The Straits Times, 21 December 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.002 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      227 1 ■ILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENBED MILK Price dow $18.00 BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY -'raAr^^^Mi ALWAYS NEVER MOST VARIES I* "BEAR" BRAWD EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS L lts in its naiural pun* jj? or/ I anj-& wilhoul addition ol J (Le^PerU^curib-. .his milH Sill !^!^iants at LpicaU^^jgSil Importers
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      136 1 ROBINSON CO. For Seasonable Presents K~~~^^^^^^ HALL-MARKED STERLING BILVER MJ^^g^tU-^^ CIG«RETTE BOXES V Lined Cedar Wood in four sizes 5V 2 x ZV 2 x 24fc ins. 7 x 35/ 8 i 2% ins. 9-CARAT 60L0 CIGARETTE CASEB IN VARIOUB SHAPES 5 lu 1 i.. B t»i**+ Jin HALL-MARKED STERLING
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      28 1 GOUUKICIi TYBES WHITFIELD'S IRON SAFES Fire, (al l thief and burglar reflating All sizes k'pt in Btock by Sole Agents for the S.S. F.M.S. A. FRANKEL&CO Vlotorla street.
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    British Casualties.
    807 2 The following casualties are reported London, November 31. Killed.— Capt. O. N. Berne j, Hertford!) 2nd Lieut. C. V. Boulton, K.E. Capt. W. L. Carver, Hertfords 3od Lieut. E. Daws, Royal Scots; Lieut. L. Edmonds, West Kents Lieut. C. M. Oreen, Sussex 2nd Lieut. A. C. UjliUirci, Kiug's
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    129 2 Save If the war is to be carried to a triumphant peace, it must be financed, says the Dally Telegraph. Tbe deposits in the banks, according to tbe Chancellor of the Exchequer have grown up again to what they were before the last war loan. The wages of tbe working
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    Disorder Spreading in Russia.
    64 2 Tbe London Times' Odessa correspondent nays that disorder is increasing throughout Southern Russia and tbe state of general insecurity inspires alarm. Near Vlabikavkas, in the Caucasus, a passenger train was waylaid by '200 brigand*. The rails were taken up tLf train upset and several carriage*) Ji
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    61 2 Mr. Tom Wing, M.P., has just told a atcry of a venerable Scotch mother who has lost four sons in tbe war. Asked by a sympa thising friend how she managed to bear her sorrow, the old lady qiirtly replied Well, I jmt keep on knitting sooks and jerseys. I
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      450 2 f7f nONTwf'i until your p > 1 loo!:s fade before deciding t|l i_y m urn O<i na every day because if ycu use Oai:ne re. b.rly you will keep your If/ Bead koala permanently. In these days of stress and bustle the skin needs special 1 attention. A lace becomes
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      481 2 Cy o 1 lealtk Pieasare I fl'l'T Ityoa only realised what I <l[t^r yon from a health point I I *^~v c T ew > y° u would get f tyKaV-^ a bicyclt at oocc A MM Bicycle K3^M» «tted with B.SJi. Tf>*Kj Three-Speed or Eadie V-J\\S Coaster is so
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      326 2 THE HOIIKOII ROPE MANUFACTURINI 10., LIB. Cbraaaraaano i« Uo>«n»| Eetakbtllehecl 1883 MaMUFAOTORBBS OF PURI-ROPE 1 8TIAND CABLE LAID I 4 STRAND i'toU* 6" to 10- rtolO* Moaa, samples ud toll particulars will be forwarded on application to A«ent: ALLAN KEITH, BaaflaV""" fIREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. LTD. (laoaw«att*i> v Hoa««o*a) Portland
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    Small Change.
