The Straits Times, 4 August 1916

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,176 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. AUGUST 4. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      138 1 MILK Wo^he TOP NOTCH ScotS^M NON-WtfILLABLE BOTTLE A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. IV*NE1 0 CLIPLESS FASTENER REQUIRES NO STAPLES I|* T1 SUPERSEDES ALL OTHEK Bn TYPE* i>F BINDING AND No STAPLING MACHINES. ff 288 It
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      163 1 Lee-Metford Rifle Requisites .303 Wire Brushes bT .303 .303 Bristle Brushes f£a.I<NELETTK .303 web slings p ffs^mrrv. Flannel .303 Barrel Reflectors Ei^S^^L 11 .303 Barre! Gauge t^lt^^''^^'^ Patches Dead-black, Andrew's Score Register Stephen Young Rifle White Fluid B. S. A. Score Register Fluid, large small One-piece celluloid covered steel Cleaning
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      13 1 KARTELLS BRANDY Soli Aubnts: AOAMBON. 6ILFILLAN CO ITO (In,-,.r|.oru..| in Kn K lan.l)
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    British Casualties.
    785 2 The followicy casualties are reported: London, July 12. Missing, believed killed.— Lieut. R. Reid Koyal Scots. MiHßing, believed wounded.— 2nd Lieut. 1! WilliatuH, South LancaHhires 2nd Lieut. C. A. Wooler, West Yorkshires. Now reported prisoners. 2nd Lieut. J McConville, Liverpools 2nd Lient. C. L. Wallace. Londons. Wouuded.— 2nd
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      357 2 Little Lectures 2= !y Nil Ml Wi.ncaiinis." .'..cum \o 3 |jj Run Down iTi i; r:i d t y worry or over- C* *oik when your vitality 3E is lov.crpd when you feeJ J^Jt "anyhow" wher. your j>? £<»r notvcsare"onedi;e when w^S| Yftt "on ilres U J Wf 1 U
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      318 2 DAIMLER® Carriages emu Vehicles 3 Ai;BICLLTLm_TK-'XIORS i I-- DAIMLER COMPANY tv > Ci M "SiY. I.SuIANO. C NO MORE HEADACHES Headach s, intermittent pains, sharp shooting spasms, or s'eaiy. dull achea, ov.r tbe eyes, in the back of tbe head, at tbe bass of tiii brain or in tbe temples
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      419 2 HOME REMEDY WHICH WORKS WONDERS IN MAKING SCRAWNY. UNDEVELOPED MEN AND WOMEN PLUMP AND ATTRACTIVE. ''bin persons, particularly those from ten to thirty pounds under neipbt, will be ioter I -Btod to learn of a marvelloua disoovery wbioh puts on flesh at the rate of a pound a day in
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      311 2 WINES Direct from the Celebrated Vergniaud Cellars, Bordeaux pet case 1 doz. quarts Claret Flying Lion Medoc $6. 50 Caret Margsnx V D 6 7. 50 Claret St. Jalien V D 4 8.50 Claret Laose YD 8 11.00 Breakfast Claret 7.50 Buignndy V D Beaune 10.00 Bmgnnriy V D M(
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    Tjiliwoeng Java Rubber.
