The Straits Times, 17 December 1915
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Title Section13 1915-12-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.983 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 17. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTB13 words
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Advertisement174 1915-12-17 1 I 1 1 -Sim .^k-** BILLIARDS AT HOME JUST THE jffi^rc'"^"tSjjjjJfll A FOR USING ON A DINING TABLE. Complete with 3 Crystalate Balls, 2 Cues, Marking Btard. Rest, Spirit Level, Chalks, Tips, Rules, etc Covered with Best Quality West-of-England Cloth. Nett Price $155. 6-Leg Stand Polished to Match $20. ALSO174 words
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Advertisement180 1915-12-17 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS in SINGAPORE and F.M.S. FOR the *ZJf AA y CAKEB. n BWEETB delicious CHOCOLATEB. Our New Shipment of Christmas Fancies Just Arrived TAKES Wi^*)C-. t Tf^v^B 1 111* 11 $1.75 $1.50. L %il' j^f^ntL^^Jp* v Ginger, Size I m SSl^S^^Mteh. f M California. $2.75. ■*^»L I^*|^^180 words
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Advertisement8 1915-12-17 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Sou Aoiimts: AOAMBON. 6ILFILLAM CO., ITS.8 words
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Article855 1915-12-17 2 GREAT FRENCH FEAT OF ARMS IN CHAMPAGNE. Visit to the Battlefield. The battlefield in Champagne is strangely unlike others in the border provinces between Verdun and tbe Swiss frontier. Tbe armies bave fought and manoeuvred over and among fields and bills and woods, where men of peace bave855 words
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Article237 1915-12-17 2 The report of tbe lotted Temiaog (F.M.S) Kabber Kntatcs. Limited, for tbe year ended July 81 last states that tbo acreages as at luly bl were as follows Rubber iv bearing, 72y acres; rubber not in bearing, 1,610/ Lores; reserve, BX9 acres total area, 8,222 acres. According237 words
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Advertisement288 1915-12-17 2 MACHINE-PRESSED CEMENT TILES Made undtr high hjdraullc prtiture which MturM ORE AX DURABILITY Samples of Colour* and Designs at TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS No. 94. Sunfei Road adjoining Rochoro Canal 1. 'Phone 669. JUST UNPACKED AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OF Silks, Shawls, Blouses, Kimonos, Dresses, Damasceneware, Silverware and Gold Jewellery SUITABLE288 words
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Advertisement564 1915-12-17 2 A REAL FLESH BUILDER FOR THIN PEOPLE. A New Discovery. Tbin men and women— tbat big, hearty, filling dinner you ate last night. Wi at became of all the tatpro^noiog nourishment it contained You haven't gained in weight one ounce. That food passed from yonr body like unbnrncd coal through564 words
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Advertisement936 1915-12-17 2 SINGAPORE ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS, LIMITED. ALTERATIONS TO FARES. It is hereby notified that certain fares on the Singapore Electric Tramways will be increased from and including Saturday, the 1 st day of January, 1910. Thete fares are as under FIRST CLASS. The present first class S cent fare will be incroaned936 words
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Article978 1915-12-17 3 I Reconstruction of Company to Be Effected. An extraordinary general meeting of tbe Shanghai Klobang Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at Shanghai, on November 29, for tbe purpose of passing resolutions to reconstruct tbe company. Mr. 1 lago Keiss presided. The other director present was Mr. S.978 words
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Article78 1915-12-17 3 Tbr Budget for tho year IUI6 17 fur presentation to the l>.et totals yen 538,000,000. It shows a ii<-creased income, but a surplus of yen IH.UUU.OOO. The principal expendi turesare: Army yen 94.000.000; Navy yen *****0.000; Finance yen IMO OOCUXxi Home, yen 16,000; and Education yen 11.000,0(1078 words
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Article61 1915-12-17 3 The Tim. s f i .ylon announces Hh im pending Railing uf tbe Ville de la Ciotat with a ooutiuiit ut uf fmia Oylon fir w.u Kprvioe, ill.- batch compriiiinK 1 Knrurxan" M liiir^liers, 10 Siulialeßc. I T.mrU :tn.l. li is iDterrstiDu to mite, 1 MnUyx. Ttio latt>T MnWbji xilii'h61 words
