The Straits Times, 23 November 1917
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Title Section13 1917-11-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.578 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 23. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement333 1917-11-23 1 ■ILRMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioo now $18.00 pet saw Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, HcJHeiH Jsibby state 'If there was a way333 words
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Advertisement199 1917-11-23 1 ROBINSON CO. JUST RECEIVED Light in weight Very soft wool i Tropical fe^ Blankets |p||||||j^ Specially suitable for Size 62 x 78 inches Price each. ROBINSON CO. _i NEW STOCKS Bui|dj Matepja|B Clarets Burgundies M M Wo hold stocks of Italian White Wines Sparkling Wines flooring m&rbie auoa is" z199 words
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Article1056 1917-11-23 2 The following casualties are reported London, October 17. Wounded.— 2nd Lieut. P. F. Jonos, Londons '2nd Lieut. H. Kay, Manchester^ Lieut. M. 0. Kay, X.X.A. 2nd Lieut. F. J. Kersley, Rifle Brigade; 2nd Lieut. A. Lee, Lancashire Fusiliers; Lient. D. F. Lepraik, Middlesex; 2nd Lieut. T. Lewis. H.L.1.;1,056 words
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Advertisement708 1917-11-23 2 imorrwc ivomolhimc Btf Ur a. atkar reaaoa tUa tkai > psrfacdy aWe isr aaroas Is soars wirk. tke Gtftatls Safsty Raaor would U saaaftbalty Jfß^W^mmwm tkc raaar for say au wao laavei kimir¥. y*S But ia addfctwa at it* atiety priacajls. tkc \W^*'SPSSsSnW GAaVs Salety Razor fire, raa a ispar-708 words
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Advertisement131 1917-11-23 2 I The only self-stropping Razor AUTO STROP SAFETY RAZOR Saves oonrtaot ezpenie (or blades v J A Yale Night-latch on your door protects your house against unlawful entry. It never fails. A Yale Night-latch cannot be picked nor forced, and can only be opened by the pnper key. The word131 words
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Advertisement603 1917-11-23 2 ATTRACTIVE AGENCY WINES, SPIRITS AND UQUEUtS. AN ba> Hull BHliak HtM. aomtnßimt ha •w. WViakr. Br..dy aad Gia DMUlulaa mmi Vbn-* Eivorilnc Wi« and ChiaMm .1 il. ■4c. af it. m a«4 etkafa niaaai.a<ara HaM.r. in Ud af af Ik* laraaat .tack, in 'k. warM I. drairoaa of r jl.nj.n,603 words
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Advertisement189 1917-11-23 2 SCIENCE EXPERIENCE mmtt praoaJa pragim ta attain iwrfc- ataamt raccaaa Tk* acientific aa4 aayarfaaaaUl work aaaWtakaa by tk. I SUNBEAM I j C— pajiy b*ao contl.aoui and ia reflected ia tSw praaaal productions, aad aUe ia lha j SUNB EAM -COAT ALEN AIRCRAFT ENGINES which nu earnad (or H tka189 words
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Article1089 1917-11-23 3 MAKING SOLDIERS OF GIRLS IN A FEW WEEKS. By Eleanor Gordon. Ob, yes," said my friend, tbe fair yooDg lieatenaDt who escorted me round the old roomy booses in a oertain country town whiob served as tbe barracks of tbe .A.A.C. in that district, "we are properly in1,089 words
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Advertisement592 1917-11-23 3 Dysentery and Fever Dr. Cassell's Tablets Make You Strong and Able to Resist Disease. Wh*n you arf utrong with thr full strength of Tiforous manhood you ■>. at the ■iacasci that attack wenk Moats. l)r. Cassell's i; stmflta, T'i.-y 111 yon witli life and energy, and lof heaiih eowrsing t!>r»ugii592 words
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Advertisement358 1917-11-23 3 Iff ttfig ;•>." v J T^VERY woman, somt itfS T^^ -.-S \"> r time or other, thinks La of the future, and often I \Wm whrn looking in her mirror i I wonderi how she will look in twenty years' hence. 1 (J If the tkin is kept properly nourished,358 words
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Advertisement694 1917-11-23 3 TAN JIAK KIM PORTRAIT FUND. A meeting of snb«cribors to tbe above Fond will be held at tbe Town Rooms of tbe Garden Club (third flaor, Raffles Chambers) on Monday, November 30, at 4 JO p.m. Aoknd*. 1. To receive tbe report and aooeants of tbe Committee. 2. To oonsider694 words
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Advertisement440 1917-11-23 4 STEAMER SAILING??. NY. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Imoobtobatbd ia Jatah) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail contract witb the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining ttaaj service have been specially designed and nmtiTrV aad are fitted witb all the latest440 words
