The Straits Times, 22 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-22 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.679 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement111 1914-12-22 1 •■m>) BEER. 42 *TT^ B-^^ "J^J tf^jr BRITISH TOYS Special Display of DOLL CMIIUES. MIHUTURE MOTOR CURS, TRICYCLES. Etc, Etc. LARGEST SELECTION OF DOLLS in Singapore. KATZ BROS., LTD THE R°NEL° Duplicator. 80 FACSIMILE LETTERS PER MINUTE. Prices from II T*l. Mad* r $20 to $200. ASK US TO SHOW111 words
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Advertisement308 1914-12-22 1 ROBINSON CO. SILVERWARE ***rm XMAS GIFTS. New Shipments Just Arrived. B^C*^^| VH fl^H Lflv W i^mF W I LADIES' BRUSH AND COMB, i^| ifeHBM- Blr INCASE. In various dtp Kns, Plain A Fancy jz? _W sao and a 4 5° Cll I/CR DlinTfl CRAUEfi Similar to illa»(rati:n l'ricc 929.50. fill308 words
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Advertisement9 1914-12-22 1 JEFFREYS PILSENERBEER. Soli Agents: ADAMSON, GILF LLAN CO., LID.9 words
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Article1676 1914-12-22 2 THE CROP ESTIMATE LARGELY EXCEEDED. Reduced Costs. The fifth annual general meeting of the members of the Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company, Limited, was held on November 18, at the offioe of the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Sir William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. (the1,676 words
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Article391 1914-12-22 2 Reports from the Various Wine Districts. Messrs. Hedges and Butler have received the following reports from their correspondents in the various wine districts respecting this year's vintage Port.— The vintage operations were carried out in the most favourable weather, fine days and cool nights, so the prospects391 words
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Article50 1914-12-22 2 No mon of military age are now being employed by the London County Council to rxplase tramcar conduct >m woo are serving with the colours At the council meeting on November 17 it was mentioned that in order to secure suitable men as conductors the age limit had been abandoned.50 words
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Advertisement196 1914-12-22 2 1 Hazeline 1 WJ (Trade Uaih) Su? 1 Snow' I ffl JMPARTS the beauty j tfl It gives ideal protection against all weathers. Cpf fjfr m 144 C All Kt C kts X>«rW TO Do not miss paying a visit to YAMATO CO., HIGH STREET, to-sec their CHRISTMAS DISPLAY of196 words
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Advertisement64 1914-12-22 2 A Germ Destroyer. Thero is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlaia's Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germs which cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in one third the64 words
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Advertisement572 1914-12-22 2 RASH COVERED BABY'S HEAD Also on Arm, Elbow, Neck and Face. Walked Floor Night After Night with Her. Used Cuticura Scap and Ointment. Now Quite Clear, 3S, Derby St.. Onnsklrk. Lanca.. Eng. When my baby was twenty-three days old ■he was affected with sores up the right arm mfrom her572 words
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Advertisement510 1914-12-22 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT BEEDLINGB FOR BALE From well grown true*. For particulars »nd prioen. apply to A KKANKKL, biglao Estate, or at Victoria htreet. RUBBER MACHINERY FCR SALE. 4 Rubber Machines by Fraocis Sliaw A Co., with 18* x li deep chilled otst iron rollers in good oondition. Apply510 words
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Article1277 1914-12-22 3 ALLOWANCES FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. Features of the Plan. On all sides a general disposition has been shown to give the Government credit for a substantial advance in their new scale of pensions and allowances for soldiers and sailors. It is Been at a glance to be1,277 words
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Article304 1914-12-22 3 Cruiser Attacked by Biplane And Submarines. I The captain aud crew of a modern min-of-war have to keep their wits about them when an engagement is on, according to the account given by a midshipman of a threecornered action in which the French cruiser Waldeck-Housseau was the304 words
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Article213 1914-12-22 3 Court Chamberlain of Saxony A Prisoner. The Warsaw correspondent of the Rum%oyt> Slovo, of Moscow, has been granted an interview by tbe King of Saxony's Court Chamberlain, who has been recently taken prisoner near Warsaw. He arrived at the front, he said, with presents for the soldiers from213 words
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Article154 1914-12-22 3 A semiofficial note issued ia Paris says It is known that, following tbe example of their officers, Herman soldiers have boen looting systematically everywhere they have paused, whether in Belgium or in Franoe. Special trains have taken to Germany the booty carried off from ohateaux by prinoes154 words
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Article68 1914-12-22 3 Under tbe leadership of Mr. B. V. Huxtable, Under Sheriff of the City of London, and with the approval of the War Office, a new organisatien is being formed in the City which will be known as the City Defence League. The members will be trained on modern military lines,68 words
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Advertisement370 1914-12-22 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH wiiii SSS-NCE OB rtuio extract OF RED JAMAICA Pronounced by tho HICHEBT MrniCAi. pvt. r?fHis tiro most liwiiwao^aaaffiamMM "UffiSSVTOHfiD LIVER, DEBILITY, ERU?T!ONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, 4c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of370 words
