The Straits Times, 3 January 1916

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    Alien Shareholders.
    709 3 RECENT TYRE AND RUBBER CO. LITIGATION. Enemy Rights in Courts. On the motion for the adjournment of the House of Commons, on November 24, Mr. Peto (I Devizes) called attention to the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of the Continental Tyre and Rubber Company
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    SHANGHAI KLEBANG RUBBER.
    288 3 Reconstruction of Company Agreed Upon. An extraordinary general meeting of the Shanghai KUbnuj, Kubber Estates. Ltd was held on December 14, at Shanghai, Mr. lingo lUrigs, piefeidiog. There were also present Messrs. V. Meyer and S. J. Btnjamin, directors, and Mr. C. J. L. Stewart, secretary. The
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      490 3 iMiiiniinutiiiiinnt i^ Are you anxious about Baby? m*i *N HiiJ Jo as this mothtr diJ your :inxictv «i>uld iii*;ippcar, and your Bahy woeld have every chance of being hc.ilthy and Ixmnie, Arm and strong. The mother writes she "had jtreat difliculty in finding s a suitable I k«!. and tried
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      12 3 For Children's Hacking Congh at Night Woods Gnat Pepceiniint Cuie 1». 6d
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      592 3 r r^^ r= ~>«^ 11 s^»— /if Vv ■Just look. Mary, at those Robinsons. Three months ago they were as thin aa you and I. And Robinson says all they have dote Is Take Sargol and grow fat.' HOW THIN PEOPLE MAY PUT ON FLESH We believe the thinnest man
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      761 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India Mpcar I— inc. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with His Majaity Qoverniaent). For China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adan, Egypt, Madltarranaan Ports and London. Steamerx will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HoanwAßD Iroa Buaora). Connecting at
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      291 4 COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWBBN Fremantle Pt-rth North Wast Australian Ports, Java and Singapore Regu'ar sailings between Singapore and Western Australia, call.ng at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port for tbe Kimberley Gold Fields) Broome, Roebuck
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      794 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For'Kretay, Trinnaan. Birot, Semerak. Kelantsa, Tabal Bannaara. xeinnia. Pataal Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Langsnea, Takn, Cbnmpoa, Kohlak aad Btaskok Ova Osparturs s.s. PRACHATIPOK Jan. S Jan. 8, 8 p.m. -s. CHUTATUTCH 8 8, 8 p.m. II RIDANQ 1O 12, 3pm NO
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      454 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO LIMITED, AND SHIM MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CB.. LTD The Ccmpaaies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China atd Japan every week aad from Japan homewards lor London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and tor Marseilles, Havre
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      523 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A aerviee is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail eontraot with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw StMtners maintaining this service bavo been specially designeu ana oonstruoted, and are fitted with all
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      489 5 STEAMER SAiLIHGS. INDO-CHINA STEM NAY. CO. LTO. Diraot Baevioa to Jcpan via Hong hong ShangHai. and to Oaloutt* via Ponang, from Smgapof Taking oar^o on thorongb Bills ol Ladm for Cantoo, M«o«o hvatow, Amor C jet x. Tientxin, Newcbwang, Yangtsae Ports. For moaa, tbe Philippine* etc., etc. eto. Stsamars, Tjon.
