Malaya Tribune, 31 March 1917

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    22 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. IV.- -No. 76 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS.
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    Lost Cities of Ceylon.
    722 2 Interesting KuH Of all those who have visited Ceylon few havH ever seen the ruin described by Miss O. E. Mitton in The Lost Cities of Ceylon." These are Anuradhapara, the capital of the island, and other leg?* imposing towns, built by the Singalege on their
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    Rain After 100 Days
    49 2 I'enghsien March 12 \fter more IBM one hundred days of perfectly arj we ather we ire just now having the fn.st intimation of rain but with a ood north easter blowing we may hope for enough dampness to start be wheat toward a good stop.
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    A Puzzle Solved.
    298 2 Gun-Running in East Africa. One question has puzzled everybody who took any interest in the East African campaign how the enemy has managed to fight on for between two and three years without running short of ammunition. Most people assumed that the commander of the German East
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    The Wandering German.
    135 2 New York, February B.—Emil Harms, who said he was sailor on tbe German freighter Alain when she was laid up at Baltimore at the beginning of the war, visited Police Headquarters at Hoboken yesterday. I got ashore soon after the Main went out of service," he said.
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    A Good Story.
    119 2 4a artillery rrrgraat telk gaod story of a MO— t bit llm. Along road Where he wao gulag to link, some obaorratiu th -c came fruw the direction of t s fi.h ins: diminutive L iiidon rumu v limping horn slighf woun I at th- thigh. By
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    Labourer’s Generosity.
    67 2 A Taunton labourer sent ££fl (practically his Ufa savings) to the V.M.C.A., because of the stories he hid heard of their good work. Mr. W E. Haz dl, of Tavistock Square, writes that it i, the most generous donation he has known during the war, and offers £50
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    69 2 It is not often that “killed in action” accompanies the name of a woman in the casualty lists, but su;h cases have frequently occurred during thia war. Mrs. Hurley, the sister of Lord French, who gave her life while driving a motor ambulance at Monastir, was one of the many
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      1151 2 NOTICE. THE BUSINESS OF Chop Tye Fob Tong, Pawnshop, HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM Mm* 68 to Mo. 74 South bridge Road FROM THE 18th day of March. 1917. HO TECK CHION CHOP TYE FOH TONG, PAWNSHOP. 19-3 31-3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Messrs Ching Keng Lee Company will offer for sale by
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      319 2 H. AHMAD. Civil and Structural Engineer, Surveyor and Building Contractor. Estate Commission Agent. Office 111, Market Street Singapore AND Jalan Raiimal. Batu Pahat. 5-5 0 Raneegiinge Drainpipes, Channels, Bends Junctions INOO MALAY Co., Ltd (Incorpor ited in Singapore.) Agents KIM HIN Co., |1 HU?,-} vr,'pi TTnfiirnn. j lit Malaya Tribune.
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      398 2 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food San aphos, Immediate Nutriment for Overworked, Underfed Nerves and Brain Within ten minutes you will fee distinctly the beginning of the undeniable benefit that Sanaphos gives you. Yet it is not to be confused with harmful stimulants, which only make matters worse It is not
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  • MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
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      31 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. 9 Issued Oaily.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. Issued Daily.] Vol. IV. No. 76 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS. CM tftaiapa Cribune. SATURDAY, MIRCH 31.
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      Panama Canal Slides.
      328 1 In his annual'report made public by the War Department Major General George W. Qoethals, Governor of the Panama Canal Zone, replies to the pullished critici-ms of the Panama Canal and the theories put forth regarding the canal slides and says emphatically that so far as the Culebra
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      Shipbuilding in Russia.
      165 1 The Russian shipyards at the moment are chiefly concentrated on Government work. After the war, however, in view of the exceedingly high bounties for Rnssian-built hulls and engines, it should be possible for Russian shipbuilding works to compete with foreign builders, esp- cially for superior types of
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      Mutinous Coolies.