    1111 3 DISCUSSED BY CENTRAL PERAK PLANTERS. What the Government is Doing At the meeting of the members of the Central Perak P.A. in Ipoh on Saturday the question of the shortage of imall change came up for dUcussion and it became evident tbat another public question was already AtVcbflrgM
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      705 3 Heat Weakness and Fever Br. Cassell's Tablets Make Yon Strong and Drive Away Malarial Fever. Cher* te nothing l'k* IH. Cl Tibl«U for oteroominf that faint, •trenclhlcaa feelnie -sirely hot KUom of tb» tronir. lir r*ssil 1 'to mto you, renew your ■trui^J., 1 \^*.iu. Tti«y arc also >< ■oreat
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      228 3 f Self Respect N Requires Clean Teetk Try brushing your teeth with Cclgale's Ribbon Dental Cream. It cleans and polishes perfectly. FOR THE HAIR TO BE BL7ITI tl IT MUST BE HEALTHY Falling bair does not neof ssarily mean tbe presence o I germs, rit is something oaneed by lark
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      423 3 PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS Amat'.nrh' WcrJ DevelopiDg, Pr c' lag A K> iaifcinK. Rcpsiiiry Ci m raa. KoDgHin^CheoDgiSCo. AdcJphi Hotel Btridings, Singapore Branch at Panang 818-17 H. IbUIADA JAPANESE DENTIST ;«A7«-I,lrasl«i«hß»stf Pksssls.iMl EXTRICTION PAINLESS r,nt «<ic(t>.c •.TV's «(Mi»aT[iD. j RMsaltattoa la altbsr tagiith p siiiai Til Flout Light Ulfcfl Ii A trial
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      559 4 STEAMER 8AILB?N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Imoobpobatbo im Japam) EUROPEAN LINE a, aerviee is maiutainou botwcea Yokoliania, n% ports, and England under mail oontraet with ILc Imperial Japanese Government. Tb New Twinserew Steamers maintaining ioo have bees specially designed and ;aa»:r .c:od, and are fitted with all the latest
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      674 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -Sritish India AND Mpcar L.me (COMFANIBS iMOOBPOaATBO IM BnULAHD) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL. S. H CO. (Under Contrsot with His Majesty aovernueul) The Company's MAIL SKRVIOES BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. Tbe Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at
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      689 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CB.. LD. (Ihoobfobatbd m Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Krotay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semesak, Baoho, Kelaataa, Tabsi Bangaara, Teiapl^. Paaarai, Pataai, Siagora, Lacoa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Laagßoea, Obompoa, Soblak a ßr ngkok. Dua Departure c.a. REDANG Deo. 24 Deo. 36, 3 p.m. a* PRACHATIPOK 31 Jan. 2, 3
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      616 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBIHBO MRVIOa 99 THEBCEANB.S.CB..LU (Imoobtobatbd im H»a /jmu, THE WEBt7uBTRALIAR S. N. GB.. LTD. (Imcobpobatbo im Bmommd) SSTWSBM Ppamantla (Papth), MoPth-WaaS Auatpallan Ports, alav* and aingapop*. Regular sailings botweea Siagapore aa* Western Australia oalling at Java (aa la duoembnt offers), Dorby, King's Sound (port lor thu Kimberley Gold
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      458 5 THE STRAINS TRADING CO.. LTD SINGAPORE. NOTICB is hereby given that the transfer books of the above Company will be dosed from December 21 to December 81, 1817, (both days inclusive* for tbe purpose of the preparation of dividend warrants. By Ord r of the Board, H A. B. THOMSON,
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      455 5 JON6- KEENA THE MAGIC HEALER 1 The following testimonial from Mr. Sjed Ali Almgoff of tbe well known firm of Algagoff A Co Singapore, speaks eloquently for the merits of tbe preparation Dear Mr, Tan, As you are kware, I have been suffering from mftny months from Chronic Rheuma ti*m
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      544 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKASHOSENKAISHA (iHooapoa&TßD in Japan) (Osaka Msrcamiis lUamihip Co., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular cargo servioe with six steamers eaUirg at Moji Vokkaiohi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swet tanh^m, Punang, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage calling %t Tutioorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. PACIFIC LINE.
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      206 5 ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA (KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPY) Special 5,000 Tons Tourist Steamers From JAVA to AUSTRALIA BATAVIA. SOURABAYA. PORT DARWIN. PORT MORESBY. BRISBANE. SYDNEY. MELBOURNE. VICE VERSA In connection with the special fast saloon steamers MELCHIOR TREUB ANO RUMPHIUS. Pcauantfe from Hlnijapore to Ist single Ist return BRISBANE
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      228 5 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be receive i at tbe COLONIAL SBCRETARY'S Office, up to noon of December 29, 1917, for the supply of 1,700 oabee of granito broken to 1J inch gaage, and IM cnbett of granite broken to j-inoh gauge, delivered on roadsides near tho Bth mile. Bukit Timah
