The Straits Times, 23 May 1917
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Title Section13 1917-05-23 1 The Straits Times NO. 25,422 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 23. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement211 1917-05-23 1 MILKMAID BWEETEHEO CONDENSED MILK Price dow J i $16.90 pet e»-e r NOTICE. With reference to the advertisement of the sale of "HOLLY BRAND" MILK appearing in the Singapore Free Press over the name of Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Coy., and stating such milk to be as supplied by Joseph Travers211 words
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Advertisement169 1917-05-23 1 SUTTON'S CELEBRATED GRASS, FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS In Air-tight Tins. Standard Lawn Grass Seed $1.75 per tin. Vegetable Seeds "11 Varieties" $1.50 Flower Seedt in single EHri^^K^Ca^ w^* Vegetable Seeds in sintins, 65 cts. per tin. j^flJfi^S^gMP^Jp|>? gle tins 4O ct«. per Zennia, Phlox Drum- 4 "*^WR ■HSsSff^W Radistl< Toraa169 words
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Advertisement14 1917-05-23 1 MARTELL 8 BRANDY. SOU A(IENT9 AOAMBON.6IL7ILUN CO., no 1 1 Inc .rp..r:it*l in Knglaad)14 words
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Article936 1917-05-23 2 HOW THEY FAILED IN CHINA. After-the-war Thoughts. A correspondent to tbe London and China Exprusß write*: After tbe war is over." Tbis remark zotnnion enou«li at a certain period in tbe great straggle. Dot so common, perhaps, in tbe last month or so will appeal to different minds in936 words
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Article14 1917-05-23 2 "Don't waste 70a may throw victory into tbe dustbin Councillor J, C. Fuller, K»lin«14 words
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Advertisement326 1917-05-23 2 .ij. FOR SEA SICKNESS IIJV- TRAIN SICKNESS X^ijr of Ik. lc»din« p«p«i of tba worM. S^^_^^-i^».— -.^^.■■■■.■■■■■■^■^Sb^b^bW. p t«nrT,i.ni..ii from the world* fr..tf«i tr«»*ll«r», m«n women, xnil inslitutiom. \»L ■^■kTM jN'iflhi li aV^B^L^B^B^BT MOTHF.KSII.I Slt |uaranif». none coolam Ctiiw, Morpbuie, t.)pitim, Cbloral, at auy s** tm\ .Ifl.r of Ib. coal326 words
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Advertisement222 1917-05-23 2 FIRESTONES A. AVOURITES Agents: BRINKMiNN CO. Singapore, THE WATERHOUSE CO., LTD. Muar, Malacca, (Incorporatid in ibi u.s.A). Kuala Lumpur, R. T. REID CO. Penang. J^Fofeu SINGAPORE YOUR SKIN AND COMPLEXION Please Send in your Name and Address I Z^r^'ErVtSSftrti I For Publication in New Directory 3 ■■Waaia L.-roi« ll 1.1222 words
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Article791 1917-05-23 3 ITALY'S WINTER STRUGGLE IN THE ALPS. Many Avalanches Encountered. The second winter campaign (December, 1916, to March, 1917) is described in an official publication just issued. It is pointed oat that in less than four months there were about fifty days oi snowfall, which corresponds to791 words
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Article254 1917-05-23 3 Suggested Tiffin Menu And Recipes. The bon. secretary cf the Singapore Food I Reform Society, Mr. C. C. Hailing, forwards the following menu and recipes preparable within an boor Menu.— Tea soup, scalloped tomatoes, banana fritters, cheese savoury. Rk< ipk». Pea Soap.— Use Symington's pea floor. Two254 words
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Advertisement546 1917-05-23 3 MALACCA ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY^ LIMITED. NOTICE OF CLOSING OFTRANSFER BOOKS. NOTICE ia hereby given that the Transfer Books of thin Company will be closed from Moaday, May 31, to Saturday, May 38, 1917, both day* inclaaire. By Order ol tbe Board, T. C. B. MILLBK, Secretary. Mafl7,lBlT. 17-6-36 6 NOTICE.546 words
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Advertisement186 1917-05-23 3 Debility enfeebled nerves, poor health and weakened b)ooJ —these are troubles thai can be overcome. SCOTTT. Emulsion never rails. It repairs waste, enriches ihc blood, revitalizes the neves and gives strength to re&kr or driv* out weakness anc? disease. When you are run-down, out of sorts or in poor health186 words
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Advertisement321 1917-05-23 3 HUDSON'S EUMENTHOL JUJUBES, The great Antiseptic and Prophylactic. IBt S 1 IHl'i c d 2 I o Ssl-g 2* as S S o FOR COUGHS COLDS, SOEE THROATB, BRONCHITIS, INFLUBNZA, AND THE PREVENTION OF CONSUMPTION SUITED FOR OLD AND YOUNG. Sold by all Chemist*. Price: SO eta. Sole Agents for321 words
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Advertisement720 1917-05-23 3 I Anaemia I or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so720 words
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Advertisement443 1917-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP rOO., LTD. (Imoobpobatbd im Jataji EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports and London under mail oontraet with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all443 words
