The Straits Times, 30 December 1910
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Title Section13 1910-12-30 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.452 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 30. 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement338 1910-12-30 1 0. A J. McCtllam's PERFECTION WHISKY. JALBBEOK. MAC9RE6OR •NO COMPANY. KATZ BROS., LD. Cement Flooring Tiles. BEST MATERIAL FOR FLOORING. CHEAP, ATTRACTIVE LOOKING, COOL AND CLEAN. MADE under Hydraulic pressure, ensuring great wear and strength. Stocked in many different Floral Designs. Size oi Tiles, 8" x U". In quality and338 words
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Advertisement80 1910-12-30 1 YULE TIDE AND NEW YEAR f Gifts f Jit fßjobinsori s. AUSTRALIAN PURE CREAMERY *W IP 0 #1 MM 11 fl nP T 9 C^ m \*&mj %*r*~J\A> VVt" fch SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO. Kong Hing Dheong Co., COMMISSION »GE«TS PNOTOMUPWC DCAI EW Developing, Printing on Postcards FROm youk own80 words
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Advertisement6 1910-12-30 1 Bollinger ChamiMHjne. CALOBECK. MAC6RE6OR AND COMPANY.6 words
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Article666 1910-12-30 2 EFFECT OF ATHLETICS ON HER FIGURE. Men-Like Americans. The Englishwoman's fondness for athletics, despite the slight charges it pro dncts in her physique, is not bringing about any permanent deterioration in the beauty oi the feminine form, according to Mr John Gray, secretary of th« Aitliro pometiical666 words
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Article307 1910-12-30 2 Criticism by a New York Financial Authority. Professor Joseph French Johnson, the New York financial authority, has been speaking on the fau ts of ttie English banking sy«t« m In particular, he criticised tho < ff. ct of the English Bank Act of 1844, on the present307 words
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Advertisement142 1910-12-30 2 'VANA' Tonic Wine THE IDEAL INVIGORATOR FOR BODY, NERVE AND BRAIN The vitalising effect of its blood' enriching constituents becomes evident after the first few doses. Appetite is restored, digestion is aided, strength and energy return and the colour of health is restored to the cheeks. Of ALL CHEMISTS See142 words
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Advertisement13 1910-12-30 2 For all internal complaints. Dyaenterv Coufilm, Colds, eto., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement775 1910-12-30 2 A RED-LETTER DAY IN THE LIFE OF MR. SCHULTZ. Mi. A.A J.F. Schultz will always look back with pleasure npon tbe d*y when be fist tested tbe merits of Dr. Williams' l'mk Pillh, for it was from then tbat hi* recovery from tbe digestive trooblis wbiob bad loog made his775 words
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Advertisement470 1910-12-30 2 Pohoomull Brothers, JEWELLERS AND SILK MERCHANTS, No. 9, High Street, Singapore. BRANCH AT NO. 8. MARKET BTREET. KUALA LUMPUR. JUST UNPACKED, A LARGE STOCK OF New Year Goods SILKS. JEWELLERY. ETC.. FftOM INDIA. CHINA AND JAPAN. Suitable for Presents. INSPECTION KINDLY INVITED. RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY, Undertakers and Monumental Masons. ESTABLISHED470 words
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Article570 1910-12-30 3 TO BE ERECTED IN LONDON AT A COST OF £50,000. Memorial Schemes. A meeting of the <<t neral Committee of the Mansion House Fund for providing a memorial in London of tbe late King Edward bas been held in tbe saloon of the Mansion Honse, the Lord570 words
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Article253 1910-12-30 3 There baa just died in Madrid the Duke of Veragna, tbe last descendant of Christopher Columbus. He was known in Spain as the Admiral of the Indies, a title which bad descended to him from his illufitrious anceftor. He possessed all the titles that a253 words
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Article123 1910-12-30 3 A terrible story comes from tbe Heung Shan District, Sooth China. It appears that a woman was not very well treated by her hnsband, who much neglected her. The woman became possessed of a paramour and after a time tbe hnsband suddenly died. The authorities became suspicioDH and123 words
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Advertisement279 1910-12-30 3 THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Wang, Port Swettenham. SUPPLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ESTATE REQUISITES. Tapping Knives, Gouges, Coagulating Pans, Spouts, Strainers, Glass, Aluminium, Earthenware and Terne Plate Latex Cups. Acetic Acid, Coagolators, Sprayers, etc., etc. Rubber Mangles and Machinery. Largest and most varied stock of Estate279 words
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Advertisement102 1910-12-30 3 INTERESTINB TJ MOTHERS HOW TO CURE CO JGHS AND GOLDS. There is one subject which always interests tbe mothers of yonDg children, and that is how to treat their coaghs and colde, or to I ward off a threatened attack of croup. For this purpose we can recommend Cbamber- lain's102 words
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Advertisement355 1910-12-30 3 ROB ROYI I 64.. I/-, DI7MC MIMICS, I Uam~n. 30^,6,2,,. FREE. >£^^ Illustrated C«talotu*s Irn on application Renowned Physician* prescribe Onmaulfs lUtioo at tbe most actire and at the same time the most inoffensire remedy in the treatment of Acute and Chronic Discharge!. UTICO DUECTIOH o*« ii recent cases ant355 words
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Advertisement157 1910-12-30 3 The REGISTERED TRADE MARK of 111 Milkmaid! Full Cream Milk E^PWPgjijl IS THE HALL-MARK OF ■%EEUM PERFECT PURITY (rWJ^'lV'i an( Guarantee of Highest Quality. UNTOUCHED by HAND. j^yi||gfl .The Original and Best. LARQEBT BALE IN THE WORLD. J Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. 1010 ELLWOOD'S NEW HELMET Hlo157 words
