The Straits Times, 21 December 1914
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Title Section13 1914-12-21 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.678 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement193 1914-12-21 1 urn" BEER. B—^ mT~^m f^^T m BRITISH TOYS Special Display of DOLL GURIMES. MINIATURE MOTOR CMS, TRICYCLES. Etc, Elc. LARGEST SELECTION OF DOLLS in Singapore. KATZ BROS., LTD Try this Great Discovery jl NON-ALCOHOLIC) SARSAPARILtfI BEER. What «mm» It do? It Wtll dO WOBdOTII It removes all imparities of tbe193 words
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Advertisement116 1914-12-21 1 ROBINSON CO. SILVERWARE XMAS GIFTS. New Shipments Just Arrived. BfIUJ» LADIES BRUSH A^D COMB! J^M mm litt INCASE. In vatioae dtsi^nß, Plniu Fancy. 4&£3i^^£a ao and $24. 50 siivfrwritinpsfts SILVER PHOTO FRAMEB. >»*■>■— p •*»•«>• OILVtlf linilinb SCIS. Toilnst.ation. Pric. $21 00. I'm s: $31 BO and 37. 50. Large116 words
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Advertisement36 1914-12-21 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Soli 4< intb ADAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTO XMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS obtainable at KONG HIN6GKEONG& COMPANY. General Photographic Store. Amateurs' Work a Speciality. Adalph! Haul Building*. Singapore. Branch at Peiuuig. 1 6 81-6-1636 words
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Article1156 1914-12-21 2 WHAT AN ITALIAN JOURNALIST SAW. Termonde: What is Left of It. The Observer of November 8 prints pas- i sages from a striking series of articles which I Qino Calzo Bedolo has been contributing as special correspondent to the Oiomale d'ltalia. Siguor Bedolo is a native of Rome,1,156 words
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Article888 1914-12-21 2 WELL-KNOWN MEN KILLED AND WOUNDED. Long Casualty List. Particulars of the casualties among wellknown athletes in the war speak volumes for the bravery of the victims— most of the injuries having been received in or near the I trenches. It was only two days after he888 words
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Article32 1914-12-21 2 An arithmetical genius has made the wonderful" discovery that the total number of letters in the names of England, France and Russia is 19, and in Germany and Austria 14. Hence 1914.32 words
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Article17 1914-12-21 2 There is only one thing as big as a man's fist dollar, and that is his last.17 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1914-12-21 2 *^Es^ Ka9 I Hazeline I Snow MELTS on the skin and is immediately absorbed leaving no trace ft% Obtainable at ~ffr<«~ 1■ l'i.hs WrLLC.-un Co. fej( fSJt Thote who prefer preparation of a I^| creamy nature should use Haieline' Crean. fl Do not miss paying a visit to YAMATO CO.,114 words
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Advertisement62 1914-12-21 2 A Germ Destroyer. Thero is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlaia's Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys tbe germs whioh cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time62 words
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Advertisement468 1914-12-21 2 To enrich the blood To strengthen muscles, bones, nerves and brain you cannot do bet er than take SCOTT'S Emulsion. In every part of die world this valued food tonic lia proved its worth as the purest and best of all forms of cod liver oil treatment and the richest468 words
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Advertisement517 1914-12-21 2 ARTICLES FOB SALE. COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR MLE From well-grown ban For particulars and prioes, apply to a FRANKKL, Siglap Estate, or at Viotor.a titrcut. 81 7 a RUBBER MACHINERY FOR SALE. 4 Robber Machines by Francis Sbaw A Co., with 18" x li do >p duili.ri cist iron rollers in517 words
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Article1461 1914-12-21 3 THE COUNTHY INFESTED WITH SPIES." Debate in the Commons. In the House of Commons on November 12, Mr. Joynson Hicks (U., Brentfort) moved an amendment regretting that the King's speech contained no refertr. 3 to the public danger arising from the presence in the kingdom of aliens who1,461 words
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Article551 1914-12-21 3 Soldier, what are you writing By tbe side of your cooling gun Sir, since I'm stopped from fighting, A word to my little son. Tell mo the thing you've written, For I love the writer's art Sir, that to be a Briton Is worth a broken heart. Show551 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement297 1914-12-21 3 J. L CAMPBELL CO., LTD. (In Liquidation. Cash Clearance Sale CONTINUES DURING DECEMBER. CHRISTMAS SUITS AT BARGAIN PRICES. Large Selection ot Socks, Shirts, Collars, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc., still left. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. In accordance with Section 6 of Otdi nance II if 1901, notice is hereby pven tbat297 words
