The Straits Times, 25 May 1918

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    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.731 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MAY 25. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      157 1 iILMAIB SWEETENED CONDENBLD MILK Prtoe bow $20.50 eat we 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. Jsibby, McffeiU Jsibby state "If there was a way
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      53 1 ROBINSON CO. New Millinery Modes rk )k> Beautiful collection of iLi^^ smart hats in the newest .'{W^ Untrimmed ready-to-wear and Panama hats NOW ON VIEW ROBINSON CO. As supplied to Stocks held by TheWarOff.ce fUkljfte/cfef The Admiralty FRANKEL&CO. The Crown Agents -—^J^CtjFt%ts 00«p..t. h«». FM«.,.h« for the Colonies, etc. mm
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      12 1 KARTELL BRANDY SOU AOBMTS AOAMBON BILFILLAN A N LTD (Incorporated la Ka«lud)
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    0n Convoy Duty.
    1130 2 A CRUISE WITH A DESTROYER ESCORT. Great National Asset. The following aooount oi the work of British destroyers on oonvoy duty is supplied by a special Times correspondent who recently made a cruise in the leader of an escorting flotilla. We were in the harbour of a
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      291 2 CHEONG BROTHERS DeaWsta, It. Bonah Bridge Boad FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES fli a* Meebaaieal DeaHatry, Gold Octnra Bridge niliag cad Volaaarte, DanMoa at Wear Onanateed CHARGIB MODIEATB i. Tooab Powders aad Braabea tor aaie BWEEKIATSHIPCHANDLERYCO. B, Robtnaon Road, •in«apor«. 'Phone 935 SHIPS' SUPPLIERS MaJUaSMSHT I Staff from the wellkaowa firm,
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      559 2 cite network of tatasjraßS wir-rs. Controlled and nourished by a port, on of tka br.nii known as the ncrv > aatfi tfca delicite threadlike nerves radiate in ell directions throughout the body. So loiiij as the nei vc centre-, are capable of continually snpi 1 nourishment to the nerves, tiie
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      270 2 Itching >^^ Buying jJ Sood dbr r^l|^L^Cutiaira \jH>^te OintIt*, wonderful how quickly a hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed !>y a (•aata anointing with Cuticura Clint nn nt relieves itching, burning ec/cm.is i.'-ln'S and dialings, permits sleep kf infant and res; fur mother, and points to s|>eedy healment in most
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      228 2 ITS HOXtM DBVtLorMEkT CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY (The S.B. and F.M.B. Trade Reglater) Cool and Comfortable The art ot keepiag cool aad comfortable depends largely oa the oondition ot the akin. Nature has prorided aa aulotaatio cooling apparatus in the torm ot milliona of tiny pores through which perspiration flowa freely
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    Trail of the Serpent.
    877 3 BIG GERMAN WIRELESS FOR CHINA. A Renegade American. The extent and significance of Oerman intrigue in Cbioa have been exaggerated, bat tbe trail of tbe serpent, nevertheless, writes tbe Peking correspondent of The Times, is oontinaally being detected. For assurance it would be hard to beat
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    Shortage of Lead Paints.
    121 3 Id view of the acote shortage of lead paints, the Ooveromeot of India desire to impress npon consumer* thai paints containm« lead «bop)d not be used unless when ftbaolotely indispensable. la case* in which the t»e u( white lead is essential the proper ti«a of metallic
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      309 3 The Big Gun of the Commercial World Scientifically constructed by first-class workmen from kighest grade materials. It is made true and sure, never ■»i»tes fire and is always ready for immediate service Siand-rd Patters Ssfclv I'stt.ra wita Slip ao Cap. wita Scrvw-oa Cap. SOLD HY STATIONERS IVPO.'tTERS. .'CuliUid C<M.s|w Frtt
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      533 3 GROW BEAUTIFUL HAIR FREE! A SUGGESTION ALL MAY ADOPT. Distribution of 1,600,000 Four. Fold Harlene Outfits FREE. Here is a great opportunity and trtjoUt) can defy the soothing, .valuable gift for every reader of vii is piipcr* DriM If you desire to look young and .^a*a^atfF^B*B^B*B~BW well-groomed look to yonr
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      363 3 BTE<MER BAILIN6B. FREMANTLt A atcamer will be det potefct d to Fremantlt -coot Maj 37. for freight and paaea^e, apply to BOUSTBAD A CO., 1 Agents. Singapore, Maj 16, 1918. iT-g— arc A firft clap* ateamer cf 8,040 tons rfsiatet will be despatched (or the above pott about Jane 1.
