HAMS AND BACON Supplies always on band. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore and
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      8 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aoknts: ADAMSON. 6ILFIUAN CO., LTC.
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    Sablas Rubber, Ltd.
    1528 2 LATEST REPORTS FROM THE ESTATES. Steady Progress Recorded The ordinary general meeting of Sablas (North Borneo) Rubber, Limited, was held on October 21, at the company's offices. 87, Threadneedle Street, London, Sir West Ridgeway (chairman of the company) pre siding. The Chairman said Ladies and gentlemen, as
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    Bakap Rubber Plantations.
    170 2 The directors of Bakap Rubber Plantations report for year ended .Tune 30 last that the piotit amounts to -£11,9.3. The balance available, including X' 2,109 brought forward and sundry adjustments, amounts to £14,169. From this falls to bo deducted InUrim dividend of 7 J per cent., X'
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    Devon Estates (Malacca).
    156 2 The report of the Devon Estates (Malacca). Limited, states that tho planted area is now South Devon, 2,1*20 acres North Devon, about 2,100 acres. Owing to tho war, no further planting is being done at North Devon, and const quently from now ou most of the heavy
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    KM S. Rubber and Coconut Co.
    270 2 The directors of the K M S. Rubber an I Coconut Co. report for year to June 30, 1914, that tbe total area is 2,970 acres, made Dp as follows: Under rubber cultivation, 1,012 acres under coconut cultivation, 288 acres reserve (including building Rites,
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      191 2 ?~tft wx rtn w% J"^ ILLNESS fri V ja Many people find great difficulty TuL in recovering their full strength, W\ T^) until they begin to take '17 AVT4' U t im V AJUA J BRAND &/1 1 Tonic I The Prompt and Powerful Invigorator £Hs I Under its influence
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      32 2 Lame Back. Lame back may be cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain lialm two or three times a day with a vigorous rubbing at each application. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      614 2 Paralysed Child Helpless and Wus!ed. Left Hospital a Cripple, But made welt by these Tablets. Mr«. Cooper, of Fenn Lanre. Ttnnf D'3\t'>n. MM VuMloa, B.!\>: "Dr. Casecll'j Talil. s hr.v worl: 1 a w..n- Jn^^^L. rful in my inj nu\.\ tjk"& SIM jh j KB Miu n pu.li.--:.- TGSr i
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      247 2 iMiwiiiaii i i Debility enfeebled nerves, poor health and weakened blood -these are troubles that can be overcome. SCOTT'S Emulsion never tails. It repairs waste, enriches the blood, revitalizes the nerves and gives strength to resist or drive out weakness and disease. When you are run-down, out of sorts or
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    Sungei Buaya Rubber.
    1676 3 AN ESTATE THAT IS CHEAPLY FINANCED. The War and the Industry. The fifth annual general meeting of the Sungei Buaya (Sumatra) Rubber Company. Limited, was held on October 31, at tbe re gistered office, 5, Whittington Avenue, E.C., Mr. A. (i. Angier (tbe chairman) presiding. The Chairman
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    Soember Ajoe Rubber Estates.
    242 3 The report of tbe Soember Ajoe Rubber Kstates, Limited, states that the following crops were harvested durirjg tbe year to June 30:— Rubber, 35,949 lbs. (against estimate of 30.000 lbs.) coffee, 4.803 cwts. (against estimate ot 3,600 cwts.). The gross price obtained for rubber (including estimate
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    Tremelbye (Selangor) Rubber.
    177 3 The report of the Trenielbje (Solaogor) Rubber Company, Limited, states that, including £'8,ti.(2 brought forward, the profit and loss acount for tbe year to June HO shows a credit balance of £3(1.115. Deducting tbe interim dividend of 20 per cent., paid on April 21, amounting to XIB.HOO,
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    Jong-Landor Rubber Estates.
    160 3 The report of the Jong Laodor ItubUr Estate? Limited, states that the accounts for the year to June 30 show a profit of £8,864. After transferring this surplus, tbe balance available in profit and loos account, including £2,519 brought forward and sundry adjustments, amounts to JCIO.S4S. From
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      390 3 Weakness Debility IRON 'JELLOIDS,' the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your Mood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron '|i i i ;>h>s,' the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria
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      41 3 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrboea Kemedy followed by a <lcse of castor oil will effectually cure tbe mo«t stubborn caves of dysentery. It is especially «ood for summer diarrboea in children. For sale by all Dupenaaries asd Dealers.