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Advertisement35 1914-12-21 3 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25, South Bridge Road. First class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crows Bridge Filling and Valoanite Duration of Wear guaranteed, CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES l;>«t Tuoth Powdnrg and Frnsbe* fnr salr.35 words
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Advertisement52 1914-12-21 3 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy? The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cares colds and coughs from any cause, and tbat it oonttins absolutely no narcotics or injurious Buontanccs. For sale by all.Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement761 1914-12-21 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. HEIMDERSO^LINE The Steamers of the above Line sail fortnightly from GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL TO RANGOON DIRECT via Suez Oanal and vice versa. c J? h *l. mode n TOwk carrying only Ist- class passengers, specially built for tbe Eastern PanFenger Trade. Passenger accommodation is situated on the bridge761 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement364 1914-12-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. &a STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth m London. For Freight, Passage and further information, apply to H W. BUCKLAND, Agent. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD.364 words
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Advertisement507 1914-12-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. n7y7k. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. k strvioe is maintained between Yokohama ia ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the507 words
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Advertisement692 1914-12-21 4 BTEAMER BJ.IUN6B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, TringßMn, Bisnt, Semerak, Baohok, Tabel, Baagnara, Tolopin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeoa, Kohsamai. Bendon, Langsuea, Taka, Champon, Koblak and Bangkok A STEAMER Due Departure ii Dso. 93 Deo. 28 3 p.m. 29 Jan. and, 1915. The Steamers are fitted692 words
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Advertisement605 1914-12-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. "NXDKBLAND STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED (ROYAL NETHERLANDS MAIL). REGULAR fortnightly sailings from AMSTERDAM via LONDON, GENOA, Colombo and SINGAPORE to Java and VICE VERSA. For further particulars, apply to Internationale Crediet-en Handelsvereeniglng Rotterdam," Agents. 49 n OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD605 words
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Advertisement366 1914-12-21 4 INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Direct Service to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Calcutta, via Panang, from Singapore. Taking oargo on thorough Bills of Lading (or Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amny, Cbefoo. Tientsin, NewchwanK, Yanqtsze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc., etc. Steamers Tons. Commander. Kotsano 4,805 R. C.366 words
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Article102 1914-12-21 5 FIXTURES Monday, December 21. High Water, 1.42 a.m., 0.30 p.m. Tuesday, December 22. High Water, 2.14 a.m., 1.20 p.ui Wednesday, December 23. High Water, 2.55 a.m., 2.14 p.m. Koyal .1 ihore Tin, 13 Collyer Quay. 2.80. Tlie M.swiah," Victoria Theatre. Thursday, December 24. High Water, 3.36 a.m.,102 words
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Article123 1914-12-21 5 TOD»T. Batu Pabat 8 pm Malacca and P. Dickson i pm P. Swettenbam and T. Anson 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm Ksfl'eylon, Außtralania, Mauritius, India, Egypt and Euro*, etc. 3 pm To aoiiow Sarawak and Goebilt 9 am Port Swettenbam and Penang noon Banjocwaagie, Broomc,123 words
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Article35 1914-12-21 5 i.tri .Nuipuii. Dot in Lomdon. Aieitii). Oct. 29 Nov. •*> Not. 1-4 December U Dec. 11 Not. 19 18 Dec. 18 Not. 34 Not. 27 Dec. 8 Dec. 7 LH*. 11 Deo. 1735 words
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Article95 1914-12-21 5 The following fixtures I* the current we I lid important forthcoming fixture* are kind ■applied by the secretaries of the tmiou slab* Ooarenient forms on which to mak- I the return* will be supplied on applioatioa I I Idh lui^n, Straits Tinea. Singapore Polo Club. Practice game*95 words
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Article332 1914-12-21 5 Forthcoming Arrivals And Departures. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this lict in London:332 words
