Malaya Tribune, 28 December 1916

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    47 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. 3. No. 305 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1916 Price 5 Cents. Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Daily.] Supplement to the Malaya Tribune Issued Daily.] No. 305 SINGAPORE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1916 Cbe FHalapa tribune. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28.
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      153 1 ."J— ALTHOUGH TIMES HAVE CHANGED, CHRISTMAS MUST ALWAYS BE THE SAME THE "jAIETY" PICTURE PALACE Junction of Albert and Bencoolen Streets Wish all their Patrons and Friends A Bright and Merry Christmas. See To-night's Excellent Selection of Pictures The Wonderful Solax M Exclusive DICK WITTINGTQH AND HIS CAT IN 3
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      97 1 I" I II ASAHI BEER! > 2 p > xs Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. j (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN.) I mmmmmmmmmn hiih rl l mn I gy»»iiniiin»»»»n»nii- -;»i»in»»iinit«ittuiiuiiiAiiiiiiiiMii»>trMtiiii!iiiiiti!t!!!!tii l "mmiiirit""""iniiinnM» a SPECIAL X'MAS OFFER. I Beware of Imitations. We Import Direct and Sell I THE GENUINE I flovELTy I THE ONLY
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    Company Meetings.
    1027 2 Sumatra Para Plantations. The ninth annual ordinary general meeting ot tho Sumatra Para Rubber Plantations, Lut, waheld last m«»nth ft* the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, lastcheap, EC, Mr. H. A Barrett, chairman of the company, presiding. The secretary (Mr. W. E. Crane) having read the notice convening the
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    The Soldier’s Christmas.
    400 2 A Hospital Picture. The psychology of the B troops is one of he wonderful tLin of the w.ir. Chrietmastidĕ tin lf men hrave and guy, happy aod c<»nft. dent, even thos«, indeed, mho m maimed beyond hope. X jund a glistening Christm-i- trei laden with *eas mable
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    Value of Spanish Language.
    102 2 H M Consul at. Bilbao (Mr A< Madden, C.M.G.) Writes ca!li tention to th*> uece e sity of com** cial travellers who visit Spain for w purpose of procuring orders beij well acquainted with the 8| language. In fact, the ns'-dof» practical working knowledge Spanish for
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      296 2 VJTAFER m Great6St of a ToniC i *srr Foods. 1 D»ge*tiv« Orfan.. Vltttlvl I Brain Fay. Exhaustion DyHieps'a. Debility, I Loss of Weight etc. Iu8(b bottles $225 Nervoiu sy»-»m. in o s. TIT—I 16 $3.75 SNtbntotftMgJ vitafer is a milk proleid enriched by Birmingham. j addition of nerve restoring n
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      17 2 IMaruto Co. JAPANESE GENERAL GOODS. WHOLESALE RETAIL. Nos. 383 and 385 North Bridge Road, Singapore. J512 __JH^st
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      291 3 P. O. British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENCER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. (Und«r Contract with Hi> Maj«aty' a Gorarmrnant.; For China, Jipi.i. Pewnj. Ceybv Australia, InoU, AJei Efyit Mediterranean Ports «nd London. Staamers will laare Sinjapare an ar ahsat MAIL LINES. Homeward (For
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      273 3 STGOMYAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (Steamship Company) 11 NEDERLAND (Incorporated in Holland.) Mail Service between Java and Amsterdam, via Singapore, Belawan Deli, Sabang, Suaz, Colombo, Gibraltar and vice versa. Sailings and for Freight, Passage and other information Apply to Internationale Crediet-en Han-dels-Vereeniging Rotterdam," SINGAPORE AGENCY, (Incorporated in Holland.! as AGENTS •■Tin IMIIWTnMWBMWMBMMMMWMMMgMM BAN LEE
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      514 3 N. Y. K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IN JAIAN) jjk* (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.) EUROPEAN LINE. mairitairinc this settles Lave bee* specially designed ar d rv,, tnwtcd, tad are fitted w.tr "5 "twt improvements for tne HtMy ana 5 oomfert of HW agere. Lighted throughout hv electricity, the cabine amidships
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    Marine Motor Industry.
