The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 March 1917
1917-03-29
1
10
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepressb
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
-
Title Section13 1917-03-29 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPOKE THUESDAY, MARCH, 29. 1917.13 words
-
Article293 1917-03-29 1 From the Western Front comes satis factory news, though there is stiff fighting the British, being driven temporarily out of Beaumetz but regaining it. The French continue progress towards the southern side of St Qnentin Page 6. The Belgians carried out a euccesful raid. There has been293 words
-
Article1203 1917-03-29 1 It would be pleasant to let the im- agination escape from the one question that matters and have it play a little i about the one that never mattered style m writing. I mean never mattered to unbelievers on earth. Supremely, style is everything m writing:1,203 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement176 1917-03-29 1 GOODRICH TYRES S FETY TREAD ILATESTFASHIONS '"GENTS WEAR! KEEN CASH PRICES QUALITY AND SERVICE I Smart shape SpDrts Sweater, *ith \o* neck, as iq£; F/V §J?*l Q\\ Hj Kj J llludtiaUon. Exceliect for tennis. Hj/ &tffr/J r Price >8.50 each. 0 sgfiZ&^* w* *i£ .-v '-it |T New cotton Pyjamas176 words
-
Advertisement16 1917-03-29 1 SWEE LEE CO. 15 CROSS STREET. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.16 words
-
-
Page 1 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous101 1917-03-29 1 THE WEEK. Thursday 29th. Bigb Water— l-36 a.m.. 2 59 p.m. Homeward mail closes (train). Singapore O If Club meeting. 6 5 pm. Somme Battle Pic ures, Theatre. Friday 30th High Water- I 1fa.03., 4 4 p.m. Flrpt Quarter. Municipal Cou mission, 2.33 pm. Somme Cattle Pictures, Theatre. Satordi) 31st.101 words
-
-
Article260 1917-03-29 2 The eecccd police ccart magistrate was occupied a considerable portion of jesterday forenoon, and pII the afternoon, m takirg evidence m the cage m which Chan Boon Seng cf 104 Kallang rd. a deck m the Yanicipal Assesment Dept is charccd with assisting m carrying on a260 words
-
Article349 1917-03-29 2 The sugar maple (Acer saccharam) which patriotic sylviculturists wish to plant on suitable spots m the public woodlands for Che purpose of increasing London's sugar supply, was introduced so far back as 1785, but not many tine specimens can be found m this country. It seems to dib like our349 words
-
261 1917-03-29 2 BRINGS SWEET SLUMBER TO NERVE- WRECKED PEOPLE. That old devil, Insomnia, is tho greatest booking agent on earth. The result of his never labour is bo great that it required thousands of eanatoriums and hundreds of insane asjluma to take care of bin bookings The outflow he Bends to prisons,261 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement376 1917-03-29 2 CONCERT M. M. MIROVITSGH AND P ASTRO will play Tho Tanglln Huh to-morrow on Thu:s?uj\ at 9 30 p no. PART PROCEEDS TO RED CROSS FUNDS. ADMISSION $2. Members can obtain tlc-ets r? sign at the entrance for tnemselv.. s and friends Introduced. Victoria Theatre I'nJtr the Distinguished Patron '.'o376 words
-
Advertisement687 1917-03-29 2 TONIGHT 9.IS— BLUEBIRD'S KOST SENSATIONAL PICTURE -TO-NfGHT 9.15 THE GAY -I LORD WARING I PRESENTING WARRIN KEBRIGAN— MAUD GEORGE -LOIS WILSON A Sensational Romantic Visualisation of the Late Lewis Waller's Great Stage Success A f-jaturo ttiat Circes no lesson, attempts to s^ive no problem, has n'» axe to grind, and687 words
-
