The Straits Times, 2 August 1916

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,174 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 2. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      34 1 MILK JOODJ TopNotchj I KingSeorgeW Typewriters i S" tlti ncir iiindeh on thttl at M^L J&m 4 X^JJ* (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) 14-a, Collyer Quay. ASAHI BEER. MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA. Ltd. (Ini ohi'okatki' in Japan)
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      114 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING i BEAR BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed ion 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
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      162 1 KARTELLS BRANDY Soli Aurnts: AOAMSON. GILFILLAN CO.. LTD (Incorporatol in KngUn.ll These superb NEW RECORDS ON for JULY. Mr. SYDNEY COLTHAM A lac U Hum 4 A 19D \*iiuiel.»u.ic BLACK DIAMONDS BAND I lalM .1 .\m..ur IkaV z Iss6 lUperakiVleMta L. G**m4 PEERLESS ORCHESTRA fTWCMyOM Q._i_i r. Htritri Z mt
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    British Casualties.
    440 2 The following casualties are reported London, July 12. Killed— Major H W. Stenhoase, West Surreys Capt. A. De B. Adam, and Capt. 0. N. Brookbank, Liverpool* Capt. A J. Anderson, West Yorkshires; Capt. J. Baker and Capt. G. S. Dickinson, Lincoln* Capt. A. S. Brothers, and Capt. K.
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    THRILLING INCIDENTS.
    506 2 Naval Adventures in Turkish Waters. Mr. Rudyard Kipling, in an article dealing with tbe British Navy, continues bis account of the adventures of submarines in the Sea of Marmora, including the sinking of transports and wheat ships, tbe burning of dhows, and the shelling of piers, railway stations,
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    68 2 Lengthy Notes have been exchanged betwuen Holland and German; which took ex ception to the Dutch allowing the men rescued from tbc Creasy, tbe Haunt- and the Aboukir to return tv England. Ibe Uerman (iuvern mont complained that Holland did not maintain towards England tbe same strict neutrality as towards
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      278 2 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY kick \i;\s iikw Imiliii- the Stamp uf I'ublir Approval tot OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet Eating or Drinking,. Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or Gouty
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      402 2 NEGLECT YOUR SCALP And Lose Your Ha»r. Cuticura Prevents It. Trial Free. Cuticura Soap shampoos cleanse and purify the scalp of dandruff while the Ointment twothis and heals the irritated scalp skin. Dandruff and itching are hair destroyers. Get acquainted with these fnmririt super-creamy emollicnta for the xkin and scalp.
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      151 2 To build up Hi weakness To make you well and keen you well— this is the work of SCOTT'S Emulsion. In cases of AINUEMIA WASTING DEBILITY RICKETS SCOTTS Emulsion has no equal for bringing back thr energy, strength and vigour of glorious health. Still the best at all aces of
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      684 2 NOTICE. TO WHOM MAY CONCERN. I bare tbi* day dixpo»cd of tbo busioetß known as the Motor Hou»e, at tbe corner of Bra* Hjnali Read and ictoiia Street, to a syodioate represented by F. U. Montier Goode, Em|. Any claim* against tbo old firm moot be presented forthwith to Mr.
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    Merbau (Selangor) Rubber
    872 3 WHITE ANTS NOW CAUSING TROUBLE. Good Prospects for Tapping. The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Merbau (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the offices of tbe company, 17, St. Helens place, Bißbopegate, E.C, on Jane 20. Mr. Archibald Orey (chairman of the company) presided. The
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    82 3 A very pleasing innovation of Sir John Jellicoe is bis offer of hospitality in the Fleet to any officers home on leave from the front. Any officer on leave can have three days' hospitality on board a battlwhip, and if tbe Fleet goes to sea they can go with it.
