The Straits Times, 23 December 1913
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Title Section13 1913-12-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.372 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 23. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement93 1913-12-23 1 [the celebrated i White Horse: SCOTCH B^ U WHISKY I Established 1742. i Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 23 and Dec. 24. REMAINING STOCK OF TOYS TO BE SOLD AT Discount of mII per cent. KATZ BROS., LTD. I LORRIES, VANS, CHAR- A-BANCB, REFUSE CAWT3, ETC. £L UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. Petter's93 words
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Advertisement278 1913-12-23 1 X itfLA GIFTS. tfHjHBJUB^ Sterling Silver s^XkStBl^^^^B^B^B^B^B I Photo Frame jfcsgy— <»^» L "^tJI 1 X 8{ >DB. $15 SO WM&^B*^^SFrSSil. «^SdBJ M^-^Jpff3Cß ML^^^Sfe SB H i x i s.oo BS^p? fjaLJaa^aßll 'S ;s^i A Ne 4S 4618 4f17 M mBbV Hall-marked sterling silver topped Toilet Boxes. flB flsnl Prices:278 words
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Advertisement10 1913-12-23 1 JEFFREYS PILSENFR BEER. Solk Awns i ADAMSON. GILF.LLAN CO, LD.10 words
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Advertisement584 1913-12-23 2 ANKLES SWOLLEN AND SKIN OEE Caused by Friction, Inflammation Set In. Used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment Alone, In Two Weeks Quite Right Again. 0, Heights Croft. Mareden H eights. Briecflolil. Eng. "My husband Is an insurance agent and a good many of hla calls are tout Into country districts,584 words
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Advertisement250 1913-12-23 2 RUSSIAN VODKA! RUSSIAN CAVIARES RUSSIAN CIGARETTES I fay: "This Trio will do yon good." You will have nothing cite to reply, but "Yob l It has doao me good." Hotel de I'Europe Buildings. DTJ.Collis Browned TWrOtWlNaCwn^ ONLY CEWUIWsV 1 WOlAtittH<EA »nd l« •!>• «ol» E Hr !c! c u'k'r.of! 8250 words
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Advertisement15 1913-12-23 3 For all internal complaints. Take Woodb' G.u. t Pdppjj-miat 'Jar 5. 80 oeuta a bottle.15 words
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Advertisement682 1913-12-23 3 DYSErTERY: ITB PREVENTION ANO CURE. In ninny parts of tbe East dysentery takes tho sic. hi. l place among tbe causes of death, and tho Straits stand out prominently in this connection. No one needs to bo told the causes or symptoms of the disease. They are. necessarily, only too682 words
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Advertisement129 1913-12-23 3 RANEEGUNGE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. "Diov Pin DAD T bin LIGHT CAR. THE GREAT FRENCH SUCCESS 6-8 h.p. Water-cooled Motor Bosch Magneto Claudel Carburetter Acetylene Head Lights and Generator Complete in every respect with Hood and Wind-screen. 30 Miles an hour 42129 words
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Advertisement671 1913-12-23 4 SIcAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNINO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA. INDIA, ADEN. EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamorß will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES 1913 Homeward (for Europe). 1 Connecting671 words
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Advertisement681 1913-12-23 4 BTEAIER SAILINGS. KyTK. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN UNE. A Fortoightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbo Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all681 words
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Advertisement771 1913-12-23 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berscrah, Krctiy, Paki, Tringganu, Bisnt, Semera Bachok, Kelantan. Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Duo Departure NO SfEAMER Deo. 34 s.s. ASOANQ Dae. 34 Deo. 37 NO STEAMBR Deo- 38771 words
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Advertisement518 1913-12-23 4 STEAMER BAILINIS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AM) DEUTBGH DAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTSGES. "HANSA" BREMEN. Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp. Rotterdam and Emdei ani the Straits, China and Japan. HomAwardv, they are despatched fottnightly for Havre and Hamburg and one I a month518 words
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Advertisement662 1913-12-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORODEUTSCHER LLQYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Tho fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company rail fortnightly frcm Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Southamp'on, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Mar«c.lles, Naples, Alexandria, an i vice versa) Port Si'u, Iw, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore Hongkong, Shanghai,662 words
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Advertisement217 1913-12-23 5 FISH BRAND KEROSENE FISH Ail CA Per Case \'W&*i BRAND 4tW 'hi I of 2 Tins. [jjSSjfigp^ The Best Oh on the Market for House Lighting. Trade Mark. OBTAINABLE FROM CHOP CHIN HUAT HIN, 246, South Bridge Road. CHOP CHIN KWANG, 23, Circular Road. CHOP EE HIN, 303, Beach Road.217 words
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Advertisement698 1913-12-23 5 GUAN KIAT CO.. SHIP-CHANDLERS, 37. Phillip Street. New Shipment Just Imported Hnbbnck's coloured paint, Oil snd Snndrien, > Or oka Warranted Best Qaal. "Thistle Bianl" Cart Steel Circular Saws for Wood, tt* diameter ot Saw by 1 1 Gauge at »2B each 48" 10 186 2" 6 »170 Europe Fire698 words
