The Straits Times, 11 April 1918

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 25.693 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. APRIL 11. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      167 1 aiUMAIB IWEETENED CONDENBED MILK $20]t)0 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 &oup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, McJieiXl Jbibby state "If there was a way to make soup better
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      170 1 ROBINSON CO. Fairbanks Weighing Machines J ,/A «s {■I P Ilflf ROBINSON CO. Bacchus marsh jFOUR GREAT CUEISTS I.JMMWIWT' ROBERTS. BTEVENBON. DAWBON A GRAY toncentrated MILK Aehcroft s and Riley s billiard In quarts, pints and p'nt tins tables. '=="^=*^===sSS ALL SIZES HELD IN STOCK BY r BINGAPDRE_COLD..BTIIME CO., LTD.
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      5 1 GOODRICH TYRES SOLIDS AND PNEUMATICS
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    lodine for Plague.
    1040 2 COMMISSIONER BOOTH TUCKER'S ADVOCACY. Cases Cured. Commissioner Booth Tacker, in a letter to tbe Statesman, Calcutta, says 1 regret exceedingly to ree that plague is making such ravages tbie year, and I would venture, onoe more, to beg yon, through yooroolomns, to call attention to the value
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    19 2 The UaiTenitj of Hongkong announces that Matrioalation, Senior and Junior Local examinations will oommenoe on Monday, July 8, 1018.
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      227 2 M Iftl/f ESTABLISHED IQI/I M 1014 100 YEARS. ISII4 X JOHN C I HADDON I AND CO. ft m Export and Import K K Agents For ONE HUNDRED TEARS In the CITY OF LONDON we have gP acted as Buying and Selling Eb Agents tor Trader^Storekeepers. Growers of Colonial Produce
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      458 2 COULD NOT SLEEP FOR EIGHT MONTHS With Itching Burning Pain of Arm and Limb. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Completely Healed Her. "I scalded my arm and limb and it became very painful. 1 could not slet-p ffor ci>;ht montlis with the itching burning pai:is, and when I scratched, the places
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      167 2 Aerated Water Bottles 7oz. and uo«. They ha ve ««dy stock. gained a high reputation among the aerated water factories In SAMPLES SSt and F MSt may be obtained for their XXZ and fine quality. 6. OTONUNE GO. 8INGAP0RE PAIN T S H WHITE ZING WHITE LEAD RED LEAD S\.
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    A Cake of Blanco.
    999 3 FROM A GRAND FLEET CHAPLAIN'S NOTE-BOOK. Pink Ribbon and Red Tape. Daddj, I want this old box," nsid ibe Fleet Snrgeou'e daughter it's do uae to jog, is it? Daogbters bare a way of appropriating old bosM, and, in fact, anything else they see which they
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      331 3 -J A PROVED LIGHT CAR with a COLONIAL REPUTATION >w I for RELIABILITY undrr ANY CONDITIONS. y^J Umkt mh t>t fMnif tml\ dtUt m of Fml Wtt W WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD., Orchard Mad, tinjip»rr THE STANDARD MUT0 4 CJ. Ll< Co«witry. EngUuM. Gasolene AutomobileCo. (BIACH ROA O NEXT. TO RAFFLES
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      331 3 CHEONG BROTHERS DeaMsts, U, South Bridge Road FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Start .glue Meobaaieal Deatistry, Old Chowa Bridge FUUbr and Yoloaarav Doatioa ol Wear Gnsrsaieed. CHaRGBS MODBRATI Best Tooth Powders aad Brashes for sa'e The only telt-atropp n> Baior AUTO STROP BAFBTT RAZOR BsTes oonstant expense for blades f j
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      228 3 tjr f«ri WE STATE RE JlfiP EVINRUDES The BEST yet in detachable |[£p£s&j|(*^" row-boat motors DON'T ROW JOBT GO yV^Spfnifr Immediate delivery vri&M *tl Sllli: Wl *lv °"LV T"E UTeST "00ItI w^y Oar prioes $SO each less tban sold elsewhere. There is a reason for buying from JU JULIAN FRANKEL
