The Straits Times, 12 December 1916
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Title Section13 1916-12-12 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,287 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 12. ITI6. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement122 1916-12-12 1 MILKMAID j: SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioc now 'i $11.15 i pet 1 i BEAR BEAR BRAND BRAND KJf 1 \Z 6£AR BRftND \Jk\\ M MIL IS. l "*t»ic *wis» MILIS. this milk o^,3 e£.»**e for ma.ntain.n^ he i SOLE IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. JNCORPOI ATI I) IX ENGLAND) SINGAPORE:122 words
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Advertisement89 1916-12-12 1 Malthoid FOR YOUR FLOOR! AN extra heavy MALTHOID is made for floor covering. You can cement it t» the concrete in your bath room keeping out dampness and musty odors. MALTHOID wears well, even where traffic is heaviest. It may be washed- daily. Color is grey, but you may paint89 words
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Advertisement203 1916-12-12 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS in the STRAITS SETTLEMENTS and F.M.S. JUST ARRIVED For For CHOCOLATES, jb^^ s|Kr CAKES ETC ETC Q^y *W*7 SWEETMEATS. Assorted Chocolates lb. Boxes. Ranelagh Sweets i lb. Boxes. Do. do. lib. Da do llb Chocolate Almonds lb. Assorted Caramels lb. Do. do Ilb Creara Walnuts 4203 words
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Article1031 1916-12-12 2 The following casualties are announced London, November 10. Killed.-2nd Lient. O. Bartle, Welsh Fusi Hers 2nd Lieut. E. S. Doran, R.F.A. 2nd I.ii ut. E. J. Duley, Border Regiment Cant. W. F. Ferguson, Worcesters 2nd Lieut. L. T. Flux, Worcesters 2nd Lieut. A. Jarksoo, Border Regiment 2nd Lieut.1,031 words
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Advertisement695 1916-12-12 2 NOTICb The Singapore Automobile Club, with a view to the aToidauee I f arcidonta, deaire to draw tbe attention of tlie public when riding in rickhbaw* to tbe advi*ab:lity of the paaa< coger indicating IM ADKyU*. TB TIME the inteotion to torn by extending tbe arm toward" that aide to695 words
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Advertisement257 1916-12-12 2 Qtioira Great Skin Cure, L^UaM I CleanS6 and P Uri^' HTnm J the Ointment to Ififf .ifll soothe and heal ■MmMH TRIAL FREE '■■WllffWl These fraKran', i|)cr- creamy cmolR£kSc^S^^b| Ik nt -lop it. hinc inISI^B^BBBBII s'aij'y^lcar the skin v^TutTtln^iß^l lßa.*i!ii.'Lrii)n»alßßl and rou^rcIftVBQHHI^I ">>*.ihcscalpof iuhiavl^nß «t I nk dandruff and I257 words
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Advertisement424 1916-12-12 2 SIGNS OF DEBILITY. People who are t red all of tbe time tod never f« 1 rented, e en ifter a long night in bed, who cannct r<K*in wtight aid ttrecglh, whose »t»p la k-. tlasticity and who feel no j iy in living, are detil.tated. An examination might show424 words
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Advertisement365 1916-12-12 2 STEAMER SAILIHtS. 6TOOMVURT-MMTBCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." (Incorporated in Holland) MAIL SBRVICB BETWBBN JAVA AND AMBTBRDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BBLAWAN-DBLI, SABANG, COLOMBO SUBZ, GIBRALTAR. TICK VkH- l Steamers are dae to arrive on the undermentioned dates OCTWAU). HoMBWASD. 1016 1916 P.Juliana Deo. 26 Grotins Dec. 22 1917 1917 Rembrandt Jan 21 P.365 words
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Advertisement464 1916-12-12 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA irBURHS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Acstialu). 3iko«ioib to Java Pcbts, Port Darwin, Tbcrsday r»LiND, Bhisdakb and Svdmy, via Torkrs f traits. Alfo tcking pesreogers and cargo with transhipment for othrr Victobiam, !«'odth AusTRAiiAH and North Qi'bbnsland Ports, British Nbw Guinba, Niw Britaik, Tasmania* and Nbw Zraland Ports.464 words
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Article849 1916-12-12 3 HOW THE GREAT LINER MET HER DOOM. Survivors' Sufferings The Daily Chronicle's Marseilles correspondent telegraphs Only the fortunate circnmstances of a smooth sea, the nearness of a few steamers, and the slowness with which she succumbed, prevented the Arabia becoming a second Lasitania. Listening to survivors'849 words
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Article203 1916-12-12 3 German Comparisons of British And French. Ttie Berlin correspondent of tbe liandeltt blad, wtiu la visitiug tbe (ierniau front on the Somnie, says that Ueruiau txperta Irankly aduiit that tbe FraDcbiunu is fully equal to tbo German as a tighter, lh» mtilleiy, as imanlb material, is203 words
