The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1912
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Title Section15 1912-12-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. fEN CENTS SINGAPORE MONDAY DECEMBER 23. 1912. NO. 7,71015 words
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Article158 1912-12-23 1 Report of proceedings m Airds v Tan- 1 jong Pagar, page 12, and part decision of Mr Justice Parker Page 7. Today's telegrams having reference to. the Peace conference are more optimistic as to the outcome of negotiations. An important pronouncement was made m the Senate by158 words
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Article1194 1912-12-23 1 A year that will go down iv the annals of racing as the year when a grey mare won the Derby, grey starters are few and far between m thil race, Tagalie'ji predecessor was the luckless Holocauste who came over from France to take on Flying1,194 words
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Advertisement688 1912-12-23 1 f ROBINSON Co.,|H| I M Latest nwtjjics M.MP grackcrs. «^aH I I BJBkA m^MELj 1 r sVHsr^ S^^il --'■v^PF^ v*^ No. 1351. Aunt Tabby Ho. 193. Caleys "Pie.' s> splendid represents No. 156. Caleys Sausages, one of the flans! and most No. 1350. Cousin Toby tion of v real Ik-688 words
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Advertisement86 1912-12-23 1 Scrap's fU^verttacmencii Chinese telephone operator- wanted Page Strait- Trading Co. notice of meeting ami closing of books Page L\ Parsee Ripoa Theatrical Co. Page 2. Xruas Dinner at Adelphi Hotel Page 5. GRANITE. The undersigned are prepared to enter Into contract.* lor the supply of Granite crushed and Hcreenud to86 words
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Miscellaneous180 1912-12-23 1 THE WEEK. Monday 23rd. HlRh Water— ft. 13 a.m., 10.38 p.m. M. M. Outward and Homeward Malls due. Lodge St. George Regular. 9.15 pm. 1. c. S. Students Rail. Municipal meeting, 3 30 p.m. Rand in the Gardens, 9 p.m. Tuesday 24th. Hftaftj Water— 0-2 4 a.m.. 11-15 p.m. Full180 words
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Article480 1912-12-23 2 With Christmas and New Year's Festvities so near at baud simple cakes for tea would seem to be a sensible suggestion. And so we have made a little collection of these including arrowroot cakes which have been made with great success from the root grown locally. Not mauy480 words
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Article75 1912-12-23 2 From America comes an extraordinary story of the legal consequences of a woman's excessive flow of tears. Fourteen months ftgo a Brooklyn lady witnessed a performance of East Lynne." The drama Boaifec ed her that she was still tearful when she Uft the theatre, wit), the unfortunate result that she75 words
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Advertisement274 1912-12-23 2 THE SILENT INDIAN MOTOR CYCLE WITH THE SUBTLE CHAIN DRIVE. 1913 MODELS EXPECTED THIS MONTH THE 7 H. P. BIG TWIN 2 SPEED Free Engine mode 1 has many refinements for 1918. 4 inch Mudguards, Spring Frame, Front Stand, Improved Kick Starter, Foot Clutch Control, low riding position and |3274 words
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Advertisement649 1912-12-23 2 Notices NOTICE FRASER NEAVE, Ltd As the Aerated Water establish- j ment will be closed on Christmas Day, customers are particularly requested to send m their orders early to ensure delivery. Dec 23 25 12 THE STRAITS TRADING Co Ltd. Notice is hereby given that an Ordinary General Meeting of649 words
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Advertisement886 1912-12-23 2 Notices PAJAM LIMITED. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. Notice is hereby, given that the Transfer Bool<B of the Company will be closed from 24th to 30th December, both days inclusive, for the purpose of preparing dividend warrants. By Order of the Board, Pajam Limited. DERRICK Co.. Secretaries. Dec 18886 words
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Advertisement417 1912-12-23 2 Wanted WANTED AT GNCE. Chinese operators foi Dtghi irork In phone Bxohaa id tektiiuonlai Apply by letter ocly hi "VACANCY. Oriental Telephone i 1. w HIU Btn Df c 23 WANTED First and Third Otne< rs tot steaunr, Apply I<> PATERSON SIKONS Co. Ltd., WANTED Fmart Steno Typist. I Apply417 words