    428 4 Glen Line Fleet. A special correspondent of the Lloyd's List Weekly Supplement writes :Il is apparent!v th* intention of the Glen Line to build np a fleet of motor reeeelt. Their first motor ship, the Glengyle, v»hieh replaced the old Ohngjle sunk by submarine, was pin into
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    List of Passengers.
    239 4 The following passengers have been booked by various steamers bound eastwards From London to Singapore.— Mrs Gibson, Mrs Derrick, Mr Ridley, Mr and Mrs Baird, .Mr Anderson, Mr. Hogg. To Penang Mr. Adair. From London to Singapore.— Mr Pereira, Mr and Mrs Curtiss, Mr Best, Dr and
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    Jutland Rescues.
    426 4 Rear Admiral Stuart NichoUon, CB, M.V.0., on behalf of the. Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. made presentations at the Guildhall, Hnl), to th* ca;>tain, chief officer and four members of the crvw of the Danish steamer Vidir in i> c )g nittOD of their and humanity in savirit;
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    Transport of Coal.
    251 4 A .series of important conferences were held at the Hotel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue, London, to discuss the (question of the supply of coal to France, Italy, and certain Mediterranean ports. In the morning representative coalowners met under the presidency of Sir D. L. Stevenson to consider the
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    11 4 [Ffie do not necessarily endorse ih< opinion» expressed by correspondenti,]
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    Mine-Sweepers' Fund.
    446 4 To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Sir, —Of ail the services rendered to the Empire since the outbreak of the war. tew, if any, have appealed more vividly to the admiration of the public than those performed by men engaged in the mine sweeping service. These men
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    110 4 It has been rumoured for some little time past that the leading British shipping companies intend to decline to carry women and children between Enrope and the EUet during the continuance of th** submarine danger, unless they can show that it is really necessary for them to travel, and it
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    Singapore Sailing List.
    90 4 Europe. \rcbipelago Ports For Penang StraiUj Co.'s !in*r Fer Kuantan For Trengganu Boribat December 27 Mata Hari January 2 Prachatipok January 3 For Bangkok Boribat December 27 Mata Hari January 2 Prachatipok January 3 For Batavia Banka in port Heap Eng Moh liners Forbandakan: For Jam Ports
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      81 4 Train Services. Singapore (Tank-Road) Daily. Mail Daily leaves for the north at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Other trains leave for Johore at 9 a.m., 10,29 a.m., noon, 1.30 p.m., 2.55 p.m. and 4.40 p.m. Mail arrives from north at 8.16 a.m. and 7.14 p.m. Trains leave from Johore 7.9,
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      427 4 I SINGAPORE SHIPOHANDLERYSe. I SHIPCHANDLFRS 8 PROVIDOPftfG J CONTRACTORS, I The Company's Launch meets I incoming ships. J officP —16 Battery Road. 3 TAKE LIFT TO TOP FLOOR 8 Telephone N O 141. I Orders promptly attended to R. STEVEhS. Manager. 5-1 5-4 STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE BANGKOK.
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      123 4 Singapore Tide Tabies December 28 High water i i.-. a.m. 8 ft. 7 ins 0.56 p.m. ]f)V December 29. Hieb water < t a u). 8 ft. 7 ins. 0.56 u'J 10 ft. p,tn Dec ember 3I>. Moon In Equator M. High water 2.21 an." 8 ft. 7 ins. 1.53
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    European Mails.
    32 5 Delivered in London. The following are the dates of departnre from Singapore of the Eaiopean Mails and their delivery in London. Hail. n* Es ft. EI s g?« SS N
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    Wireless Reports.
