The Straits Times, 30 December 1915
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Title Section13 1915-12-30 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.993 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 30. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement203 1915-12-30 1 M i^SSAiff M A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS V/ln 1y i 1° cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and VEGETABLE, a tin makes six plates of the *i£j r- j. best iSoup203 words
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Advertisement138 1915-12-30 1 JUST UNPACKED The British "Ever-Ready" Electric Lamps and Batteries. wj V^- No 1847 ]r.4 The Multilioctop N<>l 1288< Hand Lamp. M d LL mp> NUMBER WSm ONLY. >'o. ?67P. NO.N 0 999. No. 1618. v No. 1884. The "Holoplano" H«nd Lamp. No. MM Hand Limp, ROBINSON «St CO. wine Store.138 words
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Article783 1915-12-30 2 NECESSITY OF STOPPING THE TRADE. The Singapore Commission. Tbe Rev. O. S. Muir, writing in tbe N.C. Daily News, says At the close of tbe anti-opium debate in the House ot Commons on May 7, 1918, Mr. Montagu, I'nder Secretary for India, congratulated Mr. Taylor and his783 words
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Article284 1915-12-30 2 Presiding at tbe meeting of the Castlefield i Klaugi Rubber Estate, Limited, on November 23, Mr. W. Arthur Addinscll said tbat last year be dealt at considerable length with the position of the company and defined tbe policy of the board. That policy necessitated a temporary diminution284 words
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Advertisement332 1915-12-30 2 MACHINE- PRESSED CEMENT TILES Mate und.r high hydraulic prMiurs which sniursi GREAT DURHBILITY Samples of Colours and D»ngn» a t TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS No. 04, Sungei Road (adjoining Roohor* Canal 'Phone 569. "MAGIC WAND" OF SHAVING. h 1 j Make your shaving W I a pleasure with the wonderful332 words
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Advertisement424 1915-12-30 2 BANKRUPT NERVES. Each of os baa a certain supply of nervous energy. Every act, even every thought, uses ap some part of this energy. During rest and sleep the supply is increased by the blood which get* the needed elements from the air we breathe and the food we tat.424 words
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Advertisement1010 1915-12-30 2 M#f il#| Uir-Ju* NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the property of Messrs. Rigold, Bergmann and Company, of Singapore, and is used by them in connection with hosiery and rough goods generally sold or imported by them. TRADE MARK and that the above Trade Mark1,010 words
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Article599 1915-12-30 3 Piquant Allegations In House Of Lords. At the sitting of the House of Lords od November 16, Lord St. Davids asked whether the Government's attention had been called to a number of reports in the press stating that during the recent fighting in France there had been many599 words
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Article399 1915-12-30 3 Fund that was Established By Historical Accident. The juick adaptation of medical research to the needs of the war is shown in the first auDual rtport of the Medical Research Committee, which baa just been issued. When the National Health Insm anoe Medical lie search Committee399 words
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Article47 1915-12-30 3 OMaaM naval maDn-urr'H will be held ni xt aprintj whin the Emperor elnct, a* Commander in Chief ol the Anuy and Navy, will ptrsuoally review the Chinese N»tj The mamravrrg will be held in the Takii watt-re and the Miniittry of the Navy haibtyjn to make prrpaiationa.47 words
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Advertisement212 1915-12-30 3 THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD. Artistic Modem PRINTERS s^ttr-Tfe''^^-^SN^v Bookbinders v A)/''^rain 1 ifrffil affiS E^Cv- >~\\^l Photo Engravers I Telephone; Commercial Uneb Half-tone j 348. Photographers J CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. BUI TO ALL MOTORISTS INSURE YOUR CAR AGAINST ALL RISKS DO IX NOW t We Cover at Lowest Rates212 words
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Advertisement14 1915-12-30 3 K. r ChilHren'n Hacking Cnnirh at N gh* Woods Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d14 words
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Advertisement549 1915-12-30 3 TODCHES OF ECZEMA At Once Relieved by Cuticura Quite Easily. Trial Free. The So:tp to SSMSSM nnd purify, the Ointmont to soothe ami hc-al. Nothing bcttrr than theso fragrant Riippr-oreamy emollients for all skin IradUsi affecting the skin, scalp, hair and hands. Sample Each Free by Post With32-p. book. Address549 words
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Advertisement326 1915-12-30 3 piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii niiniiiii| Is your Baby contented? Your hnhv ran he contenteJ anJ Inppy. ;> joy anJ pleasure to you, only his food utisfics him. P..iby should take his bottle to the last drop, should sleep peacefully, and week after week t;ain in weight and health like this baby, steadily building326 words
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Advertisement1055 1915-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AND Apcar I— inc. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract wltb Hla Majesty a Government). For China, Japan, Penang, Geylon, Australia. India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HoMWAHD (FOR BCROPR).1,055 words
