Straits Echo, 17 December 1910

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  • 37 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE Oh EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE lEUERATEO MALAY STATES AND HIE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 8. $24 Per Annum A'su hAlUKDAij, X tli UEDbMBKU, itflO Sirgle Copy, 10 seaU. Na.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1329 1 FROM EQUATOR TO POLAR regions 0' At ‘N DOG’S HEAD GUINNESS THE STOUT YOU’RE USED TO OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE IN QUARTS, PINTS AND NIPS. W—w A lAiNii LiSti (Jo., Sole Agent. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Hbad Office—Shanghai, [China. CAPITAL, TAELS 1,000,000. H A $200 000 deposited with the Hongkong
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    • 19 1 TRAOt MWK s* 'if V; -V i i 1*11 '3 0 a W s Tiang Lee Co, Sole Agents.
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  • 770 2 An JfrAo-reader in New York sends us a ropy of the NVv York Herald of Nov. 12, containing the following, with a marginal note that China should keep clear of American an«l all foreign loans, which will bring interference later.” Our friend is too late.
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  • 107 2 December, 1910. M W L.W. H.W. L.W. Date. A.M. AM. r. M. p.M. 17th 11.54, 6.06, 12.19. 6.32 18th 12.45, 6.57, 1.10, 7.23 19th 1.36, 7.48, 2 01. 8.12 20th 2.26, 8.38, 2.50, 9.05 21st 3.73, 9.25, 3.38, 9.50 22nd 4.03, 10.15, 4.28, 10.41 23rd 4.54,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 38 2 I>r. Boss of Strassl.u introduced BonnHxn in tin* treatment of the moat painful of diseases to which mankind is liable. It is 1 letter, safer and more effective than other preparations of Co{»ailka, Cultelm or plain {Sandalwood oil.
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    • 386 2 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for al| internal complaint», dysentry, coughs, colds etc. N A ■us RIGAUD’S OF JAPAN TOILET WATER Beware of imitation». T~ RIGAUD C" PERFUMERS 8. rue Vivienne, 8 Pi >s-f ranee THE COPRAH COY., LTD., HU KIT TAM BUN. Is now prepared to buy eocoanuts in large
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    • 1283 2 In Great Britain, MARTELL’S BRANDY is to be found throughout the Clubs, Hotels, and in almost every gentleman’s house, and is prescribed by the Great Majority of English Doctors. It is The Favourite. You know it by the Blue and Silver Label. IHE BURMAH OIL CO., LTD., RAR6OOM. SIEMENS BROTHERV
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  • 17 3 I C~ ...17th I -20th I China (Xk<«0 ...22nd 'ierman (BucU/tr) I L English {Delta)
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  • 30 3 Y*mel* From Ay tut» 1 Due A»*ayr Singapore Kit ift Singapore Budoir Colombo Dtlta Colombo Himalaya Singapore A-CkACo. B.M.&Co. B.M.&Co. A.G.&Co. A.G.&Co. 17th Dec. 20th 22nd 28th 31st
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  • 24 3 Vettgeh For Ayents i Leaves Assay e A.a.&co. L>ec, Klrisi Colombo B.M.&Co. Budow Delta Singapore B.M.&Co. Singapore A.G.&Co. Himalaya 1 Colombo A.C.ACo. 1
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  • SHIPPING.
    • 46 3 C. Apmr. Br. s.s., 1,730, Townsen 1, 17th Dec., Calcutta. 11th Dec., G«i. A. A A. &O. Piftcara. Br. s.s., 3,460, Hodgsen, 17ih Dec., Singapore, 15th Dec., Gen. H. L. <£ Co. Canton, Br. s.s., 105, Bavasaliib, 17th Dec., Teluk \nson, lf>th Dec., Gen. -Kong Soon.
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    • 86 3 17th December Aid Mam. for Colombo and Tuticorin Jin Ho, for Traug. San Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Petrel, for Asahan. Tony Chay Un, for Trang. Tony Hony, for Singapore. Dihrara, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Avayyee, for Teluk Anson. Kistna, for Port Swettenliarn and Singapore. C. Apcar, for Singapore and
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    • 230 3 For Bindings and Teluk Anson—Per Canton, 19th instant, 2 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Cardiyanehire, 19th instant, 3 p.m. Port Swettenliarn and Singapore Per Ipoh, 20th instant, 4-15 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Egypt and via Naples, for Europe etc.—Per Kleitt, 20th instant. 6 p.m' On Week Days.
