The Straits Times, 13 May 1918

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.720 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MAY 13. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTB.
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      216 1 ■ILMMIB SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prise io* $20.50 fM asar BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY JH|/al^©' J'@L I ALWAYS MFVFR T ALDEN¥s3Knl3fil^fMMtmNUi MOST VARIES |i| "BtAR" BRAND EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS W' lK Its JS ;erw <J 'n its natural purtj JJ? or I an >& T
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      377 1 ROBINSON CO. ARE NOW SHOWING A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF W GOLD WRISTLET WATCHES ■•st, Octagon shape 14-«t. round ihipe dial Wristlst Watch —^^^^B^S^l wf- 3L S*i« di>l Wriitltt Watch i with milaneee brace- with expanding brace--14-ot. tquan shap«, j >^|tBg^^ 'ound' "thai 1 1 "ft! I snamsl d.al Wriittet XSf
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      10 1 JEFFREY'S PILBENER BEER Soli Aoimts ADAMBON 6ILFILUN a cc lti,
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    The Episcopal Church.
    771 2 AN ATTACK ON ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. Misapprehension of Facts. The Archbishop of Cantebury, in the Lords' debate on the exchange of prisoners the other day, expressed surprise that it should be possible in the case ot two Governments of civilised nations to be apparently in such extreme
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    AFTER THE WAR.
    252 2 Atlantic Passenger Traffic Preparations. It is somewhat singular, says the London correspondent ol the Birmingham Post, to bear that all the ■hipping companies enRaged in the North Atlantic passenger trade are making preparation (or a great move- ment alter the war of foreign born persona from the
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      226 2 Evinrude Motors By an existing agreement dated the 16th day of May, 1917, we are appointed Sole Agents for the Evinrude Motor Company, (Incorporated in the U.S.A.) Our prices are the lowest in Singapore and intending buyers are warned against being misled by erroneous statements. M. 8. MARTIN A CO.,
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      493 2 "r^x oovi&yH'i^ZrEits ■jj awUln .""j,T* r r v r l r ffIMM K '2£, £6 *°4£12 LVF Pi t '"^'••'"^••"'rVmiiirtaljlv W Mtib^ r ?iS.Sk! TYRES ■on Wlm lor Tour siouy. London Selling Agents rEA. INDIGO FIBRES \SoM <m earn' BRISTLES mlMloa la Britkk OILSEEDS ud 'n.Hm—l' HIDKS SKINS mdm. RUBBER.
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      177 2 Gasolene Automobile Co. «I»OH RO»O KIXT TO AftPFLBS HOTSi.) if C* 1^ Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone 755 MM-SM-U Acetic Acid 99 per cent, guaranteed. Porcelain Rubber Cups First and second quality. White Momi Chests Best quality. Enamelled Coagulating Pans All sizes in stock. YAMAT<r& CO.
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    Val d'Or Estates.
    1034 3 REPLACEMENT OF COCONUTS BY RUBBER. Shipping Difficulties. The eighth annual ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Val dOr Rubber Estates, Ltd was held on March 4, at the registered office of the company, 45, Leadenhall Street, 8.C., Dr. S Rideal, J.P. (the Chairman), presiding Tbe Chairman
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      225 3 The Best Machine-Pressed CEMENT FLOORING TILES IN MALAYA Manufactured by TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS. LTD. BB and tW-1. lunisl Road, SlntfapoM .i-M-ll Cool and Comfortable The art ot keeping cool and comfortable depeads largely oa the oondition ot the skin. Nature has provided an automatic cooling apparatus in the form
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      981 3 C22!C^G BROTHERS Deatovs, IS, Sooth Bridge Boad FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES «rs»cl*ss Maebaaieal DeaMstry Oold Otowa Bridge Fiilimg and Talsaafte I Domtjoa of Wear Guaranteed. CHI.BOBS XODIBATB Best Tootb Powders aad Brasbt* for sale MASSAGE HALL ■a. lit, aisiiiHa Ur.-st Open daily a a.m.- B p.m. TELEPHONE NO. 1467. BosiNsaa
