The Straits Times, 28 July 1916

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    13 1 Wixt £tmrts ©ma. NO. 25,171 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. JULY 28. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      147 1 NESTLES MILK Revised Price INCLUDING DUTY <fcl OR PER %P JL (7J BOTTLE an advance of 11 cents (excluding duty) on the pre-war price Compare this with other Standard Brands THE DISTILLERS CO., LTD., EDINBURGH. fvNll? CLIPLESS FASTENER REQUIRES NO STAPLES T-| SUPERSEDES ALL OTHEK TYPES OF BINDING AND R.
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      364 1 Kobinson SI selection CO «v. P^rrKS^ Of JUBT RECEIVED KtW RECORDS View fluty yew SUPPLY \Tvn/*Nr" Is given below. They are only a few numbers selected from among f or T [I V the twenty-three which comprise the *»THe U Qc fnp' C l/ftl'/»fl" complete issue. You are missing con-
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      5 1 GOODRICB > t^ < \L in TYRES
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    British Casualties.
    1022 2 The following casualties are reported London, July 7. Killed.— Capt. B. P. Ayre. Norfolk*; '2nd Lieut. J. H. Attenborough, Norfolk* Lieut. H. O. Bagnall, R.A 2nd Lieut. E. C. Bayley. Berkshire; 2nd Lieut. T. A. Collot, Berkshires 2nd Lieut. (1. M. Courage, Berkshire* 2nd Lieut. A. L. Dagge,
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      746 2 MORTGAGEE'S SALE At Mestr*. Ching Keng Lee A Co.'i Sale-room. On Monday, Jcly 81, at 2.80 p.m. Four piivrn freehold building allotments Bituati at RtliHtier Road being Lots 18, 14, j 41 and 42 of Orant No Si, estimated to con tain according to the Government Rtsurvoy ao art a
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      277 2 Body-building power proved equal to from 10 to 20 unit", tbe amount of Bovril taki-n COAGULIC ACID Strength 100 Gfbat Economy to Planters of Para Robber. $1 per bottle of 24 ozs. $1 That is SO cheaper than Glacial Acetic Acid. For every bottle yon on get 120 sbteta of
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      106 2 Phons I JAVANESt DEPOT mmm* CHINESE DEPOT c.«h itr Mt CHINESE DEPOT t. Rd. Total accommodation 500 coolies. Head Office Singipore Tk LABOUR ASSOCIATION. Ltd 35, Robinson Road. 25-3-0— 229 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective as that's why children can safely take them. Of chemists, 50 cents per
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      114 2 "BRUNOLINUM" THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE The Reliable Stop-Rot Antiseptic and Certain Protector against White Ants. Identical to the German Wood Preserver "Canbolinium" and Cheaper. BRITISH Ul |r O^^^ BRITISH MADE, W^^B OWNED. Protects Wood against Decay, Dry Rot, Fungi, and the ravages of Insects, Vermin and White Ants. Sold in
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    Smaller Families.
    1000 3 SOME CAUSES OF THE FALLING BIRTH-RATE. Suggested Remedies. Under tbe title of Tbe Declining Birthrate Its Causes and Effects, tbe report of tbe National Birth Rate Commission is published in book form by Messrs. Chapman and Hall (Limited). The chief evidence taken bj the Commission is given as
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      467 3 'Wincarnis' brings New Health to the Weak and Ailing. ■Ik-.ilth 1 New health— glorious, vigorous health— i-. rfc^J y>i.r> to command What a Messing to I* free from ffifoi S<w that Weakness, Animia, Nerviness, and that Kun CgSv do am fcclint; How splendid to feel, new, rich, revita r5« -.1
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      168 3 7^ls^^^fjife W th LEA PERRINS> SAUCE, a fcio jiP'f^^i^ drops sprinkled over the meat, fish VNnitt^ n>¥^ or e^ eese> <^ c are a t 1 ll s required Mtl>^^^ $)Cb4 to impart the most delicious piquancy c QUALITY and concentration of its ingredients make a little of this sauce
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      1025 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. St \J. Oritish India ano -Apcar L- ine. (Covhanks Iniorhokatbd in Enoland). HAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVIC63 PENINSULAR ANO ORIENTA. SAIUNQS i Under Contraot with Hit Majesty Government). for China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia. India, Aden, Kgypt, Mediterranean Ports and London, Steftmors will leave Singapore on or about MAIL
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      822 4 BTEAMEI BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorpobatbc in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Stmerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani, Singora. Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak A Bangkok. Dim Dapartui* a.a. PRACHATIPOK July 31 Aug. 9, 3 p.m. a.a. MAHIDOL Aug. 3 5, 3 p.m.
