The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 November 1917

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. rEN CENTS SINGAPOKE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 1917. NO. 9,221
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    193 1 Fraser's share report is given on page 12. A serious stabbing affair took place m Malacca street this week—Page 12. An important German chemical works is reported destroyed by fire—Page 7. The French have successfully held the ground they captured at Lamiette—Page 7. Further evidence was heard
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    SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES.
    37 1 SUKDAY NOV 25." Johnston's Pier, 7, 9 and 10 a.m. 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.80 a.m, 12.15, 8 and 5 30 p.m. High Tide 7 4 a.m. Height Bft 2in.
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1794 1 Quicquid agunt homines tiosfri est i farrago libelli Jujsnai*. The Topiciet has not much doubt bs to the Colonial Secretary c ambition to have a total for the Oar Day fund higher than last year (excluding the lotteries) feeing realised. Already m Singapore we are within
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      86 1 GOODRICH TYRES St-ETY TREAD Raffles Hotel TO-NIGHT SPECIAL PINNER -CINEMA Europe Hotel Ltd. DANDY DICK SEASON. Supper will be served after each performance of the A D C on the following dates: December 4th, 6th Bth To avoid disappointment and assure good service patrons are kindly requested to give at
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      136 1 Kelly Walsh, Ltd. (Incorporated m Hongkong Just Published Books on Auction Bridge Road Construction and The K*Sr Playep $42 5 Maintenance lS n Bridge 111 thfi TpODIC^ Royal Au ction Bridge 111 illC lIUpIUO By W. Daiton $2.75 By Heury Edward Goldsmith Au <*f?S n M^ c i J lhe
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      75 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Kelly and Waleh's latest books—Page 1. Sceanier leaving shortly for Rangoon Page S. Freeh films at the Palladium this evening—Page 2. Notice re establishment of S Smith and Son at Bangkok Siam—Page 6. The Hotel Europe is providing supper and music after the performances of Dandy Dick m
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      2 1 Martell's Brandy
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      111 1 THE WEEK. Satnrdajr 24th. illrfn Water- 6 u7 %,m 6-78 p.m. Chinese Com. Bank meeting, noon. Sunday 25th. High Water— 7* 4 a.m., 7-51 p.m. 25th Sunday after Trinity. ■ondai 26th. Httfh Waat-r— 7 56 am 8-66 p.m. Taesdif 27th. High Water 8 4 a.m,, 9-49 p.m. Emulation Lodge 8
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      515 2 IF BEAUTY IS SKIN DEEP The Rhinoceros is Handsome. IF ADVERTISING IS WASTE YOU DON'T WANT THE DOLLAR DIRECTORY A Scottish Concert In aid of War Relief Funds, under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency SIR ARTHUR YOUNG, G.GJ.G. will be Lv Id UDdeL the auspices of the SINGAPORE ST.
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      615 2 A Fascinating Story of the Present War by II 0. Davis Visualized from tbe Most Gripping cf all this Wide tamed Author's Bocks TXX T7 1 T T T" 1 T 1 T T7 1 I XX Uj .Li A X JLiXLs I A SUPERLATIVE PIOTURF/IN THE FULLEST SENSE OF
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      530 2 SOME SPLENDID EXCLLSII/Es I Hi AT THE B ALHAMBRaI The Hall For Music The Pioneer Premier Bouse The Koine H Quttt A Drama of Magnificent Quality Thomas i Bea^lK "The Golden Clc-Jrl IN 5 A CIS. I An intangely aitractive picture offaring a splendid plot, tine ehfti 1 eetting, magnltcent
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    THE GERMAN NAVAL MUTINY.
    468 3 London, Oct 15. The Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Express gives a detailed account of the German naval mutiny. He states Since the Jutland battle (31st May, 1916) the German navy has been boiling with impatience for a decisive battle or for peace. Several causes combined
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    THE CANADIAN BEAVER
    317 3 The beaver which figures so prominently as a Canadian emblem is usually a welcome gueet when it appears m haunts where it was unknown before, but it is liable to overstay its welcome. Beavers appear to be increasing m numbers along the waterways m settled portions of
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      805 3 At theV^VEMPIRE '^/To-NightX^ AUCTION SALE OF Excellent Walnut Stained Teak Household Furniture, Cottage Piano, Dinner and Tea Services, Glassware, Tennis Gear, Plants, etc., etc. To be Held at F. O. 6, Bungalow, Tanglin Barracks, (off Tanglln Boad) On Saturday, 24th November 1917, at 2.30 p.m. Comprising \n excellent toned cottage
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      41 3 AUCTION SALE At Messrs Ghing Keng Lee t Cos^Sale-rooni Baffles Chambers, Baffles Place On Saturday, 24th November, at 11 a.m One five Beater Deasley Motor Car, 4 Cylinders, Magneto Ignition, Spare wheel, lamps etc. Guaranteed m good running order, and arm.
