The Straits Times, 22 June 1918

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    13 1 The Straits Times. Singapore. Saturday, junb 22. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTB. NO. 25.755
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      211 1 ■ILMMUB SWEETENEB GONDENSEB ■ILK Prtaeaow $20.50 an Mar Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conoitions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jsibby, McPfeiU Jsibby state "If there was a way to
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      59 1 DIXIE RUGS A FINE SELECTION IN ARTISTIC COLOURS AND DESIGNS SIZES 6 feet x 3 feet 6 feet x 9 feet 8 xlO 9 x 9 9 xl 2 12 xls ROBINSON CO. As supplied to p Stocks held by xh. Ad mira .ty A. FRANKEL&CO. The Crown Agents ~^*^Z^VrCXfJ»
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      3 1 GOODRICH > j TYRES
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    Terror in Rostoff.
    1034 2 ENGLISHMAN'S WIFE BRUTALLY MURDERED Crimes of the Germans. Mr. O. J. Moore, of tbe Thomrts Hanbnry Public Sohool lor Boys, who only reoently came oat of Rasaia after a train journey of over five weeks, says tbe N.C. Daily News, bad some terrible stories to tell of
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      327 2 Fehers Emigratiekantoor, (FaHsr labouring OfTios) Boleavliet Oost 113, B ATA VI A, JAVA Supplier*, rf FIRST-CMS Javaneie CM--IUCT UkSOURERS at competing [.rices. 8 0 s— SB 0 THE ORIENTAL SPECIFIC Ia the specific tor tbe speoifle complain! and ot whatevet standing. Price $1.25 THE ORIENTAL PILE OINTMENT ia offlcaoiooH ointment
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      204 2 IBB'BK* Nerves Our nervesarc similar to an inrricatr network of t < I i 1 1 wm-s. Coiitrollod and nourished by a p Ttion of the brain known as the nerve centres the delicate threaJlike nerves radiate in all directions throughout the body. So long as the nerve centres are
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      274 2 IfsEasyToGelßidofDandruff Gently nib spots of dandruff, scales, itching and irritation with Cuticura Ointment. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. This treat■aa< every two weeks is usually sufficient tokecpthescalpcleanand healthy. Sample Each Free by Post. Addrnta poatr.rl "F.Nrwbery&Sana^7.Charterhouae Sq.. London." Sold every where. BbBbBbBBSBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBI TYRES ■en hum lor
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      249 2 unn. 0 r...!.!, y V^AflBH Ql .BY We oao derelope yonr bn-in. «q at a minimum oost bat with maximum results by moans cl oar EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL Advartiaintf Service This publication is wnll-patronised by MAYNARD ft CO.. LTD. and many others. CHINESE COIVIIVIEFtCI A L DIRECTORY and the 8
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    The Spirit of France.
    1146 3 NOT ONE INCH WILL BE YIELDED TO THE ENEMY They Shall Not Pass." Mr. Joseph Hocking, the well known novelist, writing to a borne paper, says I was more tban glad, daring my second visit to France since the war commenced, to have the opportunity of
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      668 3 RECORD DEMAND FOR THE 4-fold HARLE..E GIFT HAIR HEALTH HAULER 4-FOLD GIFT BEAUTY °FOR ALL. i^^flFßlE 1,000,000 "Marians K air Drill" Outfits H_^bW I "^/sf\TT ISnHR tnormnu* demand fnr the Great SgpPjfcTMlqßjlß Outlics hn* baaten all rrcord*. 1 1 you wrnh *^S- 'sain wßS3tmL_*fhlTm to h* in time to iwrti.--p.ite
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      436 3 -j_7 Mam CHEONG BROTHERS DeaMata, 11. Bonn Bridge Road FMLL LINE BEHTAL SUPPLIES rtnl slaas Meets. teal DeaMstry, Ot ld Clown Brtdce FlUla K ud Vnloaalte, C biaiic a oi Wear OoaraateeJ. CBABOBB MODBBATB Best Tooth Fendeif sad Biaiits fa) saie HEALTH FOR ALL In hot climates nature need* help
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      239 3 I _jl^^^^^^^^^^^^?™™^^^'^^*^^^^J_^^ _*_»_bQslSl Lb^ aMaMBBBt 'THE ONLY WAY 1 uses ROYALS [Ml gj ITflvJi I rBt ninK car an(^ B l ee Pi p .K M w\l TaUs L car service. Inline with this |fl prcgreepivfneps. they have bought over 100 Royal Type- LADIES take care, that you don't carry
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      483 4 iteamer mums N.YTR. rAPAN MAILBTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (laosapsaarao n Jara«) EUIOPEAN UNE A terviee te maintained betweea Yokohama, •fa parts, and Bnglaad under mail uuasiaut wNb the Imperial Japaaese Ooverameat. Tb- New Twia-rerew Steamers maiataiaiag pbii terviee have bee* tpetaally desigaod aad teastrceted, aad tie fitted with si I the lstes, ILißiiiTPiiinata