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      766 5 STOCKS AND SH\RES. Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, January 8, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and Bhare brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. RUBBER SHARES. Norn. Valdb. Bdtbbs. Sbllbes. 3/- Allagai 1(8 1/tl 4 1
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      445 5 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Ot PAWNBROKERS' I NRBDEEMED PLEDGES, On Wednesday. Jandaby 5, 191 r at 10 a.m. On Fbidat, Jantary 7, 1916, at 10 am. Jewel'ery, co sisting of Watches, Chains, Diamond Rings, broocbes, Earriogs, Braceets, Chinese and Malay Gold Orcamonts, etc. Oa view from 89th December. POWBLL
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      1065 5 BM.EB BY AUCTION, AUCTION BALE Of VALUABLE TEAK HOUSBHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, MOIOK CAR, BTC, Tbe property of G J Houtt ius, Esq., At Plosoarden," No 19, Nassim Road, On Saturday, January 8, at 1.30 p.m. An excellent toned oottago piano by l< ifrnkianz, in first-class condition bentwood piano nt-ol; white
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      226 6 |Latb or Tui Pubimson Piano Co.) Clarionet, B flat, 15 keys, at $30.00. Flute, B flit, military pattern 18.00, Piccolo, D and E Flat, each 6.00. Mouth Harmonicas, each from $0.90 to 1.75. Ocarinas (with tuning slide) from 0.90 to 2.50. ***** Bones, one set of four, from 0.75 to
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      119 6 LEE BROTHERS STUDIO. RENOWNED FOR HIOBCLAS3 PHOTOOBAPHT. THEREFORE ENSURING BEST RESULTS. Hay« you* Photograph taken at Our Studio. SINGAPORE BHIPCHANDLERY CO. SHIH UANDLKHS AMD P&OVID1NO CONTRACTORS. THE COMPANY'S LAUNCH MEBTS INCOMING SHIPS. OFFIC 8. 16. BATTERY ROAD. Takj lift to cop floor. Teiepbont No 141. O.de>s prnn.pt!* attended to from
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      909 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BOSE'S CIRCUS AGAIN TONIGHT, AT 9 15 BENEFIT PERFORMANCE IN AID OF A. MONSTER PROGRAMME. Camel appearing for the First Time. 81 PRICKS A» USUAL 8.1 VICTORIA THEATRE Two Grand Concerts BY ALFRED MIROVITCH The Celebrated Pianist, and MISCHAEL PIASTRO World-famous Violinist. Thursday and Saturday, January 13 and
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    103 7 FIXTURiS. Monday, January J High Water, 7 48 a,m., »JB M-» Tuesday, January 47 High Water H.W a.m 19.6) .m M. M. outward mail expectty) Chamber of Commerce dini^br to Colonial Secretary. Dungun Ltd., 181, Cecil St.jnoon. Wednesday, January 5. I High Water, 9.88 a.m., 11.81 c.m
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    202 7 To-I>*T. Billitou, SouraUiya lanaradjs B. r\rfi taaa ».H0 aa 1 i n ham and T. Anson "ermk pa Selat Pan Ijang, Bengkalis and Bagan Meran :'."V jm Malacca and Muar Kata I pni Christmas and Cocos Islands lslund«r 4 pm Kota Tinggi Mejraati 4 pm To-mobkow. Puuloe
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    Train Services.
    262 7 Hi- mail tram* from Siagapjre lor tUo ooriLi leavt Tank Road station daily :;.t 1.1 a.v and 7 p.m., arriviii, it Kuala Lumpur at T 1 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. espectively. TL" express to Penang leaves .vi*la it h a ia. daily, a'riving at I' tnang in. the
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    78 7 The It. I. contract packet Fa/ilka left Madras on Wednesday afternoon, and may be expected to arrive at Penang to day. The M. M. outward steamer Cordillere left Colombo on Thursday, December an, and may be expected to arrive here at 7 a.m. to morrow. The I.
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    Mails for Europe.
    48 7 B.I. Nov. 10 M X. Nov. M P. O. Dec. 3 I!. I. IH«. 4 X. X. Itoc. t l>. O. Doc. 16 K. 1. XX. Dec. 23 1>. U. i; I. Doa is Luni»>n i Uooember 16 :>1 Arhivku. l>ec. 16 Hoc 31 i
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    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    274 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their hhare circular, dated December 40, Messrs. Fraiier and 'o. state The business of the past week has been moderately gorxl considering the interval caused by Mm UMatsaas. holidays. The market had h considerable shock over the substantial BjiwajM in
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    215 7 Outward. Tin. following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.
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    SOLDIERS WIVES.
