The Straits Times, 29 December 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.608 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 29. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      232 1 ■ILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Mm bow $18.00 per we 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 beet soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, McJieiH Jbibby state ,ulf, u If there was
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      149 1 ROBINSON CO. "PETROMAX" INVERTED INCANDESCENT HIGH-POWER LAMP 300 and 600 Candle-power FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING BRIIISH MADE THROUGHOUT Made of brass and "•/■EJJi^Bi\ JjUk MtaBW Offitf t2 For use iD railway mMffi--— -sJ-^ajßEi stations, goods Wind proof 11A #3Bp sheds, godowns. ll Jr II An ideal verandah Low running
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      13 1 MARTELL S BRANDY. Soli Aoints ADAMBON BILFILUN I CO., LTL. > (Incorporated Id Kngj&ad)
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    British Casuaiiies.
    1003 2 Tbe following oasaatties we lopoited London, November 28. Previously reported wounded, now roported prisoner.— 2nd Lieut. J. C. Collingo, Lancashire Fusiliers. Previously reported mining, now reported prisoner.— '2nd Lieat. H. S. Wellby, Londons. London, Novcuibor 24. Killed— Lieut. J. 8. G. Clarke, Argyll* 2nd Lieat. D. M. Brans,
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      726 2 THE STRAITS TRADING CO.. LTD.. SINGAPORE. NOTI OI is hereby giron that the transfer books of the sbtr« Company will to closed from December 31 to Dnoember 81, 191T, (both days mda.ive) for the purpose of tbe preparation rf diviiipni warrants By Ord r rf tun Boar 1. H A.
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      358 2 CHEONG BROTHERS J h ntiott., 25, Sooth Bridge R< &i FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIEB First- oiass Mtcbstical Dentistrj, Uold Crown Bridge Filling and Vnloanite. Duration of Wear Ooaranteed. CHARGES MUIiBRATB Best Tooth Powders and Brushes (or sale 7 o'clock SAFETY RAZOR Stropped without removing blade Ask your dealer to sbow
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      572 2 ECZEMA IN RASH ON HEAD, FACE And Neck. Mass of Sore Eruptions, Burning Terrible. Kept Awake. Cuticura Entirely Healed. 'A few months after birth my datiphter had eczema on her head, face, and ik( k. It first appeared as iwh nnd her head was one mass of sore cruj >t
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      216 2 "BRUNOLINUM" THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE The Reliable Stop-Rot Antiseptic and Qeptain Protector against White Ants. Identical to the German Wood Preserver "Carbolmium" and Cheaper. ■KSfcafrri BRITISH fl W^C^^mf BRITIIH made: Ml owned Protects Wood against Decay, Dry Rot, Fungi, and the ravages of Insects, Vermin and White Ants. fsnld in
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    £5,000,000,000.
    956 3 BRITAIN'S WAR COSTS UP TO SEPTEMBER. £850 a Year to Guard a Single Post. Some remarkable flgarea showing oor enormoas war expenditure and some valuable suggestions for more effective control are set out in the first report of the Select OssmbNlm on National Expenditure issued recently. Here, in brief,
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      441 3 The Hand of the up-to-date Man and his "Swan" Pen. Men roallv modern b their ideu use Swan" Pens because Act enable them ts de mare and better work with less trouble. In net. tbe possession of s. Swan Pen by a prefessional or s business man it a sign
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      307 3 Run-down Waaa romr tr**m a iwdar asaaad by worry or over-work wSian your vital H it lowrted ■•when jreu led any4ww" Imi yowr nerves are "o« as\se*— whew the least ocr> aaa cm you- -you an ia a ii«s amduitm. Year Sfataaa m Ga« a plant taat ia avispiag far
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      240 3 v New shipments constantly arriving Arnotts Biscuits The Famous Milk Arrowroot (Invalid and Baby Food), Butter Cream, Marie, Cabin, Lawn Terms Soda, Adora Cream Wafers, Creamy Chocolate, Currant Luncheon, Thin Captain, Plain Wafer*), Zu Zu Mixed, Sultana, Oebornr, Shredded Wheatmeal, Girger Nuts, Malted Milk and Rappbrrry Sandwiches. They are DELICIOUS.
