The Straits Times, 23 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.680 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 23. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement185 1914-12-23 1 BEER. BRITISH TOYS Special Display of DOLL CARRIAGES, MINIATURE MOTOR MRS, TRICYCLES, fie., Etc LARGEST SELECTION OF DOLLS in Singapore. KATZ BROS., LTD Try this Great Discovery (NON-ALCOHOLIC) SARSAPARILU BEER. What can It do 7 It infill do wonamm I It remove* all imparities of the blood and radically cares185 words
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Advertisement135 1914-12-23 1 ROBINSON CO. SILVERWARE bbbtb XMAS GIFTS. New Shipments Just Arrived. I [^^!!I \l .LADIES' BRUSH AND COMB. JW j^B HE IN CASK. In varionn d«Hinn«. Plain <; Fancy 4iHE^^s!^^HHHs3^' and $2«-bo fin vfh writinp &FTS S |j -VER PHOTO FRAMES Bimilat i^*— •»»«>■ SILVER WRITING SETb. Toiiu.-a-cu. rnce: $sioo. I*i135 words
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Advertisement9 1914-12-23 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Soli Agents: AOAMSON. SILFILLAN A CO., LTC.9 words
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Article815 1914-12-23 2 HOW TROOPS CARE FOR THEIR UOATS. Carried in "Gharries." Telegraphing from Paris, a special correspondent of The Standard says The stories told bere, with every assurance of truth, of what the British officers are doing at Orleans are so wonderful that I sent a colleague to that city815 words
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Article242 1914-12-23 2 German Tricks to Be Sent to The Rear. Telegraphing from Paris, the special corre spoodent of The Standard says Two deaf and dumb soldiers are to be seen among the last batch of German prisoners captured in the north. Officers at the front declare that hundreds242 words
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Article518 1914-12-23 2 Fatuous Scheme of German Socialists. From Amsterdam the special correspondent of The Standard wires The friendly attitude of the German Socialists towards the Kaiser's aggressive war policy is being revealed more and more as time goes on. It is already known that the German Socialists conveyed their Government's518 words
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Article467 1914-12-23 2 Precautions Against Final Disaster. Annoyance seoms to have been occasioned amongst the German military critics, writes j C. Towers in the Daily News, by the statements that comparatively old men and I young boys have been found amongst the German wi.uoded and prisoners. A wellinformed citizen of467 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement131 1914-12-23 2 1£- *>* VH l^Bs^M i Hazeline I Tiade Mam, fe'v I Snow I S DEVELOPS the beauty B of t Ire skin to per f e cti o n QMamaUlr at ■*-■">-> SaaSBJSi Co. creamy ajt.rt i:iould use Hiielinr' Cream. Do not miss paying a visit to YAMATO CO., HIGH131 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-23 2 Fat Children's Hacking Coord at Might Wood*' Great Peppermint Care Is Bd.12 words
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Advertisement53 1914-12-23 2 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain's Cough hemedy? The most fostidi ids are satibfied when we state that it cores colds and coogbx from any caose, and that it oontains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale bylaU53 words
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Advertisement627 1914-12-23 2 A Mothers Joy Her Little Wasted Baby ■ade bright and weil by the power of these Tablets. Mm. EtiiUi H. ha r«idin« at 82. Dm borough rd., lutbifh, Hants., speakingtc a representative, said I am oonvinced that Dr. Cassell'e Tablets saved my mm* i/l» baby was only few ■Hf weeks627 words
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Advertisement423 1914-12-23 2 To build up in weakness To make you well and keep you well— this is the work of SCOTT'S Emulsion. In cases of AINLEMIA WASTING DEBILITY RICKETS SCOTTS Emulsion has no equal sW bringing back the inr'jy, strength and vijjur of glorious health. Still the b-st at all ages of423 words
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Article1239 1914-12-23 3 collecting;\souvenirs a new profession. A Low Tariff. The Nsncy correspondent of the Evening Standard, writing on noveniber 5, soys We have developed a thirst for relics of battle and siege, and out here in Lorraine they are to be bad, as you may imagine, for the picking up.1,239 words
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Article635 1914-12-23 3 Remarkable Prediction in The Apocrypha. The interesting prophecy of Brother Johannes which appeared in print may have the genuine authorship as»igntd to it, but it is admittedly left somewhat in doubt, which is unfortunate, as it detracts considerably from its value. A writer in the Evening Standard says635 words