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      449 3 GHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No. 25 South Briged Road First class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Hr.d«e Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIEB. Best Tooth Powders and Brashes for sale 11 BREEKS MEMORIAL SCHOOL Ootacamunrf, South India. 7,000 ft. above tea level High-olass European School
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      594 3 I Anaemia I or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so
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      1095 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND •Apcar L. me. (Companies Incorporated in Enuland). MAIL AND PASSENQER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTA BAIUNSS Under Contract with Hi* Majesty aovermaent). *o» China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES
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      767 4 BTBMEB MIUNBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Ikoorpobatec in Sum).' SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Stmerak, Bacbo, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani. Singora. Laoon, Kobiamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Koblak Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK Aug. 2, 3 p.m. a.a. MAHIDOL Aug. 3 5, 3 p.m. .a.a ASDANG 7
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      410 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enolino) The Companies' steamers arc 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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      521 4 STEAMER SAILINIS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama, via port", to Marseilles anil London under mail contract witb tl Imperial Japanese Government. Tlk New Twin-hi-row Steamers maintaining this service have been specially dosigncd and constructed, and are fitted witb
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      553 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTO. ilucohpokath) is England) DIPWOt Sarvio* to Japan via Hona kong 4k »han«nai, and to Oaloutt* via Panang, from Bingapop*. Taking oargo on through Bills Ladin lor Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Che'o Tientwin, NewobwauK, Yangtsae pirts Fo> cnosa. tbe Philippine*, etc., etc. eio ■toama*a.
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      523 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHJI (Imcorpobatid in Japah) Otika Mercantlls steamship Ltd KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. the Company maintain" a regular oarg service witb six steamer* ca lir* at Moji Vokktichi. Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swei tenh»m, Penang. Colombo aod Bombay, aor on the return voyave oailinii at Xutioonu Singapore, Hongkong and Moji Fop
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      513 5 NOTICE. Io coineotion witb tbe V.M.C.A. Special Raildinß Fund a meeting of active and ansociate members will be beld in tbe V.M C.A. iitll on Wednesday. August 'i, at 8.4S p.m. iliarp. A fali attendance is very desirable. 81-7—2-8 NOTICE OF REMOVAL On and after July 81, 1910, tbe business
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      106 5 Sulphuric Acid 66° READY STOCKS H. WOLSKEL CO. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur*. p l-7-8O« Ice mahingMochinery Most Modern Plant. Users of our plants make and sell ice at 14 cent per lb. and have a good profit. For full Particulars and Estimates, The BORNEO Co., Ltd. S (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND)
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      238 6 (LaTB l>h THE RoiUNS.iS PIASO O'.l Gives you full value for your money. TESTED CELLO STRINGS A 6O cts. D 7O cts. O 8O cts. C 9O cts. Per set of four $2.75 Violin A. strings from IS cents to 25 cents. Selected SO cents. Tested 35 cents. A trial
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      292 6 "Triomphc" Sardines Packed in Mb. and A-lb. white' tins with brand labels bearing tbe above mark. Easily opened by kejH attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Because they represent tbe hiyliont quality in Sardines, being packed in pure olive oil and in tomato. These Sardines have beer specially
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    120 7 FIXTURES Wednesday, August 2. ■«>< *'%ter 0..J9 p. in V M I A meeting, 5.45p.m Thursday, Aurust J. H.,,1 Water Mi ara 1.2 p.m I C |K"rfom)anci V. Theatre, 9.16 p.m. Friday, Aujjust 4. Righ Water 0.30 a.m., 1.27 p.m. War Anniver-vry rutu V. Theatre, 5.15 p.m.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    165 7 Today. Port Swettenham and Penanu Ipoh 2.30 pm Malacca. P. Swettenham an<l Teluk Anson Kampar 2.:t0 pm Mi .lan Medusa Ml poi Muntok and l'.ili mbaay Altiny '2.80 pm Sourabaya and r.aii.ljcimassin S. I'.orneo 2.80 pm Pontianak i> H. Guan pm KotaTinKKi Mrranti 4 pm To MOBhow.
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    15 7 Daily (Except Scmdat) By Tbain. Federated Malay SUtea. Pekan, Malac.-a. Mnar and Penang 6 pro
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    66 7 The M. M. outward steamer Armand-Behic left Colombo on Friday. Jfily '2H. and may be expected to arrive here tbis afternoon. The and 0. homeward mail steamer Nankin may be expected to arrive here at 4 I' in to day. She sails at 8 a.m. on Friday,
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    57 7 .Mr. William l.aoy, of i'l Down strt-.t. Piccadilly. W n formtrly ol Shanghai, who li.d oc May D, a«eJ 74 years, leaving pro ptrty in lintain to the value of <34.838, b< |ii<athed il.ooo anil the income tor life from 4 10,000 to Lavinia Lizzie Wooldrid^f iof In r .;r.
