The Straits Times, 9 December 1914

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  • 12 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.608 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 203 1 ifff!" BEER. GENUINE HABANA CIGARS. The Cigars for the connoisseur, most suitable for parties and for presents. We have just opened A NEW SHIPMENT OF Henry Clay's Boch Co/s IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS. Imported direct from Habana by KATZ BROS., LTD. Try this Great Discovery m (NON-ALCOHOLIC) SARSAPARILLA BEER.
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    • 132 1 BEDSTEADS. <3 BRITISH MANUFACTURE. FOUR-POST BEDSTEADS. STRONG COMBINATION BEDSTEADS. 1 inch Key Band Pillar*. 1 inch Bowe, with Galvacizid DiamoDd Mesh Wire Width 8 ft. 6 ins. Length 0 ft ins. Mattress. 12 Spiral Spriogs at ends. 4., 6 a 0 6 Siaea: 8 ft. and 8 ft. 8 ios.
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    • 36 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Aoknts ADAMSON. 6ILFILLAN A CO., LTC. XMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS obtainable at KONG HINGGHEONG& COMPANY. General Photographic Store. Amateurs' Work a Speciality. Adelphi Kotal Building*. Singapore. Branch at Penanß- 1 6 81-616
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  • 2074 2 LARGE REDUCTION IN ALL-IN COST. Increased Crop Harvested. The seventh annual general meeting of the Tandjong Rubber Company, Limited, was held on November 4, at the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association (Incorporated), 88, Eastcheap, EC, Mr. C. Arthur Lampard (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said
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  • 161 2 The report of the Batak Habit Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the year ended June 30, 1914, states tbat tbe total crop harvested amounted to 154,806 lbs. The average grosu prioe realised was equivalent to 2s. 4.98 i. per lb. London, new terms (that is, not subject to
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  • 10 2 A congregation is known by the buttons in the plate.
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  • 10 2 Don't have your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 190 2 y after y H ILLNESS H t^fl Many people find great difficulty $\<L W^J in recovering their full strength, until they begin to take ijTtj TRADE Mj^L l^ftl §J^j. M RK !{}-C J\^> BRAND ®7 I Tonic 1 The Prompt and Powerful Invigorator vv2 Under its influence the blood is
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    • 55 2 Unnecessary Words. Why wMte words and advertising space in describing the iuaoy points of merit in (ham berlain's Cough heraedy. The most fiintui ions are satisfied when we state tbat it cares colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious Hubstanoes. For sale
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    • 581 2 Indigestion Afraid to eat ia constant pain no strength, no energy. These '.YondeiTal Tablets Cured The boon of bonnn to all who softer in this way is Dr. Cassell's TabWts. Here j« an inoUntN "I had suffered for «W— pon-strtft, Bolton, |V> to W "«h«n I first got Dr. Jw
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    • 508 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. The Power of Attorney dated tbe Bth August, 1918, yiven by me to Alma Nana Savana Ktruppan Chitty, has been cancelled. SAMINATHAN CUITTY, VI, Muket Street. 712 a 19.12 RADELLA RUBBER ESTATE. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given, that tbe D rectors of Radolla Rubber Estate, L'd.. have declared
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  • 619 3 Correspondence With The Foreign Office. We have received tho following copies of correspondence which has passed between the Rubber Growers' Association and the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs on the subject of the French import duty upon indirect rubber shipments. Copy of letter from
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  • 111 3 The report of the South East Borneo Hub ber Plantations, Limited, states that the crops Becurtxl lor the year to March 31 amounted to 41, 15t) lbs., against an estimate of 50,000 lbs., costing f.o.b. 9.7*1 and realis iog a net average of If. 11.52 d. This
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  • 219 3 At the prenent time, says the Bangkok Times of November 27, Norwegian owned ships aro in much demand by local charterers, and there is likelihood in the near future of the number of steamers on the Bangkok- Singapore run being substantially increased. In these circumstances, it may oot
