The Straits Times, 16 March 1917

Microfilm: NL429
Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,366 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 16. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      156 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK 1 Pnoe now $15.40 par ease BEAR i-^n^S BEAR BRAND ;j s isi^^pß^ M j BRA ND WTfT/ 6EA^' BRAND j Its £-*rve<| in its na.urnl purU!/ h ar \r 1 (his niilM^Jl "fhe^'^'uable ftp ma.ntainiag c H o) tropical cuunH^H SOLE IMPORTERS J. TRAVERS SONS,
      156 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      303 1 TROPICAL SUN HELMETS AT aT RflRIWCnw a r»r> Wo hold a lar Btook of Helmet* in I ROBINSON CO. cor*. Felt, Rubber and Pith bodies. ROBINSON CO. j-^ Straw, Felt and Panama Hats for afternoon wear, Cap* and Tweed Nt^. MjL," Hati for Travelling. 0 a^Sj^ «.I«I« SIZES STOCKED f
      303 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      5 1 GOODRICI U. DC s TYRES
      5 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    "O-Pip."
    1031 2 MOST DANGEROUS POST AT THE FRONT. Heroic Linesman. The Daily Express correspondent at Montreal writes I Perils of the work of the F.O.O., or Forward Observation Offioer in the O-Pip or observation post with ton artillery, are graphically described by Mr. C. G. D. Roberta lor tiie Canadian War
    1,031 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    108 2 Sit Leonard Holers, simple minded man ui scit nee lucu^h be seems to bo. ig in reality, writes tbe Calcutta correspondent of the Time* of India, a vrrv aHt:it<* man of affaira. ntnw to iu Idm. ..u"u of Hyifiune lo Lib School cf Tropical Modicine and be baa concuivixi the
    108 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      647 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Teniafa are invited for the purchase of ■a •ferploa tar pr .lueed at tbe Gas Worka, pica h a mocth. Tender* may quolfc tor purchase up to De-sember ?I, lBlB' or up till Desembor 81, 1919. Daflaajf bius( be taken at tbe Gas Works, Roetwte, in contractor >
      647 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      552 2 UNHAPPY THIN POLKS. One of tbe retdor* of a popular health journal wrote to tlw editor asking why she was peevish, blue and discontented, aad bis answer will interest all thin people. My dear readtr he said, when you write that you are thin and di not weigh what yon
      552 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      259 2 Body-building power prove*! equal to from 10 to 20 times tbe amount of Bovril taken PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. UmAtaun' Work Developing. Printing and Hnia.rgjng Repairing Cameras. KINBHINfIGHEtHa C9MPAMY *4«lp*il Hole" ■Mlldlntfß. Singapore Braaob at Paaang Sl-B.IT FOX SOLO AND SIDECAR lIDE A B-S-A 4>/4 ti.p. MOTOR BICYCLE Filled wlik iiKiirritkali
      259 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      567 2 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS WAR LOAN BONDS. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on tbe 15th May and tbe 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE 1 00 PER CENT AU proceeds of this issue will be
      567 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    New Amherst Rubber.
    1082 3 VISITING AGENT'S FAVOURABLE REPORT. The Statutory Meeting. Mr. J V. Clark presided at tin statutory meeting if tbe New Amberst Rubber Kstatc. Ltd., held on February 28, at the offices of the secretaries aad «i mral managers, Messni. K. N. Truman auJ Co. says the N. C.
    1,082 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      348 3 Tiic Slpature. fTo (Mstin^.ish »the original and yJil Wortesttrskin Sauce from U>s see tliat the Ul£ turc of LCA PERRINS in ll'hitr across the Red n?W I v '-y Lx>ttle. HjM sauce baa such an exqulsiteiy V t delicate flavour, or such a n putation among in every part of
      348 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      326 3 J jWftJMWkfIU I '''V Aflt "i <*i ill^ aWa^'W NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Marks are the Trade Marks of Messrs. J. and E. .Atkinson, Limited, of Southwark Park Road, Bermondney London Manufacturers and Merchants, and are used by them in respect of perfumes manufactured and
      326 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      445 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAi STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (INCORPbRATOD IN JaPA* EUROPEAN UNE A service is maintained bd < n Yokohama, via ports *nd London under mail oontraot with I Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and eonstruoted, and are fitted
      445 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      677 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P' O. "British India and Mpcar i— inc. (Companios Incorporated in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIBNTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with Hit Majesty a Government), «or Ohma, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adan, Egypt, Maditarranewn Porta and London. MAIL LINES. homowaxd ifos ecropo) Outward (for Csonal
      677 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      532 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD.; (Incokporatol in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Tolupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsanini, Band jn, Langsnen, Chnmpon, Koolak A Bangkok. Duo Departure s.s. BORIBAT Mar. 19 Mar. 21, 3 p.m. s.a. PRACHATIPOK 26 28, 3 p.m.
      532 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      85 4 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES (Incorporatkd in Franco.) IVI AIL LINE. Fortnightly servioe between IndoChina, China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles. I BRANCH LINES. Fortnightly servioe between Saigon-Tourane-Haiphong. For farther information, apply to J. Do COURTOIS, Agent, SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS s.B. Glenoßle 8,760 Tons. s.b. Seang Bee 5,709 Tons.