Advertisement511 1917-03-29 2 A PROGRAMME PULL, OF GOOD THINGS TC NIGH 1 f AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD A Fascinating and Entbri ::nq Drania TIE AMBUSH IN 3 LOaG RIELS An Exct ilent Drama full of those icterest comrelliaf incidents that delightful tuspititc tc the end. A Powerful clio511 words
-
-
Article864 1917-03-29 3 Restriction of Imports. London, February 25.— Ther House of Commons was crowded oa Friday and members on both sides loudly cheered the Prime Minister when be rose to make his promised statement regarding the restric tion of imports. Mr Lloyd George eaid that during the twelve months864 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement702 1917-03-29 3 THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY HOU3E EMPIRE Taojocg Fagar Road. Qirrnun oiT^TTT Trams Pass the Door. SECOND SHOW 9.30 p.m. Sharp. f* RTHERTHREE NEW EPISODEi OP JL THE RED CIRCLE JL PIHST SHOW 730 pm Sharp. g RED FEATHER PHOTO-PLAY COMEDY fputs fr OM BROADWAY T A THRONE >!L FEATURING CARTER DE702 words
-
Advertisement795 1917-03-29 3 NEW BLOOD FOR OLD. You can put new blood into your enfeebled body, whatever your age may be. The human body constantly requires new, rich b'ood and nearly ai the ills from which people suffer arises Irom cne cause poverty o! blood, blood is the food carrier of the body.795 words
-
Advertisement505 1917-03-29 3 WANTED. Young English g»r! wanted as goverress by a Danish family with three children, travelling home to Europe via America, ieavioc Medan end of May, Letters to C. Schonheyder, C E Pangkalin Brandn. SUMITEI Englihhman. 3S, married, six years' oommercial experience In East, desired responsible post n Mercantile Office, tree505 words
-
-
Article173 1917-03-29 5 THE ATTACK IN THE WEST In and Out Fighting 'R*at«r'» B*rri<*] [By Bubmann* Car>l«] London, March 37.— Renter 1 correß pendent at headquarters, wiring on thi jBth says The only change yesterda' *&s the retirement of the British outpo* i?e! before a strong German force cjcliit and173 words
-
Article830 1917-03-29 5 Weather Favourable March 27 Ueuter'scorresponden: a: r 'c eneh Headquarters, wiring from >;..-- the 26tb, says The plateau of Cro-iy. up the southern side of which the Frr v are fighting their way m the teeth of tierce opposition, is the couth wtitern projection of the east830 words
-
Article482 1917-03-29 5 AND OTHER MATTERS Lord Robert Cecil [By Submarine Gable] [R«ut«r'« BerTic»J London, March 27.— 1n the House o a mmon "plying to criticisms as to the effectiveness of the blockade, Lord Roberl Cecil declared the tightening of the block t ade had resulted m the complete cessatioc t482 words
-
Article56 1917-03-29 5 t Jaasy, March 28 The Anglo-French t successes have aroused the greatest en I :husiftsm. Newspaperß are being torn 8 from the hands of sellers immediately they ippear, and the public devour the communiques and Reuter despatches, which I have revived the spirits of the Rumanians I56 words
-
RUSSIAN PROGRESS
-
Article417 1917-03-29 5 [By Submarine Cable) [Reuter'a Service] Petrograd, March 27.—An extraordinary t Commission is investigating the illegali a ties of ex ministers and officials ol the 6 old regime. It is stated six hundred machine guns have been found m different i parts of the city. At the417 words
-
Article243 1917-03-29 5 Washington. March 28.— The United States, m reply to the German proposal cabled on the 25th, states The Govern raent is seriously considering whether or not the treaties have heeu already abrogated by Germany's flagrant violations of their provisions Washington, March '11. President Wileon has ordered the243 words
-
-
