The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 November 1915

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. NO- 8,609 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1915. XEM CENTS
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    204 1 A late wire gives news of the Tsar having personally telegraphed to the Serbian Premier, promising that within a week, Russian troops shall be in Bulgaria. Italy has also promised to despatch 40,000 men to Serbia's help Page 7. The Greek situation is progressing so favourably that
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    THE SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES.
    89 1 I Sunday, 28th Nov. Jobnetou'B Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.80 p ra. Club Bungalow at 9.80 and 10.80 a.m. 1 12.15, 3 and 5 30 p.m. i Life Saving Race. This event will take place after the arrival of the 10
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    THE LITTLE WOOD ON THE LEFT.
    1742 1 Termonde lay before us, a naked skeleton of stone. The husks of its boose* were turned to the woolly, wet sky with an expression of indescribable helplessness like blind human faces so baltmssl that they could sever know any shape* again. Over an outlying
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      240 1 RAFFLES HOTEL ST. ANDREWS DAY Nov. 30th. SPECIAL DINNER MM. g^ At 8 p.m. and afterwards DANCING Eariy application for seats is requested. NEGLECT XVJL Hi AJN o m^^ mmm^^ m Sapid Depreciation WHEN APPLIED TO PIANOS Place your Piano in our hands and we will guarantee to keep it
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      172 1 KING OF HEALTH "IING P^ The active Ingredients of REGESAN MORNING POWDER contain in a palatable form medicinal qualities which are Identical to those derived from Natural Spa Waters— in fact, the preparation may be well described as an Improvement upon Nature herself, for added to these qualities are other
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      112 1 'latest advertisements. Notice re N. F. W. Edwards (deceased) Page 5. The Kuteang for Penang and Calcutta Page 8. The Kumsang for Hongkong and Japan Page 3. Regesan Morning Powder Page 1. Music at Adelphi Hotel— Page 12. Auction Sale of Merchandise Page 2. Auction Sale of Dispensary Stock etc.,
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      156 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 27th. High Water -15 a.m., 1-46 p.m. Lodge Zetland Emergent, 6.10 pm. Sunday 28th. High Water— n-29 a.m., 1-27 p.m. Ist oucday in Advent. P O. outward mail expected. Presbyterian Church, Volunteer Parade 6.30 p Monday 29th. Hl2b Water- 3-14 a.m., 3- 6 p.m. Malaka Pinda mtg.
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      321 2 I ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. Chief Importers OF British Pianos FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos i SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE IN AID OF OFFICERS' FAMILIES' FUND "The Queries" AND "MY WORD" An up to date Original Fevue. Victoria Theatre DECEMBER 9, 11, 18, 18 AT 9 15 P.M. MATINEE, Dec, 14
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      821 2 PALLADIUM SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE ALL FILMS NEW TO SINGAPORE. 1 FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY THURSDAY. Nov. 25, FRIDAY, Nov. 26, SATURDAY Fov. 27 P SPECIAL PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT! UNDER NAVALJPATRONAGE. The Stolen Treaty (A STUDY IN DIPLOMACY) A THREE PART DRAMA of great power containing all
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      472 2 FOR A REALLT EMOTUU BTIRIRO I Ml» MBtßi p^ The IDEAL PICTURE THEATRE NEMA JP^s#yvo°Bv B T r s TO-NIGHT Second show^9.ls p.m. Sharp. Tft I, THANHOUSEES °"WCfc 9 FnkndpQ 1 fascinating I "—>>«. I nrl.H«< tpiSOOeSj FILM SERIAL 4 Thr^ e( R^lt THE F^jj^~~~"~i TfLjii MI LL IO£ JWYSTEIft
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    FIGHTING MALARIA.