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Advertisement54 1914-12-22 3 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cores colds aad coughs from any cause, and that it coo tuns absolutely no narcotics or injurious unbalances. For sale by54 words
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Advertisement173 1914-12-22 3 BEER Brewed from only Best Malt Hops. BOLE AOENTSi ANN LOCK CO., Battery Road. BUB-AOENTI > TAI TO CO., Beach Road, Singapore. X DTJ.Collis ßrowne's jyff Z? TKaOmOINAL and ONLY CEWUINC Act* like a charm in 'SS V m. Suecltc lv CHOLERA COBSBS. COLDS. ASTHMA. BRUNCHMS. I ud DYSENTERY. REUULSU.173 words
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Advertisement373 1914-12-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. R&O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan. Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth 0 London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEANS. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. BETWEEN "ramantle373 words
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Advertisement504 1914-12-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and conatruoted, and are fitted with all the504 words
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Advertisement668 1914-12-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Eretoy, Paka, TrinKganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacbok, Kelantan Xabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogors, Lacon Kobnaraoi, Baodon, Laa^pueo, Tako, Cbnmpoa, Kobl&k and Bangkok. A STEAMER Out Oapnrtura n Dec. S3 Deo. 96—3 p.m. 99 Jan. and, 1915. The Steamers are668 words
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Advertisement619 1914-12-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamer* are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straita, China and Japan evury week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre619 words
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Advertisement479 1914-12-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. 3TOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA. ALGIEKS TANGIER, LISBON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are duo on or about tbe tinder. mentioDnA dates OOTWAKT). HOMBWABD. 1014 19U Vondel Doc. i's Rembrandt Doc 26 1915. 1915. Konicgin d. Ned.479 words
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Advertisement668 1914-12-22 5 "JENATZY TYRES. Hooglandt Co., Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART KIAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia 2 8, Collyer Quay. UNDBR CONTRACT WITH TEB NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. Reynst Mantok and Palembarg Deo- Singkawang Puntianak, Sinkkaweng, Selskao, Pemangkat and Sambas Dec. £8 L'e668 words
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Advertisement468 1914-12-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL BTEAMBHIP LINE HONGKONG TO BDSOPB Vu okih4, Japan, Canada and tub Onitbd Statbs. Bmprees of RofsUl jQnadraple sorew. Bmoress ol Asia 18,980 tons gross. Bmpress of India I I Twin sorew Bmpress of Jspaa I 6,000 tons rtosf. I Intermedikto Minte^U (0)468 words
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Advertisement144 1914-12-22 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOBEN KAISHA OSAKA MERCANTILE STEAMSHIP CO..LD-) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular oar^o service with six steamers oalliog at Moji Tokbaiobi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swotttnhatu Penang, Colombo and Bombay and on the return voyage oallioa at Tatioorin, Singapore Hongkoog and Moji. Intsndbd Sailinos for Port Swettonham,144 words
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Advertisement104 1914-12-22 5 CHUBBS SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY If you desire to be supplied with copies, order at once do not wait, as a limited number only of copies were printed. The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1915. Publishers: FRASER and NEAVE. LIMITED. Drink104 words
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Article420 1914-12-22 6 Further List of Subscriptions. The Hon Treasurer, Mr. M. Morrison, manager, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknow ledge, with many thanks, the receipt of the following further contributions Amount already acknowledged »272,280.38 Bishop of Singapore (Deo.) 26 W. J. Trowell (December)420 words
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Article210 1914-12-22 6 An officer iv a Highland regiment writing from the front on November 7 (we quote from The Times of November 19) gives a most graphia picture of life in the trenches and dug-OutH, which are roofod, walled and floored to make them habitable. The food seems210 words
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Article46 1914-12-22 6 Scow fell in many parts of North Wales on November 13. Ihe higher peaks in the Snowdonianand Kerwyn range* were covered. A blizzard raged in the Vale of LJangollea at night, rendering the mountain passes all bat inaccessible. Than was evtrv iodicatioo of, prulunxbd stormy weather.46 words
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Advertisement79 1914-12-22 6 r^MS RULE I OP THE RQAP. ji r i BRUNNER MONO CO.. LIMITED. Northwich, England. CRESCENT YB|ls£>y BRAND. MANUFACTURERS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. rtocnTJ, straits Settlement* and F. M. S. Ha WOLSKEL CO., Singapore and79 words