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      568 4 BTEAMEI BAIUMII nTyTK JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO..LTD. (IaOORTORATBU 1» JaTA*) EUIOPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail oontraot wtth thr ImpeviaJ Japanese Government. The Now Twiaaorew Steamera maintaining tola aerviee have brea specially designed and laaatmntml aad are fltted with ail the latest SBBBsaaaaaaatß
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      648 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND -anssaani Apcar wine (OoMPAirtaa Ihoorporatbd oi Bna>aam>) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N GO. (Under contract with Hit Majeatya QOTeminsnn The Company. MAIL SBRVIOSS BAST OF BOMBAY are at pvesenl suspended. The Company's INTBRMBDIATB SERVICES TO AND FROM LOKUON are
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      642 4 BTEAHEI SAILIIIIt. THE SUM STEAM NAVIBATIM N.. U. (laOSKTBRAtaD W SiAa). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretey, Triaggaau, Biaot, Semerak, Baoho, KelaatMi Tabii Bt#gaara, Teiapla Panarai, Palaal, Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Laagsoea, Obonipoa, KohlaJk fc ßaagko* Ova Departure s.s. MAHIOOL May IS May IS, 3 p.m. s.s. PRAOHATIPOK May 9O May 23, 3
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      572 4 BTEAMEI mumt. MBBINIO BBBVtBB O» THEBGEANt.S.Gf.LTI (laooapoßATßo in Dm u^ ■M THE WEST AUSTMLIA2, t. N. CB.. LTD. (Iboorpobatbd ia Intui, BBTwaa* Vraaaantla (Psrth), N*i».W»t Australian Port- and Slngapar* Regular saibngs between Slagapore aa« Western Australia oaiUng at Java (at la duocment offers), Derby, King's Sound (p* t tor the
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      968 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place Money Changer, Bnropp Hotel Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer Ramos Hotel. Kofa Co., Bras Banah Road. Kwong Seng Chiang, Selegie Road. Low Tong Swee, 1, Middle
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      73 6 CORRUGATED IRON STOCKS OF 246 AND 26 G PRICES ON APPLICATION TO INDO-MALAY Co., Ld. (Inoorpopsted in Singapore) mi- aia MADE IN bNQLANI) WOOD MILNE TYRES •PECIAU SQUARE TREAD I I SOLE AGENTS: H. Wolskel Company, Limited SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR Reinforced Concrete r M J i I ii ff__
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      44 6 I F YOU ARE LOOKING FOR Music Hits and HITS-THAT ARE TO-BE CALL ON HUDSON •Phons 1705 IN, North Bridgs Road. pr^ consult ANDERSON S ADVERTISING AOEICV J It^ FOR IDUS /v OO TO )> W.J. GARCIA fyd Orchard Road 7 Ov I $700 O
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      442 6 SINGAPORE ART CLUB EXHIBITION THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. MAY 30 AND 31. AT TUB Young Men's Christian Association Rooms Admission $1 The Exhibition will be open on Thursday from 4 p.m- Friday, 10 am. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. The nett proceeds will be given to War Charities. 8
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      464 6 A Perfect Roof A roofing material to ba perfeot mußt be absolutely indestructible must be unaffected by sun, rain or obemical fames; it must resist fire, and make leaks impossible KOSMOS CORRUGATED ASBESTOS-CEMENT SHEETS (measurements 4' iB'B* x thiok) fulfil all tha above requirement* Write for further particulars to sole
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    95 7 FIXTURES. Monday, May 13. High Water, 0 44 p.m., 11.67 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. High Water. 1 82 p.m Singapore A sizes. Ayer Panas meeting, Derrick's, noon. Wednesday, May 15. High Water, 0.89 a.m., 3.3S pjn. Thursday, May 16. High Water, l.iW a m 3.1H p.m. Friday.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    380 7 To-DAV. Malacca and Mow 2.80 pm P. gwettenbam and T. iowi 2.80 pm Polau Batam and I'ulau Balang 8 pm Msbinos and Mom 8 pm Hongkong taking mails for U. 8. A. and Canada 4 pm lotaTiaggi «pm ladras. Negapatam and Bombay 1 pm Pott Swettenham, Peoang,
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    Mail for Europe.
