The Straits Times, 20 December 1917
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Title Section13 1917-12-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.001 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement255 1917-12-20 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price tow $18.00 tet mm Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefe, A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, HcJHeiU Jbibby state "If there was a way255 words
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Advertisement111 1917-12-20 1 ROBINSON CO. For Seasonable Presents I T,'" HALL-MARKED STERLING BILVER 1^ CIGSRETTE BOXES I Lined Cedar Wrod in four sizes 9-CARAT GOLD CIGARETTE GASES IN VARIOUS SHAPES I NGINE-TURNED DESIGN PLAIN CONCAVE SHAPE AUSTR4LIAN CHEDDAR Always obtainab c SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) WHITFIELD'S IRON SAFES111 words
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Advertisement14 1917-12-20 1 MARTELL'S I BRANDY. OVUM AIiINTI AQAMSOK SILFILLAN a CO., LTD. I (lu.-tirporatwl in Knguuxl)14 words
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Article811 1917-12-20 2 INCH KENNETH, BUKIT LINTANG AND K.MS. REPORTS. Dividend of SO Per Cent. The repjrt of tho Inoh K 'unot'i Rubber Estates, L-rcited, Rtateß tbat thi jrofl 1 and loss acor bows a 4)1 tit osi working vi X51.077; balanoeot prcSl bron>ht forward, £2,268; together, i'jtorim dividend ol 25811 words
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Article268 1917-12-20 2 The report of the Sempah Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the urosn profit for the year to March 81 amounts to £22,081, as compared with £17,419 for the previous year. It is necessary, however, to reserve £10,600 to meet the company's liability for excessprofits doty, which amount is268 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement202 1917-12-20 2 YC# L c IdaMJik'lal^B^B >•■■'«( r l- rr.'iig aa lOrt. £f vm 11 > Srurmcy- f i 1 ikXl rea place {UyP al,t in y "t»e'^ Jl 1 1 ROBINSON A CO. m l3o ie4 K <n slotS. S. 4F. M. B.> f J\ a^ Gentle men's High-class Tailoring and202 words
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Advertisement241 1917-12-20 2 WEbPING ECZEMA ALL OVER HEAD Appeared as Itchy Spot. Had a Walt 1 y Appearance. Became Eruptions. Healed by Cuticura. "I had weeping ecu ma, (he first si;;ns keny it had w and quickly ntn my bead wtricfa became a 1 cnipli.nis. I liad very little sleep and I ti241 words
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Advertisement570 1917-12-20 2 m Notice is berebj fjivea that all my interests in tbe bnsinnss osrryirjg un nnd^r obop Kwan Chong Loong, Hongkong Street, Sioga- i pore, have this Jay bctn WhM ovjr by Ltc i Hoi (managing partner) for an-i on behali ol i all tbe p trtnerx at »ho saul obop.570 words
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Advertisement572 1917-12-20 2 MuniUtPAL NOTICL The Manicipal Commit aionera of Siagat' tooJcxs for t'.-.o construction a^J completion of !>" s\ncm-aro howor-i from cxistiug manholo >v Beajlh UiM.o Road o; pnßi't Brskiio Rna 1 Street vi.d b»nk iai'i two i htjai otroo f and* uw Strtek and th-> iai>u eff Araiu^ii.u Orawtaf.n and apesißjslioa572 words
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Article1176 1917-12-20 3 COMPANY'S STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION. New Area Bought. Tbe sixth annual Konbral muetinx ol (be j Tali Ay. t 'Jobber Estates, Liinitci), wae he l l at (be offlcrs of tho coirpnny, Pincers' Hall, Aoatin Man, Mr. Kuwanl La> MM Hauii!--1 lon (cbairman ol tbe company; prcaidiog. I1,176 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement312 1917-12-20 3 M IQI4 100 YEARS. 1914 3 HABDON I AND CO. 3 Export and Import For ONE MiiNORED YEARS in 9 the CITY 07 LONDON we have Agents for Traders.Storekeepers, S Growers of Colonial Produce. K Are 3 r o« requiring the services fl of London Agents to promote We s"?all312 words
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Advertisement431 1917-12-20 3 UIC UnU BaO i &L.tiiJ I> ntiits, 25, Sooth 'iriiiKP Read FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Firrt "law Miel'usloal Prrtittry, Q id Crcxn hrid, c Killing and Volcacite. rnrrton of Wear Ou->ri r>, caARrKs nmtn Best Tooth Powders and Brnsles (or »s'e Rf« You Rwaic that the out-of--ons and low-sjvred Z431 words
