The Straits Times, 16 March 1918

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    14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.672 BINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MAR( H 16. 1938. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      163 1 ■ILMIAIB SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK noe tow $20.50 i; 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, Mcpfeill Jsibby state "If there was a way to
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      174 1 Robinson's Period Furnitura HTofl I TJ^DKUHQ^^ {*jw& lXi tt^ i^!s*^i^ I 4 n I glßUjff J I I aar*^l.i v9 1B i < Inn g V W> Wp 4(1 !&Q S^^> A Jacobean bedroom furnished in teak of dark oak stain, possessing style and refinement. All furniture is manufactured in
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      13 1 MARTELL'S < BRAKOY I SOU AOINTI ADAMBON SILFILLAN I CO LTD. dDcorpont*] in Koglud)
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    Germans Escape.
    938 2 SEEADLER'S OFFICERS IN THE PARTY. A Fruitless Search. A message from Auckland dated Deoem>er 16 states: Ten German prisoMra afieotid their escape from the internment camp it Motnibi about 6.80 yesterday evening, fhey melded Lient- Commander Felix von Lackner, Commander of the German raider Mjekiler, Lieut. Kirsoheian, Navigating
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    156 2 The seventy ninth report and balance abeet of tiie New Zealand lasoranoe Compa,oy. ot wbiob Adaniroo Oi fillan and Co. are local asentv, state* that for the year eod«d November 80, 1817. the net revenue from the fire, mari e, ao<l acciduDt prt-tuiums amuuolH Ito 41.147.TU8 19-i.lod. and the net
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      570 2 NATIONAL HAIR-GROWING EXPERIMENT. How to rid jrourcstlf of Falling Hair and Dandruff and securs Magnificent Growth of Beautiful Abundant Hair. 1.000,000 "HASLENE HAIR-DRILL" OUTFITS FREE, RmartiaKU inlaraat has b*an arouaad 1 a fraa aaaaat at Cnaiai *han>»*e la a wumlerful an<l delifhtful plan of boma "*t "tSllm. H or brr
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      343 2 FIERY RED FACES and HANDS f^>. Quickly Sorthed \<Q and ne*uM dj i^. s*\ CuticuraX m/(/ T .i P V\ V. 9* If ri/f Trial Free la U /ft" Bathe freely v I \'Ja /i| P with Cuticura |Vjr V. A-M J Soap and hot Jf**- T^lif water, dry and
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      282 2 STOCK OF ATLAS MARINE CYLINDER OILS Samples and particulars from phone 381 WADLEIGH COMPANY, LTD., Singapore Agents: SWAN A FINCH CO., New York 188*— 124 Gentlemen's High-class Tailoring and Outfitting NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED A Choice Selection of New and Exclusive Suitings The latest novelties in scarves and ties, hats,
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    Through German Eyes.
    843 3 THE WORLD AS THE DEVIL'S FOOTSTOOL." Paganism of War Party. Who in Germany will triumph tho militarists or the Socialists 1 The German newspapers in tbeir partisanship disclose tbe seriousness of the ruptore in opinion, and while tbe Pan Germans clamour for tbe earth the Socialists voioe
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    Vast Hoards of Gold.
    114 3 It seemH that when a Tank visited New oaatle a lad; produoed £HOQ in gold being a raoord balhon contribution. On hearing that "omebodj bad goae one better in tt c same direction sbe ot ocoe offered to fetch another £500, also in gold. Snob episodes
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      471 3 MERIT In Fountain Pens, as in everything m\ jl fl| else, it is merit that tells, and that is ml «J wl why the Swan has for a quarter of a century gained more users every II year. When you buy a "Swan" pi HI you know you have a
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      359 3 CHEONG BROTHERS Deatists, 16, South Bridge Road FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIES First claw Meebasioal Dentistry, G Id Oiown Bridfte Filling and Vnleaaite. Dentation of Wnai Onaranteed. CHaROKS MODBRATB Beat Tooth Powders and Bmabes tot tale Weakness Every B»*< mrnt of the body uses tip a drfinite amount of vitality. I
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      204 3 PROCTOR BROS., KLANG. Telephone No. 13S. CARS FOR HIRE IT 18 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING YOU THAT WE ARE HERE Why worry about your conveyance, our first-class cars are waiting to meet your call. Passengers and tourists are kindly requested to inform us early Will mcc steamer at PORT
