The Straits Times, 27 December 1917
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Title Section13 1917-12-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.000 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement252 1917-12-27 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioe now $18.00 ret Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the 1 soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, Mcfteitt Jbibby state "If there was a way to252 words
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Advertisement147 1917-12-27 1 ROBINSON CO. For Seasonable Presents ft turn vm HALLMARKED STERLING SILVER -fr I*l1 1^ m CIGAREnE BOXES f MtiS^^SSr; Sfc— Lined Cedar Wood in four sizes 5% x 3^ x 23/g ins. *Jj»- 7 x 3^ i 2% ins. 9-CARA I GOLD CIGARETTE CASEB IN VARIOUB SHAPES Q HALL-MARKED STERLING147 words
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Advertisement14 1917-12-27 1 JEFFREYS PILBENER BEER. Soli Auinsj AOAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTD Ino i p.irito.l la England)14 words
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Article989 1917-12-27 2 The following oasoallies are reported London, November 10. Died of wonndn.- Capt. B. O. H. Cotton, Londong Capt. L. B. Hodge, Loodong 2nd Lieut. L C. Williinis, Liuoolns; Major G. H. Wilson, R.K.A. Previously reported woanded, now reported died of wounds. Lieut. B. A. Bay ton, K.F.A 2nd989 words
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Advertisement405 1917-12-27 2 AMERICAN FLEET OF EVINRUDES IN PORT LJUEST M9DELB-SAME AS USED BY THE MVi (VIM B'J.l/r IN MAGNBTDS) DON'T ROW JUST GO •> H«\ !«J HP. J-H.P. Donhlc Ci'liadar. WE HAVE THE Q3OOS Wl DELIVER THE QO9DB WE IMPORT AND SELL THC RIGHT KIND JULIAN FBAHKEI FURNITURE CO. Uaiy Address OROKARU405 words
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Advertisement479 1917-12-27 2 MIMA HEALS SKIN TROUBLES pr Tbs Scsp \%Ty MM Ointment I X'-nV'^jwM-- better, (^w2Ffl|fM% «i v c ke r > fct^X-^>^^£?\ sa f rr Sllrer at an y P r cc J fo r skin troubles of young or old that itch, bum, crust, scale, torture or disfigure. Besides, you479 words
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Advertisement185 1917-12-27 2 PATENT CANVAS BAGS for packing RUBBER B. AUIS4KA. 496, Noi til Bridge Boad, Singapore. a— ts-i-ts Gen tic men's High-class Tailoring and Outfitting NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED A Choice Selection of New and Exclusive Suitings The latest novelties ia scarves and ties, hats, caps and travelling requisites, shirts, collars and185 words
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Article1057 1917-12-27 3 SOMETHIN ABOUT THMH NEW OCCUPATIONS. The Bus Conductres*. She is a commander. Yon know that when you board ber bus. She can be quick aid decisive and pnt anyone in bis place. There are 2.CCO women, in London aloae, i« com mird of buses, not connting those1,057 words
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Article138 1917-12-27 3 Two attempts were made to indocf Burns to enter London j'>urnali*m, «aii Mr. William Will, president tf tt.e London Barns Clah, rtceotly. The first, be taid, was made by r Stuart, one ol the proprietors of ttiMorning Post, wbo started The Star, and aaked tbe138 words
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Advertisement252 1917-12-27 3 Quenches Thirst j This is the famous sweetmeat that the I forces in Europe are clamouring for. I It gives long lasting refreshment. if Millions of bars supplied to the I soldiers and sailors. Vigour, vim [I and staying power in every bar. I I Two Fine Flavours On sale252 words
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Advertisement160 1917-12-27 3 **CARIAL f 6 ESANCFELE An INFALLIBLE remedy againht an kinos of malaria fevers. A sure sure, highly recommended by tbote who bave used it. Sold Every wbere. GACGINO St Co. ■erehanti, I, 7 I, Malacca St., Singapore. JLBION MOTOR BUSES&LORRIES 12 eeater bus $1,750 20 2,000 25 2,250 1| ton160 words
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Advertisement640 1917-12-27 3 Victoria Theatre FRIDAY. JANUJRY 4. AT 9.15 P.M. French War Relief Fund (Under the auspices ol the French Consul) OFFICIAL WAR FILMS The only authentic pictured taken by the Cinematographic Service of the French Army. NOTE The whole of the gross proceeds will be given to the above Fund. Price640 words
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Advertisement626 1917-12-27 3 THE STRAITS TRADING CO.. LTD. Notice is hereby givm that ac ordinary Reneral meeUr»j ol tbo Straits rradirß Co., Ltd. will be hf liltitthiiCoiopany'cßegUtored Cffloo, 11, Collyer Qnay, on Monday, lUcciu btr 81, 19:7, at noon, f.rtLo purposes follow ing. Tis t. To ncrivo and oonsidtr the statement ol aoeoants626 words