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      502 3 "State Express" becomes the all-time friend of every man who J^^^^^^C f^^Zl_^-M §L i smokes them and recognises their 4wffiK%&WsSi^^ v_ J§ X refinement, exquisite aroma and delicate flavour. They are the .^^^»ffi JfcLv' l^4f^ >l\ standard of cigarette quality. <^^^^^^X 7 J^r^L^^-^^^^^-^ CIGARETTES No. 555 Virginia of 80 cents.
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    THE BALKANS.
    524 4 AJaIIES TO ATTACK IN SPRING. Greek Army of 300,000. TOfchingtoft, Sept 28 —The plan of the AHlßain the Balkans, as partially disclosed tarday, is to advance opon Sofia, capital of Blrtgsria, which would cot communieatioss between Germany and Turkey, prac tiaally eliminate Bulgaria fiom the war, and present
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    MOTHERLANDS SHARE.
    222 4 Fiction of Millions In Idleness. Renter's Agency received a statement regarding the part played m the war by the soldiers of the Motherland, which disposes of the fable that very large num bers of trained soldiers fit for service overseas are retained m idleness m the United Kingdom.
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    THEY KNEW THE TEUTON.
    152 4 Shortly before the war a Geruian naval squadron was visiting a Japanese port. Tbe admiral and members of bis staff were officially invited to go over ibe arsenal. Among other tbiDgs they were allowed to see some of tbe famous -bimose the Japanese high explosive. The
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      254 4 5 4QI J 1 ESTABLISHED -fl |%-f I lOlfJ 100 YEARS ISfM? 1 Export and Import Agents, and CO. > For ONE HUNDRED YEARS m the CITY OF < J LONDON we have acted as Buying and Selling S 5 Agents for Storekeepers, Traders and Growers > S of Colonial
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      559 5 g (jNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. j5iD SUNDAY AFTER TBINIT7. Nov. Mth. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. Hoiv Communion, is a ci. Holy Communion (Choral). Hymns 4:8, f155, 107, Rejoice, O Land. i9Joa.ni Matins (^horal) gnnday School and Bible Classes, m, Evensong A Sermon. Hy tuns. 595, >«5, 923. MATTHEWS, SEPOY LINES. •Ul m.
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      650 5 GENERAL POST OFFICE. ADVERTISEMENTS IN STAMP BOOKS. Tenders are invited for the right to advertise ia an issue of 10,000 •>/• btraits Settlements scamp books (a) On the Out -side back cover (b) On the Inside back cover (c) On the Inside front cover Size of advertisements not to exceed
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      172 5 READY SOON. STORIES, SKETCHES, SKITS ft POEMS. CONTRIBUTORS "UUHAT TUIMP!" Ro^d Braddeu f| lln I I nillU Cutnbert Woodville Harrison "OS Kemp W Arthur Wilson A Dollar Annual Somerset Blair Of the tast* etc. etc. Reserve your copies now at Kelly and Walsh's. JTJST THE BOOK TO SEND HOME BULL
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      1032 5 S. SMITH SON (SIAM) LID. (Incorporated under the Companies 1 acts, 1908 to 1917.) Watchmakers, Jewellers, Silversmiths, Merchants, lmport«rs?ani Exporters of Scientific Instruments, Motor Accessories, ftc. CAPITAL £20,300, Divided into 20,000 Six per cent. Participating Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each £20,000 and 6,000 Deferred Shares of Sis. net. 300
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      BIRTH.
      18 6 Kennedy. At Gula on the 2' th inst. to Mr. and Mrs J. W. Kennedy, a son.
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      MARRIAGE.
