The Straits Times, 19 July 1917

Microfilm: NL433
Total Pages: 12
1 12 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,471 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JULY 19. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      229 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioe now $19.00 per owe Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, Mcfteill Jsibby state 4lf there was a way
      229 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      122 1 BRITISH-MADE SAFES I |JHB^ v v SIZES Made of bent steel. TH^ high wide deep *Fire and burglar E*°K 24 X' 7 x l7ins I r oii 28 x |y x is proof Ir JLL 32 x2lx 20 jHt 36 x 24 x 22 Solid steel doors and best powder-proof
      122 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      13 1 JEFFREY'S PILBENER BEER. 8oL» AdINTS ADAMBON 6ILFILLAN a CO., LTD. (Incorporated n England)
      13 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    British Casualties.
    1097 2 The following casualties are reported London. Jane 16. Died of wounds.— Cant. F. A.J. Eastwood, R.F.A. 2nd Lieut. F. M. Price, Lincoln*. Now reported died of wonnds.— 2nd Lieut. J. Gibbons, Dorset*. Died.— 2nd Lieut. .1. Gorst, R.F.A.; Sod Lieut. H. L. Scott, Scots Fusiliers. London, June 18.
    1,097 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      574 2 SALES BY AUCTION, AUCTION SALE Of B. 9, 10, 11, 1», 18, 18*. 19 and 20 feet. aafaoars ▲I Meawa. Chin* Km Lee* Oo.s B«Je-toon>, 22, Ri t« w Place, On Friday, Jcl\ 30, at 11.80 a,«. CHING KBVG LBB CO., Auctionuorb K-tate Agents. 17 7—19 7 AUCTION SALE OfTBAKHOI
      574 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      248 2 WHY WER SKIN TORTURES When a postz^^aV card will I°^ i 2i J W bring free \T 1 "at samples of /rfP /B cuticura V^rK yJ soap Y^VjJpf and Ointment \V J J which give L/ f\ quick relief I an^ point to V i speedy cure Vk I I
      248 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      428 2 WOMEN AND PAIN. Few men realise that about one womtn in lonr does her boa«ework while si Raring actual pain. If a man bad to endure as mnob pain be would stay at borne and let bis work take care of itaelf. Bat there is nobody to do the wot
      428 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      1215 2 AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY At Means. Ching Keng Lee Co.'s Sale-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Plaoe, On Monday, July 23, at 2.30 p.m. All that piece of freehold land area 1,890 sq. ft. Tog< ther with that desirable d wellina house No. 7, Duxton Hill. CHING KENG LEE CO.,
      1,215 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    Kaiser Karl's Speech.
    798 3 REFORMS '—SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE. Ready for Peace. A Vienna telegTam to Amsterdam givps the following account of the Emperor Karl's Speech from the Throne at the opening ol the Reichßrat. The Emperor Mid he had from the beginning been conscious of the immense gravity of
    798 words
  • Article
    Tronoh South.
    180 3 The report of Tronob South, Limited, states that the output of tin ore for the year was 301 J tons, which realised £30,911. This is equal to £106 17s. 3d. per (on, as compared with £98 3s. 51 in 1915, an increase of £10 18s. 9d. per ton.
    180 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    32 3 A nrni of ribber tyre manufacture™ advertising in a home magazine commit tlii'ii stives to the atatemen; that "thirty or f«rty pound* of robber are obtained from one trt< in a neacon.
