The Straits Times, 29 November 1911

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.734 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 29. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      376 1 WATSONS No. 1O Whisky THE BEST 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE. Ladies^ ew ar a i ns to De na d at our Great Department ltemoval Sale which commences Millinery First Floor. December 4, Half PrBce and closes December 23, 191 1. Pure Bleached Linen. Manchester Wigan For Ladies' Costumes QVioo+i-nrtfes isu.i
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      118 1 ROBINSON CO. A Special Show of Dolls An Immense Assortment to select from. Prices 35 cts. to $23 each. H FINEST QUALITY FRENCH DRESS DOLLS Robed in The Latest Parisian Styles. Prices $1.25. $1.65, $3.25. $5.50. $7.50. $9.50. $11.50. $13.00, $17.50 $23.50 each. DOLLS DRESSED INT FANCY COSTUMES. Prices $5.50
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      46 1 DDMINY ft GO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON, GILFILLAN AND CO., LTD., SOU AOBNT3. A. E. BRAHAM OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, 6, D'Almelda Street. Jnnt received, a large assortment of best quality Rolled-gold frames; will wear like gold. Prices fitted best quality pebbles, from $10. I p country orders promptly executed.
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    The Scot in America.
    1582 2 MR. WHITELAW REID ON THE NATIONAL INFLUENCES. Exit the Puritan and Cavalier. Lord Rosebery presided at the first meet I ing of the session of the Edinburgh Pkilotio- phical Institution on November 1, when the American Ambassador delivered an address on "The Scot in America and
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      391 2 The Harvests of Sea and Land Yield a Priceless Remedy for Weakness and Wasting fZ 7 'Kepler' m (TRADE MARK) 'Q Solution (OF COO LIV£R OIL IN MALT EXTRACT) The finest body-builder known to modern science. 'Kepler' Solution forms healthy ~jf fat, flesh and blood, bone, brain and -i~i muscle.
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      53 2 Follows Nature's Plan. Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring tbo system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. For aale by all
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      161 2 LLa-rolaJ f/'JLjf* Wlaket the Ek'n d» IS»V\5v llj COf-r, 6V.OOTH and VinllE <fl \r\ >H ths year round jrW f K.-movea and prevcnM RoufKneM. J Q *H\ R.-Hr>c»«. Irritation. Tan. etc. ItT Jl CO I.iNC. AND REFRESHING IL VI RiN; THE SIMMER HEAT VL \Lm. BECTHAM SON, use BOVRIL and
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      554 2 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (NEAR UNTKANCH to BORNKO WHARf) TeUphone 102 6 1 1 Sea stocks of ail kinds ot FROZ BN j MEA'IS etc., can bo delivered to j I Shipping at the Wharves, or is I j the Singapore Roads on short I 1 notior. OFFICE HCURB
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    BIG GAME HUNT.
    762 3 SIR HENRY SETON-KARR TELLS OF AFRICAN ADVENTURES. Narrow Escapes. Sir Henry Scton-karr has just returned to London after a lengthy exploration and hunting trip in South and East Africa. Sir Henry was absent altogether six montiis, and in an interview with an Evening Stan dard representative told
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    Rubber Exhibition in New York.
