The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 December 1915
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Title Section15 1915-12-22 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1915. NO. 8,63015 words
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Article220 1915-12-22 1 The British troops at Suvla Bay and Aazac have been withdrawn and transferred to another sphere of operations, whieh provokes lively speculation Page 7. The number of troops thus moved is estimated at 100,000, and the accom- plishment of such a feat, with very little loss, is220 words
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Article912 1915-12-22 1 Oar Chinese boy has gone, and ham taken certain thing* with him. So tea the amah, and thereby hangs a tale. The boy took forty dollan in «oaey r sk pair of trousers, some shirts, an old pipe* and a revolver and some cartridges. My one hope912 words
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Advertisement99 1915-12-22 1 BAFFLES HOTEL X'MAS EVE SPECIAL DINNER f* Cr JL •ITa» AFTERWABDS DANCING I j MUSIC BY THE HOTEL ORCHESTRA. I Chas J. Gaupp Ii iIN LIQUIDATION OF ALL THE! STOCK CHRISTMAS PRESENTS EXPENSIVE AND INEXPENSIVE, BUT ALL AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Chains, Gold Jewellery, Jade99 words
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Advertisement184 1915-12-22 1 Walt Cod Liver Oil i^^lHffi THE VERY FINEST raS @^^^b FLESH FORMING ii! JLfaS^^lHßyiß-— palatable form 1 f^E^^^fV^fwsassaaSw I no "oily" flavour LARub BOriLti<a ooC I XT ii A LARGE do. 1/Note the Prices Sole Importers:— INTERNATIONAL TRADING Co. Art *hHI ■^■fSS ■^^^JL^^^K .^^Z^^^xJSSmS^^L w*v THE WHOL? FAMSLY GIN DANCE184 words
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Advertisement83 1915-12-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Ching Keng Lee's toy sale Page 2. Casino's new programme Page 2. Embassy cigarettes Page 8. Motorcar aud cycle wanted- Page 8. Engineer wanted for rubber estate machinery Page 8. Bookkeeper vacancy filled Page 8. New Year Sports Page 8. U. S. 44 Nobby Tread tyres— Page 7.83 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous179 1915-12-22 1 THE WEEK. Vediesdij 22nd. High lO-11 a.m. Alor Gajah meeting, Derrick's noon. P. O. homewird mail doses. Pajain meeting, Derrick's, 2.33 p.m. Thursdsj 23rd Blab Water -10- .6 p.m Lodge St. George, t p m. Visiting Justice, Council Chamber, 12.16 p.m. Friday 24th. High Writer- 0 e^ a.m.. 11 2'179 words
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Article732 1915-12-22 2 The University Correspondent quotes tha following from a letter to the secretary of a Territorial Force Association: "Sir, My husband has gone to the Dandelions, so will you please tell me how <D get his Elopment money." The remains of the late Mr Pearson, the B. and S. steamer Ningpo,732 words
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Advertisement578 1915-12-22 2 ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. Chief Importers British Pianos FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos NOTICE TBE ARABIC LANGUAGE CAN BX TAUGHT IN SIXTY LESSONS BY MR. H. ABDEEN Fo. 9, Race Course Road. 9-12 thS 25-12 FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. Tvs Rubber Estates is tbe District of Jcfcors Babru, Johore, ths578 words
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Advertisement877 1915-12-22 2 PALLADIUM SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE OICHUD IQAD SIKCAPORES PREMIER THEATRE FEW WORDS ARE NEEDED TO RECOMMEND PALLADIUM PROGRAMMES WE SHOW NOTHING BUT THE ABSOLUTE BEST OF ALL THE LEADING MAKERS. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIQHT Back from the Dead A Sectional Two Fait Drama by theFamons Gaumont Co. This Fuperb J^f l^877 words
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Advertisement547 1915-12-22 2 A SUPERB PROGRAMME TONIGHIT AT THE IDEAL PICTURE THEATRE CASINO TSgjr» SECOND SHOW 9.15 P.M. SHARP A SPECIAL VITAORAPH FEATURE THE DAWNING A Powerful TWO-REEL Society Drama Featuring Eißrr WirriA ANOTHER VITAORAPH WILD WEST DRAMA THE DEERSLAYER A Etirring Wild West Drama Featuring MI3B FLORENCE H fi\FR THE POPDLAI ACTEEtI547 words
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Article990 1915-12-22 3 An Ideal Fighting Man. j 16 has been no uncommon thing in Serbia this year, where Austrian prisoners have been employed n hospital orderlies or otherwise in company with Serbian soldiers, for the Anstrians to come to the authorities with complaints about the food. But," the authorities990 words