    32 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      536 3 An Active Service Pen for Active Service Men I Just iikc our nun on Active Service, tlie Swan Fen is ready at all times to meet I unexpected calli mm jxM-form its duties ft thoroughly under all conditions. It never JeL The Swan fits sm^ly into the soldier's breast Mshd
      536 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      213 3 A VERY GOOD INVESTMENT. FOR SALE PRIVATELY A British Screw Steamer, is now under charter between Singapore and Mersing, at $760 nett per month for a period of one year, commencing from April 17, 1817, the charterer finding everything. Built locally ol teakwood in the year 1810. Bngines Surface Condensing,
      213 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      65 3 JULIAN S PRICES MAKE DOWNTOWN SHOPPING AN EXTRAVAGANCE THE COOLEST SPOT IN THE CITY CORNER ORCHARD ANO TANK ROADS WHERE HIGHEST QUALITY AND LOWEST PRICES REIGN. DEPENDABLE FURNITURE for THE MANY WE HAVE THE GOODS. Wg DELIVER THB GOODS EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY ANYWHERE. Prioaa are not Monopolised AT JULIAN FRANKEL
      65 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      435 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. KJ JAPAN MAIL BTEAHSHIPCO..LTD. (iHOOBTOBATaO W J*TA») EUROPEAN LINE A M*riee is maintained between Yokohama, via porta, and London under mail oontraet witfa the Imperial J»p««" Gowsnment. Tbs New Twin kww Steamers maintaining this Mrriee have been wfMMtj taift»ed Mid MMtnoted. ud we fitted with all
      435 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      623 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND Mpcar L-ine. (Companies Inoobpobatbd n Bnolakd). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contrast with Bit Majesty Qovenunent), •or Ohina, Japan, Panang, Oeylon, Australia, India, Asian, Bgypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HOSEWABD (FOB ECBOPB) OoiWABD (FOB CblNa) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT
      623 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      663 4 STEAMER SAILINBB. THE SI All STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoobpobatbe in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Fof Kretay, Tringgann, Bisut, Semetak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpia, Panarai. Patani, Siugora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak k ßangkok. Due Departure e.s. BORIBAT July 23 July SS, 3 p.m. a.s. PRAOKATIPOK July 8O Aug. 1,
      663 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      659 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED WMVIOB OP THE OCEANS. 8. Ca.. LTD. (Imoorpokatbd in Knoland THE WEBTAUBTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (IMOOBPOBAnD IN BnOLANO) imnw PMtnantla iPaitht, North-Was* Australian Port*, Java ■nd •Initapor* Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Aostralia calling at Java (aa inducement offers), Derby, King's Soand (port for the
      659 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    94 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, July 19. High Water lIM am., 11 3] pm Harniston's Circus. Friday, July 20 Hieli Water M P-m Harmstoo's Circas. Saturday, Jul> 21. silfb Water O.i am as" p m Han IWya (MahomwUn Keatival). No Issae of Straits Times. Harmston's Circas Sunday, July 22. ■iRh
    94 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    165 5 To -oat. latu Pahat '2.30 pm Port Dickton and i P. Swettenliam 2.30 pm 3eogkal>H, Labocar Bilik, T. IUK-i atxt MM in 2 30 pm Meraing, Blair Harbour. Kemaman and Tren h gano '2.30 om Malacca and Muar 8 pra hHaJ9tat 8.80 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm
    165 words
  • Article
    Train Services.
    264 5 Tb" mail tarsia* from Singapore for the jorth leave Tank ?.oad station daily at 7.7 a.m md 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 94> a.m. respectively. Tie tbraogh exp-«M to Penang leaves Kusla i,:inpni at 8 1 .v. daily, arriving at Penacg it 8.28
    264 words
  • Article
    Mails for Europe.
    100 5 Oar attention has born oalled to the fact t!iat oat arrivals is London aro much behind ♦ho— poeliahed elaewbere. Our role ia to a rivals only when they are officially reported in the Poet Office notioes, and no later dste than that printed above bai been so
    100 words
  • Article
    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    184 5 EXCHANGE. Smairou, Jilt 19, 1817, O» Lorn** ......Bank 4 m/ 8 8/4 i Demand p 3/4* Private I 18/ I 8/4H Oh Fsanci Bank T. T. 818 Oh Iwdu Bank T. T. O» UoMaioMa...Baok d/d 18* pm Oh Sbamsmai ...Bank d/d IS] Oh Java Bank T. T.
