The Straits Times, 3 July 1916

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,149 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JULY 3. 1916. IMtICE 10 CENTS.
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      185 1 MILK Pied Price ICLUDING DUTY 1R PER Zf\J BOTTLE of 1 1 cents (excluding the pre-war vrice Compare this with other Standard Brands THE DISTILLERS CO., LTD., EDINBURGH. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■^H^Hiaa^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^HlRM^HiH^H^B^HiH^HBlB^HMa^H^HMVMaaaMMl YOU CANNOT INSURE against the loss of valuable letters and documents THEREFORE Get a KONEO Steel Cabinet. 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT
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      120 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING BEAR BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The Lancet, London, states "The
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      154 1 [ROBINSON CO. W SOLE AGENTS SENGAPORE and F.M.S. I Bewlay Pipes A Boon to Motorists. H Sparks cannot fly in Smoker's Face. JH TRY ONE \MMm The New Sports m W The Best Pipe for all Sportsmen W WJ DO2ENS OF OTHER SHAPES TO CHOOSE FROM BU TTER PURE AUSTRALIAN
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      12 1 MARTELLS BRANDY. Sou Aornts: ADAM3ON. GILFILLAh a CO., LTD. <liio.r|ii.rit«.l ill Knglanil)
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    Parit Perak Rubber.
    821 2 COMPANY IN A VERY SOUND POSITION. The Chairman's Hopeful Statement. The statutory meeting of tbe Parit Perak Hubber Co., Ltd.. was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on June 28, says the Pinang Gazette. Mr. H. Waugb presided, there being also present, Messrs. S. C. Ambrose,
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    Pacifism.
    97 2 Officer, what is the charge against these two men asked the court. Disturbing the peace by scuffling." Your Honor," pip«d one of the accuned. "We wasn't scrappin'. 1 wuz tellin' him 'bout a tight dat de Koosbans won, au he sez dat 1 didn't pernounoe de name right. Den
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    His Taking Ways.
    102 2 Not long ago the editor of an Englixh paper ordered a story of a certain length, but whin the story arrived be discovered that the author had written several hundred words too many. Tbe paper was already late in going to prom, so there wu uo alternative—
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      670 2 The Gay. Nappi tuccaitful World Turin Its laok 0a The Thin Folio TM thin Johnnt* above M*dt larfol which would help hi* to draw o*ol7 ■torn of strength, blood •ad nourishment from tho food ho ettt. Sarßol, to onr mind, is tbe moot wenderful IV-] producing and weight increasing treat
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      369 2 ACETIC ACID (European and Japanese) 99 pep cent, strength. S. J. JUDAH CO., 29, Robinson Road. Til 1862. 34 6—28-6 Rubber Cases BERIAH »nd MOMI PROMPT DELIVERY XiEE. KLXIME SOO 6m, Change. Alley. Thone: 1770. Model 75 Price: $1,975 /ftM^^^l P^ us Burtax owing to abnormal PfYAfC% freght rates ruling
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      101 2 Your Moneys Value > sU ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond M'ol-aatH, Manufacturing Jewel1< ra and IXal. rs in j recionn Stone*. 82-1 and 82-9, Brai Batah Road. Jnbt received, a large fo'.eotion of Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Lockets and Necklaces, set with Emeralds, Sapphires &Pearis in the latest designs. A VISIT KILL OOMWINCK
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    Sungei Salak Rubber.