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Advertisement625 1917-11-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. -British India AND •Mpcar L.me (COMPAMIBS iMCOBPOBATaO DI ■■•fcaMS) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PININSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N CO(Under Contract with Hit Majesty's Qovernuent) The Company's MAIL. SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at present625 words
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Advertisement656 1917-11-23 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION 68.. LD. Nlhoobpobatbd im Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay.Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baebo, Kelantan, Tabai Biagnara, Toiapm, Panarai. Pataai, Singora, Laooa, Kobaamui, Bandon, Laagsuea, Cbumpoa, Kobiak a Baagkuk. Due Departura BORIBAT Nov. 96 Nov. 28, 3 p.m. s* PRACHAT.POK Deo. 3 Deo. S, 3 p.m. The656 words
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Advertisement609 1917-11-23 4 BTEAHER SAILIWCB. OOMBINBO BBRVIOB O* THE MEAN S.S.CB..LT6 (iNOOBPOBATBb 111 Baa.VABV, THE WEBTIUBmu«« S. N. CB.. LTD. (IVGOBPOBATBD l« Bn,.\AmU' BBPBBBi Fremantle (Perth), Narih.Wat* Australian Porae, Java and Slngttpora. Regular sailings betwion Siagapon aaa Western Australia oaUio; at Java (aa ta daoement offers), Derby, Sings Sound (port for the Rimberley609 words
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Advertisement923 1917-11-23 5 ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA JNINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPY) Special 5,000 Tons Tourist Steamers From JAVA to AUSTRALIA BATAVIA. SOURABAYA. PORT DARWIN. PORT MORESBY. BRISBANE. SYDNEY. MELBOURNE. VICE VERSA In connection with the special fast saloon steamers MELOMIOR TREUB AND RUMPHIUS. PatMaaffe from Htn^apore to Ist single Ist rrturn BRISrMN'B923 words
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Advertisement625 1917-11-23 5 STEAMER SAILIN6S. 08AKA8HOSENKAI8HA (laoo>p«a4Tai> m Japan) (Ouha MartMlMs Iteamthip C*., LM.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. Xhf. Ccmpaay maintains a .Tfiniat oar^c Hrrieo witb six steamers eaUicv at Moj<, Yokkaicfai, Hongkcßg, £iT>paporn, Per. ?wet teabatn, Penaßß, Colombo and Bomba/, aod on t'ue retnrn voyage caliian at ToUcoiid, Sinß«poro, Uon^konf; aod Moji. PACIFIC LINE.625 words
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Advertisement130 1917-11-23 5 AMERICAN ALL WROUGHT STEEL "SPLIT" PULLEYS f V. B NEW CONSIGNMENTS HAVE ONE OF THE BTRONGEST AND MOBT /'wJJy POPULAR PULLEYS IN USE AOKNTB Time BORKTEO C^o« 9 U^d (Imcobpoiutid m Gee at Britain) SINGAPORE MADE IN ENGLAND WOOD MILNE TYRES SPECIALS IQU»"E TREAD SOLE AdENTS: H. Wolskel Company, Limited130 words
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Advertisement559 1917-11-23 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTBI., Bras Baaah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Furnished Apartments witn or Without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. KleotrM rittlDga throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables In Spacious Dining Room. TERMS— the most rsatonabk in Town For larthsr particulars.,559 words
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Advertisement426 1917-11-23 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICL THE AMPANG (KINTA) TIN MINING CO.. LIMITED. NO i ICE is hereby Riven that the Sixth Ordinary Oeneral Meeting of the Members ol the Ampang (KinU) Tin Mining Co., Ltd will be held at the Offioes of the CompanyChartered Bank Chambers, Singapore, on T.iurßiay, November 39, 1017,426 words
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Advertisement592 1917-11-23 6 "Triomphe" Sardines IN Oib (MS TOMATO^ Packed in lib. and fib. white tins with brass labels as above. Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Because they represent the highest quality in Sardines, being packed in pure olivo oil and in tomato. These Sardines havo592 words
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Article101 1917-11-23 7 FIXTURES. Friday, November 23. High Water, 6.7 a.m., 4 63 p.m Aaturtlav, November 24. High Water, A 7 a.m., 0 M p.m Chinese dm. B»nk meoting, noon. Sunday, November 25. High Water, 7.4 am, 7.61 p.m. Monday, November 26. High Water, 7 56 a.m., 8.66 p.m. Tuesday,101 words
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Article172 1917-11-23 7 T..D*T. P. Swettenliam and T Aoson 2.80 pm Malacca and Moar 8 pm Polau Saoibu, Bawt&u, Sonrabaya, Bandjurmassin, Stagen, K. Baroe, Samarinda and Donggala 8 pm Pnlau Sambu, Eoemai, Sampit and Bandjcrmasain 3 pm P. Batam and Pnlau Bolang 8 pm Kota Tioggi 4 pm Satckoat. Pulau172 words
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Article62 1917-11-23 7 L.irr snotfou mm* a* b. i. .ago* 28 P. .1 0. ■W* 81 B. I. «t**aber 7 M. M. leptombcr 6 B. I. lepkanber 10 P. O. KfiMber 13 B. I. leptembt* '21 B. I. leptamher W B. I. kMber 3 P. *O. October 13 18 1862 words