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      639 3 BTEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY LINE of fast twln-Mww Mail Passenger Steamer* between Rangoon, Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may i>e had on application. THE ARRACAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO., Rangoon Agent*. Colombo Agenta FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPI/J PATERSON. SIMONS CO.. LTD., Singapore Auenta. STRAITS STEAM SHIP
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      367 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. R&6". STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H. W. BUCKLANU, Agent COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN rpsmantla
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      510 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama \ia ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japaneee Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer* maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the.
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      674 4 STEAMER SAILINGS'. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisnt, Semerak, Baohok, Knlanten, Tabai, Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsoen, Taku, Ohnmpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure A STEAMER Nov. 28 3 p.m. The Steamers are fitted throoghont with eleotrie light, and have
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      482 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NBDBRLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE tc. Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 49 a OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD.
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      414 4 AUBTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Singapore to Java Poets, Port Uakwid Thursday Island, Brisbane and Sydney, via Torres Straits. Also taking paseengorb and cargo with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Ports, British New Guinea, New Britain, Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports. Smooth Passnge. Superb Soenary. A
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    99 5 FIXTURES .Vednesday, November 25. High Watci 4.42 am, Ml p.m. Thursday, November 26. High Water, 5.46 a.m., 5.1H p.m Amateur Dramatics, Vie. Theatre. Friday, November 27. High Water, Bl a.m.. R.4S p.m. C'ulil ><Curagu muuting, Exchange, 12.30. Saturday, November 28. High Water, 7.22 a.m., 8.0 p.m. Sunday,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    168 5 To DAT. Malacca, P. Swettenham and Telok Anson 8 pm Saigon, Hongkong. Shanghai and Japan 8 pm Pcnang 8 pm Satu l'ahat 8 pm IS.iii'lj< ■rui:i'.''ii, Kota Ban* and Samarinda 3 pm Medan 4 piu To hoebow. Natuna and Anainba I-. 7 am liangkok 8 am I'ort
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    166 5 eXCHANdF &IWU4FOBI, NoVKMBKR 20, 1914. Owl Loklou ......Back 4 m,' B... 2/4£ Demand m 2/4 V. Private 8 m/« a/4 j On I<<ou Bank T. T. 174J Om Ho*aco«9...Bank d/d 24J Om SHAKQB*I....Bmk d/d 104,' On Jatj... Bank T. T. m 141 J Om Jipam... 8ank d/d
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      186 5 10 10 Ampace 7.00 1 1 AyerWeop 0.15 10 10 Belat 1.00 10 10 Bruang 0.75 10 10 Kaicpai 10 10 Kauaboi 10 10 Kinta Association £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.13.6 £1 £1 Lahat Mincp 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton 5/. 6/-
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      RUBBER.
      597 5 2/- 3/- AUaga» 1/8 1/7 £1 41 Anglo-Java 2/8 8/3 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 6/0 7/9 2/- 2/- Batane Malaka -/0 -/10 £1 £1 Bata Tiga 1.6.0 1.16.9 2/- 2/- Bekoh -/8 £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 1.2.6 1.6.0 XI £1 Bakit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 2/- 2/- Bakit MerUjam 1/6 2/£1
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      GENERAL.
      114 5 Cl £1 B. Bmeltin«Co. 12/--61 ill Pref. 1.0.0 >/■ 6/- Electric T way* 8/--10 10 Fraaer Ne»ve 60.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 85.00 LOO HowarthErakioe... 100 7% Prof. 100 100 iuttc Bio. Del. 10 10 Maynmrd Co. 100 100 R. Hargrmves 18/6 1.2.6 4/8 65.00 95.00 45.00 100.00 100.00
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      DEBENTURES.
      59 5 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% $1,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 6* £850,000 S'poru Municipal 5% $1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4+% of 1907 11,600,000 par Buyers Sellers S'pon; Municipal 4J% of 1909 $1,000,000 pai Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%dil Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 93+ »%The buying quotations of sterling shares
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      225 5 AUCTION SUES Powell and Co. November 27. At saleroom, teak house hold f jrniture, etc., at 11. November 27.— At No. 43, Orange Koad, toak household furniture, etc.. property of W S. liroek Esq.. at 8. November 2».— At Aldenbam, Mount Kli/ah'th lioad, valuable wax polished teak household furniture, etc.,
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      654 5 i.ATESI ADVEKTISbMENFj. BILL SOLLECTOR WANTED. Wautoi, A BILL COLLECTOK AT ONCE seouri:» required. Apply 'pnvonal'y at No. 8, High btrtet. 25 11 27 11 ASSIBTANT WANTED. Wanted, an Bxpericnoed Assistant asj^ield Man for Rnbb: r E*tat« in Brurv i. |WrMi O. 8. M c, ssi aits Times. VJH 2211 2811
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      34 5 \bouton rouge/ 02 m W FELUCCA CARLSBERG BEER^ mSr World wide Sole Agents THE FAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.
