The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 May 1916

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. EN CENTS SINGAPORE, THUKSDAY, MAY 25, 1916. NO. 8,761
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    161 1 The diary of the week's warring is given on page 10. Latest subscriptions to Relief funds are acknowledged on page 4. Results of yesterday's rubber auctions, and prices realised, on page 10. The Government of India bill has been considered m the house of Lords Page 5.
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    BEBERT.
    1155 1 A SOLDIER OF FRANCE I always like to think of him as 1 Aral saw him, a quaint little figure m holland suit, short knickerbockers and a large scarlet bow tied under hie white linen collar. A few moments before a couple of childish voices had been raised m
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      172 1 RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE JUST ARRIVED "NEW COMET" MOTOR CYCLES FOR SALE 2 H.P. Motor Cycle, two speed 4 stroke, Pego Engine, $370--25 HP. Motor Cycle, 2 Stroke, Pego Engine, $320--2| HP. Motor Cycle, 2 Stroke, Pego Engine, $420Above includes Tool Bags, Tools etc. Telephone No. 491. INSPECTION INVITED. Everything m
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      138 1 NON-ALcfoHOLIC KOPS STOUT A Pure ENGLISH Brewed Stout containing all the Tonic Properties of Alcoholic Stout The Best drink for Business Men, Athletes and Invalids The Perfect Drink for the Tropics Retailed by Ann Lock Co. Kirn Hln Co. Sin Yeong Thye Khoon Seng ft Co. Bun Bee Co. Guan
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      98 1 STAR GARTER FUND. VICTORIA THEATRE, TO DAY, AT 5 P.M An Entertainment m aid of the Singapore Women's Star Garter Fund (for providing a home for Totally Disabled Soldiers Sailors) will be given as above. Mr. Ed. Salzmann's Orchestra. National Dances m Costume. Mr. Rene Eber, Violinist. Mrs. McCnllagh, Vocalist.
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      180 1 latest ADVERTISEMENTS. At tbe Casino The Hazards of Helen Page 2. Controller wanted for the Europe Hotel Service room Page 3» Shir ping Latest sailing lists of Ocean as. Co., N.Y.K. Kuteang for the north Page 6. Auctions Land at Jervoie road by Cbing Keng Lee and Co Motor cars
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      151 1 THE WEEK. Thursday 25th. High Water-3-4H a.m., 6 38 p.m. P. O. bomeward mail expected. M.M. outward mail expected. Star and Ga ter Building Fond, ent S pm. CO. A., Prlnsep Et., 8 pm. Singapore Automobile Club, Tanglin Club, 9.15 pm. Friday 26th. High Water- 5 16 a.m., t; 33
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    DESERT FIGHT.
    359 2 An Australian Exploit. Suez, April 23rd. The following are the details of the reconnaissance by Australian troops at Jifjaffa, on the 13th: It being reported that the enemy was boring for water at Jifjaffa, a detachment of Australian Light Horse, with tome of a camel corps and camel
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    SWISS FUNDS FOR GERMANY.
    90 2 The co-operative associations of Frenchspeaking Switzerland have been much irritated by the step taken, according to the Petit Parisian by the directors of the Union of Swiss Co operative Associations m subscribing 600,000 marks (about -£30,000) to the new German war loan. The co operative associations
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    121 2 lt is strange that Wittenburg should have suffered so pitiful a reincarnation m history within a few months of the four hundredth anniversary of its first emergence into fame. It was on All Hallows Eve, 1517, that an Augustinian monk, Martin Luther, nailed on the door of the Castle Church
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      834 2 AUCTION SALE OF One 3-seater silent Knight Daimler Motor car No S 160, 4 cylinders. 15 H.P. Recently overhauled. Guaranteed m excellent running order. TO BB HELD AT It Messrs. CHING KEHG LEE ft Cos Sale-room On Thursday, 25th May, at 11 A.M. CHING KENG LEE ft CO., Auctioneers. 18-5
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      919 2 PALLADIUM BIHOAPORES PREMIER THEATRE ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE TO-NIGHT! YOUR LIST OPPORTUNITY TO-NIGHT!! A POWERFUL DRAMA OF STRONG PSYCHOLOGICAL INTEREST; THE SENSATION OF GREAT BRITAIN AID AMERICA Should a Woman Tell? The leading role being played byM'LLE N A. TZEBNOWA, A ctress by special Appointment to the IMPERIAL RUBBIAN
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      640 2 GRAND EMPIRE DAY PROGRAMME s= CASINO £2*. TO-NIGHT! A Big Treat for a Big Night TO night^ Second Show 9.15 P M. Sharp THE GREAT KALEW SERIES FDLIi OF m INFILLS, SENSAII3NS AND STIRRING ACTIONS THE HAZARDS OF HELEN Exciting Railroad Drama by M. P. yc^ovm btfxodoctag the Most Dahn
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    UNDERWATER BOMBS.