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Advertisement203 1915-12-17 3 SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF .^t^H IMdi MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE SOLE CONTRACT FOR TUB Supply of Motor Transport Spirit to the British Forces, both in the United Kingdom and on the Continent. USE "SHELL" THE BRITISH WAR SPIRIT The Poet Sang ol "Balmy /.Tv, Odours From The203 words
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Advertisement247 1915-12-17 3 CHEONfi BROTHERS. Dentists, No 25, South Bridge Road. First class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridire Filling and Vulcanite Duration cf Wear croaranrend CHARjKS MODBKATB. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders and Brushes Cot sale XMAS& NEW YEAR CARDS. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HIN6CHEONG ft247 words
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Advertisement743 1915-12-17 3 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Ol TBAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BTC, To be held at No. 78, Byi.-d Alwee Road, On Saturday, Dicimbik 18, at 8 p.m. (On view from Thursday, the 16th inst). CHING KENG LEB CO., Auctioneers 1512 1812 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE RUBBER PLANTATION By order of743 words
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Advertisement482 1915-12-17 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCH4PPIJ (STEAMSHIP (O.MI'WY) "NEDERLAND" FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BBTWBEN JAVA AND AMSTEUDAM VIA SINGAPORE, UELAWAN DELI, SABANG, COLOMBO, PORT SAID AND NAPLES. Steamers are due on or about the undermentioned dates OOTWABD. HOMIWAID. IWIS IWIC Grotius Dec. 24 Vondel Deo. 26 1819 1910 Prins d Ned. Jan. 1 Koningin482 words
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Advertisement1060 1915-12-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AND Apcar Line. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with Hla Majesty b Qoverniaent), For Ohina, Japan, Panang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. Steeini m will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HOMBWAI'I, 11-OR EOBOPB).1,060 words
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Advertisement787 1915-12-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. F HE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Ttinasaao. Biiot, Semeiak, Kalaataa, T«aai Baatmara. lelnnta. Pataal, 3ia«cr», Lacca. Robraroai, Bandoa, Langtaea, Tain, Ohompoa, Kohlak aad Btagkck. Dm OspartuM a.a. CHUTATUTCH Deo. 18, 3 p.m. a. a. YUGALA Deo. 9O 99, 3 p.m. NO STEAMER 93 98.787 words
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Advertisement475 1915-12-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND OHIMA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. GB.. LTD. The Ocmpaaie*' steamers ai a despatched bom Liverpool outwards (or thn Straits. China aud Japaa every week aad I rein Japaa homewards (or London. Amsterdam and Antwerp eveiy fortnight; (or Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and (or475 words
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Advertisement526 1915-12-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained betweea Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-sorew Steamerx maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all526 words
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Article118 1915-12-17 5 FIXTURES. Friday, December 17. Hi^h Water, A. 4 I a.m., ill) p.m. Saturday, December In >Jiki Wat. r 7 a ,i.m.. 14 p.ai V l> <• 'irt.in.l II ■i.iiiv s I'.uys >|).irt>i. 1 p in. mi. li x. December 19. High Water, H.I I a in MU118 words
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Article148 1915-12-17 5 TO-DAT. 1 .30 pm 1 2.:>0 pui V. (HeaMM LBO pm I 1 I (ivan 2. 50 pm j Wei 1 pm iiius :>.:id pm Kota 1 Tanjon^ Surr.t 4 pm 1 pm ta lam, I rain I pui oe r.ion up t> :i pm I Ipm148 words
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Article163 1915-12-17 5 (or the -titiun il.iily at 7.7 .mvin^at Kuala Lumpur pctivily. The I'inaot.' liaves Kual.i Lump 11 1, arriving al IVn.in^ |).lu tin BBBt Tin H>utbward boaad mail ti.ua l«save«> y arriving at Kuala itliwar I impiir leaves at liamjnfii. :y. Tin- ni^lit trains an I Kuala Lumpur vi163 words
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Article30 1915-12-17 5 I packet Tart with mails from < :.oo«l.ii »ill ii -batily leavr Niyapataiu I 1 -toamtr ■g and may U n Tmwlay, tils at H a.m. on Thurday,30 words
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Article74 1915-12-17 5 Latest Arrivals. British. Name Daft >f Arrival Iteiuarks. Clmw Tiii M IJIS Inner Roads Willulm ■MM No. 8 Wharf Klany Inntr Koadlluuroto Anjou Nam San« No. '1 Wharf >i i Won Innor Roads lloiy Aik Muck I .iii Ainu Honx Ma ranti A/iune I lioiua I Sultana Sauit74 words