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      245 6 Just Arrived! Just Arrived! Cornets, Baritone (in C and B flat), Euphonium (4 valves in C and B flat), Siae drums, Bass drum and Cymbals. Violins by well-known makers (Couesnon, Araati, Stradivariue, Guarnerius, Vuillaume, Stentor, Compagnon, etc.) Guitars, Mandolines, Flutes and Piccolos in C. Violin cases, bows and accessories. Call
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      89 6 LAMBERT CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIBTB Orchard Road Telephone IO3S (Same address as Wiloon a Co.) For 45 Years and To-day The LEADING and ONLY FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO IN SINGAPORE George Michael, Manager. 1-B— BlB STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basab Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always 000 l and exposed to sea
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      373 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FIRE INBURANCE ASSOCIATION OF BIN6APORE SINGAPORE MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION. Tbe office* cf member? of tbe above Mtceiations will be closed tot the transaction of business on the following dates Tuesday, December 28, 1817. Wednesday, v 8 Monday, 81, Taneday, January 1, 1918. By Order of the Committees,
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      515 6 Are You Anaemic? If you have the sort of feelio^ that makes you think you have not the strength to do any work, no matter how light, and your face and lips look palp, while you have not the appetite to eat oven the daintiest morse's, then you aro anaemic
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    91 7 FIXTURES. Friday, December 21. High Water, 8.26 a.m., 8.18 p.m. Homeward mail coses. Saturday, December 22. Higb Water, 4.17 a.m., 4.58 p.m. (ilenealy meeting, Derrick's, noon. TiootHin Flood Relief Fete. Sunday, December 23. Higb Water, 5.2 a.m.. 6.0 p.m. Tiontnin Flood Relii-f Fete. Monday, December 24. High
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    166 7 TOUT, Penanf;, Rangoon and Calcutta 9.80 pm Batu Pabat 380 pm P. Swettenbam at i T. Auson 2.80 pm P. BaUm and Pnlau Palang 8 pm Malacca and Maar pm Batavia f pm Eota Tinggi 4 pm Saigon P m Hontikong and Shanghai 4 pm Madras, Negapaiam
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    Train Services.
    277 7 Tbe mail trains trim Singapore for the north leave Task Rr«n station daily at 7. T a.m Sunday except- d 1 and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at f.lB p.m. and 8.46 a.m. ißspsotirely. The through express to Penan^ leaves Koala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving
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    Mails for Europe.
    34 7 hmrr Simoaf »m Mober 8 I\ &O. aetofcw 6 M 4« 10 Motor It October 16 October tXstober -it Arrivio London November 12 as 38 28 Deoembei 8 8 h 8
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    Free Love in Germany.
    74 7 It ii reliably reported Irom Zurich that brochures are oeinx circlated in tbe German trenches under official authority, arnuinx that for the porposo of incressing theOermao population it is ton duty of every able bodied man to have severi.l mistresses as well as a wife, and
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    27 7 Mr. Ravenna Mohamod Haisain, boat con tractor to Tbe Asiatic t'etrolnem Company (g.s.l Ltd., lim proceeded to l'onao« to examine the accounts in his branch offioe tlltri
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    171 7 EXCHANGE Sinoaporb, Dbciicmb 21, 1917 On London Bank 4 m/s ?/4J$ Demud 2/4/, Private 8 m/i 2,'4fjj On Fbanci Bank 818 On Ism* BankT. T. 180 On Hongkong. ..Bank d/d 29%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d E2J On Java Bank T. T. 127 On Japan Bank 108 Sovereign—
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      MINING
      167 7 ££S Beyew Sellm. 10 10 Amnang 6.60 6.00 1 1 Ayor Weng 2 00 5.20 10 10 Kinta Association COO 6.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines (.40 885 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.50 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 god 10 10 Middloton
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      GENERAL
      107 7 10 10 S'pareC. Storage 18.00 23.00 60 60 Spore Dispensary 60.00 10/- 10/- Spies Petroleum 18/- 16/--10 10 Straits loeCo. 6.26 7.00 100 100 Straits S. Ship 810.00 680.00 10 10 Straits Trading 41.00 42.00 41 41 Ural Caspian 16/- 1.0.0 norn 10 10 C. Engineers 15.25 15.50 6
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      DEBENTURES
      58 7 United Bngneen 6% 11,384,600 pat Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% 4860,000 aom S'poreMonioipal 6% 11,878,000 pw Spore Municipal 4j% ol 1801 11,800,000 10% die Spore Municipal H% of 1808 11,000,000 in%dit Spore Mnnicipsl 4% 2.000,000 lOfcdis Spore Municipal 4% £800,001 P.M.S. 8% loan lUl* lIS (VT, 000 100.50 101.50 S.S.