    1226 3 FAIR PROSPECTS OF AN INTERIM DIVIDEND Crop Estimates Exceeded Tbe annual general meeting of the Tjiliwoenu Java Plantation*. Limited, was biM on June 21. at tbe registered office of tbe company, 5, Kencburch Street. E.C., Sir Edward Mottling (cbairiuan of tbe company) presiding. Tbe Chairman Raid Gentlemen,
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      272 3 i Tlic Sipsture. 1 To distinguish the original and iSjJ^ genuine Worcestershire Same from rj3 ie many imitations, see that the ujo signature of LEA PET.RINS appears in White across the Red wftijK RjMj label on every bottle. WM: |fl&''y No other sauo? h.i> such an exquisitely fcvs 'lflir.it'- ll
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      203 3 JUST ARRIVED A complete range of the famous Columbia Gramophones Mahogany Cabinet If E!5 a| Tt double spring lßfK|j|lj^B [JKall Quartered Oak *s^^^ Mahogany With Oak Horn Mahogany three-spring $7O&$12O $150 $100 The Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN HOXOKONG) CEILINGS i PANELS Btau'.iful »od adaptable to any style ot
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      1092 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. O. m British India AND Apcar L-ine. (Companies Incorporated in Endlandi. ma.il and passe nqer services PBNINBULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contraot wltb Hit Majesty i uovermaent). *or China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia. India. Adan, Kgypt, Madltarranaan Portt and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL
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      723 4 BTEAMEB BAILIWBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoospobatic in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Stmerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani. Singora. Laoon, Kobsamui, EUndon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Koblak Bangkok. Due Departure a. a. MAHIDOL Aug. 5, 3 p.m. a.a. ASDANG Aug. 7 9, 3 p.m. The Steamers
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      404 4 STEAMEB BAILINIB, THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL ST£ AM NAY CO.. LTD. (IXCORPOHATKD IN I NULAM') 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,
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      536 4 STEAMER BAILINM. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail contract with tl Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamer, maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    710 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, August 4, 1918. Messrs. Ly&ll and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. No*. Valci. Bltibs. SILLIBS. 2/- Alla«ar 2(--2- Anijlo Ja»a 4 6 ■l\
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      441 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. IINCoHPOItATKIt IN KniJLAND) Olraot S«f-vio« to Japan via Hona fcong Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* via Panang, from Singapovw. Taking ear«o od throotib Bill* Ladio* lor Canton. Macao, Swatow. Amoy, Obeto' TieotKin, Neitcliwanti. Yaoiiwae ptf». Pot tuoaa. tbo Phi'ippia-w. eta., etc.. etc Itmmaw. ToaH.
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      648 5 FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION. The offices of Member i uf the above Atc-o j cittion* will be oloaed fo' the transaction ol buMoofs on Saturday and Monday, Auga*t ft 'and 7, 1916. By Order. GATTEY a CO., Secretaries. 8-B— lfI GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. BALE
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      313 5 S o\utely u niQ P aJo their qualifies ,1 State Express Cigarettes are essential '~^£^tf(yp£^^ to th discriminating smoker they are r^^/P/P^ V of premier duality and nominal price. The atmosphere of luxury is thus creat'STAf^^^^^Z^\£si e<l wlthout feelinjf of extravatfanoe. CIGARETTES Virginia up. «S«S«S» XIN OF 17^^ C3"fcs»» (INCLUDING
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      156 6 JUST ARRIVED! JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Mandolines, Mandoline Cases, Guitars, Guitar Cases, Violins, Violin Cases, Clarionets, Piccolos, Castanets, Flutes (military pattern), Warblers, Jew's Harps, Tin Whistles, Kazoos, ***** Bones, Minstrel Wigs, Zither Music Stands and Piano Sconces. Compare our prices with others and you will be convinced. M
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      44 6 MASSAGE. Those whohave long been ailing and have found no cure, will derive complete benefit from Imy wonderful massage treatment, especially in cases o\\ Rheumatism. A trial will convince you. Miss T. YOSHIDA, Member of Japanese Red Cross Society. 37, Prinsep Street. 4-e-A— ao
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      222 6 Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medioinal value. NOTE The above DOG'S HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold Everywhere. 18 4— 14 7 NOTICE OF REMOVAL j On and after July 31, tbe offices of
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      232 6 /MpcrazineMlDrS K granular effervescent I the most powerful Uric acid dissolvent, I Regulates kidneys and liver fo net ions I Cures Gout Rhumatism 1 Prtpared by Mid* Pharmaceutical JW fai/M S f Wonerf Pjn's Fra/rcr Stocks kept and samples supplied to the trade by A. CLOTJET CO., Sole Agents for
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    126 7 FIXTURES. Friday, August 4. -*<«b Vtta 0.69 a.ra.. 1.27 n m War Anniversary mtg V. Theatre, 6.15 p.m. Homeward mail clones (train Saturday, Aurust 5 Rich Water. I.SB a.m., 1.57 p.m. (tiivcrnm«nt Holiday St Andrew's School Sports, 8.80 p.m. I). C performance. V. Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Sunday,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    222 7 To-oat. P. Swettcnbam and T. Ink Anson Kuala 2.30 pm Mednn V. Diemen 2.80 pm Ketutoian and Tr.Tii;s;anu S. Patana 2.80 pm BantUk A^ga 2.:50 pm Hat,. I'abat Mena 2.30 poi Malacca and Meat Lady Weld 3pm Batavia. Samarany an i Sonrabaya Kumphius 8.30 pm Kota Tinggi
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    165 7 BXCHANOB. Siaaaruiu August 4, 1910. O» Uwim.. Bank 4 m/s m -i/4|; Demand !i/4* 7 Private 8 id/I 21* On Fkamob Bank T. T. M UN India hnk 'I 'I 114 Oh b oho homo... B»nk d/d 9; On bßAasbAi ...Bank d/d tut On Java Bank T.