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      556 4 STEAMER SAILINIt. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (iBOOBtOBATBD IB JATAB) EUROPEAN LINE A setrtoo Is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and Bngland under mail contract with the Impetial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and mastiiiiiti 1 asd are fitted with all the
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      611 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 6t O.- British India AMD Apcar L.me (OosvAßias Imoobpobatsd ib BaavAßo) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N CO. (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty s OoTenuosni) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY ate at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON
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      596 4 BTEAMEH BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION M.. LD. (Iboobpoeatbd 01 SIASI). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgaau, Bisnt, Remerak, Baeho, Kelastas, Tabt I Baagaara, Telnpts, Paaarai. Patasi, Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Lssgsues, Chumpoa, Kohlak a Bangkok. Due Departure EfMS!!5 <|I|POII D^ ai 4mn *> a M AMIDOL Jan. 7, 1918. Jan. S,
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      614 4 BTEAMER SAILINtt. OOMBISJBO SBPtVIOa op THEBCEANB.B.C§..LTI (Iboobpobatbo at Una. a«d THE WEST AUSTRALIAN t. N. CB.. LTD. (ißooaroaAraD ib ■aaaAjro) ssTwaaa ■ramantls (P.rth SJerth- Weat Australian Ports, siava and Singapore. Regular sailings betweea Singapore ass Western Australia calling at Java (as la duoemeat offers), Derby, King's Sound (port for the
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      273 5 ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA ONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPY) Special 5.000 Tons Tourist Steamers From JAVA to AUSTRALIA BATAVIA. SOURABAYA. PORT DARWIN. PORT MORESBY. BRISBANE. BYDNEY. MELBOURNE. VICE VERSA In connection with the special fast saloon steamers MELCHIOR TRIUB AND BUMPHIUS Pa.aa«ffe from Hln£npot>e to Ist single Ist return BRISBANE
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      596 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. DBAKASHOSENKAISHA| (Ihoobpobatbd iii Japan) (Osaka Mtrtwntilt StMmshlp Co., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. !'nr. Company renotunß a .-egals' oargo •ervioe witb .dix sle»murs oailics »t Moj', Vokksiahi, Hongkong, Sioßapoto, Port Swet- 1 tbiibain, PeaaaK, Colombo and Bomb*/, and I on tbe return royage calling at Tntioorir, ■j BKtport, Hongkong and
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      142 5 SINE, DARBY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straita Settlements) MAL ACC A HAVE FOR DISPOSAL Five-ton and eight-ton screw jacks, bench vices, inside and outside callipers, carpenters' chisels, braces and bits, Black Wing compass, 3-lb. and 4-lb. claw hammers, etc., at exceptionally cheap rates. Branches at SINGAPORE, PENI.NG. SEREMBAN, MUAR
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      208 6 Just Arrived! Just Arrived! OctDits, Barittne n C and B tt*t Euphonium tf;ur valves in Catdßflat), Side drnm>. Bas* dram and Oytobals Violins by well known make™ (Cootxuon. Amati, strailiv»rin«, (Jiarncrioß, Vui aumt», Steutci Ccmpaku: n, itc) Goiter* Mandolines, Flutes and Piccolos in I Violin -.as bows aid accessories. Call
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      410 6 LAMBERT&CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Orchard Road Telephone 1038 (Same address as Wilson k Co.) For 45 Years and To-day The LEADING and ONLY FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO IN SINGAPORE George Michael, Manager. 18—81-9 NOTICE. Tenders are invited for the following 1. The erection ot 23 terrace house* at Serangoon Road. 2.
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      562 6 Get a HarleyDavidson THEN you'll know the incomparable joy that comes to him who can go anywhere, any time, either at a loitering pace or with the speed of the wind at will. Your Harlcy-Davi Json will open to you a new world of recreation arst Harler-Davldsen tha "Wutv Motorcycle."
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      238 6 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL PENANG (Sea-side). Every Wednesday and Saturday Musical Selections during Dinner. 80 0,1-11 NIPPON PAINT White Zinc, White Lead Paint, Red Lead Powder, etc 99 per cent, guaranteed. T. NAGAI Co. HIGH STREET. T*l. 111 3. 11 la—loB unquestionable: The beet ROPE on the market to d iy is
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    84 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, December 29. High Water, 10.27 a.m. Sunday, December 30. High Water, 0.2 a.m., 118 a.m. Monday, December 31. High Water, 0.84 a.m.. 11.48 a.m. Alor Oajah meeting, Derrick's, noon. Tuesday, January I. High Water, 1.5 a.m., 0.27 p.m. Sea and Land Sports. Wednesday. January 2.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    168 7 To-DAT. Milaoca, P. Swattaabam and Penang 2.80 pm Batu Pahat ?.80 pm Sourabaya, Bandjermaßsin, Stagon, K. V-uoe, B. l'apan, Samarinda. etc. 8 pm P. Batata and PoUo Bulang 8 pm Pulau Soegi 8 pm Xi riLion 3 pm Batavia 8 pm Cucob 4 pm P. Swettenham, Penang,
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    Train Services.