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Advertisement803 1914-12-22 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Raffles Hotel, Room 62. MADAME CECILE, before leaving for London, will make enormous redactions in her models. ALL HATS will be reduced to $12, $10 and $5. COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No. 16, Balmoral Kiad, gas and water laid on. Stabiing, garage. Apply at No. 96, Cross Street803 words
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Article116 1914-12-22 7 FIXTURES Tuesday, December 22. High Water, 2.14 a.m., 1.20 p.m. Wednesday, December 23. High Water, 2.55 am, 2 14 p.m. Royal Johore Tin. 18 CoUyer Quay, 2.80. The Messiah," Victoria Theatre. Thursday, December 24. High Water, 3.3 A a.m., 8.16 p.m. Friday, December 25. High Water. 4.10116 words
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Article141 1914-12-22 7 Todai. Bangkok 8 r. m Itata Pahat 8 pm Hongkong and Japan 8 pm Port Dickson and Port Swettenham 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Bagan 4 pm Bangkok 4.80 pm Tomobbow. Palembang 8 am Pontianak Singkawang, Pamangkat aiil Sambas 0 am Muntok and Palembang 11141 words
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Article56 1914-12-22 7 The', and O. homeward mail Malta left Hont(kng on 10th instant, and is due to arrive lire at 0 a.m. on Thursday, the 2Mb idem. The and O. outward intermediate Nile arrivedat Penang at 4 p.m. on the 20th inst., and shold arrive at Singapore at 1056 words
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Article36 1914-12-22 7 Lmrr amiiFou Dm w Lohdom. Abbitii>. Oct. 25 Not. f Nov. IS December 11 Dec. 11 Not. II 18 Dec. 18 Not. 2 Not. a' Dec. I Dec. 7 Dec. n Dee. 1'36 words
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Article76 1914-12-22 7 Among recently annouuotxl subscriptions to the National Relief Fund are the follow iag Legislative Council of Hongkong, 48,437, 10*. British subjtct* and others in Nerth Borneo, £1.000; subacriber* in Hheaghti (per Sir E. Krwier, Consul Generals aeooad instalment, £261 14a. ad.; British ■aajtott r*i.l. Nt on the East Coast of76 words
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Article716 1914-12-22 7 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following paasenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangement!!, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London716 words
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Article337 1914-12-22 7 The War Office and the Bereaved Relatives. It is well kncwn that the War Office seodfi private intimation of casualties to the relatives concerned, and with the Guards regiments this sad office is often undertaken by a well-known ex-officer, who baa now had many times to take337 words
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Article178 1914-12-22 7 BXCHANQB BoiKAroßi Dicmii 22, 1014. 0» LoHsoa ......Bank 4 m/i m 8/4 Demand m 8/4 A Private 8 m/« M 8/4} On I«ou Bank T. T. H 175 Oa HoMO>oH«...B»nk d/d M 28% 'Om BmtMMAi....B*nk d/d H 102} 0* J*ta Bank T. T. 141 i OaJATAii Bank178 words
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Article19 1914-12-22 7 I Issued by Fpswr and Co., Exohanga and Shara Broktn, Singapore, December 91. Twelve noon. I19 words
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Article192 1914-12-22 7 I? 8 6 1 Buyow Value 10 10 Ampuig 7.00 1 1 AyerWeng 0.16 10 10 BeUt 1.00 10 10 BnuuiR 0.76 10 10 Kampat 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Kinta Association 41 41 KirUTin 1.13.6 41 41 Lahat Mines 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries 41 41 Malayan Tina 1.10.0192 words
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Article640 1914-12-22 7 £~g Buyer* 8eU«. 2/- 3/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 XI 41 Anglo-Java 3/8 8/8 3/- 3/- Anglo-Malaj 6/9 7/8 3/- 3/- Batang Malaka -/6 /10 41 41 Batu Tiga 1.5.0 1.16.0 3/- 9/- Bekoh -/7J -/9 41 41 Bakit Kajang 1.5.0 1.9.6 41 41 Bakit Lintang 3.0.0 3.5.0 noui 3/-640 words
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Article137 1914-12-22 7 g-j Buyen. M II HI, Smelting Co. 11/- 12/6 II 41 Prel. 1.0.6 1.3.0 i/- 6/- Bleotric T'wtji 8/- 4, 10 10 Fraaer Neave 61. 00 63.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 85.00 96.00 100 Howarth Brskine 46.00 LOO 7% Prel. 95.00 100 100 Kmta Bro, Dei. 100.00 10137 words
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Article59 1914-12-22 7 Bayer* Seller* United Engineers 6% 11,334 600 Singapore Electric Tramways 5% £850,000 Spore Municipals% 11,878,000 2%pm Spore Municipal 44% of 1007 11,600,000 pai Buyer* Bell— Spore Municipal *i% of 1009 »I,(XK>,OOO pat Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 o%dis Spore Municipal 4% £300,000 M+ ,%The buying quotations of sterling shares must59 words
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Advertisement29 1914-12-22 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. D.-oember 23.- At No. 67, Croat Street, •tock in trade, *!iup tiUin^s, etc., at 11. For CbKMie Chart CompUinta, Wooda': Oraat Peppennirt Curejl*. M.29 words
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Advertisement50 1914-12-22 7 The Children's Colds. Watch the children's colds and cure them before they weaken the vitality. I'se Cham, berlain's Cough Remedy freely. It is perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists aad proßooaccd free from injurious substances and coat* bat a trine. For sale] by al Dispensaries and Dealt rs50 words
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Advertisement103 1914-12-22 7 LAMBERT BUTLER P UP-TO-DATE Q R MACHINERY h For the Complete Equipment of s SAWMILLS, l E M SOLE AGENTS FOR D Ransome's Woodworking Machinery, ET Sanderson Bros. Newbould's Saws, A m Slow Speed Steam Engines, N Lancashire or Water Tube Boilers, J Wood Refuse Suction- Gas Plants. D SINGAPORE103 words