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      576 4 STEAMER SAIUIIIt n.vtk: MPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (IHOOBrOBATBD U JaPA>) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained bet^oea Yokohama. Via ports, and England uader mail eoatraot «jbßb abe Imperial Japanese Government Tta-. New Twin screw Steamers maintaining |fcl« sorrioe have been speoiaUy demgaedaad lUßßßiiutini, aad are fitted witb all tbe
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      649 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. (British India Mpcar i-ina (CoaPAMies IvoonpoaATßD i> Baaa*>o) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINSULAR AND ORIBNTAi. 8. N Co. (Under Contraot witb Hit Majesty' Oowsmxaenti Tbe Company's MAIL BBRVIOBS BAST OF BOMBAY are at ateaeat suspended. The Company 1 INTBRMEDIATB BBRVIOBS TO AND FROM LONDON are at
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      664 4 BIEAJEI SAIUIIIt. THE SUM STEAM NAVIQATIBM M.. LB. (laoaapaßaras ia Biab). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Triaggaau, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaataa, Tab»i B^igßita, Tei«}lti aaarai. Pataai, Siagira, Laooa, Kobsamui, Baadoa, Laagsoen, Uhampcn, Koblak a i.K^xok. Due Departure a. a. PR AC HAT IPO K April 10, 3 p.m. a. a. ASOANQ April
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      568 4 BTEAMI SAIUWIt. OOMBIMBO ■BflVtSI or THE eCEAN S. S. 6t H LTfi. (Ikoobpobatbd if Bna.\aaa THE WEST AUtTRALIAI t. N. GB.. LTI. (IaOOBPOBATBD IH ■■•IAIC lITWIM »renaan«la (Perth), Nerah>W£at Auetrallan Ports, 4>*vg and eingaam Regular sailiags belwoea Siai^ptrj eat Westoro Aaatralia calliag at Java (a* twtduoemrat offers), Derby, King's Sound
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    86 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, April 1 1 High Water, lC.il a.m., 10.2* p.m Friday, April 12. Htgb Wafew, 11.10 a.m., II 8 p.m Municipal ComwUsionert, S.BO p.m. Saturday, April 13. High Water, 11.54 a.m., 11.89 p.m. Sunday, April 14. High Water, 0.45 pa Monday, April 15. Sigh Water. o.l
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    158 5 TO DAT. Malacca and Maar 2.80 pm P. Diokson and P. Swettenhara 2^o pm Batn Pabat iJK pm Mersing, Kemaman, Kuala Dongun and Trony-janu 3.80 pm Malacca aad Muar 8 pm Billiton and Sourabaya 8 pm Pulau Soegi 8 pm P, Basam and Pulau Bulaa-2 8 pm
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    Trail Services.
    266 5 The mail trains from Singapore for the north leave Tank Road static n daily at 7.7 a.m Sunday exoepted) and T p.m., airivin« at Kuala Lompar at T.lB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Ceaang
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    Mails for Europe.
    28 5 •rt SaMArou February 8 '■ebraarj 9 hVbrury 14 February 14 K. Unary It hcbruary 14 AIIIVID LoMDOI March 20 April 8 0 8 g S
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    186 5 EXCHANQB SIMaAPOBB, AIKIL 11, 1918. On Lomdom Bank 4 m/s 2/4 > Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/i 2/4 J", On Fa* Hoi Bank 815 Oh India Bank T. T. 162 On HosQKONa...Bank d/d 88}%r:s On Shanobai ...Bank d/d S2] On Java Bank T. T. m lia t
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES
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      MINING
      169 5 ".Toe B »T« 10 10 ifflpui 8.00 900 1 1 Ayoi Wens 8.06 8.20 10 10 Kinta Association B.SO 9.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 41 41 Lahat Mines S.TB 810 10 10. Malayan CoUiwiee 14.00 14.60 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.12.6 1.16.0 mom 10 10 Middleion 19.00
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      GENERAL
      110 5 41 £1 I. BmeltUts Co. 7.60 8.00 41 41 Prel. 1.8.0 1.6.0 %t- BleeMeT'w»yi 8,8 4.1 10 10 FiMe* Ne»ve 49.00 61.00 60 60 W.HammetJkOo. 6S.CO 68.00 i:-0 100 Kfttx Biob, Del. 180.00 160.00 10 10 Maymurd 00. 6.00 700 41 41 SheU Tnngport 6.15.0 6.0 0 fetal Beue
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      DEBENTURES
      59 5 United Bngjneers 8% 11,184,600 pt. Singapore Bleoteie Tramways 6% 4850,000 aon Spore Munioipal 5% 11,878,000 pat Spore Munioipal 4,% of 1907 11,800,000 10% dii 8 pore Municipal 4 t of 1009 •I,OOT,nN 10%dk Spore Municipal 4% 1,000. W» 10%ih Spore Municipal 4% 4800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1818 llß.Orrj.ooo 104
