The Straits Times, 6 November 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.040 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 6. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      209 1 iilTl'* BEER. KATZ BROS., T^rrT*. During CHEAP SALE 50% Reduction ON SLIGHTLY SHOP- SOILED 3-PART ENGLISH-MADE Combination Bedsteads $4.00 each. Also a quantity of Four- Post Bedsteads, slightly Shop-Soiled. All of Standard Strength. F^°NC° CLIPLESS FASTENER REQUIRES NO STAPLES SL'PEHSKDBS ALL OTHER Tal. TYPES OF BINDING AND sV^ No. STAPLING
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      65 1 JgL "VENUS ■imrrfli Tjß| HIGH PREBSURE INVERTED vp- —^S PETROLEUM INCANDESCENT 3j jf 1 300 Candle ¥>ower. yfrW] v I s Requires Little Attention. fc^~- Low Petroleum Consumption. \Jf $42jS0. ROBINSON CO. CHEESE Australian Cheddar, English Cheddar, English Stilton. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LTD.. Singapore and Branohei. SHAW'S RUBBER MACHINES.
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      39 1 Eternit Asbestos Slates. Solr Aukntr: ADAM SON, GILFII LAN I CO., LTO. I i PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging KONG HING CHEONG ft COMPANY. AdelpHi Hotal Buildings, Singapore. Branch »t Ponanx" 1-6 81 6 15
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    PRINCE OF WALES'S FUND.
    725 2 Further List of Subscriptions. 8. Chinoappoo l>alip Singh K. Brown C. Gana]iathjpill*y A. Kajamani K. Muttiab T. Tlmray vappali P. Gabriel Tamby Rajah V. Thirnynanam Sio Sing Chang Daman bin Yahya Isaac Tan Kh«n« Hock Mohmd. Noor Muluutil Ali A. D. Champion A. K. Kaniact'nmlra S.
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    Inch Kenneth Rubber Estate
    413 2 The report of the Inch Kenneth Rubber ERtste states that for tbe year to June 80, 1914, Uiu iMont »ai i.4,669, and, with .£1,319 brought forward, there is a total 01X11,008. Interim dividend paid in April, 1914, of 5 per cent., less income-tax, absorbed X1, 412.
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    Bukit Lintang Rubber.
    329 2 The report of the Bukit Lintang Rubber Kstato for tbe year to June tfO last states that the profit was £12,109. Adding £2,675 brought forward there is £14,785. An interim dividend of 10 per cent, flrgg income tax), was paid on April 1, 1914 (£J,B2oj, and tbe
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    146 2 Tbe Kamna Rubber Estate in a British company operating in German East Africa under a transfer licence granted by the Kaiser. Its property of 8,000 acres is, therefore, situated in a hostile country, and, ajl the chairman told tbe shareholders at tbu' meeting on October 2, nothing has been heard
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      173 2 fiave you a weakly child at home? One who lacks the jojrnitt spirit, the spnrkKng > -\«-s. the heart) ■ppeM* ;.n.l tireless energy of healthy child- hood. In (<■•• Ii case*, rapid and complete change from delicacy to robustness has been wrought by l__l iwm 17D' Ii Im.JCiIrJL.IL.It Mi Cod
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      33 2 Lame Back. Lame back may be currd by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or tbree times a day with a rigorous rubbing at each application. For sale by all Dispensaries aod Dealer*. I
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      317 2 Your ja Grocer sf] fftjrM will V) tell you VAN HOUTEN'S COCOA has nn enormous sale For it is Best and Goes FARTHEST V.in Houtrna mal.u> the beat flavouring for Ginfcct.onary fc Paltry. PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES. Tbe old time Portable Sto. km Bneioe in now givirg pUoe to Dewi r
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      311 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALE From well-grown troen. Fnr particular* and priced, smlv to 4. FRANKBL. Siglap Estate, or at Victoria Stroet 81 7 a TURNOUT FOR BAIE. Home and dog-cart for Rale. •W. Horns quiet and fast. All acomsorifs icc'nded. Apply K. Y. c/o Strait* Timos 811
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    The Navy And Its Work.
