The Straits Times, 27 November 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.058 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 27. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      181 1 BEER. JUST RECEIVED: Ladies 9 Genuine Panamas ALL THE LATEST SHAPES. Children's Knitted Vests FROM ENGLISH SPUN YARN. Sizes: 2 to r 7» Price: cents each. KATZ BROS., LTD. g—, THE R°NE.° Duplicator. 80 FACSIMILE LETTERS PER MINUTE. I Prices from Mad* $2O to $200. J? M ASK US TO
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      91 1 ROBINSON CO. AH Toys, Crackers R,j! Christmas Presents A LARGE VARIETY NOW DISPLAYED, A huge quantity of Crackers TOM SMITH'S, CALEY'S and BUTCHER'S. Prices from 25 cents to $5.75 per box. AUSTRALIAN APPLES. Just arrived, shipment of AUSTRALIAN APPLES. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LTD.. Singapore, K. Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang.
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      11 1 Eternlt Asbestos Slates.: i Soli Agents: ADAMSON, GILFIILAN i CO., LTD.
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    Beaufort Borneo Rubber.
    2431 2 THE ESTATE CONTINUES TO PROGRESS. Profits Increasing. The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Beaufort Borneo Robber Company, Limited, was held on Q ♦ober 22, at the offices, 87. Threadneedie Street, E.C., Col. R. K. Birley, C.8., V.D. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said Ladies
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      196 2 Have you a weakly R child at home? One who larks the joyous spirit, the spark'ni^ < ys, tin: hearty appetite and tireless energy of healthy child- hood. In countless such cases, rapid and complete change from delicacy to robustness lias been wrought by L— J KEPLER 1 Cod Liver
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      508 2 U-musC-6e Prorcd by independent Scientific inreitiffltioa to have a Body Buildin* Power of 10 to 20 times the amount taken. DON'T GRIN AND BEAR IT TowriDH and turfing on a bed of wor>, do yon rise with an aohing, painful back that unfits yon for work or pleasure Backache in
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      377 2 NOTICES. THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167. Orchard Road. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices. Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. 24 10 B J2. 4 16 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. The Manisipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for the supply of Laterite at the following Roada Alexandra Road 1.800
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    Sungei Dangar Rubber.
    1400 3 COINFIDENCE IN SUCCESS OF THE PROPERTY. Rubber Looking Well The third annual general meeting of tbe Sangei Dangar (Malay) Kubbtr Company, Ltd., was In 1 1 on October 16, in the Conncil Room of the Rubber < (rowers' Association, 88. Kastcbeap, 8.C., Mr. Arthur Lampard (chairman of
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    AFTER THE WAR.
    896 3 Will There be a Revolution In Germany To anyone who has lived some time in Germany, especially to anyone who Las made a study of German institutions!, writes the late correspondent, in Berlin, of tbe Evening Standard, it is intensely interesting to bear tbe frequent references to
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      685 3 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications, acoompanied by copies of reoent testimonials, will be received at the Master Attendant's Office up to Brd December, for the pott of L gbt keeper at Pappan Island, Labuan. Salary 1480, rising by annual increment* of 190 p a., with ration allowance of 1120 per annum,
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      12 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* ttitat Peppermint Cure la 6d.
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      443 3 STEAMER SAILINGS COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA OF BARCELONA. SPANISH MAIL STEAMERS. FOR MANILA, ILOILO, COLOMBO. SUEZ, PORT SAID, BARCELONA, CADIZ AND LISBON. For passage, freight and farther fnformation, apply to BARLOW a CO., Agents. 86-11 6 12 NANYB YUSEN KAISHA THE SOUTH BEA MAIL 8.8. CO.. LTD.) A direct service is maintained
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      667 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY LINE Of fmat twln-soraw Mail Paaaenger Steamer, between Rangoon, Colombo, Su«s, Port Said, Maraeiiiea and London. Proposed sailings may be had on application. THE ARRACAN 00., CTD., MESSRS. CARSON A CO., Rangoon Agents. Colombo Agenta FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, APPLY PATERBON. BIMONB CO., LTD.. Singapore Agents. STRAITS STEAM
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      372 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, r Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports c Plymouth London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to LH. W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO..