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      469 4 STEAMER SAIUNtt ryTk. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO.. LTD. llboobpobatil v Jat4>) EUROPEAN LINE 4 aarvioe li maintained betwooa Yokohama, <U potta, aad Bagland oadet mail ooattaot wftt fee Imperial Japueae OoTetament. the Mew Twia-ietew Steamew maiatainiag :als Miriee have been specially dewgaed aad ■aaatroctod, Md us fitted with all the latest
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      637 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.B ritish India and AVpcar I— me (CoßPAiciii laooapoßAnD n Baaaara) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B. N CO. (Under Contrmot with Hit Majesty's Oovenuaanij The Companj'a MAIL SBRVIOBS BAST OF BOMBAY Me at aieseat bbbbbbA The Company. INTBRMBDIATB BBRVIGBS TO AND FROM LOKUON K6
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      447 4 BTEAMEI B*lUmt. THE MAM STEAM NAVIQATUN M.. U. (I»O««PSa*TSO Of SlAB). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kratay, Triaggaau, Biaat, Semetak, Baohc, Eelantaa, Tafetl Baagaara, Tolcala Puuni, Patani, Singers, Lmob, Kofesamai, Bandos, Langsnea, Champon, KobUk BsbiAc* Due Dapirtun •.a. ASD&NG May 97 May SS, 3 p.m. SUUDHAOIB June S June 5, 3 p.m. The
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      630 4 BTEAMEI BAILIH.It. ooHimia •■■visa o* THE MEAN S.S.M..LTI. (laooaPOKATio v Bas,\A»» THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CB.. LTI. (Ihoobfckatid ia ■■siabb) ■irwua fcHMUrth (Path), luiLWin Australian Ports, Java and »lng—)ajps Begolat sailiacta ketweea S a^nyore aa« Westeta Australia oalliag at Java (M la> dnoomeat offen), Derby, Klag'j Sooad (pett (01
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      182 5 SHIPBUILDING DEPARTMENT Motor Launches ALL TYPES DEBI6NED AND BUILT UNDER SKILLED EUROPEAN SUPERVISION MOTOR LAUNCH BPERWBR Dimensions 46 ft. x 9 ft. x 4 ft. Draft 2 ft. 8 ins. Motor 54 65 b.h.p. for kerosene or petrol. Speed 11 miles per hour. "a i k. Shipyard: HUONG RHOO B
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      377 6 BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwioh, England. «(icci*t WuTtdiJSJF b><and manufacturers of Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammomn. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AGENTS, Straits 3etti«ment« and M. H. WOLSKEL CO,. LTD., Singapore «nd Ktmla Lumpu.. i I >v GOTO ARSENIC X-)/ W. J.
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      288 6 Aerated Water Bottles 7 oz. and 14 oz. ready stock They have gained a high reputation among the aerated water factories in 5.5. and F.M.5. for their strength and fine quality. BAMPLES MAY BE OBTAINED FREE OF CHARGE ON APPLICATION G. OTOMUNE CO. SINGAPORE NOTICE it hereby Riven that Shoe,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    105 7 FIXTURBS. Saturday, May 25. High Water, 10.27 a.m., 49 p.m Sunday, May 26. High Water, ii.oa.rn., 10 18 pan. Monday, May 27. High Water, 11.84 a.m., 10.46 p.m. Legislative Council, '2.80 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. High Watet, 0 9 p.m., 11 19 p.m Bent Board, 2.16 pm.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. To-DAY.
    134 7 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. To-DAY. HsUikts and Mnar 2.80 pm Malaoca, P. Swettenham and Peaang 2.80 pm Hongkong and Japan taking mails for U. S. A. and Canada 2.80 pm Muai and Malaoca 2.80 pm Bangkok 2.80 pm Puiau J*oegi 8 pm PoUu Batam and Pulau Balang 8 pm Kerimon 8
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    Trail Services.
    261 7 The mall trains from Singapore lot the eotth leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday exoepted) and T p.m., arriving at Koala Lampur at f.lB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang ■Minis Koala Lompot at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Peaang at
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    Malls for Europe.
