The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 December 1916
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1916-12-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE SATURDAY, DECEMBER, 23, 1916. NO. 8,94015 words
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Article259 1916-12-23 1 President Wilson has sprung a dram matic surprise by addressing a Note to all belligerents asking what are their peace terms. Mr Lansing avers that the Cnited States is on the verge of war. The Xote, and the policy of sending it, are variously commented upon— Page259 words
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Article1072 1916-12-23 1 Quicquid (Kjunt homines vo\tri eat farrago libelli j L y KNAL> The great and outstanding virtue of the income tax as propounded by its admirera is ite extraordinary fairness as a tax, the pqueble way m whirh it falls alike on the just ar.d Dnjost Dt1,072 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1916-12-23 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD I WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW C« LT! I (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). REMAINDER CRACKERS .mm IWHITEAWAY'S I L__19 words
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Advertisement97 1916-12-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Swee Lee and Co's champagnes Page 1. Powell's sale of casks of fatty acidPage 2. Shorthand typist wanted for Kelantan Page 5. Straits Trading Co half-yearly meeting Page 5. Xurse or lady help wanted Page 5. A Jongkeena testimonial Page 5. Little's free motcr delivery Page 6. Fuller's97 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1916-12-23 1 THE WEEK. Satarday 23rd. High Water— 8-1 1 a.m., 10 4 p.m. Lodge Xt George Lodge of Sorrow. S p.m. "Here's bunj last performance. Rugby Singapore vs Selangor. High Water— 9 > a.m., 10. '1 p.m. St John. m Our Day F«nd mr eting, Vie Theatre 5 I{pm Thursday 28th95 words
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Article626 1916-12-23 2 The i retains foi Singapore foi tbe WOel ended Dec 16, ihow 804 deaths |1 b ia aa I X iraaian, 164 Chinese. Malay.- The ratio per mills of population h the chief c rases of death are phthisii 69, eoimilsion 27, malarial fever 81 and teres not rifled 18,626 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement486 1916-12-23 2 Ji The Worlds bost m BRITISH Collard and Collard Grands and Uprights i Incorporated m Hongkong, a ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA SADLEIR KNIGHT Orchard Agenta and Attorneys LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. Wf plant snd manage orchardfi for Absentee Ih i ts, -vith graduated payments, aud umier Govern tut r.t K\nert supervision, until it486 words
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Advertisement930 1916-12-23 2 TONIGHT- FINAL EPISODES OF THE GREATEST SERIAL EVER BROUGHT TO SINGAPOKE TO-NIGHT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY 4 1 LM M TJLf pn J Lmm LX At IWI D ft MANAGER ...H H. KENYON-SLADE A Prograimm Bops I r that deft Urn. j The Mystery of the LAUGHING MASK wi ItM930 words
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Article399 1916-12-23 3 [By Courtesy op the French Consulate.] Paris, Dec 19, 3.35 p.m.— The French 3 per cent bonds are at franca 60.35, the 5 per cent at francs 88.25 and the new 5 per cent at 88.85 Yesterday, on the right bank of the Mouse, we reoccupied entirely399 words
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Article92 1916-12-23 3 THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY. The Committee of tbe Children's Aid I society gratefully acknowledge tbe fol- I owing further subscriptions E Previously acknowledged f£ 0H4.29J§ Carlo Ambrosoli 25 S A Lane 20 D Noble Qfl F Niblock 10 Bapaume 25 f Ii W Buckland 25 I Bey. William Cross, m92 words
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Article232 1916-12-23 3 Economy Urged. The following circular bas betn issued by the Under Secretary, F M S, with tbe State Estimates In connection with the issue of printed copies cf the Estimates of Expenditure for the year 1917, showing the sums voted to each department for the year,232 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement503 1916-12-23 3 rO-NKBT! EMPIRE TO HT! Tan, sg Pa^r Koad -Trams Pam the Dooc QR\ND PROGRAMME m the second show- 9 15 pm RED FEATHER PHOTOPLAYS PRESENT J. WARKEN KERRIGAN m thc rells BECKONING TRAIL A Mof urn greati wreen productions yet attempted. Oome and see it VICTOBY COMEDY present The Most503 words
