The Straits Times, 14 May 1913

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.181 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 14. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      233 1 LAIRD 0 LOGAN Scotch Whisky. i 1 Established 1749. YARDLEY'S. COLGATE'S IN ROGER AND GALLET L. MULHEN-8 LARGE WOLF S BOH I (4711) \7AT?Iir r FV WOLFF! SOHN'S DIVINIA. YARDLEY'S APRIL VIOLETS. A (4711) *|te EAU DE COLOGNE *%2£SSP d£ ALWAYS IN i'/\ FKEO. WIULHENS S^wl IJ9 PRICE: $4.75, $7.
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      145 1 ROBINSON CO. SPECIAL OFFEK Fritter and Rossmann a Celebrated SEWING MACHINES. FRISTER ROBBMANN S l|t^^&^?L«/\ LOCKSTITCH LOW ARM Mr^^B^^P^S«^» SEWING MACHINE MACHINE TF WALNUT BASE LIGHT-RUNNING BEST MATERIALS QUICK-WORKING. "^fcfr X ~'^-^^^^^^pfj^^^- BEST WORKMANSHIP. COMPLETE WITH COVER AND THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS: One Braider, One Oil Can, One Tension Spring, One
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      36 1 j DDMISI k GO. CHAMPAGNE AOAMSON GILFILLAN MO CO., ITE, •OLI AQINTI. I A SIRE TIP OO TO A. FRAN KEL AND CO., Complete House Furnishers, VICTORIA STREET, For Quality and Prioe. 'Phone 190. 110 809
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    EMPIRE OIL.
    1093 2 RISE OF LITTLE-KNOWN BURMA FIELD. Paper By Government Official. Sn Herbert Tbirkell White, late LieutGovernor of Banna, presided at a meeting of the Indian section of the Royal Society of Arts when Mr. N. O. Cholmeley, C.S.T., late Commissioner of the Magwe Division of Barma, read a paper
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      211 2 Loss of Flesh Loss of Strength Perhaps iflnCM has pulled you down and raw recovery is long overdue. You need something more than ordinary food to restore your wasted body to its normal weight and to revitalise your weakened constitution. You need ™'KEPLER'™ j Cod liver Oil WITH Malt Extract
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      62 2 For a Lame Back. When you have pains or lameness in the back bathe the parts with Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice a day, massaging with the palm of the band for five minutes at oach application. Then dampen a piece of flannel slightly with this liniment and bind it on
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      491 2 [La-rolaJ /V^F* Makes th« Emr. at '4^r^> L*6OFT Aj VELVEI, «na koep«lt^L\ I?J 6OFT, BV.OOfH »nd »HIIE ill f RinoTti »nd prevents RougKneM. ~O j\ COOLING AND REFRESHING L V IHJUira THE SIMMER HEAT 7#7 yl^M. BEfTHAM SON, "For thb Blood is tiik Lipk." -For cleansing tlio blood of all
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      174 2 RANEEGUNOE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS GO., LD. r «in Tke Value of Good Sight, Sight stands for everything that is valuable or enjoyable in life. Without it our entire earning capacity would be pone, as also the enjoyment of the beauties of nature, art,
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    Penny Postage.
    668 3 BANK GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS TO THE STATE. "The Mandarins." Universal penny postage, which Sir John Hcnniker Heaton has advocated in Parliament and on public platforms for over a quarter of a century, ought to be within measurable distance of adoption, seeing that the Government can have a bank
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    SIR JOHN JORDAN.
    259 3 Further Period of Office At Peking. Much gratification is expressed here at the receipt of the news that Sir John Jordan's time in China is to be extended by two years from October, writes the Peking correspondent of the N.C. Daily News, under date, April 35. This
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      542 3 The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA, LIMITED. Established 869 Tbe first Lite Offioe in tbe world to introduce the non-torfeitnre prinoiplu to Policies. A Mutual Ofllo*. No Shareholder*. Low Ppemiumi. Annual Inoomt «1 ,884,864. Fund. «7,251,290 Claim, paid £6,078,960. ALL profits are distributed amongst Policy-holders. Claims paid in any
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      81 3 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine and let the child suffer nntil it can be obtained.
