The Straits Times, 31 December 1910
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Title Section13 1910-12-31 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.453 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 31. 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement129 1910-12-31 1 D. ft J, lcCallnm'B PERFECTION WHISKY. lALBBEOK. MACBREBOR MO COMPANY. KATZ BROS., LD. J^meriean Swing tMacfiines. VERY FINE QUALITY. No. 521, Drophead, Two Drawers each side a fl x f\ and long centre Drawer, fwgS^^^^^^^^^^^w* No. R 111 B 4 Similar Machine i Drawer Mr'^ /TH No 26 B Hand129 words
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Advertisement69 1910-12-31 1 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT! 217, Orchard Road. AWARDED MEDAL AND DIPLOIU AND FIRST PRIZE. AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1910, Arranged Floral Baskets, Bouquets, showers and Floral forms of all description*. Wedding orders reoeire special attention MANY LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. PHo— Moderate. Cot Flowers rom our own Nurseries quite Fresh. NURSBRIBS AND69 words
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Advertisement104 1910-12-31 1 YULE TIDE AND NEW YEAR Gifts Jit Robinson's. Oily (red wrapper $1 .35 per bottle Non. oily (in box) 1.50 The non oily Javol has the same capacities as the oily and is deliriously perfumed. Obtainable from MESSRS. ROBINSON ft CO.. AND ALL DISPENSARIES. Kong Hing Cheung Co., COMMISSION AGENTS104 words
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Advertisement5 1910-12-31 1 Bollinger CALDBECK. MACGRE6OR AND COMPANY.5 words
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Article860 1910-12-31 2 ENGLISHMAN'S ENCOUNTERS WITH BRIGANDS. Soldiers Killed in Fierce Fight. Details of a remarkable ride undertaken by Mr. J. H. Bill, British Consul at Shiran, who has recently arrived in England on the conclusion of an overland journey from Southern Persia, have been received by Renter. Organised860 words
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Article150 1910-12-31 2 A White Paper just issued shows that during last year IC6 courts-martial were held for offences by seamen of the Royal Navy. Seventy-two of the offences were for striking and attempting to strike a superior officer, while twenty-six were ca'.es of tbeft and embezzlement. The total number of150 words
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Advertisement137 1910-12-31 2 ?C&*" 'KEPLER' SOLUTION NURSING MOTHERS ijm^t A I r f «.L Kepler Solutio^^H derive great benefit from this y^r^r^jß delicious tonic food. j^Hflj i^IB Kepler Solution sustains the suTnitlmH strength and builds up the It increases and enriches the K^rr^Mßßl It is easily digested, and its j *AM rich, nutty137 words
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Advertisement13 1910-12-31 2 For all internal complaints, Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.13 words
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Advertisement674 1910-12-31 2 JAMES ROBERTS' GUNS ««lUM«. r»r Xl law «j< THE SPECIAL CLUB OUN £4 5 0 -fgsß^Rpßfr^^g £4- 5 O b^^2^99polßb^blL^bS^b^b4^bl Fine early Damucus bftrrAlr Greener treble crou-boltea action. itMl locki ;pWol hand stock of selected walnut, Deeley Kize foreend ta«Uner. well en(tr»v«l and thorouuhlj reliable in e»»r» w»y_ Price MiO674 words
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Advertisement367 1910-12-31 2 NEW YEAR is near at hand and if yon want for yourself or somebody else eomething nice in JEWELLERY come and inspect the extensive collection of choice and dainty designs AT ISMAIL AND RAHEEM'S Bras Basah Road. Pohoomull Brothers, JhWELLERS AND SILK MERCHANTS, No. 9, High Street, Singapore. BRANCH AT367 words
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Article731 1910-12-31 3 FRENCH VIEW OF BRITAIN'S CRISIS. Tbe Peers Problem. Writing from Paris,"* Tbe Standard's cor respondent says It is difficult to move far in Paris without being impressed with the deep and close interest with which all classes of Frenchmen are following the British election campaign. Evety Englishman who731 words
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Article204 1910-12-31 3 Curious Family Customs to be Perpetuated. The late Sir Henry Doughty- Tichborne, of Tiohborne Park, Alresford, and Upton House, Poole, who was the infant in the famons Tichborne trial in whose name the prolonged fight was carried on against the pretensions of Arthur Orton, the Wapping204 words
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Advertisement477 1910-12-31 3 Builds Up Strength I "I have gained over one stone in weight/ 9 Dear Sirs, You will be pleased to learn of the great benefit I have derived from a course nf Angier's Emulsion. At the end of the summer I was thoroughly run down," and felt extremely weak. 1477 words
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Advertisement99 1910-12-31 3 INTERESTING TJ MOTHERB HOW TO CURE CO JGHS AND COLDS. There is one subject which always interests the mothers of young children, and that is how to treat their coughs and oolds, or toward off a threatened attack of croup. For this purpose we oan recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It99 words
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Advertisement742 1910-12-31 3 INTENSE PAIN FROM ECZEMA FDR 3 YEARS Terrible Itching and Burning from Knee Down. Skin Very Swollen and Inflamed. Covered with Scales. Tried All Kinds of Remedies to No Avail. "Cuticura" Cured Him. m Pmtl«u« to using Cutlrura I differed Int«ua pain for three MM ftom rrzemaon my leg, from742 words
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Advertisement129 1910-12-31 3 />ufaL LIrEBUOY l "V/M jSfK Koyal Disinfects i! i /p^sßm*^ Soap i 5 a praclicai l^fhUy-iM^^M precaution for the v /%Sas^ health f m /jffi^L T^| f w<Mmn or child. f« 1 4V>fL._^i P specially suitable for JC*T |""H»^S! I warm climates. > l#3f HEALTH. 'S)og's Jiead' guinness THE stoat129 words