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Advertisement74 1916-12-23 3 S olrffan^'t-taiw*: AkDATII 108. 1 CLO CPU. "London BR3| _I_lllllH_____________________________________________ H^ ni mi npm jMl'y--; l*|v" Jy£ys*;-y^A. _fl _J6-?_a-iißw ftj&m\ 1 Jr** m ■llp^W* W M&'s}. /\\S v^ B ■■■BbZ A iTS It'// ii im Im uuii L. v/ _H W ll ÜBBER Co,(]FAREASI)LTa,INC:iNH3NOKONG. H I i H t■l A74 words
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673 1916-12-23 4 mmm^ mm^ m^mm (Incorporated m Queensland.) GENERAL MANAGER'S PROGRESS REPORT FOR Four Weeks Ending Dec 2nd, 1916. The accompanying sheet of Mine Measurements and Assay returns shows a total of 272 ft. made up of 58 ft sinking, 58 ft driving, and 156 ft673 words
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Article78 1916-12-23 4 Before His Highness the Rajah of Sarawak left Kuching recently the town and many kampongs were decorated and illuminated m honour of hia recovery, whilst thanksgiving meetings were held and also mokan beaar to celebrate the event. His Highness was too weak to hold an official reception before leaving, but78 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement604 1916-12-23 4 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS WAR LOAN BONDS. mm^ mm mmmmmmmm^rmmmmemmmmmmi>m Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per -cent per annam. payable half] early on the 15th May and the 15th Noy. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON TUE 15th NOVEMBER 1919, PRICE OF ISSUE- 100 PER CENT. Al! .lIMlt- ot thi.604 words
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Advertisement165 1916-12-23 4 Fraser Neaves "SPECIAL" DRY GINGERALE Improves m I a THE BEST Company, j We respectfully draw the attention of prospective buyers to the fact that the CANADIAN FORD WHICH WE SELL IS FITTED WITH MAGNETO IGNITION AND DOES NOT RELY ON A STORAGE BATTERY FOR IGNITION __^_____ns¥~n!!_'^i______9____^i HHk ■I mrymm\165 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement1065 1916-12-23 5 NOTICE. IN RE DUNCAN MACKINTOSH FRASER DECEASEI Pursuant to tbe Trustee Ordinance 1914 Section 26 NOI I EIS HERE BY GIVEN that all credi tor« or other persons having any claims o demands against the estate of Duncan Mac kintosh Fiaser Jate of Kossarden, Banksi Stre. t, Heidelberg m the1,065 words
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Advertisement707 1916-12-23 5 BANK HOLIDAYS. i The Exchange Banks will be closed on Mo. day, 25th Dec. oi. n Tuesday, 26th Christmas Holidays. Monday, lt=t Jan. New Year. 19-12 24-12 THE BjKIT TIMAH RUBBER ESTATES, LTD., Notice is hereby given that the Directors have declared a second Interim Dividend of 5 per cent707 words
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Advertisement864 1916-12-23 5 NOTICE. I Wong Chup Sun hereby revoke the Powei Of Attorney given by me to Wong Seng Phov dated the slst August, 191*. WONG CHUP PFN 2112 27-12 JOHNSTON'S PIER. Tenders are invited for the rental of a Money Changers Stall on Johnston's Pier from the ]_t January 1& 17,864 words
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Advertisement517 1916-12-23 5 1 HerHigboess INCHI RESAR, r Su.t.inp, the mother of If. 11. Sir Ibrahim, Saltan <>t Johoi''. who has been sutferiDg from Lumbago and backache tor five or >ix iiioiiths, has taken tlie M JONG* KKKXA mixture with good vosult as the following letter certifies Joltore, Nov. 22nd, 11*16, We Inesday,517 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous818 1916-12-23 5 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. 4th SUNDAY IN ADVENT. Mth Dki KMi-.Er. BT. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. %jm Holy Communion. 15 a.m. Ucly Communion (Choral). i_.ni, itatins. I ilcren'B Service. p.m. Evensong witb Carols A Seimon. CHKiSTMAS DAY. 25. 1.l a.m. Holy Communion. m. Holy Communion (Choral) i. i i. ilatins and Addrest. j818 words
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Article, Illustration1082 1916-12-23 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, Dec 23, 1916. iSere .kai! the Press the ?eopl»'s rif at malataie. **_U.w«d by .af.uer.ce auc? KnbriUd *y J*ie Mmn tN.tH.ot Tr&th he' j;br:ot»s pr«c»jrtt imam*. '*%i»«W tm B_ribe_o_ X~-.«r*ltT f-nA tmm For the last fortnight talking has usurped the rightful place of fighting m1,082 words