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    317 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyail and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prioee. Fraset Lyall Co. Evatt. Aloi Gaiah (II) 6.40 8.7S 8.40 8.70 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 3.78 8.00 276 8.00 Ayei Hitam (16) 18.00 IP.OO 18X0 16.00 Ayei Kaniog (II) 1.C6 1.20 1.00 1.10 Ayet Molefe
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      187 5 THE RAJA UNA CO.. LTD. lore, o.at -d in the straits Settlements) IN LI^o'IDATION. NOTICrt is hereby given pursuant to SsaWoa 307 ol tbe Companies Ordinance, ISI6 that a mooting ol tue Creditors of tbe Raja Una Company, Limi'ed. will be held st tbe Liquidator's office. Government Buildings, Penang, on
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      325 5 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALB, i-ocoud band two wafer AC. oar, •1,-JtO. Apply MB., c/o Straits Timei. 114—3 4 FOR SALB, eecond band billiard table, ia good condition, w>tb complete accessories, for tetter (articular?, tto., apply Billiard, r/o Struts Time?. 11 4— 24-4 BRAINS 4BsSa NOTICE Tbe work of printing la
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      706 5 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Of HI3H-OLA3* MAHOGANY-ST4INHD TBAK HOU3EHOLD FURNITCRE; I COTTAGB PIANO; ANTIQUE CDRIOS; PLANTS, RTC. Ihe property of B. Winkel, Efq. (lea vie g the Colon.) To be hsld at Heytor, No. 60, Graa^e R:a4, i On Batard&y, April 20, at 1 p.m. A very fine-toned transposing cottage piano
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      78 5 Are you keen on Serials P If you are, and if it's a good one you are after look ont for one of PATHE'S RELEASBS THE FATAL RING In SO Episodes or 41 Reela. A production based on a s rins of virjr snccepslal stories that appeared in the popular
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, APRIL 11. EXTREME NECESSITY.
    1232 6 The Straits Times THURSDAY, APRIL 11. EXTREME NECESSITY. Two great speeches bave been delivered tbe one by President Wilson, tbe other by Mr. Lloyd Oeorge. They ahould be read as one, for they may be described as complimentary to each other. Mr. Wilson has done what we feel needs constant
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    29 6 Tbe Calcutta Monsoon race meeting will be held on July 20 and 37 and on August 8 and 10 next. This meeting will be followed by several extra meeting*).
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    39 6 A service of thanksgiving will be held for the passengers of tbe steamer Audre Lebon, at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, on Sunday, tbe 14th inst., at 9.30 a.m. Tbis information, in French, appears elsewhere in this issue.
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    49 6 Four Sikhs, charged with the murder of another Sikh named Harnam Singb, at Boat Quay, on the night of the 7th instant, were placed before Mr. Ham this morning and on the application of Inspector Leonard, tbe case was postponed for mention on the 17th inst. Bail was disallowed.
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    59 6 Tbe Cameos' opening performance at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening will be tbe first hero under the new producer, Mr. Athol Tier. With tbe exception of that comedian's eccentric danoe and the opening chorus, every item presented will be a new one to Singapore and on Wednesday there will
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    74 6 At the last general meeting of the North and Central Johore Labour Federation held on the 6th instant, the recent rise in tbe prioe of rice and its effect on Tamil coolie wages were disensned. A resolution was passed, that Federation estates Bhould not be influenced to raise rates on
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    75 6 There will be a general meeting of the Malacca Planters' Association, in the Malacca Club, on Sunday, April 28, at 10 30 a m. Tbe business includes Minutes of previous general meeting, corrtspondtnee, to oonsi der notice of motion by Mr. F. O. rUamussen that Section 66 cf tbe F.M.S.