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 256 3 Weakness Debility IRON 'JELLOIDS,' the reliable tonic, strengthen your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron 'Jelloids,' the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases. Ikon
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    • 63 3 A Germ Destroyer. There is no daDger whatever from lock jaw or blood poinao resulting from a wound vrbeu Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys tbe neruis which cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in one third tbe
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    • 452 3 Anaemia DMrk Bt T' W (hecure. Anaemic girls, weak children and jaded mothers get new life and vigour by taking SCOTTS Emulsion. Medicine and food, it fortifies the blood, promotes appetite, and brings back the roses and the joy of health. But be sure to get SCOTT'S— no other has
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    • 699 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY LINE Of fast twin-ioraw Mail Passenger Steamers between Rangoon, Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseilles and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. fHE ARRAOAN 00., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO., Rangoon Agents. Colombo Agent* FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLI PATERBON. BIMONB CO.. LTD. Singapore Agents. STRAITS STEAM SHIP
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 366 4 STEAMER BAIUNGB. P.&O. STEAM 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 JF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. A THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BITWKBN tr.mantla
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    • 506 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokobams via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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    • 706 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Bisat, Semerak, Baohok, Kelsntan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telopin, Panarai, Pakani, Singora, Laoon, Kofanamni, Bandoo, Laagsnen, Takn, Obompon, Koblak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Out Departure ii Deo. IS S p.m. M Deo. tS f9 .22 .26 29 Jan. 2nd,
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    • 878 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 Credtet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-0 a OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD,
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  • 102 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, December 9. High Water, 2.48 a.m., 1.56 p.m. Thursday, December 10. High Water, 3.38 a.in.. 8.2 p.m. Friday, December 11. High Water. Ml a.m., 4 21 pm Ting Kil Tin, Gresham House, 2.80. Saturday, December 12. High «Vater, 5.29 a.m., 6.61 p.m. Sunday, December 13.
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  • 99 5 To DAT. Malacca, P. Swettenham and Telok Anson 8 pm Batu Pahat 8 pm Bangkok 4.80 pm To-HOBBOW. Kemaronn, K. Dungan, and Trcnggann 7 am Natuna anu Anamba Is. 7 am Port Dickson 10 am Muar and Malacca 2 pm Penang and Calcutta taking mails for Durban
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  • 35 5 l.irr Sihoitou. D )ot. 16 >ct. 22 )ct. 29 Mot. 5 <o». 13 Sot. 19 >."ot. 24 <ot. 27 Deo. 8 Deo. 7 Jci i* Lomdom Aißirar. November 14 28 Not. 23
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  • 646 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in gome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent .0 the issuance of this lint in London
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  • 137 5 Bokit K. B— 4,800 lbs. Ayer Tawab.— ll,ooo lbs. IternamTerak.— 9,ooo lbs. Cioely.-28,854 lbs. Olenealy.- 9,900 ■bs. Gloucester.— 3,400 lbs. Brnas-Perak.— l,7Bs lbs. Lower Porak.- 4,800 lbs. Katanni.— l2,BBs lbs. Trolak.— 8,025 lbs. Pelepah Valley (Johore).- 9,500 lbs. Kota Tinggi i Johore).— 6.ooo lbs. Siginting (Negri Sembilan).—
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  • 175 5 EXCHANOB BiMtf*rOßK Decsmbbe 9, 1914. O» Lou do Bank 4 m/a a/44 Demand m a/44 Private 8 m/t 3/4] On Im>u Bank T. T. m 174 j On Hohoiok i... Baui d/d m 17] On SBAHoHAi....Bank d/d m 10T| Oa J*Ti......-...Bank T. T. m 1414 On Jam*
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 190 5 sal 10 10 AmpwDß 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Bolut 1.00 10 10 Hruan^ 0.76 10 10 Kampa» 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 KintaAßsociatiou 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.13.0 41 41 Lahat Mine* 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 41 Malayan Tina 1.10 0 10 10 Middleton 5/.
