The Straits Times, 6 March 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,356 SINGAPORE. TUEBDAY. MARCH 6. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      200 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK I'noe dow $14.90 per ea«e BEAR BEAR BRAND j s a^ta^^5 1 BRAND w lf mr "6EAK" BRAND j kJ ff MILI\ 5W.55 MILK I MIL/IV »s <fe rv(>d in us naiural pyr i!?^ ror i ai U'fiJ '{If w ll0ul dddllion 1 this milk S
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      170 1 ROBINSON CO. New Shipment of i NEW AND EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS Syjijbs? ELECTRO-PLATE 4f% WEgm\ SILVERWARE >}/ f| ■MlPa» a» M '*!>•— fiftK\ Silver Photo Frame V Cases of Fish Knives Silver Tea Sets AvH Cases of Silver Coffee Sets i^[^EiP^^«B Dessert Knives H HLWam Cases of Silver Coffee Pots HHal
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      46 1 600DH1CE > h rrj^p frill <^j« (A TYRES BUILDING MATERIAL WE HOLD KTOCKB OF Italian FlMriag Marble 8laa« 11 i 14 v,. White Glazed Wall Tile* V v 9" Colour* eiuad Wall Tim an 4 Bordtri D« bat Patant Marbien Floor Tiloa, ote. A. FRANKEL&CO. Vlotorla Street.
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    Permata Rubber.
    879 2 SATISFACTORY APPEARANCE OF THE ESTATE. The Directors' Report. The following is the report of tbe Permata Rubber Estates. Ltd submitted to the general meeting held at tbe Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai, on Wtxlnundav. February 21 The company h agents at Malacca give the following information uudur dale November
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      296 2 MOTOR GARAGE, 75, Bras Basah Road, Corner of Victoria Street. We have pleasure in advising motorists that we can now undertake to garage cars at the above address. Charge $1O per month including water and washing facilities, and accommodation for driver. fchell Motor Spirit and Mobiloils will be on sale
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      424 2 DANGER YEARS OF YOUTH. Boys and girls after reaohing tbe aoe ot U are very prone to Ac- clop a dofcility that pre d'BDOsex to roosomotion. Neglected debility has often >-nded in poo•umption, and far thin roamn it is highly d, x'rab'e t > care a bloodless oocdilion. Whaoever tie
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      644 2 FOR SALE. LIGHTING PLANT $6,000 A Drmi-Diewl oil engine, 35 h.p., and dynamo in good ronnirg order. To be inspected at tbe Adelphi Motel. 21 2— n MILITARY BRASS BAND AND BAGPIPE BAND CO. Suppliers of above- mentioned band by first clasH musicians in military uniform. Expel ienced Musicians, Sweet
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      501 2 SINGAPORE HOT SPRINGB. LTD. NOTICE. Our cuatomMrn are hereby notified that tbe prices of our tnan^f totnres are revieed aa from March 1. 1-17. Now price li»tn are obtainablo at onr Town Offioe No. 6, Upper Circular Koad. 28-2-6 8 GOVERNMENT NOTICE.' STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 6 PER CENT WAR LOAN. Ho'ders
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    Valuable Naval Asset.
    1021 3 BRITISH FISHERMEN AND THE WAR. After Mines and Submarines. The New York Herald's naval correspondent writes: One of the most striking features of tbe naval war is tbe manner in which its novel conditions have brought to light many valuable assets of national strength in a manner
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    43 3 According to a wife from London, dated K.-un iry M, Tli<- Times sUto« that during the Dfxt tew mm k it in anticipated with con ti t< >■ that there will be a revolution in the 1 1 cs of n"wpr«rc r° acd periodicals.