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      454 4 STEAMER SAiUKi NTsTK 4APANMAILBTEAMBHIPCO..LTD. (laooaroßATßD ia Juul EUIOPEAN LINE A aetrloe is maintvinod bei a ,<.» Yokohama, •rla ports, and England under mail aoatraot wtab ib< Imperial Japanese Government The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and ooaabraeted, aad are fitted with all the latesi tmftuvemests
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      537 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. St 0. -British India AND Apcar L. ma (CoMPAKIB. iMOOBPOBAraO IB ButtLAVO' MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR ANO ORI«r4TAa. S. N. GO. (Under Contrmot witb His Majesty a aoTermnant) The Company MAIL SBRVIOBS BAST OF BOMBAY an at present suspended. The Company. INTBRMBOIATB SBRVIOBS TO AND FROM
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      641 4 STEAMER BAILIN9B. THE 81AM I STEAM NAVIBATIBN M.. LB. (laoosreßAraD in 81. \m'. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgaau, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaatan, Tabci Bangcat*, Telnfia 'aaarai. Patanl, Singora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Baadon, Langsuen, Obumpon, Kohlak a B> aekok, Due Departure a. a. PRAOHATIPOK Mar. 18 Mar. 30, 3 p.m. a. a. ASOANO
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      605 4 BTBWEK BAIUIHB. OOMBIMBO SBBVISB OB THEBCEAM.I.CI..LTI (Ihcobfobatbd im Baa amb THE WESTAUITIUUM S. N. CB.. LTB. (laoonpoßATnD ia BnaaAan) SBTWBBH Sremantle (Perth), Herta. W«ai Australian Ports, 4a«a and Singapore, Regular sailings between Singapore ass Western Australia oalliag at Java (as to dooement offers), Derby, King's Sound (port tor the Kimberley
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      341 5 COFFEE FOR BSTATE OR UOUSBdOLD USB, DIRBCI' FROM THB OROWBR TO THB CONbUMBR. Rotst and gronna Price SO eta. per 1b Roast behns 45 ota. pack. I in tios of not le-s toai 5 lbs r/.0.R Saogkai Green beaas Prioe 8O ota. per lb packed in bags.— For large quantiser,
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      556 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. IKMHSHIIU STEAM IUV.CO.LTD. (IacoaroBATio im Bmolamd; Olr*ot Sarvioa to Japan via Hongkeng 4k Shanghai, and to Oaloutta via Pan an g, from Singapore. Taking Cargo on through Bi.U of Lading lor Canton, Maoac, Swatow, Auaey, Chefoo, rieataia, Newoh»»DK, Yan^taze ports, ForjiOda, tile Hiiiippiuoe, etc., eta., etc. FOR PENAN8
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      688 5 BRUNNER MOND CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. "-SC£r.r SB'M'Slfij? »<vAf..i MANDFACTDBCBS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammo- i l Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AGENTS, Straits Settlement* and K Ml. S. H. WOLSKEL CO.. LTD.. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. «w»MSMa«a«aMMwa»w»a«a»aa»is»wj^assa»»a«a<swsa»seiswaisHa^sM»«»^s»«Wi»naiwßa^Bwa>ißS»< vii »m.-« i
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      238 6 WE HOLD STOCKS OF Acetic Acid Changkols, NOS.S& 6(En R Ush-made) White Glazed Porcelain Cups Corrugated Iron, 24-G 26-G Galvanized Buckets, 1 4" Tapping Knives Axes Cross-Cut Saws, etc., etc. SOLE AGENTS FOR Rannegunge Drain-pipes Channels and Junctions Slot Brandies Isle of Skye Whisky Fire, Marine Motor Car Insurance affected
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      296 6 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL PENANG (Sea-side). Every Wednesday and Saturday Musical Selections during Dinner. 80 8-I— o st amford VICTORIA THEATRE HOUSE WEDNEBOAY. MARCH 20 PRIVATE HOTEL, t Braa Baaab Road Under the rfnttnßuisbed patronnge of ommma .H.K. Major .General D. Ridout, C. 8., C.M.G., CENTRALLY SITUATED and the Hon. Mr. F.
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      185 6 Gasolene Automobile Co. (BKAGH ROAD -NEXT TO RAFFLES HOTEL) Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone 755 mio-3841* Wonderful Modern Pr duction." METRO'S Predominant Feature Films. 11 THE BETTER FILM MOVEMENT: Metro Films are created witb wholesome action and the eoseooe of adventure iv Ood'a out-of-doors. They Glorify
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    112 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, March 16. ffieh *atrr, 0 in a.m., 0.49 p.m. Oonitakz Concert, V. Theatre, 9.18 p m. Sunday, March 17. High Water, 0.46 am, 1.88 p.m, Monday, March 18. High Water, 1.28 a.m.. 5.82 p.m. Oonsalez Concert, Palladium. Tuesday, March 19. High Water, 2.6 am., 8.48
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    136 7 TODAT. Malacca, P. Swettenham and Pnnang S.BO pm Bangkok 2.80 pm Batu f ahat 830 pm Muar and Malacca 2.80 pm Malacca 2.80 pm Kerimon 8 pm P. Batam and Palaa Bulang 8 pm Palau Soegi 8 pm Bangkok 4 pm Baigon 4 pm Kota Tinggi 4
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    Train Services.