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Advertisement187 1917-12-20 3 PATENT CANVAS BAGS for packing RUBBER B. ARISAKA, 496, North Brttfgn Road, Singapore. MOW ON SALE WHAT THING! I Rolar d Braddell, C. W. Harriaon, C W. Arthur Wilson, G. S. Kemp," P. 1., W M., P. A. H "Somtiut Blair," R. A. Theobald, etc, etc Stories, Sketches, Buy it187 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement482 1917-12-20 4 STEAMER SAIUWt'i N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Imoobpobatbo im Jatav) EUROPEAN LINE A «entee is maintained bbtwucn Yokohama, via ports, and Bngland under mail eontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining %l.i servioe have been specially designed and eosstructud. and are fitted with all482 words
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Advertisement667 1917-12-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India and Apcar K— ine (OoHPAMiBS Imoobpobatbd w HnaiA--D) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL. S. N GO. 1 Under Contraot with His Majesty s OoTsmuenl) Tbe Companya MAIL SBRVIOBB BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTBRMBOIATB SERVICES TO AND FROM667 words
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Advertisement691 1917-12-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. rHt SIAM STEAM NAVIGATiON CO.. LD. (Imoobpobatbo im Sun). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringßanu, Bisut, Semerak, Baeho, Kelaatan, Tab*' Basgvara, TeU>i>is, Paaarai, Patani, Singora, Laeoa, Kobsamui, Bandon, Lasgsues, Chumpon, Kohlak a BasKkok. Due Departure S.S. REDANG Deo. 24 Deo. 28, 3 p.m. -WSSK^T"* o**0 31 2 8 p.m. s.s.691 words
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Advertisement622 1917-12-20 4 STEAMER MILIHM. OOMOBIMBO BBRVIOB OB THEBCEANS.B.CB..LTI (Imoobpobatbd im Hn<i a«o, THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CB.. LTD. (Imoobpobatbd im Bmsbamd) BBTwaaM rrsmantls (Perth), Herth-WaM Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between Siagapore aal Western Australia calling at Java (as la duoement offers), Derby, King's Sound (fort for the Kimberley622 words
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Article105 1917-12-20 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 20. High Water, 2 M a.m., 3.10 p.m.? Chinem) A. I>. S. performance, Theatre Royal, 8.16 p.m. Friday, December 21. High Water, 8.26 am., 3.18 p.m Homt-wnnl mail clone*. Chamber of Commorce meeting, 12.46 p.m. Saturday, December 22. High Water, 4.17 a.m., IM p.m.105 words
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Article235 1917-12-20 5 To-day. P. Dickson and P. Swnttnnbam 2.80 pm Mersing, Kcmaman, K Dungun and Trengganu 2.30 pm Batn Pahat 11.30 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm P. Sambu and 8 pm P. Bataui and Put n Bulang 8 pm P. Sambu and Siogkep 8 pm Ceylon and India235 words
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Article273 1917-12-20 5 The Bail trans from Singapore tor the nortb leave Tank KoaJ station daily at 7.7 a.m Sunday rxcepted) and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at I lb p.m. and 8.15 a.m. Mapnntively. The tbroach express to 'cnang leaves Kuala Ln'upnr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving ai Penang273 words
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Article35 1917-12-20 5 (OffiouU Port Of Lmrr Bimo*ioki Oc'tobur 8 P. *O. October 6 Ootobor 10 Ootobet li October 16 Octobuc JO Ootobec 34 fdoti Heport.) Akeivio London November 18 38 33 28 nnimbf 8 >35 words
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Article176 1917-12-20 5 EXCHANGE Sinoaporb, Dbcbxbm 20, 1017 On London Bank 4 m/s 2/J', Demand 2.4 Private 8 m/s 2/4} 8 On Francb Bank 813 On Indu BankT. T. 110 On Ho.voKONo...Bank d/d 29%pm On Sbanghai ...Bank d/d 621 On Java Bank T. T. 127 On Japan Bank 108 Sovereign—176 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article164 1917-12-20 5 M I NING 10 10 Arnpanß 6.60 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wen* 2 00 3.20 10 10 Kioto Association COO 6.00 41 41 KinUTin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines 8.40 6OS 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.50 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 norn 10 10 Middleton 10.00 20.00164 words
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Article103 1917-12-20 5 ££g Boyen. Seile... £1 £1 I. Smeltum 00. 8.00 8.25 £1 £1 Pwot. 1,1.0 13.0 Hleettie T'wayi 4/- 6/--10 10 Fnaet k No»ve 46.00 48.00 60 60 W.Hammei*Co. 75.00 77.00 100 100 Kill Bits, Del. pat 120.00 10 10 Maynwd Jk 00. 8.00 41 41 Shell Tnnspori 6.10.0 6.17.6103 words
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Article57 1917-12-20 5 United Bngineen. 8% 11,384,600 par Singapore Hlectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 norn i pore Municipal 6% 11,879,000 par 4'pore Municipal 4t% of 1907 11,900,000 10% dip Spore Munioipal 4i% of lt0« •I.'JOO.OOrj 10%dta Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dw S rwr« Municipal 4 1 XBOO.OW F.M.S. n'i, loan 1916 •15,003,000 100.5057 words