    1348 3 GERMAN FAST CRUISERS STILL AT LARGE. The Foreign Of' ce and the Fleet. The following instructive article was contributed to the Daily Telegraph of September 25 by Archibald Hurd:The cruiser Einden, one of the units of the German squadron in the Far East, is continuing
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    "2,000 CRIMINALS."
    608 3 Weird Stories Told the Gullible Germans. Aiimii'_> those who called upon Sir Timothy C'oghlan, the Agent-general for New South Walts, at his office, 125, Cannon street, London, E.C.. was an Australian lady who had j.ist returned from Germany. She was naturally delighted to learn that, notwithstanding Merlin reports
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    Seaport Rubber Estate.
    215 3 The report of the Seaport (Selangor) Rub ber Estate, Limited, states that the robber crop harvested for the year to Jaoe 30 amounted to 244,500 lbs., against an estimate of 240,000 lbs. and a yield in the pn.vioiiH year of 198,494 lbs. The gross prioe realised was
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      190 3 I" •r! PiliVAt With certain <li -Iks, biich as Game, *tZ^ I etft I'rriiis' Sasce it mhmys appropriate. p&* It is the recoganed sauce for such use. fcry "*»"(T^ In fact, for everything with whii !i a sauce <T> (Tj^ft can bj used, Lea Perrins' is invariably j^ ili<- BEST.
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      12 3 For Children's Hacking Cough al Ni*ht Woo>'» Great Prpiermint Care Is M.
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      680 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. HENDERSON LINE The Steamers of the above Line sail fortnightly from GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL TO RANGOON DIRECT via Sues Canal and vioe vnrta. They are modern vessels carrying only lat class p»wn K ern, specially built for the Eastern Pkaiennei Trade. Pump* accommodate is situated on the brul»e
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      366 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, I Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports. Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. S. CO.. LTD.. ft LTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. BITWIIN f-remantle
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      507 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTOc JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maint&inrd betwten Yokohama via potts to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government Tbo New Twin-screw Stumer- maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and art- fitted with all (he
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      680 4 BTBWEB SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. t or KreUy, Paka, Tringganu, Biant, S*>mer»k, Baohok, Kelantan. Tabai, Bangnara, Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora, LaooD, KobßStnu', Bandon, Langsaen, Taka, Cbampon, Kob'.ak »B'l Bangkok Duo Departure A STEAMER Nov. 7—3 p.m. Nov. 1O 14-3 p.m. tt 17 21—3 p.m. 1. 94
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      470 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from \MSTERD\M via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-9 a OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD.
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      408 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Sinoapobi to Java Posts, Port Daiwih Thursday Island, Bbisbani and Sydney, via Torkks Straits. Also taking psosengp.s and oargo with transhipment for other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Ports, British Nbw Gdinia, Niw Bbitain, Tasmanian and Nbw Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage. Superb Soenory. A
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    93 5 FIXTURES. Friday, November o. High Water. 0.15 a.m., 11.22 p.m. Suogei li*!4an Kabber, Barker's, no is. Saturday, November 7. Hifch Water, H I- II H a.m Sunday, November 8. High Wator, 1.24 a.m., 0.21 p.m. Monday, November 9. High Water, 2.9 an.. 1 3 p in Tuesday,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE
    180 5 To daw •'en..ny. Colombo, Bombay and .leddab 8 pm 1' S\M'ttenham and T. Anson 8 pm > and Muar 3 pm Batu I'ahiit 8 pm Colombo and llombay 4.B'J pm To hokbow. Itan^kuk 6 am nak 10 am Bangkok 11 am K. I'ahang, l'( kaii and Knantan
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    Rifle Shooting.
    143 5 S.L.R.A. There was an unusually good attendance it tin' S L It A. shoot yesterday, eighteen taking part. The November spoon was competed for. the following buing tbe highest The Times Bordeaux corrcepondent writes that frei.li tr .>>p» nunilx'i my probably half a iv ton iaforce Oeueral Jotfre.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    153 5 EXCHANGE aimupoUi November 6, 1914. Oa Loaooa Bank 4 m/ 8 I/if, DenianJ 2 4;., Private 8 m 2/4) On ludia Bank T. T. 174* Oh UoHOKOMa ..Bank d/d L'jJ On SBAM3B»i....Bank d/d lOi; OUJMB ...BankT. T 141} OmJap4K v Bankd/d U4J SovoreigDB buying rate »8.64 India
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      MINING.