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      429 3 BOVRIL by virtue of its body -building power fortifie* the system against the attack* of illneu. BrawKiM.. BjalßW Knife-like Pains The sharp, shooting pains, the intense agony of Sciatica, often make death preferable to life. The fiery darts that ran from hip to heel, the sleepless nights, the cheerless days—
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      564 3 BTEAMER SAILINGS. BIBBY^LINE Of ftaat twin-aoraw Mail Pa.aengor Steamer, between Rangoon, Colombo, Suez. Port Said, Mar.e.lle. and London. Proposed Sailings fop 1913. HOMEWARD. Departures Departure! Steamer S****" from Som Arrive Rahoook Colombo M*rmii.lis HEREFORDSHIRE LEICESTERSHIRE May" 38 Hay M GLOUCESTBRSHIRB May 16 May 30 June 7 I June 14 OXRORDSHIRB
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      612 4 ITEAMER BAIUWB. P. &0. STEAM NAVIGATION CB FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBTLON, AUSTRALIA, INDU, ADIN, EGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MODTH AND LONDON. ♦Through Bills of Lading taned lot CUmOoml, Peniu OnU, Ooa«M«tal and American Ports. ■teamen wiU leave Singapore on or aboofc— MAIL LINES IBIS fiOMMMffl (/of WmiVf). i ConneeUaa
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      627 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N V K A ML M. mi JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via port* to Marseille*, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and
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      707 4 STEAMER SAJLIWaS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Fot Pahang, Beraerab, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaataa, Takbai, Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai, Patanl, Bingora, Laooa, Kohsamai, Bandon. Langaoaa, Taku, Onanpon, Kohlak aad Bangkok. Due Departure. s.s. REDANQ May 14 May 17. s.s. PRACHATIPOK May 19 May SI. s.s. BORIBAT
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      500 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. a«o lUITUES. "BAMA lIEa-ll Combined Kervloo. The steamres of these Oompaaies wi^«t*»" a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, aad the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched tortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month tor Bremerhaven direct, oalling
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      615 4 STEAMER BAILINIB N. D. L. ■orddenttohar Lloyd, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL UNI. The fast and well-known mail steamer* c this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg,' via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (ooueot ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and v ec vena) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Oolombo Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,
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      1233 5 STEAMER BAIUWBB. A RARE OPPORTUNITY YEW INTERMEDIATE SERVICE. Tbe Magnificent Twin Screw Steamship JVM. JL .a^l JL^d r* g?3 %-M USXOI) Tont Cirgo Capacity. 20,719 Tons Gross Register. 87,500 Tone Displacement EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY Will make ber firbt voyage as an Intermediate steamer sailing May 10, from HONGKONG to
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      194 5 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAWS New Catalogue. Up A II YAROLEY'S PERFUMES. Highly xceiited, io tre leadicg odourp, White Hote, Sweet Pc». .I«^m<np, Trifolin, Violet. WMre Htli -Iropp. I'ricc $1.25 per bctlle. YARDLEY'S TOILET SOAP. iiracic, Lemon, Vkl-t and Pine Scented )atmeal Soap, previ di all s-kin iiritation. A soap tbat soctbes, snfteas
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      813 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Chinese shorthand typist wanted. Wanted, male Chinese Shcrtband Typist. Apply stating age, etc., to Box No. 241, Straits Tenders will be received at tbe COLON- Times. lAL ENGINEER'S Office, up to noon of 14 6 20 5 tbe 21st May, 1918, for the following works:— 1
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      424 5 THERE ARE REASONS why yooil housewives should use Sunlight Soap j It is guaranteeei absolutely pure and therefore will not injure the clothes. It works for you, and at the same time saves you money. It is the best soap that skill and money can pmduce. Give it a trial
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      124 6 A. B. Mackay's LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied by order to the HOUSE OF LORDS and HOUSE OF COMMONS. Price $12 55 per case, INCLUDING DUTY. 80LE AGENTS FOR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND MALAY PENINSULA Adamson, Giifillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG AND MALACCA LANCASTERS FOR A GOOD SHAVE. NO WAITING TEN HANDS
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      192 6 KEROSENE OIL FOR BUNGALOWS, COOLIE-LINES, WATCH-HOUSES, ROAD-LAMPS, JUNGLE-CLEARING OIL ENGINES. LUBRICATING OIL GREASE For all classes of Engines and Machinery. MOTOR CYLINDER OIL MOTOR GREASE Specially prepared for Motor Cars. For particulars and prices, apply to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM COMPANY. (Straits Settlements), Limited, Winchester House, SINGAPORE. COFFEE! COFFEE!! COFFEE!!! Indispensable
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      194 6 TAY SIEW ENG KIM KIAT CO., BHIP CHANDLERS. IMPORTERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. have just received from Norway, IS DRUMS "ALBY" CARBIDE each weighing 2 cwt. For trial, we are disrating of them at $17. 50 per drum only, ex our shop 116, Jonker Street, Malacca. Free samples can be had
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      187 6 Tropic Colds arc not only the most disagree■Ht, let most annoying sort of CtUhj but tiuy aho are '< Hard to get rid of will a Because in the TroWhy pics your system Is at its feeblest, you are worn out -exhausted by the debilitating Ever-Present Heat. Your forces lack
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    127 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, May 14. High Water. Ml a.m., 6.10 p.m. Thursday, May 15. High Water. 5.4 a.m.. 7.9 p.m. Governor leaves for Perak. P. and O. homeward mail due. Friday, May 16. High Water. 6.42 a.m.. 7.54 p.m. St. Helena R. C. Evatfs, noon. P. and O.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    163 7 To-DAY. Batu Pahat Aing Lcong Bpm Muntok and Palerabang Japara 3pm Malacca, P. Swettenham and Tclok Anson Ipoh 8 pm M( i lan Circe 3 pm Tebing Tiii^gi, Bengkalis and Bagan M. ran 8 pm Malacca and Port Dickson Hong Lian Bpm Port Swettenham and Ponang Lama
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    185 7 The P. ami O. homeward mail steamer China left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, and may be expected to arrive here at dayliglr* on Thursday, May IS. Tie P. and O. outward mail steamer Assaye left Colombo at 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 10,
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    Mails for Europe.
    72 7 Lift Singapore. Dv« in London. Arrivid. Apl. 10 B. I. May 8 May 8 Apl. 14 M. M. 7 May 7 Apl. 18 P. 40. i 10 May 10 Apl. II K. I). L. 15 Apl. 24 8.1. 17 Apl. 28 M. M. 21 May 2 P.