    258 3 Mr. A. Staincs Manders, who has done so much in connection with rubber exhibitions, has been appointed organising manager of the Kuhber and Allied Trades Exposition which is to be held in New Yoik City from September 23 to October 8, 1912. He gives a
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      273 3 This celebrated bovurapo is supplied by all Firat-claFB Hotels, Clobn, and SUietl.roi>(;l:O!it tho World. Byrne A Co., Singapore. I Huttcnbach Bros. Co. Pennng. 8 5 311 SpßappHii^K ro be kid oi TfOffiffl BLACKHEADS r^fll V I%\ I Die mosl cffrclive trtatn--- .1 is to bathe the (are IHfJy I I
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      354 3 GAS PLANT FOR SALE. Acetylene Gas Piant, double generator, with gas fittiDgs, etc in good order. Price •100. Apply J. C. U. Daiby, Cable Depot. 1611 b v RHEUMATIC GOUT. For years I Buffered cruelly from rheumatic K out i" huys Mrs. E. Phillips, of 7, New Rivirtide, SpiiogScld, Wellington,
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      50 3 Digestion and Assimilation. It is not the quantity of food taken but the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate tho stomach and liver and enable them to perform their functions naturally. For salo by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      486 3 th 6 sales of if LEMCO have steadily increased proof of its ever growing popularity. Hotweather dishes, such as Beef- Jellies and aspics, are simply perfect when made with LEMCO. Guaranteed absolutely purs concentrated beef. Keeps its perfect purity in any climate. The most scientifically perfect Beef Extract in Ihe
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      457 3 Es^UZjULl^a^JafclJl #yfcj C===a MILK I Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 33 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare the Food for immediate
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      636 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Tbroagh Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1911 Oatioard (for China.) Himalaya Deo 1
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      656 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL steamship GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly seryioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New T win-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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      565 4 STUMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgann Bisat, Semerak, B»cho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsoan Cbompon Taku, K<ihiair %nd Bangkok. Due Departure S p.m. YUGALA Nov. 29 BORIBAT Nov. 29 Deo. 9 Will not call at Pahang,
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      517 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND DEUTSCHE DAMPFSCHIFP FAMRT9GES. "lUU" MENU. Combined Servioe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremrn Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homeward*, thay are despatched fortnightly for Havro and Hamburg and once a month for Bremcrhavon
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      682 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bromen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseille i, Naples A'exandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Sun*., Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    102 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, November ao. High Water, 4.21 am, 8.16 pin, Thursday, November 30. High Water, R.'iO a.m., 4.40 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. St. Aniin w's Society banquet. Malaka Pinda meeting, 2.00 p.m Municipal Board mooting, 2.80 p.m. Prlday, December 1. High Water, fl.it a.m., 6.10 a.m. Saturday, December
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    185 5 IODJI, Port Swettonham, Penang \aml Rangoon Lunka 8 pin Malacca, "m t Swettenharo and Tulok An«nn Ipoli 8 pm K. Pabang, Pekan, ii 'an, Kcmaman mil Trcngganu Wi'l o'tho Wi»p 8 pm UuuL'kok Breid 3 pm MiTNing, Kuala Pahang, I k.in, Kuautan and Ki mtman AbboWord 8
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    100 5 Tho P. ■•.nd O. outward mail steamer Uimalav i I Colombo at S s.m on Sunday, sfceSMh md may be expected to arrive here oq 1 .iday afternoon, the It proximo. Lift Sincapohk. tin in London Abkivid. Oct. IS 8.1 November 18 Nov. 18 Oct. 80 MM.
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING
    252 5 Latest Arrivals. Ayutbia. Brit. Rtr. 260 tons, Capt. ol.'si-n, Nov Ml From Penane, Nnv v 3. G.c. and 10 d.p. B. Meyer Co. For Peoang, Oct 30. \V. Camphny, I>iit. str. 1696 tons, Captain Menlciuinu, Nov 28. From Batavia, Nov 25. G.c. and p. The Ships Agency, L'd.
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    50 5 Tim. lull-, on Fort Canning ami Mount Khlmt <lri)|) daily ut 1 p.m., Tlngsfjnil Ktumlai'ci (baa, ooncafaadtag t<> 0 a.m. Om nwirh mean turn Tin- time yun is I'm il at \'2 o'doefc noon, indicating Singapore htjnil.uil time, on Mr] d.iy MMBfug Sunday, whin it is tiinl ut one o'clock.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    114 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wbabf Basin Bucephalus, Edendale. East W. Siotioh No. I— Van den Bnscb, Havildar, Unda. Sbiibs Whakt Ekaterinoslav. Main W. Siot. No. 2— R»jab, Helios. B—Heimdal.8 Heimdal. 4— Mataram. M ii B Ayuthia.
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    46 5 Arrivals Per steamer Ayuthia, Nov 28.— From Penang. Mr. Day. Per sieamer Nii.'n Tung, Nov 29. From liamkok. Messrs. .1. O. Upharn, W. E. Ii iw.-cujann, Q. A. Bena, T. Keipsmann, Gibson, Dr. J. M. Moore, Miss E. Weber and Syed Ahamad Rafei.
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    Finance & Commerce.