    54 7 <Ufflei*l Port C .art Bu«4P«aa February 28 Match i fcfarou 18 March 14 Maroh 16 March 19 Maroh 'JO March 21 March it March 16 March 36 Maroh 37 April 8 AaaiTio Lo»d«i April 30 April 36 ai May 0 9 16 0 V H 7 H
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    190 7 EXCHANGE BweAFoaa, May it, 1010, Om Loaooa Bank 4 m/s *a 1/4 i Demand 1/4 1 Pr rate 8 m/s m «/< On FaAJioa ......Bank m 017 On India .........Bank T. T. 146 O« Honaxo»a...Bank d/d 86J%pm On Shamohai ...Bank d/d m »i Om Java..... Bank T.
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES
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      MINING
      198 7 Value (J Wagmtt Ititimi 41 41 Bahtnaa Tta 14 00 16 00 41 41 RambatM f .60 rOO 41 41 tUtrat 1.2.0 1 8.0 xd 41 41 Rub An*. OaM 8.26 860 2 3 Serendab Hydraalio 1.40 1.80 41 41 Siamese Tim U 17.8 8 1.9 no« 10 10
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      GENERAL
      96 7 41 41 I. BmeWu On. T. 36 T. 78 41 41 Prcl. 1.8.0 1.6.0 >!■ $1- lleeWa T'wtys 8/6 4/1 M 10 Fnae* Nero 46.00 48 80 xd 00 60 W.HftmmetAOo. 85.00 67.60 100 100 Kali Btoa, Del. 136.00 115.01 II 10 M»yM*d 00. 5.50 6.60 Ml 41 Shell
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      DEBENTURES
      55 7 Onitedßngineen 6% 11,184 6M bm Singapore Blectrifl Tramways 1% 4860,001 norn d'poreMunioipel 6% 11,978,006 fas S'pose Municipal *t% Of 19C7 •1,600,000 Io%dli 8 po»e Municipal 4 T of 1900 11,000,000 10%« l S-pore Mnnioipal 4% 1,000,000 18%db B 'pore Municipal 4800,000 F.M.B. loan 1916 116,000.000 101 102 8.8. 8%
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    373 7 Meiin. Fraeer and Co.'a and Meurt. Lyai. and Evatt'a Quotation* To-day's Prioea. Fiuei Lyall* Co. B vatt. ilo» Gaiah (»1) B.OD 8 2* 8.06 8.80 Amal. Malay ty. pd. 2.25 276 380 8.00 ▲ye* Hitam (16) 18.00 16.00 18.00 16.00 Aye* Knning (11) 1.00 1.10 1.00 1.10
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      108 7 MOTOR CARS FOR BALE FOR SALB, one Chevrolet and one Over land oat. Bath in excellent running condition. Newly painted aad overhauled. B.x No. 100, Straits Times. 9-6—B-6 POSITION WANTED by experienced miner and prospector, open tor engagement from July. Bitber in charge ot froapeetiag or as mine manager. For
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      645 7 LATEST ADYEKTIBEIIENTB. WANTBD, A NUBBB lor two children Apply B o/o Straits Times. »S-6 k l 6 KBQUIRaD, an'iitninbta loom near town lor about June II Keply Hot No. 146, Str»it- Times 86-6—88.0 WANT aD, a lour seater moior oar. Must be in Br«t-elasa condition. Apply Box No. ltß, sua.ts
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      581 7 CAPSTAN CIGARETTES 65 cents per tin of 50 ON SALE EVERYWHERE NOTICE FOR SALE PRIVATELY We beg to notify that we have from this A that valuable pieoe of freehold land at date opened a branch office at Singapore iv Spottißwoode Park Road, comprised in charge of Mr. Z. M.
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      71 7 A PATHE SERIAL OF THRILLS GALORE Featurim Pearl White, the Leading Serial Star THE FATAL RING In 9O episodes or«1 r*ela THREE lE* EPISODES, 16, IT MO IS TO K SHOW* »T TNI A I U A a\ A D D A ha nro6 opiates la the ALIIA IVI D
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    DEATH
    28 8 Wriobt— On May 4. killed in action in r ranee, Private O. 0. Wright son of J. K Wrighc, E. Eastern Telegraph Co., Singapore, and Mrs. Wright.
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY, MAY 15. KING GEORGE'S FUND.