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Article224 1914-12-23 3 Regiments Sent to Death Without Any Effect. From Paris the special correspondent of the Daily Call, the new London illustrated morning paper, wires A Fumes correspondent sends some striking extracts from the pocket diary of a German officer killed on October 27, at Stuyvekirk. The officer complains bitterly224 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement546 1914-12-23 3 Weakness Debility IRON 'JELLOIDS,' the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron 'Jelloids,' the blood is cnriched.^ippetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases. Iron546 words
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Advertisement62 1914-12-23 3 A derm Destroyer. There is ao danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poisoo resulting from a wound when Chamberlaia'n Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys tbe germs which cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the limo62 words
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Advertisement599 1914-12-23 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY LINE of tmmt twln-ajmww M.il IHuwng,, •ta*r..ara bstwMn Rangoon. Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Marseille, and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRAGAN 00., LTD., MESSRS. CARSON 00., B*n«ooaB n ooa Agents. Colombo Agents FOB FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLt PATERBON. BIMONB CO.. LTD.. Singapore Agents. ELLERMANSJHALL599 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement384 1914-12-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. 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 OF THE OCEAN S. S. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BBTWBBM384 words
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Advertisement508 1914-12-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A rvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamer* maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all508 words
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Advertisement706 1914-12-23 4 BTEAHER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgano, Bisat, Semerak, Baobok, Kuiantan Tabai, Baognara, Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsoen, Taku, Obumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Qua Depart up* 11 Deo. 96—3 p.m. Deo. SB Jan. 2nd, ISIS. The Steamers are fitted706 words
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Advertisement621 1914-12-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' •tnaim-.r* ate despatched from Liverpool outwards (or the StraitH. China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards (or London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Oenoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre621 words
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Advertisement467 1914-12-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPIJ (STKAMSUIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." rOHTNIGHTLY M.4*L SBRVICB BBTWBEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABANO. COLOMrJO PORT SAID, OENOA ANP LONDON. Steamers art- dne on or about tin- undermentioned dates: OUTWABD HOMBWABS 1914 1014 Vondel Dec. M Rembrandt Des. 20 1915. 1915. Koningin d. Ned. Riouw Jan. 0 .lan.467 words
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Article120 1914-12-23 5 HXTI-RES. Wednesday, December 23. High Water, J s*a m '2 1 1 p.m. Royal Johore Tin. 13 Collyer Quay, 2.80. The Messiah,' Victoria Theatre. Thursday, December 24. High Water, Ml a.m., 8.10 p.m. Friday, December 25. High Water. 4.19 a.m., 4 2) p.m. Christmas Day. Saturday, December120 words
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Article138 1914-12-23 5 Daily (Bicipt Sunday) Bt T«>i» Feierated Malay States, Malaco-. Muar and Penang 6 p > O lmu, Tampin, Malacca, Seremban Port Dickson, Port Swetteaham and Koala Lumpur 6 a'U Nat una and Anamba Is. Speelman 7 am Port Dickson Carlyle 10 am Bangkok Singaporean 11 am Labocan138 words
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Article58 1914-12-23 5 The P. and O. homeward mail Malta left Hongkong on 19th instant, and is due to arrive bore at 9 am. on Thursday, the 21th idem. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Arcadia is due at Penang on Friday afternoon, and may be expected to arrive58 words
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Article36 1914-12-23 5 rou. i uvm in ijURvgR amuvii lor. 6 <ot. 12 «ot. 19 «ot. 24 <ot. 27 .tec. 8 tec. 7 Dee. 11 >cc. 17 >ac. 21 December 11 Dec. 11 18 Dec. 1836 words
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Article131 1914-12-23 5 Advice* from Berlin, reaching the outside world via Amsterdam oa November '27, ipport thai Captain too Muller, commander of the Ohimi cruiser Emdei, and now a prig o«»r, baa cabled to Germany his official account of the destruction o( the Emden. Hu report state* Oar markunianship wu at first K'»d.131 words