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Advertisement51 1914-12-22 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGB ROAD TO-NIGHT! at 9.20 TO-NIGHT DETECTIVE MASTERPIECE BY OABTON LEROUX The PERFUME of the LADY in BLACK (IN 4 PARTS), CUNNING. WEIRD, FANTASTIC, EERIE and MYSTIC. GAUMONT GRAPHIC Nos. II (Full of tbe Utoot Vu Newt). TOTO'3 FIRST ADVENTURE. Tei^LoM No lllfl. K. HABIMJ, Sole51 words
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Miscellaneous95 1914-12-22 7 WEATHER REPORT. KMKitag Kerbau Hospital, December 21 9 A.M. 8 P.M., 0 P.M. Btred. 32 Fab 39.918 29.781 29.808 Temp. 68.0 Ht.o 79.0 Wot Bulb 1 bet 78.0 79.4 77.0 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shade Temp. 88.4 Mm 74.4 Max. in San 154.0 Te rad. Tber 71.495 words
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1108 1914-12-22 8 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. HOW THE WAR GOES. Germany, it is said, still believes that she will be successful. We on the other hand are proceeding in tbe calm and confident as snrance that she most fail. The reoonstitu tion of Egypt definitely as a British proteotorate, with1,108 words
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Article20 1914-12-22 8 During the last two months sixty bad characters bave been arrested at Gopeng, and most of them have been banished.20 words
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Article19 1914-12-22 8 According to a Foreign Office message published in Bangkok, tbe Victoria Cross has been awarded to two Indian soldiers.19 words
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Article25 1914-12-22 8 Mr. Walter Jackson, 57, the Arcade, Singa pore, has secured exclusive privileges in Selangor for his invention for improvement* in suiuk* curing and drying rubber.25 words
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Article42 1914-12-22 8 The Borneo Company have secured the contract for the supply of coal to the Railway Department at Singapore for 1915; the contract for tbe supply of coal at Prai for tbe same period has been sscured by Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Co.42 words
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Article42 1914-12-22 8 A meeting of the Visiting Justices was held yesterday in the Council Chamber, when Mr. W. K. Hooper for tbe eighth year in succession was appointed chairman. Tbe other business of the meeting was to settle the roster for the ensuing year.42 words
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Article43 1914-12-22 8 On account of the holidays this we.k tl.e usual Municipal prosecutions in tbe first court, this morning, were far more numerous than at ordinary times. There were souk tbiug like 200 cases to be dealt with, Friday's work being included in the list.43 words
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Article47 1914-12-22 8 Tbe Colonial Chaplain of St. Andrew's Cathedral writes to beg for flowers for tlio Christmas decorations. Will those who aie willing to belp kindly send their flowers, wbicb should be white or red, to tbe Cathedral at or before 10 a.m. on Thursday, the 24th inst. I47 words
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Article48 1914-12-22 8 Christmas services will be he'd by the Rev. H. G. Mat, at Johore, as follows: On Sunday, December IT, evensong and sermon at 6.80 p.m., and on Monday, December M a celebration of the Holy Communiou at 8 a.m. Tbe services will be held at Mr. Campbell's house.48 words
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Article104 1914-12-22 8 At a meeting of tbe Selangor Turf Club on Saturday, the Hon. E. G. Broadrick. British Resident, presiding, it was decided to devote half the net profits of the forthcoming race meeting to the Selangor Nursing Association, instead of giving tbe whole to the War Fund as previously proposed. A104 words
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Article50 1914-12-22 8 The anniversary of the Arya Sangam will be held on Friday, the 25th inst., at 8.30 p m., in the Sangam 's Hall. Members and friends are cordially invited. Business:— Reading half-yearly report and accounts, election, motions regarding Prince of Walos's War Relief Fund and Imperial Indian War Relief Fund.50 words
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Article62 1914-12-22 8 Some German ladies, says Renter's Amsterdam correspondent, were so persistent in their efforts to get buttons from the khaki uniforms of prisoners at Essen as charms tbat the guard had to prevent them from cutting them from tbe uniforms. At last the commanding officer Bent all the ladies to the62 words
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Article68 1914-12-22 8 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Ching Kent; Lee and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon :—Freehold land situate at I'pper Serangoon Road near tbe sth milestone. Area 25 acres and 1 rood. Bought by Abdul Kadir Marican for 18,900. Tbe British screw steamer Betsy, bjuglit by Mr.68 words
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Article85 1914-12-22 8 The charge against the Greek seamen, members of the crow of the I'outoporoe, now lying in tbe Lagoon Dock, who wore accused of threatening their captain's life, has been withdrawn. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. G. G. Soth, the D.P.P., announced to the second magistrate that the men were returning to their85 words
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Article93 1914-12-22 8 In view of questions that perhaps not unnaturally at the present tiiuo bave*een raised with regaid to tbe status of Messrs. Katz Brothers, Ltd., the company inform us (London and China Express) tbat tbe late Mr. Hermann Katz, the founder of tbe business, established himself at Singapore in 1864. He93 words