    259 7 Tbe mail viaias from Singapore for the aortb leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Bwaay exocipted) and 7 p.m., arriving at ttrn't Lmnpur at 1.18 p.m. and 8.46 a.m. natinulivett. The through express to Penang leavoa Koala Lompor at 8 a.m. daily, arriving «t t'HB»E^ at
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    Mails for Europe.
    35 7 Lmrt Bia«Aroia kmrnrrmD Lobdom faouary 3 ItDQW; 4 laniwrj 4 Itoatry 6 ItoMry 11 >aoa£:y 1] lutukry IS in v try 16 kDQ*ry 81 March 4 Febrnmry II lUieb 1 Februry M
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    181 7 EXCHANGE Sinoaporb, March 16, 1818. On London Bank 4 m/s 3/4/, Demand 3/8 ii Private 8 m/i 3/4 JJ On Fkamci Bank 815 On India Bank T. T. 161 On HoNQKONa...Bank d/d 83J%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d m 62| On Java, Bank T. T. 133 On Japan
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      MINING.
      171 7 £1 Rahmw Ti« 18.00 14.60 £1 £1 Rambntaa 7.90 838 £1 £1 Katrut 19/. 100 £1 £1 Kanb Aurt. Oof. 3.50 4.00 £1 £1 Siamese Tina 26 0 2.10.0 io« 10 10 Simpam Valley 6.80 BXO £1 £1 Siputeh 163 2.03 10 10 Sangei G»o 10.3S 11.00 £1 £1
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      GENERAL.
      111 7 £1 41 I. BmelUag Co. 7.60 6.00 41 41 Piel. 1.8.0 1.6.0 I/- BleeWe T'wayt 8,8 4 10 10 Five* Neave BO:00 62.00 60 60 W. Hunmet Co. 70 00 72 00 100 100 KM* Bros, Dei. 180.00 160.00 10 10 Mtynard Co. 6.00 700 41 41 Shell Transport
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      DEBENTURES.
      57 7 United ßneineen 8% 11,284,600 pw Singapore Bleotrio Tramways 6% 4860,000 note Spore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 par Spore Munioipal 4 t ol 1907 •1,800,000 10% dii S pore Muaioipal 4,% of i9O» »i,ooo,oe# io%ah Spore Munioipal 4% 5.000.00H 10% dii Spore Municipal 4% 4800.000 F.M.S. B%loanieiAll6.Oni.ooo 108 tO 106 8.8.
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    313 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Piioaa. Frasar LvkU* do. BvtM Malaka Pinda 1.90 2.00 1.76 2fO Malakoff (s'2) 4.10 425 4.10 480 Mandsi Tekong (II) 0.60 0.60 060 060 Mergui (16) 6.00 625 660 •24 Now St-rcndah (W) 4.25 4.(0 4.1S
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      19 7 MILLS WARE'S BISCUITS For cri«pne«8 t delicinusness and freshness CAKES Splendid CHOW KIT ft CO. Singapore and Koala Lnmpor
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      550 7 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. SANS SOCCI, 6 Oxley Bite, A. M-c Doogall Oib-on proprietor. Oaedoabln rtom varsn^ vs.Mhli ts) hi V, good secoootiana moto -oar, (oar rr fire s attr, Bn^litih make. KupW Box No. 704, Stasits limes. 18 8 -12 3 rVANTMD, »m <rt itirl, neat sewer, to l-a-n high-class dressmaking
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      651 7 Capstan Tobaccos MEDIUM AND FULL STRENGTH Retail Price $2.30 per pound Duty $1.1 0 ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS cts.per tin (INCLUDING DUTY) "unk:ipau«>tice. victoria Theatre The Municipal Commissioners o! Singapore aifpifii arp invite tenders for the oonttraotion and com- IU-niuni AA tf.ld plelion of the alteration, to house. Not
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      62 7 The Social Pirates are here again. They will not attempt to pTtreise tin ir WILL POWER over anybody a* that in someone else's basinets bat, instead, wi.l be engaged id A WAR OF WITS with sharpers whom they w>H cleverly letrat. Moreover, they will bave nothiDg to do with The
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 10. WAR AT ITS WORST.
    1217 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 10. WAR AT ITS WORST. It will oertainly be no wonder if the war begins to get upon people's nerves in a serious form. Even out here where we eat and drink and play and sleep, and talk tittle tattle almost aa placidly as in
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    12 8 A mail from E jrope is expected on Monday morn id ti-
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    16 8 The time for executing the Housing Comruiaaion is further uXM>oded for three months ttum April 11.