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    296 7 Latest Arrivals. Ban Fo Soon. Dnt- str. 222 tons, Odink, May 14. From Sambas, May 12. G.c. and d.p. ThHM Kk. For I'ontianak, May 16. R«ls. Kauri M;im. .Jan. str. 8280 tons. Captain Maze. May 1«. From Yokohama, May 1. G.c. and p. P. Simons Co. Loft for
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    101 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day; TANJONG PAGAR. East Wharf Basin Alex Morch. W. Sbction Ha, l...Sicilia, Ceylon Maru. Sbikrs W hikk Nil. Main W. Sect. No. 2...Kasurga. B...Udaraua. 4...ShinhoMaru. 6. ..Coquet. o...Laomedon, Circe. Npw Dock 7. ..(Under construction) Wist Wharf
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    40 7 Arrivals. Per str. Sri Muar, May 13. From Malacca Miss McPhail and Dr. Baldwin. Per str. Selangor, May 13. From Port Swettenham Messrs. Iverg, J. R. Brooke, D. Forbes, L. G. Shepherd jon, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts.
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    QUEENSLAND'S MEAT.
    369 7 Conditions Unfavourable for Trust Operations. The Premier of Queensland does not fear that the coming of Swift and Co. to Brisbane will in any way lead to the formation of a meat trust in that State. The conditions in Australia," he said, in the course of an interview,
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    55 7 The giant African snail, which is known to be most destructive pest, has made its appearance in large numbers in the Cinnamon Gardens of Colombo. It is feared that if prompt measures are not adopted to exterminate the pest, it will spread in such vast numbers as to denude the
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    282 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, May 14, 1918. Bank m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 Private 0 m/s 2/4 J 8 m/s 2/4 J 5 Om Oibmavt Bank d/d 238* Private 8 m/s 243 1 Om Fkamcb Bank d/d m 204 Private 8 m/s 299 J On India Bank T. T. m
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      MINING.
      159 7 vXel 10 10 Ampang 8.00 9.00 10 10 Belat Tin 8.60 8.80 10 10 Bruang 1.80 1.60 10 10 Kanaboi 2.05 2.20 10 10 K*mp«.r par 10 10 Kioto Association 12.60 14.00 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.17.6 2.3.7J £1 £1 Laliat Mines 1.8.0 1.5.6 10 10 Middleton 14.00 15.00 6/-
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      RUBBER.
      590 7 2/- 2/- AUagar 2/9 8/2 £1 £1 Anglo Java 7/4} 8/8 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 12/7* 18/0 2/- 2/- Batang Malaka 2/4 2/9 £1 JEI Batu Tiga 8.7.6 5.15.0 £1 XI Bukit Kajang 2.9.0 2.12.10 £1 £1 Bukit Lintang 4.10.0 5.0.0 norn 2/- 2/- Bukit Mertaiam 2/8* 2/9 £1 £1
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      GENERAL.
      105 7 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 18/6 19/6 £1 £1 Prof. 1.8 6 1.5.6 7/6 7/6 Electric Tways 3/8 8/0 10 10 Fraser Neave 60.00 81.00 100 Howarth Erskme 45.00 63X0 100 B 7% Praf. 100.0 C 104.00 100 100 Katz Bro, Def. 180.00 140.00 10 10 Maynard k Co.
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      DEBENTURES.
      41 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11,234,600 pax Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 nom. fi O7 e*B«BM Spore Manicipal 4J% of 1907 »,1,800,000 7% Spore Manicipal 4|% of 1909 11,000,000 10% pa Spore Municipal 4% 1602,900 pm
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      51 7 A (iood Rule for the Home. Make it a rule of your home to always keep on hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a safeguard again-it bowel complaints. It always cures promptly and no household is safe without it. tor sale by all Diapenaarie. and
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      122 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. May 15.— At No. 36, Jalan Pokan, Earthenware Jars, etc., at 11. May 16.— At East Wharf. Tanjong Pagar 287 tons Indian Coal (damaged by fire and water), at 10. May 37.— At saleroom, property of W. Macbean, deceased, at 2.30. Chins: Ken jj Lee
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      148 7 BEESWING FLAKED L CAVENDISH. Robinson Co. Ol absolutely PURE. Grand Prix Paris, 1889. fcf? THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., •Ol* ImpoPttr*. NOTICE. We have this day been appointed Sole Agents for BULLOCH LADE CO., LTD. (of Glasgow and London), the oldest Firm of Whisky Distillers in the World, and we
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      76 7 THURSDAY, MAY IS POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT Of the Japanese Acrobatic Troupe At the HABIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, to-night: to-night:: ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME OF ACROBATIC FEATS In connection witb;the following Feature Films: GOLD AND GLITTER Biograph (Western Love Story). THB PRESS GANG Biograph. (Faroe Comedy). AN UP-TO-DATE LOCHINVAR Biooranb (Far -e
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14. MORE BOOKS ABOUT CHINA.
    1227 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14. MORE BOOKS ABOUT CHINA. Of a truth we get almost tired reading books about China. They pour in not as single spies but in battalions, and we pick up a few and ran rapidly through them to see whether by any chance an author
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    28 8 Miss L. Everett, who is staying at the Raffles Hotel has reported to the police the theft of £1 from her dressing case, whilst she was at dinner.
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    29 8 An attempt to create a corner" in ice in Mandalay the other week reduced the price to one pice per pound enabling all classes to indulge in the luxury.
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    29 8 Mr. Noel Fisher, of Harpenden Estate, has secured exclusive privileges for 14 years in Negri Sembilan, for tbe invention of a spout for use in tapping Para robber trees.