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    91 6 In connection with the single handicap billiard tournament now in progress in tbe Singapore Catholic Club, Mr. A, Lewis meets Mr. W. Aeria tonight commencing at 8 pm. This match promises to be of unusual interest as both players are displaying excellent form, Mr. Lewis in one of his games
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    95 6 As an example of the gullibility of some London newspapers the following from the Daily Express of January 12 last is interesting A remarkable pitched battle between two large tigers and five elephants took place recently in Bangkok. Native guards in the" corral Hod the moment tbe tigers appeared and
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    111 6 Among the many queer trades of Penang is that of the peregrinating bird-seller. There is one in particular who pays occasional visits to that town selling talking mynas, love birds, fighting pigeons, and so forth. Recently he had one of the first named interesting birds for sale wbich, he said,
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    118 6 Madame Reemiere John, a passenger by tbe grounded French mail, residing tern poraril; at the Straits Hotel, Tanjong Pagar, was robbed last evening of a silver bandbau containing a number of valuable articles. It appoars that the lady was leaving the hotel when a Chinese snatched away the bag wbich
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    122 6 The Director of Public Instruction in Burma has sent a letter to tbe directory principals and managers of colleges and schools in Rangoon in which be quotes tbe following portion of a letter from tbe Chief Secretary to Government of Burma. I am to request that you will be so
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    182 6 Tbe inqaeat on tbe body o( a Cantonese named See Too San, wbo waa found dead in tbe drain in New Bridge Road witb a frao tore at the base of tbe skull, about 1 a.m. or tbe liU;h alt, was held by tbe Coroner tbis morning. A oompatriot, named
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    332 6 Miss Da Pre'is leaving for a five months' holiday in Kashmir, says the Malay Mail. Mr. G. J. Dawson, late Secretary of tha Ipoh V.M.C.A., has left for l'tnang, having severed bis connection with the association to take np the post of Private Secretary to Mr. Juatioe
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    Teocbew Earthquake Relief Committee.
    27 6 The hon. treasurer acknowledges witb thanks tho following sum Per Mr. Ooh Lai Kang, hon. secretary of the bwatow Earthquake Kelitf Fund 116,109.50
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    Italian Red Cross Concert.
    61 6 Wo are informed by tho Consul for Italy that tbe net result of tbe recent Red Cross Coucert amounted to 11,407.63, with gross proceeds of $1,760-28, and that a remittance of X164 11s. lOd. has been sent to Rome. Mr. Ambrosoli wishes to thank all those
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    Tbe French Mail.
    63 6 An endeavour, it is hoped, will be made to day to start tbe pumping operations in connection with the grounded French mail, so that it should not be long before bLo is all right. In tbe meantime all tbe cabin luggage has been landtd, and about 600
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    Red Cross Pearls.
    47 6 Mr. J. C. Peter has rtoeived the following tor the benetit of tbe British Red Croat Society funds, which be acknowledges witb thanks: Mrs. Lim Boon Keng, one pearl brooch. Mrs. Cooke-Yarborougb, one mcklace seed pearls. Gifts will be exhibited oefore being sent borne.
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    Avis.
    73 6 Tous les passagers de 1' Andre Lebon son! inviled a so ptesuuter le plan tut, poomblt 4 1' Agency lies Mihhu^. rius MttutiLuua, pour une communication mi.i importaatu. L'ue Mease d' odious degiacbs Hera dite dimancbe ptochaiL. lv 14 Avnl, ii nuuf heuresi et demie, a la CatLi jrale
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    Smokes for our Soldiers and Sailors.
    63 6 We very gratefully acknowledge the following addition to oar fuod fur assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokus fur out soldiers and tutilom "Haircut, S.T.W." |i Tbe total we have received since we opened this fund in August, 1016, is now •42,661.01, oat of
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    Singapore Rubber Market
    124 6 Messrs. Barlow and Co. repcrt under yesterday's date Smoe we laat reported itie market baa remained steady and tbe demand at Uie auctions which commenced Ibis morning waa good. Prices realised for 'tbe standard grimea sbow considerable advanoes on tbe wetk. Fine pale orepe met witb kteu
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      204 6 Lawn Tennis NEW STOCKS OF HIGHGRADE REQUISITES JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Bkolavd) tfflfft ffifilfa WOOD PRESERVATIVE A unique preparation for preserving all forms of wood and woodwork against the inroads of fungoid and insect life. Made by THE BANITAB CO.. LTD.. LONDON SOLB AGENTS: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. LTD.
