The Straits Times, 18 May 1918

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    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MAY 18. 1918. NO. 25.725 PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      176 1 ■ILKMAIB SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Trias bow $20.50 pat mm 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. Isibby, Mcffeili Jbibby state 4lf there was a way
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      127 1 ROBINSON CO. Have just unpaoked a few GEORGE EDWARDS' BILLIARD TABLES fitted with low fast cushions Haf a^i^a^^^ aia^^ SPECIFICATION i Kallsize solid mahogany on ei«bt 0-inoh solid mahogany legs, turned and catved, alate bed not less than inoh thiak, fitted with patent improved low and fast Indiarabber onahiona. The
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      14 1 KARTELL'S BRANDY Sola Aubnti ADAMSON BILFILLAN a co ito. (Incorp.TiU.,l j 0 RngUad) S
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    British Casualties.
    1183 2 Tbe following casualties are reported London, April 10. Killed.— Oapt. B. C. J. Cunningham, Dablins; '2nd Lieut H. H. Dodd, Essex Lieut. C. B. j Dyson, E. Lanes Lieut. O. H. Baton, MacLint uuti- Capt. H. Evans, W, Yorks 2nd Lieut. W. B. Farriogtan, Manobesters Majar General E.
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      243 2 Gasolene Automobile Co. (■■A3* ROAO-NIXT TO RAFFLIS HOTK) fir >-- v I Q LA* Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone 755 m 10— n •ll t Hercules Explosives Trass Bark RstHtsras HERCULES BLACK ft SMOKELESS SPORTING POWDER baa been a favourite among sportsmen lor many years, aa
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      594 2 Pimply Eczema Began On Fingers Itched terribly. Spread over both hands and to armpits. Left dry chappy sort of crust j which was intensely painful. Used Cuticura and was comi pletely healed. 1 From signed statement of Mrs. J. Thorpe, 6, North St., Downend, Britti tol, Eng., August 10, 1916.
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    An Enduring Peace.
    982 3 SIR!EDWARD CARSON ON THE GERMAN GOAL. A Test of Grit. Sir Edward Canon, who addressed a war aims meeting at I 'over recently, said tbat tbe people of that town, living in tbe war zone, had seen tbe havoc which the Hun was able to do, and
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    Human Credulity.
    212 3 The credulity o( the average person is amazing. At least bail a dosen people have assured me, writes a correrpondent to tbe Daily Chronicle, tbat tbe war is going to end in February. Askad for their reasons they reply. It says so in the Bible." Tbe source o(
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      646 3 RECORD DEMAND FO« THE 4-fold HARLENE GIFT HAIR HEALTH I mawlcwc 4-folp gift beauty'for all [^^STFREE 1,M0,000 "Harltntj HalrßrtH" Owttlts I mMV* I"' 1 J '°r the Orcat IbBPJC HHbiSSS Ouißt* li. i j «.»h mLj^kiwM ta bi in ;ul» in this Great Mqß P^ ■aaadaV OCrr *>f Hair H
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      507 3 Anaemia Our blood is composed of red and white corpuscles the red to nourish the body, the white to fi^-ht disease. In Anaemia or bloodlcssnes* the red corpuscles are more or leal deficient. Thus the blood cannot provide sufficient nouushnient for the body. 1 ln-reiore the face becomes wl.ite and
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      217 3 /3M aLal^^ BaaW T^L(jf"J KuatW iH^a*M*)La> CHEONG BROTHERS DeatMa, 11, Booth Bridge Boad FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Flrst-elass Meebaaieal Dentistry, O. Id Crown Bridge Filling ud Yoloaaite Dnrarioa of Wear Ooaranteod. CHABQBS MODBRATB Beat Tooth Powders and Brushes for tale ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION (INCORPORATED IN LONDON) Aaaota over £8,000,000