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    26 8 R>«i*tratinns notified unier the Societies' Ordmaaoe are the Strait* Asiatic Football I. ul, Singapore th i MaUyalee Awocunuo, Singapore; «ud tb Yua Ihm Wui Koau, Singapore.
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    9 8 The Strait* Benevolent Association, Singa pore, is declared dissolved.
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    20 8 We have received six copies of tbe very neat desk calendar issued by the NVstl* and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company.
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    38 8 A small fire broke oat at tbe back of the third floor of 204, New Bridge Road, during tbe small hours of this morning. The Fire Brigade was summoned, and tbe fire easily extinguished. The damage was small.
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    48 8 In the Gazette is published, for general information, a Proclamation revoking Orders in Council of December 12, 1885, onder the Fugitive Offenders Aot, and applying, as from February 1, Part II of that Act to India, Ceylon, Hongkong, the Straits and Malay States, Brunei, North Borneo and Sarawak.
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    48 8 A Chinese was arrested by the Marine Polioe and produced before Mr. Ham, third magistrate, tbis morning, charged with the theft of a bottle of Chinese liquor, valued at ID, opposite tbe customs offioe, near Johnston's Pier. Accused was found goilty, the magistrate deferring aentenoe for 22nd instant.
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    52 8 At the Kuala Lampur Assizes on Wednesday, Chief Inspector Taylor prosecuted three Malays named Bakai, Salian and Mat with house-breaking in Kampong Bahru on February 18. They succeeded in getting from Haji Mujet several piece* of rubber sheeting. Mr. Justice Earnsbaw found them goilty and sentenced them to two years'
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    69 8 The oase in which a Chinese amah stood obarged in the Criminal District Court with theft of jewellery and cash, valued at $3,0ci0, from a bouse occupied by a Eurasian in Moulmein Road ooucluded yesterday. Mr. de Mello, counsel for defence, made a lengthy speech for the accused and Mr.
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    82 8 Before Mr. Justice Earnsbaw, Chief Court Inspector Taylor, on behalf of tho D.l'.P on Wednesday, charged in the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court two Chinese, Ling King aiid Loe Keok, with armed robbery. It appears that on February 13 on the F.M.S. railway line to Rawang a compatriot was robbed by
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    103 8 Inspector Hills charged a chauffeur, named Nizam Din, with driving motor car 979, belonging to tbe Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Lid., in a rash and negligent manner, thereby colliding with riksha 7411 in Anson Road at 916 this morning. The accused, in defence, said he was driving hi* master rather swiftly
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    112 8 The London correspondent of a Ceylon paper nays: Mr. St. J. Jooklaas (broUier ot Mr. O. Jonklaae, of Strathisla Estate, I put.), of the London Scottish, at length came to London and received his letters, many over a year old. He has been all this time on duty at Ypree,
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    102 8 It is notified that under tbe Invention* Ordinanoe Mr. William Gibson, AM I. Meoh. E., draughtsman, United Engineers, is granted fall rights regarding an invtntion for pressure gear for applying pressure to rubber or other material in boxes or bale* also Mr. John Peterson, of Seattle, U.S.A., for an invention
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    155 8 Just at present, when everybody is talking about the heatwave that seems to be pa»Hii over tbis part of the world, the following figures may be cf interest, says tb- Taipiuu o.irrmpomißut of the Times of Malaya There were IS ruioli <m days in Taiping ta-t oiooib, wheu tbu total
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    209 8 An alleged brutal assault was committed in the early bourn of Thursday morning od an old Bengali o»rt driver nambd Maja Singh, who is now lying in the Ipoh Uu«pi t>l id a critical condition, says the Timi-s of M»l»y». Ho «v found on the road»ide. bleeding irum deep wounds
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    310 8 Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule reported his return from leave on March 6. Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson and Dr. Hanna have returned to Ipoh from America. Mr. E. C. H Wolff, F.M.S. Civil Service, is granted three mouths' privilege leave from March 9. Mr. C. V. Bailey,
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    Tientsin Flood Relief Fund.
    26 8 The committee beg to acknowledge witb grateful thanks the following donation to the above land The League of the Helping Hand |83
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    Aircraft Armament.
    74 8 We bave to acknowledge packet* of Gillette blades from Sd. Vat Haji Dee (Malacca) J.T N," F J. 8.," C.V.8.," ES.U." and Mr. K. H. Mauleffiocb. We are asked to notify that a collecting box will be placed in a prominent poaition at the Malacca Fete and Rubber
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    Far Eastern Men and the War.
    99 8 So far as oan be ascertained at present, 107 British subjects volunteered from Japan for combatant service during tbe years 1914, 1915 and 1916. 01 16 of these no particular* have been received. Twenty two bave been killed or died of wouucU, and 86
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    Shipments of Motor Lorries.