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      507 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y7K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvioe in maintained between Yoko' cma via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all
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      637 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bigot, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kolmamui, Bandon, Langßucn, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure Nov. 28 3 p.m. A STEAMER Deo. 1 Deo. 5 •i 8 12 ii IB a
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      486 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For futther particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniging Rotterdam," Agents. 4-8 v OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The
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      409 4 AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE Sinoaporb to Java Ports, Port Daiwih Thursday Island, Buisbane and Sydnky. via Torres Straits. Also taking passengern and oargo with transhipment (or other Victorian, South Australian and North Quernsland Ports, British N'kw Ocinka, Nbw Britain, Tasmanian and New Zealand Ports. Smooth Passage. Superb Scenery. A
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    105 5 FIXTURES Friday, November 27. High Water, 6.37 a.m., 6.43 p.m. Municipal Commission, 2.80 p.m. Saturday, November 2H, High Water, Ml a.m., 8.0 p.m Sunday, November 29. High Water, H.I a.m., s 56 a.m Monday, November 30. High Water, Ml a.m 9.42 p.m. Tuesday, December I. High Water,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE
    116 5 TO DAI. Satu Paliat 8 pm P. Swettcnham and T. Anson 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Bangkok 8 pm To-aoasow. Natuna and Anarnba Is. 7 am Bangkok 7 am Djambi 10 am Muntok. ami I'.ili-mbang 11 am Mataiag. K. I'ahang, I'ckan aud Kuan tan 11
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    Mails for Europe.
    40 5 Mails for Eu rope. .1 i a Vt. let. 8 Jet. 1% >ct. 22 >ot. 29 <ov. 5 *ov. 1 i «ov. 19 Soy 24 fov V. IU .k* November DON 3 6 14 28 ARRIVRi Nov. Nov. Nov. 2
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE,
    161 5 EXCHANOB bUMATOB NOVBMBBB 27, 1814. O» London Bank 4 m/e m 2,4 f, Demand m 2,4 j'. Private 8 m/e 3/4] On Ikoia Bank T. T. I74{ On Ho*aBORO...Bauk d/d 23J On SHAMOHAi....Bank d/d 103J On Java Bank T. T. 141 J On Jmmi Bank d/d 114j
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      MINING.
      185 5 Value 10 10 Ampana 700 1 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Belat 100 10 10 Bru&nß 0.75 10 10 K&rapai 10 10 Kinaboi 10 10 Kinta Association 61 Kinte Tin 113.6 41 Lahat Mine? 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1 Malayan Tins 1.10.0 10 10 MiddlotoD 6/- 6/- Pataang
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      RUBBER.
      598 5 Iwrae S usurers. Selleis Value S 'ij. 3/- AlUgu 1/8 1/7 £1 41 AngFo-Jav« 2/8 8/3 2/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 6/9 7/9 2/- 2/- Batano Malak* -/6 /10 ii 41 Batu Ti«a 16.0 1.16.9 2/- 3/- Bekob -/8 £1 41 Bnkit Kajan* 1.2.6 1.6.0 £1 £1 Bukit Lintanß 2.0.0 .!.5.0
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      GENERAL.
      118 5 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/6 £1 £1 Prel. 1.0.0 1.2.8 5/- 6/- Electric T'waja 8/- 4,3 10 10 Frmser Neave 60.00 66.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 86.00 96.00 100 Howarth Brekioe 46X0 100 7%Prel. 100.00 100 100 K&U Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 Maynard Co. 12.50 100
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      DEBENTURES.
      59 5 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% •1,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5* £860,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 B%pm Spore Municipal 4,% of 1907 (1,800,000 pai Buyers Sellon Spore Municipal 4^% of 1909 11,00^,000 pat Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 9%dil Spore Municipal 4% .£300,000 02, ,%The buying ijuotations of sterling shares
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      241 5 VUCTION SALES Powell and C Novembrr 'is.— \t AM. :i!i*'o, Mount Rli/aboth Uoal. valuable wax n mshod teak houaehoM furniture, etc., at 2.30. Novcmbur 2s. —At Combo House," Kiver Valley Road, teak household firniture, Plants, etc., at 1. December I.— At saleroom, two pieces of Agricultural land sitiuue olf Jurong
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      557 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TYPEWRITER FOR BALF. For t-d c. Bijoa typewriter in tirrt class order. Price 150. Apply Port Health Office. 27 11 «8-ll JUBT ARRIVED. A few choice Aigrettes. For sale at 19 eaoti. POWELL i CO., Auctioneers, r 11 8 18 EUROPEAN ASSISTANT WANTEO. Wnn'.d for Estate in MaUcca,
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      137 5 100°/ 0 VALUE You do not pa, f"<-r "^B Mm worthless gifts when b:ii n» gg State Expr^i!., thc.e is GO cent?.' worth N CL of real tobacco value in cv ry tin o. 00. «j|& IwC teft n s^a i^' &J-? t tt-t iTr*\ sy^^S CIGARETTES. J Packed in
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      53 5 sth and 6th Instalments of the Sensational Wild- Animal Drama, AT IMS HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDOR ROAD TO-HIOHT AT 0.20 TO-NIQHTII NO. V. A COLONEL IN CHAINS NO. VI. THREE BAGS OF SILVER ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN GAUMONT GRAPHIC NO. 38 Full of the Latest-War News. TeiapbOM No. HIS. K.