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      667 3 MOTOR GARS FOR SALE FOR SALB, one Chevrolet and one Overland ear. Bath in rzrellrnt tunaicg condition. Newly painted and overhauled. Box No, 100, fctraits Times. 9-6 b 6 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE MINING LAND AT MERBIN6 Mining rights over some 1,400 acres of land at Dlv Merging will shortly be
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      544 4 STEAMER BAILINS RyTK. JAPAN HAIL BTEAMBHIPCO..LTD. (laooaroßATßD ib Jaraa) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained bet w«si Yokohama, via ports, and Bngland uader mail ooatraot wttb aai Imperial Japanese Government. TV New Twia-sotew Steamers maintaining tWa aervice have BM specially designed aad ■■■■fesimtiil. aad are fitted with all the latest
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      618 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British fndle Apcar I— in« (CoaPAMIBS laOOBPOSATBD IB BbOLABD) MAIL AND PASSENQER SERVICES PBNINBULAR AND ORIBNTAi. t. M. fj O (Unaer Contract with His Majesty s aovermaens) The Company's MAIL SBRVIGBS BAST OP BOMBAY an at present suspended. The Company's INTBRMBDIATB BBRVIOBC TO AND PROM LONDON
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      438 4 STEAMER BAILIWM. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION Gt., LB. (laooareaaraß w Sub). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Fot Kreiay, Tringgaau, Bisut, Semeiak, Baoho, Kelaataa, Takal Bangaara, Teiupls Paaarai, Pataal, ftiagora, Laooa, Kobeamui, Baadoa, Laagso'Ui, Chumpoa, Kohlak a «*f^t> Dua Dapartura a.c. PRAOHATIPOK May 2O May 22, 3 p.m. e.s. ASOANQ May 97 May 29, 3
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      508 4 STEAiEI SAILINGS. MMMNII BlBViasl Of* THEBCEANt.S.6iaTI. (laooaroaArao n In m THE WEST AUITRALiAN t. N. CB.. LTI. (laooaFeaATSD i« BMeaana) sarwaaa Vraaaanala (Perth), Hnrth-Waes Auatrallan Ports., awa n ■IngaaoraJtO^L tmmfn be w «>« Sisgapow m« Wortera Australia celling at J.TZT ducemeat offers), Derby, King's ttouad I in! lot the Kimberley
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      301 5 FOR VANCOUVER (8.C.) A 6,000 ton passenger steamer under British colours will be despatched from Singapore to Vancouver (BC.) on or about May 21, 19] 8. For passage apply to BOUSTEAD CO., Agents. 175-21-6 Everybody is Wearing It! Why aren't YOU? ■flut.u convenient in wear, more easily taken oO and
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      227 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. RANGOON A stoamer will load lor above port in the course ol the next (ew days. For space, apply to BOUSTEAD Co. Agents. 18 6— n CALCUTTA A steamer will be d< epatohed on Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m., taking cargo and passengers (or above port. For
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      69 5 I SIME, DARBY &C° If 2 (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) ESTATE AGENTS. TIN MINE AGENTS. MERCHANTS. A GENERAL IMPORTERS EXPORTERS. o (U) o Agents The Celebrated D ZENITH 1 Motor Cycles I .^BB&VBkw A^Rll^B^H BBHBBHBHBHBHBVVaIBBBBBBBBHBB^HBI BBHBf*jWMl^Bk a|s^ 'jJ^Jj^*'''* o o CLUTCH MODEL ORADUA GEAR telegrams Head Office MALACCA s AND
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      319 6 EBTATE OF KHATUAH BEE BINTE MOHAMED. SALB OF TWBLVB BHOP HOUSES 4t Maaaaa. Cbiwo Kane Laa Co.'t Saibboom, Ratflbs Chambbbs, Rtmn Piaob, On Monday, May 27, at 2.30 p.m. All that piece of land area 8 910 tq feet, comprised in Statutory Land Grant No. 1601, annual quit rent 18.