    271 7 The mail trains from Singapore foe the north leave lank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday txoepted) and T p.m., arriving at Kuala l>umpur at f 18 p.m. and A.4S a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lompar at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Peoang
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    Mails for Europe.
    35 7 (Official Post Office Report Larr Simoapoki Areivid London October 16 October 30 October 34 October 34 NoTomber 1 November 3 NoTember 16 Deoember 8 ii 8 i. 17 17 17 ■i 23
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      EXCHANGE
      69 7 Sinoaporb, Deckvbib 29, 1917 On London Bank 4 m/s 2/I}] Demand 2/4/, Prirate 8 m/s 2/4tf On Fsanci Bank 818 On India Bank T. T. 160 On HoNOKONa...Bank i/J 30%pm On Shahohai ...Bank d/d 62} On Java. Bank T. T. 126) Oh Japan Bank 108 Sovereign baying rate 18.54
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      PRODUCE
      101 7 StNOATOM, DICIMBIB 20, 1917. Oambier t 16 60 do (Cube No. 1) anpioked 38.00 Copra Sandried 840 do Mixed 000 Pepper, Black 81 60 do White Sarawak 42.50 Sago Flour Sarawak 4.05 do Brunei No. 1 norn Pearl Sago 8.25 Tapioca, small flake 1000 do Biu all pearl 15.00
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      MINING
      167 7 vSSe Bbt 8 BeUetBl 10 10 Ampang 6.50 7.C0 1 1 Ayer Weng 2 00 3.20 10 10 Kinta Association (.50 6.50 41 41 Kioto Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 41 Lahat Mines 6.40 665 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.50 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.0 aom 10 10
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      GENERAL
      108 7 £1 11. SmeNtaß Co. 8.00 8.25 £1 £1 ireJ, 1.1.0 1.8.0 5/- I/- Blectoio Twiya 4/- 5/ 10 10 Praaat Noave 46.00 48.00 60 60 W.HunmwACo. 76.00 77.00 100 100 Ksu Btcs, Dot. pai 120.00 10 10 Maynaid Co. 8.00 41 41 Shell Transport 6.10.0 6.17.6 YrtfeS Bn y
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      DEBENTURES
      60 7 United Bngineew 6% 11,384,600 pat Singapore Blectric Tram ways 6% 4866,000 son) S'pote Municipal 5% 11,878,000 pat Spore Municipal 4t%4 t of 1007 11,800,000 10% dii Spore Municipal 4T%4 T of 1900 11,000,0% 10% dli Spore Municipal 4% 2.C00.000 10%dis Spore Moniripa! 4% 4300,CW F.M.S. 6% loan 1818 115.000
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    316 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs, Lyall and Evatt's Quotations, To-day's Prioea. Fnux» Trail* Co. Knit. Halaka PimU (tl) 2.f5 265 2.65 205 HalakofT (»2) 1M 440 4 '20 440 Uandsi Tfkong (tl) P.HO O.WO OHO 090 Kor^ui (15) 6.80 660 640 6/0 tow Si-randab (12) 4.50
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      553 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, experienced clerk capable ol ilrawinK up invoice*, etc. Af ply in perron to Kr»ncis Petk A Co., Ltd. i 9 12— n WANTBD, small bonne or baw?alow, nnfnrnisbed, in Rood locality, not too far Item town. Replies to H. W c/o Straits Times. MU-JllB FRENCHMAN, nine yrars'
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      334 7 "GOLD FLAKE" O gold flake? L CiOAReTTB* D c CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (IN JOKrOIUIED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE ELECTROMAGNETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WELL KNOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICB OUR DESION
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      117 7 Tasjiig Pagar Boad- Trait Pass the Dsor""] •^■^■^■■•^■■■■l METROS SECOND SHOW. O.IS SbARP TRIANGLES Mstro Pictures Corporation present Francis K. Bushman and Beverly Bajne in THE GREAT SECRET Eighteen chapters of the greatest mystery. Tbo most noble rotnan-e The finest thrills in the world. To nifcht showing the Stb and
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    BIRTH.
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29. SURELY NOT ENOUGH.