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Article952 1912-12-23 3 T.AST BTAND OP ALAX WILSON. A Matabk..i:\s Tkihttk. In the Khodesia Annual for H)l2 1:5," the chief feature of Interest is a powerful transcript of history by Mr. Wilfrid iiussy, founder of the Bulawaye '"Police Review," from the lips of a Btatabele warrio2- who iought a- linst952 words
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Article641 1912-12-23 3 Everybody thinks his own profession Ihc most important m the world. The politician conceives that he determines Hi(> fate of empires, the novelist that he provides new ideas, manners, and morals, and each particular variety of business man that lie is one of the control! ir.^ t:n641 words
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Article288 1912-12-23 3 a correspondence Ims been going on m some of tlu v Home papers, we observe, on' Mm subject of handwriting. Certain of' the writers blame the secondary schools for not p:r>in;, r more sttention to the nmtter, hut others say thai good writing pan be satisfactorily taught onjy m288 words
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Advertisement262 1912-12-23 3 Health fop Infants I i ntanrSum ftfoore'i Pood has been men] both <.t home and •bratd. It ha* the rcpuutio;. oi ben I>r a t)i r..:: M>lv n-liable »..xl for Infants. X npplka ju t the DoarMhment infat t ncttda k cr 3 P««table 1 infants thrive on it I262 words
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Advertisement47 1912-12-23 3 FREE FREE!! FREE!!! RA! SAHIB Dr. K. C. DAS'S HEALTH UKSTORER. A GUIDE TO HEALTH wealth and prosperity. It is a very useful book concerning the daily life of young and old. Distributed gratis and post free. THE BWASTHYA SAHYA PHARMACY (Dept 814 80/2, Harrison Road, Calcut^47 words
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Advertisement11 1912-12-23 3 For Children's Hacking Congh at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. i11 words
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Advertisement112 1912-12-23 3 V^ ABSOLUTELY <CV PU «E GRAND PRIX >^ PARIS 1889 THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., SOLE IMPORTERS. C. G. HIBBERT Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) KLANG and IPOH. GENERAL MERCHANTS AGENTS. A //cuts for C. G. HIBBERT Co. (Established 1767) London and Southampton KANGAROO Brand of Bottled Beer. FORTNUM and112 words
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Article704 1912-12-23 4 A Fiddler to be Heard and Seen. At the I*alnce Theatre and the Palladium may be seen and heard Kiualdo. "The wandering musician he lets the pro gramme call him, but The gipsy iiddler is his true title. When his number spring to life on the indicator704 words
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Article137 1912-12-23 4 Among the many relationships at Westminster, there is only one instance of twins, ami it is the senior of this pair, Major Arthur Clive Morrison -Hell, who was recently married at St. Margaret's to Viscount Powerscourt's youngest sister. The careers of the two brothers have not been dissimilar.137 words
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Article104 1912-12-23 4 With reference to the discovery of an ancient ship embedded m the Thames mud at Woolwich, Mr. W. T. Vincent, President of the Woolwich Antiquarian Society, draws attention to the fact that it was m this neighbourhood that the Harry Grace a Dieu, the first great battleship104 words
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Article501 1912-12-23 4 Who Govkhns Hongkong Pay m Advance or Gkt Out. The "S. C. Morniug Post," of Hongkong speaks thus of the widespread Chine— movement which is unquestionably afoot la that colony to dominate and dictate policies of linns if not of the Government In consequence of the facts501 words
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Article184 1912-12-23 4 EviKAOKDINAKY I'KfH T.KDINt ,S. THK VUIII DKMANDK WKITTKN APOLOGY. Sydney, November 20th. —When the Legislative Assembly met to day the Speaker (Mr. Willis) called upon Mr. Mox ham to apologise for his conduct the pre vious night when he was ejected. Mr. Moxham apologised fully, but184 words