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Advertisement620 1910-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. aTo. BTEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA. JAPAN, PEN ANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Outward (for China.) Delta Deo620 words
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Advertisement585 1910-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twio-sorew Steam* rs maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and585 words
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Advertisement646 1910-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGSPACIFIC MAIL STEAMBHIP CO. AND TOYO KISEN KAISHA. The two great steamship lines between CHINA, JAPAN and EUROPE, via Honololu and San Francisoo, opeiating th« new 12,000 too», twin Bcrew steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with tbe well known steamers CHINA. ASIA, MONGOLIA MANCHURIA NIPPON MARU, TENYO MaRU AND646 words
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Advertisement255 1910-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. CTIfF CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL BTEAMBHIP LINE. The NATIONAL HIGH WAT TO BUROPE TIA OHINA, JAPAN, CANADA AND THB UNITBD STATBS. Route from Hongkong via Bhainghai, Nigasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Victoria and Vancouver R M.S. Bw pbbss or India Twinscrew steamX.M.S. Emprbss of255 words
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Advertisement577 1910-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LIME. HAMBURG. The steamer, of this Company maintain a regular service boiween Hamburg, Bremen, Autw.rp, and Rotterdam, an] tha Strtitj, I hina and Japan Hnm.vards. they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and P amburg and ocoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo.577 words
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Advertisement754 1910-12-30 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail steamer of this Company sail fortnight? from Bremen. Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connrct m Marseilles, NapU., Alexandria, and vice »era») P rt Said, Suez. Aden Colombo, Penang, Singapore,754 words
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Article164 1910-12-30 5 FIXTURES. Friday, December 30. Bitfl Vmu 9 8 v. 10.45 p.m. P. and O. ontward mail doe. Saturday, December 31. Rivh Watxr, 9.40 a.m., 11.11 p.m. H-gmanav. Piiton Officers' Concert, Pearl's Hill, 8.80. SundflT, January 1. High Water, 10.12 a.m., 11.50 p.m Near Year's Diy. N. D.164 words
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Article210 1910-12-30 5 To-Dit Batn Pahat Sri Wnngoee 8 pm Pnntianak Ban Fo Soon Bpm Be gknlis, Paneh, Aaaban and i iii Van der Parra Bpm Malacca, Port I>ick»on, P. Hwf-ttrnham and Xelok A ii- mi Selaneor 8 pm Malacca and Moar Lady Weld 4 pm Bangkok Produce 4 pm210 words
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Article206 1910-12-30 5 Tbe P. and O. ontward nail tteamer Delta left Ponang nt l».<0 a.m yesterday, may be expected t > an ive here to-day, at about 3 p.m. The Imp Oe mau mail steamer P. Lndwig ha'iug left Hongkong at i p.m. on the 28tb inst., may be206 words
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Article285 1910-12-30 5 Latest Arrivals. Aleinout. Brit Btr 5-02 t^m. Capt Rnpenhiuv ■en 1 >.■■-". From H'ngkcng. Pec M. Oc aid 15 d. p. W. M.nafleld <ft Co. For Liverpjol, J.n t—VT. HenUriii Brit ftr 2'lS tons. Cip* WalU^e, Dao W. Ft m L ndon, Nov SO Go. and p P»285 words
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Article110 1910-12-30 5 December 28 \Flamingo, Rri.pt-, UsJcutU JEM lirit -tr, Ux il >o and Liverpool iluhima Maru, Jap str, Aotw. rp v a ports Sikh, Brit Btr, Boat M aid New York Nun Sang, Iritstr. P»nang and r'alcntta Ouihrie, Hrit Btr, Sydney vi* r»'t« Drouwer. Dut Sabak and Djambi Kitlta, Brit110 words
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103 1910-12-30 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To Day. TANJONQ PAGAR East Wbaw Biaim- N 1 East W. Sbotiob Sappho, Laieang. Baaaas Wba»f Beiang. Maih W. Biot. J Danera, a a I Wotan. a a 4- BeDUrig. a a 8" Q'inrra. a 8 Alciuons.103 words
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Article138 1910-12-30 5 Arrivals. Per rteamer Lady Weld, Deo. 29.— From Milacci Mrs and Mi>s Sime, Mr. and Mrs. Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Tjler, Mr. N. Kysbe and Rev Dovelle. Per uteamer Bsn Wlntt Hin, DlO. 29.— Fiom Knantao Mr. E H B >rck. Per steamer Penang, Dec. 29.- From138 words
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Article266 1910-12-30 5 Per P. and O. steamer Mantua, connecting with tbe nteamnr Delta at Colombo, dne December 80.— Messrs. W. A. G'eig. D. F. Macfie, H E. Oiive, S B. Ca«ile. J Ls P. Power, S. A. Ash. H C. Ash, E. M. Colliton Mr. and Mra. A. C.266 words
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Article194 1910-12-30 5 Terrible Experiences of Russian Fishermen. Details of the dioastrous cyclone which cwept over tbe Caopiao Sea and along the Voea Hivvr early in December causing the li>ss of 814 li»o-, show very marjy pt-reoos oof ferbd terrible hardships Many Catling barges with tugt attached to them were194 words
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Article417 1910-12-30 5 The prioea quoted are Renerally tbone current at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other market* there may b» email variation. Singapore, December 28. A.TICLM. PB C o Beans, Long (per catty) 0.04 (do.) French (do.) 0.07 Beef per Ib. 0.16 Beef Steak (do.) 0.16 Bt aa Sprouts417 words