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Article348 1915-12-17 5 Outward. -••nsjer bookie. IN takea from the London and China It should be understood tliat, in mat instances, bookings may be provisional i aud tba: inieuiiug pass-jngcrn may I teat to the issuance of this list in Locdon I. 1 T. uau 0 steamer Moldavia —Mr. W.348 words
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Article99 1915-12-17 5 1..8KT MNi.UOKK. IMK IN LOSIHIS. AKKItMI. Nov. HM. M. November 29 Nov. 30 Nov. 5 I;. I. December 1 l>ec. 1 Nov. 11 t I (>. DM 9 Nov. 18 B. I. Nov. 19 M. M. Nov. 26 P. A O. I 1!. I. l)oc. W i\99 words
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Article88 1915-12-17 5 'II h iindermeutioned prices were realised for rubber solii by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co., by auction sale at Penang, on Tues day. MT.IM Ib". ottered, 184,400 lbs. sold. Smoked ribbed sheet ...«1K! to *190 plain 116 IHO •moked sh. et diamond 162 iDstuoked sheet 160 17388 words
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Article117 1915-12-17 5 In Tokio a society has been established fui tin collection of consolation bag! to be -<nt to tin Alln-s tinhtiDK in Europe. The Hociety's ofiicc i« at Mikawa Daiuiachi, \/abu, Tokio, anil amoo<; itfi promoters we tin I tin HM t Mi Murata Tamotsa and (iencral Kameoka. The scheme is117 words
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Article162 1915-12-17 5 EXCHANGE. SINUAPORB, Dm KMUKE 17, ISI6. Om Lohdoh Hank 4 m/>- a 4^, Demand 2,-,s, Private 8 m/» J,4; On India Bank T. T. 175,', Oh Uonjkono ..Bank d/d 17 j Om Shanghai ...Bank d/d 924 On Java Bank T. T. lij, On Japan ..Bank io»i Sovoreißca—162 words
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Advertisement10 1915-12-17 5 For Chronic Client Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Care I*. 6d10 words
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Advertisement625 1915-12-17 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. XHE XIVIAS DANCE. |\erfect Records wr rovide I erfect Dance Music MAKF YOUR SELECTION AT Jtf MOUTRIf S, Raffles Place SECONO-HANO RICKSHAW WANTED. MOTOR CYCLE WANTED. Wanted, a second-hand 2-*fattd rick-haw. Want.; ito buy immediately, second Lai, d Apply Box No. 119, Strait* Times. motoT cyc!n JD yo625 words
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Advertisement891 1915-12-17 5 J LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. DOCTOR WANTED. Wantrd f.ir retnlat stetm- r from .Singip.rt toCt'inap_rt aDOOTOK. Salary %\:m pec month Applications to bf- sent to tit KOHINSLYKI PAKEiVAART MWT--CHAH'Y, 2/3, Cj;!yer Quay. 17 12 Jl 12 SHORTHAND CLERK WANTED. Wanted by firm in Sincap." tlit rervic-jH of a tirst-class shorthand e'erk for891 words
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Obituary30 1915-12-17 6 Mi. kabt— On December 16. at "'2, Spottisvoode Park Koail. Singapore, George Penicuik •luckart; aged 38 years. Funeral at liidadari .t I p.m. to diy. I'cuang papers pltasc copy.30 words
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1193 1915-12-17 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17. DEVELOPMENTS. Things arc beginning to develop It is announced that the Dutch Hast India liners are in future to go round by the Cape instead of using the Suez Canal. It is further stated that certain changes are impending in the higher British commands.1,193 words
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Article22 1915-12-17 6 Don't you look at me like that growled the sergeant to the awkward wjuad I didn't start the blinkin 1 war 122 words
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Article24 1915-12-17 6 The Government has given its sanction for tho addition nf R Chinese Company to tho Penang Volunteers. Tbe applicants for enrolment must bo Straits-born.24 words
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Article25 1915-12-17 6 Sorao fears are entertained in regard to getting ppares for mining machinery in Kinta owing to tho British makers of these being engaged in munition-making.25 words
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Article50 1915-12-17 6 With regard to tbe seizure of the Japanese steamer Iro Maru by a French destroyer and her detention at Saigon on suspicion of gunrunning, a Shimonoseki telegram to the Mainichi stated thai the steamer had been released by tho French authorities, and would sail for Japan in a few days.50 words