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Advertisement242 1915-12-22 3 $§S?§(i* "Make it wSf^—^^ lit iJ<3^£%. IS C stan^ n S °rder jSS^^-? -»^S' evef y Michelin manufacturii g Good enough never has been, and never mm ym j will be, a Michelin opinion of Resear.h work and exhaustive tests are constantly be enrsied out in the Michelin factories with242 words
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Advertisement232 1915-12-22 3 Your Morning Headacha wi^l disappear after a dose of the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of Chemists 50 cents per ph:al or p-n-e Tee fiODJ the Dr. Williams' Me.ilcine Co., Deps. 4c, Sirgaporu. hot water, lemon, and B| su g ar and a wineglassful p of Wolfe's Schnapps. Mi232 words
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Advertisement404 1915-12-22 3 IW. D &H. O. WILLS, I ENGLAND. "EMBASSY" I CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) I N-n AN Illustrated Pamphlet of Gold and Sifrer K Watches, Cigarette Cases, Thermos Flasks and other Valuable Presents which may be exchanged m for "Embassy" Cigarette Coupons will be sent W Free on application to ADVERTISES DEPARTMENT, S.404 words
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Article787 1915-12-22 4 Review of Campaign. The preparations for the despatch of a force from South Africa to participate in the operations against German East Africa which are under the direction of General Sir H. L. Smith-Dorden make the present an opportune moment for a short review of the military787 words
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137 1915-12-22 4 JAPANESE STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO SOUTH SEAS. The Government- General of Formosa has decided to pay an annual subsidy of Y1 50,000 commencing the next fiscal year for the establishment of a regnlar line of steamers between Formosa and the Sonth Seas. According to the proposal the new service will be137 words
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Article449 1915-12-22 4 Warlike Spirit of tit Aacleiit Cipltal. Moscow, Oct. 8. If the German secret agents who pass on to the War Office in Berlin reports on conditions in Russia, and estimates, for the benefit of the Kaiser's Government, of the psychology of Russia and the Russian people, would449 words
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483 1915-12-22 4 American Speculation on Allies' Giett Plan. A writer in the New York Times, die cawing the possibility of invading Germany, says 11 Indoubtedly the Allies mean to prepare, and when prepared to hit, and to hit hard, on the western coast of Germany. Tbe483 words
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Advertisement502 1915-12-22 4 m Quality. H W With LEA &PERRINS' SAUCE, JJT a few drops sprinkled over the meat, S5 fish or cheese, &c, are all that is TrK required to impart the most delicious jjjfisf flUjfi piquancy and flavour. mtm jf&gl The QUALITY and concentration of its utoqlJ ESSfi ingredients make a502 words
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Advertisement133 1915-12-22 4 Mkmm\fi TROPICAL ROOFING GENASCO Supplied with patent "KANT LEAK" KLEATS which do away with the necessity of using sticky cement at the overlaps. I GENASCO is the result of over 30 years experience in the manufacture of Ready Roofings. Its durability makes it the most economical of any roofing on133 words
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Article1198 1915-12-22 5 FTbe Western Zone. (Fiona Australian Papers.) London, November 2flth.— Mr Oibbs, BO eci»l correspondent of the Daily Teleh" on the Fracco-Flemish front, remarkable picture of the winter JLdions on the western line of fight. The I U» erB are «*pe" enciD tne frightfulese c elements.1,198 words
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Article218 1915-12-22 5 Raising the Money. Paris, Nov. 11th. Some interesting figures are available as to the sums of money tbat Lave beeu raised by Franca daring the war. The P»ooe de Ia Defense Nationals have yielded 8 920,*****0 francs (roughly £100,000,000), and the Obligations d« la Defense Nationals 2,735.000,000 (roughly218 words
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Article233 1915-12-22 5 A fsw days ago a tiger attacked a Malay; near the Malay Kan>poug at Eoggor, but j in the etrcggle the Malay fell into tbe river and made bis etcupe. He was scratch ed aud bitten about the body. A party of twenty Malays then beat the jungle for tbe233 words