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Article640 1910-12-30 5 Estimates of tbe Company's Future Expenditure. Mr. George Croll, presiding at tbe meeting of tbe Tandjong Kubbor Comrany (Limiteo). said that in accordance with the retolation passtd at tbe extraordinary general meeting the authorised capital had been increased from f 100,000 to £160,(00. With regard to tbe estate,640 words
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Article120 1910-12-30 5 Herr Friedriob Steinnchmid, author of the drama ontitled 11 r Secret, which was rec. ntly given for tbe firnt time at Kaiuotal, and was red ived so well that it was accepted by many Bohemian theatres, has surrender ed to the Prague police, making the confession that he120 words
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Article114 1910-12-30 5 It is expected that tbe Coronation will be attended official? by five Heirs Apparent to Thrones the German Crown Prince, the Duke of Sparta, and tbe Crown Princes of Denmark, Sweden, and Koumania. The King f Italy is to be represented by his oonsin, the Duk" of Aosts, and it114 words
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Article256 1910-12-30 5 Finance Commerce, EXCHANGE. SiNOiPOHS. Dechubi 80, 1910. On London— Bank 4 m/g 3/4 j^ Demand 3/4 fa Private 8 m/i 3/4} do 8 m/s m. 3/4}} On fIwBWH) Bank d/d n 340 Private 8 m/s 344 do 6 m/l 346« On Franco— Pank d/d 398 Private 8 m/s 399 i256 words
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TO-DAYS STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article189 1910-12-30 5 Issue 2 Valve. Bnynri S«lletB. 10 10 Bolat Tin 4 10 425 10 10 Brnaog 8.26 576 10 10 Bnueb Hyd. 600 10 10 K&naboi 1.76 Si 00 41 411 Kiou Tin I 8 60 17 00 41 41 KledangTin 1.76 203 10 10 Koantan Tin 200 800 41189 words
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Article640 1910-12-30 5 :«sue !2 /alao aj Bayers. Sellers 2/- AUagar 4/0 6/. 2/- An K loM»lsy 1.2 0 1.8 8 I/. 2/- Bat»n« Malaka 2/4 2 0 El 41 Bato Caves 16.10.0 17.1 '.0 El £1 Bata Tina 4.10.0 6.0.0 El £1 Bukit Kajang 29 0 2.X.0 El 16/-,, Contributory 12/6640 words
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Article128 1910-12-30 5 Imae S t'alue cJ Buyers. Sellers 10 10 Eastern nom. Smelting m, 10.00 10 T 6.1» 11 41 Hleotric Tramway* 2 8 8 8 10 10 Praaer Neave 25 60 26 UO 100 Howarth Brakine 6600 100 7% Prat. 80 00 01 00 100 100 K*tißro.Dol. 12A.00 100 100128 words
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Article46 1910-12-30 5 Bayers' Sellers Howarth Erskine 6% teno.OTO par Riley.HatyreavesOA •'•ttJ.OOO 1% 8% pre Singapore Electric Trau.ways'% £B^o,ooo Spore Municipal 6% ll.^eCOO nom. Bayers Seller* Spore Mnnicipal 4j% of li>o7 il,«C0,(00 0% 7%pr» Spore Municipal 4 j% of 1909 t1.000.000 7% B%pw SporeMunicipal4% »to2,tt( 0 7% die46 words
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Advertisement12 1910-12-30 5 Woods Oreat Peppermint nre for all irterui.l complaints. Dysentery, Conghs. Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement210 1910-12-30 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Jan. B—At8 At saleroom, leasehold land, to gather w th the shed, known as No. 180-1, off Q'i«-po Sireet, at I SO. Jan. 4 At saleroom, nnredeemed pledges, at 10. J in. 6— At saleroom, unredeemed pledgei, at lU. J«n. 6— At the Cable Depot.210 words
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Advertisement166 1910-12-30 5 PNEUMONIA PREVENTED. The greatest danger from irflmnza is of its resnltiDg in pneumonia. This oan be obviated by using Cbamberlaio's Coogh Remedy, as it not only enres indoenzt, but coanteraots any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. For Bale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Household166 words
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Advertisement50 1910-12-30 5 COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA OF BARCELONA. FOR ILOILO AMD MANILA. Tbe Rpaniib Mail Steamer CLADDTO LOPEZ T LOPEZ ta exp«otad to mnm here from Knrop* on W edoesiay aftera> on. .Uuuary 4, 1911, and will nave prompt despatch (or abuira port*. For freight and passage, apply to BARLOW AGO, 31 M An*nu50 words
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Advertisement52 1910-12-30 5 HIGH-CLASS UNDERTAKING. ALBERT LA. DALEY, The Leading Undertaker Monumental Mason of Singapore, has the oiily ALLENGLISH-MADE RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES of the latest deeign, and uses only PURE CARRARA MARBLE for monumental purposes. SOkE AGENT FOR MESSRS. DOTTRIDGE BROS., LTD., OF LONDON, The well-known funen.l diiectots and furnisher?. 43. Prlnsep Street Telephone*52 words
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1025 1910-12-30 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 80. SIAK OF SHANGHAI. We bavo been reading a fall official report of the moating of shareholders of the Siak Indrapoera Concessions, Limited, which was held some time ago at Shanghai. From this it appears that the company has had palmed off upon it a1,025 words
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Article24 1910-12-30 6 At the Cattle Show at Islington the King Fecured six first and three second prizes. His Majesty just missed gaining the cham pion prize.24 words
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Article20 1910-12-30 6 The Canadian and American mails to Hongkong during Christmas week were a record, over seven thousand registered packets being received.20 words
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Article30 1910-12-30 6 A number of naval gnns intended for the new Daval station at Cbinkaiwan will now be placed in position at Beppu Bay. Kiusbu. The preparatory work has jast been started.30 words
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Article33 1910-12-30 6 The Roman Catbolio Church o( John the Baptist was opened at Norwich on December 6. The whole of the oost of the building, namely, £2 30,000, was borne by the Duke of Norfolk.33 words