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Article152 1912-12-23 4 It cannot bo denied that the TurcoItalian war has been of great indirect advantage to various parts of the Empire Particularly has it brought unexampled prosperity to Aden. According to the latest report on the trade of that port the total trade m the yoar ending March 31,152 words
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Advertisement87 1912-12-23 4 APPOINTMENT H W THE KING CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The War Office. The India Office. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. I I! y f iv f" v^T~" "ar^\ Hi J^Jt-*-^* BRAND 6 SIS* 'I c IFORMILK STAND WITH SAFETY I I MILKMAID BRAND. MILKMAID MILK IS GUARANTEED87 words
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Advertisement164 1912-12-23 4 "'Hazeline 1 Snow" (TRADE MARK; The Original Non-greasy Complexion \\(L^ FOR BEAUTIFUL WOMEN "'Hazeline 1 Snow" is a beneficial tcmic which stimulates the skin, cleanses the pores, preserve the natural clearness and youthful freshness, and produces the charming tone and silky softness essential to beauty. hazeline Snow 1 IL I164 words
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Article2263 1912-12-23 5 STRUGGLE ON THE I LIFT. CO\- < UtDfl DANGER. id full of accounts ol to Suicide. The following j P the Sheffield Telegraph I itory of the disappearance ib. Atlantic Hotel, Newijiiay. on Saturday evening last of .Mrs. Nowill, wife ,t ah. Sydney Nowill, cutlery manufacturer, of2,263 words
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Advertisement145 1912-12-23 5 NEW YEAR SPORTS, 1913. The usual Bee Bporti will !>»■ held ou Ist January, 1913, off Johaston't Pier, commencing at 9-SO a.m. The Bteatts Steamship Co.. Ltd. has kindly placed the "Belangor,* 1 at the disposal of Subscribers, sdmlsston by ticket, obtainable from the undersigned nor later than theSOtfa inst.145 words
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Advertisement857 1912-12-23 5 IT is the only colour wash that will adhere to fresh concrete walls without the use of size. It sets stonehard. IT adheres to cement, concrete, wood, metal and glass. IT is easily prepared and possesses great covering properties. It is supplied m various colours. Samjde Tins Free. |_gH ABKPE,857 words
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Article25 1912-12-23 6 Day—Paddy.—Nov. 23. at Kilburn, U. Day and Mabel Clara Paddav. Wkhenhauks-Palmer.-Nov. 23, at Bath, W. }l. Palthy van Wesenhagen, of Java, to Elsie Palmer.25 words
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Article13 1912-12-23 6 Yzelman.—November 20, at London, L. B. Yzhlman, of Kuala Lumpur, aged 39.13 words
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Article, Illustration1197 1912-12-23 6 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, Dec. 23, 1912. Her* »r.i'l trie %'f P»_. c r.7 r '.UllttU Una»«*'' rvt' c -.i i. r *J ran. H«,t i..|i. 1 1 ...i. I r., .t 4r*m It is very satisfactory to letirn from the latest Colombo papers that Sir IIKNKY IfcCALLUM is1,197 words
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Article48 1912-12-23 6 M. J. C. Pasqual, ex agent of the Paris Coprah Co., Penang, is suing the Company for damages, salary and allowances. The S. V. C. Smoker arranged for Dec 28th has been postponed m consequence of numerous engagements on that night to a date to be fixed later.48 words
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Article203 1912-12-23 6 DBBM Rkhkarsm.. The opportunity of witnessing the /irst full dress rehearsal of the pantomime "Cinderella" at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night has prepared one to ex pect something teally good at the performances which commence on Boxing Night. of course everything was not absolutely perfect, but that seems203 words
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Article77 1912-12-23 6 I'.y kind permission of Major Hulke and officers of the ButTs the regimental band will play m the Botanical Gardens this evening, commencing at nine o'clock sharp. The following is the programme March The Heroes of England Bidgood Overture Sommernachtstraum Suppe Selection Florodora Stuart Valse Dreaming77 words
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Article449 1912-12-23 6 S. C. C. tMD MINK II'AI.ITV. Played on the Esplanade on Saturday and won by the Municipality. Scores S. C. C. A. Young b Bevan 5 R. 11. liunt b Hevan 0 H. Bellairs ht wkt b Bevau 1 ."> F. Blackwell ht wkt b Bevan 1«» D. .1.449 words