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Advertisement557 1915-12-22 5 j Wanted BOOKKEEPER WANTEO -Ist Jam 1916 Vaoancy filled. Applicants tM"^, CATTEY C CO. 22 11 23 11 WANTEO. Motor Gar A Cycle with or without side chairs. Apply "STRAITS" c/o Free Press. 22-12 2M2 WANTED. Chinese, Malay .or Tamil Engineer for Rubber Estate Machioeiy in F.MS. Apply w th557 words
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Advertisement789 1915-12-22 5 Notices NEW YEAR UNO SPORTS. The mnal Land Sports will be held on the Race Coai s*\ on Saturday, January Ist, commencing at 2 45 p.m. Subscribers wishing to obtain Tickets of Admission to Grand Stand are requested to mate application to the Hon. Secretary. Dr. A. G. Butler, or789 words
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Advertisement363 1915-12-22 5 I l^^^> LADIES SAFE REMEDY I I for Tmotlonal troubles, I I P^^^^^ delay, pain and those 1 OP/^jv Irregularities I I P^l f\/?/^#fc. Peculiar to the I flflVi Ml MafAffiii I HE^i^ii xdSff rf% >■ HIV KATZ BROS. LTD., j| NEW STOCK OF #W~ r|: IKAVtLLINu ~v till RFVFP^ITRT363 words
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Obituary35 1915-12-22 6 Domestic Occurrencs. BIRTHS. Febbebs.— At Ktjang, on the 18th instant to Mr. «Bd Mrs. G. B. FERRERS, a daughter. On Dec. 20th at Coloosay," Orange Boad. to Mr. A Mrs. B. Towill a boo (stillborn).35 words
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Article, Illustration1688 1915-12-22 6 The Singapore Free Press Wednesday, December 22, 1915 fi-r-? shall the Press the People's ri-bt m»imtt^ Oumved by infl«ienc<s *nc? upbribed by gsln; Ht.-i pstiio'. T:utfe bet i;]orious ptecepts dip. A, M*to«d *o R lizioo. Loy».tv *nd Lav, The time, if it be not already past, is at least passing,1,688 words
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Article471 1915-12-22 6 Advices from Home state that Mr J. Charnley, late Inspector of Schools, Negri Sembilan, and now on long leave, has been offered a commission in the Army.— (M.M.) Tanglin Barracks will be pleased to note that the Monmouthshire farmers hare raised over £6,000 by public sales for war charities, tbe471 words
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Article46 1915-12-22 6 <*»« O«r Own Co^, Wl^ Th.fol.owi nfillteti f. I 't O r:^ e Petaling SO, B.lao g0 r Bs"e. J**""** Uoifd B.rd. ngB o an .?t tfie J d 'O; «0,000 forward f u 000 Bobber i« at 8a 7a, Share, ate rapidly riiing.46 words
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Article47 1915-12-22 6 Kuala Lumpur rw. News ha. been received L. J l followiug casualties Killed in Action in Flanders r n Beyle, lieut. RFA. S G Wounded Twice -r A ToUe Rounded m Dardanelles.^ All the above are of the Duff Dev*w meut Co. "eTeioj^47 words
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Article100 1915-12-22 6 The "Jaffna Fighter," Mr Alma Baker, organiser f or th* Malayan Aircraft Fund, telecrmh. fallow, from Batu Oajah, with^H I have todi. cabled to the W M Offi* 14,500 remitted by the Ceylon and j£ Tamil community of Malaya ae i£ in-Ulment for the Malaya Mil, Jaffoa'100 words
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Article66 1915-12-22 6 TELEPHONE CHRISTMAS FUND. The fund for presenting the your* ladies of the Eichange with a small Christmas present each, will close to-day. Already acknowledged 1476. Received Tuesday.— G. 910; W.G.M. 95 ;A. D K; M. 95 H. S 95 T. J. R. 95 G.A.D. 110 J. J. 95; G. 95;66 words
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Letter462 1915-12-22 6 To the Editor. Dear Sir, —In order to permit of then•andi of Britisher* and others in the British Colonies, Dependencies and Protectorates all over the world participating in the British War Loan, thus giving them a chance of investing moneys and spare income, and at462 words
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Article17 1915-12-22 6 Sgt. Michael O Leary v.c, G have been promoted to 2nd Lieui Connaught Rangers for service field.17 words
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Advertisement51 1915-12-22 6 "SOLD UKL" v/v^*" X\W PUHE MALT >^ WHISKY DISTILLERS. SOME C AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. Johorc Agents —A. C HARPER COMPANY. i JUST ARRIVED FINEST KENTISH NUTS, WALNUTS, FILBERTS, BRAZILS, Etc. NEW ASSORTMENT OF CRACKERS AND Fancy Chocolates JOHN LinLE Co., Ltd. I (IBm BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT I LAIRD I51 words