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Advertisement314 1916-12-12 3 iiEMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP JfOUB I HEALTH with tiStNOE c« fluid extract or RED JAMAICA is^ E^T-I ?4^7^ t/^jm f "T "Til Prono-jnoed by the HICHIBT MEDICAL *UTH«lnrtS the most "USfil L TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE_DEPRESSED VILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA314 words
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Advertisement811 1916-12-12 3 GENERAL POST OFFICE. All ontataadiog bills against tbe General Post Offioe, including tbe Commereisl Wireless Station, eh in'd be presented lor payment before the lfitb in taot. All bilh mc rred after tbat d»t<9 sinald ba presented for payment ai earlj as possible and before Deoember 37, 1916. F. M.811 words
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Advertisement219 1916-12-12 3 DTJ.Collis Browne's fheORIGINALimd ONLY GENUINE.* 1 0 Al jj FEVER. CROUP, ACUE. M -„oi:.c hi CHOLERA COU6HS, COLDS. ASTHMA. iIONCHITIS I t and DYSENTERY. KEI'tALGIA. GOUT. RHEUMATISM. I A Sold in Poults l>y '"u^' tn-^r-.. B Acceptable Christmas Gift FOR THE Old Folks and Friends at Home BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE219 words
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Advertisement781 1916-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND AVpcar bine. (Companies Incobpobatid im England). KAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with Hla Majesty Government). for China, 4a»*n, Nn«n|, 0«/lon, Australia, India, Ad«n, Ktfypt, Ntaditarrwnaan Port* and London! buiicors will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Huhiwakd781 words
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Advertisement807 1916-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorpobatic in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Biant, Semerak, Bacho, ftelantan, Tabai uangnara, Tolupin, Panarai. PaUni, Siugora, Laeoo, Kobeamai, Bandnn, Langsuen, Champon, Kohlak k Bangkok. Dob Departure •>.». ASDANG Dec. 13, 3 p.m. a.m. BORIBAT Dec. 18 SO, 3 p.m. PRACHATIPOK 2«807 words
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Advertisement593 1916-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Bnolind) The Companies' atoamorn are despatched from Liverpool outwards (or the Straits. China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards (or London, Amsterdam aud Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool593 words
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Advertisement505 1916-12-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n.y.k; JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporatrd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betwtea Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail contract witb the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted witb505 words
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Article113 1916-12-12 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, December 12. Hieh Watet Ml a.m.. 11 am A.D.C. performance. Victoria Theatre. Wednesday, December 13. High Water 1.1 a.vi 11.59 a.m. Oatram Hoail School Sport*. Thursday, December 14. Hieh Water 1.34 a m., 0.3*4 p.m. A. I>. 0L performance. Victoria Theatre. Friday, December 15. Hi«b113 words
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Article273 1916-12-12 5 To do. Ucrsing and Port Prnyabong Atuberst 2.80 pm P. Dickson and Port Swettenham Calypso \M pm Mauritius Salamis Ut pm Mersing and Ketuman Hock Lee 2.30 pm Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis, Siak and Bagan Will o the Wisp 2.80 pm Malacca and Moar Lady Weld Bpm Hongkong,273 words
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Article58 1916-12-12 5 t and O. oat ward mail steamer Sramaji is expscted to leave Colombo on KondAy, Oocember 18, and may be expected to arr .re at Penang on Saturday, December i' 6 The vessel should arrive here on Sacday. Deceu.btr M, The K. P. M. steamer Jacob will58 words
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Advertisement177 1916-12-12 5 balls on Kurt Canning and Mount *ab»r ,lr,m .Uilv at 1 p.m., Singapore I. Rponrling to 6 a.tu. in time. The time Run is i. >n, indicating Singapore UaiMlanl tiin.-, on every clay excepting Sunday ■In v it h niud at one o'clock. NOTICE. All bill" agiinst the Public Works177 words
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Advertisement665 1916-12-12 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. RUBBER. Thoroughly experienced planter is open to f'Dgatf'uient. Wide experiecce ib Manager. Box No. 734, Straits Times. 17 11-n GRAMOPHONE COR SALE, His Master's Voice, model H. F. M. and 60 record*, in splendid condition. 150 or nearest offer. Box No. 779, Straits Time*. 12-13— 14 IS CAN665 words