    160 3 Used Bj Italians. .^e naval critic of the Corriere della era pnblißbes interesting information ncerning a new method employed by A Uan destroyers m dealing with enemy ibmarmes off tbe Albanian ooaar. A raent office 1! communique reports that two astriau ibmarines which attempted to orpedo a ™all
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    ANOTHER GERMAN LIE.
    85 3 M irtl stoefartscid states that Ger \,,'.s a?pured the Norwegian Govern hit the Norwegian ship Silias was I irpt.loed by a German submarine! nw, it will be remembered, was itriih Havre on Mirch 9. Xocway, A .-vt-r. is uot satibtied with German UlllllfM. and after making further
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    Market Price List.
    394 3 Singapore, May 22n<l, 1916. :.on»; per catty •*> French do Bid per lb. 20 BnfStaal do 2* :^uS;r its per catty 01 SprcUtS do C 3 m do 14 v.- do C"> _;e. Batavia do niJ China do 10 S.ilted do Cti Imported C hma do 10
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      1585 3 NOTICE. MEETING OF THE BOIRD OF LICENSING JUSTICES The Meeting of tbe Licensing Justices for the Third Quarter 1916, commeooiog »st July will he held m the First Magistrate's Court, at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday tbe 30th June, 19 6. Applicant* for transfers, renewals, removals and new licence* and persona
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      475 3 TO LET FURNISHED. Barnsley, Gallop Road, TyeraaJl. Entry early m June. Apply to CUTHRIE CO LTD. 27-4 ttbß uc TO LET From Ist July next Omdurman", Dalvey Road, containing five looms with bathrooms attached. Tennis, stabllrg and Garage, Apply to STEPHENS PAVL Co. S4 5 nc TO LET No. 12,
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    The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, May 25, 1916.
    951 4 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, May 25, 1916. tfere thill tbe Prais the People's rftfrt mtbttto, {foaied by influence end asbribed hj gai«| Km a patriot Troth bet glorious proccpi* abn«« t? W<**4 *t Utioa, Loyalty ftnd Law. Having m mind plans ioi the reconstruction of our own fiscal and
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    485 4 Mr E. Magniez, a French engineer, left on Tuesday last for Sarawak where he is going to established a wireless telegraph station. Mr Albert Clermidy, planter m Langkat, Sumatra left by the last Chargenrs Reunia Amiral Magon, for Saigon, where he will join his regiment the 11th Colonial. The Foreign
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    FRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS.
    190 4 [By Coubteby of the French Conbulatb] Paris, May 28, 6 40 p.m. The French 3 per cant bonds ate at francs 62.50 and tbe 5 per cent bonds at francs 88. Yesterday, we progressed on the left bank of the Meuse we attacked on the right bank
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    EMPIRE DAY AT IPOH.
    96 4 From Our (hen Cor respondent Ipoh, May 24. The Empire Day at Ipoh opened with a parade on the Padang, of volunteers m eluding members of the Taiping camp civil guard and the police, Col. Tyte, M.S.V.R., being m command. The parade was a fine spectacle.
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    EMPIRE DAY.
    599 4 Singapore made a fine show with the Union Jack yesterday, the Government and Municipal office and many private buildings flying the well known flag. Otherwise there was nothing to mark the day. The Conceit this afternoon m the Vie toria Theatre is the contribution of the Women of
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    PENANG WEDDING.
