The Straits Times, 24 January 1918

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.629 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JANUARY 24. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      269 1 ■ILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK j rnoe now < $19.00 Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, Meffeill Jbibby state "If there was a way
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      107 1 ROBINSON CO. fljftlk STAND CAMERAS JUST UNPACKED ILFORD EMPRESS AND SPECIAL RAPID PLATES All sizes up to full plate. "Tabloid" Photographic Chemicals Johnson's Wellington and Ward's Bromide Paper Paste-on Photographic Albums, etc., etc. Pure Australian Creamery BUTTER in 1-lb. and $-lb. pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Straits
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      17 1 JEFFREY* I PILBENER BEER. 1 1 Soli aointi ADAMBON GILHLUN.. a CO., LTD Inoo por.klo.l In Knglantl)
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    British Casualties.
    1083 2 Tbe following oasoaltios ate repotted t— London, Deoember 19, Wouoded Lieat. B. B. Owens, Medicals; Snd Lieat. D. Parker, Flying Corps; Lieat. J. S. C Pancb, Machine yan Corps; Sod Lieat. Q H B St. Rath, Machine-Kan Corps; 2nd Lieat. J. J M. Veitob, Grenadiers 2nd Lieat. W.
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      278 2 ANOTHER BIG POPULAR VICTORY af^~~a«r97TO l *y D T Julian's popular f ami to re boose V J JrjL^A— achieve* victory a^aiost the aademooiatio WM f oi ooe of biftb priots and the rising cost of [I w iiv dj? We are in the war against higb J pi ices
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      386 2 jC Baby's |L ftchmg '^p Baraks CZLpL* Cuticnra -<V-^7 ment It's wonderful how quickly a hot bath with Cutictira Soap followed by a gentle anointing with Cuticura Ointment relieves itching, burning eczemas, rashes and dialings, permits sleep for infant and rest for mother, and points to speedy healment in rm.st
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      687 2 WANTED TO BUY Second hand Obia*se or European household farnitare of every d<woriptioa (big or snail lots). Good p- ci s offered. Apply to BBCONDHANO, o/o Strait. Times. 18 11— o GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE The State Secretary, Jobore, is prepared to receive applications from qual fled a.-ipli oanta for employment
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      510 2 NOTICE. Messrs. Lea Cbeow Lim and Chi. Tiarar B wee have been admitted partners aa from Jannary 1, IMS. ANN LOCK CO. 1-I— ll-1 FIREWOOD Quantity required aboat 2.SCO cabio yards monthly. Sappaenof fire svood are invited to oommnnicate with tbe advertiser, Box No. 690. Sttaits Times. M-l Wl CONTRACTS
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    Sungei Kari Rubber.
    874 3 A NEW INTEREST ACQUIRED LAST YEAR. The Management. The SBtb annual general meeting of the shareholder* oi the Sungei Kari (Sumatra), Rabbet Estate, Limited, was held at the registered offices, 7, Martin's Lane, London, 8.C., Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman Gentlemen,
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    Duff Development Rubber.
