The Straits Times, 24 November 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.579 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 24. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      210 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price now $18.00 pet cue Anyone Requiring A First-class Two-seater Motor Car would do well to inspect the LATEST MAXWELL P-*.~- Qf\f\ nett cash ready RICE 9l 9 OUU for the road Only two cars available at this figure, the usual current rate being $2,200. The
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      188 1 ROBINSON CO. JUST RECEIVED Light in weight u*X Tropical i--i s r4 Blankets Specially suitable for Size 62 x 78 inches Price 25»6*50 each. ROBINSON CO. STOCKS Building Materials Clarets Burgundies IT We hold stocks of Italian White Wines Sparkling Wines noonn* marble siaba is i is" Vprmnnth vxd 24
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      14 1 I JEFFREYS PILBENER BEER. 1 Soli Agihtb ADAMBON fiILHLLAK CO., TD (Inenrporatui in Kn(Und)
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    British Casualties.
    1029 2 Tbe following cuullimi are imported I.indou, October 13. Wounded. Li. ut. L. J. C. Vidler, Weat Surreys M»j >r H. W. Wa'ker, Mancbesters (apt. .1 L. Watson, West Ridings 2nd Lieut. H W. Wollk, East SurrtjH 2nd Lieut. F. S. Williams, RE 2nd Lieut. D. C. Wilnon, Black
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      426 2 These 8 DAY Wairht s have sound, well made, 7 JEWEL Swi3> Keyless Lever Move lui.mii-. ...i:i mm',!? E ;,i: eineiuj. palenl Non-Ma;neilc Breguct HalrspriiiKi and I nd enamel dials, as Illustrated. Each watch goes 8 DAYS with only IMS Wi"DINJ and Hand nnil aaJßrtai in f*itkmm,tml uu.iranteed I Tli.->
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      217 2 lUSTffll SK N AND SCALP TO CUTICURA fls The Soap to cleanse and ,lA Purify, the (\f\s@s- Ointment to soothe and *7 _^ll&0 heal Pure and sure, these fragrant, supercreamy emollients are wonderfully effective for skin and scalp troubles that itch, burn, torture and disfigure infants, children and adults. Free
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      80 2 Aerated Water Bottles 7oz.and v oz. They have ready siock. gained a high reputation among the aerated water factories in SAMPLES SS> and FMS may be obtained for their free of charge on application. strength and fine quality. 8. OTOMUNE A GO. BINGAPORE Ready When Wanted DRUGS AND CH&MICALS Lt
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    Banteng Rubber.
    1188 3 RESTRICTION OF DIVIDEND DUE TO EXCESS-PROFITS DUTY. 22J Per Cent. For Year The tenth annual general meeting of the Banteng (Selangor) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on October 10, at the registered office of the company, 5, Whittington Avenue, Leadenhall Street, EC, Mr. V. K. Wiokwar (chairman of
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      246 3 LJERE are some reasons to show how excellently suited is the "Swan" Pen as a gift. HI It adds to the pleasure of daily life. It gives the best service and lasts for years. It is free of all complications and little faults. It is easy to send by post
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      601 3 NATIONAL HAIR-GROWING EXPERIMENT. How torid yourself of Falling Hair and Dandruff and secure a Magnificent Growth of Beautiful Abundant Hair. 1,000,000 "HARLENE HAIR-DRILL" OUTFITS FREE. h»ir «rowin« .jperimonls, which every »«w« ■•>• 'of Mair ami. man and woman who ukra a pride in his ■••"•I •»»lai»lnj uattl* Iww M or
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      215 3 I Anaessiia Our blood is composed of i-ed and wh:ic cog .--:lc> the red «o wurish '-jd\ ,tS» «K<aa I to tr; t.: ,v?. n Anaemia I I ...!>• ;r>"ir rr li^ i<nt. ThtM the i < cannot provide sutht:rrt M (j nnurishmervt Icr th-.' b<vly. Theretore ihe face becomes
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      438 4 STEAMER BAIUHCS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAILBTEAMBHIPGO..LTD. (Ikoobpobatbd im Jatah) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail contract wish the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining Ibis servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the latest improvements
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      630 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India and Mpcar L- ino (COHFANIBS IMOOaPOBATBO 111 BHShAMD) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PSNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N GO. (Undar Contraot with His Majesty's Government) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY an at present suspended. The Company's INTKRMBDIATB SBRVIOBS TO AND FROM LONDON are