    255 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. SIMOAFOH, NOVEMBBB 20, 1911. Oa LoWDOir— Bank 4 m/e 2/4 J Demand m 2.4' Private 8 m/» 2,M I m/l m 8/4 J Oh Giuai- Bank d/d m 288^ Private 8 m/i m S42i Oa Fbahob -Bank d/d m. 2S4 t Private 8 m/i »9 Oa Imdia—
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      154 5 Insae 5 Value 10 10 Belal TiD 10 10 Brasas 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 KintaTin £1 £1 Lahat Miaei 10 10 Malacca Tic 6/- 6/- Pahang Consil £1 £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 I'nsicK Bahru £1 £1 Paging Lam* 10 10 Rahman Hyd £1 £1 Ratiman Tin Bayotl. Seller-.
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      RUBBER.
      578 5 Value Bnv.r. Seller* 2/. 2/. Allafiat 2,11 8/8 2/. 2/. Anglo-Malay 14/4* 15/ 3/- 2/. Batons Mslaka 2/- 3 8 £1 £1 Batn Caves 9.17.6 10.17 6 £1 £1 Bata Tiga 8.0.0 87 6 £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 2.0.0 2.2 6 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintang 8.10.0 8.15.0 3/. 3/-
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      GENERAL.
      120 5 mac 3 Value Bnyem. Sellers. 10 10 Barter norn Smelting 10.00 10 T 6.60 £1 41 Eleotrio Tramwaya 8/8 8/0 10 10 Fraser Netn 47 50 48.00 100 Howarth Krakiae 66.C0 67.60 100 7% Prel. 91.00 100 100 Kt.li Bro, Del. lao.oo 100 100 8% Cam. Piel. nom 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      44 5 Buyers Sellers Spore Munioipal 41% of 1907 •1,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 •1,000,000 7% S"poro Municipal 4% •802,900 par Buyers Sellers Howarth Brskine 6% 1600,000 par Riley. Hargreavos 6% •284.000 Si Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £800,000 Spore Municipal 6 •1,878.000 ion
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      13 5 \\'(><><ls (in at lVpiX'riniiit Cure for all Internal oaatßUata. DymtttKf, Osajajasi Culds, etc.
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      567 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Dec I.— At saleroom, Ho;""*s, at 11. Dec 1. At saleroom, The British steamer 89. Sri Trinsganu, at 2 31. Dec i. -At No. 17, Victoria Street, furniture etc., at 2 30. Dec 4. —At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Dec 4. At salerooms Shares
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      420 5 CAPSTAN MIXTURE a SMOKING MIXTURE Manufactured in two Strengths IVTEDIUIVI AND FULL IN Jtß. AIR TIGHT TINS. Price Pci 1 Tin OBTAINABLE AT 1 Messrs. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. Messrs. ROBINSON COMPANY. Fresh arrival of NUTRICIA MILK. This milk has been used in the Singapore Government Hospitals for one year
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      180 5 STENO-TYPIST WANTED. Wanted at once, Straits. born Chinese, as Steno-typist, and an apprentice. G.0.H., c/o Straits Times. 29.11 n NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the Government Monopolies Department up to noon on December 11, 1911, for tbe following bullock oart services for the Government Monopolies Department for 1912. (a)
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      146 5 HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. 81 8. UNDERTAKING. 8 Prlnsep Street, Smg.poM. MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Bags to inform the publio that the kind patronage accordod him drrirg the pa* few years, has made it necessary for him to acquire another new Rubbartyred Hearse, which surpasses all others in the Straits.
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. SIR EDWARD GREYS SPEECH.
    1079 6 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. SIR EDWARD GREYS SPEECH. The speech of Sir Edward Orey is great because it is so perfect in calmness and moderation. Contrary to diplomatic usage, conversations between the representatives of the two countries were made use of by one of them without consulting the
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    16 6 The Metropolitan Police authorities have ordered 2,000 Webley automatic pistols for the use of selected constables.
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    59 6 The Malay Mail is informed that a cable has been received at Kuala Lumpur stating that the appeal of tho plaintiff against the decision of F.M.B. Court of Appeal in the case Yap Hon Chin v. Cowan and JonesHarry has been dismissed by the Privy Council. This was the first
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    13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.
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    19 6 For the third year in succession Messrs. J. and P. Coats have declared a dividend of 35 per cent.
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    20 6 A Gemas estate is said to have lost 28 coolies in a month owing to the depredations of several panthers.
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    20 6 Prince and Princess Alexander of Tock presented their photographs to tho Malay College at Kuala Kangsar during their recent visit.