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Advertisement780 1915-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Trinaaavn. Bisot. 3eta<>rak, Kelaalaa, Tabal Baacnara. xeluoia. Pataal, diauora, Laooa, Kobnsmxi, Baa4oa, Langstiea, Tafci, Chnmpoa, Rohlak and Btaikok. Out Oapartura a.a. BORIBAT Deo. SO Jan. 1,3 pm. RMS. PRACHATIPOK Jan. 8 6, 3 p.m. a.a. CHUTATUTCH 6 8,3 p.m.780 words
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Advertisement448 1915-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAH NAY. CO.. LTD. IP The iVmpaales' stoauiprs are a^spatohed (rom Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China aud Japaa overv wook aad from Japan homewards for London Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; tor Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles,448 words
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Advertisement526 1915-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained betweea Yokohama via portn to Marseilles and London under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Governmont. Tbe New Twin screw Steamors maintaining this Rorvice have been specially denignod ana oonstrnctod, and are fitted with526 words
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Advertisement513 1915-12-30 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMAN" LINE. For LONDON HULL s.s. Kioto due on or about Jan 4 For LONDON. s.s, Sutton Hall due on or about Jan. 8 For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents. 18 1 n INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTO. STOOMVAARTM513 words
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Advertisement634 1915-12-30 5 SALES BY AUCTIONAUCTION B»LE Of PAWNBrtOKEKS' UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, .On Monday, January 8, 1916, at 10 am. On Wei>nesda m January 5, 1916, at 10 a.m. On Friday. Janoary 7, 1016, AT 10 a.m. Jewellery, oonsisting of Watches, Chains, Diamond Kings, Brooches, Earrings, Braceets, Chinese and Malay Oold Ornaments, etc, On634 words
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Advertisement355 1915-12-30 5 st#e@prsss ft CIGARETTES /•flB PERFECT SATISFACTION. WM There's luxury in the flavour and aroma of State Express Cigarettes. V They are good to the very last a tes; that few cigarettes can emulate. Wg State Express have unusual quality and •an individuality that V| at once creates a preference for355 words
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Advertisement304 1915-12-30 5 NEW 600DS •JUST UNPACKED. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OK Silks, Shawls, Blouses, Kimonos, Dresses, Damasceneware, Silverware and Gold Jewellery, etc., etc. At Lowest Possible Prices. INSPECTION INVITED. K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO tiom. SI 5 3, High Street. 11l 60 4 MORTGAGEE'S SALE AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE MB YEARS' LEASEHOLD Of304 words
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Article895 1915-12-30 6 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 80. 1915. Messrs. Lygll and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue tbe following list of quotation!) tbis morning. Tlir quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. RUBBER SHARES. Nom. Valui. Boyibs. Sillies. 3/- AUagar 1/8 1/11 4 1895 words
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Advertisement257 1915-12-30 6 HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED That the First and la<t object of Advertising is to obtain business, not only to-day, but to-morrow. That it is not necessary to cut prices to create Trade. QUALITY COUNTS. A reputation for cheapness may be good but a reputation for good quality is better. There257 words
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Advertisement354 1915-12-30 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. Furnished or untarnished, Fairticld, Clany Road, from February 1, 1916. Apply to Allen and Oledhill, 22 a, Raffles Place. 80 12 a GOOOWN TO LET. No. 6, Palmer Oodowns, area 9 900 am feet. Entry on February 1 next. Apply to Praeer and Camming, Wicchcster House.354 words
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Advertisement192 1915-12-30 6 BOSE'S CIRCUS and MENAGERIE Lecatkn. I'.iacl. Head. TO-NIGHT, AT 8-15 SHARP, our new programme:. Tomorrow, December 31. 1915. Compliment uy Benelit tendered to COL. 808 LOVE. Special Attractions. SEE HAND CIRCULARS. Booking at ROBINSON PIANO CO. J. L.CAMPBELL CO. Tailors Outfitters, HAVE Everything for Men's Wear. SELECT ASSORTMENT CF of192 words
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Article146 1915-12-30 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 30. rli«(h Water, Ml a.m 4.14 p.m. Friday, December M. High Water 4.4>i a.m.. Ml p.m. >tr;ntt Trading »'o. m p il 'imraimion. '2.30 p.m. Saturday, January I. *itth Water. 5.46 a.m., 7/10 p.m. S. Vcar'K Day. P. and <). outward mail expectod. Land146 words
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Article444 1915-12-30 7 To-»\t. fort Uirkson and i'or'. >•.«.. tunliaiu Sappbo Ml pui Labotan ISilik, K.ilpi ii.it Meni I iia.au. m;kilis and I'.auan 1'jutianak UO pm hat Wan MO niu 2.80 pm Malacca an Muar Kaka 3 pm i Maru ::.80 pm Vin;; Hin 4 pm IjermMaiii, Statin, K. Haroc.444 words