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Advertisement676 1917-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.-Oritish India Mpcar Line. (Com fan IBS Incorporated im Bnolamd). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with Hit Majesty Qovonmient). ■o» Ohmt, Japan, Penang, Caylon, Australia, India, Aden, Sgypft, Mediterranean Porte and London, MAIL LINES. HOMBWABD (FOB EOBOPB) UCTWABC (FOB CbiKa) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT676 words
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Advertisement619 1917-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SJAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Imoobpobatbc ia Siaml. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgann, Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Tolupio, Panarai. PaUni, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsaen, Champon, Kohlak A Bangkok. DM OapirtuP* a.s. BORIBAT 2 o PRACH ATIPOK May 28 3 The Steamers are fitted throughout with619 words
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Advertisement607 1917-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINBO •■RVIOB Ot* THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTO. (Incokporatbd im Enolamd) AM THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTO. (Incobpobatbd im Enolamd) BBTWBBN Framantis Perth North-Was* Australian Ports, Java •nd Singapore. Regular sailings oetweon Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as iadooemont offers), Dorby, King's SoonJ607 words
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Advertisement381 1917-05-23 5 CHINA MAIL S S CO., LTD. Freight «.nd Paaseng«ra A MAIL STEAMER will sai t'r >m IIoigkoi»; for SAN FRANCISCO via '-hannhai, NaKastki, Kobe. Y«^kohama and Honolulu. I t '>u>f>mo MiCMCLats patsc«6t« stmiict at mTCHiioitTt »>Ttt. For turther parctcalarw, kinily apply to pton; No as*. FRANCIS PEEK &Co Ltd., Singapore.381 words
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Advertisement439 1917-05-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSEMKAIBHB (Incorporated in Japan) (Osaka Mertant.lt Steantihip Co., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. lhe Company maintains a .-egular oargc service with six steamers callicg at Moji tokkaiohi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port S*et tnnbam, Penang, Colombo and bomb*/, auc on the retarn voyage calling at Tntiooric S.ngaporc, Hongkong and Moji. PACIFIC439 words
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Advertisement266 1917-05-23 5 \TR ADEiP\M AR K. J EST?IBB9. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given (hat Haji .Tnnid bin Imam Ibrahim and Mohaiaod Ncnr bin Imam Ibrahim, both of No. 1 88, Vi»i O ria Street nre the sole proprietors <'. the abov > Trade I Mark which is uopd by \i >m in266 words
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Advertisement217 1917-05-23 5 NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tbat the above Trade Mark is the property of the undersigned, T. Nagai and Co., carrying on business at Nob. J. K. and L., Europe Ho'el Building?, High Street, Singapore, and that snob Trade Mark is used by them ie connection with metal pots, pans,217 words
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Advertisement309 1917-05-23 6 JSmmml jK^^A -^Lnadl .^a^^el Points to be remembered in connection with LEOLIN POLISH REVIVER. That it does not harbour lost lik waxes and creams an 1 is therefore more sanitary That it itors muoli fartbi r than otli irs and doo* not clog crevices or moulds or the grain, and309 words
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Advertisement157 1917-05-23 6 DAIMLER NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that the Trade Mark Daimler is the Trade Mark of The Daimler Company. Limited, of Daimler Works, Coventry, Bnglaod. an] U used by I tbe said Company in connection with Motor Vehicles of all kinds. Mater Car Bodies, Engines I and their parts. Internal Combustion157 words
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Advertisement241 1917-05-23 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, NOTICE. The Government is prepared to consider offers for the purchase of the land and building!) known as the Old Crosa Street Sohool, and of tbo vacant land at the I corner of Kobinson Road and MoCallum Street, up to July 81, 1917. Further particulars may be ascertained241 words
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Advertisement315 1917-05-23 6 Consumption One tablesponnful of Hietuoglobio Deaobiens is equal to nearly half a pound of Raw Meat. Raw meat harbour* tapeworm* and in hot countrits is likely tv be tainted, and is therefore injurious to take. Consumptives treate with Haemoglobin Deschiens gain in weight to the extent of 6} lbs. to315 words
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Article86 1917-05-23 7 FIXTURES. 'Wednesday, May 23. dlifii Watw. 0.17 p.m., 11.82 p.m. Thuraday, May 24. High Watet. 0.57 p.m. Friday, May 25 High WaW. r 9 a.m., 1.-'H p.m. Homoward mail closes (train.) Scadai, Ltd lm-otiny. Municipal Commission, 2.80 p.m. Saturday, May 26. HiKb Water, 0.4* a.m., '2:20 p.m.86 words
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Article186 1917-05-23 7 To-d»i. Penang and Rangoon 2*o pm Malacca 2.30 pm P. Swettenham and P-sain^ 2.30 pm Malacca, P. Swettenhwn and Tuluk Anson 2.30 pm Medan 2.90 pm Pangkal Pinantr, Batavia and Samaran>> 2.30 pm -lonykonn. Shanghai and Japan 2.30 pm Saigon 3.80 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm Rangoon186 words
