The Straits Times, 5 December 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.665 BINGAIORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      266 1 BEER.:; From December 1, we will allow a Discount of 5% for Spot Cash or Bills paid within the month following that on which the goods were purchased, excepting off articles charged Nett. KATZ BROS., LIMITED, SINGAPORE. G. HOGG, December 1, 1914. Retail ■mater Try this Great Discovery i< plHl
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      172 1 GIFTS «m XJMEAB. j» flßMj«3|fe r i TRINKET RflX kV <^ SPIRIT FLASK I^^Hm- Price $26. 50. HJA^ Price: $21. 80. SILVER FHOTO FRAME j Fieeij ErijiDe Tomed. -O<f\ Trier: $0.76. BHBV^IkI »gl *M ALL BRITISH MADE. ALL HALL MARKED. j^ J LADIES BILVER WRITING SET IN CASE £fM^ X
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      12 1 GOODRICH TYBES. i i 1 1 Soli iomwra: AOAMSON GILFILLAN ICO., LTD.
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    The Prince's Fund.
    1920 2 SLACKNESS IN THE NORTHERN SETTLEMENT. Monthly Subscriptions Wanted. Presided over by the Resident-Councillor (the Hon. A. T. Bryant) a public meeting was held in the Town Hall, Penang, on Monday evening, to consider a proposal to collect monthly subscriptions for the Prince of Wales's War Fund, and
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    WOUNDED SOLDIER PRIEST.
    289 2 Gives Consolation to Dying Comrade. I I In the hall of a great railway terminus in Paris a number of wounded were laid out on the straw waiting to be taken to an hoxpital. Bight of them were very badly hurt, and sonje of them were evidently
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    9 2 You can always find queer fish in troubled water*.
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      164 2 A daily dose of 4 w r m m t m trade m# l^y #m «*«k p<z BRAND v^i I Tonic I will help you to look well, feel well and keep fit mentally and physically )ryA )N-^ I A powerful imrtgorator. Ii J/f^) It can be taken regularly with
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      53 2 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy? The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale by all
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      400 2 wnyworry AboiitYourliair cuticurasoop snampoos And occasional use of Cuticura Ointment will clear the scalp of dandruff, allay itching and irritation, and promote I bur-growing conditions. Samples Free by Post Pample of nrb with 32-p. book free from nr*n«l <!r|«.l N>wbCT>-. If, Chami-liouaf «q Ixindon: R. Towns* Co.. MMT, NSW 1.
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      515 2 NOTICES. THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices. Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. 24 10 I ai-4 15 "notice. All bills asaiost Iho Ocvercmrnt Monopolies Department incurred on or before tl 15th instant, must be i int in to the
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    The Roll of Honour.
    1387 3 BRITISH KILLED, WOUNDED AND MISSIKG. Official List. Following is a list of British casualties taken from Indian exchanges and dated from London, November 17 and 18 Killed. Armstrong, Lieut., Connaught Rangers. Cooke, Lieut. L., Irish Guards. Croft, 2nd Lieut. L., Sussex. Gardner, Major H. M., Glouoesters.
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    THE KAISER'S DREAM.
    174 3 Amazing Proclamation To The Poles. The Russian papers are more and more inclined to take tbe view that the Emperor William is insane. They oited recently bis proclamation to the Poles at Csenstocbow, in which he referred to a miraculous ringing of the bella at the Sviatorforoeky
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      457 3 •j*r. FOR LUXURY IN WRITING USE IHb if vv^m FOUNTPEN It I* not a cheap pea to buy, bat it ia obeap to use. It outlasts all others because it has thabwdest, amootnust point whiob years of writing do not touch Ths ink flow is scientific, and only Vfr t!l
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      62 3 A (ierm Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wonnd when Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys tbe germs which cause these diseases. It also caoscs wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third tbe time
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      536 3 Nervousness Anemia, Indigestion, and Awful Nervous Terrors cured by Dr. Cassell's Tablets. Mrs. Florenoe Higfw. of 97, Gordonroad, Psckhaa, London, S.E., wys:— '-I o.v« my life to Dr. Caesell's Tablets. I was so weak t*i«lt°I S |iiust fall. WmS-il \=i My h,>art would JHBf'M/i V beat to my finger f-*<JS>
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      712 3 HOTICES. ESTATE 8F THE LATE GEORGE F. AGKROYD. LTD. NOTICE is hereby Riven, that all claims against the K-tate of tbe late George F. *ckroyd, th.> Kelantan Produce Development Co., Ltd Kota Bbaru. Keltntan, mu«t be made to me before tbe 81st December, 1914, after which date I shall proceed
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      363 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. BTEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan. Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt' Mediterranean Ports Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWBSH Fremantle Perth,
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      507 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTyTk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service if maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining tbis service have been specially designed and oonstrooted, and are fitted with all the
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      649 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAI NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgana, Bisat, Semerak, Bach ok, Tabai, Bangnars, Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kofasamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Ohompon, Koblak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Due Departure f Deo. 8 Peo. 19—3 p.m. 15 19 i. ,22 ,26 99 Jan. and,
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      486 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 n OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAi NAY. CO.. LTD.
