The Straits Times, 16 December 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times .NO. 24.674 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      208 1 "T" 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 s Boch co.s IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS. 0 Imported direct from Habana by KATZ BROS., LTD. Try this Great Discovery HMlHfc (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
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      179 1 ROBINSON &CG. Sweetmeats QJaifo^ (Bakes FANCY PRESENTATION BOXES IN LARGE SELECTION. The Brooklyn $3.50.4 50,12.50 Rush Hampers Baskets $3.50, 4.50, 5.50. Coronation Box, $2.50. Ermine $2.50. ,-lb. Boxes 85 cents. Chocolates, -Assorted Sweets, Chocolate Peppermint Creams; Almonds. i-lb. Boxes 55 cents. > Chocolates, Caramels, Peppermint Cream, Peppermint Lumps, Lily Creams.
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      9 1 MARTELL S BRANDY. Sou Agents ADAMSON. GILFILLAN CO., ITS.
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    Sungei Matang Rubber.
    2148 2 THE RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME APPROVED. Outlook of t»e Company. The fourth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Sungei Matang Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on November 12, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford-court, EC., Mr. Thos. J. Ive (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman
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    20 2 A moment's thought will convince tbe reasonable man that boles are not really tbe important part of a Ornyere cbeese.
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      138 2 29| f^^B^^^^^ BJaAB 1 Hazeline j q JMPARTS the beauty fij It gives ideal protection jgj against all weathers. w m 1441 All RithU J,™, Ml Do not miss paying a visit to YAMATO CO., HIGH STREET, to see their CHRISTMAS DISPLAY of a collection of BEAUTIFUL SILK GOODS, FINE
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      55 2 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Cham-" berlain's Cough Remedy The most fastid ions are satisfied when we state that it cures oolds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale
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      675 2 Paralysed Child Helpless and Wasted. Left 3ospHal a Cripple, Bat made well Ly :hcse Tablets. Mr* Cooper, of Ffnn L»n«, Fonny Dravton, near Xunvaion, e:iys: "Dr. i Cassell's Tablets haw worked a «•.>!•- «ffi^'*^ ,l<rful cure in my MQf- *3sT:J little girl, Hilda. S!i.- -f.'.y > was paralysed fur v
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      597 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. Tbe Power of Attorny datfd the Bth Angast, 1918, *iv«'n by iuo t) Alna Nana davana Karappan Chittj has btcn cancelled. SAMINATHAN CHITTV, 82, Market Street. 7 a 18 18 TENDERS INVITED Tenders are invited for the building of 13 shop- bouses in Sf ran goon Road and
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    BATU MATANG PLANTATIONS.
    1104 3 Position and Prospects of The Property Admirable. The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Batu Matang Rubber Plantations. Limited, was bold on November 12, at tne office of the company, 16, Philpot Lane, E.C., Mr. Wm. D. Campbell (chairman of the company) presiding. Tin Chairman said Oontlemen,
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      335 3 Weakness Debility TRON 'JELLOIDS; the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 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.