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Article578 1914-12-23 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from th« London and China Express. It should be understood that, in gome instances, bookings m»y be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangement*, Rubseqnent to the issuance of this list in London:—n578 words
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Article167 1914-12-23 5 EXCHANQB SiHtiiroßß, Dkkvbir 28, 1914. On Lomdob Btnk 4 m/i a,4& Dimand 2/4 A Private 8 m/« 2/4 lOn Ikcu Bank T. T. m 175 O» Hona«oiio...Bank d/d 28% Oh SHAMBAI....B»nk d/d 108 J Oa tan Bank T. T. 141* Oh Jitaji Bank d/d 115 Sovereigns buying167 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article192 1914-12-23 5 Value (J 10 10 Ampan* 7.00 1 1 AyerWen^ 0.15 10 10 BeUt 100 10 10 BnumK 0.7S 10 10 Kampai 10 10 Kanaboi 10 10 Kinta Association 41 £1 Kinta Tin I.l-'S XI 41 Lahat Miner 10 7.00 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10 Middleton192 words
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Article662 1914-12-23 5 I? 8 6 1 Buyer*. Bella* Value 3/- 3/- Allaga* 1/8 W 41 41 Anglo-Jara 2/8 8/8 3/. 3/- Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/9 3/- 2 BatangMaiaka -/4J -/7i 41 1 Batu Tiga 1.6.0 1.15.9 2/- 3/- Bekoh -/8 -/9i £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.S.0 1.9.6 £1 41 Bnkit Lintang 3.0.0662 words
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Article130 1914-12-23 5 I*™ Bnyen. Belkm Value 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 11/- 12/8 41 41 Pwt 10.6 1.2.6 6/- Bleotrie T'wiji 8/- 4/ 10 10 FnuMr Neave 61.00 68.00 SO CO Hammer ft Co. 85.00 96.00 100 Howarth Brakine 46*0 100 7%Prel. 95.00 100 100 Kat« Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10130 words
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Article57 1914-12-23 5 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 0% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric tramways 6% £850,000 8 1poreMunicipal5%»l,878,000 2%pm Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 «1,600,000 pa' Buyers Halle— Spore Municipal of 1909 »1,00^,000 pa* Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%dit Spore Monkipal 4% *800,000 OS* I,%The1 ,%The baying quotations of sterling shares most be57 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement29 1914-12-23 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. December 28.— At No. 27. Syed Ah ltoad, household furniture, plant*, etc., at 4. For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Wood*' Great Peppermint Core 1». 6d.29 words
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Advertisement283 1914-12-23 5 The Children's Colds. Watch the children's colds and cure them before they weaken tbe vitality. Use Cham, berlain's Cough Remedy freely. It is perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from injurious sub stances and costs bat a trifle. For sale by al Dispensaries and Dealers283 words
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Advertisement19 1914-12-23 5 LAMBERT BUTLER Drink CARLSBERG BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.19 words
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Advertisement53 1914-12-23 5 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGB ROAD TO- NIGHT at S.OO TO-NIGHT It DETECTIVE MASTKRPIBCB BY GABTON LEROOX The PERFUME of the LADY in BLACK (IN 4 PARTS), CUNNING. WEIRD, FANTASTIC, EERIE and MYSTIC. GAUMONT GRAPHIC Nos. XI (Fall of tbe latent Wai New-). TOTO'B FIRST ADVENTURE. TolettoM Mo. 1116. K53 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1914-12-23 5 WEATHER REPORT. Randang Kerbau Hospital, December 22. 9 a.m. 8 P.M., 9 p.m. Bared. 82 Fab 29.895 29.821 29.887 Temp. 79.4 82.0 79.0 Wet Bulb Ther 77.0 78.5 77.0 Dir. of Wind calm S E. calm Max. shade Tomp. 88.* Mm 76.0 Max. in Sun 138.5 Terad. Ther 74.2 Rainfall95 words
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Obituary56 1914-12-23 6 Chhono Qi'kb Tuiam.— On December 23 at his residence, 159, Waterloo Street, Cheong Quee Thiam aged 75. He leaves four son* and one daughter. The cortege will leave his residence on Tuesday, the 29th inst., at 4 p.m., to the Roman Catholic Church at Tank Road, thence to Bukit56 words
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1141 1914-12-23 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. THE NAVAL POSITION. Several times lately questions have U*n put to os about the naval position as between Britain and Germany. One of our private correspondents said You apeak of the German navy skulking behind land fortitica tions, but what of your own navy1,141 words
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Article22 1914-12-23 6 According to tbe Struts Kcho, there appears to be a good deal of blood poisoning prevalent among Europeans in Teuaug at present.22 words
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Article21 1914-12-23 6 The 9th and 10th Middlesex Regiments (Territorials) are now stationed in India, the first named at Dinapore and second at Calcutta.21 words