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Article267 1917-05-23 7 Tbe mail tra m from Singapore (or t'i north leave Tan* Road station daily at 7.7 a. m md 7 p.m., arnrintf at Kuala Lnmpj' a MB p.m. and 6.4j a.m. respastively. To ihrjagh uxpro-c to Penang 1 iavos Ku» I>ao:pui at 8 vm. daily, arriving at Peaaa^267 words
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Article108 1917-05-23 7 Out attention baa been oalled to the (art that oar arrival* in London arc mnch behind thoa* published elsewhere. Oar rale is to «i*e arrival? only when they are officially ••ported in the Pont Office notices, and do later date than that printed above bai been i.108 words
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Article55 1917-05-23 7 Tiino ball* on Fort Canning and Mount Kabi-r drop daily at 1 p m., Singapore •t it- i.'l com -•> ii i c t to 8 ft.ni. Oreeawieh moan tun. Tlm> tuue-uun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore ataedanl time, on every asf >\ <'pliu^ B— day when55 words
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Article178 1917-05-23 7 BXCMANQB. Simsavou, May 28, 1917. On LotiucM ......Bank 4 m/i m V*i Demand 3/4J Private 8 m/i 2/4;; On Fbamui Bank T. T. 818 Oh India Bank T. T. m, Oa HoHo>oHo...Baak d/d 2^%pm Oh Sbahobai ...Bank d/d 6SI Ob Java Bank T. T. 186 U« Japan178 words
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Article174 1917-05-23 7 10 10 Ampang 6.E.0 6.C0 1 1 Ayer Wenß 1.25 1.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.2) 1.40 10 10 Kinta Association 9'2s 10.' 0 £1 KintaTin 1.1U.0 1.17.8 Al £1 Lahat Mines 4.00 600 10 10. Malayan Collieries 14.00 12.50 £1 i.l Malayan Tin 1.16.0 1.17.6 norn 10 10 Middleton174 words
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Article127 1917-05-23 7 I? 8 116 1 Bnyors Sellers. Value 41 41 Smelting do. 7.85 7.F0 JH £1 Prel. 1.8.6 l.t.U 6/- 6/- Bleetrie T'wsja 4/- 6/--10 10 Fruer Neave 43 .50 45.00 60 E0 W. Hammer k Co. 65.00 66.00 100 Howarth Brakiiit 58.00 65.00 :00 7%P»et. 100.00 100 100 Eats127 words
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Article48 1917-05-23 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 0% »1,575,000 (.*r Spore Municipal ii% of 1907 11,600,000 lU^dis Spore Municipal 41% of H'tr-J 11,000,000 in%dis Spore Municipal 4% 2,0X1.000 15%dis Spore Municipal 4% £80().0(.0 t'.M.S. 6% loan 1916 115,000,000 WB.GO 100.01 txinterest48 words
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Article316 1917-05-23 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today* Priceß. Fraser Ljall A Co. Evatt. Mor Gajab (SI) 4.00 4.10 4.00 4.10 \ual. Malay (2) 0.30 0.50pm u.vO 0.40 Kyet Hitam (85) 14.25 16.00 14.00 15.00 \y< r Kaoiog iSI) 130 1.40 1.80 1.43 \\er316 words
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Advertisement49 1917-05-23 7 ■i O S Tborac, of U>e ll.lli Squadron U>yal KlyiDH Oorpx. tojjetiit r with bis machine aad observer, ha* bm-n pooU-d an -IOPt- March 'lj U«t Mr. Tliurac I .Dsiowt to tlie Kwans;tuoi{ Kltctric II known koa«. 11.1 It in "i-tobtr. 1»15, lvi boil, to volunteer for active service.49 words
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Advertisement517 1917-05-23 7 LATEST APVERTISEMEHTB. WANTED, sm<r; shorthand typist for rffise in Sincaoore. Ucod sslary to good man. Write Boi No. 148, Strains Times. 256-O LADY has vacancy for one boarder ingocd home. Qaict locality. Ttnni*. For terms etc., apply to Mr. Fletohor, Health Dapot. j 114, Oroba'd Riad. '29 6-81 5 1517 words
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Advertisement511 1917-05-23 7 "EMBASSY" No. 77. C ICAR.ETTeS-;Sga| fc »»'iTOL A lOHog_Ja) CIGARETTES MIXTURE. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for "FERODO" (Patent) Brake Clutch Linings. For Railways, Tramways, Cranes, Winches, Motor Cars, etc., etc. As supplied to the Underground Railways of London and Paris, etc. FULL PARTICULARS511 words
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Advertisement115 1917-05-23 7 Latt Instalment l-ast Episode OF THE GREAT UNIVERSAL COHEDV SFRIES TONIGHT PICTURE Vk^ I l\f TMHTH I b I I BtACMROtD SBCOND SHOW, AT «K. Remember! Final Instalment II 4 Last Parts. TIMOTHY DOBBS-THATS ME 4 Last Reels. Featuring tue luatcjlrtm tjjoiul'an UKi K<i iE U WEN. BpiKode». BREAKING INTO115 words
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1039 1917-05-23 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23. BRITISH NAVAL POWER. We were somewhat surprised to meet tbe question recently Has British Naval power tailed I Clearly the answer to that question i« an emphatic negative, but there is a superficial excuse for such a question being asked. The British Fleet has1,039 words
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Article16 1917-05-23 8 Tbe next meeting of tbe Federal Council will be held at Kuala Kangear on July 24.16 words
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Article16 1917-05-23 8 A mail from Europe, including parcels, is expected at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday forenoon, May 27.16 words