    229 3 Tbe report of the Duff Development Company for tbe fifteen months ended March 81 last states that the total income from all sources amounted to £96,689 For the previous twelve months the income was £36,426. Working expenditure, including £3,066 charged in the various working accounts as depreciation
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      228 3 wiIIGLEYS Famous Chewing Sweet "The Flavour Lasts" It cleanses the teeth— sweetens the mouth— allays thirst and fatigue. Soldiers in Europe are finding it a great comfort. It gives them vim and staying power. Two It is perfectly clean, FLAVOURS wholesome and de- _W licious. Aids appetite and digestion. 4&
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      301 3 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists, 30, South Bridge Road FULL LINE DEKTAL SUPPLIES First class Mechanical Dentistry, Geld Crown Bridge Filling and Vnlcaaite. Duration of Wear Guaranteed. CHARGES MODBRATB Bee) Tooth Powders and Brushes lor sale > N I The only aelf -stropp ng Razor AUTO STROP 3AFITY RAZOR Savoß oonstant expense
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      328 3 PATENT CANVAS BAGS for packing RUBBER B. ARISAKA, 496, North Bridge Road, Singapore. FIR THE HAIR TO BE BEAUTIFUL IT MUST BE HEALTHY Falling hair does cot neoesearily mean tbe presenoe o gents, (or it ia ■omeihing oaoßed by lack ol vitality ia tLe hair bulbs. But, whattver tbe catbc,
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      574 4 STEAMER BAILIWCB. n.ytk: JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (iMOOBPORATBD l> JATAM) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained betweea Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail oontraol witu the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining Uiis service have beea specially designed and nail nil', aad are fitted with all the latest
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      660 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND Apcar i— mo (Oompamibs Imoobpobatbd im BMebAMO) MAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR ANO ORIENTAL 8. N Qo. (Under Contraol wltb His Majesty's Qovenuaenl; The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTBRMBDIATB SBRVIOBS TO AND FROM LONDON are
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      683 4 STEAMER BAIUNM. FHESIAM STEAM NAVIGATION GO., LD. (Inoobpobatbd n Siabi). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Triaggaao, Bisut, Semerak. Baoho, Keiai tan, Tabtl Baj^rm, Talapia, Paaani, Pataai, Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamui. Bandoa, Laagsnea, Chnnrpor Kohlak b Baegkor Due Departure c.c. MAHIDOL Jan. 28 Jan. 30. 3 p m. c.c. PRAOHATIPOK Feb. 4 Feb. 6,
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      623 4 STEAMER BAIHWQS. OOMBINBO •■KVIOS OP THEBCEANI.B.C0 H LTI. (IMOOBPOBATBD IN BNa.VAMO, AM THE WEST AUtTMUM S. N. CB.. LTD. (Inoobporatbd in BacKAvn) •■Twiia P reman tie (Perth), C-^h«Ws«l Australian Porte, i;va and hinttapo*^ Regular sailings botweea S igapoio tv v We«tern Australia cttlUng at Java (as fa). duoemeat offers), Derby,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    93 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, January 24. High Water, 7.86 a.m. 9.56 p.m. Homeward mail closes. Friday, January 25. High Water. H 4 a.m., 10.89 p.m. Taipusam Festival. Manicipal Commissioners, 3.30 p.m. Saturday, January 26. High Watn, 8.55 am., 11.12 p.m. Halifax Fund Fete. Taipoaam Festival. Sunday, January 27. High
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    184 5 Todat. Calcutta 280 pm Kobe 2.80 pm Mftiß/.wa and Hoar 2.80 pm P. Dickson and P. Swettenham 2.80 pm B. Hi ton, Batovia, Cheribon and Samarang 3 pm Malacca and Moar 8 pm P. Batam and Pnlan Bolang 8 pm Kerimon 8 pm Polao Soegi 8 pm
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    Train Services.
    269 5 The mail trains bom Singapore for the ■orth leave Taak Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday exceated) and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at T.18 p.m. and 6.46 a.m. ■Mpsetrvely. The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lcmpor at 8 a.m. daily arriving at Peaang at
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    Mails for Europe.