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Article153 1914-12-21 5 EXCHANGE Bwt»tPoM Dmbmbib 21, 1814. Oa Lomdom ......Bank 4 m/e 2/4 j, Demtnd 3/4/, Private S m/s mi On.lkou B*nk T. T. 175 Ua Hoaaßoa»...B«iik d/d 24$ ,Oa SHAaaßAi....Bmk d/d 104 'u>Jt« BwikT. T. Mli On J*pam Bank d/d "orereigne bnying rate 18.64 India Conooi) Billa lut153 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article195 1914-12-21 5 lone 3 Buyew Value o! 1 10 10 Ampuu 7.00 I 1 AyerWeng 0.15 10 10 Bolat 10 10 BroanR 0.75 10 10 Kanipai 10 10 Ktoabci 10 10 Kinta Association £1 41 Kinta Tin 1-12-0 I £1 41 Lahat Mint* 10 7.00 Malayan Colliorios gl £1 Malayan Tioe195 words
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Article596 1914-12-21 5 tame 3 Buyers. SeUem. Value a/- a/- Alla«a» 1/8 41 41Anglo-JaT» 2/8 8 8 2/- 8/- Anglo-Mala, 6/9 7/9 2- a- Baton* Malak. -/W £1 £1 Batu Tiga 1.5.0 1.15.9 2/- 2/- Bekob /7| £1 £1 Bnkit Kajaim 1.5.0 19.8 £1 41 Bukit Lintang 2.0.0 3.5.0 nom a/- 2/-596 words
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Article127 1914-12-21 5 Issue 3 Bayem. B*<»-"-ftfMfi Jl 41 B. SmoltincCu. 11/- 12/« SI Prel. 1.0.6 12.8 6/. 6/- Blectric T'w»y« 8/- 4/10 10 Frwer fc Ne«ve 51.00 68.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 86.00 96.00 100 HowarthErskine... 100 7%P«ei. »5.W 100 100 Kata Bro, Vet. 100^0 10 10 Maynard Co 12.60127 words
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Article57 1914-12-21 5 Bayers Sellers United Engineers »1,284 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 61 £850,000 S l poreManicipals%»l,B7B,ooo Sl%pm Spore Municipal 4-J% of 1907 «1,f100,000 p« Buyers Sellan Spore Muaicipal *k% of 1909 »1,000,000 pai Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 B%dta B'pore Munic ip») £800,000 93* **,Ttae baying quotation* ol sterling share, mast bo57 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement70 1914-12-21 5 AUCTION SALtS Powell and Co. December 22.— At Niven House, No. 15, Niven Koad, household furnitures, Plants, etc., at 4. December 28.— At No. 57, Cross Street, stock-in trade, shop fitting, etc., at 11. Citing Kenif Les anJ Cj Bmmkm and 29.— At No. 69-8, Lavender Street, Chop Kirn Seng70 words
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Advertisement417 1914-12-21 5 The Children's Colds. I Watch the children's colds and cure them I before they weaken the vitality, L'se Cham- I bcila.in.l Cough Remedy freely. It is per. II fectly safe. It baa been tested by chemists I I and proDounced free from injurious sub- I stances and costs but a417 words
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Advertisement109 1914-12-21 5 THE XMAS QUESTION FINALLY ANSWERED. State Express Cigarettes are the most suitable Xmas Gift for a smoker. No other cigarettes can equal, much less excel, their matchless flavour and delicate aroma. The fortunate recipient of such a gift is certain to appreciate the good taste and kind thought of the109 words
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Advertisement41 1914-12-21 5 present. HARiiiriiiiLirciN^^^ NORTH BKIDOB ROAD TO-NIGHT: -t 8.30 TO-NIGHT II ITALA 4-REEL MELODRAMA THE TREASURE OF THE LOUZATS 9 6AUMONT GRAPHIC Has il 2 (FuU ol War Newt). SIMPLE SIMON AND THE GOLDEN ASS (Gaomont Comic). Teie^bC No, 1115. *****>• W^ lor41 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous91 1914-12-21 5 WEATHER REPORT. tvandang Kerbaa Hospital, December 20. 9 a.m. 8 p.m., Bared 82 Kab 29.898 29.816 29.887 Temp. 810 84.0 7/0 Wet Bulb Ther 78.0 79.4 76.0 Dir. olWind calm KM. calm Max. shade Temp. 81.0 Mm 75.0 Max. in Sun 122.0 Terad. Tlu-r 7'..S Rainfall in 24 liourg .0891 words
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1082 1914-12-21 6 The Straits Times. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. COMPANY'S ORDINANCE. It seems to us that the tone of criticism during the committee stage of the new Companies Bill was somewhat unfortunate. Surely there is no man in Singapore who has not realised during the past six to eight years, the period covered1,082 words
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Article48 1914-12-21 6 The woman wbo was charged with attempting to cause hurt to her daughter, wbo liTes at the Deaconess Home, while she was being brought from the Wesleyan Methodist School, was oo Saturday fined 910 and cost* and bound over to keep the peace in a bond of •SO.48 words
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Article23 1914-12-21 6 The 1915 class recruits of the first batta lion of each Dutch infantry regiment were ordered to join the colours on December 15.23 words
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Article21 1914-12-21 6 Permission has been granted to the M.S.V.R. at Taiping to use the Supreme Court as a drill hall during inclement weather.21 words
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Article31 1914-12-21 6 Hartlepool is to lose one of her most noteworthy shipping houses, according to the Railway News. Messrs. Furness, Withy, and Co. have decided to remove their headquarters to Liverpool in January.31 words