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Article56 1915-12-17 6 The proposal to send two small submarines to Netherlands India cannot be carried out for technical reasons, says a Hague cable. The Minister of Marine is convinced, however, of tbe desirability of adding such vessels to tbe defence of tho Dutch East Indies and is asking Parliament for a credit56 words
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Article51 1915-12-17 6 The M.M. steamer Portbos, sister-ship of tbe Athos, will arrive at Singapore on Monday, and will probably be despatched for Saigon on Tuesday morning. Tbe next M Si. steamer to come from France will be La Cordillrre. followed by tbo Andrr Lebon, of tbe Paul Lecat type, but with further51 words
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Article57 1915-12-17 6 The Querios and My Word went with a great swing at the Theatre last night and taken all round was tbe best performance the amateurs have presented so far Being Naval night, tbe navy was well represented and there was much enthusiasm. To-morrow night's performance is the last of the57 words
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Article68 1915-12-17 6 In connection with tbc food and fuel problem a census is now proceeding in Petrograd in which 2,500 officials are engaged. During tbe inquiry many huge private stores of sugar, flour, and firewood were discovered, which partly help to explain tbo prevailing scarcity. In several cases the owners of these68 words
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Article71 1915-12-17 6 The Dutch Consul at Penang, Mr. Van der Wuude. according to a trade paper lias repeatedly drawn tbe attention of his countrymen and of the Amsterdam Press to the splendid opportunity for cutting in here and taking all the trade formerly belonging to the Germans. There is a scarcity of71 words
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Article91 1915-12-17 6 >ne of the crow of the steamer Caria. which was torpedoed some weeks ago, states The German submarine, which was manned by Austrians, twice torpedoed the Clan McAlistei, after the crew took to thn boats. She then shclLd and ink tin < trie after ordering the crew, who were already91 words
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Article98 1915-12-17 6 On Monday morning, Miss Ik-Una Enthovea. the daughter of Mr Enthoven, a din otot of Handel Maatschappy Huttenbach and Co.. Medin, laid the faundation stone of their nt w ottices and godown. The building will be the largest commercial one in Medan, nod will have a breadth of 40 feet98 words
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Article107 1915-12-17 6 Mention was made tho other day of a Chinese metal dealer and three youths wlio were arrested on charges of being concerned in wholesale thefts of lead piping and copper wire from houses, unoccupied and otherwise, round about the town. They have now been dealt with, the man, for receiving,107 words
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Article140 1915-12-17 6 A marine engineer, Charles Sterling, looking very much the worse for wear and very much in need of a bath, was brought up before the second magistrate this morning for being druuk and incapable iv Beach ltoad. He was fined S3 whereupon he announced that, not having any money, he140 words
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Article178 1915-12-17 6 Two men went to a second hand simp the other day and announced that they wished to buy a ring. One set with brilliants and valued at »200 took their fancy, and thoy ask od to be allowed to take it to a pawnshop to have it valued. The dealer178 words
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Article475 1915-12-17 6 Mr. EL V. Lawrence late of Ipoli, is doin munition work at Woolwich Arsenal. Mr. C. C. K. lit 11, of Midlands Kst.itr. wh has been serviug as a private in (iallipol has been wound. 1. Mr. K. .1. Malim, who is a captain in the lHth475 words
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Article41 1915-12-17 6 Information li.ih j unt been ireeivt <i b) the I. ami <> AfatW*, MaaaaaN, that the \ilion-, briugi;n, the \iiki.h mails tad pircels from H.irope. tad expecti-il til December 21',, will unfortunately arm. ben a week later than programnud.41 words
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Article108 1915-12-17 6 Hi* Excellency tl.-.- liovitmn 'li-iusit la bo publish, il for general information how much ho was gratified at th. nualk »t paradi of the couibiunl IOfOM Iv Id hist < vi ning It him |M BMIMt pteMBM to si i- tim forces from lI. Ms lUpl liin.lul.108 words