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Article307 1917-12-20 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations, To-day's Prices. Frasoi Lyall A Co. Bvatt. Alor Gajah (II) 4.25 4.50 4.25 450 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.85 8.00 2.66 B.GO Ayer Hitam (15) 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 Ayer KaniDg (II) 125 1.41 I.HO 1.45 Ayer307 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement57 1917-12-20 5 FOR MAURITIUS AND DURBAN. A steamer will be detpatched about the middle of January for Mauritius aud Durban. For freight, apply to ODTHBIB CO LTD., Singapore Agents. U VI -n HONGKONG AND SEATTLE. SSaataer sailing for above) porte end DHssaker ha* accoiuui jdation for Ist and lad ela« BMstagsts. Vet57 words
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Advertisement401 1917-12-20 5 UTEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. \VaNTBD, a smart typi't with paasiiM office experience preftrably one with a koowlcdxn cf eborlhtud. Apply H C.S., c/o Slr.its Tnof-. vn Vi 2'2-ia GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. T.ndo-s are invited for tbe following woik- Metalling new road from Customs whar! to hospital, Kukob Plans and401 words
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Advertisement421 1917-12-20 5 "GOLD FLAKE" O g oldflakel i. C^rj A w ETTg*^ i aT^ CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE The above Trade Mark is th 9 property of The Holland Straits Trudin? Company, Limited, and is us?d by them in connection will all goods an I merchandise imported or dealt421 words
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Advertisement34 1917-12-20 5 LAMBERT CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Oroh*.<d Road Telephone 1035 (Same address as WiUon A Co.) For 45 Years and To-day The LEADING and ONLY FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO IN SINGAPORE George Mijh«e»l, Manager, j 18-81834 words
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Advertisement133 1917-12-20 5 IN THE ESTATE OF KIONG CHIN HO. DECEASED. All posing having c'aiiu* or demands sgiinst tiie urtita of Ivocg Chin Ho.deoea-ed, late of Nj. 8?, Cornwall 3tn->-., Singapore, who died on tha 17ih August, IW I7, and of whose eststo Letters of Administration were granted by the Supremo Court of133 words
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1117 1917-12-20 6 The Straits Times THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. NATURE INTERVENES. Tlitr, are reports of a heavy srowfall ia northern France, and news that iho wintry conditions extend to northern Italy would be very gratifying. It is now about two ■norths since the disastrous break in the Italian lines caused a retreat ot1,117 words
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Article20 1917-12-20 6 There will be a celebration of Holy Communion at St. Matthew's Cburcb, Sepoy Liuee, at 9.16 a.m., on Sunday next.20 words
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Article33 1917-12-20 6 The member* and friends of tbe Eurasian Literary Association are reminded tbat a paper on Tbe use and abuse ot Alcohol will be read to night at the association rooms, 9, Sophia Road.33 words
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Article31 1917-12-20 6 Tbe Kampong K,vnimti:i« Tin Dredging output for Uih fl r of I) -o tuber 1917 wai: Bosh"- iuu 0...1, .-uhir yards treated 74/100, lulal picuU 491.90; realised on sale .< IW »57.31 words
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Article23 1917-12-20 6 Next Sunday, being the 4th Sunday in tho month, there will bo a Choral Matins at 10 30 am. at St. Andrew's Cathedral.23 words
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Article27 1917-12-20 6 Mike O'Leary, V.C., is nowadays a captain and the champion sniper on the Salonika front. His average in three a day, but he hoping to do better.27 words
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Article35 1917-12-20 6 Three charges of forgery are alleged against a Malay aamod Mobamed bin Kadim, an employ^ of the Nestle and Anglr-Swins Milk Co., and in the third police cuurt yt-(.tor-day afternoon he was committed for trial.35 words
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Article43 1917-12-20 6 Mi »ti. Boustead and Co., agents of the Foothills (Malaya) Rubber Estate, Ltd., are in i in iii* of cabled advices from tha necretaries that the directors have declared an interim dividend of 5 per *****, in respect ot the current year's working.43 words
