The Straits Times, 28 November 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.582 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      186 1 ■ILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price aow $18.00 ft* aaw Anyone Requiring A First-class Two-seater Motor Car would do well to inspect the LATEST MAXWELL Price $1 ,800 g&^T* Only two cars available at this figure, the usual current rate being $2,200. The success of the 5-seater Maxwell enables us to
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      34 1 Is it Turps "you want? Thena sk for T U R TRADE Y*J M ARK E N E Pure Mineral Turpentine THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (S.S.), Ltd. (Incorporated in BngUbd) Bt. HRLBN'S COURT, BINQAPORH
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      69 1 ROBINSON CO. S Christmas Bazaar NOW OPEN Toys and Presents for all Tom Smith's Christmas Crackers NEW STOCKS Clarets Burgundies White Wines Sparkling Wines Vermouth Telephone 539. Importer. Europe Hotel Building. Just Arrived w No. B—3" mesh jj|| A A A A Various sizes No. 15—3' mesh S/ V V
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      54 1 |i JEFFREY* j PILBENER BEER. I Soli Aunts JADAMBON UILFILUN L* CO LTD (UeorporaUd InKnglMd) j Building Materials We hold stooki of Italian flooring marble slabs 18" z 18" and 24" z 24"; white glased tiles 6" z 6"; oement flooring tiles B' x 8 etc. eto Particulars from A.
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    British Casualties.
    909 2 The follow ng casualties are reported London, Ootober 23. Wounded.— Major J. B. Heron, RE.; 2nd Lieut. H. G. Higham, Woroeaters Lieut.- Col. R. Horn, Seafortbs 2nd Lient. I. M, Howard, UFA.; '2nd Lieut. R. B. Howey, Coldstreams 2nd Lieut. J. W. Huntongdon, Yorkshire L.1. 2nd Lieut. H.
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      443 2 FOR SALE. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 1 5W ot 6" fl iDged ste 1 p'piog in lengths ol 16' r compute with boltn, a.OTV ol V steel t-al. piping, new, 8 Monitors, 1 10-80 h.p. boilir (Loco typo) HO !b». pressure, 1 6" Tangyo pomp ocmplcte with section and disobargc pipes, 1
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      240 2 A STUBBORN FOE To conquer an obstinate enemy requires, persistency and perseveranoa. It is tho same with Rbenmatimn, the dread foe of mankind, wliieli ranks foromost in stubbornness. To eradicate it from the nvstem, von must ace the right woapoo. Little 1 Oriental Balm is the only remedy lb*t can
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      285 2 iff/ c y clin 8 *cans I fin Health Pleasure I It I /y cycling would do for I JJ /f you from a health point I fl of view, you would get iyfmfm'4 bicycle at once. A ran Bic y cle kf^^» fi"^ with a B.S.A. Y^#foj Three-Speed or
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      710 2 Wincarnis Otters \\m \l?M\ New Life to all who are Weak, lmk,llmi, n M4m. If you are Weak, 'Wincarnis' offers you new strength. If you are Anaemic, 'Wincarnis' offers you new rich red blood. If you are Nervy," Wincarnis' offers you new nerve force. If you are Run-down, 'Wincarnis' offers
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    The New Housekeeping.
    997 3 THE HOUSEWIFE'S SHARE IN NATIONAL SERVICE. By Mrs. Hugh Adams. What ia to prevent housekeeping ranking M one ol the most valuable »nd recognised branches of National Service? writes Mrs. Hash Adams in the Daily Chronicle. This is the thought suggested by the perusal of a pamphlet
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      379 3 Debility en f ?e'»^eJ nerves, p^c" hfjai.ii ar.i weakened b these *re troubles I can be overcome. SCO'i Emulsion never Jail*. It repairs waste, ennchei the blood, revitalizes the nerves and gives strength to-re^t or Hriv* out weakness and disease. When you aro run-down, out of sorts or in poor
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      302 3 "Wonderful MoJtrn Production*." 95 Predominant Feature Films." s^gg THE BETTER FILM MOVEMENT BP r^s Metro Films are created with wholesome action and the essence of s Adventure in Oodi out of doors. \Si Wa\ They Glorify nothing unseemly. Kil They Make evil unattractive. 55 They Convey the saving qualities of
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      659 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check
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      437 4 STEAiER SAILIWB. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO..LTD. (booaroßATao v Jatah) EUROPEAN UNE A servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail oontraot with tbo Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and aoaatroesed, aad are fitted with all