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Advertisement685 1916-12-12 5 A UNION OF DELICIOUS FLAVOURS BLUE BOAR is the result of a series of expfriments made by a group of pipe tobacco experts. It combines the r-cientific methods, the traditions and the tobaccos which have made European mixtures famous the world over, with choice and expensive American tobaccos never before685 words
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Advertisement164 1916-12-12 5 These superb NEW RECORDS ON for NOVEMBER 12-inch Rs. 3-O Mr. SYDNEY COLTHAM OTkMta v mdh-' laaakj H.*J,l PEERLESS ORCHESTRA A 2U» V N<: l •>"'< R*H*iltm A "■[vak.iXi SBS f 10-lntrr~R~«T~23o~~i BLACK DIAMONDS BAND r*Va«a*aaifeav» Mdiry Mmi Z 1««< Arr. i, Jckn A,kt«n I The C>«-Mank LUtt, G. a164 words
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Advertisement604 1916-12-12 5 A MONSTER PROGRAMME TONIGHT AT THK IDEAL PICTl'RK THIATBK CINEMA CA.SJ NO OfF BEACH ROAD SECOND SHOW, AT 8.15 SHABP D. W. GRIFFITH I'KKSI V MISS BLANCHE SWEET IN 7 A photo-play of the great sex problem, from the play by PAUL ARMSTRONG 7 A photo-dramatic treatment of the m604 words
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1094 1916-12-12 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12. THE CABINET AND THE WAR. While we need not jump to conclusions about tbe new Government, there is do doubt that Mr. Lloyd George intends to cast conventions to tbe winds and form a group of strong, able men, regardless of politics, whose sole1,094 words
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Article16 1916-12-12 6 Nineteen public and bank holidays will be observed in the State of North Borneo next year.16 words
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Article22 1916-12-12 6 Tbe Penang Volunteers had a field day on Sunday and they will be inspected by General Ridoat on Monday, the lath mat.22 words
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Article18 1916-12-12 6 Middleton Tin Mines output for November was sluicing 287.80 picnls, tribute 104.76 piculs, a total of 842.12 pionls.18 words
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Article21 1916-12-12 6 The St. Anthony's Boys' School athletic sports will take place on tbe school ground on Saturday, December 16, at 2 p.m.21 words
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Article23 1916-12-12 6 Tbe Post Office notify that books of stamp*, containing 12 four-cent, 16 three-cent and 4 one- cent, are now on sale, price 11.23 words
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Article29 1916-12-12 6 A Macao Chinese charged in the district court toiay with holding up a man in Rochore Road and robbing him of 6,84, was sentenced to nine months' rigorous imprisonment.29 words
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Article32 1916-12-12 6 Tbe X.P.M. has opened a new monthly service with their first class steamer Van Waerwyck, running between Singapore. Hongkong, Amoy, Swatow and Shanghai and leaving here on or about tbe 19th inst.32 words
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Article38 1916-12-12 6 A Boyanese boy employed by Mr. L. J. Hayes, of 41, Grange Road, who made off with clothing and property to tbe value of $250, was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment in the second police court to-day.38 words
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Article41 1916-12-12 6 The Week night Servioe at the Presby terian Church, Orchard Road, will be held on Wednesday, at 9 p.m., when a Lecture on Some signs of Religion in tbe War will be given by Rev. William Cross. All are cordially invited.41 words
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Article42 1916-12-12 6 Messrs Anthony and Co. state that they have received cable advices from Sydney to the effect that tbe recent taxation proposals of the Commonwealth Government have been greatly modified and that in their amended form they will not seriously affect tin-dredg-ing companies.42 words
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Article48 1916-12-12 6 Two representatives of the Standard Oil Co. have arrived at Peking for the purpose of consulting the Government authorities about the Yenchang petroleum fields in Shensi. Some Chinese papers say that the company may make another effort for digging oil in that province, says the Peking Daily News.48 words