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Article51 1915-12-30 7 > »n.l U. outward mail iteimm .ioe At Peuai' at 6 p.m. to lay, in, l way l» expected to arrive here oo ■^t unlay moniatc, l«t pros. Ttaa B. I. ptckrtt Kaiilka 1-oodoo ia mi mjmmi yu«*«rd»y mofnn-^ and may bt tip arrive at Penan* about51 words
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Article103 1915-12-30 7 Onr attention M boon called to the fbet ihat our arrivals in London are much behind tbofui publiHhod i-Uowhero. Oar rale is to give arrivals only when they are officially reported in the P-wt Office notictw. and uo later dato than thit prin' >d above has been103 words
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Article76 1915-12-30 7 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Dati af Arrival Remarks. Kinta -26-12 16 Inner Roads Wallour.i No. 7 Wharf Meranti Inner Roads (ilitmiui S n.it > l!an Lee (ivan I Hock Kong Hook Kng II Huat theany Soon Hong I Hock (lan I Hock Tew Uilonoglo 30 12 15 No.76 words
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Article205 1915-12-30 7 Outward. I The following passenger bookin^h to the Straits are taken from tho London and China 1 It st, rild bo understood that, in 'met s, cookings may be provisional and that intending passeugcra may alter tbi.ir arrangements, aubs^iuent to the MM of n Loadon: MM .Moldavia.205 words
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Article167 1915-12-30 7 EXCHANOB. MNairoES, Dki ixkii *l, 1916. On Loniion Bank 4 m/s '-i*-fr Demand 2/4/, fnvate 8 tr/« 2/4J O.- ,sdi, bduk T. T. 176 On ImMMmM d/d 17j On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 92{ On Java Bank T. T. IHl{ On Japan Bank 109} Sovureigt... bayin« rate 16.&4167 words
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Article178 1915-12-30 7 ,I, I 8 ue liuyers Mm Value J 10 10 Ampule 6.00 1 I Ayu Wen- O.iO 0.40 10 10 Btlut 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanabol U.BO 0.93 1 10 Kinta AH'-ociatioa 6.50 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.14.6 1.17.6 *1 XI Lahßt Mines i M 10 8.'25 Malayan Collieries 250178 words
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Article599 1915-12-30 7 RU B BE R. 8 c 1 Buyers. Solars. 3/- 2/- Allagai 1/8 2/£1 41 An^lojivi 11/- 13/2/- 3/- Anelo-MiUaj 9,6 10,6 2/ 3/- BuMm* Malaaa 1/7 1/9 £1 £1 Bata hi 3.10.0 8.0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 1/11 2/3 £1 41 Bukit Kajaa K 1.17.6 2.0.0 A £1 Bukit Liniatg599 words
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Article133 1915-12-30 7 GE NE R AL. ££J Ba era Sellers. 11 1 H Smoltini; C.j 6.% II XI Pref. I.BJ i/- B/- Hlucwic T'ways 2/9 10 10 Franer Ne»ve 50.00 60 BO W. Hammot Co. 69.00 100 Howartb Bnkioe 100 7%Pref 100 100 K»U Bra, Dei 10 10 Marnard MCo 100 100133 words
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Article44 1915-12-30 7 United Engineers t% 11,284 500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6 i. £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 pir Spore Municipal ii% 0(1907 11,300,000 90 94 Spore Municipal 4J% of 1009 11,000,000 00% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10% dii Spore Municipal 4% £300,000 H%dis44 words
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Advertisement222 1915-12-30 7 For Chronic CbMl Complaints, Woods' Great Pepptrmint Care Is. 6d ...ATHST AU riKTISEMbNTS. CONSULATE-GENERAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS. NOTICE. Tbe right to levy tbe tax on bewn timber anl to levy "r.yau-uoneys" in rtspect ol -ik-I) timber, wlieu exported to places ooteide V. rlaads India in tb« district Linpga, Kuudencc Kbio222 words
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Advertisement100 1915-12-30 7 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. SOLb AGENTS FOR F "DUOBRIDGE" C R OIL H J ENGINES J EFOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. Hfl| r~^2mu B^ R AC j Mm. ia»w c Nl5 B.H.P. Kerosene Engine IN STOCK U SINGAPORE &IPOH. i- TD100 words
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Advertisement165 1915-12-30 7 GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AT THE HARIMA CINEMATOGRAPH Noli iii I'lili' Mil To-Nlf(ht AX 8.15 Xo-Nl|£htl! MISJUDGED, 3 Parts Forced to 11. (w 1 n a enpposed fri t nd betr.'.jrs him, a mining broker in finally vindicated whin bis 'N ver wile couics to bin aic'. Herbirt Hawnu- uau165 words
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968 1915-12-30 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30. SOME LOCAL MATTERS. It has always seemed to us that there was not merely room for a ratepayers' association in Singapore, but th.it such wiis a necessity. The old system of election by popular vote had become a preposttrom farce, because there was no968 words
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Article19 1915-12-30 8 The Prussian losses are now'2,'2N7,Ofctt men. The German casualty lists form a book of 10,610 closely printed folio pages.19 words
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Article29 1915-12-30 8 We art in receipt of a copy of'the Straits Settlements Postal Guide for 1916, published with authority by the Postmaster General. The Guide can be obtained for 25 cents.29 words
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Article44 1915-12-30 8 The members of the Amateur Drawing Association will hold a dinner at their Club house, at Tank Hoad. on Saturday, the Ist proximo, in honour of Dr. Lim Soon Kian, who has lately passed his tioal examinations of M.8., H.S., at the MongkoDg (Diversity.44 words