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      59 5 sth and 6th Instalments of the Sensational Wild- Animal Drama, AT 'I HE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NOBTH BRIDQR ROAD TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 TO- NIGHT I I NO. V. A COLONEL IN CHAINS NO. VI. THREE BAGS OF SILVER ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN GAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 38 Pull of the Latest War
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      96 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kaudang Kcrbau Hospital, November 2;!. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m Baron. 32 Fab 29.888 29.775 29.8*7 T.imp. 81.4 84.0 79 0 Wot Bulb Ther 7H.0 78.0 77.0 Dir. of Wiiid SW calm calm Max. shade Temp. 83.0 Hin 74.8 Max. in Sun 148.8 Te rad. Ther 71.6
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. THINGS THAT MAY HAPPEN.
    1123 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. THINGS THAT MAY HAPPEN. We have an impression that things are likely to happen within the next week or two which will be rather thrilling. Our telegrams noted on Monday that mine defences bad been applied to the Humber, the Tyne, the Firth of
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    16 6 Tbe General of Szechuan has suggested that the Province of Tibet be divided into 80 districts.
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    15 6 Tue Municipal Commissioners meet on Friday, but the business is of a purely formal character.
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    21 6 Tbe Chinese Government proposes to levy a tax of from 1 to 3 per cent, on salaries' bonds and bank securities.
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    11 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 8.
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    18 6 To meet the Budget deficit, of 170,000,000, the Financial Department at Peking pro poses to reduce administrative expenses.
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    28 6 In South Africa Colonel Botha has defeated the rebels near Kroonstad, and en encounter between the Natal Light Horse and a robel patrol resulted in the rebels retiring.
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    33 6 A serious affray between a sampan crew and a tongkang crew occurred on Saturday off Sungei Penang, resulting in several being badly iujured and two Chinamen falling into the sea and being drowned.
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    45 6 At the Joboro Church on Sunday next, at 9 a.m., tbe Rev. J. A. B. Cook will preach on Our Most Justifiable War and its Issues— either in Victory for all free and independent peoples, or in the Death of all that we hold dear.
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    44 6 A Peking telegram states that China has requested the Japanese to remove tbeir light railway, telephones and telegraph from Chinese territory, and also to discontinue the censorship of the Chinese telegraph in the war area, because the fall of Tsiagtau removes the military necessity.
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    60 6 There will be a Lantern Lecture on the war in Chinese (the Swatow and the Cantonese dialects) at tbe large hall of the V.M.C.A., Orchard Road, on Friday, December 4, at 8 p.m. There will be no charge for admission, and a collection will be given for the Prince of
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    73 6 By annexing German New Guinea, the Australians havo made a notable addition to th> tobacco-growing area of the Empire. The tobacco plant is indigenous to New Guinea, but it has never been cultivated for export in the British section of the island. Tho German colonists discovered, however, that New Guinea
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    85 6 Nati ves at Singapore seem prone to follow tho examples of those on tbo West Coast of Africa in their applications for samples and catalogues, says a writer in a London mercantile monthly. He received a letter from one of them stating that trade will be done on credit, and
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    87 6 Mr. C. tfolsteiu, managing director of the stevedoring firm of Messrs. Nickel and Lyons, Limited, Kobe, a German subject, has been arrested aud detained by tbe local oonrt. A formal charge of abduction has been made. The Japan Chronicle says that presumably the abduction refers to tbe case of a
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    97 6 The Pinang Gazette understands from Mr. Knight, of the Southern Siamese Railways, who ia in ill-health and going home, that construction work is proceeding ou the transpeninsular section from the Singora junction of Ootapa, linking up with Kedab railway on the Perlis border. In ab-iut a year it is expected
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    108 6 On Friday morning the acting British Resident of I'erak, the Hon. Oliver Marks, visited the King Edward VII School to see the newly-built extension of the school whijh comprises three rooms on the ground floor, two of 40 ft. length by 30 ft. and one 60 ft by 30 ft.