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    • 634 5 £Z? Buye*. 3/- 2/- Allan*. 1/8 1/7 £1 41 Angio-JaTft 2/8 8/8 3/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/9 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka -/10 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 1.6.0 1.15.9 2/- 2/- BekoU -pi -;9 £1 41 Bokit Kijang 1.5.0 1.9.6 41 41 Bakit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 norn ■II- 2/- Bukit
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    • 125 5 41 41 B. Bmeltina Co. 12/- 18/0 41 41 Prof. 1.0.6 1.2.8 6/- 6/- Electric T'way» 8/- 4/8 10 10 Fnae> Neave 50.00 63.00 60 60 Hammer 4 Co. 85.00 96.00 100 Howarth Erskioe 46X0 100 7%Pref. 95.00 100 100 Kats Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 Maynard k Co.
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    • 46 5 Bayers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £850,000 S'pore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4*% (4 1907 »1,800,000 par Buyers SoUen Spore Municipal 4*% of 1009 •1,00 n ,OOO pw Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%dii Spore Municipal 4% X300.000 934
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 162 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 12 —At No. 5, Raffles Place, teak office furniture, and fitting stock-in trade, etc., at 11. December 12 —At No. 7, Cairnbill Circle off Cairnbill Road, valuable teak household furniture, Plants, etc at 2. December 12.— At No. C, Nassim Road, excellent teak household
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    • 46 5 The Best Cough Medicine. Chamberlain's Cojgh Remedy is the large est selling cough medicine in the world today because it does exactly what a cough midi cine is supposed to do. It stops coughs and colds speedily and effectually. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 35 5 \BOUTON ROUGE/ m I 2 s mem g 8 9 03 M J v W FELUCCA N. Drink CABLSBER6 BEER BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN BELT ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.
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    • 83 5 4 %The buying quotations of sterling shares must be regarded as purely nominal fo> the present. ME W ZIOOMM RF MtW ZIGOMA RF t AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOB ROAD TO-NIOHT! at 9.20 p.m. TO-NIOHT II THE BEST MULTI-REEL DETECTIVE 3rd ZIGOMAR ALIAS ZIGOMAR V PAULIN BROQUET. See
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 97 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kaadang Kerbau Hospital, December 8. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.* Bared. 82 Fab 29.891 29.7H4 29.827 Temp. 8J.4 Ht.4 T9.0 Wet Bulb Ther 7>.0 78.4 77.0 Dir. of Wind \W calm calm Max. shade Temp. 00.0 Mm 74.H Max. in Sun 160.4 Te rad. Ther 72.4 Rainfall
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  • 1119 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 0. GERMANY'S FUTURE. In all tbe countrie* of the world the queation being considered in whether there in any probability of Germany recovering the dotui nant offensive in tbe present war. The most expert soldiers are being consulted, and the political attitude of various States
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  • 11 6 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page S and 8.
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  • 12 6 The output of tbe Rampah Coconut Estates in November was 46,(00 nuts.
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  • 12 6 The output of the llu Piah niino for November was 415 picuh.
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  • 17 6 Tbe ontput of the Mi.ldleton Tin Mines, Ltd., for November was Sluicing 232.14 picuU, tributors '25.82 piculs.
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  • 27 6 The output of the Ting Kil Tin Mines tor November amounted to pis. 282.40, made up as follows:— Plant ore, pis. 195.20; tribute ore, pis. 87 20.
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  • 33 6 The Morning Post says that up to the end of October tho total losses of the Austrians are roughly estimated at 900,000, includiug 148,000 in Servia, 752,000 in Galicia, 1,700 in EasUra Hungary.
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  • 34 6 Messrs. Barlow and Co. in their report of tho 9th inst. state The <_opr.i market has steadily advanced during the week and closes firm, quotations being, tine sundried »9.10., fair to good $B.tiO ri.SO.
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  • 44 6 It appears from reports in Manila papers tbat further operations are conUmplaUil for the salvage of the Bengloe, wrecked on Moynne Shoal. Captain Guy, who is now at Manila, bas been seriously ill. All tho cargo worth saving has been removtd from the steamer.
