The Straits Times, 23 April 1917

Microfilm: NL430
Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Strait Times NO. 25,396 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. APRIL 23. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      212 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK $16.90 nor e» i 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
      212 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      210 1 J-IXX\# SOMETHING NEW RECORDS O,^"? 0 BETTER every month. xh ats what ZONOPHONE LJ offers you all the time, tf That's why ZONOPHONE RECORDS are, and always f. have been, the prime LJ favourites the world over. The APRIL J ZONOPHONE I J Supplement is simply teeming with good things.
      210 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      336 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. 1 SOU AoiNTS AOAMSON 6ILFILLAN CO., LTO idmrporatml n Kn«land) J "HIS MASTER'S VOICE." List of the Hubert Eisdell Records now obtainable on the New Plum Label Series. 10-Inch. Double sided Plum Label Records, 91.28 C 684 i A Little World of Love Smmm% I A Wild,
      336 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Imaginary "Traps."
    1144 2 NEED FOR SANE VIEWS ABOUT THE RETREAT. Von Armin's Warning. Mr. Edmund Dane wrote in the Daily X* press during the retreat from the A acre: A writer in tbe Echo de Paris, whose statement has been quoted as though it carried weight, suggests that the Germans, in
    1,144 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      725 2 THE AVER M3LEK RUBBER CO.. LIMITED. IRATMMM 1H« -Ii .11^ SKI I LBMRNT*. NOTICB iK hereby gNH thai Hrn Diroctors Lia»t declan-J an Intuntn Uiv deni el H i ciut for tic yu»r vaMuv, Ootob«-r 81, 1817, payable to Shareholders on tin K i-t ror April 80, 1917. and that
      725 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      394 2 >^^r CH2OSS BSOT.IES3 Dentists No. 25, South Brlgad Road FULL LINE OENTAL SUPPLIES Pirat-oUbt- Maolianioal Dentistry, Qo.J Crown Bridge FiUing and Tuloaaitti Doratioa o{ Wear guaranteed. CHABOBB MODBKATI Siri Tojth Pfw.'vi aad Brssbee lot etU PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS. Amateurs' Work Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Kepfyrinf* Cameras. KONG KING CHEJhG COMPANY Adelphi
      394 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      479 2 Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills regulate the Liver, clear the system, overcome BiKousness, Indigestion, Depression, Sick Headache, etc. Just one at night for three or four day*. Try them I Of themitls throughout tht world. Pricn m England I/H amd 2/9. HID COCIII CO 4, Ot Dram St.. L«4oa, Sis, DRIVING PAIN
      479 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      539 2 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS WAR LOAN BONDS. tearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and tbe 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE 100 PER CENT All proceeds of this issue will be lent
      539 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    Germans on the Move.
    959 3 THE GREAT RETREAT FJ*OM THE ANCRE. Three Miles!; Back. Percival Phillip*, Daily Bxpress special correspondent witb the British army in the Held, writing on February 2. r >. says Thr pant forty eight boon have witnessed one o! tlie most important pbanes of the war. The
    959 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      294 3 Special Food for Starved Nerves I SANAPHOS 1 \\l I A THEIDI INSTRUCTIVE NERVE fOOD Sanapbos Moreover Sanaphos contains other which is n<< raia f.-> >d elements which at once an assimi 1 I fated to make tissue and encigv. It it is wholly digestible, a fart wh eh dig
      294 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      883 3 K. TBUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 74 1. BRAB BABAH ROAD Telephone No. 1248. EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Chartfo. Modemto WORK OUARANTBBD. I ConanltaUoo in either CnglUb or Jnauy The Finest Light LAGER is I A trial will convince you. Aobnts KIM HIN V CO., Kimg Street, UT NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 317,
      883 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      447 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 100.. LTD. (Inoobpobatbd in Japan EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports and London under mail oootract with tut Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining ibis servioe have been specially designed and eonstruotod, and are fitted with all
      447 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      661 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND •Apcar -—inc. Companies Incobpobatbd in Bnoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contraot with Bli Majesty OoTerniAent), »Of China, Japan, Pananft, Gaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Caypt, Maditarranaao Porte and London. MAIL LINES. HoaswAßD iroß Edbopb) Octwabo (roa Csiinal INTERMEDIATE DIRECT
      661 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      674 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoobpobatbd in Biam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgana, Bisut, Semerak, Baeho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsoen, Chnmpon, Kobiak A Bangkok. Due Oepartura c.a. ASOANG April 23 April 25, 3 p.m. a.c. BORIBAT 30 May a, 3
      674 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      619 4 STEAMER BMUWBB. OOMBIMBO sMRVIOB Of> THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. ilncobpobatbo im Enoiand) •HO THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Inoobpobatbd in Enoland) sbtwbbn Framantle (Perth North-Weet Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Reguar sailings between Ssingapore and Western Australia oalling at Java (as in lucement offers), Derby, King^s
      619 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      325 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD (Incorporated in Bnoland) Clpaat Sarvioe to Japan via Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Calcutta via Panang, from Singapore* Taking oargo on through Bilm of Ladit| I cor Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chcfoo Tlentain, Nevchwang, Yangtsse ports. Foi icm, tbe Philippines, eto., eto.. eta.