    1260 3 D r STIICKUIIirS PAPER. A New Theory. T u e foiled* are extracts from an t oauer by Dr C. Strickland, '^Ilung Entomologist to the F. M. S. T^e nmeot, cootainin* certain observaJ the epidemiology of malarial n n n the Malay Peninsula," which was US& 'be Federal
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      1447 3 Estate of Low Kim Pong, Deceased AUCTION SALE OF Businesses and Leasehold Land and Houses Consisting of the Goodwills, Stock-in-trade, Book-debts and Furniture of (1) the 0161 Established Retail Business A Chinese Dispensary Carried on under the Style of Chop Bau San Chan at No. 13, Phillip Street (2) The
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      194 3 MORTGAGEE'S SALE Tuesday, soth November, at 2-30 p. at. Lot 1. Freehold land at Bukit limah Roa£ j near the 7| milestone, Singapore, are* 6119ft |sq. feet, locs 299 to SOd, 319, <*W, 823. 321, 827, 31*. 331, SSt, 845, 333, 449 to 359, 861, 86i, 465 I and 357
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    MAN'S LIFE ON EARTH.
    1024 4 The Annals off Hall i Million Yean. The period of man's existence upon the earth is, of all familiar speculations, the one that science is re shaping in the most sensational fashion. It was a grare die- tuibance of "settled convictions" when excavators first came across
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      833 4 The following adveitisement from the London "Autocar" dated 2nd October. 1915 is inserted for the information ot motorists and the motor trade in the Malaya Peninsula. I Patriotism in Business B A competitor recently accused Michelin of having contributed nothing to the war. D Ifichelin replied by enunier'atiiig some of
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      427 4 W, River Valley Road, (Marti^ .ITtIOttDmcXBOOLPO.^^; All Ordinary Ettfi* fia Special Babjectn-rPor OiruT PIIITIKC, FRENCH, HUSIC. DANCING L PtOMCTIM, FMCV IEULCtMi BUSINESS HOUES lo AM^ For 6 Pec»*l 6 y ll »S>nBandT6nu 5 Build up after Illness fjy fairing Angler's Bmulrdon Is both bealing .ind proper tone to tlir di^*^t;\.^
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1021 5 ,i,iunt homines nostn est Q*« JUVENAL aril bVy Dions soul has sent to the f 'let his admonition and correclo?l 6 oV of tract by Harold Begbie llo e angels at Mons, which has not ib0 hid the desired effect on the 5 J old man.
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    SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES.
    711 5 Ist SUNDAY IN ADVENT. NOV. 28th. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. 7am Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). Hymns 48, 6. 28t*. 9Ham. Matins and Litany. p nx. Children's Service. 5.80 pm. Evensong ana Sermon. Hymns 5 ,338, 3ii4. St. MATTHEWS, SEPOY LINES. 9.1 Aa m. Holy Communii
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    CORONATION OF EMPEROR OF JAPAN
    841 5 CORONATION OF EMPEROR OF JAPAN Description of the G cat Ceremony. Kyoto, Not. 10. The coronation ceremonies were performed here to day in perfect weather with unexampled magnificence in the exquisite setting of this beautiful city. The terms oorooation and ascension are really misnomers though adopced for convenience in descri-
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    BANKRUPT NERVES.
    234 5 Each of as has a certain sipply of nervous energy. Everv act, even every thought, uses us some part of this energ Daring rest and sleep the supply is increased by the blood which gets the needed elements from the air we breathe and the food we eat.
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      525 5 I'STABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in India.) ASSETS exceed $28,000,000. offering ABSOLUTE SECURITY to Policy-holders CLAIMS PAID exceed $26,000,000. PROFITS to Polioyholdors at last Valuation 91.U6.6r3. Next Distribution of Profits as at 31st Dae, 1915 LOW RATES. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. Apply for Prospectus and full
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      1274 5 Notices PAHANG GOVERNMENT. TENDERS INVITED. For a Motor Postal Mall Service between Koala Kubu, Baub and Lipis. (1) Tenders are Invited for the supply of* daily service of Motor Cars to convey Postal Mails between Koala Kubu and Koala Lipla in each direction (.topping at the Gap. Tka*) and Raub
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    Domestic Occurrences. MARRIAGE.
