The Straits Times, 19 February 1918

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    13 1 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 19. 1918. NO. 25.650 PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      135 1 ■ILKMAID SWEETENED CONDtHSED MILK Prtee bow $19.00 p» MM Best Quality «r ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. j THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) a! fpa A^S^E^KEBE^ypl MALTHOID reinforced ROOFING Gives years and years of waterproofing service SPECIFICATIONS AND FULL PARTICULARS ON INQUIRY TO Bole
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      303 1 ROBINSON CO. ATHLETIC OUTFITTERS NEW STOCKS OF "TIGER" BRAND SHOES JUST RECEIVED THB FOLLOWING ARB ALL ENGLISH MADB SPORTS GOODS OF EVERY DEB- RO od elections 0 < u> e follow*. CRIPTION STOCKED (fts^ m keB Ik TENNIB RACKETS NEW STOCKS OF AYRES TENNIS ff I grosser oavis BALLB BLA2INOER
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      2 1 GOODRICH TYRES
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    The Wasps.
    1093 2  -  THE WORK OF OUR DARING AIRMEN. By Lieut. Roland Johnson, I, It is difficult for the untried in war— in recent war— to envisage the labour and organisation that lies behind the brief report of two attacks in three days. It is not alone in the firing Una
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      310 2 Gentlemen's High-class Tailoring and Outfitting NEW GOODB JUBT ARRIVED A Choice Selection of New and Exclusive Suitings The latest novelties in scarves and ties, hats, caps and travelling requisites, shirts, collars and hosiery, waterproofs, etc. J. L. CAMPBELL Co. Raffles Place, Singapore DTJ.Comsßrowne's jf/ml/fljQ-rh«Off;ClWft«--<nit ONLY CgNUINrV Acts like a charm
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      304 2 Sore Red Pimples On Boy's Head Irritated and itched. Would scream with pain. Spread over head and chest Could not rest and hair fell out. Cuticura healed in two weeks. From signed statement of Mrs. P. Butler, 3a, Waterloo Bldgs., Waterloo Sq., Camberwell Green, London, S. E., Eng., August 11,
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      272 2 HE IQIIKOII ROPE MMOFAtTURIII 16., LTB. OMMr«BATaD U HtlMWt) Bataabllabscl 1883 j MAHUFAOTUBBRB OP 1 PIRE— ROPE l ITIANB I lABLE LAID I I 4 BTIANB ftoir 6« to rioir Prioes, samalM aad toil particular will be forwarded on applioatioa to Agent: ALLAN KEITH, if...?. 1 GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO..
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    THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD.
    741 3 (INCORPORATBD 111 QCBINSLAND) Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending January 26, 1918. Gentlemen,— l herewith beg to hand yon my report on your mining and milling operations for four weeks ending January 26, 1918. The accompanying sheet of mine measurements and assay returns
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    BRITISH CASUALTIES.
    35 3 Tbe folio wiag casualties mm reported I— Delhi, February 1. The following name of Bnti*h officer appears in oaaaalty list No. 6M, Indian Expeditionary Forces Died of diaeaae.-Lieat.-Col. A. R. Barton, Indian Army.