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      161 7 SUNGEI GAU TIN MINING CO.. LIMITED. DECLARATION OF INTERIM DIVIDEND AND NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS Notice is hereby given tba. a «ecocd inte-im dividend of 7j per cent, bas been declared by tbe Directors on account of the year ending December SI, 1916, payable on Tin- l»y, August
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      490 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, competent qualified Dresser, Commencing from September 1. Apply Manager, Bernam Estate. Teluk Anson. 4 B—lo-8 WANTED, small furnished bouse or bungalow, ronvenient to town, small com nonnd. Apply Box No. S2B, Straits Times. 1 VV 4-B— l7B U«*UkM-.UEL> hOOMS TO LET in a housn in Orchard Road.
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      529 7 THE MOUTH. THE GATEWAY FOR DISEASE Professor Miller bas proved conclusively that no fewer than 88 different infections may be traced to the human month as a starting point. The month thus being tbe gateway for the entrance of disease, it is here that precautions are most neowsary. HUDSON'S "EUMENTHOL"
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      134 7 These supe* >EW RECORDS ON for JULY. Mr. SYDNEY COLTHAM Afton Water A. Kmmm BLACK DIAMONDS BAND 1 \Le p*rc I. Victoita L. Gmmm, PEERLESS ORCHESTRA I" The Only Gill Overnu* V. H**m* Mr. HAROLD WILDE Wbcn you re away. The Oa% Girl V. f/irtmt Mr. HATHERLEY CLARKE X /Oft
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      114 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE B [T DREADNOUGHT I COTTON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of heavy Lancashire Special Duck. NFrom 2" to iO" in stock. G I This Belting has been giving the greatest satisfaction for many years in India, Singapore, China and the Far
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    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4. TWO YEARS OF WAR
    1243 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4. TWO YEARS OF WAR It is two year* to-day since Great Britain declared war on Germany. Men were stunned by the suddenness of the great calamity. Up to the last moment many refused to believe that it was possible. The positive assurances Germany had
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    19 8 The output of the Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during July was 774 piculs.— (pis. 372.83 mill. pis. 401.71 tributes).
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    25 8 On page 12 of to day's issue will be found a lengthy extract from Admiral Jellicoe's despatch on the Jutland Battle, as cabled to Anstralia.
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    31 8 Fifteen hundred Annamites have been put by the French Minister of War at the disposal of the winegrowers of the departments of Gard. Herault and Aude. in the south of France.
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    34 8 For snatching a gold button from a boy's coat, because be was dissatisfied with the fare paid, a rickisha puller was sent to prison for a month by the third court magistrate this morning.
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    52 8 In their produce report dated the 3rd inst., Messrs. Barlow and Co. state Since our last report the copra market has been steady with a tendency to slightly higher prices. To day's ({notations may be given as 99 25 for five suodried and 18.70 to 18 90 for fair to
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    61 8 Lok Kawi robber company report for 1915 states the total crop was 40,987 lbs., being 10*937 lbs. in excess of estimate, and net average price realised 2s. 9{d. Proceeds. £'),I'2l, have been written off the estate expenditure for the year. A profit and loss account was to be opened as
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    66 8 It is probable that Kg Huat will give up the practice of jumping from the ferry boat from Johore before it is properly alongside. He did this recently, missed bis footing and fell into the water, luckily being pulled out by a railway guard. Then in the second police court
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    63 8 A new departure in the educational life of Penang is that inaugurated by the Anglo-CLiuese School on Wednesday when a business school was opened. It is proposed, to begin with, to give such tuition as to make the pupils able to step into business positions on obtaining a certificate, the
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    61 8 Messrs. Sullar, Murray and Co., send the following particulars of tin outputs for July Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd.. piculs 760, hours run 610, yards treated 98,000, value of output 135,000, cost of mining 98.500. Chenderiang Tin Dredging, Ltd., dredge, piculs 425, hours ran 618, yards treated 88.000. Elevators, piculs 95.