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    33 8 The members of the Ipoh Hospital deputation are to be at Batu Gajah station at noon on Friday to meet the High Commissioner, Sir Arthur Young, who has kindly consented to see them.
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    33 8 The Malay Mail hears that the F.M.S Railway are shortly patting a new postal van on the mail train. This will provido room for more mail sorting clerks than is at present possible.
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    33 8 With regard to the statement in the House of Commons as to the Imperial chain of wireless stations it is understood, says a despatch from Allahabad, that Bangalore will be the Indian link.
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    42 8 The Standard Qualities' Committee of the Rubber Trade Association has issued the following notice, says a London wire of May s.— Owing to the large increase of imports of oversmoked sheet, oversmoked rubber will not be regarded as standard quality in future.
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    44 8 According to Major S. P. James, 1.M.5., there are 27 species of mosquito in Ceylon, among them being six varieties of anopheles. Since the beginning of his investigations, Major James has visited over 8,000 houses. and the stegoniya mosquito was found in 1,280 cases.
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    48 8 In a joint letter to the Sind Gazette a hundred and twenty Mohamedan zemindars declare that they have taken an oath in a mosque on the holy Koran to resist illegal exactions of official subordinates in the matter of food and fodder supplied to Government officers on tour.
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    62 8 Yesterday afternoon, a Chinaman was found lying by the railway track close to the seven and a half mile, and, as be was unconscious, he was removed to the hospital. On him was found a ticket from Newton to Bukit Timah, and as he had passed his destination, it is
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    62 8 An extraordinary general meeting of I'lu Pandan (Singapore) Rubber Estates was held at Commercial Buildings, at noon to-day, when the resolutions for increasing tbe capital from $425,000 divided into 425,000 91 shares to t450,000 by the creation of 25,000 $1 shares, and for the issuing of debentures. passed at a
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    68 8 The current F. M. S. Gazette contains the draft of the proposed enactment whereby it is hoped to secure to Malays their interests in land. The reason for such legislation is found in the recently increased demand for agricultural land in the States and the temptation thus held out to
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    69 8 A performance of Gaul's cantata Ruth will be given in the Presbyterian Cliarch on Monday, the 26th inst.. under the direction of Mr. A. Proctor. The solo parts have been allotted as follows:— Ruth, Miss Kerr; Naomi, Miss Stiles Orpah, Miss Morris; Boaz, Mr. E A. Brown. The church choir
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    68 8 Japanese vernacular journals state that the competition between the British- India Co. and the Nippon Yusen Kaisha is still an acute as ever. The Japanese company has decided to withdraw the Jinsen Mam 4,50(1 tons, from the ran, and to replace the vessel by the recently completed Kanagawa Mara, 6,000
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    61 8 Five European and four Indian lady teachers, including the Principal, vice-Prin-cipal and Secretary of the Central Hindu College Girls' School, Benares, have resigned. At a meeting of the managing committee a resolution was passed dissociating itself from Mr. Bhagawandas, who had sent a letter of resignation, and expressing confidence in
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    91 8 The Pioneer says in connection with the sales of the certificated opium at Hongkong and Shanghai, from February 1, to April 19, that 3,520 chests were sold, presumably at races which satisfied holders. On the latter date 4,660 chests were Btill in hand at Hongkong and 1H.638 at Shanghai. The
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    168 8 There are complaints about the control of vehicles plying for hire in Hongkong and it is advocated to adopt the Singapore plan, taking the control of these people from the police and placing it in the hands of a special department with an official at the head possessing magisterial powers
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    429 8 Mrs. and Miss Still were passengers for England by the Japanese mail which left Singapore yesterday. The death took place at Barcheston, on May 1, of the Rev. Charles Turner, formerly Chaplain of Dimbula, Ceylon, at the age of 71. Mr. Bryant, one of the oldest hands
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    Watering Orchard Road.
    78 8 We are asked by the Deputy Water Engineer to convey the following message to A Resident who complained of dust in Orchard Road:— "Dear Sir,— Referring to your letter of the 6th instant, addressed to the Straits Times, will you be so good as to write to
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    Sir Henry McCallum's Health.
    133 8 A telegram to the Ceylon Observer, dattd London, April 30, says Sir Henry MtCallum mm in towu to Jiy looked wonderfully fit. His heart is much improved, thanks to the advice and treatment of Dr. Mackenzie, the great heart specialist, with thorough rest aii'l absence from
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    Serious Charge Against Cashier.
    142 8 Yeo Hood Kin of 178, Tiong I'.almi, who until quite recently was second cashici to the Tanjong Pagar Dock Hoard, appeared in tho second police court yesterday charged with criminal breach of trust. Tho accused was arrested on a warrant by Superintendent \V 1 1-. >n
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    The Hindu Association.
    154 8 On Friday last, the organisation of a Hindu Association in Singapore was celebrated with a programme of songs, npeeches, etc. Dr. N. Veorasamy, who took the chair, rutlined the objects of the association and cherished the hope of a bright and successful future for the society, and
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      252 8 Beware of Flimsy Imitations OF THE Roneo Steel Cabinet Work. The Genuine article, made of coldrolled pickled steel, fireproof, and durable, is obtainable only from RoNEo Limited, I 4&. Collyer Quay, or our accredited Agents in the F.M.S. HIRANO This is the Best Japanese Table Water SOLE AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE
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      160 8 FEATURES IN OUR SELECT PROGRAMME Second Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. TO-NIGHT! THE BOMBARDMENT AND OCCUPATION OF JANINA BY THE GREEKS. A picture of absorbing interest. THE TAUBMAN (In Two Parts). An excellent Pathe Drama. THE EMPEROR 8 KISS. An incident on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo. REGATTA
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    THE NEAR EAST.