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Advertisement35 1917-11-23 7 K. TBUTADA JAPANESE DENTIST I4a Irai aasah Raad. 'Phsssls.mi EXTRACTION PAINLESS MMU BOOf tATE WOM •MUITEEI •sawltatla* la sithsr Cagllsh sr Balay SEE Metro's Serial THE GREAT SECRET TO-NIGHT At The Empire aa n— »4ii35 words
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Advertisement452 1917-11-23 7 UTEBT AOVERTIBEMEHTB, PAYING G^EST REQUIRED io a pri. vate family. Clone to town. Tennis, eto Box No. 45", Straits Times. 28 11-28-11 WANTED, white leghorns, chickens (male acd fomal. i or tcgi, 'or breeding purposes. State price and parti solars t) Leghorn*, c/o St. aits Time* 88 \\—lt> II W.NTBD,452 words
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Advertisement349 1917-11-23 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE ELECTRO-MAQNETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores WE HAVE ADDED SBVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WBLLKMOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OUR DESIGN IS BASBD WB BHALL BE PLEASED TO SUPPLY FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION HOCKGUAN&CO. BEACH ROAD-NEXT TO RAFFLES HOTEL349 words
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Advertisement956 1917-11-23 7 FINANCE AND COMMERCE EXCHANaE PRODUCE oo Sinoapork, Novimbkh 23, 1917. Sinoapobb, Novimbm 28, 1817. Gsmbicr j 10.00 On London Bank 4 m/s S/l| do (Cube No. 1) anpicked 25.00 Copra Snodried 676 Demand 2/4J d F 0 MlX(d gaß Private 8 m/s S/4JJ r J? lack boyers W6O 1 do956 words
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1218 1917-11-23 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28. WHICH IS SUPERMAN? Wo are inclined to chuckle a little bit over the latest British contest with tbe Han. It is only three years since tbe Kaiser was uneering at our contemptible little army a thing to be smashed as man smashes a too1,218 words
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Article23 1917-11-23 8 The position of Kaji Muda of Perak is to be filled next year. An allowance has been find therefor at 112,000 a year.23 words
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Article37 1917-11-23 8 The salaries of the ten Msj-w Chiefs at tacl.ed to the Oirt of tba Saltan of H«r«k bavr b*n rais«.]. Turee of them draw 13,81 0 wacb, the remaining seven beine at Ibe i ale ol IJ,4ooeacb.37 words
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Article15 1917-11-23 8 1 Thore will be evensong in Christ Church Malacca, at 6 p.m. en Sunday next.15 words
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Article26 1917-11-23 8 Tbe Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce at a recent meeting decided to canvass for subscriptions for tbe relief of those afiuctbd by tbe. flood in Tientsin.26 words
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Article33 1917-11-23 8 We are informed by the French Consulate that Mr. J. Mainguct, of Dupire Brothers, has jutit received an honorary decoration and has been awarded the Cross of tbe Ordre dv Mentis dv Cambodge.33 words
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Article37 1917-11-23 8 As mentioned at tbe Federal Council meeting, a Lady Supervisor of Malay Girls' Schools is to be appointed in tbe coming year. Her emoluments are to be £300, rising to £340, with a duty allowance of £60.37 words
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Article50 1917-11-23 8 The following interim dividends in respect of the year endiog December 31 have recently been declared:— Ledbury Hubber Estate*, Lt i., 10 per oont. Lanadron Rubber Estates, Ltd., 5 percent. Cluny Rubber Estates, Ltd., 6 per cent Bikam Rubber Estates, 7} per cent.; Golden Hope Rubber Estate, 5 per cent.50 words
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Article69 1917-11-23 8 Presiding at tbe annual meeting of Kawie (Java) Rubber rotates, Mr. R. J. McN'air Scott empbasiscd tbo fact that out of earnings rqual to 88 per cent, on capital tbo dividend is only 25 per cent., as it is necessary to carry forward a sum equal to 65 per cent.,69 words
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Article99 1917-11-23 8 What may be considered an original feature at literary meetings was introduced last evening by the Eurasian Literary Association under the name of Paragraph Reading. Each member present read out to the meeting a paragraph containing, in his opinion, some point of excellence worthy of note, which bad been taken99 words