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      64 3 A derm Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jiw or blood poinon resulting from a wound when Cbamberlaia'n Pain Balm is promptly spplied. It i* an antiseptic and destroys the germs wbich cause tbeea diseases. It also cauafH wounds to heal without maturation and in uce third tbe
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      308 3 Debility enfeebled nerves, poor health and weakened blood •—these are troubles that can be overcome. SCOTT'S Emulsion never rails. It repairs waste, enriches the blood, revitalizes the nerves and gives strength to resist or drive out weakness and disease. When you are run-down, out of sorts or in poor health
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      672 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. bibb^HneT twin-ao»*w Man Paeeenger Staamei* between Rangoon, Colombo, Sues, Port Said, Mareeillea and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRAOAN CO., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON CO., Rangoon Agents. Colombo Agents FOB FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLI PATERSON. BIMONB CO.. LTD. Singapore Agents. STRAITS STEAM SHIP CO., LTD., AND
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      366 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Fop China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean 1 Ports. Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. A THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BITWBBM Fremantls
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      511 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between nfcohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract witb the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe hare been specially designed and oonetracted, and are fitted witb
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      709 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. [HE SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For KreUy, Paka, Tringgana, Bisat, Semerak, Baobok, fcolantan Tabai. Bangnara relopin, Panarai, Patani, Singora. Laoon. Kobaamni. Bandon, LangßneD, Takn, Jbumpon, Koblak and Bangkok A STEAMER Qua Departure Deo. 10 8 p.m. Deo. S3 96 89 Jan. and, 191 S. The
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      531 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. 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 Handelsvereenlging Rotterdam," Agents, •■c a OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY CO.. LTD. i
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      467 4 INDO-CHINA BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Direct Sarvioe to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Calcutta, via Penang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on tboioogb Bills ot Lading (or Canton Macau, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo. Tientsin, Newchwang, Yaogtsze Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc., etn. Steamers. Tons. Commander. Kctsang 4,895 R. C.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    108 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, December 1 6. High Water, Ml a.m., 10.27 p.m. Thursday, December 17. High Water, Mi a.m., 11.16 p.m. Friday, December 18. High Water, 10.7 a.m. Shipping meeting, Exchange, 11 a.m. Legislative Council. '2. '10. Municipal Commission, 8 p.m. Saturday, December 19. High Water, 0.4 a.m.,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    96 5 To-day. Malacca, P. Sw«tt< nhani and Telok .us<>n 8 pm Batu I'ahat 8 pm j To-mouow. Rliio 8 am Rhio, Lingua and Singkep 8 am l'urt I >i< k-. .ii 10 am Muar and Malacca 2 pm Indragiri 2 pm Bengkalis, Liboean Rilik, Tandjong Haiti and Medan
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    Mails for Europe.
    37 5 L.»rc Simoapom. Dv» w Lonton Aibitih. Octr 22 November 23 Not. 28 Oct. 29 Not. 6 Not. 13 December 11 Dec. 11 Not. ;i9 Not. 24 Not. 27 Dae. 3 Dec. 7 I).c. 11
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    SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE.
    67 5 The following fixture* tx tbe eorreat won and important forthcoming fixtorcH are kiodU supplied by the seorctarios ol the varioi olabs. Convenient forms on which to maki tbo returns will bo supplied on application tb« Manager, Straits Time*. Singapore Cricket Club. Dec 19, Cricket, S.C'.t. 2nd XI
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    59 5 At meeting of tin- Central Unemployed Body (or London, tbe chairman, Mr. Brinslty H«i|»c, staled that, contrary to expecta tions, tin- exclusion of (itriuau and Austrian waiter* from hotels had not helped English waitt H much, a* the vacancies bad been filled by m. n of other nationalities, Italians, Swim,
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    PASSENGERS OVERSEAS.
    183 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger booking* to the Straits are taken from the London and China Kxpn-HH. It should be understood that, in potne instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, sutacqaent to the issuance of this list in London:
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    165 5 EXCHANOB SiHiiAPOiR Dbckubbb 19, 1914. On Lohdou Bank 4 m/t 2/4 Demand 'i/ 4,', Private 8 m/a 2/4 j On Udia Bank T. T. 174j O« Hona«o»a...Bank d/d 21% O» SBAM9BAi....Bank d/d 102 Oa Jata Bank T, T. Ml, Oh Japan Bank d/d 115 Sovereigns— baying rate
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      192 5 Value ol 10 10 Ampan* 7.00 I 1 1 Aver Wen* 0.15 10 10 Belat 100 10 10 Brnantf 0.75 10 10 Ktmpai 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Kinta Association 411 41 Kinta Tin 1.1*6 !41 41 Labat Mine* 11 7.00 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tint 1.10.0 10
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      RUBBER.
      657 5 If 8 6 Bayers. Sellen. Value 2/- 3/- Allaeai 1/8 41 41 AngTo-Jav» 2/8 8/8 3/- 3/- AngloMalaj 6/9 2/- 2/- Batane Malaka -/0 -/10 41 41 BatuTiga 1-6-0 1-169 2/- 8/. BekoU -/7* £1 41 Bukit Rajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 41 41 Bukit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0 noni 2/- a/-
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      GENERAL.