    393 7 Arousing Correspondence Received In London. The following arc aatbeotioaaat copies of letters iictm.l ,v Übsaeaj by the Secretary of thr Soldiers aU'i >*iluiV Association i.i v S:,.— l have received no fee since; my busbaud has none from nowhere. Dear Sir.— Mrs. Stnttb hab been pat to bed
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    150 7 The production of copra, the principal item of export, is steadily increasing in the Solomon Islands, nays the acting Commig •.loner in the course of ait repart on the Protectorate for Mm year ended March 31 last. Coconut plantations that were estab luLed some eight yean ago are vi beariag,
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    154 7 EXCHANGE. Sinoapom, lanlaey 9, 1916. On London Bank 4 uj/h 2/41} Demand a/4j Private 8 m/a 8/4J On India Bank T. T. 174; On UoNOKoMo...B»nk d/d 17J On Shanghai ...Buk d/d 91) OmJata Bank T. T. 1811 On Japan Bank 109: Sovereigns— baying rate 18.54 India Counoil
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      MINING.
      175 7 I. 8 6 Buyers Sellers. Value 10 10 Ampang 800 1 1 Ayer Weng 0.80 0.40 10 10 Belat -00 2.10 10 10 Kanabol 0.80 0.90 13 10 Kinta AsHociation 6.50 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.14.6 1.17.0 11 1 Lahtt Mines 425 10 8.26 Malawi Collieries 2.60 dis £1
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      RUBBER.
      606 7 vS£i Bayen) Seiiei 2/- 2/- Allagai 1/8 2/41 41 Anglo-Jra 11/ 13/3/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 9/8 10/0 2/- 2/- Batons MaUka 1/7 1/9 41 41 Batn Tig* 2.10.0 8.0.0 2/- 3/- Bekoh 1/11 2/3 41 41 Bukit Kajang 1.17.8 2.0.0 41 41 Bakit Lintang 3.0.0 3.5.0 2/- 2/- Bakit Mertejam
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      GENERAL
      127 7 Cl 411 B. Sm-.-ltiOK Co. 6.90 0) 41 Pref. 1.8.0 Blootrie Tnji 2/9 10 10 Franer Ne»ve 60.00 CO 60 W. Hammer Co. 60.00 100 Howarth Brskioe IN 7%Pwl. 100 100 Kate Bro, Def. 10 10 Maynard 4 Co. 100 100 R. Hargroavea £5.09 S«Uen. 7.25 1.4.6 3/. 53.00
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      DEBENTURES.
      55 7 Dnited Engineers 11,384 500 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6 £850,000 norn S'poreMunicipals% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4i% *****7 »1,«00,000 90 98 Spore Municipal *i% ot 1900 11,000,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10% di« Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 B%dil »*»Tbe quotations of sterling «hare« mast be ro«»r 1.1 a*
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      49 7 ZlOmt atteotion ha* baaa oallod to the fart that oar arriTala in f naiaa tie macli behind tbane paUiafaad olaawbere. Our rnlc i« to give arrivals only whea tbsr are officuUly •eported ia the Poat Offio* aotioaa, awl no later date tbaa Uiat priated abore ba- bwo to ■paM
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      10 7 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1« M
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      201 7 SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR TMB Supply of Motor Transport Spirit to the British Forces, both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent. USE "SHELL" THE BRITISH WAR SPIRIT. BUTTER Wood and Company's "COW" BRAN D Pure Creamery Butter is
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    49 8 Messrs. Oh Cum Siew and ob Chin Lin, sons of the late Mr. oh Kirn Ho, beg to thank all those gentlemen who were kind enough to attend the funeral of their late father on January 1, and also those who offered their sioceri condolence in their b. reavement.
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 8. A YEAR AGO AND NOW.
    1204 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JANUARY 8. A YEAR AGO AND NOW. Oh tbat mine enemy would write a book pi ith long suffering Job, sighing for the consolations of the critic amid the pangs of bodily and mental affliction. No enemy that we are aware of has written a book,
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    18 8 Sergt. H. Marshall, ot the K.G.A., Singapore, has been appointed Drill Instructor of the Province Wellesley Volunteer Kirtes
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    29 8 HoistcroUß gal. s, without rain, have been blowing acinus Malacca for the past week, making things very unpleasant. Planters all around are complaining of decreased yields as a result.
