The Straits Times, 7 December 1916
1916-12-07
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Title Section13 1916-12-07 1 The Strait Times. NO. 25,283 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement281 1916-12-07 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Mcc now $11.15 per c»-i A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS Ua, t -t^ In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment fatif^ is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and Wflft...." VEGETABLE. A tin makes six281 words
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Advertisement328 1916-12-07 1 JIOBINSON CO. V Best Butt Hide Sult Case K^^ctßP^*^l Lined leather, 8 capped corners, fitBb^Jijf -^^^^Bi ted with 2 ivory backed hair brushes, BiMH™jB|^^^H|^!^^| ivory backed cloth and hat brushes, B ißnJilgHßp^SS^-*-. 1 sterling silver top soap box, 2 sterHjE^ r. r 'jflLp v. '■f^.f^ f&t\ 'i' 1^ silver top328 words
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Advertisement11 1916-12-07 1 MARTELL'B BDANDY. 30L» AltKNli OAMBON. GILFILLAN CO., UO. ,lnrt>rpurut»tl in hnxland)11 words
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Article957 1916-12-07 2 LORD GREY ON THE ENEMY'S METHODS. Advice to Neutrals. It is oar lit termination wliicli the progress of tbe w%r but deepens— in com mon with oar Alliet, to continue tbe war until we have made it certain that tbo lilies in common sball bave achieved tbe957 words
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Article139 1916-12-07 2 Dr. Wii Lien Teh, of the North Man churian Plagne Prevention Service, on whom tin University of Hongkong is about to confer tbe honorary degree of LL.D writes to Mr. T«f Twan Tai from Harbin informing liiin that he will probably arrive in Hong koog some time on or before139 words
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Advertisement687 1916-12-07 2 HOLLAND TRADING COMPANY. NOTICE Mr. D. C. Van I-cenweo RocmkamD havirjg returned fr< in Kurope bas resumed tbe niana**-r-.t,.p of the Holland Trading Co 5 12— 7 1J FRENCH BANK BUILDING* FIRST FLOOR) Jffioes rt-ceiitly vacated by Mussr- Qatte; and Co. to let. Electric light and fan* aAreadv fi-.ted. Apply687 words
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Advertisement764 1916-12-07 2 up If you only realised what If I cycling would do for i] f you from a heal ih point K jA of view, you would get 1 wcj» a bicycle at once. A 1./ R C A lssk Bic y cle W^?^j fitted with a B.S.A. I Three-Speed or764 words
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Advertisement397 1916-12-07 2 CLEAN YOUR BLOOD THE RIGHT WAY. Yon a-e not dowuri A bt ill bat you certainly don't feel well. Bvery d»y yoa are terribly tired, atd ale) p doeso't refresh you. You wake up with a headache luat lasts all day, your appetite is poor and yon are daprcsfted and397 words
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Advertisement556 1916-12-07 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. USTMLM by BURKS PHILP LINE (Incobpobatid in Adstealu). -'imoapobi to Java Pobts, Pobt Pabwin Thi'bsday Iplikd, Bbisbani and Sydnbt, via ToitKit Sthaiis. Also taking psst-engers ano cwgo with t anflbipment for Obi r Victoiiak, South Australian and Nona QniNSLANi. Pobts, Hkimsu Nbw Goinia, N«w Bbitain, 'lasmam.vn and Nsw556 words
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Advertisement531 1916-12-07 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. M. M a MEBSAGERIEB MARITIMES. Mail Lino. FOR CHINA, JAiAN, CBVLON MARS HI L LBS. Homeward. Outward. me i9i6 Polynesien Doc. 18 i A. Bthic Dec. 8 iiuaaone Dec. 30 Portboe Dec. 24 1917 1917 Atbos Jan. 8 Paai Leoat Jan 3 For all articolars, apply J. Da531 words
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Article1080 1916-12-07 3 THE ENEMY VERY HARD PRESSED. South of the Somme. Mr. E. Asbmead Bartlett writes from tbe Scmme tront on October 17 Tbe Germans haTe been poshed very bard south of tbe Somnie during tbe last week, and every day— almost every boor, one might well say—1,080 words
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Advertisement411 1916-12-07 3 yj^^>>, When h|ll| Hl|! Swiss Roll? When it saw the Jam Turnover! You can have both SM light, to fine, that they almost seem to melt in the mouth if your cook uses II TaisleyFlpur Tim SORE raictnl ponder. There's nothing like "Paisley Flour for home baking. No more heavy411 words
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Advertisement640 1916-12-07 3 RED FACES RED HANDS RED SCALP j^~*~\ And other /o distressing, ~WjjT )X J disfiguring L 3f" (^f»,/ s n trou es AJt y^CA cleared by r^W~v \Li baths with K^w^Cuticura ££WV y^Mx%^SJ' followed by A anointings With Cuticura Ointment Sample Each Free by Post WM U-p. Skin Book i640 words
