The Straits Times, 7 April 1917

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    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,383 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY APRIL 7. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      263 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK $16.90 pm «k«e NOTICE. With reference to the advertisement of the sale of "HOLLY BRAND" MILK appearing in the Singapore Free Press over the name of Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Coy., and stating such milk to be as supplied by Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. (London), it is
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      188 1 THE MOST PERFECT OIL LAMP YET PRODUCED. BRITISH MADE THROUGHOUT. "PETROMAX" INVERTED INCANDESCENT PETROLEUM HIGH-POWER LAMP 300 and 600 Candle Power FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING. For Godowns and Sheds J^Sfj^^^^i Low Running Cost. For Building, Excavating and jp Neat Appearance. Dockyard Work. k" A Simple to Use. For Road-making
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      12 1 MARTELLS BRAND' Soli Aobnt* HOAMBON. GILFILUN 4 CO., LTD Incorporated in Knglnnrt)
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    German Desperation.
    1038 2 INFUSING A TOOTH-AND-CLAW SPIRIT. National Campaign. Will the Germans really fi«ht to the last uuw that they have DO chanoe of a good peace People who know Oermany will believe frliat they will not. A Oorman bimself Professor Schoiermann, of Weimar, the translator of Raskin and Oscar Wilde,
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      194 2 GHEONS BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Hrlged Road FULL LIKE DENTAL SUPPLIES First -is-**; Mcrhanieal Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duramen si Wuar guaranteed. CJBAROBS MOrERATB Bnat Tooth PowJem and Brashes to* tale ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT a 17. Orchard Road. DIPLOMA AND FTUST PRIZB AORI-HORTIOULToRAL SHOW
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      281 2 TWf FVfS" Our nerves are similar to an intr icate network of telegraph wires. Controlled and nourished by a portion of (he brain known as the nerve centres the oe!icate threadlike nerves radiate in all directions throughout the centres are capable oi continually supplying nourishment to the nerve"., the nerves
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      670 2 THE MEANING OF" NERVES.' Nerves are fibres rnnaian from the brain to all part* of the body, like the wires of a telephone exchange. Some at them give os tbe sens? cf touch and feeling otbore oosvdy messages to tbe bram aad tbe will to oar mnscl.s and enable as
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      302 2 High-class Tailoring New Season's Goods A choice selection of the latest fashionable materials now in stock. Exclusive Suiting, Reliable Serges. Pit, style and finish guaranteed. EVENING DRESS A SPECIALITY. J.L. CAMPBELLS? CO. Tailors and Outfitters. Raffles Place, Singapore. THE UNITED SAW MILLS. LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL— SI ,OOO f OOO. Board
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    Doctor in the Desert.
    1044 3 BRITISH HOSPITAL SYSTEM IN MESOPOTAMIA. Many Difficulties Overcome. Tbe Iraq, that wonderful alluvial plain in Southern Mesopotamia, is once agaia tbe scene of warlike operations. It is a land famous in history and romance there was situated, it is claimed, the Garden of Eden there Babylonian.