    14 5 Noon T«-*y. Vemel in commnnication at noon with the local Commercial Wireleat
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      962 5 JMP Last Night of this Grand Programme. l! |j me I The flnal W the Greatest Ssrial evir broiiM to Singapore ■—H Aihambra is f house or quality MtfkMß Alhambra jj;! tbe Theatre THE fl It iS the only t where yon JHH W WW Jfe m SS£ Wit at
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      294 5 Mails Close. j Today Broome, Port Hedland, j Qo—ck, »>nslow, Car- narvon, Geraldton and < Fremantle, takin» mails tor Adelaide. Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane ,m fffr Mauritius. Egypt. Kanm <•/<•. 2-30 pm| Port Dickson and Port Swettenham *Malacea S.W pm Batu Pahat Ainjj Leon; ZJfl pm Malacca and Muar Kaka
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    Sole Survivors
    160 6 James Boyle, who had so remarkable an escape from the fate of all others aboard the ill-fated Connemara and Retriever, will take a place among the sole survivors of great tragedies. When the French mail steamer General Chanzy went on the rocks, off north-west Minorca six years ago,
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    EXCHANGE.
    68 6 Singapore. December 28* On London— Bank 4 eh/a, 2'4g Demand 2/4 Private S im/s. 2/4 29,32 On India— Bank T. T. 1711 On Hongkong— Bnnk d/d On Shanghai— Bank d/d. 653 On Java— Bank T. T 136 Ob Japan— Bank d/d. 109] Sevsreigna—buying rite $.54 ladia Ceil Bills last
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    Local Share Market.
    164 6 {Exclusive to Malay* Tribute.) Messrs Latham and Co., th# 1 Arcade, advise the following qnotftioii i for to-day A.i«»r(*ajah 13.90 $4 10 AverKnnings 1 1 45 Ayer Molek 2.35" 2.45 Ayer Panaa 11.25 f 11.40 Ha' owi 4 70 5 00 Bukit Jelotor.g 0.75 O.^O But.it Lvatii
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    Penang Fire.
    202 6 Three Houses Affected At abont twenty pa3t two on Tuesday (Dec. 19) a fire broke out at premises No. 88, 90 and 92 Carnarvon Street, three adjoining shop houses The first house was a vegetable shop, second was empty and third a sundry goods shop. The fire brigade,
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      637 6 LAST NIBHI Df'xUS PROfiMMHE (To-night 9.15) (To night 9.15) A Magii.ficent Bluebird Production—A nioxt Uniqu < and Unusatl BASED ON LORD ALFRED TENNYSON'S BEAOTIFOL POEM WW AU X> Tenajson's Immortal Poem Reflected in Brilliant Photo-P "NAKED HEARTS" Sims Reeves' Famous Song 14 Come into the Garden Maud A most elaborate
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      158 6 FIXTURES. To day. St. Mary's Home Prize-giving, 4 pm, Alor Gajah meeting, Derrick's, 12 noon. Pajam meeting, Derrick's» 2 30 p.m. High Water—1 a.m. 8 ft. 8 irs. ;0.7 p.m. 10 ft. ins. To morrow Simpam Valley meeting, Barkei's, 12 noon. 8 ngipore Engineering Co. meet. ing, 3 p.m. High
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    Sporting Intelligence.
    73 7 Bowls. S C C Tournament. To day i Matches. Doubles Handicap. Bath and lyton v McKrnzie and Scoolar Winter and Chill v McK>an and rquhart. To morrow's Matches Friendly Pairs. Lyall and Cha ,3 McK-nzie and Sinclair, ndea and Brown v McKean and Smith. So matches have been
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    Football.
    41 7 X match under Rugby rules wiil L ke i lice on the Recreation ground Saturday next between the S.C.C. t. i Negri Sembilan. Kick <»tr 3 j).m. local fifteen will be practically same as won the Cup on Saturday last.
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    Garrison Golf Club.
    105 7 monthly medal, competition pgulted as folio vs F if Griffiths 84— 9-= 75 Japtain J C Moulton 92—15—77 Lieut J E A Woolcu Whitmore 90—10 $0 tn man der R J Forbes, m. 96—15—81 ptain UR 3 Law 8-1— 2—82 Set Him Right. He buried his ball
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    No Private Motor Building.