      325 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      426 5 JIMAH RUBBER ESTATES. LIMITED (iNCORPORtTRD IN THB STRAITS SITTLEMBNTS). LOBT SCRIP Application has been made to tbe Directors of this Campany to issue to St. Vincent Bow, n Down of Singapore duplicate Certifij. oate for 500 shares in tbe Company upon tbe statement that tbe original Certificate nam bered 2019,
      426 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      119 5 AVERT FLOODS AND WASHOUTS BY USING "ARMCO" CULVERTS AUTOMATIC DRAINAGE TIDAL GATES. ALL SIZES from II inches to 6 reet diameter IN STOCK. Largely used by the Public Works Departments and Leading Estates. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE. BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. descent B'M&jQm bra: -> manufacturers of Bicarbonate
      119 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      190 6 Just Arrived 1917 New Models A FOUR-NINETY The Product of Experience DEMOUNTABLE RIMS SPARE RIM A Popular -Priced genuine Motor Car built on High-grade Lines. Electric Light Self Starter Speedometer Foot Accelerator Valve-in-head Motor Efficient Service Guaranteed. Mechanical Engineer from Chevrolet Factory resident here, whose advice is available free to
      190 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      366 6 I LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. i I WANTBO forcffic« of Religious Society, junior <*lp»k, <'biie«« Chi>ti»n prpfened. Some knowledw tycewritinu. Aiply to Box No. H"< "trsitu TimeN. '20 4— 23 4 j WANTRD uR PKK«K, Earop-an rnr»e for child fifteen months old tnnat b« pxrx ri enefd. Good term., to suitable »pplicant.
      366 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      544 6 "Triomphc" Sardinse In oiu > div tomato) Packed in lib. and J Ib. white tinau with brans labels *i above. Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE SAROINES-VOU WILL LIKE THEM. Btcast- tiity 1. 1 iesc ut the tighei-t (juality in Sardines, beinj; packed in pure olive oil and iv
      544 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    89 7 FIXTURES. *nn<l«y, April 2.5. Hi.t Aatc». 11.44 a.m., 11.19 p in. Fursdav, April 24. Wigb W»»«», n.>s i) m., 11.58 p.m Fra* r ami Nuave. meeting, noon. Wednesday. April 25 Kikl. Aalft 1.7 p.m. Thursday, April 26 dub Water. s\M a.m.. 1 51 p.m. Frldny, April 27.
    89 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    129 7 To d»v Malacca. Prnang and Colnml. i 2.30 pm Batu i 2.30 pm P. Sw.tt. nh»m and Tt<luk An-in 2.80 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and lapan '1 30 pm Halacrs and Mnar > pm Sarawak and OoahaH 3.80 pm To-Moaaow. Cucob 8.80 am "ulaa Batam and Pulao Bulang
    129 words
  • Article
    Trail Services.
    262 7 Tbe man trains from Singapore tor th aortblesAuTank KoaJ station daily at 7.7 a.m %nd 7 p.m., arriving at Kaala Lumpur a. 7.18 p.m. and 8.45 a.m. respectively. The Uirooyb express to Penang leaves Kua'a Lnrrpi r at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penanu st 6.2R p.m. the
    262 words
  • Article
    Mails for Europe.
    112 7 Oat attention Itaa been oalle < to th« fact that our arrivals in London are mncb beuiud tbaa* elsewhere Oar rolo i« to ftiM arrival* only when they are officially ft-po/fed in the Post Offioe notioen, anil no late* date than that priatod above ha i been
    112 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    50 7 Time balls on Fort Canning anil Mount Fabor drop daily at 1 p bj., Singapore standard tnut-, com-Hponiling to 0 a.m. Greenwich lui'&n lime. The time gun in fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore •<untl.il I tiiuc. on every day excepting Sunday when it is fired at one o'clock.