    23 5 (Offloial Post Offioe Report.) Larr Sihsafom juutio London November 17 NoTembet 30 Noretnbet 24 December 4 January Vi 18 31
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    175 5 EXCHANGE Sinoapobb, January 34, 1818. On London Bank 4 m/s t Demand 2/4^ Private 8 m/s 3/4 On France Bank 818 On India Bank T. T. 158 On HoNUKO.\o...Bank d/d 27j%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 64; Om Java. Bank T. T. 136 Om Japan Bank 107] Sovereign
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES
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      MINING
      165 5 £g B.ym SelkM. 10 10 Ampul 9.00 10.00 1 1 Ayoi Weng 3.50 2.40 10 10 Kinta Association 6.00 6.50 41 41 KinU Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 41 41 Labs* Mines 8.50 676 10 10. Malayan Collieries 11.60 12.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.14.0 1.16.8 norn 10 10 Middleton 18.60
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      GENERAL
      114 5 GENE RAL Buy™. Belle*. £1 £1 I. Smeltiag Co. 7.7S 8.00 xd £1 £1 P»ol. 1.1.0 1.8.0x1 I/- I/- BleotrioTwayß 8,0 4/0 10 10 Ftmset Nmts 40.00 48.U0 BO 60 W.HtunmetACo. 74.00 76.00 100 100 Kali Bros, Del. pai 120.00 10 10 Mtyaard Co, 7.00 41 41 Shell Tmuport 6.7.6
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      DEBENTURES
      56 5 CnitedBDeineeiB 8% 11,284,600 pai Singapore Bleotrio Tramways 6% 4850,000 bob Vpore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 pai S'porc Municipal 44% of 1007 11,800,000 10%dit S'pote Maaicipal 4*% ol 1908 |l,0Oi,0C0 lO^dta S'poio Municipal 4% 3,000,000 10%dia S'poie Maniripal 4% 4800.000 F.M.3. loan 1018 tlB.OOn 000 1G2/0 1C8.00 S.S. 6% loan 1916
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    299 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prioes. Fraaei Lyall Co. Evatt. Aloi Gajah (II) 4.25 4.60 4.20 4.50 Anial. Malay fy. pd. 2.86 8.00 2.86 8.00 Ayei Hitam (16) 16.00 16X0 16.00 10.00 Ayer Honing ($1) 18] 1.40 1.80 1.46 Ayer Molek
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      27 5 The Famous STAR OPERA tt Til TIUTK MVftL, HtTI MIME MU TO-NIGHT TO-NIQHT No Performance Paeat iiu far Mats. E. B. CHBOMO, PtoarHto T. L. TAN, Manger
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      670 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. DOUBLB AND SIN'OLB ROOMS vacant, tennis. Apply Privatu Family, c/o Straits Tim, a. 84-1-6-1 FOR SALE, one 12 x 2 x 10 Worttiogton bras* fitted pomp. Apply to Bousteal Co., Agent* C.I.P^Co., Ltd. 24-I—3o-1 SITUATION WAN lED by experienced lady nborthand typixt and offiao asttiitint. Shorthand speed 140
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      312 5 JUST ARRIVED A large shipment of the finest Egyptian Cigarettes in the world Bouton Rouge Felucca Maspero Specials Clysma Hemely Gasolene Automobile Co. (BBAOH ROAD-NBXT TO RAFFLBB HOTBL) Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone 755 M 10— 38-418 OO TO W.J.BARCIA. 1 "♦m c <r DON'T BE
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      19 5 MICHELIN TYRES BTOCEI8TB: CHIN HUAT HIN OIL TRADING CO. (BEAH PECK SEAH CO.'. 246, South Bridge Road Telephone «S7.
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.
    1101 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. AUSTRIA AND GERMANY. If Italy bad not come into the war, Austria would have gone out of it eighteen months ago is a statement we have seen made but are not prepared to endorse. No doubt the entrance of Italy drew the Anstro- Hungarians
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    21 6 There will be a celebration of Holy Com mnnion at St. Matthew's Church, Sepoy Lines, at 9.16 am. on Sunday next.
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    22 6 We are asked to remind our readers that the BObnoriptions to the V.M.C.A. hnts that appeared yesterday were for hats in Jerusalem.
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    22 6 It is stated that the profits at the recent race meeting constitute a record in the history of the Penang Turf Clnb.
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    22 6 The Rent Assessment Board for Singapore will sit at the Municipal Board Room on Tuesday, the 29tb instant, at 2 15 p.m.
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    21 6 Next Sunday, being the fourth Sunday in the month, there will be Choral .Matins at 10.30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Cathedral.