      177 1 It teems that upon her last trip down from Honi,kong and Swatow the s s. Chang Chow had a god detd of trouble witn tbe 1,300 odd coolhs she had aboard, who, while comii.p up the Gulf were practically in a stae of mutiny and more or hss
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      80 1 A representative meeting of Lloyd's and marina insurance company underwriters has been held in the Committee Room at Lloyd's to arrarge for the formation of a new committee to be called The Marine Insurance Committee." It is pro posed that the new body shall deal with varions matters connected with
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      The Dreadnought.
      268 1 She flung the spray fr-im her tenible brow, She brushed the mist from her eyes, She tossed the smoke back into the deep, And she shook her mane to tbe skies, With her face to the foes of England, And her flag waving wild and free. It was
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      Nelson’s Grandson Dead.
      60 1 The death lias occurred at Blighmont, Millhrook, Southampton, of Mr. Nelson Ward, formerly Senior Chancery Registrar, in his 89th year. He was a son of the late Rev. Philip Ward, vicar of Tenterden, and a grandson of Horatio Nelson, the admiral. His mother, Horatia, waa the daughter
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      Nelson’s Greatest Victory
      129 1 What was Nelson's greatest victory 'i Thi* sremingly irrelevant (piibtinu may be at-ked because a new-paper distinguished for its advocacy of youth as the most necessary quality in tbe organisation for success in tbe war declares iv a leading article that Nelson was not 40 when be
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      Singapore Tide Tables.
      21 1 arch 31. High water :—3 8 a in. 7 ft. 5 ins. 546 p.m. 5 ft. 9 ins.
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      124 1 The annual meeting of the Siam St.a n Picket Company Ltd was held at Bangkok on Mar 19 at wbicli Dr. T H- yward Hays presided. The chairman in his speech said that during the past two years s» veral new motor hunches had been added to th-> nVet. Tho
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        297 1 For Penang and Rangoon. A steamer will leave for above ports on or about the 3rd proximo. For Freight and Passage apply to THE E4ST MDIIS TRADING Co. 27 3 I 4 STEAMERS FOR MDNTOK 8 PALEIBANC. for Freight and Passage. APPLY HOCK SENG Co. No. 28, Rob lis so
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        399 1 To Let. N. Y. K. j NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IN JAIAN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. EUROPEAN LINE. XS' ""ice have been specially designed and constructed, and are fi tied™ ft £22«A^S^J^A2:. the Bafety M ,rt of Whted throughout c irV dsh,P J "P«c»lly large and commodious and are equipped
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        840 2 S. S. AND F. M. S. TRADE INDEX. The only Directory for Malaya that is printed in CHINESE AND ENGLISH. With Alphabetical List of Articles FOR 1917-1918. The Buyers' and Sellers' Guide. This Directory contains hundreds of classifications of articles or lines offered for export and services of various kinds
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      Municipal Commission.
      854 3 Satisfactory Budget. A meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday after noAn, at w rich were present Messrs. F. J. Hallifax (President), W. L*all (Acting Engineer) tjj a. *Ims, R. St. J. Braddell, E Tfssensohn, J. A Eiias, Tan Kheam Hock, S-e Teong Wah, M. A.
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      Straits Produce.
      233 3 Singapore, March 31. TYn.—See Local and General column. Copra.— Weak. Business done. Tapioca.— Weak. Business done. Sago Flour. Do. Business done. Gambier. —No Business. Pepper.— Steady. No Business. Other Products.— Market Qui-t. Latest Leal Market ftotitioas. Nutmegs 110 S. per pioul $42 00 Nutmegs 80 S. 52.00 Copra
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      A Terrible Insect!
      107 3 The giraffe was not the only animal that puzzled eighteenth century writers, Buffon, for instance, didn't know what to make of the crocodile. In one of his works there is a serious discussion on the que* tion whether tbe crocodile should, or should not, be regarded as
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      Local Share Market.