    162 7 The Minister of Monitions has n order under the Defence ilm Regulations, which motor-building. Th<» order prohibits as from Nov. [sth nntil further notice any perfirm, or company engaged in Qanafactnre or repair of any rehicle designed for mechanical transport or traction, or any part of,
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    To=Day’s Contents.
    95 7 Packs "he Great War Fighting Fronts The Peace Plot j Ministerial Changes -j The Imperial Conference ljj French Consular News 10 Soldier's Christmas J fslueof Spanish Language 'ompany Meetings J Mail Notice .'.ocal Share Market JJ Sole Survivors Penang Fire Indian War Relief Fond Do We Realise •.ocal
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    Indian War Relief Fund
    267 7 W« learn from Major-General Kidont that the Indians in the F.M S are continuing their splendid •fforta m respect of contributions to the Indian War folie* fond Recently he hasreceiv*-! from certain Indians resident in th- Peninimla, the handsome sum of 1160 for this fnnd A
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    Calendars for 1917.
    76 7 We are the recipients of, among many reminders of the New Year, artistic calendars from the Eastern United Assurance Corporation, Messrs. Tan Seng Chong and Co., Messrs Gnan Cist and Co.. Messrs. Stephens. Paul and Co. Messrs. M. A. Raeburin and Co. Import and Export merchants of
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    Malaya’s Man Power.
    169 7 In view of the revival of the question as to how many men should leave Malaya for the front, it is interesting to recall what we have already done in the way of contributing men for the forces. The following paragraph from the Kuala Lumpur paper is
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    109 7 The annual general meeting of the Straits Chinese Literary Association *as held at MUm. Katong The treasurers rep <rts and accounts were read and adopted The following officers were elected tor 1917: President Rey. Goh Hood Keng vie. Presidents Mr Khoo Teck Beng and Mr. Lim Huav Gin Hon. Secretary
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    Arrivals.
    40 7 December 27. Penang (British.) Indragiri (Dutch.) loiile (Dutch.) Tong Lee (Chinese.) December 28. Lady Weld (British.) Scott Harley (British.) Krian (British.) Ranee (British Abbotsford (British.) Circe (British.) Klaag (British.) Van den Bosch (Dutch.) (Dutch.) Van Go*ns (Dutch.) Anns (Norwegian.)
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    Clearances.
    35 7 December 27. Hai Nam (British Ban Whatt Hin (Biitisb.) Kamoar (British Ipoh British.) Hi dusa (British.) Amherst (British.) Redang (Mam Prac'iujipok (Siam.) De Eoreni (Dutch.) Pontianak (DutcL.) Atjeh (Dutch December 28. Giang Ann (British.)
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  • Obituary
    Death of Capt. Troan.
    94 7 There passed away in the General Hospital, late on Tuesday night, a well-known figure in shipping circles, Capt. Alfred Troan, of the steamer Ban Whatt Hin, death being due to pleurisy. The deceased was a Norwegian by birth, but had married an English lady, and ''became
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    Y. W. C. A.
    119 7 A social gathering for all Y. W. C. A. members will be held at 8 Fort Canning Road, on Thursday, Dec. 28th, at 8 p.m. At it, the proposal to form a Members' Council, with Sub-Committees for the devotional, social, and educational work will be considered.
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    62 7 The Chinese volunteer, Stephen Tsu, the son of Mr. Nicholas Tsu of Shanghai, has been mentioned in French General Orders', as follows "On July 10, Stephen Tsu defeated an enemy aeroplane, which fell inside the German lines. On August 24, he attacked three German machines, which were threatening one of
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      118 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MALACCA VOLUNTEER RIFLES. Tenders are invited for the supply for the jear 1917 of Boot*. Khaki Flannel Shirts and Khaki Drill Uniforms (consisting of Tunics, Troupers, Breeches and Cap Covers.) Patterns can be seen at the Malacca Volunteer Rifles Head, quarter*—Stadt House—Malacca. Samples of Khaki Faunel and Khaki
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      63 7 ECONOMISE. DRINK STOCKED BY ALL High Class Liquor Dealers Raffle^iTotel SPECIAL DINNER Saturday, December 30. The Misses Wood* Society Entertainers WILL A.PPBAB AFTER OINN'KK NEW SONGS AND DANCES. PABEWSLL VIBIT. Valencia AGGordeons. JUST RECEIVED IN EIGHT MODELS PRICES BANGING FBOM 57.00 to 530.00 HC.C HUDSON (Lin or THi IU»i*«o» I»ia*o
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    DO WE REALISE ?