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      291 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES BUILDUP YOUR HEALTH with <0 00'^\ fcSSEMCE O« TLUIO tXTBACV or HEO JAMAICA ,r*^~^ rronouiHMd by the HICHifT Wtpm*t AinvntHTiys the most iSSi sviumiuva, debility, eruptions, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES. &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLDWIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS
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      401 3 HEAL SKIN TROUBLES and "[(^^^Disfi^ure By Using CUTICURA The Soap to cleanse and punfy, the Ointment to soothe and heai; noother treatment so effective. Sample Each Free by Post With 32-p Skin Book. For samples addr- 'H poat-card: F. Newbrry Son.. Z7. Cli.r. I IrrlioiiKc S€|., London, bold fvi-rywlu r.-
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      216 3 UNQUESTIONABLE The best ROPE on the market to-day is the JOHN-SON-PICKETT MANILA. RO*E made in the PHILIPPINES, the home of Manila Hemp Careful selection of fibre and modern methods in manufacture produces the QUALITY Sole Agents KEAT CHEANG CO., 61, Market Street, Singapore and 415, Beach Street, Penang. 1-6-a— BM
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      438 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTO (Ihoobpobatbd ih Jafah .EUROPEAN LINE A sesfiee >a maintained between Yokohama, ▼ia ports and London under mail oontract with tut Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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      646 4 BTEAMEI BAMJWB. P. 0.- British India AND Mpcar L-ine. (Cohpamus Imoobpobatbd n England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contraot with Hit Majesty Qovenuaont). f op Ohina, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, a*ypt, Madlfrranaan Ports and London. NAIL LINES. HoaiWABO (FOB EUBOPB) OUTWABD (FOB ObHIA) INTERMEDIATE
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      700 4 STEAMER, SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Imoobpobatbd m Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Tolupm, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kobnamui, Band jn. Langsnen, Chumpon, Konlak Bangkok. Dua Departure s.s. PRACHATIPOK Mar. 7, 3 p.m. aa. ASDANO Mar. IS 14, 3 p.m. s.s. BORIBAT
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      603 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SKRVIGK OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incobpobatbd in England) ANO THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incobpobatid in England) bbtwbin ■■•mantle (Perth), North-Wee* Australian Porte, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    103 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, March 6. High Watet. 8.66 a.m., 10.14 p.m. Concert at V.M.C.A., S p.m. Wednesday, March 7. High Water, 9.40 a.m., 10.41 p.m. Mirovitch and Piastro, Victoria Theatre. Thursday, March 8. Siqb Wita, 10.15 a.m., 10.6S p.m. F riday, March 0. Bu'h Wata*. 10.48 an... 11.18
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    208 5 To-oat Sarawak and Ocebilt 2.30 pm P. Dickson and P. Swettenbam '2.80 pm Penang and Calcutta taiia mails for Durban 2 30 pm Malacca and Muar 3 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm To-Moaaow. Cocob 8.30 am Pulau Batam and Pulau Rulang H.BO am Pulau Soegi 9.30 am
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    Mails for Europe.
    86 5 (km •ttentio* has been callei to the fact thai ost strivais in London are much behind Ibaav pcatiabcd elaewhere. Our rule is to givt v-nval" aoly when they are officially reported in t, Post Offioe notices, and no iater i\t« v that printed above ha i been
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      117 5 TVS B^NKKLPTCY ORDINANCE, 18M. In THB SOPKBMB CoUBT OF TH» Straits Sbttlbkbnts. SITTLIMINT Or SIMOAPOBB. U Bankruptcy No. *»l of 1014 he Taa Tok Puan. XOTf < B kj hereby given that a first and «aai Mv dcj-1 in intended to be declared in tha aat»i. u.aHi* All credit r-
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      451 5 LAI EST ADVERTISEMENT©. LOST, a ***** hound, chocolate and white, lioence No 4877 Finder will be rewarded on returning same to No. 198, Waterloo Street. 6»-8.8 FOR SALE, one Hover Motorcycle with wicker sidecar, three-speed gear and tree engine. In parfeot running order. Apply Box No. IK), Straits Times. 6
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      479 5 CAUTION Messrs. C. H. Kizar Mohamed Co., of No. 90 and 92, Beach Road, Sinsapore, Sarong Merchants, the proprietors of the well-known trade mark Chop Krusi wbioh is shown above, beg to inform the Public that P. M. Mohamed Ismail of No. 178, Arab Street, Singapore, was on the 26th
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      559 5 TWO FAREWELL CONCERTS Piior to his departure for Saigon, on March 16, en route to America. VICTORIA THEATRE f ifc^V Monday, March 12 I Wednesday, March 1 4 Frederic Shipman present! Paul Dufault V *f 7 THE FRENCH-CANADIAN TENOR assisted by PAULINE BINDLEY. Soprano. ERNEST EMPSON. Pianist. Prices: $3 (res.),
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    The Straits Times. TUESDAY. MARCH 6. GERMAN BUSINESS.
    1310 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY. MARCH 6. GERMAN BUSINESS. The following is extracted from a paper recently received in Singapore London, February 11.— The Public Trustee is inviting British tenders for the purchase of the business, etc., of Siemens Brothers and Co., Ltd electrical manufacturers. London." We do not know the
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    848 6 Mr. Arthur Palmer ban been promoted to a second lieutenant in the Malayan Volunteer Infantry. Mr. A. F. Lake has joined the board of the Raub Rubber Estates, in place of the late! Sir Wm. Ward, X.C.S.I. The (Rotterdam correspondent of the Central News Agency reports that
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    Active Service.