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Article33 1914-12-21 6 Owing to continuous heavy rain, the rivers Dee, Severn, and Wye were over their banks. Thousands of acres of land in the valleys were submerged, and many dwellinghouses in low-lying lands were swamped.33 words
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Article39 1914-12-21 6 The great armament firm of Krupp is augmenting its capital from £9,000,000 to £12,500,000, this step being necessary on account of the great orders on hand for war material. This extra will bo provided exclusively by the Kru»p family.39 words
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Article54 1914-12-21 6 The Messiah concert in the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday begins at nine o'clock promptly, and it is hoped that all members of the audience will make a point of being in their seats on time, and so avoid the disturbing noises of arriving and departing vehicles which are so particularly54 words
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Article48 1914-12-21 6 It is notified that owing to new Government passport regulations it becomes necessary that holders of American passports residing or sojourning within the Straits Settlements, F.M.S. or private States should present or transmit their passport to the American Consulate-Genera), Singapore, at once for insertion of the new clause.48 words
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Article67 1914-12-21 6 For the period from December 25 to 81, 1914, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at '2.3{ per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in the F.M.S. in accordance with the rules under67 words
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Article75 1914-12-21 6 The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company has apparently had a more satisfactory year than the Royal Mail Company, and has been able not only to pay the same dividend, but also the same bonus, as for the previous year, namely, 15 per cent, in all, so that the present figure75 words
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Article76 1914-12-21 6 The fourth annual general meeting of the Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held this noon at the office of the Company, 5, Malacca Street, Mr. Tay Chay Van ptes.nl ing- The net profit for the year amounts to 176,973.21 to which has been added 96.247.12 bronght forward, plus $844.1076 words
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Article111 1914-12-21 6 The happy fusion of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in their work for the wounded is a most pleasant announcement. Th»re had naturally been a certain amount of friendly rivalry. Often these societies found themselves at first working on parallel lints, and111 words
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Article124 1914-12-21 6 On November 15 the British interned at Groningen suffered their first unexpected defeat on the football ground. The Dutch team Be Quick and a team composed of the British naval brigade were opposed. About 8,000 spectators watched the play, which was i ather difficult in consequence of the un favour124 words
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Article118 1914-12-21 6 Mr. Justice Atkin, in the King's Bench Division on November 18, gave his reserved judgment on an appeal by C. Groom, Ltd., Gracechurch Street, E.C., from an award of the Jute Goods Association. Mr. J. F. Barber, of Mincing Lane, sold a quantity of jute to Messrs. Groom on the118 words
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Article217 1914-12-21 6 Should German South-West Africa come under the British Hag, the caracul far indus try of that colony is likely to prove an asset of increasing value. Caracul sheep, which supply the curly black caracul or (to use the trade term) Persian lamb fur, were first imported into German South West217 words
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Article434 1914-12-21 6 Sir Frank Swettenham has been appointed Assistant Director of the official Press Bureau. Earl Roberts breathed his last at 54, Rue Carnot, St. Omer, a town of 20,000 inbabi tants, about 20 miles south-cast of Calais. Prince Puracbatra, the brother of the King of Siam and general434 words
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Article23 1914-12-21 6 We have received the following telegram from a section of the Malayan Contingent which sailed from Singapore recently Gifts much appreciated. Many thanks."23 words
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Article110 1914-12-21 6 Today is, according to the Church Calendar, dedicated to St. Thomas. At home, it is also the shortest day. St. Thomas's Day used to be known in certain parts of England as I) jleing Day, from the fact that on this day doles of wheat were given to the poor,110 words