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Article336 1915-12-17 6 The scholars of the Outram lioad School enjoyed themselves yestt rday afternoon when they 1,, |,l their annual spcuN. The large company of visitors appeared to do Hkawiaa and so the affair proved most m The programme was a lengthy Ma, contain ing no fewer than336 words
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Advertisement84 1915-12-17 6 C^i "THREE TOBACCO. A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. On Sale Everywhere in 4-oz. Airtight Tins i I XMAS PROVISIONS, I XMAS PRESENTS TOYS I CONSULT I JOHN LITTLE'S NEW CATALOGUE f of better still f§ VISIT ONE OF THEIR STORES. COMPLETE STOCKS OF NEW GOODS. GUINNESSS STOUT ROSSB BOTTLING GREAT84 words
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Advertisement240 1915-12-17 6 ANOTHER MONSTER FEATURE PROGRAMME AT THK EVER I'UITLAK ALHAMBRA TIM Pioneer Clnemarogrt ph Theatre, Beach Road, SECOND SHOW, at 9.16 A* All Star Production PIERRE OF THE PLAINS IN FIVE ACTS. A most exciting drama, dotted occasionally with a lit'.lc comedy, dealing with the North Western Canadian Mounted Police. An240 words
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Advertisement11 1915-12-17 6 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 5 and 8.11 words
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Article2562 1915-12-17 7 GENERAL FRENCH RETIRES. King Honours Great r Soldier. THE SUEZ CANAL. Anxiety As to Its Future Safety. Lon'l 4 i p.m. In tin House of Commons, Sir I wall anki-d whether the mJmHh >l 0 Jolln as MMMMMMMM) of all the French forces necessitated any important changes in2,562 words
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Article102 1915-12-17 7 LYING RUBBISH ARRIVES AT PEKING. Riutrr's Tklrorams. London, December 15, 1.20 p.m. A NMbg telegram says that a flood of lying pamphlets regarding British oppression in India has arrived by mail from Holland. Tbe books bear the imprint published by the Indian National Party," but they are102 words
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Article35 1915-12-17 7 Kkctbr's Tklegkam. London, December 16. The President of the Bond of Trail MM appointed Mr. LouU Kirshaw. at the nomination of the India Office, a member of tho Advisory Committee on Commercial Intelligence.35 words
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Article26 1915-12-17 7 itKL'TKR's TuLIKiKAMS. London, December 15, 3.2 i p.m. The death is announced of Viscount Alver stone, Lord Chief Justice of England, l'.tiXi 13.26 words
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Article539 1915-12-17 7 Forty-five Per Cent. Dividend For The Past Year. Mr W. M. Sime, chairman, signs the sixth report of the directors of Alor Gajah Kubber Estates, Ltd., to be presented to tin shareholders at the meeting on tho 22nd nst., as follows: Your directors beg to submit539 words
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Article1335 1915-12-17 7 (Flic l)l II <>« CoKHKSI'oNtiKNT.) Knila Lumpur, December 15. The Cambridge local examinations, senior, junior, and preliminary, in mm beini; held at tin' Town hall, Ku;il.i Lauai Tba sittings began on M.indny list mid uuaWaiM through tilt) week, two subjects day, until Saturdiy. Tin Convent Mbool k1,335 words
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Letter93 1915-12-17 8 Tickets Please." i tin >trait- Will you kindly allow me a little I vi tin attention to what seems ttKMH|B prerjos- ft w Disbtt aj.o I ial th misfortiin,- to travel by the myhl :mner and a few N'iffM I ttli'l li SWt t .lid. i d I licard cr93 words
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Article302 1915-12-17 8 Good Demand But Irregularity In Prices. iiuUi of CouinifTce Ki.bb. i ion wtM 1j> 11 ■*t. win n thtre were li-inw rcAliM-d rt Thursday, December 16. id quantity of 120 tons was catu ak and it was again foutd impimiblf to complete the»uction on one day >as302 words
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Article421 1915-12-17 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In tlieir share circular, datixt the 15th inst., Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: Aftei some activity early in the week, the past few days have; been dull. Most holders of stocks are satisfied with their present holdings and until there is421 words
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Article339 1915-12-17 8 Considerable Increase on the Crop Estimate. ■.th yearly report of Om directors ol Pa jam, Limited, to be pusenteu to the shareit Urn HMMMf 'D the 2'Jod inst., by Mr. W. L. \V*tkins and is as follows \uur directors have pleasure in submitting the balance sheet ami profit339 words