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Article60 1916-12-12 6 The Tandjong report states that the crop was 1,206,950 lbs., realising 2s. 6 63d. per lb., ucd all in cost Is. 0.59 d. per lb. The pront was £37,065, carried forward £7,094, to reserve £10,000. A final dividend is declared of 15 per cent making 30 per ceut. for year,60 words
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Article108 1916-12-12 6 In North Borneo, tbe number of persons, exclusive of the driver, to be carried in vehicles plying for hire, when drawn by native or Snlu ponies, must not exceed, in the case of four-wheeled vehicles, up and down hill-two adults and one child, or cue adult and two children, or108 words
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Article103 1916-12-12 6 An addition was made on November 29, to Shanghai's list of exchange banks with the opening in tbe building formerly occuped by the South Manchuria Railway Co., 1, Kin kiang Road, of the Smitomo Bank, Ltd. The building bad been renovated for the new tenants and on tbe opening day103 words
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Article119 1916-12-12 6 A correspondent of the N. C. Daily Newt, writing from Taikubsien, says It is not often that tbe marriage at/airs of people not of royal blood become international incident?, but such seems to have been the character of a romance recently culminating in Tai yuauiu. An independent Chinese preacher contracted119 words
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Article181 1916-12-12 6 Said a colleague yesterday, w' en writing of Saturday's tire It is taking Singapore «ome time to settle down to the new con ditions. To day people are utill intending to ring up so and so or unconsciously walking in tbe direction >f the instrument. It makes one realise what181 words
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Article163 1916-12-12 6 Tbe inclusion of Lord Rhonda, who was Mr. D. A. Thomas, in the new Cabinet reminds one of a story be told recently. Ho was aboard the LuHitania when she was torpedoed, and the people of Cardiff learned the fact from the contents bill of a local paper wbicb announced,163 words
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Article404 1916-12-12 6 Mr. A. B. C. MoLeod is now on the staff of the Jasin Lallang Ertate. The death ia announced of Mm. Goldham, an old resident of i'enang. Mr. W. G. Stirling, of the Government Monopolies, Malacca, has returned from leave, Mr. G. Beatty, of Bukit Asahan. baa404 words
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92 1916-12-12 6 We have received from Kelantan a draft for IS6S on behalf of the Women's Star and Garter Home for Disabled Soldiers. As the local fund has been closed we shall have pleasure in forwarding a draft for the amount to tbe92 words
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Article86 1916-12-12 6 We very gratefully acknowledge the following additions to our fund for assisting tbe Overseas Club to supply smokes to our soldiers and sailors:— Per Mr. Richard B Osborne (Labuam. 1 24.17, and a one piastre note, being proceeds of an offortory taken at St. Saviour's Churcb,86 words
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Article162 1916-12-12 6 Here's Fun." The A.D.C open their series of performances at tbe Victoria Theatre to night when U.K. the Governor will attend with a party. The audience is most particularly requested to be seated before the end of the overture as tbe curtain rises in total darkness to be followed by162 words
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Article191 1916-12-12 6 A telegram from Madrid reports the British steamer Glengyle, 6,5(0 tons, from Yokohama to London, off Castellon, successfully routed a sabmariDe. The Qleogyle was the first Qlen motor sliip. She replaced the old (iluDgylf, sank by submarine and put into oom mission early this year. She191 words
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Advertisement105 1916-12-12 6 Whisky II Universally Popular. j/^^S^m^K CALDBECK, MACGRE6OR FJ3F| AND COMPANY. /*\JSZsJm All Branches. \g^^jcTj^^^ --T&' 11 Thcrv arc Toys f>carr.c- in cir^it Varwly our tti sure brirW^ \\\t Ch*WivC4V TO THE FINEST BAST OK SUEZ KM AS SEASON, 1916 When it's Repairs ViENCINcWORKCLTait, SINGAPORE. BUCHANAN'S "RED SEAL" "BLACK. WHITE" "ROYAL105 words
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Advertisement227 1916-12-12 6 AN ACKNOWLEDGED FACT THAT OUR PROGRAMMES ARE FAR AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS, THAT It WHY WE DO THE SUBINESS AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALH AM BRA Beach Road Tbe Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore TO-NIGHT Wbat a raooem, wbat crowds, and no wonder with227 words