    184 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • Article
      MINING.
      168 5 vjjne Bayers Sellers. 10 10 Ampui 6.00 6.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.85 1.60 10 10 Kanaboi 1.3 S l.£o 10 10 Kinta Association 9.25 9.60 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 £1 Labftt Mines 4.J0 6.00 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25 12.75 £1 £1 Malayan Tin 1.10.6
      168 words
    • Article
      GENERAL.
      118 5 41 41 1. SmeltiM Co. 7.85 7.76 41 41 a Pw*. 1.8.6 1.f.0 6/- I/- Bleotrie T'w»js 4/- 6/--10 10 Frmaei Neave 4410 46.00 60 60 W. Hammci A Co. 85.00 68.00 100 Howurtb Brekioe 65.00 76.00 100 TftPnt. 100.00 100 100 Kkti Bio, Del. par 120.00 10 10
      118 words
    • Article
      DEBENTURES.
      50 5 United Engineers 6% 91,284,500 par Singapore B lee trio Tramways 6% £860,000 norn S'pore Municipal 6% 91,87^,000 pax Spore Municipal 4 f of 1907 91,600,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4*% of 1909 91,000,000 10%dla Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 lb%du S'poro Municipal 4% £800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 915,0U0,000 101.0Q 102.00
      50 words
  • Article
    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    312 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall »jind Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall k 4 Co. Evatt. Alor Gaiah ,51) 4.20 4.40 4.20 4.49 Amal. Malay (2) 0.30 0.50pm 0.80 0.40 Ayer Hitam (15) 15.00 16.00 14.00 15.00 Ayer Kaning (II) 1 80 1.40 1.80 1.40
    312 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      5 5 /^> W. J. GARCIA. $700. O,
      5 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      731 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, WANTBP, a mine to take cha'ge of two yonng children on an eatate in .l»v». App'.y with retcrencis to D r o Straits Times. 19 7—22 7 A FRIVATB TUTOR is willing tn give private tuition home in Boglisb, Litir, and Mathematics. App y Box No. 809, Straits
      731 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      718 5 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BOER TOBACCO Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS AUCTION SALE At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee A Co.'s Sale-room, Riffles Chambers, Raffles Place, On Monday, Jclt 38, at 11 am. One B. A. T. motor cycle, free engine, in good running order.
      718 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 4
      72 5 AT THE GAIETY TO-NIGHT IN THB SECOND SHOW AT 9 SHARP Daniel Frobman presents Brace George 1 famous success IN FOUR PARTS CLOTHES IN FOUR PARTS The celebrated society drama by Aiery Hopwood and Charming Pollock, produced by the Famans Players Film Co. Bluebird Photoplays present Cleo Madisen in BLACK
      72 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Obituary
    Untitled
    34 6 The funeral of the father of Messrs. Tan Yew Hock, Yew Seah and Yew Liang will take place on Sanday, July 22, at 8 a.m. at their residence 3, Scott s Road. 17-7— aOT
    34 words
  • Article
    The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JULY 19. THE WAR AND POLITICS.
    1136 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JULY 19. THE WAR AND POLITICS. Casualties in the political sense have been heavy since the war began and will be heavier before it ends. They include two monarebs, one Imperial Chancellor, four to five Prime Ministers, and innumerable Ministers of lower degree. Every country has
    1,136 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    11 6 The mail arrived an bour and a balf late tbis morning.
    11 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    25 6 The Shipping and the Impart and Export offices will be open for two boars only (from 10 a.m. to 12 noon) on Saturday. July 21.
    25 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    37 6 The Kuala Lampur Sanitary r.jard baa decided to ri commend an amendment to the Sanitary Board Enactment, XIII of 1916, by tbe adoption of an additional section empowering a magistrate to confirm, revise or amend a notice.