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  • 53 6 Lloyd's agent at Port Said states that the British steamers Uaron Innerda'e and African Monarch, Singapore for Falmouth, collid ed in the Hed Sea, 100 miles north of Jebelpeer. The former sank. The crew were saved, and a survey was to be held on the African Monaich on her arrival
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  • 64 6 The sitting of local Piizo Court was concluded yesterday when all tbe enemy vessels in port wore dealt with, as well as the Marko mannia, which, it will bo remembered, was sunk. Nevertheless, the court formally con demned her. Orders wire made, for the detention of the Quarta and tbe
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  • 65 6 A correspondent at Trengganu writes, under date Dfceinbi r 2 Very fine weather has been prevailing, which is quite unprecedent ed at this time of tbe year. The tea is very smooth, and the weather calm. Mr. H. C. B. Hiokling, manager of the Bundi Tin Mines, has left Kemaman
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  • 59 6 A special telegram in the Ceylon Observer says Mr. Haicourt informs the Rubber Growers' Association that the Colonial Office is p'l-p.in d to eutert'iiu an application from the manufacturers of Japan for permission to export rubber from Colombo and Singapore to that country. The same applies to Franco shipments being
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  • 66 6 Three hundred and twenty six prisoners from T.-inyt in in uniform, including twelve officers, arrived in Tikio on November '£1. Huge, crowds witnessed tlitir transforence from tbe fleet to the traiucars which are conveying them to their quitrccrs at the II uiMiiji Temple. The police and troops arraxg-nients were ample,
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  • 105 6 The Imperial Institute has been in com municatioD with Lord Kitchener with reference to tbe composition of the tobacco supplied by the War Office to the troops. In recent years, several of the British Colonies have bean growing excellent tobacco of tho American type, especially Nyaanland and Khodesia, and more
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  • 361 6 The New York Times publishes a Wash ington telegram stating that tbe Navy Department has just completed the designs and specifications for a new type of submarine, which, it is sliV'. will be tbe l:ir<>. st in existiuft'. It will be :;iK)ft. long, wiili a cruisiog radius of 3,500 li'il.
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  • 132 6 Sentence of three months' rigorous imprisonment has been pasHed upon the coolies wbo, last week in the. thirl court, were found guilty of attempting to cheat Mest-rs. Tophftm, Jones and Railton by pn tending that they were delivering full cargoes of sand. A fifth coolie was sentenced last week immediately
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  • 379 6 Mr. A. P. Cameron, of Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co., Ltd., has come to Singapore on transfer from Pcnacg. Bishop Perros, of Siam, who came to Singapore early in August and l«ft for Europe with the 6rst French contingent, has been promoted to the rank of sub
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  • 149 6 Tbe Franco British fleet, which was divided iuto tliree -iinnirouH. kxy.in the bom- bardiaunt i lUo DnrJanelles at tire o'clock on the ojowiin^ ol November 8. The ships opened tire ai very long range, and tlia foits guarJing the eotnuco to the Straits luado an absolutely imffective
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  • 212 6 The North China Daily News records the death of Mr. .luho West, managing director of M.-mhi-h. K-lly and Walsh. Ltd. which occurred at the Victoria Nuri-iug Home, ShaDgbai, on November 22, after a brief illucsf. Mr. West, who had reached Ins aixtittb year, had been
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  • 196 6 The dedication service of the Y.W.I A. Institute, 8 Fort Canning Knad, wan held yesterday afternoon. The Kixhop of Singapore took the service, tbe scripture lomoii. Ph. 15, being read by liev. W. Murray and the prayer in Malay offered by Mr. Uoh Hood Kt-ng, in tbe
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 141 6 STEEL Office Furniture MADE IN ENGLAND. FILING CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, ROLL-TOP DESKS, ETC. White Ant Proof, Fire Resisting, Dust and Damp Proof. Illustrated Catalogue free from the Manufacturers RONEO LTD., 14a, Collyer Quay. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., Singapore and Kuala. Lumpur. Season's Catalogue From December 1, prices in our Season's
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    • 200 6 ALHAMBBA The Pioneer Cinematograph The»tr«, Beach Read. TWO SHOWS for 0M PAYMEir. Second Show 9 15 p.m Flrtt Show 7.50 p.m A STAR PRODUCTION. A Marvel of Dramatic aud Artistic Achievement, romprixiug ore continuous chain of sensational and thrilling incidents which rivet tbe attention mid grip the imagination with such
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  • 1135 7 King's Message to His Army. RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN. Fall of Lodz Admitted By Russia. Rbdtbb's Spkcial and Ordinary War Tilbukams. London, December 7, 1.10 a m. Before leaving France, King George issued an order of tl c day saying I am glad to have been able to see my
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  • 21 7 Rkutbr's Telegram. London, December 8, 4.45 p.m. The new Chinese Minister, His Excellency Sze, has arrived in London.