    1187 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29. SURELY NOT ENOUGH. We appreciate deeply and sincerely all that is being done by the people of Malaya Especially we appreciate the splendid generosity of the Chinese, whose princely gifts to Oar Day fund have made it possible to raise that fond to a
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    41 8 On New Year's I iy, Mids. A. Danjou, Kit-neb Consul in Sni(>»!>ore. will rtci-.v hi* onaotrfcuen at inn Fn octi Cun«uUt< lll.K.wer Valley Koau, from 11.30 aw to The Mohammadan Advisory Board as constituted for 1918 is published in the Gaaette.
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    21 8 Examinations for Government Officers in Law, General Orders and Colonial Regulations will be held on January 29 and follow, ing days.
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    22 8 Amendments ot the government telegraph rates are published in the Gazette. There are from two cents to four cents a word additional.
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    28 8 A fine of I2SO was inflicted in the third police court this morning on Low Ab Hani;, who waa convicted of assisting to carry on a public lottery.
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    23 8 A watch night service will be held in tbe Presbyterian Church, Orchard Road, on Monday, commencing at 11 p.m. All are cordially invited.
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    38 8 Toys made by soldier inmates of tbe F.M.S. hospital are to be exhibited at tbe Selangor Club and tbe Ipoh Clnb very shortly, when it is hoped to dispose of them for the benefit of the Hospital Fond.
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    38 8 It has been notified by the Government ot the Union ot South Africa that all persons eutering tbe Union from foreign terrtory or by nua mast be in possession of passports vis»il or issued by a competent authority.
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    45 8 In the first police court this muning Thomas Esson, a European, was cbargeo. with causing hart to a Chinese sentry at the Drill Hall on Christmas Day. He pleaded guilty but said he had no intention of doing it. A tine ot 9i5 wan imposed.
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    46 8 Service will be held at tbe Boustefcd Institute on Sunday night at 8.15, t3 which tbe men of the Army and the Navy and ih Mercantile Marine are cordially invited. The Rev. W. CroBS, M.A., will give the address, and Mrs Blits will be tbe Soloist.
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    40 8 In Taiping Mr. Jemaladin, ot tbe Agricaltnral Department, obtained a conviction against a Chinese estate owner named Kboo Heng Peng for not having treated some of his rubber trees affected with Pink Disease. A fine of ten dollars was imposed.
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    49 8 The Hon. Mr. W. F. Nutt is in receipt of tbe following telegram from tbe Captain of H.M S. Malaya dated 21 instant: "Captain, Officers and Ship Company H M.S. Malaya desire to convey to organiser* and subscribers Christinas Fund their deep appreciation of magnificent generosity and kindly thought."
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    47 8 We have to acknowledge receipt of calendars for 1918 from tbe Central Pharmacy, Sturzenegger and Co. (Leemann^and Gattey's khaki materials), Otomune and Co., tbe Hongkong Rope Manufacturing* Cb., A. T Kamcband Bros., Vacuum Oil Co., and* Jitts and Co. ;**Uo desk pads from John' Little and Co.
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    74 8 The heavy rains which recently fell in the Ipoh district has changed tbe appearance of tbe Kinta river entirely, its banks are overflown and is likely to prove a source of danger if no preventative measures are taken in time; several residents on the river banks were cut off from
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    81 8 Mariappen, tbe Tamil, who attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the sea from the Eastern Snipping Co.'n steam launch l'oug bee on Saturday afternoon last, pleaded guilty bofjru Mr. Langntun at Penang to t i"i:utiug to coiuoiia suicide. He said tbat h' liaJ betu Butl-jriug from rheumatic pain* fur
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    88 8 The Sarawak Gazette says We welcome back Mr. aad Mrs. Adams who have returned ficm night months leave spent in Australia, ihey are both looking particularly tit bat tbe last part of tbeir leave seems to have been somewhat marred by th> strikes in Australia and a certain amonnt I
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    143 8 Tbe monthly meeting ot the Young Womnn's Christian Association will be held on M imiiy, at 5 15 p m wliua the Lord I! -Lop nf Siogapore bat kindly promised to X.vt\ the addroiw. All members and friends are invited to attend thin tbe last meeting nf tbe year. On
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    211 8 Tliu sad news has boen received in Ipoh by cablegram from Tokiu uf tbe death from ujillpox of Mr. Alexander C. PerkiDH, (i.Mwral Manager of the Malayan Tin DrodginK Company, Bata Oajab, says the Times of Malaya. Mr, and Mrs. I'erkiiiH bad lu<t foi I'erak for Japan for a Bbort
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    344 8 The following cadets are appointod to Class V. F. K. Wilson, H. F. Monk, E. E F. Pretty, C. W. A. Sennett. The leave of absence granted to Mr. Jnstioc Sproule has boen extended for two months from January 'ii. Capt. R. J. Bartlett has been placed
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    The Soldiers' Hospital for Facial Injuries Fund.