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    64 3 The identity of two fa-moos British airmen baa been disclosed. Captain Philip Pollard baa received the D.8.0. and tbe Military Cross. He is aged only 19 years, but baa dowsed 4°i German machine*, averaging two witkly. Captain James MeCodden, who baa also been awarled the Military Cross, is sped 3'i
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      279 3 BEMOVE ALL BLOOD WPUBITIES. atiiLu^up YiMin mm with ESSEr:CE OM r-LUID CXTRACr OP H€O JAMA:C4 k2j^ v7 M t tit tj "Tf rir^ »jy the KiCHtgT MfCtsn WftiUmH lit mat: IaSSSVTBIPII LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. QSSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE W£AK, F&EVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE
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      436 3 FIR THE HAIR TO BE BEAUTIFUL IT MUST BE HEALTHY Falling bait docs not necessarily mean the preeenee 0 genni, for it is •otnethiag noted by lack cf vitality ia He bail bulbs. Bat, whatever the oacte, MAYNARD 8 ORIENTAL HAIR WASH W 'H prove an efftctive remedy for restoring
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      762 3 INDRAGIRI RUBBER. LIMITED NOTICE ia hereby given that the Director! have dcolared ao In'o-iru Dividend of 5 pec oent, free of W»r T.x on account cf the year ending July 81, 1818, payable to Shareholders on tbe R>gi*ter, on FVbrua>y 21, 1918. NO UGH is also hereby given tbat the
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      396 4 STEAMEK SAILIN9S. N.Y.K. MPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO.. LTD. (laooaroßATßD in Jatam) EUIOPEAM UNE A service is maintained between Yokohama, Via ports, aad Bngland under mail ooatraot wtkb the imperUl Japanese Goverameat. The Hew Twia-aotew Stoamera maintoiniag thai aorvioe have been tpeoUUy designed and maatoiini aad are fitted with all the latest
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      562 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. P- 0. -British India AMD Mpcar L.mo (OeavAmu laooaroaATßD v BaeiAao) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PMNINSULAR AND ORIBNTAL S. M Co. (Onaer ContrMt frith Hit Majeaty a OoTenuaami) The Company, MAIL BBRVIOBB BAST OP BOMBAY we at |i usual Comp«, INTBRMBOIATB SBRVIOBB TO AMD FROM LONDON are at
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      783 4 STEAMER SAILIWBS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATIfIN C«.. LD. (laoaarenAtaß vi Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kietay, Tringgaau, Biaut, Semerak, Baeho, gnlaatoa, Tabti Baagaara, Teluate, Paaarai. Patoai, Siagora, Lacoa, Kobaamui, Bandoa, Laagtuea, Ohumpoa, Rohlak fc Bangkok Dua OaptPturs a. a. MAHIDOL Fab. SO, 8 p.m. PRACHATIPOK Fab. SB Fab. 97, 3 p.m. ABDANO
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      615 4 BTEAMEI MILIIIW. OOMBINBO BBBVIOB OB THEBCEAM.S.CB..LH (laooarojutao an lit ud THE WEStTu&TIULIAK N. CB.. LTB. (I>OOBPOaATBD I« lllUIC) strtiii Ppaiaantw (Parth), Nartk-Wut Auatvallan Porla, <ays autd Blngaaa**. BeguUr tailings between Slagaffota aa« Western AuatralU oalliag at Java (as la. ducemeat ofiers), Derby, King's Hound (■< tor the Kimberley Gold Fielda),
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    90 5 HVTUKtte Tuesday, February 19. High Water, 8.82 a.m., 6 .88 p.m. Wednesday, February 20. Hwh Waiur, 4.40 vin., 7 29 p.m Tburadar, February 21. High V tter, 6.10 ..m 8.48 p.m. Priday, February 22. High Water, 7.41 a.m., 9.42 p.m. Saturday, February 23. H.vb Water. 8 50
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    164 5 To-DAT. P. Diokson and P. Swottenham 3.80 pm Batu Pahat 3.80 pm Kerimon 8 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm P. Katam and fulau Bolaog 8 pm Polau S^jegi 8 pm Pblau Oalang 8 pm Roe* Tinggi 4 pm Oncob 4 pm Bangkok 4 pm Batavia and
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    Train Services.