      142 3 (Exclusive to Malaya Tribunĕ.) Singapore, March 3L. Messrs Latham and Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations AlorGajah $4 00 $4.20 AyerKnnings 1.35 145 Ayer Molek 2.65 2.75 Ayer Panas 12 25 12.50 Balgownie 5.10 5.30 Bnkit Jelotong 0.72$ 0.80 Bnkit Katil 0.90 0.97* ChangkatSerdg.... 10.50 10
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      Mails Close.
      165 3 To day Sambaa, Pamangkat and Pontianak Ban Fo Hmon 2.30 pm Malacca, Port Swettenham and Peaang *Klang 8.30 pm M'dhti Medusa 2.30 pm Malacca *Hong Lian 2.80 pm Saifon Promethins 2.80 pm Pulau Soegi Bock Hye 4 pm Cucob Edira 4 pm Cuoob Hock (ian 4 ptn Pulau
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      Wireless Reports.
      15 3 Vessels in communication at no< n w't'i the local Commercial Wirel^s Station —Nil.
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      European Mails.
      61 3 Delivered in London. Tbe following are the dates of depaitn-e fron of the European Mails an 1 their delivery in London. Mail. Li ft. Delivered. P. kO. Jan. 4 Feb. 8 P.I. .lan. 2i Mar. 3 M.M. Feb. 2 Mar. I P. Ai O. Feb 8 Mar. 6
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        218 3 JUST RECEIVED A New Stock OF NOVELS By Celebrated Authors THE SINGAPORE STAMP Co. 8-4 Change Alley, Singapore. To-night 9.15 The Greatest ol all Patriotic Prodnctions To-night 9.15 A Screen Version of Robert Davis s popular novel that is being read in the trenches WE ARE FRENCH I oyalty—Patriotism, Lifelong
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      FOOD ECONOMY.
      1293 4 The war hai compelled the Governmental Home totakeacarefnl stock of our national resources, and especially of the stores of energy in the shape of food stuffs. Lord Devon port is assisted by competent committees to eift all the complicated facts, so that the Food Controller will have reliable
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      Amusements.
      67 4 A New Circus. Singapore is to have another entertainment, in the form of the International Circus," which commences its season to right on the ground beside the Empire Cinema, Tanjong Pagar. This circus has recently completed a most successful tour in India, Borneo and Java. The performance includes some
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      The Cinemas.
      161 4 At the Palladium to-night the chief feature will be a fine long film entitled Tbe .Bugler of Algiers." It includes some exquisite scenery, and the story is a most thrilling one. The last matinee at which the M Battle of the Somme" will be screened will take place
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      Local and General.
      499 4 Tin here continues stead* «t $103* 150 tons sold. 5 Tue silve -arket is dull.-. Reuter. Rubber is qnotel at 3/l| f or epe and 3/lJ f >r ih<. Mr. J. A. Marriott, M h.s be en returned unopposed for Oxford City.— Reuter. Christiania: The Governm-nt has
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      To=Day’s Contents.
      120 4 Pagkb The Great War The Fighting Front! j» Submarining 7 TJ. S. A. and War f Russia The Atlantic Raider J More Combing Out J A Reformed Germany 5 Hun Anxiety General 0 Last Cities of Ceylon A Puzzle Solved The Wandering German A Good Story Labourer's Generosity
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        282 4 j A Specially Selected Programme will be Presented To-night at the Ideal Picture Theatre Cinema CASINO Second Show, 9.15 p.m. Pat tie Presents RUTH ROLAND in m The Sultan 99 A stirring drama of unusual merit. Beautifully Coloured Throughout, In 3 Parts. An Exceptional Nordisk Feature m A RACE WITH
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      WAR TELEGRAMS.