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      408 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Singapore to Java Posts, Post Daiwu Thursday Island, Brisbanb and Stdnby, via Tukrih Straits. Also taking pa»«onger» and oargo with trrnHhipment (or other Victorian, South Australian and North Qubbnsland Ports, British Nbw Guinba, Naw Britain. Tasmania* and Nbw Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage- Superb Scenery A
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      1250 5 TYRES. Hooglandt «9fc Co.» Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLMKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia 2 8, Collyer Quay. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The nndermentionoil dates of denartnre are only approximate V. Orerstraten. B»Uvia, Scurabaya, s*ac*ma'. Kjlik I'apan, Dout>gala, Paleblub, Kwandang Amierang. Men&l". Tsgoelandaog. Siaoe Taroena,
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      66 5 COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA Of BARCELONA. BPANIBH MAIL STEAMERS. FOR MANILA, ILOILO, COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BARCELONA, CADIZ AND LISBON. For passage, freight aad farther fnformation, apply to BARLOW A CO., Agents. 26-11 5-13 1 Diesel Engines BRITISH in DESIGN, BRITISH in MATERIALS, BRITISH in WORKMANSHIP. THE SIMPLEST, SUREST AND MOST ECONOMICAL
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      159 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY STEEL Office Furniture MADE IN ENGLAND. FILING CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, ROLL-TOP DESKS, ETC. Wblte Ant Proof, Fire Resisting, Dust and Damp Proof. Illustrated Catalogue free from the Manufacturers RONEO LTD., 14a, Cllyer Quay. THE STANDARD LIFE Assura.ice
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      95 6 TfHr! RUU& I OF TH£ 1 roap; J BRUNNER MOND CO., LTD., Northwich, England. CRESCENT VBMXG/ BRAND. MANUFACTURERS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AGENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S. H. WOL.OP\ E. l_ <& OO>«
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      537 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. ORIENTAL TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC CO.. LTD. NOTICE TO TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS. A new Telephone Directory is now in coarse of preparation and Telephone Subscribers are requested to advise the Company, by letter to the Acting Manager, before the ISth in«tant of any alterations or additions necessary to the numbers,
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      376 6 M- €2. HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.), TUNER, REPAIRER a»v REGULATOR TUNING $4.00 CASH. Sttsar sap: asttvss«rs jssa pianos. Estimates tor repair? joade. Trial order solicitca •AILOW HOMI. Tmliphonh: 1168. 1-1 MORTGAGEES SALE Of THR VALUABLE AND BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, KNOWN A 8 MOUNT WASHINGTON COMM iNDINO
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    96 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, December 5. High Water, 0.7 am., 11.0 a.m. .Sunday, December 6. High Water. 0.42 a m., 11.F5 am Johorti Planters' meeting, JoUore Bsbru. Monday, Dceember 7. High Water, Ltt a.m., 0.15 p.m Tuesday, December 8. Hiku VS Ater, 2.2 a.m., 1.1 p.m. Wednesday, December 9.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    146 7 To-i>av. Malacca, P. Swettenliam and Penang 8 pru Palembang 8 pm Satu Pahat pm Xt mm in 4 pm l'oiiln Soegi 4 pm Saigon 4.30 pm Christmas Island 4.80 pm Batu Pahat 4.80 pm Saigon, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan 4.30 pm Monday. Pouloe Soegi 8 am Miri,
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    SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURES.