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Article2074 1916-12-12 7 RUMANIA. Heavy Fighting Still Continues. LLOYD GEORGE CABINET. Popular Approval Already Assured. RrrTi«* Tilk' sam*. London. December 10, 7.50 p.m. A Russian communique says We continued our advance in ttw jtus, Salty and Chehoniacba Valleys. Th< Komanians took tbe offensive along tbe hnzen-Ploeshti road and drove back tbe2,074 words
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Article33 1916-12-12 7 Riitfr's Tilei.kam. London, December 11, 9 «.m. Tokio Tbe death is announced of Field Marshal Prince Oyama, commander in chief in Manchuria during tbe Russo-Japanese war of 1901 5.33 words
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Article31 1916-12-12 7 limit's Teleobam. London, December 10, 7 p.m. Lord Curzon is engaged to Mrs. Duggan, tbe widowed daughter of the late Mr. Hinds, formerly American minister at Rio de Janeiro.31 words
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Article47 1916-12-12 7 (From Oca Own Correspondent i Penang, December 11. Mr. L. M. Evans, of Messrs. Hutterback Brothers, was married to-day to a sister of Mr. F. B. Rickett, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, at St. George's Church. A reception was beld at Mrs. Watson's residence.47 words
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Article220 1916-12-12 7 Significant Words from Sir William Robertson. Pioneer special cables state Sir William Robertson's letter to tbe Lambeth Council last week gave rise to considerable com ment. Sir W. Robertson followed it up on Saturday with a speech at Bradfield College, where he unveiled a memorial to old220 words
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Article125 1916-12-12 7 Our Penang correspondent telegraphs:— At the annual meeting of the Penang Cricket Club, the Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams, who presided, said the profits were less than usual, but the balance was good, being 1215. He emphasised that the club was sound financially and had satisfactory reserves.125 words
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Article86 1916-12-12 7 Tbe Committee acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions to tbe above Fund:— Previously acknowledged 1269,281.98 Proceeds of sale by auction by Capt. Mortimer on board steamer Montoro of an Emden ribbon and canteen token, £6 51.42 Proceeds of gala beld at Swimming Club on November 4... 1,751.9486 words
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Article657 1916-12-12 7 Memorial Tablets Unveiled at The Cathedral. The traffic days of tbe Singapore mutiny were vividly recalled to tbe minds of those who gathered in St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon, when His Excellency the Governor unveiled three mural tablets to the memory of those members of the military forces657 words
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Article88 1916-12-12 7 Mr. T. A. Robertson, assistant Government Secretary, is appointed to act as A. D. O. in tbe West Coast Residency Mr. G. F. 0. Woollett to officiate as D.O Labuk and Sugut; Mr. C. D. Martyn to officiate a* A.D.O. in tbe West Coast Residency Mr.88 words
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Article79 1916-12-12 7 At a recent meeting of the Military Council, it waa decided to nx the streugth of the standard army of the Republic at 500.C00 men, divided either into 45 divisions and eight mixed brigades or iuto "0 divisiuus and !U mixed brigades. Tbe old defensive troops were79 words
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Article1240 1916-12-12 7 BRITAIN'S HUGE WAR LOANS. From Our City Correspondent. London, November 9, 1916. There has been something of a lull both in war and financial news this week. Interesting incidents have not been lacking but they are of minor importance relatively to the whole field of operations in either1,240 words
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Article395 1916-12-12 8 Its Popularity as Residential Area. A correspondent writes The old Recreation Hotel opposite the Police Station which lie* at the i unction of Paya Lebar Koad with I'pper Serangoon Road, wbich three or four years ago was a favourite resort for town fagged families at week-ends, and395 words
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Article125 1916-12-12 8 Mr. I f, Owen, district officer of Kinta, the following notice: In view IMM Dumber of applications for n cf mining lands to agriculture. i il.at the Government doe* not iMMBiM any light to converf-ion of •met: land-. Ntillur docs the Government rtcugnise purchase* uf mining lands with125 words