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      93 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, No •uibcr 26. 9 A.M. 8 P.M. 9 P.M Bared. 32 Fab 29.W6 29.774 ».887 Temp. 86.0 87.0 79.0 b Ther 77.4 79.0 77.0 Dir. of Wind calm calm calm Max. shwk Temp H9.4 Mm 74.0 Max. in Sun 166.8 Te rad. Ther 71.8 lUinfall
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    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27. LOYALTY TO THE EMPIRE.
    1212 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27. LOYALTY TO THE EMPIRE. By favour of tbe Government we were enabled to publish yesterday the full text of that interesting paper, presented by command of His Majesty the King- Emperor to the Houses of Parliament, which deals with tbe loyalty of our Indian
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    17 6 Tbe potato crop in Germany this year is Raid to amount to 47,000,000 tons— Wolff Bureau weights.
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    20 6 A London telegram states the Germans out of Asia is the keynote of the comments on the full of Tsingtau.
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    19 6 A reward is offered in Scotland for tbe discovery of a secret German aircraft base reported to exist there.
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    24 6 The news has reached Rotterdam that General von Beseler, the conqueror of Antwerp, is dead. It is stated that be shot himself at Bruges.
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    20 6 It ib announced that the Hongkong Stockbrokers' Association was to re-open last Monday for all transactions except in Shanghai stocks.
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    27 6 At Edinburgh, on the Oth inst., an Englishman was sentenced to five years' penal servitude for endeavouring to negotiate with th< enemy for the sale of coal.
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    28 6 Tbe German Press is furious at the internment of male Germans in Britain as pre sumably it upsets their arrangements for obtaining information of the British naval movements.
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    48 6 The German spy, Naval Lieut. Lody, met his fate bravely at the Tower of London. Before being shot he asked tbe Officer Commanding the firing party if he would shake bands with a spy. The officer replied No, but I will with a brave man," and he did.
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    54 6 The official attitude of Ceylon towards the German residents has been the subject of comment in the columns of the London Press on more than one occasion, and general satisfaction among tbe Ceylon community is now freely expressed at the news of the internment, tempered with regret that such action
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    56 6 Tbe liquidators of tbe Kwong Yik Banking Co., Limited, are shortly vacating the premises occupied by tbe bank in Kling Street. We are informed that the committee of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce have kindly consented to provide offices free of expense for tho purposes of the liquidation, at the
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    66 6 Another batch of men who have volunteered for service have left Shanghai. The majority of the men are from outports, but they include ten Shanghai men. Twelve of the volunteers are liom Tientsin, one from Chefoo, one from Chinkiang and three from Hankow. They are all men who have had
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    75 6 A special Hague telegram to the Sonrabaya Handelsblad. dated November 20, reports that the general position of tbe allies between Nieuport and Dixmude is now such that the retreat of the Germans is only a matter of time. The line to Ypres is impenetrable and the road to Calais is
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    81 6 The mortality returns for Singapore issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths dhow that, during tho week ending November 21, there were 21.*> deaths (159 males, 56 females), giving a ratio per mille of population of :;;t.95. Malarial fever accounted for M deaths, phthisis 35, convulsions 19, beriberi IH,
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    101 6 The great German liner Vaterland, which has been sheltering in New York harbour since the war broke out, has been seized for debt at tho instance of a London firm. Her owners, the Hamburg-America Shipping Company, are indebted to Messrs. Waring and (iillo* for the balance of their account for
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    98 6 There was an interesting ceremony at the Washington State Department the other week, when Mr. Bryan, Secretary of State, presented to the 28 Ambassadors and Ministers, whose countries have signed his arbitration treaties, swords which have been beaten into ploughshares. The swords were Civil War sabres, which bad been specially
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    110 6 In connection with the deadly effects of the new French shells, Mr. (>. M. Killings, of Shanghai, recalls an interesting fact as told to him by a gunnery officer ill man of war on the Cbina SUtion. It is saU that after naval engagements in tl. Japanese war gun crews
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    118 6 Tbe Rubber Growers' Association in London has issued an appeal to members for subscriptions towards tbe provision of a special motor ambulance for tbe use, preferentially, of the Indian Expeditionary Force*. Any surplus f^adu will be applied to tbe purchase of rubber boots as a gift to tbe British forces.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    398 6 Dr. J. Smith, at one time State Surgeon of Maari Sembilan and later of the Singapore Hospital, has left for home. Hi- Hxcellency the High Commissioner, F.M.S., Sir Arthur Young, K< .M.0.. is to stay in Kuala Lumpur until Saturday. Dr. Norman Black is homeward bound on
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    Willison's Circus.