    265 5 Tiiu -liil traini ttciu for the ■Orth iesve Tank Road Ma«byn daily at 7.7 a.m fflnoday exoepted) and T p.m., arriving at koala Lumpur at lit p.m. and 6.46 a.m ssspeitively. Tbe thro i«<i express to Penang asavufi Koala 1- i.ipur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penatg
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    188 5 EXCHANOB SiNOiPoai, Fiibdart 19, 1918. On London Bank 4 m/t 2/4 j Demand 8/4^ Private 8 m/B 2/4 On Fbanob Bank HiOn India Bank T. T. 167 On HoNOKONa...B*nk d/d 28i%ptn On Shanohai ...Bank d/d 88J On Jata. Bank T. T. 138 On Japan Bank U8j Sovereign—
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      MINING
      172 5 B«t« SelUt. 10 10 Ampin* 10.00 10.60 1 1 Ayor Wen* 8 80 8 60 o.d 10 10 Kioto AbbocUMoii 8.76 7.26 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 41 41 Lahat Mines (JO 676 10 10. Malayan Collieries 14 00 14 76 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.14.0 1.16.6 now
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      GENERAL
      121 5 n 41 1. Siaolluuj Cc. 7.60 8.00 61 £1 M, 1.2.0 IiJO \r l Bleetrie T w«y» 8 8 4 10 10 Fnaor No»ve 60.00 82.00 60 M W.Himmeit Co. 74.00 7800 [00 100 K»li Btoß. Del 180.00 160.0 C 10 10 Bfayn&rd 4Co 6.00 700 41 41 SbeU
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      DEBENTURES
      57 5 United Bngineen 6% 11,384,600 pa> Singapore Blewtwic Tramways 6\ £860,000 aorr SporeMunieipal 6% $1,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4,% of 1807 $1,800,000 10%dif Spore Municipal 4}% Of 1000 11,000,009 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% 3,000 OK! 10%dbi Spore Municipal 4% 4800,(100 F.M.S. 6% loan 101 A slfi.nno 000 103 108, 8.8.
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    318 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fnaet Lyall Co. Kvatt. Aloi Gaiah (II) 8.75 4.10 8.76 4.00 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 3.86 8.00 3.86 8.00 A yet HiUm (16) 14.60 16.60 16.00 16.00 Ayer Kuning (II) 1.20 1.80 1/20 1.80 Ayei
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      111 5 HALIFAX FETE COMMITTEE ■V mberx of cojimittee are requested to ■M^t lor final disooßMon at tbe Garden Club, «a Wedaeiday, February 30, 10 18, at 4.sopjß. TAN CHBNG SIONG, Hon. Seoretary. Sisgar' r«, ht bruary 18, 1018. 10 3— 201 SPECIAL PLAYS DURING THE CHAP 60 MEH SEASON By tha
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      865 5 Halifax Relief Fund The postponed Fete will be held on Saturday, February 28. 191P. from 8 to 11 p.m. on the Raffles Reclamation Ground. TAN CHBNO 8IONO, Hon. Secretary, Singapore, Febrnary 19, 1«18. PROGRAMME. 1 Pa pad*. By ovt r 900 pupils of tbe Chinese Hoys Schools of Sirgapore. 2.
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      677 5 THE FAVOURITE MIXTURE AT HOME AND ABROAD Smith's "Glasgow" CAN: BE OBTAINED FROM ALL DEALERS IN SINGAPORE F.M.B. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTBD, a really effleient shorthand typist. Apply to Box No. 654, Straits Time*. 10 3-M 'i TC LET, compound house, 7, Mount Elizabeth. Oas and water and tennis court. Apply
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      133 5 AUCTION BALE at Messrs. Ching Kong Lee a Co.'s Sale-room. Raffles Chambers, Radios Place, On Saturday, Fk bruary 38, at 10.80 a.m. One five-Heater Ford ear, new hood, new onshion, covers tyres nearly new, ear in firs class condition and excellent running order. CHING KBNO LBB CO., Auctioneers and Bstate
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      106 5 Announcement I xtraordinary i PROORBBSIVENBSH IN YOVING PICTURES The old and mo^t patronised Marlborcogh Cin»ma— a pioneer in tbe amusement l me bas been entirely reconstructed and tbe management bas p'oature ia announrirg Monday, February 25, 1918 aS IHB GRAND OPENING NIGHT OF THE NEW MARLBOROUGH THEATRE IN BEACH ROAD
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    The Straits Times TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. THE POLITICAL HABIT.