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      433 4 STEAMER SAtLINBS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorpobatbd in England) pa The Companies' steamers are despatch* d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homeward* for London, Amnterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles
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      558 4 STEAMER SAILINIj N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Incorporatbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained betweta Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London nnder mail contract witb th« Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin screw Steamers maintaining tbis service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted
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    11 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. RUBBER SHARES. MIMNQ SHARES.
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      527 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. ■HI. .HA IH. IN KnULANO) D'«"*>ot Sarvio* to Japan via Hona kong SHangHai, and to Oaloutta. via Ptnunj, from ttingapon*. Taking oar^o on lur uu«D Bilia Ladiu. tor Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoj, Clieloi Tientsin. Newotiwang, Yau^tase pwta ho ■bom. tbe Philippine*, eto., etc..
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      736 5 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. SHE OF TOWN LOTB. KOTA TINGGI. Twenty four town lots numbered U'9<l4B. 149. 151 168, in the township of Kota Tmggi. Johore, will be off«red tot sale by auction a-Ko-a Tinggi, on Wednesday, August 9, 1916, at p.m. A plan of the lets to be auctioned may
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      175 6 (LaTI Ct TUX ROMNBON PIANO Co.) Gives you full value for your money. TESTED CELLO STRINGS A 6O cts. J> 7O cts. G 8O cts. C 9O cts. Per set of four $2.75 Violin A strings from IS cent* to 25 cents. Selected SO cents. Tested 35 cents. A trial
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      42 6 THE KOK MIN YIT POH The unsurpassed Chinese daily paper in the Malay Archipelago, has a wide circulatioi of over 2,000 copies. ADVERTISEMENT RATES MODERATE Also printers, bookbinders, booksellers, and stationer?, in English and Chireae. ADDRESS 120, Cross Street, Singapore. 25-7— 24-8
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      691 6 TRONOH MINES. LIMITED (INCOkPORa'IBD JN ENbL&ND) DIVIDEND NO. 43 A Dividend of Is. per tharp, Irsi income tax, ban been declared payable in London on j aoßn»t 8, and will be paid lccally on tbe arrival of tbe list of Registered Shareholders from tbe Home Office, P. 8. RICH, General
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      231 6 /VipimzmeUimS U franuter effervescent f the most powerful Uric acid dissolvent, I Regulates kidneys and liver f one t ions I Cures Gout U humat ism 1 Prepared by Midy PAarmacwf/cat /W fcoi! S f Monere fimt.f/jnrp. OTiflHpyqa|P|in|jianwEf!9apatV9B3M Stocks kept and samples supplied to the trade by A. CLOUET CO.,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    122 7 FIXTURES. Friday. July 28. n>gL w»ier, 10.80 a.m., 9.9 p.m. Homeward mail closes (train.) Municipal Commission, 2.80 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Hiffb Watot 11.4 a.m.. 9.52 p.m A. I>. 0, performance, V. Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Sunday, July 30. High Water, 11.30 a.m., 10.82 p.m. Monday, July 31.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    281 7 To DAT. P. Sui-ttt'nliaui and Teluk Anson Kuala 2.M pm Han riuassin. Stamen, K. Baroe, Halik Papan. Samarinda, etc. Bloat 2.80 ptu Mi ..Un v l>iemen 2.80 pm Bagau Sembilan 2.80 pm Labo>ao Bilik, Tandjong Balt-i and Me lan Sicgaradja 2.:i0 pm Malacca and Moai Lad; Weld
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    Train Services.