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    49 6 A tiger was shot by a Malay at Bukit Gantaog aud its hoad was brought to Taipicg police station on the 17th inst. It is alleged to have been a very big one. The man was paid a smaller reward than usual because the whole carcass was not brought.
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    41 6 There died on Monday at Sungei Pinang a Malay who was believed to be at least 125 years of age. His son, well-known among the natives as Tek Soon," wan formerly a member of the Malay Company cf the Penang Volunteers.
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    74 6 The Government of India notify that the importation into British India by letter poet of all living plants or parts, and of the seeds of coffee, flax, bersim. and cotton is prohibit cd. The importation into India by parcel post of plants, potatoes, rubber plants, sugarcane, coffee plants, coffee seeds,
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    71 6 The Ceylon Hindus, in accordance with His Majeßty's orders, held a pooja last week, which was conducted by Murugasu Samy at Taiping. Special prayers were offered up for the victory of England and her Allies. A large gathering attended. The function terminated with the usual prtsatbum, or distribution of holy
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    135 6 Residents of I poll will have been delighted to read that Messrs. Huttenbach Bros, have decided to sell ice by retail at half a cent per pound, says the Times of Malaya. It is, of course, well known that ice has up to now been Bold at one cent a
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    138 6 The Chartered Bank has received a few twenty-five cent notes, and is expecting a large consignment from Kuala Lumpur in a few days, says the Times of Malaya. In appearance they are very like the ten cent notes, being almost identical in colour. The bank ia also expecting more ten
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    145 6 The following alteration in the Statutory List of firms in Netherlands India with whom trading is prohibited have been made :—Additions to List Eberstein, P. M. (alia* P. Evesteijn, Javastraat, 3, Sourabaya) Evesteijn, P. (see Eberstein, P. M.) Idrio, Hadji, Batavia Indris Masoetion, Siboga, Sumatra International Purchasing Co., Medan Lim
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    189 6 The report of the Batak Habit Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the total crop harvested for the year amounted to 379.579 lbs, and the average gross price realised was equivalent to 2s. 6 65d. per Ib. London landed terms. The crop of rubber for the year 1917 18 is estimated
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    175 6 United States Consul General Edwin N. Ounsaulos, Singapore, in the course of a report on Rubber in British Malaya, states inter alia:— A striking feature conn. ct. d with the rubber industry in the Malay Peninsula and other parts of the Far Bast is the constantly increasing influence of the
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    391 6 Mr. J. T. Wood, Superintendent of Survey Batu Oajah, has been slightly indisposed, but baa quite racovered. Dr. T. Hill Jamieson has taken up the duties of Civil Surgeon in the Malaria Section of the 4th London General Hospital R.A.MC. (T.) and is in charge of 100
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    Facially Wounded Fund.
    21 6 We gratefully acknowledge the following addition to the Hospital for Facially Wounded Soldiers Fund Alms from S.A.C. $5.60
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    Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Fund.
    31 6 We gratefully acknowledge the following nubscription to the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Fund Per Mr. T. A. Manchip, by sale of one Fox Terrier Pup $80
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    Halifax Relief Fund.
    36 6 We have to acknowledge the following contribution to the Halifax Relief Fund Quondam Visitor $10 Owing to bad weather the Halifax Relief Fund Fete has been postponed from January 26 to February 23.
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    Tientsin Flood Relief Fund.
    58 6 The following donations to the above fund raised in Singapore have been received by the president and have been handed over to the hon. treasurer to be remitted through the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to Tiontsin The Sarawak Farms Syndicate, Kucbing, Sarawak J. 1,000 The Sarawak
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    Red Cross Work for the Wounded.
    48 6 The following sums are gratefully acknowledged Already received 114,658.51 B. Collison 20 Mrs. Scrymgeour (Btb) Jan. and Feb. 10 F. H. Simpson so Mrs. Wolakel (Bth) 25 14.7C8.51 Money received $14,758.61 Spent 18,975.65 Balance »1,082.88 O. D. Swindell, 9, Fort Canning Road.