Article142 1917-03-29 5 i Mr and Mrs S Tomlinson have just re- 3 urned from a few weeks tour m Burmah 8 md India, where they visited Rangoon,!' Jalcutte, Dolhi, Lucknow, Cawnpore, Agra, Bombay, Madras and other cities. The Maluy Mail regrets to learn that t lews has been received of the death142 words
-
Article560 1917-03-29 5 FROM VARIOUS FRONTS Macedonia fUfMitor'g Service] [By Submarine Cable] LoDdon, March 27. French Macedonian We captured a quarter of I a mile of trenches m the direction of Coest Cerpenaatena, making prisoner a hundred. The Italiane supported by our artillery broke down an attempted Bulgar attack. Italy560 words
-
Article243 1917-03-29 5 The dedication of the new Methodist Hpiecopal English Church, Petaling Hill, \uala Lumpur, will take place on Thurs lay at 6 p.m. Mr F Salzman, of Malacca, ia due back n a few days from Ootacamund, India, vbere he has been enjoying a month's loliday. DurinK his 6tay he has243 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement122 1917-03-29 5 ROBINSON CO. NEW SHIPMENT OP MILLINERY Ready to Wear AND UNTRIMMED HATS. The Singapore Straits Directory for 1917. 2? f Q?n° rneo Sarawak a^ d Brunei; to Slam. Saigon. Neth "lands India occ, post free. Publishers: FRASER and NE&VE, LIMITED. HOTEL WIJK CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. From April 2nd 1917, Every122 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement714 1917-03-29 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BOCKNALL STEAMSHIP^., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., agents: KONINKUJKE PAKETVMRT MAATSCKAPFIJ (Incorporated In Holland, Royil Packet Navigation Co., of Batavit. 3—3, COLLTSB QUAT. CUDER COSTaACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA OOVERatoB&T. SiNGARiriA714 words
-
Advertisement583 1917-03-29 6 Ir# \3. British India AND iIILPCAB LIINE (Oompanles Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty's Government.) For' China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (fob Europe). I outwabd (worn Ohiiai INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE583 words
-
Advertisement601 1917-03-29 6 N V X JAPAN MAM STEAHSHIP Co., IM (IscorpcratotS m Japan) EUROPEAN LtNE. A eervlce Is maintained between TokcM.n.i via ports to Marseilles, London andei in* contract with the Imperial Japanese Govern meet. The New Twin screw Steamer maintaining this semoe have been HpecUtit dcslgnbd and ocnstnicted, and aw fl>»t«601 words
-
Advertisement274 1917-03-29 6 MESSAGERIEB MARITIME INCORPOK&TI.D ■AIL LIMI. Fortnightly ter Ch'na, Japan. Cvif! ■HHBS -ypij BRAMCH UNI Ha^Hf^^^^^^^-To^ For further infcrmatioc appi, J <ie COURTQis, h INDO-CHIKA^ iTRAM NAVIGATION C ft i (Incorp^ j* DXkJ l*«.n «J8 Hongkong ft Sha*** »n^ to Calcutta l'alrt£| cargo Ihrooch Rnta 3M»^,BuSao.SiS3fl: U Ncwchwang. Yau«t:>e Poru •be274 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement548 1917-03-29 7 War or Peace, F aminf or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 18 P THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). fIEAD OFFICE: Wtaehester Hooae, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE! SS, Old Jewry, E.C. *»f I oepotite* wife me Sopteme Gout548 words
-
Advertisement486 1917-03-29 7 THE HO HONG BANK, Ltd. Head Oilice SINGAPORE, RAFF 17 3 CHAWBRS, 5 6. Branch* ialacci, 155 First Cross Stree! Muar 77/79 Jahn Suleiman CAPITAL. Registered 58.000.0C0. J*o«l .,u,0,'00. Subscribed ■?3.i00,0t0. BOARD OF DIRECTOhS. Lim Peng Siaug Esq. Chairman. The Hon'ble Dr. Lim Boon Keng. Lee Choon Ouan F*q. Tan486 words
-