    258 7 The mail trains from Singapore tor th north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. »nd 7 p.m., craving at Knala Lampur it 7.18 p.m. and 0.45 a.m. respectively. Th ibroopb «zpre<M to Penang leaves KaaU Lnrrpcr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penani; at 6.28 p.m.
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    Mails for Europe.
    109 7 U\u Attention naH bean ealk'ii to th« fact '.bat our arrival* ia London are much behind tbnsf fablinlicd ti'iewhen Oar rain i» m Ki«<- uriiva l only when they art) officially rapor'od in thy Post Office notices, and M '»«tr ilate tli*n tLat printed above hat bten
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    172 7 EXCHANOE. Mmiiioii July 28, 1910. On Lomuc. Bank 4 m/s i t Demand m 3/4^ Private 8 □>/■ 2/4 On Franci Bank T. T. 820 On India Bank T. T. m 174 On UoNbKona...Bank d/d Hi On SmANetAi ...Bank d/d m 81 j On Java Bank T.
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      556 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LBT, compound hoa»e, 10 Leonie Hill Road. Water, garage, utahling. tenni« eoart Entry September 1. Appl- Tlie Dißpensary, Ltd, 31, Raffles Place. '2i7..-u 1 TO LBT, liH, Anson Road, as one store, two xtoreyed, ground-floor space about hix thousand sq. feet. Can be altered to »nit tenants'
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      605 7 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES OROINANCE. 1915, AND IN THE MATTER OF HAMMER CO., LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION). NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of section "220 of The Companies Ordinance, J915, that a general meeting of the member* of tbe above-named company will be held at Oresbam House, Battery
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      258 7 Just Arrived Orlex Compound Orey Hair Restorer. Pamala Cure for Malaria. Vetarzo I'.lc ill Medicine. Wincarnis No advance in spite of increased duty. Potter's Asthma Cure Himrod's Asthma Cure Sanaphos Horlick's Food SPECIAL QUOTATION FOR QUANTITY THE UNITED PHARMACY, SINGAPORE. sefeciion of Gfc <Kew gu(y I Records U given Mew.
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      135 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incobporatkd in England) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE B I DREADNOUGHT I COTTON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of heavy Lancashire Special Duck. NFrom 2" to 10" in stock. G I Thn Belting has been giving the greitest satisfaction for many years in India, Singapore, China and the Far
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    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JULY 28.
    1073 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JULY 28. THEORY AND REALITY. To have said, even eighteen months ago. that in a great European war soldiers would fight with nail-studded bludgeons an did the barbarians of fifteen hundred years ago, would have been to invite ridicule. And yet the thing has happened. At
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    11 8 Forty- seven Dutch marines have been dismissed the Xavy at Hallevoetshus.
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    17 8 The Netherlands Overseas Trust had paid 300,000 guilders to the funds of the Dutch National Relief Committee.
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    22 8 Thirty-seven thousand, four hundred guilders are to be earmarked for building six barracks for quarantined Europeans at Madan, says the Java Bode.
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    23 8 An additional list of prohibited firms in the Netherlands East Indies and the Phil lipines is contained in a Government Gazette issued yesterday.
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    30 8 A Government Gazette extraordinary issued yesterday contains rules under tbe Registrar of Imports and Kxports (War Powers) Ordinance. They prescribe the method by which permits to export can be obtained.
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    43 8 According to Mr. W. W. Douglas, the Commissioner of Police, F.M.S., Malay recruiting appears to depond almost entirely on the price of rubber and only showed a falling off during the last threo months of 1915 when the price of that commodity rose.