      85 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 5
      610 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMailMßlTwilViOol OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatsd in Enoland) AND THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatod in Enoland) botwoon Fremantla (Perth), North-w.it Auatralian Porta, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings betwten Singapore and Westtrn Anßtralia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sonnd (Port
      610 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      457 5 STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERLAND" (Im OBfoKATKD i.n Holland). ROYAL DUTCH MAIL SERVICE A Mail 'Jteamer for CALCUTTA For passage, apply to INTERNATIONALE CREDIET AND HANDELSVEREENIGIN6 "ROTTERDAM (Incokpokatid in Holland). Ai Agents. 15 B—l9-8 ROYAL PACKETJAVIGATION CO TO HONGKONG A. Steamer WITH ACCOMMODATION FOR 44 FIRST-CLASS PASSEN6ERB. For particulars, apply to the
      457 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      532 5 FOR SALE PRIVATELY Tbe valuable freehold residential propert known as Clnny," Clnny Road, Singapori For particular*, apply to POWKLL Co., Ltd., Aactioneen MIMILITARY BRASS BAND AND BAGPIPE BAND GO. Supplier* of above- mentioned band b; firdt class moaioians in military uniform Experienced Musicians Sweet and Melodioa Plajera of English, Malay,
      532 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      320 5 DENBY MOTOR LORRIES lTon 1 tyj Ton |2HTons| i. SOUND AND RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION FOR HARD WORK j DIRECT GEAR DRIVE (NO CHAINS) Practical running demonstrations at any hour to suit buyers' convenience. > j The BORNEO Co Ltd Singapore *IIV I/V/IVI^II^V/ WVJ.s UlUl, (INCORPORATED IN ENSLANO) WOOD-MILNE MOTOR CAR and
      320 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      437 6 C HUDSON iLati of tbb RoßiN*oN Fiaho Co., Ltd.) IM, S»rth Bruit* Urn*, AAtlphi Nottl BuiMintt, Sfllgasors holds a large stock of Pianoforte Materials and Accessories, and hereby undertakes the complete overhaul or building-up of pianos under personal supervision and thereby assuring entire aatiefactic n. Ring up 1705, or drop
      437 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      215 6 UTEBT «DVEBTIBtIIEHTB. WANTED TO LEASE If necessary, fully furnltned bouse In recognized, respectable residential locality, should any reader of this advertisement be willing to let a portion of furnished house with accommodation for own servants and preparation of own food, applloant will appreolate receiving communication. Applloant does not desire to
      215 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      93 6 JIBSSTT^' -^a-^^^^^ ?3m mi JLj SCOTCH WHISKY JJs 'prepared far fixport. EXTRA SKOAL, GOLD LABEL. SPECIAL VERY OLD. WHITE LABEL. Culloch. Lade Co.. List, OPVKOi CLASGOV »nd LONDON. l BL WHISKIES. •GOLD LABEL AND ••.WHITE LABEL' Sole Agents: CALOBECK, MAGGREGOR CO. Wine Spirit Merchants. I "EVINRUDE" MOTORS Sole Agents for
      93 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    107 7 FIXTURES. Friday, March 16. Hikl> *imt 2.9 a-ra., 3.48 p.m. British War Films, Victoria Theatra Saturday, March 17. T> .ph Water. 2.62 am., 5.36 p.m. British War Films, Victoria Theatre. Sunday, March 18. Him Water 4.10 a.m.. 7.48 p.m Monday, March 10 Migh Water, 6.4 a.m.. 8.48
    107 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    224 7 TO-D»T P. Swettenbani and Teluk Annon i-30 pm Medan 2.30 pm Penang and Calcutta takiag mails (or Durban '230 pm Hongkong and Japan 2.30 pc Malacca and Muar 3 pm I Batavia. Samarang and Soorabaya 8 pm Bangkok pm Kota Tinggi pm P. Samba. Bawean. Sourabaya, BandjerniaBsin.
    224 words
  • Article
    Train Services.
    255 7 Tbe mail trainx from Sinsapore lor t'i MrthaMkre Tank Road station daily at 7.7 am •M 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lompur 1 p.m. an* 9.46 a.m. reapeotively. Tli ttttigt express to Penanß leaves Koata Ix-ujpcr at I a.m. daily, arrivinu at Penanu at tSt p.m tbe same
    255 words
  • Article
    Mails for Europe.