    1210 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, MAY 15. KING GEORGE'S FUND. We have felt lot a long time tbat not nearly enough waa being done to reoognise the superb courage and devotion shewn by our «^m«i during the past tour year* of war. Gloating over the first few fiendish submarine outrage* pirate
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    34 8 Tomorrow, at 7 30 p m., Mr. C. N Menon will deliver a lecture on Past ia tbe b> «t propht t o( future," at tbe Malayalee Associa tios H.U. All interested are welcome.
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    20 8 Information has been received that Koala I Pahang Lighthouse, on the east coast, is undermined and will be removed immediate-
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    38 8 In tbeir produoe report dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow ar i Co. state The market for copra bas been quiet and valces show no change on tbe week. Finest sondried 18.50. Fair to good 18 10 to Id 20.
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    49 8 An ex Ceylon man write* tbat, while he thoroughly enjoyed tbe Pageant of Empire at the Victoria Theatre last night, he missed tbe inclusion of Ceylon among the countries represented. Among tbe gem* of East and West be would bave liked to bave seen a pearl from sweet Ceylon."
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    54 8 By-law No. 34 of the Singapore Harbour Board is amended by substituting tbe sum of »500 for 1,000 in the third line. A new by-law prohibits tbe presence of dogs on the Board's premises unless led on a chain or lead. For non observance dog owners are liable to a
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    57 8 In Penang Police Court, before Mr. S. H. Langston, a Chinese shop-owner of Cbop Swee Hong, appeared on a summons for selling a tin of sterilised Milkmaid Brand milk at 284 cts. in contravention of tbe Straits Settlements Gazette notification of March, 1918, wbicb fixed tbe price at 25 cents.
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    58 8 The monthly meeting of tbe Young Women's Christian Association will be held on Monday, May 27, at 5.16 p.m., at 8, Fort Canning Road. Miss Stoat, who has just arrived from America to work in connection with the Women's Christian Temperance Union, will give tbe address. Toe meeting is open
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    68 8 Dr. Helfferich, in a speech at Stuttgart, is reported to bave said We are fighting for life against Great Britain's political system. If we oonquer in the West aa in tbe Bast we most undo Great Britain's gain* in the oolonies, Mesopotamia, Persia and China. Ws must not emerge crippled
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    59 8 The Bangkok Branob of tbe Patriotic League of Britons Overseas has been dissolved, owing to the borne League being merged with tbe Overseas Clnb. Tbe Bangkok branch has raised £6,000 for war funds sinoe its formation. A new independent organisation has been formed, with tbe British Minister as Patron, under
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    65 8 A correspondent of Tbe Times relate* a hitherto unrecorded incident in the d< fence of the Suez Canal during tbe first year of war when an Indian sergeant and six men held up five hundred Turks with three guns led by German officers and commanded by a German general who
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    75 8 Gat brie and Co. bave to day received a cable from the Secretaries of the Kombok (F.M S.) Robber Company, Limited, advising tbat the directors bave dtcided to recommend the payment of a final dividend of 5 per cent payable on June 22, and making 12\ per cent, for tbe
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    81 8 Tbe Pacific Aero Club has announced that it is scouring the site of tbe former Exposi tion grounds at Sao Francisco on the water front for tbe terminus of tbe proposed Woodrow Wilson fuu' thousand miles aerial highway trom New York. The trip will be poHftible in 80 hours, carrying
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    96 8 In the police oourt will be found a notioe regarding tbe latest capture, a couple of days ago, of another large quantity of opium and cbaodu on a steamer in harbour. The notice states tbat a sack, with 100 lbs. of opium and 927 one tabil pots of chandn, were
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    84 8 The Bombay Government Gazette of Hay 16 gives tbe names of four Oermans and two Austrian* who escaped from the prisoners of war camp at Abmednagar in tbe Bombay Fresidtnoy on M»y 4. They are: Xaver Buoitback, 24 years, seaman He id rich Wirtl, 23, sailor; Oottlaf Kriedrioh holler, 28,
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    117 8 A New V >rk tekvram, of April 80, aaya Jauie* Cf cj. of the France- America Commit tee of Public Information, nendu from France a description of tbe Uuiu-o States Navy's operation** (or the protection of tbe French coast against submarine attacks on ships earryiog ironm and suppliea. He says
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    143 8 j The new* from Java baa a verj heartening fl ci uo Urn noe market, wbicb ban strengthem d remarkably io the laat forty. eight 1 hnora, u?< tbe rUnuoon Gazette of May IK On May 17 K< 11* Sooald bo bad about ready uiilkd riot) io February last, wbile
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    370 8 Mr. H. L. Hopkin, ol the Straits Times sUff, has left for home to join the army. Dr. D. C. Maoaakill, of the F.M.S. Civil Service, baa been granted eight months' leave. Mr. P. A. F. David is appointed to officiate as Distriot Judge. Singapore, with effect
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    Smokes for our Soldiers and Sailors.