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Article25 1914-12-23 6 The comfort of the troops in the trenches is carefully studied ■•>(H),000 sheepskin costs have reached the front, states a wire of tbe 9th inst.25 words
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Article29 1914-12-23 6 For the benefit of outstation members oi the Malacca Club, we are asked to say that no New Year spnrts will be held at Malacca on January 1, 1915.29 words
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Article26 1914-12-23 6 Seventeen Chinamen have been banished from Perak aud 15 from Negri Sembilan for the rest of their natural lives, according to the current F.M.S. Government Gazette.26 words
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Article33 1914-12-23 6 Messrs. Barlow and Co. state that the copra market is belter again aftf r a flight setback during the week. Finn sundred has sold at 19.10, fair to good »8.50 to 98 70.33 words
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Article33 1914-12-23 6 In the House of Commons, recently, Mr. Herbert Samuel said that, as far as could bo estimated, there weie in the United Kingdom 2.600,000 unmarried men between 20 and 30 years of age.33 words
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Article29 1914-12-23 6 Practically all tbe bungalows on Penang Hill have been booked for Christmas. The Government bungalows in Singapore were booked weeks ago and parties are being given during the holidays.29 words
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Article38 1914-12-23 6 The lists of members of Sanitary Boards for Perak and Pahang; the boards of Visiting Jnstices for Lipisand Kuantan and members of Licensing Boards for Perak and Pabang appear in the current issue of the F.M.S. Government Gazette.38 words
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Article40 1914-12-23 6 Owing to some confusion having arisen due to tbe use of the word drill-ball in connection with tbe Wesleyan Church meeting on Thursday, we are a-krd to state it will take place in the An^lj Chinese School drillhall, Coleman Street.40 words
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Article41 1914-12-23 6 A London cablegram to the Times of Ceylon dated December 8, states A feature 'of the rubber shares lately has been the rise of Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, shares which now stand at 4J. This is attributed to a bear squeeze.41 words
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Article48 1914-12-23 6 The Siam Observer learns that tbe Profit, whose usual run is between Singapore and Bangkok, has been sent to Saigon to take up a cargo for the consignees, Messrs. Yong Hcng Long. The reason given is that there is a scarcity of cargo in Bangkok and poor freights.48 words
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Article46 1914-12-23 6 Though do public dances will take place in Kuala Lumpur during the Christmas and New Year holidays, as in previous years, it seems that their places will be filled with private entertaining instead, while a good many more folks than usual will indulge in up-country trips.46 words
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Article60 1914-12-23 6 Lord Haldane, speaking in the House of 1. >n ls, said the War Office was organising the defence of the country, and had arranged to assume the direction of the civilian population, in the event of an invasion. A corps of irregulars would be supplied with badges, and commanded by60 words
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Article69 1914-12-23 6 To assist local relief, Mr. J. T. Lloyd has reprinted, snd is selling at fifty cents, William Geoffrey's Profit." It is a story cf a long headed "griffin's" dealings in local property and the gratifying results which follow. If it makes a deep impression upon the public mind, property agents69 words
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Article62 1914-12-23 6 The following communique was recently laid on the Press table at the Colombo Secretariat: V telegram has been received by tbe Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to tin- effect that, the Government of France having prohibited tbe exportation of rubber from that country, applications for permission62 words
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Article72 1914-12-23 6 With reference to the arrangement whereby the Ellermans Hall line of steamers wiil maintain a new service from this port, Mi ssi h. McAlister and Co., the- agents, write that advices have been received to the effect that instead of the new service commencing with the City of Madras on72 words
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Article82 1914-12-23 6 According to telegraphic instructions received from the Foreign Office in Paris, by Comte de Bondy, Kronen residents in the Straits Settlement*. F.M.S., Borneo, Labnan or Brunei intending to travel to France or to any French Colony must henceforth be provided with a passport signed by the French Consul in Singapore.82 words