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Article80 1915-12-30 8 I utlir the auspices of the National Kirlc Association, the Imperial Challenge Shield Competition (senior and junior) will be M again next year throughout the liritish Kiupire. The object is to encourage every boy to learn how to use a rifle. A Bilver challenge shield, value £100, a bronze replica,80 words
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Article27 1915-12-30 8 A service will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Saturday (New Year's Dayi morning, at 8 o'clock, conducted by the Kov. W. Crocw. All arc invited.27 words
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Article32 1915-12-30 8 Saban- ii 1 hv.-i.er trade during the tortnight ended December 21, for she coaled Ji6 ships, which bunkered 7.47H tons. Twentyfive of them were Dutch, nine Kuglish. one Norwegian and one American.32 words
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Article46 1915-12-30 8 Messrs. Gutbrie and Co. inform us that to-day they received a cable from London advising that the directors of the Sendayan i F. M.S.' Rubber Company, Ltd., have declared a dividend of 15 per cent, for the year ended September ISO, 191.~>, payable on January 27.46 words
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Article44 1915-12-30 8 Five sailors belonging to tho Chinese cruiser Chaho were shot at the western forts of the Kiangnan Arsenal on December 14, on instructions from the Central Government, for having complied with the command of the rebels to bombard the Arsenal during tho recent outbreak.44 words
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Article46 1915-12-30 8 Messrs. Chow Thye and Secg Hooi, President and Vice-President of the Chinoso Itecrcation Club, Penang, entertained the members to dinner at the Club house on Monday, when Mr. Chow Tbye exhorted the Chinese to join the Penang Volunteers. It is understood that 120 Chinese signeu on.46 words
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Article70 1915-12-30 8 A Watchnight Service will be held at Wesley Church at 11 p.m., on Friday. There will be special music and the sermon will bo preached by Rev. J. B. Matthews. There will be an informal service of song, prayer and praise at 10 o'clock, to which all arc invited. Bishop70 words
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Article65 1915-12-30 8 The i'nutiug and Engraving Kuieau in Peking is now seeking rare jade stones with which to make the Imperial seals of the new Empire. Orders havo been issued to the Governors of the provinces, enjoining them to search for tbe best grades of jade stone. It has been decided that65 words
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Article61 1915-12-30 8 The mint in Tientsin has been ordered by the Chinese Ministry of Finance to turn out 100,000 silver dollars in commemoratiou of the inauguration of the new Empire. The Ministry of Communications will print commemoration stamps, these stamps to bear the image of the Eiuprror. ft is reported that the61 words
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Article74 1915-12-30 8 Silver ingots, valued at $65,000 gold, wtr. brought to Shanghai and Hongkong by the steamer Yokohama Main from the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company's plant at Trail, 8.C., this being the largest consignment over sent out by the British Columbia mines. The silver was in two shipments. One, totalling .3874 words
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Article82 1915-12-30 8 The thirteenth annual meeting of the KhaUa Diwan Malaya (otherwise the Sikhs of Malaya) was held on the 25th, 26th, and 27th instant at the (iuruduara in Brick Kiln KjaJ, I'enang. About a thousand members a'.tLudtd. On Monday the Uon. A. Bryant, liesident-Councillor, Penang. attended, accompanied by the Hon. A.82 words
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Article94 1915-12-30 8 Tlie Medau papers contain loon article on the severe weather experienced during la*t week on the But Coast at Belawan. On the 21st the storm was no high that tbe Alma was unable to discharge her cargo. Eight hundred Chinese coolies who were brought down by rail to be shipped94 words
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Article100 1915-12-30 8 On the eve of tier last voyage from Seattle the Great Northern liner Minnesota was libelled for »10,000 iv the I'uited M.ilts District <Jourt by the Kobert Dollar Company. The complainants alleged breach of contract in the Minnesota's failure to load 190,000 feet of lumber for Glasgow. It is alleged100 words
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Article114 1915-12-30 8 The watch-night Service of the Tau.il con MgaMoa of St. Peters Church (S.P.O.J Stamford Hoad, will begin tomorrow, at 11.30 pm. The New Years Service will begin at 12 o'clock, the Bishop of Singapore officiating. His Lordship will address the congregation and administer communion. Immediately after the service, a reception114 words
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Article138 1915-12-30 8 The following telegram from the Viceroy of India to tho Lieut. Governor of the Punjab, dated December 13, is published at Calcutta ln accordance with my prou'iso to retired and wounded Indian officers that 1 had the pleasure of meeting at Lahore on Saturday last I telegraphed His Majesty tlie138 words
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Article465 1915-12-30 8 Mr. and Mm. Herbert Cooptr nturiu.l baa tla-ir trip to India on Saturday. Mr. K. St. 0. Raid, o! Canning now Lieutenant in tho Koyal Engineers. Mr. L. A. Davis, of Semaiubu estate, Kuantan, loft recently to join tho Shangl ai Contingent. .Mr. H. Kphrauius. lat< of465 words