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Article1132 1916-12-23 6 Capt. R C Kinder, we are glad to sac, is out of hospital. He leaves for Home shortly. Members and friends of the Methodis. Tamil Church are invited to the Christmas tree and social to day at 4 30 p.m., m the Short Street Girls* School. We bear, says the1,132 words
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Article103 1916-12-23 6 The following are fea 'hip'f Tf the holiday: Ure fot Saturday, ]>. c If.- R f on Padang BingM ,%J performance ol mal toria Thaatri S begin. on* Sunday, Dec 14.— Chri 830 pm. Chttotrnw I M at al Cathedral MatlDS Monday. Dm M.-Chti P m Church s„103 words
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Article135 1916-12-23 6 The last Childr; I( acert of tbe year wes beid m tbe .ctcr oml Hal[ last evening, wham tbere was a fair attendance of tba little Dftaa, despite the commencement cl fcba sprinkling of the grown a| gramma, which w... i arraD Dr Butler, was as follows March135 words
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Article157 1916-12-23 6 A special appeal is being m.ide at tint. season, with effect, for this I- nnd Just a thanksgiving for having a Cbristmae Dinner, and probably a good cne at that to aid the three million children m He! gium, who are wholly dependent on relief not for a157 words
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Article31 1916-12-23 6 For the meeting cf WUimJlf r> s tL stalls m the Theatre ivill _H mKftitt far as possible for thf- 'omm.". H I ni tL circle for übscribers.31 words
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Article31 1916-12-23 6 For the final performance to night tbt A DC bas phenomena! booking M '.hat thh management asks those attend;*-;; to It punctual. Tbe fcfTO line Wfll 111 art attending.31 words
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Article159 1916-12-23 6 Promotions m tbe IHMB| olunteer Corps notified m the t.a/ette are ac follow: Lee pl Q Turm la be hon. 2nd Lieut Mr F A Davies I I Lieut. The member,, of tbe ltd l'■ Ltberary Association will eelebratt. fifth Mllll MUI J bj nn (mk -rtainment an social this159 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1916-12-23 6 DENIS MOUNIE COS "FINE OLD LIQUEUR" AND "3 STAR BRANDIES' ARE Sold m London at the Berkeley. Carlton, Claridge's, Prince's, Savoy and all the Leading Restaurants. Sole Agents CAIDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. ife^^^^^. THE FINEST J jLgi^qg^a a c TOPF z^mm It < ■■> *> > Mn < v __r s^.115 words
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Advertisement44 1916-12-23 6 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS ORCHARD ROAD. Beg to notify that their Studio is now m charge of Mr. George Michael, widely and favourably known throughoat the Straits and F M. S. during the past thirty Year for the excellence of his productions.44 words
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Article944 1916-12-23 7 WANTS TO KNOW PEACE TERMS Note to all Belligerents By teubmanne Cable] Kt.ate'-'e Service] B I>«c. 21. President WilI to all bc-lligttTCßtl and that the opportunity is ooaapnriion of the views ganaftl regarding the terms precede the conclusion of peac. He impharian that he M a ponce Note944 words
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Article124 1916-12-23 7 Merchantmen's Right of Defence London, Dec 21— Iv the House of Commons, Sir E Carson, referring to the reply of Germany regarding Capt Blaikie, declared that Greal Britain did not admit a distinction between the rights of unarmed merchantmen and those armed defensively. Doubtless Germany aimed at124 words
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Article37 1916-12-23 7 Paris, Dae 21. A telegram from Marseilles says that tha French battleship ErnestKenan has returned to Toulon after collid ing with and sinking an Italian troopship. Fifteen were drowned and a hundred and fifteen saved.37 words
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Article25 1916-12-23 7 Paris, Dec 21. It is reported that torpedo boat destroyers have sunk the submarine 146. which sank several vessels off St Nazaire.25 words
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Article21 1916-12-23 7 London, Dec. 20. Sinkings Steamers Ason (Spanish) and Sjofna (Norwegian) and sailing ships Goergen Larsen (Danish) and Niord (Swedish).21 words
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Article45 1916-12-23 7 London, Dec. 21. The difficulties of the political situation m Austria are illustrated by the sudden and unexplained change m the Premiership. M Martinic becomes Premier instead of M Spit_i muller, who takes the Ministry of Finance. The Cabinet is otherwise little altered.45 words