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Advertisement558 1917-12-27 4 steamer mums. Nf.Y.lc. .APANMAILBTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Imoobtobatsd im Jatam) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betwoen Yokohama, ;ia ports, and Bngland under mail oontraet aritb the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbc New Twinserew Steamers maintaining •bis sarTiee have been specially designed and luasti until il aad are fitted with all the latest _:pr'558 words
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Advertisement656 1917-12-27 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. P. O. -British India and -Apcar bine (COHFAMIBS IkOOBFOBATBD IM BmOLAMO) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. H CO. tUnder Contraot with HU MaJeatya Government) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SBRVIOBS TO AND FROM LONDON are at656 words
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Advertisement659 1917-12-27 4 STEAMER BAILINM. THE SIAM STEAM NAyiGATIfiN C.,. LD. (Imcobpobatbd im Sub i SINGAPORE-BANQKDK. For Eretay, Tringfraau, Bisut, Semerak, Baeho, Kelaataa, Tabei Baagtara, Telupnt, Paaarai, Pataai, Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Laagroea, Chumpoa, Kohlak a Baapkok. Duo Departure as. REDANG Deo. 3 p.m. p A^rlii7 IPOK Deo 31 2 p-"--s.s. MAHIDOU Jan.659 words
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Advertisement620 1917-12-27 4 STEAMER SAIUma. OOMBINBO BBBVIOB O» TKEBGEANS.B.CO..LTB (Imoobpobatbo im Baa. Amd, Bbj THE WEST AUBTMIJM 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Imcobpobatso im B>aiui> BSTWBBM Pramantla (Parth), NcrtrcWcat Auatrallan Porta, rfava •Ingapora. Regular sailings betweea Siagapore aa« Western Australia calling at Java (as la duoement offers), Derby, King's Sooad (port lor the Kimberley620 words
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Article110 1917-12-27 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, December 27. High Water. 0 60 a-m 1C i 6 p.m. Soldiers Social, V.M.C A. Friday, December 28. High Water. 9 46 a.m., 11.37 p m. Municipal Commissioners, 3JW p.m. St. Mary s Christmas Treat, 4.1S p.m. Catholic Clnb Treat, 7 p.m. Saturday. December 29.110 words
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Article179 1917-12-27 5 To -DAT. Bata Pahat SJO pra Pen an n and Rangoon 2.80 pm P. Dickson and K Swettenham 2.80 pm P. RaUm and Pnlan Bolang 8 pm Malacca and Moar 8 pm P. Sambu and Ka^an 8 pm Pnlaa Samba, Hbio, Prisi Rajab, Tembilaban and Indra^iri 8179 words
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Article270 1917-12-27 5 The mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a. in Monday exempted) and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at T 18 p.m. and 0.46 a.m. seapeetively. Tbe tbroagh express to Penang leaves Kuala Lnmpui at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at270 words
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Article27 1917-12-27 5 (OOoUI Post Offioe Report.) Lift Snotpou October 16 October «0 Jotober 31 Detober 'J4 SoTcmber 1 Koremkar S December 8 n 17 17 1727 words
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Article177 1917-12-27 5 EXCHANGE SINdAPOKR, DSCSMBBB 37, 1917 On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4', J Demand 2/4 v, Private 3 m/s 2/4^ On Kras.-b Bank 818 On India Bank T. T. 160 On HoNGKONo...Bank d/d 28 j %pm On Shanobai ...Bank d/d 62] On Jata Bank T. T. 137 On177 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article159 1917-12-27 5 10 10 Anipanß 6.60 7.60 1 1 Ajar Weng 3.00 2.20 10 10 KinU Association 8.60 6.50 41 41 KinU Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 41 Lahat Mines 5.40 6.65 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.50 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 oom 10 10 Middfeton 19.00 iiO.OO 6/- I/-159 words
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Article106 1917-12-27 5 £1 £1 I. Smeltimc Co. 8.00 8.25 £1 £1 Ptel. 1.1.0 1.8.0 B/ Blectrio T'wayi 6/ 10 10 Fnae* Neave 40.00 48.00 60 60 W. Humirei* Co. 76.00 77.00 100 100 Kati Brcs, Del. p»» 120.00 10 10 M»yn»id Co. 8.00 41 41 SbeU Transport 6.10.0 5.1T.4 fSnl Boyer106 words
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Article58 1917-12-27 5 United Engineers 6% 11,384,600 par Singap-we Bloctrio Tramways 6% £860,000 bod -'pore Municipal 6% I J, 878,000 par Vpore Municipal 4^% of 1907 •1,600,000 10% die Spore Municipal H% of 1009 11,000,000 10%dla Spore Municipal 4% 3,000,000 10%dis Spore Mnnicipal 4% 4500.000 F.M.S. loan ISIS tlß.Ono 000 100.60 101.8058 words