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Article41 1915-12-30 8 Mr. .1. Polglase, Municipal Sni.ury informs us that Mr. Braddell has given notice that at the next mci'ting of the Board (to-morrow) he will inovi —Thai l\w Ooao missionerH welcome the formation of a Ratepayers' Association in Naayqagti41 words
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Article39 1915-12-30 8 The following additional subscriptionhave been received to the Societi Keli. f Kund December 10 (ltrought forward I 11,834.08 Dr. R. D. Keith J. H. Macpherson 'JO *l A. M. Mi Hun Secretary and TtNMM r39 words
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Article110 1915-12-30 8 In accordance with the proposal of the Archbishops of Canterbury ami Vurk, which is eii'loised by the Kiny, that ./auiuiry 1 bj set apart in the churches lot solemn inter cession with the Almighty uu<t I thankful recognition of the devotion of the ccmnttymanhood and womanhood, a110 words
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Article129 1915-12-30 8 Follow io^ 3 a copy of I Uli^rmu den patched at 11.30 a.m. yuNtinlay, by tin General (llliccr I'ouiiuanding, StraitH Suttlc nientH, in roply to His Majuxty s oiosHaTo SocroUry, War Office, London." The troopH in the StraitH MMmmbAi and 1-iJtratcd Malay StateH laclnding Volunteers of all129 words
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Advertisement217 1915-12-30 8 r^£i 1911 VIMTA6E H Fo* all Li NEW YEAR It Festivities. QUARTS At PINTS. I QBp v Sole Agent! Caldbeck.Macgregor&Go.. Wholesale and Retail 111 XAJIitT !W (MN(i "vi "> g 1 wine and Spirit Merchants PRICES OF WHISKY. tn~ky Distillers to-day mMm largely increased MWta of all Brands. We reluctantly217 words
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Advertisement233 1915-12-30 8 TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! •tain we art to tha for* with our Splendid Exclusive Features AT THE ALHAMBRA Tha Pioneer Cinematograph Thuatre, leach Road. WITH COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON TO ALL I'RKSKNT tbe foil.w iny list of Holiday Attraction! A Powerful Mi Eicitinfj Drama RIDING TO WIN In 4 Part*. Featuring the233 words
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Article1973 1915-12-30 9 FRENCH OPTIMISM. Plenty Men to Ensure Success. r, CONSCRIPTION. Mr. Asquith Winning Over The Cabinet. R«CTrK.s TflK'.iows. London. December a m. i inch optimism re-^ar ling the outcome of the war was voiced by General G.illn ni in tin- Senate on the occasion of the passage of the1,973 words
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Article77 1915-12-30 9 Rki'TKk'k Telkoham. London, December 29, 4.50 p.m. The evening papers comment synipatheti cally on the Indian National Congress. The Pall Mall Gazette says Mr. Sinha's presidency indicates that the Congress is reaching tho status of a responsible, practical miaded body, liis address will cooiiuend itself to every real77 words
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Article131 1915-12-30 9 Rll'TßK's TILKHKAM. Louden, December 28, 3.20 p.m. There is a serious revolutionary movement in 1 iina against Yuan Shi kai. Peking: The Military Governor of Yunnan telegraphed to Peking on December 23 demanding cancellation a| tlu moaarchy auj execution of its promote™. Tho Governor, in a proclamation131 words
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Article100 1915-12-30 9 R«l-t«ii's Iblbgbam. London, December 'ill, 1.55 p. m. Petrograd The Grand Duke George Michaelovitch has left for Tokio to convey the Tsar's greetings to the Emperor on the occasion of his coronation. London. December 29, 4.40 a.m. The Key. Canon Bilbrough, rector of Liverpool, has been appointed Bishop of100 words
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Article662 1915-12-30 9 The Darul Adab Club Dinner. Last night the members of the Darul Adab Club entertained tin; Hon. K. J. Wilkinson and Mrs. Wilkinson at dinner in honour of Mr. Wilkinson's promotion to the Governorship of Sierra Leone. Among those present were Mr. A. IS. A. Kaliim who662 words
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Article2122 1915-12-30 9 UNSATISFACTORY RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT. Simple Matters Made Intricate. special meeting of the Municipal Com■Mm mm held yesterday afternoon, tbc President, Mr. K. ,T. Hallifax, ftmUtaa. IHiun MMl were Muantn. Kolitud liruddull, A. W, Hoar, E. Tossensobn, Tan Kboain Hock, Leong Man S,m, Dr. I'. Fowlie and Dr. V.2,122 words
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Article61 1915-12-30 9 Km HB*I Tklhhi am. London, December 27. Melbourne The Age says that the State parliament having failed to pass the bill conferring on tlie Commonwealth Govern ment during the war and one year there after the powers sought by referendum, with limitations, a special sitting of tbe Federal61 words
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Article23 1915-12-30 9 tocma'i TtuMii i.»o<ion Dm ral thousand pound*' damage tu caused by a tiro at a rice mill ami in Liverpool.23 words
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Article849 1915-12-30 10 <Kko:» Oi Own C«RR«si'oni>knt.) Kuala Lumpur, December 2V. Christmas day, 1915, will be remembered in Kuala Lumpur as the quietest on record. The only establishments that wore well patronised were the churches which, in the ujorninc attracted large congregations who walked borne afttr the service and stayed849 words