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    51 8 The secon i anniversary of tbe outbreak of the war ou August 4 will be celebrated on a grand scale at Patiala. Leading Sikhs from the Punjab, Delhi, Sind and elsewhere have been invited to attend. His Highness tbe Maharaja will preside and deliver a message to tbe Sikhs throughout
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    61 8 .Mr. K. Dale Rees, late of the Ipoh Branch of the Straits Trading Co., writes as follows to a friend in Ipoh I have just had the news that my brother, Captain I\ M. Rees, has received the Military Cross for bombing work." Mr. Rees adds that the weather at
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    59 8 Members of tbe Church of England Men's Society are reminded that the next meeting will be held at the Parsonage, 9, Ford Canning Road, on Monday next, the 31et instant, at 9 p.m. A paper will be given on the National Mission, by the Rev. R. Y. H. Burne. Members
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    57 8 At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court, before Mr. G. A. Hereford, on Monday, a Hindu named Raman was convicted of breach of contract by leaving tbe set vice of his employer (Juru Rubber Estate), without giving due notice, on May 1, 1014. The accused was sentenced to pay ten days'
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    54 8 Wu have received copies of two new pieces of pianoforte music, Lonesome Pine, by Molly Taaffe, and Salonika Waltz, by Elsie Matthews. The composers, whose work, shows merit, are Australians, but it is interesting to note that tbeir mother, Mrs. Matthews, a former resident of Singapore, and received her education
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    57 8 Among the results of tbe Trinity examination of students of the Inns of Court for call to tbe Bar. conducted by tbe Council of Legal Education, we note the following Roman Law, Class 8 Leang Tai Chun, Inner Temple, Constitutional Law (English and Colonial) and Legal History; Luen Chan, Middle
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    59 8 The collection of samples of German and Austrian goods which has been shown in a number of industrial centres has been on show in the Town Hall. Birmingham. Samples have been received from British Dominions, Possessions, Protectorates, including Straits Settlements, and Wei bai-wei. Samples which have been received from China,
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    77 8 Details of a downpour in Karachi show that tbe equivalent of a whole year's rainfall descended in about four hours on July 15. Nothing like it has ever before been recorded. To make things worse, tbe sea was at high tide and thus the flood waters of heavy rain, in
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    77 8 A meeting of the Parsee community of Calcutta has been held at the Baraji Firetemple. On the motion of Professor Coyajee, it was resolved that an address be sent to General Townsbend expressing high appreciation of the orders issued at the battle of Ctesiphon to preserve from shell-fire the Arch
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    106 8 The July Journal of the Straits branch of the Royal Asiatic society contains notes on Malay history, by Mr. C. O. Blagden— mon'iooing that Singapore was a flourishing port during the first three quarters of the 14th century; an experimental investigation concerning the effects of Tuba (Derris elliptical tish poison,
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    112 8 Further examination into that Milton quotation mentioned here yesterday shows that it got quite a few of the home papers guessing. One gives it like this Shrank from submitting their lives to the pure eyes And perfect wisdom of all judging Jove." If Milton does not turn in his grave,
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    125 8 Talking of the Kitchener tributes, by the way, it is worth while comparing those in the House of Lords with those of Mr. Asquith and Mr. Bonar Law. The Prime Minister's was eloquent and finely-phrased. Mr. Bonar Law's was hardly less capable. But neither of the two speeches s^emn half
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    341 8 Mr. W. J. P. Hume, commissioner of Trade and Customs, K.M.S is now iv an anti aircraft corps. The Cln of Secretary. K.M.S has appointed Mr. Justice P. J. Spnnile, to be a Judicial Commissioner, X.M.S. Owing to tbe serious illness of the manager. Mr. Chew Woon
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    Malayan Fighters.
    156 8 ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED. We have forwarded 93,000 of our balance to the Treasurer. Malayan Air Squadron Fond, Chartered Bank, Ipob, as a contribution towards Malaya No. 29 (Fighter), and have received the official acknowledgment. May we say that this Fighter is being subscribed by all nationalities and that
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    82 8 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended July 22 was 80.51 per milln of the population. The total number of deaths was 205, of which 146 were male subjects and ~>y female. Convulsions claimed 22. phthisis 29, malaria fever 29, beriberi
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    Singapore Rubber Auction.