    27 7 March S lUroh 12 March 14 Marsh 16 March 30 March 28 March 26 luiTiD Loaooa April 36 M Maj 9 8 9 9
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    185 7 EXCHANGE 8waAPomi, Mat 18, 1918. 0» Lomdom Bul4n|i 1/4 1 Domini m %H Private 8 m/i m, H*. Oh Fbakoi Bank B16 Ok Ikdu BaakT, T m M6 On UoNGSOKd...Bank d/d 86;%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d m 61; Dm Jata. Buk T. T. m U Dm Japan
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      MINING.
      174 7 *J£ Biyen SeDan. 10 10 AmpftU 936 8.75 1 1 Ayei We«R 8.10 8.30 IS 10 KinU Association 10.60 11.60 41 41 KinU Tin 1.8.0 1.12.0 41 41 Lahat Mine! 6.T6 6 10 10 10. Malayan Collieries 18.60 14.00 41 41 Malayan Til 1.13.8 1.16.0 mom 10 10 Middleton
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      GENERAL.
      106 7 S2 BeUort -1 41 I. Bmel*i»B 00. T. 28 7.7S I 41 Ptol. 1.8.0 1.8.0 I- I/- lleeWa Twaja 8,9 4.8 II 10 Fnw Ne«Ta 47.60 48.80 c.d 10 60 W. H»mmoi Co. 88.C0 66.00 X) 100 Kati Bios, Del. 125.00 115.00 10 10 lUyMtd Co. 6.00 7.00 •1
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      DEBENTURES.
      64 7 Jaitedßngineers 8% 11,184,500 BM lingaporeßleotrio Tramways 6% 4850,001 bob. I'pote M unioipal 6 1,878,001 fa* I'pore M nnioipal 4*% Of 1907 11,800,000 10% dii 8 pore Municipal 4 T Sf 1909 •1,000,Mf l«%«aj Spore Munioipal 4% 1,000,0 M 10%fli H'pore Manioipal 4% 4500.0 M F.M.S. t% loan 1918 116,000.000
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      RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
      305 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs, Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To day's Prioes. FtMet LyaJl Co. Evatt. Job Gaiah 111) 800 8.25 8.10 8.30 mal.MaUytr.pd. 2.78 8.00 275 8.00 :,eiHiUm(IB) 18.00 18.00 18.00 16.00 .jei Easing (II) 106 1.16 1.C6 1.15 .yet Molek (II) 2.0) 9.20 2.10
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      72 7 Coughs Colds Influenza HUDSON'S Eumenthot Jujubes For the cure of Coughs, Colds, Sc re Throats, Bronchitis, Influenza and the Prevention of Consumption Recommended by the Medical World, viz:— The Lancet," "The Australasian Medical Gazette," The Practitioner," Medical Press and Circular," Medical Review," Practical Medicine Delhi India) FOR THE VOICE. THROAT.
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      568 7 U.TEBT ADVERTIBEMEHTB. FOR BALB, four Beater Ford motoroar, in good runnier order. Apply Box No. 111, Straits Times. 18 -I— li-6 WANTBD, a small fnnmhed bungalow frr married oouple. Apply Box No. 116, Straits Timei. 18-5—16 5 WANTBD, a mechanical draanhtsocan, State experience and salary required. Box No. 118, Straits
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      551 7 MINING ACHINERY i < POWER LANTS FRASER CHALMERS. LTD. j (Inoopporated in Bngland) 1 E/ STERN BRANCH I SINGAPORE 1 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALES Ot VALUABLB BUBOPBAN BUNGALOW AT DALVBT ROAD, BUILDING SITBS l AT CLUNT AND SHOPHOUSB AT MINTO ROAD. Lr Maasas. Cbino Ksna Lm k Co.'s Salsboom, Riftlis Cbambiko,
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      53 7 Alhambra Luna Park CORNBB OF COLBMAN STRBBT AND NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Comprising: A modern electric merry-go round, circlingwave, joy wheel, roulette wheel, dart galley, laughing gallery, rhooting gallery, baseball, cinema and other public attract iors. To-night Special Grand Attraction BYED JAMAL. THE HYDERABAO MAGICIAN AND CONJURER NOTK. Cinema Change of
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    28 8 Mrs. J. Motion and Mr. W. W. Motion desire to tbank their numerous friends for kind expressions of sympathy and for wreaths sent in their recent sad bereavement.