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Article98 1915-12-30 10 A. Minto, of tbo A ostral Siamese Tin Exploration Co Ltd ,of Melbourne, who BBBSMbng U* i lidays in Peoan« ing to Urn scsae of bis company.. operations in Souther. Siam this week, says *°K feastte. Tub company have ac«,uir«J wisssm right, over stretch of98 words
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Article838 1915-12-30 10 Gray's Elegy and its Birthplace At Stoke Poges. Stephen (iraham has contributed the following article to The Times There are some spots in England that are, in a national sense, holy ground, and one of these is Stoke I'oßes churchyard, among whose yews and graves Gray wrote838 words
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Article262 1915-12-30 10 line weather the Singapore New Year Sports arranged to take place on Satur day, from 9.80 a.m. to 1 p.m.. should be most enjoyable judging from the programme of t lisji which includes handicaps and scratch sailing races for Malay kolebs, scratch races for Malay passenger262 words
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Article25 1915-12-30 10 The death i> i li. Kousset, private secretary of Mr. Van Vollenboven and who passed through Singapore in April last. The news is not yet25 words
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Article1397 1915-12-30 10 CAMPAIGN OF EXTERMINATION IN ARMENIA. The Turks' Last Crime. 1 have not so tar been able to obtain any authentic information regarding tbe part said to have been taken by German officials in directing or encouraging these nnsssciies. and therefore it would not be right to1,397 words
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Article416 1915-12-30 10 The fUlj>. ing further doa.itious an ,;i fully acknowledged cts. Already received »1,942.61 A Knight (cbairsi 15.00 L. E. Gaunt i2u<ii 25.00 Mrs. Sims (Dec.) 1.50 Mrs. Baddeley (3rd) 0.00 Mrs. Llewellyn l'2nd) 10.00 Mrs. Nicholson (4th I 5.00 Miss A. A. Harding 10.00416 words
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Article76 1915-12-30 10 Mr. John F. Macdonald, the journalist, died so November '27, in London, at the age of thirty ninn Mr. Macdonald knew Paris well, and some years ago wrote a series of articles entitled I'aris of the Parisians. When the war broke out he tried to enlist, but was rejected on76 words
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Article1213 1915-12-30 10 Dutchman's Impressions of The British Navy. Tbo following is a translation of an article written by Mr. J. C. Van der Veer, London correspondent of the Amsterdam newspaper Der Teleßraaf Once, at a time when all appeared to be peaceful and Germany's future was threatened neither1,213 words
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Letter443 1915-12-30 10 'l'u the Editor of Tbe Strait*. Time* Mir,— l cannot understand why the I'il grims' Ship Ordinance is not applicable to all vessels „f the coolie Hues of steamers that ply between this pert, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. Kioui what I pee and observe, they are just as443 words
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Article129 1915-12-30 10 His Highness the Sultan of Kcdah has presented a cap to the Ponang Turf Club for the New Year Stakes. The Lake Cup of the Solans <l.lf Club was won by J. C. M. Dell who beat H L. Bennett in the final of L' 6 holes by129 words
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Article54 1915-12-30 10 In the Adelphi Hotel billiard tournament, last night, the following played 10. 17^: .J. Jonos 70, 250. K. (iale 40, W; Eber scratch, 260. Tics for to-night at nine o'clock are: Van Keuossu 110 v. F. (i. E. Williams 40; E. Ottinger v. G. Adkin 50: N. Oiggott 4054 words
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Article141 1915-12-30 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear ob page 6 and 7. Commencing to-morrow evening, the. management of Haffius Hotel iuteii.l giving a series of cinema pictures after dinner, having made arrangements for securing a special selection of nlm«. These euterUinments will be given on Saturdays ami will141 words
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Article53 1915-12-30 10 In connection with the obange in China to the monarchical lortu of Government Jive I'riucoM have ben created with U Yuen iiuug it tlieir h< ad lei. l>ukf«, a Chi Kwai at their bead, ami ~H Marquiitto, with Th'i /en as first l.i Yuen Hung ha* deshned to accept the53 words
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Article1655 1915-12-30 11 Manager oi I Mate Asked For explanations. Tin- liftli annu.il |MMMI ■mM|| ot An.h.rst Kubb- ••> beH .it d ottice, Shanghai, on December 17. Mi .1 l> < lark SMSIM Th< re wore also pn s. Nt Mr. .1. W. (iaodc and Mr. It. I) N. isli (director*)1,655 words
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Article452 1915-12-30 11 Great Display of Military Courtesy. A correspondent writes from Salonika: It i is early tuorniog and already the sun is ligbt ing up tbe -liuiuits of Muuct Hurtiab. The 1 nativis rise early they devote little time to their toilet except tbe wealthiest. Tbe peo- all452 words
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Article59 1915-12-30 11 Program im of lirilln, etc., for wetsk unJing. Friday. iHxxujber 31 HAY, l>k.i kmi:kk .JO. I|| p.m. 1 trill Hall Veterans Co. lid .in Hr»- liasah ltoad Malay Co. 0.15 p.m. Drill Hull S.V.C. Band. FIIDAY, DII'MMI 31. 5J5 piu. Drill HaII S.V.A. Bras Baitab lioad Malay59 words