    47 7 Larr Sinoapou. Di lan. 4 P. O. IM. 7 M M Im. M B. I. Feb. 3 M. M. Feb. S P. O. »oi in London Akejvio. February 8 Feb. 8 27 Feb. 27 Mann I March 8 8 Match 8 6 March 6
    47 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    45 7 On. rtftioa bM kmm eallfO to the hot lt»t oar ctit*). ia Loodo. ho moefa betaiw) Hmw paklMbed »l»wh«a. On rak> i. to Ki»b MrriTala only whea (hey Me aAeially van"* th- Po»t OAee aotoeea, Mid no I dtia »b*n tbat printad aWve b»i beea
    45 words
  • Article
    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    109 7 EXCMANOB. SuMtroas, Mamcm IS, 1917. o.l—--J-.4-M m Demand 2/4J BJ6 On Imu Ban* T. T. ChlHo««o«...B Mkd/d l*%di. o.»»««...Mini «m Om Java Bank T. T. 188 jj OmJami B«U 109* SoreMigns— bayiog rate 18.64 India Council Bills last issue 1/4,", T.T. 1/4* Bank of BngUnd rate 6i%
    109 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • Article
      MINING.
      172 7 I*™ Buyers Sellers. Value 10 10 AmpUR 6.00 7.00 1 1 Aver Wen* U« 126 *d 10 10 Kanaboi 100 1.26 10 10 Kinta Association 9.00 10.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1-10.0 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 4.00 6.00 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.00 12.50 41 41 Malayan Tin
      172 words
    • Article
      RUBBER.
      625 7 Value 2,'- a/- Ail***. 2/8 2/9 2/- 2/- Anglo- Java 4/6 >,6 i/- 2/- AngloJiaU) 10/- 12/--2- a/- Batang M»U*» 8/2 3,6 £1 41 Basu Tir» 8.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekota 8/- 8/6 x £i £1 Bakit KajaßK 3.0.0 8.10.0 41 41 Bakit LinUnn 3.10.0 4.2.6 3/. 2/-
      625 words
    • Article
      GENERAL.
      123 7 vX.I Ba crt BeUwt -41 41 B. ttmeltißs 00. 7.00 7.60 41 41 l»iel. 1.8.6 1.5.0 5/ 6/- Bleotric T'mtys 4/- 6/--10 10 Fitsa Ne»ve 48.00 49.00 60 50 W.HammetfcCo. 64.00 87.00 100 Howmrth Brekine 50.00 65.00 100 T%P*ef 100.00 100 100 KaU Bto, Dei. par 110.00 10 10
      123 words
    • Article
      DEBENTURES.
      46 7 United Engineers I t1.384'500 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% 4860,000 norn S'poreMunicipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 •1.000,000 10% di* Spore Mnmcipal at 1908 11,000,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%dis Spore Municipal 4% 4800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 115,000,000 IJ% B%pm
      46 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      367 7 LATEST AD VEST I SEM E NTS FRENCH BOA.RDINO HOP3B. Com forUble rooius with Teraodah. Tennis. Garatto No. ins Orobard Road. 16 B— l6l PRIVATE FAMILY bas room with bathroom attached (or ouh Rtatleman boarder. Measant xitnation, Cairnbill district. Charges modrrtte. Apply Wallach, c/o Straits Times. 16-8—338 MOTOR CAK FOR
      367 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      272 7 TO MINERAL PROBPECTORB. Q We have in stock in Singapore, ready for jL% immediate delivery, one gl "EMPIRE" I E PROSPECTING DRILL M f^ Complete with J^ Spring Drilling Rig, Horse Power n Appliance, 50 feet each Drill Rods m and Casing. 1 s, ■U Price on Application; Q SINGAPORE
      272 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Obituary
    Untitled
    57 8 To tbe members of the following Clubs The Cheng Kee Hean Association. The Garden Club. The Universal Association. The Weekly Entertainment Club and other friends, Mr. Kho Keng Chuan and family beg to tender their heartfelt thanks for the wreaths and other tokens of sympathy sent in their recent bereavement
    57 words
  • Article
    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 16. GERMAN RETREAT.
    1136 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 16. GERMAN RETREAT. We cannot find any trace of evidence that the last retreat of the Germans on the Somme was strategic. It seems to have been forced upon the enemy by the British pressure, which is kept up with splendid persistency considering the obstacles
    1,136 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    22 8 Further amtndmenta have been made to the proclamalbo of December 89, 1910, pro hibating itie >xportation of certain articles from the Coloiy.
    22 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    43 8 The rebuil Jay of the property in the East End of LondiD which was destroyed by the recent explotion in a monitions factory is making good progress. More than 4CO booses have alread' been rendered weatherproof, aad over »50 roofs have been rebuilt.