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      223 3 Earn Rs. 3 Daily Working on our Famous AUTO- KNITTERS. Experience unnecessary, Distance immaterial. Write lor full particulars and prospeotua ALL-INDIA HOSIERY MANUFACTUftIHG CO. Dept. IS. 11/1, 119 14, Lindeay Street, Caloutta. Or to Reuter'a Agent, Singapore. 17-2 s l6 8 REAL MOCHA COFFEE THE BEST IN THE WORLD introduced
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      316 3 RED FACES RED HANDS RED SCALP r*""\ *s^~~*~\ And other LjTImI /iT distressing, Ijfjy y\ J disfiguriag; V^JV'ff s^* n tron cs &L c earct by V&Mml Cuticura VjJ TfS&il xi; followed by anointings With Cuticura Ointment Sample Each Free by Post With S_"-p. Skin Dook Soap to rV.-mso and
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      446 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL. STEAMSHIP 00.. LTD. (IMUOWOIUTID ID JaPA* (EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained be« wmn Yokohama, via ports and London onder mail oontraot with u« Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this aervioe have been specially designed and uu— imntriiV and are fitted with
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      664 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -Qritish India! AND /Vpcar L-ine. (Companms Incobpobatid im England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with His Majesty s Qovernuent), Pop China, Japan, P.n.ng, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adan, C a ypt, Meditarranean Porte and London. NAIL LINES. UualWiU) (FOB ECKOPI) OUTWABD (FOB
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      629 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoobporatbe in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For KreUy, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin Panarai. Patani, Sinßory Laoon, Kobsamni. Band on, Langsu«n. Champon, Koblak Banifkck Due Departure i.i. BORIBAT April 9 April 11, 8 p.m. PRACHATIPOK 16 18, 3 p.m. ABOANO 23
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      614 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SBRVICB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. i Incorpobatrd in England) AND THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) ■ITWIiN FmmintK Perth Ncrth-W..l Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regu ar sailings tetwttu ftingapore and Western Australia calling at Java (aa indnoewent offers), Derby,
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      668 5 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Messrc Ching Keng Lee Company will offer for sale by Public Auction most valuable 999 years leasehold Building Allotments Mtuatc at Ik* loner of North Bridge Road and Coleman Street. On Monday, April 23, at 2.30 p.m. Circular* and Sale Plan, will be imn.d i
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      570 5 NOTICE. BOELBN &t Co. We le*<I e*< to notify the public tbat onr interests will be acquired from April 1, 1817, by tbe Holland Straits Trading Co Ltd. incorporated in Holland, and from tbat date onr bnsinera will be carried on a» branch offices of The Holland Straits Trading Co
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      74 5 the "CROCODILE" RUBBER MACHINE. The Most Popular small machine on the market. Rolls are 3J^ ins. diameter x 20 ins long. Price Smooth HA\ Machine, $100. Diamond $125. Cast Iron Stand, $12. fjnitgsrs UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED SINGAPORE BLAIR ATHOL BLEND WHISKY STOCKS on hand and fresh supplies due to arrive.
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      146 6 THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS DIRECTORY FOR 1917. Pn<-e $8.50 per copy. $9.00, post free to places in Straits Settlements, Federated Malay States, Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlih. Treiig^anu, British North Borneo, Sarawak ;ind Brunei to Siara. Saigon. Netherlands India, &c $9.50, Cost fr.-r Publishers: FRASER NEAVE, LIMITED. FIRESTONES ifplk IRST Iff
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      89 6 NOTICE. The Public in bmeby notified that I shall not hold mvfteii responsible (or any goods Ordered for the Alhambra Theatre without my permission ia writing, and that all businee* matters or correspondence, in (uture. is to be addreuned officially to the "Manager and not to any individual, and that
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      236 6 JONGKEEN A TO THE PLANTING MINING COMMUNITY You will notice by a careful perusal of ad vertisements w h ich have appeared in the local papers from time to time, that the above-named medicine "JONGKEENA" has gained for itself a famous reputation as being a medicine that will cure almost
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      218 6 SIEMENS BROS. DYNAMO WORKS, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Contractors to the Admiralty, the War Office, the India Office, the Post Office, the Office of Works, the Crown Agents for the Colonies, the British Colonial, and Foreign Railways, etc OUR MANUFACTURES INCLUOE Electric Motors and Generators), Switchboard! and Special Switchgear, Machinery
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
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      261 6 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly and Walsli. Ltd., Raffles Plaoe. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Bnrope. Money Changer. Adelplii Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Cbancf r, Raffles Hotel. Kob ft Co., Bras Baaah Road. Kwong Seng Chiang, Selegie Road. Low Yon*
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    86 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, April 7. Hirb "UN 10 J6 a-ni., 10 35 p.iPabhc Holiday. Lecture on V.M.C.A Theatre. 9 p._j. Sunday, April H High Wato*. 11 a.m., 10.59 p.m .Monday, April lieh •Sfh-i 11 37 a.m.. ll.il p.m. Bank IMiday. Tuesday, April 10. HtgL A-te, nil »m 1
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    57 7 MOND-T. Coeob 8.30 am Polau B-tam aad Palae Bi.lang ft 80 am Pnlai >ck«i 0 atn Kenuion 9.30 am Samarang 10.30 am Sourabaya and Stmirea noon P. Swettenbam and Telnk Anson noon Malaooa aad Moat neon Maar and Malacca tioon Oan.T (Bscbpt Szxd-t) Bt T*ain Felerated Malay
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    Train Services.