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      548 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. XONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSDHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co. of Batavia (iMOOBrOBATBD IX HoUABD) 18, Oolljer Quay UNDBB OONTBAOT WITH THB NBTHBRLANDB INDIA QOVIBNMBNT The undermontioned dates ot departure an only approximate. Alting Mnntok and Palembang. Nov. 38 V. Hogendorp. Letong, Kramat, Tarempa, Midai, Serassan, Poeloe-Pandjang and Qenting. Nov. 89
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      660 4 BTEAMEB BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVI6ATION CO.. LD. (IaOOBPOBATBD SlABi). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semesak, Baeho, Kelaatan, Tasai Baagaara, Teiapia, Paaarai, Pataai, Siagora, Laeoa, Kobbamui, Bandoa, Laagsuea, Chumpon, Kohlak a Bangkok. Due Depart urm a.a. BORIBAT Nov. 28, S p.m. a.a. PRACHATIPOK Deo. 3 Deo. 5, 8 p.m. The
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      610 4 BTEAMER SAILINOS. OOMfMNM •■RVIOII O» THEBCEANS.B.G6..LTI. (laOOBPOBATBD 111 B»8 AJID, THE WEStTuSTMUAH 8. N. GO.. LTD (iMOOBPOBATaO H BaelAMO) BSTWBBB Pramantla (Parthl, H«»t*».W«a>a Auetpallan Popt«, 4mv and Slngapowa. Regular sailings between Singapore im Western Australia oalling at Java (aa la dnoement offers), Derby, King's Sound (port tor tbe Kimberley Gold
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      308 5 Fragrant Delioi ous "ECLIPSE" HAMS AND BONELESS BACON AUSTRALIAN ASIATIC CO. 67. THE ARCADE. SINGAPORE GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) Head Office 36, Phillip Street, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1917 Ship-chandlers, Hardware Dealers. Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importers and Exportera Estate, Rioe and Saw Mill Suppliersand Commission
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      652 5 STEAMER BMLIHBB. OSAKASHOSENKAISHA (laOOBPOBATBO IM JAPAN) (Osaka Marcaatilt Itaaiash.p C«.. Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. Tbe Company maintains a .regular oargo < »ervioo with six Btewmers callirg at Moji, 1 Yokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port B wet- tenham, Penang, Oolombo and Bomba/, and oa ibe ntorn voyage calling at Totiooria-, Singapore, Hongkong and
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      262 5 GOVERNMENT OF BELANGOR. TENOERB FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMPTY TARCO BARRELS ANO KEROSENE OIL TINS. Tenders will be received at tbe office of tbe State Engineer, £clangor, up to 3.80 p.m on Friday, November 80, 1017, for the purchase of empty Taroo barrels and kerosene oil tins. 3. Barrels and
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      26 5 Ready When Wanted DRUGS AND CHEMICALS LOWEST COM! ETI'UVB PRICES Fop paptioulara, apply to K. TOMODA CO. Pharmaceutical Chemists, High Street TELE6RAMB: TOMODA. SINGAPORE TELEPHONE 2247
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      777 6 AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT TEAK AND RATTAN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COTTAGE PIANO BY 8. MODTRIE 00. IN BPLENDID CONDITION, GRaMOPHONB ANL RBCORD3, RIPPINGMLLBS OIL STOVE, ETC. To be held at oar Sale room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Plaoe, On Saturday, Deoember 1, 1917, at 11 a.m For particulars see express issued. Now
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      529 6 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. THE EXCIBE ENACTMENT. 1915. A session of the Licensing Board to consider applications tor the issue, transfer or renewal ot liquor tnd toddy shop lioenoes foi the distriot ot Muar (or tbe first half year ot 1918 will be held at the I irst M»
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      425 6 AYAM .f__PjJ| BRAND Pure Olive Oil (In 10-lb. Tins). It is very light, the pureet, and aromatic retaining as it does the delicate fragrance of the olives. Mayonnaise Sauoe, Mayonnaise Dressing and Salads in which 11 Ayam Pure Olive Oil has been added will not fail to give complete satisfaction.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    107 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, November 28. Hi«b Water, 6.18 a.m., 10.87 p.m. Thursday, November 29. Hi»jh WaW-r, 9.67 a.m.. 11.31 p.m. Ampang Tin mooting, Barker's, noon. Friday, November 30. High Water, 10 86 a.m. Municipal Commimioners, 3.80 p.m, Soottish CoDcert, Victoria Theatre. Saturday, December I. High Water, 0.8 a.m.,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    133 7 Tc I P. Swettenham and Pmssg 2.80 pm Malacca, P. SwettenhaM ana Telak Ansou '2.80 p-ji Batu Pahat '^W pm Malacca 3.30 pm Malacca and Moar 2-80 pm P. Sanibu, Rbio, and Pontianak 8 pm P. BaUm and Pulao Balang 8 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm Tbcbsdat.
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    Train Services.