    1091 3 CROPSIINCREASED AND COSTS REDUCED. The Extension Programme. The eighth ordinary Rencr»l meeting of the Saogei Salak Rubber Company, Ltd., was helS on May '24. at the Council Room of the Robber Growers' Association. 88. Eastcbeap, E.C., Major A. H. Bagnall (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman
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      394 3 Tfte Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food. A \j ri I l^s SI THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD f A VAiiiAßlf kl «,T< >mnu is si udamhima NERVOUS IKVEPSIA AND ANyCMIA Everyone who is run-down, weak or ill, tionO is wholly digestible, and its benefit is felt should take a coune of
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      247 3 BRUNNER MONO k CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. demur yB'M'3tCT brand MANDFACTOSCRS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AGENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S, H. WOLSKEL CO.. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. SKANDIA MARINE ENGINES From 4 to
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      1081 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND Mpcar L-ine. (Companibs Iwcorporatrd in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAIU^SS. (Under Contract witb His Majesty Government). «or Ohina, Japan, Psnang, Oaylon, Auatralia, India, Adan, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Uumsward
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      776 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorporatro'in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, S.merak, Bacho Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Ttlnpin, Panarai. Patani. Sin^ora. La?on, Kobeamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak A Bangkok. Due Departure B.a. BORIBAT July 3 July S-, 3 p.m. s.a. PRACHATIPOK 1O IS, 3 p.m. a.a. MAHIDOL
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      448 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Bnolind) The Companies' steamers are despatch' d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and
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      523 4 STEAMER SAIUNI&. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL* STEAMSHIF CO., LTD (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained botwetn Yokohama, via port", to Marseilles and London under mail o mtract with th.> Imperial Japanese Government. The Now Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this s.- rvice have been specially designed and constructed,
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    687 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, July 8, 1916. Meesrn. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and abate broken, issue (be following list of quotations this morning. The quotations oa sterling shares arc only nominal. No*. Valdi. Bdyibs. Siuau 3/- Allagai 2/- 2/41 2/- An«lo-Ja»a 3/0 4/3/-
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      564 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (Inc'OSI'I'RATEI) IN Km.LAND) Ol*«et 8«i"vio« to Japan via Hong kon| A s >tn|h*i, and to Oaloutta, via PanansJ, from Singapore). TakiuK o»r«u no Uuooftb Bills of Lading lor Canton. Maotd, Swatow, Amoj, Uhslo', Tn ot-\n Nr eavut, Yaagtsae ports. Rn- niosa the Pmuppineo,
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      249 5 After Illness After the racking effects of fever, dysentery, cholera, colic or bowel complaints, every part of th* body needs sti cngthening. 't i? nol enor^li merely to take tonics or artilic.al stimulants, for only by buikHng-up every part of the body can health be regained. SCOTT'S Emulsion is a
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      106 5 DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR The unusual economy of this car is not confined to fuel alone, nor to tyres alone, but includes both items. All the moving parts are machined to close measurements, fifty having a limit of one-half of one-thousandth of an inch, thus reducing friction to the minimum.
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      151 6 VIOLIN "A" STRINGS ANOTHER HUMMR O* 1 Tested Strings of Excellent Quality JUIT ARRIVED As Used by Leading Violinists. Extra Special Quality per String of 2 lennths 3O cts. Special Quality per String do. 25 cts. OTHER STRIN6B FOR BANJO. GUUAR, MANDOLINE VIOU AT THE RIGHT PRICE AND QUALITY. (Lat«
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      118 6 AUCTION SALE Of IKKSBHOLD FDRNITURB, COTTAGE PIANO, ETC. At No. 106, Orchard Road, On Satubdat, July 8, at a p.m. A cottage piano by K. Boid, Paris,' Japanese antique wooden roll-top writing desks, rattan chairs and settees, Chinese carved and gilt wooden sewing stand, joss house and side tables, carved
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      753 6 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. From July 1 our business will be carried on in oor new offices in St. Helen's Court, i No. 13, Collyor Quay BRINKMANN CO. 288-4-7 NOTICE. I, the undersigned, E. C. Seah, Civil Engineer beg to inform the public that on I July 1, 1816, I hall
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      453 6 "Triomphe" Sardines Packed in Mb. and fib. white tin* with brass labels bearing the above mark. Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES— YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Because they represent the highest quality in Sat I nos, being packed in puro olive oil; and in tomato. These Sardines bave
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    117 7 FIXTURES. Monday, July 3 •*i«h W»«,» oU o n., 1I. W p m Royal Johore Tin Co., noon. Tuesday, July 4 High Water, 1.10 p.m. Wednesday, July 5. Sigh Water 0.83 a.m. 1.89 p.m Thursday, July 6 <*!•♦> Water 1.9 am.. 1 9 p.-n. T.M.C.A. lecture, by
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    148 7 To DAT. P. Sw.ttenham and T. Anw>n Perak 2.V) pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 3 pm Sarawak and Goebilt Kuching 4 pm Bangkok Tung Wall 4pm To morrow. Pulau Ratam and Pulau Bulang Hock Lim 8.30 am Ponloe Soegi Aing Hong 830 am Knrimon Sanit B.bo am
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    Train Services.