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      755 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P> O.'Srltlsh India and Apcar L-ine (CoaratiißS iHooaroaaf so Basaaao) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PsININSULAR AND ORIBNTA, f|. Go. (Dnder Contraoi with His Majesty a OOTarnmanl) Tbe Oomyany's MAIL SbTRVIOBS BAST OP BOMBAY ate at atestat aaafsaded. The Oompaay's IMTBRMIOIATB SsTRVIOsIS TO AMD PROM LOMOOH Paatsagats tot Barope
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      571 4 STEAMER BAILINM. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIOATIIN M.. LB (lasssfsaavan ra Sub). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Foi Kretay, Triaggaan, Blsat, Semetsk, Baaho, Kelaataa, Tabs! Baagaata, I*u, raaaral Patsa!, Siagora. Laaoa, Koftsamni. Baadoa, Las*rae« Chompoa, Koblak a Baagko> Ova Daparrur* a a. SUDOHAOIB June 94 4unm 26, S p.m. s.«. PRAOHATIPOK July 1 July S,
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      623 4 STEAMEI SAlLimt OOMBIMBai BBBVjW OS) THENEANI.I.N.LTI (ißosaroaavao v Baa a«» UI TNEWEtTAHtTRAUAR t. N. 69.. LTI. (I«OSBrSBA*BD IB BbS1A»: BBTWBBB *reasMntia (Perth), af«Ptk>W»u« AttatPtllltin Ports, ttv, aaagl BallsaißatßßSßaiamsai^ MVll^MJßjß^aßfSßßaaja Begular tailiagi betweea Stagaaett «v Western Australia eailiag at Java (v k aueemeat offers), Derby, Kin* 6^*i (!>■•.• lot tbe Kimserley
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      507 5 TOYO RISEN KAISHA (laooaroßATaD or J&fab' Soeaie note vit Hongkoßn, Sbangbii, Nagasaki, the Inlaad Sea, Koae. tokobama Honolulu aad Saa Franoisoo to all points in tbe Doited States. Canada. M»xioo and Bnrope PROBJIBLI HILIMOI FROM HONOKONO Maamer Tonnage Speed Probable sailing Irom rJongkoag •hlnyo Mai-u 20,000 SI knots July 16
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      490 5 oTEAMER BAILIN6B. TIMOR-DILLY A steamer will be sailing shortly for above port. For particulars as regards freight, eto-< spply tv B JUSTE iD CO., Agents. 116-n SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS s.s, QletOKle-MM Tons. v. Beang Bee-MBB Tons M. Saaag Choon—«,7T6 Toat. •The above steamers are now oadei tarftoe to the
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      131 5 SIME, DARBY C° I? 2 (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) TESTATE AGENTS. TIN MINE AGENTS. MERCHANTS. GENERAL IMPORTERS EXPORTERS. SINGLE DISC REVERSIBLE PLOUGHS AND p. o. EIGHT DISC HARROWS telegrams Head Office MALACCA AND AT SINGAPORE, PENANG. SEREMBAN, JOHORE BAHRU, MUAR, LONDON. The "RACK" PRESS (PATENTED) For BALING RUBBER The QUICK
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      172 6 Gentlemen's High-class Tailoring and Outfitting NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED A Choice Selection of New and Exclusive Suitings Tke latest noveltie* in tearvet and ties, kats, cap* and travelling requisites, skirts, collars and kosiery, waterproofs, etc. J. L. CAMPBELL Co. Raffles Place, Singapore CONCRETE LIGHTERS, BARGES. PONTOONS are no longer in
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      20 6 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR Music Hits and HiTS-THAT ARE-TO BE CALL ON HUDSON 'PIMM ITU. 110, Mrtk tr\4f U*i.
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      27 6 Dr. Cassell's Tablets ■•aalr Wtar aid Tssp of Nsnrs aid Body Prioe Is. 8 and 4s. /v GO TO t/ W.J. GARCIA /I/ FOR $7 n« O
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      110 6 La Minerva Cigars Wrapped with finest Sumatra Leaf No finer Cigars made Apply for particulars and price list LA MINERVA CIGAR FACTORY, Inc. Manila SURELY YOU WANT REAL BARGAINS AT Cheap Prices Inspection of our splendid and excellent quality silke, crepep, etc will convince you. We receive fresh monthly shipments
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      213 6 THE STRAITS TIMEiT Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Rafflea Plaoe. Money Changer, Bar ope Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel Tan Wijk, Money Ohaager. iUfflea Hotel. Koh Co., Bias Basah Road, Kwong Seng Chiang, Selegie Road, Low Tong S wee,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    101 7 Saturday, June 22. Huh Watt r, 9.88 a m., 8.84 p.n> PilliVs Circus, 6 p.m. and 9. 11 p.m. Sunday, June 23, High vater, 10 14 a.m., 9.18 p.m Monday, June 24. Hi^li r7aser, 10.49 a.m., 9.61 p.a. Tuesday, June 25. High Water, 11.23 a.m., 10.80 p.m
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    171 7 To-oai Malacca if .B3 pm bato fahat 2.80 pm Malaooa. F. Swettenham and Penanv i.W pm Japan and San Francisco 2.80 pm Medan 8 pm Boorabaya, Bandjermaasin, Stagen, K. B*rot-, B. Papan, Samarinda, etc. 3 pm t. Samba, rtawean, Soorabaya, Bandjermassin, Stagen, K Boroc, Samarinda and Don^gala
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    Train Services.