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, MAy 18. THE LLOYD GEORGE REPLY.
    1289 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MAy 18. THE LLOYD GEORGE REPLY. All we can say about tbe speech of Mr. Lloyd George in answering Mr. Asquitb's motion on tbe General Maurioe letter is tbat it leaves us utterly bewildered. If tbe Prime Minister's statements are literally accurate, one can come to
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    25 8 Messrs. Derrick and Co. advise tbat tbe Ting Kil Tin Mines output for April was Plant 282 piculs, tributors 80.80 piculs, total 208 .80 piouls.
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    31 8 A Kling named Muttiab was fined 1800 by tbe District Judge on Saturday for being in possession of bhang valued at 13. Accused bad been previously convicted for a similar offence.
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    32 8 Three Chinese, Ong Lean Tee, Cbai Tong Lai and Ng Hai were arrested yesterday afternoon at 01 2, Kampong Java Road, in connection with possession ot a quantity of forged ten-cent notes.
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    32 8 Tbe case was commenced to-day before the Distriot Judge in which a Chinese postman named Poan Leng Hwa, is obarged with wilfully detaining 14 letters in course of transmission to different people,
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    32 8 The remainder of tbe fleet of Dutch steamers of the Java-China-Japan Line, which have not been seized by tbe Allitd Governments, will shortly be placed on tervice again, says the Japan Chronicle.
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    52 8 The Nippon Yuson Kaisha, says tbe Japan Chronicle, has decided to raise freights on the Calcutta Japan line via tbe Straits, beginning with a steamer sailing from Kobe at the beginning of tbe current montb Tbe new rate is said to be Y46 for general cargo and Y44 for matches
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    54 8 Tbe result of mining operations by the Ulu Piab Company, Limited, during tbe month ol April, 1918, shows 27 dayn working only. Tbe mine stopped three days for alterations to plant. Mine output 233 piculs, approxi mate value 121,290; tribute ore 117 pioule, tribute received 16.332 15. Total 850 piculi
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    67 8 Tbe Times ol Malaya says it is stated tbat, as a result of tbe request made at tbe last meeting of tbe Federal Council by tbe Hon. Mr. K. P. Brash, that tbe work in connection with tbe railway from I poh to Gopeng be stopped till tbe labour problem
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    85 8 A short time ago it was reported in these oolnmns tbat a number of Chinese retail liquor firms in Singapore wore summoned by the Monopolies for importing for sale or pur poses ot trade a large number of bottles of liquor to wbicb false trade descriptions had been applied, suob
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    84 8 It is reported tbat, owing to the recent heavy rains the lower workings at tbe Malayan Collieries' property are fljodod. To lessen tbe amount of water to bo dealt with, uydraalio Band stowage lor the time being has been stopped. Tbe increase ot water attend ing tbe extension of workings
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    151 8 Two Chinese were put up before Mr. David, the second magistrate, this morning, charged with theft and possession of stolen property to wit, ten fowls belonging to Mr. Justice Ebden. Even Changi bungalow, tbe residence of his Lardsuip and Mrs. Ebden, is not saorosoant to tbe fowl-thief of Singapore. It
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    167 8 From May 1 all homeward passage fares from Rangoon were to be increased as follows under orders from home —First class by £15, second class by £10, third class by £8. These correspond to a 80 per cent, increase on the jaint B. I. and P. and U. fare*, 60
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    415 8 Dr. Campbell, of tbe Medioal School Singapore, has returned from leave in Australia. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke is appointed a magis trate tor tbe State of Pt-r&k, and Mr. P. M, Carrier, a magistrate lor tbe district of Kinta Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Brereton Martin
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    Aircraft Armament.
    14 8 We have to acknowledge a packet oi Gillette blades from Anonymous," Kelantan
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    F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty.
    96 8 For the period from May 10 to May 16, 1918, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with Notification No. 761, oubliabed in the F.M.S. Government Gazette of March 16, 1918, under the Customs
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    F.N.S. Government Appointments
    96 8 Tbe following appointmonts are notified in tbe F.M.S, GaverDinent Gazette Mr. V. A. Lowinger, Superintendent, Topographical Branch, to aot as Assistant Surveyor General, F.M.S. Mr. C. J. Perkins, Assistant Superintendent, to aot as Superintendent ot Ruvcnoe Surveys Mr. P. G. Real, Deputy Truffle Manager, to act as
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    Middleton Tin Mines.