    195 6 HELP FOR MEN GOING FROM MALAYA. We very gratefully acknowledge additional subscriptions to the Active Service Help Fund. Wo are aiming at two things (1) to see tbat the men who apply for help are properly clothed for the westeru end of their journey, and (2) tbat they
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    Children's Concert.
    39 6 The children's concert, postponed from February 16 on account of the weather, will be held in the Memorial Hall on Friday next, March 9, at 5.15 p.m. Heads of schools are requested p lease to take note.
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    Raub Australian Gold Mining Co.
    52 6 Messrs. Derrick and Co. advise us of the following output for the four weeks ended February 24. Bukit Koman, stone crushed 7,047 tons, gold obtained 811 ozs., average per ton 2.801 dwts. Bukit Malacca, stone crushed 4,684 tons, gold obtained 805 ozs., average per ton
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    Overseas Club Tobacco Fund.
    55 6 We very gratefully acknowle dge the following contributions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokos for our soldiers and sailors From Pulau Bulang European Staff 170 from C. L. B. (late of Pontianak) 16; from Misd Dorothy Purdy tfi. The total we
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    Christ Church, Malacca.
    71 6 Next Sunday is National Mission Sunday in Malacca and the messenger is Archdeacon Swindell. There will be Holy Communion at 7.80 a.m. and Matins with an address at 10.30 a.m. The special service <'■ .c mission will be at 6 p.m. when the Mes >ge will be
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    F.M.S. Tin Exports.
    83 6 The statement of block tin and tin ore exported from the F.M.S. approximate value (in Singapore) and duty collected, during the month of January, 1917, aud comparison with corresponding period of pr» vious year, shews the total tin at 69,789.8:f piculs against 75,805.62 piculs, a decrease of
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    Penang Turf Club.
    148 6 Certain differences have ariif-n in connection with vhe Punang Turf Club, relating to membership status. Acute feeling has been produced and we are informed that the following well known Chinese members, many of whom have been warm and active supporters of the club have resigned Khaw Joo
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    Music in the Gardens.
    72 6 By the kind permission of Lieut. Col. A. B. Garrett and the officers of the 4th King's Shropshire Light Infantry will play the following music at the Botanic Gardens, Singapore, at 5 p m., on Wednesday, March 7, 1017, weather permitting. March The £&s Ch0 *>»«
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      132 6 CALDBECK. MACGREGOR CO. Sole Importers ot Macgregor's "V.0.5." FINEST LIQUEUR SCOTCH WHISKY. As supplied to THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. AVERY S PLATFORM SCALES _^^m^—^^^^ New Stocks from 250 lbs. jr and catties to 2,000 lbs. and catties. Jfc^^^^ PRICES ON APPLICATION JOHN LITTLE co -< |fir LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND).
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      176 6 A QUALITY PICTURE PROGRAMME AT THB HOUSE OF QUALITY, THE ALHAMBRA Beaoh Road The Leading Theatre In Singapore. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! A Full Pictur* programme PATHE PRESENTS MLLE. NAPIERKOWSKA THE GREAT RUSSIAN DANCER ill an overwhelming production. Patha colours* thranthotrt HANDS from the SHADOWS p^ A fisoinating drama, beautifully not, elaborately
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    THE WAR.
    1294 7 WESTERN POSITION. British Make Another Advance. AMERICAN ATTITUDE. The Armed Neutrality Bill. KacTßk's TiLroiAM*. London, March 6, 12.50 a.m. Field Marshal Haig reports We attacked and capti -d the ■neruv'i f r n! ,ad support lisas eastw irds of Bou -haveai< ■> on a i.'JOO yards frontage, taking
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    PENANG BISLEY.
    202 7 (From Our Own Cobrbspondimt.) Penang, March 5. Following are results in the Penang Bisley Wantage Handicap (200 yards, open to members, P.V. and P.V.R.C.) Pte. Woolnough, (h'cap 67) 36.87 Capt Neubronner (20) 86 Sergt. Williams (70) d 5.98 Rapids Handicap (200 yards, open to members, P.V. and P.V.R.C.)
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    GIFTED MUSICIANS.