      193 5 1 5 Bayen V aiae 10 10 Ampanfi 7.00 1 1 A yet Wiul 0.15 10 10 BoUt 1.00 10 10 Brn&nß 0.75 10 10 Kaiupai 10 10 Kauaboi 10 10 Kinta Association £1 41 KiuU Tin l.l'.fi £1 £1 Lahat Minw 10 0 Malayan Collierka £1 £1 Malayan
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      RUBBER.
      599 5 I**™ 3 Buyers. Seller*. V alne 2/- 2/- Allaeai 1/8 1/7 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 2/3 3/3 2/- 2/- Ang'.oMalaj 6/9 7/9 2/- 2/- fiataae Malalia /10 £1 £1 Batn Tiga 1.5.0 1.15.9 2/- 2/- BekoU -/5 -/8 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.6.0 1.8.6 £1 £1 Bokit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0
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      GENERAL.
      122 5 100 ICO R. H. 7% Prel. 85.00 100.00 41 41 Shell Transport 8.15.0 4.2.8 10 10 S'poreC Storage 26.00 60 60 Spore DiHpentary 60.00 70.00 10'- 10/- Spies IVtroi.utu 15/6 16/0 10 10 Straits Ice Co. 16.00 20.00 100 100 Straits S. Ship 290.00 BCO.OO 10 10 Straits Trading
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      DEBENTURES.
      59 5 ,%The buying quotations of sterling shares must be regarded as purely nominal fot the present. Bayers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,978,000 8%pm S'pore Municipal 44% of 1907 11,800,000 par liuyern Sellem S'pore Municipal H% of 1900 tl.001,000 pM S'pore
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      166 5 Tbe complete list of club flstaref* will be found on page 12. AUCTION SALES Powell and C>. m I unredeemed pMtss, at 10 7.— At No. I'pper Wilkie R<l., Htibbi r Tyred Victoria, Plants, etc., property of Mb*. Mulil. nb. in. at 2.30. November 7.— At No. 19. Se*h Im
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      458 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of TWO WOLBELEY OAMi 5 AND 7 SEATED, At Nob. 215 and -16 Orchard Read, O\ TIKSDAY NOVIMUIR 10 AT 8.15 P.W. (TERMS CASH). CHINO KBNO LEE a CO., Auctioneer*. 8-11 1011_ AUCTION BALE Of A TURNOUT, To be held at No. 0, Upper Wilkie Road,
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      289 5 p TO MINERAL PROSPECTORS. Q RWe have in stock in Singapore, ready for tLM immediate delivery, one J "EMPIRE" t E PROSPECTING DRILL M Complete with g^ Spring Drilling Rig, Horse Power Appliance, 50 feet each Drill Rods W% M and Casing. s. NFull Particulars, Catalogue, Specification and f Price
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      53 5 LATEX CUPS Different s ses and shapes. Porcelain or Earthenware, White or Green Glased, Half Lemon or Flat Bottom Shapes. Held In Large Stock by LEE KIM SOO, IC, 0 Almeida Strsst, lingapor*. Samples and quotation gladly rent on receipt of particulars of requirement. Special quotation for large orders. 3010
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      50 5 THE 3rd 4th INSTALMENTS of SELIG S MASTERPIECE AT THE HARINIA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NICHT! ~"7.. AT 9118 The Adventures of Kathlyn No. 3. THE TEMPLE of LION. No. 4. THE ROYAL SLAVE, (In 4 Reels). AMIDST THE FLAME OF LOVE. TeleptaOM Mo. 1116. K. HABIIfI Bole Prorrietot
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    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6. FEDERATED MALAY FINANCE.
    1141 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6. FEDERATED MALAY FINANCE. At the commencement of the year 1918 the Federated Malay States bad a nominal surplus of 144,194.340, and of that sum 18,266,054 represented assets tbat were very readily realisable, and |21,b95,533 represented funds which were realisable, but not so readily. The
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    24 6 A lecture on The Coming Man will be given by Mr. Handley Bird in Bethesda, Bras Baaaa Road, at eight o'clock this (Friday) evening.