    182 7 Tbe mail trains from Singapore for th lorth leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 am and 7 p.m.. arriving at Kuala Lnuipur a' 7.18 p.m. and A.45 a.m. reupoctively. Tb through express to Penant; It-arc* Kna'ui i. H am daily, arrivini; at Penau^ •t c.'-'" p tu.
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    Mails for Europe.
    52 7 u— j call*l to tt- Is' tboss B*t»i*iM& ehewl-'T!:. Oar ml h 7«re f wh:n thay ar>: uftici-.i y aad n? Lmr' Bon Uu. B t-b, I i U. 1 Dei in Loxcos Arrivph. MarcL Marcii I y.K-.ch 3 Hank II Mai oh 1« Apt il 6
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    Changes at Dartmoor.
    94 7 iisciirtiouß I'r.nc I tLif war in over ■■pen I part uf the ytar at tlx old mansion cf Tor Kiyal. n t a uu'.c from Mm contict priHOB, sow il:u hstrfr) urtwi of tbe reaidrst agent >t the Duchy, la tU p%Ht f. 'W y*«n new HCbeues
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    171 7 BXCMANQB. S-M-roaa, Apbil S, 1017. On Lo«i>._ Ba__; 4 m/s S/4| De-omad m *l*i Private 8 m/a 4 On Kbancb Bank T. T. 8.6 Oa Ikdu Bank T. T. On HonoßOM....Ba_k d/d lj%pm Oa Sa_jfOß_i ...Bank d/d 66* OaJava Bank T. T. 187) OaJAT-a Bank _> 109
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      172 7 10 10 Ampang 5.50 6.C0 1 1 Aver Weng 1.20 1.35 10 10 Kanatxn 1.21 1.40 U 10 Kioto Association 6.00 10.00 (1 XI KinteTin 1.10.0 1.17.0 tl £1 Labat Mines 4.00 500 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.00 12.50 L'l JCI Malayan Tin 1.16.0 1.17.6 DOI L 0 10
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      GENERAL.
      115 7 £j£;3 Buyers Sellers, II 411 B. Smeltmp, Co. 7.C0 7.f 0 II 41 rrel. 1.8.0 1..-..U I/- 6/- Bleetric T'waya 4/- 6/--10 10 Fneei Nu.e 47.00 48.00 (0 50 W. Hammer A Co. 67.00 f.8.00 100 Uowarth BrskiLt. 53.00 60 00 LOO 7%Pwu. 100.00 LOU IM Eatl Bro, Del.
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      DEBENTURES.
