The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1915
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1915-12-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1915. NO. 8,63115 words
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Article273 1915-12-23 1 Mr Aeqnith has made his eagerly awaited statement. No recruiting statistics were given, bat authorisation for the increase of the army by another million men was aeked for Page 7. Mr Lloyd George's speech on munitions eontained many striking facts and figures. An assurance was given that273 words
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Article1103 1915-12-23 1 An enraged editor in the North Of Bagland has written protesting against wfeat he calls the pestilent beieey that ie a*, ginning to take root to the effect thai a, billion is two hundred millions. He encloses a newspaper catting containing a measage from New York which1,103 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement242 1915-12-23 1 RAFFLES HOTEL TVT A T? T? SPECIAL DINNER AT 8 P. M. Awards DANCINjG MUSIC A BAND OF 2O INSTRUMENTALISTS ALSO THE HOTEL ORCHESTRA WILL PERFORM DURIN3 THE EVENING. Ornamental Tile Works 57, HILL STREET. Oar tiles made by new process (patented 1914) are unequalled in strength, hardness, durability and242 words
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Advertisement173 1915-12-23 1 Capturing the Enemy Trade. The Enemy Product The All British Product "Regesan" Nerve Tonic Food. 1 1 IS BETrER AID CHEAPER It nourishes the nervous system, brain and spinal cord, builds up shattered nerves, and has the property of increasing the number of red corpuscles in the blood hence it173 words
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Advertisement132 1915-12-23 1 I LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. To-morrow's dinner and dance at Raffles Hotel Page 1. "Pilgrim's Progress" at the Palladium— Page 2. Powell's have aigrettes for sale Page 2. j Ching Keng Lee's auction of a victoria and horse Page 2. Indo-China S. N. Co. sailing list Page 4. Son Life announcement Page132 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous109 1915-12-23 1 THE WEEK. Thursday 23rd. High Water -10-4 6 p.m Lodge St. George, 9 pm. Visiting Justices, Council Chamber, 12.45 p.m. Homeward mail closes. Friday 24th. High Water- 0 80 a.m., 11 2) p.m. 8.1. outward mail expected. Saturday 25th. High Water— 0-58 a.m., 11-55 pan. Christmas Day— public holiday. Swimming109 words
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Article364 1915-12-23 2 "What may be regarded as the last word in ambulance trains was inspected by the COrd Mayor (Sir Charles Wakefleld) at Xondon Bridge Station recently. The new nhief magistrate of the City was received fcy the Earl of Bessboroufjh, Sir Philip Rose, Bt., acd Sir William364 words
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Article305 1915-12-23 2 As a result of the war and the new fiscal policy ol the Government matters •annot eland as they were between the Mother Country and her Colonies closer 1 relations between the Overseas Dominions j and the Mother Country must result. The old arguments with which305 words
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Article29 1915-12-23 2 Herm, one of the smallest of the Channel Islands, which for years has been leased to a German company and occupied by a German prince, has ouce mote come29 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement773 1915-12-23 2 AIDS TO DIGESTION. Whatever hnpioTW bodily conditions In general aids digestion. Cheerfulness, exercise, Jre* h "g* good habits make your rigestion better able Stake care of any burdens ycu impose upon it. But the greatest aid to good digestion U good blood. Anaemia, or thin blood, Is a Simmon cause773 words
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Advertisement1450 1915-12-23 2 A SUPERB PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT AT THE IDEAL PICTURE THEATRE C4S//VQ 0F B r v'S SF T SECOND SHOW 9.15 P.M. SHARP, A SPECIAL VITAORAPH FEATUKf. THE DAWNING A Powerful TWO-REEL Society Drama Featuring EiRLL WULIAV ANOTHER VITAGRAPH WILD WEST DRAMA THE DEERSLAYER A Etirring Wild West Drama Featnriu^ MISS FLOUENCfi1,450 words