    46 8 Major General Dudley Rirlnut, Honorary Treasurer of the above Fund, begs to acknowledge with grateful thanks the receipt of, ((he following douations M. E. N. (per A. W. Still) »50 C. Ambrosoli 20 WH. Hofland, Bata Anam, Johore 80
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    Tientsin Flood Relief.
    34 8 The Committee of the Tientsin Flood Relief Fund acknowledges with thauks the following douations: Methodist Girlh' School, Short Street 1111.46 Middle Road Church Sunday School, per Mr. Ooh Hood Kiat 26
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    H.M.S, Malaya's Ensign.
    100 8 The Officom, Ship's Company and Captain ot H.M S. Malaya bave presented to the F.M.S. tbe Ejsigii which wan flown at tbe battle of Jutland on May 81. 1916. It was intended to krep tbe Ensign, which has bton locked up since the battle, until aftir the
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    Catholic Club Treat.
    96 8 The members of the Singapore Catholic Club ln.ld their annual Chrixtuias treat yesterday evnnmg, an 1 a large number ot children and lati r the grownups were agreeably entertained. At seven o'clock tbe Victoria Theatre was crowded with children who much enjoyod thn cinematograph nbow kindly provided
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    Y.M.C.A. Christmas Treat.
    231 8 It will be a source of gratification to those who Hubecribed toward tbu Soldiers und Sailors' Ctirifttuatf Tree and Social to know that the nveuiui; wa* a diHtinct Huccess and that the men who participated were enthasiaxtic in Uioir prame. Ihe evening's enjoyment began at 8 o'clock
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      215 8 DUXDEE WHISKY In Quarts and Pints —Wholesale and Retail FROM Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. SOLE AGENTS FAMOUS f4^^^ HIPKINS' ■■PSi SAFES Fire and Burglar Proof Size 20 xl 6 x 11. HBP* W m 24*18 *17- 82 z 22 X 21. 84 x 26 z 26. Prices on application JOHN LITTLE
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      237 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT, WISHING OUR PITRONI BRIGHT AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR BIGGER. BETTER AND MORE BRILLIANT PICTURES AT THE ILHAMBRA Ths Hall far Music -The P.onwr and Premier Houte The Houu of Quality Beach Road HBCONO SHOW AT 9 IS Ths iaitial prwsantation of Metro Feature Film*. A film
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    THE WAR.
    3119 9 RUSSIA AND PEACE. The Germans Hurrying Negotiations. Comments of the London Press. Kictik Telegram. London, December 27, 4.10 p.m. Replying to tbe si? points contained in the Russian demands, cabled on December 23, tbe Central Power* declare, firstly, that they do not intend for -ibly t appropriate any
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    SHIPWRECK.
    72 9 Renter's TKLitiust. London, December 27, 3.15 p.m. The Times correspondent at Lisbon gives details of the wreck of the City of Nagpnr ou Danae Kaef in Delago Bay. It says that the passengers, numbering 259, were saved, also part of tbe oargo of eight thousand tons and four race
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    MALAYAN ROLL OF HONOUR.
    305 9 Major Thomas Stewart Killed In Action. Major Thomas Stewart, M.C. (with bar), Royal Scots, has been killed in action. He was a Territorial, and received his commission in 1909. In 1914 be received leave of absence to proceed to Singapore, but on the outbreak of war
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    119 9 To-day's Business. Maophail and Co.'s daily report Bilver.— Up 1/8 43J' Hongkong.— Up JH, 30%. Shanghai.— Unchanged 4;3J 52 J. Tin.— Buyers •I;t6, no sellers. Rubber.— Slightly firmer. Tbe share market continues steady to firm with a fair enquiry for Jerams at 1.424 (despite the fact that
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    The Markets of The East.
    1713 9 AMERICAN COMPETITION WITH THE BRITISH MERCHANT. By a Returned Visitor. The recent decision of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company of America, to run a through service from San Francisco to Manila, Singapore and Calcutta, is a straw that shows which way the trade wind is
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Football.
      44 10 A soccer match was played yesterday on tbe V M Ct ground between a Naval team and Atia'.ir l' t iroleum (.'ouipauy, and ended id fi> .r la* Ntter by 2—l. Tbe A PC. «J scoiei imii 0m II jug and Hong Thiaxu.