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    Smokes for our Soldiers and Sailors.
    115 6 We very gratefully acknowledge the following additions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors Second collections by Mr. Tan Lian Cheng in Kemaman for smokes to our soldiers and sailors Mr. Tan Kee Sin «s
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      207 6 LITTLE'S GOLF REQUISITES t i LARGE NEW ABSORTMENT 0F 1/ AUCTERLONIES GOLF CLUBB Drivers, brassies, mashies, cleeks, niblicks, mid-iron, /I\L putters, etc., for ladies and ■m// \\bOT gentlemen LOT Y IP CADDIE BAGS j} j GOLF BALLB White Colonel floating v I > ;r *^v White Colonel non- floating Patent
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      171 6 A SUMPTUOUS 5-PART DRAMA AT THE ALHAMBRA The Hall for Mulic The Pioneer and Premier Houta-The House of Quality -Beach Read. SBCOMD SHOW AT 018 SHARP a play that breathet the tp'rit of service to the nation, brilliantly and vividly presented Metro's wonderplay of patriotism, starring the beautiful and lifted
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    THE WAR.
    2606 7 GOEBEN-BRESLAU FIGHT. Further Details From Admiralty. Activity of the Naval Aircraft. Rbctir's Tkleurajm. London. January S3, 11.40 p.m. The Admiralty gives details of the Goeben Breslau engagement wbicn sbow that our destroyer Lizard, patrolling north of Imbros, sighted tbe Breelau and Gaeben going north Tbe Li/.ard gave the
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    V.M.C.A. HUTS.
    30 7 (Fbom Oca Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jatuary 28. Penang Turf Club have sent to tbe bank a cheque tor $5,200 to defray the full oost of a V.M.C.A. hat.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    114 7 To-day's Business. Macphail and Co.'s daily repast i— Silver.— Unchanged 481. Hongkong.— Unchanged 2/111 27)% pm. Shanghai.— Unchanged 4,2* 54 t Tin.— £29B 16s. Bayers *****, no sellers. Kubbur.— The auction is weaker to day. No. 1 crepe being about »»4 to $96 and No. 1 sheet
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    52 7 Captain Charles E. Le Mesurier, C.8., who was in command of the Fourth Light Cruiser Squadron at tbe Battle of Jutland, May, 1916, and had held several posts in tbe Royal Navy, inoluding that of Flag Captain in tbe East Indies Squadron in 1912, died at Guy's Hospital on Saturday,
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    Letter from Home.
    2054 7 "POLITICAL STRATEGY" AND THE PARIS SPEECH. From Our Special Correspondent. London, November 22. I may know nothing about military strategy, bat I do know something of political strategy."— Lloyd Gkokoi. The Prime Minister never spoke more truly than in the words I have quoted above from bis
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    Singapore Assizes.
    2256 8 CHARGE AGAINST FOUR JAPANESE. Accused Give Evidence. The CMc in which (oar Japanese, Fasbi, Nimi, Cbo Tuk Gen (alias Okamoto) and liokunhiuia, are charged with going to a b xue (or tlie purpose of committing luorJtr waking preparationx for causing bart, and criminal trespass was continoed at the
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    Football.
    61 8 A friendly game of soccer will be played between a Naval team and tbe Singapore Harbour Board team on Saturday on tbe 1 oion Jack Club ground. The S.H.B. will be represeated by Kim Cheng Kiat, A. A. Coulctaer, F. Pawle. Boon Wah, Cbeng Swan. Pack Hong, Joe Mills,
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    19 8 It is officially announced that tbe Swiss Government has undertaken tbe distribution of supplies to tbe Serbians in Serbia.
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    Klang D.P.A.
    1073 8 LABOUR RECRUITING DURING 1918. Proposed Restriction. A general meeting of the Klang D.P.A. wu held at the Klang Club on January 19, there being present Messrs. E. B. Prior (Chairman), R. D. Oreenhill, D. C. Ainger, E. N. Oliver, V. J. Davidson. R. K. Hendrie and C. A.