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      470 6 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS PUBLIC WORKB DEPARTMENT. SINGAPORE ARCHITECTURAL BRANCH Applications will be re-reived up to the 2fith inst. tor the post of temporary assistant Architectural Draftsman in the Public Works Department, Singapore. The salary attach ed to the post is $804 per annum, nonpensionable and subject to one month's notioe. Applicants
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      108 6 THE SERFMBAN GENERAL AGENCY, LTD. (Ircobporatbd in thb Fbdrratbd Malay Statbs) IMPORTERS ALL KINDS OF ESTATE SUPPLIES EXPORTERS 16-b, Change Alley, Singapore:. U B—BMl Gentlemen's High-class Tailoring and Outfitting NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED A Choice Selection of New and Exclusive Suitings The latest novelties in scarves and ties, hats, eapa
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    90 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, May IS. High Water, 8.26 a.m., 6.2 i pan. Sunday, May 19. High Water, 4.48 a.m., 6.21 p.m. Monday. May 20. High Water, 6.12 a-m., 7.14 p.m Tuesday, May 21. High Water. 7.26 p m., 7.64 p.m Rent Board, 2.16 p m. Wednesday May 22.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    120 7 Today. Malacca, P. Swettenham 4.4 Penang 2.80 pm Bftto Pahat 2.30 pm Muntok and Palembang 3 pm Medaa m Palaa Soegi P°> Pulan Batam and Pulau Bulaag 8 pm Kenmon »P m SotaTiaggi P m Oooob «P«n Bangkok P m Saigon P m Moxdat. aongkoag noon P.
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    Train Services.
    296 7 The mall brains bom Singapocr lot the •orth leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday exoepted) and T pan., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at f.lB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respueti voly The through exprou to Penang leaves Koala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Peaang
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    184 7 BXCHANOB Saratrou, Mat 18, 1918. Ob Lowdok Bank 4 ra/i 1/4 w Demand 1/4J Priratelm/i 1/4,.. Om Fb*«ci Bank HiOn India Bank T. T. 146 On HoNonoMO...B*nk d/d 86%pm Om Smamohai ...Bmnk dyd 61 i Ok Jata. Bank T. T. 110i On Japas B»nk m 106* Soreniga—
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES
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      MINING
      186 7 Shi »«T« Beltan, II II Ampua 8.60 10 00 1 1 Ayei We«g 8.06 8.16 I 6 Kerling 7.00 7.60 II 10 KinU KmodlMtm 11.76 12.25 41 41 KinU Tin 1.8.0 1.12.0 41 41 Lthftl Mine* 6.T6 8.10 10 10. Malayan Colliariea 13.75 14.25 41 41 Malayan Tia 1.12.6
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      GENERAL
      102 7 Value 2 Bn T« 41 41 BmeJW»a Oe. T. 26 7.76 41 41 Piof. IJJ) 1.6.0 BleoWfl T'wftyi 8/6 4/1 .0 10 Fmaw New 46.03 47.00 id 63 BO W. Hammei Co. 68X0 85.00 100 100 Kati Bros, Del. 126.00 1(6.00 10 10 Mayaaid 00. 6.60 6.60 41 41
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      DEBENTURES
      55 7 Oaited Engineers S% •1,184,601 psi Singapore Electric Tramways 1% 4880,001 norn 3'pore Manioipal 6% 11,878,001 par Spore Manioipal 4*% of 190T •1,800,000 10%Ui B'pore Mußioipal of 1900 •1.000.N8 !•%<•> B'pore Manioipal 4% 1,*****1 10% d»» S'poro Mnnioipal 4% 4800,001 F.M.S. 6% loan IBIS 118,000,000 101 i 102, S.B. 8%
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      RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
      370 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. FtMW Lyall* Co. Evatt Alot Ga]ab (tl) 8.06 8.38 8.06 830 Amtl. Malay fy. pd. 3.(0 280 3SO 8.00 Ayei Hitam (16) 18.00 16.00 18.00 16.00 Ayei Knninß (II) 1 00 1.10 1.C6 1.15 Ayei Molek (II)
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      81 7 MOTOR LORRY CHAINS FOR SALE Three pairs Coventry motor lorry chains. Bias If* I I*. Apply to Box No. 188, Straita Times. 18 6— v TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT SECURE YOUR SEATS EARLY TO-NI6HT The Evsp Popular STAB OPERA •I CM TItATM MTAL, Mtm MINI MM TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT As satirsly saw
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      417 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, WANTED, a mechanical draughtsman. State experience and salary required. Box No. US. Straita Times. 18 6—lB 6 TO LET godown, large and airy, si'.uated alongside Singapore rivet. Suitable tor both import and export. Apply Box No. 184, Straits Times. 18-6—Bl 5 YOUNG GENTLE HAN wishes to get in
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      660 7 THE MARK OF QUALITY Bouton Rouge Felucca Specials NOW IN STOCK AT ALL DEALERS NOTICE is hereby sivn that Simo, Darby and Company Limited, cf No 4, Fort Road, Malacca, are tbe Sole Prop>i<4toin of the above.Trade Marks used by them in connection with cbantkols, axes, eanvax. paints, rils. cement,
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      65 7 THE LEADING SERIAL Featuring Pearl White, the Leading Serial Stsr THE FATAL RING In 2O apisodes op 4l r«el« THBEE HEW k'*ISODES, IJ, 14 ADO 15 TO IE SHOWN AT THE U tk EiEl |"|> |3 gk All tbe three episrdes in the ALIIA IVI 0 W\ A First Show
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  • Obituary
    DEATHS
    48 8 Ellis.— On May 14, at London, following an operation. Margaret, wife of Sir Evelyn Ellis (by cable.) Cuia Ono Tin,— On May 18, at 62, Mack eozie Road, Singapore, Chia Ong 'lin. fatber cf Messrs. Cbia Quee Eng, I'ob Cboon and r ob Hjck, aged 56 years.