    1078 8 DO WE REALISE In bringing the work of the various 4> Our Day committees to a close, Their Excellencies the Governor, the General Officer Commanding, and th* Honourable the Colonial Secretary have made euologistic reference! to all who have worked to make the collections a great success. In the course
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    Rubber Auction.
    18 8 Singapore Chamber of Commerce To-day's Auction np to 124* Ribbed Smoked Sheet Wj Pale Crep* w
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    Blinded Heroes Fund.
    33 8 Special Appeal for New Year Gift by Sir Arthnr Pearson: Already Acknowledged K. Pears F. U. Simpson A H. Fair Gifts should be sent to at* Wreford, the Hon. Treasurer.
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      20 8 j MILKMAID Sweetened Condensed Milk per case $12 Qn 3 Sterilised Natural Milk 9'H j! Ideal Unsweetened Milk $10 ?n
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    Local and General.
    586 9 Tin i« 83.50-50 m. down. Tapioca fair is milkin ;jl in London. Cube ga ntier ia quoted at 65/€ ir London, nominal. Mr. and hav« returned to Malaya, fair qnoted at x45-0-0 in London. On the London market sago flou (Sarawak) is quoted at 23/.. The latest
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    “Our Day.”
    2539 9 A Great Succe«s. Important Pronouncement,. I>oibtlesB owing to the fact that tbemettinßWMbat sparry noti bed by means of a five-line paramph in the locmJ Proas [The Malaya Tribune no official notification whatever, notwithstanding that-Oar Day" was •our leading line" for weeks before it became an accomplished fact) the
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    WAR TELEGRAMS.
    59 9 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Successful Raids. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Dec. 27, 2.15 a ra. General Haia; says, we teok pri ■OD4 r of a uarty of fjftv approaching Lei Boenre. Oar caused heavy casualties amongst the remainder. We raM#.«l posjft Rf nor heastward ef At »nd
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    FRENCH.
    27 9 London, Dec. 27, 12.40 a.m. Paris The communique says There is great artillery activity reciprocally in the sectors of Bellov enSanterre, Fouquescjurt and intermittent cannenading elsewhere.
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    RUSSIAN.
    80 9 Rumanian Victory. London, Dec. 27, 12.10 a.m. Peirograd I ho communique says: the Rumanians, by a brilliant attack, recaptured th*« heipht in the Rasin river valley on the Moldavian frontier. Fierce enemy attacks on the Kumanian front in the region of Dragoslave were repelled. The Rumanians counterattacked and took
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    ENEMY REPORTS.
    59 9 London, Dec. 17, 1.5 p.ra. A German commuaique says We captured 5,500 Russians in the l ist few days in Great Wallachia and in the mountains south of Rirnnicul&arat. A Bulgarian commnniqne says Enemy monitors bombarded Iulcea. The retreating Russians destroyed the trans-Danube bridges at Isaccea. Tighting is
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    GREECE.
    26 9 London, Dec. 27, 5.20 p.m. The Greek Government is still satisfactorily carrying out the Allies' demands. The second Allied note has not yet been presented.
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    Ministerial Changes.
    28 9 Russian. London, Dec. 27, 2 p.m. Petrograd M. Trepoff has gone to Imperial headqnarters. It is understood that his visit is connected with important Ministerial changes.
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    Austrian
    52 9 London, Dec. 27, 2 p.m. The Times states that the appointments of the Bohemian an i Slav Counts CUinmartiniz and Creennin to be Austrian Premier and AustroHungarian Foreign Minister, respec tively, seem to have an anti-Magyar and anti-Prussian tendency, and are likely to be viewed with displeasure at Budapest
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    Wool Strictures.