    262 7 fbe iaaU tiaias from Siatapu*- lot the ««stb laavc Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. ->ua<laj exoepted) and 1 p.m., aFiiring at Koala Liumpar TlB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. ruapeotiTely. Tbe through express to Penang leaves ilaala Lumpoi at 8 a.m. daily, arriving »t V tun at
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    Mails for Europe.
    40 7 .018. iCOewl Fmt C lUrab i 8 Ap.ll 8 April I April 12 April 18 April 90 April 34 April 87 Dfflce Kepcit i Aamirao L»»l»» June 10 May 90 M Jane 6 0 6 U n <
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      EXCHANGE
      60 7 ouvatou, juai jz -i 1 L»D«>......B*Bk 4 ah «/«H Deiaud •/<A Private roir t/<tt ?kA>ci ......Bank 617 Ihdu Bank T. T 147 i HoHSio>«...Buk d/d 8»}%pa) Shamsmai ...Buk d/d 4»i Java. Bank T. I 107 J»P4«.........BAak 106 i retei({a— baying nit •8.M lit Ooanoil Bills 1m« Imd. am T.T.
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      PRODUCE
      98 7 UIDU9H, JUKI J* I>U» sauiUet 10.00 do (Cube No. 1; uaviotM) 13.01 Jopta Sandried T.Oi do Mix** 8 09 epper, Bluok 88 M do Wl.ite Smwu m. itOt "W. Float S»i»w»k nom do Branei No I »oo 'eatl S»«o sea L'»pu aa, imall flake ll.Si do email powl n
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      MINING
      185 7 feh. Beu -1 it AtapM* 9.C0 9.80 I 1 Ayei We«K 2 96 8.10 19 10 KinU Awoolrttoa 18 80 14 00 xd II 41 Kinta Tia 1.8.0 i.12.0 II 41 L*h*t Mime* 6.80 7.26 10 10. MaUtu Collietiee 14.30 14 75 11 41 Mal»ya« Tia 1.18.6 1.17.8 mo
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      GENERAL
      104 7 HayfM BeUm II 41 B. Mnorttmij u u T. 60 TBO II 41 a Pie*. 1.8.0 1.5.0 f- aieoWa Tmjt 8/8 4/fl II II Fmaet 4 Neave 46.00 47.n0 60 M W.H*mmet*Oo 60.00 68.C0 00 XX K*«i Bros, Del, ■130.00 180.00 IB 10 hUyaaid *Oo 6.60 660 41 41
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      DEBENTURES
      49 7 Daited ■aaiaeen 11.1M,6M aa» !Jiß«apore Blectrie Tramways 6% «860,00 l norn HporeMuaioipal6% •1.8T8.0M S'pon Maaieipal of 190T 11,800,000 10%dir 8 pore Municipal •*<* Of 1909 11,0 .ex. IMLsj B'pore Maaieipal <% I.OC't.OW ll%tt Spore Municipal 4% 4800.UM P.M.S. S% loan 1916 116,000.000 101 101| 8.8. lon 1916 •«SJWB,7OO 101
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    365 7 Maur*. Frusr and Co. 'a and Massrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotation*. Today's PrioM. hiHi Lyall Co. Bvati. Alot Otelab (II) 2.76 B.ro 2.80 8.00 Amtl. Malay fy. pd a.BS 263 226 2.76 Aye* Hitam (IB) 18.00 16.00 18.00 16.00 Ayei Kanin|< (II) 10) MS 1.00 1.1 6
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      75 7 NOTICE It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on MONDAY. JULY 1. BANK HOLIDAY >i-6 -a» 6 STAMFORD HOUBE PRIVATE HOTIL Bras B&sah Boad obmtral.lv •ituatbd Always cool and exposed to aaa areaat runlibsd Apartment! with or Without Board Gomfortabla Booms with Batbroomi attached Blaatn* Plttlnfa
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      647 7 UTEBT «OVEHTIBEIIEHTB 1 PaYINO QUSsT WaNTBD. Tanglin district Apply Box No. -"6, Strait* Times. j 17-B— 2» 8 ENGLISHMAN wishes to join m<e« Wtuld share small bungalow or flat. Box No. MB Strait* 1 imes. *'i 6 2: 6 WtMED T > RKNT, a small oompcuor house or bungalow in
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      480 7 V E L VE T s^B^^^Bb sß^^^*^ sßl^^^ sß^^^Bb' Specially Prepared For Pipe or Cigarette $1 per tin of 4 oz. FROM ALL DEALERS SEASON EXTENDED pillis' Cyrus Located Baaoh Road By nnn.orouH requests of the general public the eeaaun in Singapore will be extendei until further notioe. EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS
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      74 7 To be shown shortly PATHE 8 BPECIAL BERIAL OF HEART AND HOME INTEREBT presenting a study of human passions and a number of highly exoitmg iooidents, and tmbraeiuie a story wbioh dies not depend upon crim i as it< motive power, entitled THE NE6LEGTED WIFE IN 15 EPISODES OR SO
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY, JUNE 22. LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
    1203 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, JUNE 22. LEAGUE OF NATIONS. One is glad to find tbe name of Viscount Orey in the press again. He is one of wbat became known as the Asquith Gang, just as some ten years earlier certain good and able men were known as tbe Balfour
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    20 8 To day's Post Offioe circular states that a mail from Europe is expected to arrive by train on Monday morning.