    329 9 FIGHTING BETWEEN GREEKS AND BULGARIANS. The Railway Accident Casualties. K.CTlk's TiLIORAM. London, May 14. The Greeks accuse the Bulgarians of invading Greek territory and say they informed Bulgaria that they would if necessary defend Greek positions. Bulgaria replied that the movement of Bulgarians had been stopped, but
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    FRANCE AND SPAIN.
    72 9 President Poincare to Visit Madrid Die Oshsiatischi Lloyd Tilsoram. Berlin, May IS. The Gaulois says that King Alfons.) has been negotiating with M. Poincare. ia Paris, for an entente cordiale between Fran:e and Spain. The Petit Parisien says it is doubtful whether Spain will join, but the
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    MAD GERMAN'S CRIME.
    43 9 Police Sergeant and Army Officer Killed. Racrat's Tilsoram. London, May 13. A Munich message says a madman shot a police sergeant and also Major Vonlewinski, military attache of the Prussian legation, who went to the sergeant's assistance. Both are dead.
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    AMERICA AND ARBITRATION.
    36 9 Rkct«r'h Telbgram. London, May 13. Keuter wires from Washington that Mr. l'.ryan has announced that the special arbitra tion treaties with liritaiu. Japan and other countries will lie renewed if these cjuntrie.so decire.
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    MAWSON'S EXPEDITION.
    34 9 Kictie's Tblboram. London, May 18. A Sydney message says Mawson wirelessed that the expedition is well. It has published a twenty-six page monthly magazine named the Adelie Blizzard, which greets its contemporaries.
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    ENGLISH CRICKET.
    32 9 Rictir'i Tbuobam. London, May 13. Lancashire beat Yorkshire by an innings and three runs. Middlesex beat Hampshire by an innings and thirty six runs. Derby beat Ktsex by nine wickets.
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    WARNING TO WOMEN.
    1124 9 Indian Government and the Afghan Peril During the past week (writes A°Blo/A °8 l0 Indian "in the Western Mail of Apr.l W. the Department of External Affairs in Mer bourne received from the Government of India, through the Secretary of State for toe Colonies, a despatch of
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    Californian Problem.
    566 9 CHINESE OPPOSITION TO THE BILL. Governor Johnson's Firm Attitude. San Francisco despatches to the Tokyo Asahi state that Chinese residents at San Francisco have presented to the Californian Legislature a strong protest against the Aliens Land Ownership Law Bill. Chinese representatives to America, in accordance with the instructions
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    TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY.
    423 9 Route via Avon Valley Decided Upon. The earthworks in connection with the Kalgoorlie section of the trans-Australian railway line are now completed for a distance of 17 miles, and the clearing gang is now 25 miles out. At the depot there are 500 tons of rails, 150 tons
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    15 9 The Right Reverend J. A. Kempthorne, Bishop of Hall, has been appointed Bishop of Licbfield.
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    The Nippon Wrecked.
    308 9 BLOWN ON TO THE SCARBOROUGH REEF. The Crew Saved. The news has been received in Singapore that the Nippon, a steamer of 8,197 tons be longing to the. Swedish East Asiatic Company, has been wrecked. The agents confirm the statement, to which has been added the fact
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    RISKY BUSINESS.
    608 9 Skipper on Trouble of Carrying Deportees. At the Hongkong Police Court on May ~>, Capt. McGbie, of the Glcnogle, pointed out to Mr. Melbourne, the risk attending the transporting of deportees from Singapore. The case was one in which two deportees from Singapore were charged with stealing a
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    A New Sewing Machine.
    116 9 A new type of sewing machine will soon be available; it is called the Shuttloless, and is worked with two ordinary reels, the lower one taking the place of a shuttle. The bottom thread runs direct from the reel of cotton, thus abolishing the necessity for
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    INSECT PESTS.
    567 9 The Occurrence of Locusts in the Native States. Mr. C. B. Holman Hunt, entomologist of the F.M.S. Department of Agriculture, contributes to the Agricultural Bulletin notes on insect pests. Few insects, he states, were received in April, but the following information may be of interest Locusts have been
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    SIAK INDRAPOERA RUBBER.
    456 9 Further Proceedings Against a Liquidator. Sir Havilland de Sausmarez, Chief Judge, in H. B. M. Supreme Court, Shanghai, ordered pleadings in the case of the RussoAsiatic Bank versus Mr. J. E. Bingham as liquidator of the Siak Indrapoera Rubber Estates, Ltd., the claim in winch is as
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    48 9 Lady Clifford is stronger and her health has improved, says a London wire of May 6. She is arriving at the Hans Crescent Hotel on the 14th, and after a short stay is going to Switzerland. She has been ordered a change before returning to the Gold Coast.
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    MEXICAN REBELS.
    71 9 THREE DAYS' BATTLE NEAR GUAYMAS. Summary Execution of Prisoners. Riutir's Tilioram. London, May 13. New York messages say there has been three days' battle between the Mexican federals and rebels near Guaymas. A train-load of oil and wood has been rushed to the battlefield for the purpose of
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    ATHLETIC RECORDS.