    1264 6 The Straits Times TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. THE POLITICAL HABIT. Habit dies hard, and it is tbe confirmed habit of the British Politician to make as many things party questions as possible. To the big men party is a means to an end, to the small men it is the end
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    20 6 The Straits Chinese Reading Clob will bold its next meeting to morrow (Wednesday), in the C.O.A. ha!! at 8 p.m.
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    31 6 For criminal breach of trust as- a oarrier with regard to sixty bags of floor Png Pwek was sentenoed to three months' rigorous imprisonment in the third police ooart this morning.
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    33 6 The Court Cards are appearing at Koala Lumpur to morrow evening and the Federal capital is sore warmly to welcome a company whose work is bright and clever and polished to a degree.
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    38 6 Three months' rigorous imprisonment was awarded to Lee Hok in the Taiping Police Court, for having committal mieobief on sixty-nine robber trees, to the extent of $200, on an estate owned by a Malay named Haja Mat Amin.
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    40 6 Three Chinese women brought op in the seoond polioe court this morning were charged with the attempted murder of a female infant by throwing the obild into tbe river at Outrun Road. The hearing was adjourned to the 26th inst.
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    47 6 Mr. R. Takahasbi, of 16, Scott's Road, has reported to the polioe the theft from a safe in his house of 1746 in notes and two very valuable platinum cups. Inquiries are being made, and it is believed that servants in the boose mast have been responsible.
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    52 6 A verdict of suicide was returned by the Coroner, Dr. Murray Robertson, in the case of Sim Bow Soo, a patient at tbe Tan Took Seng Hospital, who was found hanging from the mosquito net pole of his bed at five o'clock this morning. Deceased had used his waistband for
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    47 6 A charge of being in possession of and ottering forged currency notes was brought against Kwek Kang Swee, of 72, Ceoil Street, in the third polioe ooart this morning, and Lim Hong, Ngoh Seh Kuan and Ong Sam Mob were charged with abetting. The hearing is proceeding.
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    50 6 A social was given in honour of Dr. Loh Poon Lip, a fellow member, at the Straits Chinese Literary Association on Sunday evening on the occasion of his departure for Dublin to pursue his studies. Several speeches were made wishing the doctor success to whioh he suitably and appropriately replied.
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    55 6 Two Danish seamen, charged in the third polioe court yesterday afternoon with landing in the colony without passports on Sunday, said they oamn on board a Norwegian ship and deserted because they were ill-treated. They were ordered to be kept in a bouse of detention until a ship is available
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    61 6 In tbe second polioe court this morning Tan Cbai was charged with impersonating a government servant, with the aid of a polioe man's baton and a pair of handcuffs, and also with being in possession of counterfeit coins. He was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment on the first charge
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    71 6 A charge of making false returns with regard to rents was brought in the criminal district court this morning against Sbaik Ali bin Ahmad Altway, of 8 8, Change Alley. Defendant is the owner of bouses in S.legie Road, Middle Road, Roohore Road, Arab Street and Bencoolen Street. Mr. A.
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    64 6 In order to celebrate the Chinese New Tear, the members of the Amateur Drawing Association were "At Home" yesterday. After tiffin competitions in billiards, ping-pong, and badmington were played. Three medals were offered by the bon. general secretary, Mr. Scab Scow Kneab, and tbe results were Badmington winner, Mr. Tan
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    85 6 The Fire Insurance Companies Bill, published in tbe F.M.S. Government Gazette, to be introduced in the Federal Counoil, and designed for the regulation of fire insurance companies, is an adaptation of Straits Settlements Ordinance No. 25 of 1017, passed on October 1, 1917. There appear to be at present no
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    95 6 Messrs. A pear and Co., Soorabaya, in their market report, dated February 11, state: Since oar last report sugar prices have remained unchanged and tbe market inactive for both 1017 and 1918 crops, though depressed tendency was shown in the latter Some insignificant ready lots changed bands for local consumption.