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Article63 1912-12-23 6 (From Our Qua Cm ;j Kuala Lam I The sale pi of rubb, although 100 tons or BMWC M ward. Jugra L«O)di \\.w>- m,:,| Mli tons of smoked 6heet :it »> i,|.,) The following dividends li; \.u nu nounced. Federated Selangor, third i/itnini M per cent. Batu63 words
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Article383 1912-12-23 6 The following is the thn.l >, of the directors to Ibt ihanholdi The Net Profit for the p.riod as shown by the Accounts amount to fl< Which is subject to the follow ing deductions Manager's Bonus m accord ance with his AgMOttWli 1.4T0.n0 Directors' Fees ."> on *1383 words
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Article78 1912-12-23 6 Following are the roMiits of S Shooting. Maukip.u >m,, Married:— Sgt. Chain 04; C. 8 Covenoy 9fl c\ S. M. Hardinf Capi Makrpenr.' B] Tup!. ThompMß T li Masurier 71 Total 196. Singlt: Spr. Q. Flanagan. Laltrnm s-_> S pr. Cor«lMf «ir. Collins 81 (Jr. Wubronner78 words
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Article19 1912-12-23 6 I mi.i i: Mi [>A1 morning tho Garrison beat Koppol m the return foursome ituitih. rrnjw19 words
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Article35 1912-12-23 6 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crane, who m* for home by the Kitana Mum write from Suez Dec. 3rd "We are havnu :l splendid voyage under blue skies with old Neptune m rather a complacent mood.35 words
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Advertisement274 1912-12-23 6 KELLY AND WALSH Ltd. X'mas Presents For All ,01 GIFT BOOKS IN HANDSOME A Large assortment of specially selected leather binding. CHILDHENS' PICTURE BOOK S CHILDRENS FAIRY TALES AND HKAUTIFULL.Y ILLUSTRATKD. POETICS WORKS STANdTITd STORY B KS F R BOYS ND C RLS WORKS BIRTHDAY BOOKSCLASSICS. X'MAS ANNUALS Complete sets274 words
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Advertisement51 1912-12-23 6 BILLIARDS. THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CUSHION. (Alcock's Patent with Improvements of John Robkrts, Retired World's Champion) ABbOLUTELY THE BEST CUSHION TO DATE FOR ANY CLIMATE. JOHN ROBERTS, 19 10. ONLY OBTAINABLE FROM John Roberts, London REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE EAST C. N. LUMB Aiumr.ss: P. 0. Box 41, Penang. SHOW room Raffles Hotel.51 words
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Article57 1912-12-23 7 PART DECISION GIVEN. Estimated Cost- £7 Per Minute. Special CorntpomdetU.) London, Dec. 10.— Thi Judge m giving judgment lias dismissed the charge of fraud sgainal the defendants, and has re- hil decision on the other portions of the case, merely staking that he conyderi that Airds57 words
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Article149 1912-12-23 7 London, I>ec. 21. After a trial of fortyfr C t lays iv the Chancery Court l>efore y\ v Justice Parker m the case of John vr j> Ltd., versus the Tanjong Pagar Dock Hoard, the judge announced the finding* of fact at which he had arrived regarding the149 words
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Article63 1912-12-23 7 Impressive Memorial Service. An impressive memorial service for the Wliit.law Held, American Ambassador m Loudon. was held at Westminster Abbey. The cotYm bore wreaths sent by the md t^ueen, aud the congregation was a brilliant assemblage, including Ambassadors. Cabinet .Ministers, Peers, and members of the63 words
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Article88 1912-12-23 7 London. I>ec. 81. The remains of the late Mr. >\*hitelaw Reid were conveyed with full military honours on a gun carriage, covered with the I'nited States flag, with an escort of cftvalry, infantry, a band and pipers from the Embassy to Victoria nation. There were many Americans88 words
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Article95 1912-12-23 7 The Trials and the Betting for the Gup. [From Oar Own Correspondent.) Calcutta, Dec. SI, for the Viceroy's Cup on the :urse *m Mayfowl twos Saxonite fours; MfW and Gunboat sixes Vavasour and lackbnck eight* long odds the others. The Trials. The results of the Trial Stakes was.95 words
