The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 May 1916

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. JEN CENTS SINGAPORE, SATUKDAY, MAY 27, 1916. NO. 8,768
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    182 1 Latest share list changes on page 11. The report of Sandycroft Rubber meeting will be found on page 5. The Italians are retiring slowly before the Austrian pressure Page 7. Details of the Dublin rising, taken from Australian papers, appear on page 12. A great day of
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1411 1 Quicquid agunt homines nostri cst farrago libelli. Juvenal. The Topicist was of coarse among the odd five hundred that could not get seats, at the Star and Garter entertainment, but enjoyed themselves all the same. As an entertainment it was fine and amusing, with something for
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      192 1 RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE JUST ARRIVED "NEW COMET" MOTOR CYCLES FOR SALE 2 H.P. Motor Cycle, two speed 4 stroke, Pego Engine, $370--2j H.P. 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. |K^V%
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      307 1 Wrigley's Chewing Gum SI .WRIGLEVSTTI Tfi HMI-JTmL^^ 1 flavour Wrigley's Chewing Gums are de- light full// flavoured juicy morsels Aids Digestion. which quench the thirst ivithout Quenches thirst. caitsina profuse perspiration as Lasting flavour. with cold drinks. One little packetCool and Refreshing. will keep you cool and fresh2all Preserves the
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      177 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. M.M. latest sailing list- -Page 8. The Exchange banks close on June 3 Page 5. Typist wanted for business work Page 5. Bankruptcy notice re Tan Seng Puan Page 5. At the Harima Hall and Casino fresh films Page 2. At the Adelpbi hotel to night special dinner
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      178 1 THE WEEK. Saturday 27th. High Water 6-50a.ni,, 7 J p.m. Hotel van Wijk meeting, noon. Straits Settlementb Association, 13.30 pm. St. Joseph's Inst. Sports, 3 pm. Sunday 28th. High Water— B-4 a.m., 8-3 p.m. Rogation Sunday. Monday 29th, High Water— 9-5 a.m., 8-40 p.m. Tuesday 30th. High Water- 9 56
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    THE GERM IN BLOCKADE.
    145 2 Admission of Its Failure. Allahabad, May 14. A Pioneer special cable states According to a wireless to the Press, undoubted authenticity is claimed at Kerne for a summary of the Imperial Chancellor's speech at a secret sitting of the General Committee of the Reichstag on sth
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    ACCIDENT AT A THEATRE.
    77 2 Calcutta, May 15th. An unfortunate accident happened at the Matinee perfor- mance at the Baapira Theatre on Sunday afternoon, when the popular comedian Mr. Harry Grey broke his leg. His entry m his tramp song was made m an aeroplane and hs had started with his
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      647 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Hongkong). i i a c THE Chief Importers i OF c British Pianos j FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE 999 YEARS 1 LEASEHOLD LAND AND BUILDINGS SITUATED AT BUFFALO RD. S PORE TO BE HELD AT Messrs. CHING KENG LEE
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      1724 2 0-NIQHT! TONIGHT' THE OA^IIKIfk BY THE-SEa CINEMA 1^ r% <J fIIf 1/ Off Beach R oar IS PRESENTING In The Second Show 9.15 P M. Sharp VITAQRA.PH SPECIAL FEATURE. THE GOLDEN PATHWAY' Drama full ot He^f. interest that will please one and a*i irt p, j, n OHE GBEAT KALEM
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    EXTENSION OF THE BRITISH FRONT.
    645 3 v ltl at the official French and -Vj -.rr.iiaiques have announced el .t extension of the British front r« of Arras daring the battle 1 1 u. there is no more reason to „r the details of this event, which t the solidarity of the
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    92 3 ty that will probably be quoted '-'trity m the texs books on English TaraoU'r may vow be told (says an in- provincial paper) about the battle the German commerce destroyer c tmi the British armed liner Al 1 hi the North Sea. The Greif smashed when she torpedoed aalui by
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      1560 3 rpaißEl^>ii^--— iPif= iHi =mi ini= <. im> I /\^uN e e^^°*^ f rom Yorkshire j >^LJ<^v\fl m Pure British Woollen Suit Lengths Direct by Post. S (J/*\. 1/ \\ft/w\ T7VERY well-drrssed man pays particular attention to the quality of the cloth he wears. 2. Xj[ \\B/i[»\ L^ olonials especially, will
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    AUSTRIA'S NEW LOAN.
    334 4 A Case of Window dressing." Paris, April 13. The fourth Austrian war loan is, of course, merely a case of "window-dressing," for the credit of Austria, like the means of support of the poor man, in the Bible, depends on the crumbs which she can pick up
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    FROM WATCHES TO SHELLS.
    188 4 German Boycott of Swiss Makers. Berne, April 12. The associations of German wholesale dealers in the watchmaking and jewellery trades have declared a boycott of about twenty Swiss watch making firms on the ground that the latter are manufacturing forOermany'senemiesthe finer mechanical parts of shells. The
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    THEATRICAL LAW SUIT.
    186 4 A Singer v. Warwick Major. Calcutta, May 13. Before Dr Thornhill, the Chief Judge, Calcutta Small Cause Court, a case was settled, m which Mr Kelso Henderson, theatrical performer sued Mr Warwick Major of the Theatre Royal under the terms of a contract for the balance of
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    RUBBER ESTATE RETURNS.