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Article335 1915-12-22 7 BRITISH EVACUATE SDVLA BAY AND ANZAC. Transfer to Aaqtlier Spfcere" L[Bv Submarine Cabl*]. London. Dec 20.— The War Office an.ounces that all troops at Snvla Bay and j c W jth their guns and stores, have Len 'successfully transferred with inrigmficanfc casualties to another spheft of operations. The335 words
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Article258 1915-12-22 7 Patriotism Before Politics. Pans, Dec 20.- -Salonika news says there is a curious moral development going od. Greek army officers who have hitherto been loyalists now declare that if Bulgarians cross the frontier they will join the French and fight them. It is stated that the first258 words
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Article25 1915-12-22 7 Athens, Dec 20.— Unofficial estimates f the results of the elections give M. Goaoaris a majority. The Venezelists completely abstained from voting.25 words
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Article38 1915-12-22 7 Zurich, Dec. 20.— A Bucharest telegram 'tys that the Russians have apparently Abandoned for the present their plans to J«ack Bulgaria. The movements of their •focp* indicate that they intend to renew w attacks on Bukowina.38 words
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Article31 1915-12-22 7 Rome, b^c. 20.— The Tribuna says that j blan refugees have arrived at the vil*ges of central Italy and have been eympa* etically received. Many more are ex-31 words
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Article186 1915-12-22 7 FINANCES PARALYSED BY THE WAR. A Despairing Outlook. [By Submarine Cable]. ftiUTu'i Bißvioa. Amsterdam, Dee. 21.— 1n the Reichstag Dr Helffericb, Secretary to the Treasury, claimed that the Budget of 1915 16 would show no or only small deficit. He admitted that the Budget of 1916 17 would186 words
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Article60 1915-12-22 7 Washington, Dec. 20. Great Britain has sent a memorandum to America denying the press statement that British merchants are profiting by war restrictions at the expense of American trade, and showing that Btitifch trade with neutrals is infinite simal compared with American, while statistics prove that the60 words
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Article84 1915-12-22 7 Turks Hard Hit. London, Dec. 20. The Press Bureau states that General Townshend estimates that the Tutks lost 2,500 men in the rear guard action on Dec. Ist, and their abortive attack on Kut el A mar a on the night of the 12th- 1 3 tb. Mixed84 words
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Article44 1915-12-22 7 London, Dee. SO. The Panama Canal channel is opened sufficiently to warrant waiting vessels preparing to pass. A permanent opening cannot yet be guaranteed and it is inadvisable for shipping to arrange to proceed via the Canal until further advices.44 words
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Article39 1915-12-22 7 Ottawa, Dec 20. Parliament has been summoned for Jan 12. The speech from the Throne will foreshadow a measure to lengthen the term of Parliament and a war appropriation of fifty millions sterling and new taxes.39 words
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Article49 1915-12-22 7 London, Dec 20. In the House of Com moos, Lord Robert Cecil said that certain vessels cf the Rotterdamsche Lloyd were proceeding via the Cape, the remainder via Suez, owing it is alleged to uncertainty regarding the quantity of bunkering coal at Port Said.49 words
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Article32 1915-12-22 7 Petrograd, Dec 20.— Colonel Schumsky affirms that any considerable German offensive in the West is impossible, as the Germans are unable to detach sufficient troops from the Eastern front.32 words
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Article23 1915-12-22 7 Paris, Dec. 20.— Vigorous artillery engagaments, in which tbe Allies have the advantage, are again a feature of the communique.23 words
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Article55 1915-12-22 7 London, Dec. 20.— A bonded warehouse at Leith, the contents of which were chiefly tea, coffee, tobacco and whisky, has been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at JEI3O,OfO. Simultaneously a whisky store in Glasgow was gutted, causing £150,000 damage. A neighbour ing canal was converted55 words
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Article94 1915-12-22 7 The Sea View Hotel have a special dinner, followed by a fancy dress ball, on Christmas Eve. There will be music on Sunday evening, and on Monday another special dinner, followed by a cinema show. The term of office of the Chinese Minis ter to Russia is now near its94 words