      43 6 Atkin-Berky South.— On the 9th Oct., at Holy Trinity Church, Bloane square, Capt. H. O. atkin-Berry, m. c eoncf Mr. and Mrs, Atfein-Berry, of Woking, to Edith Mary (Duffie), daughter of the Rev E. W. and Mrs. South, of Reepham Rectory Norwich.
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    The Singapore The Press. Saturday, November 24, 1917.
    1273 6 The Singapore The Press. Saturday, November 24, 1917. The local rnbber market is looking anything but prosperous at present, recent auctions having shown a decided fall m price, the top price for sheet being SlOl this week as againat weeks ago. There are too many experts m the market for
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    LATE WIRES
    823 6 London, Nov 28. -Field Marshal Haig cays the day was spent on the southern battlefrout m consolidating the large area wherever we had advanced m the last two days. This was successfully carried out except at Fontaine notre Dama which the enemy had retaken by a counterattack. Much
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    FRENCH WAR RELIEF FUND
    208 6 The Committee be g fe to ac*. 1 1 Ceiptofthefoll^; Ii gdonat i :oWle^t,|i Dutch Red Cro^Conin I I M M Melville c «.U7.^l A C Harper and Co Kltiu Bll< *ll I R Scoit U| I Aocnymct 2£ I Co/lecttd tbroogfa c g^. H Sultan
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    "OUR DAY" FUND, 1917.
    118 6 Previously acknowledge J 5-^65 188 Singapore Recreation Club. Proceeds of Dance 1207.88 Donation from 8 Q Mem bers 1_Donation from J L Scbeerder 26 2 |S9 Per Chinese Chamber of QMMi BTta, (Bokien Community, lfi'.h list), The late Mr Tan Jiak Eia CMG, lOC Tan Soo
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    DANDY DICK.
    131 6 The production of Piuoro 6 well knowc farce Dandy Dick under the management of the Amateur Dramatic Society m aid cl the Officers Families' Fund ie being give: under the distinguished patronage of U E The Governor, Sir Arthur Young B t m g H E Vice Admiral
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    MALAY "OUR DAY"
    254 6 At the Fete to be held by the Malay Community, on the RaiHes Reclamation Ground to day, from 2 to f p id and 1 to 12, the entertainments induce Our Day Raffle, Ronggenge (SisgapON ar-d Penang), Joy Wheel Merry p i I Hoop la, Fifeh Ponde.
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      123 6 WE BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS FOR: The Cresta Blanca Wine Coy. OF CALIFORNIA. Prices on Application to Galdbeck, Macgregor Co. NEW STOCKS PISTOLS REVOLVERS 'S^SSSSr tJ mmn\ T\ni!t\Sm^SSti Lal> :)lS CoitS Safet >' Hani Hit 4^ fT ffc f^ p^ fIT-^^m John
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      63 6 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS li Orchard laid, Telephone 10. 1055. the Oldest and Leading Stodlo. Flvst In 1871. Foremost In 1917. UnefQalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at oat Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results In Studio Portraiture, Child
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    THE TANKS' BATTLE
    667 7 OUR TROOPS NEARER CAMBRAI How the Forces Assembled IBj ■nbmaruM OabtaJ [iNtor'i Servic*] Lcndoo, Nov 22 —Field Marshal Haig says Advancing yesterday evening north p| C:iuta;ng we attacked and cap Kjtuaine notre Dame with a Dam jj prisoners. m&im, Nov 22. Me Philip Gibba at adquarters says
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    THE FRENCH SUCCESS
    92 7 I Kg* 22. A French communi- ft The Gerru6n3 this mornirjg iked our naw positions south c: act. Our tire repulsed them il looses. We took prisoner ;red yesterday. ion, Nov 22. Wireless German Strong French thrusts between c and Berry au B&c failed, except r L*ville
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    THE SILVER MARKET
    9 7 N'ov 21. The silver mft*kafc i«
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    ITALY'S STUBBORN STAND
    87 7 HEAVY ATTACKS REPULSED Enemy Advance Checked [By Submarine O*bi«] London, Nov 22.— Italian Official. Be tween the Brenta and the Piave we sanguinarily repulsed the enemy at San Marino, Monte Pertica and Monte Mon fenera. The enemy reached a few ad* vanced elements at Monte Fontana but
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    CAVALRY IN ACTION
    227 7 Fine Sight m Tank Battle London, Nov 22. Mr Perceval Phillips at Headquarters gays the troops are wonderfully inspired by the feel of firm earth and tne sight of unbroken country and the consciousness that they have penetrated the Germans' strongest line. I saw to day the
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    FIVE GERMAN DIVISIONS CRIPPLED
    167 7 London, Nov 22. Mr Perry Robinson at Headquarters says the chief trouble is that it has been raining torrents since noon on Tuesday. Nevertheless it is ex traordinary to i see hundreds of British aeroplanes working just over the tree tops. The German aeroplanes have not