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Article43 1917-12-20 6 There bave been an alarming number of cases of Malaria in Ipoh during the past fortnight, says the Times of Malaya. Tbe rairiß have filled numerous hollows round about the town, and these bave no doubt been the breeding places of anopheliue mos(jiutoes.43 words
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Article57 1917-12-20 6 Member* of the Moslem Institute arc reminded of tbo mooting to be held at their Club premises, 20, Race Coarse Road, tomorrow at 8 p m., where, inter alia, a resolution, tbat in the opinion of the Moslem Institute tho Straits Government (Jueen'x Scholarship should be resuscitated, v ill b57 words
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Article66 1917-12-20 6 In tbe district court this morning, before Mr. W. Langham-Cartcr, Oanga Singb and (iip.il Das nere charged with tbe tin ft cf 82 00 in noli s and jewellery to tbe value of 8635 ot 52, North Bridge R.ad. It is alleged ti'Ht accused were rexponsible for tbe uisappearance of66 words
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Article64 1917-12-20 6 We regret to announce tbat Mr, Fred Billington, one of thn oldest and most popular members of the DOyly Carte Opera Company, died suddenly at tbe Liverpool-street Hotel, London, from heart disease. During a long course of years be took many of tbe principal characters in the Gilbert and Sullivan64 words
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Article112 1917-12-20 6 Tbe output from Deebook No. 1 Dredge operating at Roopibon for November was 243 piculs which wan won from 39,000 cubic yards. Tbe output for tbe first half of December is 150 piculs. Tbe dredge is still in very stiff ground consequently the yardage treated is very low, but the112 words
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Article110 1917-12-20 6 A recent issue of tbe New East edited by J. W. Kobertson Scott, published in Tokyo, 50 sen, has a remarkable leading article deal ing with tbe Japanese view of the war. Referring to the Pacific, on which a leaditg Japanese editor makes strong Japanese claim*, tbe editor of tbe110 words
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Article131 1917-12-20 6 Speaking at the luncheon following tbe investiture of H H. tb Sultan of Perak with the insignia of the K C.M.G., II E. tbe High Commissioner expressed a hope that His Highness would be remembered in after years as tbe first Sultan who made Perak independent of imported rice. Evidently131 words
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Article145 1917-12-20 6 Another wash-out occurred on tbe F.M.S. Railways on Tuesday afternoon, this time on the Port Swettenbam line, causing considerable delay and tbe holding up of one paxsengcr and one goods train from this end and one passenger and two goo Is trains from the Port Swottenbam -i it-. Tho break145 words
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Article193 1917-12-20 6 In tin- Supreme Court. Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, before Mr. Juxtice Innes, Chief Judicial Commissioner, with Mr. McCabe Kcav, D P.P., for tbe prosecution, tbe last criminal Ak-.z s for this year were com in. i v tl. One case from tbe Klang district is that in which a Chinese193 words
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Article456 1917-12-20 6 Mr. and Mrs. R. O. PauL, of tbe Singapore Oil Mill', Lid., who have been vi^itiDg Penang, have returned to Singapore. Hi K. A. J. Bid well, who bas been on a buMnofiS visit to Batu Oajab for thu past tad months, in returning to Singapore on456 words
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62 1917-12-20 6 We very gratefully acknowledge the following addition to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smckes for oui Soldiers and Sailors Bridge Winnings 915 The total we have received since we opened this fund in Augnet, 1916, is now 19,409.16, out of62 words
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52 1917-12-20 6 Church Army Tents— Christmas Appeal. We bave to acknowledge tbe following contribution made in response to the Bixhcp of Singapore's appeal for a fund to provide some Christmas luxuries in the Chuicb Army Tents, recently subset ibed for by Malaya C. \V. A. $25 Above makes the total we bave52 words
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Article72 1917-12-20 6 Major-General Dudley Ridcut, Honorary Treasurer of tho tSoMitrs' Hospital lor facial injuries fund, beg* to anknov* li dgu with grateful thanks the receipt oi the limit rim v tioned donations in aid of tbe above fund. Staff of Laoadron Estate., Muar 135.00 Mrs. G. P. Oweu,72 words