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Article114 1917-11-23 8 It is well known that Mr. Cbarlton Maxwell is wasted in bis present appointment, but bis tenure of office as chairman of the Kinta Sanitary Board will be productive of much good it be does just one thing, i.e., persuadu the higher authorities tL.it the firmament will not collapse if114 words
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Article114 1917-11-23 8 The rumour is current in London (says Sir \V. Rebertson Nicoll, in the British Weekly 1 "that the War Council has com plotely exonerated Surgeon-General Babtie from all responsibility for the medical disasters in Mesopotamia, after a very cartful examination of dates aDd facts. It was felt by many that114 words
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Article115 1917-11-23 8 There has been some rather vague talk about the establishment of a Piateur Institute here and, if taken literally, it is not Jtofcf-tber surixi«iDg that the authorities have not rtcemd thi! proposal very favourably, nays the >I.J*y Mail. Knt, as there le already an Institute of Medical Ksscarcb, it flo»s115 words
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Article120 1917-11-23 8 The disorganisation attachicg to the re c-ips and despatch of mails has unfortunately t MM ■upoeptible of iujprovi m«nt. We aye no comp'.i'ut-i to maku; they would be •treasonable and uugeneroua in these times but the many inconveniences remain, 'ays the London and China Express. Every merchant and every company120 words
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Article132 1917-11-23 8 Another railway prosecution tix>k place at Butt, rwurth recently. It neews that Tamil c >oliua belonging to a gang working on tbe li.ih Maw lin.t. rwcirth harboured IMmMm a^ainxt another gang, and the latter attacked a ba'lvtt train in which the former were ti .velliDg. A fight took place between132 words
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Article162 1917-11-23 8 Amongst the latr«t subscription* to tho R d LroN» Fui.d are j£l>o at a further contri bitioD from Britixh r. »ident« in BaDgkok, NMMU by j£ls4, tb- balaun. of tbe pn.oeiig nf tbe al tre»co lisa organised in Bai.gkok in the ftprmg j£7o from th*- Bangk k F L B.O.;162 words
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Article199 1917-11-23 8 Mr. W. F. Barns, who sold bis rabbet estate at Enggor and went borne to join the army, is now a lieutenant. Mr. H. C. Barnard, enginoer, Ways and Works, F.M S. Kail way 4, who recently retired, gets a pension of £500 a year. Mr. J.199 words
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Article62 1917-11-23 8 The engagement is announced of Mr. Wee Kok Chee, mining engineer, late of the Camborne School of Mines, Cornwall, now of Kuala Lumpur, third son of Mr. Wee Hap L»ng, J.p., Solangor, and Miss Law Paik Kirn, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Law Syn Chye, of Ipoh and Penang.62 words
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Article65 1917-11-23 8 Invitations are out for the wedding of Mr. Ferdinand J. do Soaza, second son of Mr. R. L. de Souza, to Miss Emily Edith Lessler, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lessler, of Taiping, which has been fixed for tbe Ist proximo at the Church of the "Sacred65 words
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Article90 1917-11-23 8 The M.S. of a chapter for The Great War" by Major Claude Askew describing tbe Serbian operations on tbo Balkan front fr.ru Jnne, 1916, to July, 1917, reached tho editor of the work within an hour of news of his death, (t will be published in due course. When Major90 words
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Article115 1917-11-23 8 A private letter describing the circumstances in which Brigadier General A. B Hubback, C.M.G., was wounded nays He had a marvellous escape, at a big piece of shell passed up his leg, entering just by bia kneecap and travelling up to his thigh. It missed his knee cap, main artery115 words
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Article79 1917-11-23 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report under yuf-LrtUy'sdate: The auction was continued i<w];iy butnotcoDclu-iw), and will be resumed to- morrow. Prices show a futther decline, 104 being the top price for sheet. Mesera. Barlow and Co. regret that an error was made in the prices quoted in their79 words
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Article109 1917-11-23 8 We would draw the attention of car owning readers in Singapore to the letter from tbe Garrison Chaplain, Rev. B. 0, Robi rtw, pub lihhed in another column. It would r. ally be a great kindn> ss to the men at Taughn if a generous response were niadr,109 words