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  • 36 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, December 7. America continues buying rubber despite export embargo, indicating the expectation of an early removal of the embargo. The statistical position remains normal and prices are steady.
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  • 620 7 Disputed Land Purchase in Rochore District. An action was commenced, yesterday, before Mr. Justice Earnshaw, in which N'avena Soona Narainan Pillai, one of tbe executors of the will of N. C. Chellappa Pillai, claims, in all, 1133,500 from the Nethoi lands Trading Society on account of
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  • 153 7 Tbe following were the British casualties at the bombardment of Tningtau Second Smth Wales Borderers: Killed: Serjeants Miller and Payne, Lance-Corporal Sydeaham, Privates Bettis. Dale, Evans, Park' Pavitt, Sewell and Williams. 36th Sikhs: Killed: Lance- Naik Bishan Singh, Sepoy L'Jhain Singh. South Wales Borderer* Died in
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  • 525 7 Direct Shipments to America Suggested. The following is the full text of the letter which was laid on the table, at the recent meeting of the Council of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, regarding the direct shipment of tin. It is signed by S. W. Osgood, president
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  • 536 7 Memorial Tablet Unveiled At Klang. At tbe close of service at St. Barnabas' Church, Klang, on Sunday evening, the Rev. J. D. Bolton unveiled the memorial tablet which has been placed in the church to the memory of the lato Mr. James Scott Mason.
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  • 30 7 A lit tic quantity of G< rman staiups found in the (Jurrnan pout office at liabaul (New Guinea) have bmto conveited iuto English sUuim bT endorsing them wi'h the royal
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  • 850 7 Statements Published in Shanghai Papers. We reproduce below a few specimens of German "news," taken from Shanghai papers to whom they are supplied by the Ostasiatiscbe Lloyd telegraphic agency Sir Roger Casement, one of the Irish loaders, has been received by tbe Foreign Office in Berlin. He has
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  • 177 7 A Reuter message from Peking to Shanghai, dated November 33, says Alarmist reports bave, recently, been circulated in Peking, from which city they havo been telegraphed elsewhere, first regarding the imminence of an anti-foreign rising begin ning with demonstrations against the Japaneat) by Chinese soldiery secondly,
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  • 1096 7 THE SINGORA-KEDAH RAILWAY LINE. Health of the King. (From A Corfesiondknt.) Bangkok, December 8. Statements emanating from Penang lately to the effect that the railway from Singora to Kedah will bo opened in about a year are laughed at by the official* who really know. Put it
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  • 14 7 It is reported in »lais that the Germans have fabricated Paris pootal Htaiup with
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 82 7 Property Sale. Tbe following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon Freehold land situate off Payah Lebar Road containing an area of about 40 acres comprimd in Grant No. 44. Planted with 7,000 rubber trees from 4to 8 years old also a
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  • Correspondence
    • 231 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, If Kereng can spare a few minutes in the afternoon any week day be will see how these poor squatters are worried and persecuted tor in most cases removing their attap roof or making some repairs to their huts or
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    • 167 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Every old Rafflesian will hear with heartfelt sympathy about the death of the late Mr. K. W. Hullett, formerly Principal, Raffles Institution, Singapore, who worked for a good number of years with heart and brain for the
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    • 390 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— I enclose a cutting from a home paper wliich perhaps you will kindly reproduce in your columns. If the example cf the Archbishop of Canterbury, Cardinal Bourne and other religious leaders could be followed here, I feel
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    • 172 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— With reference to the letter of Bayar Senderi on I'riuks Hound that appeart d in your much esteemed daily for yesterday. I would strongly advise tho writer to give up entirely the pernicioas babit of drinking then only the resulting
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  • 619 8 Fresh Reccrd In Quantity But Prices Lower. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rub ber Association's lfiSth auction took place yesterday, when there were offered for sale piculs 2,887.98 or 811,731 lbs., (tons 189 17) and sold piculs 1,258.80 or 167,778 lbs. (tons 74.90). The prices realised were:
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  • 173 8 The Stalwart Youth in civi) garb was strolling down the Strand, When the Dear Old Busybody buttonholed him out of hand. For shame, my fine young sir," she said, to waote your bourn in play t Are you idle when your King and Country call you to
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  • 36 8 The ptMtge of the steamer Penrith Castle with a cargo of cotton from Galveston for Yokohama through the Panama Canal ssTed 5,280 nautical miles and over a thousand dollar* gold in expense* after deducting the tolls.