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    302 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyail and Evatt's Quotations. Todays Prices. Fraser Lyall k Co. Evatt. Alor Gajah (II) 4.26 4.60 4.25 4.50 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.80 8.00 285 8.00 Ayor Hitam (15) 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 Ayer Kaning (tl) 1-25 1.40 1.30 1.46 Ayec
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      32 7 FOR HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI. A steamer will be despatched about tbe 'J6tb instant lor Hongkong and Shanghai. for freiyht or passage, apply BOLSTBAU4 CO. Agents. Singapore. December 31, 1917. Jl 12-34 11
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      401 7 LATEST ADYERTIBEMEWTB. TO LET, email seaside bungalow, convenient aooeaa to tows. Entry January 1. Apply Box (48, Straits Times. •Jlll-2'212 TO LIT, foroisbed boase, Kiorara, en tranoe Orchard Road. Bntry February 1, 1018. Farther particulars, apply Box No. 8, Strata Times. 21 18-2 118 FOX SALB, two seater Little Konr
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      357 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE ELECTROMAGNETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores WE HAVE ADDED SRVER4.L IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WELL KNOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OUR DESIGN IS BASED WE PHALL BE PLEASED TO SUPPLY FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION NOW ON SALE WHAT THING!
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      107 7 WE SHOW METROS WOW WE SHOW METROS "-a °^SflßflHssjJ| I TasJ—t Pajar Ksss-Tram Psss ths Door -^■"■^■■■■■W SBCOND SHOW. 9.16 SHAt;.' Metro Picturst Corporation present Francis K. lushman and Beverly Bayne in THE GREAT SECRET Eighteen chapters of the greatest mystery. Tbe most noble romance. Tl-c tat-r% thrills in tbe
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    DEATH.
    25 8 Nicholas— On !Ji.ci.iulv.'r '0, at Singapore, Dons Aurora, Mbbl daughter of Mr and Mrs W. D. fUehola* a;>ed seven months Peaang papers please copy.
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    The Straits Times FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. GERMANY A REPUBLIC.
    1191 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. GERMANY A REPUBLIC. The Daily Telegraph has been issuing a series of articles which may b- inscribed as the foreprint of a book writt«i by Mr. Carl Ackerman, after having worked tnrtwo years in Germany as correspondent of the United Press of America. It
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    14 8 There will be evensong at 6 p.m. in Christ Church, Malacca, on Sunday next.
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    14 8 No S.V.C. drills or classes of instruction will be held until January 4, 1918.
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    20 8 The Rent Assessment Board for Singapore will sit at the Municipal Board Room on Thursday, December 27, at 2.15 p.m.
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    26 8 Guesphalia Estate, Sungei Kayan, Lower Perak, is to be sold by public auction under the Alien Enemies (Winding up) Enactment on January 12 in Teluk Anson.
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    59 8 The Straits Chinese Litrrary Association will celebrate tbeir anniversary by having a variety entertainment and social at tbeir club bouse at 8 p.m. on tbn 24tb inst. and a picnic on tbe 2&th aod 26th inst. at Mr. OngJKoon Choo's bungalow at Katong. Tbe annual general meeting will be held
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    63 8 A special service will be held in tbe Presbyterian Church, Orchard Road, on Christmas morning at 9 o'clock. Friends are requested, as in former years, to bring gifts of (lowers and these will bo taken after tbe service to tbe hospital. A collection will be taken on behalf of St.
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    72 8 A Japanese sailor named Vagi, who gallantly saved tbe life of tbe master of his ahip after Bhe was torpedoed, was presented with a gold watch, and also recommended for a Royal Humane Society's award. He had refused to take money for bis action. Vagi at lmmiueotrisktobisown life supported the
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    82 8 A paper on tbe Use and Abuse of Alcohol was read last night at Mm Eurasian Literary Association Rooms, 9, Sophia Road. The- uxe of alcohol was explained. Tbe habit oi offering visitors strong drink was denonnc* d, while Btrong views were held by the reader with regard to tbe
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    84 8 Says a Macao cable of December 5 There has been tbe keenest competition for tbe fiv years' lease of tbe opium farm. Nineteen i-.l i were banded in, the highest offering f 6 670 OCO a yf ar and the lowest 52,444 OtS, iix of the tenders offering over three
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    89 8 Information has now been received from the War Office in Lou ol wi'h r f rt nee to Mr. F. A. Grahaiii, son of Mrs. Graham, of Yokohama, who was for sooie months fight in^ on tbe western front, and of wbow rothing liaa bern hoard since .July of i
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    85 8 Tbe editor of tbe Scientific American estimates tbat it costs five thousand gold dollars to fully equip an rffictive aeroplane r.ud train a compe'eut Hi r. Experkccc shows that the novice on an average smashes two nut of three machines in learning to descend prop, rly. Extensive alterations are rdjuireU
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    105 8 Says a c<jrro«rvi'l in kkM HalOtf Miil a urgent, I Le.r, is •OBlMapUuig I'iittmg on cxpirls to pioKpcct tor suittolt iHTiI i it r.co cultivation, but sur< ly wt could ■•kl a stnrt a 5 ore;- on tho lacdg whioh i 'tluct'iand v '„;i*.i i by Oovera uii-pt am, 'y,
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    102 8 People in Paris in touch with Russian affairs declare tbat there is great hktli hood of tbe Tsarina beiog put on trial as an enemy of tbe nation. One of the cnitf accusations against the former Empress is tbat bhe made away with the ciowu. jewels and otbi.r treasures, which
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    168 8 Frand where v y Urj>< numbers of coolien were Bhipptd la BMBaMaafa under protenon that they wi-ro k.il <l artßHaa, to tbe profit of local xcbtiDicr-. i-. aaV I in a case betjun before Ah c- sor Grant Junta anJ Magistrate Wvmx in tbe Mixed Court, Shanghai. B'ltbt Chinese are
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    332 8 Mr, R, W. Turton, of Selinsinp Estate, Perak, and Mr. J. K. Crawford havo left for home. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Ena Gertrude Harper and Mr. Edward Bagot, which will be solemnised at St. Mary's Church Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, January 19,
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    Soldiers' Christmas Treat.