    50 words
  • Article
    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    172 7 IBXCHANOB. SiMSArou, April 38, 1917. Ob Loai*« Bank m/s 8/4 Demand 2/4$ Private 8 m/s 2/4,; Oh Francs Bank T. T. 819 On India Bank T. T. On HoMOEOMo...Bank d/d 2% \iu On Shamubai ...Bank d/d 66} On Java BankT. T. 186 O« Japah Bank 109 Sovereigns
    172 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • Article
      MINING.
      175 7 v3S B Mto 10 10 Ampang 5.(0 6X0 1 1 Aywr Wen K 1.20 1.85 10 10 Kanaboi 1.2 i 1.40 10 10 Kinta Association 8.(0 9.50 41 £1 KinUTin 1.10.0 1.17.0 41 £1 Lahat Mines 4.00 5 00 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.00 12.50 £1 jtl Malayan Tin
      175 words
    • Article
      GENERAL.
      124 7 v3£l Bayere len 41 «1 B. Smelting Co. T.CO 7.E0 41 41 Prcl. 1-86 1.5.0 6/- 6/- Bleetrio Tways 4/- 5/ 10 10 Fneew k Neave 47.00 48.00 60 60 W. Hammer* Co. 87.00 S8.00 100 Howarth Brakioe 55.00 65.00 100 7% Pwl. ***** 100 1C0 Rati Bto, Del.
      124 words
    • Article
      DEBENTURES.
      45 7 United Engineers 8% 11,284,500 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £850,000 norn 3'poreMunieipal6% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4f% of 1907 11,800,000 IU-j&dis S'poro Municipal H% of 1908 11,000,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%di8 S'Dore Municipal 4% £800.000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 $15,0(10,000 IO'J.CO 108.00
      45 words
  • Article
    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    318 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Price*. Fraser Lyall I Co. Evatt. Alor Gajab (SI) 8.95 4.10 3.95 4.10 1 Auial. Malay (2) 0.20 0.40pm O.iO 0.40 1 Ayer Hitam (15) 14 25 15.C0 14.00 15.00 1 Aytr Kuqidk (*1) 126 1.85
    318 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      87 7 AUCTION SALE XABOCT 1 -jdO PIKULS No. 13 GAI'GB WIRE.ABOI TI.COO I'IKLI.SNo BOA I liE WIRE, To be heid at Tbe Eastern Ki tension Telegraph Co.'n Cable Depot, Keppel Harbour, On Fhidat, Apbil 27, at 3.(0 p.m. To be sold in lots of 60 Pikn's. POWELL CO Ltd.. Auctioneers. (Incorporated
      87 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      592 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LBT. part of forni<-bed bon«e. Apply Xr-ar Town." r'n Straus Times v 8 4 6 6 TO LBT. Kcoms witb or without Board Apply Private family, r o Str.its Timos. 23 4-5 6 WANTBO, Light Motor Cjcle or two stroke. Uood condition. L.. c/o Straits Tiui>-h. ■AH
      592 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      618 7 2OTeEfcGl*:in.ex»y for The Systemat/c Treatment of TIN-WOLFRAM ORES CRUSHING CONCENTRATION PLANTS. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC SEPARATORS. Manufactured in England by FRASER CHALMERS. LTD. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH, SINGAPORE. TO LEX RAFFLES CHAMBERS The following sections only available:— Ground floor secions Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 13; Fust floor sections Nos. 2
      618 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    The Straits Times. MONDAY, APRIL 28. SHIPPING AND SUBMARINES.
    1085 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, APRIL 28. SHIPPING AND SUBMARINES. We pabliabed on Saturday an exceedingly interesting article from the New York Times on submarine chasers. In oar opinion the important feature of that article is the light it throws upon the mentality of the British Admiralty. There is in every
    1,085 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    33 8 I'enang's c jattibatioo n tbe It 1 t'ro-s Fund bai: been iu^u'entt" 1 by JJi.IOJ, whicl; wan forwarded tn >.b. (')lounl :eci alary "iiroutjli tne Kt'sLVot -lncil'i/r by saW IV'tan^ Mutual Improvement Association.