    83 6 This organisation which, to quote the agent's words, contains artistes culled from tbe world's greatest shows," arrived in Singapore on Wednesday and preparations are now in band for the opening night to-morrow. This will be the last appearance in Singapore of the circus for a considerable time to
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    Fruit for Our Defenders,
    140 6 The other day we gave a short notice of the objects of the Vegetable Products Committee which has been formed for the purpose of supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to men of the navy and army who are on active service. At tbe instigation of one
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    Mr. Arthur dU Cros, M.P.
    154 6 Mr. Arthur dv Cros, M.P. for Hastings, who has done and is doing ho much in equipping ami organising Motor Ambulance Columns for tbe British and ludian Kxpeditionary Forces is Vice Chairman of the Dunlop Rubber Co., Limited, and actively associated in the Directorate of
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    Singapore Veterans.
    191 6 We hear that a good number have already joined the Veterans Corps under tbe new conditions, and would remind those who have not done so that the medical officer will be in attendance again thi» evening between 5 and 6 o'clock to examine candidates. IVrhapx we may be
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      104 6 \BOUTON ROUGE/ rt m m g kf 9 I g x rv FELUCCA LITTLE'S XMAS BAZAAR IS NOW OPEN. COME AND SEE OUR Toys Toys Toys CRACKERS, SANTA CLAUS STOCKINGS AND FANCY GOODS. A Big Variety and a Huge Supply at Popular Prices. I The "Royal Household" Scotch Whisky BY
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      143 6 ALHAMBRA THC PICIIEtR CINEMATMMPH THEATRE. BEACH ROAD. ■Mend Show 9.1 S p.m First Show 7.M p.m Two Shows for One Payment. WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY. NCV. 23. YET ANOTHER EXCELLENT PROGRAMME Characteristic of Oar L'saal Endeavour to Present FEATURES ALL OUR OWN. A PICITJRESQUB DRAMA: THE ADOPTED SON In which some
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    THE WAR.
    2022 7 Great German Disaster Reported. ARMY CORPS CAUGHT BY RUSSIANS. Quiet Times in the French Arena. Kii'TU'b Special and OKi>r>..\Rt Win IMmm I. iu 1 d. November 26, 2.40 a.m. A I', tr.^ra Infli :i,il MsMMs4|M chronicles HuHsi in MMHI in Poland and Galicia with ciptures of prisoners and
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    Belgium Relief Fund.
    100 7 A good action should bring a »«l lack even in a deal over rubber shares. What bids for the 600 Rukit Jelotongs which have been offered to Mrs. Salmond in the following letter I BiLiiiL-M Relikk Fund. Enclosed please find script for 600 shares in Bukit Jelotong
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    Malayan Contingent.
    254 7 FRIENDLY HELP FOR MEN GOING HOME. Letter of Thanks. It has given us much pleasure to receive the following letter, sent from a port of call, by one of tho sections now on its way home To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Allow me to thank
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    THE BEHN, MEYER APPEAL.
    432 7 Interrupted German Mail Passages. The hearing of the appeal by Messrs. Bebn, Meyer and Co., Ltd., against a decision in the District Court, which made them liable for damages in a case where a passage by an N.D.L. boat was interrupted by the outbreak of war,
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    Destruction of the Emden.