    72 7 The following fixture* f jr the current week and important forthnomia« fixtures are kicdlj supplied by the secretaries of the varicui olubs Convenient forma on which to m»k« tho returns will be supplied on application t> the Manas**, Straits Timr*. Singapore Polo Club. I'ractiee games at TTersall,
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    PASSENGERS OVERSEAS.
    550 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from th« Lonlon and China Express. It should bo understood that, in Rome instances, bookings may be provisional ami that intending passengers may alter thtir arr&ngeuiunts, subsequent to the issuance of this h*t in Lomlon:
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    489 7 Sunday, December 6, 1914. St. Andrew's Cathedral.— 2nd Sunday in Advent. 7.45 a.m.— Holy Communion (Choral). Introit. (8 Service, It Sma-t Hymn at Offertory, 62 Hymn at Coinmonion. 463 (1 and 2. 8.) Hymn at Ablutions, 324 Nunc Diniittis, 176. 915 a.m.— Matins, followed by Holy ('omtutiuiou (Plaint.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCIAL.
    166 7 eXCHANdH SiMiiAPOiB Delbmbbr 5, 1014. Ob Lohdoh Bank 4 m,'« J/4£ Demand i i Private 8 m/« 2/4] On Udia. Bank T. T. 174* Oa iidno«o.Na ..Bank d/d 19% On SaAMSHAi....Bank d/d 103 Oh Jat* Bank T. T. 141 i 0« Japak Bank d/d m•. Sovereigns— baying
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      MINING.
      187 7 J»» 1 Buyew alne <£ 10 10 Ampana 7.00 1 1 AyerWen« 0.15 10 10 Belt* 100 10 10 BnuwK 75 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 KintaAatociation 41 41 KintaTin 1.12.6 £1 41 Lahat Mince 10 S Malayan Collieries £1 41 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10
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      RUBBER.
      619 7 1 Buyers. Sellew. a/, a/- AUaea» 1/8 1/7 £1 £1 Angfo-Javt 2/8 8/8 3/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 8/9 7/9 21. 21- Batang MaJak* /6 /10 £1 1 Batu Tiga 1.6.0 1.16.9 a/, ay- Bekob -/74 -/bj £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintang 2.0 0 2.5.0 •if.
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      GENERAL.
      132 7 £1 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/0 £1 41 Pref. 1.0.6 1.2.8 5/- 6/- Blectrie T'ways 8/- 4/8 10 10 Frauer k Ne*ve 6.^.00 63.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 85.00 95.00 100 Howarth Brskine 46X0 100 7%Prel. 95X0 100 100 Eati Bro, Def. 100.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 12.50
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      DEBENTURES.
      59 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11.284 600 Singapore Electric Tramways 6* £850,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4*% of 1907 »1,e00,000 pai Buyers Sallem Spore Muoicipal 4^% of 1909 |l,«r\000 pu Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 B%di* Spore Municipal 4% £800.000 Hl* »*»The buying quotations of sterling shares
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      164 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Decombrrß. At saleroom, freehold Rubber and Coconut Plantation situate off Payab Lebar Road, at 2.30. December 9.— At saleroom, (06 new Uramophone Itecords. at 11. December 12 —At No. i, Raffles Place, teak office furniture, and fitting stock-in-trade, etc., at 11. December 12.— At No.