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Advertisement198 1913-12-23 5 JTJ T E 1 N V A R T E Z S V HOOGLANDT CO., SINGAPORE. OFFICES TO LET. Prominently situated in the business centre ot Singapore OFFICES TO LET in tbe building formerly occupied by the Banqne do l'lndo Chine. Electric Lift and all convenience*". Apply Tho Manager, The198 words
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Advertisement720 1913-12-23 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS TO LET. Compound hoasa No. 102, River Valley Road immediate entry. Apply David and Soot, No. 9, D'A'mti ia Street. 23 12 2M U POSITION WANTEO. Agriculturist, well-recom-mended, with theoretical and practical training, 23 years of age, 4 years' practical experience, industrious and reliable, seeks position in the720 words
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Advertisement297 1913-12-23 6 YAMATO CO. HAVE ON HAND A GREAT VARIETY OF Kimonos and Tea Jackets, Night and Dressing Gowns, Ties and Scarves, ALSO Silk Socks and Stockings, THE LATEIT DESIGNS. Note Address: 41, HIGH STREET. GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO,, im Portland Cement. In Casks oi 375 lbs. net, Drain Pipes, any shape297 words
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Advertisement115 1913-12-23 6 KOH COMPANY'S Special Xmas Sale LAST DAY, 24th DECEMBER, 1913. EVERYTHING FOR XMAS MUST BE CLEARED. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. KOH COMPANY, 82-3, Bias Basah Road. Open from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m. CbsJ.GAUPP&Co. Raffles Place, next to Robinson Piano Co. Watchmakers, Jewellers and Nautical Opticians. Fine Diamond Jewellery115 words
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Advertisement130 1913-12-23 6 "SHELL" MOTOR SPIRIT IS THE Cheapest and Best. RETAIL PRICE 75 CENTS PER GALLON. ASK FOR THE RED CAN AND INSIST ON GETTING IT. THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY (Straits Settlements), Limited, Winchester* House, SINGAPORE. HANYO YUBEN KUMI. PER S.S. -LUETZOW. (the south sea mail s.s. Co.) Bismarck Herrings, FOR BATAVIA,130 words
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Article189 1913-12-23 7 To-DAT. Scl:it I'an.ljani.'. Bengkalis. Siak ami I'aUan liarue Broawer 8 pm Port Dirkson and Port SwetUmham Kuala 3 pm Malacca ami Muar Lady Weld Bpm Saigon. HoMgkoafi Slian^'hai ami Japan Dumbca 8 pin Hongkong. Amoy an<l Sttiituw Glenogle 4 pni Bangkok MBgßMaaaaj 4pm To-MOBROW. Keiimon Mi rsin«189 words
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Article71 1913-12-23 7 Mail Steam er Movements. The r. and o. kaaaawaai mail ataMajai Dalai lrfi Haaakaag at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Mi.ruin i H, ami may bo expected to arrive hoi-e at 2 p.m. ou Wednesday, Den ii.lm r til. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Ke.v)>t li ft Colombo at71 words
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Article29 1913-12-23 7 The I*, and O. outward intermediate strainer ui/a, is duo at Colombo at 4 p.m. aa IVi rinber 21, and may be exLccted here ou or about January 1.29 words
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Article133 1913-12-23 7 Latest Arrivals. Aniherst. lirit. str. 1:!'. tous. Capt Scott, DM From I'nalv. I >«■«• 20. Ci.c. aud 80d.p. Hong .100 Seng. For Pontianak, Inc. Rds. Ayuthia, Oer. str. Ml tons. Capl Pateaa, I'ioni Penang. Dm 1". <!.<•. and 14 d.p. B. Meyer .v Co. For lVuan-. DaaM. IMs.133 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article189 1913-12-23 7 vSS.I Bu m BoUert 10 10 Ampang 8.00 9.00 1 1 AyerWeng I.CO 10 10 Belst 2.f 0 2.75 10 10 Bruang 0.60 O.BQ 10 10 Kampar 10.25 10 10 Kaoaboi l.fO 2.00 10 10 Kinta Association 11.25 13.00 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.10.0 1.16.0 £J £1 Labat Minep 6.25189 words
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Article649 1913-12-23 7 2/- Allagai 1/6 1,11 El £1 Anglo Java 4/3/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 8/6 9,8 II- 2/- BatangMaUk* /9 1/3 £1 £1 Batu Ti^a 2.1.0 3.7.6 norn II- 2/- Bekoh -/8 -/10i £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 1.6.0 1.10.9 Cl £1 Bukit Lintang 2.15.9 8.6.3 norn U- 2/- Hukit Mertajam 1/8 2/1649 words
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Article124 1913-12-23 7 ££2 B^-- Bl £1 B. Smelting Co. 15/0 17/61 £1 Pref. 1.8.0 1.4.6 6/- Electric T'ways 8/9 4/1 10 10 Fraaer Neave 63.f 0 55.( 0 50 60 Hammer Co. 1 10.CO 120.00 .00 Howarth Erskine 4S.CO [00 7% Pref. 100.00 .00 100 Katz Bro, Del. 180.00 140.00 10124 words
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Advertisement333 1913-12-23 7 OF ALL EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES BOUTON ROUGE ARE THE BEST. SOLE AGENTS FOR PORTABLE ENGINES. ft \V^ 1G 6: 20 N.H.P. -V\ \I\VA V%^ -0° Tel Address IN STOCK VVC^ V "VANNEK." f^^Vl V* t*°*' SUCTION V» Y^Jk» Using Anthracite. Coke, or Charcoal. SPECIAL TYPE FOR WOOD REFUSE, Etc. Huttenbaohßpos.fi Co.333 words
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Advertisement61 1913-12-23 7 ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NOhTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT, 9.30 to 11. THE HONOUR OF THE FLAO (Tl rilling D.ama) STAR. WITH THE AID OF PHRENOLOGY (Faroe Ccmcdy) A.B. THK STRONG MAN'S BURDEN (Powcrlol Drama)... A.B. THE PARASITE (Powerful Drama) LUBIH. THE LADY IN BLACK (Burlesque Comedy) A.B.61 words
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1180 1913-12-23 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. RUBBER OWNERS REVOLT. Looking over some of the papers, out from home by the last mail, we are not surprised to find that there is a conspicuous lack of enthusiasm about the Report of the Rubber rowers' Association, on which we commented some days1,180 words