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Article223 1917-11-23 8 The Committee beg to acknowledge receipt of tbe following donations Datch Red Cross Committee 18 157 80 M. M. Melville BII.M A. C. Harper and Co., KUng IM H. Soott 25 AnonymoDS v!f> Collected by Mr. Kader Sultan... 50 AnooymouH 50 Collected by Mr K Donn-warny223 words
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Advertisement153 1917-11-23 8 ■EMBASSY" No 77 1 '^n No 77 R c ICAfcETTe»"S^ CIGARETTES and MIXTURE DAINTY y XMAS GIFTS t jffff^ New Goods Now Displayed N» ,-.d Xmas Bazaar and Toy Fair Xmas Crackers and Cards Presents of every description Cur new catalogue ia just issued. If you 1- -vt not received153 words
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Advertisement200 1917-11-23 8 SOME SPLENDID EXGLUSIVES AT THB ALHAMBRA The Hall for Mutic-Tha Pioneer and Premier Housa The House of Quality Beach Read. Thomas H. lace presents a drama of mafnificmt quality THE GOLDEN CLAW In 6 acts An intensely attractive picture offering a splendid plot, fine characterisation, appropriate settings, magnificent staging and200 words
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Article3391 1917-11-23 9 THE TANKS' GREAT VICTORY. Eight Thousand Enemy Prisoners. GERMANS COMPLETELY SURPRISED. The British Penetrate Five Miles. RuCTBB't TILISKAIfI. London, November 21, 5.20 p.m. In the House ol Commons, Mr. Bonar Law •toted that Field Marshal Hair's latest attack wan undoubtedly a very great success. (Cbeeni). London, November 22,3,391 words
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Article70 1917-11-23 9 Keltek's Telkuram London, November 21, 5.85 p.m In the House of Commons Mr. Balfour stated that China communicated to Britain the text of Chin*'* declaration to Japan and the United States regarding Japan-American agreement. He did not understand that tho declaration meant that China did not recognise70 words
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Article125 1917-11-23 9 RltTlU'l TILEORAH, London, November 22, 3 25 p.m. Tbe report of tbe committee appointed in 1918 to advise the Board of Trade on the work of tbe commercial intelligence branch states that it bas been decided to appoint three trade commissioners in Canada, at Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg125 words
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Article692 1917-11-23 9 A Question of Local Tenancies. In the Court of Appeal yesterday, tho Chief Justice (Sir John Buckuill, K.C.), Mr. Justice Woodward and Mr. Justice Ebden began the hearing of the appeal of the Sultan of Siak and Lim Nee Soon against a decision of the Civil District692 words
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Article262 1917-11-23 9 In tlin Second Court, I'onaug, on Wi <tui h day, before Mr. S. 11. Langitton, Mr L K. Slowe appeared on'a summons at tho iu»t.ucu of Court Intipeoior C. H. Nicol, for diivmg motor car No. 653 without possessing a driver's licence and for allowing more262 words
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Article3284 1917-11-23 10 THE BRITISH SUCCESS AT BKOODSEINDE. From our Special Correspondent London, October 10. Another week, another great battle and another smashing victory quite the most emphatic ot tho three act drama! If tho suooesaes of Menin Road and. Polygon Wood were complete and demonstrative, that of Broodseinde3,284 words
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Article414 1917-11-23 10 Captain's Evidence at Marine Court Inquiry. The Marine Court inquiry into tbe foundering of the local steamer Hong Wan on October 10 was continued yesterday afternoon aiid again this morning. Evidence was given by the master, Sanodin bin Kahim, who stated that be had been414 words
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Article569 1917-11-23 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co. in their weekly share circular, dated November 21, state:— Rubber at the local auctions has been depressed over the pa&t few weeks, and in consequence shares of this section have been more freely offered, although at the569 words
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Article751 1917-11-23 10 Local Amateurs Box at Victoria Theatre. Some good athletio work was seen at the Victoria Theatre last night in the entertainment provided by tbe National Amateur Society in aid of the Our Day Fund. Tbongb the attendance was only moderate it was quite an enjoyable evening for751 words
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Article187 1917-11-23 10 Belated German Regret Over Giant Graveyards." The terrible sufferings of tbe Serbian people are now beginning to be realised, says a statement issued by tbe Serbian Legation, even by the Press of Germany, the most determined and implacable of our enemies, who begins to «hed crocodile tears over187 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article39 1917-11-23 10 The V.M C.A. meet a Naval team on the S.K.C. ground this afternoon. There will be a friendly game of soccer on the V J.C. grouud to morrow (Saturday) between the United Engineers and a Naval t 1139 words