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Article781 1915-12-23 3 KIPLING'S LITTLE STORIES OF E BOATS. The Net and the Zepp. The next thing we did, we rose under a With his shiny big belly half blocking re 6ky. Bal what in the Heayens can yon do v :»h six pounders? So ve id hafc we had781 words
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745 1915-12-23 3 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN HONGKONG. The activity in the local shipbuilding yards has been recently commented upon in these columns, and consideration of the comparatively rapid growth of this industry leads naturally to enquiries conearning others. It is, of course, quite obvious to anyone who spends a manth in the Colony745 words
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Article96 1915-12-23 3 Diseast Among Germans on Riga Front. Lahore, Dec. 11th. 'Civil and Military Gazette. cables: from London dated December 9ih state: j The Daily Express Geneva correspon- j dent states that Austria, in retaliation for German seizure of Danish cattle, is holding up cereals fiora Rimania. Hungary baa96 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement601 1915-12-23 3 W. D. &H. O. WILLS, I ENGLAND. I "EMBASSY" I CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) I NT% AN Illustrated Pamphlet of Gold and Sifter I Watches, Cigarette Cases, Thermos Flasks and I other Valuable Presents which may be exchanged I for "Embassy" Cigarette Coupons will be sent I Free on application to I601 words
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Article738 1915-12-23 4 Increased Fifty Centimes. On the recently announced increase of the Suez Canal does by 50 centimes a ton, the Times of the Ceylon makes the remarks The dnes which the Canal Company was authorised to charge by its concession of 1856 were 10 francs a ton. In738 words
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Article131 1915-12-23 4 A special meeting of the Council of London Chamber of Commerce will be held this week to consider the whole queetion of trade relations after the war, between Great Britain and her Dominions and the Allies on the one side, and the countries at present our131 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement432 1915-12-23 4 way of doing A »^K business, but the I JM Wk)M articles in ques- BW^^BB Mmw tion are equally the motorists PKOVE IT ■■■■■■■H AND PROFIT BY IT Supplies can be obtained from our Agents throughout the S.S. and F.M.S. OB FROM THE DUNLOP RUBBER Co., I |U|| Vpf| Founders432 words
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Advertisement33 1915-12-23 4 ASTHMA The Re lief is Prompt and Maroellous ?/7 PC DIP •••MWTTM ri/.\ tor ll PO r OIW If lMtof Ouim-Stem A r. St-Uurt, 10, mis liilit mUi iipitort "j. Etp| C art33 words
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Advertisement233 1915-12-23 4 BUCHANAN'S SCOTCH WHISKY v if HA^***^ EMSi^' "BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY The Enormous Stocks held by BUCHANAN Co. at their Donaed store (the largest in the world) enable them to maintain tne high quality of this famous blend. SOLD EVERYWHERE. INDO-CHINA 3TEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd DIRECT 82RVICE TO233 words
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Advertisement176 1915-12-23 4 THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. A GMi ALL ROUND POLICY. FOB HAMIED M Sfltt Is the 20 payment Life Policj of the Standard. 1. A limited amount of Premiums to be paid. 2. A guaranteed sum at death, with such bonus addition as may be declared every five years. 3.176 words
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Article555 1915-12-23 5 j Tbe dates given are those of the despatch of the telegram from London] Dec. 14 (continued) Amsterdam report says that Prussian losses to Nov. 26th numbered 2,244,248. Germans have evacuated advance trenches in Dwinsk region to take up winter quarters. Supplementary Estimate issued authorising increase of555 words
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Article216 1915-12-23 5 Ba* Cmauade' Eyjns Mst the "Belle of Christigfiia. London. N'jv 9.— Romance has always babied Antarctic explorers, nnd it did not ert Ooawdoj Evans when he meti y* Eat Andvord, who?c ergi^menti to] ■sa vai announced last Thursday. Ili igi.j Cjinnjiu-ier E.ans, who was 1 Csptaia Scott's secoDi!216 words