    262 7 The mail trains from Singapore for thr jortii leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m aad T p.m., arriving at Koala Lampnr at T.lB p.m. and 6.43 a.m. respectively. Tfcc IhiooKh express to Penang leaves Koala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Fenang at 6.88 p.m.
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    Mails for Europe.
    72 7 (Offioi*! Post Office Report.) Lift ->iko»iob» Auiitid London Au^imt 24 B. I. October 18 An,<aHt 2H P. O. IS AuiiU-i 81 B. I. 18 7 M M. 38 Bep*-,ber 6 B. I. 87 ■ftimbec 10 P. O. „17 giftmber 12 B. t. 37 September 21 H. 1.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    181 7 EXCHANOE Sinqapokh, NoviMßim 28, 1917. On London Bank 4 m/s 3/1 i Demand -I H Private 8 m/s 2 U] On Kk vs. k Bank 818 On India Bank T. T. 100 On HosiiKoNii...Bank d,J 35%pm On Shanobai ...Bank d/d £5] On Java Bank T. T. 126*
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      MINING.
      170 7 vS£ BB T en Sellen -10 10 Ampantf 5.00 1 1 Aver Wenß 2 00 2 25 10 10 Kioto AflHOoiation 5.00 7.00 41 41 KintaTin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines 8 .40 686 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.70 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 com 10
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      GENERAL.
      111 7 £1 £1 I. SmeUiae Co. 7.76 BXO £1 £1 Pief. 1.2.0 1.8.0 S/- Hleotorio T'waji 4/- 10 10 Fimw N<*ve 46.(0 40.00 60 60 W. Himmei Co. 75.00 77.00 130 100 Kmti Bits, Del. pai 120.0 C 10 10 MayßMd Co. H.nr 41 41 SbeU Tiuisport 6.10.0 6.17.6 MoaS
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      DEBENTURES.
      57 7 United Bngraeen 6% 11,384,600 pat 3 ingapore a iectric Tramways 6% JBSO.COO son: S l poreMonicipalß% 11,678,000 pat S'poie Monicipal 4^% ol 1907 11,600,000 10 ..die Spore Mnnioipal *i% cf 1009 11,000.000 10%dis S pon Mucioipal 4% S.OOCOfC lt%di« Spore Monicips! 4% £800,pnr F.H.R. *<*, loan 1916 *15,00 C
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    332 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs, Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Freser Lyall 4 Co. Evatt Alor Gajah (II) 4.40 4.60 4.40 460 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.85 8.00 288 800 Ayer Hitam (95) 15.50 16 60 16 50 1P.60 Ayer Kilning (91) 1 40 1.50
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      89 7 AUCTION SALE Of UNKBDEEMBO PLKDOBS, THB PROPBBTT OF FIFTBBN PAWNSHOPS On Mokdat, Dsosmsbb I, at 10 am. Oa Wbdnssdat, Dbcbmbbb 6, at 10 a Oa Fbidat, Dacaaßßß T, at 10 am. Ob Satd«bat, Dbubmsbb (J, at 10 aji. The pledges oo— istißg ol watobes, ohairs, gold, diaaood aad otner rings,
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      371 7 LATEST ADVERTIBEMEHTB. WANTBD, a good pisnl>t for a oinrmatograph; only those wth expetien.e need apply. Apply box 618, Straits limes. 8811-Mll FOR BALB, one seoond iand Prctos oar, 16 h.p 4 -cylinder, 6 scater, magneto ignition reoently painted and overhauled, very light on bertine and tyres. Frioe 12 200 or
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      229 7 "EMBASSY" N 77 \<s££m n 77 IS Cl C ARETTa*^ga| E >D&HOWiigfl CIGARETTES and MIXTURE FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IS ENu.aNU) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WBLLKSOWN AND SOCCE-SFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OCR DESIGN IS BASBD WE
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      101 7 TO-NIOHT SHOWING TO-NIGHT The smashing eerial suooeaa of the eeaaon I Ta«J—t rat»r»oad Tr»w» Pass tha Poor SECOND bHOW 9M WAV Quality Pictures Corporation present Francis K. Buthman and Beverly Bayne ><l THE GREAT SECRET A stupendous se»tal— lB pisod s- SS parts— 4 parts ni«l t'y. Teeming with mystery,
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    DEATH.
    12 8 Gi-nv— On November 37, at Wat ton, Singapore, Alexander James Gunn.
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. ITALIAN POSITION.