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Article127 1916-12-12 8 The Mtmorandam and A i ticks of Asnocia tionofthc ISakit Darah (StUrgoi I Kubtxr Co, Ltd., arc published in the Ceylon (ioviruii.Lt <i./,tt<. The (uncivil obj ct of 1 1 o :.ip»uy in to purchase or oth< nvw ac<|Uiri ,i block of about 1.000 acres of land127 words
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Article72 1916-12-12 8 I vtruojent of India Lave sanctioned in* wearing of a xo'd b-aid htnp on tin ■letve by aIK {Bernard soldiers, both Hnt.i-L and Indian, who bate been wounded in any ciupai^n sißoe August 4, 1914. Duly UauK wfcaaa omma Lavt appeared in the ihts as" wounded are entitled to wtar72 words
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Article451 1916-12-12 8 Four Hundred Bodies Recovered From Wreckage. I A resident of Pondicberry, has given the Times of Cf-ylon an account of the havoc wrought in Pondicherry by the recent storm mentioned in a Keuter cable seme days since Tbe storm, he said, began at 8 p.m. on451 words
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Article122 1916-12-12 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending today, December 15 Tcisday, Df bhber 12. 5 p.m. Drill Hall Kf A 5.15 p.m. S.R E.(V.i. 5 p.m. Chinese Co. W«DM>Dir, Dkcimbeb 13. 4.45 p.m. Jardine's Steps S.V.A. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. 5.10 p.m. S.V.R. 515 p.m.122 words
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Article48 1916-12-12 8 dlen Bervie.— 2 1.937 lbs. Serdang Central Plantations.- 33.001 lbs. Langkat Sumatra.— 43,3ll lbs. Tamiang.— 37,199 lbs. Bandar Sumatra.- 34,780 lbs. Eattirn Sumatra. -9.586 lb*. Lankat. -51,422 lbs. I'uhiu Bolang.— 4,076 lbs.; five months 14 736 lbs. Bukit Jelotong.— 5,697 lbs.; six months 81,001 lbe.48 words
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Article207 1916-12-12 8 The first anniversary of the Malacca Vinolia Association was celebrated by a dinner on Saturday last at the Portuguese Uirln' School. Tranjut rah, kindly lent for the purpose by tLe li-jv. Mother of the Convent of the Sacred Heart. About forty membois sat at table, many others207 words
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Article115 1916-12-12 8 In tlic Kcgiiuental Orders cf the M.S.V.R. for Deoembcr the following promotions arc notified -To be Platoon Sergeant*, Scry< anta 11. L. Johnston and K M. Newton to be Ci uipany (Quarter master Birgeant, Serjeants It. M Dull, C. Company, and li C. KtißSell tactic k) A Co.115 words
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Article55 1916-12-12 8 The following tie* will be played today (.'HAMI'MNsHII'. Lyall v. I'rcjuhart. Nelson v. Butchart. McKenzie v. Foreman. Sconlar v. Norrie. Wednesday's Ties. Sin'.lk Handicap. Butchart v. McKenzie. Thursday's Ties, DounLK Handicap. Butchart and Foreman v. Lowndes and Robertson. McKean and Urqnhart v. Doig and Smith. Bath and55 words
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Article125 1916-12-12 8 Details of the result of tbe President's prize of the Keppel Golf Club are as follow: Ut Round.— R. F. Binnie beat G. R. H. Webb 19tb H. T. White beat W.Groig, 1 up; A. P. Cameron beat L. J. Wishart G. A. Cbaney beat J. Binnie; H. Davison125 words
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Article92 1916-12-12 8 Circumstances which we cannot mention bave made necessary a postponement of the opening match in the League competition. Two teams bave necessarily had to with draw and it will not be possible to start tbe competition before tbe first week of January. A meeting will be held on December92 words
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Article306 1916-12-12 8 Mr. Frank Wild and Party Arrive In London. Mr. Frank Wild and his 10 companions who formed part of Sir Ernest Shackletons Antarctic Expedition, and were recently rescued from Elephant Island, have arrived in London. They have recovered from their hardships, and are eager to participate in the306 words
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Article225 1916-12-12 8 Unspeakable Cruelty to Their Prisoners. Released prisoners tell startling stoiies cf the horrors uf the Austrian war prison regime. A lieutenant whose aeroplane fell in the Austrian lines was compelled to march to Wishenberg Camp, where the food and treatment were so terrible that the lieutenant returned to225 words
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Article83 1916-12-12 8 Sir James Lyall, whose death was recently announced, aged 78, was a director of the Hand in Hand Insurance Company, and a r.tirij officer of thu Indian Civil Service, bis last post in India being Lieut. -Governor of the Punjab from 1*487 till 1892. His association with the dependency dated83 words