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Article43 1912-12-23 7 Damages $300,000 "< Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpor, Dec. 21. »ok place m Pudu-st., Kuala Por, at midnight on Friday. A whole ot thirteen shop-bouses was gutted, were all occupied by Chinese and jewellers. The damage is Kimal MO,ooo.43 words
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Article27 1912-12-23 7 police department is being to take charge of the suppression aWing under the new enactment. umoured that asst. Commissioner MUgon will be iii charge.27 words
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Article51 1912-12-23 7 London, Dec. 21.—Christmas shopping In R on with the utmost vigour and and there is every sign of great W- pro Sp<..rity. There are record shipth,. i> l)rt*ents to the Dominions, and (>tlice estimates that there are a to tl°V lOre Yule Tide letters outwards °w«K«pir« than m51 words
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Article26 1912-12-23 7 Co th eU cf r8 Keceiv^ Messrs Uehr and B eehive 68Urauce Co- Kun<*i Beer, Beim I raady- and the Firms own from Meyer and Co.26 words
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Article170 1912-12-23 7 NOTABLE SPEECH BY M POINCARE. Imperial News Service. Loudon, Dec. 22.— M. Poincare m a speech iv the Chamber of Deputies dwelt on she closeness of agreement as regards the entente between the Powers over the Bnlkan trouble, and praised the initiative of Great Britain m170 words
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Article99 1912-12-23 7 If, unhappily, a rupture occurred Ku rope could not remain impassive. France was devoted to peace and was resolved to work for that end, but she was also deter mined to defend unhesitatingly her interests and rights and to maintain the great traditions of France. The object nearest99 words
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118 1912-12-23 7 M. Poincare speaking m the Senate said "The IJalkans for the Balkan peoples was the most equitable solution, utfordiug the surest guarantee of permanence when peace was signed. It would rest on a solid basis and Turkey would retain a consider able empire. Turkey would act wisely118 words
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Article39 1912-12-23 7 London. Dec. 22. M. Poincare's speech is regarded as evidence of amelioration m the general European situation while indicating the possibility of mediation led by France m the event of a rupture at the Peace Conference.39 words
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Article138 1912-12-23 7 Endorsement by Mr. F. E. Smith. London, Dec. SI. Mr F. K. Smith. speaking at Dudley, said that he and his colleagues on the front Opposition Bench unanimously endorsed the tariff policy of Mr Bonar Law, who never said that the decision of the food taxes would138 words
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Article22 1912-12-23 7 London, Dec. 22. Hear Admiral Ernest Charles Thomas Troubridge has been appointed to the command of the Mediterranean cruiser squadron.22 words
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Article105 1912-12-23 7 Lwr Day. In order that the young ladies at the Telephone Exchange, who throughout the year so courteously and good temperedly reply Number Please" to sometimes im patient subscribers, may receive their Christmas Gift for Christmas, the list will be closed today. Already acknowledged 5475 Saturday's Gifts:105 words
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Article13 1912-12-23 7 > < The M Court Cards a party of entertainers, is giving performances at Penang,13 words
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Article373 1912-12-23 7 LORD CHARLES BERESFORD SPEAKS. Mr. Churchill's Methods. London, Dec. 20.— Upon a motion for the adjournment of the House the question of Admiral lUidgeraau's resignation was discussed. Lord Charles Beresford said that Admiral Bridgeman had been notoriously unfriendly to him and had objected to him (Lord Charles) being373 words
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74 1912-12-23 7 London, Dec. 21.— There is a deadlock between the British and German lines regarding the South African shipping agreement. It has arisen over the trade with East Africa, where the Germans consider that their own interests should be specially protected. Failing this, they intimate that74 words