    1100 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. ITALIAN POSITION. A review of the Italian position ia still somewhat difficult. The first great rush of the enemy has been checked and to all appearance a resolute stand ia being made on the line of the Piare, bat it is not possible yet
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    55 8 A aeries of lectures in Malay on Tarikhul Islam (History of Islam) will be delivered at the Moslem Institute, 28, Race Course Koa.l, by Haji Abba* bin Mobamed Taba. Tii« first, under the cb%irmansbip of Imam Uaji Mobamed Euscff, J P., will b« bold on Friday at 8 p.m. The
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    25 8 Supplementary orders of the day for Monday's Council Meeting include the first reading ot the War Tax Bill, and Food and I Drugs Amendment Bill.
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    23 8 The public are warned that thereappnarse to be a renewal ot attempts to oirculat counterfeit notes and coins. Several arrests have been made.
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    42 8 We have just peen a very pretty silver enp which Mr. Willison is to present to Mrs. Kirwan, the winner of the jumping oompeti tion at the circus on November 18. Tho cup is of a neat design and is suitably inscribed.
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    51 8 As indicating the present day value of a stengah at home, it may be mentioned that at a recent public sale of wines and spirits in London, Dewar's extra special whisky realised 140s. per dozen bottles and the same firm's white label 1655. per dozen bottles These prices wore duty
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    65 8 The Proclamation of the 19th inst., prohibiting the conveyance from any port of the Colony of all articles consigned to or by persons or bodies of p> rsons mentioned in the Statutory List to "The Trading with the Enemy I Statutory List) Proclamation, 1917," and in the variation and additions
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    63 8 A correspondent, writing to the Malay Mail on b half of tho subordinate members of the F.M.S. Railway staff, complains that the hour at which they finish work and the facilities then provided for their return to thoir homes at the Central Workshops do not nearly coincide, thereby causing much
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    71 8 The Sarawak Gazette regrets to record thp death whicti occurred in Hushing oo the tad iost. of Mrs. (Marie Theresa) Rcutens, wife of Mr. J. P Reutens, Accountant, Government Treasury. She bad not been in very good health for some months, and dieu rather suddenly after being laid up for
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    74 8 Over the caption a long journey to enlist, the Birmingham Daily Post has the following A recruit recently taken into the army was Mr. H. S. Sarkios, the only sou of Mr. A. Sarkies, of Penang, who bad travelled B,uOo miles to enlist in the British army. Mr. Sarkies, who
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    94 8 Mr. Ellis Powell, editor of the Financial News, says that 14 Germans made an rfFurl in 1015 to get control of the Financial News, as part of 8010 Hasba's plans. German or Qorman-Ame'rican buyers endnavourrd to secarc the controlling shares held by Mr. H. H. Marks, chief proprietor, for £85,000.
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    97 8 A correspondent in a Shang!>ai paper, commenting on some letters on the bodj- ct of Exchango fluctuations, related that the late Sir Thomas Jackson was once asked by an intimate mutual friend, "Wi 11 what do yen think is goiug to happen to bilver, will it rise or fall in
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    99 8 The return of Sir John Jordan has evidently had som« effect in bringing the ship deal, says the Peking Evening Times. Tue confiscated enemy ships which wero leastd to tho Ta Teh Company and presumably sub leaked to the Japanese are to go to the Allies after all, and the
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    93 8 The draft of a Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to the constitution and powers of the Civil and Criminal Courts is published in the F.M.B. Government G tattle. It is designed to reproduce as a Federal measure the provUions of the Courts Enactment*, 1905, of the several
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    137 8 Dr. Fox, Taiping, writes to th« Pioang Uuzitto as follow*:— Id the list of pas se^gum ImpsJUm kf the Japani.se mail "teainer Hi.achi Mam, which vewfiHl h»H not been board ot sinoo .to ■(t Colombo at the cud of Syu urx-r for South Afrioa, arc the uaiut h or Dr.
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    180 8 Wiiung in Sperling's Journal for October, Mr. K. L. Killi k is optimistic ouncttromg th« prospect (or rubb r alter ihe war, auil haviun dealt with the (actors that ma; govern the siiuatiou, he »aj»:~ Hitherto the world demand has kept tally abr. a«t of tbu »opp)y, outwuhatandiug the fact
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    491 8 It is officially announoed that Sir John Anderson has definitely decided to Uave Coylon as soon as his health will permit. He was medically advised to leave last September. We deeply regret to near that Captain Harold Dare, nrnliow of Mrs. (J. P. Owen, has been seriously
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    Our Day Fund.
    32 8 Wo have to acknowledge $20 for Our Day Fund from Mr, and Mrs. J. T. Ritchie Sooza, and have forwarded the amount to the Hon. Treasurer of the Fund.
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    Officers Families' Fund.
    51 8 Mrs. Kidout, Houorary Treasurer, Officers Faiuihtm' Fund, begs to acknowledge with grateful thanks, the receipt of the following donations to the Fund L. J. Godwin, Bukit Kledek Estate, Taupin (further donation), t 20 A Poor Chinese, Malacca" 8 Capt. F. Bredenburg, monthly donation October 110, November 111)
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    St. Andrew's Cathedral.