Advertisement414 1917-03-29 7 ALLIANCE ASSURANCE 60. Ltd. (Incorporated In England.) Accumulated Fonda exceed 117,000,000 F!RE A MOTOR CAR RISKS. Insnrancos effected at rates of premium which will be fonnd favourable to the Insurer. Patertoo Blmoas A Co., Ltd. Igaatt. {Iri corpora ted In Lc 6 lacd.) Arig. 4 no aiiHROIAN ASSURANCE Co. Ltd.414 words
-
Advertisement163 1917-03-29 7 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE BRITISH I Koru Tyres aro usui by motorists the world over, and their outstanding merits are recognised also by ELM. War OlHce, the Admiralty an i other Government departments, all of whom are regularly placing orders for more and still more163 words
-
-
Article538 1917-03-29 8 Or Addlson on Increased Shell Output. Dr Addison, Minister of Munitions, speaking at a meeting m support of the War Loan at Bedford gave some remark able figures showing especially the increase of our output of heavy artillery ammunition. Tbe Mayor (Mr F R Hocklife), who presided538 words
-
Article196 1917-03-29 8 As tbe month draws to a clo?e the attendance at the gambling bouaei iucrea* tea and it id certuiu that tbe last duye cf Muicb will see record crowds of tbo«e wi6bing to gamble publicly ulc! legally for tbe last time. A point tbat exerci196 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1947 1917-03-29 8 tb:rd day. Saturday, 19th May, 1917. 1. ft 8. THE STEWARDS BTAKES and PLATE— 2-50 p m and 5-40 p m Value of each stake $300 and $53 to each Second Pony. Handicap for all toniea, 14.2 and under that have hid at tho Meeting. The Ponie9 nuay be divitieJ1,947 words
-
-
Article1559 1917-03-29 9 Issued by FRASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Mar, 28tk. RUBBER STEELING COMPANIES. oaf. IBBCH, Paid, lie i ~?st. Burma, BBb&Kn 100,000 is 93 Aii&fc&v 12}% S 8 10 379,930 2s 2a Anglo-Java 80% 4 6 S 6 150,000 ?s 8e Anglo-Mtusf 83 ft lnt 10 01,559 words
-
Article62 1917-03-29 9 (OOBBBOTaD DP TO Match 28.) ttftblt r*l§ 24| i, d KPA&d 24j '^♦«o«(si!i6niB 2 4 81-32 tfeficct 4Q T £&ad Bbik M 825 ÜBffb T. T, n- li.iL'Cjo.C^a, iaxcsuiA Par F{J2CJ:aka, dfmfiDd H 109 J Java, d«nmcd M 188 EA2S3SOK, d»me::iJ 65^ 3o mm<M. Ba&£ Btiyfrg »b f 462 words
-
Article153 1917-03-29 9 March 18. Tin (200 tous) 1103 25 JwaHn 17.CC 3»>. l*i*B yah iNo. 1 2(^.25 3amfc:»i Cat* No. f> 21.00 e^sts Bl&ik o^-iiir B.'pors 29 76 rewu, tWWH f-ii/ 87.50 Ntfmtga CIO ;j kki v 42.00 I 80 to Ifctjft. 54.10 HMt LBinda) so.oo Clovee (Amboisa' nctn. *rll C153 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement56 1917-03-29 9 S. A." WHITE-ANT POWDER FOR USE ON ESTATES The Strongest Most Efficient Ant Killer on the Market I IT IS ALSO The Most Economical OF ALL DEALERS Or m Original Cases of 1 Dozen Tins each about 2 lbs. PRICE $14 NETT FROM THE BORNEO CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. (INCORPORATED IN56 words
-
Advertisement11 1917-03-29 9 :^V .V;.-.- ,v" AVON TYRES MOR^ MILE 3 FOR YOUR MONEY.11 words
-
Advertisement231 1917-03-29 9 Massage Hall (PtTBMIZED BY «*IY DOCTORS) MASSAGE MANICURE BATHS Mr. Fujita.. Mrs. Baku and Tyro As ;t. Masseuse. OPEN DAILY 6 a.m.— 9.00 p.m. No. 239, BancDolea Strcc Teleph. No. 1467. W.J. GARCIA, 219, Or^fccrd Road. Piino* bought, *o?d or erc^anged Good prio€B allowed for old •In airuments. Cheapest said231 words
-
-
Page 9 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous438 1917-03-29 9 MAIL TABLB Today. luter mediate and local matlt, win bt loan In list below Penang, Malacca, F.M.B. (by Tra.u) 6 f.u. dally (except Sasday). Johote. 8, 9.80, 11 a.m., 12.80, I, 4 A 8 pa Cacob Soon Hong 6.80 Ate P. Batam kP. Bnlang Hock Lim 820 au Colombo k438 words
-
-