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Article42 1917-11-23 10 The Swimming Club launches leave on Son-lay as follows I— Johnston's Pier 7, 0 and 10 a.m. 2.80 and 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow 8.80 and 930 a.m 12.16, 8 and 6.80 p.m. High tide 7.4 m., height 8 ft. 2 ins.42 words
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369 1917-11-23 10 Lady Jellicoe Appeals for Centenary Fund. To the Editor ot tbe Straits Times. Sir, At the invitation of tbe directors of tbe British and Foreign Sailors' Society I have undertaken to issuo a special appeal on behalf ot the great national work carried on by369 words
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Article106 1917-11-23 10 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'* daily report I Silver.— Down 5 16-42 15 16. Hongkong.- 2."i t pm. Shanghai. 05 -j. Tin.— £2B3. 100 toos sold at 1182. Rubber.— Steady. Share Market.— Dui:. Jerams have been placed at II 50 but tLero are now buyers at tbis106 words
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Article149 1917-11-23 10 Tbe Committee acknowledge with thanks tbe following subscriptions to tbe above fund Previously acknowledged 1265,183.50 Singapore Recreation Club: Nett proceeds o( Dance on Nov. 9. 92,207.33 Donation from S KG. Members 128 Donation from J. L. Scbeerder. 25 3,357.81 Per Chinese Chamber of Commerce, oollected by149 words
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Article111 1917-11-23 10 At a meeting of the Council of the Koyal Colonial Institute held on Tuesday, October 2, Sir Charles Lucas, X.C It K C.M.G., in the chair, the following oon K< aident Fellows wereoleoted:— British North Borneo William K. Cook, Joseph Derek Le<li«, If.ij-i rt It. M. Tabuteau, all of Jcsselton.111 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter517 1917-11-23 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. In reply to tho article entitled Singapore and the Spinskrp appearing in your papt r of November 20, 1917, a delicate subject where ladies are concerned, but, as it Huggestfi an excess of slacker*, w.o, undoubt edly ought to be517 words
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Letter176 1917-11-23 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— ln response to the suggestion made by a correspondent in your columns a few day ago with reference to the provision of motorcars lot the convalescents in the military hospital, may I say that the kindly tbccgbt i- i.ucli appreciated176 words
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Article182 1917-11-23 11 Official Details of Damage And Casualties. According to reports received at the Japanese Homo Office from various prefectures, the total number of people who lost their lives in the typhoon of September 30, October 1. and in the floods which followed it, was 9VO. The number182 words
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Article334 1917-11-23 11 German's Significant Warning To Pacifists. Nothing amazes me more than that there should be people in England who imagine a lasting peace can be based upon an unconquered Germany." This is tbe message aimed at pacifists and advocates of a compromise peace in the Allies' countries sent334 words
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Advertisement364 1917-11-23 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., (or week sliding Friday, November 23, 1917. Friday, November 28. 6 p.m. Jardine's Steps D.R.F. and O.L. Specialists. 5 15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A., ill details. 4.80 p.m. Johnston's Pier S.R.E.,V.) 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall Max. Co., S.V.C. T.P. Fire Stn. S.V.R., T.P.P.364 words
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Advertisement445 1917-11-23 11 New shipment of Moutrie Pianos Just to hand. Call and make your choice NOW S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong) SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY j Under tbe distinguished patronage of H. E. Sir Arth r Yonng, o c m g H E. ViceAdmiral F. C. Tudor Tudor, c b.,445 words
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Advertisement166 1917-11-23 11 BAFFLES HOTEL On Saturday, November 24 SPECIAL DINNER ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT DINNER CONCERT SATURDAYS CONCERT DURING TIFFIN SPECIAL DINNER DANCE AFTER DINNER SEA VIEW HOTEL On Saturday, November 24 SPECIAL SHB CINEMA DINNER "I™ SHOW Sunday, November 25 During Afternoon Tea and Dinner STRAITS HOTEL 101. 102 and 103. Tanjong166 words