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    26 8 At tbe Licensing Justioes meeting on Wednesday T. K S. Meyer was granted a license not for a bar as reported, bat for a billiard room.
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    24 8 According to tbe Malay Mail offioiaJ sanction baa been given to tbe holding of farther lotteries in tbe F.M.S. in support of war objects.
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    10 8 A conference cf myoologists opened in Koala Lumpur on Thursday.
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    33 8 A fire whioh broke oat at Trang, Pabang, on Jane IS, destroyed a row of eighteen wood and attap sbopbonses oeuapied by Chinese, tbe damage, not covered by insurance, being pat at •30,000.
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    42 8 The monthly devotional meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association will be held on Monday, Jane 24, at 6.1S p m., at 8, Fort Canning Road, when the Rev. C. H S. Ward, of Ceylon, will Rive the address. All are weloome.
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    39 8 Siam, it may be noted, ranks seoond in tbe number of application* for Bobscriptions to tbe War Loans Invpntment Trust ot Malaya, with 622 against 912 from Singapore. The amount «nb«cribed from Siam up to April 10, was 1587,690.
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    40 8 The Chartered Bank are in receipt of tbe following telegram from tbeir London offioe: Shell Transport and Trading Co. directors have declared interim dividend free of income tax account profit last year 6s. per share, payable July 6, coupon 80.
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    39 8 The Hospital Board ambulance, now kept at the Fire Station, will not be available from Monday, the 24tb inst for a few days. Tbe Municipal ambulanoe will take its place during tbe time the other ambulance is undergoing repairs.
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    47 8 Cbee Kirn Fa, a Chinese, aged about 80 years, and a carpenter by trade, was ad mit ted into the Tang Took Seng Hospital about 1 p.m. on June 19 and died few hours after admittance. He is said to have fallen a height of 16 feet.
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    40 8 The Court of Appeal, whioh commences sitting at Johore on Monday, will comprise tbe Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, XC) as president, and Justioes Woodward and Bbden. There are seven appeals on the list, five criminal (murder) and two civil.
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    48 8 Tbe house ot Mr. T A. Ford, of Koala Lumpur, was struck by lightning during Tuesday's storm, considerable damage being done to Mr. Ford's offioe and the bedroom above, while moat of tbe electric light bulbs were broken. Fortunately no one was at the time in the offioe.
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    54 8 In bankruptcy jurisdiction yesterday, Mr. V. D. Snowies mentioned to Mr. Justice Bbden the case of Mr. Shafto- Stevens, and said that as there was a case against his client pending in another court he would ask that the public examination of Mr. Stevens be postponed for two weeks. His
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    58 8 The Governor in Council has made tbe following addition to the dues to be charged for their servioes by pilots in the pilotage district of Penang. With effeot from July 1, 1018, and until December 81, 1918, boti days inclusive, a special war charge of 110 per vessel shall be
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    56 8 A Musical Service will be held at the Boustead Institute on Sunday evening at 8 16, at whioh the Rev. William Cross, will speak. Anthems, etc., will be sung by tbe Presbyterian Church choir under the leadership of Mrs. D. Muaro. All are weloome. Tbe men of tbe army, uavy
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    68 8 At the suggestion of Commander Peary, pemmioan is to be added to tbe rations of the United States army. As prepared by the Indian, pemmican oonsiats of lean meat dried in the son or smoked then pounded or shredded and mixed with a paste of melted fat. The best makes
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    72 8 It is stated that the Japanese Government has already completed its preparation for tbe opening of a commercial show room at Singa pore, says the Chinese Press. Its manager has been selected aad at present the exhibits are being selected. Another commercial show- room is being elected at Harbin. The
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    68 8 At tbe Eurasian Literary Association Rooms on Tours lay night the members discussed tbe question of the contemplated memorial to commemorate the centenary of Singapore. Botti secondary and technical education reoeived attention, while an opthalmic hospital and a Kaffl h scholarship were mentioned. As the meeting was not well attended,
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    117 8 Major General T. Bridges, a British officer, who achieved considerable fame during the Mons retreat, has arrived in New York says a reoeot message. He predicts a German offensive in June on tbe West front or in Italy. He expects a serious crisis in 1018. We must not expect anything
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    141 8 A Bangkok paper says: Tbe story oome* from Singapore that some ease* of Rherry directed in a ship's manifest to Windsor and Co. paused master m far as Colombo tbe other day without a hitch bat on the Singapore authorities examining the manifest they wrote to the firm who atients
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    413 8 Three months leave to Mr R. Scott, acting district judge, from May 13 in approved. Mr. M. O'Hanlon has sm appointed tc aot as Chief Inspector, Railway Polioe. Mr. C. H. O. Clarke, of tho Straits Settlement Civil Servic, has been appointed tc officiate as Seoond Magistrate,
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    War Funds.