    590 7 Great Success of Mirovitch And Piastre. Although a rapid succession of attractions baa rather taxed the concert going resources of Singapore lately, such a musical treat aa a recital by Alfred Mirovitch and Michael Piaatro waa bound to be a success, and, all things considered, it was quite
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    41 7 Mr. H. B. Garrett, of the Royal Forest Department, Siam, says the Bangkok Times, has been awarded th* Military Cross. He has been in command of a trench mortar batter* fur about two years, and has bad several very narrow escapes
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    ABUSING THE WORD "ANZAC."
    256 7 The Commonwealth Law. There was some local discussion recently about the use of Anzac as part title adopted by a public performer. The protest was amply justified, and the Australian Commonwealth law is definite in prohibition. We reproduce the effective clauses of the Act:— 1.— (1)
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    WOMEN'S STAR AND GARTER HOME.
    501 7 Mrs. Burkill bas received the following letter from Mrs. Fowlie: My dear Mrs. Burkill, As soon as I could, I visited 21, Old Bond Street, and bad a long ta'k with .the Secretary ofc the Star and Carter Fund, who is now Mrs. Smeaton Douglas.
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    Paul Dufault's Farewell.
    246 7 Music lovers will undoubtedly rejoice that they are to be given another opportunity of hearing that great singer and great artist, Paul Dufault, before tin leaves on bis way to America. Arrangemeuts have been com pleted by which the gifted French- Canadian will return to Singapore for
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    80 7 Very stringent restrictions regarding traffic in Bombay harbour have been introduced. The port baa been closed, and no traffic of any Kind between sunset and sunrise is permitted. Coaming steamers have to make the port during daylight, and all landing at certain prescribed spots is prohibited. Anyone disregarding these rules
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    INDRAGIRI RUBBER.
    1143 7 The Company in a Flourishing Condition. The annual general meeting of the Indragiri (Sumatra) Rubber and Outtapercha Co., Ltd., was held at the registered offices, Messrs. Bvatt and Co., at noon, yesterday, Mr. D. C. ran L. Boonkamp presided, and the others present were Messrs. Tan Kheam Hock,
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    London Finance.
    799 7 SOME POINTS ABOUT THE WAR LOAN. From Our City Correspondent. London, February 1. For (be past week or two practically everything in the city has been subservient to the great war loan which, as I anticipated, takes the form of a 6 per cent, stock offered at 95.
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    83 7 The death htut occurred at Oreen Inland, Hongkong, under Hudden and tragic cir cunistances, of Mr. A. H. Hewitt, superintend ing engineer of the Grucn lulaml Cement Company. While following his employment. he slipped and fell off a plank to the ground below, a distance of about ten feet and
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    THE SZE HAI TONG BANK.
    285 8 Company Completes Its Tenth Year. The tenth annual report of tbe directors of The S/.e Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Co., states Your directors beg to submit b'.-ewith a duly audited statement of the accounts lot tbe year ended December 81, 1910 Tbe net profit
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    SACRED CONCERT.
    318 8 Miss Flora van Westen at The Presbyterian Church. It is no exaggeration to say that tbe singiag of Miss Flora Wolfi van Westen, the gifted contralto, made a wonderful impres sion oa her audience at tbe Presbyterian Church last night. Many were of opinion that they had never
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    THE AMERICAN CHURCHES.
    264 8 Comprehensive Scheme of Social Service. Tbe Federal Council of Christian Churches in the I'.S.A. have drawn up a progra.ume for tbe current year, which is "iguiticant. The Council is stated to stand \l) for t<jual rights and justice for all men in all stations of life (2)
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    BANK DEFRAUDED.
    312 8 Clerk Goes to Prison for Two Ymts. In tbe district court this morning, before Mr. W. Langham-Carter, Gilbert George Gomes, a clerk employed at the Chartered Bank, pleaded guilty to theft as a servant of tbe bank of property to the value ot 165, 110 and 116. The
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    34 8 In the replay for tbe Penang Golf Club Championship Brereton Martin beat O. A. Carmicbael two up and one to play, thus winning tbe Presgrave Perpetual Challenge Cup as his own property.
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    Golf.
    163 8 The postponed February medal oompetition of the Singapore Golf Club wus competed for on Saturday and Sunday last, and resulted in a win for Mr. T. B. Norrie. who returned a net score of 76. Twenty-two cards were taken out, and tbe following were returned I The ball sweepstake
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS CORP.