    50 6 Domestic Occurrences. MARRIAGE. Mullbb-Kr aal —On November 23rd, at the Cathedral of the Gcod Shepherd Singapore, by Rev. Father F. KuaudeJ, Otto Mullek of Zurich, Switzerland, to Olive Jane, widow of the late E G. Kraal, and second daughter of tbe late E. C. and Mis. Garney, of bnrbitoo, England.
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    The singapore Free Press. Saturday, November. 27, 1915.
    1602 6 The singapore Free Press. Saturday, November. 27, 1915. f??f s'-a" la* Press rtie P«op!ft'<! v:z*it mttattUfe C;iar».l bj inii;wr.{.t arri ti^brit;;.-? bv gain; a+.r* pair'ot Trti-h her glorious pieoep-:adr**» It is to be supposed that everybody who is not too occupied or distracted by his business affairs, and wbo has
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    486 6 Although at times like the present we are far from desiring even to appear to attempt any interference with local military arrangements, it may perhaps be useful to bring before the authorities a point in connection with Volunteer duties which may have escaped their notice. From time to time it
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    A PENANG SEN-SENSATION.
    123 6 (Fro. Our own Vorr*^ I There was a eensati^p^ I terday about noon, Lpd 3ac te I Pcngally of h. Compauv Vow,* L V ployd in the MuLi C! pai Eo^' I was shot dead by Robert e ii, B ft eon of Charles Nell^n tf'l '^B
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    LONDON RUBBER WIRE.
    38 6 A Heavy la',.. K {From Out Oiin umrnmtmm m London. Nov There has bnen a rubber 6e t hid I 3a 2d. Great uncertainty prevails I Ketnbia pays a final of E per eel; B
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    PHASER'S SHARE CIRCULAR.
    260 6 PHASER'S SHARE CIRCULAR. m Mngapcre, N O v H I The volume of busmen passing dur-r I the past week has been distinctly bette The market It widening and is Ec *m I confined to a few speculative couaies' I More attention has recently been givec* I better class Stocks
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
    383 6 The orders of the day for the rceeurf I en Friday next, 3rd prox., con:a;c tie I following. Vote of 06^.62* to meet lm I coverabie expenditure on services connect I ed with the war third readme? I Chrutitin Marriage Amendmect. Voice I tary Conveyances. Municipal Amendces: I
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      89 6 WATSON'S No. 10. Old Scotch Whisky Age and Quality Guaranteed. JAMES WATSON! CO., LTD. JJ U IS U JC Jt B PRODUCE OF SCOTLAND. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., SOLE AGENTS. John Little G° i li asici cjvilo lo ioMt uu^v j >f-S SPECIAL DISPLAY NEW GOODS CHRISTMAS CRACKERS PROVISIONS CHRISTMAS CARDS
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    CIVIL SERVICE BILL.
    382 7 IgESDKENT BY SIR J. D. FEES. 5,5,2 rights for European and Indian. [By Submarine Cable]. XCTTit'a Baltic*. nation Nov. 25.— 1n the Hou«e cf CocJU1 003. on the Civil Service Bill, there j s brief discussion cf an amendment r^Vjr J. I>. Rees intaudeJ to enable the
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    INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS.
    47 7 Is reply to Sir J. L>. Rees who asked whether ruore scholarships wonldbe award ei iu circumstances similar to those of Hirday^l. Mr Ctarrr-erlain said he wae not pre pared to suggest that all scholarships be iQapenied because one scholar had turned ou: 1 i.
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    INCREASE OF RENTS.
    81 7 Rapacious Landlords Baulked. London. Nov. 25.— 1n the House of Comaoca Sir Walter Long introduced a war measure to restrict the increase of rect c! small dwellings or the rate of interest etc.. or such dwellings. Ha said there had been bitterness especially in •otne munition areas
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    A PERTINENT QUESTION.
    42 7 L;ni:r:, Nov 25. la the House of Com■soa E. Cornwall asked why the Goverun.ccc cf Lidia w?.s sending Schuyler the u-ans^er of Ernsthansens to Germany instead of interning him. Mr Charuberlain replied I expect information regarding the case shortly.