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Article18 1917-05-23 8 Tbe possibility is mooted of restrictions upon tile export of rubber from this country, says tbe Malay Mail.18 words
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Article27 1917-05-23 8 It U said that the F.M.S. Government, following tbe example of tbe Colony, is about to prohibit tbe import of motor cars and horses except under permit.27 words
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Article36 1917-05-23 8 It is stated that if there is a heavy fall of rain in tbe upper reaches of the Batu tiver in tbe immediate future, the town of Kuala Lumpur is likely to be Hooded once more,36 words
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Article25 1917-05-23 8 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday removes from tbe Statutory List (following that of tbe United KingdoLi) all persons and bodies oi persons in Japan.25 words
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Article19 1917-05-23 8 Tbe mail despatched from Singapore to London via Madras and Bombay on April 5 was delivered on May 11.19 words
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Article28 1917-05-23 8 Next Sunday (Whit Sunday), there will be a celebration of Holy Communion at St. Matthew's Church, Sepoy Lines, at 9.16 a.m., aud evensong and sermon at 5.80 p.m.28 words
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Article36 1917-05-23 8 The total acreage alienated for tin mining in the F.M.S. in 1916 was as follows Perak 184,418, Selangor A 6,41», Negri Sembilan 20,645, Pabang 86,323, total 256.H00, a decrease of 15.599 acres as compared with 1915.36 words
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Article41 1917-05-23 8 Mr. L. M. Berenger, superintendent of the Hill Garden*, Taiping, sends us a price list of plants and seeds, with full cultural directions, etc., for sale at the Oovernment Hill Gardens, Maxwell Hill, Taiping. Copies may be had for 65 cents.41 words
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Article36 1917-05-23 8 At an ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be held on Friday, Mr. Braddell will move Tbat Oovernment be asked to introduce legislation forthwith to enable the Commissioners to develop tbe Kampong Kipur Improvement Area."36 words
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Article43 1917-05-23 8 According to the Chinese Preps tbe request to export wheat from Shanghai madu by a foreign contractor to tbe Hongkong Government was rejected by the Bureau of Taxes on tbe ground tbat tbe export of foodstuffs from China is prohibited in tbe treaty.43 words
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Article46 1917-05-23 8 An Austrian named Schubert tbe other day smashed with a heavy stick fonr big plate glass windows of Messrs. Kubn and Komor's shop in Nanking road, ShaDgbai. The toUl damage is estimated at a thousand taels. Tbe man had been out of employment for a month.46 words
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Article48 1917-05-23 8 A European, named J. H. Wright, was on Monday arraigned before Mr. S. H. Langston in tbe Second Court, Penang, charged with cheating one Yasuko Yamada in respect of a cheque for 9107.30. He was remanded until the 30th inst bail being allowed in the sum of 1300.48 words
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Article50 1917-05-23 8 Tbe total labour force employed on mining in the fJU, (inclusive of individual licences but exclusive of holders of dulang passeßj as enumerated by the Mines Department census at tbe end of 1916, was 189.143, all of whom with tbe exception of 1,1 h7 men, were employed on tin mining.50 words
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Article47 1917-05-23 8 Tbe Batu Caves Portland Cement Works (Selangor) quarried 6.484 tons of limestone and manufactured 4,022 tons of cement, of which one ton was exported and 4,021 tons were ÜBed locally. It is to be regretted tbat more cement is not manufactcred locally as excellent materials are available.47 words
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Article56 1917-05-23 8 The police at Peking have cautioned tbe public respecting the sale and use of washed postage stamps." The notice states tbat a gcod number of cases have been discovered shewing tbat used stamps, with the postal mark removed, have been affixed to letters. These letters have been detained and steps56 words
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Article85 1917-05-23 8 Tbe German Bank at Teintsin has moved out of the premises leased to the German Government by Queen Victoria, for use as a Consulate, and into the long deserted Hamburg Amerika offices on tbe ex German bund, says tbe Peking and Tientsin times. All the staff are repotttd to have85 words
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Article115 1917-05-23 8 Spf akiog in the House of Commons on the Dardanelles report Colonel Sir Mark Sykn said he was sent for to see Lord Kitchener one day about some other business. Lord Kitchener said to biro. My head aches very badly. I have bad no sleep for three nights because I115 words