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  • 356 3 Por P. and O. s.s. Nubia from London, due at Penang on 19(h Dec To Penang :Mrs. Mcßeth, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sell and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Knight and family, Messrs. Meadows Frost, T. E. Colcott, J. K. Bennet, C. Bailev. A.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 299 3 P.&O. S.N.C Kx|km*IhI irriralg mid Ihp irinre* Mail Service Outward. 1 Dec. 28 Delta connecting with Mantua 1911 Jan. 12 Delhi do. MaluZ readia do. Macedonia Feh. 9 Atnaye do. India homeward THROUGH MAIL STEAMER. 8.8. Marmora Mar. 24. (Calling at Bombay.) FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st class 2nd class
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    • 204 3 r* 1PPIH O.) BRITISH INDIA P STEAM NAVIGATION CO. t LTD.J For ISTESDBD TO SAIL. Steamer. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT 81 Co., Penang, Agents V..\ KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (POY4I DHL II l’i< KR r COMPANY.> For Intended to Sail. Steamer. Dell (Twice a week). licit Batu Bahra, Asahan. Paneh and Singapore, (Fortnightly).
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    • 378 3 NORDDfcUTSCHfcR_LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. 0 r JTi v*S* THE fast and well-known instil steamers of this Company sail foi tnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandra and vice verm), Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau
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  • 101 4 J retire sari*flrs every bo ly and i net ice alone.' -Km a Published daily (except, Knrtdaye.) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, LTD., No 226—232, Beach Stuvt, Pf ICE: DAILY LOCAL (tl per annum OUTSTATIONS Kxtra. H MAIL EMTIO* (P.nt Free) $5 CABI.B ADDRKSS n*t». Echo—Penang.” Telephone No
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  • 824 4 People reading Reuter’s message to-day alxiut the successful reprisals of the Bedouins against the Turks might jump to the conclusion that they are on the whole an unpleasant set of niggers. It is doubtful, however, if there 1« a more enviable race on earth. The only vice of civilization
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  • 77 4 The following business in tin has lieen done to-dav Penang Penang Tin Exchange. 12i tons at #87.50 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 125 87.80 Eastern Smelting Co., 100 87.85 Leong F*« A Co., 100 87.90 Straits Trading Co., 50 88. Total 387| tons. Tin is quoted
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  • 588 4 The latest alterations to Messrs. Anthony and Anderson’s share list are:— Aver Kuning 60cts. sellers. Malakoff f 2 25—*2.50. Allagar 4s. 9d.—5s. 6d Anglo-Malay 22s. 60.—23s. 9d. Bukit Mertajam 3s. 3d.—4s. Highlands 4*5-1-3—45-7-6. Linggi 45s. 6d. —47s. 3d. Selangor 61s. 3d.—fits. 61. Vallambrosa 35s. 9d.—37s. 61. The Hon.
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  • 840 4 As the entries close on Monday, 19th inst.. i the clerk of the course deemed it necessary to open the course (no dolls being up). It was taken full advantage of by several i trainers and the majority of the spectators had their clock out, some good times
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  • PUBLIC OPINION.
    • 317 4 To the Editor or the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I respectfully ask to be allowed to state that if the sum of »12,000 a year is guaranteed, I am prepared to run a band of sixteen players, including bandmaster. Or, if sanctioned, the present band can and
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  • 69 4 A mild general post takes place when Mr. H. C. Sells returns from leave by the extra P. and O mail which is due here on Monday. Mr. Sells reverts to his old appointment of Assistant Postmaster-General, Penang, and Mr. G- Gordon Wilson, who has been
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  • 411 4 8 Mr. Percy H. Browne sends the following g letter to the L. <{’• C. Exp rent*: Referring to the statement made on the v authority of Reuter’s Agencv in your issue i of 18th inst., to the effect* that "the recent s loan agreement signed between
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 326 4 THE GRAND HOTEL, IPOH, PERAK. Tl>* Only 1-fc I as ii Perak. Most Charmingly Situated, standing in it» own ground*. Excellent Acmirnnodation for Families, Tourists and business Gentlemen to I he II ib »f I lie UnlTerse.” C-isine of the Highest Order. Billiards and Lawn Tennis Court. I»kanch The Grand
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    • 13 4 For all internal complaint,., dvsenterv coughs, colds, etc., tele Woods' Great Peppermint Cure
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    • 27 4 who.» X aiT,Tuuv'w.r/ i ff; or v 7 sul, s wus i “a dalwocSToil, C,V 1 i™.’™ t,Un A t 0f .,ft 1 and driers. a-ll chemists
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  • TELEGRAMS.