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    84 8 The fancy fair held at Soarabaya recently under the auspices of the British community for the benefit of the Allies was. says the Socr. HancHsblad, an t-Dtire success financially, beside proving a very pleasant fnnction indeed. The total sum netted was roughly f.50,300. The function at -vhicb the elite of
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    79 8 At a largely attended meeting of British subjects held in Bangkok on July 20 to consider the raising of subscriptions to pur- liase aeroplanes for the army a sum of about Ticals 60.000 was promised before the proceedings terminated. This included Ticals 18,000 promised before the mooting and Ticals 6,000
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    132 8 The recent statement of the Bishop of London that drapery trade assistants, after living a man's life in the army, will not return to their former occupations and hand laces to ladies once again has broupht him a sheaf of letters from members of the trade who have taken strong
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    148 8 Speaking of tact, by the way, it is a notable fact that many able men have been singularly lacking in it. The classic instance is that of Lord John Kussell who was present at some kind of drawingroom entertainment at Buckingham Palace and who startled his watchful spouse by abruptly
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    402 8 Mr. K. Jat vis, of Seaport Kstttt. is home ward bound. Mr. R. A. Camidge. of the Chartered Bank Kuala Lumpur, has left for home. Mr. J. Rigby, who is now at home and who has been called to the Bar, will b. returning to the Malaya
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    Malacca Volunteers Honoured.
    89 8 Lieut. Stirling, of the Malacca Volunteer Rifles, has just been honoured with the receipt of a letter from H.M. the Queen, in which Her Majesty displays her interest in the formation of the Malacca Volunteer Rifles, composed of British, Chinese and Malays, who have volunteered for the
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    Malaya's Roll of Honour.
    104 8 In the casualty lists, dated July IS and 16 appear the following as killed: Capt. H. l>. Allen West Yorks, formerly of Sungei Krian Estate. Perak, and 2nd Lieut. L, A. Kusack who was with the Straits Trading Co., in Selangor. Lieut. M. B. l.rndruiu. Irish
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    Emigrants and Gold Case.
    123 8 Mr. Justice C'haudry delivered judgment at Calcutta, on July Im, in a case of five Surati traders, who recently returned and were arrested on board the steamer Kathiawar having in their possession 5H pounds of gold nuggets and 1 19 sovereigns. These men were arrested undor
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    Malacca's Bachelors.
    153 8 The Malacca bachelor's At Home (dancing) which was postponed owing to the death of Karl Kitchener, was given on Friday last at the Malacca l.'lub. A programme of 21 dances was gone through during the evening, the last item being capped with God savo the King, at ¥.30
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      176 8 W. D. ft H. 0. WILLS ENGLAND B "SWEET CHESTNUT" The Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. Parked in 2 oz. and 4 oz. airtight tins ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS SHOT GUNS Single and Double Berrel AT SPECIAL PRICES If Bore Stevens Single Barrel Hammerless Ejector Slior Gun.
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      265 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT AT THE ALHAMBRA Beu.ch Road The House of Quality The Home of Feature Attractions. The Leading Theatre In Singapore. SECOND SHOW, AT 9.18 SHARP The London Film Company PRKSBNTS BOBBY, THE BOY SCOUT, IN THE LIONS GUBS IN 3 PARTS A thrilling patriotic drams, of bow
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    THE WAR.
    1610 9 SOMME BATTLE. Allies Secure Their Gains. GERMAN OUTRAGES. The Ring's Sympathy With Mrs. Fryatt. Rrctbr'? Tblsorams. London, August 8. 12.15 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig says in his communique: The situation is unchanged. The enemy artillery was active in T rones Wood. London. August 3. 3.40 put General Haig
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    French Consular Cables.