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    161 6 We read in a home paper The robber market is once more in the doldrums a not unusual occurrence at the end of the year. The price of the commodity has weakened to 3s. 4d and dealings in shares have fallen off considerably. A week or two ago investors were
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    392 6 Mr. and Mrs. R. Duff, of Ipoh, have returned from a trip to Java. Mr. Headrick, of the Straits Trading Company, has been transferred from Perak to Singapore. It is stated to be likely that Mr. J. Callen, A.C.P., Ipoh, will be transferred to Koala Lumpur shortly.
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    Tientsin Flood Relief Fund.
    32 6 The committee beg to acknowledge with grateful thanks the following donation Collection taken at the Confirmation servioe in St. Peter's Church, Stamford Road, per Rev. R. Riohards 168.36
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    Y.M.C.A. Hut Fund, Malacca.
    76 6 The hon. treasurer begs to acknowledge with thanks reoeipt of the following F. W. Collins I6CO Pte. Sleiman bi n Mahmood, M.V.R. 1 L/Cpl. Bed in bin Matabar, M.V.R. 5 D. Matbieson 20 M. Stone 260 R. D. Butler ISO L. C. Harland lft Private, M
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    Smokes for our Soldiers and Sailors.
    97 6 We very gratefully acknowledge tbe following additions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors Per Mr. T. A. Manchip, Songei Borong Estate T. A. Manchip 110 W. J. Manchip 6 N. L. Petbick 6 J.
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    Charge of Murder.
    172 6 In the third police court yesterday after noon Cbeong Ah Loong was charged with tbe murde* of Koh Van Swee in Pagoda Street on Jane 8, 1910. Mr. V. D. Knowles appeared for tbe accused, who reserved hi a defenov, and tbe Deputy Public Proseooto r, Mr.
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      187 6 ALHAMBRA TIM Stall Hr Music Ths Pionesr ssd rraariar Noum-Tlm BMW tf Qvshti toach Read. SBCOND SHOW. 8.16 TO U Metro Film Corporation present* Miss Emmy Wt-hl. n in THE OUTSIDER In 8 Aots From the novel Nobody by Liuis Jeaepb Vance. Presenting a story ot absorbing interest and fine
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    THE WAR.
    4155 7 SIR Wm. ROBERTSON RESIGNS. Results of Versailles Decisions. RUSSIAN POSITION. German Threat to Attack Bolshefiks. RsiTlß. TsLBeSAMS. London, February 16, 7.80 p.m. General Sir William Robertson bas resigned and General Wilson bas been appointed Chief of the Imperial General Staff. London, February 16, 8.16 p.m. Tbe Press Bureao
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    ASYLUM BURNED.
    23 8 RSCTSRS TIUORAM. London, February 16, 5.40 p m. Montreal Tbe foundling asylum of the Grey Nuns has been burned. Infants perished.
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    PLANTING MATTERS.
    105 8 Government's Hospital Proposals Not Approved. (Floa OCR OW« CoRBaSPOHDMTT). Penang, February 18, 11.60 a.m. The Malaya Peninsula Agricultural Association's quarterly general meeting was held at Pant Buntar, Mr. Kennedy presiding. Tbe meeting passed a resolution against the Government's hospital proposals and urging an enquiry for the reorganising of
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    CAPN. HALL WINS THE MILITARY CROSS.