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      164 6 PICTURES OF RARE ENTERTAINING POWERS ANO EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AT THE ALHAMBRA Tha Nail for Muxc -Tha Pioasar and Premier ■OHM -Tlm Housa of Quality laach load MIDNIGHT AT MAXIM'S In 4 Reel a An hoar's rare enjoyment at that famous New York Danoing Hall, with music to harmonise with the
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    THE WAR.
    6722 7 PRIME MINISTER'S SPEECH. Statement on Military Situation. Conscription for Ireland Resisted. FUctik s Tblbokasm. London, April 9, 4 60 p.m. Intense interest was taken in tbe Premier's speech in tbe House ot Commons to day. Tbe House wan crowded, but there was an entire absence of excitement and
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    MARCH RUBBER RETURNS.
    37 8 Pundut.— 32,ooo lbs. Pelepah.- 30,967 lbs. Kota Tinggi.— 24.7so lbs. Siginting.-9,1001b5. Clovelly 6,087 lbs. Burma— 4,42B lbs. Jimah.— 2o,lBl lbs. Sitiawan.— 4,9o6 lbs. Sembrong.— B,soo lbs. Kilat 1,724 lbs. Bukit K 8.— 2,460 lbs.
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    89 8 The rate of mortality ie the Settlement of Singapore tor the week ended April 6 wm 81.58 per mille of the population. The total number ol death* was 221, of wbioL 159 were male subjects and 65 female Convulsions claimed 27, phlbisi* 41, malaria fever 23, beriberi
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    BRITAIN AND SUM
    428 8 New Decoration for Siamese King. The Bangkck Daily Mail announces that King George has conferred upon King Rama for Siam the Knight Grand Commandership of tbe Most Exalted Order of tbe Star of India and tbe following telegrams have been exchanged:— Telegram from H.M. the King of
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    SINGAPORE SHARE MARKET.
    310 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co. in their weekly share report, dated April 11, state There has been a complete change in the position of rubber shares over the past week. Tbe demand has certainly not been on a largo scale but sufficient
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    133 8 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report I— Silver.— Unchanged 45J. Hongkong.— B3j% pm. Shanghai.— 62} Tin. Buyers 1151, no sellers. Tbe auction is still firm but possibly 81 or so lower than yesterday, bat comparison is d ffi;ult as there has been less first class rubber
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    The India-Burma Railway,
    105 8 la the course of the presidential address to the CbittagODg Chamber of Ccuun- rcr on 21st ultimo it is stated that much important Harvey work for development of railways is in band. The first stction of the coast route connection from Cbittagong to Burma is now being
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES
    215 8 One More Case for Trial On Calendar. Before Mr, Justice Ebden yesterday tbe trial was concluded of a Cantonese, Cheong Ah Loon, charged with tbe murder of Hock Van Swee in Pagoda Street on .lone 8, 1916. After bearing the D.P.P. the jury decided to bear tbe defence,
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    THE FRENCH MAIL
    529 8 Passengers' Thanks for Local Kindness. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Perhaps as our names have already appeared in your columns for some reason or other, you will permit me, before leaving Singapore for Australia, a few lines to express the intense gratitude which my
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    Men Cannot Live by Bread Alone
    99 8 Will all wbo have any French papers, journals and bocks to spare, deliver them to the sentry on board the Goentoer, which ship lies in Lagoon Dock, Oodown 48, Tanjong Pnear Box eDtranoe No. 4, and he will give them to Madame Cbambon who
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    134 8 The following Jobore property was disposed of by auction by Messrs. Ching Reng Lee and Co. at their sale room on Monday afternoon: -Six pieces of land situate at Tiram Duku, Palai, in Joborr, areas 800 by 180, 800 by 100, 200 by 150. 400 by 890,
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    60 8 The Times of Malaya reports that a sum of 1482 has bten received from Tapah towards the V.MC.A. Hats Fund. This contribution was the result of a Chinese cinematograph performance organised by lunpector Farqaharfion. Tbe total amount collected ie Perak is now |4 7^7 which pays ft r one but
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  • Correspondence.