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Article311 1916-12-12 8 Hindu Tale of A King Who Lost His Bride. Yet another very beautiful Hindu play was produced by tho Indian Art and Dramatic Society at the Grafton Galleries tbe other afternoon. Vikramorvasie (translated as Tbe Hero and the Nymph) is full of native poetry. Tbe play, which is311 words
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Article280 1916-12-12 8 Alleged Impostor who Took And Gave Salute. Further evidence was given and a further remand ordered at Stratford on October 25 in the case of George Brandon, independent, of Add ison road. Waltbamstow, who was charged with obtaining considerable sums of money by telling stories of280 words
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Article229 1916-12-12 8 Pre-War Scheme to Keep A Footing In Africa. A startling disclosure of Germany's slim methods was made by Mr. Robert Williams, managing director of the Tanganyika Concession?, recently. A few months before the war broke out a British sabj-.ct negotiated for a German bank a deal in229 words
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Article84 1916-12-12 8 Following is the list of f'utber subscriptions Customs Department, Kukob Sbahdan bin Haji Saadan I 8 Smaller amounts than 95 23 50 Chop Hap Lee 10 Smaller amounts than t5 6 Collected by (.hew Hock Ann, Kukob Koh Yee Koon 9 6 Kirn Chuan Bee 684 words
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Advertisement396 1916-12-12 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, December 16 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 Telephone396 words
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Advertisement90 1916-12-12 9 HIGHEST GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE] DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH Supply from Ready Stock Latex Cups GLASS, PORCELAIN, WHITE GLAZED Half lemon and flat bottom shape JAPANESE ACETIC ACID 99 Guaranteed Quota* ion will be90 words
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Advertisement578 1916-12-12 9 TURKEYS Just to hand a shipment of prime AUSTRALIAN TURKEYS SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. Singapore, Kuala Lnmpur, Ipoh and Peuang. AUCTION SALE Of 48 KEGS OF ALUM (DAMAGED) At Messrs. Chin? Kong Lee Co.'b Saleroom, No. 22, Rafflea Place, On Friday, Dbckvber 15, at 11 am. OHING KBNG LEX578 words
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Advertisement360 1916-12-12 9 FRENCH BANK BUILDINGS (FIRST FLOOR) Offices reoently vacated by Messrc Gattey and Co. to let. Electric light and fans already fitted. Apply .jattey and Bateman Chartered Bank Chambers 8-10-u THE "GARRETT" SUPERHEATED STEAM ENGINE An Extinct from the rematkn made by a wiJl-known -~ym. engineer, daring the discussion on a360 words
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Advertisement89 1916-12-12 9 Christmas at Hand WE TAKE OUR STAND WITH .THE LARGEST AND MOST SELECT 4SSORTMENT OF XMAS GIFTS HIGHEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES |ALWAYS SELLING JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Addr«M ORCHARD ROAD. Only Address (No connection with any oth-r fnrmiuro house) TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS Commodious, well lighted and airy offices89 words
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Advertisement606 1916-12-12 10 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHA.X OTHER PROPERTY IS3? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iNCOBPOaATBD IN STRAITS SsTTLBMBNTS) HMDOFFIOI, Wlnohsatsr HouM, Singapore. LONDON OfPIOB I 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has aiaO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court606 words
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Advertisement375 1916-12-12 10 HOWAWE, UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS (Imoobporatbd in FaAMca), BSTABLISHBD 1820. RESERVES AND TOTAL GUARANTEES 44,000,000 The undersigned, Agents tor the above Jompany, are prepared to aooept fire risks m long or short periods at current rates CASH SETTLEMENTS promptly made by ihc agents in Singapore, MOINE OOMTB ft375 words
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Advertisement484 1916-12-12 10 MMICIIHL HBNGKONB AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPBRATIBN. (iNcoaroaATßD in Honokomo). PAIDCP CAPITAL m t11,000,0C0 RESBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Eteserre LiabiUty of Proprietors 116,000,000 OOURT OP DIRECTOR*. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. C. E. Anton, Esq. Hon.Mr.P.H.Holyoak G. T. M.484 words