    134 8 On Sunday evening next, Advent Sunday, after the evening service, there will be a short Hcrvicti of song in the above Cathedral. Tbo usual Cathedral choir will be augmented for the occasion, and the music to be rendered will be as follows Anthem ...{^O'e.t n Day of
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    Enemy Subjects In China.
    185 8 The treatment of enemy subjeots in China, which was recently the ftabjoct of a representation to the Chinese Government by the Ministers of the Allied Powers, appears, from a statement in the Peking Daily News, to be extraordinarily lax. Aooording to our con temporary there are
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      186 8 THOB. H. INCE STAR PRODUCTION AT THB ALHAMBRA Ths Mall far Music Tha Pionstr and Prsmier Hduis -Ths House ot Quality -Beach Road. SBCOVD SHOW AT 8 IS Tho» H. Ines prcitnti Julia Dsm is) MATRIMONY In 5 acts The rousing pioturisation of a strong heartinterest story. Unusual story, unusually
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    THE WAR.
    1634 9 THE BRITISH IN ITALY. Complete Army Moving Forward. THE WESTERN FRONT. Results of the Great Tank Battle. Riutbr's Tiwiiiii. London. November 27, 1.50 a.m. Renter's correspondent at Italian headquarters, wiring yesterday, describes tbe magnificent spectacle of British troops marching tbrongh Italy, comprising cavalry, artillery and infantry, ext< r.Jing
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    DR. JAMESON'S DEATH.
    49 9 RII'TEH'S TILBGBAM. London, November 27, 12.05 a.m. Tbe King has sent a message of condolence to Mr. MidJleton Jameson, brother of Sir Starr Jameson. He says that tbe people will, with him, deplore tbe losb of one who rendered such great service to the Empire. I
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    The F.M.S. Hospital.
    277 9 Recently there was an exhibition at the F.M.S. Hospital of work done by patients at the hospital. There was a large gathering of people from tbe neighbourhood, while London and F.M.S. were represented by Sir Ernest anri Lady Birch and Mr. P. Bircb, Captain Harriaoo, Mrs. Tate,
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    Smokes for Our Soldiers and Sailors.
    270 9 We very gratefully acknowledge the following addition to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors Collected by Mr. Ritchie Sous* Ng Cboon Kirn %i, J. T Ritchie Souaa 16, Kiam Kiat and Co., 10, Lim din
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    DEATH OF MR. A. J. GUNN.
    279 9 One of Singapore's Oldest Residents. One of the oldest European residents of Singapore paased away yesterday afternoon at his residence in Bukit Timah Road in Mr. Alexander James Gnnn, who years ago was one of tbe most prominent members of tbe mercantile community. Deceased
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    MAGISTRATES APPEALS.
    380 9 Sentenced Reduced in Lottery Prosecution. Mr. Justice Ebden heard several appeals against magistrates' convictions yesterday and this morning. A Chinese woman named' Seah Ah Ngo appealed against a fine cf *****, in default three months' imprisonment, inflicted by Mr. G. L. Ham, the third magistrate, on October 22,
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    RED CROSS WORK FOR THE WOUNDED.
    94 9 The following sams are gratefully acknowledged Already received 112,711.46 Mrs. Sorymgeour (7th) November and December 10 Mrs. Ebden (2nd) 10 •12,711.46 Money received 112.7ai.46 Spent 191,061.66 Balance 060.91 A case containing 410 limb pillows, two mufflers and one air pillow has been sent off
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    Destructive Fire in Kobe.
    163 9 There was a fire in Jardine, Matbeaon and Co. s building on November 0, says the North China Daily News' correspondent at Kobe, which started in the Arm's general offioe on the upper floor, and is believed to have been doe to the electric light. The
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    21 9 Mr. D. M. Barry has been appointed chairman of the Ncgri Sembilan Comtuittee under the Reserve Foroe and Civil Guard Enactment.
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    Letter from Home.
    1979 9 PREMIER'S LIBEL ACTION AND OTHER TROUBLES. From our Special Correspondent. London, October 19. After a recess extending over eight weeks Parliament is at work again. It can hardly be said that tbe members of either Lords or Commons bave had a holiday in the real sense of
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    24 9 The foqnir; into tb» lo«« ol the steamc* Huug Wan wat continued Uiil niornin*. A Dumber of witness** have s.ill to be bear J.
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    Battle Stories.
    1381 10 THE HAZARDS OF THE FRONT LINE. A Midland Soldier's Pluck "We bad made a bit of an advance, Pilkem way," said a Midland soldier of one of the Knglish county regiment*, exceedingly cheerful despite a badly smashed femur and we hail got our position fairly well consolidated But
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    WITH STOUT HEART.