      53 7 D E B ENTURES United Engineer*) fl% 11,^84,500 par Singapore Uleutric Tramways 6-*, *.bf)O,c I MB pore Municipal 5% II.STMxvKj faiM pore Mamcipal 4* jfc Of i WL »I,SOO,QUO i j I pore .vluLicipui 4{% Of l«0i» |l/n DOO i I S'yoM Miwicipml 4% S i.ore Nturiupa' 4% a loaD
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    294 7 Messrs. Frascr and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyali and Evatt's Quotations. To-day s Prices. Krkser Lyall i i Co. bvatt. Alor Gajib (i\) 4.00 4.15 4.00 4.13 Aiual. Malay i2l 0.20 0.40pm u.iO 0.4U \yet Hitam (Ml 14JI l&<-0 14.00 15.W Ayer Kunicg ,31) LM 135 1/25 1.35
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      8 7 >W OO TO <y^> W.J.GARCI*. fob $700. <J
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      579 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. YOL'NG WOMAN rlrsi'M work ai Nar*e (iiod need; jwoman. apply A 8 7, Thomprnn Koad 7-«— 18-4 WANTED by two -.married gentlemen (nroisliM doable rocm witb bath cm? ni>ot tn Europe Hotel. Address Permanent, r o Straita Time*. 7-4—ll 4 FOR SALB, one Araoce tingle oyliodtr Semi-I'inul .2.
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      422 7 SMOKE W. D. ft H. 0. WILLS' "GOLD cigarette* I. L rLArvt CIGARETTES Packed in /s^\ i On sale at air-tight tins of 50 CIS. AU Dealers ii ____________»>____»_______ sungei GADUT club. VICTORIA THEATRE. All persons having elaimß against tl c above dab are requested to forward fame tv the
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      112 7 THE POPULAR PHOTO-PLAY HOUSE 3B'1I«-eC*_-C__E3L_3E2 Tan Jong Pagan Road Trumt Pass tho Door. <■-,'■ The Pinal 2 Episodes. The last 4 pi rta. p f a°r u ts TH€ RED CIRCLE P F A °p u T R s Episode 13 -BRANDED AS THIEF. Episode 14 -JUDGMENT DAY. Regznt present
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    DEATHS.
    68 8 IRVING— On February 23, at Sarlsdowr, Exmoutb, suddenly, Charles John Irving; C. M. G., late Resident Councillor of Penang, aged 86. MERCER.— On February 25, at Bristol, Mary Adelaide, widow of Marcus Robert Mercer, late of tbe Chinese Imperial Customs, Shanghai aged 75. PA DD AY. -On February 26,
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 7. MILITARY POSITION.
    1048 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 7. MILITARY POSITION. There has been something of a pause daring the last few days in the progress of the Allied forces in France. We do not mean that all is quiet far frcm it. for desperate fighting has been done by the French and
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    17 8 Malayan Tin Dredging. Ltd.. March returns show Output 1,000 picols. valued at 100,854, yardage '206,000 cubic yards.
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    26 8 It was announced that Britain would stop ber shell contracts witb the United States after the end of March as the home output is now abundant.
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    26 8 The War Council baa given Mr. Henry Ford's Motor Car Company permission to erect at Cork a factory for the rapid production of farm motor tractor*.
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    52 8 The Daily Mail has decided to come out as an eight page penny paper. It has oommtnedd an extraordinary campr.ign againot its rival", which have not yet raised their prior. I i*lls them the hide the truth newap^oM. and it add*:—" If you only tell half troths, you need only
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    896 8 Mr. Malcolm Duncan has returned from borne. Sergeant P. R. Hill is promoted to be Temporary Second Lieutenant. Maxim Company, S.V.O. Sir Evelyn Ellis was elected a director. Devon Estates (Malacca:. Limited, on February 19. Mrs. H. M. Darby has left Singapore for Ootacamund and does not
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    Shropshires' Departure.
    458 8 Shropsh ires' Departure. HELP TO GIVE THEM A CHEERY SEND OFF. Again we thank our readers for their generous response to our appeal on behalf of the good-bye gift to the Shropshire*, who are about to go on active, service, and again we would remind all wbo wish to subscribe
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    Local Honours Lists.
    313 8 Most of as re member Lieutenant Creery be is Major Creery now— who was in Singapore a few years ago and who has been in or close up to tbe fighting lines xince the war began. He still reads the Singapore papers and apparently he has an
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    Passengers' Baggage.