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Article251 1917-12-20 6 A special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon for tbe purpose nf panning supplemental budget No. 3 of 1917. Tbe President (Mr. F. J. Hallifax) was in the chair, and the others present were Dr. Veerasamy, Messrs. Sen Tiong Wab, J. A. Elian, E. Tessensobn,251 words
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Advertisement154 1917-12-20 6 Galdbeck, Macgregor Co. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS "JUST THE STUFF" For Christmas Champagnes Sherries Port Wines Whiskies Liqueur Brandies Liqueurs Beer wholesale retail Havana Cigars SPECIAL Xmas Shopping Tiffins WILL BB SERV'JD Friday Saturday Monday Dec. 21 Dec. 22 Dec. 24 PRICK AS USUAL— BOOK SEATS EARLY JOHN LITTLE Co.,154 words
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Advertisement199 1917-12-20 6 AN ALL-FEATURE PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA The Hall for Music —The Pioneer and Premier Home The Home of Quality Baach Road Programme, for t-io week commencing Monday, December 17, 1917 Tho Hepwirth Filto Company pro nts One oT the two greatest play* ever written by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero IRIS199 words
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Article2891 1917-12-20 7 THE FIGHTING LINES Heavy Work on Italian Front. AIRCRAFT RAIDING. Another Attempt to Reach P London. ■MMBi TUK'IRAMV London, I>ecenibor is. li 45 p.m. Field-Marshal Haig says: There is nothing to report London, Dcc.'mb. r l'.t, 1.15 a.m. Field M.r-bal II i:^ reports i. We repulsed raiders south2,891 words
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Article287 1917-12-20 7 The Rubber Lands Restriction Bill. (From Oik Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 19. Tbe Planters' Association of Malaya met here to-day. Regarding the Planters' War Relief Fund, tbe Chairman, Mr. Kindersley, stated that it stood at 59H.974. He hoped that tbe planters would make individual efforts, bringing in287 words
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Article40 1917-12-20 7 (Fbom Ode Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 19. The lottery has been over-subscribed. It is expected that it will reach 1800,000. Tickets are selling freely. Messrs. Sarkies Bros, are erecting a new hotel on the seashore at Tanjong Bungab.40 words
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Article173 1917-12-20 7 A legal friend tells us that he thinks oar commont on the proposed amendment of tbe Robber Lands Alienation Ordinance went too far in saying that British subject A will be unable to sell to British subject B. Section 3 (iii) of the original Ordinanoe says Nothing173 words
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Article120 1917-12-20 7 How The Prizes Have Been Distributed. Wo are officially informed that tho following list cornctly MmnMl how tbe prizes in tbe Singapore Spcrt:>iu Club Our Day War Loan Lottery are distributed First prize goes to Singapore II 5(V00 Second Malacca I Third India ■0.000 "A" Pbizks bach120 words
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Article337 1917-12-20 7 Tbe following sums aro gratefully acknowledged Already received 114,114.51 Mrs. Easlny (3rd) 6 months 80 Thomson Robinson (4th) (Dec. and Jan.) 10 Peterkin (7tb) 6 $14,159 51 Total received 114,159.61 Spent on material 13,667. "i0 Balance A case of hospital garments for the K337 words
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Article116 1917-12-20 7 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report Silver. Unchanged.— 43d. Hongkong. Unchanged. 29%. Shanghai. I'nchanged. 625. Tin.— Sold 100 tons at »14'JJ (another record). Rubb r Tbe auction is firmer today than at yesterday's opening and No. 1 shcit in selling freely at 198 to 1100 and116 words
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Article98 1917-12-20 7 Received through the Editor, Straits Times Malacca Planters 125 Seremban Planters 20 A. W. S. 10 Anon 24 W. E. Hooper 10 T. C. M. 10 R. K U. 10 Percy Mitford (Penang) 60 W. E. O. TurviU (Penang) H. H. I'inkoey— a standing order I98 words