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Advertisement615 1910-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pTFo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Oulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamer* will leave Singapore ou or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) Delta Deo 80 Marmora615 words
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Advertisement556 1910-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained bo tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are556 words
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Advertisement637 1910-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. AND TOYO KISEN KAIBHA. The two great steamship lines between CHINA, JAPAN and BUROPE, via Honolulu and San Francisco, operating the new 12,000 tons, twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well known steamers CHINA, ASIA, MONGOLIA MAN. CHURIA NIPPON MARO, TENYO MaRU637 words
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Advertisement240 1910-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS CM CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. Ths NATIONAL HIGH WAY TO BUROPE VIA CHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THB UNITED STATBS. Route from Hongkong via Shainghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and Vanoouver. R M.S. Bmpbbss or India Twin screw staamX.M.S. Empbbss op240 words
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Advertisement555 1910-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hitnburs, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the 6tr*itj, I bina and Japan Hnmevards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerbaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking555 words
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Advertisement736 1910-12-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mini steamer of this Company sail fortnighty from Bremen. Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp. ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connect om Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vena) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo. Penang, Singapore,736 words
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Article400 1910-12-31 5 Comments on the Courtmartial Judgment A naval officer, who recently passed through Colombo and had had an opportunity to examine what is left of the wrecked Bodford, says that little of value remains for salvage. It is no wonde r, therefore, that when the Bedford was400 words
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Article413 1910-12-31 5 Probability of no Fishery to be Held Next Year. The Ceylon Observer of December 23, states:— Mr. T. Southwell, Scientific Ad. viser and Inspector of Pearl Banks to the Ceylon Co. of Pearl Fisheries, and Capt. Kirkbam, Superintendent of the l-'i- liurit n, have just returned from413 words
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Article20 1910-12-31 5 The monthly meeting of the Church Workers' Association will be held at the Parsonage, on Wednesday next, at 4.80. p.m.20 words
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Article19 1910-12-31 5 Mr. O. H. Willis returns from Peoang on Monday and will be doing business on the Penang race meeting.19 words
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Article25 1910-12-31 5 Mr. H. Latham leaves by the Laisang, for Penang, this afternoon, to visit his son who, we regret to learn, is seriously ill in hospital.25 words
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Article35 1910-12-31 5 Last night, at the Amateur Drawing Association Club Houee, 169 Cecil Street, Mr. Goh Hood Keng gave an interesting talk on Character. There was a good attendance, including some members of the Straits Athletic Club.35 words
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Article67 1910-12-31 5 There will be a Watch Night servioe in Wesley Church beginning at eleven o'clock tonight ;for which a special programme has been arranged. The Sabbath services open with Sunday school at 8 a.m. which is followed at 0 with preashing by the pastor, Rev. C. R. Vickery At the evening67 words
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Article69 1910-12-31 5 Christmas services in Tamil for S. P. O. Christians in Kuching were beautifully conducted by a Tamil Catechist and thSre w ts a large gathering on the occasion. The plaoe where the services were held was tastefully decorated; and this is the first time Christmas ervice in Tamil was conducted69 words
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Article184 1910-12-31 5 Mr. Tan Soo Hook has barn elected municipal commissioner, Malacca. Mr. H. L. Goodwin-Bailey (of the Federated Malay States) has been elected a f jllow of tbe Royal Colonial Institute. Lord Crewe was to be tbe principal guest at tbe annual North Borneo dinner, wuich took plaoe184 words
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Article95 1910-12-31 5 A tragic occurrence took plaoe this forenoon in Ralll s Square. A Bengali merchant was taken by two friends, in a gharry, to be attended by Dr. Murray Robertron. On arrival at toe doctor's place the patient was too ill to be taken upstairs so Dr. Murray Robertson came down95 words
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Advertisement647 1910-12-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. 8.1.5. N. CO., LTD. Return tickets at Single Fares will be issued by 8.1.5X, Co.'s steamers to Port Swettenham, Penang, Rangoon, Calcutta, Madras and Coromaodel Coast ports, available for une between the 15th December, 1910, and 15th January, 1011. For particulars of passage and sailing, apply647 words