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Article811 1915-12-23 5 I Allahabad, Dec 9.— Le Matin's Salo nika correspondent says lt is most difficult to obtain information as to the enemy's plant. His inexplicable inaction leaves General Sarrail every opportunity to effect a rearguard movement to excel lent positions covering the entrenched camp at Salonika. The Central811 words
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Article34 1915-12-23 5 Jim.— John, why is il that all you fat I fellows are so good nato red I John— We have to be flood natnred. I You see we can't either fight ok run. j34 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement414 1915-12-23 5 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA acquire the business of the MANUFACTURER'S LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. We are advised by cable that an arrangement has been made by which the business of the Manufacturer's Life Insurance Company is taken over bjt the San Life Assurance Company of Canada, Subject to the414 words
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Advertisement644 1915-12-23 5 I Waated WANTED. Eurasian Office Asdatsnt wanted for impost bdfifness. Mutt be a smart and aocurate aritfemetirtao mitli bookkeeping experience. Apply to Box 144 c/o Free Press. 83-18 nc WANTED TO BUY. A compound house i a the Tanglin district, with no le«8 than 30,000 square feet of ground. Apply644 words
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Advertisement684 1915-12-23 5 Notices W«RN»riL The number plates of bullocV cart No. MM (white ground and red figures) of 1911 *ie reported stolen. W. E. HOOPIR, ju» at itoratv^ar H«TICE. I, the undersigned, hereby Ohm public notice that no perabn. whatever has any right to purchase goods in my name or to pledge684 words
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Article, Illustration2281 1915-12-23 6 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, December 23, 1915. H«« shall the Press the People's right mafotal* Cnawed by influence and unbribed by gala J Rare patriot Truth her glorious precepts dn*» eioVed R--liaaoo. Leyaky and Lmv. It is to be sincerely hoped that all who have had intelligence enough understand2,281 words
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Article110 1915-12-23 6 BY COURTESY OF THE F RE CH General, SCt Paris, Dec 20.-Yesterdav, oat trt lery wu active on the whole fro J excellent results. at> Wl «i To day, we silenced the enemy b»tt,* south of Maulin soasTouvent w bombarded the German communi!^ trenches in the Woevre,110 words
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Article45 1915-12-23 6 The total sum received for a Christm* pretent for the young ladies of the Tele phone Exchange np to yesterday was t&«* Additions: U. 11 j F.J.P. uiTot •15; P. F. 110; S. SI. Co., ?5 S 0 V 10; B. andC. $1045 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter394 1915-12-23 6 To the Editor. Sir.—From your report cf the Municipal Commission, one learus that the "new powers in the matter of dogshootingafe less than before," a fact which seems to have caused the President considerable grief. Personally, I thick tbe heartless and indifccriminftte slaughter cf dogs U a394 words
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Article67 1915-12-23 6 In the couroe of a letter borne w officer in an English lice regimen', at a Base convalescent depot, eeye: I saw a rather amusing tfctaf JJ"f?T It was the copy of a letter r:lteD Tommy's wife to tbe War Office. K» thus Dear Sir. According67 words
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Article140 1915-12-23 6 The death took V )ace in the GeHospital on Tuesday Bfte.ncou ol Tbomaz, who (or som^ consider*" was beadmaeter cf St. School. The deceased *m a sore on bis foot, iu *hk* be p^, poisoning and latPt &UW** who came from Ceylon respected amongst h\s ovrn tc leaves a widow140 words
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Advertisement87 1915-12-23 6 AMSTEL PILSENER BEER ALLSOPPS— > PILSENER BEER In Quarts and Pints. CALDBECK MACGREGOR AND Co., SOLE AGENTS. JOHORE AGENTS :~A. G. HARPER CO. JUST ARRIVED XM A S FINEST KENTISH NUTS, WALNUTS, FILBERTS, BRAZILS, Etc. NEW ASSORTMENT OF I PR APKITDQ Fancy Chocolates JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd, BOX STRAPPING THE87 words