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    31 8 New rules made by the General Manager, F.M.S. Railways, with tbe approval of the Governor in Council, under tho Railway Ordinance, 1905, are published as a supplement to the Government Gazette.
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    43 8 Messrs. Patersod, Simons and Co. have received a telegram from London announcing that the N.Y.K. steamer Miyazaki Maru will be coming out to tbe East from London, via the Cape, and that probably other steamers of that line will travel via that route.
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    46 8 The Governor has re-appointed the First Magistrate, Penang, the President, Municipal Commissoners, Penang, the Municipal Health Office, Penang, and the assistant Protector of Chinese, Penang, to be members of tbe Board of licensing Justices for Penang, for a further period of three years from January 1.
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    55 8 Tbe offices and residential quarters of the Dunlop Company at Malacca are rapidly noaring completion and when tiuished will be c distinct addition to the modern architecture of Malacca, of which the Hongkong and Shanghai ltank took the lead and the clnb followed on quickly. The site is an imposing
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    66 8 For the period from January 7 to 13 inclusive, the value of the highest grade of. rubber is fixed at 3s. Id, I. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with tbu rules under the F.M.S.
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    67 8 The steamer Salamis, Oriental and African Line, when near tbe Paracels on her trip from Tbe Cape to Hongkong, via Mauritius, developed engine trouble. A wireless mes sage sent 400 miles away was received by the Hongkong agents to tbe effect that the ship was able to proceed under her
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    70 8 Owing to the crush of telegrams, several uterus of newif hnvo had tn he l.> 1 I over until To morrow's MNMi including tin Bishops address at the service of intercession, yesterday, the presentation to the Hon. 15. J. Wilkinson, C M li., tbe Bar's congratulations to the Hon. Sir.
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    80 8 At half-past eleven on the last night of tbe old year, a very large congregation had assem bled in St. Andrew's Cathedral to watch out tbe old year and watch in the new. The service which was conducted by tbe ltev. r\ G. Swindell, the Colonial Chaplain, began with extempore
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    68 8 A correspondent informs us thai at the moeting for students to be held this evening in connection with tbe Methodist Conference in Wesley Church, a chorus of voices will sing the famous song "The Brewer's Big Horses." This song captured toe huge audiences that attended Billy Sunday's evangelistic meetings in
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    72 8 Of tbe four Loke Yew Scholarships ai tbe Hongkong I'niversity, which are open to poor Chinese boys from Malaya, only one has at present been granted. Two of these Scholarships are for boys who have been educated in tbe Straits Settlements and two for boys who have been educated in
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    101 8 The annual meeting of the Y.W.C.A. will be held in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday, January 2h, at 5.1."* p.m., and U.K. Sir Arthur Young has kindly codsi nte I to take the chair. The addresses will be uiven by Miss Hughes and the Her. \V. Cross. At the
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    122 8 In the second court this morning li.inijiih Muican. of Kampong liugis, ua.s charged with cheating in respect of a diamond ring valued at *1.:I5O. The allegations against tho accused are that be went to Mr. O. Neubronuer and pretended that bis wife would put capital in the Eastern Trading Company,
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    170 8 There is a fairly long list of cases for the January sittings in the Supreme Court, though no more than one or two promise to be of much interest to the public at large. There is one casu in which Mr. C. C. Dunmau. as liquidator of the Bremen Cliaircanc
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    432 8 Mr. A. A. Lermit now hnldi the rank of Lieutenant in ilie ltd. Mr. and Mrs. A. Brash, of Siti.tw.m. have returned from ilieir holiday at home. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hobinson, of the Binga pdre Tramways Company, have retui ned fi jin home. The Hon.
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    Red Cross Work for the Wounded
    75 8 The very handsone donation of M~>o has been received lor t.iis work from Miss Clitl, Principal of the Methodist Girls' School. Short Street, aa Km result of a sale of work recently held. The suggestion to have a salo for this purposo cave from
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    The Hon. Sir J. A. S. Bucknill, K.C.