    63 8 We very gratefully acknowledge the following addition to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for oat soldiers and sailor* Anonymous |10 The total wo bave received since wo opened this fund in August, 1016, is now 124,034 77, out of
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    Victoria Theatre
    99 8 As will be seen by an announcement in another column, an official tilm entitled tbe Indian Empire will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next. This film was taken by special arrangement with the Oovernment of India, and shows the power of India,
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    Many War Funds
    133 8 "Do you think writes an esteemed correspondent, it would be feasible to bare one general fond, onder a strong committee to apportion all money collected, instead of giving small soms in so man j directions Tbe present number of collections leads to over lapping and there are
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    New Straits War Loan.
    240 8 It tbe current issue of tbe Government Gasette appears tbi draft of an Ordinaooe to be introduced into tbe Legislative Council to enable tbe residents in tbe Colony and the neighbouring countries to lend every dollar thjy can spare to tbe Imperial Govercmenl for tb« successful
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      161 8 Stationery AND ALL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR CORRESPONDENCE A LARGE BELECTION OF WATERMAN'S IDEAL AND SWAN FOUNTAIN PENS STONEHENGE NOTEPAPER. ETC. The perfection of hand-made p| deckle-edge writing paper ™W stocked in white and azure. X^^y OFFICE INK STANDS dark and light oak, thrt c wells with loose ink wells and
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      232 8 AN UNCOMMONLY GRAND SPECTACULAR PICTURE AT THE ALHAMBRA Ths Hall for M vwc Ths Wssssr ass 1 r>p— lsr nous* Tks Nous* at Quality Isaeh MM IN THB SECOND SHOW AT 8.16 pomsrf j| drtnu of ■ssiisy THB FLOWER OF FAITH In 6 parts a. romanoe ol toe hula ia
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    THE WAR.
    4075 9 AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY. Troubling the Enemy's Rear. Offensive Still Eagerly Awaited. Rsdtm's Tilioulm. London, May 28, 12 85 p m. Field Marshal H»i« reporte that the enemy on the night of May 22 rushed one of oar posts at Aviluy wood Two of oar men are missing. We successfully
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    EMPIRE DAY IN PENANG.
    79 9 (Fbom Ocb Own CoauspoNoiNT.) Penang, May *5. St. Xavier's Institution and Penang Free School held separate celebration* on Empire Day. Boy Scouts and Girl Guides gave displays and salated the fl«g. Patriotic spoimhrs were delivered by Brother Jtmes, the headmaster, Mr. R. H. Piotiorn, Lieut.Colonel Adams,
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    Ireland. Reuter's Telegrams.
    510 10 Ireland. Reuter's Telegrams. London, May 23. 2 16 a.m. New York Mr. Dillon, interviewed in Dablin, by tbe Associated Press, after con demniag tbe Government's Irish policy, denies that the Nationalists have embraced Sinn Fern ideas which, he asserts, are wrong, foolish and bound tc end in defeat and disaster.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    86 10 To-day's Business. slacphtil and Co.'s daily report 1 Sik. Unchanged 48). Hongkong.— Bs J Shanghai. 61|. Tin.— Bayers 1170, no sellers. Rubber.— Steady. Rubber shares are steady but little business is passing. Tin shares are firm. Titis buyers $14. Menglembns 1! 06, Kinta Associations 113 40, Tingkils
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    Passport Regulation Broken.
    195 10 An Indian ntmed liotcband has been chargc<d in tbe IVnang Police Court before Mr S H Laugtton with leaving the colony witboat a pw*p >rt for K lab. According to the evideoo of Mr G A. d» C. de Moubray, uotendenr. Indian Immigration, Peaang, the accused, *hi
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    King's George's Fund For Sailors.
    92 10 THE SECOND LIST. Amount acknowledged 118,000 M. S. Martin and Co. CO B. 100 Mr. Allan Keith 60 Edgar Bros. 200 Goodall and Co. 1,000 Mr. Alfred W. Bean 1,000 Boustead and Co. 1,000 Hon. Mr. R. J. Addie 600 Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co. 260
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    CHURCH ARMY TENTS.