    97 8 Program::, of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, March 9 Tuesday, Marc h 6. Drill Hall S.R.E. (V.), X.C.O.'s. Maxim Co. (No. i Detachment). 5.15 p.m. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Drill Hall S.F.A. Co. Widnksday, March 7. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. (No. 3 Detachment
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    Books Received.
    222 8 Tbe Ooiding Thread, by Beatrice Harraden Metbuen'x Colonial Library. Mias Harraden appears to have made up ber mind to write a modern realistic novel bat ber natural tendencies have proved too strong for lur and the resalt is not altogether a success. Tbe realism in forced on us
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    38 8 I. nut. K.I war J Walter Younghusbanii, Innixkilling Dragoons, in engaged to Mist* Barbara Olive (Tomuiy), youug*«t daugbtr-r of the late Mr. William Henry Newman, llntiMli Codhql of Siam«nd Valparaiso, and tbe late Mrs Hunter Evans, of Bexhill.
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      Passengers Baggage.
      265 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— We have read a letter, whioh appeared in your paper, from a local oorrespondent J.A.N." under date December 9, 1910, in effect as follows If one is leaving the E%st and is desirous of taking borne with him his household
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      Debts v. Duty.
      172 8 To tbe Kditor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— lt would appear that many men are not in a position to offer tbeir services to the military authorities for service at home in consequence of their being victims of tbe pernicioub credit system and their inability to discharge
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      Malayan Man-Power.
      180 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, With regard to the burning question of Malay Man- Power." I am of the opinion that, in many cases, the reluctance of available man to put themselves forward for military service is dne to their objections to taking a leap
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      Indian Representation.
      169 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Generally, India has made great studies daring these ten years in political progress and political education, tbe war has moreover widened in tbe outlook of all concerned in tbe political future in India as much in tbe rest of tbe
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      National Anthems.
      264 8 To the Editor o( the Straits Times. Sir, Will you kindly allow me the space of giving an answer to Probably going Again," against the music, at the Alhanihra." Mis objection is that tbe band of the Aliiambra should nut liavH played God Save tbe Kiog at the
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      530 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your correspondent Probably Going Again does not state whether his norn de plume refers to a farther visit to the trenches, or a farther visit to the Alhambra." From the tone of his letter I am inclined to accept the latter. The
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    FEBRUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    245 8 Anglo Malay.— 124,889 lbs. Bikam.— 81,800 lbs. Broome.— 27,899 lbs. Robber Company of Malay.— 18,955 lbs. Elphil.— 18,172 lbs. Golden Hope.- 22,597 lbs. Hidden Stream*.— 21,500 lbs. Karak. -17.856 lbs. London Asiatic— 125,599 lbs. Kuala Kubu.- 13,817 lbs. Lnmat.- 84,000 lbs. Pataling.— 51,558 lbs. Ribu.— 22,980 lbs.
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    24 8 Mrs. Manacorda. and Dr. Armand and his wife, of Siam. were passengers on board tbe AthoH, wben she was torpedoed. All three were saved.
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      375 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, March 10, RAFFLEB REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 c.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town (Jnoountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone
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      196 9 BEDSTEADS Iron I'jl7 ..'ichsl Brass Models Silver-plated JUST UNPACKED Specially built after "PRANAKAN" Taste. *LL BIZES ALL OESIONH. lnoomp»r»Die Prioet -Incomparable Quality JULIAN FRANkII FURNITURE CO. OF Only Addrati. ORCHARD ROAD. Only Addreaa. "BLUE MYSTO" WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH STRONG, RELIABLE and CHEAP "MYSTO" POWDER (made to approved formula) The
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      603 9 FOR SALE PRIVATELY Tbe valuable freehold residential property known aa Clony," Clnny Road, Singapore. For particulars, apply to POWELL Jk Co.. Ltd., Auctioneers. 33-I— n STAMPS. Wanted to purchase, collections of Biitiah Colonials and Foreign stamps. State full particulars and prioe to R. H. Hicks, P.O. Box No. 80, Kuala
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      437 9 NOTICE. IN THE GOODS OF LOW AH LOK Deceased. Pursuant to "The Trustee Ordinance 1914" Section 28. NOIICB IS HBREBY GIVBN that all creditors and otber persons baring any olaims or demand* against tbe Kititt of Low Ah Lok, deceased, late of i4o. 110, Jonker Street, Malacca, in tbe Straits