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Article28 1916-12-23 7 London, Dec 21 In the House oi Commons. Mr Duke announced that all untried prisoners concerned m tha Irish rebellion are about to released. m28 words
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Article28 1916-12-23 7 London, Dec. 20. The King has re ceived Sir Hugh Daly and invested him with the insignia of Knight Commander of the Star of India.28 words
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Article133 1916-12-23 7 Mr Asquith 6 Last List London, Dec. Sl. Mr Asquith on his resignation recommended the following honours Viscounties Lewis Harcourt, Lord Sandhurst, Lord Cowdray. Baronies, Sir E Partington, Sir Joseph Pease, m p, Sir J A Dawar, m p, and Sir C Roe, m p. To be members133 words
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Article433 1916-12-23 7 t DOESN'T LIKE THE BRITISH NAVY Nothing to be Sorry For [By Submarine Cable] [Ranter 'a Service] I London, Dec. 20. The "Frankfurter--1 Zeitung," m an inspired article, mdi* 1 cates tbat Germany desires a reduction I of Britain's naval supremacy, a rearrangement of Continental Europe on the433 words
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Article172 1916-12-23 7 Increased Taxation Suggested London, Dec 20.— 1n the House of Com mons, Mr Brookes suggested increased taxation m India. Mr Chamberlain pointed out that additional taxation had been already imposed. In reply to Sir J D Rees, Mr Chamber lain stated that the judicial committee of the Privy172 words
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Article189 1916-12-23 7 A contingent of 500 Chinese have been recently sent to le Creusct, to work there I m the famous ammunition factories of' Schneider ft Co, the rivals to Krupp. They are quartered iv Chaulian, where they have found many of their countrymen. The last French papers report the' death of189 words
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Article193 1916-12-23 7 I VARIED BY BOMBARDMENTS AND RAIDS Aircraft Busy £By Submarine Cable] IReuter's Service] London, Dec. 21. The French communique says There is calm on the whole of tbe west front. Four enemy aeroplanes were brought down on the Somme, including Sub Lieut Nungesser's twenty first. A French pilot193 words
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Article50 1916-12-23 7 Loudon, Dee 27. Mesopotamia Official: British aeroplanes bombed river craft westward of Kut el Amara. There have been strong reconnaissances westward of the Shumran bend of the Tigris. The enemy's positions at Sannaiyat and Kutal Amara have been heavily bombarded and the bridge over the Hai river fired.50 words
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Article60 1916-12-23 7 London, Dec. 21.— Reuter learns that she Allies' new Note to Greece is expected to be delivered to day. The principal da mands are the prohibition of Reservists' meetings, Allied control of the posts, telegraphs and railways, the release of imprisoned Yenizelists, and an inquiry into the60 words
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Article236 1916-12-23 7 A Wonderful Improvement London, Dae 21. It is understood that one of tha last acts of the lata Government was to transform the Air Board into an Air Ministry ranking with the Boards of Trade, Agriculture and Education, to consist of a President appointed by his Majesty236 words
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Article20 1916-12-23 7 London, Dec. 21. No newspapers will be published on Christmas Day and no evening papers on Boxing Day.20 words
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Article128 1916-12-23 7 The followiug list of holidays m the Colony during 1917 is published m the Gazette for general information New Year Jan 1 Public Chinese New Year (2 days) Jan 23 and 24 Bank. Thaipusam Feb 6 Bank. Good Fiiday and following day April 6 i and 7128 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement202 1916-12-23 7 Robinson Co. SOLE AGENTS FOR Q?A*MUq Sweetmeats Fancy Boxes of Chocolates Prices $3.25 $4.25 $5.25 $6.50 $7.50 $8.50 $9 50 $16 50 XMAS CAKFS Price s 379 $5.50. MIXED FRUIT, DUNDEE, SULTANA and GINGER CAKES Price $2.75. Fm^mm^mmmm*mmmmm3mmmm EDINBURGH SHORTBREAD erguson s > I lfAß<i£»' XMAS PUDDINGS j LVUIIV Price202 words