    304 10 Progress of the Fund. The following donations are farther gratefully acknowledged Chuilii Army Tbkt No. 8. Balance from No. 2 Tent 1986.f5 F. L. Tomlin 250 W. Lowther Kemp 260 A. H. Fair 260 C. W. Abrams 100 Mrs. L. K. Macphail 100 W. P. Millar 100
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    LIFEBOAT FUND.
    173 10 Mr. A. W. Vick, Chartered Bank, Singapore, bas received for tbe Royal National Lifeboat Fond Already acknowledged II ,306.50 Straits Merchants Servioe Guild: Captain A. Dunlep 110, Captain A. Melior 110 20 Staff Borneo Co., Ltd: Anon 100, F.C.W. |26, E.G.H.F H. 10, F.W.S. »10, D.L »10, C."
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    Swimming.
    68 10 I Tbe Swimming Club launches on Sunday, leave as follow Johnston's Pier: 9, 10, 11 a.m., 2.80 and 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow 9.90, 10.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 6.30 p.m. High tide 11 a.m There wi>! be a team race on tbe arrival of the 10 o'clock launch. Members
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    539 10 Improved Competition (or Standard Grades. Tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Robber Association's S47tb auction was held on May 23 and 24, when there were offered for Bale picois 14.092.76 or 1,879,084 lbs. (tons 838.86). Prioea realised The next auction will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 1918.
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    F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty.
    95 10 For tbe period from May 24 to 30, 1918, inclusive, the duty on cultivated robber on whiob export doty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with Notification No 764, published in tbe F.M.S. Government G«xette of March 15, 1918, under the Customs Duties
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    Guan Kiat and Company.
    268 10 Following is the rtport of tbe directors of Oaan Kiat and Co. to be submitted to tbe shareholders at the annual general meeting Tbe directors have pleasure in submitting to the shareholders their report and accounts for the half year which ended December 81, 19i7. Von
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  • Correspondence.
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      Robber Research
      1490 10 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, The manner in which disease is spreading throughout the rubber plantations of the Middle East is very serious indeed. There is a formidable multitude of pests and diseases attacking every portion of our trees and each season sees that army
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      Sport and War.
      121 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A short time ago there was some correspondence in your paper re importing race horses daring war time. This was, more or less, satisfactorily explained by the fact that they occupy space in ships of little use for anything
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      Scottish Churches' Hut Fund.
      244 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— ln answer to tbe appeal on behalf of tbe above fund. I have very gratefully t acknowledge tbe undernoted donations. Tn<j response has been very prompt and generou*. Tbe need is immediate and great. I trast ere long
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      Field-day Troubles.
      261 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— With reference to A Veteran* complaint, which I heartily endorse, M to the absence of water-bottles, and oar un necessary suffering therefrom, I should like to enquire who was responsible for the new order that nothing ((ranger (ban sickly icecold
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    SANDYCROFT RUBBER CO.
    775 10 Substantial Cash Reserve to Be Maintained. The thirteenth report of tbe directors of Sandycroft Rubber Co., signed by the Hon. Mr. F. M. Elliot, is as follows Your directors beg to submit a duly audited statement of accounts for the twelve months ended January 81 last. Tbe
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    33 10 Mr H. J. Uillespio. a planter of Bagaa D»toh, I'erak, 11 given leave to file a specifics .100 of an loveuuoo for a proc<<M fou the rapid extraction uf oil from treab coconuts.
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    Sua Manggis Estate.
    1657 11 THE QUESTION OF EXCHANGE FLUCTUATION. I nrealisable Assets. The eighth annual general meeting of the Sua Mantis Robber Co., Ltd.. was held on May 1, at the Shanghai offices at the secre taries and general managers, Messrs. Soott, Harding and Co. There were present Messrs. L. J
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    Butterworth Smelting Works.
    199 11 A notice in tbe Government Gazette on lor the Foreshore* and Sea-bed Ordinance, 1900, ai_c=ds a grant to the Straits Trading Co., in 1903, of a Htrip of tbe foreshore and seabed, for the purpose of erecting a jetty. The new grant proposes a strip 104 feet
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    Penang Swimming Club.
    179 11 The report of the Penang Swimming Clnb for tbe year ended March 81, 1918, states that 49 new members were admitted to the club during the year, and the number on tbe active list at March 81, 1918 was 848 (including 63 country member*), which is a
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    Singapore Traffic.