      136 5 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIVL COMMUNIQUES. Harassing the Turks. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, March 29, 7.30 p.m. Coining after Bag la 1, General Murray's success in Palestine is bad reading for Berlin. It is hailed here and in Paris as justifying a relentless, persistent pressure against Turkey, which sooner
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      A New Crusade?
      159 5 London, March 30, 6.40 sum. Murray's brilliant victory iPhailed as a new c usade, opening up the prospect of ejecting the Turks from the whole of Palestine It is considered certain that Judaea will fall into British hands this summer. The papers already speculate on the possibility
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      The New Front.
      95 5 London, March 30, 5 20 p m. Renter's correspondent at headquarters; telegraphing on March 30 says that owing to the necessity for caution, the consolidating of our gainsand theabominable weather the pace has distinctly slackened dnring the last two days. Our infantry is now in contact with
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      The Kaiser's Visit
      144 5 London, March 30, 7.0 a.m. Mr. Philip Gibba, writing from Headquarters, says the Kaiser has recently been on the British front. It was he who ordered villages like Roisel and Lagnicourt not to be abandoned without fighting hence probably the false statement in a German communique that
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      TRENCH.
      78 5 Artillery Active. London, March 30, 12.30 a m. A French communique states: Between the Somme and the Oise the day was comparatively quiet. An active artillery duel is progressing in the Marglval sector at Maison de Champagne, Hill 304, and in the Embermeuil region in Lorraine. There is reciprocal
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      RUSSIAN.
      89 5 Socce* sfol Attacks. London, March 30, 3.40 p.m. A wireless Russian official message states: We attacked with uyhyxiatiug gas south-eastward of Baranovitchi, our a.tiliery a mn] calT! b bardin with chem I M Oar counterattack dislodged the enemy from our trenches at Odynsky Canal. London, March 30, 6.30 p.m.
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      ENEMY REPORTS.
      56 5 Claims and Admissions. London, March 30, 3.25 p.m. A wireless German official message says Four Canadian attacks eastward of Neuville St. Vaast we-e repulsed. Our rear guards withdrew before strong English forces from both sides of the Peronne Fins high road, to the line Ruyaolcour»Sorel. We repulsed French
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      More Combing Out.
      335 5 New Bill IntrwLccd. London, March 29, 4.20 p.m. Government Bill has been issued enabling the medical re-exa. mination of all men of military age previously medically rej€3ted or discharged from the forces. It is estimated a million are affected, London, March 29, 6.20 p.m. In the Hon<e
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      Russia.
      148 5 Enthusiastic Troops. London, March 30, 7.0 a.m. Petrograd: Mr. Tcheidze made a speech at a great demonstration of soldiers which marched to the Duma, carrying banners inscribed Hurrah for the Republic. War to a finish. Down with William etc. After M. Tcheidze's speech M. Rodzianko addressed the troops, promising
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      Wreck Refloated.
      31 5 London, March 29, 5.15 a.m. It is announced that the O«noan dner Sesostris which stranded off Guatemala in 1907 has just been refloated by an expedition from I Vancouver
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      Submarining.
      53 5 The Tyndareus. London, March 29, 5.15 a.m. The story of the Tyndareus, which has been published, is the theme of leaders eulogising the bravery of the Middlesex and ihe seamanship of the officers. Letters from soldiers on the Tyndareus are published. Th*y dwell on the kindness of the inhabitants
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      More Frightfulness.
      156 5 London, March 29, 10.45 p.m. The British steamer Alnwick Castle was tor|>edoed without warn ing on March 19 in the Atlantic, three hundred and twenty miles from land. The vessel had previously rescued the crew of another torpe doed British ship. The passengers and crew of both vessels
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      Even They !
      128 5 Even They London, March 30, 5.55 p.m. Survivors of the German submarine TJ39, recently sunk in the North Sea state that on Febrnary 8 the submarine fired on the Norwe. gian steamer Ida, which immediately stopped. The submarine gunlayer asked permission to cease fire, but was ordered to continue until
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      The Atlantic Raider.