    78 4 From Q», O** n PeDaD X May fcj The wedding took P l aca tOt George's Church. Rev. F\ Q yal k Ciating, of William Ernest 1 h W ot of Kedab and VAsie Louise iaU rr i"^ of Mr and Mr« Gauut of iuj a u *tt*.
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    BELGIUM RELIEF FUND.
    92 4 On behalf of Mrs H. B. (rH v Oliver, care of tl_ il:uur^ ludia, Australi;, tad china Sin acknowledge*, with ffiaC v thauh? following further contribution Previouely acknowled 0 R. J. Saunders W Mrs C. W. Abrams Collection box (Mrs W u d,. M. B. H. E.
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    ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION.
    82 4 El no n; an W§M l\v For the Jo*nt Benefit of the lintinh fa Cross Society and The Order of St Jfcfc of Jerusalem m Kngland Previouely acknowledged H 124 Remitted to St. John's Gain London 9—3—15 (£250) S2 KlfcM 29—4—16 (x'ioo) lete.st 26—4—16 (£3oo^ »2..'45
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    KING ALBERT'S CIVILIAN HOSPITAL FUND.
    59 4 On behalf of the Lady Evelyn V... the Hon Treasurer, Mr H. H Ward Evatt and Co., French Bank Buildice* Singapore, gratefully acknowledges fe following contributions Balance prey. acknowledged t1,211.H Dr and Mrs P. Fowlie Nancy Rangel Behr and Co., Balance m hand ltjWt.ll Amount
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    261 4 A Japanese domestic loan for 40,000,0 yen has been oversubscribed. The Mi subscription wa6 43.224,e6C -en The Singapore Cricket Club Law f* cepted an invitation to Bend a soccer team to play tbe Sclaugor Club. Th< match will take place on June IHi Mr J. !s. W. Arthur, of fee
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      154 4 ERNEST IRROY CO. (REIMS) I CHAMPAGNE. VINTAGE /EL "1906" Per Case of 1 dozen Quarte, $47.00 Nett. n 2 Pints, $50.00 (DUTY EXTRA). calpbeckTmacgregor Co. LAGIRALDACIGARS THE BEST ENGLISH FACTORY IN MANILA. I B.«aaob .K^VVEaT **l ltefcfrthf-t- < REIN A VICTORIA Per Box of 100 $6 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FROM
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    THE VERDUN LURE,
    603 5 FURIOUS GEHMAN ATTACKS. Frencb Gain at Douaumont. d IU Submarine CabU] [Router'i B©rvieeJ d u M*y i».— Tue correspondent Times ia I'aris, summing up the mquo'J* bloody fighting at Verdun 9 sa:nrday afternoon, says hill 295 of homma is no longer completely m nc h baud* and
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    BERLIN WAR COUNCIL.
    67 5 Moltke Recalled. r '-Je, May J3. Berlin telegram* reeved h-re announce the Kaiser has nmrsoaed to Berlin Hindenburg, MacKalkeubayu, Moltke and the *r Minister to a War Council to decide the rtionruent of troops on the Eastern tftq fronts. It is stated that and Mackensen are pressing
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    THE IRISH SITUATION.
    51 5 r Asquith Speaks on Thursday. cJjn. M. k y 23 -Mr Asquith had inexultations last night, including Woydtieorjie and Mr Redmond. It is uti Ccd Mr Asquith will not make his on Ireland till Thursday. whl!^ bo will continue his consulta- and the Cabinet will teview the
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    A TRIPOLI EXPEDITION.
    37 5 «°*e, May 24-Owing to the increas- menace of rebeU against Znara the Woo f wbich are l °l* l M «P« d ent thi6her from Tripoli and dewiioaii reb€lB who abaadon »d booty and
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    INDIA'S SELF-GOVERNMENT.
    564 5 INDIA'S SELF-GOVERNMENT. THE BILL IN THE LORDS. A Measure of Progress. fSy Submarine Cable) [Renter's Service] London, May 28.— In the House of Lords, the Government of India Bill was read a second time and referred to a joint committee. In the Honse of Lords, Lord Islington, moving the second
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    CHURCHILL'S LATEST.