    161 11 A census of traffic taken in November last farniabes interesting information, writes the Deputy President of tbe Singapore Municipality in bis annual report, especially when compared with a oensus taken in 1910. While tbe Dumber of vehicles on the mail, thoroughfare has increased only about 'JO per cent.,
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      440 11 Buy direct from the actual manufacturers and save dealers' profits Buy a Moutrie Piano and get Full Value Call op sand for now catalogue 8. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Hongkong) Raffle* Place >^ I|/^^ LARGE SHIPMENTS OF i^r^^^sk READ'S U Ji^Sa "DOGSHEAD" GUINNESS 19l ffiSwt/lr/Tl JUST ARRIVED KIMHJN&CO. 11,
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      224 11 BAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT OUR FILIPINO BAND will play during dinner SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL AND CINEMA DINNER 1J 1 SHOW Sunday, May 26 During Dinner E. and O. HOTEL PENANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island
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    SHORT WAR STORY.
    2023 12 First Three Years. 1914. Jose 27. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and bis Consort at Serajero. July 36. Austrian ultimatum sent to Serbia. August 1. Germany declares war on Russia and Franoe. August 4.— Britain declares war on Germany tor violating neutrality of Belgium. August id.— Battle
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    335 12 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, June 1, 1918:— Saturday, Mat 26. Chinese Co., S.V.l.— Balestier Range, 6.80 a.m. Sunday, May 26. Maxim Co., S.V.C. and S.V.R. attached. Police Station Junction of Thompson Road and Balestier Road, 7 80 a.m. M.C.B.— Gaylang Police Station, 7.80
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    34 12 Prooramhb fob Mat, Saturday 25th.— Nor man toss Range, BJX> p.m. Sunday 36th.— Normanton Range, 7 a.m. Wednesday 29th.— Parade at Bouatead Institute. 6.16 pan. Ajroßaw Aairsw, Ottoei Commanding. Civil Goajd.
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    RIBU RUBBER COMPANY
    508 12 Dividend of 25 Per Cent. Declared For the Year The twelfth annual ordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the above company was held on April 30, at the office of Messrs. Lewis Brown and Co Colombo. Mr. David Scott, director, presided, and the others pre-st-ot were
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    497 12 Trinity Sunday, May 26, 1918. St. Andkbw'b Cathsdral. 7 a.m.. Holy Communion; 7.45 a.m., Holy Communion (l i.orn., 10.HO a m., Mntins «l iioral) 4 p.m. .Sunday Sououl und Bible CUsbe« 5. 30 p.m., Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines.— 9.ls am., Holy Communion 6.80 p.m., Evensong
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      130 12 Regular supplies arriving monthly of Australian Cheddar CHEESE certified as first grade by Australian Government certificate. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in St raite Settlements) gr^j^Mj) WB BTATE RE JgHsL evinrudes The BEST yet in detachable jjSjiißagal^*^ row-boat motors ]ly^^»jj|ir DON'T ROW JUST GO Immediate delivery \ss|pT Oar prioes
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    New Spirit in Greece.
    1027 13 CHANGED BEARING OF NATIONAL GRECIAN ARMY. Smartness and Enthusiasm. The young men of Greece are now, states the Athena correspondent of The Times, making a very fine response to the national call to arms. It is no exaggeration to say that a wave of enthusiasm for
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      253 13 jjpu Si» Another of c& Bs Delicacies """"""if C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES 1 I UNEXCELLED. »>*-»— i Crosse Blackwell guarantee /aiSSHIpB r\ these and all their other table delicacies to be tiBI/ produced under ideal conditions of cleanliness. £^jffi£Jy^^T| Hr S" 4CENTS FOR LEA PtRRINS 1 WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. -^^g^T *»8!