    66 9 London, Dec. 27, 5.55 p.m. The Armj Council Orders state that no wool of the 1916-17 clip, consigned to the United Kingdom from An8tralia or New Zealand to 'growers' account, shall be sold except to the Directer of Army Contracts. Persons holding or receiving stocks are required immediately
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    General Joffre Promoted.
    27 9 London, Dec. 27, 5.15 a.m. General Joffre has been appointed Marshal of France, tha first time tha dignity has been revived since the Empire.
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    The Peace Plot.
    99 9 Germany Clutches the Straw. London, Dec. 27, 2 35 a.m. »w Tork Jartnany hai nroNew Tork pr ■9 contained .n a <; rtt an reply to Mr. ilson in ord.r to create a baai. li eonridrnd by the Gar. an vero.a.nt in a friendly m.iri, Germany think,
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    Neutrals Not to be Gulled.
    111 9 London, Deo. i'7, 6.5 Germanj 'a latest move i. regarded as another adroit attempt to r".h the Allien into a to peace conference at any cost, with the otject of jockeying them into a falseposuionmthe eyes of neu1, ijUt ysterday-night'g boml. shell is unlikely to
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    Allies Drafting Pepiy,
    81 9 London, D«_c. 27, 5.20 p.m. Reuter Uams that the Allied reply to the German peace not- being drafted in Paris. The Allies are mutually communicating with one tbereanent. It i a unlikely that official action will be taken with regard to answering the American and Swiss notes,
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    Sweden's Appeal.
    20 9 K«m.. London, Dec. 27, 9 p.m. Washington, official Sweden has addressed a peacn appeal to belligerents and neutrals.
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    Naval Engagement.
    66 9 Attempted Enemy Raid London, Dec. 27, 12.10 a.ia. Rome A naval says Several enemy ships on the night of Dec. 23 attacked the small guardships off the Otranto Canal. French destroyers espied them and" a sharp engagement ensued. The enemy fled pursued by the Allied forces but escaped
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    New Financial Departure.
    78 9 London, Dec. 37, 2 p.iu. New Yerk The Federal Reserve Board is permitted to appoint the Bank of England as its agvnt uaier tke American banking laws. Thia is a most important development and a radical departure from existing financial methods, as it practi•tllj plaees the American
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    Imperial Conference.
    49 10 London, Dec. 27, 5.15 p.m. All the papers warmly and enthusiastically welcome the Empire War Council ai a landmark in the history of the Empire and the fulfilment of the aims of the greatest Empire builders. It il hoped a'so that it will facilitate an Irish settlement.
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    Indian Repre entation.
    260 10 Press Comments. London, Dec. 27, 2 0 p.m. The newspapers applaud the decision that Indie shall be represented in the Imperial Conference. The Times says India is lo be given a place in tho Conference, whereto her enthusiastic and devoted support of the Imperial cause in this
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    French Consular News.
    516 10 {By **urt**y of the Freiuh Consulate.) Paris, Dec 21, 6.2 C p.m. Th© French 3 per cent bonds are at francs 00,35; the 5 per cent at francs 88.20 aud the new 6 per cent at SS.9O. General Nivelle has taken over his new fnnctions of Commander
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    Municipal Commission.
    118 10 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held in the Board Room, to-morrow at 2.30 p m. when the following business will be transacted. Agenda. 1. To confirm, if approved, the Minutes of the ordinary meeting of 24th. November, 1916. 2. President'! Remarkt. 3. Questions by
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    Belgian Red Cross Fund.
    26 10 Previously receivsd $1070 JWJams 10 G Seth 45 TFlinter 25 R D Davies 25 Mr Bnrkill 15 S J Judah 10 $1,200
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    Legal Intelligence.