Article683 1917-03-29 10 CONVICTION. The case m which MrJCB Johnson, Of Eastern Agencies, Ltd, is summoned for failing to make a return as required by the Military Service Oidinance, again came up for hearing m the first magistrate's court this morcing After further evidence for the prosecution had been called,683 words
-
Article155 1917-03-29 10 Pirates Secure $9,200. That pirates have not been eutirely exterminated from tbe West River ie disclosed m a repoit to the Police m which Captain Joues, master of the Ktver steamer Kocbow, states that about 9.12 p m. on thn 14th instant whiNt bis ship155 words
-
Article68 1917-03-29 10 A telegram has been received In Singapore giving the interesting news that Dr F B Croucher, chief medical officer m charge of the General Hospital, Singapore, has been married to Mies Cameron, who acted as Matron at the General Hospital during the latter part of Miss McNair's leave of absence.68 words
-
Article1812 1917-03-29 10 ELLERMAN BICKNALL LINE SUED BY X P M. SIOELIGHTS ON THE CONFEHENCE. A caae of especial internet to local chip ping timid came before Mr Justice Sproule m the Supreme Court yesterday. The Koninklijke Paketvap.rfc Maatfechappij brought action for an amount of over 111I II 8,000 against the1,812 words
-
Article50 1917-03-29 10 TO DJLY. 5.15 p.m. Drill HaiJ SV C Off &NC Oa Friday, Mabch 30th. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall SV A Recruits do BRIT H do Maxim Co Bras Basah rd Malay CO 1 Raffles Institution SV 0 Band •G G Wack, Coptain Actg. Adjutant, 8. V. C.50 words
-
Article36 1917-03-29 10 Messrs Guthrie and Co inform us tbat the Directors of Banteng (Selangor) have declared an Interim Dividend of 10 per cent m respect of the financial yeat ending 80th April 1017. payable on Oth March 1917.36 words
-
Article307 1917-03-29 10 There has again been only a moderate volume of business m progress and not much change occurred m prices, the tendency on the whole being rather irregular. So special features have been evident over the week but a very retail market m nearly all Local Rubber share?.307 words
-
Article163 1917-03-29 10 [Saunders aud Macphuls Diily Report The Habber Auction showed a marked improvement and Tin reached an abnor mally high price 1108$ per pikul and naturally thares were uUo inclined to rile. RriiMEH Shabes. Kelemako and Malaka Pindae were the fa* onritee to day and close buyers at 17163 words
-
Article158 1917-03-29 10 RIKHKB. For the Auctions which opened this morning some 820 tons were catalogu cd. The demand at the opening van somewhat weak but improved later and was well maintained until the close of the day. Price* realised were geuerally on a somewhat higher level than those of158 words
-
Article91 1917-03-29 10 The Committee of the above announce that the number of units taken up to March 16th is 44 4. Each unit represents SI OO Straits Set tlementi 6 per cent War Loan Bonds, i.e., a total earn of $4 4,400 (Straiti dollars). Of this sum £15,100 was91 words
-
Article84 1917-03-29 10 Aga^o yesterday wa9 the Assize Court occupied solely with the attempted murder case m which two Teocbews are tbe accused, they being alleged to have knifed another Teochew at 1153 Upper Scran goon rd, on Jan 13. The Roll of Honour of Napier Lodge, Teluk Aneon is killed iv action,84 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement168 1917-03-29 10 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m, to 12 p m daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The beet m town Upcountry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars Repaired, garaged, and Cars on Hire BING TELEPHONE No.168 words
-