    154 8 Reporting under yesterday's date, Messrs. Guthrie and (Jo. state: -On the resumption of the sale to-day demand was hardly so good as yesterday and prices were a little easier. The highest figure realised was tl'jf which was paid for tine ribbed smoked sheet. There was no fine
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      146 8 W. D. H. 0. WILLS ENGLAND B "SWEET CHESTNUT" The Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. Packed in 2 oz. and 4 oz. airtight tins ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS LOTUS SHOE PERFECTION No. 66. Smart N() 97 Black No. 69. Patent No 14 BUkch black glace kid patent
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      257 8 HERE WE ARE AGAIN WITH THE BEST PROGRAMME IN TOWN POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT AT THE ALHAMBRA BaMoh Road, The House of Quality— Tbe Home of Feature Attractions The Lending Theatre in Singapore. Man*ger M H KKNYUN SLaDK ALHaMBRA Biands tor Excellence, if yon are out to see a Cinema
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    THE WAR.
    1679 9 LULL IN THE WEST. Germany's Best Troops Employed. RUSSIA'S GREAT SUCCESS. Importance of Erzinjan Victory. Rkutbu's IHMM London, July 26, MLN p.m. General Sir Douglas Haiti reports that except for an occasional artillery duel and sharp local encounters nothing of importance ha? occurred. London, July 21, 4.5 pin.
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    Indian Matters.
    237 9 Khim:s Tklkuhams. London, July 26, 8 p.m. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamber lain announced that he bad asked the Raj to report whether the loss of life on the troop train was due to the route taken or to the lack of proper arrangements or to
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    The Irish Question.
    167 9 Rrctkr's Trlrorahs. London, July 27, 9.15 p.m. The heads of Mr. Llnyd George's abortive settlement have been published. They are generally as previously cabled. Under the head of Representation at Westminster it reads Tbe number of Irish representatives to the United Kingdom House of Commons shall remain
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    Shackleton Expedition.
    53 9 Rkutkr's Trlroram. London, July 26, 11.15 p.m. Buenos Aires: A Chilian steamer has returned to Terra del Fuego in a damaged condition. She towed tbe schooner Emma, with Sir E. Shackleton aboard, from 240 miles south of Cape Horn. Tbe Emma will proceed to Elephant Island when favourable
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    OBITUARY.
    23 9 Rrutrr's Tklki.ram. London, July 26, 8.6 p.m. Tbe death is announced of General Sir H. J. Hildyard, G.C.B. wbo retired in 1911.
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL.
    36 9 From Our Own Corrkspondrnt. London July 27. Interim dividends are declared as follow Gedong 5 per cent.. L'nited Serdang 15, and Ayer Kuning 5. Mergui Crown pays a final of 10 per cent.
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    POLICEMAN'S BRAVERY.
    281 9 Complimented by Assize Judge For Courageous Arrest. At the Assizes yesterday afternoon a Cantonese nimed Lim Ab Wah was found guilty of tbe attempted murder of P.C. 292 after an affray between Chinese coolies in Pagoda Street on tbe evening of June 8. Tbe constable, a Malay, was
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    FRENCH RED CROSS FUND.
    25 9 Mods. J. De Courtois begs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions Already acknowledged 117.336 Mr. E. Bendixen 50 •17,386
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    Crime in the F.M.S.
    141 9 From the report on the administration of tbe F.M.S. police force for the year 1915, it appears that sei/.ablc offences reported totalled 8,897 as compared with 9,897 in 1014. Non seizable offences reported decreased from 56.77H to 50,702. 'Ibe effect of repatri ation is most striking
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    26 9 Sabang coaled 29 ships daring the fortnight ended the 20th instant. Six of them were English, one Kawian, and the remainder Dutch. They bunkered 2,785 tons.
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    Sundry Queries.
    1345 9 THEIR PRETTY PERFORMANCE LAST NIGHT. Tbe obief of all the Queries at nine o'clock last night was How Will it Go I but at midnight What Do You Think had come into the limelight and still holds it against all rivals. The ordinary mortal may go home to
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    PENANG TURF CLUB.