    172 9 We are indebted to the French Consulate for the following telegrams Paris, August 2, 6.45 p.m. The French 3 per cent bonds are at fr. 04 and the 5 per cent, bonds at fr. 89.65. Rubber is quoted at 2s. 2d. per lb. Yesterday, south of the
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    The India Bill.
    92 9 Rbctbb's Trlroram. London, August 2, 5.40 p.m. Ihe withdrawal of clause two of the Government of India Bill is in accordance with the unanimous recommendation of the joint committee after bearing the statement of Mr. Me Lund of the East India section of the London Chamber of
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    STEAMERS COLLIDE.
    30 9 Rectik's Tbliuram. London, August 2, 8 p.m. The steamer City of Lahore from Rangoon collided in the Downs with the British steamer Mongara. The former's forepeak was flooded.
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    MRS. CHAMBERLAIN.
    37 9 Rbctbr's Th.im.ham. London, \ugust 8. The wedding of Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain and the Rev. W. H. Carnegie took place in the Chapel of Westminster Abbey and was very quiet. Mr. Chamberlain gave the bride away.
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    CANADIAN FOREST FIRES.
    26 9 Kutik'- Tklki.ram. London, August 3, 12.60 p.m. Toronto It is estimated that so far there are live hundred dead in the forest tires.
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    Letter from Home.
    2129 9 A WEEK OF EXCEEDING GREAT JOY. From Our Special Correspondent. London, July 7 This has been a week of exceediug great joy. Interest in home affairs has lapsed. Parliamentary debates have languished, even the villanous cold and wet which is doing duty for the English summer lias
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    PENANG AND TAXATION.
    170 9 Proposed Assistance for War Levies (Fbom <>i k Own Cokrbspondknt.i i'ennng, August At a largely attended meeting uf tho Chamber of Commerce it was mm > meed that the Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams was prepared to sit on the Legislative Council. Mr. Brereton Martin's nomination was
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    SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
    155 9 Handicaps for Forthcoming Race Meeting iFho.u Our Own C'ohkkmomikm'.) Kuala Lumpur, August 3. The following are the handicaps for the August Race meeting Race 1. Five furlongs.— Charity 10.12, Moment 9.9, Kitty 9.4, Laksfoss H.O, Lady Alwyn 8.0, Lady Emmie 8.0. Race 2. Five furlongs.— Britisher 9.10,
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL
    33 9 (From Our Own Corrrspondknt.) London, August 3. Anglo-Sumatra pays an interim dividend of 10 per cent. Final dividends are Vallauibrosa7s, Sumatra Consolidated 10, Semen; ih 10, and Selangor United Bft.
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    WAR ANNIVERSARY.
    379 9 Service of Prayer and Faith At The Cathedral. In commemoration of the second anniver sary of the outbreak of war a service of prayer and faith was held at St. Andrew's Cathedral this morning at eight o'clock. Among those who attended were His Excellency the Governor and Lady
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    55 9 Thefts by hotel boys have been becoming rather frequent in the last few weeks, and ottenders are finding that they are nul lightly dealt with. A boy from the Hotel van Wy|k who was charged in the third police court this morning with the theft of a table-cloth was sentenced
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    Chinese Labour.
    1695 10 THE QUESTION OF SUPPLY FOR ESTATES. Existence of a Grievous Shortage. The following letter from Mr. E. <•. Will was debated at a general meeting of the Negri Sembilan Planters' Association held on August 1, at the Sungei I" jong Club, Serein ban With estates iv the Peninsula
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    FRENCH RED CROSS FUND.
    116 10 Moos. J. De Courtois begs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions Already acknowledged 917,456 Collected by Mr. C. F. Oliveiro, of Messrs. Paterson. Simons Co., Ltd.— C. F. Oliveiro. I. T. Andrews, Chua, Kirn Teng, Lim Cheng Tee, Yeo Keng Chuan, Lim Kirn Keat.
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    JULY RUBBER RETURNS.