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Article1312 1917-12-20 8 MORE LIGHT SHED ON THE SUBJECT. Government Correspondence Tbe incidence of the export doty on rubber waH MM subject of interesting discussion at a largely attended meeting of tbe Central Perak I' A. in Ipob on Saturday and fresh light was thrown then on by the reading1,312 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article42 1917-12-20 8 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday as follow Johnston's Pier: 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5 80 p.m. Higb tide 5.12 am., height 8 feet 3 inches.42 words
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Article70 1917-12-20 8 The following will represent tbe S.C.C. in the match for the Rugby trophy between Selangor and Singapore which is to be played at Kuala Lampur on Christmas Day Salter Buckley, Leakey, Griffin and Hurst Hewetson and Broad Bartley, Williams, Morrison, Sykes, Brattou, Stone, Thomas and Ham. The Selangor team70 words
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Article101 1917-12-20 8 It had been hoped to arrange for the S C.C. Uockcy team to play at Kuala Lampur on Bjxing L>iy, but on account of the gymkhana the match had ta be abandoned. The football teams of the Gymnastic Party find the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. will meet101 words
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Article273 1917-12-20 8 The report of the North Hummock (Selangon Kubber Company, Limited, state* that tht profit for tbe year to June 30 was £52,447, and, after bringing forward the balance from tbe previous year, providing for excess profits duty for 1914-15 and 1916-16, and deducting tbe interim dividend of273 words
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Article83 1917-12-20 8 Tbe undermentioned Singapore properties belonging to tbe estate of Tob Hoon Cbye, deceased, were sold by auction at the saleroom of tbe Commercial Kubber Company on Wednesday afternoon Three piece* of freehold land xituated at McPherson Road, Singapore, planted witb rubber tree*, total area 8 acres 8 roods83 words
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Article78 1917-12-20 8 Tbe doath is reported of a popular ex Ceylon military officer, Lieut -Col. M. R. f'ocook, of the Indian Army, in tbe casualty list. He was stationed in Ceylan witb tbe -M:li Punjabis as Captain and Double Company Coiuuiander during 1918-14. He was a Kood nportsman and played a good78 words
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Article721 1917-12-20 8 Heavy Penalty Imposed At Tampin. A case of considerable interest was concluded in tbe Tampin Police Court early last week, after a hearing lasting several days, and after several postponements. The D.0., Mr. A. S. Hanea, tried the case, and Mr. Mark Stone, of Malacca, was counsel721 words
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Article234 1917-12-20 8 The annual Christmas entertainment for children under the auspices of the Singapore Catholic Club will take place at the Victoria Theatre and tbe Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday, December 28, at 7 p.m. doors open at 6 p.m. and close at 6.45 p.m. punctually. Tbe entertainment will234 words
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Article115 1917-12-20 8 Tbe Earl of Warwick tell* in bis volume of memoirs just published of tbe consolation wbicb Disraeli offered to tbe late Lord Kosslyn, who applied to him for the post of Master of the Buck Hounds The old Premier looked at him, op and down, for115 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter106 1917-12-20 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Whilst running through the new Directory, the writer noticed a quantity of entries of people using abbreviations wbicb cannot be found in any book of authority on the subject. Here .-ro a few samples. Can you explain their meaning I M.L.E.S.,106 words
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Article159 1917-12-20 8 Tbe committee acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions to the above fund Previously acknowledged 13C6.681.47 Collected by Lim Kee Cbeok Lim Kee Cbeok to, members of tbo Westminster Athletic Club 112 17 Per Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G. Sikhs and Panjabee Hindu residents of Singapore 1,822159 words
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Article42 1917-12-20 8 Previously acknowledged 13,065.71 H. H. the Sultan 600 H. H. Raja, Kelantan 200 Taneku Sri Indra 100 Sri Mas 100 Sri Pekrrma 100 a Beaar Tuan Soh 100 Bendahara 100 Smaller amounts 67.95 Maglis I'gama's collection 1,874 05 $6,207.7142 words
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Article28 1917-12-20 8 Previously acknowledged 17,492 80 Mr. H. Gild 250 Postmaster, Trengganu, by sale of Red Cross stamps 863 68 58.106.48 16,045 J. C. Pktek, Hon. Treasurer.28 words