    33 words
  • Article
    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    930 8 Today is St. George's I>ay, bnt there will be no celebrations locally. From Rome the death is reported of Signora Rosa Paruiin, sister of Pope Pius K. Tbe time gun at Fort Canning \t> out of action for a few days, and will not be fired. Mr.
    930 words
  • Article
    Help Our Naval Men."
    655 8 NEW CLUB FOR OUR SAILORS AND SOLDIERS. To the Editor of tho Straits Tiuex. Sir,— lt has bet n evident for sometime past that a great need in tbe Colony was a properly or^aDistd place of rt sort for Bailors aod soldiern, a place where they
    655 words
  • Article
    ACTIVE SERVICE HELP FUND.
    180 8 Handsome Contribution From Seremban. We acknowltdK" vury gratefully acbxjur for 1720, per Mr. W. Dyoiood, Mecmtary, me Snngei I jonn Club, Seremban, for our Actiiu Service Help Kunil. Tliih amount is the result of a ratllu for a motor car left to b« dispoxod uf for
    180 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      163 8 SMOKE W. D. ft H. 0. WILLS' "GOLD CIGARETTE* J CIGARETTES Packed in /*f\ On sale at air-tight tins of 50 CIS. A11 D ea ers THE STORM-KING OIL SILK S RAINCOAT Made in strong, but light-weight, china <\ silk. Smart cut Kaglan A shape, in natural yel- low shade,
      163 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      193 8 AN EXCELLENT PROGRAMME OF FEATURES TO-NIGHT AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRfI Beaoh Road The Leading Theatre in Singapore TO-NIGHT 1 TO-NIGHT t A Full Picture programme r\ l ii k r <r-.M-,N is MLLE. NAPIERKOWSKA THEGREATRUSSIANEMOTIONALACTRESS A fascinating and romantic story, excellently produced. Sensational Wild Animal Drama PEARL"
      193 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    THE WAR.
    5228 9 FIGHTING IN FRANCE. Great Progress Being Made. SHARP NAVAL ACTION. Raiding Germans Smartly Caught. Ri London. Aprii 20. 10.55 p.m. PIsJI Marshal M| r<i»i-< Th-re is only mutual artilliry activity at a number of place* on the front. I >n I I i LS p.m. mrsbal Haig rep>cs«
    5,228 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    OBITUARY.
    21 10 Rbctkr's Th.ki.kam. LojcIod, April 4 20 a.m. The death is announced of Sir Fraocis Hurnand. the former editor of Punch.
    21 words
  • Article
    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    69 10 To-day's Business. Saunder's and Macpbail's Daily Report Silver 1 16 down 37». Hongkong 2/4} I pm.) Shanghai 8 6} (66 j Tin.— Sales -275 tons at jlO^j. Rubber.— More or less unchanged. Share Market— Tbe share market is still affected by heavy realisations and only a few
    69 words
  • Article
    New Dutch Waterway.
    175 10 I A Bill for the improvement of tbe water way trum Rotterdam tn the sea has been paxsed by the Second Chamber of the States Genera!. During the debate on this measure the Minister of Waterways stated that at Hamburg preparations for ships of 11 metres draught
    175 words
  • Article
    Mud on the Western Front.
    219 10 No Knglish dictionary can fxprt-M the qnalitiis of the mti on tbe Wtstern front, says The Observer, but a writer in Truth iJoes his best. Basing his d. scriptiou on the remark of a private that tbo mud (Ancre variety) was "like a particularly— only
    219 words
  • Article
    Exportation of Coin.
    58 10 An Order in Council is contained in aGovemuj.ut Gazette Extraordinary published on Saturday, prohibiting the exportation of Straits Settle aunts silver coin to the F M.S., Jobore, Ke lah. Perlis, Kelantao, Trengganu, Brunei and Sarawak. The prohibition. however, ct«nes when these countries impose prohibition of the export
    58 words
  • Article
    CHANGKAT SERDANG ESTATES.
    994 10 Proposed Changes in Planted Area. The annual general meeting of tho Changkat Serdang Estates, Ltd was held at tbe offices < }f the sMcretario*, Messrs. Evatt and Co., at I noon, on Saturday. Sir. C. Everitt (chairman of the board) pn si '.and the others present were:
    994 words
  • Article
    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    114 10 One of tbe best Red Feather films ever presented i H the. description of tbe Target which will be shown at the Palladium in to-night's change uf programme. It is based on the novel by Rex Beach, and Hobart ISoswortb and Jane Novak take the principal parts.
    114 words
  • Article
    JAVA PRODUCE MARKET.