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    25 6 To-morrow being Thanksgiving Day, which is celebrated by United States Americans the world over, the office of the Consul General in Singapore will be closed.
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    30 6 The contract price for the burial of soldiers at Hankow is $1 with coffins and 50 cents without coffins. Municipal coolies have n.ade themselves undertakers. They visit the hospitals daily.
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    38 6 The Chief Secretary, F.M.S., Mr. E. L. Brockman, and Dr. C. Lane Sansom. P.M.0., F.M.S., went to Penang to meet His Excellency the Ciovcrnor on his way to the Durbar. They stayed at Hotel ltaflles by the Sea.
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    33 6 Major-General Stephenson will inspect the Perak detachment of tho M.S. V.It., at Taiping, on Saturday, December 2. His inspection of tho Selangor detachment will take place iv Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, December 9.
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    41 6 The K a this of the local Moslem Association have fixed Saturday next for the celebration of the Hari Kay i Hadji, the day on which the great ceremony of investing pilgrims with tho dignity of hadji takes place in Mecca.
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    41 6 The trawling vessel Golden Crown, belonging to Mr. Lim Chin Tsuan of Burma, has now been lying in Penang harbour for about three months. It has been to Calcutta, Kangoon and Singapore. Apparently, steam trawling in these seas does not pay-
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    46 6 The band cf The Buffs will play on the lawn of Raffles Hotel, to-morrow night, on the occasion of the St. Andrew's dinner. In addition to the dinner promoted by the St. Andrew's Society, the hotel also promises a special effort in the art of gastronomy.
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    39 6 In a Government Gazette published at Kuala Lumpur, yesterday, the Chief Secretary cancels the order made by him on November 20, prohibiting the further employment of Indian labourers on the Pcrhentian Tinggi, Hansa and Margot Estates, in Negri Sembilan.
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    55 6 The directors of the Eastern Trading iSelangor) Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, have declared a dividend of 15 per cent, on the issued capital, for the company's first financial year ending October 31. It was resolved at the company's general meeting, held on November 24, that tho dividend be paid out
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    55 6 Mr. Brunei Norman, of Hotel Raffles by-the-Sea, Penang, who has lately opened the most extensive billiard-rooms in these parts, has now further added to the attractions of his establishment by providing a RiceTablo every Sunday at tiffin, which is prepared by Javanese cooks under the supervision of Mr. Olic, late
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    58 6 Mr. Dyson, district civil judge, give his decision yesterday in a suit at the instance of Boey Yeak Kirn against Messrs. Howarth, Krskino, Ltd. Plaintiff claimed damages for the wrongful cutting off of electric light on premises occupied by bim and he was awarded $350 and costs. Mr. Gaunt appeared
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    61 6 Residents are complaining, and not without reason, that they have been deprived of their supply of water for some days, without the least hint from the Municipality that the supply was to be cut off, in consequence of which no provision has been made by them to reserve sufficient for
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    98 6 The following is a free translation of a proclamation just issued by the revolutionary commander-in-chief, states a Hangchow message of November 15 Queues have been the special sign of the Chinese ever since the Tartars entered China. We are laughed at by other nations because we have a useless thing
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    99 6 When touching at Penang, en route for India, His Excellency tho Governor paid a visit to the quarantine camp, Pulau Jercjak, the following accompanying him the Hon. W. Evans, Resident-Councillor Mr. E. L. Brockman Dr. C. L. Sansom Dr. R. Dane, Senior Medical Ofiicer and Dr. J. C. C. Ford,
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    139 6 An encouraging state of affairs was reported at thu Kuala Lumpur Y.U.C.A. annual meeting held on Monday, at tho Masonic Hall. The president, Mr. B. J. Eaton, was in the chair, supported by the Rev. \V. Runciman, and Mr. R. O. l'ringle, general secretary, Singapore. A new building has been
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    470 6 Mr. Hans Booker has returned to Singapore from his inspection tour of the branch offices of Messrs. Behn, Meyer and Co., Ltd., in the ports of Java. Miss Tarbat, tho principal of luflles (iirls' School, had an enthusiastic send off from Johnston's Pier, yesterday, upon joining tho
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    United Malaysian Meeting.
    48 6 We gather from a London telegram published in Colombo that at the meeting of the United Malaysian Rubber Company, Limited, held on November 19, it was resolved that the vendors be requested to surrender a million shares, thus reducing the capital to a million sterling.