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    18 6 A mail from Europe or pec ted by train tomorrow will be ready for delivery by 9.80 a.m.
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    19 6 Parcels intended for delivery in the United Kingdom before Christmas Day should be posted not later than November 11.
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    29 6 The total quantity of tin ore exported by tho tributors on the land of the Royal Johore Tin Mining Co., Ltd., for October, 1914, was 48 bags piculs 88.
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    32 6 Swimming Club launches will leave Johnston's Pier on Sunday at 9. 10 and 11 a.m 2.30 and 3.80 p.m., and return at 9.30 and 10.30 a.m.. 12.15, 3 and 5 30 p.m.
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    32 6 Messrs. Derrick and Co. inform us of the following outputs for October Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co battery 185 piculs, tributors 2u piculs, total 205 piculs Belat Tin Mining Co., 822 piculs.
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    32 6 The Pinang Gazette says It is worthy of note that tbe news of the Emden's visit to Penang reached Acheen and Sabang before 9 o'clock on the Wednesday morning of the occurrence.
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    34 6 The little West African Colony and Pro tectorate of Gambia, which has a population of only 145,400, almost all being natives, has undertaken to provide i'lo,ooo as a contribution to the National Relief Fund.
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    41 6 Gtitbrie and Co. advise that they have received advice from London by cablegram that the directors of Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Co., Ltd., have declared a dividend cf 10 per cent, in respect of tbe year ended June 30 last.
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    38 6 British officers, who are prisoners in Germany, have conveyed tbe news tbat they are alive by giving cheques for small amounts to tbe German Red Cross fund. By means of these cbeqses English bankers have traced 67 officers.
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    44 6 Messrs. Chancellors, of Richmond, have arranged for the War Office to take over the world-famous Star and Garter Hotel, which adjoins Richmond Park, for Army purposes. It will be occupied very shortly by from 1,500 to 2,0C0 men of the A; my Service Corps.
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    55 6 Newspapers in France have reported the death of Prince Adalbert, the Oe>*man Emperor's third son. It is declared that Dr. Lepage, King Albert's surgeon, conducted the autopsy with two German doctors, and found that the Prince had been killed by a German bullet, as had been previously proved in the
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    61 6 A planter, who bad spent five years in Sumatra and latterly in Kcdah and I'enang, joined the Troilus at tho latter place and was working bis passage home, probably with a view to go to the front on arrival in England. After his ship bad been sunk by tbe Emden
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    69 6 The New York World in an editorial article praises in the highest terms the absolute fitirne-s and clearness of all of Sir John French's statements from the war zone. HiH nji irts." says this journal, are so simply and clearly written that they strongly convey the impression of absolute reliability.
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    142 6 There have been repeated complaints lately about tbe scholars of St. Andrew's School being induced to gamble in the street during their recreation hour, and this morning Inspector Fox moved in the matter of bringing the nuisance to an end by prosecuting three Japanese, two men and a woman, Hakao,
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    167 6 A Eurasian named C. L. Bennett was on Wednesday arraigned before Mr. V. G. Ezecbiel at Penang on a charge of begging for alms at Ross Road on November 8. On tbe accused pleading guilty, P.C. 629 stated that while he wax on sentry duty at 10 o'clock yesterday morning
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    171 6 In a letter to Tbe Times Sir Valentine C'hirol says there is a minor point worth remembering when our Indian troops come into contact with the Germans. They have never forgotten the insolence of the German contingent in China in 1900, whose favourite amusemeut was to jeer at them as
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    368 6 The Rev. 11. C. Henham hopes to arrivein Penang on November 27. Mr. ft, 11. Mackray has returned from leave, and goes to Jobore a* Magistrate. Mr. tnd Mrs. Herbert Welbam arp expected back in Penang at tbe end of the week. The lUjah of Sarawak is
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    The War With Turkey.
    102 6 A Straits Settlement Government Gazette issued yesterday afternoon says His Majesty's Government desires to make known that the grave situation which baa arisen with Turkey involves no religious question and that the Muhammadan holy places of Arabia as well as the shrines in Mesopotamia will be
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    Wedding of Mr. F. G. Bourne.