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Advertisement129 1916-12-07 3 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE) DEVOE'S two brands. j SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. lINOXPORE BnANCH THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (iMCOErOIUIED IN UONOKONO) Established 1883 MANUFACTURERS OF PURE ROPE 3 STRAND CABLE LAID 4 STRAND j* to 12" 6"129 words
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Advertisement803 1916-12-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Mpcar L.inc. (GOMPANIBS Ini ORHORATRD I* BnOLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR A*D ORIENTAL SAILINGS. Onder Contract with Hla MaJ«»ty Government). For Ohma, Japan, Ponanft, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Madilwrtnun Port* and London. Steamers will leave Singapore 00 or about NAIL LINES.803 words
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Advertisement788 1916-12-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporate!, in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgaau, bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai oangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laeon. Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chnmpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Due DapartuM a.s. PRACHATIPOK Dec. 6, 3 p.m. a.a. MAHIDOL Dec. 7 9, 3 p.m. .a. ASOANG „11788 words
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Advertisement579 1916-12-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAH STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incobpobatbd in Bnoland) The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amoterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa. Marseilles and Liverpool579 words
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Advertisement502 1916-12-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. ntvtk: JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A sorvioe in maintained betwten Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail contract witb the Imperial Japanese Oovernment. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have beoc specially dosigned and oonstrncted, and are fitted with502 words
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Article117 1916-12-07 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 7. •iigb Water. R. 16 a.m.. 9.44 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail closes (train Red Cross Football Match, 5 p.m. Friday, December 8. High Water H.M a.m., 10.32 p.m. Portuguese Entertainment, Theatre Royal Saturday, December 9. High Watm. 9M a.m., 11.14 p.m M.117 words
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Article163 1916-12-07 5 EXCHANCIB. SUMAPOU, Dk< IMBBK 0, 1016. Oh Lokih.. Bank 4 m/g m 2/4; Demand a/44 HnvaJe h u./l w J.-i On Franc* Bank T. T. 326 On India Back T. T. 174* On HoN»KOM»...B»nh d/d OH SBaN»HAI ...Bulk tl; '-t| Oh Java Bukli', 1864 Oa Jafah Bank163 words
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Article236 1916-12-07 5 fo-DAT. M and P. Swuttenl-am Malacca 2.30 piu Batu Paliat Hong Wan 2.80 pm Bangkok O. K. S<-n« 2.80 pm Muar Kaka 3 pm Rhio, Lingua and Sinukep Esmeralda 4pm Kota Tin(u;i B. Lie Ouan 4pm Kota TinKKi T. Surat 4 pm Ceylon. India and Aden Malta236 words
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Article255 1916-12-07 5 Tt«! mail trainH from Singapore fur tn noru» k»»e Tank Road station daily at 7.', ».m and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur »t 7.1$ p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. Tb throofb express to Penang loaves Koala Lurrpcr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penant; a* «\2B p.m.255 words
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Article59 1916-12-07 5 Tin B. 1. contract packet Tbon|<wa witb mail* from Kurope left Si-uapat.-un at noon. jo Monday. December 1H and may be expected to arrive at I'enang at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Tbe M. M. oat ward steamer A. Bebic left Colombo on Sunday afternoon. Deceaber S, and may59 words
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Advertisement49 1916-12-07 5 Tim. ball* »n Kort Canning anil Mount Faker drop <UUy at 1 p.m.. Singapore ntamlani time, coiTeaaoaKlinK to 6 a.m. Oraenwicli dm»o thue. The tiiuo «un im fired at IS o dock noon, indicating Singapore r>n— time, on erarr day excepting Sunday when it is fired at one o'clock.49 words