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Article104 1917-05-23 8 Tbe total export of tin from tbe F.M.S. in 1916, reduced to a metallic basis, amounted to piculs 787,014 as compared with piouls 785,670 in 1916. showing a decreaso of piculs 4H.656 as compan d with the previous year. In 1913— the last normal year the export was piculs Ui2,lSo.104 words
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Article113 1917-05-23 8 Judging by the interest taken in tbin neighbourhood in the vaiious war loan lotteries, a very considerable auionnt of F.M.S. moDey must be finding its way to India. Every day one finds «iua!l groups of men at the clubs forming syndicates to take up a buncb of tickets, and quite113 words
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Article133 1917-05-23 8 The installation meeting of Lodge Malaya No. 1140 S.C. was hi Id at KlaDg on Monday evening wb*n Bro. E. B. Prior was installed as K.W.M. for tb« eneumg year. Wet. Urn. C. L. Chapman was the lanlallipg Master. The other office. bear* rs for *****H are as follow:- W.I.KM133 words
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Article480 1917-05-23 8 Capt. C. J. Foot has been gazetted Adjut ant, Royal Flying Corps. Mr. P. M. Cockp, of Bakit Rajah EsUte, baa left for home to join up. H.E. tbe General Officer Commanding, Major General D. H. Kidout, C.M.0., and Mrs. Kidout, have gone to Penang. The late480 words
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48 1917-05-23 8 We have received a draft for X3 10s. 7d. from Mr.(t. M. Ure, I'eo^kalan Dunan Estate, i« r Mr. 11. I>. (i. Thomppon for the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Fund, and have passed it on to tbe I lon. Treasurer of tho Fund.48 words
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Article205 1917-05-23 8 Several meetings have been he-Id recently At Kuala Luuipur to consider in what way the anniversary of the declaration of war should be kept in the Federal capital. Alter full discussion it was decided to holil a l<tc on AugUßt 6 for tbe purpose of205 words
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Article230 1917-05-23 8 Mr. \V. Eyre Kenoy, Senior Warden of Mines, in liih report for 1916 says Work was carried un throughout tin; year at the Malayan (Jollhthh (or boiuo time tlie output was restricted owiihj tn a want having been encountered in the North Mine, sbort«K<' of labour230 words
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Advertisement158 1917-05-23 8 Mk v\ Th FIGHT for TRAD l A^A^V atterPEACE S C 2^^s^-y^l/i will demand I EFFICIENCY j I'll 'CTf**'-iriH|r-*.n r in YOUR offico n, J 1 j 9et a Jloneo Jilina System B NOW JbC^^lM AlJ€^ Ltd INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND i i _j" 1 JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. 5 (Incobporatid158 words
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Advertisement188 1917-05-23 8 The CERTAINTY OF A GOOD SHOW AT THE ALHAMBRA Th« Pioneer and Premier Haute of Quality Beach Road. Path* prsMnts a mainificant faatura of realistic NEM ROD CO. In 3 Aots. A drama brimful o( appeal. Consolidated Film Corporation Prpsents Maurice Costello A Ethel Grandm THE CRIMSON STAIN MYSTERY It188 words
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Article1626 1917-05-23 9 ANOTHER BRITISH ADVANCE. More Hindcnbvirg Line Occupied. The Heavy German Losses Confirmed. Rri-tbk'k Tklkoram. London, May '21 3.25 p.m. Field Marshal llaig reports: The open tions between Kiilleconrt and Fontaine lei Croisellcs were fuccessf ully ccntioru 4 daring tin' nigbt. Wo captared a sopc >it trench in tbe1,626 words
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Article81 1917-05-23 9 STEADY AT THREE SHILLINGS. From Our Own Correspondent. London, May 21. Tbe rubber market is steady, prices being fractionally higher thin at date of last report. Quotations Fine sheet 3/- to 8/1 Crepe 8/- 8/1 Fine hard Para 3,- 3/2 The last report was as follows London,81 words
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Article245 1917-05-23 9 German Soup That Killed The Cat. The food scandals in Munich are still the topic of comment in the local journals. A peculiarly flagrant case is cited by the Munich Post: Scandalous conditions prevail in tbe public kitchen in the PtisterHtraese. People applying there for food yesterday245 words
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Article168 1917-05-23 9 In tbe Dead Letter Office at Koala Lumpur, last year, 124.4*9 articles, including 3.699 rivi-teri-d articles, were dealt witb, of which 73,38' i were either returned to tbe sender or to the country of origin. The total number of articles dealt witb includes 62,704 bearing168 words
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Article2272 1917-05-23 9 Irish People to Propose Terms. MR. LLOYD GEORGE EXPLAINS CONVENTION. Rbctkr's Tileohams. London, May 21, 8.45 p.m. Mr. Lloyd George, in making bis Irish statement, in the Hooae ol Commons said there was one thing common to the failure of the attempts for an Irish settlement, namely,2,272 words
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Article163 1917-05-23 9 Mr. L. Lecoton Brain, director of Agriculture. F.M.S., in his report for 1818, states: It is not considered tbat it will be economically p.M-üblu to ship rubber seed bomu. bu' rather th*t it bo sounder policy t'i establish uue or iv Tn otushing plants in t 1 K.M.s ship tbe163 words