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      630 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. rHE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (laOOBPOBATSO Of SIAM). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kreaay.Tringganu, Bisat, Semenk, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Baagaara, Telnpla, Paaarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamui. Bandon, La«Ksaea, Chumpoa, Kohlak k ßaagkok, Duo Departure) BORIBAT Nov. 96 Nov. 98, 3 p.m. •.a. PRACHATIPOK Deo. 3 Deo. 6, 3 p.m. The
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      620 4 STEAMER BAIUN6B. oombimu sanviosi «i THE9CEANB.B.GB..LTS (iMOOaPOBATBO IM Hue! .\AJTD, THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. GB.. LTO. (IMOOaPOBATBO HuttkAßD) BBTWBBM ■pemantle (Perth), Nor«h-W«c» Auatrallan Ports, ,ava and Singapore. Regnlar Bailings between Singapore sad Western Aostralia oalling at Java (as la duoement offers), Derby, King's Sound (port for the Kimberley Gold
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      301 5 16 11 A-81 12 GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (Incorporated is the Straits Settlements) Head Office: :16, Phillip tStre^t, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1917 Ship-chandlers, Hardware Dealers, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importer* and Exporters, Estate, Rioe and Saw Mill Suppliers and Commission Agents Tal. AddPMSi OUANKI&T. Codas umod A. 8.C., sth Edition,
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      663 5 WANTED For tbe Chief Police Office, Singapore, s No tbern Indisn, betwetn 19 sod 28 years of sue, who can resd snd write English, Utdn snd Gurmnkhi. Salary from 1860 to 1720 per annum by bi-annnal icorementa ot 960, Applications shonld bo addressed to the ncdcrßigncd. C. UANNIQAN, Chief I'olioe
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      76 5 LEVIS MODEL E The ideal two-stroke THE Light-weight motor cycle for this Country Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlementa) SINGAPORE. PENANG. SEREMBAN. JOHORE BAHRU MUAR. RUBBER MACHINERY TYPE M4CHIPIE FOR HAND AND POWER Baa 1 tE" 1 Kmi ■BflnLV w Rolls are 7 ins. diam. x
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      222 6 "BRUNOLINUM" TNE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE The Reliable Stop-Rot Antiseptic and Certain Protector against White Ants. Identical to the German Wood Preserver "Carbolinium" and Cheaper. BRITISH fl Wr\sTj^W BRITISH MADE hX OWNED Protects Wood against Decay. Dry Rot, Fungi, and the ravages of Insects, Vermin and White Ants. Sold in 5-gallnn
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      673 6 THE MALAKA PINDA RUBBER ESTATES LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that appli cathn baa been made to the direotor* of ttie Company to isoue dupliotto scrip in place of tbe fo lowing share certifioate which is alleged to have been loat Uertifioate No. 2381, dated September 26, 1813, for 1.
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      576 6 LATEST ADVERTIBEWENTB. NOTICE. NOTICE is her. by giveu tbtt the partnership beret lore subsist ink; bet wren Chu» Poh Bog, Lee Phaa Hock and Ham Hock Cbye, cariying on b lßiuesa as robber msnn- 1 facturern at Baki PaDjang, Malacca, under tie utjle or firm of P. H. Loe s
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      1105 6 S. SMITH SON (SUM) LTD. (Incorporated under tho Companies Act, 190S to 1117) Watchmaker*, Jewellers, Silversmiths, Merchants, Importers and Exporters of Scientific Instruments, Motor Accessories, etc CAPITAL £20,300 Divided into [20,000 si> per oent. participating oumulative preference shares of £1 eaoh £20,00 C I *M> 6,000 deferred shares of Is.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    94 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, November 24. High Water, 0.7 a.m., 6 28 p.m Sunday, November 25. Hirli Water, 7.4 a in 7.51 p.m. Monday, November 26. High Wator, 7.&6 a.m., 8.60 p.m. Tuesday, November 27. High Water, 8 40 a.m., 0.49 p.m Wednesday, November 28. High Water, &.19 a.m.,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    142 7 To-i'At. Malacca and Mom 2.80 pm Bangkok 2.80 pm Malacca, P. Swetttuham and Penang 2.80 pm Bata Pahat >-80 pm Medan 3 pm P. Batam acd Puiao Bolang 8 pm P. Sambo and Singkep 8 pm Kerimon 8 pm Polao Soegi 3 pm Pnlao Samba, Prigi Rajah,
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    Train Services
    264 7 The mail train* from Singapore for tht north leave Tank Koad station daily at 7.7 a.m aad 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and i 4" a.m. respectively. The through exprm* to Penang leaves Koala Lompor at 8 a I daily, arriving at Penang at
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    Mails for Europe.