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  • 56 8 Tell me not in mournful wi.ef iea Life h bet an (tup > dnato, For tbn n> n is >ick who gnwiii, And thug* are not what ttiej term. Lifn is ret!, lite is earnest. Of Una f M3t yoa ma r be sore, Bat pre3iou<< little will ail joa
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  • 256 8 The committee beg to acknowledge the following farther subscriptions Belgian. Local. Previously acknowledged 14,040.06 $083 Government English School, Mua- Staff... 75 Government English School, Muar, 80y5... 12.07 W. H. Holland 10 H. H. Morrison 36 10 Mengkibol Rubber Estate G. Y. L. L. 6 P. F.
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  • 278 8 The following is a partial list of German prisoners (mostly Shanghai residents) who have arrived in Japan from Tsingtau C. Albers, Ehlers and Co. Dr. Adamczewski, A. Eblers and Co.; H. Bohmer W. Droge; H. Desebrock, Carlowitz and Co. P. Engel L. Euler, F. Schnock E.
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  • 141 8 A telegram from Geneva, says the Kaiser, who was to have opened the new Frank'ort University building on October 18, telegraphed as follows to excuse his absence: I wanted to be with you to-day, but the defence of the Fatherland, rendered necessary by the infamous onslaught of our
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  • 9 8 Lore at first sight is usually minus second sight.
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 53 8 The Children's Cold*. Watch the children's colds and care them before the; weaken tlie vitality. Use Cham bet lain 'r Cough Remedy freely. It is per. lectly safe. It lias been tested by chemists »nd pronouDO-d free from injurious sab stance* and costs bat a trifle. For sale by all
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    • 487 8 LATEST ADVEKTISEMbNTS. To- Night I To-Night I I AT THE "Gaiety PICTURE PALACE. Junction or Albbit akd Bbncoolbn Stbjmts. Pasqualll'B Superb Drama ON THE STEPS OF THE THRONE In 3 Masßlve Seels. THE RAJAH' B TIARA No. 2 of The Gang of tbe Poiuting Finger Series In 2 Parts. LATEST
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    • 471 8 RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basah Road. TELEPHONE NO. 400. ADELPHI HOTEL Commodious Airy Rooms. Courteous Service. CUISINE: par excellence. Rates Most Reasonable. Many Improvements Beinu
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 191 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS ,|aM W^L m*& w Deschiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Flood ALWAYS CURES, and skives everyone health, strength and beauty. Far better than uncooked meat, Chalubeates. etc BUY 1 ROM JULIAN
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    • 248 9 THB STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adalphi Hotel Money Changer, Hotel de l'Sorope. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Kch k Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Real Railway Station.