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Advertisement607 1910-12-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. Tin- steamers of this Company maintains a regular direct service between CaloutU, Straits, H ngkong. Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on through Bills 'f Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newebwing, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc etc. Steamer* Tons Commander KuTfIAS-o607 words
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Advertisement655 1910-12-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORRES STRAITS. Also taking passengers and ctrgc with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOOTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTS. BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TASMANIANand NEW ZEALAND POBTd. Smooth Paaaage. Superb Scenery. A regular655 words
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Advertisement476 1910-12-31 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE HEAP FNG MOH UNE OF STEAMERS. SINGAPORE TO BATAVIA, CHERIBON AND SAMARANG. tall Twice a Week. as "Giang Seng," 1,138 tons, Capt. 3. Craig. ci "Giang Ann," 890 tons, Capt. O. Krniten. m "Zweena," 1,900 tons, Oapt. James Shepherd as "Edendale," 1,128 tons, Capt. A. Dnnlop. They476 words
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Advertisement320 1910-12-31 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SHIPS OFFICER AND ENGINEERS WANTEO. Wanted for c.c. Simongan, Chief officer, Second Engineer and Third Engineer. All must hold Ditch certificate*. Apply to Heap Eng Moh Co., 22, Teluk Ayer Street. 3204 TURNOUT FOR 81LE. For sale, a pair of strong, good horses (colour— black 1. and a320 words
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Advertisement159 1910-12-31 6 ASAHI »BEER BeSt mad t Cheapest. Tli c Mitsui Bnssan Kaislia, Ld, Aft THE DAI NIPPON BREWERY COMPANY. LIMITED. Mjk Tamoto Company P^SP^I VICTORIA THEATRE A Royal Jester, A Royal Jester, A Royal Jester. A CHRISTMAS PATOMIME BY SMITH COOPER. January 4 T, at p.m. January 6, at S p.m.159 words
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Advertisement124 1910-12-31 6 A. W. fully, TURF ACCOUNTABT. Now doing business on the forthcoming Penang Meeting. TREBLE EVENT 2.000 TO 30 On Races 4, 7, and 8. DOUBLES ON THREE EVENTS STRAIGHT-OUT ALL EVENTS. For particulars and prices apply to 33, Baffles Place, and 13, The Arcade, Singapore. Tel "TULLY," Phone 58«. Singapore.124 words
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Advertisement551 1910-12-31 6 BOARD AND LODBIHB BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Board and apartments for single gentlemen at 11, Dboby Obant. Terms Moderate. 2165 BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Furnished rooms with or without board. Terms moderate. Apply 21, Sophia Road. 3902 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Rooms suitable for Bachelors. Terms moderate. Apply 108, River Valley Road. ANDREWS551 words
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Advertisement344 1910-12-31 6 PATRONIZED BY ROYALTY. You Can Get the Best Selection of Ladies' Diamond /If9fff||f|f/ Gentlemen's Gold and Gem-set Neck- Signets at all I laoes of Newest K%S~mm~ Prices. Des^n.. Htngs Gold Seals and Pendants of Every FROM kind Ladies' Gem Rings in Great Variety. f\ r\ I O* I Gold Scarf344 words
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Article167 1910-12-31 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, December 31. High Water, 6.40 a.m., 11.18 p.m. Hogmanay. Prison Officers' Concert, Pearl's Hill. 8.80. Sunday, January 1. High Water, 10.12 a.m., 11.60 p.m Near Year's I >ay. N. D. L. homeward mail due. Monday, January a. High Water. 10.44 a.m. Public Holiday. No issue167 words
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Article148 1910-12-31 7 To-Dat. Trenggann and Kelantan Penang 3 pm Malacca aud P. Dickson Sappho 8 pm Deli and Asahan Ranee 8 pm Penang and Caloutta Lai Sang 3 pm Batu Pahat A ing Leong 3 pm Colombo Fernando Poo 4pm Muntnk and Banka De Klerk 4 pm Batavia, Cheribon148 words
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Article116 1910-12-31 7 The Imp. German mail steamer P. Ludwig ha> iDg left Hongkong at 2 p.m. on the 28th inst., may be expected to arrive here on Sunday morning, the Ist proi. She will probably be despatched for Europe the following day, at noon. Lett Sinoipori Dee in London116 words
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Article329 1910-12-31 7 Latest Arrivals, Bulgaria, Gcr Etr 7303 tons, Captain Fager, Deo 3'). From Hongkong, Deo 24. 0.0. Bebn Meyer Co. For Sabaog, Deo 81— Rds. Guadiana, Fcb str 151 1 tons, Capt PeroneiUe, Dec 81. From Saigon, Deo 88. G.o. and p. M. M. Co. For Saigon, Jan 2-W.329 words
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Article68 1910-12-31 7 December 3O Brecotuhirt, Brit btr, London via ports Anghiu, Ger atr, Hongkong Van dtr I'arra, Dat str. Deli vis ports Hourbon, Fob str, Saigon and Hongkong 31 Singapore, Brit sir, Bangkok VomUl, Dot ttr, Batavia Trinyii.i :u, Ocr atr, Zamboanga via ports ltemlramlt, Dut str, Genoa via ports Yugal.i,68 words
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Article95 1910-12-31 7 Arrivals. Per steamer Taroba, Dec. 31.— From Madras via ports Messrs. R. H. Stockman, F. J. Hill, Fred Aeria, W. Blair, J. Webster, P. D. Daisye, V. Das, C. Das, Miss Aeria, Miss Niegal, Rt. Rev. Dr. E. Barillon and others. Per steamer Perak, Dec. 31.— From95 words
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Article206 1910-12-31 7 Per N. D. L. steamer Derfflinger, due January 6.— Mr. and Mrs. de Thorey, Mr. August Wehrhahn, Capt. F. M. Smith, Lieut. B. E. Grey, Mr. H. M. S. Man and family, Mr. M. Scheer, Mr. B. Maxwils, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Scuierbeck, Miss Senstius. Per206 words