    135 10 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly ReportMessrs. Francis Peek and Co.. Singapore, supply us with the following report on tbe position of tbe Java produce market for tbe week ended April 21 Katavia, April 20, 1917. Rubber.— This market has declined, both First grades and Outputs are
    135 words
  • Article
    NEWSPAPERS.
    426 10 Halving the Supply of Paper At Home. In the course of his speech in tbe House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George said Tbe next question we ha 1 to consider was the question of paper, which absorbs a good deal ot tonnage in this country. I mean paper for
    426 words
  • Article
    THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER.
    347 10 Song With a Most Romantic Story. The Star Spangled Banner," which Sir Henry Wood specially orchestrated for a receut concert at Queen's Hall, is now recog nised by the naval and military authorities of tbe L'nited States as the official anthem, members of both services being ordered
    347 words
  • Article
    An Imperial Cinema.
    117 10 The shortage of Australian marble das been one of tbe reasons for tbe delay in the completion of Australia House, but it is hoped that the work will be finished in a few months. One of the principal features of the building will be a free cinema
    117 words
  • Article
    BRAVE MERCHANT SEAMEN.
    582 10 High Praise from Sir John Jellicoe. Sir John Jellicoe, at a meeting of the Women's United Service League at the Mansion House, referred to t lie deeds of the officers and men of tbe Mercantile Marine. ilelievti me," he said, you can never hear too much of
    582 words
  • Article
    JUDGE AND THE "GLOVES."
    301 10 Encouragement of Prize-Fighting From the Bench. A fight with bare fists, which ended fatally, was described at the Manchester Assizes when three men William Ryder, Thomas Solomon, and Thomas Dyer pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Ryder tou^ht a man named Ryan for Sa, 6d. a side on
    301 words
  • Article
    Officers Families' Fund.
    104 10 Mrs. A. B. Oarrett acknowledges with many thanks tbe following donations and subscriptions to above fund Mr. Scrymgeour |25 Mrs. Scrvmgeour 25 Capt. Bredenburg 10 Boxes per Mrs. Llewellyn 10.50 F. W. W. 5 Mrs. A. B. Oarrett 5 Mr. S. S. Logan 25 O. N. Allen
    104 words
  • Article
    March Rubber Returns.
    13 10 I Bukit Katil. 7,522 lbs. eleven months 93.4; M lbs.
    13 words
  • Correspondence.
    • Letter
      The War Tax Ordinance.
      185 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Timoo. Sir, —There is quite a lot of coiuiuon MM in Pater's remarks anent what 1 myself consider a very unjust allocution of the income tax. For all that I consider he is in luck as compared to myself. The
      185 words
    • Letter
      The Looters.
      75 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Tnu. Sir,— ln your "Kuala Lumpur Comment*" in Friday's issue you mention the looting of tbe Civil Guards' comforts on the Field Day of the M.S.V.K. That looting was deuo by a platoon of tho M.S.V U. attache! la t1..: defending force
      75 words
    • Letter
      Military Trainiug : Have N.C.O.'s Adequate Opportunity.
      155 10 Military Trainiug Have N.C.O.'s Adequate Opportunity. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I must thank your correspondent UontUco for tho information he ban given regarding literature that will help N.C.O.'s in their work, but may I suggest that tl kI what is really needed is training in a
      155 words
  • Article
    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    38 10 The tennis tie played at Penaog on Friday evening between Mr. W. H. Tbrelfall (bolder) and Mr. K. J. launders resulted in favour of Mr. Threlfall by 7—5, 6-2, 6-2. Mr. Tbrelfail thus retains tbe championship.
    38 words
  • Article
    Football.
    124 10 Tho S.C.F V visited Blakan Mati to meet the Sea Defences in a league mutch on Saturday, and the result ol a hard and well contested game was a draw of two all. We are informed that Cinr. Henderson, a Scottish League referee, handled the game iv excellent style.
    124 words
  • Article
    Chung Ling Soo.
    155 10 Them wax a packed house for the Chung Ling Soo matinee on Saturday and a laryu audit m. fir the evening performance I. i-t night, axair. iln- clever conjuror eutertaiueil a number ot uxi.pk- in the Europe Hotel drawing room ..ud lie proved hiuiHelf ;ih mystifying iv
    155 words
  • Article
    Restriction on Aliens.