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Advertisement53 1915-12-30 11 He walked into a cl.«aii-t'» «ln p Aod pciDti-d wuU bii ti k i To MMDetLiBK tin iv upoa tv« altl', ,\ad Dear it bo did lin^r. But ti ujuli hii voice bad arnioat none, li. u,uih> d vo n*ap, rtenew r 41.1 iht; cLtnii^t knew «b»J be wailed I53 words
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Advertisement394 1915-12-30 11 I AFTER DINNER The Gramophone provides Unlimited Entertainment, BUT IT MCSr BE "HIS MASTERS VOICE" Come and hear the latest models. They are wonderful. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE, EMPIRE CINEMA Id tent, Tsojong Pacar Road. < pponite Ereta Ayer Polioe Station. GRAND NEW YEAR PROGRAMME TIM OrMt lIP394 words
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Advertisement198 1915-12-30 11 ABDULLA CIGARETTES t^. No. 6 TurUipli S3.QO v Yenidjeh Mahalla No. 1... 2.78 WJIU£/£, (Turkish) 1 No. 11 Turkieh a.IO (^BDULL^BjC O^ No. 14 Egyptian "~TT 2.25 •H«»»OHosTi«UT.LOHDOHja No. l«;;Bgyptian 1.50 No, 7 Virginia 1.26 OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. RAFFLES HOTEL Friday, December 31, Special Dinner at 8 o'clock. AFTERWARDS CINEMA SHOW198 words
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Article1909 1915-12-30 12 ANTICIPATIONS EXCEEDED ALL ROUND. Strong Position of the Company. Tin fourth annual general meeting of the Clovelly Rubber F state, Limited, was held über I'.i. at the registered office of the company, Moorgate Station Chambers, 11. W. Hewitt I chairman of the companyl presiding. The Chairman said1,909 words
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Article370 1915-12-30 12 Tbe report of tbe Tandjong Robber Com pany, Limited, states that the crop of rubber harvested from Tandjong Kassau and Tandjong Merah estates for the year amounted to 800,958 lbs., against an estimate of 7)0,000 lbs. and the previous year's total of 540,267 lbs. The average gross370 words
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Article1474 1915-12-30 12 THE PROBLEM OF MARKETING RUBBER. Steady Progress. The fifth annual general meeting of tbe United Temiang (F M.S.) Rubber Estates. Limited, was held on November 19, at tbe registered offices of the company, No. 5, Whittington Avenue, London, E.C., Mr. R. F McNair Scott (chairman of the company)1,474 words
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Article836 1915-12-30 12 Lady Doctor's Account of its Joys And Sorrows. Some of the difficulties of ministering to the wounded in Serbia are aptly described by Councillor Dr. Beatrice McGregor, of Wimbledon, who is in charpe of one of the Scottish Women's Hospitals, in a letter she has sent to836 words
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Article41 1915-12-30 12 Of the total population, gays tbe Clerk of the London County Council, reporting upon tbe London census oi 1911, HJ per cent lived in ordinary dwelling bouses, 10.4 per ceot in apartments, including maisonnettes, 1:1 in shops, and B.H in institutions.41 words
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Advertisement201 1915-12-30 12 OFFICIAL: SELLING TO-DAY TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!!! REAL TOYS LIKE "The Contemptible Little Army" They are the Real Goods. HAVE THE YOUNGSTERS MEET AT TOYLAND. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Addres. ORCHARD ROAD Only Address (No connection wltU any other Furniture House). KOH CO. ANNUAL SALE NOW PROCEEDING. ONLY 4 DAYS201 words
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781 1915-12-30 13 Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending December 4, 1915. Gentlemen,—! herewith beg to submit my report on your mining and milling operations for four weeks coding I >i e< mber 4, 191 "> The accompanying sheet of mine measureuicntH aud assay returns shows781 words
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Article49 1915-12-30 13 Id an interview, Sir Adulph Tack, managing director of Messrs. Raphael Tack and Sons, (aid that the orders for Christinas cards were higher than the normal and that all over the country the tendency was to tortoro the Christina* card to its former vogue. "Toe demand is, indeed, remarkable.49 words
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Advertisement73 1915-12-30 13 SEREMBAN FRASER NEAVE, LTD., beg to inform the Public of Seremban and District that from January 1, 1916, they will commence manufacturing their HIGH-CLASS AERATED WATERS at 43, Birch Road (Near to the Seremban Dispensary). All orders will be delivered free of charge within a radius of three miles. EIGHT-DISC73 words
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Advertisement63 1915-12-30 13 Most Pleasant FRAMROZ'S Aerated Waters. Glacial Acetic Acid (ENGLISH) GUARANTEED 99/. ESTATES SUPPLIED AT MODERATE RATES MAYNARD&CO.LTD., WHOLESALE PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTS, 16, Battery Road, Singapore. SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR TUB Supply of Motor Transport Spirit to the British Forces, both in63 words
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Advertisement785 1915-12-30 14 Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. HIADOFFIOI. Wlnohe.fr Houee, Singapore. LONDON OFFICB. 82. Old Jewry. 80. Tb* Ooapaay has «8O 000 dpposited with tha Supreme Court of England, and oompliea with the British785 words