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Article246 1910-12-31 7 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sinoapou, Decimbh 80, 1910. On London— Bank 4 m/s 3/4 j. Demand 2/4 -K Private S m/s 2/4) do 8 m/s m. 2/4§J On Germany— Bank d/d 340 Private 8 m/s 344 do 6 m/« 24fl| On France-Bank d/d m 356 Private 8 m/s 309} do 8246 words
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YESTERDAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article184 1910-12-31 7 Issue S Valve. Bayors Selleti. 10 10 Belat Tin 4.10 4 26 10 10 Braang 6.25 6.7 r, 10 10 Brnseb Hyd. 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.76 2.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 10.60 17.00 £1 £1 Kledang Tin 1.76 2 00 10 10 Koantan Tin 2 00 8.00 £1184 words
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Article602 1910-12-31 7 Issue 3 Value q! Bayers. Seller* 2/- 3/- Allagar 4/0 6/2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 1.2.0 1.8.8 2/- 2/- Batanß Malaka 2/4 2/9 £1 £1 Batn Caves 16.10.0 17.10.0 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 4.10.0 6.0.0 1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 2.9.0 2.10.0 £1 15/- Contributory 12/6 1.0.0 pm £1 £1 Bukit LinUng602 words
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Article122 1910-12-31 7 .'aluc (5j Buyers. Sellers 10 10 Baatern nom. Smelting 10.00 10 7 8.00 41 41 Blectric Tramways 2/8 8 6 10 10 Fraaer Nem 26 50 20.00 100 Howacth Brnkine {6 00 100 „7% Prof. 90.00 61 00 100 100 Katißro.Dof. 136.00 100 100 8% Cum. Prof. ncm. 10122 words
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Article49 1910-12-31 7 Bayers Sellers Howarth Erskine 6% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 1% 8% pre Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £8(0,000 Spore Municipal 5% •1,878.000 nom. Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal j of 1907 »1,t00,C00 0% 7%pre Spore Municipal IJ, of 1909 »1,000,000 7% B%pra Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 7% dis49 words
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Advertisement353 1910-12-31 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jan. B—At8 At saleroom, leasehold land, to gether with the shed, known as No. 180-1, off Queen Street, at 2.80. Jan. 4 At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Jan. 6 At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Jan. 6— At the Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour, unserviceable353 words
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Advertisement457 1910-12-31 7 'Embassy' W. D H. 0. Wills's LATEST SMOKING MIXTURE. IN i-lb. PATENT AIR-TIGHT TINS. Price 75 cents per tin. Obta.ina.ble at JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. ROBINSON COMPANY. SIEMENS BROTHERS SIEMENS BROTHERB Dynamo Works, Ltd. AND CO., LTD. HEADOFFIGEB: BRANCH OFFICEB Oaxton Hodho, Westminster, I, 3. 4 and 0, Winchester House457 words
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Advertisement55 1910-12-31 7 HIGH-CLASS UNDERTAKING. ALBERT L. A. DALEY, The Leading Undertaker Monumental Mason of Singapore, has the only ALL-ENGLISH MADE RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES oi the latest design, and uses only PURE CARRARA MARBLE for monumental purposes. SOLE AGENT FOR MESSRS. DOTTRIDGE BROS., LTD., OF LONDON, The well-known funeral directors and furnishers. 43, Prlnsep55 words
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5800 1910-12-31 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 81. RING OUT THE OLD! What of the year that throbs towards its Olose as these pages go to press I Has it been a period of progress and prosperity on which we can look back with joy and satisfaction Have we progressed or retrograded5,800 words
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Advertisement320 1910-12-31 8 FOR AULD LING SYNE! Attractive fiew year ALHAMBRA OK UNRIVALLED SERIES BBSIBVKD FOB THE SEASON, To-Night. 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. ■IN SWITZERLAND." A Kow on the Lake of Konr Cantons BETTY S HOLIDAYS. (Humorous). ■THE DEATH OF LINCOLN." An Episode in American History. The murder ot President Lincoln320 words
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Advertisement54 1910-12-31 8 RAFFLES-BY-THE-SEA Penang. IS THE LEADING EUROPEAN HOTEL and has no connection with any other Establishment. BECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL PROFESSION on account of its healthy position, wholesome food and English cleanliness. No ground floor or unhealthy rooms. ELECTRIC INSTALLATION AND FANS. BATHROOMS TO EVERY ROOM. Moderate and inolasive charges. Tels54 words
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Article32 1910-12-31 9 New Year's Eve will be celebrated at Raffles Hotel this evening by a speoial dinner and danoe, at whiob selections of music will be played by Madam Dietz' popular trio.32 words
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Article38 1910-12-31 9 Tbe Straits Times will not be issued on Monday, bat telegrams will be circulated in slip form to tbe clubs, hotels and subscribers, and may also be obtained at the office on application up to 2 p m.38 words
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Article151 1910-12-31 9 ARMY, NAVY, AND LABOURITES DISSATISFIED. Reports of Anti-Republican Party Rising. [RIUTBB'S TILEORAJJ J London, Deoember 81. Rumours are current in Paris that the Portuguese Government is in difficulties owing to disaffection and insubordination in the army and navy, and the hostility of the labour element, who consider151 words