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Article320 1917-12-27 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prioee. Frasei Lyall ft Co. Evatt. Hot Oajab (II) 4.25 4.E0 4.25 4.50 Lmal. Malay fy. pd. 2.86 8.00 2.88 BOO Lyet Hitam (15) 16.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 Lyer Easing (ID 125 1.40 1.80 1.45 Iyer320 words
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Advertisement88 1917-12-27 5 FOR MAURITIUS AND DURBAN. A steamer will be despatched about tbe middle ol January for Mauritius and Durban. For freight, spply to OOTHBIB a CO., LTD., Singapore Agents. ma-n MADAME CLAIRE 11a Dsmansara Terrace, near Koala Lompar Station F rook for all oooasions, litt la glrla' drasssa. little boys' auita,88 words
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Advertisement573 1917-12-27 5 UTEBT ADVERTIBEIIEHTB, WANTBD to rrat, six to twelve sere* o( land for poultry reatinv, etc. bit-h or dry rituation preferred. Apply Ctaeh Yee Wo' 326. South Bridge r oil. 37 13 B-61-lt) WANTBD IMMEDIATELY, narse or nursrrv co*ern> s* far two little fcirlp, 6 years and 84 yearn. Apply by573 words
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Advertisement386 1917-12-27 5 "GOLD FLAKE" G OGOLD FLAKE? L £jgAmgTTe* n I CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE HOCKGUAN&CO. FROM JANUARY 1. 1918. GASOLENE AUTOMOBILE CO.. (BEAGH ROAD NEXT TO RAFFLES HOTEL) Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone 755 3410— 38 418 bbT^bt 2^L^ '^f IbF*^ SPECIAL PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT386 words
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Advertisement115 1917-12-27 5 Tasjasg »atar Bess— Trssia Pass the Pse7~) .^Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbl METROS TRIANGLES Mstro Pietsrst Corporation present Francis K. Bushman and Bsvarl* Bayne is THE GREAT SECRET Bicbtcen chapters o( the greatest myste-y Tbe most noble romanre Tbe finent thrills in the world. To night showing tbe 9th and lGtb chapters in 4115 words
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1182 1917-12-27 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27. HOW THE WAR GOES. There is little news except of the war, and there is little in the war news that wears an aspect of freshness. Another Frenchman has assumed command at Salonika, and it is announced that a general mobilisation of the Greek1,182 words
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Article11 1917-12-27 6 A mail from Europe will arrive by train to morrow morning.11 words
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Article50 1917-12-27 6 It is estimated tbat Canada will this year import 100,000 automobiles from the United States. For six years ended March, 1917, Canada's imports of motor c»th amounted to more than O 940,000,000 in value imports of automobile acop»soriee daring same period were vtlue 1 at 930,000,000 tyre imports totalled 97,000,000.50 words
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Article74 1917-12-27 6 Many times in these columns have we referred to the Boche wayn of doing business in China, one of which has been to lend money to hard up officials, says tbi North China Daily Mail. These officials think they have a soft thing on at the time tbe loans are74 words
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Article65 1917-12-27 6 At the general meeting of the Chinese Weekly Entertainment Club Ik Id on Christmas night at the olub, tbe following omcers were elected for 1918 President, Mr. Lee Choon Ouan Bon. Treasurer, Mr. Koh Seek Tian; Hon. Secretary, Mr. Ong Peng Hock Committee, Hon Ur. Lim Boon Keng, Messrs. Seah65 words
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Article77 1917-12-27 6 On Saturday afternoon while tbo Eastern Shipping Company's steamer Tong Bee was returning fr«in Bagan Toan Koclnl Tamil named Mariappen, a coolie, suddt ely jumped overboard, says the Straits Kcho. The steersman of the vessel promptly lowered a sampan and picked up the man who was very much exhausted. He77 words
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Article97 1917-12-27 6 The burning question of tbe bonr at tbe time of writing is still the famine in small change locally, says the Times of Malaya. The blame has been traced to certain gentlemen called the Currency Commissioners." Therefore the next deputation that desireh to protest against the scandalous state of things97 words