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Article78 1912-12-23 7 London, Dec. '21. Genera] Botha has re constituted the South African Cabinet, which includes Messrs Fischer and Snails, but not General Hertog. General Botha m a communique denounces the recent speeches of the latter, Suggesting that the Empire is oily so long as it is useful to78 words
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Article57 1912-12-23 7 Londoe, Dec. SI. The Official Receiver has notified the closing of the Thames Iron Works to day. The closing is likely to cause much unemployment iv the East Hud of London. The Chairman, Mr. Arnold Hills, however, told the men to cheer up. He was confident57 words
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Article44 1912-12-23 7 Berlin, Dec. SI. Lieut. Graet/ telegraphs from Sakania m the Belgian Congo that he has proved Chamhc/i m Northern Khodi'sia to be the source of the Congo. He announces his intention of organising an Anglo -German airship expedition to explore New Guinea.44 words
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Article38 1912-12-23 7 London, Dec. 22. The representative council of the British Medical Association, after a protracted discussion, rejected the Government's final terms under the Insurance Act and decided to establish an alternative system of industrial prac tice.38 words
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Article28 1912-12-23 7 London, Dec. 21.— The destroyer Beaver is ashore at Haisboro with two hun- dred men aboard. It is hoped that she will be refloated next tide.28 words
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Article357 1912-12-23 7 THE PEACE OF LONDON. Mr. Asquith Optimistic. London, Dec. 21. —The Peace Conference adjourned tonight, Saturday, after a two hours sitting. The questions of the Greek Armistice and the revictualJing of Adrianople were discussed and will be re discussed when the Conference meets a^ain on Monday afternoon. According357 words
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Article63 1912-12-23 7 Paris, Dec. 22. —It is semiofficially announced that the cause of peace has Mil great strides during the last 4n hours, Austria having decided to come into line with the other Powers m urging moderation on the part of the Turkish delegates. The Allies yesterday plainly intimated to63 words
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Article75 1912-12-23 7 Sofia, Dec. IS.— ln the Sohranje, the Minister of Finance, m requesting a three months vote on account, said thanks to the favourable placing of Treasury bond 6 abroad the army was well supplied with arms and ammunition and was able to continue the war. King Ferdinand75 words
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Article36 1912-12-23 7 Vienna, Dec. 32. The Servian Premier hftl called on the Austrian -Minister, at Belgrade Mid expressed the regret of (lovetinuent at the blunders of individual military officers m connection with the rrochaska Incident.36 words
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Article23 1912-12-23 7 Atheus, Dec. Il.— The Turkish army at Mytileofl has ranendered. The Srefcki at Epirni captured Gorit/a after forcing the fortified passes.23 words
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Article172 1912-12-23 7 Wo regret to hoar that Mr. and Mrs. 11. 0. Yarboroogh met with a carriage accident while driving into town on Saturday morning. They were m a dogcart and (he horse took fright and bolted along the Ksplanade. Mr. and Mrs. Yarhorongh, who are both expert drivers,172 words
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Advertisement176 1912-12-23 7 USEFUL X'MAS PRETSENS AT THE FAMOUS HOUSE FOR JEWELLERY. THE LARGEST AND THE MOST CHARMING COLLECTION O F NOVELTIES TO SUIT ALL PURSES. B. P. DE SILVA. LARGE DOUBLE SPRING MOTOR. PLAYS POUR TO FIVE RECORDS. 12in. TURNTABLE. BEAUTIFULLY POLISHED CABINET SIZE 22 by 17 by 14. NICKEL PLATED TONE176 words
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Advertisement864 1912-12-23 8 Selangor Turf Club. 1 PROPOSED PROGRAMME. NEW YEAR MEETING 1913. Ist DAY Tuesday, 28th January, 1913. RACE 1. The Ampang Cup (Class "I*"). A cup presented b\ t lie Ptesftdtfet (Dr. B. A. O. Travels) with ?350 added by theilub. RACE 3. Tne Ampang Bowel (OteM A A cup pmssM864 words