    260 7 The. mail train* from Singapore for tli north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m •nd 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tb through express to Penang leaves KnaU Lure per at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penani; at 6.28
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    176 7 Tin M. M. outward steamer Polynesian lift (Mesafca: on Friday, June 80, and may be cxprctxl to arrive here on Wednesday Oiciruii.j; .Inly 5. The li. I. contract packet with mails from London was exrxcted to leave Negapataui The I' and O. homeward mail steamer Nyanza has
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    48 7 Oratorn 1 have beard, and great world ■ov— unU that they represented, will bt tbe subjuct of a lectare by tbe Key. J. A. B Cook at tbe V MCA. Biblical and Literar) Reaearcb t-oeiety on Thursday, July 0, al 8.45 p.m. All interested are cordially in vilcd.
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    185 7 Outward. Tbe following passenger booking* to tbe Straits are taken from th« London and China Express. It should be understood that, in wme instances, bookings may be provisional md tha' intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.
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    28 7 The Chief Secretary to the F M.S. Government appoints Mr. \V. E Siddoo*, to be a director of the Pnblic officer*' Uuarantte Fund vice Mr. G. J. Collins.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    163 7 EXCHANGE. Smoapoaa, July 8, 1910. Oa Lom>o« Bank 4 m/s 2/4, J Demaad 2,4* Private 8 m/s a/4f rf On Francs Bank T. T. 830 On India Bank T. T. 1744 Oh HoMOKOMo...Bank d/d 1O« O> SHA«eBAi ...Bank d/d 79* On Java Bank T. T. 186 On
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      473 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET, compound house, No. 8, Adis Rot, l Immediate entry. Apply to A. S Shooker. A 2, Malacca Street. 8-7—2 8 i.N iKl>, Chinese saUbmbn and inter preter; must understand Cantonese and Hokien. Reply with references and salaty txpeoted to room 7, Hotel E•r pe. 8 7—6-7
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      413 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in Ekoland) Easternßranehi BINOAPORE, FRASER CHALMERS' Rateau Turbines, Turbo Blowers, Turbo Compressors, Turbo Generators, all sizes. 'fur jxi 1*• wi'^wßl HIGH, LOW and MIXED PRESBUAE Reliability and Low Steam Consumption als i SMALL STEAM TURBINES Condensing and Noncondensing, from 5 B.H.P. AUCTION SALE Of TBAK HOUiEHOLO
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      549 7 KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPY (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA) NOTICE IS HERBBY GIVES that the ss. ROMPHIUS leaving Singapore, on July 7, will only proceed %i far a-i B tTAVIA, and thai the sailing of the above, mentioned steamer to Belawan DM. on July 17, and to Batavia, Swurang and
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY. JULY 3. INCIDENCE OF TAXATION.
    1173 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY. JULY 3. INCIDENCE OF TAXATION. A correspondent reminds us that some time ago we answered certain questions about taxation by saying that the Imperial Government is reluctant to tax tbe alien races which live under our rule. That remains true, and the Imperial Government has not
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    47 8 Members of tbe CE MS St. Andrew's Cathedral branch, are reminded that the next meeting will be beld in St. Andrew's House to day, when a paper will be given by the Rev. B. Q, Roberts. Members may bring a friend. A gjod attendance is desire J.
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    1022 8 Tbe night express due at Tank Road at 8.15 a.m. to-day, did not arrive until after 10.80 a.m. Tbe Resident of Pahang bas appointed Dr. W. H. Fry to be a magistrate in and for the district of Kaub. Mr. H. C. H. Lane, assistant master, Malay
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    Malayan Fighters.
    638 8 RESULTS OF STRAITS TIMES APPEALS. Over a Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. It may interest our readers to sec in a brief form the results of the appeals we have made for Fighters to help tbe Kmpire. With the full sympathy and generous financial support of His Excellency
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    55 8 The death is announced of l>r. Alfred (trace, the last surviving member of tbe Grace brothers who attained woiM widu fame in sport, nod especially in cricket. Alfred Grace was at one time a player of ability, but never reached (.ho level of "W.O "KM or Fred Grace. He wat
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      194 8 "AMULET" Tobacco .1 hii/h-i-laxs smokiiuj tobacco. Cool and Iratjiaiit anil <l<>,s w>t hunt tlu tmujne. ON SALE AT IN 2-oz. 4t 4-oz. MOST DEALERS AIRTIGHT TINS JLBENSON'S WORLD-RENOWNED risCl WATCHES /nf WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS -\j^r LONDON MAKE. "V^^^^^l^^ Gold Dru.tlet Watches from £8 Ba, The 1M "Field. 1 or <7 nett
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      217 8 TONIGHT AND TO MORROW THE6REATEBT PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR AT THE ALHAMjHLA Beach Road, Tbe House ot Quality -Tbe Home of Feature Attractions. Tbe Leading Theatre In Singapore. Mtnatcr: M. U Ken\ocSla<l( An epoch in the progress of cinematographic art By the Pasquali Film Co. SALAMBO SOO Wonderful Scenes 6
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    THE WAR.