    37 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    42 6 Tbe Knrobime Mara, a 6,300 ton vessel of the Itaya Steamship Company, has been sold to a shipping company in Italy for V .3,160,000. She was built at Glasgow twelve years ago, and was bought by the Itaya S.S. Co. for V.350,000.
    42 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    45 6 Tbe proposal to levy a fixed charge per tip for domestic water supplies in place of the present meter system was discussed at a recent Sanitary Board meeting at Kuala Luujpur and the chairman was requested to furnish figures for consideration at a subsequent meeting.
    45 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    49 6 Tbe qaeiti n of allowing motor cars to be garaged in open areas of houses was considered at the last meeting of Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board. Tbe Board considered it undesirable as a general rule to allow such garaging nave in premises possessing more than a quarter open area.
    49 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    54 6 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. are advised tbat the board of Port Dickson— Lukat (X.M.S.) Rubber Estates have decided to recommend the payment, in respect of tbe year ended March 81, 1917, of a dividend of I'JJ per cent, payable on August 17, the placing to reserve of £5,(00 and the
    54 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    52 6 Japan records were broken recently by the sale of a cargo boat of 3,500 tons, by the Osaka Iron Works to the South Manchurian S.S. Company, at tbe rate of V.680 per ton. It is stated that this is V.lOO higher than any reached in Japan since the opening of
    52 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    51 6 Tbe autumn tennis and billiard tourna ment of the Malacca Police Club will probably begin some time next month, says our correspondent, but owing to the war and numerous charities, it is expected— and even hoped— that the prizes will not be anything like those given away at previous tourna
    51 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    59 6 Some brick bouses, good enough to put to shame a multitude of town bouses, have been erected by an enterprising towkay in tbe village of Kesang, writes our Malacca correspondent. One hears tbat this same towkay, who resides in Jasin, seriously thinks of patting up several more houses in tbis
    59 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    91 6 In tbe Supreme Court, tbis morning, tbe Chief Justice [Sir John Bucknill, K.C.) gave judgment with regard to a petition for divorce brought by Sarah Athesyatu againßt Kandasaiuy Athesyam (alias Poonoosamy Pillay). His Lordship held tbat the respon dent was not domiciled in tbe Straits Settle ments and therefore the
    91 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    98 6 A rather pretty illustration on tbe way in wbicb Japan has retained some of her best indigenous customs while adopting prosaic Western methods, political and social. h supplied by the announcement that the Empercr of Japan has awarded tbe Blue Ribbon to Miss Haruno Takahara, of Tokushima prefecture, in appreciation
    98 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    126 6 At tbe saleroom of tbe Commercial Rubber Co., on Wednesday afternoon, freehold land and Comfort House, 86- 1, Kampong Java Kji.l. an ii 17,458 sijnare ftet, were bought by Mr. K. B. Rodes for J7.600. The follow ing were also disposed of Two pieces of freehold building land <tt Cavenagh
    126 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    145 6 In view of tho fact tbat so much is being said by local European miners regarding the ever decreasing tin output of Malaya, it may interest ordinary readers, says tbe Times of Malaya, to note that the world's production of tin at the present time is 110,000 tons a year,
    145 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    144 6 The Penang Chamber of Commerce joins many another similar bo<»y in the British Kmpire in suggesting tLat after the war Lritißh manufacturers should confine their agencies strictly to British houftrs aud ship their goods only in British steamer*, «ay» the British Export O.zatte. The Singapore Uiaiuter, however, for some inexplicable
    144 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    400 6 Mr. and Mrs. A. Hood Bokk have ltft for borne via Japan and America. Mr. T. J. Dawson, of Mesiru. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., has left for home, via Sut z. Mr. and Mrs. Drumtuood Hay and Mr* Faithfiill bavo returned to Koianu from Bukit Katu. Archdeacon
    400 words
  • Article
    Officers' Families Fund.