    141 9 Rioter's Tilioram. London, May 18. Two records were made at Stamford Bridge yesterday. E. W. Lloyd did fifty miles in 6 hours, 13 minutes, and 58 seconds, and H. Green did the Marathon distance in 2 hours, 28 minutes, 16! seconds. The English Marathon distance is from Windsor
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    39 9 The East Asiatic Company's Daily Report. The market in London yesterday was weak and declining. The closing prices were: Hard Fino Para Spot 8/9 a a Forward 8/9 First latex crepe, delivery next three months 8/6
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    F.M.S. POLICE SPORTS.
    175 9 (From Oor Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 12. The annual police sports held on Saturday and Monday attracted large crowds of spectators, competitors coming from all the states. The events were well contested, the Perak contingent showing up well. Mr. Hannigan won the putting the shot event
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    The Australian Tropics.
    230 9 Dr. Gilruth (Administrator of the Territory! at a public banquet at Darwin recently, said that, after spending over a year in the Northern Territory and travelling over a great portion of it, he was more firmly convinced than ever that there was nothing in the character of
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      105 9 Sale of Property. The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon Freehold residential property known as Ormston, 9 Leonie Hill, Grange Road, area IMH square feet, part of East India Co.'s grant No. '2, monthly rentil $100, J. A. Elias 14,000;
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    Kajang Rubber Estates.
    1818 10 SUCCESS OF CENTRALISED WORKING. First Dividend Declared. The annual meeting of the Kajang Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at 6a, George Street, Edinburgh, on April 15, Mr. William Orcenhill, C. A. (the chairman of the oompany), presiding. Tbe Chairman said Since oar last meeting we have lost
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    Ulu Rantau Rubber Estates.
    357 10 The report of the Ulu Rantau Rubber Estates Company, Limited, states that the profit and loss account for the year to December 81, after deducting estate and London expenditure, shows a balance at credit of £24,672, to which has to be added the amount brought forward,
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    Australian Population.
    177 10 The population of Australia at tbe end of last year is estimated at 4,743,043— an in crease of 174,336 daring the year. This result is subject to slight alteration, as the figures of the natural increase are preliminary and have to be revised. The natural increase during the
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    SELANGOR RUBBER.
    1796 10 Good Conditions and Moderate Expenses. The annual general meeting of the Selangor Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on April 10, at Glasgow, bir Frank A. S wet tenham, 0.C.M.U., presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, The report and accounts have been in your hands (or some time and with
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      Lighting Malacca.
      144 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With interest I read tbe article Malacca Electrified in your paper of the 3rd inst. With all the progress that Malacca is making, still it is high time that the authority is stimulated to see to the safety of the public.
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    Golconda Malay.
    283 10 The report of the Golconda Malay Rubber Company, Limited, states that a recent survey of the property shows that tbe total area is 1,1834 acres, whereas, according to the estate books, it has hitherto been shown as 1,1801 acres. On an estimate of 250,000 lbs, the total crop
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    Royal Bones Exposed to View.
    151 10 A carious question has arisen concerning certain bones which a minute drawn op in 1866 declares to be authentic. They were taken some time ago from the tomb of the Duke of Bedford, brother of Henry V. of England, who was Regent of France in
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    Damansara Rubber.
    1812 10 CONSIDERABLE INCREASE IN THE CSOP. The Price of Rubber. The ordinary general meeting of the Damansara (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 15, at the London Cham ber of Commeroe, Oxford Court, E.C., Mr. W. P. Metcalfe (chairman of the company) The Chairman said I suggest
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    Amherst Estates.
    271 10 The report of the Amherst Estates (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, for tbe sixteen months to December 81, states that the company was registered November 29, 1911, and the expenditure on the properties was taken over as from September 1, 1911. The title deeds of the properties have been
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    Coal For Canton.
    166 10 The French Vice-Consul at Canton writes that the importation of foreign coal at Canton is increasing rapidly, and now amounts to about 140,000 tons a year, almost exclusively from Japan and Tonkin, which compete keenly for the trade; and, after an uncertain struggle that endured for some
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    ANGLO-DUTCH PLANTATIONS.
    1267 11 The Annual General Meeting at Shanghai. The third annual general meeting of shareholders in the Anglo Dutch (Java) Planta tions was held at the Palace Hotel, Shanghai, on April 2H. Mr. Mordhorst presided, and there were also present Messrs. S. A. Hardoon und J. 0. Dyer (directors), R.
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    HEIR TO A MILLION.
    387 11 Retired Master Mariner's Good Fortune. An heir to a fortune of X 1,400,000 was amoDg tin passengers on the German mail steamer Roon which loft Sydney on April 16 for Europe. This is Captain Harry Cox, aged 64, a retired mariner, of Sydney. Tbe money comes
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    Sungei Choh Rubber Estate
    322 11 The report of the Snngei Choh Rubber Estate Company, Limited, states that the crop of rubber secured in 1911 amounted to 174,912 lbs, as compared with 81,751 lbs. in 1911. Tho increase is mainly due to improved yields from the fields tapped in 1911, only a
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    700 11 Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 14, 1018. I Messrs. LyaJl and Evmtt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the (allowing list of quotations this morning RUBBER SHARES. Nom. Valci. Bomb*. s«ll»»9. 2/- Allagar 2/7 8/1 4 1 Anglo Java 7/4* 8/8 1 Anglo-Johore 7/-
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      Cricket.