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Article131 1910-12-31 9 MORE DETAILS OF GOVERNMENT NOTE. Allegations of Bad Faith Against Russia. [Rbotbk's Tklioram.J London, Deoember 80. A Teheran telegram says the text of the Persian Note to Britain enumerates the measures taken for restoration of order in the South. These include the appointment of a oompetent Governor131 words
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Article51 1910-12-31 9 Four and a half Per Cent on Japan's Security. [RBTJTM'S TaMORAM] London, December 80. The newspapers aunounoe the issue in London, next week, of five or six millions sterling of 4 T per oent. Southern Manohurian railway bonds guaranteed by the Japanese Government. The issue price is51 words
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Article24 1910-12-31 9 |Bar/TBB'i Tilmkam.J London, December 81. A Peking' message" says tbe Throne has rejected the Assembly's memorial with referenoe to queues.24 words
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Article27 1910-12-31 9 RIDTIE'S TILBQRAM.) London, December 81. Two more of tbe Hyacinth seamen, who were wounded in the fight with Arabs at Dibai, bave died.27 words
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Article37 1910-12-31 9 (From a Malacca Coruspondint Malacca, Deo. 81. Information has been reoeived by Malacca Plantations, Limited, that tbe price of fine Para in London yesterday was 6/6J per lb., business done. The market closed steady.37 words
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Article79 1910-12-31 9 The revenue department will be stimulated to fresh activities by tbe heavy penalty imposed by Mr. Robinson, third magistrate, yesterday, in a case of attempted importation of illicit chandu. The defendant was a sampan coolie who was caught off St. John's Island last week by Mr. Howard79 words
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Article25 1910-12-31 9 Speoial New Year programmes introducing new subjects and promising very good entertainment are to be put on at tbe Alhambra and Marlborougb cinematograph shows, tonight25 words
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Article1391 1910-12-31 9 REVIEW OF REAL ESTATE IN THE PAST YEAR. Messrs. Powell and Co.'s Circular Messrs. Powell and Co., auctioneers and estate agents, have issued, as in former years, a general review of the land and house property market in Singapore during 1910. From it, we gather that the1,391 words
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Article225 1910-12-31 9 Minotaur Brings Admiral Sir A. L. Winsloe From Hongkong. H. M. armoured oruiser Minotaur, carrying the flag of Vice- Admiral Sir A. L. Winsloe, Commander in Chief of the China Station, arrived this morning from Hongkong and anchored close by H. M. S. Newcastle. The Minotaur,225 words
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Article210 1910-12-31 9 Yesterday afternoon, some idea was given of tbe excellent training which the local firemen undergo, on the occasion of the finals of the monthly drill competitions which took place in the Central Station drill yard in the presence of a considerable number of specta tors, including Mr.210 words
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Article210 1910-12-31 9 An old and highly esteemed resident of Singapore leaves us shortly in the person of Mr. William Maobean, agent of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., who intends proceeding home on January 16, by the N. D L. steamer Goeben, on twelve months' leave, at210 words
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Article109 1910-12-31 9 The fancy dress danoe held last night at tbe Tanglio Club was an enjoyable and sue oessful affair. There were about 180 persons present, and the dresses very good, some of them being particu'arly effective. The band of the Buffs supplied the music and as tbe109 words
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Article10 1910-12-31 9 J^est advertisements of tbe day appear <SIH well as 10.10 words
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Article780 1910-12-31 9 DROOPING TENDENCY OF SHARE MARKET. Company AnnouncementsThe L. and C. Express of December 9 contains the following information: The market for Para has been quiet, but fairly steady. Hard Fine on tbe spot and DecJan, delivery is quoted 6s. lfd. value (last year 7s. Sd.), Jan. Feb.780 words
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Article29 1910-12-31 9 Mrs. Tbio Soen To and family, and Mr Thio Soen Yang, tender their thanks to tbe friends who attended the funeral of the late Mr. Tbio Soen To, yesterday.29 words
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Article27 1910-12-31 9 Mr. J. J. Anderson, of the Civil Servioe of Burma, son of U.K. tbe Governor, arrived at Penang, on December 26, from Rangoon, accompanied by Mrs. Anderson.27 words
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Article73 1910-12-31 9 The Straits Settlements Postal Gaide for 1911 has just been issued by the PostmasterGeneral, to whom the general get-op of tbe book is a credit. Any information regarding any place in tbe world is given even more completely than has hitherto been the cane, and the compilation73 words
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Article82 1910-12-31 9 An amendment is to be made in tbe Bankruptcy Ordinanoe with the object of establishing between the bankruptcy courts of tbe colony and of the K.MS, terms of reciprocity such as exist between tbe courts of all British possessions under the Bankruptcy Act 1883. It also provides82 words
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Article789 1910-12-31 10 Members Elected and Comparison With Former Contest. We Rive below another instalment ot the general election results, and a comparison in each case with the votes polled at the previous content in January of this year Surrey Epsom. Mr. W. Keswick (U). January, 1910 :—Keswick, U. 10.910,789 words