    137 5 London, May 23. In the House of Commons, Mr Churchill urged the strengthening of the British fighting-line by the use of every possible able-bodied man. He pointed out that we had large reserves of troops among the black races of Africa, for whom Egypt would be a suitable
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    GERMANY'S NEW "WAR FEEDERS."
    84 5 Amsterdam, M»y 23. It is annonnced m Berlin that the Federal Council has authorised the Chancellor to establish a new board or war feeding office empowered to seize all foodstuffs and fodder and their raw material m the Empire and regulate their sale and consumption. Herr
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    MEASURES OF VICTORY.
    248 5 THE NEW W*R CREDITS. Kitchener's Approval of Compulsion. [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, May 23.— In the House Commons Mr Aequith moved for a vote of credit of three hundred millions making the total war credits 2,812 millions, He said the recent expenditure for fifty days
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    RUSSIANS PRESS ON.
    47 5 Petrograd, May 23.— 1n the occupation, of Sendesht on the Persian frontier 47 miles south of Lake Urmia the communique reports another advance towards Mosul from a fresh direction. Elsewhere a Russian regiment drove the Germans across the Voseluhn a tributary of the Pripet.
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    THE ITALIAN FRONT.
    72 5 Rome, May 24. The communique says The enemy is reported gathering between the Garda and Adige. The Italians after repulsing enemy attacks between the Astico and Brenta and val Sngana gradually fell back to then main lines m perfect order. The Italians carried an important position m
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    THE SUBMARINE WAR.
    63 5 L ndon, May 23. The steamers Anastasius Coroneos (Greek) and Birmania (Italian) has been sunk. Others are the steamers Rhenaes (British); Karl a (Danish); the barque Erminia (Italian). Seven of tbe crew of the Rhenass were killed. The Erminia was sunk by an Austrian submarine m the
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    MANCHESTER AND THE ALIENS.
    71 5 London, May 28. The Manchester Chamber of Commerce has passed a resolution by 932 to 234 m favour of not granting after the war tbe same facilities to enemies trading with the Empire as to our Allies and neutrals, and also urging the taking of steps
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    BYE-ELEGTION RESULTS.
    61 5 London, May 23. Col. Hall Walker has been re elected unopposed at the bye election necessitated by the acceptance of his gift of his racing studs to Government. London, May 23. The South Londonderry bye-election, due to Mr Gordon's appointment as an Irish judge, resulted m Mr Henry,
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    THE SILVER PRICE.
    36 5 London, May 23. The Times is of opinion the fall m price of silver is due to an arrangement between the Allies whereby purchases will be made through agencies representing their joint interests.
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    ROBBER IN MAIL PARCELS.
    32 5 London, May 23. The prize-court has condemned as contraband a large quantity of rubber found m the mails of the Dutch steamers Tubantia, Gelria and Hollandia from Brazil.
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    PASSPORT REGULATIONS.
    311 5 The following Regulations, made by the Governor m accordance with the provisions of the Order of His Majesty m Conncil dated the 21st March, 1016, which was brought into force m this Colony by Proclamation dated the 20th May, 1916, and published m a Gazette Extraordinary of the
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    DAYLIGHT SAVING.
    282 5 And the Time Tangle. The explanation of the apparent difference m telegraphic time m yesterday's issue was wrong, m the middle paragraph, although the conclusions were right. A friend gives this as quite plain. Taking the difference between Singapore time and new London time ac Bix hours, and
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    COTTON SPINNERS' CLAIM.
    23 5 London. May 23. It m anticipated that the cotton spinners' demand of a ten per cent, advance will be conceded.
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    EDINBURGH'S NEW PRINCIPAL.
    17 5 London, May 28. Sir James Ewing baa been appointed principal of Edinburgh University. j
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    THE PRINCE IN HARNESS AGAIN
    17 5 London, May 23. The Prince of Wales has returned to the front.
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    SIR JAMES WILLCOCKS PROMOTED.
    20 5 London, May 34. Sir James Willcocks has been promoted Colonel of the North Lance Reg\ j
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    RUBBER AND TIN RETURNS.