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      290 7 DISTRICT COURT SALE. K I MO. iTIWALLA AND CO. V. LAT PAU PRESS. AUCTION SALE PrintiDg. Lithographing, Paper Cutt'ng, Perforating and Kuliog Machine-, etc. Engli-h and OMatJM Typ s. Also shop Sttin^x and furniture. To fci held at No. 11, C'rois Street. ON PRIDO, AD'iCST 4, AT 11 A.M. rOWEI.I.
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      505 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED TO Hl'Y, a saddle and bridle also set of cob harness with breast 'trap. Apply Manager. Ifelalap E*tat-, B. N. Borneo. I'RKS-JEK WANTED for Rnbbar Estate in Dutch Wwt Borneo Apply by letter, with testimonial*, statins salary rpqnired, •n the B irnwo C'n. Ltd.. Singapore. 28- 5
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      502 7 W. D. H. 0. WILLS ENGLAND Off EEI CHESTNUT" The Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. Packed in 2 oz. and 4 oz. airtight tins ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS SLAMAT HARI RAYA ALL SPECIAL PLAYS DURIN6 THIS WEEK THE NEW STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL NORTH HRIDUE
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      53 7 We beg to announce a new and large supply of DRUGS CHEMICALS No order is too large, and in consequence of our large frtock we are in a position to execute any order with the utmost despatch. OUTSTATION ORDERS our speciality. (/flotations Incitid. I'roni/it Attintiiiii. THE UNITED PHARMACY, Chemists and
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      420 7 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. FOR PRNANO AND CALCUTTA. The Company's steamer YaTSHING, 2,28* tons, Captain Anderson, will be despatched for above ports, on Thursday, Angust 3, at 4 p.m. For freight and pasaage, apply to BOIKTBaD CO., Agent v 2-B—B-8 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PBNANO <fc CALCUTTA.
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      280 7 ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA. BAOLEIR AND KNIGHT. Orchard Agents And Attorneys LAUNCEBTON, TASMANIA. We pant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated ptyniuntf, and under Uov< r.iment Expert supervision, until it suits them to take personal posnession thin enable* c iontx to gradually invest in this most profitable and delightful
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2. ENGLAND'S EFFORT.
    1224 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2. ENGLAND'S EFFORT. It is entirely England's own fault that she has been misunderstood to a great extent since the war began. While thousands of men were working like Trojans to overcome the terrible disadvantage of being unprepared, a few were ignorant, obstructive and disloyal
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    13 8 Tbe Sapong Estate June crop was 28,594} lbs. total to date 168.027 lbs.
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    21 8 The Rev. J. A. B. Cook will preach at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 5.30 p.m., on the Nations High Resolve.
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    26 8 A Government Gazette extraordinary issued on Monday extends for a further three months tbe prohibition of the re-exportation of French Indo-Chioa rice to the Netherlands Indies.
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    32 8 On and after September 1 nobody over or who appears to be over 15 years old will be allowed to land in the Australian Commonwealth without a passport issued by British authorities.
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    34 8 Amongst the latest contributions to the Red Cross Fund are tbe following:— Kapar Para Rubber Estates Company, Ltd., £100 East Java Rubber Company, Ltd., £50 tbe I 'hi Rantau Rubber Estate Company, Ltd., j£SO.
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    41 8 At Hongkong, on July 21. Revenue Officer Wilden boarded the French steamer Hanoi and found concealed in a fresh water tank 5,000 taels of prepared opium, the largest haul which has been jade for some time. No arrests have been made.
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    46 8 Not satisfied with tbe fare paid, a rikisha puller is said to have snatched a gold button from the coat of the Chinese schoolboy who had engaged him, and made off with it. He was convicted in the third police court this morning, sentence being deferred.