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Article109 1914-12-21 6 The following report has been sent by the Paris correnpondent of the Daily Call, the new London illustrated morning paper Taking time by the forelock, the German postal authorities have issued an elaborate table of (iorm\nised names of Belgian cities, and what it typically German— of the annexed territory in109 words
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Article256 1914-12-21 6 The report of the directors of the Singapore United Rubber Plantations, for the year ended June HO, says —The output of dry rubber during the year amounted to 264,387 lbs. which was produced at a cost of Is. 6 Bd. per lb. f.o.b. Singapore. Of the total output 261,056 lbs.256 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1914-12-21 6 LAMBERT BUTLER kw -> SPECIAL CHRISTMAS P TIFFINS. Excellent Menus will be served TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24. Tables Reserved. Book Early. JOHN LITTLE AND COMPANY. LIMITED. HOT ICE Customers arc ramiadwd that our PrwalsM will be cloMd on Fritay, Christmas Day, and Saturday, toiing Day,132 words
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Advertisement292 1914-12-21 6 ALHAMBRA The PUmsr Clnematotraph Theatre, teach Road. TWO MOWS tar ME MVKMT. First Show 7. J0 B.SJ. Second Show 915 p.m GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Comasnclnt latur-Uy, 11th Dscsntber, 1114. DRAMA BY JOSEPH CALDWELL Msds la England, actad hy Irltlsh Artistes TEMPTATION 3 PARTS. A drama of a highly sensational292 words
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Article2961 1914-12-21 7 Progress in the French Arena. BERLIN ABANDONS THE REJOICINGS. Russians Not Crushed Or Beaten. The East Coast Raid. Rbiter's Smcial and Ordinary War Tilboravs. London. December 19, 1.15 a.m. Paris, evening, official We gained some ground along the dunes north. east of Nieu port. Two strong German counterattack*2,961 words
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Article18 1914-12-21 7 London, December 18, ".50 p.m. The death is announced of Mr. Archibald Roes Colquhoun.18 words
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Article42 1914-12-21 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, December 18. Lumut pays a dividend of 1)}, Koala Selangor a third interim of 26, and Tali Ayer 2}. There is no relaxation in the export embargo. Stocks are accumulating and prices are rising.42 words
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Article451 1914-12-21 7 Correspondence from Seat Of War. Several of the French Singapoieaus, who were given hearty send-offs early in August. have written to their friends here. A few of them, including Mr. J. A. Rainat, of the Mesaa geries Maritimes, are being trained, or are still kept in451 words
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Article2098 1914-12-21 7 WAR OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL. New Leaders of the League (From Our Spkcial Coerkspokdbnt.) London, November 20. The possibilities of football becoming frozeu out have not been diminished since last week. The area of public interest, for one thing, is rapidly narrowing. Last Saturday the total attendances at2,098 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter67 1914-12-21 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,—Since remitting 11.100 to Conite de Bondy, tbe Consul for France in Singapore, I have received a further contribution of 120 from Mr. M. D. Daly, of Batu Gajah, for which I beg to thank him. I have forwarded bis67 words
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Letter103 1914-12-21 8 To the Editor of (he Straits Times. Sir,— With reference to tbe letter under the above heading wbicb appeared in your issue of the lHtb inst., it may interest your Johore correspondent to know tbat I approached tbe Singapore authorities last month suggesting an issue of Straits Settlements103 words
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Letter299 1914-12-21 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— May I through tbe medium of your valuable paper call attention to certain tacts connected with tbe Local Relief. At the I'rince of Wales Fund meeting in the Victoria Hall our most excellent Governor laid very particular stress on299 words
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Letter379 1914-12-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Will you allow me a little space in your paper in wbich to draw tbe attention of the proper authorities to the following matter There is a local ordinance known as tbe Wild Animals and Birds Protection Ordinance wbich specifies379 words
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Article15 1914-12-21 8 To be as regular as a clock does not require one to move in circles.15 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article75 1914-12-21 8 The Ipoh Club Association foot bill team are going to Penang to play tbe local club at Christmas. A doubles lawn tennis match has been arranged between Chung Ah Ming and Dr. Khong of Ipoh and Tan Wi Van and Tan (hong Kbee, of the Straits Chinese75 words