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Article97 1917-12-27 6 Tbe prohibition of tbe exportation of gold from the United States, coupled with the recent Mexican decree that all customs duties must be paid in either American gold or Mexican currency, is felt in the difficulty of securing the necessary moneys for the payment of duties. Owing to the scarcity97 words
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Article111 1917-12-27 6 What the Germans want, pay* Mr. O. K. Cbexterton in the Illuntrattd London Kawa, can be pat in very plain and popular wordn they want to Bwagger one of Belgium exactly as they swaggered in. What thtir apologists call the better feeling in Germany is a btlattd attempt to mauofactore111 words
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Article105 1917-12-27 6 The preliminary inquiry into a charge of using as genuine a false document brought against Kboo Team Swee was begun in the third police court thin moroiDg. It is alleged that accused altered a policy form of tbe China Mutual Life Insurance Co Ltd., and collected premiums from another Chiuese105 words
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Article107 1917-12-27 6 It is now declared that there is now no doubt that the wireless telegraphy contract made by the Chinese Minister of tbo Navy with the Danish firm of Larsen and Co., involves a Urge extension in China of the German Telefunken system which has been already eatrtblitthed at Kalgan, Peking,107 words
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Article199 1917-12-27 6 The social of the Straits Chinese Literary Afcir.ciation held on tbe 24th inst. at 8 p.m. •M v. ry well attended and it was a real sue- >.■■• write* a correspondent. At the annual Itemral iu-tting held on the '25th inst. at 8 p iv., at Mr, Ong Koon Choo's199 words
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Article503 1917-12-27 6 Mr. M. M. Stewart, of the Eastern Exten •lion Telegraph Co., is leaving Penang on transfer to the Cocoa Island office. Mr. and Mrs. Huson, of Hidden S'nanu Estate, Trong, are leaving shortly for Australia and New Zealand, and expect to be away about six months- Mr.503 words
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Article19 1917-12-27 6 W« have to acknowledge II from D, M Setb (per J.A.C.) for tbe Red Cross Fund.19 words
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214 1917-12-27 6 A large meeting of Chinese residents under the chairmanship of the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon KtDg decided at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce yesterday at 2 p.m. to collect (subscriptions in aid of the victims of the Halifax di*asUr, and also to bold a fete214 words
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Article216 1917-12-27 6 A message from the tissue, dated December IW, states: In the First Chamber 11.. r I'olak proved that diamonds had been tonnd in Borneo for a«e« past. The primitive instruments of the natives were the cause of Hid stuallness of the finds. Heer I'ulak asked for exploration216 words
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Advertisement300 1917-12-27 6 Galdbeck, Macgregor Go. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS "JUST THE STUFF 11 For New Year Champagnes Sherries Port Wines Whiskies Liqueur Brandies Liqueurs Beer wholesale a retail Havana Cigars am FAMOUS f~s|lH HIPKINS' ■■|§Sj SAFES ,i~~^fl Fire and Burglar Proof ■I sT Bize ao xl 6 x 11< M 84 xlB300 words
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Advertisement278 1917-12-27 6 WISHIHB OUR PITROM a MIGHT AND PROS PiROUt NEW YEAR BI6GER. BETTER AND MORE BRILLIANT PICTURES AT THE ALHAMBRA Ths Hall for Music Ths Pioneer and Premier Homm The Houts of Quality Baach Road sBCOND H(.W AT 0 16 Ths initial art Matation of Metro Feature Films, a film ta278 words
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Article1452 1917-12-27 7 ITALIAN PROSPECTS Hopes of Holding The Enemy. CHRISTM4S MESSAGES. The Troops Cheery and Quite Hopeful. RlCTlR'S TlLKORAMS. Louden, December 20, 6.20 p.m. A wireless Italian official message gays Tlit straggle on the Asiago Plateau recommenced at dawn yesterday. The enemy concentrated between Col del Rosso and Val frreozelamaine.1,452 words
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Article233 1917-12-27 7 Results of Second Day's Racing. From Our Own Cobmspondknt. Kuala Lumpur, December 26. At today's races of the Selangor Gymkhana the attendance was good, the weather fine and the going slightly better than on Monday. The results were as follows First Race 1, Aringa (Mr. Waddon). 2, Royal233 words