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Article101 1914-12-22 8 In tbe third court, this morning, a Macao omployed at a medicine shop in South I '.ridge Koad, was charged with the theft of C hinese medicine valued at V2H. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment. Arising out of this case was another in which101 words
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Article113 1914-12-22 8 A Straits-born Chinese youth who gave tbe name of Aug Kirn Beu was fined »6 this morning by Mr. Clarke in tbe second court and severely warned on account of bis treatment of a ricksha oooLc. Tbe youth refused to pay tbe legal fare of thirty cents and assaulted the113 words
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Article108 1914-12-22 8 A Christmas festival will be beld in con nection with tbe Sunday School of Wesley Cbarch on Thursday, Christmas Eve at 5.45 p.m. in the Drill Hull of the Anglo Chinese School, Armenian St. The parents of tbe children, their friends and any otl» r» who may care to attend108 words
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Article411 1914-12-22 8 Mr. F. B'.ickwell, assistant Superintendent of Posts and Telegraphs, Selangor, has proceeded to the fron* Mr. H. A. Brown is not letting his musical talents rust while nn home leave. We lioii his name iv the programme of a concert at Soutbwold, near Ipswich, held for the411 words
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Article107 1914-12-22 8 It was decided at a founders' meetir, held at Klang recently to found a new &sonic Lodge there under the Scottish Ccnstution. Following is the list of officers-elect :-R. W. M. Bro. M. Watson; W. S. M. B>. W. Brodie W. S. W. Bro. C. L. Chapma107 words
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Article93 1914-12-22 8 Mr. I. Ellixon has just forwarded third consignment of pineapples for tbe tntish Fleet to tbe Vegetable Products Coiumttee in London. They go by tbe Blue funnel liner Eumaeun, the company liavin; very generously granted free carriage while Mr. M. Meyer has supplied a fee insurance93 words
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Article127 1914-12-22 8 The London office of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha was recently informed by tbe head office at Tokio that war risk iusurance on oargo by their steamers may now be effected at considerably reduced rates under tbe Japanese Government Itn muity Scheme. Ah examples, says The127 words
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Article204 1914-12-22 8 Tbe following extract is from a letter by Mr. Heinricb Cordes, tbe manager uf tbe Deutach Asiatische B«nk in Peking, in answer to a letter which appeared in the Peking Gazette In view of the organised campaign which is on foot against German iutvrests in China, it204 words
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Advertisement279 1914-12-22 8 FOR THE SECOND V£AR IN SUCCESSION By Rova. Warrant TO HIS MAJESTY KING QCORQC V. was served at the Lord Mayor Banquet beld at the Guildhall. London, on 9th November, 1914. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. Kodak pictures of your home life /^f\ i~^\ A Kodak will give an added279 words
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Advertisement290 1914-12-22 8 THE LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE ARRIVED BY MAIL OF DEC. 21. AT THE ALHAMBRA The Plonaw Cinematograph Thaitr*, laach Road. TWO SHOWS for OK MVbUIIT. First i how 7.50 p.m Second Show 9 15 p.m GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME DRAMA BY JOSEPH CALDWELL ■ad* la Entland. acted bj British Artittei290 words
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Advertisement11 1914-12-22 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on psge 6 and 11.11 words
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Article1567 1914-12-22 9 Great German Losses In Belgium. RUSSIANS REPULSE THE AUSTRIANS. Turkish Threat Against Tripoli. Hinn'i Special and Ordinary Was Telegrams. London, December 21, 2.45 a.m. Paris, evening, official There is no change on the whole front. London, December '21, 1.40 p m. The Gorman casualties in the last four1,567 words
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Article233 1914-12-22 9 Rbctbb's Tblbobam. London, December 21, 5.10 p.m. Tbe death is announced of tbe famous cricketer Mr. A. O. Jones. The death of Mr. A. O. Jones removes one of the most brilliant of English cricket exponent*;. His dashing and attractive work with the bat placed him in233 words
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Article20 1914-12-22 9 Rbctbb's Telbobams. London, December 21, 0 80 p.m. No newspapers will publish in Britain on Christmas day.20 words
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Article2222 1914-12-22 9 HOW BRITAIN WILL PAY FOR THE WAR. From Our Special Correspondent. London, November 20. A week in which a war loan of £850,000,000 has been sanctioned by the House of Commons, in which a second million men have been voted for the war, in which Mr. Lloyd2,222 words
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Article751 1914-12-22 9 Telegrams to Netherlands India Papers. The Hagu^, December 15— 18: With rpference to mm sectional report of the Second Chamber on the forei"u estimates, the minister for Foreign Affairs lias issued an explanatory statement regarding the various protests that have been mc.de by the Dutch Government751 words
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Article57 1914-12-22 9 The rebellion is now practically at an end, only small bodies of rebels remaining at large, says a Foreign Office message to Bangkok from the Governor (ieneral of South Africa. Sorfontein has surrendered with 1,200 men. In all about 7,000 rebel* have been capture!. The operations have been concluded with57 words