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    GERMAN VIEW OF THE ATTACK
    80 7 London, Nov 22. Wireless German Official. We repulsed English thrusts northward of Lens, southward of the Scarpe and m the neighbourhood of Rien court. The battle to the southwest of Cambrai continues. The enemy failed to break through, gaining only a little ground beyond our
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    MORAHT COUNSELS PATIENCE
    201 7 Amsterdam, Nor 23 Major Morabt m an article admonishes a certain impati ence and anxiety exhibited m Germany as regards further progress on the Italian Front. He attributes the British persev erunce to the freedom of the press com ment and unrestricted treatment of strategic questions by
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    THE SEA WAR
    232 7 NEW SUBMARINE BARRED ZONE Rise m Sinkings Expected Amsterdam, Nov 22. It is announced m Berlin that the zone of the submarines, has bean extended to meet the Entente's sharpened hunger blockade againstneutrals chiefly by the establishment of a new barred zone around the Azores, which have
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    GERMAN CHEMICAL WORKS DESTROYED
    77 7 London, Nov 2% It is reported from Zurich that the Elektron Chemical Works at Grieehiem on Main near Frankfort, the most extensive m Germany, has been totally destroyed by an explosion on Tuesday. There were many casualties and immense damage was done. Zurich Nov 22. Stock
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    MORE RUSSIAN MUDDLING
    86 7 London, Nov 22.— Wireless Russian Official. The council of the Peoples Com missaries m the name of tbe Government of the Russian Republic announce tbe deposal of Dukhonin, owing to his refusal to offer an armistice, and appointed Krylenko as Commanding m Chief. It urges the soldiers
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    COMBATTING PROPAGANDA
    91 7 London, Nov 22. In the House of Com mons, Mr Faber, m view of the effects of boloiem m Russian and Italy and the steps being taken m France and America to deal with it, asked Is the Government taking all possible steps m the same direc tion?
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    BRINGING OFFENDERS TO BOOK
    66 7 London, Nov 22. In the House of Commons Me MacPhereon stated that the military authorities of East Africa were already taking steps to inquire into tbe commission of atrocities by the. German nation on British war prisoners during the early stages of the campaign m East
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    CHINA'S POSITION
    70 7 London, Nov 21. Iv the House of Commons, Mr Balfour stated that China had communicated to Britain the text of China's declaration to Japsn and the United States regarding the Japan American agreement. He did not understand that the declaration meant that China did not recognise the agreement.
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    FRANCE'S WAR COUNCIL
    39 7 Paris, Nov 22 A new war committee U&h been established with M Poincare presiding, composed of the Ministers of Foreign Affaire Marine, Munitions end Blockade, It will be charged with the duty of directing war policy.
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    ARMAGH ELECTION
    8 7 London, Nov 22. Mr Allen, Unionist,
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    GENERAL NEWS
    190 7 IMPERIAL TRADE Measures for Improvement {By Submarine Gable] [Router's Service] London, Nov 21. The cotton spinners have declined their employers' offer of ten per cent on Dec 16 and a further ten per cent advance on Mar 16. TheCotton Coojtrpl Board announces the arrival at Liverpool of 1,809,000
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    CONGRATULATIONS
    122 7 London, Nov 22. In the Housa of Commons, Mr Kennedy Jones suggested a Government message to Field Marshal Haig, congratulating him on the splendid achievement of the most recent offensive on the Weet Front. Mr Bonar Law replied I have very little doubt that the Cabinet will send such
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    NO SERVICE : NO VOTE
    95 7 NO SERVICE NO VOTE London, Nov 22. In consequence of tbe views expressed m tbe course of yesterday's debate on the Commons on cons oientious objectors, the decision reached will probably be amended so as to be made only to apply to those declining to engage m any sort of
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    OUR WAR EFFORTS
    63 7 London, Nov 28. Op tbe occasion of the conclusion of the visit of the American Mission to London Colonel House, interviewed by Reuter, said"he was impressed by the wonderful machinery created m the heart of the Empire to control the British share of the war. You have
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      TIENTSIN FLOODS.