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Advertisement455 1915-12-30 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid ur capital 115,000 000 RESERVB FUNDS Sterling 41,000,000 at 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Beierve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairma*. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. DodweU, Bsq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. O. T. M.455 words
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Advertisement512 1915-12-30 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sharoe of *W each A-1,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1 ,200,000 3ANKBR3 The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank. Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,512 words
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Advertisement994 1915-12-30 14 INSURANCE. PARTNERSHIP INSURANCE capitalises the brains of a concern. It protects the barinoss from being crippled through the withdrawal of a deceased partner's interest. It provides against credit impairment. It strengthens financial standing and provides an invaluable asset. This insurance issued on Endowment principles, covers two livts, and is payable994 words
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Article762 1915-12-30 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Roads in the Motor Era. H. Massac Buist writes in The Observer of November 21 Though autoiuobilism has already wrought a revolution in the conditions of modern life, it does not appear that there is any general recognition of the fact762 words
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Article372 1915-12-30 15 1 Mr. K. Heron Allen, presiding on November 17, at 12. Fenchurch Street, EC, at the i general meeting of Lanka Plantations Com- pany, Limited, said that tlio aggregate crop 'of tea approximated very closely to the estimate, but fell short of last year* yield by 50.000 lbs372 words
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Advertisement262 1915-12-30 15 LISTER PUMPS High Tension Magneto Ignition, Automatic Lubrication. Low Speed. I g -jr Enclosed. Governing. tt%Sw*fc< All Gearing in^rchanleThs) Lngin* is tbe woll kiio»n Li tor V rtical Type, designed, manaiiictared aod Btinlantmed in Dorsley, England, and maint»io» that reputation tor ro'id con-*-t ruction aod long life wliicli is asßOciated262 words
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Advertisement181 1915-12-30 15 Idupire bros. Singapore] "Youcan-tdriveaknifethrough the tread JJ^ gtelaStiC Ty^ /X^- is the Greatest Mileage" /r^^^^S^ Tyre in the world, and the P*x\ on^ r important improve(sfflk ment in tyre construction ;&WN^ since 1888. jL .^w/ enthusiastic testimonials received from users of Stelastic Tyres" "v^ will be sent you on request.181 words
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Advertisement487 1915-12-30 16 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS $f LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan 4C0., Ltd., IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS^ BIUtT WANTED Wanted, billet by a emert oonductor able to do the work of an assistant Please apply to H c/o Straits Times. 211-2 10 116 PAYING487 words
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Advertisement378 1915-12-30 16 WANTS. CLERK WANTEO. V.anUd. ChiMM clerk must have a good knowledge of Engish and some knowledge of account'-. Apply M., c/o Straitb Times. 28-12 3012 ACCOUNTANT WANTED. Accountant required by a Commercial Firm in Bornto. Salary $250 per uunlh and fcrnishc-d hon-e. Aoply witb refetenree to Borneo, e/o Straits Times.378 words
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Advertisement563 1915-12-30 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES 10 LET. BLLINDA and JU ANITA, to Wkfurniataed. Apply No. 9, Mt. iMphia. 1 8 n TO LET. No. 84, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply E Siias, No. 8 Prinoe Street. 8 10 a FLOOR TO LET. To let. '2nd Floor, No.563 words
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Advertisement623 1915-12-30 16 TO BE LET W gOOT. SEASIDE RESIDENCE TO LEI. 4 beifeoms, bathrooms attached, water laid on* Apply No. 4, De Souza Street 6 6b a GODOWN TO LET. No. 7, Merban Road. Entry Ist January next. Apply FRASEH AND CUMMING, WINCHESTER HOUSE. 712 i) v TOUT. House No. IM-1. Orchard623 words
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Advertisement338 1915-12-30 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OFFICE: 17, Phillip Strsct Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Street, and Nos. 11, 100 and 102, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT." Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1283 (Private 1460) Codis dsid A. B C, 6th Edition, and A-l OOOBS. ■hip Chandlers, Hardwire Dealers, Oovsrnment asd338 words
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Advertisement470 1915-12-30 16 Xl AM KIAT A CO. 108 10* Market strea*. Telephone -No, 491. Shipoliandlevs. iiovurnnionl and Municipi Contractor), Batatu Suppliers aed Con. mission Agonts. Soli Aoimts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Mnltiplar Brand Hair Belting*. 1-7 80(5 16 To ADVERTISERS Ab requests to make alterations in advertisements, noh as ?liauyi-470 words
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Miscellaneous290 1915-12-30 16 Straits Isimes. Telephone*. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 962 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters —advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. —should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellane ous wants of290 words
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