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Article1896 1917-05-23 10 A WEEK OF BIG DEEDS AND SHALL TALK. From Our Special Correspondent. London, April 18. Ie accordance with the Order io Council imaod last week Summer Time oame into force in Great Britain and Ireland at two o'clock on Sunday morning. Oar clocks and watches wore put1,896 words
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Article84 1917-05-23 10 Mr. Puach in War Time. llailine to a leading article in tbe Kveuing X -ws: ■WaM Italy anh Kr>-u. Extract from ttin<! We ou^Ut t > keup oar eyes fixed on the wtHUrn front." Correspondents s'iouM address their in |uiritn t.i Ciiiu'lite, Squinting Houses'] lare. It ia aonotincod tbat owing84 words
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Article1970 1917-05-23 10 The Charges Against Caldbeck, Macgregor's Storekeeper. Tbe trial of Teo 8 wee Hook, formerly a storekeeper iv tbe employ of Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co.. was continued at tbe Assizett yesterday afternoon and to-day I before tbe Chief Justice (Sir John Backnill, X.C and a special jury. Accused1,970 words
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Article252 1917-05-23 10 Tbe May issue of the Diocesan Magazine, which is just oat, should be of interest to everyone. Two. very plain spoken articles on tbe Single Life and the Married State, respectively, deal with a social problem, which tbe Church has evidently made up its mind to solve.252 words
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Article53 1917-05-23 10 It ill notified in tbo London Gaiette o( March 30. 1917, that H.M the Km* ban been graciously pi ased to Hanction the appoiuiment ol UK Sir Francis H-jnry May, X.C M.G., LL.D., Governor of Hongkong, to !>-. a Koight of Grace of the Ordet of th« Hospital of St.53 words
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Article1221 1917-05-23 10 The Gallipoli "Gamble." WHAT IT COST IN BLOOD AND MONEY. The Politicians' Mistakes. H W. Wdwo, writes in the Daily Mail I n-f Hum ri.l ,1 it to tue Wir Council and to the French Government not as a certainty but as a l« •jitimtte war y*njbli\" Raid Mr. Churchill1,221 words
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Article146 1917-05-23 10 To-day's Business. Saunders and Macphail's Daily Report: Silver down A 37;. Hongkong unchanged 4j ('2; p.m.). Shanghai unchanged 8 6j (65 Ji. Tin.— Sales 50 'ons at $li7j. Rubber 3, dj The rubber auction opened distinctly firmer to-day with a good general demand. Soveral lots of fine146 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article47 1917-05-23 10 To-day's ties in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Cluo tournament are: Ciiami'Hinsuii 1 Pairs. Mrs Vowler and jlr. Tiusley v. Mrs. Salzuianu aui Mr. Hunt. Hbb Dwmuh, a (fern M-s. (Mta ml Mr. O. P. Oriffith Jones owe v. Mrs. Hol.ien and Sir John bucknill ric47 words
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Article220 1917-05-23 10 The Malta between the S.c/.C. and a Naval tuam playel on the 5.1i.0. ground last eveuing resulted in a nice win for tbe club. Although ia the op'aiug utage* tbe game looked like being qnte even, on the whole the S C.C, were good value for their win by220 words
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Article225 1917-05-23 10 The report of the Labu 'F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, states that the rubber output and revenue costs are as follows Rubber harvested, 615.H7 i lbs cost per Ib.— estate expenditure, 8 47d.; depreciation, .801.; f.0.b., UN.! freight and helling ex penses anil insurance, 2.C9 I directors' fees225 words
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Article184 1917-05-23 10 The report of tbe Edinburgh Kubbt r Estate, Solaogor, Limited, t'tates that the yielii of dry rubber amounted to 420,364 lb"., against an estimate of 8 17,000 lbs. The estimate fur tbe year 1917 is 465,000 lbs. Tbe average prici obtained was t% 6.6V J. per Ib.. as184 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter474 1917-05-23 11 To the Kditor of tbe Straits Times. Sir Tbe official warning to tbe people of Malaya, re Food Economy, was bound to conic sooner or later, but as regards certain very important food stuffs, some ft< js mi^lit well have been taken before to inert as* local474 words
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Letter279 1917-05-23 11 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. »ir. Id tbe MaUyan Tin and Rubber Journals special r< ixjrt of tbe Agricultural Confererjct recently held in Kuala Lucpur, I read that Dr. Lucy made tbe statement that to allow ravm-H to '.c under belukar was a imao* uf ailding279 words
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Letter202 1917-05-23 11 >traits Times Sit Then: b*H bo nan ever increasing import of in.it> r car* of late into Malacca ■ad Muar. Owing to the numerous cars that arc plying tor l.uc dum car owners ami t.n.lm- it bard to tin full BuniU r oi f^wi] for iach car. and202 words
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Article896 1917-05-23 11 Unflagging Spirit of The Trenches. The unvarying cheerineas of men wearied to the point of Dumbness, says H. E. K. in the Daily Express, is one ot the most lovable characteristic* of that lovable personality— the British soldier. The poilu is quick to see a joke and896 words