    3973 9 ALLIES 1 ADVANCE. Offensive on 25-Mile Front. Fortified Villages Stormed And Occupied. RUSSIANS IN KOLOMEA. Panic-Stricken Austriaas Fleeing. Kkitkk's Tiliuiams. Loudon, June 30, 1.20 p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Headquarters says the troops am in tbe highest spirits as the result of the activity following on the winter inaction
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    Note on News.
    33 9 Kolomoa is situated on the river Pi nth. 122 miles south of LeruberK, and had no active trade in anricultural products. It is the junction of live main railway lines.
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    America and Mexico.
    105 9 Rkutbh's hUHW London. .July 1. 8.5 p.m. New York: President WiUon, addressing a meeting of tbu Press Club at which political leaders wore present, made it plain that there would be do war with Mexico unless there was do other alternative. London. July 1, 3.20 a.m. Washington
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    Various.
    36 9 London, July 1, 8 5 p.m. The death is announced of Mr. Jame« Eamts, barrister, formerly of Tientsin. London, Jane 80, 11.15 p.m. The revenae for the past quarter wm 472,W2,W», an increase of JC^l,3e*s,MtiJ.
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    Teaching of Science.
    56 10 RBITFR'S TELEOKAtf. London, July 1, 12.15 p.m. At a meeting of the Imperial College of Soieaoe. Lord Crewe stated that the Govern nent was appointing a very strong special committee to enquire into tbe teaching of science, •specially with a view to its application to eommeroe and
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    China's Constitution.
    52 10 Kilter's Teleubax. London, July 1, 1 p.m. Peking Tbe provisional Constitution of 1912 has been respond pending the oonvoca tion of Parliament on August 1, and the promulgation of a permanent Constitution. A Cabinet has been formed with Tuau Chi jui as Premier. The majority cf the Ministers
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    London Rubber Market.
    74 10 ThE CONDITIONS DULL. From Our Own Correspondent. London. June 80. The market in dull and the rate* this week Lave been an follows Fine sheet 'J 2 tc 2 3 Crepe > 2 4 Fine bard Para 2/7 ,,28 The last report was aa follows I.uouon, June
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL.
    33 10 (From Och Own Correspondent.) London, .July 1. Dolok has declared a dividend of 5 per cent., Liangkat 20 and Bidor 35 interims. Koala Selan<>or 31 J, Highlands and Lowlands 6.
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    FOOD REFORM.
    399 10 The Movement in Singapore. A correspondent sends us the following: If tbe professors of modern dietetics are right in asserting that 95 per oent. of human illnesses are due to dietetic errors, then there would appear to be good reason for the move nient at present on foot
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    THE INCOME TAX.
    150 10 Opposed by the Chinese Of Penang. Ob June 29 there was a meeting of local Chinese under the presidency of Mr. (joah Kcng Bee, in the Town Hall, Penang, to dis -caaa tbe proposed income tax. The chairman (•oeKud the proceedings, aaying that the impost woul.i be
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    Malaya Women's Aircraft Fund.
    519 10 Malaya Women's Aircraft Fund. SUCCESS OF THE FIGHTER SECURED. Amount Received $14,812. The Malaya Women's aeroplane will be a Fighter," and not a simple Scout." We are keeping the lists open to the end of this week in order to include all late subscriptions, but tbe Fighter is already oversubscribed,
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    JUNE RUBBER RETURNS.
    42 10 Straits Rubber.— 2oo.6CO lbs. I'enaug R. 8.— 184,£ 00 lbs. > Kubana.- 50,010 lbs. I Tali Ayer-72,000 lbs. Katak Habit. 28,000 lbs. > Bagau Serai.— 29.MX) lbs. 1 Jeraui Kuantaa.— 9,l4o lbs. Bukit Tiuiah.— l7,sss lbs.; six months 10-, 040 lbs.