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Advertisement579 1916-12-07 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. RUBBER. Thoroughly experienced planter is open to engagement. Wide experience as Manager. Box No 734, Straits Times. 17 11— n EUKOPRAN SALESMAN open to enga«ement at once, 't ra*«lling bu«ine*s preferred. Pliate reply Box. No. 760, straits Times 6-I'i— 7-18 TO LBT, No. 87, Phillip Street, from Deoembtr579 words
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Advertisement663 1916-12-07 5 A UNION OF DELICIOUS FLAVOURS BLUE BOAR is the result of a series of experiments made by a group of pipe tobacco experts. It combines the scientific methods, the traditions and the tobaccos which have made European mixtures famous the world over, with choice and expensive American tobaccos never before663 words
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Advertisement160 1916-12-07 5 Thess superb NEW RECORDS for NOVEMBER 1? ir.ch COj Mr. SYDNEY COLT HAM I' m 1 „1 i;»i.,i.»<rn,.l« -!w" PEERLESS ORCHESTRA a m I V.-' Kuiimiu.n S,Miui 10-inch Ri. 2-o~| BLACK DIAMONDS BAND iajamfli >. ft-tUhm Mm h Arr. t, J.kn Ai*ln The Call-Much l.utfr G. H. ELLIOTT (1:1,i,i. I.!,160 words
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Advertisement330 1916-12-07 5 Theatre Royal North Bridge Road. Under Distinguished Patronage. The Oriental Portuguese Amateur Dramatic Ga. r-RESEM LIANDRO AND LIZARDA (An Ita ian drama) in local Portrjeupp*', in aid of THE RED CROSS FUND (For transport of wounded. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER I, »T t P.M. SHARP Prices of admission Full Box 6330 words
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Advertisement180 1916-12-07 5 NOTICE. I I the undersigned, Too Kai Huon, beg to inferru tlr public that 1 tmvr resigned tbo managership of the Choog Sbing Dispensary, Ltd., as lrom November 29, and am not in j any way connected witb that firm now. All I communications should br addresxed to 16, St-ah180 words
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1175 1916-12-07 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7. MR. ASQUITH RESIGNS. There must be Home degree of sadness in what we write to-day. There is little doubt that Bucharest has fallen, but for the moment we deal with more personal matters. The split in the British Cabinet has reached such grave proportion*1,175 words
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Article15 1916-12-07 6 T«ipiDK"Our Day" celebrations will probably >wel the Ked Cross Food to the extent of tI.UUU.15 words
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Article31 1916-12-07 6 Tbe P. and O. Company have sent us a little pamphlet on reprisals against prisoners of war which gives a correspondent between tbe International Red Cross Committee and the British Government.31 words
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Article44 1916-12-07 6 In tbeir produce report dated yesterday. Messrs. Barlow and Co. state The copra market since our last report has been dull and bat few buyers have been operating. To day's quotations may be given as fine sundned 10.60. Fair to good »9.10 to 19.80.44 words
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Article45 1916-12-07 6 Nga Sun Nyan, a notorious outlaw of tbe Sagaing district, known as tbe Robin Hood of Burma, is reported to tbe Rangoon police as having escaped from the Andamans, where he was serving a life sentence on two charges of attempted murder and for robberiee45 words
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Article41 1916-12-07 6 The Corriero D Italia's Zurich correspondent says tbe enormous German losses on the Ancre have occasioned deep emotion in Germany and to this cause is attributed the inability to send the reinforcements tor which the Crown Prince of Bavaria has appealed.41 words
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Article47 1916-12-07 6 At the suggestion of tbe Hon Dr. Lim Boon Keng, the Medical Students Recreation Club has decided to greatly curtail the value of prizes in this year's sports, and to contribute the surplus to war relief purposes. Tbe committee expect to send in a considerable sum shortly.47 words
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Article48 1916-12-07 6 Tbe War Pictorial for October, a copy of which comes from the P. and O. Company, is a more than usually attractive number and covers a wide field. Mr. Philip Gibbs writes on Ireland's Day and tells how tbe Mansters. Dunlins and the men of Connaught carried Ginchy.48 words