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Article323 1917-12-27 7 A Singapore Solicitor and His Compradore. In the Hongkong Bankruptcy Court on December 11, there came up for public examination one Ma Pak To, who ascribed bis insolvency to debts owing to him by Mr. E. M. Tczor, a solicitor, by whom he had been employed as323 words
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Article85 1917-12-27 7 Why the can't you say 'Yes' or 'No' wrote an inquirer to a certain legal department of the Government, after be had been endeavouring for months to get a direct answer to a question about the Military Servioe Acts, lie received a reply acknowledging his communication and stating that the85 words
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Article1975 1917-12-27 7 PLAIN TALK TO PACIFISTS, AT HOME AND ABROAD. From Our Special Correspondent. London, November sX When the volatile Voltaire landed at Greenwich on his first visit to England, he was assured by a Court physician that Englishmen in large numbers bangod themselves in November. Tbe weather in1,975 words
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Article845 1917-12-27 7 Prospects and Position of The Company. The statutory meeting of the Sungei Patani Robber Co., Ltd., was held on Saturday, the 22ud iost., at the offices of the company, Government Bnildinic, IVrr.ng, Mr. W. Duncan (the chairman) r says the Straits Echo. Mr. F. H. Grumitt, on845 words
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Article220 1917-12-27 7 Of Mr. G. K. Chesterton's Short History of England some say that it is not a Ms* iy some even hint that it is a work of imagination. Rut there in no doubt an to r. iuiih.. tion in the lovo and praise o( BngUnd." Sorely no220 words
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Article52 1917-12-27 7 Lord Kosebery is taking a kmu iDton hI in tbu fond w It Uiu Ii m I I war. I. »U'l alruady ov. -C 1 v .v* I, including £1.000 trum H.trry I. still in tUu Luit d SUU.H H(ji-,,iv sinking, when Mm audit norn oiu p«M iaJc him) under52 words
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Article846 1917-12-27 8 Alleged Embezzlement oNAbout 500,000 Tads/ We take the following from tbe China Press (Shanghai) of December 12 A startling story of embezzlement involving figures variously estimated at from Tb. 800,000 to Tls. 800,000 went the rounds of the financial circles yesterday. In con nrction with the allegations846 words
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Article108 1917-12-27 8 To-day's Business Masafaul and Co.'s daily report Silver— 4:i; Hongkong- I/UJ M|% pm. Shanghai 4 i| 63. 1 in.— Sold Ti tons at IIB9J. Kubbrr.- Haw York, trwi r, .17 and sflccnts. Thu H>>arc market ojk ucl ijuita Ht -lily nfti r tbe holidsyg. but business is108 words
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Article174 1917-12-27 8 Mr. Ben Tillett, Secretary of tbe Dockers' I'diob, has written to tbe Earl of Derby, tbe War Minister, and Sir Kdward Carson, Iwss First Lord and now a member of the War Cabinet, conveying the demand of the National Coafereaoe for an increase in tbe pay of174 words
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Article953 1917-12-27 8 "Shameful Deed That Even a Hun Denounced. Mr. Percival Phillips, the Daily Express special correspondent with the British armies in the Field, wrote recently Tbe Germans are forcing Belgian women and young girls to build concrete dugouts under fire. This admission is made by a soldier953 words
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Article116 1917-12-27 8 A correspondent describes tbe match at Kuala Lumpur— in which the S.C.C. beat 1 Selan«or by five tries to nil for tbe trophy as a forwards' game on what appeared to be a perfect three quarters' day. It was tbe Singapore forwards' superior weight and saergy, especially noticeable in116 words
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Article913 1917-12-27 8 No Dividend Because of ExcessProfits Duty. The adjourned meeting of tbe Sempah Robber Estates, Limited, was held at 69, Eastcheap, London, E.C., Mr. Frank Copeman (chairman of the oompany) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, I have to move the following resolution That tbe directors' report and statement913 words
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Article126 1917-12-27 8 The Poor Millionaire Mr. John D. Rockefeller, jun., tbe son of tbe world's richest man, in a war thrift speech to bis poorer neighbours at Pooantioo Hills recently, confessed that when his bootmaker told him that a new pair of badly needed winter shoes would cost him owing to tbe126 words