      133 5 l"? c 1 Bayen. fWJe*% V»lne <£ 41 XI B Smelting Co. 11/- 12/8 XI 41 i Pret 1.0.6 1.2.8 5/- 6/- Bteotric T'w»y« 8/- 4/ 10 10 Fnuw Ne»ve 61.00 63.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 86.00 96.00 100 Howwtb Enkioe 46.00 100 7%Pr«l. 95.00 100 100 K*ta Bro,
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      DEBENTURES.
      55 5 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 8% $1,28*500 SfcMKMiUtctrio TTramwaysß* j£850,000 Spore Municipal 5% $1,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4i% *****7 tl,«00,000 par Buyers Belles* Spore Municipal 4*% of 1909 tI.fXT.OOO pa. Spore Municip»l4% 2,000,000 »%di« S pore MuniupaJ 4% £300.000 03* *%The buying quotations of sterling shares mast be regarded as
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      78 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 18-At No. 7, Syed Ali Road, teak household furniture, etc., at 4. Chinjr Ken* Lee and Co. December 21.— At taloroom, a Tongkang Hong Tye Long," at 2.30. December 21.— At »aleroom, British atwinri Betsy," at 2.30. December 21.— At saleroom, valuable free hold
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      409 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woois' Great Peppermint Corn Is 6d LVIEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. A billet a* C< nductor by ar experienced person. Thoroughly umltret mi's the nenai field work, (i c from ccw cl( aring to tapping. Apply Box No 84!, Straits Timis. 16- 2 MM COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET.
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      28 5 SP H N .X. tt LAMBERT BUTLER I—/ Drink CaRLSBEBG m^ wm^ wm^ BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.
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      73 5 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOV. UOAD TO-NIGHT at 9.30 TO-NIGHT II ITALA 4-REEL MELODRAMA THE TREASURE OF THE LOUZATS Fiom HtrediUry Dincord of two branches of a Family, an Orchao Girl is aboot to he Bobbed tf a Hidden Inheritance by her Energy Uncle, with a Final Ruin of the
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
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      93 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerkau Hospital, December 15. 9 a.m. 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 39.813 29.726 29.780 Temp. 88.0 88 0 83 0 Wot Bulb Ther 79.0 81.0 78.4 Dir. of Wind [calra calm calm Max. shade Temp. 90.0 MJn 78.4 Max. in Sun 160.0 Terad. Ther 76.4
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  • Obituary
    DEATH.
    29 6 DkiMMiiM.. On December 12, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Dorothy, wife of P. Campbell I 'niiniuond of Chimpul Estate, Aycr Kuoing South, N. S. aged 26 ytars.
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBBB 16. NATIONAL HATRED. .
    1201 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBBB 16. NATIONAL HATRED. Of all strange things the strangest we have come across i* Germany's frenzied hatred ol England, whioh baa at last found adequate expreasion in the Chant of Hate by Ernst Lissauer. As one commentator says I "It is a veritable war-ebant of
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    20 6 There will be a service of Christmas Hymns and Carols in Prinsep Street Cburcb on Sunday next at 8 p.m.
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    20 6 Messrs. Barlow and Co. rep mk that tbe copra market has kept steady tbrongbout tbe week and quotations are unchanged.
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    26 6 Tbe new wharf at Jesselton is finished and is a great improvement on tbe old. It will meet tbe requirements of the town for some time.
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    26 6 The Chinese Church congregations hive raised 187.84 for the Prince.of Wales's War Relief Fund, in addition to 180.80, given by tbe Prinsep Street (Straits Chinese) Church.
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    36 6 The London Gazette issued on November 13 contained a list of 121 warrant and non commissioned officers of the British Array wbo have been promoted to be second lieu to pants for service in tbe field.
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    39 6 Athletic sports In connection with St. Anthony's Boys' School, Victoria Street, will be held for the first tiuao on Saturday, tho 19th inst. Parents, old boys and friends are cordially invited. There wiil be a race for old bays.