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Article46 1916-12-07 6 At a literary meeting of tbe Medical student's Recreation Club to be held tomorrow, at 7.80 p.m at the F.M.S. Medical Hossel, Sepoy Liine.s, Mr. K. Mohamed Ariff will dofiver a lecture on Polygamy. Dr. J. T. Duncan. L.R C.P F.R.C.S., will preside. All are invited.46 words
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Article54 1916-12-07 6 Irregularities in connection with season tickets have become so serious that the companies are understood to be considering, says Tbe Times, whether season tickets should not be produced for inspection in tbe same manner as ordinary tickets. A nod to tbe collector with tbe word season will probably be a54 words
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Article63 1916-12-07 6 An application for a plot of land in the vicinity of the Chinese Temple at Birch Road as a site for a Seventh Day Adventist Church was laid on tbe table at a recent Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board meeting. Tbe board had no objection to tbe land being reserved for63 words
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Article65 1916-12-07 6 In the Supreme Court, yesterday tbe Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K C.) reserved judgment in the action brought under tbe provisions of tbe Alien Enemies i Winding- up) Ordinance, 1914. by Mr. W. Lowther Kemp, as liquidator far tbe Singapore branch of tbe Deutsche Asiatiscbe Bank, against Mr. R.65 words
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Article71 1916-12-07 6 A letter captured on one prisoner on tbe Somme is eloquent The attack lasted until tbe evening, whan tbe English wrote on oar bodies in letters of blood, It is all over with you.' A handful of half-mad, wretched creatures, worn out in mind and body, was all that was71 words
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Article54 1916-12-07 6 The new wireless system was opened on November 16 between Tokio. Hawaii and San Francisco and messages were exchanged between the Emperor of Japan and President Wilson tbe Governor of Hawaii and Count Teraucbi, and the A tubas sadors at Tokio and Washington, all expressing goodwill and hopes of an54 words
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Article71 1916-12-07 6 Statistics received by tbe International Institute of Agriculture show that the total wheat crop of England and Wales, Ireland, Canada. India European Russia (48 Governments), Rumania. Japan, tbe United States. Spain, Norway, Holland, Switzerland, Egypt, and Tunis for 1916 was 2.222,870.000 bushels. This is only 75 per cent, of tbe71 words
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Article95 1916-12-07 6 Tbe taxation now imposed on tbe rubber, planting industry must have one good effect, thinks the I. li Journal. Tbe time is obviously at hand when companies should consider whether it was in tbe interests of tbe share-holders to continue any rrtT»»JTii system of tapping in order merely to maintain95 words
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Article98 1916-12-07 6 At Port Dickson on the stb inst., Towkay Guan Eng Soo, Chop Siang Leong. Siliau, was charged under tbe Trade Marks Enactment with having sold as Tennents "T Beer, a cheap Japanese beer, tbe labels of which be bad removed and bad replaced them with tbe labels taken from empty98 words
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Article147 1916-12-07 6 The Java New York Line ban sent out a circular calling attention to tbe South African market (or Netherlands East Indian prodaots. Up to tbe prexent ibe export from tbe Netherlands East Indies to South Africa hah been very small, which is to be uttcribed v. tbe fact that there147 words
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Article402 1916-12-07 6 Dr. E. G. Weir, formorly medical officer of tbe Malacca Rubber Plantations, is now stationed near Basrah. Mesopotamia. The Doc d'Orleans has petitioned tbe Pope to dissolve bis marriage with the Archduchess Marie Dorothea of Austria, on tbe ground that she is an alien enemy. Mr. C.402 words
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Article33 1916-12-07 6 His Excellency the Governor and His Excellency the General Officer Commanding will inspect the Singapore Volunteer Corpe on tbe Drill Hall parade ground on Saturday, December 9, at I .HO p.m.33 words
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Article149 1916-12-07 6 Nearly one hundred boys ami girls met at tbe V.M.C A. yesterday after uoon for their Christmas social. They romped a>"i played, enjoyed various games, tucked uuu cakes and ice cream, and departed with a. generous packet of Nestles chocolate and a toy each. The Band149 words