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    The straits Times SATURDAY, MAT 19. GERMAN ATTITUDE.
    1199 8 The straits Times SATURDAY, MAT 19. GERMAN ATTITUDE. There is no more to be said about tbe military position than has already been said' We have to wait the next big clash of arms before we can form any opinion as to tbe quality of the methodical preparations wbicb tbe
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    866 8 The Singapore Municipal Football Club is exempted from registration. Tbe Singapore Branch Lodge of the Cb'un Chin Association of China, Singapore, has ceased to exist officially. Tbe Darul Ekhuan Club, Malacca, has been registered in Malacca, under the Societies Ordinance, 1909. Tbe latest list of subscriptions shows
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    Going to the Front.
    165 8 We have again to thank our readers for their prompt and generous response to oar appeal on behalf of the Gunners who have been recalled for active service. The subscription list grows, and as we said, tbe time is very short and we shall bo. very
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    Aircraft Armament.
    40 8 We have to acknowledge with many thanks a large packet of Gillette blades collected very kindly by the Editor of tbe Bangkok Daily Mail also several packets per tbe Chartered Bank, Soarabaya, and from E. 5.8." and Anonymous.
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    War Charities.
    64 8 A list of subscriptions in tbe Colony and the Malay States to war charities is being prepared in the High Commissioner's office and is being brought up to date of March 81. 1918. Honorary Secretaries and Treasurers of Bach fands are invited to commanicate with tbe Secretary to
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    Hindu Advisory Board.
    70 8 The Governor has appointed tbe following gentlemen to form an Advisory Hoard on matters connected with Iliu.la religion and custom for tbe Settlement of Penang, for the year 1918 Mr. P. K. Nambyar (chairman), T. S. Saminatban Chetty, S. M Ayakkannoo Chetty, A. K. N. Mootoo Palaniappa
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    Penang Rubber Sales.
    85 8 Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. advise that tbe ander mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their two auction sales held at Penang this week Smoked diamond sheet No. 1 (80 to $94 Smoked diamond sheet No. '2 70 88 Unsmoked sbeet No. 1
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    Soldiers' Hospital for Facial Injuries Fund.
    70 8 Major General Dudley Kidout, C.B, C M.G., acknowledges with ijraW ful thanks the receipt of tbe following contributions Staff of Eastern Extension Telegraph Co Batavia (per P. 11. S-lfe) 1100 W. O. Gillespip. Perlak. Sumatra, ('2nd contribution) B*2 90 HE B. (per A. W.
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    Smokes for our Soldiers and Sailors.
    108 8 We Tery gratef ally acknowledge the following additions to oar fund (or twisting the Overseas Clab to provide smokes lot ou» soldiers and sailors Mr and Mrs. M. (monthly) 16 The total wa have received sinoe we opeo- cl tbia food in Au^uht, 191S,
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    Officers' Families' Fund.