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    39 6 The amount received on December 4, for tho fund organised by the Royal Navy League of Siam for tbe purchase of a scout cruiser was Ticals 4,076. With the amount already acknowledged the fund then amounted to Ticals 260,835.
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    43 6 Messrs. Barker and Co. advise us of tbe outputs of clean tin ore from tbo following companies for November. Sioipan Valley, approximately 90 piculs Kanaboi mine 122 pels., tribute 124 pels. Kinta mine 78 pels., tribute 445 pels. Ampang (Kim-a) mine 238 pels.
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    50 6 Grimsby bas now lost 22 steam trawlers since tbe war broke out. Some are probably in German bands, but moat of i.h-i,. have been blown up by mines. Tbeir value would be about £470,000. Seventy three fishermen are known to have been killed, and ovor 100 are prisoners in Germany.
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    51 6 Mr. H. B. Ellerton, District Officer, Kuala Kangsar, who, with Miss K. A. Kllertou, is proceeding on furlough to Europe was, on Saturday, tbe recipient of three fareweil addresses presented by tbe members of th» Ellerton Club, tho Chinese community and the native officers ot the Government Service at Kuala
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    57 6 The Batavia Nieuwsblad learns that a movement is on foot to institute a market for rubb :r at Batavia similar to the markets at Colombo, Singapore and Penang, which, the journal states, have already provid that they till a real Wmt. Sivera! of the leading rubber planters, dealers and exporters
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    58 6 It is notified in a Government Gazette extraordinary, published jesti play, that the exportation of Australian wheat Hour and meat from any port or place in tin* Colony to auy place other timii a Malay State under His Majesty's protection and tbeSiattsol North Borneo and Sarawak is prohibited for ■i
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    72 6 A Chinese coolie employed at a saw mill is in custody on a charge of having murdered another coolie iv particula-ly brutal fashion. Soruo thirty in n were ■deeping together when tho RMMei -uidenly got up and witli an axe inflictid injuries which caused tbe death of bis vi,:tiiu in
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    78 6 Mr. P. Wioken, Commissioner for Western kaatratti at the Colonial Exhibition, Sema rang, Java, has arrival iv Sioytpore and is stopping at Raffles Mutt I. Hu remains here for a few days and will be p.lad to interview »ny mercLants dtisiring to obtain agencies for Western Australian products or to
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    93 6 Mrs. Liston, presiding at the annual meeting of tbe Penang Ladies' Itiffo Clab, *aid tbe calk balance in hand was 1167, and tbe finanoiaPpjsition wan sound despite tho Hiuall membership. Tbe following officebearers were Sftcted President, Mrs. Wright-Motion committee Miss Mathiej, Miss Sellers and Miss S. U. Smith. At tbe
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    112 6 With the silting up of the Sclangor river in oertain part* of L'lu Sclan^or thruu^li winch it runs, tbe Malay Mail says, holders of a threat deal uf land alienated for mmmx purpose* in the mukim of Peretak pru r to tbe closing of tbe application books, and for which
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    106 6 A serioUH motor-car accident occurred at Calcutta, on tbe evening of the 3rd inst., in which Mr. R. R. Macduiiald was severely injured. A Mr. Swale* was driving Mac donald and a friend in his motor ear on Tbeinbyu road, and be was oompelled to swei-ve to his right* to
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    456 6 Captain C. W. B. Maddox is appointed commander of the North Bornro Govorqment yacht Lotus, with effect from November 1. Tbe death took place on Saturday morning of Towkay Chew Una Tone, tbe senior partner in tbe firm of Han llua Hong and Co., of Klyne Street,
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    Malayan Contingent Fund.
    32 6 We have to acknowledge a subscription of •50 from Mr. Lim Teng (Saigon), per the Singapore Fioe Prf ss, for the Malayan Contingent fund, making the total received 12,465.
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    Singapore at a Glance.