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Article164 1916-12-07 6 Tuesday next will see the opening per formance of tbe A.D.C.'s new musical play Here's Fun of which good accounts are going round. Tbe booking is going very well »nrl thf hntißpq nre nlliru rapidly. As tbe btage. is beiiifj Mad to il» tuiitst extent164 words
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Article178 1916-12-07 6 We very gratefully acknowledge 187, being November subscriptions from the European members of the Singapore Police Force to the fnnd for assisting the Overseas Clnb to supply smokes to our soldiers and sailors The names of tbe subscribers are as follows A. R. Chancellor. C. llannigan.178 words
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Advertisement74 1916-12-07 6 Ask for ALLSOPPS BEER It is BRITISH BEER Brewed and Bottled at Burton-on-Trent. SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. *T Tlurv art T. >vs e/UT.t.s in c.-ijt VArvtty \K our C hr istaa&'^zaAr TO THE HMaMt >TORE EAST OF MM KM AS SEASON, 1916 For Sanitary Installations fnn«.ul» ipENTRAIH Lonsun }virrNQNEWRKrr^L.|74 words
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Advertisement234 1916-12-07 6 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT. TO-NIGHT AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY auha'mbra Deaoh Road The Home of Feature Attractions Tbe Leading Tbeatre In Singapore, The ONLY THEATRE in Singapore that can ran a programme a week and do tbe business. We are compelled to do it, to acoom modftt** the Deople.234 words
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Article2780 1916-12-07 7 BRITISH CABINET. The Prime Minister Resigns. Mr. Bonar Law Refuses The Premiership. ROMANIAN SITUATION. Enemy Report the Fall Of Bucharest. rUuTH's kaasa London. Due a ber 5, 10 ."> p.m Official: Mr. Asqurtb has tendered hi-, resignation London. December X, 1:2.55 a.m. A Court Circular states that the2,780 words
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Article131 1916-12-07 7 Kkith. Tklsghaxs. London, December 5, 6.40 a.m. Washington Congress has opened. The administration leaders announced that they would concentrate their energies on passing President Wilson's railroad measures. Budget bills and a limited programme of social legislation. Four bills relating to dearness of living will be introduced, including a131 words
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Article189 1916-12-07 7 Messrs. Guthrieand Co. report, under date, December 6 At the auction which commenced price? advanced on the average about 14 per picul. The demand throughout was good, but bidding at times was somewhat erratic. Standard sheet at 1155 shews an advance of $6 on the week. Fine189 words
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Article81 1916-12-07 7 A Tokio message of November 14 says The obligation to carry out tbe resolution of the Economic Conference of Paris was held over to be decided later by the Japanese Government, which has since decided to effect the prohibition of trade with the enemy absolutely81 words
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Article102 1916-12-07 7 Writing with reference to the Australian Government's referendum of all its citizens, including those serving abroad, on the com pulsory service question, the Cairo correspondent of Tbe Pioneer nays Ballots were held here in Egypt on November 16 and 17. Everythirg worked like clock work out in102 words
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Article71 1916-12-07 7 ApparatuH for wireleuH telegraphy has beru seized by the authorities at the British inti man nt camp at Groningen, Holland. The apparatus had been constructed by some of the interned mes and though of a primitive character was quite efficient. It appears that it was first useii only for receiving71 words
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Article454 1916-12-07 7 ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE THIS MORNING. Recovery from Serious Illness. His Highness the Rajab of Sarawak. Sir Charles Johnson Brooke, G.C.M.G., who has now happily recovered from bis serious ill ness, arrived here this morning ou his way home. The Rajab came by the steamer Rajah of454 words
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Article489 1916-12-07 7 The Late Raja Perempuan Of Rahman. Death has removed an old and familiar landmark in the person of < he Kajal'erempuan, widow of tin- last Raja of Kihman. tho largest State of the Patani Confederacy, says tbe I'inaui: Gazette's correspondent at Alor Star. She was best known as489 words