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    64 8 At the half yearly general meeting of the National In ion Club held at tbeir Club bouse on Saturday, the following officebearers for the half-year ending December 31 were elected s— -X. Mamat, president N. Ramacbandra, hon. secretary and club captain A. Yerapatra, hon. treasurer C. de Silva, hou. auditor
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    77 8 A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a clerk .named Ong Peng Lim, who is said to have absconded with the sum of 562.0C0 belonging to his employers, Cboop Hup Chiang Chian, of U, Market Street, and also i.OOO guilders belonging to a money changer. It is seated
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    96 8 Evidence of preparations tbe Germans are making to inaugurate a trade campaign after tbe war is afforded in tbe form of a replypaid postcard issued from the office of one of the German shipping companies in the L'nited States. The post-card sets out the names of 4H centres, including East,
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    98 8 Peh Lim was charged in the m ix.v.l police court this morning with abetting his father Peh Seng in tbe attempted murder of Chan Ah See, who alleges that he was fiied at with a shot gun. The hearing was adjourned to the Bth inst. According to the story of
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    121 8 To the many other contributions of the Far East towards the prosecution of tbe great war, whether of men or in kind, we, L. and 0. Express, have now to add the generous proposal of tbe Straits Settlements to undertake to contribute from tbe revenues of the Colony a sum
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    142 8 It would be interesting to know just what was in the mind of tbe Keuter subeditor who sent the affecting tale of a dog which appears among the wires to-day. It tells of an aeroplane, the gift of Indian princes, which was forced to descend owing to some little trouble.
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    156 8 Mr. Hughe* s speech reported today is as pointed as could be wished, and, setting aside part of its vigour as most probably being electioneering, there is sufficient plain speaking left to be quite satisfying. Mr. Hughes is not too well-known outside his own country, but what is known of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    366 8 Tbe Rev. Keppel Gamier, Colonial Chap lain, Penaug, has returned fi.uu furlough and assumed duty. Mrs. Ribeiro and Miss Alice Ribeiro are returning to Shanghai by the French .Mail Armand Behic to-morrow. Oonjteßse de Bondy is now staying witli her second son. Raphael Jo Jioncly. manager of
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    Port of Jeddah Open.
    66 8 His Excellency the Governor has received official information that the port of Jeddali is now open, it is necessary, however, to warn the public that transport to and from Jeddah is at present very difficult to obtain and that passage rates are consequently likely to be
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    Clerk Charged with Forgery.
    131 8 A former clerk in the Municipal Eugmeer's Department named P. Katuaui was bru^ht up uu three charges of forgery in Mm third police court on Monday afternoon. The charges are vi forging petty cash vouchers for »17.8H, 51y.30 and »17.60 respectively, and it is alleged that
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    Second Anniversary of the War.
    253 8 We would remind our readers of the public meeting to be held in the Victoria Theatre, on Friday August 4, the second anniversary of tbe declaration of war. The purpose of the meeting is to reaffirm Britain's determination to carry the struggle for righteousness and
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      120 8 Rone: 0 steel cabinets FOR BULKY BOOKS. Fitted with one to (C JJBPfi^P^Hiaß ten roller shelves, ad- jfc ju-uhlr Hvery half v inch, and freprcof coll.ipsihle curtain. V ON SHOW AT [■M^«|Mft SHOT" GUNS Single and Double Barrel AT SPECIAL PRICES 12 Borv Stevens Single Barrel Hammerless Ejector Shot Gun.
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      296 8 A TREAT IN STORE FOR ALL OUR PATRONS TO-NIGHT »S THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMME WILL PROVE TO YOU. IF YOU PAY A VISIT TO THE ALHAMBiA Beaoh Road Tbe House of Quality— Tbe Home ol Feature Attractions. Tbe Loading Tbeatre In Singapore. SECOND SHOW, AT 9.16 SHARP The London Film Company
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      124 8 Garden Sale. A garden sale of work will bt held at Strathmore, Taugliu Hill, ud .Saturday, August la, at 4 p.m., in aiu of the local Ked Cross and Prisoners of War Funds. A feature of the sale will be yoixls from Liberty and Co., London, also evening cloakB, bans,
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    THE WAR.