    29 8 We gratefully acknowledge a cheque for, •200 from Mr. Tan Kheam Hock for distribution as follows Chi -eh Army Tents ...1100 King George's Fund for Sailors 100
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    Hongkong War Lottery.
    60 8 Tbe Hongkong and Shanghai Bank baa today received the following wire from their Hongkong office:— St. George's War Bond drawing First prise ***** Second ***** Third ***** In connection with the above we are givss to understand that the first prise amounts to ,187,600 (H K. currency
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    The Fool's Paradise.
    387 8 We again protest most strongly against tbe arbitrary oeoßorsbip rogalatione under wbicU some of tbe most important newe from all tbe war areas is being suppressed in Malaya. Newspapers by thi hundred come into Malaya, within a tew days in some cases) and within a few weel's
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      147 8 REFRIGERATORS American Style These refrigerators are made in our own workshops, of highest grade solid teak. They are well insulated and lined throughout with zinc. They will be found much more economical and effective than the old style icechebt or imported American refrigerators. Fig. L 248 45 by 24 by
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      188 8 ALL THE THRILLS OF WHOLE SERUL IN ORE PICTURE OF I REELS, WHIRL* NO OF THRILLS IN THE PRODUCTION EXTRAORDINARY AT THE ALHAMJULA Ths Hall tar Husie Th* Pioaaar and Prtariar Hoiiss Ths Houst of Quality Isach Road IN THE SECOM> SHOW AT 0.16 FOR NIBHTS COMMENCING FRIDAY, JUKE 11
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    THE WAR.
    4845 9 ITALIAN BATTLE. Half Million Austrian Casualties. HUNGER II AUSTRIA, Situation is Becoming Serious. RIUTIS'I TbLBORAMS. London, June 18, 4.50 p.m. Rome: Austria's great offensive against Italy in a supreme effort to pierce the Italian linen »nd sweep across the plains to Vicenzi, Baa«ano and Vouiee has been disintegrated
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    Darby and Company of Borneo.
    242 10 The British North Borneo Herald of May 16 aays Although the personal association of the Hon. Mr. W. O. Darby with North Borneo goes bacc as far as the year 1889 it is not oar intention in this brief notice to refer to his activities
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    Letter from Home.
    2158 10 DRASTIC MAN-POWER BILL INTRODUCED. From Our Special Correspondent. London, April 12. If tbo Prime Minister and his fellow members of tbe War Cabinet bad deliberately attempted to set everybody by tbe ears by the new Man- Power Bill, they oould not have succeeded more completely No measure,
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    QUEEN MARY'S SILVER WEDDING.
    420 10 Contributions from Women Of Singapore. At tbe meeting of the Women of Singapore [held in tbe V W.C.A. yesterday morning to consider a suggestion that tbe V. omen of Singapore might wish to unite in sending a Gift to Her Majesty the Queen on the oooa
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    SINGAPORE RAILWAY FATALITY.
    361 10 All Precautions Taken by Engine Driver. The Coroner held an inqaest yesterday afternoon on the victims of the collision which occurred last Tuesday on the railway line near Holland Road railway station. Dollah bin Kassim, engine driver on the F.M.S. railway, said that he remembered about 1.26
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    40 10 Mr. M. J Hollywood, chief inspeotor, F.M.S. Railway polioe. Mr. J. F B. H, assis tant engineer, F.M.S. Railways, Mr. B. F. Burr, chief sanitary inspeotor, Perak, arid Mr. H. Bilkie, chief accountant, F.M.S Rail ways, have been granted leave.
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    21 10 The death is announced of the wife of Mr. Cheah Yew Huck. fUhery boarding Officer of the Harbour Master's Office, Punang.