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Article64 1913-12-23 8 The Straits Budget will be printed and published as usual thin week, bat those who wish to have copies' addressed abroad should note that it is necessary fur the addresses to reach this office at the latest on Wednesday afternoon. There will be no issue of the Straits Times on64 words
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Article17 1913-12-23 8 In has been decided to-day to enter an ap peal in tho Chow Thye Robertson libel case17 words
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Article21 1913-12-23 8 On and after January 1, 1914, pigs will not be accepted for conveyance by the F.M.S. railway in split bamboo baskets.21 words
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Article19 1913-12-23 8 Miss Maud Allan has been ordered a complete rest till January and the present tour arrangements have been cancelled.19 words
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Article29 1913-12-23 8 Tbe annual competition of the Selangor Fire Brigade was a very successful affair on Saturday, the times for most of the tests being excellent. Mr. Stonor distributed tho prizes.29 words
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Article31 1913-12-23 8 The Hague correspondent of the Sumatra Post cables that the Dutch Government is about to raise a loan of 200,000,000 guilders for the construction of eight warships of the Dreadnought type.31 words
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Article34 1913-12-23 8 X," who sends a letter on the Colony's Education, has omitted to forward his name. We shall be pleased to insert his observations when he has complied with the customary rule in this matter.34 words
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Article37 1913-12-23 8 At Kuala Lumpur, yesterday, Mr. Justice Braddull Leard the petition for admission as a solicitor of Mr. G. R. Ironside, of Perak The petition was opposed by the Perak Bar Association and was postponed for six months.37 words
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Article46 1913-12-23 8 A powerful amusement syndicate, controlled by Wang Tv Kai, described as tho Napoleon of entertainments in Asia, has made arrangements to acquire exclusive rights of the popular revue, Hullo Ragtime for China and Japan. Tho revue will be produced early in the New Year in Peking.46 words
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Article56 1913-12-23 8 At the Synthetic Products Company meet ing on tbe 11th inst., Sir William Ramsay stated that a cautious policy was necessary. The directors did not wish to build a large factory until they were sure of theii points. Tho change from the laboratory to manufacturing operations was being made, but56 words
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Article60 1913-12-23 8 There was a big haul of gun caps on the steamer Kohsichang a few mornings ago, at Bangkok. As the Customs officials were searching the vessels on arrival they opened a lifebuoy locker in bold number 4. Instead of life saving apparatus, the locker was filled with gun caps, which60 words
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Article67 1913-12-23 8 The Christmas number of the Times of Ceylon (Colombo) improves with age. This year's issue is ahead of all its predecessors. For people who know or have lived in Ceylon, we can imagine no more attractive publication, more especially from tbe fact that the photographic reproductions are both copious and67 words
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Article79 1913-12-23 8 Tho steamboat Kangcbi, Chinese owned, has capsized at Yanglo, about sixty li below Hankow, says The Hankow Daily News. It appears that tbo boat bad gone alongside a small bulk and the Chinese waiting fur thu boat rushed on board, while those on board pressed out. Tbe weight of about79 words
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Article74 1913-12-23 8 An extraordinary general meeting of the Straits and F.M.S. Motor Service Co., Ltd., was to have bden held at 3, Union Street, Ponang, on the 19th inst., for the purposu of considering, and, i( thought tit, of passing the subjoined resolution, viz: "That tho uamo of the company be altered74 words
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Article89 1913-12-23 8 The anniversary of Graspan was celibi-.it ed in the Sergeants' Mess at tbe Royul Marine Barracks, Stonehouse, on November 25, when Sergt.-Maj. J. F. Ellison, who presided, proposed the Silent toast," which was to the memory of the officers and N.C.O.'s and men of the Royal Marines who fell in89 words
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Article89 1913-12-23 8 At the general mooting of the Chinese Re creation Club, Malacca, held on the '20th instant at thu club house, the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing yoar 1 residt nt Low Cheng Chuan vice preside-in Tan Koon Hong; hon. secretary S>k Ch -on Bun hon. assistant secretary iioon89 words
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Article105 1913-12-23 8 Mr. Talma, sitting as the District Judge, yesterday dealt with the four Chinese who were arrested on a charge of housobreaking at the residence of Mr. Marshall in Lloyd Road. Only one of tho men was captured at tho time but he supplied the police with infor mation which enabled105 words