    99 8 Evidently tbis is a year of big shipment* of mo. or lorries to the Middle East. Messrs. Wearne Bros., Ltd., inform us that tbe shipment mentioned yesterday is greatly p zoeeded by one received by them on Marco 6, which consisted of 42 Truxton lorries (formerly
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    The Barnardo Homes.
    93 8 The proceeds of the concert held od March 14 amounted to 1448. To this bave to be added the following donations Mrs. Simpson 15 collected in box by Mis* Watson (94.80) and by Miw Lazaroo '•<>), •18 80; Miss Brendle and Miss Harding 18 A Friend, per
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    Gambling Gangs in Court.
    142 8 Sab Inspector Jomat, of the Central Station, charged 22 Chinese, before Mr. Ham, the third magistrate, tbis morning, with playiDgin aoommon gaining honsx at 'J2,Uolloway Lane, yesterday afternoon. Inspector Jumat, in his eTidenoe, said there were about ten others who took part in the game bat
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      346 8 MALACCA, MARCH 23 A FETE RUBBER EXHIBITION IN AID OF ST. DUNSTAN'S HOME AND THE STAR AND GARTER FUND REFRESH YOURSELVES AT YE ALBUQUERQUE ARMES Ye ancient hostelrie At the Albuquerque Arms you can get what you need, Sack or Canary, ale, posset or mead Fizzy concoctions from bottles that
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      133 8 'A PICTURE TO REE ANO AN ACTREBS TO BE ENAMOURED OF AT THE ALHAMBR/t TIN MM tar Music Th* Himr and Pramisr Houm The House of Quality teach Road. Metro Picture Corporation pr*tenti Mitt Emily ttsvent, a »erj charming asd dainty lutia sctrstt in THE WAGER In five aota Tbe
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    THE WAR.
    4339 9 DUTCH SHIPS. Taken Over by Allied Powers. MR. BALFOU&'S SPEECH. Statement on the Japanese Position. RaUTIR'I TlLIG»»«l. London, March 14, 10.85 p.m It is understood that the AUied Governments intend to avail themselves of the right to acquire as provided in international law and to take over fur
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    More Food.
    135 10 London, March 16, 4.5 a.m. Washington: Meat exports to tbe Allies we to be increased by at least fifty per cent, shortly for the purpr.se ot building op the Allies' reserves from the great surplus accu mutated in tbe United States. Various. London, March 14, 6 45 a.m.
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    French Consular Cables.
    116 10 We are indebted to the French Consulate for the following telegrams Paris, March 14, 6.50 p.m. Tbe Aviation Groups of tbe Chamber of Deputies and Senate met under tbe presidency of M. Jacques Louis Dumesnil to receive the aviators Garros and Marcbal wbo escaped from Germany. A
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    Education.
    124 10 Rbgtxb's Tilbobam. London, March 14, 12 5 p m. In thn House of Commons, on the second reading of tbe Education Bill, Sir Henry Hinbert (Cborley Division, Lancashire) contended irat tbe clause compelling tbe attendance of every boy and girl between tbe ages of 14 and 18 at day
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    Curious Law Case.
    257 10 KbUTER'i TILIIiRAMS London, March 14, 7 40 p no An important case has began in tbe High Court in wbicb the Marconi Company ask lot a declaration that the Postmasterusneral, as representing the home, South African and Indian governments, is not permitted to repudiate an agreement dated
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    Local Honours.
    190 10 Rbctkb's Telkgkam. London, March 13, 7.10 p.m. Mentions for valuable services in tbe war include tbe Sultan of Jobore Major Abdul Hamid and Captain Haji Mohammed Said, both of the Johore Military Forces Lieut. Colonel tbe honourable A. R. Adams, Penang Volunteers Lieut. Colonel C. N. Lees and
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    PENANG NEWS.
    34 10 (Fbom Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 15. The Rcnong Dredging Company's No 8 dredge is shutting dowo. There are no Dutch Bbips in tbe harbour. Two coasting veMeU left during tbo weekend.
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    FOREIGN TRADE OF GERMANY.
    697 10 The Future of Her Mercantile Marine. Germany is preparing to rebuild her rained shipping at all costs says a writer in Financial America. Through more taxation is to be provided money for this purpow, estimattd in amount at a quarter of a million of dollars for
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    FEBRUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    12 10 Tanjoag Olak.— 2o/3* lbs. Paii^ng Robber Co. -88,668 lbs.
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    DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION.
    626 10 Important Features of Last Year's Work. The annual general meeting of the Singa pore Diocesan Association was held yesterday in the Hall of St. Andrew's School. Tbe business before the meeting was tbe passing of the reports and accounts and balance sheet for 1917. Tbe President, the Bishop
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    RHYMES AND REASONS.