    297 8 The report by the directors of Middletoc T<n Mines to tbe seventh ordinary annual genera) meeting cf shareholders held on Saturday, May 4, states Your directors have pleasure in submitting th'- balance sheet and profit and loss account for tbe year ended February 26, 1018. After writing
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      182 8 THE MARK OF QUALITY Bouton Rouge Felucca Specials NOW IN STOCK AT ALL DEALERS D'ORSAY THE HIGHEST CLASS French Perfumery We have just received, ex 5.9. Andre Lebon, stocks of th s famous and exquisite perfumery, which include the following: EAU DE COLOGNE D'ORSAY ■XTRAIT JARDINE DES FLEURS LEUR CGEUR
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      234 8 FEITUREI TrUT PROMISE A UK 9000 TIME AT THB ALHAMBRA TIN tall tar Mmo Tha Pioaatr Ma Pr.mi.r ••uss-Thsllousssf Quality Bsacr. MM. IN THK SBCOMO SHOW AT 0.16 Mutual fsaturt BfMSßtiaf Hiss Jsckit laundtri again in her favour-it* role of niichitf -maksr and ton boy ia BEITYBEGOOD In S acts
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    THE WAR.
    7654 9 MAURICE LETTER. Premier's Slashing Reply. Confidence Voted by Great Majority. NAVAL ACTION. Ostend Successfully Sealed Up. Rsjutbb's Tblig&am. London, May 9. 8.40 p.m. In the House of Commons, on the debate arising cat of General Maurice's letter, the Prime Minister further said that what farther extension "should be
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    Education.
    128 10 Rsctir's Tbleuham, London, May 10. 13.60 p.m. At a conference of representatives of the mining, textile and other industries at tbe Savoy Hotel, wbioh unanimously voted pro testing against the clause in the education bill compelling attendance of persons from 14 to 18 at continuation school- the mining association's
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL.
    37 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. May 12. The following final dividends are announced Kepong 16 per cent., Ayer Kuning IS, Pataling 130, and Godong 10. Knala Lumpur pays an interim of 10 per cent.
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    DEATH OF MR. M. CUMMING.
    283 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 13 Tbe death is reported of Mr. C. Malcolm Cumming. The late Mr. Malcolm Comming, who was born in 1867, came out to Ceylon early in 1888 and commenced tea planting with Messrs. Whittall and Co. The year
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    "OUR DAY" 1918
    87 10 The committee acknowledge with thanks the following subscription to tbe above fund:— Previously acknowledged 126,028.19 Per Rev. B. C. Roberts, C.F. Collections in the Garrison Churches on Easter Day 71.96 St. Andrew's Cathedral Children's Easter offerings 26.19 Mm. O. P. Owen 80 •26,166 «4 Our Day 1918,
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    90 10 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended May 4 was 46.13 per mille of tbe population. The total number of deaths was 820, of wbicb 281 were male subjects and 89 female. Convulsions claimed 81, phthisis 35, malaria fever 69, beri
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    24 10 Mr. A: 0. Flowerdew, the well known Perak mining engineer, has arrived in Koala Lnmpor and is joining Messrs. J. A. Kussell and Co.
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  • Correspondence.
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      Rice Prices.
      113 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l bave been waiting anxiously to read further news in your valuable papers anent Government's proposed action to fix prices for Singapore's staple food, viz., rioe, but in vain. Can nothing be done by Oovornment to regulate prioes, the same
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    111 10 To-day's Business. Maephail and Co.'s daily report I— Silver.— Unchanged 49j. Hongkong.— Bss% pm. Shanghai.— 6l i. Tin.-Sold 100 tons at 1180*. Rubber.- Dull. Amongst rubber shares Pulan Bulangs are in most demand with strong buyers at 14, Tapabs are enquired for about $14, Merguis about 16.
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Billiards.