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Article103 1915-12-22 7 VICTORIES THAT ARE WON BY MACHINERY. Britain's Sea Supremacy. [Bj Submarine Cable]. Bsuram'a Skbviok London, Dao. 20. In the House, of Commons, Mr Lloyd George made a statement on the Ministry of Monitions. He dwelt on the enormous importance that machinery played in this war, and said103 words
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Article205 1915-12-22 7 Rescued Officers' Story. London, Dec. 20. Three officers of the Umeta, referred to in the wire of Dec. 7, reached Plymouth on Sunday after four days in a lifeboat with twenty-six lascars. They state that the Umeta was attacked by a German submarine in the Mediterranean205 words
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Article79 1915-12-22 7 The Premier's Statement Mr Aequith stated that in consequence of the complexity of the task and the enormous difficulty of classifying and tabulating the figures for Lord Derby's recruiting campaign, the Cabinet were unanimously of opinion that there should be no considered statement to morrow.79 words
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Article112 1915-12-22 7 Coolie Recruiting Difficulties. London, Dee. 20.— 1n the House of Common*, Sir J. D. Rees asked whether the Government of India recommended the abolition of the indentured labour system. Mr Chamberlain said that he had recently received a communication from the Government of India dealing with the112 words
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Article46 1915-12-22 7 Mr Asquith announced that owing to the strong viewa held in different parts of the House on tbe prolongation of the life of Parliament, he suggested, as a compromise, eight months instead of a year. This compromise was adopted by 158 votes to 23.46 words
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Article132 1915-12-22 7 By Courtesy of the French Consul General, Paris, Dec 19. Yesterday between the rivers Somme and Oise and on the south of Saint Mihiel, there was an intense bombardment of the enemy's trenches by our artillery. To-day, we continued the bombardment of the German works and cantonments132 words
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Article570 1915-12-22 7 The annual meeting of the company working the above Mine was held yesterday at noon the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng presiding others present were Messrs J. A. Hamilton, J. H. MaoEail, E. Adcock, Dr D. J. Galloway, J. H. Robertson, Major Thompson, O. A. Rimmel570 words
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Article185 1915-12-22 7 The appeal of Phang Teck Joon against the decision of Mr Justice Woodward in favour of Haji Asra binte Mohamed was heard by the recent Court of Appeal, consisting of the Chief Justice and Justices Ebden and Earnshaw, who unanimously allowed the appeal with costs. It will185 words
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Article135 1915-12-22 7 Calcutta, December 7th.— A States- man's cable states: As illustrating the increasing German domination in Vienna, the former Berlin correspondent of The Times states that Germany is attempt- ing to solve at a single stroke economic 'problems which, in the past, involved bitter tariff disputes with Austria-Hungary135 words
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Advertisement415 1915-12-22 7 ROBINSON CO. ¥7ffc¥? I T7TTT T ThTP'Q I ±r LJ J— I—/ JZi Xv O I CHOCOLATES I SWEETS, ETC. I A T f\ Cf Dm TES ATCf 1 TWT Cf I XjL-LjXYJLvJJIN U O OC X%» /jL 1 0 JLJwN O I I MUSCATEL RAISINS I CRYSTALLIZED CHERRIES I415 words
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Advertisement751 1915-12-22 8 Shipping KONINKLIJKE PAKETVJMRT MUTSCHAPPIJ Eof nl Packet Navigation Co., of Batavla. 1— 00LI.TBB QUAY. OHDER 00HTBA0T WITH THB HBTHBBriA«DB IWPIA QOVERIfMIBTT. Dobgoala Singkawang, Belakau, Pemankat and Sambas Dec 22 Acting Muntok and Palembang Dec w Bsnoa Prigi-Radja, Papat, Tembilahan, and Rengat Deo 82 gUMARADjA Singkawang, Selakau, Pemangkat and Sambas via751 words
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Advertisement707 1915-12-22 8 Shipping P. O. Bhitish India AND Apcar Liine Mail and Passenger Services, peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) ftr China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Etypt, HaittnrramMut Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe). I Outward (fob707 words