    40 8 In reply to a communication we addres*<id to the Secretary, Custom House, London, we are informed that the import prohibitions at present in force do not extend to goods imported an bona tide personal effects in passengerx' baggage.
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    Active Service Help Fund
    53 8 - Wo gratefully acknowledge 125 from "A. l> on behalf of oar fond for assisting men who arc going on active service. A Hard Case. We have to acknowledge 110 from A. D. on b* half of tbo bard case lor which the liev K. V. H.
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      103 8 Fresh Stocks of MoCALLUM'S JUST ARRIVED. Bole Agents: CALDBEGK. MACGREGOR CO. SINGAPORE and MALACCA. L/l 1 1 LjLj O Great War-Economy SALE Now Proceeding. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) JTv~" Dodge Brothers -(|ii^ MOTOR CAR *^^^^B 5 ItJpeaksJovltseLf P^TTRAI I [ENGINE wCRKSLTfII, One of the most expensive tyres
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      237 8 SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road The Leading Theatre in Singapore ANOTHER STRIKING PROGRAMME THIS WEEK. As specified below a programme we can guarantee PATHB PRBSBMTS ROBERT EDESOM Support< d by Joae Collins ana a remarkable ea*t in THE UGHTTHATFAILED A Gold Rooskr Play
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    THE WAR.
    4736 9 WESTERN ADVANCE. British and French Progress. Some Furious Fighting. AMERICAN ENTHUSIASM. Generous Help to Allies Assured. London, April 4. 10.20 p.m. FieM-Marshal lUig says The enemy's determined attempt last n.ght to recover the «uns we captured on Monday failed and all six were brought in. Wt captured the
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    OBITUARY.
    23 10 MMrlWl T>. Lie. RAM v, April 4, 6.15 p.m. Tke death has occurred of Lord Allirton, airmaa ol the Gnat Njrthern Railway.
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    Emigration from India.
    109 10 STOPPAGE OF THE INDENTURE i SYSTEM. Kih-tkh s Trlrokam Loodoo, April 4, 9.10 p.m. In tbe Housa of Comiu jni, Mr. Chamberlain stated tbat an inter departmental con Eareace, on which tbe Government of India would bo represented, would be held in London in Mty, to discuis
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    BLINDED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS' FUND.
    253 10 Mr. Wreford acknowledges tbe following I contributions to tbe Blinded Soldiers and Sailors' Fond Previously acknowledged $17,055 81, collec tion at Kitll-js Hotel per A. Parkier. E«{ >:-t.">o. collections at Rest Hoose, Malacca, per Mr. Sarre }JO, collection at Port Dickson Club per R. S.
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    SINGAPORE KIBBER ALCTION.
    214 10 UJihrieand Cj. report Singapore, April 5. At the weekly ru'jbar auctisn which cam 1 iy. there w»» a goo 1 dctaund fur all l. 1 i-t wn tor first Utex rMM and slij'utly improved At tbe coal I r Mm i' a liu_; por ;jic;il in th.3
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    Lieutenant Anderson's Death.
    187 10 I -■til b i i. y a uh r j.ipoie. He p.isi j jut of the tjd at I.MI atM was ot.vi uslv '"\i>n reu...rkab:y well us ii C was I i to Cuftjp.iy Ci-iiiiuiodvr three uicnthsa.:.. G.'U r,il uJ. t- in was informed rei.iing 'i to
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    77 10 Russian newxpjpera speak of the serious economic p tuition of I'elrograd and Moscow and so.ue other big cities of Russia. The Mat measure resorted to was the prohibition to MMM or sell iv shop* nr in private houses any cakes, tarts, or other pastry. Lieutenant Guynemer, France's foremost aviator, who
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    Letter from Home.
    2016 10 ALL OF US SHAREHOLDERS IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. From Our Special Correspondent. London, February 10. It is more than a fortnight now since the gentle Han began tbe system of universal piracy for which he had pined so long. Having obtained from England the assurance of safe
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  • Correspondence.