      312 7 To the Editor, Sir, Several statements and appeals have appeared m tbe papers about the sore need of help fcr the unfortunate Chinese, eorne millions are affected, by the groat floods at and near Tientsin. There has been no notice to far of any local nc tion m
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      149 7 ROBINSON Co. Mew Shipment of la Flor de la Isbeia" Cigars MANILA PEE BO OF Londres ioo Rein a Victoria 50 Princesas 50 Favourites A Corree 50 Brevas 50 Bouquets 25 Perfectos 25 Imperials 25 Especiales Tabacalera 25 Especiales Flor de Isbeia 25 •>♦ < "Imperial Service Smoking Mixture and
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      527 8 N. Y. K. JAPAN HAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd. (Ineo»»OTaled la Jayaa). EUROPEAN LINE. Fw Hoog&enl, Shingbil, Kcbi ft Yikofawi Fir lilam, PiawS, Colombs md England ill The Cape. A servtce Is maintained between Yokonatu* vta ports lo Marseilles, London, aaddf mil oontiaot with the Imperial Javanese Goveifi meal. The New
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      593 8 M. M. MESSAGERIEB MARITIME! Incorporated m France MAIL LIII, Fortnightly service between iDflo-Ofci**, China, Japan, Oeylon, Djibouti, Egypt »»l Marseilles. BRANCH LINB, Fortnightly service between SalgOß-Toar Haiphong. For further information apply 10 J. do CQURTOIS, RANGOON A steamer will be despatched for Rangoon about the 27th instant For Freight apply
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      729 8 ST. O« British India AND /tLpcar Lime (Companies Incorporated England. Mail and Passenger Services, peninsular and oriental s. n. Co. (Under Contract with Hli Majesty Government.} Tne Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST |OP BOMBAY are at present bus. penciled. Tbe Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at present suspended.
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      699 8 KONINKUJKE PAKETVAABT HUTSOFA^T (Incorporate 2 m Holland, Roy^l Packet Navigation Co., of Batavii. t— S, CCLLTEB QUAT, imDKH OOSTHACT WITH THE KETHEKtAJIDB WDIA OOVEBflMiiar Bbouweb Djeboee, Blir joe and Biliiton ?s!!!as6 BDIBEEB Bawean, Rouiabaya, Bandjermasin, Btagen, Kota BarftP r o1 > n °v 94 Donggaia and Wani with transhipment at
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    Scottish Letter.
    1561 9 From Our (hen Correspondent Edinburgh, October 9. Sir Auckland Geddes. Edinburgh gave ft cordial welcome to Sic Auckland Geddes en tbe occasion of his flret speech as Minister of Notional Service. His old friends were pleafei to ccc that he has cbatged very little tince hie Edinburgh University
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    SHEFFIELD'S SUPREMACY.
    204 9 In her grand and grimy wey old Shef field, giving aeroplanes to the Dominions, wonderfully preserves her secrets. She ie fruitful, but a Sphii x. Get from her her trade mysteries you cannot. Even Mr John Derry, a great master of historical narrative ac of musical Eoglifcb. leaves
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      610 9 Was or J EACK F*MINB or PIENTT, IdFK INSURANCE IS WORTH 100 GENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS P iii£ GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS/, BEAD OFFICE; WlashaiSer House, Stalipore. LONDON OFFICE i SI, Old iewry, «.O. p M oomfmw mm ZTO.ItQO iepoßltei
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      490 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. iNOOBPORATtfD IN JAPAN Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 Capital Paid Up Y. 80,000,000 Reserve Fxmd Y. 11,800,000 President, J. Inoaye Esq. Vice- President. Y. Yamakawa Epq, DIRECTORS. i. Inoaye Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esf N, Soma Esq. U Odaglri Esq. K. Sonoda Esf. T. KawaahimaEsf R. Kimara
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      256 9 NEW ZEIUHD INBUUNCE Go., LM. FIRE AND URINE. (Incorporated m New Zealand.) TINB-TBZE INSURANCE ISSOB. LM. MARINE. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Co., UI. FIRE. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) LONDOU BUIRANTEE ft ACCIDENT Co. Ltd. BUUUTEE. (Incorporated m England.) Fire and Marine Risks o! every Aeaotlpt'oa underwritten at lowest current
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      118 9 Gaggino Co (Established m Singapore 1676). NO. 6-a, 7, 8 MALACCA STREET, PUKET HOUSE Just received from Bordeaux, table claret m bulk and bottle also light dry white wine. Yicby Celestins Table Water (for the kidneys) Vicby Grand-Grille (for liver complaint) Vichy Hopital (dyspepsia and digestive organs) We have always
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    THE THREAT TO PETROGRAD.