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Article355 1914-12-21 8 Anglo-Chinese School Match. Tbe cricket match arranged between tbe Past and Present scholars of the AngloChinese School took place on Saturday, at the Oldbam Hall grounds. The state of the wicket was very sodden, owing to the overnight's heavy rain, and low scoring was the feature of the game.355 words
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Article256 1914-12-21 8 New Steamers Completing for The Far East. Tbe Blue Funnel Line (Alfred Holt and Co., Liverpool) continue enlarging their fleet. Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd., Grcenock, have just launched for these owners tho Mentor, a steel screw cargo and passenger steamer designed for the eastern256 words
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Article244 1914-12-21 8 According to a Manila contemporary, but for the know all spirit on the part of a lieutenant of a liritifh submarine, the bmden would never have lived to do the damage she did. In point of fact, her moments were numbered very shortly after she slipped out244 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement45 1914-12-21 8 The Be»t Couch Medicine. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the largeeat selling cough mttdiriae in Mm world today because it does exactly what a cjugb unJi cine is supposed to do. It stops cougbs and colds speedily and effectually. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.45 words
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Advertisement47 1914-12-21 8 Man wants bat little bere be ow, Bat wants that lull, long, If life he wishrs tJ «dj y Amcng the gUds'uue tbrong. Bat if be woald iotig lite enjoj, And be f rcm col 1. care, TLen h" must take tbe remedj Woods' Great Peppermint Care.47 words
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Advertisement448 1914-12-21 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PICTURE PALACE. Jcnction or Albiit and Bincoolbm Struts. Norditk's Greatest Exclusive The THREE CIRCUS ARTISTS 3-PiRTS, ACTS 3 (Life amidst Sawdust and Spangles). THE DIAMOND BROOCH Vitsgraph's Grand Drama of the Stage THE EMPEROR'S MESSENGER H< pworth'a Dramatical Picture Play A ROMANCE OF OLD BRITTANY 2-REELS (Ptthe Colour)448 words
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Advertisement444 1914-12-21 8 RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner AND Dancing after Dinner OS Xmas Eve, December 24. BY TXBI P^.RXSIULZI' TJRIO SEA VIEW HOTEL Xmas Pinner AND Dance. XMAS EVE. DINNER SERVED ON LAWN. By kind permission of Lt.-Ccl. E. V. Martin and Officers, tln> Band of the s'h L'gbt Infantry wi.'l be in444 words
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Advertisement288 1914-12-21 9 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. ©IN WEAKNESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS ««Ar^B^ fl^ak All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Flood ALWAYS CURES, and gives everyone health, strength and beauty. Par better than uncooked meat. Chalybeate*, etc. Over 1 ,000,000 \-r£l PAIRS SHOES f^-^JF288 words
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Advertisement243 1914-12-21 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Measra. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer. Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Barope Money Changer, Hotel Tan Wijk. Messrs, Koh Co., Bras Basah Road. The Refreshment Buffet. Tank Road Railway Station. Moasre.243 words
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Advertisement564 1914-12-21 9 ■JTICEB. TENDERS INVITED Tender* are invited for tbe building of 12 ahop-hcoaeain Strangoon Road and Coff Road, Singapore. Pians and Specifications oan be seen at tbe India Ditpecsarj, No. 09, Bochore Foad, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily. All tenders ihoold te addressed to Dr. N.564 words
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Advertisement557 1914-12-21 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. ELLERMANS From Japan, China, Straits, TO Marseilles, London and Liverpool. A frequent service of fast cargo steamers of this Line will be run in the above trade, commencing with s.s. CITY OF MADRAS, 8,500 tons, on or about January 26 to be followed by s.s. BLOEMFONTEIN, 10,000 tons,557 words
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Advertisement1339 1914-12-21 10 nsfUMI MI MM, LAMEST ""H* OAPITAL If AMI EASTUI COMPAML PfNMPIROTia au&A PROGRBSSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. H«A» UPHOM. TTI i-tßtir Hbmbb, T J r LMUKNI OPPMWi OW tawy, l.a jlui anM. a_>^ 0.-^ M BWakK^ sad «iE% ate bMMbb) Ub AMBBBiaaBi Obbibmlbi A«» m every •»Hfc-«l««v1,339 words
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Advertisement445 1914-12-21 10 BANKINB. ESTABLISHED 1809. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATBD BT BPECIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.10.000.000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000. President. Eszuyosbi Yagiu, Eeq. Vice President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS lyetoshi Sada, Eaq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Sbingo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE:— TAIPBH, FORMOSA (Taiwan!. BRANCHES AND445 words