    138 8 sth Light Infantry Hotly Engaged. A recent Lnnion Gazette publishes tbe details of tbe a-t of gallantry which won for Captain W. \j Hall, 6th Light Infantry, tbe Military Cross— "Captain W. D. Hall,— When in action against saperior enemy forces at dose ran^e
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    135 8 To-day's Business. Mu- visit and Co.'s daily report I— Silver -Unchanged 42|. Hongkong.— 2Bf% pm. .stuui«tiai. f>:ij Tin. Sold 100 tons at »Ufl. Robber- Steady. Rubber shares are weak. Malaka Pindas have been done at •2 45, Polao Bulangs at •4.10, Chaoitkats at 8.70, Jimahs at »1.67*
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    Hare Memorial Report.
    135 8 Tbe following report by Mr. L. H. Clayton on tbe Hare Memorial Fund for the year 1017 appears in tbe F.M.S. Government GaaeUe At tbe beginning of tbe Tear tbe trustees owned .3,900 worth of Federated Malay States 8 per oent. war loan bonds, and a Straits
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    25 8 (X the striking Austrian labourers only forty per oent hove rtsnoied work, says an ■ilna'SM ■man* dated January 24 The HaaKariaa.Food Supply Minister, Hadik, has
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    ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY.
    597 8 The Annual Report of the Straits Branch. The following is from tbe annual report of the Straits branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, the fortieth annual meeting of which will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 38 Tbe active membership of the society in estimated
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    The Methodist Conference.
    388 8 Since last Thursday morning, the mission aries of the Methodist Episcopal Mission have been in daily session in their annual conference, presided over by Bishop William Bart, L.L.D Cay. 8. S. Maumio c Lazcaro, and Bishop J. E. Robinson, L.L.D. Bishop Robinson has administered the work of
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    Golf.
    69 8 The result of the Keppel Oolf Club gentlemen's medal for February was as follows O L. Borneman 78-4=74 net J Binoie 86 8 78 H. T. White 81 2 79 A. Smith 98 14 79 O. M. Alford 95 IS 79 83 cards were taken oat. The result of
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    GOVERNMENT ASSAYS.
    274 8 Interesting Gazette Notice To Miners. The following appears in the F.M.S. Government Gazette Mineral samples are reoeived tor assay in tbe laboratory of tbe Geological Department, at Batu Gajab, Perak. Charges are made according to the following list, wbiob is subject to revision The determination of one of
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    TEBRAU RUBBER.
    426 8 Crushing Effect of an Inequitable Impost. The report of the Tehran Robber Estates, Limited, states that the year's crop, estimated by Mr. M'Bwan at 1,100,000 lbs., amounted, under restriction of tapping, to 886,600 lbs. (factory weight), against 988,041 lbs. in 1916-16, showing an average of 269.89 lbs. per
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    MALACCA JOTTINGS.
    98 8 (Fbom a Spicul Cohbsspondent.) On Thursday a football match took place between a team from a naval vessel and members of the Malacca Football Club. An exciting game resulted in a draw. The sailors were afterwards entertained to an excellent smoking concert in the Malarma Club. After being
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    Great Russian 'Cellist.
    182 8 Mr. Bogamil Sykora, the renowned 'Cello Virtuoso, and Miss Katharine Campbell, pianist, who were beard for the jfirst time in Singapore at the Dutch Club on Saturday evening, will play attain next Friday evening at the Tanglin Clnb. This conoert, it is expected, will not only be
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      British and Foreign Bible Society Emergency Fund.
      62 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— We gratefully acknowledge the fol lowing subscriptions Amount already aknowledgod 681.97 A Friend 5. Mr. W. Haffenden, Bangkok, Ticala 60 82.75 Mrs R. H. D. Sanderson, Bombay 11. Collection St. Mark's Seremban 9.75 Rev. Dexter-Allen
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    JANUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    217 8 Malaoca Rubber Plantations.— B76,9oo lbs. Moslem Institute. The report of the Moslem Institute lor 1917 shows that there were 80 members oo the list when application was first sent in to OoTemment (or exemption under the Societies Ordinance. Since then M new members have joined making the
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      298 8 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, February 38, 1918. TCSSDAT, FBBBl'ART 19. 5.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.KE.(V,)N.C.O'i. Class of instruction. Max. Co., S.V.C. T.P. Fire Stn, S.V.R., T.P P. Drill Hall S.V.C. all Reorts. Bras Basah Rd. Malay Co., S.V.I. 5 p.m. Drill Hall S.F.A.