    1089 10 Germany's Gambit tor a Separate Peace. British people are nafctirally depressed over the misfortunes of one Ally, the more so as Russia is an Ally m whose military power we have always bad an exaggerated faith. There was at the beginning of the war not a
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    BERLIN'S AUTUMN FINERY.
    121 10 Lady Sarah Wilson, who recently object ed m a letter to The Daily Mail that London shops were tempting women to m dulge m nn»warlike extravagance, will be interested to know that the earn a "evil" prevails m the enemy's eapital. An ad ▼trtisement of the Kaufhaus
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      485 10 This Gent's Very Handsome 8 Day "Calendar Wntr>ti «nt shows Uie correct date and day of the wSek Evm twwtv fn,^ 1 s the timf two date hands automatically move tothenext dlv ThJ"£? vr v. hours a^ n .-l i 1 1 pUcatedthaninan ordinary watch, and it^^is a rehlhiP ti^S,
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    45 11 Nov. 28, 1917. The following are the Eharee ac to which changes are notified m Me6srß Fra^er and Go's yc-sterds\ 's share li.-t Buyere Sellers J'rUSaa- l?5 2.C0 j Muluka Pinda 2 95 8 06 cd i t -my- ROBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES.
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    EXCHANGE.
    51 11 Corb» t»D D< SSoW M •J^ds 4^B 24§ d 2 4t M«*t* **».-vvsr co 9 2 4 27 82 fniiWTt ffiminrt ITint 818 UmUfT. T. 167 IOKOBAMAi Jsinaod 108 A, idili^j I 1/7 WRMtt demaud 65i -.•iUrfSii, Bank taftag $564 Ket a&El&nd Rats 6% tm SUtci London 42 15
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    PRODUCE.
    183 11 Nov. 23 lie (100 tonB) 1132.00 !3smH«* m 18.00 3&citei*E Cz>i* Nu, 1 26.00 '-fei.iiJ.ti Ca\t Nc. T 25.0 C Pap^is ria.-k ordic, f- pore buyere 29 50 Papptc, tWIIUf faia) 39 50 \;tsm6£i (110 to ib-3 Is uom HfiTiiaicci '80 ti tht U uoui M&2O (Bucda) norn Cicvafi
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      126 11 GORDON'S The Oldest Established London Gin Distilleries Famous for the Furity and Flavour of their OLD TOM" 4 IVD DRY GINS." OF ALL DEALERS THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) SOLE IMPORTERS. Buchanan's 'Black and White' There is no better value on the Market than this old and perfectly
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      876 11 Jf Lactogen ft S The Natural Milk Food S mm iLfe Jgfe FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. |$g Q Obtainable at all Dispensaries. Q AUCTION SALE OF VERY VALUABLE^ PROPERTY AT MALACCA Messrs. CHING KENG LEE Co will sell by auction At No. 11 First Cross Malacca On MONDAY, 3rd December,
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      366 11 MAIL TABLE To day. lntetmedlafee and looai mails, MM Dt toatO id list below 5— Penang, Malacca. F.M.B. (ft? Xrala) »m lally (except Sunday). Johore, 8. 9.80, 11 a.m.. »8.80. t. 4 A I MPPalau Soegi Sultana 8 am Kerimon Hock Tew 8.80 am Gucob Soon Hong 8.80 am Cucob
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    FOUNDERING OF THE HONG WAN.