    222 6 A well-known figure in tbe personnel of tbe police force in Singapore, Mr. Fred< rick G. Bourne, wbo fulfils tbe duties of Court Inspector, received the heartiest of congratulations and the warmest of good wishes yesterday when be was married, at St. Andrew's Cathedral,
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    Telegrams to Netherlands India.
    242 6 The following messages from The I {ague dated October 29 -31, havo been published in Nt-tlitrl iuJh India newspapers The British Government liave olTtrwl Holland a contribution of £50,000 towards the cost of maintenance of the Belgian refugees in the Netherlands. Tlio Dutch (Suvernujcnt, bowever, have
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      192 6 W. D. H. 0. WILLS HAND-MADE CIGARETTES. CHRISTMAS TIDE Has it ever occurred to yon tbat a case of CHOICI TEA would be a nnst nrcful and acxptib'o present and also a daily reminder of tin sender for weeks to come. A gift of a 10 lb., 201 b or
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      121 6 ALHAMBRA eMEMtTMMMt TMftTM, KUI MM. 2nd Show 9.15 p.m. Ist Show 7.80 p.m. JUST RECEIVED BY MAIL OF NOVEMBER 4. THE VERY LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE In 6 Parts! In 5 Part* I Z O E OR A WOMAN'S LAST CARD Mile. Rogmaßadet in the title role An emotional drama
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    THE WAR.
    1640 7 Cool Courage of Indian Troops. A NAVAL FIGHT IN THE PACIFIC. German Account Doubted. H.M.S. Monmouth Reported Sunk. Kii'tks's Special ash Okiunaky Wak Tklkikams. Londn-i, November 4. 1.25 p.-u. The 1'ress Bureau ana juoces Violent attacks were iiiidi on October 30 against our first corps and civahy. Tho
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    Proposed Cruiser for Siam.
    142 7 An appeal has been issued to the Siamese public requesting subscriptions towards tbe building of a new vessel of war for Siam. The appeal states that, though Siam has no intention of attacking any other country, it behoves her to prepare in her own defence against
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    Accountants and the War.
    266 7 If one may judge of Glasgow and the West of Scotland (says The Incorporated Accountant*' Journal), it would, perhaps, not be far off the 11. irk to sty that the accountancy profession in Scotland showed as great a percentage of recruits as any other profession—excluding that
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    American Elections.
    187 7 VICTORY OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. President Wilson's Policy Approved. Kent, r is leaving the world to its fate just now, and we pp| no telegrams about anything but the war. We are very grateful, therefore, to a correspondent who sends us the result) of tbe recent elections. He
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    BANGKOK WATER SUPPLY.
    685 7 Opening by His Majesty Next Month. One of tlio most important public improvements in the history of Bangkok will be inaugurated this month, when, on the 14th, His Majesty will declare open the waterworks at Samsen and the water supply will be open to the people. The
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    99 7 The death'has occurred at Kuching of the Key. A. Reyffert, from heart failure. The funeral took place the next day at 8 a.m., the service being conducted by the Rev. Father Haidpgger and chanted by the Keys. N. C. Smeele (Jesselton) and H. Dines. There were present the Rev. Mother
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    AGA KHAN'S MESSAGE.
    392 7 Loyal Appeal to Muhammadans In Malaya. A special issue of tbe Straits Settlements Government Gazette, publisln d yesterday, gays that the following message from the Aga Klian has Wen. by His HaghMM't dc.-iiv, transmitted by tbe Secretary of State for the Colonies for publication in this Colony
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    IN THE PACIFIC.
    272 7 The Cruisers Scharnhorst And Gneisenau. According to a Sydney despatch of October 9, reports from Samoa received through private sources give interesting details in connection with the visit of the German cruiser Gneisenau and Scharnhorst to Apia. Shortly after the New Zealand troops took possession in response
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    Encourging the Volunteers.
    118 7 A correspondent at Penarjg sends us the following postcard with tbe remark that man proud man, dressed in a little brief authority, doth play such pranks before high Heaven as mako the Angels weep." For ourselves, we should have said rather that it could make them laugh
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    Dr. Wu Lien Teh's Services.