      35 10 The billiard match of 600 up at the Catholic Cub on Thursday between Mr. A. Lewis and Mr. W. Aeria resulted in a win for the former. Tbe best break was Mr. Lewis' 60.
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      Keppel Golf Club.
      51 10 The Keppel Golf Club men's medal (bogey) for May will be played for on Saturday and Sunday next, May 18 and 19, and tbe Indict. spoon on Monday next. In tbe final for the Empire Dock Challenge Cup, D, Suttee beat J. Kennedy, 8 up and to
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      Swimming.
      57 10 The 100 yards race in tbe Jackson Miller Cup series was swum ou at tbe Swimming Club yesterday morning. The result was a fairly easy win for Mr. King, anew member, who went at 10 seconds and showed good form. The vice captain, C. Salter, wbo was scratch, beat
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    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS.
    51 10 Pnndot.— 2B.6Co lbs. Pelcpab Va11ey.— 25,660 lbs. Kota Tioggi (Jubore).- 20,760 lbs. SiKintiotf. 10,200 lbs. Cluvelly.— 6,468 lbs. Burma Development. 7,892 lbs. Jimah.— 2O.'23Olbs. Sitiawan Mission. -4, 193 lbs. Bokit KB.- 2.600 lbs. Sembrong.— 2,loo lbs. Kilat.— l,B29 lbs. New Zealand Malay. -6,298 lbs. to date 68,885
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    49 10 The marriage of Mr. Teh Chock Soon of Koala Luupur to Bf isa Lean Loong Yin, onlj daughter of Mr. Lean Jim Utn, of Messrs. Hogan and Iven*, is fixed to take place at tbe Church of onr La iy of Sorrows on Maj SO, says the Straits Echo.
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      272 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Another o( the lively pictures featuring MiasJa^kio Saunders, entitled Betty Bo U<.oJ, ill five reule, appears at the Alhambra. to night, in addition to a stroDg throe part London Film (Jo's, production, Brother Offioers, with Henry Ainley. Charles Kook anJ Oerald Aimes in the principal roles. These
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    THE INDO-MALAY ESTATES, LTD.
    853 11 Twenty Per Cent. Dividend For The Year. The tuilfili ordinary general mreting of the lndo Malay Estates, Ltd., was held at tbe office cf Messrs. Cumberbatcb and Co., Colombo, on April 27. There were present Mr. C. C. Durrant, director, in the chair, Mows. N. C».
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    A CARL ROSA ROMANCE.
    302 11 How Sir Thomas Beecham's Sister Made her Debut. A litter of Sit Tbomaa Beecham, now the lending finort in Englinb music, bM jut made bei debut in >;raca opera, with tbe Carl Rom Company, and an unusual story attache* to her appearance. Although possessed ol ooaaiderable
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    CONSCRIPTION IN JAPAN.
    391 11 Some of the Devices Used In Avoiding It. Colonel Sakaino, chief of tbe Tokio gendarmerie, interviewed by a reporter of tbe Jiji, gave some interesting facts with regard to tbe various devices employed to avoid conncriptioD. He said that tbe number of those who try to evsde
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    316 11 Programme of drills, etc., (01 week ending Saturday, May 18, 1918 Monday, Mat 18. S.V.A., O.L. and D.R.F.- Drill 6.1A p.m. S R.E. (V.).— Baleatier Range, 4.80 p.m. M U.S.- Drill Hall, 5.10 p.m. Veterans Co. S.V.C.— Drill Hall, 6.15 p.m. Signal Section S.V.C.— Drill Hall, 6.16
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    63 11 Peookauiu roi Mat. Wednesday 16th— Parade at Pearls Hill, 6.16 p.m. Saturday ISth.— Normanton Range, 880 p.m. Sunday l»th.— Normanlon Range, 7 a.m. Wednesday 22nd.— Roate March, Sepoy Lines Polioe Station, 6.16 p.m. Saturday 25th.— Normanton Range, 8.80 p.m. Sunday 26th.— Noruuuiton Range, 7 a.m. Wednevlay »th.—
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    41 11 I Mr. C. Trim Johnston, manager and secretary of the George Town Dispensary, Ltd will be prooeediDg home in a U w days oo long leave alter over five and a half yean cut in tbe East, says the Straits Echo.