    10 5 Agents Bateman and Co. Sembrong: 1,725
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    KING GEORGE A SIAMESE GENERAL.
    36 5 London, May 24. The Gazette says thfl j Siamese Minister had an andience of the King and presented his Majesty with the appointment of honorary General of the Siamese army. a
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    36 5 At the Casino this evening there will be shown the first of a fine. Kalem series called "The Hazards of Helen,' 1 which will be supported by new number of the Gaumont Graphic and other pictures.
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      226 5 ROBINSON Co. ARE NOW SNOWING >^^®' New Millinery fey\ Models *^A ./^T^ FOR AFTERNOON WEAR, ALSO Morning Hats Untrimmed Straws WESTMINSTER "SPECIALS" A HIQH GRADE TURKISH CIGARETTE MADE IN ENGLAND SMOKED EVERYWHERE ON SALE AT KELLY WALSH, LTD Z. PATTARA, I Raffles Place. High Street AND OTHER DEALERS, IN AIRTIGHT
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      743 6 ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BDCKNALL STEAMSHIP Coy., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND), For LONDON S.S. City Of Rangoon due about June 8. s.s. City of Lincoln June 20. s.s. City of Eombay > J^Y Por particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS. KONINKLMKE PAKETVMRT
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      819 6 P. O« British India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated In England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsulas and oriental sailings. (Under Contract wltn His Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe).
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      559 6 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIHES MAIL LINE. Far CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON Ml ■AESEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 1916 Porthos May 29 Panl Lecat Jane 6 Andre Lebon June 16 Polynesian June 20 Magellan June 30 Paul Lecat July 14 For all particulars apply to J. 1)6 COURTOIS, AGinrr. INDOCHINA S. N. Co.,
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      625 6 N V if JAPAN MAII STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd < Incorporated m Ja paE EUROPEAN LtKE A service is maintained btt«, f v via ports to Marseilles, LondoTi^ contract with the Imperial la'nu. 84 4* ment The New &io maintaining this uervice hay, k designed and constrnctod. aa Hp t*J with
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    DESERT FORTRESSES.
    458 7 Waiting for the Turk Attack on Egjpt. Eastern Egypt, April 4. The Egyptian Expeditionary Force pushes forward and has made the canal bo secure that passengers to the East may sleep as soundly m their state-rooms as m the piping times of peace. While the big defences are
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    MR J. P. MORGAN'S TAPESTRIES.
    232 7 Sold for £400,000. New York, April 14. The announcement is made to-day that Mr J. P. Morgan baa disposed of bis father's entire collection of forty rare tapestries for a sum exceeding £400,000. The sale is regarded as another evidence that Mr Morgan intends to
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    "PEACE IN AUTUMN."
    197 7 The Welt am Montag," a widely circulated weekly Berlin journal, publishes an article headed Peace m Autumn," m which the following passage occurs The great Council recently held m Paris, according to the unanimous reports of British, French and neutral newspapers, not only decided to exercise a
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    A BANGKOK STORM.
    296 7 An unpleasant occurrence m Bangkok is related m the following communication from the Ministry of War to tbe Bangkok P»« On 27th of March, while the Pbops re turning from the Grand Manoeuvres were waiting for the train at Hafagkok Noi Terminus, of the Southern Railway, two
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    AFFAIRS IN THE BALTIC.
    228 7 Copenhagen, April 14th.— The news paper Ekstrabladet states that the Germans are busy south of the Drogden Lightship m the Sound setting a wide bar across the international waters m the shape of a huge submerged steel net, with meshes about six yards m diameter. This
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    LORD HAWKE'S ENGAGEMENT OF MARRIAGE.
    187 7 The engagement of Lord Hawke toMis Arthur Cro6g is announced. Lord Hawke, who is 56 years of age, and has up till now remained a bachelor, succeeded hie father as seventh baron m 1887. He will always be remembered us one of the most popular
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    THE BELL OF NAY.