    • Letter
      Mr. Lloyd George
      470 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Though rather strong that letter which appeared in yesterday's paper was certainly a relief after all you have written about Mr. Lloyd George Ido not pretend to know exactly what does or does not constitute fair criticism when speaking
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    • Letter
      North Kedah Lottery
      96 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, With reference to the advertisement, redrawing of the North Kedah Second Lottery, appearing in the local papers, don't you think that that part of the last paragraph which reads Books unaccounted for will not be included in tbe lottery
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    124 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, April 18, 1918:— Thursday, April 11. 5.16 p.m. DriU Hall S.V.C. Band and Buglers, compulsory. Fbidat, Apbil 12. 6.16 pm. Drill Uall S.V.A. sections 111 and IV details. S H.E.(V). Signal. Sec. S.V.C. B.V.C. Recruits. A.V. Platoon, compulsory. 5.10
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    83 8 Pboubammi fob Aihil. Friday 12th.— Parade at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Payar, 6.16 p.m. Monday 15th- Koate March Sepoy lines Police Station, 5 15 p.m. Friday 19ih.— Parade at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 6.15 p.m. Monday 22nd.— Parade at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 6.15 p.m.
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      220 9 SMALL OR 3HESTBA MUSIC wi pianoforte conductor ot CONTINEN rTVL Hi^ie occrtnre*, Mo. MUSICAL COMEDY walizcH, boltrtion*. twos < ps marches, etc. TO BE HAD HM IM, »orili Br.a t Road T.l.phoiw »o. 1705. ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT OUR FILIPINO BAND will play during dinner E. and O. HOTEL MUM
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      850 9 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. I W'.NTBD IMMEDIATELY, smart and nl a' !i! typi-t. Apply in person to Meyer and Meastr, 07, KoDius-n Roa Commercial I'nioo Building*. 114 12 4 FOR S»LE, two- wster Hnmbtr.tte motor car. wiod-creen, hood, lawpa, three sets seat a d casbioo covers, pomp, tcols acd opare nbe. Excel
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      409 9 AUCTION SAL Of WAX POLISHED TBAK HOCBBHOLD FURNITURE, PLANTS, BTC. To be held at No. 110, Orchard Road, On Sati-rdat, April 18, 1918. (immediately after th« naln at No. 110-a, Orcba-d Read) Comprising Wax-polished teak sideboard with mirror panels snd fitted with two drawers and cupboard, wax-polisbed teak and rattan
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      71 9 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, caps and travelling requisites, shirts, collars and hosiery, waterproofs, etc. J. L. CAMPBELL Co. Raffles Place. Singapore RRIVED Motor Car Bulbs 6-8 volt, 16 candle-power,
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      597 10 AneU over 92,000,000 B.C. Assurance in foroe over $9,000,000 B O. THE BREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (IWOOBFOBATBD W STRAITS SbTTLBKBHTS) HIAD OFFICE i Winohostar House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE S9, Old Jewry, E.G. Tbe Company has sISO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with tbe British
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      531 10 ■MIKIMQ. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Imcokpobatbd in Hongkong) PAID UP CAPITAL 115,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 1.500,000 at 3/- •16,000,000 Silver t19,500,000 184,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 115,000,000 COURT OF DIRBCTORS Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman. G. T. M. Edkins, Bsq,, Deputy Chairman. F. O. Butcher, Bsq Hon. Mr.
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      506 10 BAWKINfI, NEDERLANOBCHE HANCEL-MAATBCHAPPY NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY Established 1824. Paid-up Capital fl 60,000,000 (about 5,000,000) Statutory Raatrve Fnaa fl 11,808,483 (about £966,289) Hbad Offiob in Amstbbdak.. Hbad Aobnct in Batavia. BRANCHES Penang, Hongkong, Shanghai, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Hemarang. Weltnvreden, Bandoeng (Java), Cheribon, Tegal, Peoalonpau, Tjilatjap, Djember, Djokja (Java), Solo (Java), Medan (Deli),
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      564 10 BMJKIFW, NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELBBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Bbzabushbo 1888. CAPITAL i Fl .000 COO (about 1 £6JKO,OCO) ISSUED AM 1 Fl. 8S OOO.rOO (abont ••IB UP i,900 000) RESERVE FUND i Fl 1H a OSOn <» boQ RESERVE FUHD j JB1.600.COO) HBAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. HBAD AGBNCY IN BATAVIA.