    392 10 Sir Arthur Yoaog with wise intent Sayi milk must not be high this year But we will bet that dealers net Stiff prices when we boy this year If milk and food and rice and sacb At lower prices come to as Of coarse we'll like it
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    TAPAH RUBBER ESTATES.
    577 10 Directors Do Not Recommend A Final Dividend Tbe following is tbe directors' report to the shareholders of tbe Tapah Robber Estates, Ltd., to be presented at tbe annual meeting on March 25 at Messrs. Evatt and Co.'s office at noon Accounts.— Tbe net profit for the year
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    THE GONSALEZ PARTY.
    189 10 Two Further Concerts Next Week. It is good news to the music-loving publio that Mr. Alec Ross bas been able to arrange tor two further concerts to be given by tbe talented artistes of the Gonsalez Opera Company who are appearing for tbe third time at the
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET
    136 10 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report Silver.- Unchanged 48. Hongkong.- 8/01 88*. Shanghai.- 4/4 62. Tin—Sold 75 tons at $168* Rubber Steady. Tbe share market generally is very Hall and the tendency to reaJiw boldiigit oontinuea in almost all shares, partiy owing to political uncertainties. Titi
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      Public Health.
      529 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, Might I be allowed to suggest, through the medium of your widespread journal, tbat all oases of plagne, cholera, aod other contagions diseases coming to tbe notioe of the authorities be made public every day in all tbe papers— English,
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      A Menagerie at Singapore.
      214 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Time*. Sir, I wonder if tbe municipal anthorities are aware of tbe fact, that Tbe Burlington" a residential resort of some notoriety, has now taken to renting portions of it for storing Wild Animals." For some time past several of
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      Friendless Soldiers—How to Cheer Them.
      773 10 Friendless Soldiers How to Cheer Them. To tbe Edit >r of the Straits Timer, Sir, Pleate m»y I crate apaoe to answer Mra. Barkis," and Also Wilhog," M to bow to net into touoh witb men at tbe from, afloat or aahore, and wbat to a nd Wieuj The answer
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      The Call for Men.
      413 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— There seems to be some lack ot tbo'ight on tbe part of some Taan Becars of firms. From tbe several advertisements; appearing ia the Straits Times re vacant situations, there are, no lees than seven or bight advertisements
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    $***** ROBBERY.
    245 10 Chinese Estate Manager Held Up. A Cbine*e iiino.it> r. Darned Lee Yin, of Tanab Wtmk B lav-, SepaDg. waa returning from Ku»U I. .tupir in a motor wron Marob 8, with th<- hoiu t O,'MKi, aooompaoied by another r»«lt|. i liau Kheog, tbe money b.iox iol< odt-d ii
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    F.M.S. Agriculture.
    1200 11 MEETING OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Big Schemes Discussed A meeting of tbe Advisory Committee, < Drpartoiuot ol Agriculture, was held at tbe I Offict x of tbe I icpartmt-nt. Kuala Luiupur, I wben there were present Mr. B. J. Eaton I (denoted by tbe Director ol AvjticuUun) <
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    620 11 Sunday, March 17, 1918. St. Andksw's Cathedral. stb Monday in Lent, Paeeioo Sunday.— 7.80 a iv. Litany 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral); 9.15 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion 4 p.m. Suoday School and Bible Classes 680p m. Evensong and sermon. Preacher The Lord Bit-hop. Subject Christ and
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      Cricket.
      54 11 The S.C.C. and the S.R.C. will meet in a match this afttrnoon. Tbe following will represent the S.RC. A. E. Coelbo, S. I). Oaader, A. H. Oaader, E. E. de Souza, T de Silva, S. H. Mclntyre, M. Foenander, C. P. A. Hoffman, W. A. Balhetohet, O. A. Wills
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      Swimming.
      43 11 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday as follow Johnston's Pier I 9, 10, and 11 a.m., 2.80 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 9.80 and 10.80 a.m., I 1J.15. 8 and 5.80 p.m. High tide 1.80 p.m., height b ft. 8 ins.
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    64 11 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 7. The management of tbe Star Opera Co. have been giving their patrons good entertainment in staging Dew plays daring tbe last few months. To night will see another new production entitled, Rcmbengan Cbaya," a fairy tale in winch
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      305 11 MOUTRIE PSANOS are built specially for the climate and are guaranteed for five years. Call op send for catalogue S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffles Place GRAND HOTEL SEL4BATOE SOEKABOEMI, JAVA 2,800 FBET ABOVE SB! LEVEL Cool climate and health resort. First-class accommodation. Terms moderate. APPLY MANAGER. 37-2
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      352 11 BAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW ADELPHI HOTEr TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER Music in attendance SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL AHD CINEMA DINNER SHOW Sunday, March 17 During Tiffin and Dinner E. and O. HOTEL PBNAMO Situated beautifully by the tea The leading hotel in the island CRAG HOTEL PBNANG
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    SHORT WAR STORY.