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Advertisement391 1912-12-23 8 SIEMENS WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. Telegrams SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 647. Electrical Engineers. Manufacturers and Contractors. SIEMENS BROTHERS DY^MO WORKS, Ld. Caxton House, Westminister, London. Supple* Ihpt. </'.</ N/0/V8 Upper Thames Street, London. Looses wnd Fitting* Dffi* Dalston, London. Wartm Stafford and Woolwich. PHYSICIANS R ECO MMF.ND THEM NOT A QUACK391 words
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Advertisement546 1912-12-23 8 Shipping BRITISH INDIA S. N. Co., Ltd. APCAR LINE FOR HONGKONG, YOKOHAMA, KOBE MOJf. The Company's Steamer ARRATOON APCAR 4,500 tons, R F. Thomson, Commander, will be despatched for the above ports on Tuesday, December 24th, at ahout 4 p. m. She has excellent accommodation for Saloon passengers. For rates546 words
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Advertisement590 1912-12-23 8 Shipping JLTAa 1!A« MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Aden Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD Dumbea Dec 23 E. Simons Dec 23 1913 1913 Nera Jan 6 Caledonien Jan 6 Magellan Jan 20 Amazone Jan 20 Paul Lecat Feb 3 Dumbea Feb 'A V.delaCiotat Feb 17 N.'ra Feb 17590 words
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Advertisement666 1912-12-23 8 Shipping JL JBlJ 9 JLJs Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAII LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southaiap ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectint Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, l'onang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,666 words
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Advertisement445 1912-12-23 8 Shipping I P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ For China, Japan, Penang, Ceyl oti Australia, India, Aden, Eg ypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through 801 l of LtuUr., Coast, PwalMl Gulf, Continental a. Ports. -^ncv Httjamera will leavo KMJU«tI on or MAIL LINES 1912 BOMBWABO From Singapore, connecting Colombo with445 words
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Advertisement616 1912-12-23 9 Ship ping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) Western Pacific Railway Co. New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Franc:sco to all points m the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. '''"^^w'mSm' Triple Screw Turbine Liners "SIIINYO MARD "TENYO and CHI\O MARI the Queens of the Pacific. Equipped616 words
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Advertisement1194 1912-12-23 9 Shipping Banks Stoomvaart Maatschappij the ROTTERDAM*^ LLOYD Qf TA|WAN AMSTERDAM AND ROTTERDAM Incorporated by The s. s. djebres SPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. will load direct for the above poits on or about December 23rd. Capital Subscribed Y1 0,000,000 For freight, apply to Capital Paid Up V 6,250,000 lnternatio B a.e Crediet-en1,194 words
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Advertisement773 1912-12-23 9 Insurance THE GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY, No. 3 Malacca Street, Singapore. TRANSACTS INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, viz: Life, Accident, Motor-Car, Fire and Marine, etc. Only the best Companies represented. Phone 473. A HFIDIITU A. nCIKUIn, MANAGER. Nov 12 uc MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. Established 1887. Policies are "WORLD WIDE"773 words
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Article375 1912-12-23 10 COKSACK GUA.RD AND ENGLISH TI'TOR. The Tsarevitch," says a correspondent of the Neves Wiener Journal, cannot look back upon the joys of early life m the way that most children born to a throne are m a position to do. Nor will any of his European colleagues envy375 words
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Article273 1912-12-23 10 M. C. C. Those o dicers of the British Arm y who can boast of these magic letten alter their names are now very few m number. Tor the benefit of our civilian readers, it may be explained that the letters have no connection with the X'arylebone Cricket Club. They273 words