    159 8 This murnino, in the Snpfeiue Court, Mi van Souercn. oa behalf of the members ol the Bar, many of whom y**o preai nt in court, con 'rati'latwl the Chief Justice, the lion. Sir 1. A. S. liupl.nill, upaa the honour which has
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    Service of Intercession.
    280 8 A special servicu of prayer ami intercossioi. was lield at St. Andn w s Cathedral yesU relay at II a.m. All the chief cflicialN r>f Urn Suttli'iutiDt were present including U.K. tlu> Governor and the I^ady Kvelyn Young, Admiral (irant, General Kidout, the Chief Justice »nd the
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      148 8 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. JLBENSON'S WORLD-RENOWNED r'j^%\ WATCHES k WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS \l londo:; make. The £?5 StaM W ett Tin- 3ANK OF ENGLAND," in rShrw tS, or l-'ffi nett. is-<t. OoU £15, <t |158*57 ne tt. Tl,«- bpfcn -LUDGATE," in Wlm
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      217 8 •till in th* lead with our Exclusive Programme* TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I I AT THE ALHAMBRA Th. Himr tlMMtotrapti Theatre, Beech Read. See the following and compare DANIEL FROHMAN LEAH KLESGHNA In 4 Partm. Produced by the Famous Plajeri Film Co. A really nucceßsfal tilm play. A good story, well
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    THE WAR.
    2119 9 THE PERSIA SUNK. Terrible Loss of Life Reported. Goes Down in Five Minutes. THE FIGHTING LINES. Russian Military Vigour Renewed. Two things inake the sinking of P. an.l O. liner IVasia even more WiMM than it might be— the promises made to tin I uiU'l States (ioverniucut after
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    Australian Shipping.
    2644 9 London, December 31, 4.25 p.m. Melbourne The Advisory Council on the ijiii -tion of freights is preparing a scheme which will embrace all oversea shipping from and to Australia as though it wan controlled by a single company. Admiralty Changes. London, January 1, 12 3o a.m. Tlie Admiralty
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    GENERAL WAR NEWS.
    1882 10 The Cabinet Crisis. UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR NEW BILL. London, December SO, 7.40 p.m. The Labour i onierenoe has adjourned. It im announced that a larger conference will be belU later tonight, and probably a statement will be unoed. London, December 30, 10.20 p.m. The Labour Conference, presided
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    A Peace Treaty.
    68 10 Ricter's Tflegrams. London, December 31, 1.10 p.m. Washington: The personnel of tbe international commission, representing Great Britain and tbe United Stales, under a Peace Treaty negotiated by Mr. Bryan, includes the American jurist, Mr. George Gray and Lord Bryce. The Arctic explorer, Dr. Fridtjof Xansen will be
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    The Silver Market.
    60 10 Rkctbr's Tsliubaxs. London, December 30. 9.55 p.m. Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co. report that the silver market is no longer depressed and that the Indian ba/.aars have absorbed supplies at rising rates, despite a considerable amount of special selling and Continental and home orders assisted tbe upward
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    Chicago Blaze.
    36 10 RlLTKtt's Tklh .i;.\M>. London, January 1, 2.55 p.m. Chicago: Eight were killed and 20 injured in an explosion at a linseed oil works, caused by fire. Tbe damage is nearly half a million sterling.
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    Troubles in China.
    33 10 Rkltkr's Tilkobam. London, December 31, 7.16 a.m. Cbengto: There are indications that a rising in Western China is contemplated. The rebels are secretly preparing, bat their success is not likely.
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    OBITUARY.
    16 10 Rkctir's Tilborams. London, January 1. The death is announced ol the tragedian, Commander Tommaso Salvini.
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    New Year's Honours.
    622 10 SULTAN OF JOHORE AND CHIEF JUSTICE. A telegram has been received by His Excellency the Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies stating that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the following honours I His Highness the Sultan of Jobora
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL.