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Article106 1914-12-23 6 The Government Savings Back, in a notice to depositors, notifies that a depositor besides depositing 1500 in any year ending Decent ber 31 may now deposit in the same year one sum or several Bums for the purpose of replacing in whole or in part any one (but not more106 words
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Article111 1914-12-23 6 From a Foreign Office message issued by the British .Legation at Bangkok Witb regard to the scarceness of |nsi in Germany tbe Cologne Gazette says that if matters continue as at present a state of famine will ensne in all districts where the consumption of corn is greater than the111 words
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Article471 1914-12-23 6 Lady Eileen Elliot, the daughter of tbe lat<> Earl Miuto, is engaged to Lord Francis Scott. The Right Rev. Bishop Foas and Mrs. Fobs, who are on their way to Japan, are passing through Singapore by the P. and O. steamer Nile. In the casualty lists during471 words
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Article48 1914-12-23 6 Service will be held in the Presbyterian Church on Christmas morning at 8 o'clock when a special address will be given by ths Rev. J. Vance, M.A., and a collection mads on behalf of the Belgium Relief Funds. All friends are cordially invited to attend.48 words
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Article55 1914-12-23 6 Yuletide at the Adelphi Hotel, which is now under new management, is being celebrated by a special dinner on Boxing night, to be followed by music and a Cinderella dance. Since the change of management many improvements have been effected throughout the hotel aud the Christmas celebrations55 words
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Article125 1914-12-23 6 We understand that great preparations are being made in Malacca for an amateur theatrical entertainment at tbe club on January 2, in aid of the Prince of Walea's War Fund. The weird sounds of a musical nature which are beard issuing from a prominent building in Malacca,125 words
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Article234 1914-12-23 6 A clever combination of artists and writers has been got together for the purpose (if producing "Indian Ink" (Thacktr. Spick and Co.. Calcutta, price He. 1). It brings Kant and West together in the most delightful manner, and both with pen and with pencil tbe natives of India234 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement154 1914-12-23 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 trom tbe Manufacturers RONEO LTD., 14a, Collyer Quay. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS «s. >*- TIFFINS ifß^fcw »w Excellent Menus will be served *sFJPhEM^§ WEDNESDAY, If"' DECEMBER 23.154 words
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Advertisement237 1914-12-23 6 THE LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE ARRIVED BY MAIL OF DEC. 21. AT THE ALHAMBRA Ths Pioneer Cinenat..raph Theatre, Reach lead. TWO SHOWS for 0« PaVHCHT. First I how 7.50 p.m Second Show 1.11 s.m. GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME DRAMA BY JOSEPH CALDWELL Mads In England, acted hi British artists* TEMPTATION237 words
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Advertisement11 1914-12-23 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and 8.11 words
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Article1992 1914-12-23 7 Allies Gaining Ground Rapidly. MENACING THE LINE OF RETREAT. Russian Pressure Proves Valuable. Rittir's Spkcial and Ordinary War Telkoraxs. London, December 22, 1.10 a.m. Pariti. evening, official Tbe British made attacks and recaptured this morning most of the lost trenches. Tbe enemy before Libons made four successive attacks1,992 words
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Article93 1914-12-23 7 (Fkom Oib Own Cobbbspondbnt.) Penang, December 33. At the Presbyterian Church, yesterday. Mr. Thomas Fox, editor of the Times of Malaya, was married to Miss Violet C. Laird, of Edinburgh, who arrived by tbe Nile. Tbe Rev. W. Cross officiated and the Rev. W. E Horley gave the bride93 words
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Article402 1914-12-23 7 Action of Singapore Chamber Of Commerce. -9 The Secretary of tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce forwards copy of a letter sent to consignees of cargo on board German and Austrian vessels interned in neutral ports, with a request that we publish the same. Tbe letter reads thus402 words
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Article328 1914-12-23 7 East Asiatic Company Ask For Damages. This moriiing, in the Supreme Court, before the acting Chief Justice, Mr. L. M. Woodward, there was commenced an action by the East Asiatic Company, Limited, for damages against Guan Kit and Company. Mr. Page was for the plaintiffs, Mr.328 words