    232 9 (From Olk Uwn Corrbsfondrnt.) Penang, July 27. Lovely weather favoured the socond day of the I'enany summer meeting, and the attendance was very large. Results are as follow Pony Roadstkr.— Six furlongs. Kitty (Vincent! 10.4 1 Sadie (Billett) 9.7 2 Carrick Lad (Norman) 9.2 3 Won by
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    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    373 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore sbare report datod the 27th inst., Messrs. Fraaer and Co. states Our market has kept steady throughout the week and only small parcels of shares are being marketed. The price of rubber continues to wane but the prospects
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    23 9 The German Ambassador Von Kulhuiann has requested tbe Netherlands Relief Com uiitWie to take rharye of a lay;* number rf sickly German children.
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    Letter From Home.
    2068 10 KICKING OVER THE CABINET TRACES. From Our Special Correspondent. London, June 80. Tbo first half of tbe present year of grace is nearly over. We have passed our millionth minute of the war as an ingenious statixtician reminds us it was at 20 minutes to twelve yesterday
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    Rubber Company's Suit.
    1429 10 IMPORTANT ACTION COMMENCED AT PENANG. The Origin of the Case. The suit was commenced in the Supreme Court, Penang, on July 25, in which the plaintiffs are the Shanghai Klebang Rubber i Estates, Ltd., in liquidation, and the defendants tbe Banking and Trading Corporation Naudnn Ten Cate,
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    71 10 At a committee meeting of tbe Straits Chinese Football Association, held at the Straits Chinese Recreation Club on the 27th inst, the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng presiding, tbe accounts for the three years ended June 80, 1916, were approved for submission to the next annual general meeting.
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    Lawn Tennis Tournament.
    90 10 The following ties in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament will be played to-day A Sinulis Handicap. Hartnell v. Sinclair. B Singlks Handicap. Wilron v. Webb. Wodehouse v. Uadden. Cheek v. Doig, if not in the doubles. C Sixolrs Handicap. Calder v. Potter. McKerrow v. Gibson. Newcomers' Handicap.
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    149 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. Tbe present Palladium programme will well repay a visit to tbe theatre. Two dramatic pictures which sustain the interest throughout are Three Shadows and the Tragic Domin*. and in addition there is an amusing comedy entitled Tbe Pink
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    War Relief Funds.
    123 10 As tbe result of tbe recent Singapore Art Club exhibition held in May last, the following war charities have benefited by tbe sale of pictures, etc Red Cross $324.20 King Albert Civil Hospital Fund 137.80 Star and Garter Fund 81.60 Donation from the Art Club to tbe
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    Correspondence.
    39 10 [Tbe Straits Times is not responsible for tbe opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind tbat letters must be short and to the point. Long, rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.
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    Taxation.
    1257 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— With regard to the proposed income tax and the various suggestions that have been made, may I be allowed to give my views on the matter It is a well known fact that clorks and other educated employees in receipt of
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    ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.
    837 10 Members' Suggestions at the Annual Meeting. The annual meetiug of the Singapore St. Andrew's Society was held at tue Cricket Club yesterday afternoon. Mr. Frank Adam, the hon. president, was in thu chair, and there were about twenty members present including Mr. A. Vf. Still, hou. vice-president,
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    40 10 A Dutch paper reports tbftt Arabs uiurdered in June Captain Von Moller and five German MMIMi a*. -ildah. They had escaped troui Siugapjre lo Handoeng, Java, which they left in \pril au>l had ha<l i Terj adventurous voyage to Arabia.
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    United Malacca Rubber.
    772 11 DISTRIBUTION OF 13 PER CENT. FOR YEAR. Effects of Labour Scarcity. Tin directors in submitting their report and statement of accounts for the year ended April HO, 1916, xtate The mt profit for the year after fcd anting directors' fexw 157.616.64 Add— Ualancj brought forward last year
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    THE MATCH DUTY.