    101 10 A GoTornmoot Gazette Extraordinary published on Saturday contains an amending Imperial Order dated April 20, dealing with restrictions on or internment uf persona ot hostile origin, associations or behaviour. Any naval or military oflicer may recommend, and tliu Uovornor, if be approve, may restrict ur Uh any
    101 words
  • Article
    Blinded Soldiers and Sailors' Fund.
    39 10 For tbe convenience of subscribers to this (iidil wo limy mention lliat tho |Urn 'f tho lion. tr. u.«ur' r. Mr». Wn font, in now, V nl|i.,U'. I v Mgi i iiovo Koad, Tanfcliu.
    39 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    HUN ATROCITIES.
    670 11 Terrible Charges Against The Germans. A fiiilLn i report of the Commission ap noiDt. ii tV <!'•■ C/nr to id. [Hire into German in report, which is accouipamtd by photographs, some of a most revolting oharacti r. deals with outrages committed ilnnug various stages vi ti.i war. l>.-nling
    670 words
  • Article
    AMERICA'S PISH AND GO" MAN.
    239 11 War Service for Self-Made Millionaire. .-att-ht Push and Go man in the world." m tbe description which ft fellow Ajbcric.n has given of Mr Julius Rosenwald. wl.o tu.h Bten appoint) i) by President Wilson a chairman of the Supplies and Clothing OammitU*— on«; of the
    239 words
  • Article
    BREAD BY WEIGHT.
    444 11 New Order to Protect The Housewife. The following is the text of the Bread Order. 1917, dated February 26. made by the Kooil Controller under Regulation 2F of the Defence of the Koalm Regulations In exercise of the Powers conferred upon him by Regulation W of the
    444 words
  • Article
    SQUAREHEADS.
    603 11 I never did aye no us»e for Germans I (said Bill the bosun to rue. As be sat on the after hatch -ray coaming. BiuokinK and drinking hrn tea 1 I never did 'aye no use for square 'cads, sonny, an' that's the troth, Since I went to sea
    603 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      337 11 We have just received a large shipment of Guitars, Mandolines, AND OTHER Musical Instruments. We also hold full stocks of MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGS S. MOUTRIE fi Co.. Ltd. (INCORPORATED IS HONGKONG) Hotel van Wijk Co., Ltd., Telephone 662. Telephone 662. Every Night OUR EUROPEAN QUARTETTE will play during and after
      337 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      182 11 I BAFFLES DAY n In aid of our Blinded Sailors and Soldiers. A GARDEN FETE WILL BE HELD AT BAFFLES HOTEL COMPOUND ON Saturday, May 5, 1917 COMMENCING AT 4 P.M. There will be Merrj -Go-Kound Branples Flahlng Ponds Jumble Bctle Fortune '"-II ing Aunt. Sally Koop-I<<«, Switchback Wheel ot
      182 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    Tamiang Rubber Estates.
    1795 12 SUBSTANTIAL INITIAL DIVIDEND Policy as to Extensions. The adjourned seventh annual ordinary general meeting of the Tamiang Itubber Ertato., Limited, was held on March A at the offices of the company. Mincing Lane House, Ml. Eastcbeap, E.C. Mr. Frank Copeman (chairman of the company) presiding. Tbe Chairman
    1,795 words
  • Article
    SENSATIONAL SPY PLOT.
    451 12 Maps Drawn in England With Invisible Ink. The Daily Chronicle's special correspondent in New York wired on February 20. Charged with cooHpiriag to employ agents to obtain military information, maps and photographs in England and Ireland and *< Lid them to this country, so that they cook)
    451 words
  • Article
    SHALIMAR ESTATE.
    322 12 A Dividend of 80 Per Cent Declared. The eighth ordinary general meeting of the above company was held on March 5, at the office of Messrs. Cumberbatch and Co agents and secretaries, Colombo, says the Ceylon Observer. A final dividend of 20 per cent., making a total of
    322 words
  • Article
    GEDONG (PERAK) RUBBER.
    344 12 Inequitable Burden of Excess Profits Tax Presiding on February 2*. at the meeting of tbe Gedong iPeraki Kubber Estate, Ltd., Mr. J. L. Loudonn-Shand said tbe crop for the year turned out within 400 lbs. of tbe amount expected— namely, 184.000 lbs. -and prices for the year
    344 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    114 12 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, April 27 MoNDAY, Al'l.lL L' 3. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.K E.(Y.I. Maxim Co. Veterans Co. Raffles Institution S.V.C. Baud. TiKsii.w, April 24. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Recruits. SR.E.,V.i N.C.O.'i. Maxim Co. 5.10 p.m. Chinese Co. 5.15 p.m.