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Article237 1910-12-31 10 Colours for Next Spring Imitate the Homely Comestible. Those of onr readers contemplating a trip home early in the New Year should appreciate the following article from London contemporary To tbe average woman the subjeot of fashionable colour* for the coming year is of far greater interest237 words
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Article361 1910-12-31 10 St. Andrew's Cathedral. (Sunday, January i.) New Year's Day. There will be a Midnight Service to-uight (Now Year's Eve) at 11.30 p.m. On New Year's Day the Anthem at Evensong will be ('!>. Gounod's Bethlehem and the following Carols will ba sung Christ was born oo Christmas Day361 words
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Article129 1910-12-31 10 The wireless time service from the Eiffel Tower is to be farther extended. Some few months ago at midnight each night the hour was sent by wireless in all directions from tbe Eiffel Tower, so that captains at sea receiving it could have a reliable check129 words
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Article168 1910-12-31 10 Mrs. Wilbelmina Fleming, who has just discovered a new star in Sagittarius, is attached to the Harvard University Observatory, and has for many years specialised in the detection of stellae novae. Like many eminent American astronomers, Mrs. Fleming is a native of the British Isles, her birthplace168 words
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Article1003 1910-12-31 10 Prices Quoted in tbe Market This Singapore, December 31st, 1910. Means. Lyall and Bratt, Bxohange Mid 8ban Broken, issae the following list ol quotations tb is morning I RUBBER SHARES. Nam. Value. Bayers. Seller*. 3/. Allagar 4/6 6/2/- Option 2/4 4/9 41 Anglo-Java 12/- 17/0 1 Anglo-Jobore1,003 words
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Advertisement12 1910-12-31 10 WATERBURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 ANO $2.0012 words
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Advertisement45 1910-12-31 10 1 PNEUMONIA PREVENTED. The greatest danger from influenza is oi its resulting in pneumonia. This oan be obviated by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, as it not only cures influenza, but counteracts any tendency oi the, disease towards pneumonia. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.45 words
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Advertisement560 1910-12-31 10 THE WEARY-WILLIES OF THE WORLD. How a Famous Pbysiciao would Cure them. There is no more subtal indication of the way in which the body changes from time to time than that afforded by the sensations of the individual. It is within everyone's experience that a times comes when, for560 words
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Advertisement273 1910-12-31 10 SPEND NEW YEAR'S EVE MARLBOROUGH CINEMATOGRAPH, BBACH ROAD, -THE SHOW WITH A STEADY LIGHT And get all the fun and entertainment you can ont of the GIGANTIC PROGRAMME ART AND HUMOROUS PICTUREB. SEASONABLE INTERESTING SUBJECTS 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. A SAILING CAB. THE PAINTER'S CHRISTMAS. Betty Tries to273 words
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Article829 1910-12-31 11 MR VAILE'S CRITICISM OF SIR J. THOMSON'S PAPER. A Problem for Players. Mr. Norman Green, writing in Golf Illustrated, refers to an article in a recent issue of the Evening Standard in which Mr. P. A. Yaile criticises some of tbe statements made by Sir J. J.829 words
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Article306 1910-12-31 11 Ex-Lieutenant Woods Becomes a Vice-Consul. By tbe appointment of Mr. H. Charles Woods a« British Vice-Conspl at Adana, Asia Minor, an army scandal which aroused great interest is recalled. Mr. Woods was for. merly a lieutenant in the 2nd Grenadior Guards. Owing to a certain incidents which306 words
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Article581 1910-12-31 11 What the Griffin Does with His Salary. Tbe following letter appeared in Truth, of November 16:— Yoar correspondent of tbe 9th inst., A Western Woman, strikes the right nail on tbe head, though I do not think she drives it home enongh. If the East is581 words
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Article361 1910-12-31 11 A Remarkable Cinematograph Invention. M. Lucien Reiffel, a French inventor, has constructed a remarkable apparatus, which produces a realistic illusion ot life and motion in an ordinary photographic portrait. The apparatus consists of two distinct parts, one being an ordinary photographic camera and the other a projecting instrument361 words
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Article171 1910-12-31 11 In Oar Sailor King, written by Miss A. A Smith and published by John F. Shaw and Co., there are a nambar of anecdotes of His Majesty One refers to the KiDg in his younger days. In the manoeuvres of 1889 Prince George was given the command171 words
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Article940 1910-12-31 11 PARISIAN SEAMSTRESS AS AN AUTHOR A Vivid Work. The book of tbe season in Paris, says the Evening Standard, is undoubtedly Mme. Marguerite Audoux's Marie-Claire, not only by reaEon of its intrinsic merit bat from the romantic interest aroused iv its author, who is onlj a poor940 words
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Article173 1910-12-31 11 A big husky Irishman strolled into the civil service room wbere they hod physical examinations for candidates for the police force. Strip," ordered the police surgeou. Which, sor?" Get you clothes off, and be quick about it," said the doctor. The Irish man undressed. The doctor measured173 words