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Article293 1915-12-23 7 PROVISION FOR ANOTHER MILLION SOLDIERS. The Wastage of War. {By Smbmarins Cable]. KIUTVt'S BMfIOL LDcdon, Dec. 21.— The House of Com00ns was animated when Mr Asqnjth moved for an estimate for a million additional men. He announced that at the end of sixteen months we had a fighting293 words
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Article612 1915-12-23 7 How Shells Save Hen's Lives. London, Dee. 21. Continuing his speech on munitions end labour, Mr Lloyd George mentioned the shortage in the month of May, when the Germans produced a quarter of a million shells daily, mostly high explosive, whilst Britain wa* producing 2,500 and 13,000 shrapnel612 words
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Article619 1915-12-23 7 PONDEROUS GERMAN BLOFF PROVES FUTILE. Sir John French's Farewell. [By Submarine Cable]. Burro's Sebyiob. Pads, Deo. 21.— Field Marshal French paid a farewell call on President Poincare at the Elyeea in the afternoon. He was j ovated by a huge crowd shouting Vive French.*' Vive l'Angleterre," "Vive619 words
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Article131 1915-12-23 7 NO CAKES, AND BREAD WITHOUT BUTTER. That Jack-a-Lantern Indemnity. [By Submarine Cable]. JtiOTii'i Bnrioa. London, Deo. 21.— Every day there ii fresh confirmation of the trouble and distress caused in Germany through lack of fats and extreme scarcity of butter. The making of Christmas cakes is forbidden,131 words
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Article209 1915-12-23 7 Reasons for Gallipoli Withdrawal. Paris, Dec. 21. The evening communique indicates that the Allies are still holding the western extremity of Gallipoli, since it mentions tbat the French artillery, on Dec. 10, supported a successful British attack on tbe Turkish trenches. The communique, alluding to the Anzac209 words
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Article46 1915-12-23 7 Petrograd, Dec 21. General Rassky, commander of the Russian northern armies, has been relieved of his functions. Petrograd, Dec. 21.— General Russky's withdrawal is due to ill health. The Tsar, iu a rescript, warmly thanks him for his brilliant services in defending Petrograd.46 words
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Article71 1915-12-23 7 London, Dec. 21. In the House of Commons, Mr Aequith said he did not think that the proposal to include Dominion representatives in tbe Cabinet was practicable. Mr Bonar Law had already intimated that the Dominions would be consulted as to the terms of peace and tbat71 words
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Article41 1915-12-23 7 Johannesburg, Dec. 21. De Wet and a hundred and eighteen high- treason pri soners have been released. De Wet, in an interview, emphasised the necessity for Anglo Dutch amity. The discord of the past and misunderstanding should cease.41 words
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Article52 1915-12-23 7 GLOBE AND MRS. ASQUITH. London, Dec 21. The King's Bench has granted Mrs Asquith an injunction against the Globe. Counsel said there was not a shadow of truth in the statements and affirmed tbat Mrs Asquith hed never been to Donnington Hall and had had no communication with any of52 words
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Article22 1915-12-23 7 Paris, December 22. The French loan returns are still incomplete but the subscriptions are estimated at 5 60,000,000 sterling.22 words
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Article24 1915-12-23 7 London, Dec. 22. No papers will be published in Britain on Christmas Day and no evening papers till Monday.24 words
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Article81 1915-12-23 7 Seng Pay Chong a Cantonese, was accosted by a policeman in North Bridge Road on Tuesday afternoon, who asked him how be became possessed of a very fine plant in a large Japanese flower pot, valued at 94. Accused said he had bought it at a shop, but he failed81 words