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    15 10 Mr P. W. Leslie, of Jalan Aooh, ia shortly tearing tor home to join up.
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      Share Dealing.
      130 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Can any of your readers enlighten me as to the conditions governing sbare transactions in Singapore? As a seller of sharps I usually h»ve to pay 1 per cent brokerage bat on oooasion I am given a nett prioe— wby
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      F.M.S. Hotels.
      383 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— lt was not with surprise, but with regret that 1 read the closing of yet another hotel in the F.M.S., this time Tbe Grand Hotel in Ipoh. Six years ago I had to do tbe same thing in Koala Lumpur
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      224 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Bir,— Now that tbe Grand Hotel is closing, where can hotel accommodation be found for (1) Those who wish to stay in Ipoh for a few months only. (2) Those unable to find suitable bouses. (8) Those who wish to escape the annoyance
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      Married But Willing.
      142 10 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. Sir,— ln your issue of 18th instant I read that the Hongkong Government have under consideration the question of tbe provision of allowances for the wives and children of i married men joining the army. Is it too much to
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      British and Foreign Bible Society Emergency Fund.
      48 10 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,—We gratefully acknowledge the following donations: Amount previously acknowledged... f 942 re Mrs. Ferpuson Davie 5.00 Mr. Sretfiand, Bandoeng, f. 100 98 46 Total 11,040.5;; CmAM. 8. Q. TISDiLL, Avtut Singapore, June 90, 1918.
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    181 10 S.CC. Lawn Tennis Tournament. There was do play in tbe S.CC. lawn tennis toarnament last night. Monday* Ties. A. SIN'.LB. Donnell v. Bateman. Tyler v. Dean. B. SIN.iLB. R. R. Turner v. A. D. Baker. Anyon v. Swindell. Strttlwick v. Phipps. Podlow v. CasseUs. C. BIN(.LS. Dames v.
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    Singapore Swimming Club.
    78 10 The club launches on Sunday, 28rd inst will ran as under i Johnston's Pic- 9.10 and 11 am. 2.80 and 880 p.m. Club Bungalow 9.80 and 10 80 am.; 12.15, 8 and 5 p.m. High Tide: 10.14 a.m. There will be a hundred yards handicap on the
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    A PROFITEERING FABLE.
    291 10 The Sparrows as Bad as The Pouter-Pigeon In days gone by, there lived a certain farmer who had a fine rick of barley and this he fenced about with a groat oage of netting to shield it from the birds. But, while so doing, tbe farmer bad
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    Straits Trading Co.
    418 10 Following is the report of the directors of the Straits Trading Company to be submitted at the meeting on Jane '29 The directors now submit the accoauts for the half jear ended March 81, 1918, being the teoond half of the business year 19/7 18. After writing
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    THE SHAFTO-STEVENS CASE.
    996 11 Position of Accused with Messrs Dupire Bros Tbo prr>limiD«ry proceeding* of the case ii which Mr. Sliafto Slevins, late manager t Mumr*. Dupire Brothers rubber department stands charged with cbeatiog in rerpect of a rhti|iie of 125,986.97, was continued bifure Mr. lUiu, third luatiintrate, yesterday afternoon, Mr.
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    PLBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    137 11 To night the Star Opera Co. will stage. with new dresses and scenery, a new play entitled Sri Majlis." Fillia's Circus are eskading tbtir season here, probably for a farther week. A change o( programme is to be amade on Monday and a Umefit eight Riven next
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    KINTA AGRICULTURAL SHOW.
    276 11 Proposed Exhibition Early In December. The fallowing minutes of tbe first meeting of tbe committee for the Kinta Agricultural Suow, hi id on June 18 were communicated to the press Present.— Mr. J. F. Owen (chairman), Messrs (Juan Ueang Tboy, J.P., P. O. Lawford, A. O. O
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    375 11 Programme of drills, etc., lot week ending Saturday, Jane 20, 1918 Saturday, Jcmb 22. 5.R.8.(V.)-l)rill Hall or 6th milestone. Thomson Road, 2.80 and 3 p m., oompilsory. Maxim Co. and S.V.R. attaebeo. -Drill Hall or oth milestone, Thomson Road, 2.80 and 8 p.m., compulsory. Dismis* Ealb>ng Reservoir,
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    29 11 Pboobammb roa Junb. Monday 24th.— Parade Sepoy Lines Police Statioa, 6.16 p.m. Friday asth.— Parade Pearls Hill, 6.16 p m. Amdbjiw Aqmbw, Officer Commanding, Civil Guard
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    21 11 Information bas been received that the Koala Pabang light boose bas been palled down and the light discontinued ontil farther Botioe.