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Article113 1913-12-23 8 The steamer Centennial, which left Mnroran, Japan, six years ago fir San Francisco, with sulphur, and was never heard from, is reported in tue ice off BaghaJin Island. Members of a Russian expedition bound through Okhotsk Sea discovered the missing vessel. The lifeboats were goDe, the name was partly obliterated113 words
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Article451 1913-12-23 8 Mr. M. D. I'allon, manager of New St it v dah Estate, 1 as returned from leave. Sir Edward Brockman, K C.M.G., Chief Secretary, F.M.S. Government, will lx confined to his bed for several diys, but his conditions is improving. Mr. A. Scott, sub agent of the451 words
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Article130 1913-12-23 8 The following students obtained tho licence in medicine and surgery of the Medical School as the result of tho midterm examinations:—Lim Chwee Leong, Tan Sang Toe, Ong Bak Ilia, Low Chow Seng, K. Thillyampalan, H. P. Sumuel and C. Clielliah In the first year of study the130 words
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Article174 1913-12-23 8 At Prinsep Street Church, on Sunday n i.;l i < there was ..n excellent service of Christmas hymns, both by tho Straits Chinese and members of tho Presbyterian Church choir. Among thu items, solos were given by Mrs Hancock, Miss Tan, Mr. Alex, lioctor and Mr.174 words
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Article191 1913-12-23 8 Frivolity Freear. Perhaps the best testimonial to tbe quality of Mr. Kreear's entertainment is the fact that though he is now on a fourth world tour and has been playing for years in all jwirts of the globe (he was in Singapore in lnyji he continues to draw crowded houses191 words
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Advertisement304 1913-12-23 8 Wines Spirits that we can Recommend for all Christmas New Year Festivities. BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE ISJKSt*-?-t£ MANZANILLA (S.C.) SHERRY »t sis.oo per <w. EXTRA SELECTED (GREEN SEAL) PORT at wiper doz. CH. LAROSE CLARET ,t siSioow^doMnKnt''. HENNESSY'S (VERY OLD) BRANDY »t saooo per doz. BULLOCH LADE'S "GOLD LABEL" WHISKY ariIDDBD RFCR304 words
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Advertisement125 1913-12-23 8 SUPERB SUBLIME SENSATIONAL SPECTACULAR THE GRANDEST FILM EVER SHOWN "QUOVADIS?" Whither Goest Thou is c parts A Cines Picture Play Masterpiece AND A TALE OF IMPERIAL ROME IN THE DAYS OF NERO 4,500 Persons and 20 Lions Take Part. TO BB SHOWN AT THE ALHAMBRA Biach Road. TO-NIGHT AT 9.15125 words
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Advertisement11 1913-12-23 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 5 and 11.11 words
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Article141 1913-12-23 9 KaUTlk'k I ILKoKaM. London, December 22. Mr. HMk, the aviator, has be-on killml in a motor car accident at St. Albans. .Mr. Slack's untimely enj in a motor ac id, ut removes a very skilful aviator from the ranks of airiueu in (treat Britain.141 words
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Article39 1913-12-23 9 KlUTlk'l TgLIOKAM. London, December 22. A report which has reached Brisbane states that cannibals in New Mecklenberg have imirlered two German scientists, anj fourteen natives who were escorting them. The (h-ruians wire collecting specimens of timber.39 words
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Article39 1913-12-23 9 ftauTia'n TturotAM London. December 22. It is Htat<»l that the Duke of Bedford, who recently sold his Covent Garden estate for about three millions sterling, has also sold part of his Hlocmsbury estate for £300,000.39 words
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Article40 1913-12-23 9 Xi 1 in:' 1 T> ih.i: m. London, Dts'euibtr 22. Sir Hugh Lane has soli I to Mis. Emery, an Aineiuan c >|lertress, Titian's portrait of llii..| ■.i.cSccoßd. The price, it is stated, was seventy thousand piundx.40 words
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Article90 1913-12-23 9 (Kkom Oub Own Corbkspondbnt.) London, December 21. There is general depression in the market owing to tbe Vallambrosa decision to pay no half yearly dividend. Tbe Board explains the property has been increased from 930 to 8,400 acres without adding to capital and anticipates bringing the entire90 words
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Article97 1913-12-23 9 (Fkom Odr Own Cokrkspondbnt.) Kuala Lumpur, December 22. The statutory meeting of Malayan Col lieries was held to day, Mr. J. A. Russell presiding. Ho stated that tho company had been slightly oversubscribed. He was unable at present, owing to tbe recent arrival of the new manager, to97 words
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Article280 1913-12-23 9 Steady Increase of Business in Half Year. Messrs. Frank Adam and E. F. Mauldon, managing directors, sign the report of the Strut- Trading Company for the half year ended September 80 last. The report states After writing off depreciation and making provision for bad and doubtful debts,280 words
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Article116 1913-12-23 9 (From A Cobbbspondint.) Kemaman, December 20. Mr F. Martin has gone up to Sungei A yam tin mine again, having rocovered from rather a severe bout of fever. Mr. F. G. Coles succeeded in getting up river on the 17th mat. The rains having stopped, the strong116 words
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Article64 1913-12-23 9 It b stated that the Shell Company has concluded an agreement with the British North Koriini Petroleum Syndicate regard iDg tho luttci's concessions in the Stati. of Hructi, Sarawak, d< ar the Miri oiln'i Id tuned by tho Shell Company. It is un that a ue v company with a64 words