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    SIR HERBERT SAMUEL.
    31 7 His New Appointment. London, Nov. 25.— Sir Herbert Samuel "^s b ti: appointed Chancellor of the Duchy Lancaster but remains Postmaster Gen•r*. WttahriM bis seat ia the Cabinet.
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    UNITED NATIONAL PRAYER.
    100 7 **■*>■. Nov. 26.— The Lord Mayor of LcaJou has sent a letter to the Mayors •I of the Uuited Kingdom and that with tha approval and cordial •vmpathy of Hi s M a j Csi:v the Kinj tbe re Pfeaentative head of tbe churches, be has ec;ue,l
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    THE WAR COUNCIL
    17 7 L^on. Nov. 25— Sir E. Grey and Mr attended the War Council 10 Jay.
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    THE KING RECOVERING.
    18 7 London, N O v 25.-The King is progres•bcuUo' BatUfactori] y and is able t0 move
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    THE TSAR'S PROMISE.
    68 7 RUSSIAN TROOPS TO BULGARIA. Italy also Sending 40,000 Men. [By Submarine Ctblel. 1 RicTti'a S»sr,o*. London, Nov. 26.— The Daily Telegraph I ha* received a wire from Solonika to the j effect that the Tsar baa personally telegraphed to M. Pasitcb, promising in a week h»nce the
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    RUSSIAN TROOPS AGAINST BULGARIANS.
    48 7 London, Nov. 25.— Further news is issued in Berlin tbat Russian armies which Germany believes are intended ogainst Bulgaria have assembled as follows: two hundred thonsand at Odessa, eighty thousand and seveuty thousand at Ismail and Reni which are transformed into great military centres.
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    CANADA'S OFFER TO RUSSIA.
    28 7 Ottawa, Nov. 25. The Dominion Government's offer of fifty thousand dollars to equip a hospital for Russian wounded haa been accepted by tha Tsar.
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    THE RUSSIAN ARMY.
    58 7 Splendid Performances. Paris, Nov. 25. The splendid performances of the Russian army under the Isar acd the new Chief Of Staff has been recogn-i.-ed by tbe French Cabiuet conferring the grand cross of tbe Legion cf Honour on General Aleieiff. It is announced that General Pan proceeds
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    ON THE RIGA FRONT.
    40 7 Petrograd, Nov. 25.— Official. There has been bmk fighting on the Riga front, vest of Lake Kangher where the (iermans were forced back. Minor actions took place near Illukst, at Lake Sventeu and on tbe Styr.
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    FRENCH AND BRITISH REPULSE BULGARIANS.
    102 7 French troops have repulsed Bulgarians east of Krivolak, and the Turks are displaying growing activity in the Dardanelles. They thrice attacked the British front on the 21st inst in an attempt to retake lost trenches, bus failed everywhere and were decimated by the AngloFrench tire.
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    BRILLIANT ITALIAN SUCCESS.
    86 7 Rome, Nov. 25. A communique says: Violent Austrian counter attacks at Col di Lana, Zagora and Oalavia were all re pulsed. At one point the Austrians left 300 dead. The Italians achieved a brilliant success in the Monte San Michele region and captured extensive trenches. On one
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    ITALIANS PUSH FORWARD.
    70 7 Rome, Nov. 26. A communique statQß i that artillery and infantry activity have continued on Carnia and between Adije and Drenta. An Auetrian aviator bombed Tolrnezzo, without causing damage, vigo roua fighting is continuing on the northwest of Gcrizia. The Italians have extended their occupation of Calvario
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    GREEK SITUATION MORE FAVOURABLE.
    37 7 GREEK SITUATION MORE FAVOURABLE. Athens, Nov. 25. The situation is de velopirg so favourably that Greek steamers held up at Malta have been released and difficulties are no longer placed on the transmission of Greek commercial cables.
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    ALLIES AT SALONIKA.