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  • Correspondence.
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      Leisurely Censorship.
      236 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— With further reference to tbe Leisurely Censorship appearing in your issue of 22nd inst., may I cite an instance of leisureliness to be more apparently inexcusable. This morning I received a letter at tbe counter at the Q P.O. wbicb
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      112 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Your correspondent who complains that bis mail drifted his way late on Monday is having none of my sympathy. Instead I demand to know who is he thus to be favoured. I protest most vehemently against any one being singled out for
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    British and Foreign Bible Society Emergency Fund.
    47 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— We most gratefully acknowledge the following Previously acknowledged 1459.97 J. O. per Mr. Purdy 3 Mr. F. P. Kohlboff, Penang 10 •471.07 Yours, etc., CIIAS. E. O. TtSDALL. Singapore, January 23, 1918.
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    SINGAPORE SHARE MARKET.
    275 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co. in their weekly share report, dated January 24, state Industrial stocks have been the main feature in the market throughout tbe week and some good advances were reoordc J. Mining shares received a moderate amount of attention
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    50 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6. The Palladium has a special feature tcr to-night's ohange of programme in the Bluebird production, Mother o' Mine, which is described as a photo drama of tbe highest staniard. Rupert Julian and Ruth Clifford take the principal parts.
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    Singapore Rubber Auction.
    100 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report under yesterday's date: The qaantity catalogued for this week's auction was about 1,300 tons. Tbe demand was only fair and prices show a further decline. Kibbed smoked sheet This grade sold up to 994, a decline of tB. Tbe top price was
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      15 8 Hi. W. Linohan has been appointed an assistant ooUaotoi oJ land hthm lot Kiata. I
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      451 8 BAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, January 26 SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW SEA VIEW HOTEL ~z^r\ music tr~ on the lawn DURING by these. Dl *?£f ß U0 laaaaaaaa-ssnaiaaiaa. Sea VI6W Orchestra. EVERY EVENING EXCEPT MONDAY E. and O. HOTEL PENANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island CRAG
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      228 9 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL PENANG (Sea-side). Every Wednesday and Saturday Musical Selections during Dinner. 80 8-i-u Buy direct from the actual manufacturers and save dealers' profits Buy a Moutrie Piano and get Full Value Call op send for new catalogue 8. Moutrie Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffles Plaoa The Traveller's Malay
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      726 9 THE MEMBERS OF THE CHETTY COMMUNITY Cordially invite the ladiea and gentlemen of Singapore to be present at the festival of Taipusam (the day that Ood Snbta maniam, son of ssiva, appeared to His devotee*) to be oeltbrhtud at their temple at Tank Road, on Saturday, January 26, 1018. Programme
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      191 9 Straits Motor Garage (Abrams) "Commerce" One-ton Motor Trucks A shipment of these well-known trucks has just arrived. These trucks embody a rare combination of high-grade materials, engineering skill and workmanship. Tn every detail will be found only those features which experience has set the seal of approval upon. All users
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      624 10 7AB or PXAOS. FAMINI or PIVKNTT. LIR INBURANCE IB WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLARS THE GREAT EASTERN UFiIsSURANCIE COMPANY, LIMITED. (UooaraaAiap a BtBARa Bmin«ii) KSAD OFFIOB i WhMtM«ta» HOMO, MagaßOM. LONDON OFFICB 82, Old Jawpy, B.C. Tte Compaay baa aUO.OOO depcaltao with tbe Buptema Oomt of Bngland, tad oompllea
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      262 12 Straits Wimes. TELEPHONES I Editorial and General... m 68 Manager's Offioe 1117 Job Printing Offioe 1144 AU communications relating to editorial matters and news should oe addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relatiaq to business matters— advertisements, subctriptions, accounts, printing, eto. should be addressed to THB qIANAQBR. Cheques and money
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