      147 11 5.C.C. v. Malacca Cricket Club. Following are the scores in the above match which was played at Malacca on Saturday:— Malacca.— Bagnall 27, Wolferstan 18, Hall 88, Mew 4, Watson 14, Griffin 18, Stoton 4, Hunter 19, Duseck 16, O'Hara 1, Gould (not out) 7, extras 25, total 176.
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      Hockey.
      97 11 S.C.C. v. K.0.Y.L1. On the Esplanade, yesterday afternoon, the S.C.C. met the K.0.Y.L1. at hockey, and an interesting game resulted. The passing and dash of the visitors were features of the match, and although the S.C.C. team pat in a number of hot shots they were cleverly saved by
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    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS.
    45 11 Clovelly.— l,lB7. Kota Tinggi (J0h0r01.— 2,925 lbs. Siginting (Negri Sembilao). 1,684 lbs. Burma Development Syndicate. I,oBm. Pelepah Valley.— B,Boo lbs. for financial year 36,952 lbs. Sungei Huaya.— li.tilo lbs. total to date ten months, 103,868. lbs. same period last year 50,660 lbs.
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    56 11 Dr. Justi, of the firm of Mailer and Jasti, who has been in Hongkong for the last ten years, is retiring and goes home, via Siberia. Dr. Jasti was greatly liked and much esteemed by the Chinese and Portuguese communities and, for services rendered to the latter community, he has
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      8 11 For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' (ireat Peppermint Core.
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      193 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MARSALA-FLORIO A light dinner Wine of delicate bouquet. MARSALA-CORONA One of the most famous old wines of Italy. Aoenis Garner, Quelch Co., •ME Urn SPIRIT MEHCHMTJ, Battery Road, Singapore. Telephone 881 HOUBE TO LET. P without furniture, No. 2, Adisl phia Road. Entry from Jane 1. in be
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      465 11 I KM EANS ORE ILEAGE. DUPIEE BROTHEKS, AGENTS 170 808 RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner ON SATURDAY, MAY 17. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. The only first rMa Hotel in Saincn. Every comfort. Splendid vcrand&ti Ki^'&.runl. With management, French kitchen and attendanoe as in tbe finest Bnrrptac BeetaoraDts. kUnager I O. Feraady,
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    Glenshiel Estates.
    2302 12 SOME IMPROVEMENT ON THE ESTIMATES. The Current Output. The tiftli annual general meeting of shareholders of the (ilcnsliiil Rubber Estates Company, Ltd., was held on April 11 at Winchester House, Old Broad street, EC, Mr. Edward Lawrence Hamilton (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: The report
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    93 12 The Yorodzu Cboho (a Japanese vernacular paper) ia the authority for the report that as the sugar producers in Hawaii will be greatly affected if the Customs Tariff in America ia revised and sugar is exempted from duty, they will not only become unable to secure such big profit as
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    SERDANG CENTRAL PLANTATIONS.
    520 12 Payment of a Ten Per Cent. Dividend. The report of the Serdang Central Plantations, Limited, states that the manager's estimate of the rubber crop for the year to December 81 was 80,000 lbs, and the quantity harvested was 79,827 lbs. The crops of rubber harvested since tapping
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    BRITISH ESTATES OF JAVA.
    497 12 Good Growth Despite a Dry Season. The report of the British Rubber Estates of Java, Limited, for the six months to December 81 states that the estates account in last balance-sheet stood at the figure of £67,455. During the period under review the sum of £6,297
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    90 12 According to a telegram received at Moji, the Kasado Maru, 2,557 tons, belonging to Mr. Ishigaki, of Uraga, collided with the Hyogo Maru, belonging to Messrs. Harada and Co., of Osaka, and the last named vessel was so badly damaged below the water line that she sank within half an.honr
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    Passengers Overseas.
    640 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list
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    Eastern Produce and Estates.
    406 12 The report of the Eastern Produce and Estates Company, Limited, states that the profit for the year to December 31 is 478,445, which, added to £6,747, balance from last account, amounts to £85,192. From this has to be deducted Dividend at the rate of 6 per
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      307 12 dAVtfr OBTAINABLE 5 OBTAINABLE ALL DISPENSARIES. I ALL DISPENSARIES. THE BEST HAIR PRESERVER 18 4 m 15-7 ANOTHER SUCCESS! KOKEN BARBER CHAIRS SUPPLIED BY US To THE SELAN6OR CLUB THE BEST, OBTAINABLE ONLY FROM The Largest Furniture Emporium in the Orient: JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE COMPANY, Only Address ORCHARD ROAD. Tbl.
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      196 13 ADLER Typewriter '-gESss^^Bisß^ approved by many years' hard gr~~SsssasSa^B' usage. Unequalled durability dKreSTgnlfll' and reliability. Used by Government and Commercial T>• r' J— _^r=Jikl%. Houses. A good typewriter LOW PRICE. Agents: DCtllll lilt ItK Limited. 4 KAISER JVJL i Ws). sT*&k,\ ISTa^tex* is a refreshing Table Water, sparkling and unequalled
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      22 13 PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE AND STUDIO. Developing, Printing and Enlarging Amateurs' Works. KONG HING CHEONG CO., Adelphi Hotel Buildings. Branch 70, Bishop Street, Penang.