    64 7 •OffiouU Post On Lw SuteAPOsa 6oe Report.) Abbivid Londo: LoffiMt M B. I. logwt 88 P. O. kugoat 81 B. I. September 7 M M. September 6 B. I. September 10 P. O. September 13 B. I. September 21 B. I. September 38 B. I. Dctob. r
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    180 7 EXCHANGE Sinoapobi, Novimbm 24, 1017. On London Bank 4 m/i Hi Demand 3/4* Private 8 m/* 8/4}! On Francs Bank 818 On India Bank T. T. 159 On Hongkong. ..Bank d/d 24J%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 15] On Java Bank T. T. 127 On Japan Bank 108
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      MINING.
      174 7 £E2 B "T ew BeUetSl 10 10 Ampans 800 1 1 A yet Wen* 2.1S 2.80 10 10 Kinta Association 5.00 7.00 41 £1 KintaTin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines 1.40 665 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.76 1 1.7S 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 norn 10 10
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      GENERAL
      113 7 £Tm! Bujeit< BeUe > Cl j£l SmeHtes Co. 7.75 8.00 El £1 £>»el. L 2.0 1.8.0 I/- I/- Mlectiio T w«yo 4/- 6/--10 10 Fimw Neave 46X0 46.00 50 60 W.HsmmeiACo. 76.00 77.00 ICO 100 K»ti Bits, Del. pw 120.0 C 10 10 M»yn»»d Co. &00 41 «1 Shell
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      DEBENTURE!
      53 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284,600 pa* SuiKapore Bloctric Tramways 6% 4860,000 bod S lporeManioipals% M,6i8,000 par dpore Municipal 4*% ol 1907 11,600,000 10% die Spore Mnoioipal 4» et 1000 11.030.at8.. 10% die S'pora Manioipal 4% 2,000,00 16% di» B'porc-Municipal 4% £Mo.a F.M.S *<*, loan l»lfl |U,OuC 000 100* 101| S.S.
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    369 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices. Fraaec Lyall A Co. Evatt Alor Oajah (II) 4.40 4.75 4.50 4.70 Auial. Malay fy. pd. 3.8S B.OO 2.85 8 00 Aver Hitam (16) 16.50 16 CO 15 50 16.60 Ayor Koniog ($1) 145 1.56
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      69 7 FOR PRIVATE SALE Freehold Godownn, Nob. 66, 68, 61 and 68 MoLamed Soltaa Road, area 16,170 aqoare M Apply CHINO KBNG LBB a CO. LAMBERT GO. »HTOSM»N*CA*TIITI. MCMAH ROaO Telephone No. IIJS. SAME ADDRESS AS WILSON A CO. We beg to notify that during the reconstruction of our studio at
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      312 7 LATEST AOVERTIBEMEHTB. W4NTBD TO BUY, Rb»Ty and pony Apply Cha.p, c/o Strain T'-*^ MALAY COMPOSITOKWANTBD. Apply Kelly atd WklfcL, Ltd., Orchard Road J 8411-371) FUR SAL.B, child's riding pony. Apply Billet Bro#. stable*. Orchard Road. 84.11—87 11 WANTED. Bmall nnfnrnifitaed buoßalow rear Bea View. Apply Box No. 609, Strait* Times.
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      295 7 "EMBASSY No 77 I^Ji No 77 -g I VIRGINIA f^fSk CIGARETTES and MIXTURE FOR SALE Immediate delivery, I x garage New Grant, five-seater, six-cylinder cars MODBL 1817 For particular*, apply RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Raffles Hotel Buildings "OUR DAY" UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AMATEUR DRAWING ASSOCIATION A GRAND MASQUERADE BALL
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      102 7 TO-NIGHT SHOWING TO-NIGHT Tha amaahing aerial auooeaa of the aaaaon T«aJ—t fagar Baaei— Trait Paw the Poof -«^i*»»»»»Bla» SECOND BHOW. fl.lis SHARP Quality Pioturea Corporation present Franoia K. Buahman and Beverly Bay no in THE GREAT SECRET A gtipendous aerial— lB episodes- 88 parts -4 pvtH niglit'y. Teeming with mystery,
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24. THE BATTLE OF THE TANKS.
    1144 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24. THE BATTLE OF THE TANKS. Later and fuller accounts confirm the com pleteness of tbe British victory between St. Qaentin and the Scarpe. Tbe skill displayed in making all the arrangements, the secrecy observed, and the perfect organisation of alj parts of the attack
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    13 8 Rules governing the award of tbe Edward Modal are published in tho Gazette.
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    11 8 Mr. W. Lowtber Kemp is appointed a Municipal Commissioner for Singapore.
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    19 8 Tbe fee to tl c olonial revenue under the Alien Enemies Winding up Ordinance is a quarter per oent.
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    20 8 The general manager of tbe F.M.S. railways forwards copies ot tbe new time-table which comes into force on December 1.
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    18 8 Tbe Country Club, Malacca, is exempted from registration also the Catholic Union, and the Armenian Football Club, Singapore.