    42 8 We have to acknowledge 05 for tbe Soldiers Christmas Treat from Mrs. G. E. Bartlett. We n gret that S5O sent by Mrs. Bartlett for the Ll.urch Army Tents Christmas Fund was erroneously credited to Mr." O. E. Bartlett.
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    Australia's Great Effort.
    50 8 The subscription to tbe Liberty Loan in Australia closed with results surpassing expectations. Tbe Government asked for £20,000,000 sterline, while tbe total subscriptions surpassed £20,106,000 sterling. Australia with only five million inhabitants baa subscribed £100,000,000 sterling to the carry iog on of tbe war since its commencement.
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    Tientsin Flood Relief.
    114 8 Tbe Raffles Reclamation Ground will be arena of a fete ucder distinguished patronage in aid of the Tientsin Floi:l Hi lief rond on Saturday and Sm day, each day frcm 2to 6 and 730 to 11 N, Coupons are on sale at the Ch\nrs. baahi and the
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    What Thing.
    229 8 Wo congratulate the producers of What Thing," a Christmas Annual fr.r the East (I ly and Walsh, SI). It contaius poitry, faction, and much caustic comment on tilings im aaainl mil life iv the- East in particular, all a aaMa up.- w ptctcd amount of though much of
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    Imports to America.
    198 8 The American Consulate Oiobral has received telegraphic instruction!) from the Department of State to the < ffect that the l'tt-Bident ban by proclamation prohibit- J importation into tliii I'uitid Sty number of coiumoditi. h, except tnxt> i liv nse grantcd'by the War Iratlc Board to American importers
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      132 8 "GOLOME" Of c OLD FLAKE j L D l^fefep E CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE W Shopping SPECIAL DISPLAY IN ALL DEPARTMENTS Toys and Books for Children, Silverware and Fancy Goods, Provisions, Wines, Crackers, etc., etc. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incoii-obatbo in England) IN THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS THROUGHOUT
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      226 8 AN ALL-FEATURE PROGRAMME AT THE ■UHAMBRA Th« Hall far »u tic The Pioneer and Premier Houte The Houm Of Quality Beach load The Hepworth Film Company presents One of the two greatest play* ever written by tir Arthur Wing Pinero IRIS In 5 Aots Being an adaptation from tbe famous
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    THE WAR.
    2550 9 ITALIAN STRUGGLE. Enemy Captures Mount Asolore. BRITISH WAR POLICY. Debate in the House Of Commons. Rsi'Tllt'i TtLESIUIfS. London, December 19, 6 p.m. Italian, official: Afb.-r vielent efforts to advance southwards trod Col Caprile to Mount Pertica, the ent-n y only succeeded in gaining advantages on Mount Asolore. Nevertheless
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    EASTERN SMELTING CO.
    51 9 (From Oub Own CoHßi»roNDii»T.) Penang, December 20. Messrs. Kraser and Co. are resigning the managership of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., at the end of February, as Mr. Penny is going home- Their successors will be Messrs Barker and Co., the Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell replacing Mr.
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    103 9 Mr. Hsiang Hsi Ling, Director of the Flood Relief of Chihli, has submitted a memorial to the President stating tiia. Mr. Sneng Wen Hsi, the criminal in connection with the bribery case of the Tientsin Pukow Railway, has offered to contribute a sum of 1100,000 for the relief work, on
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    War Week by Week.