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      678 10 W^AR.or PIAOK. FaMINI or PLENTY, LIFK InSURANCK 18 WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTKBR PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iKOoaroaaraD in Stbaits Sittlbmbwts) HIAO omOB i Wlnoheater House, Slngaporaw LONDON OPPIOBi SB, Old Jewry, EC. Tbe Compaay has el«O.OOO deposited with tbe Supreme Oomrt
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      370 10 INSURANCE. union fiie mmmm immny OF PARIS. (iMooaroßATaD w FaA«oa). Bstabliuiid 1898. RBBBBVBS AND TOTAL OUARANTEBS 44,000,000 Tbe nadersigned, AgenM tar the abort Jompany, are prepared to aooept fire risks as long or short periods at current rates CASH SETTLEMENTS promptly made by tbe agents ia Siagapore, MCIVB OOMTBaOo THE
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      490 10 BAMKINB. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (iMOOBFOBATaD I* HOH9IOH.II PAID-DP CAPITAL 118.000,000 OBBBRVE FDNDB Bterliaa £1,600,000 at 2/- $16 000,000 Silver 818,600,000 188,600,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors 816.000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Cbairmsn. S. H. Do i well, Erg., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton Hon.Mr
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      684 10 WBURAIICE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incoporatbd in Honokono) Matured policies and claims paid during 1916 524,303.51 Matured policies and claims paid 1912-16 1,680,916.93 Income during 1916 2,236,759.05 Assurance Reserve Fund (policyholders' security) 5,106,94-3.44 Assurance in Force 21 ,630,287.26 P. J. FITZGERALD, Resident Manager, The Arcade, Singapore. NORWICH UNION
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    890 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Trade Winds. I Assuredly, war is the Great Iconoclast, ao-J I to-day ltd iron haniajor is ringing loudly in tin- Free Trade temple. Dagon, it really j seems, after having been the sniutcd object of 'a superstitious reverence and humane for
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      119 11 1917 FORDS HAVE THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS. J. New Type Radiator, higher and with rounded top, greatly enhancing toe appearance of the car. 2. Inclosed fan giving more efficientjcooiing. 3. Stream line bonnet mergiog gracefully into the curved dash. 4. Crowned mudguards following thn* contour of the wheels. PRIOE» Notwithstanding the
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      101 11 N ot* oto "Suit me? I .hould think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. "SILVERTOWN" PRESERVATIVE will protect your woodwork from the ravages of <C^*y~^f^S^ bad weather, dry rot, white ants 3 T «1 "M THE M0ST EFFICIENT |v^*y^^V^| AND THE CHEAPEST *w '-TyS*-^' Silvertown gives to low-priced soft-woods
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      548 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER Wm aMj u^a fft\ t BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT COMPOSITORS WANTED (or tbe Straits Times (new-, department). Good aalaries giTen to oapable nibii WaNTBL) exptritnoed competent aWnofrapher and typist. Apply Box No. lie, trmt> Tinj.-B B B— -3 hILL COLLBCTOK WaNTED, with good rvfertocts and experience of
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      545 12 MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED, store witb "<at>y water access." Apply Ousbrie and Co Ltd. 00-1 n LADY TYPIST— Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Boriington. Coleman Street. 6-B—4-4 UNFURNISHED HOUSE WANTED, rive or six large rootnH, tennis and garage. State full particulars and terms to Box No. 06. Straits Times. 22 2— n
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      609 12 MUSES TB LET. TO LET, No. S, QiUtead Road. Entry Ist March. Apply to Rodjk and Davidson. 31 2— n TO LET, Donrobin, Barker Road. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. 17-n TO LET. House* No. 7, Chancery Lane Apply to Cbing Keng Lee Co., Auctioneers IB 11—
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      337 12 PAINTS OILS OF *LL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate veryXl AM KIAT Co. lOSand 109, Market Street. Phonb sam i No. 431. G.R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J a. Orchard Road, Telephone Ha. 1000. THE OLOEBT AND LEADING STUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and tbe Requisite Experience,
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      221 12 THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID Keeps steam boilers thoroughly clean, free from scales, and preserves them from general corrosion, such as pitting, grooving, bleeding, etc. Ensures a clean and healthy boiler, clean engine and condensers, easy steaming, less consumption of fuel and economy. Price per Dram of 5 gallons $12 Price
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      471 12 Motor Gars Fop HIRE Only first-class high-priced oars are supplied. Charge* Moderate. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE SIS A 916, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations ie advertisements, such as changes in sailing dates ot steamers, often reacb us too late
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      312 12 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone i SB. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters—advertisements, subscription?, accounts, printing, etc.—should be addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted in the ordinary body type of the
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