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    26 8 Mr. A. Mac Lean, of Kampang Java road has been granted tbe patent for an invention for a rattan and cane drying curing and smoking process.
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    22 8 Tbe Marine Court inquiry into tbe foundering of the local steamer Hong Wan on October 11 bas been adjourned until next Wednesday.
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    42 8 A shorthand examination for Pitman's certificates in theory and speed will be held at the V.W.C.A. centre on Saturday, Decembor 1, from 4 p.m. Anyone wishing to take tbo examination is invited to communicatu witb the General Secretary as soon as possible.
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    51 8 Tbe marriage of Mr. Tan Boon Thye, the ninth son of tbe late Mr. Tan Sim Ho, the well-known landed proprietor of Simpang Ampat, P.W., and Penang, with Miss Kboo Ho, eldest daughter of Mr. Khoo Kang Ho, of Penaog, has been arranged to take place on December IT at
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    49 8 In their copra report Messrs, Barlow and Co. state Since we last reported the market though qaiet has evidenced an upward tendency, closing steady at about 40 cents above last quotations. To-day's values may be given as 18.10 for tine sundried and 15.60 to 15.83 for fair to good.
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    54 8 Service will be held at the Boastead Institute on Sai>day evening at 818, wben the Utv. William Cross, M.A., will give the address. Mrs. Blits will be tho soloist. The men of the Army and Navy and the Mercan tile Marine, in whose special interests this service is held, are
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    53 8 The monthly meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association will be held at 8, Fort Canning Rjad, on Monday, at 6 IS p in. The Rev. C. A. White, of Sydney, Convenor of tbe Presbyterian Board of Fjrtign, Mission in Australia will lead the uet-tieg. All memoirs and friends are
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    79 8 The Hon. L. Chin Tsong, a leading member of the Chinese community in Rangoon, has received a letter from Sir Harcourt l.mltr from aboard ship, in the course of winch His Honour thanks him and bis com macity for their support during the last two yoara. He was very sorry
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    82 8 In the Court of Appeal yesterday afternoon tbe Chief Justice (Sir Johu Bucknill, XC Mr. Jastice Woodward and Mr. Justice Ebden concluded tbe bearing of tbe last case on the list, in which Litiff Hajee Sheriff appealed *tainst a decision of tbe District Judge in au action brought against him
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    86 8 la a case in Penang in which Arguai Pillay (.-leaded guilty to importing tobacco without a licence, Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, assistant superintendent of Monopolies, said tbat this- people thought tbat they could witb impunity nup.it tobacco without renewing their licence. He did not, however, wmh to pross the charge,
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    98 8 A clork named Lim Eng Choon has been charged in the third police court witb volun 'trily causing hurt witb a knife to three men. Tun hearing was adjoarned until next Wednesday. Icixallfgod that ac-wul »»«nu plnyea by tbe firm of Guan Joo, Malacca Street, and wished to leave, an
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    123 8 Cannot Prai wait for the new docks until tt'hro am likely to be sufficient ships to use thorn askx Mr. H. N. Korrern in a letter to the Malay Mail. Which reminds tbe Straits Echo of a story told about Mr. K. N. Bland, CM G., wl o. wbm he
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    141 8 Tl,e report of thn T. boltnt? Rubber E«tate, Liuiitod, RteteH that tLr total robb-r cull, ct t«l for tbe yt*r am ■un'. Mo S8 4fO lbs., »«a.nwt an estimate f .".'.on Ib* Tbe average «ro»- >ao nn,-*, lucladiDg tbe fwtimau d v iluc u( tin- un-i.'il portion of tbe crop,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    117 8 Mr. E. \V. King, late of Kuala Lumpur, is now at a K.F.A. training depot. Mr. D. M. Holland, late ot Seremban, bas obtained a commission in the It F.A. Mr. A. W. Bates, late of Messrs. Barlow and Co., is now in the Inns of Court
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    25 8 We are informed tbat tbe statemot published yesterday that Mr. J, F Ward had been appointed State Engineer, Pahang, is incorrect, sajs tbe Mail Mail.
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    74 8 Mr. William Norman Dunn, who arrived in the Island of Java daring the last days of October, tbe newly appointed Consul Ooooral for Oreat Britain and Ireland paid bis first official call in tbe company of Mr. A. J. Martin, tbe acting Vice-Consul, on the Governor General, Count van Limburg
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    65 8 At a meeting of tbe Council of tbe Royal Colonial Institute held on October 2, tbe following non-Resident Fellows were eleated I —Francis M. Battye (Ncgri Bembilan), William Bunch (Koala Lumpur), William S. Cookson (Taiping), Frank C. Fisher (Taiping), Harold J. E. Woods (Negri Sembilan), John W. Campbell (Malacca), Thomas
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    92 8 Lieut, and Mrs. Malcolm have returned to London, so tbe Evening Standard is informed. Mrs. Malcolm, who was much affected by the recent trial, bas greatly btnufitted from her holiday. Together, the lieutenant and bis wife made several visits and transacted business amiog out of recent affairs, which aroused so
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    The Missing Steamer.