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Article58 1910-12-30 6 The nntrodden wilds along the boundary line between the Dutch and German sections of New Guinea have jast been explored by an expedition sent joktly by the governments of Holland and Gormany to mark out toe frontier. The work took seven tuoith- and the Dutch members have rt tumid. The58 words
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Article33 1910-12-30 6 Van den Born, thn aviator, has given some more successful flying demonstrations at Saigon including the carrying of passengers. The fly>Dg i>ea'on w»s about to olose at the date of last mail advices.33 words
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Article40 1910-12-30 6 Mr Levy, of the Crow's Nest, Wilkie Roa.l, reports to tbe police the loss of jewellery to the value of 1196. Three men have been anested in c ■nn.-rtion with tbe oaso and part of the booty, 1103 worth, recovered.40 words
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Article32 1910-12-30 6 Mr Flanagan, of tbe Government Monopoly Department, prostcutud, in the second police court to-day, a Teocbew, for se>ling chandu dross. Tbe prisoner wai fined $25, with tbe alternative of one month's imprisonment.32 words
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Article40 1910-12-30 6 Tbe foreign firms at Htnkow have drawn up a new regulation dealing with the delivery of goods under contract and of godown orders relating thereto, and tbe method of payment. Chinese merchants are taking steps to oppose the proposed changes.40 words
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Article42 1910-12-30 6 About sevently miles of virgin forrst is in flirueH on tbe Amur River below Sretensk, says a recent di-patch from Mukden, the f-moke of the conflagration being so thick as to prevent steamers getting up to their winter quarters at that town.42 words
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Article43 1910-12-30 6 At a recent sale of war medals in London a Field Officer's gold medal for tbe capture of Java, granted to Col. McLeod, fetched £52. Seven Victoria Crosses (including groups of other medals of which they formed a pan) sold altogether for .£516.43 words
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Article53 1910-12-30 6 Two rather serious cases of theft were placed in the hands of the police yesterday. In one case, a Mr. Gilcbrist reports tbe loss of a gold watch and chain valued at £10 In the other, Mr. Flack, of S Adis Road, has been robbed of a pair of field53 words
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Article43 1910-12-30 6 The new moderators of tbe British Presbyterian Churche* have been chosen. Pi iocipal Stewart, St Mary's College, St. Andrews, for the Established Church, the Rev. Dr. James Well* for tbe United Free Church, and the Rev. Dr. Thornton for the English Presbyterian Church.43 words
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Article50 1910-12-30 6 A number satu ronggeng was held in tbe Star Opera last night in further celebration of the first anniversary of tbe institution of the theatre. The electricians employed by Messrs. Siemens Bros were responsible for tbo entertainment and gave pleasure to a host of guests, including a number of Europeans.50 words
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Article48 1910-12-30 6 An order has been issued by Dr. Weiskirebner, Austrian Minister of Commerce, providiog that Austrian passenger ships whose service extends beyond Gibraltar or Aden must be fitted with wireless telegraphy apparatus. Austria is tbe first European Siate which has adopted (this measure of protection on the high seas.48 words
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Article72 1910-12-30 6 From Tonkin comes news that the company which aims at opening mills there for making paper ont of bamboos and other local fibre* expfcts to start work at Haiphong about Jube next The construction woik and the xupply of gear are in tbe hands of the firm of James Bertram72 words
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Article82 1910-12-30 6 The Malay Mail, of December 23, states The Bluefunnel liner Agamemnon arrived at Port Swettenham from Singapore on Sunday morning and, having taken in her cargo of rubber, besides some other local produoe, cleared and left the port yesterday at midday for Penang homeward bound. H>avy rain at the port82 words
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Article90 1910-12-30 6 A Chinese chinteng appeared before Mr. Acton in the second police court to day charged, at the instance of Mr. J. Howard, with attempting to export chanda. He had been arrested with five double tins in his possession, but Mr. Howard stated that, on analysis, the contents proved to be,90 words
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Article99 1910-12-30 6 After the great cyclone at Broome, business proceeded in many cases under extreme difficulties, but matters gradally returned their normal conditions, li- building com menci d in earnest, bat great diffioalty whs experienced in getting oarpenters, many claiming exorbitant wages. One firm bad seven sheets of iron put on their99 words
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Article103 1910-12-30 6 Application is to be made to Parliament for power to rnn electric trams of the raillese type from the corporation tramway tcrminn>> at Parley to Merstham and Caterham The district is not populous enough to maintain the more expensive rail system, bat is considered suitable for the raillcßH system, which103 words
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Article131 1910-12-30 6 Sandy. Man, whaor hae ye been this while back Ab havna seen yo at all, at all Jo k. Oh, 'a*e been an' got married. Sandy. On, but that's a bad j b. Jock —Oh, bnt it's no sac bad as ye tbiuk she's got money. Sandy. Ob, but that's131 words