    42 7 Intend to Stay. Zurisca, Nov. 25.— Auatrain reports indicate the Allies intend to remain a long time at Salonika. Heavy guns and machinery for an electric powerstation have been landed and contracts made for the erection of extensive barracks.
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    SERBIAN GOVERNMENT REMOVES.
    19 7 Paris, Nov. 25.— Official. A telegram from Prizrend says the Serbian Government has moved to Scutari.
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    AGRICULTURAL RECRUITING.
    100 7 AGRICULTURAL RECRUITING. k BASIC INDUSTRY. Tribute to Field Marshal French. [By Submarine Cable]. fiitJTu'a Smvio* London, Nov. 25. la the House of Lords, discussing agricultural recruiting, the Duke of Marlborougta denounced the attacks on Field Marshal French who had endeared himself both to his own and French officer?, and was
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    RECRUITING FOR THE NAVY.
    82 7 London, Nov. 26. The Admiralty and nouncea a system of recruiting for deferred service in the Navy, similar to LordDerby's scheme. Recruits will be divided into groups, firstly, according as to whether single, and secondly, according to age. The groups will be called up as required,
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    CONFERENCE OF TRADE UNION OFFICIALS.
    43 7 London. Nov. 25. Mr Aequitb, Mr Me Kenna and Mr Runciman will address a conference of Trade Union Executives and officials in London on Dec. 1 to consider tbe financial position of tbe nation as affecting organised labour.
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    INIDIA AND JAPAN.
    61 7 Cotton Imports. Regarding the increase of exports of raw cotton from ludia to Japan and the imports of cotton piece goods to India from Japan, Mr Chamberlain said he had no information that the Japanese Government gives bounties in respect of these exports. If Sir J. D.
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    FRENCH WAR LOAN.
    65 7 Paris, Nov. 26. Although sabscriptions can be received for the next twenty days, throughout France immense crowds gather all day at the Bank of France, anxious to subscribe to the War Loan which is popularly known as the Loan Victory. The Official Finance Ministry hat said thai
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    NO COTTON IN GERMANY.
    32 7 London, Nov. 26. The Frankfurter Zaitnng cays the cotton spinning and weaving industries of Germany have practically no more materials and can obtain none except for army purposes.
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    THE VICTORIAN HARVEST.
    17 7 Melbourne Nov. 25. The railway department estimates the Victorian harvest at 25$ million bushels.
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    MORE COTTON RESTRICTIONS.
    21 7 London, Nov. 25. A notification in the Gazette says the export of cottonwool and cottonwadding is totally prohibited,
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    ALLIES AT ATHENS.
    59 7 Making Things Easy. London, Nov. 25. Renter in informed that the Allies action at Athens is based on a desire not to make the position more difficult while safeguarding Allied in terests. Hence they have not demanded a Oreek demobilisation but have proposed that Oreek troops shall
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    CALCUTTA AMBULANCE CARS.
    72 7 Inspected by Queen. London, Nov. 25. The Queen inspected at Buckingham Palace twenty-five ambulance cars subscribed for by Calcutta residents. After the inspection Sir J. P. Kewett and Sir J. K. Dunlop Smith and Messrs Mcleod, Monteath, Shorrock, Paul, Knight and Woolacott were presented to the Queen
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    USUAL CANNONADES IN FRANCE.
    35 7 Paris, Nov. 25. The communique records the usual cannonades and night bombing in Artoia and Lorraine. Paris, Nov. 26. A communiqo6 says there is nothing to report on the war front.
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    THE PERSIAN SITUATION.
    447 7 TDBCO-GERMAN INTRIGUES. Outrages Against British Colony. RiUTEK'b 88RV1OB. j Petrograd, Nov. 25.— News from Teher- 1 j an od Nov. 28 says telegraphic comrnuiii- i cation with Kum is restored. Major Helstroen, Instructor of Oendarmery who is responsible for the bloodshed at; Hamadan has resigned. He explains
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    THE PERSIAN GOVERNMENT.