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Article62 1915-12-23 7 PER AK CHINESE VOLUNTEERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dee. 22. The formation of ft Parak Chinees Volunteer Corps is advertised by the Government. Chinese born in the F.M.S. and tbe Straits are invited to send in applications before January 10th to the Chinese Advisory Board, care of tbe Chinese62 words
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417 1915-12-23 7 JOHOEE EUROPEAN VOLUNTEER RIFLES. The members of the above Corps were inspected at Jobore Babrn by His Exellenoy The General Officer, Commanding Straits Settlements, on Sunday last the 19th I December. The Corps, which is at present jeome 180 strong, was fdrmed about four (months ago and held its first417 words
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Article203 1915-12-23 7 On Saturday evening in Ipoh Club a collection of brass work by the Hon. Mr A. Payne Gallwey was sold by auction, the auctioneer being tbe President of tbe Club, Mr R. P. Brash. The work, without exception, was very prettily designed end exquisitely203 words
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Article178 1915-12-23 7 Chong San has been employed at a carpenters' shop in Victoria Street for the pasd^few days, and on Monday when he left work, he stole a quantity of Zinc OntteriDg value 92. Yesterday he was charged with theft as a servant and upon conviction, was sent to rigorous imprisonment for178 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement397 1915-12-23 7 ROBINSON <$b CO. ARE SHOWING k NICE SELECTION 0? LADIES' HAND BAGS gQ Including these illustrated 3 J*Stl^\ SSSSI^H2£SBJ^BBSfI^£^BBB£ESuSi* No. 4473, Ladies' Hand Bugs, in Hard grain jjo. 4703, Ladies' Hand Morocco Leather, uickle frame, pocket at back fitted Bag, in black moi-e silk, with purse only. nickle frame, and397 words
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Advertisement800 1915-12-23 8 Shipping KONWXLIJKE PAKETVAAIT MAATSCHAPPIJ Royml Picket Navigation Co-, of Batavia. s— a, oouiTsm Quay. TJS3PIR OOITTBAOT WITH TH» »«THB»LAW)S XMDIk OOVBRyMSBT. BiNGKARA Tandjong-Mengeidar, Tandjong-Leidong, Berombang, Paneh, Asahan and Belawan-DeU Veo VanderParia Le*ong.Kramat,MaraB,Tarenipa, Tidal, Genting, Poeloe-Pandjang and&erassan ...Dec 23 Tah Diemen Belawan-Deli Dcc 24 SINGK4WAHG Ponianak Dec 34 retniersz Bawean, Ponrabaya,800 words
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Advertisement743 1915-12-23 8 Shipping P. O. British India and Apcar JLine Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For Chilli, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt. Mediterranean Ports and Undo*. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about HAIL LINES. Homeward (fob Europe). I outwabd (fob743 words
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Advertisement565 1915-12-23 8 Shipping M. M. MEBBAGEBIBB MIRITIMBS HAILUML Fir CHINA, JAPAB GETLOi Ml ■■■Hum HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1915—1918 ssAtbos Jan 90 ss CordUlere Jan t ss Porthos Jmn 28 ss Andre Lebon Jan 17 ssCordillere Feb II ss Andre Lebon Fob «5 For all particulars apply to J. de COURTOIB, amr. ROYAL NETHEBUNOB565 words
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Advertisement470 1915-12-23 8 Shipping JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd *o Ma^eUlS e Lono^ a S5 kllll meni. The New fwin mntmS^ WW TICC C Q^iftM ton* ii lainwy ana oonuon of Bafwvinpnrn rT thfooghout by *+tk*!TS**iJ& ttdfs are o^pei^y large and ooiS^Si ite equipped with eteotric tana ilaiitirtT** aodern coovesieacee. In addition fc>470 words
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Article693 1915-12-23 9 SCENES IN CHAMBER. Outbreak Imminent. Allahabad, December Bth. The Pioneer's Cairo correspondent writes By all accounts, there is a decided foundation of troth in the recent rumour that matter b were not altogether satiefac j tory at Constantinople, and details of the opening meeting of the Ottoman Parliament693 words
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Article39 1915-12-23 9 Tod Sloan, the erst wise Jockey, has been deported to America and a French actress associated with him has been sent to France, under the Defence of the Realms Act, for keeping a gaming house in Bedford Court Mansions.39 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement462 1915-12-23 9 War or Peace. Faminf or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS P THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE Wtactaester House, StalfrpoN. LONDON OFFICE: 32. Old Jewry, EC TbeOc«_»aT»^«3o.ooo flWEQatttUlwra Brttlah Idle Assuraiiee Oompanieß Act in every particular. ATTRACTIVE PLANS462 words