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Article1577 1917-11-23 12 THE COMPANY'S MAIDEN CROP HARVESTED. Increasing Output The seventh annual general meeting cf the Gall nian (Selangor) Kubber Company, Limited, was bold on October 1, at the n Mistered offices ot tbe company, Cannon Strut* Buildings, 20, Abcburoh Lane, K.C., Mr. Claranoe F. Leigbton (the chairman) preluding. The1,577 words
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Article381 1917-11-23 12 A Very Daring but Dangerous Adventure. The Telegraaf gives some particulars of the adventure of the Belgian motor-boat Scald is which left Antwerp one Sunday in September and arrived at Walsoorden, East Zeeland, the same day with Belgians for the Belgian army. I The Soaldis, which381 words
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Article142 1917-11-23 12 Twelve handred yoaug men training at San Francisco to Deoome officers in the National Army hare «i«ntxl a pledge. It is not the plod^e in tUe old bluu ribbon senoe, bat a broader, more oomprchcnaive, more positive declaration. It commits them not merely to abstention bat142 words
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Article1177 1917-11-23 12 REDUCTION IN THE COST OF PRODUCTION. The Annual General Meeting. In spite of adverse exchange, labour difficulties, and the robbery of over 1 1,600 from tbe safe, tbe See Koe Rubber Estates, Ltd., at tbe annual general meeting, held on October 29, at tho rooms of1,177 words
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Article875 1917-11-23 12 Public Opinion and The Blockade. The Times' correspondent at Copenhagen recently wrote as follows At the beginning of the war a people more pro- Entente than the Danes as a whole could hardly be found. German sympathies only existed in a small part of the Army and in875 words
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Article48 1917-11-23 12 United States Vice-Consul, Carl C. Hanson, Bangkok, notes a considerable falling off in the value of the glassware imported into Siam. The local manufacture of u^assware in Siam is insignificant, being ounnned to hollow ware blown from remelted glass fragments in one or two Chinese shops in Bangkok.48 words
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Advertisement205 1917-11-23 12 Bacchus Marsh CONCENTRATED FROZEN Milk In quarts, pints and half-pints SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated In Straits Settlements! ESTATE BILLIARD TABLES Size 7 ft. by 3 ft. 6 ins. BRITISH MADE Makers: Thos. Padmom Sons, England, the world's best, same make as used for championship of the world BUY205 words
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Article976 1917-11-23 13 THE USE OF PAPER YARNS AND CELLULOSE. Penal Offence to Advertise. An interesting article, based on information in German official publications and the German Pre-is, appears in the Labour Gazette issued in September. It shows bow the scarcity of clothing materials has been growing in thu Fatherland976 words
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Article98 1917-11-23 13 History can produce many examples of physical misfortunes turned to nood account, but the name of Charlie Chaplin as an addition to the lilt cornea aa a surprise. Pain," says a writer on enema stars, is the foundation for his idiocy." It seems that Charlie's feet hurt98 words
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Advertisement263 1917-11-23 13 WHITEAWAY'S Dainty Styles in LADIES' WEAR Just received by post LADIES TRIMMED SEMI- LADIES' SILK GOLF GOATS TRIMMED MILLINERY *i»*f~ ver, a»»t, s»,ie. in the .ew bt .t, o v. his. Black and Coiou B e> I 0y pltk Fky< gold *»<»«* Prices $18.50. 25.50. 28.50. Prices $4.50 to 2950263 words
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Advertisement141 1917-11-23 13 FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1917 the IS?/ the MUNICIPALITY %^0 GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE W M JOHORE <^)\^ This is sufficient proo or the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON Brand Beware of Imitatiom DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents: Straits Settlements,141 words
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Advertisement1699 1917-11-23 14 War or Peaok. Famine or Plenty. Lipe Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB»? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Imocbpobatbd n Stbaits Sbttlbmskts) MBAO OFFIOBi Wlnohastsr Houas, lln|i«pors. LONDON OFFIOBi 82, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has «20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court1,699 words