    181 10 Inch Kenneth.- 36,400 lbs. Glenshiel.— 3l.6so lbs. X; ng.— 25,250 lbs. Sungei Ramal.— B,2so lbs. Anglo Malay.— lso.ooo lbs. Bikam.— B6,7oo lbs. 8r00me.— 81.721 lbs. B. Lanchong.— ls,BB9 lbs. Klphil— l6,24B lbs. Golden Hope— 25,160 lbs. Hidden Streams.— 2l,7oo lbs. Karak. -17.130 lbs. London Asiatic- 129,790 lbs.
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    67 10 The Locomotief states that the new harbour works at Semarang are now nearly complete. The customs premises including two new entrepot however are yet incomplete, but it is expected these will be ready tor ii* early mxt year. Tin sum estimated for thin work, namely, f. 200,000 it is expected
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    410 10 Fair Demand with Prices at Lower Level. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 254 th auction was held on August 8, 1916, when there were offered for sale piculs 6,793.31 or 905,774 lbs. (tons 404.86). Sold piculs 4,477.79 or 597,088 lbs itons 266.53). Prices realised The
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    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    507 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular, In their share circular, dated the 3rd inst., Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: This week has shewn a good demand all round for rubber shares, noticeably in local rubbers of the higher values, but sterlings have been supported also the dollar
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    GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.
    355 10 Special War-Time Appeal. The following appeal is issued by the president and officers of the Girls' Friendly Sooiety The Girls' Friendly Society, like every other association of the kind, has during this war time had many demands made upon ite resources to help the girls thrown by
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    UNREGISTERED VISITORS.
    440 10 Hotel Manager Convicted At Hongkong A cue of failing to register hotel visitors was beard before Mr. Wood, at the Hong kong police court, says the Daily Press, when F. A. Chopard, manager of the Astor House Hotel, was charged with failing to make to the Captain Superintendent
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    244 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. To-morrow evening at the Seaview Hotel there will be the usual special dinner followed by a open air cinema show. The pro gramme, which has been specially selected, includes an Edision comedy-drama in two parts and also a
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      Local Dog Shooting.
      270 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I beg to call attention to the bar barous manner in which unlicensed dogs are disposed of in this town. A man with a gun accompanied by two others with a cart go the round of the streets shooting
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Cricket.
      77 10 The following will play for the AngloChinese School cricket team composed of old boys, masters and students of the school in the match with the Methodist Boys' School, Kuala Lumpur, to be played to morrow in the Oldham Hall ground, commencing at 10 a.m. sharp G. Armstrong, Captain J.
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      Rifle Shooting.
      84 10 In connection with the Battalion Rifle Association, it is notified in the regimental orders of the M.S.V.R. that competitions must be of military value and spread over the whole of the association, ;o order that the careful training of a selected few for teams should be avoided and
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      Hockey.
      86 10 The S.C.C. hockey team wae at homo to the R.G.A. yesterday, and the result was a win for the Club by 6 o. Although from the score it sounds a rather one-sided affair it was in fact quite a good game, particularly in the first half when the Club
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    Lawn Tennis Tournament.
    164 10 The following ties in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament were decided yesterday B Sinolks. Winter beat Borneman. C SINULKS. Calder v. Potter, postponed. Gibson v. McKvrrow, unfinished. Niwcomiks' Handicap. Meadows beat Wedderburn. I':.. I K-MOS P. 4158. Banks I Thorougood and Grayburn v. Mer. 11 Doig and
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    46 10 It is notified in the regimental orders of the M.S.V.R. tbat Lance. Corpl. I. 11 Morris bas been promoted to be 2n J lieutenant with effect from July 6, and be is also appointed machine gun officer in place uf 2nd Lieut. J. C. M. Matthews.
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    Attack on Chemor.