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    LET THE CHILDREN HELP.
    678 10 To the Editor ot the Straits Time*. Sir,— I have the 1 lonoor to forward herewith lor Bach publication or notice as you may think desirable, a letter which I have received from one the Honorary Secretaries of the Children of the Empire Fund, together with
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    Death of the Rev. C. Nain.
    228 10 As briefly recorded in our telegram slipa yesterday afternoon, cible-adviees from home announce the death of the liev. Charles Benedict Nain, ex vicar of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, at Singapore. Tliu duwb was scut t'i Bishop tUdMoa by the Missions rJtrangeres in
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    Presentations to Mr. G. H. May.
    168 10 Mr. O. H. May. the Chief Police Offioer, who ia leaving on A'edLcsday (or Trinidad to take up bis new appointment as Inspector General ot Constabulary, was the recipient of two presentations on Saturday, testifying to the regard of the ofh'oers of the (oroe
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      The Income Tax.
      930 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— A good deal has been written on the subject of the proposed income tax, and the general trend of public opinion seems to be against it, principally because the Europeans in the country would have to pay for more
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    Volunteers and Training.
    164 10 The following is an extract from the letter of a captain in a regular battalion, formerly a member of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles, written from the front and published in the M.S.V.U. regimental orders, dated June 80: Do the Malay States Volunteer Rifles still cling to
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    INDIAN ARMY AND THE FLEET.
    149 10 Exchange of Compliments. The following Indian Army Order was i»su< i from Simla on Jane 14 last by H E the Cooomtnder in-Chief in India Complimentary.— The following telegrams are published for information From His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief in India, to the Chief of the
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    132 10 Programme of drills, etc., for wcnk ending, Friday, July 7 Monday, July 3. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. S.R.E.(V.). Veterans Co. 4.45 p.m. S.V.C. Band. Tuesday, July 4. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. S.KE.(V) N.C.O.'b. S.V.R. N.C.O.'b. Chinese Co. Officers and N.C.O.'s. 5 p.m.
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    299 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. We are asked by tho agon| of N.Y.K. to state that the Suwa Maru will sail for Malacca, Penang, Colombo, and London via Durban on August 12, and not July 19 as previously advertised. The Casino is showing
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    Death of Mr. N. Wilkinson.
    160 10 His numerous friends in Singapore, Penang, Labuan and the X.M.S. will learn with sincere regret of the death in India of Mr. Norman Wilkinson, popularly known as Wilkio," the news of which reached here, yesterday by cable to Mr. H. K. Waring, of tho Europe
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
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      102 10 The annual general meeting of the Straits Settlements Footba" Club was held at their Club House, 262, Bencoolen Str< at, last night, under tbe presidency of Mr. V. (iovindasamy Pillay. The following were elic'ed officebearers President, M. l'eriasamy Pillay vi:e president, R. V. Suppittb Thaver hon secretary, V. Narayaiasawy Pillay;
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      Golf.
      104 10 The July monthly bogey competition of the Singapore. Golt Club was playd on Saturday and yesterday and rnsulte I in a tie between U F Binoie, J. A. Dean and F. A. Teale, who return* d net scon s of 2 down. Thirty-two card were taken oH, and tho
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      Cricket.
      207 10 Tbe V.M.C.A. team met a fairly strong eleven of the SRC. on tbe Padar><{ on Saturday afternoon. The V.M.C.A. wincing the toss, decided to take the field, and l>eS, vi/a. the S.R.C. skipper, sent in O'Hnra and ,1. (iullistanto face the bowling of S.T. Ayathurai and Balasinghatn, whose form
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      Victoria Bridge School Sports.
      587 10 The annual sports of Victoria Bridge School were held on the Rattles Institution ground on Saturday afternoon before a litrge gathering of parents and friends, and proved in every way a successful function. Lady Hiicknill. who was accompanied by the Chief Justice, Sir .Mm Hucknill, K.C.,
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    OPIUM IN MALAYA.
    720 11 Society for the Suppression Of The Trade. The following in taken from the forty first annual report of the Society for the Suppres sion of thr Opium Trade In the Straits Settlements and F.M.S sumption of opium has somewhat decreased, partly owing to the increased selling pric.