    3714 9 THE GREAT PUSH. German Third Line Attacked. RUSSIAN PROGRESS. The Enemy Plans Wholly Ruined. Rki in;'- IMMUK LodcIou, July SI, LM a.m. Sir I "curias Haig says in hi* communique Cooperating with the Frei.oii. an a vaut-e was made this uiornini: on a front from east of Delvilli
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    Canadian Disaster.
    109 9 TOWNS WIPED OUT BY FOREST FIRES. Rkutbk's Tklki.kam. London, July 31, 5 a.m. North Bay, Ontario The towns of Coch rave, Mathesou. Mushka Station and Timmins have been destroyed by forest fires and Porquois Junction and Iroquois Falls arc burning. There are a hundred dead and many injured.
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    The New York Fire.
    134 9 THREE MEN CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER. Rkltkus Tklki.kam. London, July 61, 5 am. New York There wore a t.w fatalities from the explosion on the island in New York Bay, but properly damage is very heavy. It is estimated at £5,000,000, and includes forty thousand tons of
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    CHINESE PARLIAMENT.
    24 9 Kkltkk's Tklk..iam. London, Auguxt 1, 5 p.m. The Chinese parliament has opened. Li Yuan hang was appointed president and took the oath.
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    OBITUARY.
    15 9 knrt Tkh'.kam. London, Auyustl The death bos taken plaoe of Uan Sir John Hopkins.
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    Irish Crisis.
    483 10 MORE HOPEFUL TONE IN THE COMMONS. Rbctkr'h Telrokams. London, July ill, 12.30 a.m. In tbe House of Common*. Mr. Devlin said he would never agree to the permanent exclusion of lister, but be hoped something would be done by meanH of further negotiations with the I Inter members.
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    CHINESE AND INCOME TAX.
    352 10 To the Editor of the Straits 1 imes. Sir, 1 shall be obliged if you will be good enough to give publicly to the following:— After a series of meetings having been held at tbe Chinese Chamber of Commerce among tbe influential members taereof to 1,-,
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    War Week by Week.
    3523 10 BRILLIANT WORK OF THE NEW ARMIES. From Our Special Correspondent. London, July 6, 1918. There have been three bit; news item* this weok the beginning of the great AngloFrench advance in the region «f the Souime the publication of the eagerly awaited despatches on the Naval
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    BELAT TIN MINING CO.
    548 10 The Advisability of Going Into Liquidation. The report of tbe directors of the Be.at Tin Mining Co., Ltd., for the year ended March 81, 1916. states The result of the year's working shows a profit of $1,469.66, after making provision for depreciation on buildings, machinery, furniture
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    Straits Veterinary Department.
    245 10 In the annual report of the Government Veterinary Surgeon, Singapore, for tbe year 1915, Mr. P. Scott Kalshaw says. Tbe total imports of live stock were 224 horses, 17,678 cattle, 21.H73 sheep, 8,701 goats, 99,492 swine, 109 dogs, and 253 buffaloes, as compared with 564 horses, 16,501
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    Germans in Turkey.
    529 10 AMAZING ATTACK ON MOSLEM RELIGION Sheikh Ul Islam Forced to Resign Whom the godn would destroy they first make mad. Germans are face to lace with the greatest crisis in their history. Armies of ever-increasing power are closing in upon them, and they cannot send a ship
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    H.M.S. MALAYA.
    509 10 God Bless This Ship and All Who Sail in Her." The following extract is from tbe Hast London Observer, of June 21 and is forwarded by the Malay States Information Agency: Whitechapel bas a bell foundry, iaiuo.is throughout the world for over tin <■« centuries. There by Fieldgate
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    MUNICIPAL PROVIDENT FUND.
    888 11 Government's Reply to Recent Discussion. Tht following letter, signed by the Hon. Mr. F. S. Uiui h. Colonial Secretary, and address i-d to the I'resident of tbc Municipal Commissioners, was laid on the table at the last meeting of the Commissioners, and is forwarded to us fur
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    100 11 Latent advertisement* of the day appear on page 7. Tbe Albambra to night ift presenting a tint- Britmh drama, Tbe. Lion Cob*. Turn, •ays tbe advertisement elsewhere, tells bow Bobby drives a long nail into Ger many m coffin Tbe lion m tbe British Lion and tbe
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    102 11 Tl.t uf Mr. Kddi«- l> Araojo, labora tory aaaistant. Strait* Trailing Co., Bultt-r--worth. occurred at about 3 p.oj. on Sunday, at tbe rt «ult uf a motor cycle accidi nt at Uatu Man on tii. Itajan L*-pas Koail, on th. way to I'.Hiik Pulau. about 10 milex from I'euaDu' Krom
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  • Correspondence.