    2920 9 ITALY AND THE ENEMY AVALANCHE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, October 31 I am writing this despatch on the third anniversary of what mast always be remembered as one of the most critical of all days in the early stages of the Great War. It was
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    163 10 To-day's Business. Macphail and Co.'«i daily report Silver —lp fd.— 4Bf. Hongkong.— lnchang<-<i 11; 29* u pm. Shanghai -I nobanged-4 4. 62J. Tin-Buyers 1140. No seller*. Kubbur.— London is reported to he firmer bat not New Ye-rk. and latter in the controlling market nowadays. .-■hare Market.— Business
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    Trade of the Colony.
    330 10 INCREASES IN IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Comparative Statistics. The official return of imports and exports of the Straits Settlements for tbe quarter ended September 30, has been issued and shows appreciable advances in the imports and exports of the three Settlements. The figures for the quarter, as
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    SINGAPORE SHARE MARKET.
    453 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s WeeklyCircular. Messrs. Fra«er and Co. in their weekly share circular, dated December 19, state Tin week began and has continued very qniet in all sections of oar market. The price quoted from home for rubber indicates an advance of about 1 < I-
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    92 10 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore tor the week ended December 15 was 83.34 pur mille of the population. The total number of deaths was 280, of which 170 were male Bubjecta and 60 female Convulsions claimed 35, phthisis 37, malaria fever 81, beriberi
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    LICENSING JUSTICES.
    752 10 A Successful Petition to The Board. A meeting of tbe Licensing Justices was held yesterday afternoon for tbe purpose of considering tbe list of applications for renewals, transfers, removals and new licences. The chairman (Mr. W. Langham Carter) presided, and tbe other members present were Lieut. Commander B.
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Golf.
      31 10 Tbe Sepoy Lines Golf Club ladies' monthly medal competition tor December resulted as follows: Miss McNair 49 4 45 Winner. Mrs Duncan 68 16 48 Mrs. Uallifax 49 scr. 49
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      Football.
      149 10 A friendly game played between the Singapore Harbour Board's and Borneo Co.'s staffs on the Keppel Harbour ground resulted in a win for the former by 3 goals to 1. At the general meeting of the Bukit Babra Football Club held at the residence of Mr. Lee Kirn Bee,
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    NOVEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    16 10 Netherlands Langkat.-21,268 lbs. Si Pare Pare.- 88,210 lbs. Holland American Plantations,— 026.384 lbs,
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    REGISTRATION OF ALIENS.
    672 10 The Charge Against Mr. Marcus Zerner. In tbe third police court this morning Marcus Zerner pleaded not guilty to a charge that, being an alien, be tailed to register under the Registration of Aliens Ordinance. Tbe Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr. A. V. Brown) appeared for the Crown
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    BELGIAN RELIEF FUNDS.
    288 10 Mrs. Rupert Manasseh writes to say that she has just received a letter from the London Committee of the Belgian Red Cross acknowledging receipt of £750, sent last August. The committee express their thanks and are very grateful to all the kind helpers who worked for the
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    North Labis Rubber.
    1370 10 THE DIVIDEND-PAYING STAGE REACHED. Visiting Agent's Latest Report. The seventh ordinary general meeting of the North Labis (Jobore) Rubber and Produce Company, Limited, was held in the Council Koom of the Robber Growers' Association, 88, Eastcbnap, E.G., Mr. H. Krio Miller (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said
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    Correspondence.
    39 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible fot the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters mast be short and to tbe point. Long rambling epistle* are liable to be rejected of ruthlessly oat down.]
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    Abbreviation.
    155 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Many thanks for your explanation (as far as you could find authority for) of tbe abbreviations I wrote you about. In one however you are incorrect. M. I. Mm. E. is tbe correct term for the Institute of Mining Engineers and
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    European Descent.
    91 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to the C.P.O.'s advertisement re registration of British subjects of European descent, I shall be obliged if you will kindly let me know if it applies to Anglo-Indians or Eurasians, i.e., to say men who are of mixed
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    Rubber Lands Alienation.
    581 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,— In your article on the alienation of land, you take the view that in the rubber industry in Malaya, tho essential thing is the control of the product. May I venture to emphatically disagree with this view Is it
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      81 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on pages 6 and 7. Visitors to tbe Seaview Hotel this week end will find plenty of attractions. On Saturday (to-morrow) tbe special dinner will be followed by an open air cinema show. On Sunday, the Orchestra will play daring afternoon
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    535 11 Market Manifests a Firmer Tone. Tbe Singapore Chamber ci Coiunirrci Rubber Association's 326tb auction was held on Di-mubir 19 and 20, when there were offered for sal- piculs 18,781.69 or I,BB'. ,568 lbs. (tons 820.H4). Prices realised Smoked Sheet One lot of good dark crepe, picuU 67.48,
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS
    90 11 Programme of drills, otc, for week ending Saturday, December 22, 1017. Fbidat, I>m imbb* 21. laa. Jardine's Steps S.V A D.X K and O L. Specialists. Slifn. Drill HaU N C O's. and Sirnailing Section. 1.1 C, all Kecrts. s.V.C. Band and Buglers. Satcrkay, DkiKMßii 22. •i
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    By the Sword.