    71 8 Mrs. Kid'j'it, Honorary Treasurer, aoknow led^t h with vitry many thanks the roooipt of ttiu toilovm.it contributions MesM". iiru Kuok Lee and Co. (ptr K W. MM) $600 lira. OiM.a (per Mouri. Chio^ X"d« Lie and (Jo.) -per A. \V. Still 260 Sufi of Eautern Extension Tele«r»|.],
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      109 8 m THE FINEST wBBr EAST OF SUEZ EFFICIENT SERVICE BY 25 CWT AL3IOH TO YOUR DOOR JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Imcobpokatbd in Bholakd) INDIUNB POPULAR 1 I PRICEB PENTRAI I>|ENGIN'E WORKS LTDIL JODELITE THE TIMBER PRESERVATIVE has been in general use in the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. for the past
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      290 8 FEATURE! THAT PROMISE A RARE 600 D TIME AT THE ALHAMBRfI Ths Mall tor Music Ths Knur aad Premier Mouss-Ths Mouse sf Quality Beach Read. IN THB SBCOXD SHOW AT 0 16 A Mutual feature presenting Mist Jackie launders again in her favsuritt roe of Misehisf-maksr sad tomboy is) BETTY
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    THE WAR.
    4544 9 LOCAL FIGHTS. Big Offensive Still Delayed. AUSTRIAN PEACE OFFER. Discussion in House Of Commons. RH'I I.' T 1 LK'.KAM. London. May 15. 10.45 p.m. Field Marshal H»i« reports tbat tbe French captured prisoner* and successfully advanced tbeir lice in local fighting north of Kemmel. London, May 16, 12
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    British Trade.
    2868 10 London, May 16. 6.15 p.m. In tbe House of Commons Sir Albert Stanley, introducing the Board of Trade esti mate", ostimated the imports into the United Kingdom for 1918 to be only halt of those during 1913. The fact that we are carrying on under such circumstances showed
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    OUTPUT OF TIN.
    247 10 Permission to Work in Forest Reserves. The following notification, by direction of the Chief Secretary to tbe F.M.S, Government, is published in tbe Gazette tor geteral information In view of tbe argent need of His Majesty's Government for tin for war purposes tbe Government of the F.M.S.
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    AMUNDSEN OFF TO NORTH POLE.
    580 10 Voyage to be Made in an Egg-Shaped Ship. Id a new ship of bis own design Captain Roald Amundsen, discoverer of the South Pole, is plaouink!, e»ys an American Joarna), to reach the North Pole, and there make observations which will be a permanent contribution
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    CHURCH ARMY TENTS.
    134 10 The following donations are gratefully acknowledged by tbe Hon. Treasurer Mr. W. P. Plammer, Derrick and Co. Chl-kch Army Tents. H.E. Sir Aithur Yoan Xl GC.MG. i5 OO Aiiodju.oUB y,£QO Mr. W. A. Sims afcO Mrs. F. C. Wreford 60 Mr. E. Oattey 25 Rev. J. R
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES.
    522 10 Alleged Forger of Liquor and Tobacco Labels. Before the Chief Justice (Sir .John Bucknill, K.C.) the cane was concluded by noon yesterday in which a Kheh Chinese, named Lin Ah Si, stood charged with housebrcaking at 11, Race Course Road, the residence of Mr; A. S. Pestana, during
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    95 10 To-day's Business Maophail and Co.'s daily report i— Silver.—l'uchaoged 48J. Hongkong.—3s4% pin. Shanghai —61j. Tiu Sild 12S tons at »17tJ. Rutber -Steady. A law Pdjams have been done at til. Tiu shares are uneven. Titis ate eaoier with sellers just over Jl5, Ting Kils on the other
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    Central Engine Works.
    166 10 The report of the directors of the Central Engine Works, Bigned by Messrs. J. A. Hamilton and Lim Peng Siang, is an follows Your directors beg to submit a duly audited statement of accounts of the company for the year ended December 1917. Accounts: The nett profit
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    A Badge for Sailors.
    124 10 in connection with a Renter's telegram an this subject today, the following is from the Da.iy Chronicle: The fact that come of the survivors of tho Glcnart Castle havu been torpedoed three, four, and even five times previously, kikki Hts the desirability of instituting some badge
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    Untitled
    105 10 An extraordinary general meeting of tbo shareholders ol Lighter*, Limited, was held yesterday at the office o( Mc-hhM. Pooley and Sanders, Kuala Luuipor, to report the sale of the lighter Tak Let-, which realised 125,000 at public auction in Singapore. A discussion arose on tbe action of the secretaries in
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  • Correspondence.
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      "Racing or War."