    114 words
  • Article
    Singapore Civil Guard.
    47 12 Drill Ordbrs for April, 1917. Monday, April 23.— Parades at Tanjong IVgar and Pearls Hill. 6.15 p.m. Friday 27. Parades at Tanjong Pagar and Pearls Hill, 5.16 p.m. Monday 30.— Entire Company Parade at Pearls Hill. 6.16 p.m. Andrew Aomkw. Officer Commanding Civil Guard.
    47 words
  • Article
    LONDON ADDRESSES.
    921 12 A New Method to Simplify Sorting. A new method of addressing letters for delivery in tbe London postal area has been devised by tbe authorities of the General I'oHt Office, and it wil. come intj operation as soon as tbe public <-hotno lo take it up. Tbe adoption
    921 words
  • Article
    Romance in Names.
    151 12 Around tbe good world's wide expanse Are places great and small Whose names fair tingle with romance And I would see them all I There is Cairo, Fez. and Ispahan, Bangkok and Singapore, And Tebizonde and Cagayan, And Kio and Lahore. There's Sarawak and Callao, Algiers and
    151 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      196 12 Hc/lPoloce ijj) SB\ of Industry /m Cigarettes No. 555 per tin of 50-75 cents (including duty) Sole Manufacturers ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON. THE WORLD'S GREATEST THIEF PROCRASTINATION THE ENEMY TO PROGRESS have: him beat BUY AN evinrude Don't Row Beware of Imitations Just Go BUT FROM The Largest Direct
      196 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    A Camera Superman.
    1040 13 BRITISH PHOTOGR4PHERS DARING WORK. Adventures of Lieutenant Brooks. The thrilling adventures of one of the official British war photographers. Lieutenant Ernest Brooks, are described in a remarkable London despatch to the Washing ton Star. He i« the official photographer, the man who, with his camera and nlmtt,
    1,040 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      40 13 X T EC 9 New stocks of HOUSEHOLD GOODS and BEDSTEADS AT Keen Cash Prices. Write for Illustrated Catalogue, just published. Singapore's Most Modern Store Whiteaway, Laid law and COMPANY, LIMITED (INCORPORATED IN BnoLAHD) SINGAPORE and BRANCHES X V? S
      40 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      96 13 IS YOUR CAR STILL RUNNING ON OTHER THAN BRITISH TYRES IF SO WHY? Fresh Stocks of the following BRITISH TYRES made in GREAT BRITAIN are available, (in alphabetical order) The AVON By The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd., London. The ROM By The Rom Tyre Co., Ltd., London. The STELASTIC
      96 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      674 14 Wakxot Pcaok. Famink or Plenty. Lirx Inburanck ib worth 100 gents on the dollar. WHAT OTHBB PROPERTY IST THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (laooßPsaaran n Stbaits Simrnni) KBAS OFFICE i Wlaralkataasw Houaa, •Inctipora. LONDON OFFIOB i aa, Old ••wry, E.O. Tbe Oompaay bat aiao>OOO dapoaHcd with the flniifi
      674 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      382 14 BANKING. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. Head Office MBfaaort, Raffles Chssibtrt, 5 4 6.] •ranchei Malacca, 155, Firtt Groat Strait, ■uar, 77/71, Jalan Klsimaa. CAPITAL Registered »8,000.000 Issued •^060,000 Subscribed Mf,sM,ooo I BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lin Psn( Meat Eta., Bhawtssn. The Hon Dr. Lin loon I Tan Chant Leek, Esq.
      382 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      494 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incobpobatbd in Homskono) PAID-UP CAPITAL IIIfIOCOCU RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 1,600,000 at a/- 116,000,000 Silver t18.600,000 »»|,500,000 reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. S. H. Dodwell. Esq., Chairman, J. A. Plummer, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton. B. V. D. Parr,
      494 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 4
      509 14 BANKING. IHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCOBPOBATBD IN BNOLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital ia 60,000 Shares ol 4M each be. s» «s a. 41,100,000 Reserve Foad... ji.eoo.OOO Reserve Liability of Proprietors^. 41.J00.300 BANKBRB The Baak ot aagiaad, Tbe Loadoa City aad kfldlaad Baak, Ltd., Tbe London
      509 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 5
      881 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. WllifcI Established MJfM. I.vcrßi ■okaibd in Ihuia. K sar cent of tha Funds, or 123,000,000.00 are invested in Governmant Sscuritiet 42 years' record progrem anc? increasing stability. LIW UTES for aon-forttitabla Eado* want auurances with Profit! A man aged BO can aeocro $6,000 wilb
      881 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article
    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    731 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. On the Art of Driving The art of driving a car of any description covers a far wider field than the kuowleJ^e of bow to start op, to engage the gears, to stcjt r, or to practise any other operation with
    731 words
  • Article
    222,348 MILES OF CLOTH.