    649 12 The inquiry into the foundering of the Hong Wan was continued yesterday, the court consisting of Mr Ralph Scott, district judge, who presided, Commander Cator, B N, Capl A Snow and Oapt H J Hender- j eon. t I The Hon'ble Mr F M Elliot
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    MALACCA St STABBING AFFAIR.
    163 12 A tragedy occurred on Tuesday at Malacca street. Lim Eng Cboon, a weighing clerk to tbe firm ot Guan Joo m that street, had tendered his resignation en Monday, and wished to hand the key of the atore to Lim Tian Cho, the cashier. He was
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    ONE-MAN BUSINESSES.
    141 12 More Consideration m Future. Since tbe recj; r ruetirm cf the National Service ifiaistry tpecial nttenlioo has been paid to tl I ea I oi tha ov.ner cf a one mill bwlßeu calitd up for Service! wiih th. c an. At the: v r ,^r-:ioc of the Mioi^try,
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    FRASER'S SHARE CIRCULAR.
    391 12 I Singapore, Nov 21. Rubber at the local auctions has been j j depressed over the past few weeks and m consequence etaares of this section have been more; fteely offered, although at the tima of writing there is no serious set back m prices mainly owing
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    COURT OF APPEAL.
    390 12 THE YEARLY TENANCY CASE. Id the Court of Appeal yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir John Backnill, k c,) Mr Justice Woodward and Me Juetiee Ebden, the hearing was resumed of the appeal from the district judge In the case of ilia Highnets the Sultan of Siak
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    SAILOR'S FUND.
    108 12 In tbe Minciog Lane List of subscriptiona to King George's Fut.d for Sailors, [which we did not feel jußtifled m recom mending for the Straits, where the field of giving h<\* heen intenaively cultivated, there appear a \> a i p*-. number of coatribu tiona from Straits firms
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    106 12 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association auction on Nov 2 1st, 22nd and 23rd. There* was offered for sale 22,805 09 pks or 2 974,010 lbs. (Tons 1,827.68) Prices Realized. Sheet Sm. Fine Ribbed 9100 to 9106 Good 76 99 Fine Plain 78 90 Unsm.
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    BARLOW'S PRODUCE REPORT.
    167 12 I Rubber. Singapore, Nov 28. For this week's Auction, which occupied three dass, the record quantity of 1.6C3 tons was catalogued. The market continued very weak with a limited buying capacity m evidence and prices further declined. Of 1,828 tons actually offered only 430 tons were sold.
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    GUTHRIE'S RUBBER REPORT.
    185 12 Singapore, Nov 28. For the weekly Robber Auction which commenced on Wednesday the record quantity of 1,600 tons was catalogued, uod, for the first time, the sale extended over three days. The large quantity on off«r had a depressing effect on the market, and prices show a
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    NEW INDUSTRY FOR SIAM.
    238 12 NEW INDUSTRY FOR SI AM. In another column will be found the abridged prospectus of a venture that will introduce a new industry into Siam, and firmly establish at least one branch of British trade m that country. S Smith and bon have a high reputation all over the world
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    THE PICTURE SHOWS.
    116 12 The ueual matiuee will be given at the Palladium to day. In the evening the new programme will include an excellent war picture dealing with the life of an orphan Belgian child m America, the opening of tho "Perils of the Secret Service series, new war gazette
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    MALAY CIVIL SERVICE.
    184 12 Government's Scheme. The Times of Malaya gives particulars of the appointments to which it has been decided to promote Malays whose qualifications entitle them to take a more pro minent plaoe m the administrative branch of the F M S Government Service. The new branch is to
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    MALAYAN CHURCH ARMY TENTS
    155 12 Mr Cyril Baxendale writes as follows to Mr H C E Zicharias, Kuala Lumpur Barclay's Bank advise two further remittances £900 from Kuala Lumpur. Pre bendary Carlile aeke me to thank you again and sajs Malaya must be a great place when such generous people reside
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    S. V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME.
    405 12 Satubday, Nov. 24. 2.80 p.m. Baleetier Range S V A 8.15 Junction Aver Rajah Rd I Buona Vista Rd Transport from Drill Hall 2 45 p. m— Dismiss 5.30 pm. at Janction Baona Vißta Road and Holland Rd SYR Sunday, Nov, 25. 7.80 a.m. Baleetier
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