    316 11 New Conditions of Manufacture At Home. The Customs and Excise authorities have ].i-t iHHiicd elaborate regulations for the collection of tbe duty on matches. Each box or container of matches must cow be marked, Htamped, or overprint*! in a per. manent manner with tbe number of matches
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    SIR H. TREE ON THE CINEMA.
    280 11 Macbeth in Pictures at His Majesty's. A cik chapter in the romance of tbe cinema ended witb the installation of Macbc-tb at His Majesty's Theatre, on tbe afternoon of Jane 22. For tbe making of the s~ pictures Sir Herbert Tree spent two months
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    297 11 Outward. The following passenger bookings to tht Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in »ome instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of his list in London Per P.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    49 11 HTO«remiue of drill*, etc., lor week ending rriday, July 2« Friday. July 28. 5.15 p la. Kril! Hall S.V A. S.KE.(V.). Mixim Co. S.V.K. Veterans Co. 4.45 jn Chinese Co. 5.15 p.m. I V.i'. Band. I t.fA Cadets. F. Yocmobk Blair, Captain, S.V.A., Acting Adjutant, S.T.C
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      627 11 HOTEL de I EUROPE UNDER ENTIRE BRITISH MANAGEMENT Supper will be served after each theatre performance on the undermentioned dates Saturday, July 29 Thursday, August 3 and Saturday, August 5 Orchestra will play from 1 2 p.m. till 1 .45 a.m. Tables may be booked in advance at th« Hotel
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      268 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, July 29 SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Universal Film Manufacturing Co. presents 1. BILLY'S REFORMATION 9. it Reels, LKo comely, with Billy Ritchie. 3. ANIMATED WEEKLY 4. I LITTLE LADY ACROSS THE WAY 5. I 2-reel Imp. comedy, with Matt More and .lane Gail 6. WHEN FATHER WAS
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    Diary of the War.
    3429 12 1814. Jane 27. AMUuwnttion of Arcliduki Franz Yt r nn»Dd and Ihh consort at Sorajevo. Jaly 85.— Austrian ultiiuatuui nent to Servia. AuKimt I.— Germany declares war on Kuuia and France, and invade* Belgium. 4. Britain declare*) war on Germany. 23. Battle of Monn begins, and
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    WIRELESS HEROES.
    230 12 Men Who Stuck to Their Posts To The Last. Examples of the heroism of wireless I operators were mentioned at the Marconi annual meeting. Among the cases cited by Mr. Godfrey Isaacs were Mr. J. F. Kea, operator on the steamer Anglo-Californian, who remained at hie post while
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      206 12 B 1 mib&EmiiV "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in England) KUALA LUMPUR. MILES AND MILES OF GENUINE ITALIAN MARBLE FLOORING SLABS 18" x 18" and 24" x -24" SAME AS SUPPLIED TO GOVERNMENT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
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    An Advance to Death.
    1150 13 GREATEST ORDEAL OF CANADIAN TROOPS. A Game that Every Man Knew Well. Whatever the cause, there in ample reason to believe that the nature, extent, and significance of the late third battle of Ypros are not generally realised 1 lays a special correspondent with the British
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      43 13 SHOW OF CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES AND BEDSTEADS WHITEAWAV'S THE NORAH BABY Q ftg|»s^ CAR v ss 3^ s^y light type of car, fainted T^v^T THE DORIS BABY CAR as sketch, enamelled green, $45.50 38 t-ketch, enamelled y^/» green \~TYmm BABY PUSH $8.50, $12.75 and
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      141 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY! of HAIPHONG 'DRAGON' CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 10 /^3§L|§K and to I THE MUNICIPALITY THE GOVERNMENT I SINGAPORE \&?gd£/ JOHORE I Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the
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      559 14 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobporatbd in Straits Sittlimbnts) HIADOFFICIi Winohaatar Houm, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 39, Old Jewry, B.C. The Company has ataO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of
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      411 14 INSURANCE. IMTON INBIMMCE OFFICE. LIMITED. (Incokpobatio n Honukonq). Capital Subscribed.. .l2,6oo,ooo Amount paid-up 600,000 Reserve fond 1,600,000 Hiad Office, Honokono. The undersigned, having been appointed igeats of the above Company, are prepared o aeoept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD a CO., Agents. sun life l :v:. c of Canada
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      467 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honqkonq). paid-up capital ...116 000 000 RBSERVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/. 118,000,000 BUtw ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietor! •16,000,000 COURT OP DIRICTOR* W. L. Pattcnden. Bwj Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Q. T. 11. Edkins, Bsq, Hon. Mr.