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Article67 1917-12-27 8 When tbe Kaiser, in ISM, Tinted JerooaKm, as related by Miss Estelle Biyth, he asked her father, Bishop Blvth, if be thought the Jews bad a future. Bishop Blytb replied in tbe affirmative, on which tbe Kaiser said tin y would have no future. At tbe same time bo was67 words
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Article757 1917-12-27 8 Reported His Own Death During A U-Boat Fight. The posthumous award of tbe V.C. to a fisherman Skipper T. Crisp, R.N.It. and tbe award of tbe Distinguished Service Medal to bis son Second Hand T. W. Crisp, R.N.R were announced in tbe London Gazette reoently. Tbeir757 words
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Article176 1917-12-27 8 When it was decided, scientifically, that rubber could not profitably be grown in Mindanao, a large American robber company established its plantation in tbe Dutch Bast Indies instead. A smaller enterprise persisted nevertheless, and its success has revealed the entirely erroneous character of the scientist's findings.176 words
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Article77 1917-12-27 8 Canada fau done itaelf and Edith Cavell great honour in otaiiDg a mow olad moanUio, 11,000 feet above sea level, in the Canadian Rockies alter her, also tbe lake at tbe loot of the mountain Lake Cavell, and tbe river which lows from it Cavell River. Thus the cruel Germane77 words
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Advertisement278 1917-12-27 8 BAFFLES HOTEL NEW YEAR DINNER DANCE MONDAY (NEW YEAR'S EVE) DECEMBER 31 Patrons are requested to book tables for the above dinner early. SEA VIEW HOTEL Saturday, December 29 SPECIAL AND CINEMA DINNER 7r N SHOW Tuesday, January 1, 1918 NEW YEAR DINNER CINEMA SHOW FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, MONDAY,278 words
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Advertisement272 1917-12-27 9 Raffles Bakery Confectioner) (RAFFLES HOTEL BUILDINGS) Orders are now booked for New Year Cakes, Puddings and Mince Pies, Sweets and Crackers Telephone No. 1181 HOTEL VAN WIJK GO., LTD. Taltphon* 662 Telephone 882 EVERY NIGHT OUR VAN WIJK QUARTETTE will play during and after dinner, except Sundays. RICE TABLE every272 words
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Advertisement613 1917-12-27 9 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MOTOR CYCLES, ETC., FOR SALE. Swift, 1918 8J h.p., 8 speed hub-gear, ex- j Otlioot condition, 1476. Triumph. 1912, Bf-h p. i tree i ntn c, just overhauled, and re-enamelled, 1260. Overseas, 1914, 8* h.p free oDgine, just overhauled, $800. Alldays, 8/10 h.p 2-stater sa detachable wheels, exoellent613 words
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Advertisement163 1917-12-27 9 Straits Motor Garage (ftbrams "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 skill and workmanship. In every detail will be found only thoee features which experience has set the seal of approval upon. All users163 words
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Advertisement596 1917-12-27 10 Wa* or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance: is worth ioo cents on the dollars "WHAX OTHER PROPBRTT IBJ? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. iNooaroBATBD vi Stbajts Sbtt*bmbhts) MiaOOFFIOI' Wlnohao)t«* Houa*. BlngKawM. LONDON OFFICB i 88, Old Jewry, EX. Tbe Company has aUO.OOO deposited with tbe Bcpreue Court596 words
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Advertisement516 1917-12-27 10 BANKING. HIN6KBNB AMD SHANGHAI BANKING C9RPBRATION (Ihcobpobatbd im Hohoboms) PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBhVB FUNDS Sterling J1,»00,000 at I/- 115,000,000 Silver 518.500.000 •88,600,000 Roeorrc Liabihty of Qroptietow 116,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS Hoa. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Chairmaa. Hoa. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairman. Hoa. Mr. C. B. Anton. C.516 words
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Advertisement563 1917-12-27 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND 6HINA. INCORPOBATBD IN BNGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTBR. Paid np Capital la 80,000 Shares at «M eaoh 41,100,800 Reserve Fond 41^00,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor*... 41,«00,0er BANKBRSi Tbe Baak ot Baglaad, Tbe Loadoa City aad Midland Baak, Ltd., Tbe Loadoa County and Wertmißßter Baak,563 words
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Advertisement392 1917-12-27 10 BAKKINB. THE YOKOHAMA BPEGIE BANK. LIMITED (laooaroßAras n Japax), Oanltai Baaairibßa I «S,SSS,SM Oaattal Mil M flmi on ■eaima laaa m ff him it* Preddeat J. Inoara, Hag. Tioe-Preaideat, Y. Yamabawa, Bsq, DIRBCTOKS. J. IveoTß, Bsa, IV. Yamaeawa, Bsq. N. Soma, Bsq. M. Odaoibi Bsq. K. Somoda, Bsq. |T. Kawabbima,392 words