      367 11 To tbe Editor ot tbe Strait* Times. Sir, With reference to replies by Ineligible and Contempt on tbis subject; it would appear that both of them have missed ibe main point of my letter Make life as pleasant as circomstanoes will permit I lor those who have
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      Do Not Worry About Lloyd George.
      689 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l used to look forward to reading your Editorials, bnt of late I have been disappointed with them. Although 1 am only a native of Ceylon I used to take a keen interest in English politics
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    Untitled
    41 11 Tbe marriage of Mr. Sydney Duncan Main to Mias Caroline Jessie Cooltaa took place on April M at Haigobow. Tbe oeremony was performed ay tbe Right an, Bishop Moloay. D.D., woo was A ay law Bar. C. J. I. Syaxwa, MA
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Boxing.
      204 11 We have received tbe following letter I Having read in your Straits Times of i 16th inst. of one of your correspondent's issuing a challenge to anyone ol the National Amateur Association for a boxing, match of eight rounds. I hereby beg to state that I am open to
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      Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club.
      51 11 The result of yesterday's play was: Ladibs' Doubles. Mrs. Cantrell and Mrs. Vowler owe 16, beat Mrs. Macgregor and Miss Lamb, plus 2, 6—1,4-6, 6-8. Mixed Doubles, B Class. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, scratch v. Mrs. Graham and Mr. Miller, plus 15. (Unfinished, to finish on
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      Sepoy Lines Golf Club.
      41 11 Entries for the President's prize (mixed foursomes) will close on Friday, May 24. Entries may be made at tbe Club House up to 830 p.m. on that datf. Tbe draw and special handicaps will be announced later.
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      Swimming.
      61 11 The Swimming Club launches on Sunday, the 19tb, and Monday, tbe 30th inst., will run as under Sunday.—Johnson's Pier: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 380 p.m. Club Bungalow: 8.80 a.m., 9.80 a.m., 12.16 p.m., 8 p m. and 6 80 p.m. Whit- Monday.—Johnson's Pier 2.80
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    "CHANGE HERE FOR INDIA."
    407 11 Lord Denbigh on tbe Clapham Junction of the East." l.i i i Denbigh in a lecture on Germany's War *imsand the Dangers of a Premature Peace Kaid there was a great deal too much ialk about British war aims. We bad no war aims except to
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    Singapore Wedding.
    194 11 A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Tuesday. The contracting parties were Mr. A. Francis Kernandis, eldest son of Mr, Joseph W, Fernandis, St. Joseph's Lodge, Tranqoerah, Malacca, and Miss Agnes R. Rosells, eldest daughter ol Mrs. J. Roatlls, of Singapore. The
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      309 11 Buy direct from the actual manufacturers and save dealers' profits Buy a Moutrie Piano and get Full Value Call OP tend for new catalogue Si Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Inoorporated In Hongkong) Raffle* Plaoe POSITION WANTED by experienced miner and prospector, open for engagement from July. Either in charge of prospecting
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      19 11 Remagnetising Of Magnets for Magneton, etc ezeented at THE CROWN DRAPERY 29, Selegie Road PROMPT DELIVERY PRICES MODERATE 6.5—81.0
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      283 11 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW MADAME SERRET passing through Singapore has a beautiful stock of hand-made laces and embroideries Exposition till May 2O at the AdelpHi Hotel Room No. 7. SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL AND CINEMA DINNER A 7 SHOW Sunday, May 19 During Dinner E. and
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    SHORT WAR STORY.
    2016 12 First Three Years. 1914. Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduke FranzFerdinand and his Consort at Serajero. July 26. Austrian ultimatum sent to Serbia. August 1. Germany declares war on Russia and France. August 4.— Britain declares war on Germany for violating neutrality of Belgium. August 28.— Battle of
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    282 12 Programme of drills, etc, for week ending Saturday, May 25, 1918 Saturday, Mat 18. Malay Co., S.V.l.— Balestier Range, 2.80 p.m. Scnday, May 19. Malay Co., S.V.l.— Baleetier Range, 7 a.m. Mohdat, May 20. S.V.A. Details.— Baleatier Range, 4 30 p.m. S.V.A. Maxim Co., S.V.R., Veterans Co.