    45 8 There has been a rumour current to the effect that new < has been received concerning the homeward bound steamer which has been missing since leaving Colombo on September 24. We learn from the local agents that they have had no news whatever.
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    Straits Times Patriotic Fund
    48 8 We very gratefully acknowledge a cheque for 9155 from the staff, Pulau linlung Rubber Company, on behalf ot tbe Straits Times Active Service Help Fund. We may mention that about fifty men going Ho'un to join np have boc-u bubxtantially helped by this fund.
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    Children's Aid Society.
    65 8 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. P. W. Ker, acknowledges the following further donations to the general fund of this charity Previously acknowledged 1762 J. Bagnall in Mrs. Hamilton Gunn 12 H.G.* 10 Rev. J. A. B. Cook 10 T. L. Gosling 10 A poor Chinese, Malacca 8
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    The Red Triangle.
    134 8 Tbe famous Mildmay centre in North London is now in 101 l swing as a V MCA. Traiuing School and Bible Study centre. Twenty men (all physically unfit for active service) aro its Brut group of students. These will be polished up for a few weks aud
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    The Late Captain F. W. Hinings.
    194 8 Tbe nephew of a rthiriint in tbe Straits, lan officer ftorviuK in Franco, writes to bis ancle This ib F. W. Hilling's old battalion, and my platoon sergeant was witb him wben be wan killed. Ho tells mo be was killed at a place
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      213 8 Wo beg to inform the public that we have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for The Gresta Blanca Wine Co. OF CALIFORNIA Prices on application to CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. f SPECIAL DISPLAYS NEW XMAS GOODS Xmas Bazaar and Toy Pair Xmas Cards and Crackers PRESENTS OF ALL KINDS JOHN LITTLE CO
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      255 8 POSITIVELY THB LAST NIGHT SOME SPLENDID EXCLUSIVES AT THB ALHAMBRA Ths Hall tor Music The Pionatr and Premier i Moute The Home of Quality leach Road. Thomat H. Inca prsatnts a drama of magnificent THE GOLDEN CLAW In 6 acts An intensely attractive pietnre offcrinn a splendid plot, fine characterisation,
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    THE WAR.
    2915 9 BRITISH VICTORY. Allied Nations Offer Congratulations. ITALUN POSITION. Continued Hard Fighting Reported. Riiiiki Tunum. London November 22. 11. S p.m. The Tress Bureau state* M. Puinoan. warmly congratulated Hi* Ms. nty the KiDg on the munificent Britfon victories in Franco and Palestine. hm>- George heartily thanked the President
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    General News.
    65 9 Rioter's Tileurams. London, November '22, 4.45 p.m. Peking The Premier has again resigned owing to a oompleto revolt of the Hananese, wbe have driven oat the northern troops from the province, and aUo owing to th« governors of the central provinces defying the government's orders to suppress th«
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    K.C.M.G. FOR SULTAN OF PERAk.
    65 9 (From Out Own Cobkispomdimt.) Ipob, November 24 Tbe Times of Malaya learns that H E. the High Commissioner is to invest tbe Sultan of Perak with the insignia of K C.M.G. at Astana Nagara, Kuala Kaogsar. Tbe Chief Sucre, tary, the Resident of Perak and
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    "OUR DAY" FUND, 1917.
    141 9 The committee acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions to the above fund Previounly acknowledged 1269.040.9U Per Chinese Chamber of Commerce, colleoted by Hokien community, 17th list Aik Beng and Co., Chop Tan Kyet Bee 1500 each ...11,000 Khoo Kok W ih 800 Tan Sian Chin, Chiat
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    23 9 The Amateur Drawing Association are giving an Our Day Mas<]uerade Ball at the Adolphi Hotel on December 1. Particulars will be given later.
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    Letter from Home.
    2114 9 GETTING READY TO FACE THE WINTER. From Our Special Correspondent. London, October 12. In less than a week's time Parliament will have re-assembkd, and the hundred and one questions which have been gathering force during the recess will be flung like shrapnel shells at the bead of
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    529 10 Extends Over Three Day's for First Time. Tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 822 nd auction was held on November 21, 22 and 23 when there were offered for sale 22,305 08 piouls or 2,974,010 lbs. (tons 1,327.68). Prices realised The next auction will be held
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    OCTOBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    37 10 Sembrong.- 2,940 lbs. Pahang Rubber.— 34,364 lbs. ten months 279 276 lbs. Tanjong 01ak.— 17,267 lbs.; ten months 179,839 lbs. Bukit K 8.-July 4,580 lb*. August 4,409 lbs. September 4,257 lbs. October 4,610 lbs.