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      1102 10 INSUIANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those who have accumulated money by the laborious prooess of mere saving know what a hard and uncertain method it is. A man says. I will save as much out of my inoome tor a certain time and at the end of tho
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      50 10 FOR SALE PRIVATELY The well situated, two-atcrey brick and tiled European residential property known as Municipal No. 39-1, Cavanagh Road, or Valkyrie. Gas and water laid on. In excellent condition of repair. Farther particulars from Mixsrs. POWELL CO., Ltd., 18 and 17, Ruffles Place. Auctioneers. (Incorporated in Singapore) 2TB— n
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    887 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Coal Gas Situation. The motor user in living in bewildering times (sajs tbe Commercial Motor.) Driven j by force of circumstances to adopt coal-gas I as an alternative to, or substitute for, petrol, In; now finds bis interests again threatened. From
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    183 11 Dt. Sophie Bryant who it retiring from the headmistress ship of the Nortb London School for Oirla this summer has been tolling an interviewer about the remarkable changes in feminity daring her teaching career, When abe started as a teacher in 1875 all the old conventions obtained. Fainting
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      157 11 WondeQ orke|| AUTOMOBILE SPECIALITIES wS""S AUTOGLOS Will make shabby ooaohwork look like new and preserve tbe finish on your Dew ear indefinitely. Z°ol°Al RADIATOR CEMENT Instantly stops sn\all leaks in yonr radiator ZITAI METAL POLISH Qives a bright, clean, lustre which will not tarnish qnickly as ordinary metal polishes do.
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      239 11 OILDAG SAVES Petrel, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Garages Full partioulara from DUPIRE BROS. BOLE AGENTS. Bub- Agents for Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipota STELASTIC TYRES f The only tyres holding the R. A.C. a^HR certificate for 5,000 miles without t^ >? cuts or punctures. sW i tr
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      587 12 «p> f i > ar.» 'afrflsfc sa—a i *"*^as^aPsaaaaaananaaaaMayaaaa«jlJ^*^*^fc _s_aj ea^Bß^ GOODRICH Wm tyres uai^ SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, capable stenographer. Apply to Senda Co Ltd., Raffles Chambers* 8 4— lB 4 WANTED, Master, offioers and engineers for a steamer to tail shortly. Apply to Boostvad Co. 16-B— u WANTED, experienobd
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      521 12 SITUATIONS WANTED WiNTED employment as motor driver by an expurienoed man. Apply Box No. 28. Strain Times. 10 4 114 WANTBD BILLBT by a book keeper who has thorough knowledge of estate aocunts. Can use a typewriter and write shorthand. Now engaged temporarily. Bxot llent refer enoe. Apply to Bjx
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      608 12 NOTICE The establishment o( Mr. B. P. De Silva will be dosed on April 18 and 14 (or the Singhalese New Year. 10 4-18 4 FOR SALE RARE ORCHIDS (rom Siam and Barmali. Apply to M4CNG PO TrJI. No. 94 8, Bukit Timah Road. 9-4— ll 4 WANTED TO BUY
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      351 12 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorpobatkd ix England Manufacturers THE MULTIPUR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agents: KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore It CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUGKERIDGE Lataof Massif. Lafaystts, phototrashara to their Majsitiei. AT THE BURLINGTON Formerly Hotel de la
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      371 12 6UAN KIAT AND COMPANY, L MITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) Head Office IS, Philip Itrsst, tisfipora The successful tenderers to the S.S. Government and Municipal Commissioners for the year 1918 For the snpply of Eogineericg Stores, Paints, Metal and Oils, and Hardware and Miece'lanecas Stores, etc. Tsl. addpsss GUANKIAT
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      198 12 FIRST-CLASS CARS»HIRE DAY AND NIBHT Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries foi second hand cars (rom our oliente ia the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, ooasnlt us we will be able to fulfil your needs When you intend to sell, consult as, we shall (etch a
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      396 12 Straits Wimes TELEPHONIC I Editorial and Oeacral... m fa Manager's Offloe M m hit Job Printing Offloe M 1144 Al 1 communications relating |a editorial matters and news should be addressed la THB EDITOR. All communications idatiag to busiaesa matters— advertisements, snbcriptioßs, accounts, printing, etc— should be addressed to THB
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