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Article463 1910-12-30 6 Inspector Cullen baa arrived from E> iaoUn. Henry Silver, formerly a well known oan tributor to Punch, has lift £104,004. Tbe death is announced of Capt. Alfred Hutton, the well known swordsman also of Dr. Walker, formerly head master of St. Paul's. Mrs. Ferguson- Da vie's Christmas463 words
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Article97 1910-12-30 6 The whole series of differences between the Municipality and Alsagoff and Co., regarding the latter non-compliance with certain notices to effect alterations on buildings in their hands, has been effectually settled now. Something like twelve cases have already been intimated as finished with. A further97 words
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Article119 1910-12-30 6 An interesting gathering of Indians and Anglo Indians met on December 19, at the first annual dinner of the Indian Guild of Scienoe and Technology, London. The speakers, who included Mr. Krishna Govinda Gupta, Sir Alfred K«ogh and Sir Edward Ihorpe, dwelt on the extent to119 words
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Article119 1910-12-30 6 On Sunday next, a service of praiso will be held at the Boastead Institute, at 8.16 p.m., when the programme will be as follows Hymn, O God our help in ages past prayer instrumental, Hendel's Largo, Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, Miss Cook, Mr. Barnfather vocal duet, Mendelssohn's119 words
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Article143 1910-12-30 6 Thanks to the enthusiasm of Mrs. Gosling and her band of willing workers, Singapore will have an opportunity vi xt week of witnessing produotions of Smyth Cooper's Christmas pantomime, A Royal Jester, for which a number of local amateurs have been rehearsing for some time past. Those143 words
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Advertisement124 1910-12-30 6 Cigarette Malting >^J^^^f^_ \^pß Bouton Rouge f Felucca Egyptian Cigarette. 3IP* mmm CO.. LTD, Bfia% tt 3BW 1 3¥^ l ftsSiaSS AND CO. UDI-TON RODOK i. •Mnla, f fad. FH.tVrA Egyptian Cijnretu* an of iwrlavl quality but a litUr milder. i[ Distinction in r Stvlp oiyie, SMART CUT, AND COMFORT124 words
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Advertisement203 1910-12-30 6 YULE TIDE PROGRAMME ALHAMBRA To-Night. 2nd Snow, 9.80 to 11 p.m. "HUNTING THE HIPPOPOTAMUS ON THE UPPER NILE." So'doui lias a him of Bit? Game Hunting i quailed this one. Tbe Tableaux of Postured Native and Cocqaered Beasts are niirv.ls nf Li u bt and Suade. THE PAINTER'S XMAS." f>.c203 words
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Article96 1910-12-30 7 SOUTHERN ROADS FREE FROM ROBBERS. Demand for Higher Customs Duties. [Rboibe's Tblbqbam.] London, December 29. A Teheran message says the Persian reply to Britain has been sent. It is understood that it states that the main road between Boshire, Kazerun and Sbirat is now open. Caravans are96 words
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Article55 1910-12-30 7 GREAT FIGHT ENDS IN TURKISH VICTORY. Hundreds of Casualties. [Rauns's Tblbobam.] London, December 29. Constantinople telegrams from Damascus report an engagement between Turkish troops and the Druses last week. The Druses had 460 casualties, and six hundred were captured. The remainder fled. Tbe casualties to the troops55 words
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Article56 1910-12-30 7 Submarines and Warships for the Far East. [Rbcth's Tiuokam.| London, December 29. The Daily Chronicle states that three submarines go to Gibraltar shortly, three to Malta and three to the Far East. The battleships Triumph and Swiftsure will reinforce the China station, the more powerful Lord Nelson and56 words
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Article22 1910-12-30 7 (Raom'a Tbmobam] London, Deoember 80. The Russian steamer Ekatf rinoslav, which grounded in the Red Sea, has been refloated.22 words
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Article31 1910-12-30 7 Six Millions Lost During the Year. IRbutbb's Thbobam.) London, December 80. A statement is issued of the year's shipping disasters and shows total losses valued at ai- millions sterling.31 words
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Article18 1910-12-30 7 [DBS OSTASIATISCHB LLOYD TbLIORAM] Berlin, Deoember 29. The trouble in the Carolines is strictly looal.18 words
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Article133 1910-12-30 7 An Appreciation of tbe Services of Mr F J. Hallifax. (Fbom Oub Own Cokkespondknt.) Benang, Deoember 80. Presiding over a meeting of the Municipal Board, Mr. J. W. Hallifax eulogised the services of Mr. F. J. Hallifax, which be said bad been carried out with tact133 words
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Article38 1910-12-30 7 (Fbom Oub Own Cokrespo.ndbnt). Penang, December 30. Tbe Immigration Department has prosecuted the manager of Prye Estate for not providing proper sanitary accommodation for Tamil coolies. The maximum fine of •800, and costs, was imposed.38 words
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Article19 1910-12-30 7 Captain Salisbury, commanding officer of the U. S. S. Wilmington, now visiting Hongkong, has been appointed Governor of Guam.19 words
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Article175 1910-12-30 7 List of Events for the Racecourse on Monday. The New Year land sport* will be held at the Singapore Race Course, on Monday next, commencing at 2 p.m. Details of the programme are given below: Flat Races 220 yards, 100 yards and 100 yards, jockey race175 words