    55 10 Commodity Quoted at Over Four Shillings. (Fkom Our Own Cobrihpondint.) London, December 31. Sendayan pays a dividend of 15 per cent. Carey United 5, and Bukit Rajah pays an interim of 10. Rubber is over 4 Mr. Lampard, at tbc United Scrdang meeting, attributed the rise to
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    501 10 A Substantial Improvement In Prices. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Robber Association's 223 rd auction, was held on December :t0 and HI when there were offered for sale pels. 3,17'>.7H or 090.101 lbn. (tons 303.08). Prices realised The next auction will be held on Wodnesday, Janoary r
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    95 10 Handicaps for the Forthcoming Meeting. Following are the handicaps for tbo first day of the Penang Turf Club meeting to be held on the 6th instant llace 1. -I letting Bill 10.1. Brown Comet 9.4, Laksfosa 6.10. Race 2.— Black Satin 9.5, Sandy Creek 9.1, Friendless 8.,
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    Ladies' Garrison Rifle Club.
    51 10 The spoon competioo was fired on i>eccw< ir 81, with the following result II I I Lady Evelyn Yonou -Ml 2» 5H 88.7H Mrs. Ayrc 38 2H 56 68.67 Mrs. Scott 81 29 60 fiH.rt'j Lady Ellis 80 30 00 68.50 Mrs. Kidont 2H 2H 5«
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    Penang Rubber Auction.
    124 10 Ihe undermentioned prices were realised for rubber Hold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co., by auction gale at Penang, on December 28, and daring last week Corporal George Martin, of the Hongkong Volunteer Ktwcrves, was, at a parade on December 24, reduced to tlie rajkn on tho
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    THE REV. H. G. PEILE
    489 11 Tenders Thanks to the Cathedral Congregation. ll.miii" letter written by the Re». 11. (i. Mas, as from M. Wryuiouth Ulreet, Losdoo, on I h cembrr 22 last, is issued with nnt number of tbe St. Andrew's Cathedral .Monthly J'aper: My dear K.iends, I am at
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    THE LATE SIR THOMAS JACKSON.
    346 11 Reference by the Governor Of Hongkong. Belore tbe comiuenceiuent of the proceed iDgH at ti Letisalaii** luuueil on l>e-ueiuber *l, U.K. the Governor, Sir Uinr) May, made the following reference to the lat. TbSSBM JscfcsM W. Mat i' iiy utidi r tl.e shadow cast by
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    148 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week esdiog, Friday, January 7 HmsMKj Jaki ark 3. t.15 p.m. Drill Mall S.V.A. Mrx.id Co. SKK(V.) s.V.K., NC.Oii. Chinene Co. S.V.C. Band. Tuesday, Jam Akv 4. 6 15 p.m. l>nll Hull S.R.E.(V.) Veterans Ca 6 p.iu Cbin« mi Vol. Club Chinese
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    SHANGHAI-KELANTAN ESTATES.
    568 11 Proposed Reconstruction of The Company. An extraordinary general meeting of the Shanghai Kelantan Rubbrr Estates, Ltd., was held at Shanghai, on December 17. There were present, Messrs. V. Meyer (chairman), M. Speclman, Uev. Pcre Salloo, E. A. Measor, L. Straetmans and E .A. Prince. Tbe Chairman, so the
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    Germans and Manila Cigars.
    215 11 I have been informed on good authority, writes a correspondent, that an article ap peared in one of the Singapore newspapers saying many things about Kuenzle and Streiff, Ltd., being purely Swiss, also Albam bra cigar factory and La Flor de Intal and that no Germans
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    Times of Ceylon Christmas Number.
    178 11 It seems many months since we first noticed in tbe columns of tbe Times of Ceylon an announcemeat that preparations were being made for the issue of the usual 'liri-ttuas edition. Bnt time flits faster as one grows older so it was a clcome surprise
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPH.