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    54 12 Proorammb fob Mat. Saturday 18th.— Normanton Range, 880 p.m. Sunday 19th.— Normanton Range, 7 a.m. Wednesday 22nd.— Route March, Sepoy Lines Police Station, 6.16 p.m. Saturday 26th.— Normanton Range, 8.30 pm. Sunday 26th. Normanton Range, 7 a.m. Wednesday 29;h. -Parade at Boustead Institute, 6.16 p.m. Amdbhw Aqnbw,
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    Just Like America.
    74 12 The American in England affords cause for much perplexity and astonishment to bis English kinsmen. A Yankee soldier was be ing shown over an old church wherein hundreds of people were bnried. A great many people sleep between these walls,' 'said tbe guide, indicating tbe inscription ooverud
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    NETTING A SUBMARINE.
    538 12 Graphic Story of Patrol Work Near Home. The Liverpool Journal of Commerce, con tains the following article: A seaplane spotted a submarine lying on the sea bed. Instantly the observer's finger commenced to tap a key, and ten miles away a long, lean destroyer and four nquat
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    516 12 W bit- Sunday, May 19, 1918. St. Amdkbw's Cathbdral. 6.46 a.m.. Holy Commanion; 7.4S a.m., Holy Corniu union (Choral) 9.16 am., Matins followed by Holy Commanion 4 p.m., Children's Service 6.80 p.m., Evensong and Sermon. Collections lor St. Andrew's Church Mission. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines.— 9.ls a.m., Holy
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      169 12 H>W FOOD FOR KM^^l^^^BBa^^^a^LW^ Obtainable at all Dispensaries rar~~"toi w« state re JSmS EVINRUDES The BEST yet in detachable Jftf^ row-boat motors Tjjjl DON'T ROW JDBT GO S*y^£/PjB^^Mr immediate delivery \fcjjf?T Our prices B>oO each less thau cold elsewhere. There is a reason tor baying from iU JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE
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    Batu Anam Estates.
    1038 13 INDIAN LABOUR OUTLOOK NOT ENCOURAGING. No Dividend. The fifth annual general meeting of the Bato. Anam (Johore) Rubber Kstotes, Ltd., was held on April 30 in Shanghai at the offioea of the general managers, Messrs- K. N Troman and Co when there were present Messrs. G. Orajrigge
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      173 13 2^ Safety |l||^gi^i^ Comfort h "^J these are principal qualities of s MICHELIN Square Tread Covers Stockists St ooki.t i SINOAPCRB Straits Motoi Oarage, Chin Hnat Hin OU Trading Co., The Cyole and Carriage Co., On* Sam Leong Co., B. Siddons. JOHORB BHARU A. C. Harper a Co., Ltd. MUAR
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      159 13 1 H SUPERB '"BEVERAGE |)^j|sk Unvarying £BfcgjM i R Character MHIM and Ijl "|f|rafc' Unsurpassed l WSBm' n Excellence r 1 FHAMROZ and GO. 1 L\mgß^St SINGAPORE NCHELJN TUBES New shipment arrived CHIN HUAT HIN OIL TRADING CO. Aerated Water Bottles 7 oz. and 1 4 oz. ready stock They
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      640 14 Assets o«er 12,000.000 8.0. Assurance in force over $9,000,000 8.0. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ibcobfobatbd n Stbaits Ssttibmbitts) HUD OFFIOB Wlnohaata* Houm, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i SB, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company baa 00,000 deposited with the Supreme Ooort of Baglaad, aad complies with toe British Lite
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      455 14 BAMKIM. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Imcobpobatbd w Honokono) PAID-UP CAPITAL •16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41.600,000 at 3/- 116,000,000 Silver 119,600,000 •84,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman. G. T, M. Bdkias, Bsq,, Deputy Chairman. F, O. Butchor, Esq. Hon. Mr. D.