    43 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    52 8 The Government of India have decided that families of Territorial Force officers serving in India shall be allowed free passage to proceed home in advance of the officer when urgent private affairs necessitate this, subject to the condition that another passage to or from India at public expense will not
    52 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    55 8 The annual meeting of the Singapore Diocesan Association is to be held in Ipoh on Tuesday, March 27, at 6.30 p.m. The annual report and statement of accounts will be presented for the approval of the meeting, after which the Rev. E. L. Danson will speak on the subject of
    55 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    56 8 The fruit stalls at the New Market, Calcutta, present a striking spectacle nowadays, every stall being piled high with oranges. In fact all other fruit seems to have taken a back Beat. Last season's crop was a comparative failure, but this season's is evidently a bumper one and the sellers
    56 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    59 8 Tbe Bank of Bengal are prepared to advance until further notice to approved borrowers at five per cent, per annum to intending subscribers to the war loan bonds to the extent of 95 per cent, of the amount due on their application. This advance is to be repaid within two
    59 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    60 8 In the second police court yesterday afternoon Gwek Pong Chian was found guilty of assisting to carry on a public lottery and being the occupier of a place used as a common gaming house. He was fined $750, with the alternative of focr months' rigorous imprisonment. Accused's wife and another
    60 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    65 8 The example of Bombay has been followed by soii.i- Calcutta litigants who liav made over the amount in dispute to the War Fund. At tbe Small Cause Court two Bengalees disputed Rs. 1,500 for the price of coal. At the suggestion of the court the parties and their lawyers agreed
    65 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    61 8 As it as been decided to open telephone exchange! at Kuala Kubu and Rawanu, with trunk line communications to Kuala Lumpur, within tbe next few months, applications are being received by tbe Postmaster at Kuala Kubu for them. Already numerous applications b*ve bet n n ivived from Rawan^ .md Kuala
    61 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    61 8 Tbe Passing Show, of London, has this to say of Hongkong Hair experts in Hongkong, says the Evening News, predict the practical extinction of tbe trade in human hair. We detect a note of sadness in this little announcement, for tbe Evening News cannot very well ask for the comb
    61 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    59 8 Tbe Englishman says The local slackers wbo hurried to join the volunteers when they saw conscription looming in tbe distance will congratulate themselves on their cuteness wbf n they read to day that further recruiting has been stopped. Those who didn't join —well, they can make a virtue of necessity
    59 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    62 8 Harrow and Eton have been placed on war rations. Tbe tuck shops are not allowed to sell cakes or pastry, or other articles enabling tbe boys to exceed Lord Devooport's allowance, though purchases of jam and sweets are allowed. Eton boys, including Prince Henry Leopold of Belgium, who U a
    62 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    78 8 Two Bengalis were produced on Wednesday at tbe Ipoh police court on a charge ol having bi en responsible for the theft of nine cases of rubber from Ulu Fari Estate. It was stated that the two accused bad been arrested on tbe information received from two other Bengalis wbo
    78 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    81 8 The Kuala Kubu Railway Station has been pulled down and a temporary attap structure is being used pending the completion of tbe new station, which in being built about a quarter of a mile up tho line. The railway line in tue vicinity of the old station is being laid
    81 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    86 8 The annual meeting of the All Saints' Church, Taiping, held in the Taiping Town Hall on Friday, was poorly attended. Mr Oliver Marks, tbe chairman, stated that •5,400 had been invested in the F.M S. war loan and that the balance at tbe end of tbe year was 11,356.85. Mr.
    86 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    80 8 Judgment was given in the Civil District Court this morning in an action brought by Messrs Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co. against Capuin Wilson, of tbe steamer Lady Weld, claiming a sum of about (800 for liquors supplied to tbe ship. Defendant, who was repre»ented by Mr. Knowles, denied responsibility, and
    80 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    112 8 If the man in the street were asked to specify the moat prosperous industry in Ceylon he would probably name tea or rubber offhand. In this, however, he would be wrong. Plumbago heads the list. "This industry"— we quote from the address of the Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of
    112 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    323 8 Major A. J. Hartuall. 126 th brigade, has died at Jabbulpore of plague. Mr..). H. Dixon, assistant engineer, P.W.D., Penang, leaves shortly for Europe to join the army. Mr. T. S. Nash, of Bontoad an I Co., Penang, is leaving by the samo steamer, with the same
    323 words
  • Article
    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    87 8 Tbe rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended March 10 was 31.91 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths wan 220, of which 153 were male subjects and 67 female. Convulsions claimed 26, phthisis '24, malaria fever 14, beriberi
    87 words
  • Article
    Salak South Fire.
    100 8 Salak South village was the scene of yet another fire on Wednesday evening. The Selangor Fire Brigade received the alarm from Sungei Besi at 6.30 p.m. and were quickly on their way to the scene of tbe oatbreak. Altogether eight bouses of the usual flimsy type were
    100 words
  • Article
    Penang Rubber Auctions.
    65 8 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark and Co.. Penung. advise us that tbe undermentioned prict s were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender this week. Diamond smoked sheet $1.57 Plain smoked sheet 146 I 'lamond nnsmoked sheet 124 Bark crepe 80 Blanket crepe 83 Piessed
    65 words
  • Article
    Hongkong Bank Wedding.
    122 8 Mr. H. C. Aspinall, a popular member of the staff of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking fWxwrfh., t.»o r ,»rriwi at St. Andrew 1 CasawttaL 01. vWuiieaday afternoon, to Marie, daughter of the late Mr. John Gillies and Mrs. Gillies, of Ilford, Essex. Miss Gillies, who is
    122 words
  • Article
    Opium Smuggler Outwitted.