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Article334 1910-12-30 7 An Amalgamation to Relieve the Financial Stringency. The Shanghai Rubber Committee, after some weeks of deliberation, suggests the formation of a central organization to take over the duties of secretaries, general managers and agoncies for as many companies as will fall in with the proposal. For this334 words
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Article501 1910-12-30 7 Preparations for Annual Philippine Festival. Manila, in the person of Director-General Steward and a large contingent of workers, is now engaged upon preparations (or the Carnival of 1911, to be opened in about two months' time. This, the third festival, according to the Manila Times, promises to501 words
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Article544 1910-12-30 7 RUMOURED REINFORCEMENT OF THE SQUADRON. An Old Report Revived. In telling ns that tbe British fleet in China waters is to be reinforced by the battleships Triumph and Swiftsure, the Doily Chronicle (vide Renter's message published in this i-sue) is merely repeating an announcement made about twelve544 words
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Article420 1910-12-30 7 Disposition of Well- Known Planter's Estate. The Irish Times of November 29, states William Wellington Bailey, late of Plasey, in the County of Limerick, by bis will appointed Sir George Murray, Henry Ward Bailey, and his wife, Mrs. Bailey, trustees and executors. Testator's esta'e situate420 words
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Article75 1910-12-30 7 In sentencing Michael Hayes to three years' penal servitude at Surrey Asßizes, Mr. Justice Orantham said he believed tbe man's statement that be preferred prison to the workhouse It was very sad that administrators had done so much to improve the lot of prisoners and so75 words
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Article1378 1910-12-30 7 DRAFT OF THE INCORPORATION ENACTMENT. To Be Submitted to Federal Council. Following is tbe draft, published in the Federal Gicette, of tbe Enactment to incorporate tbe Chief Secretary to Governmeet, which will be submitted to the Federal Counoil on January 19, 1911 I An Enactment to Incorporate1,378 words
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Article307 1910-12-30 7 Withdrawn in Chicago After Two Performances. After two performances before crowded bouses, tbe opera Salome was withdrawn from the repertoire of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, says the Telegraph's New York correspondent. Tlie chief of the Chicago police, wbo attended the performances, expressed tbe opinion that the opera307 words
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Article147 1910-12-30 7 Final Figures For Eleven Months Of 1910. Following are the final figures of tbe export of block tin and tin ore from Perak, Selangor, Nrgri Si tubilan and Pahang respectively during tbe months of January to November, 1010, an compared with the corresponding period of last year147 words
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Article119 1910-12-30 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co. 'a circular for the P. and O. mail of Deoember 30, 1910, says The week that has clap-cd since the last issue of our circular having been taken np largely by holidays, business has naturally been on a limited scale and there has119 words
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Article67 1910-12-30 7 POISON IN CH4LICE AT RUSSIAN CHURCH. Three Communicants Die. [RJCTIR'S TILBORAM] London, December 80. A St. Petersburg message says that thirty, two persons were suddenly taken ill aftef oommunion in a Lutheran Church in tbe Peterhof district It transpired that a mixture of sulphur io acid and ohromate67 words
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Article132 1910-12-30 7 (Fbom a Malacca Corbsspondbnt Malacca, Deo. 80. Information has been received by Malacca Plantations, Limited, that the price ot fine Para in London yesterday was 5/7 pet Ilk, value. Tbe market dosed flat. Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co.'a Quotations To-day. Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co., kindly favour132 words
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Article313 1910-12-30 7 Local Hotel-Keeper's Unfortunate Ventures. J. F. de Conceicao, formerly ot tbe Hotel de l'Eurooe, and once proprietor of Emmerson's Tiffin Rooms aud the Recreation Hotel, applied to Mr. Justice Fisher to day for his disaharge from bankruptcy. Mr. David, Official Assignee, read his report on the case, from313 words
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242 1910-12-30 7 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. send us the full report of tbe directors for tho period from July 16, 1909 to August 81. 1910, whioh shows that it ia intended that the financial year should end as at December 81, 1910, after which date complete audited242 words
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Article37 1910-12-30 7 Canton ia to have a newspaper entirely devoted to the interests of women. The founder and editor in a well educated Chinese lady, wbo is using this means to educate aud enlighten tbe members of her sex.37 words
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Article747 1910-12-30 8 Members Elected and Comparison With Former Contest. We give below another instalment of the general election reHults, and a comparison in ca -h case with the votes polled at the previous contest in January of tbis year Plymouth (Two). Mr. W. Astor (U) 8,8:3. Mr. Shirlpy Benn747 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article105 1910-12-30 8 The Argo will leave Johnston's pier for the Swimming Clnb hur g-ilow on Sorjrißv at 9 10, 11, 280 and 8 30, leturning at 9 80,10 30, 12.15, 8 and 5.80. F. Woottoc, tbe Australian jockey, beaded the winning jjcle>'» list for tbe flat racing (■eat-on at105 words