    379 10 POLICE COURTS. Disorderly Conduct. Two Chinese who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct by righting at Queen-st, were fined $i each by Mr. Clarke, this morning. Three Chinese who were charged with disorderly conduct by fighting, pleaded guilty. The first accused was discharged whiht the others were fined $10.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    743 11 mc« Quoted fa tht kUrut im Monies HIXGAPOBB, Dfc< KMBEB 28. c—r L y» U Evatt, Exchange and Bha*r Broker., l Mue the follo*in* fcfl of quotation. Kobber Shares. Norn. Valae. Bayer,. Seller*. .7, AnglbJata 4 6 ZJ T'* 2 J/- Batang Malaka 3 4* |S Bekoh
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      83 11 |Pot Stills lOFI OF |Great Britain! i i Have Been Taken Over by Government, Z 1 I NEVERTHELESS I Buchanan's! 1 > T will be able to continue I to supply their famous blends and to maintain 1 the quality as before, pi i|i being in the unique I 11
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      529 11 THE ORIENTAL I 'OVERUMKKT SECURITY Life Assurance Co., Ltd. Established \h?a i 4 1101 r.PO RATED Di IXDIA. 80 Mr cent WJNJM are mm* I. I— 3ears r^or<l rrnt?r.-M> md increasing stability. LOW BITES tor nan-forteitaUle Endowment Assurances tltl Prottts A man aged 30 can Mara $5 000 «rith DeoAt*
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    Instinct of Obedience.
    2341 12 Interesting Theory. There is a common notion, upon which the religion of many people is formed, that man exists to obey. Tnose who combine thi3 notion with religion think that man exists to obey God, while those to whom religion is merely superstition think thai he exists
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      34 12 E. C. SEAH. B. Sc. (Engineering) Civil Engineer, Architect Surveyer. 3 Raffles Place. Prepares Plans, Makes Estimates, Supervises Works Buildings, Undertakes Surveys. 9-8 tf. 8-2.17 FOR SALE News Printing Paper Apply to__Box 229, e/o
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      295 12 DON'T READ THIS but please go to KOH AND COMPANY AND See what you want. We have many things FOR THE NEW YEAR NEW YEAR CARDS—A SPECIALITY. Everything at Great Reductions. KOH Co. 83 84, BRAS BASAH ROAD. B __A Souvenir will be presented to purchasers of goods to the
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      304 13 TO BE LET OFFICES AND CODOWNS TO LET. Nos. 6-D, 6 E, 6 G, 6-H, Battery I. Apply to Yeo Hock Hop Raffles Place. 14-6 a TO BE LET V: mm odious Offices in Gresham use, Battery Road. Apply McALISTKR Co., Ltd. 14-6 n TO LET building in Blinjoe, suitable
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      509 13 SALYITAE. Th« most nowerfnl bnt harmless nerrine Us, producing startling results, immediate and permanent, m all caie* of nervous exhaustion, in both young or old, phia" r Qnxnarried Pric 1 p«r JUthma Tablet*. The best remedy for oough, difficult breathinf fits and the won* forms mi Asthma. Instant relief by
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      402 13 Java Notes and Jottings. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Samarang, Dec. 14. There was quite a consternation created here yesterday when Renter* messages regarding peac- proposals were flashed across the wire*, kittle groups of Chinese and Javanese were gathered together outside the office of the Locornotief" eagerly discussing what it all
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      393 13 =RUBBER Cored in a JACKSON PATKW] CABDfgT hi r* auy for the rrark» t la 96 hour* air*r I|m cuiier» %wi alwiyi demand** \W*t Prie»». Five Standard bizen via <c capable of dealing WUh <l*ily eulpota from 90 lbs. to 1.000 th* of Itahbpi. CMAPtST TO INSTAL—EASIEST TO ERECT—SIMPLEST TO
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    Prevention of Infection.