    188 8 An interesting story wan told at the Southern l'olice Court, Calcutta, in connection with an ingenious opium smuggling device adopted by two Chinese named Long Fong and Ah Chong, who were charged with being in unlawful possession of about twelve seers of opium. The accused were on
    188 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      205 8 HUve You Tried "^S^SS^** the World-famous TUDEC Zl^& thrlc Jifjli fIJICTI EC l^nM^o^f CIGARETTES? (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. THE PREMIER m wines it and 11 SPIRITS > A Champagne Poramery. fl A Hock Califcrnian. wßif mk Burgundy Meyniac's. mm 1 Sherry Cockburn's. flMw ll Port Crotts
      205 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      217 8 ANOTHER STAR FEATURE PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY, THE ALHAMBRfi Oe»oH Road Tbe Leading Theatre in Singapore. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT The following items make up a programme of exceptional brilliance, no pay ua a visit and you will not be disappointed. A mott Ramarkabla Romantic Drama, produced By The World's
      217 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    THE WAR.
    2385 9 BRITISH ADVANCE. Steadily Encircling Bapaume. MACEDONIA. Signs of Allied Adiancc Beginning. Rkutbu> T»;.koi.a)i~ L udon. MarcL 14 11.45 MB Halt; report-: Our line advanced on a mile and I half frontage south-west and west of Hapvoie. We progressed on a two thousan *ards frontage south of Acbiet le
    2,385 words
  • Article
    TRUST DEED LITIGATION.
    84 9 (Fbox Our Own Corrispondsmt.) Penang, March 15. In tbe Supreme Court, Penang, Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward has delivered judgment in the case in which Mr. Mnrugaser Catbiravallo was plaintiff and Messrs. Adams and Allan defendants. Plaintiff alleged negligence by the Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams in
    84 words
  • Article
    KAMASAN RUBBER.
    156 9 (From Ouk Own Coruspondsnt.) Koala Lumpur, March 15. At the adjourned seventh annual meeting of the Kamasan Rubber Co. this morning, Mr. King, in the chair, said the estate was in a fortunate position, having an extremely satisfactory and simple report to put before the meeting. The sum
    156 words
  • Article
    Duchess of Connaught Dead.
    214 9 Rbutkr's Teligkam London, March 14, 10.25 p.m. The Duchess of Connaught is dead. I The late Duchess of Connaught (Louise Margaret Alexandra Victors Agnes) was the third daughter of tbe late Prince Frederick I Charlos of Prn««i» and a grand ni«en of th< late Emperor William
    214 words
  • Article
    OBITUARY.
    17 9 Rbctkk s Tkligram. London, March lit, 2.30 p.m. The death is announced of Sir George Chetwynd.
    17 words
  • Article
    BRITAIN PREPARED.
    669 9 War Pictures at the Victoria Theatre. I > we realise Perhaps not, but after a visit to the Victoria Tljiq- where the official war picturi s are di-plaj cd. one mast at any rate more f-illy comprehend the vast magnitude of 'm .ium sacrifices which the war ha-
    669 words
  • Article
    New Japanese Rifle.
    132 9 The Japanese army has announced tbe invention of a new infantry rilli by Colonel Kijiro Nambu. an authority on ordnanoe, who has in the past invented MMmI useful firearms accessories. The new rifle is said to be an improvment on the weapon now used by the Japanese
    132 words
  • Article
    Baghdad City of Caliphs.
    1882 9 BY M I'ZAfrTRR Could Haroun-ar Rashid have returm any timo during the past two hundred an* seventy-nine yearn to walk about Baghdad i., disguise, seeking information ax to tin welfare of bis people as wan his wont, be would have returned to weep at borne, for
    1,882 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    • Article
      Swimming.
      42 10 Tbe swtuming club launches leave on I Sunday. UUe 18th inst., as follow ohn ton's Pier 7. 9 and 10 a.m., 2.30 and ■■■30 p.« Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.80 a.m., 12.15, IhlMm, Tide 4.10 a-m.. height 7 ft. 5 ins.
      42 words
    • Article
      Football.
      288 10 Tbi Stiropshires added another to their loac series of wins yesterday, when they paid another visit to the S.C.C., and this time to the substantial extent of 4—l. It is impossible to say much regarding a game on a tf:t>uod practically under water, as chance bad a good deal
      288 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    43 10 Si Vr S«n»P»Uiy, Chief Clark of the District Office, Parit Huntar, is proceeding to Ceylon oo long leave, after serving toe F.M.B. Government for over ntj night mm* ooatinnoosly without taking leave. Mr Sabanathy will be accompanied by his wife auJ iiitir son.
    43 words
  • Article
    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
    644 10 Tribute to Mr. Darbishire's Council Work. As briefly announced yesterday, the Hon. Mr. C. W. Darbiebire was re-elected to represent the Singapore Chamber of Commerce on the Legislative Council at a special meeting of members of the Chamber called i yesterday for the purpose of making a
    644 words
  • Article
    Britons Leaving Home.
    155 10 A far-reaching Order affecting tbe move ments of British subjects from the United Kingdom was published in a recent London Gazette. A new regulation is added to Article 10 of the Aliens Restriction Order, 1914, which reads as follows "Without prejudice to any other provisions of this
    155 words
  • Article
    Pegoh Rubber Report.