    92 7 Superstitious people are talking of a curious incident which happened at Nay, a little Pyrenean village far from the noise of battle. Twice m the history of France the big church bell of Nay has fallen without being damaged. It fell from the belfry exactly three
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      959 7 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 18 P THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE! 32, Old Jewry. E.C. The Oomyaay has £20.000 deposited with the Bupieme
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      153 7 DRINK! DRINK 1 CARLSBERG BEER! THE BEST BEER y^^^^^^k^^T FACTURED mn^^^^^^W ACCORDING TO THE LATEST fUt^^^^^^f -METHODS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CARE *W oANITARY RESPECTS. CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER BOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. KINCORPORATED IN DENMARK) OBTAINABLE FROM John Little ft Co., Ltd., Baffles' Place. Chin Guan
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    THIN PEOPLE CAN INCREASE WEIGHT
    261 8 THIN PEOPLE CAN INCREASE WEIGHT Thin men and women who would like to increase their weight with 10 or 15 pounds of healthy stay there fat should try eating a little Sargol with their meals for a while and note results. Here is a good test worth trying. First weigh
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    MORE SHIPS WANTED.
    179 8 The increased necessity for accelerating mercantile shipbuilding is (says the Central Newe) engaging the serious attention of the Government. Work oa mercantile shipbuilding, it is understood, has been seriously affected, one of the many causes being that all available labour has been concentrated on the measures required
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    UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.
    192 8 Opinion on American Action. New York, 15th April. There appears to be a consensus of opinion among the American newspapers m favour of the maintenance of American troops m Mexico, for the present, at any rate. The New York Herald," assuming that President Wilson was referring
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      230 8 GUSS AND PORCELAIN RUBBER LATEX GUP. IN HALF LEMON AND FLAT BOTTOM SHAPE. SAMPLE FREE ON APPLICATION. APPLY TO G. OTOMUNE ®> Co. wmmm—mmm—amammmmmmmmmmmm~m^mmm—~mmoi k ME NEW F RENC H REMEDY. No< N-2 N o GREATER MILEAGE THERAPION^^H FL~H"P POr>iON. KIPNIY. FLAPPER. VKINMvY DISEASSS WI^H r !>. H\K -KS. WF«KNKSS.
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      120 8 MARTINS j^L\ior Ladies. Mrm. mLiJ A f>«nch Remedy for all Irr«lularitU«. Thousands ol I «U.- keepabox 5 Martin's PBh m the boose, or. the first ii ol a.n Irregularity «>i the Sjr>trm a timely "lose may be iVui^trre Thf«e «»ho USB t:ie:r. recomn cid them, hence their eiio-n ions sale
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      98 8 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES USED BY THE BRITISH WAtt OFFICF, MOTOR CYCLE TYRES Cp &3fc i bcally' wusryC^^S^*^- -Tj? (1) _(2) (3) Combination Non-Skid. Rubber Stud. Rubber Bars Rubber Bars, Steel Studs Ncn Skid. Non Skid MEYER BROTHERS, Singapore. SOLE AGENTS FOR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND F.M.S. If you want the Best,
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    1515 9 Issued by FRASEK& Co., Exchange and Share Broken, May 24th. *All fpofetfau of Starling Bhwrta moil be legarded m fwelj nominal lot the iiesesl, Oaf. *****. Paid. cabo Di?, Bdtibb. Bbllbrb. 100,000 9b ti Allagat i2jr 2 o a 6 •00,000 1 1 Anglo-Java fi% Int M
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    EXCHANGE.
    57 9 (COEBECTED OP TO May 24.) Bank 4 m/i 2-4 19 82 H demand 2-4} Piivata credits Bms 2-4 1816 Franca demand Bank 826 IHDIA, T. T. 174 i Hohgkohq, demand 8% die Yokohama, demand ill Java, demand 184 4 Bahbkok, demand 66& Sovibxighi, Bank Buying 18.64 Bank ol England
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    PRODUCE.