    43 7 Petrograd, Nov. 25. A Teberan telegram says the Persian Government has informed the Russian and British Ministers that in view of the establishment of j friendly relations between Russia and Persia the proposed transference of the capital has been abandoned.
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    BELGIAN MINISTER'S SISTER.
    44 7 Arrested in Brussels. Paris, Nov. 25. Mile Renkin. sister of the Belgian Minister for the Colonies, has been arrested in Brussels* She had devoted herself since the beginniug of the war to assisting the wives and children of Belgiun soldiers. j
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    THE HAMBURG AMERIKA.
    77 7 Trial of Officials. New York, Nov. 25. On the resumption of the trial of the Hamburg Amerika officials, Captain Falkeuberg stated he conveyed two thousand tons of coal and a large amount of provisions on a Bteamer flying the American flag to German warships soon after the
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    ANGRY BULGARS.
    26 7 London, Nov. 25. —A Sofia telegram states the Bulgarians are furious because Rumania is refusing to permit the through transit of goods to Bulgaria.
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    AUSTRALIA STOPS EMIGRATION.
    22 7 Melbourne, Nov. 26. The Commonwealth has prohibited males of military age from leaving Australia except upon legitimate business. i
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    AUSTRALIA'S NEW CONTINGENT.
    15 7 j Mr Hughes states the new contingent I will be raised voluntarily.
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    OBITUARY.
    33 7 i London, Nov. 25. The death has 00* corred of Sic ochomberg McDonnell. I London, Nov. 25. The death is anI nounced of Francis Ellis c.ii.o one time Governor of North Borneo.
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      132 7 ROBINSON C s I JUST TO HAND I I IMPERIAL SERYIGE SERIES 1914 Drill Books I DRILL AND FIELD TRAINING I I BASED ON INFANTRY TRAINING 1914 I I MUSKETRY <* 303 22 CARTRIDGES) I 1 BASED ON MUSKETRY REGULATIONS I I SIGNALLING I I BASED ON TRAINING MANUAL SIGNALLING
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      783 8 Shipping KONINKLMKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavla, 1-5, OOLLYBB QUAY. OBDSB OONTRAOT WITH THE NETHERLANDS IHDIA GOVERNMENT. Menggala Sin^kawang, Selakan, Pemangkat and Sambas Nov 27 Bbouwer Poeloe Karimoen, Selat-Pandjang, Bengkalis, Siak P^an-Baroe Nov 27 PRiouw, BiUiton, Batavia, Cheribon, Tegil, Pekaloni m, Bemarang, Bonrabaya, Boeleleng, Ampenan, Laboean-Had;!. Mao.issar,
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      724 8 Snipping l P O# British India Apcar JLine Mail and Passenger Services. j peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) j For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe). I
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      589 8 Shipping M. M. MESSAGE) ICS MARITIMES MAIL LIME. Fop CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON Ui HAE3EILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1915-19.8 is V de 1* Athos Dec 4 Ol itat Dec 3 ss rorthos Dec SO i<i Polynesian Dec 17 ss I'aul Lecat Jan b ss Amos Jan 14 98 PorthOß Jan 28 For
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      583 8 Shipping JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LIKE. A service 1b maintained betweta Y**, He. ports to Marseille, Lonfion »utraot with the Imperial iue^ttSf aent. The Hew Twin Cr ew fcZS mitntaining tfala service have aaea i^JS 1 ieslgner: and aoostrcoted, aaj i J?*JS! with all the latest Improvements toi!
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    Market Price List.
    421 9 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other tuarkete there may be sa.aU variations. Singapore, Not. 25th, 1916. Beans, Long per catty CS do. French do 15 Beef |erlb. IS Beefsteak do 10 Bean Sprouts per catty Ot Bamboo Sprouts do
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    1488 9 Issued by FKASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Nov. 20th. RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. I All t ootftttMM of Sterling Starts mast be regarded m purely nominal for toe present. Oa». laeoa. Paid. Laot Oit. auras. Biund 85,000 la Sa Allagai 6ft M 18 9 0 •00,0(0 1
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      104 9 SCOTCH WHISKY A "BLACK& WHITE" ALWAYS THE HIGHSST QUALITY l lIMII m Tfte Enormous Stocks held by BUCHANAN Co. at their Donued store the largest in the world) enable them to maintain tne high quality of this famous blend. SOLD EVERYWHERE. GOOD THINGS TO EAT. SIE-l^ übbvs assorted soups 4^
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      9 9 For Cuisine ANC Cleanliness TRY THE HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR.