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Article680 1913-12-23 9 ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN BRIBE IN SUPREME COURT. Judge's Merciful Act. In tbe Supreme Court yesterday Mr. Justice Sproule heard the appeal of K. S. Gopalachari against the conviction and sentence of three months' rigorous imprisonment registered against him in the District Court last month. He was charged with680 words
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Article250 1913-12-23 9 THE GREAT NOR THERN CABLE. Japanese Government and Proposed Purchase. Mr. Watanabe, the Chief of the Foreign Service Bureau, of the Department of Communications, explains why the Japanese Government did not buy the cable from the Great Northern Telegraph Company last year, states a Jtpa^ese exchange. When the lease of250 words
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Article104 1913-12-23 9 The Empress of Japan had a very rough pissage across the Pacific this time. The worst day was on November 29. The barometer dropped to 29.25, and the seas, according to the log, which is not giveu to picturesque language, were running mountains high." The log mentions that the wind104 words
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Article360 1913-12-23 9 Absolute Uniformity not to Be Obtained. Telegraphing on December 7, the London correspondent of The Times of Ciylon stated The Standardisation Committee's report states that the committee has decided to postpone the consideration of Mr. Ktlway Bamber's scheme, devoting attention to Mr. Herbert Wright's scheme. Manufacturers in360 words
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Article280 1913-12-23 9 Repudiates Challenge Issued By Manager. Jack Johnson has repudiated the challenge issued by bis manager in his name to meet any boxer in tho world for £4,000, or £3,000 aside. He has been touring tbe music halls in Rumania, and on his return to Paris he was280 words
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Article41 1913-12-23 9 It has been decided to extend tbe exhibi ■.ion of tbe film Quo Vadis at the Alhambra lp to and including Monday night, the 29th instant, when the entertainment will be under tbe patronage of His Excellency the Governor and party.41 words
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Article166 1913-12-23 9 Tho third International Congress of Tropical Agriculture will be held at the Imperial Institute, London, from June 28 to June 80, the morning sittings being from 10 to 1, and the afternoon sittings from 8 to 5. The following subjects are suggest! d for papers and discussion at166 words
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Article2419 1913-12-23 10 PROGRESS MADE DURING THE YEAR. Chairman Answers Criticisms. The second ordinary general meeting of the Sennah liubber Coiupany. Limited, was held on November 25, at Cannon Street Hotel, E.C., the Hon. Everard Feilding (chairman of MM company! presiding. The hainuau said I propose, with your 1» ■riui-.sion.2,419 words
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Article1071 1913-12-23 10 Every Confidence in Future of The Property. The third annual meeting of the Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on December 10, at Shanghai. Mr. R. H. Parker presided, and there wero also present Messrs. Francis Ellis and Arthur J. Israel (directors), John Hays, legal adviser and others,1,071 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter484 1913-12-23 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—An Educationist's Suggestions which appeared in your issue of the 18th inst. give food for reflections. I have no doubt that your correspondent was actuated by the best of motives in his suggestions and hope that Government will take notice of them.484 words
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Article220 1913-12-23 10 A copy of the 1913 edition of the Straits Racing Calendar reaches us from Mr. G. P. Owen, the secretary of the Straits Hacing Association. This is the official organ of that body and noticespublUbed in it arc considered as full and sufficient intimation to the220 words
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Article188 1913-12-23 10 We am asked to publish "tins following details of Christmas Services in St. Andrew's Cathedral Christmas Eve. 6 p.m. Festal Evensong and Carols, processional hymn 62, Responses Festal, Psalm CX 199, Magnificat Bruce Steaue in F, Nuuc Dimittis Bruce Steane in F, Carols after the Third Collect 1.188 words
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Article102 1913-12-23 10 Several changes are announced in the American Consular service. Mr. A. W. Pontius, at present Consul at Dalny, has been appointed to the post of Consul at Nanking. Mr. G. C. Hanson, who was formerly at Shanghai and is now Vice Consul at Chefoo, will proceed to Dalny to take102 words
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Article827 1913-12-23 10 Recent Examples of Romance In Real Life. The career of tbe late Mr. Charles G. Gates, the spendthrift millionaire of the United States, is another instance of which we have had many in recent years of how lamentably fiction limps behind fact. There is a very popular827 words