    90 6 Messrs. Powell and Co., tbe well-known auctioneers and valuers, have issued, aa a coloured wall calendar for 1915, a chart of Singapore IslaLd and portions of Jobore. It will bo apprcdated, not only by local resident", but by casual visitors to car palmfringed islu, for a
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    For Suffering Belgium.
    132 6 Mrs. W. L. Watkius has hit upon a happy mode of assisting Mr*. SaUuond't efforts for the augmentation of the local Belgian I!, lief Fund a mode that will commend itstlf to everyone. From Friday onwards, tbeiu will be an exhibition ot local sketcboH in oilu and
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    Malays and the War
    233 6 In all the circumstances involved the attitude of mind of the local Malay* in regard to the great war is interesting. No one, it may be premised, ever doubted their loyalty to tbe British raj in tin- Peniuiula as long as the war involved only Christian
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      161 6 STEEL Office Furniture MADE IN ENGLAND. FILING CABINETS, CARD-INDEX CABINETS, ROLL-TOP DESKS, ETC. White Ant Proof, Fire Resisting, Dost and Damp Proof. Illustrated Catalogue free from the Manufacturers: RCNEO LTD., 14a, Collyer Quay. JOHN LITTLE CO., LIMITED. FOR THE XMAS SHOPPING. HaildkerChiefS in Fancy Boxes and Fancy Folders. NeCkWear. An
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      225 6 LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE ARRIVED BY MAIL OF DEC. 13. Ufl "OIMU The Lord Mayor's Show, The King Opening Parli .ment Tbe March of tbe Herots of Antwerp Tbe Match of tbe London Scottish th*> creom of tho on* Gazette now being aoruened AT TBE ALHAMBRA i ne Pioneer Cinematograph
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    THE WAR.
    1023 7 Austrians Admit Their Defeat. CHANGES IN THE GERMAN STAFF. The Position in France. Rbctkk's Spbcix^^nd Ordinary War Tkliorams. London, December 16, 12.25 a.m. Amsterdam An Austrian communique admits a heavy defeat by the Serbians and ■ays We encountered south-east of Valjevo a greatly superior enemy, who not only
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    Shells for Football Crowds
    87 7 Speaking at Sunderland recently, the Eail of Durham regretted the time wasUd on football, and saul that he *onl i much prefer that Sundi rlan.l players should be wearing khaki rather than football colours. He was almost hard-hearted enough to wish the Germans would drop a
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    Insurance and Neutral Vessels.
    120 7 The following announcement issued by tbe Hoard of Trade is published in a Government Gazette Extraordinary, for tbe information and guidance of those concerned It has been brought to the notice of tbe Board of Trade that British insurance companies have insurer) or re -inmrnl t>oods
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    19 7 On December 16. 18H the late Gottlieb Daiml-r regi«tertd bis first patent for the portable internal combaMHUi tn^ine using
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    LICENSING JUSTICES.
    354 7 Turk's Application for Licence Refused. The annual meeting of the Licensing Justices was held yesterday, Mr. A. V. Brown, presiding. With him on the Bench were Commander Radcliffe, R.N., Dr. Middloton, Messrs. W. Hooper and P. Cunliffe. Mr. G. H. May, the Chief Police Officer, was also in
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    NEWS VIA THE HAGUE.
    522 7 Telegrams to Netherlands India Papers. The Hague, December 7-11 Tbe renewed German attacks on tbe Yaer line have again been repulsed with heavy losses. Tbe morale of tbe German army continues to deteriorate and there has been a serious increase in the. numbers of German soldiers
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    601 7 Prices Range at Slightly Lower Level. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 169 th auction took place yesterday, when there were offered for sale piculs 2,147.24 or 286,299 lbs., (tons 127.81) and sold piculs 1,889.21 or 186,228 lbs. (tons 82.69). The prices realised we're Sheet smoked
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    COCOS ISLAND "S.0.S."
    294 7 How Singapore Was Told of The Emden. The direct report from Cocos Keeling Island of the battle of the Sydney and Emden was, on November 14, supplemented by tbe following account, circulated by Renter's Agency, as gathered from the Eastern Telegraph Company and their Indian Ocean cable
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    Jottings from Java.