    393 10 Heroic Son's Good-bye to Dearest Of Fathers." As throwing light on tin inner worki ngs of the minds of the brave yojng lads who are giving their lives so ungrudgingly for King and country, we qaote from the Spectator the letter given below. Tua writer —a second
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    F.M.S. Civil Service.
    288 10 It is rumoured that Mr. F. A. S. McClelland, at present acting Deputy Public Prosecutor, Perak, is shortly to be appointed Assistant Treasurer, F.M.S. and that Mr. W. T. Chapman, Protector of Chinese, Perak, will act as D.P.P., says the Times of Malaya. It id not yet
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    Rent Assessment Board.
    311 10 The President (the Hon. Mr. C. J Saonders) P'tai Jed at the weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment Board held yesterday afternoon, and the other members prt sent were Messrs A. M. S. Angnlia, Roland BraddeU, H. Carp mael, Oaw Khek Kiam, M. Meyer, E Ttssensolin and
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    Malacca " Our Day " Fund.
    209 10 Malacca Our Day Fund. The Hon. Treasurer begs to acknowledge with thanks receipt ot the following Tinth List. Already acknowledged 148,939 68 Members of the Chinese Literary Association, Malacca I Ong Hin Hong «10 Yap Beng Cbuan 6 Ong Cheng Swi 5 Yeo Soo Leong 6 Smaller amounts 47 73
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    Singapore St. Andrew's Society.
    156 10 Sixth List of the subscriptions for the Scottish Soldiers Comforts Fond October 13, brought forward $5,963 40 Duncan Maclean 60 John Denniston (2nd monthly subscription) 25 Rev. W. Cross, M.A. (2nd monthly subscription) 6 F. G. Ritchie (2nd monthly subscription) 16 F. G, Ritchie (3rd monthly
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    111 10 To-day's Business. Macphail and Co.'s daily report Silver. Unchanged 42]. Hongkong.— Unchanged 2/10J 25% pm, Shanghai. 1/ unchanged 4, 1J 65j. Tin.— Bayers *****, no sellers. Robber. —The auction opened rather dully and prices for No. 1 grades varied from about •95 to IICO for sheet and
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPH.
    97 10 On Monday, Messrs. Chins Keng Lee and Co, sold by auction freehold land and house 23-1, Race Coarse Road, area 3,716 square feet, to L. Mphamed Goose Maricar for 15,150 four pieces of land in the district of Gaylang, area, 7,004 square feet, were bought by Lee
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    134 10 General Sir Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer, O.C M.G X.C.8., who has been appointed Commander-in-chief of the British Forces in Italy, was in command of the Second Army, British Expeditionary Foroe. He entered the York and Lanoaster Regiment in 1876, was promoted Captain six yean later, Major in 1b93, Brevet Colonel
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    THE GREAT NAVY PROBLEM.
    925 10 Would Nelson Have Taken The Offensive Mr. John Leysand, the distinguished writer on naval and international subjects, writes: What would Nelson have done if he bad had command of the Grand Fleet If one may judge by what is said in some of the public prints,
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Hockey.
      20 10 The S.C.C. defeated an R G.A. eleven, in a very pleasant game last evening, by five goals to one.
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      Swimming.
      91 10 The Swimming Club launches Imto on Sunday at follow Johnston's Pier 8, 10 and 11 a.m. 2.80 and 3.30 p m. Club Bungalow 0.30 and 10.30 a.m. 13.16, 8 and 5 80 p.m. High tide 11.65 a.m., height 9 It. 8 in. 75 yards handicap.— This race will be
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      Holland's Difficulties.
      318 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Under above beading there appeared in the Straits Budget of oth inst., signed by Hollander and dated Singapore, November 5, an article of a most flattering character to Great Britain, bat the reading of which mast have been, to say
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      A Disappointed Hope.
      423 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— On Saturday last the Mohammedan community of Singapore gave their own special fete in aid of Our Day Fund, As on« ef those who took upon themselves the work of organising this fete. I venture to solicit permission to
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      69 10 To the Editor of the Straits Tirres. Sir, I understand that at the suggestion of the Mohamedan Advisory Board the Municipal Ordinances and Bye- Laws are being translated into Malay. May I be permitted to know through the medium of your paper why similar translations oannot be made in
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      White Feathers.