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Article303 1914-12-23 7 Tbe following referenoe to the late. Capt. K. C. Thompson, a Blue Funnel shipmaster, well known throughout the East, is taken from tbe Liverpool Journal of Commerce The death occurred unexpectedly of Captain Kobert Coxon Thompson, late commander of tbe Achilles, on October 22,303 words
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Article1030 1914-12-23 7 HOW THE STOCK EXCHANGE HAS BLUNDERED. From Our Special Correspondent. London, November 20. It is no use disguising the fact that we have been in a most terrible muddle on the Stock Exchange with regard to the settlement fixed for the 18th inst. I indicated some weeks ago1,030 words
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Article573 1914-12-23 7 Brisk Bidding For The Lower Grades. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Hubbe r Association's 170 th auction took place yesterday, when there were offered for sale piculs 2.242.H2 or 299.014 lbs. (tons 133 50) and sold piculs MMM or 177.448 lbs. (tons 79.22). The prices realised were573 words
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Article308 1914-12-23 7 The assistance of a witness pr< pared to swear to a most helpful little story, and the foolishness of a Malay constable did not save a Chinese shop-keeper, charged with cheating a youog pirl named Nora Brann out of $4. from conviction by Mr. Clarke308 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter67 1914-12-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, -Will you please on my behalf, through the medium of your paper, thank the Mstafc officers of the Malay SUtes Guides iin Singapore at present) for their contribution of Kb. 270 towards the Imperial Indian War Relief Fund.—67 words
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Letter238 1914-12-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l am glad to see someone has at last rai-M -d the question of telegram rates. Tbe matter I am aware has had the attention of the oommittee of the Chamber of Commerce, but their silence is certainly not of238 words
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Letter576 1914-12-23 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— May 1 be allowed to ask the directors of Malaka Pinda for more straightforward rrplicH t<> the questions contained in my letter of tbe 2Hth inst. Tbe reply to uiy question as to whether it was not true576 words
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Article92 1914-12-23 8 Siak (Sumatra).— l7,6ll lta. Previously w, making a total of 160,748 lbs. Replying to question in tbe Hoom of l uuiuiuu*. on November 36, tbe Prime Minister (Mr. Aw,uitlil nUU-d thai i'rinoe Albtrt of Scbleswiii Hointoin (a coaain of hi* Maj-sly the Kiogi tv serving with tbe92 words
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Article385 1914-12-23 8 Exceptions to British Ports And Japan. The Secretary of tbe Rubber Growers' Association writes, from London, under date November 'id regarding shipments of robber from Ceylon and the Straits Settlements. With reference to the recent prohibition of the exportation of rubber from Ceylon and tbe I Straits385 words
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Article210 1914-12-23 8 The first annual sports of tbe Pay Fong Chinese School, Malacca, took place on Saturday last on tbe ground of the Chinese Lawn Tennis Club. The programme, which consisted of twenty events, including Man darin songs and physical exercises by tbe pupils of the school, the210 words
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Article176 1914-12-23 8 The committee beg to acknowledge tbe following further subscriptions Belgian. Locil. Previouilv acknowledged 14.670.12 11,136 Oar Lady .of Lourdee Collection IT Dato Dr. J. P. A. Wilson 14 KOTA TIMOGI.— H. L. Carvalho 40 H. H. Ramsay 10 P. W. Skone 10 10 A. Blair S176 words
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Article411 1914-12-23 8 Future of Com pa. y to be Seriously Considered The directors of the Kampar Tin Mining Co. report for the year ending June 80 The returns from the mine during the year have varied considerably as will be seen from the following particulars of output The411 words
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Article392 1914-12-23 8 Tbe Estate of the Late Low Kirn Pong. The following Singapore properties belong ing to tbe estate of Low Kirn Pong, deceased, were disposed of by auction at Messis. Powell and Co.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon Land at Somerset Road, area 7,104 square feet, leasehold with 58 years392 words
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Article134 1914-12-23 8 Quite a nauiber of X.M.S. people are going home by this mail, or early next month. states tbe Malay Mail. Mr. L. A. Kosack, of the Straits Trading Company, baa gone on leave. He will probably receive a oommis ■ion and be leaving for tbe front. Messrs. Synnott134 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement48 1914-12-23 8 The Bert Coujfh Medicine. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the large eat seJUng coo*!) medicine in the world today becswae it does exactly what a cough mi di eiae is sapraed to do. *t stops ooajfhe and oolds liifrif «d efleoUaJly. For sale by ail Disgrnmnm a»d Dsatars. i48 words