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    84 11 Rear Admiral Albert G leaves stated in New York oa Jane 3 that the United States bas a large number of first class battleship* preparing alongside tbe British ships tor an engagement on tbe high ays with tbe German Fleet. News reached the British Navy a few days previously that
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      413 11 Dance IM[usic Whenever you like His Mattel's Voice Oramopbone* and Becords providn yon with tbe means of a danoe whenever you jast feel like it" Call ani beat the latest daoee mn«io on one of the marjy model maohine* we have in stock. 8. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporate la Hontkong)
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      338 11 BAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT OUR FILIPINO BAND will play during dinner SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL ANO CINEMA DINNER SHOW Sunday, Jane 23 IVEXJSIC During Dinner E. and O. HOTEL. PENANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island CRAG~HOTEL
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    SHORT WAR STORY.
    2141 12 First Three Years. 1914. Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduke Krani Ferdinand and his Consort at Serajero. July 26. Austrian ultimatum sent to Serbia. August 1. Germany declare, mi on Roasia and France. Af— t 4.— Britain declares war on Germany tor violating neutrality of Belgium. August iB.—
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    DEVILS ISLAND ESCAPEE.
    523 12 Prisoner Believed to be Eddie Guerio. A man who gave his name as Thomas Green," bat who is supposed to be Bddie Out rm, of Devil's Island notoriety, was cap tared, writes a correspondent to the Dailj Chronicle, while attempting to steal a lady's jewellery at the
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    F.M.S. HOSPITAL
    435 12 Rush of Cases from Battles Of March. The following baa been sent to the press fer publication April 8, 1918. Dear Sir William Taylor,— l forward my report for the month of Maroh. Until the last four days of the month the daily number of patients in the
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    508 12 4th Sunday after Trinity, June 23. St. Andkbw's Cathbdral. 7 a.m. Holy Communion, 7.46 a.m. Holy Commauion (Choral), 10 80 a.m. Matins (Choral), 4 p.m. Sunday Sobool, 6.80 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines.— 9.l6 a.m. Holy Communion, 6.80 p.m. Evensong anc Sermon. Hymns: 653, 816,
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    50 12 The Sooth Maocboria Railway Company ha.l g.ven notioc that, o*iog to the nucpeu -ion ol the txpiena train aeivioe b. iw v Europe and tLe Ocicnt, with do iiututOiaie piu-pect cf wt resumpiioo, all the ti press iraiua ii» Sjmb Manchuria and Choi., v Lave Dten uiscimiiiu-.d uutil turlhir nolice.
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      101 12 Pineapple Hams Bacon SUPPLIES NOW AVAILABLE SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Inoorpopatediin Strait* Settlements) TO A MAN'S POCKET BOOK IS TO OUR PRICES BUY OM US Make dawn town shopping an uteavaganoe. OUR QUALITY The bett obtainable. OUR SELECTION The largest, finest and most exolasive Bast of 9o.es. When in
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    German Spies.
    1078 13 EXPERIENCES OF MOVEMENTS AND METHODS. More Gerard Stories. I In chapter of big new book on Germany, 'Mr. J. W. Gerard, formerly American Ambassador in Berlin, gives bis experiences of (be methods of German spies. Appended are some extracts German spies who lookeJ like movie detectives bang about
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      357 13 E Another of C. B.s Delicacies BBPH^ agi j| B. OXFORD SAUSAGES 1 UNEXCELLED. 1 St Blackwell guarantee A ./jK\ these and- all their other table delicacies to be |T"' T y?in filTTiii lJ^^ produced under ideal conditions of cleanliness. JB" AGENTS FOR LEA A PERKINS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. British Belting
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      39 13 MASSAGE HALL ■a. til, Baaoaolta ltr«ai Open dally a.m. B p.m. TELEPHONE NO 1411. Baunu I Omarou Hi 8. FU JITA MaSSAOI Mas. HAKU aUNICUaH MiuHANA HOT BATHB Him TABU Betereaoes to say qoa-kr of loatety. SO 3—19 T
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      83 13 M^^^^j j^~ ~^^^^^^3 Bt* c "BLUE MYSTO" WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH STRONG, RELIABLE sand OHBAP "MYSTO POWDER (made to approved formula) Ttae powder that kills, and does not corrode ttae tnoes McAlister Co., Ltd. INCORPORATBD IN SINOAPORB BOLB AGENTS Special Conditions Require; Special Consideration The Firestone Tropical Special Tyre Has
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      1562 14 Aiift-ti over 13.000,000 1.0. Assurance In force over $9,000,000 8.0. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iMoeareaArao m B«baits Samaawrts) WaaVi OBVIOB I Wlnofiaata* Houss, Slngapor*. LOBJDOM OFFIOB i SIS, Old Jewry, 8.0. Tbe Company baa ABO.OOO dopoeilod with tbe Supreme Oout of Baglaad, aad complies wttb tbe British
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      567 14 BAWKINfI. NEDERLANDBCHE HANDEL-MAATBCHAPPY NETHERLANDS TRADING 800IEH BsTAßusaao ISM. Paid up Capital fl 70,000,000 (about 46,884,000) Itstutor j RatarTS Fuss fl 11,696,481 (about 49M,589) Hbad Omoa v AasTnaaua. Hbad Aaaaov n B*r v. BRANCHBS Peaang, Hongkos Shanghai, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltevreden, Bandoeng (Java), Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalongaa, Tjilatjap, Djember, Djokja I Java),
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      817 14 »»«miioE. THE SHANBHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (laooaroKATiD w Homskono) BNDOWMENT POLIOIBS aro issued for 10, 16 and 20-year terms. Tbe annual deposit under tbe -JO year plan is but 3vo and a fraotioa per cent, ot tbe sum assured, for a man 80 years ot age Should the death
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    645 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS OR CURRENT TOPICS. Army Motor Transport Service. When the American forces were withdrawn from Mexico, says Firestone Current Events, entire motor transportation of the army consittted of 8.039 trucks, 487 automobiles, 670 motorcycles and Vi tractors. This equipment was of twenty or thirty different
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    German Kultur.