    947 10 SENSATIONAL RAID BY GANG ROBBERS. Several Men in Custody The Times of Malaya, of July 29, says: The disturbing stale of affairs in I'orak early this year when a bewildering series of gang robberies took place in various small mining towns in Kinta had subsided to such
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    55 10 At the Central Criminal Court nn .Inly 4, Ignatius Timothy Trebituch Lincoln was sentenced to three years penal B for forcing the names of Inn former employer, Mr. I; S. Rowntroe. the cocoa uiauutacturtr, and of Mr. A. D. Farmer, to two documents, and obtaining iv respect of them X"VO0
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    60 10 Id his report for June, the Municipal Engineer of Shanghai gives an iut. table bliuwiDt; the uumtkr ut umldiu^ ami their estimated value* built in Shanghai iv 1015 as compared with new buildups iv (ilasgow. Leeds, ,in I Mauchi auipii Ttil buildings valued at Mt7 f TM were built in
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    Straits Bertam Rubber.
    1100 11 DIVIDEND OP 25 PER CENT FOR LAST YEAR The Iruits of a Wise Policy Tbe ordinary general meeting of the Straits Settlements (Bertram) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on July 3, at River Plate House, Kinbbury circus, the Right Hon. Sir I West Kidgtway, 0.C.M.G., X.C.S.I. (tbe
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    LONDON DINING OUT
    851 11 Crowded Restaurants in the West End An American writer contributes the following to tbe Daily Chronicle:— 1 should like, 1 remarked to a friend, to look in at the Carlton for lunch, take tea at Princes', and dine at the Piccadilly, \cross the water people told me
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    39 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, August 4 Fkiday, IMM 4. 1 8. V.R. 4.30 p.m. j )ril Hal j 1 Veterans Co. "harp. (S.V.C. Band. F. Younubb Blaib, Captain. S.V.A., Acting Adjutant, S.V.C.
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    A.D.C Performance
    166 11 Practically all tbe seaU at tbe theatre were occupied last night, when tbe Queries and A Lay of Ancient Rome were presented again, and it was an audience which thoroughly appreciated the good fare provided. Encores wi re tbe rule throughout the Queries' bright and tuneful show, and
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
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      708 11 HOTEL de EUROPE UNDER ENTIRE BRITISH MANAGEMENT Supper will be served after each theatre performance On Saturday, August 5 Orchestra will play from 12 til 1.4-5 a.m. Tables may be booked in advance at the Hotel or Theatre box office. ARTHUR E. ODELL, Manager. 21-7— 6-8 STAY AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL
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      294 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, August 5 SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Miss Julia Dean, the Broadway Star, in JUDGE NOT OR THE WOMAN OF MONA DIGGINGS SUPPORTED BT Harry D. Carey, Harry Carter, and Marc Robbins IN SIX MASSIVE REELS ADELPHI HOTEL Saturday, August 5 SPECIAL DINNER AND BALL SEA VIEW HOTEL
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    Battle of Jutland.
    4081 12 ADMIRAL SIR JOHN JELLICOE S DESPATCHES Great Risks Taken for Great Ends A London cable t i Australian papers, dated -■»>•« A despatch from Admiral Sir .John .lellicoe. Commander in Chief of tbe liritish Grand Fleet, giving details of tbe naval battle ot) Jutland, and occupying 14
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    TEEKOY RUBBER.
    425 12 SteadiTy Improving Position of The Company. The meeting of tbe Teekoy Kabber Estates. Limited, was held on June 'Mi, at the offices of tbe company, 30, Eaatcheap. X.l' Mr. C. E. Welldon. who presided, and moved tbe adoption ot the report and accounts, said that their cultivated area
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      217 12 "Four Oaks WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incobposatfd in Enoland) KUALA. LUMPUR 3 WES do not import goods catalogued for usual export. WE import and sell only goods built after our own r-ugpestions, specially built for 1 >cal taste and
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    New Imperial London.