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Article56 1914-12-22 9 The War Office not having supplied them with a band, a column of recruit* on a route march in South Londou on November 16, marched to the music of tin whistles, mouth organs, and a concertina. The bar.d was loudly eh cred by civilian onlookers, who were greatly amused at56 words
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Article2081 1914-12-22 10 THE PURCHASE OF THE TAMPIN ESTATE. Company's Prospects Outlined The fourth annual general meeting of the Malaka PioiU Kubber Estates, Limited, was bold yesterday, at the registered office of the Company, 5, Malacca Street. Mr. Tan Chay Van, chairman, presided, others present being Messrs. Tan Cheng Lock,2,081 words
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Article, Illustration79 1914-12-22 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to the frontier is in the handsof the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions west79 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article42 1914-12-22 10 The Christmas competitions at Uw> Keppel Golf Club are as follow:— Xmas Morning, approaching and patting competition Xmas afternoon, mixed foursomes, 12 boles handicap; Boxing Day and Sunday, 18 boles Bogey handicap; Sunday morning match, S.H.B. v. The Rest.42 words
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Article122 1914-12-22 10 The following events will be held at the Swimming Club on Christmas Day after arrival of the 10 a.m. launch lOO yds. Club Championship, 79 yds. Noviaes Race, Neat Diving Competition, and Team Race. Entries will be received up to December 24, by G. Wald, Captain, Cable122 words
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Article14 1914-12-22 10 Tommy Atkins now declares that be intend, to knock the 1 out of Berlin.14 words
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Article30 1914-12-22 10 Soldier at the front, baring lost his head gear, is wearing aa opera hat. Well, what of it? lao't "opera the Latin tor work? And isn't be on his job30 words
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Article1091 1914-12-22 10 The Chancellor's Speech in The Reichstag. The following reports have been published in Shanghai, as supplied by the Oataaiatis cher Lloyd Berlin, December 8. The Imperial Chanoellor spoke briefly and earnestly in the Reichstag, pointing oat that tho army had carried the war into the enemy's territory and1,091 words
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Article16 1914-12-22 10 Coffee cau«e<i oli age, says a domestic economist. Thus another riddle of the Sphinx ia answered.16 words
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Article780 1914-12-22 10 Reports Of The Alor Gajah And Pajam Estates. The fifth report of the directors to the shareholders of the Alor Gajah Rubber Estate, Ltd., covers the year ended September 30 and states The profit for the year is HUM M. to which has to be added tlie780 words
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Article228 1914-12-22 10 An enjoyable evening wan spent on Saturday in the drill hall of the Anglo- Chinese School when the Ceylon Tamils' Association celebrated its fifth anniversary. Despite the inclement weather, there was a large attendance, including representatives from other local associations. Dr. J. M. Handy, tho President, opened228 words
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Article93 1914-12-22 10 The Council of the Geographical Society of Paris has struck off from its list of corresponding members the name of Dr. Svi n Hodiu, and has decided to rtquest the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour to remove the Swedish explorer from the rolls of the Order. The Council93 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter123 1914-12-22 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— To Mr. X With reference to your remark* on the transactions of the directors of the Malaka Pinda Estate regarding tbe purchase of Tampic Estate I find that your opinion agrees with mine. If you will refer to123 words
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Letter148 1914-12-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Our present motto is Business as usual." but this is now quite impossible owing to trade witb Australia being heavily handicapped by merchants here not being allowed to use code in their cable messages to the Commonwealth. Tbas, if148 words
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Letter381 1914-12-22 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, After reading, with concern, the news of the German Raid of War Ships on our East Coast, we are all wondering how on earth they (German ships) managed to avoid the mines. We were under the impression that381 words
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Letter327 1914-12-22 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I heartily a^ree witb Cornstalk that (iuvernment should brim; pressure to bear on the Singapore Cold Storage on account of the pruts charged for meat, etc., by that farm. The whole working of their itijuireit looking into, what whole■fta. prices327 words
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Article835 1914-12-22 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Dec. 21, 1914. Messrs. LyaJl aad Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotation* this morning Tbe quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. NOM. ViLCI BUTIBS. SlLliaS. 2/- AUagar 1/44 1/9 I 1 Anglo-Java 2/9835 words