    23 6 Mrs. Ridout, honorary secretary of the Officers' Families Fund, acknowledges with many thanks tbe following donation E. r. Stovell |9r,
    23 words
  • Article
    Labuan's New Bishop.
    141 6 A borne paper says of tbe Bishop designate of Labuan and Sarawak .—The Rev. K. L). I. Danson, MA, was educated at Glenalmond, Aberdeen I 'Diversity, and tbe Edinburgh Episcopal Theological College. He was ordained by Bishop liobberds in 1900 to the curacy of St. Pauls Cathedral
    141 words
  • Article
    Gold Buttons.
    172 6 Much worry and a great deal of mis representation, as well as some very foolish alarmist Btories seem to have been produced by a Gazette warning against, melting cr defacing gold coin or using them for any other than currency purposes. Wo are asked whether tbe Government intends
    172 words
  • Article
    Housing Hardships.
    228 6 Papers have been placed before us which reveal the following facts: A bouse in the Wilkie Koad area was let prior to June 1 tbis year at 150 per month. From June 1 a new tenant took possession at a rental of 160 pur montb, and this tenant,
    228 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      163 6 Just Received, a Small Shipment of ALLENO CIGARS Havana Leaf Supplied to THE SPORTS CLUB, LONDON. CALDBECK.MACGREGOR&CO. m J. W. BENSON'S Noted London-Made Watches. FIELD. LUDGATE BANK OF ENGLAND I A\\\ WATCHES 1 .g- j sterling Silver Cans from £6 tD £16 I folii lfict. Gold Cates frcm[«l2 to *?27
      163 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      223 6 BETTER PICTURES, SETTER MUSIC. SETTER SURROUNDINGS AND BETTER SERVICE ARE SOME Qf THE IE AH RES OF THE ALHAMBRA The PionMr and Premier Heuta The House of Quality Beach Road Path* pretents a powerful Bold Rooiter Play THE EMPRESS In 5 Acta. The it rriDf portrayal cf ao Fgonising soai'a
      223 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    THE WAR.
    2888 7 FRENCH VICTORY. Capture of German Lines. RUSSIAN POSITION. Ominous Parade of Extreme Parties. Ifcu London, July H, IMI a.m. sch communi(]iie says There was reciprocal artillery activity in the region of Cerny. Aillex, and tbe California plateau. In Champagne the enemy rim wed his attacks north of Teton,
    2,888 words
  • Article
    THE S. S. CHILKA.
    66 7 BlOlll'l TSLBORAW. London, July 17, 6.60 p.m. Rangoon There are no further authentic particulars of the burning of the hilka. A passenger states that she took fire in Buruva roads, south of Gopalpore. All the Europeans were saved. The deck passengers wereaeized with panic and a
    66 words
  • Article
    Smokes For Our Soldiers.
    444 7 HELP NEEDED FOR OVERSEAS CLUB. During the ten months ending Janr, 1917, we sent $8,833, on behalf of our readers, to tbe Overseas Club, London, to assist in pro viding smokes for our soldiers and sailors. We began the second half of the year with a
    444 words
  • Article
    PENANG RACES.
    200 7 Handicaps for the Second Day (F»om OiK Own Cobbkspondknt.) Penang. July 16. Following are the haodioap4 (or tbe second day's racing First Rao.— Sirocco 95, Polar SUr '.t.3, ArKyle <j, Query 8.11, Charles K. 8.9, I'ara 8.7, Farisha 7.13, Baba Ketohil 7.11. Sko.m, Rack.— Fallowland 10.5. Molly 9.10,
    200 words
  • Article
    The Bombay Lottery.