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Advertisement572 1915-12-22 8 Bhlwt«wg M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITffIES KAIL LIRI. FarCHIIA,JAPAI CEYLOiiH ■lIMIUJB HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1911— ltU ssAthos Jan 90 bs CordUlere Jan a ssPortbos Jan 28 as Andre Lebon Jan 17 ss Cordillere Feb II as Andre Lebon Feb t6 For all particulars apply to J. dO GOURTOIS, aobmt. ROYAL NETHERLANDS HAIL572 words
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Advertisement519 1915-12-22 8 Shipping N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEABSIHP Co., EOTOWM like. Dodera conveniences, in addition k.^?^ ter^h cabins, thflse haJeSL£a!S »blns a& well as laxartoua ch&mbereaß*2? 9OCUI B &J* nr Bmokii g nSr i ss' looms, a Barber's shop, DlspcalLyiDaiS #oom for Photographv, U^^^ fooma. A fully qaaitnea sargooi la m!22 jMBMh steamer519 words
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Advertisement458 1915-12-22 9 War or Peace, Fahinf or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP M GREAT EASJIRN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The GonfMy has £90,000 Oevcaited with the Supreme Const of England, and compiles458 words
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Advertisement503 1915-12-22 9 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, Ltd. CIWTJU. AUTHORISED 41,800 000 CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED I I II'IUOM CIFI7IL PAID-UP I I isSSoe USSIYB FUIS £900,093 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black Esq., ffaftiimaw. James OampbeU Esq. I H. Melvill Simons Em. J. M. Ryrie Esq. Sir David Yule. Chief Manager Percy Mould503 words
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Advertisement360 1915-12-22 9 MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE Co. OF CANADA. ESTABLISHED 1887. Policies are WORLD WIDE," UNRB--BTRICTED." "INDISPUTABLE- and "NONFORFEITABLE." Claims, loans, cash-surrenders, etc., are promptly settled by the General Agents at S Singapore without the delay of reference to Head Office. The Reserves tor protection of Policy holders are over £3,500,000. The Accounts360 words
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Advertisement172 1915-12-22 9 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in India.) ASSETS excked $28,000,000. i offering ABSOLUTE SECURITY toPolicy-holdera i CLAIMS PAID exceed (26.000,000. PROFITS to Policy-holders at last Valuation §1,116,673. ■Hext Distribution of Profits as at 31st Dec. 1915 LOW RATES. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. Apply for Prospectus and172 words
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Advertisement353 1915-12-22 9 PHEASANTS INEXCELLENT CONDITION. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. K. LUMPUR. IPOH AND PENANG. PROVISION FOR THE YOUNG remove one of the chief anxieties a married man with a family has, namely, how best to provide for the education of his Children, the expenses for which reach their maximum when353 words
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Article387 1915-12-22 10 Visits to tie Trtiefets. The following article has been received from the Exchange Telegraph Company's ipecial correspondent at Mioik Daring ft visit to thii town, which if extremely calm, and convinced that it will not be taken, I was given information about the Tsar's experience under fire387 words
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365 1915-12-22 10 la the Chinese literary world and among foreigners studying the Chinese language the need has long been felt foe an encyclopaedic dictionary along the same line at that of the Century Dictionary published in America. The need it now fulfilled by the publication by the Commercial365 words
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Article99 1915-12-22 10 I The following, from "The Student's France," ebow& that the Prussian has not learned anything nor forgotten anything during the space of 100 years Paris was treated by the allies as a conquered capital. The Prussians, eei pecially, showed themselves ungenerous end meroilets in the hour of vengeance. Biucher was99 words
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Article239 1915-12-22 10 Gets Boobj Prize. Winsted, Coun .October 1 1. An aviator peericg down into tie streets of Wineted to-day would see what lookfd l.ks brigades of poliobed egps with feet wtakinf back and forth beneath them, parading up and down. Bat if ths aviator dropped down and239 words