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Article122 1916-12-07 7 An American wbo I'an tan writing t< The Times on his visit to Germany on November 22 publishix* a commanication from Berlin, dated November 14, to tin r, t thiti Ocrman official circles are disappointed by the failure to securo a separate pcaoe with Russia winch wan122 words
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Article1105 1916-12-07 8 BRITISH FIRMS IN THE EAST INDIES. Points of a Difficult Position. The position of British compani.s in Netherlands India in relation to the Dutch war tax has aroused a considerable amount of discussion in London. Some MMMtJag points on the subject are put forward by c 1/1,105 words
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Article38 1916-12-07 8 Most of the jungle land in the bindings m bow being eagerly taken up fc* robber cultivation and most of the labour available in luga^ol on ck-arioK law] ani rubber :»p; i.. m -UW-. alr.tly .p,. n ,-d38 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter114 1916-12-07 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— Why the trouble and expense of collecting an income tax I An import tax on all goods not of British origin (with a rebate for our Allies), would produce more than an income tax, and easier to collect (motor cars and114 words
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Letter168 1916-12-07 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Referring to your article of November 27, may one submit another side to tbe case in question I According to the law, I cannot make such use of my property as will be detrimental to my neighbours. Here, the168 words
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Article92 1916-12-07 8 Programme of drills, etc., tor witk ending Friday, December 8 WXDKESDAI, DkL'IMBBK 6. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. 5.10 p.m. S.V.R. 5.15 p.m Fire Station, T. S.V.R., T. P. Pagar. Platoon. Drill Hall Veterans Co. 6.10 p.m. Chinese Co. 5.15 p.m. Bras Basab Road Malay Co.92 words
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Article76 1916-12-07 8 Perak River.— l 3,666 lbs. .luru.-15.000 lbs. Kong Lee 1,180 lbs. Semanggol 7,861 lbs. Soengei Rampab.— l6,ooo lbe. Berrun Perak. -24,500 lbs. Dindacg.— 3,4o9 lbs. Kalubi.— l,ooB lbs. Cicely.— 3l,ool lbs. Olenealy.— 2l,6oo lbs. Gloucester.— ll,6oo lbs. Hill Rise.— 7,sso lbs. Lower Perak. -12,450 lbs. Ratanui.-25,977 lbs.76 words
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Article62 1916-12-07 8 Latent advertisements of the day appear on page 6. The Haiphong Portland Dragon Cement, for which Messrs. Dupire Brothers are the local agents, is being used extensively on the local market. It was used in the building of the new Chartered Bank. Messrs. Dopire Bros., for the62 words
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Article240 1916-12-07 8 The sixth annual general meeting of the Daejan (Java) Rubber Estate. Limited, was held on October '26 at Winchester House, Mr. C'live H. Meares 'chairman of the company) presiding. The chairman said In reducing oar shares to Is. 6d. you will notice that we have written240 words
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Article250 1916-12-07 8 Statement of Accounts for Half Year. The result of tbe Nippon Yusen Kaisha's thirty-first half-year (April-September, 1916) were published on November 14. Tbe gross receipts for tbe term reached Y39.004.000 and the gross expenditure V 19,'22»,000, whicb show increases of Y9.818.000 and nearly V 2,000,000 respectively as250 words
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Article349 1916-12-07 8 Monkey who Remembers the Battle Of Jutland. The Zoo has a new luserest today. It has become a hostel for regimental mascots. Largely the public is to blame for this rfux of mascots. People hear, for example, that a Welsh unit is entitled to march a349 words
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Article190 1916-12-07 8 The L. and C. Express of November 1. nays The price of the commodity is slightly higher, but the general dulnesa cause in the Stock Exchange by the Kamanian news, coupled with the effect of the Board of Referees' announcement of the 10 per cent, datum190 words
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Article99 1916-12-07 8 Immediate effect is to be given to the Victorian plan {or the employment of goodconduct prisoners on forestry work. Arrangements bave been made to send the first party to French Island, where hats are to be erected for the accommodation of the prisoners. The department has99 words