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      655 8 RAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge and on the lawn every Thursday from 4.30 pm. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, especially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) SEA VIEW HOTEL ~^r music New.Phone on the lawn DURING b, these. Dl™F*
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      292 9 E. and O. HOTEL PEMMO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island CRAG HOTEL PBNANO HILLS THE SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS •■rTLKMENTS ■■■plstili ■aaevataa. Tweety-di bean trtm Hsfpsn A PBRFBCT HEALTH RBSORT AND AN IDBAL SPOT FOR SPBNDINQ HOLIDAYS BUNGALOWS FOR FAMILIES. ALSO BIN6LE AND DOUBLE
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      702 9 MOTOR BUSINESS WORKSHOP C ffers are invited for the purchase ot the Tai Seng Motor Repairing Company, Pensng, as a going oooeern. The establishment oomprises a ocmplete and up-to-dote workshop and about 46 seoond-oand motor ears. For full pattioulars, apply to the Managing Partner of the Company or, to O
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      153 9 notice" ALL BURASIANS are specially requested to attend a mass meeting to be held at the Si Andrew's School Hall, Stamford Road, on Thursday, March 7, at 8.80 p.m. 1. To discuss the following resolution which will be proposed by Dr. N. L. Clarke, and seconded by Mr, H. R.
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      97 9 FURNISHING jjif Eventually Why Not Now? OUR PRICES OUR QUALITY MERIT YOUR BUSINESS D JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Addreaa Orchard Road Only Address STOCK OF ATLAS MARINE CYLINDER OILS Samples and particulars from phoned WADLtIGH COMPANY, LTD., Singapore Agents: SWAN A FINCH GO., New York if HI UNQUESTIONABLE The
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      220 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Changer, Burope Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer Raffles Hotel. Koh k Co Bras Baeah Road. Kwong Seng Chiang, Selegie Road. Low Tong Swee, 1,
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      593 10 Assets over $2 000 000 B.C. Assurance in force over $9,000 000 B.C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorpohatbd ill Straits Sbttlsments) HEAD OFFICE i Winchester Houts, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 33, O'd Jewry, EC. The Company has £20,000 deposited with tbe Supreme Court of England, and complies with
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      497 10 BAMKIH6. HMMKIM AND SHANGHAI IANKINfi 6IRPBMTIIN (laoeareaurao in Uinttoit) PAID-UP CAPITAL a* *****00 JOO RBBBRYB FUNDS SterUmg 41,600,000 at I/. ,11,000 MO Bitver m. 11d.800.00i iss.ftCt.BOO Reserve Liaaility of Otoptietort 111,000^00 00DRT OF DIRBCTORB Hot. Mi. 8> B. Dodwell, Chairmaa. Bob. Mr. P. B. Holyotk, Deputy Chairman. Hob. Mr. O.
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      525 10 BMKINBs REKUJUIMCHE HANBEL4MATWHAPPY. NETHEILANN TIAJINI tMIETT. sii.iiiuid IBM, Pata- tp tapltal fl HOMOH i about 4i 0M 000 Itti Bll,lßl,4Mi about 4856.188 Hbad Oitmb ia AasvaaDAM, Hud Aeaan in Bavavia. IRAN v h B S r-eaaag, Hoagkoag, Shaag hai, Rangoon, Soeraaaya, Bemaraa« Weltevredea, Baadoeag (Java), Cheriboa Tegal, Peoelowiaa, TJllarjtp, Kjembe.