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      Golf.
      51 10 The result .f the Keppel Golf Club Doceinbr* Meda. was a win for Mr. P. V. Lowaaaa 98—18=80 Tbe mixed foarsomes played on December 26 waa won by Mrs. Elder aaj Mr. Masterton Sl— 4-47 Mr. and Mr*. Montgomerie 51 8 48 Mr. and Mts. J. Binnie 52 2
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    Rubber Prosecutions at Bukit Mertajam.
    214 10 In the- district Court, Bukit Mertajam, a Malay. Long bin Mat A kit, pleaded guilty to the charge of purchasing cultivated rubber without a license, and another Malay, ■amol Mat Hashim bin Kassim, also pleaded guilty to Uie charge if storing cultivated rubber other than
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    Major Reprimanded.
    93 10 In tbe House of Commons it was stated by air. Macphorson, lade* Secretary for War, that Major Carter, who at York Station pour ed a cap of coffee over a soldier, wan tried by general court martial on Aogust 24 for an act ptt judicial to good order
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    54 10 Tbe Straits Echo annonoes tbo death ot Mr. Mohamad Sheriff. Government Pen aioner, formerly shroff if tbe Treasury, wbic> Cook place oa Mooday Bigot at tbo age ot 67 lie leave, aiae children and tweatj nve grandchildren to mourn hi* loan. Tin- turn r«l which took place un the fallow■>K
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    Municipal Commission.
    1169 10 VARIOUS QUESTIONS AT YESTERDAY'S MEETING. The Chinese Burial Ground. A meeting of tbe Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon. The President (Mr. F. J. Hallifax) was in tbe obair, and the others present were Dr. Veerasamy and Messrs. See Tiong Wab, J. A. Elias, Tan Kboam Hock, E.
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    VOLUNTEER MANOEUVRES.
    421 10 Note on Military Realism In Hongkong. Roderick Random," of tbe Hongkong Daily Press, has the following comment on tbe Hongkong Defence Corps recent camp As far as the field exercises are concerned tbere are one or two pertinent queries to be raised. Since when has it become tbe
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    212 10 Attention is drawn to a reward offered in our advertising columns for tbe recovery of two safe keys lost yesterday, probably leit in a ricksha or carriage. Those who wish to spend a pleasant weekend without leaving town should visit tbe Sea View Hotel, as the management
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    The England of To-day.
    149 10 The England of to day is not the England which, under a German King and a weak Ministry, blundered into tbe fatal error of attempting to tyrannise over the American colonies, says the Washington Post. England now exhibit* tbe same spirit as that which sustained Washington
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    Boy Shot by Father.
    112 10 A sad story of how a father accidentally shot his boy of three was told at a Yarmouth inquest. According to the evidence, Edward Barbtr, a window cleaner, had been out shooting, and, returning home, placed his gun, containing a live cartridge, in the corner of
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    21 10 Mr. H. H. Wardlaw, engineer, Chersonose Eilate, Kuala Kurau, wuo went borne on leave has ruturutd and troooedod to the estate,
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  • Correspondence.
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      Malacca Egg Club.
      344 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— l venture to trespass upon the hospitality of your columns at this instance in the hope that somewhere amongst the numerous subscribers to your widely-read paper, I may be able to obtain information respecting what was at one time
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      Postal Rates.
      286 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— We quarrel with tbe abrupt manner in which tbe authorities have sprung tbe new postal rate* on tbe public, and we protest against tbe 100 per cent, increase on post-cards and printed matter for local delivery. The other increases are
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    At the Rate of £60 a Week.
    98 10 Calling himself an Australian and a cable operator, Emilio Mario Herbert Kimacciotti was charged at Marlborougbstreet with stealing a portmanteau, jewellery, cash, etc., value £35, tbe property of Colonel Cbarles Lysagbt Mortimer,—Accused is alleged to have obtained access to tbe colonel's chambers. Thero
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    273 10 A murder is reported to have occurred in premises No. 169, Carnarvon Street, Penang, a goldsmith shop, in tbe afternoon of Christmas Day, tbe victim being a Cantonese, tbe proprietor of the shop, named Li Xi Sim, says tbe Straits Echo. It appears that at about half past four that
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    Beaufort Borneo Rubber.
    2381 10 THE PRESENT POSITION ON THE ESTATES. Outlook for tbe Current Year. Tbe tenth ordinary general meeting of the Beaufort Borneo Rubber Company, Limited, was held at tbo company's offices, 87, Threadneedle Street, London, E.C., Sir William Hood T readier, K.C.M.G. (chairman of tbe company), presiding. Tbe Chairman
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    "OUR DAY" FUND, 1917.