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Advertisement49 1914-12-23 8 How doth tbe little buy bee Improve each shining minate, And g«thc r honey by the ton. We all ibo* who have seen it. How doth oir ecugh* and olds net wtll. Tbat we m»y life endare Why ia t b oaaw we always take Woods' Ureat Peppermint Car*.49 words
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Advertisement417 1914-12-23 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. OUT AT LAST, TO-NIGHT, "Gaiety PICTURE PALACE, Junction or Albikt and Bkncoolkn Stbbits. A QUEEN'S LOVE S ACTS, 3 REELS. Pathe's Finest Historic*! coloured Film The THREE CIRCUS ARTISTS 3-REELS 8 ACTS. Introduiiun tbe greatest Wild Animal Aot. SUPPORTED BY THE EMPEROR'S MESSENGER THE DIAMOND BROOCH PATHE'S ANIMATED417 words
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Advertisement363 1914-12-23 8 RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner ON Xmas Eve, December 24. IMUJSIO BY TIKE ZP^RISI^UST TBIO SEA VIEWHOTEL Xmas Dinner AND Dance, XMAS EVE. DINNER SERVED ON LAWN. By kind permisMon of Lt.-Col. B. V. Martin and Officers, tbe Band of the sth Light Infantry wiil be in363 words
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Advertisement246 1914-12-23 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. IM WEAKNESS. NCURASTHFNIA W/Q*} CONSUMPTION lAftfi CHLOROSIS .^pA B H^ All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and eives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better fi.m uncooked meat. Chalybeates. etc. **T^lVf THE CAR OF246 words
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Advertisement244 1914-12-23 9 m STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Messrs. Keliy and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Burope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Mossr". Kch Co., Bras Basah Rotd. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs.244 words
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Advertisement569 1914-12-23 9 NOTICES. THE STRAITS TRADING CO.. LTD NOTICE is hereby Riven, that the Transfer Books of the above Company will be cloned from Wtdoesday, tbe 28rd December, 1914, to Thursday, tha BUt December, 1914, both days inclusive, for the preparation of Dividend Warrants. DaMd at Singapore, this 19th day of Deoember,569 words
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Advertisement636 1914-12-23 9 NOTICES. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. CHANGES IN STREET NAMES. NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with a Resolution paused by tbe Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, at a meeting held on tbe 81nt July, 1914, that on the Ist January, 191 S, the names in the third column of636 words
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Advertisement524 1914-12-23 10 s •MMfi ma mmm. wren pajo-v upital un easteii cqmpiil PrKMFIROUI avid PROORBISIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. KUlomoa. WtM**iaa»SP Mima, 1 g I I I LONDON OfTtOßt M, OM fswy, U aja^ H^^^-.^-.— Wife taaaaa BBSBBBBBBaaBBMaaI OSaaaft taf aaaaM^aTaaaa. aaaVi aQM«h| Vflk ttaaft BotHafe aMafl§ AjMaaVMUaaaW OVaVMBiaBS524 words
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Advertisement337 1914-12-23 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE MBUMNCE COMPANY OF CtNADA. Establisbid 1883. Direct Government Supervision, Qovernment Audit. Policies are "WORLx) WIDE." and Non Forfeitable Large Not Surplus above liabilities lor Reserve and ail outstanding claims. Now Busineaa, 1918, 0ver. .49,876,000.00 Caah Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. •V H. IVANS, Manager,337 words
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Advertisement474 1914-12-23 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 1)5,000,000 RKSBRVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- »16,000,000 SUver ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS boo. Mr. D. Lsodsle. Chsirmsa. W. L Pattendcn, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dod well, Esq. IP. H. Holyoaf, Bsq. O. T.474 words
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Advertisement453 1914-12-23 10 BANKHIO. ESTABLISHED 1800. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BT BPEGIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0.000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Rwerve Funds 3.790.000. Provident. Eaznyoahi Tagiu, Ecq. Vice President. Kojuro Nkkagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Ssda, Epq. Ryoroku Tamanari, Bsq. Shingo Minsmi, Esq. HEAD OFFICE:— TAIPKH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES453 words