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Article1146 1910-12-31 11 CHINA UNDER THE GREAT EMPRESS DOWAGER. Ching Shan's Remarkable Diary. Messrs. Heinemann and Company have recently published a remarkable volume con. taining a mine of valuable information from the facile pens of J. O. P. Bland and E Backhouse. In China under the Empress Dowager the writersThe Times - 1,146 words
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Article709 1910-12-31 11 First Ascent by Foreigners Since The Eruption. A representative of the Japan Herald was one of a party of Yokohama residents which left there on Saturday evening to inspect Asama- yama, which was recently in violent eruption. We extract the following from the account of the journey published709 words
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Article204 1910-12-31 11 Hobble skirts were responsible for the belated sailing of tbe Fabre liner Venczia from her pier in Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Hoth of Harrison, N. J just married and bound tor the Mediterranean, had a reception aboard tbe ship which did not wind up204 words
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Article865 1910-12-31 11 FEATURES AND ECCENTRICITIES OF THE MUSIC. Composer's Methods. Great interest is being manifested in the production at Covent Garden, on December 8, of Strauss's remarkable version of Salome, with Mme. Aino Acte in the title-role writes a correspondent in the Evening Standard, Strauss completed the score of Salome in865 words
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Article167 1910-12-31 11 New York City's detective bureau is to be modelled on the lines of Scotland Yard. Ip to the present, the New York detectives and the uniformed constables have been largely interchangeable. Constables have been made detectives for Bhort periods and then transferred back to uniform duty. Commissioner167 words
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Article1031 1910-12-31 12 SUIT FOR ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE DISMISSED. A Brazilian Rubber Estate. On November 11, in the Winding- up Court, Mr. Jostioe Neville continued the hearing of the court summons in the matter of the Brazilian Rubber Plantations and Estates, Limited, misfeasance being alleged. The case, as opened by oounßel,1,031 words
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Article443 1910-12-31 12 Output of Malayan Estates (or Past Eleven Months. Having published the various Estate returns as received we now tabulate them so as to show the increase this year over the same period of last year Company. Output Eleven Eleven for Months Months Not. 1910. 1910. 1909. lbs. lbs.443 words
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Article591 1910-12-31 12 The Anticipated Crop Estimates Greatly Exceeded. The fourth general meeting of the AngloSumatra Rubber Company (Limited) was held in Dowell's Rooms, Edinburgh, November 80, Mr. A. Gray Moir, who presided, moved the adoption of the report and accounts, which have already been published. He said tbe accounts, chow591 words
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Article324 1910-12-31 12 Dainty Creations in Smoked Sheet And Scrappy Negrobead. A correspondent, whose sex doe* not transpire from the pseudonym of Why Not, writes to the Financier I ccc it stated that a Bond Street firm has been greatly taken with a model of on evening gown, in which little324 words
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Article147 1910-12-31 12 The Government of Cochin China are taking measures to foster the robber industry. New regulations oonoerning the grant of oonoessions for so-called red earth Lands have lately come into force. In the provinces of Tayninh, Thudaomot, Bienhoa and Bara concessions are now only granved subject to the147 words
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2032 1910-12-31 12 STOCK EXCHANGE, MINCING UNE, AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS ON NOVEMBER 30 A number of shares in which local investors are interested are not quoted in local share lists, and there are occasionally wide margins between quotations here and in London. Transactions take place in Mincing-Lane as2,032 words
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Advertisement160 1910-12-31 13 Champagnes. Sherries and Poits. Mirsalas and Madeiras. Liqueurs. oiarets and Burgundies. Hocks and Mosellep. Bums. Brandies and Whiskies. Bitters. Beers and Stout. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. tThe 'Thermos' Flask A USEFUL GIFT. Keeps any kind of liquid, hot or icy cold, for 24 hours160 words
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Advertisement283 1910-12-31 13 ~ji3___ mm _£jßw_7 O_ H- "WILLIS, Turf Accountant, 8, The Arcade. NOW DOING BUSINESS ON THE PENANG MEETING. TREBLE EVENT On Races 4, 7 and 8, DOUBLES On any two Races. STRAIGHT-OUT: On All Events. Telegrams Straight." Telephone No. 598 S'Uta 1910 ELLWOOD'S NEW HELMET No IOS Shape LATEST STYLE,283 words
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Advertisement574 1910-12-31 13 SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT RAILWAY. MOM MAY 1. 1908. AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTIOE TRAIN SERVICE FOR WEEK DAYB ONLY. OP TRAINS *****9T99 10U1! 4.H. i.ii. 4.M. Ml. r.« P.H. r.«. tJL t r r.a. KitrPaai>»l 1»» *N Jonao Wharf 788 19 49 IM T49 19 61 447 «k Road 900TMT4S9S0 19 IBIIM574 words
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Advertisement512 1910-12-31 14 INSURANCE. GR.AT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Director* i G. A. Dsrrick, Esq Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m b., c m Chief Med. OfficerF. M. Elliot, Era. Rev. N. J. Couvmub. Vow Noan Pan, Esq. Ono Soon Teb,512 words