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    Nomenclature.
    63 6 A correspondent writes to say that he docs not think the great and, of course, disinterested services rendered to Singapore shareholders by London wirepullers in connection with a certain rubber company should lack some form of permanent recognition. This he thinks might bo most fittiugly assured by making the
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    Jitra Rubber Estate to Liquidate.
    95 6 At a meeting of shareholners of the Jitra Rubber Estate, Ltd., in Uresham House today, it was resolved to wind up voluntarily and that Mr. U. A. Derrick act as liquidator. This decision was only arrived at after a poll had been taken, the holders
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    New Burns -Philp Liner Launched.
    313 6 The new steamer Montoro for tlie Sydney Singapore service of the li.mis I'liilp Line was launched from the yard of tho Clyilo Shipbuilding aud baJMeriag Works, Port Glasgow, on Octobor'Jl last, aud will probably bo ready to leave for Australia about the end of December.
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    BRITAIN AND GERMANY.
    1767 7 Close of Sir Edward Grey's Speech. THE WORLDS PEACE PROSPECTS IMPROVED. Reception in the German Capital Reutfr's Tklrgram. London, via Durban, November 28. After some references to general foreign politics, Sir Edward (troy concluded his great speech on the Morocco negotiations as follows Germany's strength is of
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    London Rubber Auction.
    160 7 GOOD MAINTENANCE OF PRICES YESTERDAY. Over Five Hundred Tons Offered. London, November 28. There was a steady tone at the auctions to-day, and the quantity put up was a record, the previous highest (501 tons) being on February 28, 1911. Five hundred and twenty one tons of
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    HEVEA SUCCESS IN MALAYA.
    385 7 Lecture Before Liverpool Chamber Of Commerce. Mr. J. Mitchell, addressing the members of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce recently, emphasised the fact that although Hevea rubber had been cultivated in many tropical countries. Malaya had proved to be most suited to it. The lecturer proceeded to
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    ELECTRIC LIGHT IN THE F.M.S.
    286 7 Particulars of the Installation At Kuala Lumpur. The intake of the Kuala Lumpur electric light works is from the river at 16th mile on the Ginting Simpah Road. The water is led from there by a concrete channel, three miles long, to a head box,
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    113 7 Tlio Kuala Lumpnr Flower Show will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday, February 24. There are in all 71 classes, in 19 of which cups are offered as first prizes. First and second prizes are offered in every class, and extra prizes will be awarded in classes where
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    Jimah Litigation.
    444 7 COMPANY APPEALING AGAINST ADVERSE DECISION. The Disputed Cheque Case. As indicated in our columns on Monday, the .1 iuiah Rubber Estate is still engaged in litigation, having entered an appeal against the decision of Mr. Justice Fisher in the action brought against the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,
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    COPRA IN THE COCOS ISLANDS.
    558 7 Why the Product Fetches the Highest Prices. Reporting on his visit to the Cocos Islands in September, Mr. C. Maxwell, District Officer at Krian, says:— No copra is being manufactured in the Islands at the present time, and Mr. Ross does not expect to be
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    106 7 In connection with the co-operative supply of ship's stores, says a shipping correspondent, it in of interest to note that a company has been formed by some of the loading lines with a view to the bunkering of their steamers. This concern, which has been registered with a capital of
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    TRADE OF THE EMPIRE.
    74 7 The Nomination of a Commission. Rioter's Tblboram. London, November 29. Mr. Asquith stated in the House of Commons that the Commission to enquire into the trade of the Empire will be appointed as early as possible, but he was unable to promise that it would be
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    THE TRIPOLI WAR.
    113 7 Losses During Fighting on Sunday. Rectbk's Telegram. London, via Durban, November 20. Reuter wires from Rome that the Italian losses on Snnday at Tripoli were 16 killed and 104 wounded. At Derna there were 42 casualties. Dbr Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, November 2»,. Italy has given up
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    CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA.
    93 7 Reuter's Telegram. Loadon, via Durban, November 28. There has been continuous rain at Sydney, and the match between the M.C.C. and New South Wales has been drawn. The M.C.C, who batted first on Monday, made 234 in their first innings, and the Australians had made 198 runs
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    THE ABOR EXPEDITION.
    42 7 Reuter's Telegram. London, November 29. Sir Edward Grey in reply to Mr. Byles said there had been no communications with China in reference to utilizing the Abor expedition for demarcation of the Chinese frontier and the British Chinese spheres.