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    JAPAN AND THE ALLIES.
    331 10 I The Japanese Charge d' Affaires in Paris has made the following statement to a representative of the Matin I can assure you that the varying phases of this immense straggle are being follow'ed in Japan with the keenest interest. i The reports which reach me
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    DEFENCE OF INDIA ACT.
    200 10 I Simla, November 19. An ordinance is < published by a Gazette Extraordinary, over the triguature of the Viceroy, extend- ing the powers conferred by the Defence of India Act. It applies to the whale of India and empowers the Governor Generai in Council (1) To
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    FIRE AT SEA.
    177 10 A fire, which might have been much more serious in results, was discovered on board the Koninklije Puketvaart Ma atschappy's steamer Braodan at about 10 o'clock while on her trip to Penaog from ftelawan, on Sunday. The origin of the conflagration is sup* posed to have been
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    FORESTALLING THE GERMANS.
    84 10 London, Oct. 24. Tbe committee of the British Empire Industrial Exhibition has secured an optioc of a large site near the Strand. The exhibition will be opened after the termination of the war, with the object of fostering tbe Empire's products, and preventing Germany from regaining the
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    TO EXPLORE BORNEO.
    90 10 A Norwegian explorer, Professor Ljurahoiz, arrived at Batavia with a view to eetting oat on a scientific expedition across Borneo. The Netherlands India Government has promised him its support. It is the explorer's intention to visit those parts of Borneo no European has set foot in before,
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    EXCHANGE.
    56 11 COBBBOTED UP TO NOT. 28 1 Bank 4m 2-4 916 demand M 2*4 732 credit* *m a 2-4 France demand Bank 818 Ihdia, T. T. 175| Ronqkono, demard 16$ YoKOßAif a, dsmai d 11l Java, demand 134} Bakokok, demand 66ft BovaBEiGNB, Bank Buying 88.64 Bank ol England Raie M
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    PRODUCE
    197 11 Nov. 26. Tin (150 tons) 181.071 Gambier 14.75 j Gambler Cube No. 1 15.50 G air, bier Cube No. 2 12.00 Pepper Black ortiin. £'pore 2 3. C0 Pepper, (White fair) Muotok a 6 50 Nutmegs (110 to tl e Ib. 21. C0 Nutmegs <80 to tie Ib./ 22.00
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      457 11 I War or Peace, Faminf or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Bapreme Court of England, and complies with the British
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      497 11 THS MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, Ltd. CAPITAL AUTHORISED m *1,500.«hi CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED Z £1,125.000 CAPITAL PAID-UP £802,400 UtUII FUND £800,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. BLACK Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. I H. MelvUl Simons Eb*. J. M. Ryrle Esq. Sir David Tide. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq. London Manager
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      359 11 MANUFACTURERS UFE INSURANCE Co. OF CANADA. ESTABLISHED 1887. Policies are WORLD WIDE," UNRESTRICTED." INDISPUTABLE and "NONFORFEITABLE." Claims, loans, cash -surrenders, etc., are promptly settled by the General Agents at Singapore without the delay of reference to Head Office. The Reserves for protection of Policy holders are over £3.500,000. The Accounts
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      401 11 To Let EUROPEAN RESIDENCE TO LET GLENG4RRT, pleasantly sitaated at the corner of Oxley Road, fronting River Vallt-y Road. Commodious and comfortable. POWELL ft Co., Auctioneers. 8611 3011 TO LET Bungalow No. 11, Gilstead Road. Apply B. P. DE SILVA. 62-63, High Street. 24-11 3011 TO LET From Ist December,
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      131 11 OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA (Osaka lercantUe Steamship Co., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular oargc service with 6ix steamers calling al Moji, if okkaichl, Hongkong, Singapore. Port Swetten bam, Peuang. Colombo and Bombay and 01 toe return voyage calling at Tuticorin, Binga I pore, Hongkong and Moji. For Port
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      321 11 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. A O. str. Maloja —Mr H. Firiustone, Mr Mrs R. M. Ezekiei, Mles B. Pipe, Mr A Mra S.A. Lsne. Mies Gore, Mr Mrs T. J. Cuiuming end child Mr R. J Addle, Mr R. H. Taylor, Miss M. G. Harvey, MrW. Caverhill, Mr T. I
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    THE STRAITS POST OFFICE.