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    • 997 9 Pv Did you get HOUTENS K*Ek COCOA?^S a, Of course I did Mums I dont^^r like any other kind Ari dont forget it when you make the this time SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION MLE Of TBAK OFFICE FURNITURE AND FITTINOB, STOCK IN-TRADB, ETC., The property of The International Dia pensary,
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    • 1795 10 VJMrWi ULf HJMJL IAMCtT MttHV CAPITA! IF AIT EASTEH WUiPitt PRO«raROUI land PROGRESSIVE. THE 6REAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Mtaoomoi. Wiß.faatai. Mi hi, ■■< londobl office m, om rwm,, to. Hrn i t -a. itO.Ni wWk »ka f Otmk aj Bi| I 1 Mi n jMn w«k ft* B
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    • 1638 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALES Of EXCELLENT TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC, At No. 8, Naseim Boad, On Saturday, Decerr.bei la, at 2.30 p.m. Uhl« W itth o mi'^l te kBtt eoOpfc i°'u c 5 edin le4ther; °»"ei w*x.po ished »^ak octagonal table with marble top; wax polished teak telescopic dining
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  • 862 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Right Way to Capture Trade. Gerald Bis*, writing in the Evening Standard, s.iys Much milk lias been split since the ont break of tbo war over tbe parrot cry of Capture German Trade," and a lot of it, and I may
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  • 176 11 The report of the Sumatra Para Rubber Plantations, Ltd., for the year ended Jane 80, 1914, state* that after providing for deprecia tion of building* and machinery the profit for the year is £32,890, to which mast be added the balance from last years account of
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 451 11 £j FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The Brili-h Admiralty abent nice month. a*o adopted Pyreno a. standard, and riooe that time h.te purchased over one thousand extin K ui<.lHrs. They are being osed iv a nnmber of different ways. Some were placed on sobmarmea and deMrojor*. some on mall motor craft at the
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    • 26 11 Tbe girl who uaes powder hopes one day to hear a call to arms. For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Great Peppermint Core la M.
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    • 413 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT S#||rip fcP TOf H. M. KING GEORGE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by tbe enemy. Tbelr purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE are far superior In quality, and can be supplied in unlimited Quantities at usual prices. Fit them to
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    • 18 11 Seasonable Display OF CURIOS for XMAS PRESENTS HRISTMAS CARDS ALENDARS for 1915. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. G. OTOMUNE GO.
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 468 12 I Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLB AGENTS: Adamson.Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SITUATION WANTEO. Wanted, a situation by an experienced ■uno with good references. Apply to Nurse, c/o>traits Times. 812 »Jia_ PAYING 6UEBTS WANTED. By private family in Tanglin. Large
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    • 381 12 WAHTB. POSITION WANTED. English lady seeks appointment in British possessions, preferably Australia. Excellent referenoee. Apply Box No. 826, Straits Times. 2 12 15-13 LADY TYPIST. Mrs. F. Coopkk Abbs, Zetland Housk. All Communications j Lessons given in strictly private and i Shorthand and confidential. Typewriting. 80 11 80-12 MOTOR CYCLE
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    • 580 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD 10 LET. i No. 8, Cairnhill Cirole, unfurnished. Apply to Allen and Gledhill, 22a, Raffles Place. 113 a BEABIDE REBIDENCE TO LET. Fully furnished. Immediate entry. Apply to A. FRANKEL. Siglap Eetate, or at 876, Victoria Street. 29 n COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No. 28,
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    • 441 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipchandlers. Government and Municipal Contractor., Estate Suppliers and Commission Agei>ts. Sole Aobnts The Muicott Belting Co., Ltd. Best MuiUplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80-0 16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and otber purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS BY
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    • 603 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. GOODS READY IN STO3K NOW 9 12 14 1,200 Large Siie Europe Boss Broom', 15,000 feet Balata. Leather and Hair Belting, 12,000 Mill Saw File, and Assorted Files 1,2f0 Galvanized Buokets, 22,400 lb?. Osl vanized Spikes, 6,000 lb«. Paraffin Wax, 600 Gallons Mobil
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    • 425 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures for the oarrtu: »b -o and important forthcoming fixture, are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the variont clubs. Convenient forms on which to mak; tho returns will be supplied on application tr the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tyersall,
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 227 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane ooa wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of tl per font lices tor one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, tl each insor ion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scaiji
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