    1748 12 First Three Years. 1914. Jnae 37. Assassination of Archduke FransK> piin&nii and hi- Consort at Serajero. Jnly 26. Austrian ultimatum sent to Serbia. August 1. Germany declares war on Kus&a and Kranoe. August 4. Britain declares war on Germany for violating neutrality ot Belgium. August 28.— Battle
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    NEW YORK POLITICS.
    524 12 The Effects ol the Mayoral Election. Not until several days after the recent municipal election in New York City, says the correspondent of Common Sense, did tbe people have an opportunity to appreciate tbe full signifioanoe, and then it slowly dawned upon them a new political factor
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    ELECTRICITY FROM AN ORANGE.
    418 12 Men Who Can do Without Matches. How many people know tbat on cutting m orange with a steel knife and a silver lurk, an electric current will pass through their hands? This is one of the many interesting cariosities of electricity revealed by Profesnor J. A.
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    GIRL SEA CAPTAIN.
    356 12 If Torpedoed, I Shall Leave The Ship Last." The Daily Chronicle special correspondent in Paris writes: Elise Belloomini, a pretty Italian girl, whose home is at Viareggio, enjoys tbe honour of being tbe first regularly appointed captain in her country's merchant marine. Her dreams as a ohild
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    261 12 Programme of drills, etc, tor week ending Saturday, March 23, 1018 Saturday, March 16. 8 p.m. Drill Hall S.R-E.(V.) N.C.O.'s. 4 p.m. Maxim Co. S.V.C. compulsory. 2.80 p.m. Balestier Rng, Chinese Co., S.V.I. Sunday, March 17. 7.80 a.m. Balestier Rng. Chinese Co., S.V.I. Monday, March 18. 4.30
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    60 12 PmOOBAMMI FOB MiBCH. Saturday 18th. Nurmanton hangu, 4 p.m Monday 18ib—P*rade at Pearls Hill and Tanjocg Pagar, 5.16 p m. Friday Sind.— No drill. Saturday '23rd.— Normanton Kauge, 4 p.m. Monday 26th.— Parade at Pearls Hill and r*cj v* Pagar, "> IB p.m. Frmay 'i»th.— Do. do.
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      287 12 Fresh Pure Creamery BUTTER Always obtainable in 1-lb. and J^-lb. pats The whole of the dairying industry of Australia is under strict Government j inspection and all fresh butter imported by us is certified as first-grade by Australian Government certificate. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) ARRIVING
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    Canadians in Mesopotamia
    1262 13 ANYTHING TO GET BACK TO FRANCE." The Old Regime. I There were at least two dozen Canadian offioert engaged in the disastrous Mesopotamian campaign of *****6, 10,000 miles from borne, and not a few Canadians of the I tank and file The spirit with wbicb they endured
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      335 13 RUBBER MACHINERY in Stock SCOTT'S UTILITY LIGHT MACHINES (18 ins. x 6 ins.) three in one battery with back shaft drive and clutches for sheeting and marking. Price for battery of three ex godown $1 9 500 ALSO SUMMERSCALES SIRIUi FOR HAND OR POWER nriae BORNEO Co« 9 Litd. (iNCOKPOBaTID
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      334 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly uid Walsh. Ltd., Raffles Flaee. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk, Money Changer. Raffles Hotel. Koh Co., Bras Basah Road. Kwong Seng Chiang, Selegio Road. Low Yong Swee, 1, Middle
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      15 13 IF YOU I BUY FRAMROZ'S You will get the best quality every time 'Phone 354
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      576 14 Assets over $2,000,000 B.C. Assurance ia force over $9,000,000 B.C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobpobatid in Straits Sbttumbnts) HEAD OFFICE i Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 89, Old Jewry. B.C. Tbe Company baa «20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with tbe British Life
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      483 14 BAHKINQ. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorpobatkd in Hongkong) PAID UP CAPITAL t.15,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1.500,000 at 2/- 115,*****0 Silver 119,500,000 134,500,000 Reaerve Liability of Proprietors 915,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. F. C, Batcher, Bsq. Hon. Mr.