    1174 13 DREAM OF SPLENDID CENTRAL AREA. Beautiful Memorial Chapel Mr. Lewis Hind bas bad a dream of a splendid central area in tbo New Imperial London wbicb will be created after tbe war, and be outlines bis dream in tbe Daily Chronicle. It in to be a spot
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      117 13 Great Annual Sale Bargains AT WHITEAWAY'S IRISH AND SCOTCH LINENS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN TABLE LINENS I Jf L >*'i 'w^*^^^^ IS MERCERISED TABLE CLOTHS Look and wear like linen at Sale Prices ■Size 50 x5O ins. Sale Price $1.95 each 54 x 54 2.25 58 x 58 2.50 58 x
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      287 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON' 'CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to y^5U)3Nk and to THE MUNICIPALITY /#J^^li THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE X*£hos/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and
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      557 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HUD OFF.O. Winch-tar Houm, ..ngapora. LONDON OFF.OB. 32. O.d -awry. «.C. The Company ban .MO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court
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      415 14 INSURANCE. IMTM INSUMNCE OFFICE, LIMITED. (Incorporated n Honokonq). Capital Subscribed.. .l2,6oo,ooo Amount paiu np 600,000 Reserve fund 1,000,000 Him Offici, Honokono. Tbe undersigned, having been appointed igeats of the above Company, are prepared 0 accept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD a CO., Agents. sun life co'.;*;.: of ganada (INCORPORATED
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      460 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). PAID-UP CAPITAL m. 116,000,000 KBSERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- 118,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF OIRICTORI \V. L. Pattenden. Esq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq Hon. Mr. D.
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      525 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 bharos ot 420 each 41,100.000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300.00 C BANEBRS The Bank ot England, Tbe London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster
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      572 14 THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (INCORPORATED IN OAlfafaa) A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE. According to the oflßcial 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 financial
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    772 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS The Trade Mark Sunbeam. In tbe Chancery Division, on July 8. before Mr. Justice Younger, tbe Sunbeam MotorCar Company i Limited i appealed from the refusal of tbe Registrar of Trade Marks of an application by the company to register as
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    The Hongkong Sugar Season.
    237 15 The large sugar refineries in Hongkong, reports Mr. George E. Anderson, ConsulGeneral for the U.S.A. in Hongkong, experienced a fair season in 1915. Business was not np to the usual volume, and the course of the sugar market during tbe year was downward, but on the
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    48 15 Some of the German dugouts along the Somme were palatial. The British found prodigious quantities of foodstuffs, corned beef, sausages, potted meats, preserved vegetables, cheeses, and casks of beer, whisky, and gin. The officers' suites are fitted with electric balls to summon the servants from the adjoining kitchen*.
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
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      112 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYRE 5/^4 |«gV g THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C CONTRACTORS XO H IW WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. Dodge Brothers MOTOR CAR DODGE BROTHERS' MOTOR
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      190 15 I i i jf 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 aSlelastlc J^ Tyres Tyres holding the R. A. C. Certificate for 5,000 miles
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      1100 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE, lf/20 h.p. nve-seater Star Car in exce'lent running order. Apply A. Reid, McAlisur ft Co.. Ltd. *y 7 v FOR SALE, cottage piano, Roseokranz, in in good condition Price 5260. Apply Box 621, Straits Times. 8 B—9-8 COCONUT SEMDLINUb
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      771 16 HOUBES TO LET, TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-o TO LBT. Hoowa Nor. 7, 8-a. Chancery Lann Apply to Cbing Keng Lee and Co.. Auctioneers. IK 11 < TO LET. No. 45, Cairnhill Road. Rent «50. Immediate entry. Apply to Ching
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      415 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 108, Market Street 'Phonk 421. Sole Agents. Tne Muloott Belting Co., Limited. Stock for immediate supply i GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10-4-94 NOTICE. It ie hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on SATURDAY. AUGUST 5 PUBLIC
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      213 16 THE FOLLOWING STOCK iv. BRITISH MILD STEEL ANGLES (ROUND AND SQUARE) Iron Bars BOLTS AND NUTS PAN HEAD RIVETS GEM RUBBER MANGLES GUAN KIAT CO. 37. Pnllllp Street. Singapore. Tel. Nos 1174, 1178,1386. FOR Awnings, Screens, Tarpaulins, Boat Covers, Sea Anchors, Oil Bags And Canvas Work of every description Estimates
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      464 16 MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE m B B^ promptly attends *^K 1 I- |m to your call with I\H I comfortable cars, W ||l day and night. \J Charge* Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 4 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requeßtH to make alterations in advertisements, such as changes
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
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      325 16 Straits "(Dimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR, All cummnnications relating to busineas nihiters— advertisements, Bubscriptionß, arcounts, printing, etc. should be addressed t<> THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous want* of
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