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    Football.
    79 10 A soccer match is to be played on the S.C.C. ground this afternoon between the Singapore Boy Scouts and a Naval team. Tbe V.M.C.A, with some outside help, met a navai team yesterday and were beaten by two goals tv nune. Except for an occasional raid by Hoy >mitb
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    80 10 Hi* Xi« lit Dcy Hear Admiral E. F. Giant, Coiu minder in Chut of the East Indite Station, wm accorded a public reception on liia arrival in Madras on Nuvember 12. He wu received by Col. Black, commanding tin Madras Brigade, and Capt. Money, Military Seoretary to tho Governor. The
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    Allied Mill Stones.
    1465 10 THE LIMITED OFFENSIVE AND ITS OBJECTS. By H. R. Wakefield. It is frequently observed tbat this year the casual student of tbe war baa accepted news of British and Allied successes with remarkable sang-froid. Victories wbicb two years ago would have raised tbe temperature of tbe national
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    S. SMITH AND SONS (SIAM) LIMITED.
    444 10 We publish to-day the abridged prospectus of S. Smith and Son (Siam) Limited. Tbe company is being formed under quite exceptional favour from tbe British Foreign Offiae, which has given special facilities for making tbe necessary arrangements in tbe interests of British trade. Messrs.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    50 10 To-day's Business. Macphail and Co.'i daily report Silver.— Unchanged— 42 16 16. Hongkong.— 24l pm. Shanghai.— ss J. Tin.— Sold 125 tons at IIBOJ. Rubbf-r.— J/5 2, '.J Dull locally. The share market is featureless, no keen buyers or panic sellers. Offers of sterling shares are invited.
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    Mount Austin Rubber.
    1462 10 CONTINUED STEADY PROGRESS REPORTED. Dividend of 15 Per Cent. The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Mount Austin (Johore) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on October 11, in the Council Room of tbe Rubber Growers' Association, 88, Eastcbeap, E.C., Col. tho Right Hon. Earl of Denbigh, 0.V.0.
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    FORGED NOTES.
    780 10 Six Chinese Charged la Ipob. A case of more than usual interest was heard by Mr. A, E. Coope, acting magistrate, Ipob, on Wednesday, when Mr. J, Culleo, Chief Detective Inspector, prosecuted six Chinese (one of whom is a woman and one a priest) on different charges, as
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      90 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 0 and 7. Poarl of the Army, the serial being shown at the Gaiety, is proving a popular attraction. The present programme alno id eludes a fivepart cowboy picture, The Bargain. The Palladium makes a change of pro gramme
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      Floods in China.
      665 11 To tbo Editor of the Straits Times. i "hall bo much obliged if you will kindly publish tbe following appeal of the Chinese Red Cross Society at Shanghai which 1 have, translated into English for the information of your read' r* wbo may be in terested in
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      318 11 To tbe Editor of the Strait* Times. vi ri.l HtaU'tuentH and appeals have appeert 4 m the papt rs about tbe sore need of help for tbe unfortunate Chinese, Borue ujiliioan are affected, by tbe great floods at and near T.i Ltsin TLi re has bten no notice so tar
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      166 11 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Sir, The ineligible marriageable gentleMS, wbxae letter jou printid yeati rday, an peer* to ImU a prr jmiici against the eligible marriageable ladu* of this fair city, I wonder why t Urn aeesiss them of marry ing eligible Hi. n
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    36 11 Programme of Drills fob November. Monday 26th. Botb Companies parad" I Havelock Road Police Station, 5.10 p.m. Friday 80th.— Parades Pearls Hill and; TanjoOK Pagar, 5.15 p.m. Andrew Aonsw, Officer Commanding, Civil Guard.
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    Harrisons and Crosfield.
    212 11 The report of Harrisons and Crosfield, Limited, states tbat during tbe past 13 months tbe company's business has beeu carried on uciUr increased difficulties, due to the restriction of exchange facilities in India and Ceylon, tbe shortage of freight all over tbe world and the depiction of
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    Vain Manoeuvres.