    1181 7 FULL LIST OF WINNING NUMBERS. Blind Boy in Luck. From ibe Rangoon Qazette we take the foil ii»t of winning numbers in tbe Woat India Turf Club war loan lottery. We do not, of course, accept responsibility for any errors tbat may be in the lint. Slips
    1,181 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    53 8 To-day's Business >iundrr« »n Maofbtil luily Report. |..»D M II n^knnu uncharji.. pm.l Shanghai down TiD M at -109. Rubbtr- I'iioi'h al the coiitinuation of the au<-ti«n are practically unchanged. Kubbcr >haroB are tiruii r and there are 11 in. »»nt d at »H. Some Traders •re
    53 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    67 8 Dr. and Mr". > II L.-atiey and family left Malara on >ULday ni^ht for Smgapir th«y proceed to ludia doctor ia to undergo treatment for 1 It is ali < numerate the good I'r Whmtliy rendered wliiUt id Urn I'diuD I'iun H n leaving hospital wan loud in Ltui. Their
    67 words
  • Article
    Singapore Y.W.C.A.
    1483 8 COMPLETION OF THE NEW HALL AND HOSTEL. Opening by Lady Evelyn Young The opening of the new Y.W.C.A. hostel and hall il Fort Canning Road, premises which have b-«D made necessary by the ever increasing work of tbe Association, ltd to a very interesting and successful function yesterday
    1,483 words
  • Article
    CHURCH ARMY RECREATION TENTS.
    421 8 To the Editor o( the Straits Times. Sir, I would like to inform your readers of the position in which our fund for the Church Army Tents at present is: (1) Tbe Pfnang subscribers have fall} subscribed oce tent. i 2) The Selangor subscribers have sub
    421 words
  • Article
    F.M.S. Passport Regulations.
    86 8 .A notification is published in the K M S. ugarding the substituti •< ttmtiier regulations regarding pas^port^. No European or other passenger, whose a^e uxoeods, or appears to exceed, fifteen jears, coining from auy place outside tbe Colony or tin s itt s of I'urli". Kedah, Perak,
    86 words
  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • Article
      Golf.
      80 8 The Singapore Oolf Club course will be closed on Saturday, llari Raya. The Sepoy Linos Golf Club house will be olased on Saturday, July 21, Hari Raya, nntil 2 pm. At tbe Keppel Golf Clnb, tbe men's monthly medal (bogey for July) is to be played Saturday and Sunday,
      80 words
    • Article
      Swimming.
      74 8 Tbe Swimming Club launches leave as follow SATCRI'AY. Johnston's Pier 9, 10 and 11 a.m 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 9 -'<0 and 10.30 a.m., 2.15, 8 and 5.30 p.m. High tide 12.80 p.m., height (t. 1 ia. Sunday. Johnston's Pier 9, 10 aud 11 axi 2.80 and
      74 words
    • Article
      S.C.C. Tennis Tournament.
      117 8 Following are the results of yesterday's ties: A. Singles. Wodebouse beat Ruchwaldy, 8-6. 6 o. Bateman v. Hartnell. postponed. C feHU Terzano beat Wright, 6-3, 6—4. B. DoI'BLKS. .-hnder and Clarke v. Hunter and Moss, postponed To-day's Ties. A. SiN'.t.K-. Bateman v. Hartnell. Nkvmomkrs'. Laybourne v. Lecot
      117 words
    • Article
      S.R.C. Tennis Tournament.
      85 8 Results of yesterday's ties wore as follow Double- Handicap. C. F. Oliveiro and J. R. Cockbarn :!0 beat P. Mclntyre and G. A. Abin— ls, 6-3, 6-8. Mi\kd DWMM. A. E. Coelbo and J. T. Andrews v. K. E. Webb and L. C. Pennefatber, postponed. Championship. V.
      85 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    56 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, Jaly 20, 1917. Thursday, Jcly 19. No Drill. Friday, July 20. 5.15 p.m. Drill IUII B.V.A. Recruits S.R.E.(V.) T.P. Fire Station S.V.R T.P.P. 5.10 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Co. 5 p.m. t, S.F.A. Co. 5.16 r •< S.V.C. Band.
    56 words
  • Article
    Singapore Civil Guard.