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Article1030 1916-12-07 8 PLANTER'S EX PERIENCES. Week in the Firing Line in The Balkans. A correspondent kindly tends as a copy of the Chard (Somerset) News of October 28, which reproduces an article written by Lieut. A. D. Young, attached to an Irish Battalion, and who was formerly of Pelepah Valley, Eng Joo1,030 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article20 1916-12-07 8 Following were the results of yesterday's pUy:Championship. Butchart beat Lowndee, '21—14. Sinulk Handicap. Norrie beat Henderson, 21—6.20 words
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Advertisement293 1916-12-07 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, December 9 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged and cars on hire. Ring Telephone293 words
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Advertisement295 1916-12-07 9 Mobiloils .1 ijinil fur mtk tijvi' motor." The passage of years has allowed experience to accumulate a- to the clasces of oils that will give more or less efficient lubrication in various classes of motorcar engines. But the issue has been too much clouded by the low standard of perfection295 words
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Advertisement659 1916-12-07 9 NOTICE. We have this day removed to Wo 129, Cecil Street. GIONGHOE&CO November 27, 1916. 27.11—812 FRABER AND CHALMERS. LTD. (Incobpokatbd in England) NOTICE in hereby given that Mr. Percy Howard has renamed bis former position in oar Singapore Branch. Singapore, December 4, 1916. 512b— 9-12 WAR DEPARTMENTTCONTRACT. Tenders are659 words
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Advertisement204 1916-12-07 9 jpSffim^ Another of C. B/s Delicacies l^ ttM^| S C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES iiMrvrn i en By i a***-.*. LUiLAtLLLhU. im Crosse Blackwell guarantee f< these and all their other table delicacies to be JHi pH L produced ander ideal conditions or cleanliness. War 'aJ AGENTS FOR LEA A PERKINS'204 words
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Advertisement936 1916-12-07 10 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth ioo cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IBS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HIAO OFFICI Wmohsttsr House, Smgapor*. LONDON OFFICE 39. Old Jewry, EC. Tbe Company has AtBO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court936 words
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Advertisement486 1916-12-07 10 BANKING. HBNGXONB AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORNRATIGN. (Imcokpobatbd in Honokono). PAID UP CAPITAL m -1)6,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS BterUng 41,600,000 at I/- 111.000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Beserre Liability ot Proprietors 111,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTORS. W.L. Pattenden. Esq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. C. E. Anton, Esq. Hon.Mr.P H.Hoiyoak G. T.486 words
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Advertisement505 1916-12-07 10 BAHKINQ. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares ot 430 each 41,100,00t Reserve Fund 41,800,001 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200.00 C BANKBRS The Bank of Bngland, Tbe London City anc Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster505 words
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Advertisement1070 1916-12-07 10 INSURANCE. HIS HOUSE IN ORDER is man's greatest ambition. He is responsible for its welfare acd support, as therein are his wife and children; and tbt rein, too, does be minister to their creature oomforts. But he often overlooks the sustenance fond, the fund of the future. He forgets about1,070 words
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Article872 1916-12-07 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Manufacture of a Car. Mr. C. R. Boswortb and Mr. Joseph de Frenes, photographers of tbe Lyman H. Howe Films Company, had many new and novel experiences in making the new picture, The Manufacture of a Motor Car just filmed872 words
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Article103 1916-12-07 11 Banks of Smoke Ten Miles Long Describing Ueruion naval activity in the Sound, a Stockholm correspondent of the Manchester Guardian nays: Tbe Skanor fishermen told me that Germany is making experiments with the view of practising cuttle ti»h tactics in naval battles. Speciallyconstructed steamers, travelling at high speed emit dense103 words