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      Wanted: Light.
      168 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Heading tbe enlogiea of tbe work of the retiring engineer of which members of the Municipal Commission delivered themselves on Friday, I gathered that tbe Commissioners were quite pleaaed with what they, with their engineer's assistance, had done in tbe
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    82 11 A soccer match takes place between tbe V.M.C.A. and Singapore Recreation Club at 5.15 p.m. to-morrow. St. Andrew's School sport*, with tbe kind permission of tbe Principal of Katties Institution, are to be held on Raffles ground next Saturday. There will be no prizes as tbe boys have
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    Rifle Shooting.
    45 11 Tbe following was the result of the Ladies' Garrison Hide Club spoon competition on July 28:- 150 yds. L»dy Eveln Young 24 Mrs. Muuliston 28 Mrs. Bastvi IB Mr- Scott 24 100 yds. Total. 28 68.81 88 67.62 18 67 62 28 67.04
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    Football.
    140 11 At Malacca, on Saturday, a St. Francis ScLool team met the local Greenlytes at soccer, and the result was an easy win for the school by 4—o. The first half passed with no si' >re. for thcugb the school was aggressive all through tbe forwards ju*t tailed to find
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    Lawn Tennis Tournament.
    149 11 Following were tbe results of Monday's play in tbe S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament B Singles. Winter beat Wilson, B—6, 6-4. Gibson and Potter v. Teale and Owen. I {finished. Thursday's Ties. C hMUa Calder v. Potter. B Sin-olio. Borneman v. Winter. Newcomers Haddii vp. Meadows v Wedderburn.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    78 11 Programme of drills, etc., lor week ending, Friday, Au^uot 4 WIDNBKDAT, A 1. .15T 11. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. AM p.m. Baleatier Range It.E.(W). 515p m. Drill Hall S.V.R. Veteran* Co. SVC. Band. S p.m. Sepoy Lines S.K.A. Co. Tbcmoat, Ak.iit 3. Ul p.m. Bras Baaah
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      507 11 HOTEL de I EUROPE UNDER ENTIRE BRITISH MANAGEMENT Supper will be served after each theatre performance on the undermentioned dates Thursday, August 3, and Saturday, August 5 Orchestra will play from 1 2 p.m. til 1 .45 a.m. Tables may be booked in advance at the Hotel or Theatre box
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      271 11 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Braa Batah Road, Singapore, From S st.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charjai, 812—7-12 APELPHI HOTEI SPECIAL OINNER WILL IE UIVBM ON Thursday, August 3 ALSO ON Saturday, August
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    Klian-Kellas.
    1838 12 GREATLY IMPROVED POSITION OF COMPANY. Outlook (or Tin and Rubber ll.i thin) onlm&ry general meeting of the sl.an ■holder* uf Kliau kollas, Limited, was -hi. at tin- L'ludnu Chamber of < jiuiui re-. Oxford Couit. Canuon Street, K. C, Mr. rid ward liedfotd (chairman of tbe company presiding. I'ln
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    Federated (Selangor) Rubber.
    340 12 The report of tbe Federated iSelangon Rubber Company, Limited, state* tbat the profit for tbe year, after writing off XI, 102 for depreciation of buildings, macbiaery, etc was X29.149, which, with tbe amount brought forward, X3,11«, makes a total of AMJMk Ueductiug the amount of tbe interim
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    Java Rubber and Produce.
    203 12 The report of the Java Rubber and Produco Company Limited, states that after providing for directors' fees, debenture interest and all London charges and after writing off XI, OIK) as depreciation of build id«h and macliinery. tbe profit for the year amounts to £11.37.. to which
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    WAR DEVICES OF THE ENEMY.