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Advertisement405 1914-12-23 10 SALES BY AUCTION. TO DEAUMB. HOUSEBUILOERS AND CONTRACTORS. AUCTION SALE Of A VERY LARGE QUANTITY OF BALLOW, RASAK, AND KAfOK PLANKS PURLINS, JOISTS AND SCANTLINGS OF VARIOUS SIZES, FLANKB> To be held at Chop Kirn Stng Lcong^s Timber yard, No 598, Lavender Street Ob Tuesday 92nd, and Tueaday 29th Dsosmbar,405 words
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Article734 1914-12-23 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. War Office and Armoured Cars. Charles L. Freeston, writing in the Daily Chronicle, says: I am glad to learn that the War Office has, after all, placed some orders for armoured cars. These, it may be stated in advance, will be734 words
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Article276 1914-12-23 11 The report of the Bandar Sumatra Rubber Company, Limited, states that the following crops were harvested during the year to Joly 81 Rubber, 159,114 lbs. (against estimate. 102,400 lbs.) coffee, 1,070 cwts. (against estimate, 1,046 cwts.). The gross price for rubber, including estimate for crop unsold, averaged276 words
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Advertisement549 1914-12-23 11 0 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months aito adopted Pjrene as standard, and kinoe that time hare purchased over one thousand extinguishtrd. They are beiDR used in a nnmber of different ways. Some were placed on submarines and destroyers, some on rooall motor craft at the various yards549 words
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Advertisement72 1914-12-23 11 Whooping Coujrh. When yonr child has whooping congh be oaref ul to keep the cough loose and expectoration eauy by giving Chamberlain s Congh Remedy as may be rtquired. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many72 words
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Advertisement286 1914-12-23 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT |^l|||yP TO H. M. KING GEORG: V. AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior In quality, and can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to286 words
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Advertisement363 1914-12-23 12 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilf illan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WJUITB. FURNISHED HOUSE WANTED. Wanted, Furnitbed Hoase, near town, with Ttnnis Court. Apply Box No. 846, Straits Timef. ■41 21-12 PAYING 6UEBIS WANTED. By private family in Tanglin.363 words
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Advertisement356 1914-12-23 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET No. 188, Aaoy Stroet Apply M. Guston, 8, Prince Street. 298 a FURNIBHEO BEABIOE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA r.udJU ANITA, to let furnished. 4pply No. 9. Mt. Sophia 16 a FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Stttet. Immediate entry.356 words
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Advertisement539 1914-12-23 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD OFFKW tOIET. No. 1 a, baffle* Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. *pply OUTHRIE ft Co Ltd 14-12 o COMPOUND KOUBE TO LET. No. 16, Devonshire Road, immediate entry. Rent 140. Apply no. 171, Waterloo Street. 1612 161 COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No. 28, Sophia Uoa).539 words
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Advertisement416 1914-12-23 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Solb Aubnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Beet Multiplar Bracd Hair Beltings 17 80-6 18 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can he obtained BOON SEN 6 CO.. Ship-Chacdlero, Sail Makerr*416 words
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Advertisement560 1914-12-23 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT GO,. 37. Pbilip Street. GOODS READY IN BTOCK NOW 9 12 14 1,200 Largu Size Europe Bats Broomi. 16.C00 feet Baiata, Leather and Hair Beltirg, 12,000 Mill Saw Files and Asaortel Files, 1.2C0 Galvanized Buokete, 22,400 Ib;. U.I vanized Spikes, 5,000 lbs. Paraffin Wax, EOO Gallons Mobil560 words
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Advertisement415 1914-12-23 12 SINGAPORE CLUB FIXTURE?. The following fixtures f jr the curt and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly rappliod by the secretaries of r\u> various oluba. Convenient forDis m which to maUo tho returns will bo supplied on application ir tbe Manager, Straits Timed. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tyersall, Mondays,415 words
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Miscellaneous225 1914-12-23 12 Straits Tbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description art: inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per foot lines for one or two insertions. Notioea of Birthx, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 92. Inch Scalb Ratbs are225 words
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