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Article15 1915-12-17 8 The IXceu.ber monthly medal will be played for to morrow and Sunday.15 words
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Article76 1915-12-17 8 There will be t ruyby football match to morrow on the Esplande between a Naval team and un Si.C. fifteen, couiiuenciu^ at I he dub learn will be as follow* S. Whittaker. lullen, K. lieryrunn, li. 11. I.. Mouuell. K. Wilkinson, t. llewetaOD, I 11. ISroal -captain I,76 words
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Article704 1915-12-17 8 An Appreciation of the Hero Of Neuve Chapelle. Renter's Agency informs as today that General Sir Douglas Haig has been ap]>oiuted to succeed Field -Marshal Sir John French in command of tbe British army in France and Flandem. When the war began in, 1914, it is704 words
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Advertisement154 1915-12-17 8 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Kriday, l>tceniber 17 Tm Rsiny, DkoM 16. •j.l j p.m. Bras Basab Hoad Malay Co. Fkil'i-,, I>m k •■iuki! 17. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.Y.A. >. n Maxim Co. S.I; K.i V.i a Cliint-HL Co. X.i < ■I Malay Co.154 words
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Advertisement295 1915-12-17 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. LEE BROTHERS STUDIO. KJSNOWNED FOIi HIQH-CL.AS3 PHOTOGRAPHY, THEREFORE ENSURING BEST RESULTS. H«w3 your Phototfraph takan at our Studio- GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be reoeivod at theCOLDNIAL ENGINEER'S Office, ap to noon of tbe 20rd December, 1915, for damping dredgings at Mount Zion Reclamation. Every person applying for a295 words
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Advertisement155 1915-12-17 8 HI T^^^jjw^^ AjLjJJbmKJT Sole Agents HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., LTD., KUALA Li'Ml'l'K. (fmtNUm in Kni;i.»nh). RAFFLES CONFECTIONERY SHOP (Bras Basah Road). JUST ARRIVED A VERY CHOICE CONSIGNMENT CHOCOLATES, SWEETS CRACKERS. Orders for Xmas Cakes now being received. ADELPHS HOTEL DECEMBER 24. XIVIAS EV>. SPECIAL DINNER BALL Christmas Day Sports on the155 words
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Advertisement287 1915-12-17 9 ::^!!iionnnnnniinnnnnnnofiooflnnnoflnnncnoniinnnnnnnnnn:incflfinnnnnnnnnnnni(Sß^i »fe??^?i^9te With LEA PERRIMS SAUCE a f ew 1 /f^J^^'^Z& drops sprinkled over the meat, fish X fjrtt*vtf or cheese, &c, are all that is required \A i JeMVi Ife/^Tsi to impart the mostdelicious piquancy ]|S§g<s&ggji2g3 Ihe QUALITY and concentration of its «t»i)?ts^3E»TV%»9* ingredients make a little of this287 words
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Advertisement301 1915-12-17 9 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 to My^^^F^sbi and to THE MUNICIPALITY l£f l |^jS] THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE. V^SvJLJ^y JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINOAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and P. M. S. ESTATE OF TAY GEOK TEAT, DECEASED. AUCTION SALE !>i VALUABLE LEASEHOLD301 words
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Advertisement503 1915-12-17 10 War or PIACM FAMINE or PLENTY. LIFE INSURANCE 18 WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. H.AO OFFIOI Winch-..- H.UM. Sl«g.po~. LOMDOH OFFICE. 82. O.d -awry. EO. Tb. r«»«a», ha. «2O 000 deposited witb th, Suprems Conrt of England, and503 words
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Advertisement305 1915-12-17 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. S. J. UOWB, (8 Manager. BUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. LONOOK. Subscribed Capital fJ.000.000 Total Invested Funds 40,260,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents tor the above Company, are prepared to accept fire and Earthquake ri&ks for «hoi(305 words
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Advertisement459 1915-12-17 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBRVB FDNDS Sterling «i,600,000 at a/- •10,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Landale. Chairman, W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Eeq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T. M. Edkins,459 words