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Advertisement512 1915-12-23 9 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, Ltd. CIPITJIL 10TH0BISED 1,500 006 CAPTfIL BDBBCBIBED Z Z «1 125.000 CIPITIL PAID-UP Z Z «JS.MO uiUYEFUiD Z Z Sooioae BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Blaoe Esq., Chairman. James CampbeU Esq. I H. Melvill Simons Esf. J. M Byrie Esq. Sir David Tale. Chief Manager512 words
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Advertisement356 1915-12-23 9 MANUFACTURERS UFE INSURANCE Co. OF CANADA. ESTABLISHED 1887. Policies are WORLD WIDE," UNRESTRICTED." "INDISPUTABLE" and "NONFORFEITABLE." Claims, loans, cash-surrenders, etc., are promptly settled by the General Agents at Singapore without the delay of reference to Head Office. The Reserves for protection of Policy holders are over £3,500,000. The Accounts are356 words
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Advertisement413 1915-12-23 9 we had 1 1 24 DE4TH CLAIMS last ti ah CALLING £OR PAYMENT OF $3,257,379 S.C. Which could be paid twice over from our INCOME FROM INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS atone which was $6,777,515. S.C. WE HAVE 136,244 POUCHES 111 FORCE FOR $384,417,025 SC. THE SON LIFE "ZZ OF CANADA. S.413 words
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Article692 1915-12-23 10 The Japanese papers are now devoting their editorial comment to the discussion of the report emanating from Washington, t'-iat Great Britain, France and Russia are dealt ous of inducing China to join them diplomatically in the war, with the object of patting an end to German intrigue in692 words
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127 1915-12-23 10 Final Decision "to Root out the Nest. 11 j Now York, November sth. It is generally thought that Government have finally decided to root out the nest of German conspirators in the United States, regard- lees of the official position of those concerned. Officials127 words
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Article46 1915-12-23 10 Ja panes* Guns at Odessa. Copenhagen, November 26th. German newspapers received here state that Russia is receiving large consign menU of heavy Japanese artillery, forwarded by the Siberian railway. The guns are arriving at Odessa, Russia's chief port on (he Black Sea. I46 words
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266 1915-12-23 10 Thin men and woman who would like to increase fcbeir weigh! with 10 or 15 pounds of healthy "stay there" fat should try eating a little Sargol with their meals for a while and note results. Here is a good test worth266 words
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Advertisement528 1915-12-23 10 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co., Ltd., BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE /illw lINTOCKING *^r=: O P^'^^^T/ J ill^f I Mother- 0-Pearl Front Studs. lIWuArVEV Wl^ metal Bbanks ver y strong d P and durable. t IORIaJFnnTRAii Prlce 25 cts each \vf~JV (S\ m^ M?m rUUI DULL. knittfd sock?. v^J CDrtDTC /^^^k. Walking For estate528 words
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Advertisement109 1915-12-23 10 ELLERSLIE COLLEGE. 99, River Valley Road, (Martin ane) DAT ft BOARDMG SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND OfRLS SOT All Ordinary English Subjects taoght. Special Subjocta— (For Girls):— PAIIITIRO, FRENCH, MUSIC. DANCING, VOICE PRODUCTION, FANCY NSEDLSWOR3, etc.. ate BUSINESS HOURS Id A.M. to 1 P.M. fcSTFor 3peclal Syllabus and Terms, Apply, The109 words
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Advertisement262 1915-12-23 10 For Cuisine AND I Gl I 1 leanlmess TRY THE I Ilk EMPIRE HOTEL, KUAL4 LUMPUR. ITS A BAD SIGN, When you have that obstinate, lingering oough which will not be t haken cff. There is no cough at any sta^o. whether old or younp, but what needs attintioo. k262 words