    130 10 The report of Pegoh, Limited, states that the estimated crop for tbe year was 680,000 lbs. The actual crop harvested amounted to 608.967 lbs of which 541,025 lbs. have been sold to date at an average gross prioe of 2s. H. 02.1. per lb. The estimated crop
    130 words
  • Article
    Landing at Colombo.
    88 10 Tbe Principal Collector of Customs has issued a notice to shipping office* in Colombo to the effect that no passenger passing through tbe port of Colombo, on board a British or Allied ship will be permitted to come ashore unless such passenger holds a pass issued by
    88 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    78 10 At a meeting of the Berwick and Border Farmers' Association, Sir Francis Blake, M.P., said that farmers were living in a condition of uncertainty, doobt, and vexation. Commodities sucli as fertilisers were actually being exported to Japan, which seemed an extraordinary situation. He would be prepared to give the Allies
    78 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    429 10 Less Demand and a Decline In Prices. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association usual auction, was held in Wednesday and Thursday, when there was offered for sale 18,006.97 piculs or 1,784,529 lbs. (tons 774.84). Prices realised Sheet smoked fine ribbed »150 to $162 good ribbed 186
    429 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    510 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share circular, dated March 14, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Our market advice can differ only slightly from many of our previous reports of the current year. Market fluctuations are scarcely discernible and share dealings are mostly of
    510 words
  • Article
    Garing Rubber Estate.
    2048 10 IMPROVED POSITION OF THE COMPANY. Avoiding Forward Contracts. The fifth annual general meeting of the Oaring (Malacca) Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on January 81, in the council room of the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, Eastcheap, EC, Mr. G. F. Traill (chairman of the company) prcsidiag. The
    2,048 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    46 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, March 16 Friday, March 16. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Recruits. S.RE.(V.). •I n Maxim Co. Chinese Co. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. a Raffles Institution S.V.C. Band. G. G. Win, Captain, Acting Adjutant, S.V.C.
    46 words
  • Correspondence.
    • Letter
      Conserve Steel Supplies.
      255 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With referenoe to the important advice from the Crown Agents published in yesterday's papers, it is to be hoped that the Municipal official who is responsible for the issue of notices to house-owners requiring them to replace wooden bressuramera
      255 words
    • Letter
      A Hard Case.
      254 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A month or two ago there was usually to be seen in the streets of this town a man dressed in a khaki cassock giving away papers describing his visions and dreams. He has now been certified insane and
      254 words
    • Letter
      British Government Official War Films.
      103 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—ln reply to a letter appearing in your paper of yesterday regarding a matinee of tbe war films for children I would inform you that oo my return to Singapore from the F.M.S. -which will be about the
      103 words
  • Article
    MESOPOTAMIA SUCCESSES.
    244 10 Effects of the Great Turkish Defeat. A Pioneer cable, dated London, March 7, says: --Tim Westminster Gazette military critic devotes an article to the effect of the Mesopotamia successes on other frontiers. It is agreed, be says, that tbroughont tbe East the political effect of Turkey's reverse will
    244 words
  • Article
    Ceylon and Distressed Ships.
    64 10 Tbe Ceylon Legislative Council has refused by the casting vote of Brigadier-General Hacket Thompson, who presided, to appoint a commission or select committee to inquire into the meanß available in Colombo, Galle and other Ceylon ports for rendering assistance to ships in distress off tbe coasts
    64 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      72 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. The O»i«ty to- night has a fine Gold Rooster play, Hazel Kirke, in which Pearl White, of The Exploits of Elaine tame, ap pears. This, from all aoooonte, is a picture of striking merit and the other films seem to be good. The Harima Hall this evening
      72 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    HOSPITAL WORK AT THE FRONT.
    677 11 The Fine System of British Service. A notable tribute to the splendid boepit^ work at the (rant is paid in The Times by a oorrespooliDt in France. When a man is wounded at the front, he •ay*, it is tbe work ol the battalion stretcher
    677 words
  • Article
    DECLINING BIRTHRATE.
    337 11 Tax n Bachelors and Spinsters Advocated. Atun'.ioa w>f drawn to the nnruerical di»propn.tk>n between marriageable men ari nin !»«"**>'* women at a woman's con I, r, nee aa true and ki problems held at Mirnjion'iam on January 25, initiated by the National Cowcil of Public Morals It wu
    337 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    66 11 A eorrespoadeai in a bcme paper state* tl.at the bnntile artillery fire baa been erratic but not ht-avy in tbe aK«n K»te Mioce tbe withdrawal bet<ao. Big guns on railway muoDlirgii beyond Bapaame rtiuain in ptMition and togMber with (ome bigh velocity guns have beta dropping bouquets oa tbe acuated
    66 words
  • Article
    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    733 11 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, March IS, 1017. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share broken, Issue the following list of quotations this morning. Tbe quotations on sterling shares we onlj nominal. Sou. VilDi. i I/. llltMl 2/- Anglo-Java I/. An^lo Malay 1 A
    733 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      606 11 i The Greatest Array of Talent Ever Presented on one Catalogue is Embodied in the New List of "HIS MASTER'S VOICE f] Records for February. Edward German Nora D'Argcl Edna Thornton Mark Hambourg Edith Evans Hukxrt Ei»d<ll Man* Hall John Harrison Harry Dcaith Beatrice Harriien ChaiUi Motl Chailet Tret f
      606 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      368 11 BAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, March XT, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town ITpcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone
      368 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    Bajoe Kidoel Rubber.