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Article418 1916-12-23 8 PRESIDENT ON WORLD S SHIPPING. The Peace Time Problem. The regular general meeting of shareholders of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha waa held at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, oa Nov 29. Baron Kondo presided, and m a brief address remarked that the cix monthl under review had418 words
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Article268 1916-12-23 8 The title of a volume by the late Mr Robert W C shelford, which has been edited by Prof. Poultoa of Oxford, which will appear shortly Tha author, who was, for seven years from 1897. Curator of Rajah Brooke's museum m Borneo, had splendid opportunities for268 words
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Article192 1916-12-23 8 Count Zeppelin never expected to assist m golf course architecture when he laid his schemes for visiting death and destruc tion upon English hemes, says Mr R E Howard m The Sportsman, but ho has had the di itinetioa cf making two holes ona green iv the192 words
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Article343 1916-12-23 8 We note from the report of Bishop Norris* address to men last night that he emphasised the responsibility which redted upon those who brought young men to the East. It was a responsibility which they must try to meet by throwing open to them their homes and343 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement430 1916-12-23 8 TO LET Th- pleasantly fcitnateS European residents Nos. -5-A and s •;> Devonshire Road. Gas r.d watei laid en with stabling and motor arago on No. i-A. Apply to POWELL ft Co., Ltd. Auctioneers. 23-12 uc TO LET House No. 3 Ox!ey Road, newly renovated td overhauled. Commodious well-ventilated a430 words
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Advertisement799 1916-12-23 8 Mr Oe Ohitish India Apcar JLine (Oompanies Incorporated ln England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract witb Hia Majesty a Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or abont MAIL LINES. HOMEWARD (FOR EUROPE).799 words
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Advertisement605 1916-12-23 8 L M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LIMI. For CBIRA, JAPAN CETLOR nl MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1918 1818 Amazone Dec. 2s Porthos Doc 2--1917 Athos Jan. 12 1917 A. Behic Jan. 17 Porthos Jan. 3. A bteamer Jan 17 For all particulars apply to J. de COURTOIS, a g »»t OSAKA605 words
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Advertisement499 1916-12-23 8 Ikl ZH I mf 1/ He I J\ JAPAN MAH* STEAMSHIP Co., LM tBROPEUM m A service le n_aii_tat7_oc! h. n via ports to MareeiuZ t *"oto UfiJ contract with rh^na: >% ment. The New TVi, GcvJ? maintainlDg thi, wrvlrT h. Jl 'With all the latest i, 'tm safety and499 words
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Article268 1916-12-23 9 Effect of Seven Months Closure j The current issue of The West India Committee Circular" contains the fol- lowing: During the year ended 30th June last 787 ocean going vessels passed through the Panama Caual. It will be recalled tbat the canal was closed iv the I268 words
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613 1916-12-23 9 The Minister of Munitions has eelablibb ed a central clearing house organisation m the Ministry for the purpose of trac ing and registering machinery which i 6 idle or about to become idle. The or sanitation will endeavour la) to ensure that contracts placed by613 words
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Advertisement600 1916-12-23 9 Wab or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCOBPOBATED IH STBAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE. Winchester House. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 81. Old Jewry, E.C. I l_. 0«-M<T t_« «ao,ooo mm*** wt to .be600 words
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Advertisement452 1916-12-23 9 IE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. (Incorporated m Canada). All kinds of Life and Endowment policies sued. F. 8. Efaos. Manager, South Eastern Asia. :tt_rl« ft Co. Ltd., General Agents, Singapore. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO., LTD. LOI (Incorporated m New Zealand.) IRI Insurances effected on Buildings, Rent j and Merchandise of452 words