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      696 13 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED •BRVIOB OP rHE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD.. ft THE WE8T AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. MTWMa Fiwmantla (Perth), North *tmmx Australian Ports, Java Mid Sintfapoi**. Regular Fortnightly sailings betweei Singapore and Western Australia, calling at Java (aa indaoement offers), Derby, King'i Sound (Port for the Kimberley
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      275 13 THE Robinson Piano Co., Ld. SOLE AGENTS FOR Brinsmead AND COLLARD COLLARD. New and Second-hand Instruments In Stock. Before buying elsewhere it would be advisable to consult us; Dur records, which are at your service, enable us to trace the history of any piano. JAPANESE SILKS AND LADIES' DRESS MATERIALS
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      455 14 mSHWHCE. CANTON TNSURANOB OFTICB LIMITBD Oapital Sobaerlbed ...11.t00.000 Amount paid up WO.OOO Reserve fond I,Boo^oo Hbad Omoi, Hwhoh The undersigned having keea appointed Ageata of tbe above Compaa j, are prepared to aeeept Marine Riaka at entreat rates. BODSTBAD A Cc..— Atmf. •UABDIAN ABSUBANOB COMPANT, T.IMITBD, LONDON iiawibed Capital JCJOO.OOO
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      215 14 IHBURMICE. FEDERAL LIFE MMIMNCE COMPANY OF O*NMM. BsTaBUBBBO 1981 PI Pact Qovimment Supervision Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDB aad NonForfoi table, large Not Surplus above liabilities for Reaerve and all outstanding olaims. Now Buslnoaa, 1911. 0ver...t8.M0,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made looally. Numerous modern schemes. 4. H. IVANS, Manager,
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      434 14 BANKING. THE tZE HAi TON 6 BANKINO AND INBURANCE CO.. LTD.. MO. 57 AND 68. KLING STRBBT SiTHUimu 1907 Capital paid np I1,000,OOOJ» Reaerve liability of proprietors.. .ll,ooo,ooo.oo Reserve Fond •800,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Taw Tbob Joo» 8. Low Kboom Yaa 1, Tarn Swi Xxi 7. Sni Kia Jam
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      448 14 BANKING. THE CHINEBE COMMERCIAL BANK. LIMITED. NEW PREMISES. 64, Kling Street, Singapore. AUTHORISED CAPITAL $4,000,000 ISSUED OAPITAL t2,000,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Lee Choon Gnan, Bsq. Chairman. Lin. Peng Siang.Esq. Chook Cheng Kee, Scow Bog Tin, Bsq. Bsq. Yeo Cheng Hai, Esq. Tan Sian Cheng, Eb<j Tan Chay Tan, Bsq. Tan
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      424 14 BYJUICTION. auction sale: Of 287 TONS INDIAN COAL (DAMAGED BY FJRB AND WATER) Bz Sicilia To be held at Kast Wbarf, Tanjong Pagar, On Friday, IWlay 18, at 9.30 a.m. (For account of concerned). POWELL CO., Auctioneers 185 155 auction sale: of valuable teak household furniture. etc., To be held
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1063 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. British Cars for Canada. According to information filtering through from Canada, writes The Financier's motor expert, there is less doubt than ever as to the important openings which exist in the Dominion for British-built motor-cars. Not long since the United States
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      548 15 WOLSELEY "The Cars for Reliability and Economical Service." The "Autocar of Bth March last published this letter from an owner-driver, giving a very interesting analysis of the running costs of his Wolseley car over a period of four years: RUNNING COSTS. 10,298 1 beg to enolose herewith a copy cf
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      10 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Core.
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      267 15 BY APPOINTMENT MOTOR TYRE Ufjl 4 §DHk£> I« AN U FACTURERS TO HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. THE MOTOKING PUBLIC WANT DUNLOPS The enormous preponderance of Dunlop tyres at Olympia 1,356 as against 875 of all other makes combined is evidence that the public taste is sound. The spread of
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      741 16 Strongest and Cheapest //^"^s^bPSS^bV^T $HARPE,ROSS*CO. LTD SINGAPORE The best for Culverts and Drains. WANTS. BUILDING OVERSEER WANTED. Wanted, Smart Building Overseer with knowledge of surveying and estimating, Apply 11. O. T., c/o Straits Times. 9 6 15 6 SURVEY DRAUGHTSMAN WANTED. Wanted, a survey draughtsman and tracer. Applications together with
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      562 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD, HOUSES TO LET. To let, No. 21 aod 33, Sambau Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1-11 n FURNISHED BEABIDE REBIDENCESTOLET. Belmont, Benioline, Ben Ledi, off Tanjong Katong and 88, Balestitir Bd. Apply H. Somapah, 19, Raffles Place, or 817 Serangoon Rd. 88-11 n_ OFFICE
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      658 16 NOTICES. Kl/tm KMT A GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Oovsmmont and Municipal Contractor*. 106, 109 109, Market Streak Telephone Nos. 431 and 1174. THE SINGAPORE SLIPWAY AND ENGINEERING CO.. LTD. Notice is hereby given, that Yeo Hood Kirn, Cashier, is no longer in the employment of this Company. BY ORDER. May 8, 1918.
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      574 16 SINGAPORE CLUB FUTURES. S(n>its Times List. The following fixtures for the current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Polo Club. Mondays and
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      640 16 BOARD AND LODGING. SiLVERBANK. ORCHACD ROAD. English Home, vacancies. Telephone 628. 18-6 81 5 Y. M. C. A. HOUBE. Bzoellent rooms, with or without board. Apply The General SeoreUry. 1-2-SCB. U BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Large comfortable rooms with verandah attached at Cambo House, 88, Hiver Valley Road, 21-4 31 5
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