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      515 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Sharos of 430 each 41,100,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England. The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank.
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      833 14 INSURANCE. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (INCORPORATED IN CANADA) A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE. According to the official statement of the Superintendent of Insurance for the Dominion of Canada, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is one of the larger Canadian Companies, strong, well established and prosperous. Its excellent
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    809 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Studebaker Cars. The possibilities of motor cars as aids in the <]uick mobilisatioc of troops have just been demonstrated in army inanu'uvres held at I'tica. New York. As a result, an automobile battalion of twenty cars will be formed to serve
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    A Beamless Searchlight.
    194 15 Mr. Thomas Elliott, of Baling, writes to tie home press as follows on his invention of a searchlight without a beam In the hands of varied scientific, electrical and engineering experts, to whom it has been shown there has been meted out a voluble praise, as by
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    89 15 Mr. Maasac Huist. a writer on motor topics, refers to the synthetic nsajje of alcohol for the prod action of varieties of artificial rubber. He aayii it has been understood that for some months past Germany has got her synthetic rubber industry into such a state as to render her
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      182 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYRES^jp|\ 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. CREOSOLUME AND CREOSOTE OIL Antiseptic for Wood and Preventive against
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      181 15 I DUNLOP PHILOSOPHY Buy Dunlop Tyres, not because they are first in point of age that was chance— but because they are first in point of merit that is purpose. DUNLOPI RUBBER Co, (FAR EAST) LTD, INC: IN HONGKONG. Singapore! Do you insist ~vi I upon your car-tyres being all
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      604 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER JIS JCjA-j Jl\« BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, experienced book keeper for import tirui. Apply with testimonials to Import, c/o Straits Times. *f-1 48 aMED, COMPETENT SHORTHAND TYI'IST; must be quick and accurate Apply Bex No. 462 Times. 6-6 -u WANT) 1), compettnt shorthand typist. 1 lin
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      580 16 SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED by an experienced book keeper and typist. Known all estate work and bolda xood testimonials. Book kteper, c, o Straits Times. "24-7— 2 8 TYPEWRITING AND STENOGKAFUIC WOKK WANTED during spare Lcnrs. Terms moderate. Strict y coctidential. Apply Work, c/o Straits Times. 16 6 16-9 SITUATION
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      802 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Y»n and Co. 17-n To LBT. Uoa«en Nos. 7, 8-a, Cbanoory l>»ne Apply to CbinK Keng Lee and Co., Auctioneers. 1811— n TO LET. No. 45, Cairnhill Road. Kent 150. Immediate entry. Apply to Ching Keng
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      488 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 100, Market Street. 'Phoni 421. Sole Agents. Tbe Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10-4—9-4 NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on TUESDAY. AUG. 1. HARI RAYA
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      206 16 a USX ARRIVED large Shipments ot EUROPE BASS BROOMS BRASS CALLIPER GAUGES For Measuring Rattan BRASSO LIQUID METAL POLISH in large tins EUROPE-MADE MALAY PARANGS GALVANIZED TUBES Pipe?, 4" and WE HAVE THEM YOU WANT THEM GUAN KIAT CO. 37. Phillip Street. Singapore. JUST 1 RECEIVED A new shipment of
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      462 16 MOTOR CARS 'phone For HIRE i m■ M^ promptly attends I |1 to your call with I\S comfortable cars, ill day and night. \f Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 4 211, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such ax changes in sailing dates of
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      326 16 Straits ¥>imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 2A2 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THR EDITOR. All c* iiunications relating to bosinefls mailers advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants
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