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Advertisement554 1915-12-23 10 THE Singapore Free Pren MORNING DAILY The Singapore Free Press i* I Dally, and is on sale at depot? tronT** hour each morning Sunday* e JuSSff SS price Ten Cents a copy. AW P»fI). q^ Subscribers' copies will be delivered private residences, (or town om c -^f JS** I if554 words
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Article1573 1915-12-23 11 Tssaed by FRASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Dec. 22nd. RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. 9^1 l9BOlt PAXDt fcttlDlf. BOMBS. BBLLBB8. 85,000 IB 99 Ailagat 6* 1 8 D I J"£ B# 800,000 1 1 Anglo-Java io 6 12 c 150,000 la 18 Anglo-Malay 8% 9 6 10 61,573 words
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Article55 1915-12-23 11 Corrected up CO Dee. 22) Bank 4 mi 2-4 910 demand 2-4 7*82 Private credits 8m a 2-4| France demand Bank 818 laoiA, T. T. 176* HOS&KON3, demai d -.171 Yokohama, demai d 109* Java, demaad 182| BAH&KOS, demand 66 SOVBRBIONB, Bank Buying 18.64 Bank of England Rate 6%55 words
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Article141 1915-12-23 11 Dae. 22. Tin (105 tons) 182.00 Oambier IT.OO Gaxnblst Cubs No. 1 18.50 Gtambiu; Cuba No. 2 15.00 Pepper Black ordin. S'pore 21.50 Pepper, (White fair? Muatok 84.75 Nntmegß (110 to the Ib. 21.00 Nuimsgs (80 to the ib.) 22,00 Hut (Banda) 80.00 Cloves (Amboina) 45.00 Bali Coffeo U%141 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement255 1915-12-23 11 GITDDf TT7C f^/\f\ Estates Mines Etc. Ant Fumigators and Sulphur Powder. Arsenite of Soda for killing out lalaug. Aspinall's Varnish, Paints &c. Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with sporting Ballistite which holds more pigeonshooting records than any other powder. Cement "England" brand by The Ship Canal Portland Cement Co., Ltd. Disinfectant.255 words
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Advertisement89 1915-12-23 11 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in India.) ASSETS exceed $28,000,000. offering ABSOLUTE SECURITY tol'olicy-holders CLAIMS PAID exceed $26,000,000. PROFITS to Policy-holders at last Valuation $1,116,673. Rezt Distribution of Profits is it Slst Dec 1915 LOW RATES. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. Apply for Prospectus and full information89 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous345 1915-12-23 11 w PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. A O str. Moldavia.— Mr W. H. Hughes, Mr A. H. Todd, Mr A. Rampay, Mis Mortimer, Mr F. X. CcsteUo, Mr A Mrs Rennie, Mrs HillKtone and child, Mrs A. James and c*.ild, Mr G. Shand. Per P. AO. itr Karmala.— Mr 11 Freeman,345 words
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Miscellaneous482 1915-12-23 11 LATEST ARRIVALS List of veßwi* in port at 11 a.m. m Dec. 22, 1915.'" Name Date of Arrival Remark* M Bbitish. Uai Nam Dec 21 Hong Bee Selangor Sri Patana B. Hong Liong Mata Hari Dae 22 Sri Muar Reynierez Dec 21 Van Diemen Dec 22 Singkawang Pontianak Nokwegian. Breid482 words
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Article617 1915-12-23 12 PA JAM LIMITED. SIXTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING* At 2.30 yesterday afternoon, in the registered offices of the company, Gresbam House, Battery Road, the sixth annual general meeting of the above company took place, tbe following gentlemen being present Mr W. L. Watkins, in the chair, and Messrs W. M. Sime,617 words
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Article314 1915-12-23 12 At noon yesterday, in the registered offices of the company, Gresbara House, Battery Road, the above meetiug took place, there being present, Mr W. M. Sime, Chairman, the Hon. Mr W. W. Cook, Messrs Choo Woon Pob, A. W. Bean, Ee Kong Guan, F. C. Peck314 words
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Article264 1915-12-23 12 Mr J. Byrne, Acting Head of the Preventive Service, prosecuted several persona in the second polioe court yesterday. Ting Lik Kong, of 42 B*in Street, who was arrested by Supervisor Nunn of the Monopolies Department, was convicted of being possession of non Government chandu, and further, with being264 words