    141 11 From an authoritative source Renter has received the following The recrudescence of what may be described as peace talk is perfHctly well understood among all the Allies, as being a direct result of the latest military developments in Flanders and Mesopotamia. Much advertised meetings of enemy monarchs, bested
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      259 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., (or week ending Friday, November 80, 1917. Saturday, Novbmbsb 24. 2 80 p.m. Balestier Rng. S.V.A. 8.15 p.m. Junction Ayer S.V.K, Rajah Road and Buona Vista Road— Transport from Drill Hall 2.45 p.m. Dismita 5 30 p.m. at Junction B u o n
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      457 11 New shipment of Moutrie Pianos Just to hand. Call and make your choice NOW 8. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong) SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Under tbe distinguished patronage of H. E. Sir Ar!h t Tssag ocio.H E. ViceAdmiral F. C. Tudor Tudor, c b., H. E. Majur G-.Le-al I).
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      146 11 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER adf7lp|ijotel TO-NIGHT Special Dinner AND Dance SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL AND CINEMA DINNER "UT SHOW I Sunday, November 25 During Afternoon Tea and Dinner STRAITS HOTEL 101. 102 and 103. Tanjong Pagar Road. The only up-to-date Chinese hotel in Singapore. Terms moderate. Trial solicited.
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    Kinta Kellas Rubber.
    1450 12 INCREASE IN THE PLANTED AREA. Reduced Costs Tl o seventh ordinary genoral meeting of Kmla K.llas Rubbtr Estates, Limited, was I '-tuber 9, at the Council Room of the Kubbt r Growers' Association, 38, Eastcheap, I i Mr Edward Bedford, C.E. (chairman of the company), presiding. The
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    643 12 Sunday, November 25, 1917. St. Andmw's Cathedral. 25th Sunday after Trinity.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) j 10.80 a.m. Mitins (Choral) 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion 5.80 p.m. Evensong
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    70 12 Shortly after the war broke oat, tbe Territorial rt gimint in which Brigadier oeneral Henry Pag« Croft, M.P., held his commission, went to the front, being tbe second Territorial regiment to go into action. General Page OMB) k pt a record of bis experience* of the tigbtiog wbich was at
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    SHORT WAR STORY.
    1089 12 First Three Years. 1914. Jar.c 27. Assassination of Archduke FranzFerdinand and bis Consort at Serajero. July '25. —Austrian ultimatum sont to Serbia. August 1. Germany declares war on Russia and Franoe. August 4.— Britain declares war on Germany lor violating neutrality ol Belgium. August 23.- -Battle of
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    TRACKED AT LAST.
    283 12 German Wanted by London Police Since 1914. Secret military documents of importance, together with an officer's kit-bag, were found in tbe possession of a Gdrman named Ernest Bellichshemier, a hall porter at a local hotel, who was sentenced by tbe Leamington magistrates recently to six months' bard
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    PACIFIST INTRIGUES.
    193 12 Searching Inquiry by The Authorities. Tbe British authorises are, it is stated, invextigating thoroughly tbe origin of active pacifist propaganda which is now going on in various parts of Britain. Efforts are being made to establish the real identity of the organisers, and the bona fides and antecedents
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    137 12 Miss Marie Lloyd, tbe well known comedienne, baa been having trouble with a bousepainter named Smith. She saed him at Hendon Petty Sessions and gave her evidence with characteristic vigour. She said that daring tbe last few months she bad paid Smith £79 for decorating her place, but at tbe
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      207 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 Thoa. Padmor* Sons, England, the world's best, same make as u^ed for championship of the world BUY
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    Dreaming Russia.
    1151 13 A CANDID REVIEW OF RECENT EVENTS. The Mistake of Kerensky. The following article, from the Evening Standard and written by Mr. A. Keay, is of peculiar interest in the light of recent events: Being, as I believe, a real friend of Russia, I have refrained from giving pnblic
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      417 13 m mmmmmmm ~**~l^^ W VARIETIES. POTTED ALL pßudoro AND APPETISINa J MEATS. «AM. IAM. CHCUN AJ» TONGUE, ETC BTC M 1 IVfWtd by MlrfifHil Ch«f under \tot\^M wmmm J^ m mm^^^^^^^^^ comiitiomM mi fl— Hn— and flection. IN GLASS. TINS AND WHITE JARS. W ONE OF THE BEST OP i
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      726 13 MfeVZQ Make a Note 1 I J§| FRAMROZ 5 JLl£^/ FOR PRIME QUALITY IJJ tMJM^MII AERATED WATERS MICHELIN TYRES STOCKISTS CHIN HUAT HIN OIL TRADING CO. (SEAN PECK SEAH ft CO.). 246, South Bridge Road Telephone 437. SALES BY AUCTIoiT AUCTION SALE Ot A CHOICE COLLECTION OF WELL-GROWN ORCHIDS AND
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      592 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTHER PHOPBHTY 1817 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (IMOOBPOBATBD IK BTBAITS SITTLBMBNTS) NSAO OFFIOB i Wlnohestar Houaa, Singapore. LONDON OFFIOB I 89, Old Jewry, E.C. Tbe Company has bTOO.OOO deposited with the
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      520 14 BACKING. HBNGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incokpobatbd in Homokono) PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBIiVB FUNDS Sterling £1,(100,030 at 2/- »18,000,C00 Silver C 18,600,000 188,600,000 Reserve Liability of Oropriotors 116,000,000 CODRT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. 8. H. Hod well, Chairman. Bon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairmtn. Hon. Mr. C. B.