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Advertisement613 1916-12-23 9 NEI ZEIUND INSURANCE Co., Ltd. THE j_ mJZJZELm YOKOHAMA SPECIE VANB-TBZE INSURANCE ASSOC. Ltd. BANK, LTD. NARIHE. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 r.anit.n.l Paid TTn Y. 30,000.000 CHINA FIRE INBURANCE Co., Ltd. SmF7»a'.::. y. 2o', 8 00,000 FIRE. President. J. Inouye Esq. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) Vice-President. Y. Yamakawa613 words
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Advertisement532 1916-12-23 9 Massage Hall (PATROHIZED BT HART DOCTORS); MASSAGE MANICURE BATHS Mr. Fujita, Mrs. Haru and Two Asst. Masseuse. OPEN DAILY 6 a.m.— 9.00 P.m. No. 239, Bencoolen Street, Teleph. No. 1467. STAMFORD HOUSE, PRIVATE HOTEL Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze FURNISHED APARTMENTS with Board,532 words
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Article843 1916-12-23 10 Swing to our insular limitations, many lieh imagine that the French must necessarily like whatever they like. An example ol this recurs to memory m connection with a banquet which was given some yeare ago to a party of French sailors at the Mansion House m843 words
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Advertisement599 1916-12-23 10 I Do You Suffer fpoman^l y 0 "^W I SKIN OR BLOOD DISEASE I /n t |V 1 Sw e,l, C? S i ß^. ,S P i m P ,cs 'So -es bloodaU impurit.es ?frLX t r^r"uu^ 1 W Q U j IB OT any kind. Piles, Blood Poison. arising,599 words
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Article53 1916-12-23 11 (COBBBOTBD DP TO Dec 22.) Ban* <. m/l a 4 demand 8-4 i PiiTßte ctediti 8m 8-4 29 82 Fiance demand Bank 325 HosaKOsa, demand 2*% Pm Yokohama, demand 109t Java, demand 1855 Basseok, demand 65$ SovaHiiaMß, Bank Bnylni 88.6 4 Bank oi Bngland Rate 6% Bai Silvei London53 words
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Article148 1916-12-23 11 j Dec 22. Tin (125 tons) 85.10 Oamfeicr 14.50 aanifeUi Cufci No. 1 22.50 aamfciti CaU No. 2 19.50 Pepptr Black ordln. 8 poie 31.00 Peppiij iWUite «a!i) 87.00 Nmftmegi (110 Ed the It 80.00 Natmegfl (100 la the lk.) nom. Mice (Banda) 76.00 Ciovei (Amboina) nom, BAii Ccffee148 words
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Article1291 1916-12-23 11 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Dec. 22nd, i •All tuoHMoBi ot Sterling StaRM* man fee e«#ftiie4 »oislf »wnl»al toi Ike pretest I RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Gap. Ibbc*. Paid. r 'AB6 D?v. Ecxkbb. Sblubbb 100,000 S3 la Allagar 121% 2 8 a 8 879,930 2b1,291 words
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Advertisement541 1916-12-23 11 > m fIBW .^*^mem*m a tm\\ i&EKraii -v '■'"•i'^K 1 -____^^w?* After a recent Air Raid the following unsolicited testimonial was received I max Limited: On Wednesday evening last an incendiary bomb dropped on our uses, crashed through the roof breaking the rafters and fetching down the ceiling, and set541 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous675 1916-12-23 11 DAILY SHIPPING REPORT Chamber of Commerce (to 1 a.m., Dec. 22 ARRIVALS. Dec 21.— Abbateford, Hong Wan I P.rit); De Carpentier, Swaerdecroon, Bun phiui, Emile (Dut); Quorra (Bin) Dec 'i'__.— Hai Nam. Per:: ing (Brii Bing kep, Vulcanue (Dut). CLEARANCES. Dec 21 Kamuninp, Kaka. Bri Muar. Malacca (Brit) Pai tra675 words
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Article353 1916-12-23 12 I am blind —it is not easy to convey to the reader what this means. More over I became blinded when I was oineteen and life at first seemed to hold very little m store for me. What I wish to impress on my reader is that353 words
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Article34 1916-12-23 12 The Committee of the above acknowledge with thanki the following subscriptions: Previously acknowledged $199 Mr Stephen Williams 10 Friend 10 Friend 50 Anonymous ]q Swimming Club 25 *284.5034 words
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Article292 1916-12-23 12 Kongsis on Strike, Further particulars are to hand of the labour trouble at B_»tu Arang oa the Malayan Collieries' coalfields. Recently, it is stated, the management granted the labour an all-round increase of 15 cents per truck on coal brought out of the mine, with a view to292 words
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Article98 1916-12-23 12 In the fir.-t summons court on Wednes day Trcrnirp. the summons caee m which Mr J Bead ol Evatt 4 Co., chartered ac- countants wan charged with the rash and' negligent driving oi hie c*r m Robintou rd about midnight on November 20 when he collided with a bullock-cart, injuring98 words