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      501 14 MMCIIH. MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Capital Authorised 41,600,000 Capital Subscribed 41,136,000 Capital Paid-up 4M2,600 Reserve Fond and Rest 4706,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black, Bsq., Chairman. J. M. Ryrie, Bsq. I H. Melvill Siraoas, Beg P. R. Chalmerb, Bsq. Sir David Yale. Lord Carmidiael. Chief
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      486 14 BAHKINQ. NEDERLAMDBCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) ■■TABUIHBD 1868, CipiTlL i Fl> M -000,000 (about t <8,000,000) HSUEO ISO j Fl. 86,000,000 (about •All UP 43^00,000) .aimnm. SJSBy— HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. HBAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHBS Hongkong, Medan, Soera baya, Samarang, Bandoeng, Weltcvredea, Chtribon, Tegal, Pecalongan, Probolinggo, Indramajoe,
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      1014 14 IMtUIAWCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE Of LIFE INSURANCE Those who have accumulated money by the laborious process of mere saving know what a hard and uncertain method it is. A man says, I will »avo so much oat of my income for a certain time and at the end of the
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    886 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Camouflaged Overland Car. A camouflaged Overland ambulance, veteran of many thrilling events in the war zoce of France, has been tt. object of unusual interest on the streets of New York City and other <a«ti m cities. Immediately on its return
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    A Difficult Governorship.
    170 15 OoTenorabiM Me not all bed* of to**, but at least it ia oastomarj, Mjt a Chink paper, to reoeiTe a Gubernatorial appointment more politely than the New Soatta Wales Legislative Assembly did that of Sir Walte* Dtvidson. It to happens that there are strong differences cf opinion
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      114 15 WILLARD STORAGE BATTERIES LARGE STOCKS FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS DUE SHORTLY The Willard Storage Battery is the most reliable on the market. It is standard on 75 per cent, of all electrically equipped cars. WEARNE BROS., LD. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH AND PENANB Bole Agents for the Straits and
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      68 15 BERGOUGNAN TYRES LE GAULOIS SOLE AGENTS DUPIRE BROS. 2, De Souza Street. Singapore STELASTIC TYRES r\^^^ i The only tyres holding the R. A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without '■^r^^ British and made In Britain Sol* ImpopteM INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD. (Tin cher TBfie fPremier JHI-sBritifd MADE OF PLANTATION RUBBER
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      571 16 4 SITUATIONS VACANT. XPERIBNCB COMPOSITORS WANTED tor the Straita Times (news department) Good salaries given to capable Boeau WANTBD, competent European accountant. Apply with references to Box No. 109, Straita Times. 11 6— 84 6 WANTBD, BXPBRIBNCBD MINBR for a tin mine in Trengganu. Apply to Guthrie and Co., Ltd.,
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      446 16 MISCELLANEOUS. LESSONS in French and English given by lady. Box 11, Straits Times. 6-6—6 6 LADY TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Burlington, Coleman Street. 17 6—16-6 WANTED, 4-6-eeater motor oar in perfect running order. Electric lights and starter preferred. Apply Box No. 136, Straits Timea. ls-6— lB-6 FOR HIRE,
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      766 16 NOTSCE JOHN LITTLE A Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) Monday, May 20, Whit Monday. Our establishment will be closed. 17-B— lB 8 TONGKAH COMPOUND NO LIABILITY PUKET. WEBT SIAM The above Company is prepared to parchase lor prompt cash or cash and shares any proved tin dredging areas. Persons submitting
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      552 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Ihcorporatbd 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 BY H. N. BUCKERIDGE Latest BBMere. Ufsyatts, phototnphan to their Majesties, AT THE BURLINGTBN Formarl, Hotal da la
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      430 16 6UAN KIAT AND COMPANY, LMITED (Incorporated in the Straita Settlements) ■ess Office: 18, Philip Street, Sletapere The successful tenderers to the S.S. Government and Municipal Commissioners for the year 1918 For the supply ot Engineering Stores, Paints, Metal and Oils, and Hardware and Miscellaneous Stores, eto. Tsl. addrsaa BUANKIAT. Cedes
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      326 16 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NIBHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries lot secondhand ein from oat client, i» the Straits and F.M.8. It yon wish to bay u;, eoMalt as we will be able to fulfil you seeds. When yon intend to sell, eoaeoll as, we shall fetch a buyer
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      272 16 Straits Wmes. TILIPHONII I ■ditorial and ftrawl M II Manages'* Office m m hit Job Printing Offiee M M 1144 All eommnnioationa ihIoMbu to uditorA. matters and news should be sflrtinood to THH BDITOR AJ1 oommunioations relating to bnaaaeo matte- advertisements, soaoipUoaa, aoooantB, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THH
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