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Article67 1912-12-23 10 The tir.'.t total Where gWea represents tlgure^ for li'll. except where a tlgure m brackets i«. given representing so many months. Estate mSflSgora and SgeatS will Oblige by correcting el:m it WTOBg. Iv order to avoid thecomi lioatton involved to Companies i:iiishm K < their year'i la67 words
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Article252 1912-12-23 10 In the very latent constructional triumph of the engineer— the aeroplane much technical interest attaches m the present' struggle, for hoth the allies and the torOM of the Ottoman Kinpire are employing aeroplanes, if not for bomb-dropping, at least for observation purposes. It was on Tuesday252 words
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Advertisement320 1912-12-23 10 DAHL'S MILK IS obtained from cows which are pastured on the richest grazing hinds m Norway, and are, moreover, under strict professional Veterinary supervision. It is thus produced under conditions which are above suspicion, and is GUARANTEED PURE. Supplies arrive from Europe by Fortnightly steamer, and consequently the milk is320 words
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Advertisement10 1912-12-23 10 For Children's Hacking Cough at Nicht Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Article1400 1912-12-23 11 Cap. IsaeJB. Paid. jAS t u l9 BurEas. Shllbrb. K5.000 2h 2s Allagar 8% 2 10J 3 5 150.000 28 fta Anglo Malay 30% int 15 3 16 3 50,000 2s 2s Batang Malaka 2 6 3 0 30,000 1 1 Batu Caves 80% int ...£13 10 0 141,400 words
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Article67 1912-12-23 11 (Corrected dp to Dec. 21'. Bank 4 m's 2-4 7-16 demand 2-4 5-82 Private credits 3 m/s 2-4 19-32 credits 6ms 2-4 29-32 France demand Bank 294 Germany, demand 288ft India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand io^ Yokohama, demand 113 J Java, demand 140$ Bangkok, demand 65 J Sovereigns,67 words
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Article133 1912-12-23 11 Dec. 21. Ti 150 tons sold $114.00 Gambier 7 0 Gambier Cube No. 1 14.50 Gambier Cube No. 2 nom. Pepper Black ordin. S'pore buyer 19.50 Pepper, (White fair) buyer 32.50 Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) nom. Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom. Mace (Banda) 116 Cloves (Amboina) nom.133 words
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Advertisement57 1912-12-23 11 Call at the Office COLLYEH QUAY. and SEE PiALfilll ATfIR m m f< Invoice extension and checking I Rule of Three, s Exchanges and Conversions I Freights, Percentages I Averages, Apportionments I Scientific Gostings I Mining, Timber ■Calculations of every description ■are possible on the BRUNSVIGA.' B IIOMI CHESTS. IBt57 words
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Advertisement52 1912-12-23 11 <MMMs,a aHnHUBaMMMBHBHa^ MBnaBMaMI>alM A teacher said We'll work a sum. Siip|>ose you took a chill Of course you know, to bed you'd go, And there lie very still. For half a week you'd scarcely speak Now tell me when you're sureHow many days? Not one, said Grace, We'd take Woods'52 words
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Miscellaneous1175 1912-12-23 11 VESSELS IN POUT. Flag and Tons Commanders From Arrived For Wr.> n Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 15-11 F.M.S. Dock s P its Dut cm 156 Yorster Rrandan, 20-12 Govt. S'baya 24 li.i.M. Luchs Ger. 950 Tbierichens Labuand, 22-12 BoftOTla I Steamers Nat. Tonnage A Master From Consignees For B.1,175 words
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Article4516 1912-12-23 12 SIXTH WEEKS HEARING. Nearing the End. [From Our (Jim ('nr/rs/xjfidcnt.) London, November 29. With November 25th began the sixth week of the Aird and Co. suit versus the Tanjong Pagai I>ock Co.. with Mr Warren, who was Resident Engineer at the time of the contract, still4,516 words
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Advertisement306 1912-12-23 12 YOU ARE MISSiNfi A VERY GOOD PICTURE ANO PROGRAMME THE LAST f P ERFORMANC E A Bplendid I'm th« ordinary, a. pi< ting eluding with a thrilling; on THE PLATFORM OF DEATH wliifh is boll AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTUUK TWMI AD< TO-NIGHT 2nd 9 4loag vttk the toUowin f niakf306 words
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