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      478 10 BAWKINQ. IHAITERU lANK OF INIIA. AUITRALIA ANI CHINA. INOORPOBATBD IN "NIT. iWD BT ROTAL 'R-RTIF. •aid op Oapltal la M.ftM Shares aJ «Beaab 41.BMJM ■eserve road as aaa aa. aa aU.800.000 UakUity of Proprietors... JI.MO.MO BANEIRSt rhe Baak of Baglaad The Loadn OHy aa4 Odlaad Baak, Ltd.. The Loadoa Oonatr
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      635 10 INSURANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those wbo have accumulated money by the laborious prtocss of mere saving know what a hard and unoertain method it i». A man saye. I will save so much out of my inoome for a oertain time and at the end of the
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    888 11 NOTES AISD COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. After-War Supplies. Tbe question of priority in tbe supply of materials after tbe war will be a very diffl cult one, say" tbe Commercial Motor. Every industry will have its own claims to make, bat tbe motor industry, apparently, baa the
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    167 11 A Belgian who bu recently escaped from Antwerp stated in an interview with Renter's agenoy that, besides the reoent seizure of all metal and woollen goods, tbe Oermans are now requisitioning in many parts of Belgium all mahogany furniture, for reasons unknown. Must offices close at tour
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      106 11 LUCAS 38 T BULB HORNS The Lucas model 38 T is admitted by all motorists to be the best bulb horn in the world. We have just received a shipment and have forwarded a supplyto all our branches. Prompt delivery can now be given at Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang
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      330 11 OILDAG SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Garages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. SOLE AGENTS. Bab-Agents for Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipoh STELASTIC TYRES /T^^^-%, 1 The only tyres holding the R. A.C. 'm^^ff^^L/ certificate for 5,000 miles without V^^Br^P^* cu*s or Punctures. British and made in
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      566 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED la SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED European nurse or governess lor one little girl. Apply Box No 601, Strait" Times. 80-I—l 8 WANTBD, a junior clerk. Knowledge ol boos keepiog essential. Apply C.8.1., o/o Straits Times. 16 2— 21 2 WANTBD, a smart asbit-tant lor gents' outfitting
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      550 12 ■ISCELLANESUS LBS9ONS in French and English given by lady. BI m, Straits Times. 6-2—4 8 LAuV TYr-lsT, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Addrekt Burlington, Coleman Street. 14-2— lB 8 WANTED, several thousand oooonut sredlinge or seed nuts. Apply Coconut, e/o dtraits Times- 16-2— 20 i MOM Kb PABTNBB WANTBD lor business
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      674 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, elevated ground floor, three to tjur rooms, verandahs, bathroom, etc Furnished or unfurnished. Apply Near Town, c/o Straits Times. 801 28 i TO LBT, Mount Levina, No. 86, Barker Road. Bxoellent view, tour bedrooms, rent moderate. Apply S. J' Jodah a Co., No. 1, Change
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      508 12 KIAM KIATKo. 108 and 109, Market Street. STOCK ON HAND Pure White Zinc Powder (ENGLISH MANUFACTURE). THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN i STUDIO In Singapore It CONDUCTED IT H. N. BUCKERIDGE Uteeftlmri.Ufsysrts,»bs«e<rMberi ts thsir MaJsstMS. AT THE BURLINGTON Formsrly Hotel as la Psii HARNESS AND STABLE REQUISITES A NEW STOCK
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      259 12 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to Government and Municipality, Singapore, for 1918. 'Phone Noa. 1381, 1889 and 1363. BBSIDBNCBB 87, Tank Boad No. 14SO Sunnyside, Oaylang... 1078 27-4, Tanjong Katong Bd. 1894 JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF GREEN WATERPROOF CANVAS fop making tarpaulin, aoreena, eto. BOON SENG ft
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      546 12 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NI8HT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries ten seoond hand oara from ooi clients in the Straits and F.M.8. If yon wish to bay any, ooasnlt as, we will be able to fulfil you need*. When yon intend to sell, oonsolt ns, we shall fetch a
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