    1065 12 Zeppelin Lighthouses and Turtle Forts. Oreat interest has been aroused in United States army circles by an article contributed to the New York Times by an American offioor who has seen a good deal of the tight ing in his capacity of authorised military observer,
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    66 12 News was received in Hongkong, on June 21, to tbe effect that Mr. Lan Carmicbael, only son of Mr. H. F. Carmichael, of Messrs. Carmichael and Clarke, bad been killed in a seaplane accident. Tbe deceased, who was attached to the Koyal Flying Corps, was born in Hongkong in October,
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    FUTURE OF LONDON.
    384 12 Lord Devonport's Hopeful Trade Forecast. The Port of London Authority has done its bit in this war," Lord Devonport, its chairman, on June 19, told the London Society. At the beginning of tbe war, said bis lordship, they fitted out hundreds of transports, and on their return
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    GERMAN CASUALTIES.
    367 12 News from Enemy Higher School Reports. Interesting light, both upon the question of German casualties, and also upon tbe statements made from other German sources regarding Russian atrocities in Eastern Prussia, is afforded by a well-informed article, entitled "German secondary schools tor girls in war time," which appears
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    ARTISTS AS "SPIES."
    252 12 Adventures Met with in Outdoor Sketching. Some illustrations of the way in which trouble has come to artists while painting out of doors in war-time are given in the journal of tbe Imperial Arts League in commenting on tbe War office decision to issue permits to approved
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      197 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Incohi-oratk;. in England) KUALA LUMi-UR-COME into the GARDEN 3 Admits of no refusal when these are the Inducement! offered BARNARDS. LTD.. OF NORWICH. ENGLAND are suppliers to HIS MAJESTY THE KING WE SELL
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    Jasin (Malacca) Rubber.
    870 13 DIVIDEND-PAYING STAGE NOW REACHED Initial Distribution of 10 Per Cent. Tbe sixth ordinary general meeting of the I Jasin (Malacca) Kubbcr Estates. Ltd., was j beid on Jane 27, at tbe regiitered office, i Winchester Hoase, Old Broad street, E.C., 1 Mr. T. Kitcbie (tbe chairman) presiding.
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    RELICS OF THE INQUISITION.
    187 13 Mystery of Working Man's Collection Of Curios. quaint leather fisoret, wbicb once adorned the Inquisition Chamber in Lisbon, have oome into tbe bands of Messrs. Knight. Frank and Ruiley, in a curiously romantic and roundabout way. Some 14 years ago a working man presented himself at
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      205 13 WHITEAWAY'S Annual Sale Bargains NOW PROCEEDING Guaranteed QH A I MERS> from ESS" TpA DE MAt?K -ir Start to 5 r 1 \f There sNo "Short Waisted' Feeling in Chalmers "Porosi;nit" Union Suits. They have elastic fitting backs that stretch both "up and down and "sideways and prevent such discomfort
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      387 13 TATTOOER of merit jnst anived, will stay fcr one month only. Addrkss TAMANOYA HOTEL. BEACH ROAD (ippoiiite the Dri I Hall) Ttlepbone 1884. Outdoor work also undertaken. 11-7—lo-8 PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. ajnateurt 1 Work Developing. Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. K9NG HIN6 CHEON6 ft COMPANY Adalohl Hotel Buildings. biagapore. Branch
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      27 13 Co SINGAPORE Suppliers to 09 Mail Boats Military L,f\ Plantations Messes Motels Hospitals __i. €lubs Institutes I 3 Private Men-of-War l^g-^^i Families SATISFACTION, PURITY AND ECONOMY ASSURED
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      557 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. (lUCOWOBATBD IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) H.AD OFFICE, Wnoh..t., House, 8m,.p0r.. LONDON O«FI0«. 3«, Old Jewry, 8.0. The Company has A 30.000 deposited with the Supreme
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      392 14 INSURANCE. UNTOK INSURANCE OFFICE. LIMITED. (Incorporated n Honukono). Capital Subscribed. ..l2,6oo,ooo Amount pk <l up 600,000 Reserve (and 1,600,000 H«ai> Ofi'K'i, Honokonq. The undersigned, having been appointed ißeatfl of the above Company, are prepared >o aeoept Marine Risks at oaneot rates. BOUSTBAD CO., Agents. SUN LIFE *cV:;V" OF CANADA (INCORPORATBD
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      469 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honqkonq), PAID-UP CAPITAL 1)6,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling •1,600,000 at I/- 116.000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor 118,000,000 COURT OF DIRICTORI W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. O. T. M. Bdiinn, Bsq Hon. Mr. D. Landale.