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Advertisement501 1916-12-12 10 MMUHL CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares of 430 eaota 41,100,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County »cd Westminster Bank,501 words
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Advertisement921 1916-12-12 10 INSURANCE. HIS HOUSE IN ORDE¥ is man's greatest ambition. He is responsible for il« welfare and support, aa therein are his wif j aod cbi'dren and therein, too, does he minister to their creature comforts. But he often overlooks the sustenance fund, the fund of tbe future. He forgets about921 words
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Article681 1916-12-12 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. World Famous Firestone Tyres. Messrs. R. T. Reid and Co. have been appointed representatives in Penanp. Province Wellcslty and Kedab of the Firestone Tyro and Rubber Co of America, of which important concern the following particulars have been supplied to tho681 words
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Article329 1916-12-12 11 Demand for More Energetic Action In the West. The great artuy of the dead referred to by the Kaiser during liin recent visit to the Verdun front continues to "row larger every day, especially in Picardy. Tbe total number of prisoners taken by the British and Krench329 words
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Advertisement181 1916-12-12 11 E> vie Shortly BRITISH PERRY Light Cars Four-Seaters Prices and full particulars from WEARNE BROS., LIMITED. Sole Importers: SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and PENANG. Gr vBGOVX£Mobiloils I 'iiiiih fur Hi' h Imi, ut iif'tnr.'' There are m&ny respects in which a motorcar engine, ever though it appears to be doing181 words
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Advertisement226 1916-12-12 11 A Customer writes I am sending you a Michelin 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) It is226 words
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Advertisement532 1916-12-12 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, thoroughly experienced fema'e stcnowraptit-i. Apply 1' x No 765, Strait* Times. 6 12 v WAVIKD, Uioro'i|ibiy competent and experience booK-keeper. Apply Box No. 768. strait- 1 12—12 12 WANTED, an experienced European matron for a first-class ho:el. Apply Box No. Straits Times.532 words
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Advertisement594 1916-12-12 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE, compound bouee, area 10,870 9q. feet, 80. Norris Road. Apply within. 8 11— a EUROPEAN DOCTOR WANTED at temporary assistant. Apply Bos No. 16!, Straits Times. IS- 12— v FOR SALE, Motorcycle and S.d.car. New Hudson, 4 h.p late 1918 Mode. Price •550 nett c»sb.594 words
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Advertisement689 1916-12-12 12 H0U8E8 TO LET. To LET, furnished flat, Tbe Crecent, Katong. Apply Piatt, Lsidlaw Building*. 618— 18 13 TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Koad. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Yan fc uo. 1 V-g TO LET. Hoomh No. 1, Chancery Lane Apply to Cbing Keng Lee Co., Auctioneer* 18 11— g TO689 words
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Advertisement316 1916-12-12 12 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Inooktobatbd in Enulano) 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 Xl AX Co. Market Street,316 words
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Advertisement280 1916-12-12 12 GUAN KIAT CO. 86, Phillip Street Just Abrivbd 26 Rolls Plain A Wired Rubber Insertion Olotb. 200 Tins Blaok and Rod Stencil It k 20 Sheets and Red Compressed Asbestos Fibre Jointings. 100 Dosen Tapping and Pruning Knives. 6 Tons Pig Lead. 6 Tons Sheet Lead. 6 Tons Lead Wool.280 words
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Advertisement488 1916-12-12 12 NEW MOTOR CARS ARE NOW READY For HIRE We have just received a number ut new motor cars, which Are now at tbe disposal of customer-, for hiring. These cam arc of the latent model, and are particularly smooth running ami comfortable Those desiring a pleasant drive should avail themselves488 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous327 1916-12-12 12 Straits ¥>imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 282 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matter** and news should be addressed THB EDITOR. All i ommunications relating to businosc matters I—advertisements,1 advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants327 words
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