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Article62 1910-12-30 8 Garrison Club A silver cup kindly presented to tbn Club by Mr. A. Young and Mrs C (1 il-K ugemoot will be played for under tue following conditioDs: M in 1 singlep, 18 hole", match pay under handicap, op m to all members of tbe (ixrriMiii Gjlf Club. Entiies62 words
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Letter196 1910-12-30 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. This is what I would like to say to Bye Witots' With rtference to yonr letter, I do not ti iok what you Haw was really so dreadful. W.ih it not merely a little schoolboy play, in fact childish196 words
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Article476 1910-12-30 8 Prospects of Increasing Planted Area. Mr. J. 11. Starey. presiding at the meeting of the Sagga Robber Company, paid tbeir circumstances were very mach charged hdco they first proposed to open a plantation of 1,000 acres, with an authorised capital of £20,000. They were embaiked now upon476 words
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Article86 1910-12-30 8 Mrs. Mary Ann Cooper, Dickens's Little Du-rit, ci 1 brat, d her ninety. eighth birthday ou November 27, at her home in Ghelmifoidroad, Sou-.h gate. Mis Cjoper enjoy* faiily good health ani she wah able to talk of the d*js when she and D.ckens were boy and girl, together, when86 words
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Article1122 1910-12-30 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 80th. 1910 Messrs. Lyail and Bvatt, Exchange and Shmre Brokers, issue the following list of ]OOtatiooH this morning i— Mom. Value. Bnyen. 8eller» 2/- Allagar 4 8 6 8 2/. Option! 3 4 4 9 41 Anglo- Java1,122 words
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Article298 1910-12-30 8 Driving Tigers and Other Big Game From Malacca. In a report to tbe Bureau of Manufactures of the Department of Commerce and Labour, Consul General James T. Dußoia, of Sinagapoie, writes tbat it is remarkable wbat rubber culture is doing for tbe Straits Settlemmte. The wide298 words
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Advertisement55 1910-12-30 8 The Irish keep St. Patrick's Day; The We sh St. Da»id» so they say Tbe bcotcu St AndrtwV, which v right (Although h" never saw a Bigbt O. Gla>guw vt Abedecn But ou m.-h puiuts be not too keen I) Of ui.o thiDg we are very sure Tney all kiep55 words
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Advertisement632 1910-12-30 8 Westinghouse Tungsten Lamps M AXE ELECTRIC LIGHT CHEAPER THAN GAS. Advantage!. BRILLIANT WHITE LIGHT. SMALLEST? SIZE. SiVING IN CURRENT. BUKN IN ANY POSITION. NO BLACKENING. STRONGEST TUNGSTEN L*MPS MADE. LONG LIFE. PRACTICALLY NO GENERATION OK (AVERAGE 1000-2000 HOURS). HEAT. All sizes -from 16 to 1,000 Candle Power. SOLE AGENTS: ELECTRICAL632 words
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Advertisement332 1910-12-30 9 BRIDGE'S RUBBER MACHINERY. Washing, Creping and Macerating Machines. BLOCK PRESSES VACUUM DRIERS DA COSTA COAGULATOR. Stocks held in Kuala Lumpur. Paterson, Simons Co., Ld,. Sola Agents, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ft F.M.S. MICHELIN TYRES dupirelrothers, AGENTS. A. W. Tully, TURF ACOODHTAHT. Now doing business on tbe forthcoming Penang Meeting. TREBLE EVENT 2.000332 words
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Advertisement653 1910-12-30 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. 8.1 S.N. CO., LTD. Return tickets at Single Fare* will be isftued by BIS N. Co.'b steamers to Port j Swettenbam, Penancr, Rangoon, Calcutta, Madras and Coromasdel Coast ports, aval abl« for u«e between the 15th December, 1010, and 16tb January, 1911. For particulars ot passage653 words
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Advertisement571 1910-12-30 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. KONINK IJKE PAKETVAARf MMTBCMPPM i ROYAL PACKET CO). Retarn tiokets at Single Fares will be i°foed by the above Company's steamers to Batavia, Java ooast, Srmarang, Soarabaia, Penans and Deli, available for use between the 10th December, 1810, and 15th January, 1911. For particulars of passage571 words
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Advertisement898 1910-12-30 9 PATRONIZBD BY ROYALTY. You Cctn Get tlie Beat Selection of Ladles' Diamond Di&ffl sdaff ataf Gentlemen's Gold and Gem-act Neck- Signets at all laoes of Newest o Prloes. Design.. Kings Gold Seals and Pendants of Every FROM Hind. Ladies' Gem Rings in Great Variety. Q r^ I Cll. Gold Scarf898 words
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Advertisement471 1910-12-30 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANGE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Director* i O. A. Derrick, Esq., Chairman. A. H. Fur, Esq Managing Director. Pbtbr Kovtlib, m b c m Chief Med. OfficerF. M Elliot, E-q. Rev. N. J. Couvrbub. Vow Nuan Pan, Ef>q. Ono Soon Tbb,471 words
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Advertisement298 1910-12-30 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. ESTABLISHED 1882. Insurance in Forop, over $37,500,000 New Business), 1909, over $6,500,000 Net Surplus) above liabilities for reserve and all outstanding claims, over $2,076,000 (Straits Currency). Over $35,000 was set aside as a special addition to Policy reserves. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South298 words
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Advertisement522 1910-12-30 10 BANKING, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,2C0.0C0 Reserve Fund £1,600.000 Reserve.Liability of Proprietors... £1,2C0,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at522 words