    52 11 The committee acknowl.dge with thanks the following riibscriptions to the above Innd:— Previi iisly acknowledged ...9462,729 89 Hasbim:— Moliamiuc dan communities... 850 Per N. Kadtr Sultan Southern Indian ccuimunity 7,100 I', r (i. Govindasauiy Tamil community 3.H56.86 D. M. Sttlnptr.l. A.C.l 1 9464,687.36 J. C. Pitik,
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    Johore "Our Day," 1917.
    718 11 Previoußly acknowligid 9120,746 77 Muar Our l>ay Fund, 1917 Muar Our Day Fete 11,420 Collected by the Hon. Dato Adulla bin Jafar, D.K.5.1'M.1.:G. H. Gutteridge and H. W tn I gall, 9250 each 9500 Tan Kiui Kee 60 iiheikh Ali, Shaft* ndli. 3ti i Taminii'. 920
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    ALOR GAJAH RUBBER.
    349 11 Final Dividend of 20 Per Cent. Proposed. The eighth report of the directors to the shareholders of the Alor Oajah Rubber EstaU Limited, states The net profit for the year amounts to 183,119.78 To this mast be added the balance brought forwatJ from last account 12,479.75 Making
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      356 11 New shipment of Moutrie Pianos Just to hand. Call and make your choice NOW S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong) STRAITS HOTEL 101. 102 ana 103, Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore The only hotel under Strain- Thincm mana^em*»nv MEALS AT ALL HOURS Pionio, Tiffin and Dinner partiaa specially catered for
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      303 11 BAFFLES HOTEL NEW YEAR DINNER DANCE MONDAY (NEW YEAR'S EVE) DECEMBER 31 EXTENSION OF LICENCE TILL 1 a.m. Patrons are requested to book tables for the above dinner early. SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL AND CINEMA OPEN DINNER AIR SHOW Tuesday, January 1, 1918 NEW YEAR DINNER CINEMA SHOW Raffles
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    Stating the Odds.
    1342 12 SIR ERIC GEDDES ON THE WORK OF THE NAVY. A Wonderful Record. I lose of Cuuimuns after hearing the First Lord of tbn Admiralty deliver bis first stmotih. says tbc Daily Telegraph, mast have oeaaed to marvel at the rapidity of bis rise to fame. It is
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    THE FRENCH TO-DAY.
    657 12 A Little Journey by Invitation In France. Perhaps it was the line on oar passports, By invitation of the French Government perhaps it was our explanation that we were journeying to the French front but, whatever the reason, the donanier was all smiles. It is a complicated
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    Son as Best Man.
    115 12 Sir Richard Douglas Powell, the famous Wimpole-street pfayaiciao, was married at All Saints', Margaret- street, to Mias Edith Wood, graod daughter o( the late Dr. Barney, Archdeacon of St. Albann. Sir Richard, who lias jnst entered his 78th year, is a native of Walthamatow. His first
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    SHORT WAR STORY.
    1241 12 First Three Years. 1914. Jane 27. Assassination of Archduke FranzFerdinand and his Consort at Sorajero. July 35. Austrian ultimatum sent to Serbia. August 1. Germany declares war on Kussia and France. August 4. Britain declares war on Germany for violating neutrality of Belgium. August 23. Battle of
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    495 12 Sunday, December 30, 1917. St. Andkiw's Cathedral. The Sunday after Christmas.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion; 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 9.15 a.m. Matins 4 p.m. Children's service 5.30 p.m. Evensong and sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion 5.30 p.m. Festal Evensong and sermon. Tanglin Garrison
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      225 12 Fresh Pure Creamery BUTTER Always obtainable in 1-lb. and %-lb. pats The whole of the dairying industry of Australia is un^er 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 Settlements) AMERICAN FLEET
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    Women and War.