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      520 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op CapiUl in 80,000 Shares ol 430 eMta iI.JOO.OOt Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank o! England, The London City and MidlanJ Bank, Ltd., The London Coontj and Westminster Bank,
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      968 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. "Hlbbblß EsTABLISBKD 1874. InCORPOBATBD IN INDIA. 80 psr cant, of the Funds, or $23,000,000.00 are invested in Government Securities 42 years' record progress and ioorpaeiou xtability. LOW RATES for non-forfeitakla Endowment Assurances with Profits payable at DEATH or at the end of 15 or
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    939 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A Terror to Hongkong Motorists A certain Indian police sergeant wbo patrols the Jubilee Koad district is rapidly developing into a real terror to motorists who are apt to forgot the rules of the road, reports the HoogkoDg Daily Presr, of
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    A Hill Station for Siam.
    153 15 A number of people interested in a project to provide a bill station for Siam have, say. the Bangkok Times, raised sufficient funds to bring the scheme into being. Land bus been chosen on the spur of hills near to Kboon Tan, north of Nakon
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      193 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability 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. Cool and Comfortable Tbe ftrt of kt-cpiog cool »od cc m'ortabie
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      202 15 J i IH r DUNLOP PHILOSOPHY (2) To most of us motoring is not a habit but a necessity. Dunlop Tyres, through being the latter, become the former. DUNLOPI RUBBER Co, (FAR EAST) LTD, INC: IN HONGKONG. SINGAPORE Jor' Stelastic BritiBh Tyres (I W The ONLY -m S' .^SO Tyres
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      592 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL 111 LIQUEUR WHISKY. yM™ **L As supplied to both Houses of tBBJJHT^HBV Parliament. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS f&gA ADAMSON, fiILFILLAN Ls^fg^lß ANO COMPANY. LIMITED B f (Incorporated in England) Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED by an experienced book keeper and
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      542 16 SITUATIONS VACANT WAITED, a Chinese clerk with a know If dee 1 f f ypewriting. Apply W. MaDgfield t Co., Ltd. 29-7— 2-8 WANTED, experienced book keeper for import firm. Apply with testimonials to Import, c/o Straits Times. 27-7—B-8 -VaNTED, COMPETE.nT BHOKTH&MO TYPIST; must be qaick and accurate Apply B:x
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      787 16 HOUSES TO LET TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n iv LET. No. 45, Cairnhill Koad. Rent «50. Immediate utry Apply to Ciiio« Bn| l.w A i'o. Auctioneem. 9-B— To LET, compound house, No. 3, Adis Bo>d. Immediate entry. Apply to A.
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      393 16 KIAM KIAT GO. lOB»ndU9, Market Street. 'Pbonk 421. Sole Agents. Tbe Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply i GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10-4— fl-4 NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will bt» closed on SATURDAY. AUGUST 5 PUBLIC MONDAY,
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      172 16 THE FOLLOWING STOCK All. BRITISH MILD STEEL ANGLES (ROUND AND SQUARE) Iron Bars BOLTS AND NUTS PAN HEAD RIVETS "GEM" RUBBER MANGLES GUAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street. Singapore. Tel. Nos 1174, 1178, 1288. FOR Awnings, Screens, Tarpaulins, Boat Covers, Sea Anchors, Oil Bags And Canvas Work of every description
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      464 16 MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE l_ M^ promptly attends 1 I [1 to your call with I \B I I comfortable cart, g1 day and night. Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 A 216, ORCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations id advertisements, such as changes in sailing
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      327 16 Straits V)imes. Telephone!. Editorial and Ocncral 70 Manager's Office 282 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All i-' ii'iiiunicationH relating to business uuaters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. Bhould be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT KATES.- Miscellan.out) wants
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