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Advertisement380 1910-12-30 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE CJ.. LTD. NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. Established 1907. Capital paid op »1,000,C00.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1000X00.00 COURT OF DIRECTOR^ Tan Tbck Joom 6. Six Kia Jam Nam Kirn Sbno 7. Tio Hoo Lai 8. Liau Chia Hbno 8. Tan380 words
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Advertisement976 1910-12-30 10 BALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Houmehetd Furniture, etc. The property of Dr. J. Leask, AT MOUNT FARQUHAR, SEPOY LINES (ADJACENT TO THE GENERAL HOSPITAL), On Saturday, January 7, at 2 p.m. Japanese elaborately carved oberrywood cabinet inlaid with ivory handsome straw string woven drawing room chairs and976 words
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Article803 1910-12-30 11 MOTORS MOTORING. NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Mr. A. B. Catt, tbe Northampton motorcyclist, who recently rode 1,882 miles on six consecutive dayt— a daily average of 818 miles nstd Shell motor spirit throughout bis tryiiig jonroey. Tnis brand ot petrol provided the necessary power without the slightest hitch,803 words
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Article262 1910-12-30 11 A Target of Insolent and Unsavoury Invective. Speaking at Woodstock recently the Dnke of Marlb jrou^h said Within the last few days Mr. Lloyd George (hissed) has bten down to Whittchapel, where, as he said, no Leers reside, and where, as be forgot to say, he262 words
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Advertisement560 1910-12-30 11 WOLSELEY C-AJRS. AN APPRECIATION lt is evident that Wol« ley Cars are not only popular with the buying public, as certain local motrr car ag.ntn liav« »pproachr-d one ol our clients with a view to purchasing his 16-20 H.P. WoLSELEY CAR. Our client bas been offered his choice of any560 words
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Advertisement61 1910-12-30 11 SPRAINED ANKLE. A sprained ankle will usually disable the injured person for three or four weeks. This is due to lack of prtper treatment. When Cbamoerlain's Pain Bulm is applied a cure may be i fleeted in throe or four days. Tiiip liniment is onu of tbe best and most61 words
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Advertisement331 1910-12-30 11 BUNGA MELOR Concentrited^^^tExtract V. RIGAUD PARIS Sold bj all Perfumers J. MOTION CO. Watchmakers, Jewellery, Optlolans IMPAIRS PROMPTLY lUOUTID BOVRIL Tho Supreme Achievement in Boof Concentration. Infinitely iuperior to Meat Extract or Beef 'lea. MET GRUSHEO FOOD. Try It and You Will be Satisfied. I. R. BELILIOS begs to inform331 words
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Advertisement175 1910-12-30 11 T. NAGAI CO. Naw Year Bazaar COMPRISING i Curios, Art wares, Porcelain, Etc., Also New Year Cards and Calendars for 1911. NO. X, ADIS BUILDING. SIEMENS BROTHERS SIEMENS BROTHERS Dynamo Works, Ltd. AND CO., LTD. HEAD OFFICES BRANCH OFFICEB Caxton House, Westminster 1, I, 4 and 6, Winchester Hoaat London.175 words
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Advertisement409 1910-12-30 12 INDIAN PATENT STONE 10 Times More Durable than Neat Cement. WRITS FOR FULL PARTICULARS i SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. ROOM WANTED. Wanted, room and bath room, unfurnished, Tan K lin District O. P. 8., c/o Strait* Times. uBOM DISPENSER WANTED. Wanted, qaalified Dispenser for a Dispensary io the409 words
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Advertisement453 1910-12-30 12 num. YOUNG MEN WANTED. FOR GOOD POSITIONS AS SHORT HAND T^ Pi STS. We train young men for tbese positions and assist tbem in securing a post when the work is oompleted. Many calls now at hand. We will enroll students tor a new olass on January 3, 1911. Call453 words
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Advertisement509 1910-12-30 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. FORMIC Apollo Pianola and 8 dozen Muaio Rolls. Prioe $200. Address B F. D., c/o Straits Fimps. ***** FOB SALE. ■Motor bus to oarry 80 passengers. Prioe 13,7(0. Apply Cyole Carriage Co., Kuala Lumrar ***** FOR SALE A new motor boat, 40 H.P., length 82' x 8'509 words
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Advertisement539 1910-12-30 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. It is hereby notified that tbe Exchange Batiks will be closed on MONDAY. JANUARY 2. 1911. New Year Holiday. 8178 NOTICE Messrs. Bon Bee A Co. beg to notify that they have established a Provision Store at No. 11, Kochore Road, and also that they an suppliers of539 words
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Advertisement501 1910-12-30 12 NOTICES. KIAWI KIAT ft CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Qovsmi— t and Municipal Contractors. Telephone No. 421. 108 A 109, Market Street. NEW YEAR HOLIDAY. The undermentioned firms will be closed on Monday, January 2, 1911 MESSRS. JOHN LITTLE 4 CO LTD MESSRS. KATZ BROS., LTD. MESSRS. ROBINSON k CO. MESSRS. KELLY k501 words
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Advertisement315 1910-12-30 12 THB ONLY PERFECT A COMPLETE PIANOS RACHALS' AUTO PLAYER PIANOS $1,350. BRINSMEAD ANGELUS PLATERS *1,400. ALLISON AUTO PLAYER PIANOS $1,000. MANUAL AUTO PLAYER PIANOS $750. Call NOW to hear them. Less 10% for Caah, OR EASY PAYMENTS. IVl usic Roll Library. THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY. LIMITED. E. 40. HOTEL. PENANG315 words
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Miscellaneous244 1910-12-30 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane oas wants of every description are injerf ed at the prepaid rate of $1 per foot lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not or Bonding tour lines, $1 each insertion. For p.p.o. cards, on page 6, $2. Imch244 words
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