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    THE ELASTIC GLOBE.
    356 11 Irregular Polar Movement Described. More than a century ago Kuler showed that tin rotation of tlie p >les of the i .irth could be predicted on certain assumptions, ana that the period would be about 806 days, if the earth were perfectly rigid. But for loij;.', as
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    MAMMOTH CONCERT.
    538 11 King and Queen Hear Eight Guards' Bands. Among the many memorable concerts which have taken place at the Albert Hall that of Saturday (May 27) will take a pro minunt place says the Daily News and Leader. Tha presence of the King and i^uitn. the nice of the
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    IN MESOPOTANIA.
    392 11 Magnificent Achievement of The Cossacks. The following telegram, dated June s. has been received from Eyewitness in Mesopotania. Basrah. June 5— The officer! of the Cossacks who rode from General Baratnff s force in Persia to join up with Sir Percy Lake's force in Mesopotamia were lately invited
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    Mr. Asquith's Physique.
    156 11 Tin value of pi yni<jue in a Prime Minister j bag never been more strikingly shown than in the last few years, sayi the Yorkshire Evening Pout. Even Mr. Gladstone could not have gomained the burden which has been laid upon Mr. Asquith. In all his lone
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    THE BIG NAVAL BATTLE.
    1152 12 Admiral Beaity's Superb Fight Off Jutland. A Copenhagen telegram of June 4 says Tbe greater part of tbe German fleet returned, but in strangling order and severely damaged. Ten destroyers passed the Little Belt going very slowly six were severely damaged. Tbe captain of the Danish
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    ULU PANDAN RUBBER.
    904 12 Position of Debenture Redemption Reserve. Following is the report of the directors of tbe I'lu Pandan (Singapore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., for presentation to shareholders on July 7:Gentlemen Yocr directors submit herewith a duly audited statsment of tbe accounts of tbe company for tho year ended April 80,
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    66 12 For the period from Jolt 7 to 13, 101 A, iaclasivr. the value of tba lii«hint grade of rubber ig fixed at 2n. 4Jd. per lb., and the duty od cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable oa an ad Tttlorem baits in accordance with the Rules usdsr the
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    PROGRESS IN KEDAH.
    657 12 Acting Adviser's Administration Mr. O. A. Hall, acting adviser to the Kedak Government, in his annual report, states The revenue for the year amounted to 2,592,024, os> an estimate of $'2,197,527, showing an Increase of $78,235 over the preceding year. The expenditure waa 12,278,522 on an estimate
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    SAMPANG (JAVA) RUBBER.
    419 12 Drastic Thinning-out of Oldest Clearings. The tiftti osdinary general meeting '»as held od May 26, at 38, Eastcbeap, Mr. K. N. G. Binsley presiding. TLe Chan mw *aid liiat. allowing per acre for the l,on acres undeveloped, the capital cost par •naaoted acre at the end of
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    RUBBER NOTES.
    542 12 Little Raw Material Available In London. Both share and commodity markets have J had a more subdued appearance, although the general tendency baa be n an improving one, Bays The Financier. At the moment there is scarcely any raw rubber available, I and tbe quotation of the produce
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    Allagar Rubber Estates.
    264 12 The report of the AUagar Rubber Estates, Limited, states that tfae total output nf rubber for the year was 265,780 lbs., being 5,780 lbj. in excess of the estimate. The crop for 1916 is estimated at 812,000 lbs. The cost of production again shows a satisfactory redaction.
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    Sungei Salak Rubber.
    236 12 The rcpoiV«f 4h* Sungei Salak Rubber Company, LiMled, states that the net profit for the year amounts to £41,966, to which has to be addod .£2,080 brought forward, giving a total to be dealt with of £44,046, and this it is proposed to apportion as follows:— To
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    27 12 The Chinese community nf Lower Perak Intend presenting Mr. J. K. Owen, District Officer, Lower Perak, with an address of appreciation on bis promotion to D.0., Kinta.
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    The Grand Fleet.
    791 13 SIR J. JELLICOE AND THE ADMIRALTY. The Close of a Duel. A silent but none the less interesting duel between Sir John Jellicoe and the Admiralty has been closed at last by the surrender of the officials to the seaman, says a correspondent of the Evening Standard.