    975 12 TEN YEARS WORK. Mr W. G. Bell has issued the following interesting circular which is of some historic interest as showing the progress Of tbe Post Office. 'in the ten years since I first acted as Postmaster-General of the Straits Settlements (1903 1913) there have been
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    FRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS.
    157 12 By Courtesy of the French Consul Obnsrad. Paris, Nov. 24th. The French three-per-cent bonds aru at Franca 64.60. Tbe Parliamentary Army Com mission has fixed on the loth of December, for the iucorporatiou of the Class 1917. Oct. '25. h— Yesterday and to-day there were the usual
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    A SCHOOLBOY DROWNED.
    173 12 A end affair occurred in Stamford Road soon after noon on Thursday, a boy named Wong K**tn Soo, aged eight years, a scholar at St. Joseph's Institution, being drowned in the canal, opposite Raftlss Museum. It is conjectured that he had gone into the water to bathe,
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    "BOSCHE BLOOD IN BRITISH LIFE.
    435 12 Thus "Pagonef' in a tasty passage in bis "Mustard and Cress" columns, in the Referee It is absolutely certain that the Zeppelins, on their way to certain objectives, are guided to the vicinity of those objectives by spies. The brothers and sisters of the Bosches
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    879 12 I An ordinary meeting of the Municipal J Commission was held in the board-room yesterday. There were present Mr F. J. Hall i fax (President). Dr Samy, Dr P. Fowlie, Messrs. A. W. Bean, E. Teesensohn, Tan Kheam Hock, Leong Man San, W. Peirce (Municipal Engineer, W, Peacock
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    PRINCE OF 'WALES' WAR RELIEF FUND.
    73 12 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr John Greig, Manager, Chartered Bank of India Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following further contributions Amountjpreviously acknowledged 1848,612.28 H. 0. Maas (monthly) 10 Dr. T. O. Naughton 20 W. Eyre-Kenny 20 Chang
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    CURRENCY NOTES.
    115 12 Treasury jWarning Against Rumours of Forgeries. The following communication has been received from the Treasury On Ist September a Press notice was issued by ths Treasury warning the public against statements which had been circulated that currency notes bearing certain specified serial numbers are forgeries. As statements to
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    RUGBY FOOTBALL.
    71 12 There will be a Rugby Football match between the S.C C. and a Naval team at 6 p.m to-day. Tbe following is the S.C.C. teams S. H. Whitaker; a. N. Allen, P. Linton, A. Callen, R. B. B. Daaoell C. Hewecso j, F. H. Broad (Capt) W. B*rtley,
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    37 12 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Maloja is due to arrive at Penang on Sun day tbe 28th instant and will probably j arrive here about 5 p.m. on Monday tbe I 29th idem.
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    S.V.C. DRILL PROGRAMME.
    324 12 S. V.C. DRILL PROGRAMME. (Fob Week Ending Friday Dec. Bbd.) TO-DAY. 2.80 p.m. Balestier Range S. R. E. v. 4.00 Drill Hall Chinese Co. 500 Malay Co. Sunday, 28th November. 7.80 a.m. Baleetier Range S. R E. v. 4.45 p.m. Drill Hall S. V. C. Monday, 29th NovEkBER. 5.15 p.m.
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