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      193 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS are built specially for the climate and are guaranteed for five years. Call op send for catalogue S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffle* Place GAIETY M^k AT 8.15 SHARP f Ep.iodei 3 aad 4 of >^6mi KINGDOM THE ADOPTED SON Five parts Metro play NEW LUKE
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      298 11 BAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge and on the lawn every Thursday from 4.30 p.m. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, specially fop children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT OUR FILIPINO BAND will play during dinner SEA VIEW
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    Call for Ships.
    1348 12 THE FULL FACTS REGARDING GROSS LOSSES. Official Figures. As promised by Sir Eric Geddes in his neech in the House of Commons recently, says tbe Daily Telegraph, a White Paper has been issued showing, for the United Kingdom and for tbe world, 1. Mercantile losses by enemy
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    LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
    341 12 Views of the Bishops Concerning It. Convocation of Canterbury recently dig cnsaed the question of League of Nations, the r solution ultimately adopted in the Upper House noting with special satisfaction the prominent place recently Riven by the President of the United States and by ■aooeeoive Prime
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    Chemor United Rubber.
    1489 12 DISTRIBUTION OF THE YEAR'S PROFITS. Annual General Meeting. The sixth annual general meeting of tbe Chemor United Robber Co., Ltd., was held on April 22 at the offices of Messrs. R. N. Truman and Co., secretaries and manager*, Shanghai. The full board of directors was present comprising
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    A MINISTRY OF HEALTH.
    702 12 To Put an End to a Haphazard System. Lord Kbondda has repeatedly described the establishment of a Ministry of Hes'tb as an urgent war measure. It can be with oat exaggeration also characterised, writes Sir Kingsley Wood in the Evening Standard, as tbe most pressing need
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      192 12 2Kc/1 Palace -mj Indusfrv/W vol. c/| ALy Cigarettes No. 555 per tin of 50— $1 (including duty) Sole Manufacturers ABDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON i it; "-^-1 WB STATE RE SmL EVINRUDES The BEST yet in detachable JiS^^vrfi row-boat motors j^ry^jf DON'T ROW JDST OO /®^otJ~"J^ Immediate delivery \why9 Our
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    Negri Sembilan P.A.
    1009 13 PROTEST AGAINST THE PRICE OF FOODSTUFFS. Allegations of Profiteering. The annual general meeting of the Negri Sombilan Planters' Association was held at Sungoi C jong Club. Serembao, on Saturday, April 27, Mr. C. Ritcbio (Sagga Estate) in the chair. Arising oat oi the minutes the chainran mentioned
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      269 13 All the best makes in Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes Tha Regal brand blaok glaoa Shoes, I erby shape, neat and Ladies' Boots, blaok patent feet hardwearin* with white sneif uppers. Pointed Prioe $14.78 per pair, toea. Price $21 .80 per pair. Oents' black patent Pumps, 2p with silk
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      235 13 FOR THE FOURTH YEARINSUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1918 TO THE f^f^M\ T0 THE MUNICIPALITY f^ 1 W\~\ GOVERNM "T SINGAPORE V J WHOK This is sufficient proof of the superiority of the HAIPHONG QIRAGiON BRAND ■Be^nr«,ye of Imitations DUPIRB BROTHERS Sole Agents:
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      525 14 AjmU over $8 000 000 B.C. Assurance in fore* over $9,000,000 B.C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ikoou-obatbd Stbaits Sbttlbubmts) HEAD OFFIOB Wln.ho.fr House, SlnajapOM. UMDON OFFICE SB, Old Jewry, 8.0. Tbe Cotupany has •WO.OOO deposited with tbe Supreme Coast of England, and oomplios with tbe British Lite
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      487 14 ■MMCIaM, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Imooktobatbs im Hohobomo) PAID-UP CAPITAL mt 115,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at •16,000.000 SUver m, m, 118,600,000 184,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman, G T. M. Bdkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. F, O, Bntoher, Bag. Hon.