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Article390 1914-12-22 11 Apart from tbe merits of the entertainment as a whole, the programme which is being presented at the Palladium has tbe distinction of including a novelty quite new to Singapore. This is the animated war map, something very interesting to see, bat rather difficult to explain. Tbe map,390 words
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Article145 1914-12-22 11 Captain and Mrs. Reese of Bangkok have received a cheerful letter from tbeir son Carl, who has been twice wounded in the operations against the French, and is now a prisoner of war on Belle lie en Mer. He writes "Up to September 6 I was lucky enough not to145 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement51 1914-12-22 11 If Pariiaaaeat closed up its doors. And members went off to the van. It really wouldn't make us weep, Or for un> l.oor .i.cturb our sir p Bat if »c niddecljr were deprived Of Woods Oreai It pptrmmt Core, T» ooH be a ».rld wdt calamity, Of this I'm perfectly51 words
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Advertisement44 1914-12-22 11 The Best Cough Medicine. Chamberlain's Congo Kamed; is the largesat selling cough medicine in the world today hnrsnan Udosa exactly what a cough mtdi cine is supposed to do. It stops coughs and oolds speedilj aad effectually. For sale by all Diaponaanes aad Deaiecs.44 words
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Advertisement350 1914-12-22 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. OUT AT LABtT^ to-night, "Gaiety PICTURE PALACE. Jokction or Albibt and Bbncoolbm Stbbbts. A QUEEN'S LOVE S AOTS, 3 RIILI. Pathe's Finest Historical Coloured Film. The THREE CIRCUS ARTISTS 3-REELS 3 AOTS. Introducing the greatest Wild Animal Act. SUPPOHTBD BY THE EMPERORS MESSENGER THE DIAMOND BROOCH PATHE'S ANIMATED350 words
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Advertisement155 1914-12-22 11 There should be Music in every home on Christmas morning. SEE THAT YOU ARE NOT WITHOUT IT. BUY A "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" GRAMOPHONE AND Your Christmas will be brighter and more enjoyable. LARGE BELECHON OF RECORDS. INCLUDING SPECIAL XMAS NUMBERS. AT MOUTRIE'S RAFFLES PLACE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing155 words
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Article3268 1914-12-22 12 June. 27.— Assassination of Archdok Franz Ferdinand and bis oousort at Sarajevo in Bosnia. July. 25.— Anstrian ultimatum to Serria expire*. 28.— Austria declares war on Serria on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo MMssinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is getting3,268 words
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Article166 1914-12-22 12 Mention has already been made of the frequency with which the Dutch regiments on frontier duty have to be relieved to pre vent them from coming to blows with the Germans. The German Minister at The Hsgue has just received an address from three Dutch battalions in Limburg,166 words
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Article13 1914-12-22 12 A cannon ball in the landscape i. worth two in tLe anlar plexos.13 words
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Advertisement203 1914-12-22 12 66 fH:l l |/r"s3XT^'aP^^^ XHE CAR OF j jL^^lm&m SBaaVfcTlim^&ata^fisa^ Mi W^m Hr \h< tr* m TI» LhtU Armtocrmt" We Sell THem. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE COMPANY. Only Addrcs ORCHARD ROAD Only Address. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION 0»»a CHLOROSIS Ali^ wL WWk as anka A doctor a B r «e that203 words
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Advertisement117 1914-12-22 13 MIDLAND Motor Cycle Tyres and Tubes. 26 x 2\i" EXTRA HEAVY BICYCLE TYRES and TUBES. Large Stocks on Hand. Apply for terms to the Sole Agents, F. M. S. and Straits Settlements SIME DARBY CO., LTD., MALACCA, Singapore, Seremban and Johore Bahru. ELECTRIC LAMPS DRAWN WIRE LAMPS. STRONG, ECONOMICAL. LONG117 words
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Advertisement883 1914-12-22 13 THE RAL'B AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD. Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending December 5, 1914. Gentlemen, I herewith beg to submit my report on your mining and milling operations for four weeks ending December 5. The accompanying sheet of niino measurements and assay returns shows a total of 407883 words
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Advertisement589 1914-12-22 13 NOTICES. NOTICE, A firm of Rood standing in Shanghai, China, would be glad to act as Agents foi any firm wishing to export good* of any description from the Strait < Settlements, and Federated Malay States into China. Correspondence bolioited with respomible merchants and dealers in tbe Straits Settle inente,589 words
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Advertisement548 1914-12-22 13 NOTICES. TENDERB INVITED. Tenders are invited for tbe building of 12 shop- house s in Se rangoou Koad and Cuff Road, Singapore. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the India Dispensary, No. 99, Rocboro Road, between the houra of 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily. All tenders bhould be548 words
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Advertisement538 1914-12-22 14 niiifi fffj mmtm. u*am nuc-up gautal if ait uswm cohpuo. PMMPBIIOUI avntt PROGRBBBIYE. THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMiTED. NKAB LI HUB Tnaitißrtir llsuss. f Mr LOMDOaI IWHI Sbb, OM Jaawy t O. mn aaaajaas/ bsm MaV*f» aafsattai wNk aa» la«aaaM) aaaat at ■bbbbhbs; «ai aavajaas wHM 9m aaiataa538 words