    148 15 How Britain Equips the Entente Armies. The War Office, between August 4, 1914, and December 81, 1916, has issued contracts for 222,850 miles of clotb of all sorts. A statement of quantities of boots and wearing apparel contracted for in the period was issued officially on
    148 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    74 15 An appeal in tbe DeuUche Tageszcitang by tbe League tor the Protection of Youths says that some 600 boy* and girls will be leaving tbe Berlin municipal ncbooU on April 1. It declares that tbeae children, owing to tbe effects of the war, are bo weak that tbey would collapse
    74 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      424 15 Use All-B:****;!*-*!* ROM TYRES V^ Tyres art f paramount 0C rui<ortaur< tc yot' -and the 1 ne ot your car. Yonr saieiy depends upon t':cir rei'»bility, y"Q» run W m inK exptns s vary according -9| to their durability, your romfort is largely affected by thoir resiliency, and last, but
      424 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      331 15 With British Troops Di *fl German East Africa I W m ThC followi K ex r act is from a -v, •.£*s& xi Lieut. H. E. Jackson, O. C, B. Co., S. A. t \J^&^^ Motor Cyclists Corps DUNLOP MOTOR CYCLE TYRE. strenuous reliability trials that have < ™*j»x previously
      331 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      550 16 Idgd No tyr«. by any oth«r name grips the road Uk* illlj Goodrich Safety Trea*i. wch Safety comes from ft*yiaf 'Goodrich Safety TrMtT when you are buying ljr»Mb "A trip on the road is LJ Iwo on the ileering wb««L a r -"l Fit GoodricA iafety Tnmi* I. I t_B
      550 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      499 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE, Eighteen ReeU barbed wire 15 per reel. FO K Oenuang. Apply H. E. Hnrt;i'»B. (tpnuantf. .lobore. al4 2- -4 I OK SALE, Hapmobile car, IVI6 model, m perfect condition. Has only beer in use 8 month-. Apply Bex 175, Straits Tines. UU Ml tOCONL'T SBBDLINOS
      499 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      648 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LBT, No. 9 Tanjong Katons. Anpli Meyer Brothers. 8-8-t TO LBI. Houses No. 7, Cbanoery Lane Applj to ChinK Keng Lee a Co., Auctioneers lg n— j TO LBT, Lianrobin, Barker Koad. inj mediate ent y Apply Lee Cheng Van k (Jo 1 V-r. BUN. LOW
      648 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      234 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 4109, Market Street Phone tame No. 411 Soli Aoknts. THE MULCOTT BELTING Company, Limited lncorpor»t»d lit England Bave jnst received a fresh shipment of JACKSON'S Varnish Stains IN Colours of ROSEWOOD, Oak and Mahogany at REASONABLE PRICES. G. R.LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J a, Orchard.Road Telephone Ho.
      234 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 5
      295 16 WE HAVE IT IF YOU WANT IT HUBBUCKS COLOURED PAINTS. OILS AND SUNDRIES Tbe L'ttle Nippnr" Rubber Macgles witl. wojden rollers, 2C" x 4" Morgan's Humban' Karope Bus Broom?, l'J z 6 rown. Seytbe Blades and Sajtho 8tonrs. Galvd. Oh Pipe*, t" and j" Braes Bib Cooks, J', and 1".
      295 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 6
      500 16 NEW MOTOR CABS •phone For HIRE B "f promptly attend* to I J J your call with first M Illl clans, hiyh priced cars, h mm^J^J t1a >' aU(1 niRht. CHARGES MODERATE STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 218 A 218, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Terrains: MOTOKCAK, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS
      500 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 16 Miscellaneous Column 1
      326 16 Straits V>imes. Temporary Telephone i 68. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All commcuications relating 'to basinesr t matters advertisements, subscription n accounts, printing, etc.— should be addnowed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.-Miscellane oub wants of every description arp I inserted in
      326 words