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Article366 1915-12-22 10 EMBARGO OR CERE AW YS TRADE BOOMS. Hit ALLY'S INDUSTRY. Uric Ftralgi Orders. While tbe European war has brought depressioo to nearly all kinds of trade la 1 Japan, the manufacturers of celluloid soya 'at any rate have fonod It profitable. They 1 are working366 words
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Advertisement584 1915-12-22 10 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co., Ltd., f<^. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE HP) R^^ WW Mother-O-Pearl Front Studs. i -^r^^^^C r< C\J r I With metal shanks, very strong l^^lliiiiHlH F ■HfllUvnlSY, and durable. fL^^# wrH football 25 cts cach KNITTED SOCK3. Jsf\d CDADTC /^^^Ok WtlHßg For estate or heavy use, very f'^Jr^ Wjp584 words
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Advertisement125 1915-12-22 10 Fresh V ft Breakfast q S Rolls. g Q You can enjoy fresh rolls, fl B scones and milk bread twists every day, if you have the Bi |j baking done at home with the II g^hdpof g |"PaiskyFkHir^ H It* SURE raising powdsr. H jj Bread raised with Paisley125 words
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Advertisement525 1915-12-22 10 Singapore freePresn MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Pr«w Is Daily, and is en sale at depot? £1 hour each morning (Sunday^kJ^ 1 price Ten Cento a copy. w dsj Subscribers' copies will be deliver Full adores** at which eopta^^^T 1 Uvered should be given. ***>*•* KATES OF525 words
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Article1546 1915-12-22 11 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Dec. 21st. 9 Ail 4UOUUOOS of Sterling SUwtfl moH fee NgftvOed as p wely aomfaul lot the promt, Oa*. IBSUI i. Pan. LasiOrf. Boraaa. BBLLHBS. fj> » ta Alleges • mm 8 I 0 •oo,ooo 1 1 Anglo. Jits1,546 words
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Article56 1915-12-22 11 (CORRECTED UF CO Dec. 21) BiQk 4 m/l 2-4 916 demand I*4 7-82 Private ereditt 8m M 1-4} France demand Bank 818 IHDIA, T. T. 175 k 30HGK0NG, demard 17i Yokohama, dematd 109* Java, demand 182i Bahskok, demand M 66 Sovbebiqhb, Bank Buying #8.54 Bank of Bngland Rate 5%56 words
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Article136 1915-12-22 11 Dec. 21. Tin (100 tons) 188.90 Gambler 17.00 Gambler Cuba No. 1 18.50 Gambler Cuba No. 3 16.00 Pepper Black ordin. S'pore 21.50 Popper, (White fait) Muntok 84.75 Natrcoge (110 to the lb. il.oo Nutmegs (80 to tie lb,) 22.00 Mace (Banda) 80.00 Cloves (Amboina) 45.00 Bali Coffae (4%136 words
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Advertisement476 1915-12-22 11 •GREAT AUKS HEAD BRAND. BOTTLED BY W. A. ROSS BROTHER, Ltd., LIVERPOOL AND LEITH. ww Hr\ m It IKSKji IT IQ The Bottlers of the "GREAT AUK'S feJar nril II t; r HEAD »>««« wre under AGREEaiENT with I ■]|[IJI GENUINE. M6BB ARTHUR GUINNESS, SON A COMLJR PANT, Lid., DUBLIN,476 words
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Advertisement43 1915-12-22 11 ra V.RIGAUD'S M KAfIAJIGA Q OF JflPflH i J^L TOILET WATER P^LjS Of Imitations. v RIGAUD PBRFUMER i 8, rue Vmenne, 8 j lII' Pvls-Fnnc§ Vi \J W SXJhAU X THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS ROUGH DIARY FOR 1916 Publishers: Fraser and Neave, Ltd.43 words
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Miscellaneous333 1915-12-22 11 WEATHER REPORT. Xatdang Berbaa Hospital Deo. 20. 9 A.M. BP.M 9PM Barom. II Fab. 19 804 99.796 JO 882 Temp. 810 79 0 76 0 Wet Bulb The*. 77 5 77.0 74.fi Dlt. of Wind N. N. calm M vr. Temp, in shade 84 0 Min. do do. 78 8333 words
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Miscellaneous493 1915-12-22 11 LATEST ARRIVALS. List of Tassels in port at 11 a.m. oa Deo. 21, 1916. Name Dais of Arrival lUmarjs Bbitibb. Ipoh Dec 20 No. 9 Wharf Castor Bukom Kampar Inner Roads Elong Ho Katong Sappho m Circe Dec 21 No. 6 Wharf Japanese. Bushe Mara Dec 20 No. 7 Wharf493 words
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Article962 1915-12-22 12 A special meeting of the above board was held in the Board Boom yesterday, Mr F. J. Hallifax presiding. Other members present were Dr. Samy, Messrs E. Tessen•boo, A. W. Bean, R. Braddell, Dr. Fowlie, Dr. W.R.C. Middleton (M.0.H.) and J. Polglase (Secretary). Midwives Regulations. The President said962 words
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Article169 1915-12-22 12 A certain number of member! of the French Parliament and Municipal Council of Paris, without any distinction of P* rfc y» hare organized a "Journee du Poilu," which will take placo on Christmas day, in all the communes of France. The profits of the Journea will169 words