    252 15 The following imaginary dialogue between a Dutchman and a German is published in The Telegraa! German Donnerwetternocbeinmal. Can't you bold your snout, you Dutch lout Dotohman But don't I want wheat for my bread German: What do I care about that? Don't I send you coal I Dutchman
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    Indian Coal Output.
    47 15 The following figures relate to the output of coal in British India in 1917 Assam 801 805 tons. Balncbistan 40,785 ton*, Bengal 4,081,671 tons, Bihar and Orissa 11,881,141 tons, Central Provinoes 871.458 tons, NorthW,«t Frontier Province 216 tons, Punjab 49,869 tons, total 17,326,384 tons.
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      182 15 TRUXTON (Formerly Hudford) MOTOR LORRIES Fitted with the famous Ford Motor which ensures a supply of spares throughout the Peninsular. Prices defy competition note the following: One ton capacity complete with body with canopy over drivers eeat including front and side curtains, head, side and tail lamps, bulb, horn and
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      90 15 BERGOUGNAN TYRES LE GAULOIS SOLE AQENTB DUPIRE BROS. 2, De Souza Street, Singapore button (Euck ri *V~ f jfdt *A I* Challenges comparison with Trucks of similar size. Wonderful power*. Absolute reliability and the cheapest in .he market. Price Chaßsis $4,300-. A few for ready delivery. STRAITS MOT3R GARAGE, 5-a.
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      821 16 SITUATIONS VACANT. XTBRIBNCBD COMPOSITORS WANTBD for tbe Strait* Time* (news taisitmiißi Good saiaricH g! ven tc capable WANTBD an experienr>od laboratory boy to work io a dental offioe. tpply to Dr. Moala and Company. ii 3 6— o WaNTBD for Peoans, nurse. Buropean «r Burasian. tor two boys sged 4
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      736 16 SITUATIONS WANTED. WANTBD, POSITION on rubber estate by Dutchman, who i aa had long experienoe tcbaooo plant o*. Now desiies obange. -al»ry tot lest lan 1860 and usual allow taots Speaks Malay flaeatly. Apply Boa >21, Straui Times. IM-6— 38-8 EXrBRISKGKD CONDUCTOR, Indian, married man, 8 years' txperienoe in various
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      561 16 KIAM KIAT CO. MARKET STRBBT. NEW STOCKS ON HAND Salamandrite Jointings Gauge Glasses Tuck's Gen. Packings Saw Files Connecting Links. SOLB AOBNTS FOR THE MULCOTT BELTING CO. LD. (Incorporated in England). I Tbe typewriter for travelling men and for personal correspondence. Portable (weighß only 10 lbs.) visible writing, two-oolonred ribbon,
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      587 16 THY GUAN KIAT BJana|int Director, GUAM KlaT A Co., Ltd. 36, Phillip Street, Singapore FIREWOOD FIREWOOD Prom Municipality, Government, and hospitals to steam launches, hotels, and private dwellings I am tbe contractor and supplier of fire-wood Remember me when 'next yon ate in the market for this necessity, ■oonomy will
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      508 16 GUAN KIAT AND CO., LD. (laoorporated in the Straits Settlements) Read Off iec i 3b, Philip stnst, listener* Skiß-ekaaelers. Harawara Oaaisrs, Sevsrnment and Municipal Contractors, Baaeral Importer* aad Exporters, Estate, Rica and Saw Mill Supplier! aad Commimon Agents Tel. Address: GOANKUT. Codes used A. B. C, 6th Bdition, and 4
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      500 16 First-class MOTOR CMS Fop HIRE Day and Night I Phone ***** DUNLOP TYRES of all the useful sizes FOR SALE Any time duping Day op Night STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 4 IK, Orchard Road. BAN LEE ANN, LTD. (INOORPOIATBD Dl SWOAPOBB) and N, M«r*«* Sarwet Merchants and Shipowners, bhip-chandlers and
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