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      524 14 MMKIIHL NEIERLANBSIHE HANBEL-MUTIBHAPPY. NITHEIUNIt TIAIINI IMIETT. BsTAßtisaap int. "tM-Bp taattal fl M,OM,OM (about M,OM,Mt Haißttri Battwt Ptaf fl *****,481 laboot 49M.559 Hbad Omu v AaavsßOA*. Hbad Aoaaai n Batavu. BRANCHB8 I— Pea tag, Hoagkoag, Shtaghti, Baagooa, Soeraaaya, Semarang Weltevredea, Baadoeag (Java), Ohenboa Tegal, Peosloagaa, Tjilarjap, Djember. t'Jokja (Java), Solo (Java),
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      438 14 BAWKINB. IHARTEREI BANK OF INBIA, AMSTRALIA ANI .HIM INCORPORATBD IN SNOLAND BT ROYAL UHABTBB. aid op Capital la HON Shares of AMeaob M 4I,tMJ«B ■eaarve fnad 4..Mt.0M Reserve Liability of Proprietors^ 4i.tm.oQQ BANKIBBI The Baak of Baglaad, Ino Loadoa City aad tfldUad Baak. Ltd., The Loadoa Ooaaty <ad Westmiaster Baak,
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      1088 14 THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those who have aooumolated money by the laborious process of mere saving know what a hsrd and onoertain mothod it is. A man says. I will save so much out of my income for a oertain time and at the nd of the period
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    THE MOTORING WORLD
    714 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Home Restrictions. Some time has now elapsed (says the Financial News in a reoent issue) since the <V. A. and M. U. endcavoared to extract from a cantkm Treasury some sort of assurance that consideration would be shown towards motorists in
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    Indo-China P. and 0. Denial.
    341 15 Official denial is given by tbe director! of tbe IndoChina Steam Navigation Company of tbe report of amalgamation negotiations with tbe P. and O. Steam Navigation company. Tbia rumour baa been circulating for some time, but lately it ban been suggested that the rise in
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      172 15 THE mm (ENGLAND S MOST DURABLE PLUG) We have pleasure in ami ouncing that we have been appointed Sole Agents for Sphinx Spark Plugs for the Straits Settlements and Malay Peninsula (South of Siam). If you wish to be absolutely free from plug troubles, fit the Sphinx, it is the
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      82 15 OIID4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. SOLE AGENTS. Bub- Agents for Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipota STELASTIC TYRES f The only tyres holding the R. A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. British and made in Britain Sole
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      646 16 -i'wdSffk.Sf TUST as the engineer and >4sH^lrl J I climber grip with I X i^SG——r* I til the finders, so does /H wr r^ tt Goodnch tyre hold W^ 1^ fingen of superfine Para. r* This is the PJre Ping tt Grip ol safety the grip that comes between rosj
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      468 16 MISCELLANEOUS LB-J-ON3 in French and Bngliah given by lady. Bnx 679, straita times. 6-8-4 4 LADY TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper Abba Addnss Burlington, Ooleman Street. 168—14-4 BaCHBLOR re |U ires unfurnished room with board, end of Marob. Apply Box TOO, Straits Timts. 14 B— 2o 8 L4DY wishes to tiavol
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      694 16 FOR SALE FOR SaLB, one Japam se (oodle, Box No. 89*. Straus limes. 12 tf-26 8 FuR SALB, one 0" duplex Tangje steam p. tup oomplete, neatly ni-w. Apply to C. roster, an VudcLh »ter ttnuse 16 8 '218 FOlt SALB, one U. pattnt aisc sarap wafcbor. Condition ac gool
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      655 16 KIAM KIAT& Go. 108 and 109, Market Street. FRESH SHIPMENT OF THB UNDBR MENTIONED GOODS JCST KKCBIVBD Sponge Cloth Paper Varnish Eyelets and Rings (brass) Combination Pliers Insertion Cloth American Axes Lead Wire THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore IS CONDUCTED BY H. N. BUGKERIDGE Lite of Mssirt.
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      324 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to Government and Municipality, Singapore, for 1918. Phor.e No*. 1881, 1863 and 1363. RESIDBNCBS 87, Tank Road No. 14SO Sunnyside, Oaylang... IOTS 17-4, Tanjong Katong Rd. 1824 BOON SENG CO. Ship-chandlers and Sail-makers 18 19. ROBINSON ROAD 'Phone 1268 Sole Agents
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      280 16 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NIBHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries fot second hand oars from our clients in tbe Straita and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, eovsnrt rw, we will be able to fulfil your needs When you intend to sell, eoasolt us, wo shall fetch a
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      264 16 Straits V)imes< TELEPHONES Bditorial and OuaoraJ... m 68 Manager's Office m m hit Job Printing Offioe m. 1144 AU communications relating to oditoria. matters and news should be addressed tc THB EDITOR. All eommunioations relatiag to busiaea* matters— advertisements, subrriptioas aooounts, printing, oto,— should be addressed to THB MANAOBfi. Cbequee
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