    43 11 Litest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6. Hose's circus performs again to-nigbt and a specially lonji and inttrtatinK programme is promised, including tbe first appearance of a cauel. Tbe sbow is for the benefit of tbe Arya Sangaiu.
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      43 11 He wbo beaitates ia lot-t Maxim old, but true And yon must not oount tbe cOS> Whin joa're feeling bine. Get to work od coufcb cr oold, fe a awilt paiait>r Root the bated foe man bol I With Wood- Great Ptpfarmisi Osw.
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      575 11 "j ll4^^ssßMßß^BK^*~t ssJ^saTß B^sf i AFTER DINNER The Gramophone provides Unlimited Entertainment, BUT IT MOST BE "HIS MASTERS VOICE" Come and bear the latest models. They are wonderful. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE. PJSIHON WANTED, An experienced Eatli-iii Nur-c require* j dob*. A. A., c Sira;ts limes. 8-1 8
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      142 11 THE BEST TYRE FOR FORD CARS [SECURITY! I I TRY THEM WEARNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang, sole: agents. RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, January 8, Special Dinner at 8 o'clock. TO BB FOLLOWED EY A CINEMA SHOW SDELPHI HOTEi JVIXJSIC DURING DINNER To-morrow Night, January 4 1916. SEA
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    Municipal Commission,
    3803 12 WELCOME TO NEW PROPERTY OWNERS* ASSOCIATION. Landlords Who are a Curse. A meeting of the Municipal Commission wan held on Friday afternoon, tbe President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, presiding. Others present were Messrs. Holand Uraddell, E. Tessensobn, Leong Man Sao, Dr. V. Samy, it. Peirce (Municipal Engineer), and
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    AMERICAN AVIATORS IN KOBE.
    706 12 Aeroplane Making and Lessons In Flying. At 32 of I, Hamabedori, 2 cbome, Kobe, for the pant Bevoa or eight weeks, says the Japan Herald, two young American aviators have been quietly constructing an up to date flying machine. If one goes out to tbe race
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    F.M.S. Chamber of Mines.
    249 12 At tbe last Council Meeting held on December 20, tbe following were present Messrs. J. Boy, A. 11. Flowerdew, .1. l>ts craques, L. Q. Attenboroagb, K. J. Vallentine, and tbe secretary (Mr. A. Towers). Id tbe absence of tbe President and tbe Vioe- President, Mr. Vallentine
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      181 12 THE Ad£ 4^ WHITE ANT W DESTROYER IS I ALL BRITISH. Frice $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Inoobpobited in En '.i. \m>' KUALA LUMPUR. 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.
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    LIABILITY FOR BOMBS.
    723 13 Foresight of German Firm in City Lease. Mr. S. A. Smith, addressing the Fellows of the Kuctionccrs' Institute on November 11 00 War rinks to property," said that be bad c<>t yet nitt any ante-war insurance lease which provided in express terms (or the contingency of war
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    WAR AND BIRTH-HATE.
    327 13 Dangers of Decrease in Great Britain. It. I.c 'iiii C Parkts, speaking at tbe lioyal Sanitary Institute on November "23, on tbe national anl social aspects of tbe lowered birth rate said there bad been a stead; decrease in tbe birth rate of nearly all tbe European
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    37 13 The 1 >utch Government bag protested to Britain agftinst the seizure of toe mails on board tbe Noordam Frisia and Rotterdam. I The Hi itish seized tbe mails am board tbc N'orddijk of tbe Dutch -American line.
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      58 13 HIGHESTGRfIDE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE' DEVOE'S two iruids. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOI ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. BINOAPORE BRANCH. £?n a pi a pi pi mk 2 (5 wo jo- oz w; oo 5 VLB i I l II i n i i ;i ii
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      155 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 t0 /^^Mfrs, and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY j&^^A THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE V&gsgi?/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and
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      38 13 NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED. AN EXCELLENT VARIKTV <>F Silks, Shawls, Blouses J(imonos, Dresses, Damasceneware, Silverware and Gold Jewellery, etc., etc. At Lowest Possible Prices. INSPECTION INVITED. K A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO., No*. SI 52, High Btreat. 11l 80-4
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      498 14 Peace Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. VVAK or x*a^. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFF.C. W.r,ch..tar H.u.s, Si.g.pora, LONDON OFRC. 38, Old J.wry. E.O. The Company Las ««O 000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England,
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      303 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWB, t-B Manager. BUAROIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOIi Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Foods. 46,260,000 Aannal Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, aie prepared to aooept fire and iaitbqnake risks for short
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      457 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKIN6 CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 BBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietor! 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairma*. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. 3. H. Dod well, Esq IP. H. Holftak, Bsq. G. T. M.