    445 14 New System of Sterilisation. Paris, Ocsobwr 22. A m »*em of sterilising wounds which has been suecet-t-fully apphed nt tbe hospital at Cum pi eg oe under the direction ef Dr. Alexis Carrel of New York, Nobel prize winner, has beeu extended to tre American hospital at
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      184 14 H AM TIGERS HEAD BRAND Sugahara Co., No. 334 North Bridof Ru SINGAPORE TEL. 1333. U-6 Q The Continental Stamp Co. D. High Street. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF TUCK'S XMAS AND HEW TEAR CARDS in the Latest Artistic Designs, Including Perfumed and Patriotic Cards, Cards with Local scenes. Artistic Calendars for
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      360 14 CATALOGUE FREE WANTED CANVASSING AGENTS. SARMA COMPANY'S Famous Children's Toys. Each box contains 32 Big Set Ra. 3— 6—o Medium Rs. 1—14—6 Small Rs. 1— 6—o Dealers in Sarees, Dubattas, Coating and Shirting, Silks etc., ApF l y tos— SAMYIA Co. $i!k .Merchants. BENARES. 6-5 n Raneegunge Drainpipes, Channels, Bends
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      84 14 Insanity Cure. Dr. W. C. Roy's specific <or Insanity is the only remedy tor the disease. Of uv«r 60 years standing, spoken of highly hy the leading Physicians of the day, found to cure all forms of insanity. .Neurasthenia, Hysteria, Epilepsy, etc. Price Ra. 5 per bottle:—Apply for literature to
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      192 14 TO LET RAFFLES eHfIMBERs Commodious, well lighted and airy offices second floor, front portion of first floor and g rou J floor. Will be divided *to suit intending tenant Electric lifts, lights and fans throughout the buildirS Appl> to CHING KENG LEE GO. Auctioneers Estate 1-6 1 i For Japanese
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    Russian Foreign Trade
    359 15 Five Months' Figures. During the last two years Great Britain his come into c!os° business contact with Rus«U. and U«oming Into Still oloxr contact, bat nevertheless she is not the mo*k important Exporter to Russia. According to the static ie« of th* "Cu-toms Duties Department" for the
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      208 15 HANYANG BROS. TOBACCO Co. iS Robinson Road, Singapore. Branches at IPOH, KUALA LUMPUB PENANG. Chi Cigarettes. Cigarettes of the above choo ha\ c T aDovc tuup dV c They are aromatic been manufactured not injurious to in Hongkong for health, and the „ver ten years now g|f gBPg smoke can
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      34 15 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr Williams* Medicine Co., Dept. 5c Singapore.
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      633 15 STAND UP TO IT Do not Confuse Useless Sacrifice with Real Efficiency. The British Milk Prod 1 /<i., 69, Mark Lam- Loo lon, Engl nsd -S \N\PHOS. Clear your mind 0 tl idea that there is any credit in being crushed by your responsibilities. The Empire wants more than that
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      478 16 NOTICES NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. As Chan Kirn Soon is no longer employed as our biU collector, subscribers are requested not to make any further payments to the said Chan Kirn Soon as from this date. (Signed) THE MANAGER, Malaya Tribune. Dated Dec. 19, 1916. 19-12 The Singapore Harbour Board. NOTICE
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      445 16 NOTICES The Mulcott Belting Company, Limited. Incorporated in England.) Best Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2 in. to 8 in. stock This belt has) gained its reputation throughout Saigon, Rangoon, Sumatra, Bangkok, F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quotations from Sole Agents KIAM
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      374 16 WANTED WANTED A qualified Mnnagrr for a Rubber Estate in Malacca. Apply by letter or personally to Mr. Tan Soo Hock, No 86, Riverside, Malacca. 21.12 20-1 WANTED. A competent assistant for a Job Printing Department. Apply in writing, stating previous experiences and attach copies of recent testimonials. Apply to
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      481 16 BANK» CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROTAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 BANKERS. The Bank of England, The LondoD City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,
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      296 16 INSURANCE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Incorporated n New y Sk FIRE Insurances effected ol Buy Rent and Merchandise J description MARINE Insurances accepted parts of tbe world at lev WAR RISK accepted to all p arts J HENRY Local Man &w Offic s: 2, Finlayson Gr een HEUNG 0?^
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