    139 7 London telegrams state: Mincing Lane is greatly relieved by the destruction of the Emden. There was great cheering at the Commercial Sale Rooms when tbe news arrived, and also at Lloyds. Plantation Rubber immediately dropped two pence, but recovered to some extent afterwards. It is generally
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    28 7 The degree of Doctor of Science (Engineering) has been conferred on Piofi— <■ Herbert Chatley, of the Tang Shan Engi uoering College, North China, by the University of London.
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    Further War News.
    1320 7 ITEMS AHEAD OF THE ENGLISH MAIL. The Indian Troops in Action The following is a selection of telegrams taken from Colombo papers just to band Calcutta, November 6. A London cable graui slates The Daily Chronicle's correRponient describes tbe fighting near Ypres Deep pits, concealed with branches
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    TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL.
    246 7 An Alleged False Alarm At Penang. At Penang, on Tuesday, Mohamed Ibrahim wad charged before the Field General CourtMartial, comprising Major W. L. Cotton, Fifth Indian Light Infantry; Capt. P. Hoycc, Fifth Indian Light Infantry, Adjutant, Penang olnnteers, and Staff Officer, Troops, Fenang and Lieut. W. E.
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    AMATEUR THEATRICALS.
    451 7 Performance in Aid of Prince Of Wales's Fund. All those who in any way assisted at the amateur show at the Victoria Theatre last night had the satisfaction of knowing that their time and trouble, devoted to a most popular cause, the Prince of Wales's Relief Fund, had
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    72 7 The marriage of Mr. Geo. M. L'ro, manager of Pengkalan Durian Kstate, Rantau, Ncgri Sembilan, to Mies Helen Btwusoal who arrived from California enrly yesterday morning, was solemnised at St. Aii<hc» s Cathedral, Singapore, yesterday afternoon. Tbe Rev. Frank <>. Swindell conducted the tbe bride being given away by Mr.
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    Federal Council.
    1842 8 UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS AND THE ESTIMATES. Provisional Consent Tbe much discussed estimates of expendi tore were passed at Wednesday's mteting of tbe Federal Council, at Kuala Lumpur, H. E. ii Commissioner presiding. The unofficial inemberx, however, states the Malay Mail, only gave their consent provisionally to tli< <ts«ing of
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    SINGAPORE AMUSEMENT.
    133 8 Following upon the great succena attending the exhibition of a tter en of remarkably artistic coloured pictures at the Palladium, the management are now featuring another line tilui, cutitltxl Duty. It U a magnificent drama in why espionage is the predominating subject Tbi ie are also the latest
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    Golf.
    294 8 Keppel Oolf Club. A match, Scotland v. The Rest, will be played over tbe Keppel links on Sunday morning, starting at 9.30 sharp. Members who cannot play are asked to notify the hon. secretary, Mr. F. W. King, not later than Saturday. The teams will be arranged later. Scotland.
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    Books Wanted for Our Sailors.
    154 8 The Rev. H. G. Peile, acting Chaplain to the Forces, asks readers to send him any books they may have stored away, and for which they have no farther use. His appeal this time is for the Navy. On some of tbe smaller boats he
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    73 8 The famous French author Anatole France has addressed the following open letter to the Minister of War Sir, various competent persons consider that in war time my style is not good. As perhaps they are in the right, I have stopped writing and am consequently now unemployed. lam no longer
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      56 8 ■hi was oold, lad wia bis lark, i N«t nlet-pii k >v tbe park, trieo ii' aril biro yelJ, *n.l made h m c -t> ia tin M N< xt morn belore tlu b ak he tto >J Hi i Wo'ttup tboagbt be looked dbiuare, 8a told bin to »e«ooe,
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      557 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. JOIN THE ARMY of Quality Picture Haottr* Mou who only se* good ft at ur on ROLL UP AT THE G»iety PICTURE P4.LACE, Junction of Albbbt and Bbncoolbn Stbbbts To pee thin WAR PROGRAMME To Night A Stirring War Drama full of Bttt'e Scenes THE GREAT SACRIFICE Reels
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      235 8 SECOND-HAND PIANOS. We have several instruments returned from hire to be sold at reasonable prices. S.MOUTRIEXCO..LID., Raffles Place. RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dance on Saturday, November 28, ALSO Special Dinner AND BaM on November 30, 1914 ST. ANDREW'S EVE. (By kind permission of Lt. Col. C. H. B. Lees
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      403 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at VVEARNE BROS., LTD. IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA W/%sk CONSUMPTION *^L I,##J CHLOROSIS ,^ft pUk All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and t;ives everyone health, strength and beauty. Far belter than uncooked meat. Chalijbeates. etc. "ENGLAND! WHAT THOU WERT,
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      246 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Mosers. Kelly and WaUb, Ltd, Money Changer, Rafflea Hotel. Money Changer. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Sarope. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Meows. Kch k Co., Bras Basab Koad. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station.