    • 73 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Rain and a Furious Gale. London. 17th December.— Three week* of almost continuous rain has caused Kreitt Hood* in the Thames Valleys, j u West Sussex, and Somerset. The moat furious gale for several years made havoc of the parades and sea walls ai most
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    • 48 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Five Bluejackets Drowned. f/ondon, 17th Dec.—A telegram from Harwich says that the naval tender Elfin while conveying 100 bluejackets, collided with a submarine. The Elfin sank in 5 minutes and five men were drowned. The submarine, which was undamaged, rescued many.
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    • 59 5 (Supplied by Reuter How the Trouble Originated. London, 16th December.—A telegram from Jerusalem states that the Bedouin outbreak on the 11th inst. was more serious han reported. It originated in the attempts >f the Turks to disarm the population. The Bedouins, by a preconcerted signal, attacked he
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    • 29 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Federal Home Rule. London, 16th Dec.—The Daily tirophir. ays that the Government contemplates inilating a discussion on Federal Home Rule t the Imperial Conference.
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    • 107 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Liberals 239. Loudon, 16th December.—The Liberal* mve secured 239 seats. The other parties '•‘main unchanged. Hisjno Hope ok the Tobies Speak*. Mr. F. E. Smith said that the offer to nbinit Tariff Reform to a referendum ap)lied to this election only. He agreed with
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    • 35 5 (Supplied by Renter .J Received by the King. London, 17th Decemlier.—His Majesty ing George received at Buckingham ilace the retiring and the new Chinese iinisters to the Court of St. Janies.
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    • 162 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Joins Headquarter* Staek. London, 17th December.— Major Hat*, ittaohe to the Japanese Embassy, has let r India to join the Headquarters Sta ie Indian Army. Notice is given in an P. M. S. Gox»in lent Gazette Extraordinary that the exlusive rights of the Pahang Spirit
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  • 871 5 (h'rom Our Oum Correspondent.) London, Nov. 26th. British Ships eor Japan. 1 The new* that JajKin has placed an order foi a battleship with Messrs. Vickers, Sons, Maxim is interesting, a* showing that i there is still one dej>artment of manufacture in which our wonderful allies cannot
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  • 124 5 The Chief Justice. Sir Willian Hvndmau Jones, made a mild protest in the Supreme Court, Singapore, on Wednesday against the practice of postponing ca«es after haxing them fixed for hearing on definite dates. His Lordship drew attention to the volume of business that came b fore the
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  • 506 5 A Peking contemporary says Two imjiortant and weighty telegrams were published in Sunday’s issue of the Kuo Min Knuy Pao, both of which have to do with reforming China’s internal administration. The first telegram was addressed 1 to al! the viceroys and Governors by Their Excellencies
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  • 201 5 The Amoy correspondent of the China Mail, writing under date, December 6, states —Dr. Liin Boon Keng returned to his home in Amoy after a lengthy stay in Peking, arriving here from Shanghai in the Japanese steamer Rujnn Maru on Deeeml>er 2. He will not make
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  • 211 5 The Imperial Japanese Government hnve signed a contract with Messrs. Vickers, Sons, and Maxim, of Barro w-in F u rues for the*l»uilding of a new Dreadnought battleship cruiser. The new vessel will, when completed, have a displacement of between ‘27.000 and 28JHK) tons, and is to
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  • 289 5 The Duchess of Sutherland, whose evidence had been taken in London, said the plaintiff was a Scotsman and looked Alierdeen’ all over To explain which we have to refer to a somewhat peculiar action brought in the Court of Session, Edinburgh, recently, for the reduction or rescinding
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  • 150 5 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. ST GEORGE'S CHURCH 8 a.m.— Matins (Choral). 8-30 a.m. —Holy Communion (Plain). 10 a.m. —Matins (Chinese), a p.m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Divine service will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Northam Road, at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., when
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  • 43 5 tFor the Fortnight Ending December 14.) United U. S. The Kingdom America. Continent. Tin r > tons. 225 ton*. 60 ton* (Flour 4d Tapioca s Flake 25 91* Pearl 30 55 159 Black Pepper 50 White 10 35 Copt a. 10 1,004
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  • 92 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Kedah, 15th Dec., from Kedah A. O. F. Coblev, John Roberts, J. L, Wemyss, J. Rickey and Khoo Keng Sin. Per s,s. Diltrara, 17th Dec., from SingajK>re Mr. C. N. Lamb, Mr. D. Sorabjee and Mr. K. B. Gay. Departed. Per *s, Kedah, 16th Dec., for
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  • 34 5 TO-DAT. lfith Dav of lltli Moon. Wayang Kassim, King Street Theatre, The Th ee Golden Stars/' To-morrow 17th Day of 11th Moon. Fourth Sunday in Advent, Waving Kassiiu, King Street Theatre, Maharadja Vikrama.”