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      Taxes and War Loans.
      105 10 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, The French Government raised a loan at Ji per oent. last year and I believe a number of people invested money in it through the French bauk. I recollect seeing the British Government subscribed a sub stantial sum,
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    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    338 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share circular dated April 5, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Our market continues quiet witb no movements ot importance. Tbe price of tin has set back a tew pounds and rubber is quoted in London at about 'id.
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Swimming.
      53 10 Swimming club lauchea tor Sunday auu Monday will leave 8t .'.IU and 11a.m.. MO iiud ii JO p.m. and will return at 9.30 aud 10.30 p.m., 12.15. 3 and 5.30 p.m. An extra launch will leave tbe Pier on Mcnday at II o clock. Tiffins will be provided for
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      Football.
      91 10 The followiDy will n present tbe S.C.K.A. in MM I i BsTM matca a»;aiu»t the Y.kLCvA. on thu SC.C. ground ou Ifoada] Aiiii Koh llni Wan; Le- K'kli Wab, CbM > up S *g Cl t'inui, B >li Joub, Kj-g Vong Sin and Tarn Chys ilnck. OnThurßlay tbe Naval
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    S.V.C. Field Day Parade.
    92 10 It is nititie.l lot iotoruiation that tie operations on Monday will H concluded iv Mm luig'ibourhcod of Alexandra Barracks at about K.'iO h.iii. Mi n who wi*!i to fallout there or .it Push l'.n.j my r;.uway station will be pen. it'iid to Jo so. The reujaiudei
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    German Poison Gas.
    134 10 The Novoe Vromya publishes an appalling story of the use of German poison gas in exterminaiiug tin entire population of it Oalician village. Uussian n the village, had barely time to put mask* on before the attack w:ih launched. The Russians readily repulsed tbie, but the civilians
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    REVIEW OF THE SHROPSHIRES.
    822 10 The Governor's Thanks and Good Wishes to the Troops. Tbe review of the 4th Itatt. K S L.I. by the Governor pUf Arthur Young, U.C.M.G attracted a large number of friends of tbo regiment to Tanglin Barracks on Thursday afternoon, and witb fine weather favouring tbe
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    PUBUC NOTICt PARAGRAPHS.
    155 10 The I new progranßi to be i < r lnn il about p. Faust. I leading lole. ani pnasMl t" Oe will woilh si iiuo. The name r.f 0 sure indication of the film baaCMg it t« iv:; urn of tho I wluu the -hi j it
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    131 10 That thrilling drama The Bugler of Algiers b b a*|| shown at Mm lluiiua 11, .11 frutii this and those who have, not yet seen it should take this further opportunity. Tbe attontion of tho public is directed to the advertisement of the Siogap I Storage Co., Ltd on page.
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    MODERN DE COVERLEY.
    466 11 The Late Lord Harrington and His Friends. A friend of tbe late Lord Harrington writes to Tlie Times. If iiiu-ruhtiKoal events were of s less momentous nature more attention o.'Bbt be call.nl t,, tbe loss of a very splendid type of sportsman, one who seemed to embody
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    553 11 Sunday, April 8, 1917. St. Anduw's Cathsdjul. Kaater Sunday.— 6.l6 a.m. Holy Commoion 7-80 a.ni. Holy Common ion (Choral) I 10.80 a.m. Matins and address 11.30 am. Holy Communion 4 p m. Children's service 6.80 p.m. Evenaont{ and sermon Anthem, The Lord Jmnipntent Reignetb. St. Matthew's. Sepoy Lines.—
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    A TALE OF OLD JAPAN.