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    THE AMUR.
    37 7 DIR OSTASUTISCHB LLOYD TeLBORAM. Berlin, November 28. A St. Petersburg dispatch reports the advance of a Russian corps to Manchuria. The reserves in the Amur territory are still detained, officers being unable to obtain leave.
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    SERVANTS AND INSURANCE.
    68 7 Reuter's Tkleoram. London, via Durban, November 28. Mr. Lloyd-George addressed a servant deputation on the insurance tax and dwelt on the benefits of the various forms which it might take. He pointed out that all parties in the House of Commons supported its inclusion. If there was
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    OBITUARY.
    30 7 Rectbr's Telf.oram. London, via Durban, November 28. The death of Mr. Alfred Holt, the great Liverpool shipowner, is announced. The death of Baron Gustave Rothschild, at Paris, is announced.
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    RUBBER DIVIDENDS.
    58 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 28. A wire from London to Colombo states that the Java Rubber Co. pays a dividend of 10 per cent., and carries forward £1,500. Malacca for 1910 declares a dividend of 10 per cent., and an interim dividend of 15 per cent,
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    Singapore Rubber Auction.
    107 7 The twelfth auction of rubber under the auspices of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held yesterday, when 166 cases, weighing 150 piculs, or 20,000 lbs., were put up for sale. With the exception of eight cases, all lots were sold, the actual quantity disposed
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    REVOLT IN CHINA.
    242 7 SERIOUS REVERSE SUFFERED BY REBELS. Great Jubilation at Peking. itiOTßß's TSLEOR. H. London, November 2H. Poking messages say that consular despatches from Hankow state that the Imperialists captured Hanyang on the 27th inst., after prolonged and desperate fighting. The rebels suffered enormous losses and Hod to Wuchang.
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    Russia and Persia.
    335 7 THE GRAVE INDISCRETIONS 01 MR. SHUSTER. Statement by Sir Edward Grey. Recter's Tm.m.i. vm. London, via Durban, November 28. In the course of his speech on foreign affairs, Sir Edward Grey defouduJ the Anglo-Persian agreement, which, ho said, came into existence because tho situation in Persia was
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    GENERAL TOUTEES BLUNDER.
    43 7 Rbutbr's Telegram. London, via Durban, November 21. General Toutee, who arrested the French commissioner and two other officials at (Jjda, Morocco, has been retired, and M. Dostailleur, the commissioner in question, is suspended ponding enquiries. Genoral Drudo succeeds General Toutee.
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      258 8 English League Results. Following are the results of English league football matches played at homo on November IH, on the grounds of the first mentioned teams:— Division I. Woolwich Arsenal 3, Sunderland 0; Anton Villa 2, Tottenham Hotspur 2 Kolton Wanderers 4, Sheffield Wednesday 2; Bradford City 1, Hlack'burn
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      181 8 Garrison Golf Club. A match iMtuci'ii the Keppel (iolt Club and tbe Oarriaon OoM Club took place at Tan^lin on Sunday morning last, and resulted in a win for the latttr club by three points. The following arc the individual results: K.ti.f. 0.0.C. F. W. Kiu« C'apt. li. Rutherford
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    LEW INDUSTRY FOR THE COCOS.
    370 8 Export Trade in Shark's Liver Oil.Sold as Cod Liver Oil. Mr. C Maxwell. District Olticer. Kiian. who ha- recently beea to tba Coooa Islands on Urn annual Inspection, in the ooana of Ui report to (iovcrument. says Mr. Sydney Bom toM me that he piopoiod
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    196 8 The I'-ngthy .lrani.itii- Mm, lLr Sin Redeemed, or the Koinance of a Roar Gitl, winch t.iK.s shoot an bom and v half to MM through tho eiueinatograph inaehiue, Mabeea mmbm of mm attraction at i tbe Alhanibra c\<r since it was flint put on. 1 1 It i-. saiil t.i
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    RIFLING THE POLICE MUSEUM.
    556 8 The Tell-Tale Finger-prints on Broken Glass. The alleged perpetrator of the theft of exhibit counterfeit money from the office of the Chief Police Officer on October 27 was arraigned before Mr. Firmstone, in the District Court, yesterday. He was a police constable, named Joseph Suthdeo, a
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    TENNIS AT MANILA.