    196 7 The friends of Dr. Wu Lien Teh will no doubt be interested in this paragraph, despatched from Peking, .by a correspondent in that town, on October 18:— The Government has instructed the Governor of Heilungkiang to report details concerning the outbreak of plague in a
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    Jottings from Java.
    1051 7 1m;om A Cobrrspondknt.) Soerabaya, Oct >b. i The British community at Soerabaya have fin warded a mum of ll T.JUi to the KritiHU Rf il Cross »t Londou au.l 1.900 N t!ie Mm of Wales s National MM Fun.l. It may U possible fur Singaporeans to yet
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    Anglo-Chinese School.
    38 7 A lecture will be given to night at H.BO o'clock by Dr. J. Argyll Campbell, on Tbe Physiology of Muscular Exercise in the Drill Hall of the Anglo Chinese School. All arc cordially invited to attend.
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    Prison Fare.
    2758 8 EXPERIENCES OF ENGLISHMEN IN GERMANY. Bread by the Cubic Inch. The following statement was made to a representative of The Times on September 24, by Mr. John A. F. Aspinall, general manager of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Itailwiy, who. along with Mr. Egorton ISrown, barrister, of the x
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    GOOD HOPE RUBBER CO.
    1549 8 Conversion Into London Sterling Company. The fifth ordinary general meetiDg of the Good Hope (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., ism j held at Colombo on October 24, when tbero j were present Mr. F. L. Clements (chairman) I and Mr. M. Kelway Bauiber (directors), and j Mr.
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    SINGAPORE AMUSEMENTS.
    51 8 There will be a full change of programme at the Gaiety Picture Palace to-night. The principle feature is a drama, in six parts, by Felix Hollaender, entitled The Unwritten Law. It is supported by a war filtn, The Sardinian Drummer, the latest war gazette, and a number of
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    19 8 Navvy.—" It ain't the Crabn Prince, and itjSan't the German Emperor wot's to blame. Ivs this 'ere bloomin' Kaiser.
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      92 8 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When you bave a bid cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that con tains nothing injurious. Chamber laiu 'a Coo^b Kemedy meetu all these retjairementa. It
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      351 8 SECONDHAND PIANOS. We have several instruments returned from hire to be sold at reasonable prices. S.MOUTRIE&CO..LTD.. Raffles Place. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner On Saturday, November 7. (By kind permission of Lt.-Col. 0. H. B. Lees and Officers, the Band of the Malay States Guides will be
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      147 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA W/+<% CONSUMPTION attJtvtlU* W Deschsens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the food ALWAYS CURES, end e;ivps everyone health, strength and beauty. Far better I'inn uncooked meat, Chalybeates. etc. We tre in a positioi. to
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      246 9 THE STRAITS TIMES if Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Meeua. Kelly and Walsb, Ltd Money Changer, Raffios Hotel. Money Changer. Adelpbi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Sarope Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Messrs. Bob a Co., Bran Basah Road The RofroshiEent Buffet. Tank Road Railway
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      727 9 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications will be received up to tbe 15tb November, 1914. for tbe post of Onardian, Government House, Singapore. Tbe salary is bWMM with £50 Lnt; Allowance and free quarters. Applicants mast be of pure European parentage and possess a knowledge of accounts and must write a legible
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      527 9 NOTICES. THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167. Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. 2410-B 2 .415 NOTICE. P.A.H A Register of Estate Managers and Assistants has been started by thia Association. Employers, having vacant posts to fill, and employees seeking
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      399 9 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Direct Service to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Galoutta. via Penang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on tborongh Bills of Lading fcr Canton. Macao, Swatow, Auioy, Chefoo. Tientsin, Nt wchwanp, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa, tbe Philippines, etc., etc., e>. Steamers. Tons. Commandor. Kctsano
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      1401 10 LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF AMY EABTEBJ COMPAIDL PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. KUDOrTIOI! Wlnofc— tar H*yM, >„..». LOMDO.OWIOH OM *—ny, 8.0. TW Oam^aay aas IM.ON I.li wMh ta. taawma 00-rt «t Baftiaaa, aad tMaata wM la. BdMam Ua* kmmnmm O^paniea Aot i« every parttCTlm fTTHAOTIVm
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      499 10 BANKING. THE MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA LTD. Capi'al Authorised 51.500.000 Capital Subscribed £1,196,000 Capital Paid-up £562,500 Reserve Fund £465,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS K. J. Black Esq., Chairman. James Campbell Esq. H.Melvill SimongEnq. J. A. Maitland Esq. Sir David YuJe. J. M. Uyrie Eeq. Chief Manager Percy Mould Esq. T iondon Manager
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      900 10 BALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE oi valuable wax polished tkak household furniture*, etc., The property of J. L. Tampbrll, K-q At No. 19 Seah Im Road, Keppel Harbour, On Saturday, November T, at 2.30 f».n». Very bandeomtly oarved teak combination cabinet with mirror panel and bcokcate with glats doors; loured
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    953 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Petrol at One Shilling a Gallon. This bold suggestion is made by The Motor Cycle in an article which points out to what a large extent tl."> motor trade is dependent upon the pi!. a of petrol, and the great gain
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    44 11 The Indian Government in a Press note says that Mahomed Yusaf Ismail, of Bombay, has intimated to Government bis intention of starting and maintaining at his own expense a small training ship in Bombay for sons of Indian seamen. The Government welcome the scheme.