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      47 7 The Best Cough Medicine. C'hai lU'i lain's Cough Remedy ia the large-i-Ht selling cough bMbWH in the world today because it does exactly what a cough mtdi cine is suppoced to do. It stops coughs and colds speedily and effectually. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      91 7 \BOUTON ROUGE/ 02 m ii§ s S 3 /I JO FELUCCA CARLSBERG riHT.TiP.r Sole Agents 'THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. SUCCESS Emery Grinder (FOOT POWER) jggff*^ 3,000 Revolutions per Minute attained JSj^Hk iilu by a simple and easy motion of the foot. S JUBT LIKE A POWER MACHINE I
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      124 7 EMDEN! EMDEN!! EMDEN!!! THE TALK OF THE WORLD Will be shown for 3 nights, commencing FrMay «th Dscambsr, Saturday fth Daosmbsr and Meatfly 7th Becsmbsr. S NIOHTB ONLY. 3 **IQHT« ONLY. AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIPGB KOAD Pictures showing destruction of the Umden < ff Coors and Keeling
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
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      95 7 WEATHER REPORT Kandang Kerbau Hospital, Decdmbcr 4. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m Bared. 82 Fab 'i 9.877 tt.750 24.818 Temp. H.I.Q H4 4 79 0 Wet Hulb Thor 79.4 7M.0 77.4 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shade Temp. H9.0 Mm 74.4 Max. in Sun 1(4.0 Tend. Tber
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    29 8 Mrs. J. B. Quinn wishes to thank all her friends for their expressions of sympathy with her and her family in their bereavement, and for the many wreaths sent.
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6. FACTS AT THE FRONT.
    1022 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6. FACTS AT THE FRONT. It is pretty oerUm (rum recent telegrams that the great Russian victory in the vicinity of Lodz fell abort of expectation*, in oonue (jaenoe of one leader having been two days late. That the Germans allowed them selves to be
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    16 8 The output from the Titi Tin company's mine for the month of November was picnic 784.
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    35 8 A special collection for the Prince of Wales's War Relief Fund will be taken on Sunday at St. Joseph's Church at the Low and High Masses and Vespers, on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier.
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    56 8 The Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., announce that their usual shipment of Xmas turkeys has now arrived, and the birds are of excellent quality. A shipment uf Xmas hams has also been received, and at there is always a heavy demand for these specialities, orders should be sent forward as
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    11 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.
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    28 8 Labour disputes at home have delayed the construction of the Australian warships, but an agreement has now been reached which will enable the vessels to be speedily completed.
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    36 8 The Municipal Commissioners of the town of Singapore who will retire on December 31, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Ordinance, 1913, are Messrs. F. J. Hallifax, Tan Kheain Hock and Leone Man Sau.
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    44 8 It is notified in the Gazette that the Governor has appointed the AttorneyGeneral to be tho proper officer of the Crown to conduct prize proceedings on behalf of the Crown within the jurisdiction of the Supn me Court of the Straits Settlements, In Prize.
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    48 8 The well known champagne merchant, M. Mumm, has fared badly in the war. His cellars at Rheims were seized some time ago, and now his stables, containing ton racehorses, near Tours, have also been taken possession of by the French authorities. while ho himself is under police supervision.
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    62 8 Quartermaster-Sergeant T. T. Moss, R.F.A., an old Duke of York's schoolboy, has been promoted to tho rank of second lieutenant. His wife and family live at Tcd'Jiugton. Ho has been engaged in !hc army opposing General von Kluck since tho commencement of the war. His last words on leaving his
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    71 8 Shanghai experienced on November 20 one of the highest tides for two or three yoar->, with the result that between 1 and 2 p.m. all the low-lying roads of the settlement were flooded, some to a depth of from 12 to 18 inches. There was a severe thunderstorm during the
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    80 8 There was a good house at Willison's circus last night when a change of programme was put on. A few items were quite novel and entirely now to Singapore. The same will be repeated thin afternoon and to-night At the matinee today children will be admit ted to all parts,
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    83 8 Crowds at Deal witnessed the explosion on the Niger which was aucbored two miles from shore. At hood, when most of the crew were below dining, there was suddenly a ory from the bridge to close tbo water tight doors. Some rushed on deck and saw the foam in the
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    79 8 A Rennes newspaper says that a shield which has been placed at the disposal of the French infantry in Argonne is a protection against bullets which has already been adopted by the Russian Government and uf which the French Government is at present having a large number made by the
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    76 8 Tho deadly precision with which an aviator is able to locate batteries has led to extraordinary precautions being taken. Immediately the approach of a hostile machine is signalled, the artillerymen seize branches of trees which are always kept close by in readiness, and lay them over the guns, com pletely
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    89 8 The municipality of Le Mans has granted the Britiah Army the concession of a cemetery where soldiers dying in hospital may be buried, their graves being marked by flags, carefully tended, and fresh flowers being placed on them every week. In one of the newest tombs lies an English girl,
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    83 8 The Transylvania, 14,600 tons, reached tho Mersey on October 29, from the builders, Scott's Engineering and Shipbuilding Com pany, of Greenock. She is the latent Cuuarder, and in her engine department embodies the most recent development— geared tur bines. Hitherto these have been used only on smaller vessels. The Transylvania
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    94 8 The Dutch destroyers building at the Vulcan Yard, Stettin, which thu Germans have taken over, are four of the high-sea torpedo boats of the 3 24 G 17 class, of 860 tons. There are also three Chinese destroyers building at Schichau's Elbing works, wbicb have probably ceased to be Celestial.