    2171 12 ESTIMATE OF OUTPUT IS EXCEEDED. The Uncalled Capital. The fifth ordinary general me iting of the Bajoe Kidoel Kubber and Produce Co Ltd., was held on February 2, in the Council Koom of the Kubber Growers' Association, 38, Kaatcbeap. XC. Mr. H. Eric Miller (chairman of tbe
    2,171 words
  • Article
    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    176 12 Outward. The following pMaeoxer bookings to the Straits are taken trom the London and Chin* Bzprem. Per P. and U. steamer. From London to Singapore Mr. and Mrs. Mclver, Mr. Grant, Mr. Wood, Mrs. Cirmel. Mrs. Haywood. Capt. Duinker. To Penang: Nurse Simmona, Mr. and Mrs. Carter,
    176 words
  • Article
    Rubber Meetings.
    1881 12 THE BATAVIA PLANTATIONS AMALGAMATION. Scheme Unanimously Approved. An extraordinary goneral meeting of Plantation and General Developments, Ltd., was held on January 81, at the registered office of the company, 28, Suffolk street, Pall-mall, S.W., for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing resolutions providing for the
    1,881 words
  • Article
    Is This Chicago To-day ?
    228 12 Is This Chicago To-day (A picture drawn in rhyme by B. W. W." (or the Chicago Evening Post We have slot machines in Austin, mother, darling In Kavenswood the stores are selling gin And where Gladys walks with Percy, on Division or Diversey, There are movios that are propagating sin.
    228 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      216 12 BEDSTEADS Iron 1817 Nickel B Models Silver-plated JUST UNPACKED Specially built after PRANAKAN Taste. LL SIZES. ALL DEBIONH. laoomparaDle Prices Incomparable Quality WE lELL. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF Only Addrett. ORCHARD ROAD. Only Address. "BRUNOLINUM" THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE The Reliable Stop-Rot Antiseptic and Certain Protector against White Ants.
      216 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    Mystic and Blackguard.
    1113 13 RASPUTIN'S INFLUENCE OVER WOMEN AND COURT. Death at Hands of Council Of Three. No more astonishing tale of intrigue and personal domination baa been told in recent years than that which appears in the current number of the New Europe under the title of The End of
    1,113 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      99 13 NEW CRETONNES, SELF SHADE CASEMENTS BORDERED CASEMtMS MERCERISED REPPS shades of OLD ROSE, GREEN GOLD Special Shows during this week AT WHITEAWAYS FIGURED CASEMENT CURTAIN. in all shades. 21 T:^ $10.50 BORDERED AND PLAIN SELF SHADE CASEMENTS. T M ins. widt-. from T^ i■& J~- 2f $0.50 $1.50 >"d lS§f
      99 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      97 13 IS YOUR CAR STILL RUNNING ON OTHER THAN BRITISH TYRES IF SO WHY? Fresh Stocks of the following BRITISH TYRES 1 made in GREAT BRITAIN are available, (in alphabetical order) The AVON By The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd., London. The ROM By The Rom Tyre Co., Ltd., London. The
      97 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      660 14 WAX'or PIAOS. FaMIHI or PLKNTT. LIFI INSURANCE IB WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IST TKE SREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. IhtooßPvaarao ia Stbaits Sbttibubmt.) MIAI CFWIOC i Wln«#taa^a» Houm, SlngapOM. LONDON OPPIOB i SB, Old Jewry, B.C. The Cotapany ba* sISOiOOO deposited with the Sapnmu
      660 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      371 14 INSURANCE. WT.ON FIRE INtURANCE itOMPANY OF PARIS. (avcoaroßATßD n Fbanobi. BSTABUSKBD 1838. RBSBKVBS AND TOTAL OUARANTBBS 44,000,000 The OBdersianod. Agonts for the above Oupaay, are prepared to accept fire risks loas or short periods at eoneat rates CASH SBTTLBMBNTS promptly made by the agents ia Siaoanore, ICOIMH COMTB k Cs.