      295 10 To the Editor of the Straits T.-ien. Sir,— Most people will agree, I think, that the verbosity of your Unmarried Ineligible correspondent has obscured the points of a good case. Perhaps I nmy succeed in focussing the points, which seem to me to be (1) All unmarried eligible
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      118 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— With reference to Unmarried Ineligible's letters urging a White Feather day, I would dab them as a lot of absolnta rot. If Unmarried Ineligible reads the home papers, he no doubt will remember that more then one suicide has been committed through
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      217 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The gentleman who started the ball rolling in the above matter, having replied in a serious vein to my letter, deserves an answer in like. I object to his White Feather suggestion. I doubt if there are any slackers in Singapore, and
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      Labour Contracts.
      520 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, An extraordinary custom has arisen chiefly amongst the planting community of granting large sums of money in advance to irresponsible persons calling themselves contractors. Now a contractor is one who undertakes to nod labour and materials for and to construct
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      76 10 Lieut. General William Raine Marshall, C.8., who has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Forces, in succession to Sir Stanley Maudn, served in North-Wont Frontier, 1897 98 (medal with olanp) Tirab, 1897 9* (clasp) South Africa, lHtf J IUO2, wlioa he was slightly wounded and niontioued in despatched and
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    Jam, Cheese and Tea.
    1308 11 HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR THE ARMY. The Soldiers Ration The soldiurn- rktion at tbe front is made up of about two dozen articles ot food. Meat I and bread are the principal items. Bat the army cannot live by bread alone. We learnt in
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    RAIDER WRECKED IN PACIFIC.
    532 11 Crew Get Away in French Schooner. The Daily Chrocicle's special correspondent at New York wro'.u on October 5. Captain Hadur Smith, of toe American schooner G. Blade, with three men, in an open boat, arrived at Tutuila Island (Samoa, South Pacific) on September !M>. Smith's story
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      147 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. I Programme of. drills, etc., tor week ending Friday, November 80, 1917. Wbdhbsdat, Novsmbbb 28. 4.30 p.m Balestier Rng. Maxim Co., S.V.C 6.10 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.R. 6.16 p.m. T.P. Fire Stn. S.V.&, T.P.P. j Drill Hall Vet. Co., S.V.C. a Signal. Section. S.V.C. all Reorte. Tblbsiiay,
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      298 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 Arthir Yonng, acxo,H E ViceAdmiral F. C. Todor Tudor, c.b., H. E. Major GcDeral D. H. RiJout,
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      251 11 BAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL TIFFIN AND MUSIC On Wednesdays and Saturdays Friday, November 30, commencing at 7.45 p.m. SPECIAL DINNER AND SCOTCH MUSIC SELECTIONS DURING DINNER Saturday, December 1 SPECIAL DINNER Commencing at 8 p m. WITH RAFFLE 3 ORCHESTRA IN ATTENDANCE ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT CONCERT DURING DINNER SATURDAYS CONCERT DURING
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    Premiers Libel Action.
    1428 12 TELLS WHERE HE SPENT AN AIR RAID NIGHT. Watching Shrapnel Burst. A settlement was reoently effected of tbe acti.u for libel brought by tbe Prime Minister against the Exchange Telegraph Co., tbe Westminster Gazette, and tbe Daily News, Ltd.— in tbe case of the latter news paper,
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    " STICKING IT."
    615 12 STICKING IT." Why we have not Beaten Germany. Germany, according to Mr. Gerard, has 9,000,C00 men under arms on land and sea and in tbe air. Do people in Great Britain realise sufficiently that the German Army and Navy are still able to offer prodigious resistance to three-quarters of tbe
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    98 12 Dr. Hor ton, wboae autobiography has jost appeared, began his career with a legitimate grievance. Because be waa a Nonconformist, be waa debarred from holding a University appointment whioh be bad won. Professor John Stuart Blackie, after bearing Mr. llortoo in his early years as a preacher, caJled him that
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    An Angry General.
    1234 12 TRIED TO RE-WRITE AMERICAN TELEGRAMS. Lost His Temper In The Process, r Mr. Hugh Gibson, tbe First Secrotary of the American Legation in Brussels at the i time that the Germans polluted tbe town, has wnttt A Journal from a Legation, which will be only second in
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    HEROIC JOKES.
    1121 12 The British Soldier's Sense of Humour, Even after two yews of war the British soldier remains very baffling to all but his own countrymen. Those very tales that we tell of him with most pride, and iv particular those tales of Cockney humour, that perpetual elfish humour which
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      195 12 "PINEAPPLE" HAMS and BACON SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) ESTATE BILLIARD TABLES Size 7 ft. by 3 ft. 6 ins. BRITISH MADE Makers Thos. Padmore Sons, England, the world's best, same make as used for championship of the world BUY NOW Sole Direct Importers JULIAN FRANKEL
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    A Serious Menace.