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      500 14 BMKIMi. THB MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Capital Authorised 41,600,000 Capital Subscribed £1,126,000 Capital Paid-up 4662,500 Reserve Fund and Rest m. 4708,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black, Esq., Chairman, J. M. Ryrie, Esq. I H. Melvill Simons, Bsq P. R. Chalmers, Bsq. B<i David Tote. Lord OarmiehaeL
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      585 14 BANKINB. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of 430 each XI ,200,000 Reserve Fund £4.000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300,000 BANKERS; Tho Bank of England, The Lcndr-u City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The Lonaon County and Westminster
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      1013 14 INtUIANCE. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LO. Incorporated in Hongkung and Registered (unaer the Assaranoe Companies Aot (1808) England' I Paid to "olieybolders by Singapore Offioe in 1916 1862,890.00 Paid to Polieyholders einoe the Company's inocpticn 15,627,823.68 Total Insurance In foroo 81.13.16 56,426,a'20.86 Total Assets m 10,868^08.68 ALL KIND&
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    967 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Treatment of Cars. There are motor oar owners who sometimes wonder why their cars do not last as long, and give as much satisfaction, as an automobile of the same make owned by a friend or an aoijuaintanoe, says Mr.
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    The Carnegie Trust.
    143 15 The fourth annual n port of the Carnegie (.'cited Kingdom Trust slate* that it bold* £2,492,510 6 per oent. War Loan stock. The committee have determined to erect and eqaip buildiD^s (or hii infant welfare oentrea in nrban ar.au in the United Kingdom. They have also decided
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      61 15 C. E. W. RUBBER BALI NG PRESSES Simple Reliable Efficient Repeat orders already received. Full particulars from the Sole Manufacturers and Patentees [PENTRAT] [^[ENGINE WORKS LTDlp^: "BLUE MYSTO 11 WHiTE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH STRONG, RBLIABLB and CHEAP "MYSTO" POWDER (made to approved formula) The powder that kills, and does not
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      78 15 TO MOTORISTS Reliable Tyre equipment is indispensable to satisfactory MOTORING DUNLOPS are built to a positive Standard Quality which has created a WIDE WORLD PREFERENCE for DUNLOP TYRES DETROIT ENGINES Four-cycle horizontal, effectively governed, magneto ignition, portable water cooled Small fuel 3b<J& A few 2^ horse consumptlcn £^m power engines
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      1013 16 4 1W y M IMnL^sW .^^^T^lT^TJ I *tv I r a"' I li /aW^ I Ebb! II 9 W Vb»t^^^— ft y*4 HRnSLiBa f^ UUllUllllili 1 Pm.H^M YRcS SITUATIONS VACANT. BXPEKIBNCB COMPOSITORS •7ANTBD for the Straits Times (news department) Good salaries given to capable men. EXPORT FIKM requires European aa-is
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      802 16 ENGLISH TWO-SEATER CAR FOR SALE Rxeollont appearance. Good running order. New tyres. Owner Waving Colony. Prise 11,000. Particulars from Box No. 108, Straits Times. 9-6—lB-6 NOTICE Take notice that the s als or chops of Ban Uoe Kongsi, Rhio and Ban Lee Kongsi, Karimon, have been stolen and new seals
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      562 16 THE MULGOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated in England Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agents: KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore II CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE Liti of Messrs. Ufsrstts, photographer! to their Majettiat. ATTHEBURLIN6TBN FarsMrij Hotel as la Pali
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      465 16 6UAN KIAT ANDCOMPANY.LMITED (Incorporated in tb i Straits Settlements) Mead Offios SI, Philip ttraat, •iagaaara The successful tenderers to the S.B. Government and Munioipal Commissioners for the year 1918 For the supply of Engineering Stores, Paints, Metal and Oils, and Hardware and Mi*oe:laneous Btoree, eto. Tsl. addrsss GUANKIAT. Codss uisd
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      324 16 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NIBHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous eaqnirios tot second-hand oars from our clients ia the Straits and F.M.B. If you wish to buy aay, eoasolt as, we will be able to fulfil your seeds. When you intend to sell, consult us, we shall fetofa a buyer.
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      268 16 Straits Wmes. TILnPHONII i i Bditorial and General-. 68 Manager's Office m m nil Job Printing Office M M 1144 ▲11 communications relating to editoraa, matters and news should be addressed tc THB EDITOR. All communications relatiag to boßiaees matters— advertisements, tuarriptioac accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THB
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