    94 11 Hebattid in oec quarter and on one problem. (H'ruiaoy prooetd* to 111..1 efforts with other problems i-towbrri nay* TbeTime*. It ia the baaiaeesof tlu Allkh to sent Ibaae salli**, wlncb «row more uuujt urn- and ivor« tudacious an lur icuiual Hituatiou ■too— von d. operate, by r
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    BUKIT LINTANG RUBBER.
    1205 11 Expected Benefits from Thinning n..* Tbe tenth annual general meeting of the Bukit Lintang Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at Edinburgh, Mr. William Oreenbill (chairman of the company) presiding. He said The balance-sheet shows that the profit on the year's working has been .£19,478, as against JC21.161
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      524 11 New shipment of Moutrie Pianos Just to hand. Call and make your choice NOW S. Moutrie Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong) AUCTION SALE Of CONFISCATED LIQUORS, TOBACCO AND OTHEH ARTICLES, ETC BTC, ißj Order of tbe Saperiqtendcat Government Monopolies 8.5.) To be held at oar Sale-room, Nos. IA and I",
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      272 11 BAFFLES 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 Saturday, December 22 SPECIAL AND CINEMA DINNER R N SHOW Xmas Eve, Monday, December 24 XMAS DINNER
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    OUR DAY FUND.
    1388 12 Contributions from Pahang. The hon. treasurer sends us the fo lowing list of contributions from Pahang Per Mr. A. S. Small, District Officer, Raub Government Club, Raub »34 Malay community, Raub Collected by Pilhara bin Date 'Manxku, teacher 39.50 Haji Idris bin Hassan 20.50 Mohamed Yasin bin
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    LONDON AND BERLIN.
    673 12 American Correspondent Draws A Contrast. Through the courtesy of the London correspondent of the New York World the Times is enabled to publish the following despatch, written by that journal's specia correspondent, Mr. Cyril Brown, who represented it in Berlin until the United States entered the war,
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    CAPTURE OF BEERSHEBA.
    878 12 The Splendid Work of Our Territorials. Mr. W. T. Maasey, wrote to the Daily Chronicle from before Gaza on November 1. By a rapid, well delivered surprise blow, General Allenby's Army has smashed the eastern end of the Turks entrenched line in Southern Palestine, and wrested one
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    Every Englishman an Island,
    77 12 The recluse instinct survives in England, perhaps, better than in other countries these rushing centuries," says The Spectator. Every Englishman is an island,' wrote Emerson sagely, in reference to the English love ol keeping the homa in surrounded and green privacy, of keeping one's life guarded
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    "Highland Mary's" Grave.
    58 12 An action has been brought in the Scottish Courts for an in j auction against the sale of the old burying ground of the west parish of Greenock, which contains the grave of Burns a "Highland Mary." The plaintiffs maintain that they have patrimonial rights in the
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      236 12 Fresh Pure Creamery BUTTER Always obtainable in 1-lb. and J^-Jb. pats The whole of the dairying industry of Australia is under strict Government inspection and all fresh butter imported by us is certified as first-grade by Australian Government certificate SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlement s AMERICAN
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    Provisioning Armies.
    1105 13 A NEW WAY OF SUPPLYING AN ARMY WITH MEAT. Millions of Tins Weekly. It is a trite reflection that modern science bas revolutionised methods o( warfare. Bat the more obvious instances which such teUection calls to mind gas, tanks, liquid fire, and bo forth have, by reason of
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      191 13 JUST RECEIVED BY POST CHILDREN'S DAINTY HATS FOR Xmas and New Year CHILDREN S SMART AND .n Bilker fancy straw, trim- w_ *_fi~'' mcd pretty ribbon and y^l^^. Price $3.50 to 8.50 each. CHILDREN S SILK BONNETS, in plain nd colours, r ewe*t fetyles. Price $3.50 to 7.50 A LARGE
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      173 13 FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1917 TOTHE #55/ tothe MUNICIPALITY jjg GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE 1^ V M JOHORE This is sufficient proof or the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON Brand Bewrare of Imitation! DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents: Straits Settlements,
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      652 14 Wax or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTHER PROFERTT IB)? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iBcoaroBATBD n StaiiTg Sbttlbmbwts) NBAO OFFIOB Wlnoti— tor Houaa, Blntfapot*. LONDON OFFIGB i 88, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has aISO.OOO depoaited witb the
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      512 14 BANKING. HM6KMB AND SHANGHAI BANKING C9RP6MTieN (InooßFoaanD iM HoMeaoBo) PAID DP CAPITAL •18,000,000 KkSKivVB FONDS Sterling «I*oo,ooo at I/- »18,000,000 Silver 118,800,000 188,500,000 Reserve Liability of Oroprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRBCTORS Hon. Mr. 8, H. Uodwell, Chairman. Hon. Mr, P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairman. Hob. Mr. C. B. Anton. ;C.