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    115 8 M. Henri Jadatt, th» librarian of Rheimn, writing from C'harobt (Cher), on October 28, after explaining that the famous Evange liare slave," wbicb many Russian book lovors imagine baa been destroyed, was removed from the Cathedral as long ago as 179^ and is in an iron ttafe in the vaults
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    372 8 SOCIAL AND PERSON AL. Mr. N. R. Crum-Kwing, formerly of the K.M.B. Civil Service, has jmiud the Sportsmen's Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. The condition of Mr. Meredith, the victim of a dastardly outrage in Kodah a few days ago, continues to givo cause for grave anxiety. Dr. J. Coronel
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    A Circus Attraction.
    106 8 Owing to the usual location, Beach Road, being otherwise occupied, Fillis's Circus has had to pitch its touts on the site opposite the Kreta Ayer police station, where it opens to-night and will remain open for some time. The circus always provides a good show. A special
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    New Banishment Ordinance.
    140 8 The draft of an ordinance to provide for the safe custody of pcrsois banished from the Protected Native StateH, Johore and the State of North Borneo is published in the Government Gazette. The bill repeals and re-enacts with amendments the Banishment (Malay States) Ordinance 1899. The amendments
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    A Sober Army.
    147 8 From the Press Bureau the following appeal has been issued —The men who have recently joined the colours are doing their utmost to prepare themselves for active service with the least possible delay. This result can only be achieved if by hard work and strict sobriety they
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    The Late Mr. J. B Quian.
    174 8 We regret to report the death on Thursday of Hr. James B. (juinn, who was for years a wellknown personality among the engineers of Singapore. Eleven years ago, Mr. Quinn left Northumberland, where he was guarantee engineer for many years for Swan, Hunter and
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      229 8 TANSAN THE CLIFFORD WILKINSON TANSAN MINERAL WATER Co., Ltd., OF KOBE, JAPAN. 4At the recent Semarang (Java) Exhi- ktwtjf bition, this Mineral Water received the ||f| Diploma of Honour, and the Highest Award, being the Fourth Award re- JfW\ ceived by this Company, during this iSPjSeV Pints per 4 dozen
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      223 8 ALHAMBBA Th« Pioneer Cinematograph Thsatrt, Baach Rosd TWO SHOWS for ONE PaVMEIT. Second Show SIS p.m First Show 7.10 p.m A STAR PRODUCTION. A Marvel of Dramatic and Artistic Achievement, comprisiug one continuous chain of sensatiunal and thrilling incidents which rivet the attention and grip the imagination with snch power
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    THE WAR.
    1953 9 Effects of the Naval Bombardment. RUSSIAN'S GAINING GROUND. Germans Retreating From Poland. Rbutkr's Special and Ordinary War Telegrams. London, December 4, 9.35 a-m, Amsterdam The Germans have placed the Belgian coist in a complete state of defence in expectation of attack from the sea. There are persistent reports
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    PINEAPPLES FOR THE NORTH SEA.
    229 9 Generous Response to Appeals In Singapore. Some days ago we published the pith of a circular sent out by the Vegetable Products Committee which is busy in London procuring vegetables, fruit, etc., for our seamen and our troops. We suggested that possibly some of the
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    GERMAN BUSINESS.