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Advertisement118 1917-05-23 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme oi drills, etc.. {or week todiDß, Friday May 25, 1917. Wm»ksoay, May 23. 4.30 p.m. Baleetier Ran-.' S.K.E (V.) Ul p.m. Drill Hal! Maxim Co. Veteran* Co. 5 10 p.m. S.V.K. and M.C.S. Uf p.m. Bras Baitab Koad M&lay Co. rKii>\> May 2!>. 5.16 p.m. Drill118 words
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Advertisement341 1917-05-23 11 We have just received a large shipment of Guitars, Mandolines, AND OTHER Musical Instruments. We also hold full stocks of MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGS S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN HONQSONG) Hotel van_Wi|k_Co., Ltd., Telephone 562. Telephone 662. Every Night OUR EUROPEAN QUARTETTE will play duriEg and after Dinner, except Sundays.341 words
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Advertisement232 1917-05-23 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, May 26, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The beat in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone.232 words
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Article2337 1917-05-23 12 The following casualties are reported London, April 8. Killei 2nd Lieut. W. K. Anderton, lU., I*. Ojl. II- sV A.thwortK Sussex 2nd Lieut. F. J. M. llryant, Welsh Regiment 2nd Lieut. J. A. Clki'lod, C'beabirea 2nd Lieut. R. "f>. S. Court. Hrefordu; 2ad Lieat. F. H. Do»e, WeUii2,337 words
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Article754 1917-05-23 12 Remarkably Heavy Yield Of Estate. The eighth annual meeting of the Edinburgh Kabber Kstate, Selnngor, Limited, wan held at Glasgow on April 9, Mr. John Wishart presiding. The Chairman slid Gentlemen, copies of the report and statement of the accounts have dow been in your hands for a754 words
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Article237 1917-05-23 12 The report of the Bujong Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the romilts for the year, after charging to revenue account 60 per cent, of the superintendence and general estate expenditure, full depreciation on buildings idl mar'iinery and tbe whole nf the London expenditure, show a net profit237 words
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Article514 1917-05-23 12 American View of His Method With M.PS. Mr. Lowell Mellett, special correspondent of the t'aited Press of America, has inter- j viewed Mr. bocar Law, and writes as I follows If you wanted to borrow a dollar, you wouldn't pick out your basbfullest friend to514 words
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Article369 1917-05-23 12 No Tucked up Trousers Allowed In Germany. New regulations for putting the German people oo clothes rations, (or more drastic than any restrictions bitborto imposed, came into force on April 1. They not only limit in minate detail tbe number of garments which all persons369 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement302 1917-05-23 12 11 BEAVER" s=ss Sterilized |K||LK Beaver Brand Milk h tbe product nf Qovi rnmoot inspected cows, foil in the rich valley* of Rritish Colombia. The milk in addition t-> beini; sterilized snd pasteurized, i« homogenized by a nprcial patent process which renHors \he milk more easily ditwHt. d, ard oansis302 words
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Article729 1917-05-23 13 HEAVY LOSSES IN THE ROYAL FLYING CORPS. Germans' Big Effort. The official casualty lists issued tbis weekend (April 1) include tbe names of 44 officers of tbe Royal Flying Corps. Is anything wrong with tbe Air Service asks an aeronautical correspondent of tb« Daily Ski tcli of729 words
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Article369 1917-05-23 13 A Result of Hun Education In Africa. In Germany's Lost Colonial Empire. Mr John H. Harris tells the ftory of tbe ill fated King Bell, Paramount Cln. tof tbe Daulas. in German South-West Africa. King Bell was takeu to Berlin to be Christianised and PruMsiaoiHed. On his return369 words
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Advertisement47 1917-05-23 13 PTBF New Goods ■Just Opened IN OUR Furnishing I AND Bedstead Sections. Dainty Curtain Materials. New Casement Cloths, all colours. Handsome Tapestries. Children's Folding Go-carts. Handsome Brass Bedsteads, etc., etc., etc. AT Keen Cash Prices. WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW AND COMPANY. LIMITED (Iv okporatiii in England) SINGAPORE BRANCHES. I47 words
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Advertisement377 1917-05-23 13 NOTICE. "MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES TheM«ft •> o' tbe Liceos'o^ Jacticss (or the Third Qu«tte- 1917, cemme- i or July 1, will be bed m tbe First Ma«i(i-.rat/(i Conrt, at 2.80 p iv. oa Thwa-)ay, Jane 21, 1017. Applicants {or traosfera, renewa 8, removal and new licence*377 words
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Advertisement7 1917-05-23 13 I TjfT^TRAMROZ t Co. IJglB *o smmpowt. >>7 words