    542 11 Famous Warrior Monk and The Boaster. A Japanese officer has sent another oommamoation to the Daily Express, wbioL i 1 printed exactly as received. In this he write* Long many year ago, in Old Japan, lived laoiODs warrior monk called Saito Masashi Ro Henkei, whom
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    194 11 Programme of drills, etc.. for week ending Friday, April 18 Saturday, Antu 7. 7.30 a.m. Baleetier Range Chinese Co. Sunday, Apkil 8. 7.30 p.m. Balestier Range Chinese Co. Monday, Aprii 9. 6.16 a.m. Tank Road Station S.V.C. Wbdkksday, April 11. 4.30 p.m. Baleetier Range S.R.E.(V.). 5.15 p.m.
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    101 11 A German officer, in a pessimistic war article in a student*' newspaper, says the times of happy nights and jolly beer parties is over. The pierrots' waltz will be succeeded by the dance of death. We are marching sadly towards the future, foil of doubt and gloom." Lord Cheylesmore. chairman
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    Kongsi Rubber Company.
    1436 12 NO CHEESE-PARING POLICY THOUGHT OF. Distribution of 55 Per Cent The eleventh ordinary general m. i 1 ag of the shareholders of tbe'Kongsi Robber Co., w%s held at tbe Hill Club. Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon, oa March 10, says the Tiiucx of Ceylon. Mr. John Walker prenided. After
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    742 12 INVOCATION To Richard Wallace, Abie-Bodied Seaman. The death of tbe American negro seaman, Richard Wallace, may become tbe immediate cause of war between the United States and Germany, thns epitomising America's entrance into the conflict for freedom and democracy. Writing on this in the Daily Express of February 7, Elizabeth
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    34 12 A despatch received in London states:— Bulgaria's national debt was 618,000.000 francs before the war. It is now 900,000,000 francs A astro Germany advanced 400,000,000 iiaoos osi acoouut when Bulgaria joined tbe Central Power*.
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    THIRD YEAR OF WAR.
    1660 12 1916-1917. A diary of tbe war up to August 4, 1016, was published iv the Straits Times of August 11, 1910. The record of events is now con tinned from tbe beginning of tbe third year i of war. August. 5. A battle baa been fooght
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    31 12 About 80,000 Boy Seouu from Rumania nave joined the Kutmaos, but tbe Germans declare tbat tbt-y uo nut n lokdi-p these us belonging to tbe regular army, but ravher aa civilians.
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      204 12 Just arrived by French mail a shipment of GRUYERE mm taMßva ■■BHBBBBBiBnBESBQCCBEUiar CHEESE Thie Cheese was forwarded direct fr m makers in Switzerland to the shi> at Marseilles, and has reached us in excpl'ent condition. Singapore Gold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements! 1 JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER |^9h with
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    903 13 Will China Come In SIGNIFICANCE OF SEVERANCE WITH GERMANY. Confucianism and the War. Mr. It Ci. Cheng, in an article in Tbe Observer, states it is reasonably hoped in some quarters that China's support to the war, both moral and material, will be great. Tbe war has not spared China
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    178 13 The number of teaspoonfols of various articles in a pound is stated by Observer in The Lancet to be as follows Tea 112 I Tapioca 64 Cocoa 06 Smallest haricot Coffee beans 104 beans 48 White graoulat Salt (dry) 44 ed sugar 48 Flour 60 Yellow crystals :(6
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      443 13 jAvnt faqct tc u*e Caiverft Toofh Powder to mjjt'i a rut aaa*n trt tt-t met rung It enables \ou to give the u-eth. every day that thorough antiseptic cleansing so necessary to keep them in the best possible condition, and it is so nice to iise. Sold ty IxtU C
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      652 14 WAEIor PIAOS. FaMINS or PLENTY. IjIFK InBURANCK IB WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTKBR PROPERTY THE 6REAJ EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (laooareßAfftw at Snurrs Ssttumbmts) MSAS OFPIOB Wineheeter House, Singaeo^e. LOajnoaj OPFIOSi aa, Old J.wfy, E.G. The Oompaay haa ASOiOOO deposited with the Supreme Court of Baglaad,
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      379 14 BANKING. THE HO HONG BANK, LrMITEO. Head Off 10s I ftiaftapere, aatTles Chaaikera, Ul. Branches I Malaoss, IM, First Oreas Street, Muar, 7f 71, Jala* Buieiawa. CAPITAL Register*! WOOO.COO Ihmh.i 94,600,086 Subscribed »1,500,000 BOARD OF DIRBCffORS Lim Peat tlaaft. Esq., Cbainaaß. Me Ho*, ir Lira Boon I Tan Chang Lock.