    137 9 May 24. Tin (7a tons) 193.50 Gambler 18 00 Gambiai Cube No. 1 27.00 Gambier Cube No. 2 25.00 Peppai Blaok ordin. B'ptrt 25.25 Pepper, (Whits fair) 85.00 Nutmegs (110 to tbe lh 80.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom. Maca (Banda) 75.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom. Ball Coffee (4%
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      271 9 I SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. Lot Fumigators and Sulphur Powder. Irsenite Of Soda for killing out lalang. Ispinall's Varnish, Paints &c. lartridges. Nobel's own loading with sportI iuj> Ballistite which holds more pigeonI shooting records than any other powder. lement England brand by 1 The Ship Canal Portland Cement
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      119 9 ON YOUR LABOUR BILL f\ I IM'HlM^iilrMiSa I 111 W.J. GARCIA, 219, Orchard Road. Pianos bought, sold or exchanged Good prices allowed for [old instruments. Cheapest and best stock of Music and small musical goods m Singapore, Piano, Organ Musical Instruments dealer. I BUNGA MELOR V. RIGAUD PARIS Sold bj
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      78 9 FOR KOBE. Thes.s. KENIOIIiRU 12 will load here for above port on the 26tl instant. For Freight apply to HUTTENBACH BROS, ft Co., Ag< nts S3-5 27 f. GAGGINO CO. Office, 20 Raffles Place Store, 25 Malacca Street Godown, Sambaw Street Lifeboat Yard, Tanjong Rhu We have always Life Boats
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      535 9 MAIL TABLE. ToDaj. Intermediate and local malls, will be fouaa m list below r— Penang, Malacca, F.M.S. (by Train) 8 p.m daily (except Sunday). Johote, 8, 9.80, 11 a.m., 19.80, 2, 4& I p.m P. Batam kP. Bulang Hock Lim 8.80 am Cucob Edina 8.80 am Kerimrn Snnit 8.30 am
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    THE WEEKS' WARRING.
    868 10 [The dates given are those of the despatch of the telegrams from London.] May 15 (continued).— Zeppelin chased by three British destroyers on coast of Norway and seen to sink to low attitude m a fog supposed it was shot down and lost. Germany apologises to Spain
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    GUTHRIE'S RUBBER REPORT.
    252 10 Wednesday, May, 24. At the usual weekly Auction held today toe demand was better than has been experienced for some time and considering the lower values advised from othei markets prices realised are satisfactory Fine Pale Crepe fetched the top price of the sale viz. 9147 and
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    BARLOW'S PRODUCE REPORT.
    270 10 Rubber. The quantity offered at to-Jay's sales amounted to about 389 tous. The demand throughout was good and prices generalh shew little change from those of last week Fine Pale Crepe at 1147, and Ribbec Smoked Sheet at $143 declined 93 and $1 respectively Cnsaoked Sheet at
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    S.C.C. LAWN TENNIS.
    100 10 Entries for the S.C.C. Lawn Tennis Tournament close to-morrow week, and play is to begin on Thursday of the following week. So far the entries are not large up to yesterday morning they were championship, 10 singles handicap, 44 doubles handicap, 24 profession pairs, 19 and newcomers'
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    34 10 A London cable states that the April imports of plantation rubber amounted to 5,608 tons and deliveries to 8,987 tons. The total stocks of Para and Plantation amounted to 8,745 tone against 8,872 tons.
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    THE STORY OF KOT.
    1556 10 STARVATION RATIONS. Garrison's Fine Defence. Simla, May 11th. A telegram from "Eye Witness" m Mesopotamia dated May 3rd says The last communication from General Townshend was received on the morning of April 29th. At 11-40 a.m. he lent by wireless: I have destroyed guns and munitions
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    35 10 The Chilian steamer Manila, captain Peterson, from San Francisco, after having changed her crew here left on Tuesday last for Port Swefctenham, where she is bound with an important cargo from United States.
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    132 10 Striking proof of the watchful eye which the German newspapers keep even upon Buch an insignificant affair as the production of a new play has just been received by Mr. Otho Stuart. A cutting from the Voesische Zeitung reveals the fact that Mr. Stuart's presentation of Kultur at Home," at
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      237 10 SUN LIFE OF CANiI Incorporated m Canada. Al I Assets £18.370.60(1. I We have received word from oar Head Office th I 1915 has been the most prosperous m the Company's His* Notwithstanding the war, the Claims by Death wer I of the Expected. And were more than covered by
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