    532 9 Another Decision Against Behn, Meyer and Co. Id the fimt court, this morning, the senior magistrate, Mr. A. V. Brown, Rave judgment in tbe case in wbiob Messrs. Behr, Meyer and Co Ltd., were charged with committing irregularities in their shipping business. There were originally four summonses, arising
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    Legislative Council.
    1998 9 THE TRADE AFFAIRS OF ALIEN ENEMIES. Bill to Wind up their Businesses. An important new measure rendered neoesuury owing to the war of the Allies was introduced and passed through all its stages at the Legislative Council meeting yesterday afternoon. It waa an Ordinance to provide for winding
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    Munificent Empire Gifts.
    126 9 The following telegram from the Right Hon. the Secretary o! State fur the 0 Monies to His Excellency the Governor ia published in the Government Gazette. London, November 27, 1914. Governor, Singapore. I am about to lay before Parliament farther correspondence regarding the muni ficent gifts which
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    Kaiser Antichrist.
    1676 10 THE MSTOKY..OF A REMARKABLE PREDICTION. Full Text of'the Prophecy. The prophecy of Brother Johannes, which wis [first printed in part in The Evening Standard on October 3, and reprinted on October 17, has caused a profound imprest ■ion, and in reply to the many iu.juiries as to the
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    14 10 The must cultured German cannot refuse to see the point of the French bayoneU.
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    12 10 In rough times a mans polish stays, but his HMV oonies ofi.
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    IMPERIAL INDIAN WAR RELIEF FUND.
    257 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Will you please allow me a little space in your paper to appeal to the general public of Singapore for subscriptions on behalf of the above fund. As there are already several patriotic funds in your town, it
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    SINGAPORE AMUSEMENTS.
    177 10 A cinematograph adaptation of Charles barrell's famous drama, When London Sleeps, in three parts, for the production of which a number of well-known British actors and actresses were requisitioned, will be screened at the Alhambra to-night, in the second show. Included in the programme are an excellent Vitograph
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    114 10 According to the Berliner Tageblatt, the Geneial of the 7th Army Corps, Baron von Biesing, has issued the following notice:- i Women are requested not to take the i trouble to ask permission to enter the prison carups even if their hatbands are there ptrf arming their military dotiee. i
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    WAR MAP.
    79 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country eait of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then taming east through Argonne and north of Verdun to tn frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west
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    NEWS VIA THE HAGUE.
    532 10 Krams to Netherlands India Papers. Hague, November 28 80 DuriDg al bombardment of Zeebrugge, the first shell killed 17 men belonging to the crews of German submarines, while several of the submarines themselves were damaged. Later reports state that the British fleet has again bombarded the
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    13 10 These Germans will simply t>top at nothing I except something their own aUe.
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    POISONED CIGARETTE.
    311 10 Scientist's Escape From a German Plot. The Star (London) of October 24, Rays It has just transpired that Dr. A. M. Low, tlie Government wireless expert, recently narrowly escaped falling the victim of German plotting. The first attack was made in the latter part of August, on which
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    How he Got Eggs.
    191 10 Private H. Winn, of the A.S.C., formerly a London busman, writes to a London paper I have had oat or two amusing experiences. I have a French book for travellers in France, so with it I went to a farm and showed them that I wanted
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    56 10 Mr. E. W. P. Folcber, of the Municipal Electricity Department, has lost a brother, killed in France, this being Lieut. B. V. Fulcher, who was in the 2nd Soutb Lanca shires. Lieut. Fuluher parsed untouctitd I through a good deal of the first fierce fighting, including the retreat fiom Mons.
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    Wireless Messages.
    1115 10 ENEMY'S METHODS OF OBTAINING INFORMATION. Supplies for German Cruisers. Gerald Mcrgan, writing to the Daily TeleI fcrapb from New York on October '20, says: 1 here has for some time been a yooil deal of curiosity about the German c miner! in tbe Atlantic, and I am now
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    PRIZE COURT PROBLEM.