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      1109 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTBR. Paid up Capital ia 60,000 bhares of OOeaoh M M 41. 100,000 rtenerve Fnad aa 41,900,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,100,000 BANKERS i The Bank of Baglaad, The Loadoa City aad Midland Bank, Ltd., The Loadoa
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      926 14 IWSURAHCE. A POLICY IN THIS WELL-MANAGED LEGAL RESERVE LIFE Insurance oempany affords a combination of the following desirable features that no other investment can even approximate 1. It may be purchased in inßtalmentn, for the oonvenienoe of the buyer. 2. In case of death, further instalments arc cancelled and tbe
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    677 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Italy's Motor Trade The following is contributed by the Fiat Press Bureau: Before the war France headed the list of automobile exporting nations, followed in order of importance by America, with Italy occupying fifth position. Since then conditions have cuanged enormously,
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    The Flying Corps.
    76 15 Skilled or unskilled men of almost any occupation are being invited to apply as recruits for immediate vacancies in various branches of the Royal Flying Corps, says The Times. Both men of military age acd men over the age limit can be accepted, and applicants are asked
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    56 15 Mr. Murray is about to publish a work by the American diplomatist, Mr, Lewis Einstein, who spent from April to September, 1915, within Constantinople. Daring that period the Dardanelles Expedition was launched and the many sided issues raised by it, as they affected aud interested Stamb ml, are touched upon
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    92 15 Events move with inch rapidity in this war-time that it is ea»y to forget things that should be closely remembered. Mr. Ellis Barker has translated, with better brevity and compactness than the original possesses, a volume, written by Herr S. Grumbacb, entitled in the English version, Oormany's Annexationist Aims. This
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      118 15 WATCH THE FORDS GO The car that made motoring for the million possible Sole Distributors for British Malaya WEARNE Bros.. Ltd. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH PENANG. EIGHT CYLINDER AUTOMOBILES In service the world over Testei by nvery oiimate nod o»or all kinii of jffSProads. Built by long estab'iihoi cimpiny ?tfg
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      66 15 OILD4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. SOLE AGENTS. Bub- Agents for Perak: Messrs BERRY Co, Ipoh SINGER CARS Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE Sole Importers. (Tin cher TEfye fPremier Jin-SBritirf '(Byre. MADE OF PLANTATION RUBBER in ♦.he
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      665 16 W\ J&S&jft TUST as the engineer and /oS^^a\ S'^***J I l lc c i' !r >er g r 'p w I"' B 'V^Sg^^^^f I all the fingers, so docs y B^^B>flsfl mr^ l^ e Goodrich tyre hold Ur the road with its five rubber T^^Bj •Jjk^^ fingers of superfine Para.
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      516 16 WBCELUmEBUB LBSSONS in French and English given by ltdy. Box 41S, Straits Times 6 11-4 12 LA.DI TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address BURLINGTON, Coleman Street. 8-11—2 12 PAYING G! EST REQUIRED in a pri vate family. Close to town. Tennis,, etc Box No. 45a. Straite Times. 38 11— 28-11
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      463 16 HOUBEB TB LET. TO LBT, tarnished bungalow, Katong, 260 ft. from »ea. 4, De Scnza St. 14 11-u TO LBT, Mount Levina, No. 86, Barker Road. Bxoellent view, tour b< drooms, rent moderate. Apply 8. J. Jodab k Co., No. 1, Ohango Alley. 4-8— BOARD AND LODGING. ST. ANDREW'S. HOUSE.
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      236 16 KIAM KIAT CO. MARKET STREET Stock for immediate delivery SPECIAL MINING CHANGKOLS THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore IS CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lais oT Meitrs Lafsystts, photographers j to thsir Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 sacs* north of the Adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND COMPANY Retail
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      320 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 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 Noe. 1361, 1362 (Private) 1450&1073, where the Municipal Commissioners get their supplies. BOON SENG CO. SHIP CHANDLERS ANO
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      120 16 FIRBT-CULSS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous 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 be able to fulfil your needs. When you intend to sell, consult us, we shall fetch a
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      387 16 Straits X3imes> Telephones: Editorial sud General 58 Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be sddresssd to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters—advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.—should be addressed to THE MANAGER. Cheques and money orders should be made
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