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Advertisement714 1917-12-27 10 INSVMRGE. A POLICY IN THIS WELL-MANAGED LEGAL RESERVE LIFE Insurance company affords a eombßßatioa of .be following desirable (eatoree that no other investment oan ovea approximate 1. It may be purchased 1b insailmratn. for tbe oonvenicnee of tli boyer. 4. In case of death, farther iejita lux-ate arc caacelled and714 words
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Article1156 1917-12-27 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. With the Motor Transport. A passiag remark to another in which the word* field ambulance were used, brought a young Irish Guardsman to say, It's not an a'ubnlance that I would like to drive at all. They have a bad time with the darkness1,156 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement142 1917-12-27 11 LUCAS 38 T BULB HORNS The Lucas model 38 T is admitted by all motorists to be the best bulb horn in the world. We have just received a shipment and have forwarded a supply to all our branches. Prompt delivery can now be given at Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and142 words
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Advertisement129 1917-12-27 11 OILD4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money To be had from all Oarages full particular* from DUPIRE BROS. SOLE AGENTS. Sub- Agents for Perak: Messrs BERRY Co., Ipoh SINGER CARS ONE 2-BEATER Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE Bole Importers. t tfAoareu- confide^ «rf &B& EC OjU*+ r^J^ O& D129 words
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Advertisement630 1917-12-27 12 i INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS 4f LIMITED (Incobpokated in England). SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan&Go., Ltd. {Incorporated in England) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, a general clerk with knowledge ot typ; writing iod accounts, and also a qualified bjok ke per. Appiy Box630 words
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Advertisement539 1917-12-27 12 SITUATIONS WANTEO OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENT, from January, espeiienoed prospector and minor any mineral, aoy c a-s of minicg. Reply Box No. 520, StrMtH limns. I 12-12 1 18 HKSf CLASt SHORTHAND-TYPIST, free after 4 p.m., desiros work out of regular business honrp. Machine available. Box No. 646. straits Times. 231J539 words
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Advertisement605 1917-12-27 12 WANTED TO BUY Second-hand Chinese or European household furniture ot evory description (big or small lots). Good prices offered. Apply to SECOND-HAND, c/o Straits Times. »9 11— n JAPANESE MASSAGE Th« Specialist IT HOME OR FOR OALL FROM 9 A.M. TO 10 P.M. If 1m TAMET. 73, Middle Roftd 812-2605 words
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Advertisement345 1917-12-27 12 KIM KMT Co. 108 109. MARKET BTREET JCST RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps FRICB REASONABLE. THE LATEST AND Eoniy UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore II CONDUCTED If H. N. BUCKERIDGE Late of Mtsira. Lafayette, photographer! to their Wajettist. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 pacai north of ths adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND345 words
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Advertisement287 1917-12-27 12 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP BTREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitchen. You will want it, bo try at the above address or 'phone Offioe Not. 1361 and 1362. RESIDBNCBS 87, Tank Road No. 14SO Sunnyside. Oaylang... 1073 27 4, TanjODg Katong287 words
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Advertisement250 1917-12-27 12 FIRST-CLAM CARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries foi second band cars from our cliente in the 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 a250 words
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Miscellaneous257 1917-12-27 12 Straits Wimes TELEPHONES I Editorial and General... 58 Manager's Offioe 1117 Job Printing Office 1144 AU communications relating to editorial matters and news shoald be addressed b> THB EDITOR. AU communications relating to bostnesc matters—advertisements, snberiptiona, accounts, printing, eto. —should be addressed to THE MANAGHR. Cheques and money orders shoald257 words
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