    322 11 Are Alien Enemies Entitled to A Solicitor? The Attorney -General (Sir John Simon, X.( in tlic Ma Court in London, discuss i-d, before Sir Sainjcl Evans, the question whether alien enemies in any conditions were entitled to be heard by the court. Tbe question, which was complicated
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    NOVEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    334 11 New Columbia.— l9,s22 lbs. Lanadron.— ll2,B2o lbs. Ledbury.— 4l,lBB lbs. Senawang.- 26,260 Iba. Sandycroft 12,388 lbs. Batu Anauj. -9,119 lbs. Batu Village.— 2,2l3 lbs. Pengkalan Duriao. -6,250 lbs. Tanah Merah.- 1,684 <bs. Bute.- 1735 lbs. Semanibu.— 6,811 lbs. C1uug.— 15,655 lb». SuL-ala. 2,865 lbs. Kukub.— 9,B4s lbs.
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    8 11 Don't make appointments with Fate. She dot-bn'tkeep them.
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    14 11 iik in tl.e gla*. too much, or you ill hud it caste unpleasant reflections.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    795 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Deo. 8, 1914. Messrs. Lyall aad Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Norn. Valdi Bdyibs. SiLLias. 2/- Allagar 1/8 6 1 Anxlo Java 3/0
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    IN GALICIA.
    372 11 Country Undisturbed by Russian Occupation. A communication, dated October 24, has been received in London from Professor Pares, the authorised correspondent at Russian Headquarters. He says I have spent some days in the Austrian territory conquered by the Russians, and have talked with three Hungarian privates, keen eyed
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    The German Lie.
    787 12 HISTORY OF THE BETRAYAL OF BELGIUM. Remarkable Correspondence. A White Paper which adds an important chapter to the history of the development of i vents which led to the war wan published on October 30. It contains the diplomatic correspondence relating to the violation of Belgian territory
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    Shell Through a Submarine.
    203 12 A graphic account of the sinking of the German submarine by the Badger is Riven by Petty' Officer Morgan Thomas, of the Badger. "We were leading in a line of destroyers," be said, when jost before 7 p.m. the look out noticed a wake jost ahead.
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    PRINCE OF WALES'S FUND.
    549 12 Further List of Subscriptions. The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following farther contributions: Amount already acknowledged 1265,018.01 Harold Carpmael (December) 10 A. E. Baddeley (2nd, Home Fund only) 50 D. T. Atkinson (2nd) 10 J. D. Keith Sim 25
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    8 12 Many a Metropolitan heart beats in the provinces.
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    18 12 The woman who says the is as old as she feels is seldom as young as you think.
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    13 12 I Be wise in time, and you'll get foot chance to be foolish.
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    Diary of the War.
    2796 12 June. 27.— Assassinator" of Archduk Franc-Ferdi-nand and his consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July. 26. Austrian ultimatum to Servia expires. 28. Austria declares war on Servia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is getting ready.
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    SANTA CLAUS DAY.
    448 12 Custom. To-morrow (Sunday) is the festival of Santa C'laus. The statement may come as a surprise to many, who regard Christmas and Santa Claus as practically synonymous terms. but the words Santa Claus are a corruption of Saint Nicholas," whose festival is fixed in Church calendars for
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    The New £1 Notes.
    222 12 The new £1 note will shortly be in the hands of the public, and is a great improvement on the first issue, says a London paper. The notes have been produced on specially prepared paper of special watermark design, manufactured by Messrs. William Joynson and Son,
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    12 12 A treaty is a light article made in Germany for use abroad.
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    17 12 Those people who want to be in the swim usually end by getting out of their depth.
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    18 12 M;iny a man baa spent a (<rtuui in sprats without so much aa catching sight of a whalo.
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      402 13 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOES Imperial Brilliant $3.eJU CASE ALL DEALERS. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS a^^^ fl^k All doctor* agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Tar better than uncooked meat,
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      696 13 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION BALE Of 906 NEW ORaMOPHONB RECORDS. To be beld at Powell and Ca's Sale-room On Wednesday. Dei kmbir 9, at 11 a.m. Catalogues issued. On view one day prior to date of sal*. POWELL CO., Auctioneers. 2n 2 812 AUCTION BALE Of 80 TONS POONA LOGS
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      642 13 For a Christmas Gift— the Gillette Safety Razor is sure of a hearty welcome, life-long use and a fresh appreciation every day. Put him down on your Christmas list for a Gillette. NO STROPPlN^^j^p^fc^^NO HONING &AFE^^k^^Hsß''^AZOß Utnj different stylet, in haudrorae leather, (ilveror gold plated SSSM Is i hoosc d
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      245 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Baffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Europe Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Koh Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs.