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  • 37 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Ma I Seryif Outward Humewaku D',]U,y *>H Dec. Aseuye 17 IVjc. li*dh< 12 Jan. j Himalaya 31 Fx ra Strvice. Outward Homeward Nubia 19 Dec i Sviuali 6 Jan. Candia 2 Jan. Nilt> 20
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  • 10 5 Last Quarter r*ec. 23rd O New Moon 31st
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 377 5 e THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Hr* i* Ofktcb :—SING A POKE. Life Axsiironee and Endowment in All Forms. LI IIKRAL POLICIES. LOW RATES. Financial Aa*!H** far I’et-anq. REHN. MEYER CO., LTD. G moral Representative lor I’enotig. HORACE B. JOSEPH. Local Office —c Jo Brhk, Metbr A Co.,
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    • 256 5 NOTICE. ADVERTISER, n St rail» Cbinw real» dnit in I poll, I» prepared tn art a» uernt for person» w ho have interests In tlie P* I, RT on most favourable terms. First class refctff' enres. Apply I» MX'M’llTASl} 1 10-11-10 #>851 r o Si rait* Mr ho RAHMAN HYDRAULIC
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  • 257 6 These verses have been inspired by the urgent need of the Royal Alfred Aged Mer liant Seamen’s Institution (Established 18«7) which appeals for funds to enable the Committee to assist the hundreds of old and destitute British Merchant Seamen now await mg relief. Contributions —large or small will
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  • 122 6 Pkna.no, 17th Dhcbmbeb. By courtesy of the Chartered Bank. London, Demand Bank 2/4,%- 4 months* eight Bank 2/4^. 3 Credit 2/44 3 Documentary.. 2/4s| i Calcutta, Demand Bank B*. 174$ 3 days’ eight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 1741 Mout mein, Demand Bank 1/4 3 day»* sight Private 175
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  • 215 6 Gold Leaf «04.60 Black Pepper no stock White Pepper 23 sellers Trang Pepper 16.50 buyers Cloves 40. —sales Mace 95. —nominal Pickings 90. —nominal Nutmegs 110 s. 22. —sellers No. 1 6. —-sales Sugar 2 5.90 sales Basket 5. nom. Tapioca Flour 1.55 nominal Copra (mixed) 9.60 buyers f
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  • 176 6 Penanq, 17th December, 1910. Beef cts Soup p?r catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork |*er witty 32 Pig’s Head... 20 Feet n 24 Tongu
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  • 1742 6 1 0 b a t.S Number-.1 A v J g Capital. Shares Dividends. Name. 5 I «sued. I I i B I c£ 9 *****907: 1908 1909 1910 RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES, pc. pc p.c. p.c. p. C-' iq.iq 4- I3t).00*» 1 11 I I 'Aver Kuning Ruldier Estate, Ltd. ...j
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 39 6 Famous E eiy* hsre Chamberlain’s Remedy has become famous for its cures of colds, croup and influenza. Try it when in need. It contains no harmful substance and always jjives prompt relief. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 70 6 WATEABURY'S METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. TASTELESS. ODOURLESS. Aids digestion. Does not upset the stomach and i« unrivalled for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary troubles, and is a general tonic for building up the system. OF ALL CHEMISTS. $1.25 AM) *2.00. FOR SALE. Rubber Producing Companies." (Capitalised in Dollars.)