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      166 11 When reliability is of first importance —when economy matters— for service un^er most severe conditions for higher than usual efficiency— in frizes from Vfc h.p. to 600 h.p. USE WESTING HOUSE MOTORS Over 1,000 000 h.p. of Motors made at Trafford Park are giving exceptional service. SOLE AGENTS CENTRAL ENGINE
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      42 11 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil will effectually care the most »tabborn cases of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by i all Dispensaries and Dealer!.
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      256 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT ?|fe^fS? H. M. KING GEORGE V AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by tbe enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior In quality, and can be supplied in unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to your
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      76 11 SUCCESS Emery Grinder (FOOT F»OWER) Slg?^ 3,000 Revolutions per Minute attained fPv& iUM k y a s m Pl e an( easy motion of the foot. \j '*f JUBT LIKE A POWER MACHINE The Greatest Grinder 1 on Earth %fM or Grinding Drills, Castings, Machine v Parts, Knives, Scissors, and
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      455 12 Goodrich TYRES. American > I j P6S for American *> Cars. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson,Gilfillan&Go.,Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. DRESSER WANTED. Wanted immediately, Qualified Dresser for E t«to in Enst Johore. A} ply in person to BOUsTEAD Jk Co., Estat s Uept. 4 11 a Ci-ARGE OF CHILD. German Oirl,
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      368 12 TO BE LET OR 80L0 TO LET. AUCHENCAIRN," No. 1, TangUn Hill, freshly done up. Rent 1110. Apply to SYME Co. ■ill v BEABIDE REBIDENCE TO LET. Fully furnished. Entry November 1. Apply to A. FRANKEL, Siglap Estate, or at 876, Victoria Street M o TO BE LET. No. 18,
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      519 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD TOUT No. 183, Amoy Street Apply M. Gnston, PriD MMt 29 b o FURNISHED BEABIOE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and JU4NIT&. to let furnished. Apply No M Sophia 1 8 o FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca Street. Immediate entry Apply
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      441 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Sbipchandlers. Government snd Municipal Contractor* Estate Suppliers and Comruißbiuo Agents Sou Aokhts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multip'ar Brerd Hair Beltings. CODE FLAGS of all sizes ready In stock Prices naconable 14 eo-a-lfi TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS.
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      639 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-Chandlert, Government and Municipal Contractor^ General Importers and E«porte-s. and Commission Agents, E stats, Rice-Mill and Sa«-MIII Suppliers. 37. Philip Street. Tel. Address OUAXKIAT," Codis: A. B. C. Eth Edition and A 1. Telephone Nob.— Office- 1288 aud 1174. (Private 1460). Soli Agents For GLOBE BOILER
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      611 12 SINGAPORE CUB FIXTURES The following fixtures for tho ourront woek abd important forthcoming fixtures are kindly tupplied by the «(<cretaries of the varionp flubs. Convenient forms on which to mak-' the returns will bo pupplied ol application tr the Managor, Strait-, Tinu'H. Singapore Golf Club. Nov. 7 and 8, November
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