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      1387 14 INSURANCE. FINANCIAL PROBLEMS •re. always scrions matters. Tbeir intricate* are uninttllitible to the average pcrBOD. who ha* do knowledge o( t'n-DiUl ways and lees time to stody them. He t&kts a "flier," 1- sea and faces another problem. The latiift sjlvid be knows net and jet le>s than H% iaerest
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    862 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Industry and the War. Some hard things were said of British methods in a paper on Automobilie Engineering and the War read before the Institution of Automobile Engineers by Mr. L. H. Pomeroy. who urged that British motorcar manufacturers mast
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    Uncanny Effect of Shell Fire.
    175 15 It is pointed oat in The Lancet that mote than onoe in tbe accounts of the war reference has been made to the use of shells which, on exploding, dtal out death on all sides, leaving the victims fixed in their last attitude of life.
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      197 15 WOLSELEY AUTOCARS 16-20 h.p. Chassis fitted with Torpedo Touring Body, Hood, Glass Screen, C.A.V. Electric Lighting Set (5 lamps), Horn, Kit of Tools and Usual Spares, Colour Ai'sa Grey. Price $4,600. SOLE AGENTS I CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED. THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400.
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      12 15 Foe Children* Hacking Cough at Night Wood" Great Peppermint Core It V.
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      152 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEORGE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made in Germany by tbe enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior In quality, and can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Nt them to your
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      104 15 FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO., LTD Singapore Branch. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. REPAIRS OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRB OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES KEPA!RB OF PITTING AND CORROSION REPAIRB OF RIVETTEU FLANBEB REPAIRS OF 00MBUSTI3N CHAMBER. REPAIRS OF STEAMER HULLS REPAIRS OF STERNPOSTS. Instantaneous
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      459 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. •30 Years' Reputation tor Durability AND FOR BEING Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS Adamson, Gilfillan &Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS.^ BEASIDE BUN6HOW WAhTEO Wanted, Furnished Seaside Bungalow frrm December 24 to January 4. K. Y. Z., Cable Depot. 411
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      317 16 WANTS. TRICTCU WMTEt. Wanted, a delivery tricycle, in good condition. Apply Rathbourne Dairy Farm. 28-11 b 10 12 POSITION WANTEO. English lady seeks appointment in British pos%e* sions, preferably Australia Excellent references. Apply Box No. 826, Straits Times. 2 13 16-12 LADY TYPIST. Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs, Zetland House. All
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      464 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD 10 LET. No. 8, Oairnhill Circle, unfurnished. Apply to Allen r-d Gledhill, 22a, Raffles Place. HI v TO LET. No. 9a, St. Thomas's Walk. Immediate entry. Apply to Yap Tai Cheng, 10. Malacca Street. 2811 v BEABIDE RESIDENCE TO LET. Folly furnished. Immediate entry. Apply
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      458 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT A CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipehandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sols Agents The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80-6-16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS BY
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      476 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. •hlp-ChsMlsrt, fovsrnmMt and Municipal Contractors, OtMral Importers and Exporters, snd Commission «g«nt«, [state, Rice-Mill and Isw-MIII Suppliers 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address GUANKIAT, 1 Codm: A. B. C. Ctb Edition mo A 1. Telephone Nop.— Offioe: 1288 ard 1174. (Private 1460). Sou Aobmts For GLOBE BOILER
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      353 16 RANEEGUNGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS IN DO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. 18 10 b 12 2 16 HOCK THAI Co. No. 81. Cross Street. General Repairers. REPAIRERS OF GUNB.AND LOCKSMITHS. 1-1! 8112 BUSINESS AS USUAL. SHELL MOTOR SPIRITS. ALL BKANDS, PETROLEUM OILS AND PURE METHYLATED SPIRITS In Large Quantities. CASH
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      226 16 Straits Tbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miacellane ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per fotu lines for one or two insertions. Noticee of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four linos, II each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Seals
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