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      515 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Sharos ot AaOeach 41,300.000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve LiaftUty of Proprietors... £1.300,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., Tbe National
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      908 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Imoiu-obatii. in Imdia. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS axoeed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profita to Policy-holdor. at laat Valuntlon 91,116.673. LOWEST Apply for Prospectus and full information to LIBERAL RATES MNBAPORE BRANCH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R MACPHERSON, Secretary for
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    809 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Great Fuel Question. It is not the price of the moment as the fiar of the future that agitates the motoAt most, rays an American expert. It is seen not only that gasolene is going to incroase in price in
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    DESTROYING A SUBMARINE.
    296 15 Anglo-French Aerial Feat Off Belgium. Sub I.i. 11 tenant Yioey (British) and Lieut enant Desincay (French) describe the destruction of a German snbmarine off the Belgian coast on November 29. They state wi were cruising at an altitudeof 10,000 ft. on a French biplane socking for a
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      292 15 LISTER PUMPS High-Tension Magneto Ignition, Automatic Lubrication. Low Speed. I All Gearing Governing J^^lljrT^ AU Gearing Interchange- J* I JT^M No s P« cial able. br fm \lj Foundation Required. i&o^^^^^^ Lubricators. TK« Engine ia the well hi.cc* n Li :to' V« rtical Type, defc'ijiicd, oaaafa?tured and cunciarcliwxi in Daraley.
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      164 15 DUNLOP A^Tp I En %*3* .^dnSst Although raw rubber has a'!j(£a fife* vanced in price, Dunlop Tyres are wK^^^^L r^" r^£s3 Favourable contracts for raw mtti■■■HHl). 2*t/T ria l h» v e enabled us to give tin- m±M? public the benefit of these reduced VYmEHwiffißfll sew i>rice sts w be
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      829 16 fW/f 4*? SAFETY TREAD^ m- TYRES •\V 15 They convert every ounce of m\V -1^ Engine Power into speed. JThey transform treacherous 'J surfaces into safe ones. They repay every dollar of cost in miles of service. The Climax of tyre security. The Limit of tyre durability. WANTS. BILLET WANTED.
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      560 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNIBHED SEASIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA andJUANITA, to let famished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 1 S n Tf) LET. No. 84, Hobinaon Road. Immediate entry. Apply E Silas, No. 8 Prince Street. 810 a FLOOR TO LET. To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca
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      500 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. SEABIOE RESIDENCE TO LET 4 bedrooms, bathroom* attached, water laid on. Apply No 4, De Souza Street 5 8b q ROOMS TO LET. Comfortable single and double rooms. Three minute* to town. Apply Englif.li, e/o Straits Times. 8119 7-1-16 SMALL HOUBE TO LET. Furnished, or
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      315 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OFFICE :-i7, Phillip StrMt Branch Stor. b at No. 14, Phillip Street, and Nos. 14, 100 and 102, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "OUANKIAT." Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1283 (Private 1450). Codbs osio A. B. C, 6th Edition, and A-l Codbs. •hip Chmdltrt, Hardware Dealers, Government
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      759 16 KIAM KIAT&COa 108 ft 100. Market Street. Telephone No. 421, Shipohandlets, Government and Munioipa Contractors, Bstate Suppaem and Com misbion Agonts. Sotß aOINTa The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Boltings. 1-7 ***** Straits V>imes. Telephones. Editorial and Ocneral 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All
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