    62 8 Drill Oitjirs fob Jcly, 1917. Friday, 20.— Parades at Pearl's Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5.15 p.m. Monday, 23.— Parades at Havolock Road Police Station and Tanjong Pagar, 5.15 p.m. Friday, 27— Parades at Pearl's Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 6.15 p.m. Monday, 80.— Entire Company Parade at Havelock
    62 words
  • Article
    Back Lane Scheme Applications.
    155 8 Two (nrtber applications arising out of the Singapore Municipality's back lane scheme came before the Supreme Court this morning, the Municipality seeking to acquire, under tbe Acquisition of Land for Public Purposes Ordinauce of IkiO. a property in Mohataed Ali Lane, occupying 965 Hijuare feet, and
    155 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      432 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, July 21 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone
      432 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      227 9 APELPHI HOTEL M< ithly Rates for Tiffin $2O Dinner $2O Breakfast, Tiffin and Dinner $5O EVERY EVENING DURIN6 DINNER CONCERT BY OUR FILIPINO BAND. Saturdays- SPEG.M- DINNER HOTEL van WIJK Co.. Ltd. Telephone 662. Telephone 663. Every Night OUR EUROPEAN QUARTETTE will play during and after Dinner, except Sundays. Saturday
      227 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 2
      570 9 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. WAR TAX ON IMMOVABLE PROPERTY. Notice is hereby given that i i accordance with Section 14 of the War Tax Ordinance 1017, War Tax (or the whole year 101? at tbe rate of 6 per cent, on three fourths of tbe aonnal value of all immovable property within
      570 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 3
      412 9 NOTICE. Notioo is hereby piren tbat Mr. Oob Hood Kiat has from thin date joint d my service as manage to my fi'm of Kirn* Co., 6 b, Battery Road, bint: an to. aod that he baa (oil authority to enter any transaction on my firm's behalf. LEE CHIM HAY,
      412 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 9 Advertisements Column 4
      54 9 TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS The following sections only available Ground floor sections Nos. 9, 10, 11, 12 13; First floor sections Nos. 2 and 5 Second floor sections Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Electric lift to each floor. Apply to CHING KENG LEE CO.. Auctioneers and Estate Agent*
      54 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      621 10 tAOI. FAMINI or PLIHTT. Ll« InBURANOK IB WOETH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHIT OTHHR PBOPBHTY IST THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (laeosreßitaa n Bvbaits Sbtimmbis) mm. o»io> wir,.i.-.t" MB) mm^mmo^. lopidom 0>r.0. Old <-wnf. ..o. The Ourafaaf has «M.OOO defcetted wttb Mm Bafteme Ooart ol Baglaad, aad
      621 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      525 10 BANKING, TIE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. Beat Oft tee I Hs |s pore. Raff let Chsis hsrt, 6 4 6., Breaches i ■alaata, ill, First Brest It rest. ■hiar, 77/71, Jalae Balelaaa. CAPITAL l Registered 16,000,000 laaood 14,000,000 1 Subscribed •8,600.000 Paid up 11,760,000 BOARD OF DIRBCTORS i lint Nat
      525 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 3
      498 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incobpobatbd im HoNeaoNO) PAID-UP CAPITAL •11,000,000 RbSBRVB FUNDS Sterling £1,600,000 at 1/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,600,000 188,600,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. S. H, Dodwell. Chairman, J. A. Plummer, Bsq,, Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton C. S. Gubbay,
      498 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 4
      512 10 BANKING, •HAITENEO lAKK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN BNGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital ia 60,000 Shares of 410 each Ji.WJO.OOO Reserve F08d... Ji.boo.OK, Keee-ve Liability of r-ropriuors... 41,100,000 ■aUBBBJai Tbe Baak ot Baglaad, The Loadca Orty »ad Midland Bank, Ltd., The Locuoa Count* tad Westminster Paak,
      512 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 5
      1112 10 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incobpobatbd in Uonokono) The man who says he is not ready to insure can't afford it, or must pay off certain obligations first, dim not understand fully the scope of life insurance. The man who will nut spare one tenth of his income