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Article98 1917-12-20 8 Programme of drills, etc.. for week ending Saturday, December 22, 1017. Thursday, Di> imhkk 20. 440 p.m. Dr.ll Hall S.K.E.(V.) 4.16 p.m. Maxim Co., S.V.C. Friday^ DtcKMßiß 21. 6 p.m. Jardine's Steps S.V A D.U F. and O L. Specialists. 5.15 pm. Drill HaU N.C.O's. and Signalling98 words
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Article150 1917-12-20 8 Among tbe officers recently taken prisoners on tbe West is a German of unusual width of general Information. His views on the sanctity of treaties are interesting, for be says that what puzzles Germany most is why we do not do to Holland what they did to150 words
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Advertisement426 1917-12-20 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Xmas and New Year DINNER DANCE MONDAY (XMAS EVE) DECEMBER 24 MONDAY (NEW YEAR'S EVE) DECEMBER 31 Patrons are requested to book tables for the above dinners early. SEA VIEW HOTEL XMAS EVE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Xmas Dinner& Dance DINNER ON THE LAWN BY THE SEA. DON'T FORGET426 words
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Advertisement230 1917-12-20 9 HOTEL VAN WIJK CO., LTD. Telephone 862 Telephone SBa EVEBY NIGHT OUR VAN WIJK QUARTETTE "ill play during and after dinner, except Sundays. RICE TABLE every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. SPECIAL DINNERS in the open every Tuesday and Friday. ■eefctott fof II tiffin* or II dinners at $16.00 ottainabl* strictly230 words
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Advertisement813 1917-12-20 9 SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND EXCHANGE. Notice ib hereby given that a general meeting of the numbers of tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange will be held within the Exchacfce Buildings on Friday, December 31, 1917, at 13 45 p.m. Bcsinbss: 1. To approve ot the revi«ed noale of813 words
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Advertisement150 1917-12-20 9 Straits Motor Garage (Abrams) "Commerce" One-ton Motor Trucks A shipment of these well-known trucks has just arrived. These trucks embody a rare combination of high-grade materials, engineering ekill and workmanship. In every detail will be found only those features which experit-nce has set the seal of approval upon. All users150 words
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Advertisement451 1917-12-20 10 War or Peao£. Fakihe or Plxntt. Life Insurance ib worih 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTHER PROPERTY I»7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iMOoaroBATBD hi StaAITS Sbttlbmbhts) KBADOrriCr.i Wliwhaetor Htuts, Blngapor*. LONDON OFFIOCi S2, Old Jewry, B.C. Ttt OsßßtjatiJ kM «20,000 dapotited with the Soprcr^o Court cf451 words
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Advertisement492 1917-12-20 10 BAMKING. H9NGKBN6 AND SHANGHAI BANKING CBRPORATIBN (TICOOSVOBATSD IN HoMMONo) PA irv. HP CAPITAL 116.000,000 haloßiuVis ULliD* Sieriing «I,M»fICO at 2/- |15,000,000 Mvar tl»,fP".0O0 •88,5 C"\ n 5O Reßerro Liability of Oroprit tors 118,000,000 COURT OF DIRBCTOR9 Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Chairman. Hoa. Mr, P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairman. Hoa.492 words
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Advertisement497 1917-12-20 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRIA AND CHINA. INwORFOiUiaD IM BMGI4dD Bl ROTAL CHARTBR. Paid op Capital la MJOO Shares of «r:Oeaob attJOCUO Reserre Pnad m. 41.900,000 Ruaervu Liaiu i»y it Propneaora... aUiWW.UUi BANKBBS t The Banv of Baglaad, The Loadoa City aad Midland Baak, Ltd., The Loadoa Couaiy aad497 words
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Advertisement403 1917-12-20 10 BANKING. '■HE Y-K MAM SPECIE rW LIMITEQ (laoaaroßATßD n Jap ami, •aanal katMTtaasi t «1,111,011 ■■attal PaM IHtMAH •atari »4 Pm< H I r, 13:, til Preaideat J. Ivoina, Big. Vioe Prwiid' at, T, Yisiuwi Bbq DIKBCTORS. J. Imootb, Bsq. IT, Tamabawa. Bs«. N, bOMA, Keg. M. Odaoibi, Bsq. E.403 words
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Advertisement547 1917-12-20 10 MBORAK6F. A POLICY IN THIS WELL-M aNAOCD LEGAL RESERVE LIFE Icßnranoc company affcrdß a coajM lt .s.t.i.rj that no other inrpotment oan even app^-ozir **> 1. It may be rnrrharad in innrt 2. Ib os'c cf 3c r t'i, foit' valut is immediately convertible iuto cash. 8. Ii is not547 words