    1199 13 SOME OF THEIR NEW OCCUPATIONS. With the Post Bags. A rxwtwoman writes That first morning I realised what recruits must woffer. I had a loaded post-bag on my shoulder, and solid heavy official boots on my feet. I had not gone far when I felt weighed to
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      82 13 CfuvJUtu nvuuvi inmaa^ Stockists I SINGAPORE: Straits Mctor Garage, Chin Huat Hin Oil Trading Co., The Cycle and Carriage Co., Ong Sam Leong A Co., B. Siddons. JOHORB BHARU :A. C. Harper k Co. MUAR: Sime Darby Co. MALACCA Malacca Rubber Plantations, Ltd., Hock 4 Co. "W£ /iaVQ GainocC pur
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      242 13 IN AID OF RED CROSS FUND 1017 GRAND WAR LOAN LOTTERY INAUGURATED BY PENANG CLUB, PENANG, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 888 PRIZES Value (960,000, or suoh amount as may'bt subscribed CONDITIONS 1. Value of each ticket $10. 3. Lottery oloees on Monday, December 81, 1017. 8. The drawing will commence at the
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      559 14 Was or Pzaoz. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance ib worth 100 cents on thz dollars THE GREAT EASTER¥ureIsSURANCEC LIMITED. (lacoaroaaraD at Stbaits Bittuhmti) HBAC OFFIOI Wlnohaata* HouM, llniapoM. LONDON OFFICC SB, Old Jewry, B.C. The Company has 00,000 depoaHed with the Supreme Conrt ol Baglaad, and oomplies with the British
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      512 14 BANKWQ. HBNGKBNB AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPBRATIBN (btooaroßATao ih Uohobohs) PAID-UP CAPITAL 118,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Storliag 41,600,000 at I/- |16,000,000 Silver 119,600,000 •88,600,000 Reserve Liability of Oropretors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRHCTORS Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Chairmaa. Hoa. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairman. Boa. Mr. 0. B. Anton. C. S.
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      989 14 UMiKWB. CHAUTEHEB lANK BF INDIA. AUBTRAUA ANB CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN BNOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTBR. Paid up Capital Ib 80,000 Bharet of 430 each all. Wfl.imil Reserve Fnad w M 41M0.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41 ,100,000 ■ANKBKs The Bank of Baglaad, The Loadoa dry aad Midland Bank, Ltd., The Loadoa
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      621 14 IISURANCE. A POLICY IN THIS WELL-MANAGED LEGAL RESERVE LIFE Insurance oompany affords a combination of tbo following desirablo features that no other investment can even approximate: 1. 'It may be purchased in instalmeutti, fur the convenience of the buyer. 3. In ease of death, further inctalments nro canceled and the
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    989 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Care of Electrical Equipment. While every effort baa been made by manufacturers of electric starting and lighting sjwtems to ensure that the various units should function as nearly automatically as possible, it is evident that some attention on the part of
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    73 15 While motor cyclioi; (ram Canterbury, See. Lieut. Jobn V. Campbell Orde, Cameron Highlanders, son of Sir Arthur CampbellOrdr, of Loch Oilphoad, Argyll, collided with i military car, and was bo injured that he died. He was 23. At tbe inquest it was stated that he carried no
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      75 15 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 and
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      66 15 OILD4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. sole: agents. Sub-Agents for Perak: Messrs BERRY Co., Ipoh SINGER CARS ONE 2-BEATER j Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE! Sole Importers. (EINCHER Wde Premier jm-58riti$6 Wyre. MADE OF PLANTATION RUBBER in
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      1149 16 Five Finger bbv^^bHbbV .iaantal V^- JBgL _J~T T USTllstheen ginee r nd i^Bßßß^'^tfl I C C^' m 3Cr 8"P W t n M H \^j^^^^r I all the fingers, so does H^ißßßßdd Mr C Goodrich tyre hold the road with its five rubber |^*^B| fingers of superfine Para. l^" -l
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      554 16 BBAMP AND L9D6IH6. ST. ANDREWS HOUSE. A Church of England Boardii g House (or European and Eurasian boys who desire to attend the schools of Singapore. Applications to be made to the House Master, St. Andrew's House, or to the Colonial Chaplain. a-Ba— l-8-18 BURLINGTON. Coleman street. FORMERLY HOTBL DB
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      281 16 KIAMKIAT&Go. 108 109. MARKET BTREET JUST RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps PRICK REASONABLE THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore II CONDUCTED IT H. N. BUCKERIDGE lata or Me ii r Lafaratta, photofaphan to thsir MaJattiM. AT THE BURLINGTON IN paOM north of the Adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND
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      296 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitcheD. You will want it, so try at the above address or 'phone Office Horn. 1381 and 1363. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 1450 Sunnyside, Oaylang... IOT3 27-4, Tanjoog Katong Rd.
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      507 16 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries (or second band oars from our clients in tbe Straits and F.M.B. If you wisb to buy any, oonsult us, we will be able to fulfil your needs. Wben you intend to tell, consult us, we shall fetch a
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