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    108 6 It is reported that owing to heavy floods tbe Kuala Lumpnr-Rawang Road at the ltii miles near Kawang, and the Itawang-Kuala Selangor hoad at 18| mile, just beyond Kawang. are both impassable to traffic. The District Engineer of Liv Selaugor wired tv tho Malay Mail on Tuesday morning The Kanching
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    120 6 The excavations at Pataliputra, according to Dr. Spooncr, are revealing remains of building! of absorbing ioWrest to the Parsis. A buildiDg has been dincov. r.sl which is said to resembb the throne room of Darius liystapcs at Pi ruepolis very closely. I >i Spooner is of opinion that the excavations
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    121 6 The Teluk Anson Ladies' Work J'arty, under the capable and energetic supervision of their hon. secretary, Mrs. Woods, says the Malay Mail, have collected 1 166. J0. Materials were bought, garments cat out and kjoo all tbe ladies of Teluk Anson were busy making clothing to be sent home to
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    376 6 Mr. and Mrs. G. E. V. Thomas Lave left Singapore by tbe Minderoo for West Australia where we understand they have decided to settle, following tho congenial pursuit of fruit farming. Mr. (i. A. Dunlop has just taken over tho management of the Hongkong branch of tho
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    Straits and States.
    187 6 A volume, under the name of Straits and States, has just come to band from Meson. Kelly and Walsh. It is an amusing little skit upon people and things as they are found in this part of the world, and makes entertaining reading for the leisure moments.
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    Dulwich College.
    236 6 Today is the anniversary of the death in 1626 of Edward Alleyn, tho actor and founder of Dulwich College. In 1600, in conjunction with Henglowe, he built tho Fortune Theatre in London, but four years later he retired from the stage to become the keeper of the King's
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    Snowball Prayers.
    291 6 Several times we liave bad occasion to warn tbo public against the mischievous cranks who start a snowball prayer." The originator writes oat one oi more copies, Mi it to onu or more perilous and charges ib-.-ui under menace of Divine wrath to copy tin- prayer lay six
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      118 6 STEEL Office Furniture MADE IN ENGLAND. FILING CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, ROLL-TOP DESKS, ETC. White Ant Proof, Fire Resisting, Dust and Damp Proof. Illustrated Catalogue free from tbe Manufacturers RONEO LTD., 14a, Collyer Quay. LITTLE'S XMAS BAZAAR IS NOW OPEN. COME AND SEE OUR Toys Toys Toys CRACKERS, SANTA CLAUS STOCKINGS
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      144 6 ALHAMBRA THE PIOKEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE, BEACM MAO. Second Show 1.11 p.m Fint Show 7.10 p.m Two Mow* for 0m Payment. WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY. NOV. 23. YET ANOTHER EXCELLENT PROGRAMME Characteristic of Our Usual Endeavour to Present FEATURES ALL. OUR OWN. A PICTURESQUE DRAMA: THE ADOPTED SON In which some Magnificent
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    THE WAR.
    531 7 No News From French Arena. RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN Germans Making Desperate Efforts. RuihK- hMHI and Ordinary War I. ".l.j. N ivembor 21, 4 40 a.m. Petr >gi 1'ightiug between the rivers Vistula an 1 Warta continues, and is aMumiaJ aa nxtremely obstinate character uurth cf L*l*. \V everywhere repulsed
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    MALAYAN CONTINGENT
    227 7 Friendly Help for Men Going Home. A good many mcv ot the Malayan Contingent are now homeward bound, and it has been a pleasing though (in the rush of our normal woik, somewhat strenuous task to sco that each group carries away with it proofs that the people
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    646 7 Improved Demand at Fair Prices. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rub ber Association's 166 th auction, took place yesterday, when there were offored for sale piculs 1,681.12 or 224.149 lbs., and sold for sale piculs 1,186.88 or 158,184 lbs., prices Realised Messrs. Guthrie an j Co. report
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    Emden at Cocos.
    3195 7 VIVID STORY FROM TELEGRAPH CHIEF. The Successful Calls for Help As tbe following account of what happened when the Emden visited Cocos Island Telegraph Station ha* been approved by the authorities, we are enabled to publish it for public information. It is a vivid story, and it
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    Trial by Court-Martial.
    163 7 At Penang, on Tuesday. Mohamed Ibrahim wan charged before tbe Field General CourtMartial, comprising Major W. L. Cotton, Fifth Indian Light Int. atry Capt. P. Boyce, Fifth Indian Light Infantry, Adjutant, Penang Volunteers, and Staff Officer, Troops, Penang; and Lieut. W. E. Mann, Offiott Commanding "C" Company,
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    St. Andrew's Cathedral.