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      89 9 Cm. J. GAUPP CO., 33, Raffles Place, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS and MARINE OPTICIANS. Complete Stocks of: NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS. I SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS. KELLY WALSH, LTD. Large Selection OF CALENDARS DIARIES CHRISTMAS CARDS CHILDREN'S BOOKS NOW ON VIEW. KELLY WALSH, LTD. Sailmaking AWNINGS, TARPAULINS, BOAT COVERS, SAILS, TENTS, CANVAS BLINDS, ORE
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      439 10 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0,000.000. Capital Paid Up 8.750.000. Reaerve Funds 3.790.000, President. Kg zuyoshi Tagiu, Etq. View President. Kojuro Nakagawa Esq, DIRECTORS. Iyetoshi Sada, E-q. Kvoroku Yamanari, Esq. Shingo Minnmi, Esq. HEAD OFFICE:— TAIPCH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES
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      152 11 WOLSELEY AUTOCARS 16-20 h.p. Chassis fitted with Torpedo Touring Body, Hood, Glass Screen, C.A.V. Electric Lighting Set (5 lamps), Horn, Kit of Tools and Usual Spares, Colour Ai'sa Grey. Price $4,600. SOLE AGENTS CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED. THE FOUR Electric Starter, Electric Lights, Five Passengers, Complete Equipment. Price $2,400. WEARNE
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      30 11 Lame Back. Lame back may be enred by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day with a vigorous rubbing at each application. For aale.by'lall Dispenaariea and Dealer*.
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      276 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT 6EOR6E V, AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by the enemy. Their purchase here assists him. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE are far superior In quality, and can be supplied in unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit them to your motors and cycles and help
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      429 12 JEFFREY'S Pilsener Beer Brewed in Scotland. FRESH SUPPLIES JUST ARRIVED. OBTAINABLE AT ALL FIRST-CUSS DEALERS. Sole Agents: Adamson,Gilfillan&Go.,Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. OVERSEER WMTEO. Wanttx*. Overseer, steel erection work. Apply to Box No. 824 Straits Times. 26 1111 11 BILL COLLECTOR WANTED. Wanted, A BILLCOLLE( TOR AT ONCE; security
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      328 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LETNo. 188, Aooy Street. Apply M Ouston, 8, Prince Street. 29 8 a FURNISHED SEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JUANITA. to let furnished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. 16 n FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malacca dtriet. Immi Jiatu
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      516 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD TO LIT. No. 7, Bras Basah Boad, horn December 1. Apply on the premise*. 10-11 a OFFICES TO LET. No. la. Raffles (Jmj, lut and 2nd floors. Apply GUTHFIE Co Ltd 1411 112 COMPOUND HOUSE TO LET. No. 16, Devonshire Road, entry December 1. Apply
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      359 12 NOTICES^ KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipchandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Agents The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. It 80S- 16 TENTS FOR CIRCUSES. CINEMATOGRAPHS. SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS BY
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      431 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. Ship-Chandlers, Government and Municipal Contractor!, General Importer! and Exporters aad Commission Agents, (state, Rice-Mill and Saw-Mill Supplier. 37. Philip Street Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Codis A. B. C. Cth Edition and A 1. Telephone Nos.— Office: 1283 acd 1174. (Private 14S0). Soli Aoknts For GLOBE BOILER FLUID.
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      411 12 SINGAPORE CLtB FIXTURE.'. TLo following fixture* (or Iho curront «<■ and important fcrthcoming fixtures are kind); supplied by thf RtcretarioA of tho variouclubs. Convenit at form* on which to niak. the iotniTj will b-i buppiiod on application tc the Manager, Str&its Times. Singapore Polo Club. Practice games at Tycrsall. Mondays,
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