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Article364 1916-12-23 12 5 DIRECTORS' REPORT, be Directors beg to submit the aclte fo«" »he half jear ended 30th Sep tember, 1916, being the first half of the business year 1916 1917. After writing off depreciation and raak ing provision for bad and doubtful debts, the net profits amount to364 words
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Article289 1916-12-23 12 Mr Justice Sproule m the Supreme Court yesterday delivered judgment m the action A W Cashin plaintiff v D A Kitovitz and others defendants, Messrs Allen and Gledhill for the former and Messrs Sieson and Delay and Messrs Drew and Napier as counsel for the latter. The aciion289 words
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Article122 1916-12-23 12 j Lo Hun, a wharf coolie, m the second police court yesterday morning was con yicted of breaking open a closed receptacle m Gcdown No 5 west wharf, and of the theft of a bottle of brandy value $2.50. On each charge he was sentenced to three j122 words
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Article75 1916-12-23 12 The Sea View Hotel is now connected with the telephone again (No 110), so there will be no difficulty m booking seats for the special dinner and dance to be held on Christmas Day. This is sure to prove a great attraction and a large number of gueets is expected.75 words
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Article338 1916-12-23 12 Additional subscribers connected to Temporary Exchange 212 Allen and Gledhill, Baffles Place 802 Asiatic Petroleum Co, (3 S) Ltd, Kallang. 218 Baddeley, FM, 4 Goodwood Hill 373 Bank of Taiwan Ltd. 208 Barlow and Co, 5 D'Almeida st. 268 Borneo Sumatra Trading Co, 152 Havelock rd. 69 Eastern338 words
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Article176 1916-12-23 12 In the Gazette appear two Bills which are to be introduced into the Legislative Council. The Railway (Amendment) Bill has foi its objects (a) To apply the provisions relating tc the pre payment of fares and the condition* on which fares and freight are accepted to fares and176 words
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Article198 1916-12-23 12 Tang Ah Bak, for wilful trespass intc No 10 Killiney rd at 2.45 yesterday morning with intent to commit theft, was sentenced to fourteen days rigorous imprisonment by the second police court magistrate. Chief Detective McAfee m the thirc police court yesterday charged a Hokiec named Tan Poh with residing198 words
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Article245 1916-12-23 12 The steamship Grotino is dae to arrive here this morning from Batavia and will sail the same day for Europe. The M M steamer Porthos with the French mails from Europe is expected to arrive to morrow afternoon from Marseil les via the usual ports of call. The245 words
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Article174 1916-12-23 12 CHRISTMAS AND NEW TEAR COMPETITIONS. The following will be played for from Dae 28 to Jany 1 inclusive Foursomes 18 Holes Handicap. Combined handicaps to be 12, or over. En trance Fee $1.50. for each player. 18 Holes Stroke Handicap. Entrance Fee $1.50. Eclectic Competitions. Best nine174 words
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Article73 1916-12-23 12 S. C. C. BOWLING TOURNAMENT. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Single Handicap. Scoular beat Hay. 21— le. Friendly Pairs. Lyall and Chancy v McKenzie and Sinclair, postponed. Lowndea and £rown beat Scoalar and Snewin, 21 17. Double Handicap. McKean and Crquhart beat Doig and Smith, w.o. TO DAY'S TIES. Xo Ties arranged for73 words
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Article116 1916-12-23 12 Sunday 24th Dae. Tide 9 a.m. Height 9ft 6in. Johnston's Pier 8, 9 and 10 am., 2 30 and 3 30 p.m. Club Bungalow 830 and 930 a m 12.15, 3 and 5 30 p.m. Christmas Day 25th Dec. Tide 0 47 am. Height 10ft Johnston's Pier116 words
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Article12 1916-12-23 12 Agents Gattfty and Bateraan. Sembrong o r» QtJ12 words
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Article77 1916-12-23 12 Mohamed, an Indian, and au old offender was convicted m the second police court on Wednesday of the theft of a piece of' cloth and eomesaronge from the house of Mr P S Janeen m Rtice Course rd. Head mitted several previous conviction* for theft. The magi 6 trate, m77 words
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