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Article672 1917-12-20 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Commandeering Cars in India. Practically all Ford motor-cars of the most recent pattern not used entirely for bjaio< pipo^ei have now bten comman^x-rod by ■ry sn'horit'es ir> lid. Tik rii'>--1 tary ofrcors concerned have tbe nupleasaa* task ol stopping cxa in672 words
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Article173 1917-12-20 11 The report of tbe Sungei Buaya (Sumatra) Rubber Company, Limited, states that tbe rubber output and revenue costs were as follows -Hubber harvested, 504,313 lbs. cost per lb Estate expenditure (including manager's and Bluff's commisei.w), 11.1'Jd. depreciation, -4..1. fob, 11.61 d freight, selling expenses and marine insurance173 words
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Article128 1917-12-20 11 Au appeal was beard at the Howe of Commons Tnbaoal ot an Irioboian, passed C 3, who m draw.og Xl3O v > arm a Unblin drapery lioui.c. Wustminßtor Tribunal Had Mi I u»t as tbe man wax id Ireland, they bau j jarindietion. Sir128 words
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Advertisement96 1917-12-20 11 BULB HORNS The Lucas model 38 T is admitted by all motorists to be the best bulb horn ii the world. Wnh'w^ just received a shipment and have forwarded a supply to all our branches. Prompt delivery can now be given at Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang as well as96 words
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Advertisement118 1917-12-20 11 OILPAG SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROB. sole: agents. Sub-Agents for Perak: Messrs BERRY Co., Ipoh i SINGER CARS CAR 1 i I Jj^p^^ft\ Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE Sole Importers. C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES 1 I UNEXCELLED.118 words
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Advertisement618 1917-12-20 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS 0 4^ LIMITED (Iniokporatko in England). SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan&Go., Ltd. < Incorporated in England) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, a iliorthand typist clerk, one need to Ruy;.l t\p writ r uufcrnjd, Apply •tely to A., c/o Mraite618 words
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Advertisement594 1917-12-20 12 NUBCELLANEBUfc LBSSONS in Frunob and English given by lady. Box 416, Straitu Times 6 12— 41 18 nEyIIKED, thrte single rooms and board or one J ruble and one single near town. Reply stating terms, Box No. 640. Straits T-roes, 16 12— 21-12 WAN'IKUIiou-e, iiroißticd or nnfarnijhed, Tanglin district, with594 words
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Advertisement531 1917-12-20 12 HOUSES TO LET TO LET, No. 8, Lloyd Road. Five large bedrooms, gaia^e. Entry frcm February 1, 1818. Apply to No 0, Malacca Street. 11-12— 10-1 18 TO LET, compound hoase, Mignou Cottage, 18 a, Mount Bliztbeth Road. Entry im nodiatt ly. Apply 8, Malacca Street, P. Cousigliere. 16 U-.il531 words
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Advertisement295 1917-12-20 12 KIAM KIAT Ga 108 109. MARKET STREET JCST RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps PRICB REASONABLE THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore IS CONDUCTED BY H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lattof Mssirs. Laf ayette, photographsn to thsir Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 pacts north of the Adslphi Hotel BUN BEE AND295 words
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Advertisement282 1917-12-20 12 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP BTREET 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 Office Nos. 1361 and 1362. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 1480 Sannyside, Oaylang... 1073 27-4, TaojoDg Katong Rd. 1824 BOON282 words
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Advertisement122 1917-12-20 12 FIRST-CLABB GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second hand cam from our client' in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, consult as, we will bo able to fulfil your needs. When you intend to sell, consult us, we shall fetch a122 words
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Miscellaneous387 1917-12-20 12 Straits Wimes, TELEPHONES I Editorial and General 68 Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Offloe 1244 AU communications relating to editoria. matters and news should bo addressed tc THE EDITOR All communications relating to bußinwt matters— advertisements, sabcriptionu accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER, Cheque c and money387 words
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