      271 5 Moewe Meets her Match. London, March 29, 11.30 p.m. Copenhagen A vivid story of the atont resistance which the British steamer Otaki offered when aftacked by the Moewe on March 10 is told by released nentral members of crews who have arrived from Berlin. They state that
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      General Smuts Entertained.
      69 5 London, March 29, 5.15 a.m. General Smnts was a gaest of the Benchers of Gray's Inn yesterday evening at dinner. In accordance with the requirements of the Food Controller no potatoes were served Those invited to meet General Smuts included the Lord Chancellor, Ix>rd French, Admiral J»-llicoe,
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      Argentine Grain.
      47 5 London, March 29, 4 20 p.m. Paris: It is understood the Argentine prohibition of export of grain does not apply to grain already purchased or loading. It points out that the Allies have concluded the balk of their purchases in North Aroerioj, Australia and India.
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      Hun Anxiety.
      535 5 Debate In the Reichstag. London, March 30, 7 0 am. Amsteuam: Dr. Beth man Hollweg made a speech in th* Reichstag in reply to the debate on t un-rgency taxation, in which a number of speakers urged fianchise reform and demanded an i tficial assurance tuat Germany would
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      Labour Questions.
      96 5 London, March 30, 7.15 a.m. A deputation of English and French labour representatives will shortly proceed to Petrograd to greet the new Government. A deputation of suffrage societies and women workers has been received by Mr. Lloyd George who said tbat the draft of an electoral Reform Bill
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      Spain’s Troubles.
      62 5 London, March 30, 1 40 p.m. Madrid i The appeal to the peoph cabled yesterday, referred to a Labour party manifesto cdling foi a general strike at the first opportum moment, as a protest against high prices. The Government has closed the labour headquarters. [The manifesto waa suppreste'
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      U.S.A. and War.
      106 5 Hollweg's Bluster London, March 30,1.35 a.m. Speaking in the Reich* ac Dr. Bethmann-Hollweg referred to th« forthcoming extraordinary session of the United States Congress at which the question of war or peac» us is to h* decided." He declared that Germ.iy nevei had the slightest intention tc
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      Legal Intelligence.
      587 5 THE ASSIZES. Attempted Murd r. Continuing yesterday before the chief Justice (Sir John Bncknill, K.C.) further evidence was taken in the case in which Ng Ah Chu and Ng Kia Seng are charged with the attempted murder of one Koh Kong Ngow, and also with causing hurt to
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      123 5 The report of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association for the ytar ended December 31, 1916, shows a profit of $10 255.48. Tbe number of coolies shipped by the Association for the year was 9,090 adults and 1,058 minors, a total increase of 2,847 adults and 491 minors. The The Association's
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      Sporting.
      34 5 Swimming Club Launches. To-morrow. Johnston's Pier 7. 9, and 10 a.m. 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. C!ab Bungalow 8.30 and 9.30 a rr. 12.15. 3 and 5.30 p.m. Tide 4.25 a.m. Height 7 ft.
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      Garrison Golf Club.
      27 5 The Men's (Bogey) will played for on Siturday April 14th and 15th. The Ladies Medal (Stroke) will he played for on Thursday April 12th.
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      Keppel Golf Club.
      54 5 Easter Competitions. Eclectic competition nine holes handicap open to supeirmraeries entrance fee 25 cents raea card, maximum of 4 cards. Foti'smie 18 holes stroke competition, combined handicaps to be 12 or over, open to supernumeries, entrance fee I «-ach player. To be played for on April 6,
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      87 5 The fact that War Funds will benefit to the extent of nearh £5,000 as a result of the reoei. Hongkong Race Meeting coos'i nt. a a powerful argument in sopi <>m of holding this annual fixture. Ihe bulk of the money was, of conrse, derived from the Chinese, and there
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      Inventions and War.