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      1089 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND 6HIMA. INCOBPORATIO IN PNQLAND BY ROYAL CHAJITBB. Paid op Capital ia M.OOO Shares of 410 each >..... 4UJOOJO9 Reserve Fnad m MIJMOJOCO Reaerve Liability of Proprtatota^. tIMOfIUO BANKBBSi The Baak of Baglaad, The Loadoa City aad Midland Bank Ltd., The Loadoa Conary asd
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      455 14 INSURANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. (incorporated in Hon^kontf Aaa Reflitered under Iba Anartnu companiM Aot a 809) BntflAnd) Paid to Polioyholders by Singapore Office in 1918 $362,390.00 Paid to Polieybolders siaoe the Company's iucoption 10,827,823.60 Total Uanvaaoe ia force 81.12.18 30,428,620.89 Total Assets a. 10,883,803.88 ALL KINDS
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    928 15 NOTES AMD COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Witb the Army Transport. A splendid system of tnotorbases tor men and officer* at tbe front going on and returning from leave was organised some time ago and is still working well. A mile or two I behind the gun positions
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    Hevea Rubber Trust.
    171 15 The report of the Hevea Robber Trtut, Limited, sutea that times have Dot been propitiona lor embarking on any new ▼entares, although the board bare can (ally examined variant proposals (or oxtendiog the interests in the East. Nothing sufficiently attractive has, however, presented itanll. Several < mill
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      136 15 Motors •TCDDH Engines are made by the largest marine rCnnU engine plant in the world Popular Prices *a_U n Single cylinder, complete P" ready for installation $500 6-h n Twin-cylinder, complete -mcs.o% ready for installation 7OU lA.hn 4-cylinder, complete ready t%^tz v vi. p. for installation 975 20/35-h.p. 2>250 The
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      37 15 !~9IS > s more important DUNLOPS DETROIT ENGINES Four-cycle horizontal, effectively governed, magneto ignition, portable, water cooled therefore J M 4 low running cosl tl n For farther particulars, please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SOLE IMPORTERS.
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      618 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WAN i ED, a Hhorthand typist clerk, one u-td to Kiy»l tjpt writer preferred. Apply immediately to A., c/o otraitt- Times. 1M5— 2412 WaNTKD, a smart typist with previous ctlice experience, preferably one With a knowledge of shorthand Apply H.C.S., c/o Straits
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      586 16 MISCELLANEBUS LBSSONS in Frenoh acd Bnglish given by lady. Box lU, Straits Times. 6 12-4 1 18 REQUIRED, three single rooms and board or one double and one single near town, l-.eply stating terms, Box No. 640, Strait* 'I imes. 1612—2112 WANTED houro. f r nib tied or unfurnished, Tannin
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      625 16 NOTICE. The Ho Hong Back Ltd., bog<i to announce 'bat it will open cuntnt accounts at it* head offioe in Singapore from the beginning of January, 1918. SBOW POH LKNO, Oenrral Manager. 1-ia— Bl-12 WANTED TO BUY Second-hand Chinese or European household furniture of every description (big or small lots).
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      345 16 KIAMKIATKo. 108 109. MARKET BTREET JUST RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps IRICB REASONABLE THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore IS CONDUCTED IT H. N. BUCKERIDGE Latiof Metiri. Lafayette, photographer! to their Majeitiei. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 pacts north of the Adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND COMPANY Retail A
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      283 16 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitchen. You will want it, so try at the above address or 'phone Office Not. 1361 and 1363. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 14SO Sonnyside, Oaylang... 1073 87 4, Tanjong Katong Rd. 1824
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      120 16 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second- hand cars from our clients in tho Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, consult as, we will be able to fulfil your needs. When you intend to sell, oonsult us, we shall fetch a
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      390 16 Straits Wmes, TELEPHONES Editorial and General 66 Manager's Offioe 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 AU communications relating to oditoriai matters and n™» should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All communications relating to busineie matters— advertisomenth, subcriptions, accounts, prictiu*. eto.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. Cheques and money ordure should
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