    1152 13 THE COMING GREAT ECONOMIC STRUGGLE. The Enemy Plans. We have now arrived at a phase of the war when economic pressure might be exercised on oar enemy with the maximum of hope that it would be effective, says the Daily Chronicle. It is widely believed that this
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      365 13 WHITEAWAY'S LARGE NEW STOCKS JUST OPENED, AT Keen Cash Prices W. B. CORSETS W. B. NURSING no. 160 CORSETS LADIES W. B. CORStyle exact to sketch No. 71 SETS straight f.cnt, low boat. stronß white cotiHe. Reli. No. 162 white batiste, two raspen- ab ie j n wemr To Uoe
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      25 13 0 We Solicit Comparison /^(ps*)^^ AND H^ Guarantee Satisfaction g FRAMROZ&CO. PATENT CANVAS BAGS for packing RUBBER S. ABISAKA, 496, North Bridge Road, Singapore. >a-i-ia
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      621 14 BANKING. CHAPTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid op >J«piUl in 80 000 BblM d flßfaaon 41,«00,000 Baaerre Pt»a 41,«K»,0O0 Bm Liabiiit) ol Proprietors... 41,WMM0 BANKBRB I Ttab Bank ol Baglaad, The Loadoa City ud Midland Bank/Ltd., Tbe Loadoa Connry Md Westminster Bank,
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      532 14 BUNKING. REDEUMOSCH INDISCHE HMDELSBINI OUTH. mOU WXIIEUML BMW BiTABLISHID 1865. CIMML 43,600,000) ■EUm FUHO I 41.H0.000) Haad Oflloa in Amttardam. Hnd Aaanoy In Btt«vn. BRANCHBS: Hongkong, Medan, Soerabaya, Bamarang, Bandoeng, Weltevreden, Cberibon, Togal, Peoalongan, ProbolinßKO, Indramajoe, Tjilatjap and Ampenan. COKRBSPONDBNTB in ail principal towns ol Netherlands India, British- India, China
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      677 14 SALES BY AUCTION. IMPORTANT NOTICE. The Bale of Pundut Estate, Dindings, advertised to be sold at auction by Messrs. Powell Co., Ltd., 17, Raffles Place, Singapore, on Thursday, November 15, 1917, has been postponed to December 18, 1917, with completion one month later. By order of the Custodian of Enemy
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      1175 14 SALES BY AUCTION. STEAMSHIP FOR SALE Messrs. Ching Keng Lee A Company have been instructed to sell by private tender the 8. S. HONti WAN, which foundered near Palo Und«n Lighlhoase at about B am. October 11, 1917. DIMENSIONS, ETC.. Length 116 8, depth 8.6, breadth 8.2. engine vertical, direct,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1066 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Co-operation of Manufacturers The term "co operation is one that can be used in very many senses. To some people, the word conjures up visiouu of a (allblown Trust organised with the nole object of pushing op priced and securing inordinate
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      627 16 A^B. MACKAY'S O THE ORIGINAL O LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied to both Houses of i-f' M i '^b\ Parliamenl lyl OBTAINABLE FROM ALL ipPP^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS u^r fi^k ADAMSON. 6ILFILLAN i^^mwL AND COMPANY. LIMITED Tisf I I F3 (Incorporated in England) Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, a nursery
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      403 16 MISGELLANEBUS LBSSONS in French and English given by lady. Bex 416, Strarte Times. 6-11—4-12 WANTED TO BUY, gharry and pony Apply Cheap, c/j Straits Times. 10-11 s— l2-12 LADY TYPIST, Mr*. F. Cooper Abbs. Address BURLINGTON, Coleman Street. 8 11—2 12 WANTED, rornithed bungalow within four miles of town. St&te
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      645 16 CIGARS Cigars and cigarettes from the very best factory in Manila can be obtained wholesale and retail, at factory prices, from J. LEVY, Shipchandler, 10, Robinson Road. Prices will be given on application. 2211a— 115 THE DRY CLEANING AND PRESSING CLUB WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED PROMPTLY. Give our service
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      262 16 KIAM KIAT CO. MARKET STREET St ck for immediate delivery SPECIAL MINING CHANSKOLS THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO Singapore II CMOUCTEO 0T H. N. BUCKERIDGE Late of »ei«r». Lafayette, pNoto«rapheri to their Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON IN oacet north of the adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND COMPANY Retail A
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      335 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 Nos. 1361, 1362 (Private) 1450&1073, where the Municipal Commissioners get their supplies BOON SEN 6 GO. •HIP CHANOLERS
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      120 16 FIRBTCLABB GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT •Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second hand oars from our clients in the Straits snd 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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      390 16 Straits V)imes. Telephones: Editorial and General 61 Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 Ail communications relating to editoriaS matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to busineai matters advertisement*, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. Cheques and money orders should
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