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Article264 1913-12-23 10 Examination Contretemps At Taiping. A student, who heads his communication Cambridge Junior candidates and the grave carelessness of the presiding examiners," sends us (I'inang Gazette) the following, which we print as received The Cambridge Local examinations are being held in King Edward VII School, Taipiog, the264 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article30 1913-12-23 10 The team match at Aeppel olf Club arranged for Christmas mcrninj starts at 9.30. Foursomes will be arranged .md started as competitors arrive at the Club house.30 words
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Article63 1913-12-23 10 The keel of the Shamrock IV with which yacht Sir Thomas Lipton hoi < to lift the America Cup, was laid a< Nicholson's Yard, Gosport, Portsmouth, oa November 26. Sir Thomas told a Press representative that the Shamrock IV is going to be "tho most wonderful ship ever known. There63 words
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Article84 1913-12-23 10 The Swimming Club launches will run as under this week Thursday, leavo at 7, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. return at 8. 1 0, 9.30 and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and BJO p.m. Friday, leave at 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. return84 words
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Article68 1913-12-23 10 The following will do duty for Selangor at rugby against Singapore at Kua!a Lumpur, during Christmas Years back; i'arson, Atkinson, I linings and Allan three quarters Keith and McVeagh halves Rogers, Snowie, Haxtor, Saunders, liarwise, Codner, Sinclair and Martin forwards. The Selangor hockey tram will be :—Marriott68 words
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99 1913-12-23 10 The distribution of prizes for the annual cross-country raco and tennis tournament in connection with the Medical Students' Recreation Club was held at the Medical School, on Saturday, and was largely attended. The prizes wcro distributed by Mrs. Ellis to tho following Cnoss Coi'xtby Race. Silver99 words
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Article35 1913-12-23 10 Singapore Golf Club. Christmas Competitions December 25, 20, 27 and 28. Modal and Bogey competitions, singles and medal competition foursomes will bo played. All post entries. Full particulars will be posted in tho Club.35 words
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Article416 1913-12-23 10 Drawback of Having It on Shirt Front. There are no complimentary or paper scats in a Japanese theatre, says the Journal des I bats, and apropos of this the tragedian Hanako tells a nice story. A well known European was making a tour through Japan. Ho wanted416 words
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Article121 1913-12-23 10 Tho Peking correspondent of the N.-C. Daily News says :—lt: It is n-poi ted from L'rga that at Dolnar tho Chinese Invi' MMMMMI Gand Chor, one of the principal living Hud ■ilias in eastern Mont,". in, and six lamax, be s:i| t massacring many Mongols, (iand121 words
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Article1004 1913-12-23 11 The Lonely Sea of Perpetual Storm. I'robably tin re is no ijuarter of the navigable h}o\m which has impressed its perils more deeply upon the seaman's imagination than tin' desolate stretch of water, swept by aliiu'-t pnpalMl wcstnly yr.les. which beats upon Mm soiithtrn rxtii'tinty of Urn1,004 words
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Article641 1913-12-23 11 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 88, 1913. Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, Btcbange and Share Brokers, issue the following list oi quotations this morning r— Norn. Valdi. Bdtbbs. Suum 2/- Alla«ai 1/0 2/4 1 An^lo Java 4/- 5. 1 AngloJohore 5/- 8,8 3/- An^lo641 words
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Advertisement40 1913-12-23 11 The Man Who Get* There hlhlHi wIMkM M«c« wml riah 1* U~£ aai ytety ot tt-U fata tody. WATilMin ItfTABOUZfI Ml UVB ML 00MP0UM U*<J— Wte a* H— !tfe giring, brain iHfiUn. itraafth wpoaUhiag bkod. Of ALL OHBMISTS. 91.98 mmA40 words
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Advertisement64 1913-12-23 11 They brought me eucalyptus oil. I My Sunday suit thoy tried to spoil At last I had to cry oat stop I biuelt jast like a chemist's f hop. j It did no good, my cold grew wore;-, I And lighter grrw mv slender purfe 'My son brought Woods' Great64 words
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Advertisement138 1913-12-23 11 luibji \u>t:KiiJcmr.mi?, Mlrr ==r -jir^i THE PIANO For the Tropics. Inexpensive Good. PRICE: $400 LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH S. Moutrie&Go.,Ld. RAFFLES PLACE. HARMSTONS IS COMING!!! THE POPULAR CRY. LOOK OUT FOR HARMSTONS GRAND CIRCUS AND Royal Menagerie OPENING NIGHT Saturday, December 27 AT BEACH ROAD. All Star Artistes. Real Waterproof138 words
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Advertisement148 1913-12-23 11 Sweet C/iestnzzt I 7b6acco Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. Oblaiaablo from Messrs. John Little Co., Robinson Co, Kutz Bros., and all the leading dealers throughout the F M S. Ffc^fFles Hotel Special Dinner ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER148 words
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Article994 1913-12-23 12 INSPIRING ADDRESS BY LORD ■ADAM. The Road to Success. The Right Hon. Viscount Haldanc, Lord Chancellor, president of the Associated Societies of the University of Kdinburgh, delivered bis presidential address in the M'Kwan Hall. The Kight Hon. A. J. Balfour, M.P., Chancellor of the University, i and994 words