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Advertisement541 1917-05-23 14 INSURANCE. fuMiaim it?*. THE ORIENTAL iM r nt GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LTD. FUNDS exoced »J0, 500,000.00 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. •■com* ia 1111 $4.J09,517.50 I Total Out go >■ 1916 »?,4»0,411.50 »isi.raiict«riecttdinlSlB. »4,2J0,54M5 Increase >■ Funds ...$1,119,099.00 Total Policies in force 05,642 at'nritp, with Bonus addition! $71,5(1,141.14 LOW Apply lor541 words
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Advertisement589 1917-05-23 14 Best Manila Cigars Fanoy Tales Royalas Excellent* Selected Buds Especialles Londrei Imperialea Londres Fino Perfeotos Petit Bouquets Army and Navy Princesaas Lords of England High Life in the East Bouquets Cortado Fino Minervas Neuvo Cortado Estrellas Neuvo Habano Reina Maria a-a Cortado N.P.U. Reina Victoria Senoritas Celestiales Elegantes, etc., etc.,589 words
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Advertisement1191 1917-05-23 14 SALES BY AUCTION. IN THE EBTATE OF TAN BEN 6 GWEE, DECEASED. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE LEASEHOLD LANDS AND HOUSBS, SITUATE AT BOAT QUAY AND MARKET STREET, SINOAPOItB. To behold at Messrs. Ching Ecnc Loo Co.'s salo-room, On Monday, June 14, at 2.30 pm. (1) All (bat piece cf land1,191 words
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Article551 1917-05-23 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Eight Cars Against 5,000 Men. W. T. Massey, with the Desert Column near Gaza, writes on March 27 For two days the troops of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force have been engaging the Tnrk in the neighbourhood of Gaza. Where all troops551 words
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Article421 1917-05-23 15 Forthcoming Grand Lodge of England Celebration. Preliminary arrangements have now been completed for the coumeuoratiou in London next June of the rlietntt-nary of the first As-" rjbly of Kre. masonry in Britain and the establishment af the Grand Lodge of England. Tbt Duke of CoQDauyli? as Grand Master,421 words
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Advertisement182 1917-05-23 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE. THE ADMIRALTY AND OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. .f ill frill THE ROM THREE-RIBBED TREAD TYRE. THIS in the Kion am;ii«4t tyres for il u-iars. Tho s'linUo 1 ribs t't the tyre wic!i Mm dies* rabbet a<>c ekiddin^ propensities possible and tbi« rejnltisobtaia-j182 words
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Advertisement116 1917-05-23 15 Are You Satisfied.—. That you are getting the value per mile out of youi Motor Tyres that you would do if you used Q DUNLOPS P J&*<!L i If not, then give 4^ them a trial when WfA next renewing. 1 1 fl I anc are confident m A M116 words
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Advertisement1151 1917-05-23 16 LJ^ B. MACKAY'S MTHE ORIGINAL LIQUEUR WHISKY. )fTmlr| As supplied to both Houses zf ignapin\ Parliament sfc r OBTAINABLE FROM ALL |^PIP^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS Bola Agents ADAMSON, GILFILLAN d gT a fINO COMPANY. LIMITED ill (Incorporated in England) > Jl«ff *f Sinfeapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS WANTED1,151 words
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Advertisement548 1917-05-23 16 NOTICE. It in hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on MONDAY. MAY 28. WHIT-MONDAY. 21-5— 28 5 TO LET. SHOP AND OFFICES No. 15, Battery Road. SHOP ON GROUND FL' OR, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOKS SUITABLE FOR OFFICES Separate entrance to npper floors. Will let each floor548 words
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Advertisement256 1917-05-23 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 1 08 A l Ol, Market Street. -'Phone tame No. 411 Soli Aornts. THE MULCOTT BELTING Company, Limited (Incorporated In Enfland) Have just received a fresh shipment of JACKSONS Varnish Stains IN Colours of ROSEWOOD, Oik and Mahogany at REASONABLE PRICES. G.R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J-a, Orchar(Tßoad,256 words
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Advertisement372 1917-05-23 16 BUY THESE BEFORE THE PRICES GO UP HIGHER. Mild Steel Angka i 1J" x lj" x ll*- x 80,38 feet. U 1} 1/4 B<VB6 i; l| )/4 10/86 I J 1/* *0/'S V 3 (/IA 3 .tti 2.{ 9+ A/16 SO/H6 Si 84 6/16 80/i)6 8| 84 >/4 80/86 Flat372 words
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Advertisement491 1917-05-23 16 NEW MOTOR CARS ■phone For HIRE |^M promptly attends to I MB J J ynnr call with firstI m mla V class, high -priced cars, CHARGES MODERATE STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 216 A 216, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telrgrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations491 words
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Miscellaneous317 1917-05-23 16 Straits Tpimes. Temporary Telephone. 58. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All communications relating t.. business matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane ooh wants of every description an. inserted in tbe ordinary317 words
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