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Advertisement340 1914-12-22 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1883. Direct Government Suoervlaion, Government Audit. PoUoies are "WORLx) WIDE." and Non Forfbitable Large Nat Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Naw Bualnaaa, 1018, 0v0r...»9,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settle nionts, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. IVANS, Manager,340 words
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Advertisement470 1914-12-22 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1,600,000 at 2/ •16,000,000 Silver ♦18,000 000 183,0-0,000 Reservu Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale, Chairman, W. L. Pattenden, Esq Depnty Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, E«q. I P. H. Holyo&h, Bsq. Q. T.470 words
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Advertisement447 1914-12-22 14 BANKINfi. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BT SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V. 10,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750,000. Reserve Funds 3.790.000. President. Kaznyosbi 1 agin, Epq. Vioe President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. Iyetoehi Sada, Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Shingo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE :-TAIPBH, FORMOSA (Taiwan).447 words
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Advertisement399 1914-12-22 14 INSURANCE. FINANCIAL PROBLEMS are always serious matters. Their intricacies are unintelligible to the average person, who ban no knowledge of li i,nci»l ways and less time to stody them. He taken a "flier," leses and faces another problem. The easiest solved he know* ntt and yet lets than 5J\, interest399 words
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Article1168 1914-12-22 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Washing the Engine. The beet way to .?an tbe exterior of j motor engine is to take a quart can filled with three parts of paraffin and one of potro' and apply it, preferably while tbe engine still warm, by means1,168 words
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Advertisement512 1914-12-22 15 0(j FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British admiralty about nine months ago alopted Pjrena as standard, and kince that time have purchased over one thousand extinguish*, rs. They are being used in a number of different ways. Some were placed on submarines and destroyers, some on nuall motor craft at tbe varicus512 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-22 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woaia Great Peppermint Oar* U M.12 words
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Advertisement291 1914-12-22 15 v *af iv bom §69 111 IDUPIRE BROS. SINGAPORE Seasonable Display of Ct'RIOS for XMAS PRESENTS HRISTMAS CARDS ALENDARS for 1915. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. G. OTOMUNE CO. The Straits Times FOR F.M.B. READERS. Tbe New Mail Train Bervice enables us to need into tbe F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition291 words
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Advertisement389 1914-12-22 16 Indian Patent Stone. FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS. 30 Years' Reputation for Durability AND FOR BEINO Sanitary, Damp-Proof, Vermin-Proof and Fire-Proof. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WAMTS^ PAYING GUEBTS WANTED. By private family in Tanglin. Large rooms for married ooaples or bachelors. Apply E. C c/o389 words
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Advertisement329 1914-12-22 16 WANTS. BILLET WANIED. Thorough Mtchanioal Engineer is open for Billot. Excellent testimonials. Apply to Britisher," c/o Straits Times. 2112 v 2412 TAMIL CONDUCTOR WANTED. Wanted, Tamil Conductor (speaking English and Malay) for Tapping and General Estate Works. Apply with Testimonials to Johore," c/o Strain Times. H4I 28-12 TO BE LET329 words
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Advertisement531 1914-12-22 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD OFFICES TO liT. No. 1 a, Raffles Qaay, Ist and 2nd Floors. \pply (iI'THKIE Co, Ltd 1412 a COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No. 28, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Suitable for a bearding honse. Apply 171 Waterloo Street. 1-13 81-13 TO LET. Furnished sea-side residence, Mafeking,"531 words
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Advertisement449 1914-12-22 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 ft 100. Market Street. Telephoue No. 421. Sbipobandlers, Oovernment and Munic'pa' Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Sou Aoßtm; The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1-1 80-6-16 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained BOON SENG CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Sail Maker t, Estate Suppliers449 words
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Advertisement449 1914-12-22 16 NOTICES, GUAN MAT CO.. 37. Philip Street. 600D8 READY IN STOCK NOW *****. 1,200 Large Sice Europe Bass Broom?, 16.C00 feet Balata, Leather and Hair Bel ing, 12,000 Mill Saw Files and Assorted Files. 1,2C0 Qalvanized Buoketc, U4.4C0 ltw. Oal vsnized Spikes, 5,000 lbs. Paraffin Wax, COO Gallons Mobil Oil,449 words
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Advertisement710 1914-12-22 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures tor the current w«m>* and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly lappiif*) by the secretaries of tho various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make tho returns will be i.upplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tyersall, Mondays,710 words
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