    1515 7 (I 1 bom A Correspondent.) Sourabaya, December 19. The Rubber Congress and Exhibition recently held at Batavia has had one parti oularly good effect, as far as agricultural matters in this Colony is concerned, and that is tbe hastening on of a long mooted plan for the
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    LABUAN NOTES.
    511 7 (From A Corrsspondknt.) Labuan, December 11. The Resident, Mr. Douglas, who some months ago imported a m jtor car, has now been followed by Mr. A. G. Vanscolina, ot the Coalfield) Company. We regret to have to announce the death of Pensioner Nobi, for years prison warder, a
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    160 7 Sven Hedin, tbe well known Swedis'. traveller in Central Asia, who paused through Singapore some years ago and who was met on board of a German liner by one of our representative*, in untiring in assoricg tbe Germans of his devotion to their cause lie baa just arrived in Berlin
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      134 7 Property Sale. The following Singapore properties were dispose I of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s saleroom yester Jay afternoon Freehold land at Sorangoon H md, area I about 48 acres, together with the dwelling j house 249, Serang x>n Koad, and a number of i plank and attsp
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  • Correspondence.
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      Local War Relief.
      618 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l wish to thank you for tbe editorial the 1 lth inst., concerning the use of that |*.rtion of the War Relief rand re scrvtd ]<>r local purposes It seems exceedingly strange that the money is not available now
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      German Trade.
      549 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir.- Will) regard the letter in your issue of iln- 10th in»t. written by Anti-German," 1 think hi* idea that German goods should not tie allowed to be exported from the Colony in a good one. The object of such expci
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    "MR. JONES'S CAWFEE."
    742 8 And How a German Sent Him His Supper. Cheerfulness under difficulties is tbe surest sign of a stout heart, and that Tommy and bis officers have it is proved by many a story from tbe front. No li-tter yarn of tbe kind has, however, been tc>M than
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Notes in General.
      87 8 The San rays Football Club played the Kingsdale Club rt billiards at the former's place on Monday. Each club was represented by three players and three separate games wi re played, with the result that the former club beat tbe latter by two games to one. The
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      29 8 Garrison Oolf Club. Tbe men's medal competition at the <iarri«on Golf Club for December was won by W. W. Macmillan with 80— 4=76. Sixteen cards were taken oat.
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    15 8 Kuala Nal.- 7,200 lbs. Bukit Katil.— 9,soo lbs. seven months 53,700 lbs.
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    7 8 The quality of mercy is not distraint.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    849 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Horning. Singapore, Dec. 16, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning: The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. No*. Vu.ua. Butirs. Siuiu. 3/- Allagar 1/4} 1/9 1 An*lo Java 3/9
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      10 8 The Children's Colds. Watch the children's colds and care them
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      332 8 LATEST ADVEKTISEMKNTS. "Gaiety" PICTURE PALACE. Junction of Albbit and Bbncoolsm Stssbts. A ROMANCE OF OLD BRITANY Drama in 9 Parts (Patbecolor) A Magnificent Presentation of Ancient Rome THEODORA™ 3 After Sardou'r Great Tragedy, with the celehraUd SAHARY-DJELI In tbe Title Bole One of the Mo <t Gorgeous Plays ever produced.
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      294 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. 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. 490. SEA VIEW HOTEL Xmas Dinner Dance. XMAS EVE. DIMMER SERVED ON LAWN. By kind
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      186 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CH.OHOS.S */k\ 1% J^ V^B ff^W' USe H/EMOCL °BIN f^*^ Deschiens All doctor* agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better than uncooked meat, Chalybeates.
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      243 9 THUS STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Rafflea Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Borope. Money Changer, Hotel ran Wijk. Messrs. Kob Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs.