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Article70 1915-12-22 12 On behalf of Mrs H. B. Salmond, Mr D. R. Kiniocb, care of Chartered Bank of India, Australia China, Singapore, uc knowledges with many thanks the following further contributions Previously acknowledged on Bth December 937,824.14 G. P. Hill, Sourabaya 'December) 86.76 "A Christian Scientist" 60.00 Chas. N.70 words
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Article152 1915-12-22 12 Ail Official Admission. A correspondent write* to the Morning Poet It is interesting to learn that the German War Office officially admits a shortage of supply in the matter of horses suitable for military purposes. And a pronouncement to that effect gains rather than loses152 words
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Article336 1915-12-22 12 Sir Robert Laidlaw left £422,464 gross. After legacies to past and present members and servants of the firm, and provision out of the residue for bis wife for life, the remainder is willed, three- tenths to St. Andrew's Colonial Homes, Kalimpong, three tenths to the St. George Homes, Kodaikanal, aud336 words
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Article236 1915-12-22 12 The T.M.C.A. Christmas Social came off on Monday night and there was a large and representative audience. The programme for the evening started with paper manipulations dexterously done by Mr. Hanin. Misses Brown and Boss Smith, and Messrs F. C. Sands, B. V. Da vies, J. Ash236 words
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Article278 1915-12-22 12 The funeral of the late Mr Thomas Heslop Hill in Redenham Park was a simple but impressive ceremony. The whole country side mourned bis death, and there was a large and sorrowing gathering on I the sad occasion. The body had been I brought278 words
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Article333 1915-12-22 12 European lorJered. Lahore, December 4th. A shocking discovery was made today in the Lawrence Gardens, Lahore, by some garden coolies, I working under the direction of Mr Mustoe, I Superintendent. The body of Mr A. i Priestly, Agent of the Alliance Bank of Simla in Lahore,333 words
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Article54 1915-12-22 12 By the SB. Namur yesterday arrived i Dr. Lino Soon Kian, son of Mr Lim Cheng Wee, of the P. and O. Company, Singapore. Their friends will be glad to learn that Dr. Lim Soon Kian passed the final examinai tions for the degrees of MB. and ß.S. held at54 words
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Article368 1915-12-22 12 The Captain of the San Melito, one of the large oil tank steamers of the Eagle Oil Transport Company, has reported a warm encounter with a German sub marine. The story is best told in his own words A submarine suddenly appeared about 250 to 800368 words
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Article73 1915-12-22 12 Shrofshires Defeat the S. C. C. The S. C. C. fielded a strong side again* t the Shropshires on Monday evening, but the soldiers played a good game, and were worth their 2*l victory, although several easy chances were thrown away by the Clnb forwards. Winter scored the Club73 words
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Article26 1915-12-22 12 Tbe Ladies Spoon for December was played for on Monday afternoon and was won by Mrs Barrett with a nett score of 4626 words
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Article122 1915-12-22 12 The Queen of the Belgians has had sixty fine phonographs distributed to the troops, with fifty records for each of them. The disks can ba interchanged. Mir E. T. Cooke, of Ayer Kamunting Estate, Kedah, was with a machine-gun section of King Edward's Horse in France a month ago. (M.M.)122 words
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Advertisement446 1915-12-22 12 m Royal Appointment H the Court of Sbai« I I A Royal Pood for your Babv I Glaxo is used in ttic Royal Nurseries, m can be i^TTf I S above appointment. Thit letter ii from a doctor conn#r^ 5 Royal CVurt of Spain. J°"* Ctt<l Wlth the "I am446 words
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Miscellaneous183 1915-12-22 12 SHIPPING NOTES. The Shipping and the Import and Export Offices will be open for one hour only (from 10 to 11 a.m.) on Monday the 27th December, 1916. Owing to she large amount of local cargo, principally bales of gunny, for Saigon, the M. M. Mail liner Porthos does not183 words
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