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    Waverley Plantations.
    277 13 The report of (be Waverley Plantations. Limited, stated tbat. alter cliai-yiny the profit and loss account with the whole expense of oroppiny. preparation and realisation of the produce, 60 per rent, of the maintenance, clearing, cultivation, etc., of the estate and the whole of the administration in London,
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      111 13 WHITEAWAY, LAIDIAW 6 €0. LIMITED BARGAINS AVAILABLE TO-DAY IN ALL DEPARTMENTS SALE OF Messrs. KATZ BROS/ Retail Drapery Stock 500 PAIRS CURTAINS On offer, a range of fine art design lace curtains 3J/£ yds. long $3.25 Our Sale Price: $1.65 TABLE LINEN A large range of fancy table covers and
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      153 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /osfi.^Nv and to THE MUNICIPALITY /K^^ THE GOVERNMENT of \^W) f SINGAPORE Xj?gjjl&/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRB BROTHERS, Sole Agents for
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      1915 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHA.X OTHER PROPERTY 187 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATBD IN STRAITS SBTTLBMBNTS) HBAO OFFICE 1 Winohaatar Houaa. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 1 32, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has JBao.OOO deposited with the
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      795 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTO. BS-TABLISHBD 1874. INCORPORATBD IN INDIA. THE COMPANY'S REPORT for 1915 gives particulars of another year's ncoid prrgreaa ASSURANCES now in force amount to $70,000,000.00 ASSETS exceed $30,000,000.00. LOWEST RATES of PREMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. PROSPECTUS and REPORT will be Rent on application to 18 4
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    794 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Cycling. With the Summer Time Bill in force a new opportunity, says the Daily Telegraph, is afforded to those who hitherto have found it impossible to find time for riding on week day evenings. The extra hour of light makes
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    HUNGARIAN BLUEBEARD.
    232 15 Seven Bodies Found in Sealed Casks. Details of the sevenfold crime which has been discovered at Zinkota, near Budapest, arc published in the Berliner Tageblatt. I It appears, says the Express, that information was brought to the authorities that seven casks of exceptionally large size had been found
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    33 15 The Dutch Government has boasbt up the coosigDiiieDts of aniline dyes on board the vessels Krakaiau and Rondo thereby settling the situation, and ensuring that the materials will not fall into German hands.
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      164 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYRFSzST^^V i* /[IL/A, f BRITISH THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. GUARD AGAINST DISEASE Use Disinfectants and
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      239 15 bbV T jf > You would not Give 25/- for £1 would you But are you sure you are not paying 25% more for your tyres than you need do It cannot be too strongly emphasised that it's mileage value that counts. DUNLOPS cost less per mile than any other
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      1116 16 IGOODffift SAFETY TREAD^ m TYRES '■'I\V 1 They convert every ounce of Wl\v "W* Engine Power into speed. w- They transform treacherous surfaces into safe ones. JfojT/ They repay every dollar ot cost in miles of service. The Climax of tyre security. The Limit of tyre durability. OFFICES TO LET.
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      680 16 HOUSEB TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road, entry Angost 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. IV- n TO LET, 8, Chancery Lane. 8 bedrooms, •tabling and tennis court. Apply Ching Keng Li*> k Co 21 -a- n TO LET, Sandlands, Tanjong Katong. Water and electric light laid on.
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      646 16 KIAM KIAT CO. lOBandlC9, Market Street. Sole Agents Tbe Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. STOCK ON HAND GEMMNK BRITISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In 1-cwt. Iron Drums. 10-4—94 THE PUNGGOR RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Directors have declared a Final Dividend ol 8% making 6° o for the ye»r
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      320 16 Materials, Prices, Reputation and Standing. Compare ours with theirs. They cackle a lot. But it is not laying. TO BUY THE RI6HT THIN 6 AT THE RI6HT PRICF. GUAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street, RUBBER INSERTION CLOTH ASBESTOS METALLIC WOVEN SHEET MONMORE GREEN CHANGKOLS No 7. Sole Agents for the
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      455 16 UP I OR CARS FOR HIRE A Ping on will bring a decent fT f\ noiioletl car r\ to your door. Charge* moderate. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 a 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as changes in Bailing dates of Btoamcrs, often reach
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      346 16 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 AU communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business n tors advertisements, subscriptions, printing, etc. should be adc .ssed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants
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