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      442 9 NOTICES. NOTICE. From 11th December, 1914, Mr. J. Cecil j Boigess will be Kenideut Secretary of tbe China Mutual Life Insaranee Company, Limited, and will hold a Power of Attorney for the Company. C. A. MoLELLAN, Resident Secretary. Singapore, 10th Deeemb'r, 1914. 1113 1713 THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167. Orchard
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      362 9 SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. CHANGES IN STREET NAMES. NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with a Resolution passed by the Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, at a meeting held on the 81st July, 1914, that on the Ist January, 1915, the names in tbe third column of the Schedule
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      1778 10 I nri ms wmm. ukest mrhjp bapitai if ait eastcu cohphdl PFKMPIROUt and PROORBgSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEftar Ul I lOE Till ills Hi *****81. l*-<nrT— LONDON OTFrOli M. OM *WHY. E.O. M i ■■my auuii mm «vrr— ti ek>mev t» nxm, u»«— oommwekmi to ■wokew.
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      1413 10 SALES BY AUCTION. auction sale: Of BXCELLENT WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FCRNITLHE, BTC, At No. 7, Sy. d Ali Road, On Friday, Deoembev 18, at 4 p.m. PolUhed teak octagonal tables rattan chairs and settees; waxpoli-hed toak sideboard with mirror panel wax polished teak dining table wax poliebtd U ak
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    767 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A New Armoured Car. Charles L. Freeston, writing in a home paper, says Tbe War Offioe continues to turn the cold shoulder to the armoured car, albeit the official EyeWitness at tbe front has called attention to tbe invaluable services which
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    201 11 Visitors to Bangsue, says the Siam Observer, will be astonished at the progress being made with the first cement factory to be erected in Siam. It is most satisfactory to note the way matters are approaching a successful end, and we heartily congratulate ti.ose concerned in the
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    29 11 Bix. You may depend upon it that your friends won't forget you as long as you have money." Dix.— That's right; especially if yon have borrowed it from them."
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      547 11 (J FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months ago alopted Pjrene an standard, and kinoe that time have purchased over one thousand extinguisher*. They are being used iv a nombtr of different ways. Some were placed on submarines and destroyers, some on .mall motor oraft at the various yards
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      12 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Great Peppermint Core la M.
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      390 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT g TO H. M. KINB 6EORBE V. AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE i>tj:eu:l,o:f»s are far superior In quality, and can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to
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      651 12 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS Adamson, Gilfillan &Go.. Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SITUATION WANTED. By a Japanese in any household capacity. Apply Box No. 840, Straits Times. .14-li W-M BOARD AND LODGING WANTED. Englishman requires furnished room near town. Particulars
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      575 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD TO LET. Houses Nos. G and I, Adis Road, off Sophia Road, entry January 1. Apply No. C, Adis Rd. 7- 13 6-1 COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No. 27, Syed Ali Road. Tennis, Stabling. Water, Gas. Apply Hen'ey, o/o Sir John Jackson, Ltd. 11-12 17-12
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      473 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipchandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Com' mission Agents. Sou Aobhts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. I 7 80-6-16 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained FROM BOON SENG CO.. Sbjp-Chandlers. Sail-Makers, Estate
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      472 12 1 nonces. GUAN KIAT GO.. 37. Philip Street 600D8 READY IN STOCK NOW *****. 1,300 Large Siie Europe Ba«a Broom«, 16,000 feet Balata. Leather and Hair Bel'irg, 12,000 Mill Saw Files and Assorted Files, 4 1.2C0 Galvanized Buckets, 32,400 lbt. Gal vanized Spikes, 6,000 lbs. Paraffin Wax, COO Gallons Mobil
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      389 12 TAN SENGGHONG&GO. Architects and General Agents for BUILDINGS. DESIGNS. ESTIMATES BUILDING BURVEYB. ETC. UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. 14, Rattles Quay (Top Floor). Telephone, 1288. CHARGES MODERATE. FOUND. MOTOR CYCLE TOOL-KIT FOUND. Found in Orchard Road, on Sunday afternoon, a complete Motor Cycle Tool-kit. Owner tray bavu tame on pajiDff cost of
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      228 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane ooi wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 11 per tout lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding four lines, tl each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, t2. Inch Sc
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