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Advertisement542 1917-11-23 14 BAMUIIB. THE YOKOHAMA BPECIE BANK, LIMITED (iBOBBPOaATBD IM JaFAH). •aaNal aaaaaHßM T 4BBBMM Bssltsl PaM Bt TII.tM.OM Bsstrvat Btai M M T 1i.11t.888 Prnairleail J. laoara, Bsq Vloe-Presideat, T. Viiiuw. Bto. DIBBCTOBB. J. laaora, B«q. T. Tabubawa, Btq. N. Boma, Baa. M Odaoibi Saa, K. Souoda, Baa. T. Rawasbika, Bsq.542 words
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Advertisement980 1917-11-23 14 INSURANCE. I THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. incorporated In Hontfkong and Betfittered nnder tbe Aiiaranse Companief Aol (1900) Cnglandj Paid to Polioyholden by Singapore Offioe in 1018 $362,890.00 Paid to Polioybolders sinoe the Company's inception 15,627, 823.89 Total Insuranoe in foroe 81.13.18. 36,426,630.86 Total Assets m 10,868,803.66 ALL980 words
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Article1117 1917-11-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Transport Marvels Writing on transport work in the Frencl Arm; a correspondent of The Motor says A motorbaa garage and repair shop which looked after '230 motorbnsos, some I' 2 or 15 touring cub, about as many motorcycle*, and bad1,117 words
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Advertisement149 1917-11-23 15 MOW f— n Of\ Engines are made by the largest marine rbnnU engine plant in the world Popular Prices o_U r. Single cylinder, complete G.k.£\£\ <S-n p. B ready for inB tallation $500 g* |m r. Twin-cylinder, complete O-n.p. ready for installation YOU -fO.hn 4-~vlinder,completeready q -7 c lUn P'149 words
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Advertisement99 1917-11-23 15 DUNLOP TYRES THE BEST TYRE FOR ALL CARS v^QPSKy^A^^l Discriminating motorists are demanding DUNLOP \V TYRES on the cars they JjJaqb^KßP^^^*^ They know— either from jjgJQ£sijjj| ■Blkkt^/^^mbbl their own experience or Mftp- ■>' Ajdm \^^C^XD from their friends— that "o^^ f^iMsssV l^^** 1 Dunlop" quality pays (x^HOH^S^ them better. I99 words
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Advertisement537 1917-11-23 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER oJbiijiXiL. BREWED In SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, a nursery governess for one little girl. Apply Box No. 474. Straits Times 8 11— 7-12 WANTED, a general clerk with knowledge ot typewriting and aooounts. Apply Box 471, Straits Times. 8 11— n WANTED, a clerk in engineering firm. One537 words
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Advertisement478 1917-11-23 16 FOR SALE FOX SALE, ten empty beer casks (hogsheads) in good condition. Apply K. B. Institute, Pnlan Brani. 21-11— 28 11 FOR SALE, one Pope twin-cylinder motor bisydc and cygnet rear oar, 8-b.p. Apply 168, Selegie Koad. A trial given. 911— n fOR SALE, mahogany 12 inch gramophone and cabinet,478 words
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Advertisement395 1917-11-23 16 OUR DAY FETE ENTERTAINMENTS AND SPORTS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE MOHAMMEDAN COMMUNITIES Under tbe most distinguished patronage ot H. E. the Ocverno* and Lady Evelyn Young, H B. Vice-Admiral Tudor, 0. B E. E. MajorGeneral D. H. Ridout, C M.O tbe Hon'ble Mr. F. Seton James, C.M.0., Sir J.395 words
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Advertisement362 1917-11-23 16 KIAM KIAT CO. MARKET STREET Stock for immediate delivery SPECIAL MINING CHANGKOLS THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore IS CONDUCTED VI H. N. BUCKERIDGE Utaof Minn. Laf aystts, photographers to their Majesties AT THE BURLINGTON 100 patei north of the Adeiphi Hotel BUN BEE AND COMPANY Retail Wholesale362 words
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Advertisement317 1917-11-23 16 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitchen You will want it, so try at the above address or 'phone Nos. 1361, 1362 (Private) 1450&1073, where the Municipal Commissioners get their supplies. BOON SENG CO. IHIP CHANDLERS AND SAIL-MAKERS II317 words
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Advertisement122 1917-11-23 16 FIRST-GLASS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numorons enquiries for second band cars from our clients in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, consult us. we will bo able to fulfil your needs. When you intend to sell, consult us, wo shall futcb a122 words
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Miscellaneous390 1917-11-23 16 Straits Wimes* Telephones: Editorial ana General 5g Manager's Offioe. 1117 Job Printing office xg44 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to busina« matters— advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. Chequa* and muney orders should390 words
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