      371 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      502 14 BANKINB. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (I L'*l OKATBt) IN HuNOIIUMO) PAID-UP CAPITAL l»6,00O,0C0 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1,500,000 at 2/- $16,000*00 Silver 113,500,000 *88,600,«W Reserve LmbiSty of Proprietors $18,000,C00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. S. i± 1 >odwull, Bsq., ChaiyiMUi. J. A. Plfflfimer, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton J
      502 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 4
      506 14 BANKINB. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AVtTRAUA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN BNOLAND BY ROYAL CUARTBR Paid np Capital in 80,003 ohwei of aW> each ■>«.«... 41,100,000 Reserve Faad... jfl.eoo.WO Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,900 BANURS Tbo Baak of Bagiaad, Tbc Loadoa City aad Midland Baak, Ltd., The Lotiloa County aad Westminater
      506 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 5
      946 14 ALLIANCE INSORANCECO.. LTD.' (Imoobpobatbd in Bmolmidi. FIRE AND MOTOR CM RIBKB Of every description granted by this Company at rates of premium and subject to conditions which will be found favourable to the Insured. WTEWON, BIMON6 CO.. LTD.. Agents (Imoobtobatbdin BholaniO FOR SALE PRIVATELY RARB A VALUABLE CHINESE CURIOS PORCBLAINWAKE
      946 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 6
      70 14 THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Imcobfobatibd in Canad*). All kiads of Life and Endowment Poiioies issued. HITMIIE 00., Ud..'Gt -nural Agents, F. S. BVANS, SUcaHtr Sooth EaaUrn Adia' 8 B— o Mm HtSUHANCE OFFICE. LIMITED hlCO> OHATBIi N HOMUKONK .•^ital Sub<«r;bo<'....S-. Ancaot paid-up .'.OO.CJO •Wteivn mod I.fSP.OPO H**l> fIHMBi ri.;*,m
      70 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article
    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    781 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Post-War Vehicles. Mr. W. H. Berry writes Tbe recent pronouncement by one of tbe best knowa car designers, made at tbe annual meeting of shareholders, to tbe effect tbat his company were considering the standardisation of a 12 -cylindi lt engined
    781 words
  • Article
    "SAFETY FIRST" RHYMES.
    135 15 1 Streets are not for Games, Say Bells of St. James." i Ld-.nts addressed to in :'if !~r_^ ut Nursery Kuymes latest development My First fia:.:paign. at.' i iaptatioas of •tea. The fir-it of the- series iuns lack Hurner it Urn tomi, traffic no by bH >t
    135 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      256 15 Use JLll-3B^A^±tHil^ ROM TYRES Tyrer arr ot ytrataonnt j .Wfl^^ njpoitar-M. tc jou— and tht t JjM S lout .-aiLty Jcpvcia apou M j t^^H ttnir reliability, ysar ran vfc M l larfSlWj V--" -li eotuJort ia larKr l> a^octed by 'ft t j-^jg .<•< «m>:. nsi.icncy and last, but
      256 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      79 15 Dunlop Exemptions FROM SHODDY METHODS Every Dunlop Tyre represents Dunlop quality. For this reason Dunlop Tyres are exempt from shoddy material and slipshod methods of manufacture. "THE TYRE THAT MADE MOTORING POSSIBLE. DUNLOP RUBBER CO. (FUR east), LTD. Jr^Kf mLk (Incorporated in Hongkong) 1 42 3, ffobinson Road, *J*& "^^s9t#6
      79 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      583 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER BREWED In SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS WANTED for toe Straits Times (m ws departmeut). Good salaries ftaM to capab.e men. MINE ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED. Ap Sly Malayan Tin Drodgiog. Ltd., Batu ajah, Perak. lv 3— 16-8 WaMTBD, ENGINE DKIVEK for 4b h.p National. Appiy with qualifications to
      583 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      534 16 SITUATIONS WANTED A YOUNG LADY DESIRES pon taa Narserj Governed or Ooupsnion in good 1. air in F.M.S. Knowledge of llusic Apply N. Q., c/o Strait* Tiniß". 18-r 1 -26-8 MINING. Thoroughly experienced mining engineer is open to engagement. Wide experience with erecting and working Miction Dredges, and Hydranlic Elevators.
      534 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      755 16 HOUSEB TO LET. TO LET. No. 8 a, Tanjong Belong. Apply Meyer Brothers. 8-B— u TO LET. Houses No. 7, Chanoery Lane, Apply to Chins Keng Lee a Co., Auctioneers. 1811— n BUNGALOW TO LET, No. 13, Tai Jin Road (Balestier Road). Apply 8, Prince Street. 34.3 0 BUNGALOW TO
      755 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      353 16 PAINTS OILS OF *LL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co. 108 and 109, Market Street. PIIIINK SAMB NO. 431. 6. R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 a, Orchard Read, Telephone He. 1035. THE OLDEBT AND LEADING BTUDIO UDcqualled Facilities Ample Resources, and tbe Requisite Experienotj,
      353 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 5
      252 16 FORWARD SHIPMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. BUT THE FOLLOWIN6 ARE IN STOCK READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Stone breaking Hammers 14 to 4 Ibi. Sledto Hammers 6 to 16 lbs. Bradrs Malay Parangs Canvas Hose i" to 4 Talacre Scythe Stones Scythe Blades Salvo Hair Belting Galvanized Pipes j", and J" Brass
      252 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 6
      491 16 NEW MOTOR CARS •phone I For HIRE f| t| promptly HtU'U.IH to Ml J J y>ur call with first m cliss.high priced curs, I BBBBB^aF^BV iiVy nD n llt CHARGES MODERATE. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 A 91 a, Orchard Road (Next toWEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS As
      491 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 16 Miscellaneous Column 1
      318 16 Straits Wimes. Temporary Telephone: 68. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. AH communications relating to business matter* advertisements, subscription)-, accounts, printing, etc. should be addm ied to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous waute of every description arc inserted in the ordinary body
      318 words