    91 7 In order that last Sunday's collection for the Belgian Relief Fund may be handed over without undue delay, will hose persons who signed chits, and have not already paid tbe Cathedral collector, kindly forward the amonnt of their donation to Mr. K. Uattey, bon. treasurer, St. Andrew's
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    17 7 Auoording to the Tumps, tbe number of civilians killed in the first bombardment of Rbeiuis was 501).
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    London Finance.
    777 7 HOW LONG WILL THE GRE4T WAR L4ST? From Our Own Correspondent. London, October 2'!. This week tenders were invited for a further issue of .£15,000,000 Treasury Bills, making a total of X7J.000.000 since the begin ning of the war. Applications for tho latest batch amounted to £48,162,000 as
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    GAOL-BREAKERS AT TAIPING.
    46 7 (Fbom Our Own Cobbespohdimt.) Ipoh, November 24. Four convicts escaooi frum Taipiog gaol, yesterday afternoon, during a storm They were observed by a European warder who gave the alarm. Two of the convicts we™ captured and search ia being made for the others.
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    Pulau Bulang.
    1488 8 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FUTUKE. In- raid Calls The annual bjbbj i il BMBIm of thu I'ulau I'.ulanj; Rubber and Produce Company, Ltd., wa*. In Id yesterday at the registered offices of the Company, Kruncli Itauk Buildings. i man, Mr. \V. 11. Mac-.;., i. pn si.l pr. -v
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  • Correspondence.
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      Local War Relief.
      339 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Can you inform me what is being done wi>h the Prince of Wales's War Relief Fund as regard local relief of those who have been thrown out of employment owing to tho war 1 have had many applications for
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Notes in General.
      31 8 It has been decided to hold the Amateur Athletic Association Championships in London next July. The England, Scotland, and Ireland international contest will also be decided in London.
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      Golf.
      156 8 sin>capore Qolf Club. The following is the result of the Andrew Carrie Cup competition, which has been in progress since September 29: Fibst Rolnd. Mrs. Wilson beat Mrs. Drummond. 7 and 6. Mrs. F. O. Stevens beat Mr*. Finlayson. 4 and 3. Mrs. Newall beat Mrs. Everitt, 8 and
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      73 8 Tommy (bnfnre being served). Can I have two helpings of pie, ma? Mother (warmnglyl.— "lf Tommy. If mcessary." Take the tort." tbe soMier ordered Take apu I, the sailor said Tako niy hand,' tbe maiden murmured TaWf him I aid Sfi 1-r Ne'. Take o la' IV .pt mint Ou.
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      634 8 LATEST ADVE JUBT ARRIVED! JUST ARRIVED NEW ACTORS AND ACTREBSES including tho famous clown MOHAMED USOP WILL APPEAR To-Nl^ht! To-Nltfht!! IN AN ENTIRELY NEW PIBCK THE BEAUTY H be staged BY THB FAMOUS STAR OPERA The Royal Theatrical Co. of Singapore AT THE THEATRE ROYAL North Bridge Road. Y. L.
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      283 8 MICHELIN TYRES. Ample supplies available. No increase in prices. 20 to 25% cheaper than other tyres, and Still the Best. DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. RIFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner AND Dance on Saturday, November 28, ALSO Special Dinner AND Ball on November 30, 1914 ST. ANDREW'S EVE. (8y kind permission of Lt.-Col.
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      400 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION j^fc CHLOROSIS 9^k All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and j^ives everyone health, strength and beauty. Tar better than uncooked meat. Chalybeates. etc. "ENGLAND! WHAT THOU WERT, THOU ART! LATEST
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      249 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Means. Kelly and Walab, Ltd. Money Changei, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Barope. Money Changer, Hotel ran Wijk. Meaara. Kcti a Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Moasrs.
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      1791 9 S-ll— A good— Judge of Cocoa will tell you that VAN HOUTENS is the best COCOA. pure digestible delicious goes farthest. Get the VAN HOUTEN Flavour at the Soda Fountain. STEAMER SAILINGS NANYO YUBEN KAISHA THE SOUTH SEA MAIL S.B. CO.. LTD.) A direct service is maintained by the above
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      556 10 UmiUf! mA mmn LARGEBT PAICUf CAPITAL OF AMT EABTE£3 COMPUH. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HUDOmWI Tnnotiaatar Hauaa. tingiipi I LONDOM OFFIOI. aa. OM tfawry. CO. j ass IH.MW 1| W I wit. SB* Sasaam 00-» at EafftasA sad aoaasfca Iks Sntka Lift. liiib.. Os.ps.ie.