      260 5 Mr. Edison and Electricity. When war between Germany and America threatened, the United States Minsiter of Marine. Mr. Daniels, appealed to the patriotism of Mr. Edison, the gr»at inventor, who began to apply his powers of research to further means which would aid in the destruction of
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      Indian Defence Force.
      186 5 Recruiting Meeting- Madras, March 6. The following resolution* will, it v understood, t c proposed at the Madras Recruiting Meeting to be held on Thuraday the Btb instant, under the presidency of Sir P. S. Sivasamy Iyer:— That this meeting welcomes the Indian Defence Force Act as
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      Medical Officer at Front.
      58 5 SimU, March, 13.—1t has been decided that the period spent Overseas by Civil Assistant Surgeons employed as Temp orary Lieutenants in tbe Indian Medical Service for the period of war should be allowed to count for leave aud that these officers (>bould be granted woun it
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      Arrivals.
      28 5 March 29 Mahidol, Siamese March 30 Ban Hong Liong, British Abboteford, British Oiane Ann, B'itish Dnt'-h March 31 Kaka, British rWk. British Hon*/ Wan, British Emile, Dutch
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      Clearances.
      45 5 March 30 Hong Ho. British Kinta. British Malacca, British Ahboifford. Bri'ich Lad) Weld, Uri'ich Miyo Mam, Japune-e Van I'ieraen, Dutch Rnmphins, Dntch E nil-, Du'ch March 31 H 1 i Mun, British. Kitj *ng, De Weert, Dutch Sembilan, Dntch Van Hogeri'lorp, Dutch Singkara, Dutch
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        227 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Victoria Theatre LAST NIGHT OF The Battle of Somiiie. Mr. Lloyd George fay?: "SEE THIS PICTURE! BE UP AND DOING! HERALD THE DEEDS OF OUR BRAVE MEN TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH THIS IS YOUR DUTY I" 20 3 o Victoria Theatre. Coming I Coming Chung Ling
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      2250 6 Unique Military Feat. Tl.e Egypti n Mail lias the following from its special corresp nde-.t The war in E<vpt is full of the interest aud romance of dramatic contrasts. The moat modern wenpons and machinery arß seen against a background of immemorial antiquity. The Siwa oasis,
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      70 6 Dogs of various breeds have proven invaluable in the trench warfare which has developed in the present great conflict. They are trained not to bark or to whine, and are used for a great many purposes in the trenches. In order to protect them against gas attacks gas masks have
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      33 6 Orders for March. To-tby, March 30. Paiades at Pearls Hill and Tanj Pagar 5.15 p m, A. Agxew. Officer Commanding, 1 Civil Qaard. I Singapore, 28th February, 19 Jl J,
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        410 6 There is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG ALE j ON SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER TO-NIGHT. BAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 fl. m. to 12 p. m. daily Raffles Bakery and Confectionery THE BEST IN TOWN. TJpcountry orders promptly executed. Bread
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        78 6 1!! Firm j that advertises boldly and consistently is inva- I riably a good business l 2* house wh.ch sells goods Jj that are well worth the t price demanded, and re- I (t cognises that its reputation n is at etake on every sale jj S that it makes.
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        1003 6 CIGARETTES. The particular man demands a particular cigarette "State Express" are I made for just such men —men of discrimination who require the best, fiftc No. 555 tin of so=7s cents (IMUIWM DUTY.i V-A Packed in patent \acuum tins. A**/— ARDATH TOBACCO CO- LTD.. L' >NDON. Cburch Services. 8. Andrew's
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        78 6 REWARD. A suitable reward will be given to any person who shall afford such authentic information as shall lead to the detection of any individual or firm of jewellers who has or have attempted to claim connection with our reputed and old established firm of Manufacturing Jewellers and Diamond Merchants
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        118 6 Singapore Volunteer Coiys. v Orders for the week ending Friday, April 6 V To-day. 2.30 pm Johnston's Pier S.V.A., Sections 14 2 4 15 pm Drill Hall Maxim Co. 3.30 Kg, Bihru, P Station S.V.R. 3.30 pm Drill Hall Chinese Co. To-morrow. r* 7.30 pm Biilestier Ringe S.R.E. v. f
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      Gifford Lectures.