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Advertisement235 1910-12-31 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. ESTABLISHED 1882. Insurance in Force, over 937,600,000 New Business, 1909, over »6,500,000 Net Surplus above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over 135,000 was set aside as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South235 words
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Advertisement518 1910-12-31 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares ol JE2O each X1.200.0C0 ReseiveFund 41,600,000 Keserve.Liability of Proprietors... £1,300,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. Ihe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at 1518 words
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Advertisement371 1910-12-31 14 BANKING. THE SZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE Cl, LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. Established 1907. Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1. 0C0.C00.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS Tan Tbck Joom 6. Sm Kia Jam Nam Kirn Sbko 7. Tbo Hoo Lai S. Liad Chia Hbnq 8.371 words
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Advertisement952 1910-12-31 14 BALEB BY «IGHOJL_ AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Household Furniture, etc. The property of Dr. J, Leask, AT MOUNT FARQUHAR, SEPOY LINES (ADJACENT TO THE GENERAL HOSPITAL), On Saturday, January 7, at 2 p.m. Japanese elaborately carved cherry wood cabinet inlaid with ivory handsome straw string woven drawing rocm chairs952 words
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Article1062 1910-12-31 15 MOTORS MOTORING: NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Mr. Oerald Biss writing in the Evening Standard On Snobs the Love of a fashionable Car, says Somebody called William Makepeace Tbacktray once wrote a book about snobs, and you do meet a fearful lot cf snobs as you go through tbis1,062 words
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Advertisement329 1910-12-31 15 WOisELEY CABS. AN \PPREC \TIO\ i s evident that Wolseley Cars are not only popular with the baling pablir M '/trl .ocal motor car agent* have »PP'O«cl.ed one of our clients wTn.&wv P«*W bis 16-20 H.P. WOLSELEY CAR. Our chent h« i been oflprna U» chuico fc M v C329 words
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Advertisement120 1910-12-31 15 SPRAINED ANKLE. A sprained ankle will usually disable tbe injured person for three or four weeks. Tbis is doe to lack of proper treatment. When Chamberlain's Pain Balm is applied a cure may be effected in three or (oar days. Toil liniment is one of tbe best and most remarkable120 words
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Advertisement323 1910-12-31 15 Grand Prix. I^^SS^ Grand Prix. BRUSSELL9, 1910. *?B BUENOS AIRES, 1010. CONTINENTAL Motor Tyres. THE BEST THING ON WHEELS. Continental Tyre Rubber Co., Ltd. 17, COLLYERQUAY, SINGAPORE. 17, COLLYER QU\Y. Teletframi: Continents.. Telephone: 290. Aud through all our Wholesale jWj^^l\(3| Write to us for our Agmts. WL^Ja/cJ Prioe Liatß> THROUGH323 words
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Advertisement455 1910-12-31 16 Johnson's "ELEPHANT" Brand CEMENT. The name oi JOHNSON'S" is recognised as a guarantee ol GOOD QUALITY in the CEMENT TRADE. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD, Singapore. WANTS. ROOM WANTED. Wanted, room and bath room, unfurnished, Tanglin District. G. P. 8., c/o Straits Times. u8054 DIBPENSER WANTED. Wanted, qualified Dispenser for a455 words
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Advertisement430 1910-12-31 16 WANTS. TEACHERB NEEDED. For the IV and I Standards, in St Joseph's Institution. Apply in person to the Director. 8106 APOTHECARY WANTED. Wanted, fully qualified Apothecary for Rubber Estate in British North Borneo. Apply with copies of testimonials to Guthrie ana Co., Ltd. U2488 APPOINTMENT WANTED. Wanted, an appointment with430 words
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Advertisement482 1910-12-31 16 TO IE LET OR SOLD. TO BE LET. 11 Edgehill," the comfortable house, No. 11, Mt. Elizabeth Road, Rent 975 monthly. Apply to No. 41, Robinson Road. U3052 LANGIANOS TO BE LET. The commodious dwelling house No. 112 River Valley Road. Tennis Court, Gas, Water, eto., laid on. Apply to482 words
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Advertisement486 1910-12-31 16 NOTICES. NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Barjks will be closed on MONDAY. JANUARY 2. 1911. New Year Holiday. 8176 NOTICE Messrs. Ban Bee Co. beg to notify that they have established a Provision Store at No. 11, Rochore Road, and also that they are suppliers of all486 words
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Advertisement560 1910-12-31 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Government and Municipal Contractors. Telephone No. 421. 108 A 109. Market Street. NEW YEAR HOLIDAY. The undermentioned firms will be closed on Monday, January 2, 1911 MESSRS. JOHN LITTLE CO LTD. MESSRS. KATZ BROS., LTD. MESSRS. ROBINSON CO. MESSRS. KELLY WALSH, LTD. 8159 THE TEBONG560 words
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Advertisement429 1910-12-31 16 HOTjCEj^ ARTHUR (H£000) SPlCtft Will hear sometbin|K" r y much to h w advantage from England". Communicate with Rev. F. G. Swindell, Maicoa. Urgent 8172 NOTICE. j During my absence from Singapore, I beg to inform the Sporting Publio that Mr. J. McDonald will represent mo, and I w. 11429 words
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Miscellaneous243 1910-12-31 16 Straits ii/ißßrisc'jnMT bitES.-VHIR ous wants of every description are uu'V ed at the prepaid rate of $1 per <a£S lines for one or two insertions. Notir^HJ of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if n W exceeding four lines, tl each insertic 1 For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Soalb243 words
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