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      51 13 HEALTH FOR ALL In hot climates nature needs help wholesome nourishment for blood, bones, nerves and muscles. Nothing supplies this nourishment like SCOTTS Emulsion Whatever the cause of your weakness, it will make you stronger, healthier and better in every way. For nearly 40 years doctors have recommended genuine SCOTTS
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      144 13 H SUPERB BEVERAGE I MS3& in Character V'^Hsft Unsurpassed I^^Bf n Excellence «J |§s FKAMROZ and CO. mggSj SINGAPORE 'WOOSTER' BELTING IS —ORB ■OQHOMIOAU thaa, and SUPBRIOW to t leather, rubber, or stitched oanvas bolting, as it baa bo laps, plies, stitches, at oemented parts to open up or poll
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      1301 14 AsMtt ow S8 000 000 B.C. Atwunuioe In foroe over 59.000.000 B.C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UNITED. (Imoobtobatbd or Steaiti Sbttibmbmti) HMD OKPIOB Wln.h M t.r Houaa, Singapore LOMDOW OFFICB I SS, Old Jewry, B.C. Tbe Compaaj baa OSO.OOO deposited with the Suptone Court ol Baglaad, aad oomplies
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      983 14 IWURAMOE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Tboae who have acenmolated money by the laborious process of mere saving know what a hard and uncertain method it is. A man says, I will save so much oat ot my inoome for a certain time and at the end of the
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    534 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Liberty Motor. A Washington wire of March 19 says: Although there is doubt, not to say misgiTings, in the public mind as to the exact staias of oar aircraft programme, expert* say there need be no c|uestion about the Liberty
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    BRITISH CASUALTIES.
    252 15 The following cataalties are reported London, April 17, Killed.— 2nd Lieut. T. Hewith, Warwicks 2nd Lieut. H. L, Higgs, Londons 2nd Lieut. T. M. O. Hoare, B. Kents Lieut. K. Dana Houston, Londons 2nd Lieut. D.B. Howell, H. L. I. Lieut. Col. A. G 8. James, Welsh Fus;
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    Turkish Women Army.
    161 15 Elaborate regulations are being drawn up for control of the battalion of joong Turkish women which the Torkiab war office breaking all precedents in that oountry, recently decided to organise. A Constantinople dispatch received at Geneva says the war ministry is prescribing minute measures to prevent the
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      157 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 PENANG Bole Agents for the Btraiti and
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      72 15 BERGOUGNAN TYRES LE GAULOIS BOLE AGENTS DUPIRE BROS. 2, De Souza Street, Singapore STELASTIC TYRES The only tyres holding the R. A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without iRLm 2^ cu^ s or punctures. :£j*-Esi r British and made .n Britain Sol* Import era INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD. (EINCHER V)l)e Premier
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      1128 16 ooodrichMS TYRES MISCELLANEOUS. LBQSONS in French and Bnglish given ■y lady. Box 11, Straits Times. 8-6—6 8 LADY TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs, address Burlington, Coleman Street. 17 f l6 fl FOR HI KB, steam lorries lor oarrying goods within town limits. For rates and Sirticulars, apply to the Storekeeper,
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      713 16 BUSINESS MAN Holding responsible position in large oompany, seeks management at an early date. Rejected military service. Replies to Box No. 188, Straits Times. 31 6— lo 6 WOMEN TEACHERS There is a vacancy in tbe Government Pobools, Singapore, tor a woman teacher. Written application statiog qualifications and experience should
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      477 16 THB MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated id Bnoland Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agents: KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore II CONDUCTED IT H. N. BUCKERIDGE U tssfSmn.lafa»atta,pbsls|>M>WB ts tUslr Majsstisa. AT THE BURLINGTON fsnaarly HoUl de la Mi CIGARS
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      467 16 GUAN KIAT AND COMPANY, LMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) ■aaaSffiea: M, Phi'ip Street, Siegapor* The successful tenderers to the S.S. Government and MunioipalCo-nmissionersfor the year 1918 For the supply ol Engineering Stores, Paints. Metal and Oils, and Hard ware and Miscellaneous Stores, eto. Tsl. adores* BUAMMT. Codas eessi Lie,
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      211 16 FIRST-CLttt GARS-HIRE DAY IND Nit 'Phone 1233 We have numerous eaquines lor second hand ears trom out oh'este is the Straits and F.M.S. II you wish to buy aay, eonsoH oc we will be able to fulfil your aeede When you intend to sell, oosrcli, us, we shall letch a
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      256 16 Straits V>ime$ TILIPHONII i Bditorial and IhnnU M ie Manager's Offloe m, M Hif Job Printing Offloe 1 144 Ail oommunio&tiooB relating to editorfe Ail oommanioatioBs relating to btuiaew matters— advertisement, gobcriptioaa, aooounta, printing, ete.— sboald be addressed to THH MANAOBK. Cheques and money otden should be made mm. ble
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