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Article296 1915-12-23 12 (OR ANY TITLE YOU LIKE.) The co-operation between tbe Allies, between all the Allies, we read in le j Journal of November 26th, has made one step more. A very close entente is on j the eve of being concluded, for the pro duction of guns296 words
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Article191 1915-12-23 12 Singapore, Dec. 22nd. RUBHEB. I The quantity catalogued for this week's j Auction amounted to some 878 tons. At tbe close of the day there were still some catalogues to be dealt with and these will be continued to morrow morniog. Tbe demand throughout can be described191 words
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Article58 1915-12-23 12 Singapore, Dec. 22nd. The feature of the Auction held to day when some 378 tons were catalogued was the strong demand which the lower grades met with, the increase generally being about $5. Fine Ribbed Smoked at $198 is $2 lower and Fine Pale Crepe at58 words
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Article20 1915-12-23 12 Agents Guthrie and Co, Langkon 13,000 again at 9, COO total 8 month! 88,000 against 07,700.20 words
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Article649 1915-12-23 12 CONCERNING COCKROACHES. The Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society is indebted to the patient industry and eclectic acumen of Dr Hanitsch, the Curator of the Raffles Museum, for a compendious review of the scientific differentia of the whole range of Malayan Blattidae. To the average person, with whom the649 words
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Article62 1915-12-23 12 The Committee gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following donations Previously acknowledged 9391.50 Mrs Fowlie 5. C0 Mrs Straatmeier 5 00 Mr A. S. K. Macdonald 6.00 H. S. 5.00 Mrs H. K. C. Fisher 10.00 Mrs Dewar 5.00 Robinson Co., 20.00 Mr Chew62 words
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Article83 1915-12-23 12 Mies Eva Brown has very kindly arranged an interesting programme of Christmas Carols for Wednesday, Dec. 28th, at 8.80 p.m. All friends are invited. A Yost typewriter has just been presented to the Y. W. C. A. and the gift is deeply appreciated. The annual83 words
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Article332 1915-12-23 12 All navigation lights in Penang are being relit as from date. The M.M. steamer Haiphong, with the homeward mail from French Indo China for transhipment here into the S.M N. steamer Von del for Europe, is due to arrive here on Saturday morning from Saigon. The Vondel with*332 words
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Article78 1915-12-23 12 The following hasbave been played Mr A. van Heusien 80, 187 lost to Mr F. C. Peck plus 40, 250 Mr A. E. Spencer plus 50, 250 beat Mr C. E. Winter owe 20, 246. The following played off their tie last night Mr D. Boudewyn scratch78 words
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Article24 1915-12-23 12 Christmas Competitions. (1) Bogey Competition 18 Holes Handicap. (2) Medal Competition— lB HolesHandicap. For conditions see Notice Book at the Club.24 words
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Article72 1915-12-23 12 London, Nov. 23. The pink sheets of the Globe," London's oldest newspaper were again on sale yesterday after a fort night's suppression. It contained the official correspondence between its repre gentatives and the Home Office. In a leading article a regrettable mistake was admitted. Mr72 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement224 1915-12-23 12 SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) /f\ WOTAN LAMPS lm\ LAST LONGEST jß^ Lighting economy can be effecJg^ tively practised by installing ,EJ^S WOTAN drawn wire HALF I WATT LAMPS DISTINCTIVE FEATURES w pure whue n^ ht e <* u *i Sunlight. y^^^F Great Mechanical Strength. Exceptionally High224 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous176 1915-12-23 12 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Saturday, Sunday and Monday 25th, 26th and 27th Dec. Johnetou's Pier, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 8 30 p.m. Club Bungalow, at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m. 12.15, 8 and 5.80 p.m. 75 Yards Composite Race. Breaet, Back and any stroke each 25 yards. Inter176 words
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