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Article98 1913-12-23 12 According to an announcement at a recent inciting of the Geographical Society of Paris, M. V ii^uste Chevallier, naturalist and explor er, accompanied by M. Kleury, has left Marseilles. The chief of tho permanent mission for the study vl agricultural products and Colonial experimental gardens, has been >nol to bi*k98 words
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Article670 1913-12-23 12 Interesting Lecture by Sir A. T. Quiller-Couch. Sir A. T. QuillorCoucb, King Edward VII. Professor of English Literature at Cambridge, has given another of vis fortnightly lectures dealing with the attitnde of English universities towards literature. The professor began by enforcing tho intensity of the religions feeling670 words
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Article423 1913-12-23 12 Monks Rebuilding the Buckfast Abbey. The monks at Buckfast are themselves rebuilding tbe abbey on tbe original site. What time Cynewulf was King of Wessex, says The Universe, be was busily engaged in driving the bordcß of Britons out of bis kingdom. Much harassed, the original423 words
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Article612 1913-12-23 12 Murdered Royalty's Last Resting Place. Under the heading of Modern Barbarians," the Cologne Gazette prints a communi cation from a Lisbon correspondent, who writes Much has been said lately of the bar bar ous and unseemly treatment of the bones of Count Egmont and his wife. A612 words
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Article298 1913-12-23 12 A meeting of the Aldgato Ward Club was held at tbe City Arms Restaurant, St. Mary Axe, when the members, nnder the chair niansbip of Mr. C. H. Hopwood, president, assembled to hear the Rev. W. P. lie-ley. Minor Canon of St. Paul's, tell them A Few298 words
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Article169 1913-12-23 12 Through the courtesy of M. Nieolle, a mechanical expert who came from Europe in connection with the aviation corps it is proposed to establish in Siam, a representative of the Siam Observer has been enabled to view the machines on which flights will shortly be made. Hangars169 words
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Article33 1913-12-23 12 The War Office has engaged a well-known publisher to conduct a Publicity Campaign on behalf of the army, including full page advertisements in the newspapers detailing the advantages of life in the army.33 words
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Article864 1913-12-23 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to tee Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list864 words
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Article166 1913-12-23 12 The following is supplied by the local agents: Per N. D. L. steamer Prinz Ludwig. due January 9. —Mr. Werner, Mr. J. C. Vonk, Mr. H. C. Borrer, Mrs. P. Davissoii, Mr. M. A. E. Gollhard, Mr A. U. Mack, Mr. H. H. Nisbet, Mr. A. D. Peskett, Mr. J.166 words
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Article144 1913-12-23 12 Homeward Bound. Per P. and O. Deltt, connecting at Colombo with Macedonia, sailing December 28.—Mr. and Mrs. G. Keatinge, Mr. W. P. Hume, Mrs. Storry, Mr. Makepeace, Mr. A. G. Cory, Mr. N. McCulloch. Per P. and Sardinia, sailing December 0.—Major and Mrs. Dewar, Mr. and Mrs. Fraser and infant,144 words
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Advertisement159 1913-12-23 12 LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS Are packed in cases containing 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The Assortment Is made up from the fo'lowlng Soups TOMATO. MOCK-TURTLE. OX-TAIL. CHICKEN. MULLIGATAWNY AND VEGETABLE. SOLE AGENTS J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD., Singapore. 1-10 80 9 18 LANDED PER WAXERF»LANE. "THE ACHE OP PERFECTION THE JULIANA159 words
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Advertisement239 1913-12-23 13 For Xmzns 1 Brut White 1906 i| m Seal Champagne Charles Heidsieck. SdeAg.nl,: BEHN, MEYER »Co.. LM. M. N. K. MOHAMED NOORDIN COMPANY, Nos. 86 and 88. North Bridge Road (Adelptal Buildings). ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE (For one month only) Now Proceeding. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR.239 words
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Advertisement159 1913-12-23 13 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. APCAR LINE. I FOR HONGKONG, KOBB AND MOJI. The Company's steamor THONG WA 6,208 tons, O. M. Robins, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Thursday, tbe 25th instant, at 4 p m. She has excellent accommodation for Ist and 2udclat'S passengers,159 words
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Advertisement701 1913-12-23 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINIO MRVIOB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8 CO.. LTD.. A THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8 N. Ct\. LTD. HItlW Fnintntlt (Perth), North Australian Ports, Java and Singapore* RegolM Fortnight!} ikilijgg ftctw Singapore and Western Australia, Mlling at /ava (m inducement offere), Derby, King't Sound (Port for the Kimbericy Oold701 words
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Advertisement117 1913-12-23 13 1914 INDIAN Motor Cycles are: the Biggest Value Ever Offered. Electric Starter, Powerful Electric Head Lamp, Electric Tail Light, Rear Driven Speedometer, Electric Horn and other refinements. We can assure you that there will be absolutely nothing on the market that will compare with the INDIAN for 1914, and the117 words