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Advertisement1257 1914-12-21 10 SALES BY AUCTION. TO DEALERS. HOUS: BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. AUCTION SALE Of A VERY LARGE QUANTITY OF BALLOW, HKiKK, AND KAroK PLANKS PURLINS, JOISTS AND SCANTLINGS OF VARIOUS SIZBS, PLANKS To be held at Chip Kirn Sf nXn K Lcong's Timber yard, No 59-B. Lavender Street On Tuesday 22nd, and1,257 words
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Article1113 1914-12-21 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. New Cadillac Motor. Six months ago such a thing an an eightcylinder motor was seldom mentioned except in connection with the aeroplanes, but of late eight cylinder V-shaped motor talk has filled the air. K all the rumours are to be1,113 words
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Advertisement552 1914-12-21 11 0(j FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The British Admiralty about nine months ago adopted Pjrene as standaid, and since that time ha»e purchased over one thousand extinguisher,-. They are being used in a number of different ways. Some were plaocd on submarines and destroyers, some on «rall motor craft at the varicus yards552 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-21 11 For Children's Backing Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core Is ad.12 words
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Advertisement437 1914-12-21 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT TO H. M. KING GEOR6C V. AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM. Continental tyres are made In Germany by tbe enemy. Tbelr purchase bere assists blm. SUPPORT BRITISH TRADE DUNLOPS are far superior In quality, ana can be supplied In unlimited quantities at usual prices. Fit tbem to your437 words
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Advertisement374 1914-12-21 12 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND." Large supplies due shortly. j Orders now being booked. For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents i Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. MANAGER WANTED. JWaotod, Manager tor Tebong Estate. Tlanted Area 2,230 acre*. Apply to SIMB, DARBY Co., Ltd., Malacca374 words
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Advertisement306 1914-12-21 12 I WANTB. SECONO-HANO BILLIARD TABLE WANTED. Wanted to purcha'e, good second-hand Billiard Table (full-sized). Burrows and Watts preferred. Cash. C.B c/o Straits Timep. 191; 21-12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TOUTNo. 188, Aooy Street Apply M. Uubton, 8. Prince Street. 20 8 a FURNIBHED BEABIOE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and306 words
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Advertisement552 1914-12-21 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD OFFICEB TO LET. No. 1 a, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors, apply GUTHBIB Co., Ltd. 14-12 a COMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. 28, Sophia Road. Immediate entry. Suitable for a boarding house. Apply 171 Waterloo Street 113 81-12 TO LET. Furnished sea-side residence, Mafeking,"552 words
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Advertisement433 1914-12-21 12 WOTICEB. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors. Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Solb Aobmts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80 8 16 EUCALYPTUS OIL (PARKER'S) can be obtained BOON SENG CO.. Ship Chandlers, Sail433 words
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Advertisement352 1914-12-21 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37, Philip Street. 600D8 READY IN STOCK NOW *****. 1,200 Large Sice Europe Bass Broomi, 15,000 feet Balata. Leather and Hair Belticg, 12,000 Mill Saw Files and Assorted Files 1.2C0 Galvanized Buoketa, 22,400 Ibo. Gal vaniztd Spikes, 6,000 lbs. Paraffin Wax, COO Gallons Mobil Oil, A352 words
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Advertisement379 1914-12-21 12 TANSENGGHONG&GO. Architects and Goneral Agentn for BUILDINGS. DEBI6NB. ESTIMATES. BUILDING SURVEYB. ETC. UNDER EIROPRAN SUPERVISION 14, Rafflea Quay (Top Floor). Telephone, 1286 CHARGES MODERATE:. FOUND. MOTOR CYCLE FOOI-lIT FOUND. Found in Orchard Hoad, on Sunday afternoon, a complete Motor Cycle Tool-kit Owner may have tame on pajiDg cost of this379 words
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Miscellaneous228 1914-12-21 12 Straits Xbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misocllane oas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, f 1 each inser ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch228 words
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