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      347 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Direct Government Suoervision. Government Audit. PolioibS are "WOHLO WIDE." sad Non Forfeitable Large Nat Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Business, 1918, 0ver.. ..9,876,000.00 Gash Loans, SettUmcnts, etc., made locally, j Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS,
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      512 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 1,600,000 st 2/- •16,000,000 SUrer > 18,001.000 t38,0C0,000 Re4CT7O Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 OOURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Lsodsle, Chairman. I W. L Pattende n, Eeq Deputy Chairman. IS. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoab, Esq. 'G.T.
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      439 10 BANKING. THE MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA LTO. Capital Authorised .£1,500.000 Capital Subscribed £1,126,000 Capital Paid-up £663,500 Reserve Fund £465,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I!. J. Black Esq Chairman. James Campbell Euq. H.Melvill SimonnEßq. J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David Yale. J. M. Kyrio Kmj. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq. Tiondon Manager Jas.
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      1575 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE ~T~ Of TEAK HOUSEHOLD KUI-MTCEK. PLANTS KTC.. At 'CAMBO HOUSE," hlVfch V ALLEY aOAD. On Saturday, November 28, at 1 p m Carvod teak rabinet with mirror paool; ,>oli.hed tr.k writing table; teak music Orbinet carved teak hall stand with mirror canei. etc. Hanu>omrl> oarvtd
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    1093 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Armoured Cars and the Navy. Charli i 1,. Freeston, writing in the Daily Chronicle, of October 22, nays Everyone will remember that among the many resources witli which the German army bad been provided at the outbreak of the war was
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    14 11 Take care of jour banking account, and your reputation will tako care of itself.
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      208 11 WOLSELEY AUTOCARS 116-20 h.p. Chassis fitted with Torpedo Touring Body, Hood, Glass Screen, C.A.V. Electric Lighting Set (5 lamps), Horn, Kit of Tools and Usual Spares, Colour— Ai'sa Grey. Price $4,600. SOLE AGENTS CENTRAL I ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED. i s^K^^^fl r .^^Tjk^l. .JK^^^ -^L^r^B^iv .^L^LC^sb4^ THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric
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      13 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Gnat Peppei mint Core Is Bd.
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      438 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT ML KING GEORGE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made in Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior In quality, and can be supplied in unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to your motors and
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      424 12 Goodrich TYKES. f f O '*A FOR w Udl b. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilf illan &Go., Ltd.. SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. PAYING 6UEBTB WANTED. Large room* with verandahs and bath rooms, dose to town, suit married couple or bachelors. Apply Box 606, Straits Times. an ii.! PAYING GUEBTS WANTED.
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      341 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET No. 188, Acioy Street. Apply M Gustou, 8, Prinoe Street. 29 8 a FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, rfalaoca Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers 811 a BEABIDE REBIDENCE TO LET. Folly (arninaed. Entry December 1. Apply to A.
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      493 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD TO LET. No. 7, Bras Basah Bond, from December 1. Apply on the promises. 1011 a FURNISHED BEABIDE REBIOENGEB TO LET. BELINDA and JU ANITA to let famished. tpply No. 9, Mt. Sophii. 15 a TO LET. Compound house, No. 15, Mount Elzabeth Road. Apply
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      411 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. Shipehandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou Aoints The Molcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1-1 806 "f TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS
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      319 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-chandlers, Bovernr.nm and Municipal Contractors, Bantr»l Importsrt and Exporters, and Commission Afimts, Estate, Rica-Mill and Saw-Mill tupplic-i. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address GUANKI AT," Codbs: A. B. C. Etb Edition and A 1. Telephone Noe.— Office: 1288 and 1174. (Private 1460). Solk Aqfnts For GLOBE BOILER
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      408 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures for the ourronl w and important forthcoming fixtures are kindl) suppliiSd by the secretaries ot the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to makitho returns will be supplied on application Is the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice frames at Typrsall. Mondays, Wednesdays
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      233 12 Straits *(bimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— MisceUane ous wants of ever) description aro inserted at the prepaid rate of tl pur font lines for ose or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, tl each inscr ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, %'l. Isi a
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