      1,112 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1010 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Willys-Overland Production One of the interesting features of tbe mechanical operations at The Willys Overland Company's Toledo factory is tbe solution of the problem of testing all motors thoroughly to discover any mechanical flaw before final assembly. Every four and six-cylinder
    1,010 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      349 11 The Classic CALCOTT The King of British Light Cars Just Landed Two two-seaters, complete with electric light outfit, body painted pearl grey and upholstered light green. WEARNE Bros., Ltd. Sole Importers for British Malaya. What a Hupmobile Demonstration Will Do WE CAN demonstrate to you that a car of the
      349 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      48 11 TYRES The Very BEST DUPIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE SINGER CARS Importers International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. 7trcstone TOUGHER /2§7#mn FAMOUS THAN Wt\ |[ii FOR THE ROAD EFFICIENCY Agents: BRINKMANN CO.. Singapore, THE WATBBHOU3E CO.. LTD. Muar. Xi acca. (Ihcobporatkd in ibk U.S.A.) Kuala Lumpur. R T. REID CO.. Penang
      48 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      549 12 INSURANCE OP PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS <£ LIMITED (Imorporatki) in England). SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go.. Ltd. 11l OEP3BATBD IN ENGLAND) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATION VACANT BXPERIBNCBD COMPOSITORS WANTED for tbt Straits Times (news department) Oood salaries given to capable mo, WANTED, COMPETENT SHORTHAND TYI'IST.
      549 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      553 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE, 1913 model Humberettr Apply Humber, c/o Straits Times. 17-7 19-7 COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOR SALS, from well -grown trees. For particulars and prises, apply to A. Frankel. Siglap Estate, or %i Victorir Stroet 21-7 o FOI: SALE, one portable engine by Richard Garrett and Son?, 25
      553 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      484 12 HOUSEB TO LET. TO LBT. Houses No. 7, Chanoery Lane apply to Ching Keng Lee Co., Auctioneers. 1811— n TO LBT, Dunrobin, Barker Road. Im mediate entry Apply Lee Cbong Van Co. 1-T-o TO LET, Hyder Lodge, No. 89, St. Michael's Road, or for sale Apply R. Sajan A Co.,
      484 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 4
      232 12 Kiam Kiat Go. 101*109, Market tt rest Phone M*. 411 (Private Ho. Mil) Just Arrived Stout Navy Canvas American Cotton Canvas Green Treated Canvas Waterproof Canvas. (WILLESDEN) PRICES REASOMBU. QUALITIES SUPERIOR G.R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS la, fcVchard Read, Telephone Mj IMS. THE OLDEBT AND LEADING BTUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample
      232 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 5
      305 12 GUAN KIAT Co., No. 36, Phillip Street Telephone Nob. 1861 and 1862. Private 1460 and Sannyside 1078. Large Stocks of i Angle Iron, Flat Iron, Round Iron, Tee Iron. Bolts Nuts, Rivets, Galvd. Plates Navy Canvas. BUY NOW-DO NOT WAIT. Sole Agenti for THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID The ideal flu.d
      305 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 6
      475 12 BRAND NEW HIGH-PRICEC O and tetter Motor Cars FOR HIRE. 'Phone 1233 Charges Moderate. Oarage open Day and Ni^ht. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 216 4 218. Orchard Road (Next to "Wearno Bros., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations ia advertisements, such as changes in sailing dates of steamers, often
      475 words
  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 12 Miscellaneous Column 1
      309 12 Straits Tsimes. Temporary Telephone i SS. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should bo addressed THB BDITOK. All communications relating to business matters—advertisements, nabscriptioau, accounts, printing, etc.—should be addressed to TUB MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellantous wants ol every description wo inserted in the ordinary body type ol tho newspaper,
      309 words