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Advertisement495 1915-12-17 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 00,000 Shares ot 420 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1.200,000 BANKERS The Bank ot Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The495 words
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Advertisement860 1915-12-17 10 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Establisbbd 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incokporatii. in India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIKE ABSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITBD. ASSETS exceed $28.000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profits to Policy-holders at laat Valuntion $1,118,673. LOWEST Apply for Prospeotus and full information to LIBERAL RATES tIHAPORC BRA* JM OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R MACPHERSON, Secretary860 words
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Article1130 1915-12-17 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. When the Other Man Drives. Since you bought and loarned how to drive your own car you no longer take the sincere pleasure you once did in riding around with your friends in their cars. This is not because you are1,130 words
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Advertisement301 1915-12-17 11 LISTER High Tension Magneto Ignition, Automatic Lubrication. L.nw Sneed I All Gearing lx>w speea. I' Enclosed. I yj Necessary. Th« Engine i« the well kno-»n "Li to- f« rtical Type defined, manufactured and fUndardinod in Dareley. Bngtand, and maiitains tbat reputation for Bolid eon•.tfuction and long lite which U annoeiated301 words
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Advertisement12 1915-12-17 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night] Wood* Great Peppermint Core la. Od >12 words
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Advertisement289 1915-12-17 11 AIR RAIDS The most successful air raid ever made was in 1888, when J. B. Dunlop raided air, and interned it, under compression, in hollow rubber tubes, fitted these to the wheels of bicycles, and named conferred an inestimable boon 1 upon mankind. He created n*>w /^_-J^\, means of travel,289 words
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Advertisement818 1915-12-17 12 ullTlili v PILSENER Jljp m2a ala Jle.* BREWED in SCOTLAND WANTS. JUNIOR ASSISTANT WANTED. For Rubber Estate in Johore. Apply in writing to A. 8., c/o Straits Times. 16-12 22.12 WANTS. HOUSE WANTED. As soon as possible, famished or unfur nixlicd. in Keppel Harbour neigbbourhocd. Apply R. E. D.. /a818 words
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Advertisement574 1915-12-17 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD, FURNIBHED BEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET, B BUND A and JU ANITA, to let ruraishod. Apply No 9. Mt. Sophia 1-1 o TO LET. No. 84, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply E. Silas, No. 8, Prinoe Street. 8-10 a TO LET. No. 2, 7, 8, Institution574 words
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Advertisement461 1915-12-17 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FLOOR TO LET. To let, 2nd Floor, No. 3, Malacca Street, Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 181 v TO LET. Houses Nos. 7, 8 a, k 8 b, Chancery Lane. Apply to GHING KENG LBE k CC, Auctioneers. 13-11 n TO LET. Furnished sea-side residence,461 words
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Advertisement371 1915-12-17 12 NOTICES. GUAN MAT CO.. HEAD OFFICE 37, Phillip Street Branch Stores at No. 14, Phillip Strett, and Nos. 14, 100 and 102, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT. 11 Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1283 (Private 1460). Codis osid A. B C, 6th Edition, and A 1 Codes. •hip Ch.ndlert, Hardware Dealers371 words
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Advertisement484 1915-12-17 12 KIAM KIAT&CO 108 100, Market Street Telephone No. 421. Shipobandlers, Government and Mumeip* Contractors, Bstate Suppliers and Con: mission Agents Soli Aobnik The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Boltings 1-7 30 6 16 To ADVERTISERS As MMtastl to make alteiatiuus ii: ailvertisriijiuts. ~mli ;i-< sailing dates of484 words
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Miscellaneous301 1915-12-17 12 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's oilier 262 Job Printing I>c part mint Ml All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. Rhould be addressed to THE MANAtiKH. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane301 words
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