    326 8 The Champions Whom Mr. Gaunt Will Meet. When Mr. L. K. Gaunt takes his racket over to the Manila carnival next February, lie will tind himself participating in the biggest tennis tournament ever held in the Orient. The star player would appear to beCarlton 11. lardner, who
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    Rebel Loan of $20,000,000.
    190 8 To provide funds for further military I operations in the establishment and extension of the new Chinese Republic the revolutionary lenders, tiu China Press states, have drafted a bond issue regulation by which it is ]io|Md to raise SJiUk ki.inh I on the basis of 7">
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    789 8 Prices Quoted In tbe Market This Morning. Singapore, November 29, 1011, Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exohange and Shan Brokers, iasne the following list of quotations tbis morning Norn Value. Buyers. Sellers. 3/- AllagM 2/9 8/8 3/- Options 9/- l/c 1 AnyloJava 4/- 4/9 1 Anglo-Johore 6/8 6/6
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    Plot Against Kaiser.
    90 8 According to a report published in the liht'iiish papers, an Anarchist plot against the Kaiser was discovered during his recent motor-tour through Eifel. An automobile containing Anarchists is said to have left Aix for Brussels with the intention of reentering Germany via Luxembourg and waylaying the Kaiser
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    72 8 An action has been filed in the District Court of Colombo by Miss Blanche M. Sawer of Boyd Place. Colombo, against Mr. H. V. Tringham, of Wigton, liozelle. The plaintiff alleges that in November, 1910, she and the defendant agreed to marry, and the marriage was fixed for a date
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      409 8 PATENT PRESSED STEEL TANKS The Piggott Pressed Steel Tanks, consist of Plates in standard 4x4 feet units, 5/16 in. thick and weighing approximately 2 cwt. each. Compared to Cat t Iron and Rivetted Steel Tanki, the principal aduantaget 0/ the Piggott Pretted Steel Tank* are: CHEAPNESS SIMPLICITY In DESIGN LIGHTNESS
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      569 8 Raffles felt Hotel. ST. ANDREW'S NIGHT Special TO-MORROW NIGHT. NOVEMBER 30. By kind permission of Major C. E. Cobbe and Officers, the Band of tho Buffs, engaged by the St. Andrew's Society, will play on the Lawn. THE ONLY BEST AND COMFORTABLE PALACE IN TOWN. The only Palace tbat shows
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      407 9 FUSSELL'S. V A k^/ISYOURV Y7 no W v Yy baby sick yy MILK |/J S>W> AND A/, C^ that can equal V^f FRETFUL? J&p 2^^ Fussell's for babiea. j^^ T I' he is, it is unWe have lettert from doubtedly caused by the milk famous Medical Men to you are
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      1163 9 STEAMER 8AIUNG8. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Go.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in tbe United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the Haw 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turbine Unert Shinyo Miru Tenyo Maru and Chlyt Maru,"
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      483 9 PATRONIZED ftfIWOLS BY R° Y ALTY. "Has Gained Public Confidence" Ceylon Mail. BP.de SILVAS "Jewellery Creations which are always artistic and often Novel" Straits Tint,*. SUCH AS Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, Emeralds, Sapphires, Topazes and Opals. XMAS JEWELS ECLIPSE ALL. A NOBLE PRESENT TO SEND HOME. "Fine Gems ot the Orient"
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      496 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, INOAPORE Board of DlMOtOfsi O. A. Drkricx, Esq., Chairman A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director P»tbr Fowmb, H. 8., om., Chief Med. OffioerF. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvrbob. Vow Noas Pah, Esq. Ono Soon Tf.b, Esq. Khoow
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      302 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. BSTABUBBBO 188?. 5.8.0. Inauranoe in Foroe, over $45,000,000.00 New Buaineas, l»10, 0ver...9t,M0,0M.00 Large Net Surplus above Uabilitios (or Reserve and all outstanding olaima. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loanß,'.Settlemeuts, etc., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDE." J. H. EVAKS, Manager, South EaeV-ra Asia THB
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      523 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. [NCORPORATRD BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 60.000 Shares ot JS3D each 411,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,826,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKERS. National Bank ol Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed