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Article130 1916-12-07 11 The saying throughout the army is that tbe gunners never oeaae work. All night long and all day long behind the lines you hear the thud, thud, thud of the field and heavy «uns and after hearing their cease less thunder the first thing130 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement375 1916-12-07 11 Due Shortly BRITISH PERRY Light Cars Four-Seaters Prices and full particulars from WEARNE BROS., LIMITED. Sola Importers: SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and PENANG. We idvite all who contemplate the >ame time the comfortable Huptlie purchase of aa automob le to *o mobile riding qualities— the deep, •o tbe nearest Hopmob.le375 words
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Advertisement301 1916-12-07 11 A Customer writes I am sending you a Michel in cover 765 x 105 which has been in use on my car from May 3rd, 1915 to August 4th, 1916 (fifteen months). It has run about 13,000 miles and has never been punctured. Yours faithfully, (This speaks for itself) It301 words
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Advertisement127 1916-12-07 11 TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS Commodious, well lighted and airy offices on second floor, front portion of first floor and ground floor. Will be divided to suit intending tenants. Electric lifts, lights and fans throughout the building. Apply to CHING KENG LEE CO.. Auctioneers and Estate Agents, ii-i ALEC. WILLIAMSON, LIMITED127 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement613 1916-12-07 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS XHSURANGE c <f UNITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES BOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., ilm i.ki ,'Ra -i i> in England) IMPORT DEPaRTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT WANT' :U rltciri... nuineer. For particular.-, apply to J'.ox No 660 Straitc Times. 6-10-u WANTED. thuro..Kbl» experienced613 words
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Advertisement553 1916-12-07 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE, compound bou-. area 10,870 sq. feet. 80. Norris Road. App'y within. 9 11— a FOR SALE, Fox terriers Thr»>e pure breed pupa (4 months old), ltox No. 75C. Strait* Tinn.B S 12— 7-12 EUROPEAN DOCTOR WANTED as tempcrarv assistant. Apply Box No. 762, Strait- Times553 words
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Advertisement798 1916-12-07 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LE r, No. H, Thompson Road. Apply M. A. Meyer, 6, Malacca Street. 2 11— 1 117 TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Koad. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. 1 V-o TO LBT. Mouses No. 7, Chancery Lane Apply to Chin* Keng Lee k Co.,798 words
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Advertisement364 1916-12-07 12 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incobporatrd in Enulanu) Best* Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2 to 8 stock This belt has gained its reputation throughout Saigon, Rangoon, Sumatra, Bangkok, F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quotations from KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street, Sole364 words
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Advertisement344 1916-12-07 12 GUAN KIAT CO. 87, Phillip Street GOODS READY IN STOCK NOW. 100 Dozens Hack Saw Blades 8" to 16' 800 Dozens Japanned A Brass Tower Bolts 900 Oros« Ga'vanized Roofing Bolts k Nuts 200 Chief Engineer's and Offict r'B Log Books 1.000 Dozens Europe Bass Brooms, large size 600 Moulder's344 words
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Advertisement470 1916-12-07 12 MOTOR CARS I -phone For HIRE L*. II sa sTY Promptly attend* II II to your call with I Vpf I! oomfortable oars, l.ff ll day and "Wit. \J \J \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. lIS lit, OOCMARD MAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations id advertisements, such470 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous324 1916-12-07 12 Straits Tsimes. Telephones. Editorial and Oeneral 70 Manager's Office a<J2 Job Printing Department 848 All commonioations relating to editoria matters and news should bo addressed' THB EDITOR. All rummnnicationß relating to business matters—advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.—should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane ons wants of every324 words
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