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    • 162 6 Useful Commercial Inkstands, No. 1,516. Three-well Inkstands, Walnut Colour Price SI -25 No. 530B. Bjst Finished Threewell Inkstand in Mahogany, with Glass Pen Tray Price I-55 Pen Racks, Apron Piles and Letter Clips. Brass Mount 30 cts. Better Quality 50 cts. Spike Files 15 cts. Spike Files to hang 20
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  • 790 7 Counties» articles have t»en written tn praise of tea, but no one ever thinks of writing of l»eer excej*t it l*e in a cold, calculating, analytical way and nothing but abuse and libel is showered upon its devoted head/’ yet without question beer is the i source of England’s
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 643 7 I3XTSURABT CBS. nic LONDON tSSIIRANCf CURB OP AT ION. INCORPORATED BY ROY AT, CHARTER A.D. 1720. f J'HK undcniigned, having l**«*ii appointed Agent* for the above Corporation, are now prewired to arvept MARINE and FIRE risks at current rates. PATERSON. SIMONS A Co. Ltd. 12o Commercial Union Assurance Company. Ltd.
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    • 105 7 Try This for Influenza. The peculiar properties of Chaml<erlain’s Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemics of influenza, and when it was taken in time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. K 0 INIGJj AN G. 223, Chulia
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    • 402 7 WATERBURY >r -il v,JT*1 1 !Metabolized Cod l iver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODOURIX S Aids digestion. Does not upspt the I stomnch and is unrivalled for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary troubles, and is a general tonic for building up the system. si-2* OF ALT, CHEMISTS. and $2-00. Dr
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 1002 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, cite Allen A Cv. t Pka, US.A. -j C *rgfrs Koderatey Ccnsu 'Cnisultation Free. AT Vo. Penang Roac\ THE STRAITS GUANO 007., LTD. Can al^ He* l Perils Cuano guaranteed tocontain H percent phosphate. Kest Manure for Rubber (T C'-coanut trees. Price $25 per ton. A
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  • 3121 9 It in a piquant and proliably unparalleled incident to find a Prime Minister writing the biography of another Prime Minister, and that both should lie remarkable orators, savs Public Opinion. Such is the conjunction of facts we find in laml Roselx*ry’s new l*ook, which tells
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  • 580 9 Health Lost Through Working at the Burma Ruiiy Mines Restored ry DR WILLIAMS’ PINK PILLS. Excruciating Rheumatism and Neuralgia were Mr. Clay’s Troubi.es. The ruby signifies “True Fiieudship” and forms an excellent gift, but few of the wearers of these charming little stones realise what hardships
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  • 936 9 (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING). RACE DAYS: FIRST DA A* Tuesday, 3rd January, 1911. SECOND DA A' Thursday* 5th January, 1911. THIRD DAY Saturday, 7th January, 1911. First Day. Tuntday, 3rd January, 1911 1.— The Mixed Handicap. Value §500. A Handicap for
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 101 9 Interesting to Mothers H»w t« ure Cough and Colds. There is one subject which always interest* the mothers of young children, and that is how to treat their coughs and colds, or t ward off a threatened attack of croup.to» this purjKise we can rerouimen >• Iain's Cough Remedy. It
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    • 47 9 Pneumonia P evented. The n’eaiest dauirer f ora influenza is of its resultin in pueumonia. TVs can lie obviated by usiutr Cbamlw lain’s Coutrb Retnedv, as it not onlv cures influenza. l*ut counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 52 9 The world prote ts its th oat and cht-wt With medicine that stands the test The people’s faith is undisturlied The eouj?h o’- cold that ean’t l>e <-url>ed. Or wholly cured, cannot l>e found And though the chilly winds resound Throughout the land, all are secure Who purchase Wools' Great
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    • 634 9 ENTRIES CLOSE at 5 pm. on Monday, 10th December, 1910. Handicaps for the First Day will lie published on <»r liefore the 22nd December, 1910. A penalty of 7 lbs. is incurred in a handicap bv the winner ot nuv race run subsequent to the publication of the weights and
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 874 10 The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary run 1911. Price $1-25 each. POSTAGE EXTRA. OBTAINABLE AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LTD., 230 beach Street. EXPRESS. Messrs. CHOON HIN Si Co. beg to notify the public that, they hare just established a Tailoring higI OoiflMhg Depart men'. They have secured a Cutter of
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