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      488 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKING AND INSURANCE CO., LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLING STREET. Established 1807. Capital paid op 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability ot proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tarn Tbok Joom 6. Sim. Eu Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sbnq 7. Tao Hoo Lai 8. Laow Chia Hbno
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      625 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF High-Class Teak Furniture, Valuable Oriental China, Lawn Requisites, etc. AT "CLONAKILTY." NO. 4, CHATSWORTH ROAD, On Saturday, December 9, at 2 p.m. For Detailed Particulars, see Catalogues and Later Adveitisemcnts. H. L.COQHLAN CO, Auctioneers. 1711 912 AUCTION SALE Of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    989 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor-Car Engineering. Mcrvyn O'Gonnan contributes the following notes to the Times Attention is being drawn in this country to American ruade cars and their appearance in some numbers on our market. The features of these machines arc that they are cheap,
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    71 11 On tho 10th instant, the court of Sourabaya sentenced a man, Oetie Oemeay alias Ooesti Oemar bin Pangeran Kentjana, of Bandjermassin, accused of causing death, to one year'B imprisonment less 17 months' preventive detention which he had previously undergone. There is particular need of higher science now to figure out
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      403 11 »ARROL JOHNSTON Aa Supplied to the War Office. 6 SEATED CAR COMPLETE 1t. 9 H. P. $3,000. 15.9 H. P. $4,000. HP. LORRY OOTBUTAvIoSSSSo w^onbTXE $3,750 $4,000 $4.950 $4900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld. FORDS We beg to inform the General Pub'.ic thai wo h»vo beca appointed SOLE
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      63 11 STOMALIX II ■> i .ir'.tr,. Cures Dytptptia and 98 per I C0M. ..1 l>i~t..-e.»Mu-StMlKll.iMtJlatM!lll»l, I Distributing AtnU R rRAh'CIS ■MOV SONS, Ltd.. Lttdon, tng. I :xz3*r£u.Tc t ;s'!&&j£s-£mamaHmam WORLD YV\ RENOWNBO Trade Mr-rk. Stuhr's FINEST TABLE DELICACIES. Genuine Caviare. Anchovies in Brine. Peeled Shrimps. Shrimps Extract. ttU ly all Hi;h-cl--.i
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      13 11 For all internal complaints, Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Care.
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      659 11 TRADE I iflj I MARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. Forl'/VR.ms To* IZ/R.ms ForlJVßims ForTß.ms Use Dunlop Quality, It ia the Beat Stocka alw ay a on hand. Suppliers to the Trade only. Particulars and estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all descriptions.
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      727 12 BURN Sl CO., LTD.. RANEEGUNGS PIPES Fox* Wells, Culverts, Drains, etc. Strongest and Qfieapest ALSO BULL-NOSED BRICKS FIREBRICKS STABLE BRICKS CHEQUERED BRICKS SALTGLAZED BRICKS OF ALL KINDS. K IE AGrNIS SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. DRESSER WANTED. Wanted, an experienced dresser for an Estate in Kelantan. Salary 1125. Apply
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      539 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie k Co., Ltd. 14 n HOUBE TO LET. No, 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 18 6 a HOUBE TO LET. Pluecarden," 19,
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      542 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. 1 MOTOR MR FOR SALE. 5 sratcr D^rrarq in perfect order. 11,850. Apply P.R.C., c/o Straits Times. 811 v RUBBER EBTATE FOR SALE. For sale, ttn:l rubber estate, price $15,000 or offer. Address Owner, c/o Straits Times. 811 7-12 TAPIOCA MACHINERY FOR SALE. For vale, New Tapicca
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      475 12 NOTICES. KIANI KIAT CO.; SHIP-CHANDLERS, Sovirnment end Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108 109, Market Street. VOLUNTEER CLUB. A Subscription Dance, under the auspice* of the above Club, will be held in the S.V.C. Drill Hall, on Friday, December 8. Applications for tickets must be made througb Volunteers to the
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      330 12 THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTO. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FINE SELECTION OF V'OLIIMS MANDOLINES GUITARS BANJOS BOWS. ETC. m THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E.&O. HOTEL. PENANG The best and the uiuH frcqm-ntod Hotel in the Islanl, and CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in the Straits. AS! THI BBAMCBI3 01
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      229 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoollane oub wants of every description are insert od at tho prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertions. Notice* ot Births, Marriages, or Deaths, it not exceeding four liaos. II eaob insertion For p.p.c. cirdi, on page 6, t2. Inch Scam
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