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      495 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI SAKKING CORPORATION (Incorporatbd in Honoxono) •PAID-UP CAPITAL 118,000,010 UH.SERVB FUNDS Sterling 1,500,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver >W,500,000 t56,900 000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors |1(,8M,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. S. H. Dodwell Bsq., Chairman. J. A. Plummer, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hob. Mr, C. B. Anton. I E. V.
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      519 14 BANKING. BHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCOBPOBATBD IN BNGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTBK Paid 'i V Capital ia 80,000 Shares ol *K each 411,100,000 Beserre Fnad... t1, 900,000 Bcsorre Liability of Proprietors... 41,300,000 BiNUBS The Baak of Bagiaad, The Loadoa City and kfidlaail Baak, Ltd., The Loadoa County aad
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    713 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Tbe King Cars. In October. 1914, after building for a number of years a line of popular and successful 4-cylinder automobiles, tbe King Motor Car Company announced an 8-cylinder car at a popular price, tbe second American car to have that
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    THE VERGE OF STARVATION.
    336 15 Eifects of Germany's Shortage Of Food. i Mr. I'barlee Gra«ty. wbo was on board tbe Bbip by which Mr. Gerard travelled, bas telegraphed to tbe New York Times I am convinced that tbe food shortage in Germany is i^orc serious than is believed. While people are
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      124 15 OILDAG Saves Petrol as well as Oil, and the running is as smooth as silk. ro BE HAD FROM ALL, GARAGES. yufl particulars from DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents. "SILVERTOWN" PRESERVATIVE will protect your woodwork from the ravages of t^^S 1 -y^ Vjz> *»md weather, dry rot, white ants |,'--"~tTTi -<1
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      551 16 ecino No tyre by any oth*r name grips the road like GoodncA Safety Tread. frill Lit li Safety come* from aayiaf UUil 'Goo<ir«cA Safety Tr«? when you are buying tyr«a> LUUU "A grip on the road U wejrfk two on tKc steering whtejf Fit 'GoodrlcA Safety Trwl' and feel safe.
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      487 16 SITUATIONS WANTED POSITION WANTED, with some firm by young man, exempted Liilkary, thorough knowledge rastern conditions, aniveriuty graduate, linguist, typi-t local or ontporto. Moderate (-alary. Apply Boi 161, Straits Times. 81-Bd— 9 4 BILLET WANTED. Miner, Englishman, seeks billet as nndergr jnnd /oremaa or on j allavial working. Completed turee
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      233 16 PAINTS OILS OF ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT A Co. 1 0S and 109, Market Street. Phonb ?amb No. 421* 6. R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 a. Orchard Hoad, Telephone No. 1035. THE OLDEST AND LEADING STUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the
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      326 16 VARNISHES. Black Japan Brunswick Biack Copai French Polish Japan, Gold Size Fine Oak Paper, etc., etc., etc. In M, M 1 Gallon Tins. GUAN KIAT Co., No. 36, Phillip Street Telephone Nos. IMI, 1862 and 1863. Private 1450. Sole Agents FOR THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID The ideal fluid for cleaning
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      763 16 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone i B8. All communications relating to editoritl matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating,' to business matters advertisements, subscription*accounts, priz.tiog, etc. should be addressed to THB MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellan, oils wants of every description arc inserted in the ordinary body
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