      1188 7 Mental Space-time." The subject of Professor Alexand era third leUure at Glasgow was Mental Space-time" —j. c the space and time in which the mind exists or occuis. This enjoyed space and time, and is to be di'tin guished from physical ipsce and time as they are represented
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      How 23,000 Serbian Boys Perished.
      301 7 Heat ti ending Tale. There are in England now 300 Serbian boys who, together with a number of others iv France are the sole survivors of perhaps the most ghastly of all the horrors that succeeded the enemy invasion of the Balkans. They are all
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      44 7 Lieutenant Hide Sawada, who was regarded as th" most able pilot of the Japanese Military Aviation Corps, war? killed at Tokorazawa in a fall from a height of '.MO ft. Lieut. Sawadu otily jvtarmd from a visit to England and France on February 25.
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        616 7 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN «NGLAND BT ROYAL CHART Bit Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1.200,00t Reserve Fund £1,900,00( Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,00( BANKERS. The Bank of England, Th- Londor City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Th* London County and Weatrninatei
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        419 7 f Anaemia I Our blood is composed of red I nd wh »te corpuscles—the red I EPi the body th e wh.te to fight disease. In Anaemia 1 —or bloodlessness-the red I Corpuscles are more or less deficient. Thus the blood cannot provide sufficient nourishment for the body Therefore the
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        85 7 THE LAST TO ENTER Tho newspaper only entert here AFTER it is read. Its contemporary, the circular the booklet, the poster often get into it BEFORE they ire read. The public one and all demand entertainment and amusement. Along with both of these they will accept discussions on the more
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        592 7 Straits Settlements liar Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum,, payable Half-yearly onj the 15th May and the 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919. Px»±c«3 of issue-100 Per CScs***All proceeds of this issue will be lent to His
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      The Darfur Campaign.
      2947 8 Brilliant "Litte W r." The special corre»ponde..t of the Egyptian Mail writes as follows The Darfur campaign is one of those little results. Tne history of the British Empire contains th« record of many tuch campaign?, in which a small force, operating in an immense and almost
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        588 8 NOTICES BANK HOLIDAYS It is hereby notified that the Exchan Banks will be closed on Friday, 6th April Saturday, 7th April Monday, 9th April. EASTER HOLIDAYS. 29.3 7-4 The Ny alas Rubber Estates Limited. (Incorporated in the Strata Settlement*.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN t'o.t the Directors have decided to issue
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        255 8 j[OJBE_ LET_ IM AND CODOWNS TO LET. Nos. 6-D, 6 E, 6-G, 6-H, Battery Road Apply to Yeo Hock Hoe, No. 3 Raffles Place. 14 6 v BUNGALOW TO LET. St. Patricks, 34 Barker Road, 4 boor.oms. Rent moderate. Apply ti S>. J. JUDAH i Co. 29, Robinson Road. 4.11
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        411 8 WANTED Wanted 6 Compositors. Good salaries tc competent men. Apply C. A Ribeiro Co Ltd. 24 3 a WANTED An English l*jy for the post of Principal of the Singapore Chinese Qtrk 1 School (next the Masonic iiallj as from Ist April 1917. For salary aud other information app y
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        398 8 IT M E OFtI E N T At? Government Security Life Assurance Co., Ltd. EBTABLIBHKD 1874. iNCOHPOHATKD IN lutj lA to per cent. «1 ttie Funds, or $23,000,000 are Invested in iMMMIfJM. 42 years record progress and increaping stabihtv. LOW RITES for nonforfeitable Endowment Assurances with Fronts i A man
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