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Advertisement1238 1913-12-23 14 larkot paid-up capital of any eastern company. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE i Wmch..t.r Houu, Sintfapor*. LONDON OFFICE i 82, OW J-wry, EC Tho Compaay baa £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Owirt of Baglaod. and oompliea with the Btitiata Lite Assar*noe Compwiiea Art1,238 words
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Advertisement437 1913-12-23 14 BANKING. KUTSCH-MMTisCHE BUK. MUT MM W tttmiU.. •h. laali 7,199,000). Head Offioe Shanghai, Board v o( Direcors Ber'in. BB4N0HBS) aV»Ua, Caloatta, dam burr, Cantor, Hankow, Hongkong, Kobe, P^kiajr, Tientsin, Tsinanfu, Taiagtau, Yokohama, THE FOLLOWING BANKS AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Bank tver Handel and lado«trie 1437 words
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Advertisement357 1913-12-23 14 INSURANCE. A PURE AND GROWING ESTATE is implied in the holding of a Life loßarance policy. Yot few people rea'izo tbe troth of this. Take for instanoe a policy for $10,0(0 whioh is guaranteed to the estate on the death of the holder by the payment cf small annual deposits357 words
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Article850 1913-12-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Queen's Car. Tho Daimler make of motor-car, whioh has enjoyed such distinguished patronage for many years, has recently completed a "special" Daimler to the order of Her Majesty the Queen. The car was exhibited at Olympia, where it attracted wide850 words
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Article201 1913-12-23 15 Amusing Remarks From Below Stairs. An entertaining competition in The Refereo has produced a series of odd remarks by domestic servants. For example I Mrs. Jones, being anxious as to the health ;of an aged friend, sent her maid to inquire. I Will you go and see how201 words
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Advertisement176 1913-12-23 15 WESTINGHOUSE SILENT, ROCKER-JOINT CHAIN DRIVES MORSE PATENTS) SILENT RUNNING HIGH SPEED FLEXIBLE GEARING. THE IDEAL DRIVE FOR RUBBER ESTATES. We are now fitting these into several Estates, and indeed, Chains of another make are presently being discarded in favour of the WESTINGHOUSE SOLE AGENTS i Singapore and Kuala. Lumpur. OUR176 words
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Advertisement59 1913-12-23 15 Unnecessary Words. I Why wa'te words and advertising space in describing llie many points of merit in Cham I bvrUin's Cough Remedy The most fastid- ious are satisfied when we state that it cares I colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious59 words
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Advertisement272 1913-12-23 15 Britain's Foremost Motorist Mr. S. F. EDGE, President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Says: I thonght you would be interested to hear the result of my tonr and general running for come time now on Continental tjrer. I had a pretty fast tour on them travelling 150272 words
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Advertisement499 1913-12-23 16 Disinfecting Fluid. "ANTIMAL" IS A DISINFECTANT. ANTISEPTIC and DEODORANT for all purposes. A SURE PREVENTATIVE of CHOLERA. DIPHTHERIA. PLAGUE. MALARIA TYPHOID FEVER. Etc. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. SHORTHAND-TYPIST WANTEO. Wanted immediately, smart shorthand typitt. Ocoj t-alary. bos No. 02S, btraits Times. 1H 12 v TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, a capable499 words
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Advertisement261 1913-12-23 16 BOARD AND LODGING. LINOESFARNE. 27. Cair.ibill Roid. Ideal locality, tennit>, stabling. Vacancies. 12 12 11-1-14 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Rooms to Ibt with or without beard. Terms moderate. Apply A, Wilkie Road. 8-8 a BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Double and single rooms at Cauibo liouse No. 93, River Valley Road. 112 8112261 words
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Advertisement573 1913-12-23 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. MOUSES TO LET. To let, No. 31 aod 23, Sambau Road. Apply Nathan k Son, Change Alley. Ml o FURNISHED REBIOENCEB TO LET. Bon Ledi, off Taninng KatoDg and 400, Serangoon Road. Apply E. Somapah, 16, Rafßos Plaoe, or 817, Seran^oon Road. 8S 11 a573 words
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Advertisement740 1913-12-23 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHI -CHANDLERS, Bovarnmant and Municipal Contractor!. 109, 108 k 109, Market Street. Telephone Nos. 421 and 1174. GUANKIATffCO., SHIP CHANDLERS Si OOVKKNMKKT CONTRACTORS. OINRBAL IMPORTERS AND IXPORIIRS AND COMMISSION AGKNTS, il. FIIILLIP STRUT. 'Phone 12t8, (Private 14(0). Telegrams SOUIKUT. 10-6 a NOTICE. Dr. Nob'e Co., Dental740 words
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Advertisement567 1913-12-23 16 NOTICES. NIW YEAR LAND SPORTS. The usual Land Spoitj will be held on the Rice Coarse, on TLurfday. January 1, oommencing at 2 p.m. Subscrilcrs wi&bicg to obtain Tickets of Admission to Orand Stand, are requested to make application to the Hod. Secretary, Mr. L. Ashoroic, 6-a, Battery Kobil. F.567 words
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Advertisement710 1913-12-23 16 SINGAPORE CLtB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. Tho following fixture? f jr the current woch and important forthcon. ing f>xtureM< are kind; y supplied by the (tucrctariew of tho various clubs. Convenient forms on which to luako the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket710 words
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