    1586 4 To Deo. 81 April To date 1915 Abaco 8,144 3,144 Allagar, Dec 266,800 65,000 A.Gajah.Sep 29,790 27,000 Alor Pongeu 15,915 58,705 Alma, 20,800 75,300 Ampat, Sep 86,054 37,662: An-Johore, Mor 177,249 58,530; An-Malay.Dec 1,507,847 123,316 486,155; >n-S*tra. May 478,623 212,^24! Asahan, July 93,736 67.98G Atbara, 5,247 Athlone
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    TIN RETURNS.
    175 4 Dteffefc, 4.04.1 ul In above list the totaln in Irrt monthly totals for Jan Inc. ivit>. 'i i<* u in which the Company "R year ends i* Ju^ 1 after the name. Third column sh^- 1916 total to date and second column ti> at the past month. Every
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      92 4 N WMa ~i 1 Correctly executed repairs mean economy m your tyre bill Have you covers retreaded and tubes repaired by the Dunlop process the most effective and lasting m its DUNLOF RUBBER Co, (FAR EAST) LTD., INC: IN HONGKONG. SINGAPORE ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE.
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      35 4 SINGAPORE Shipchandlery Co. SHIPCHANDLERS PROVIDORING CONTRACTORS. The Company's Launch meets in-coming ships. Offices:— l 6 BATTERY ROAD. TAKE LIFT TO TOP FLOOR Telephone No. 141. Orders promptly attended to for daily and sea stock supplies.
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    SANDYCROFT RUBBER COMPANY.
    1218 5 SANDYCROFT RUBBER COMPANY. ,> twelfth ordinary general meeting Ifcl ,ii)o\e company was held m the .of the Secretaries, Messrs Barker Kunk chambers, yesterday at noon, >h n Mr W, W. Cook presiding. Others were Messrs A. E. J.addeley, O. A. umeil. w I 1 dimmer, Hon. Mr P. M, Parbury,
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    FALSE TEA-CHOPS.
    250 5 Zeal oi Singapore Monopolists. In the District Court, yesterday, before Mr W. Langham Carter, a Tecchew named Khoo Hok Cho, of 2, Carpenter Street, was charged with applying a fal?e trademark of Kirn Tye to certain papar. wrappers, and eecoudly, with being m possession of a wooden block
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    A FEW THIEVES.
    247 5 The magistrates had yesterday to deal with quite a number of men with elastic viewe on the subject of other people's property. Moosa, a lascar from the P. and O. steamship N*aDzi, wa6 sentenced by MrCt H. G. Claike, second magistrate, to six weeks rigorous imprisonment for
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    32 5 Yesterday afternoon at Messrs. Powell Co's mart a scrip of 500 shares iv the Bukit Jelotong Rubber Limited (80 cents paid) were pat up to auction and fetched 40 cents a share.
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      172 5 OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA IN COLOMBO HARBOUR. The Port Surgeon and his assistants are grappling with the outbreak of cholera reported m Colombo harbour. On May 1 16 the patients were brorght ashore and 1 sent to the Infectious Diseases Hospital, I while the passengers, of whom there were a very
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      415 5 The 1916 "DODGE BROTHERS" Car Shipment due early m June Write jis for further particulars of this famous Car. Sole Agents: irENTr^An W IfNGiNe "WORKS LTDI fc|| SINGAPORE. WANTED. Eurasian or Chinese typist or lady typist, with good knowledge of English, to work 3 or 4 hours daily for budiaess
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      698 5 Re HERBERT THOMAS deceased. j All persons having claims against the Estat of the above-named (lately employed m th< j Straits Steamship Company Ltd.) who died a Singapore on the 9th day of April 1910 an I requested to send particulars of their claim to the undersigned within one month
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      760 5 NOTICE OF REMOVAL c The Manager of tbe Union I usurance Society c of Canioo, Ltd. tegs to notify that on and after the 29th May the business of the Fociety 9 Kill be transacted at Chartered Bank Ctatn* 3 berg, first floor. *7-5 S-6 THE EXCHANGE BANKS It is
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      663 5 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. sth SUNDAY IN LENT. MAY 2*TH. Rogation Sunday. BT. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. 7 a.m. Holy Communion 7.4 <p a.m. Holy Communion (Choral), 10.3 a m. Matins (Choral) 4 pm. riiildren's Service. 5 O p.m. Kversong and Sericon. ST. MATTHEW'S, SEPOY LINES. 918 a.m. Holy Commnnlt n. 5.30 p.m.
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    The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, May 27, 1916,
    1313 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, May 27, 1916, Sfae sk«1! tie ?re*s the People's right OBilatate, 9a«we4 by influence tad anbribed hj fftio? Ktre patriot Truth her Rlorlros p*ec«pil 4r»*» i* 3. I'eioa.. LoTttey and Law. Perhaps the whole war hinges on the present phase of the Battle of Verdun.
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    161 6 Mr J. L. McFall is appointed assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore. Lieut. Olliver r.q.a has resigned bis office of extra A. D. C. to His Excellency the Governor and Second Lieut. 6. Day S. V. R. is appointed m his place. The Gazette records His Excellency the Governor's deep regret
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1245 6 The Rubber Revenue Question. The usual meeting of this Board was held yesterday afternoon iv the offices, Mr F, J. Hallifax presiding. The other memj bers present were Dr. Samy, 13. Tessensohn, R. Braddell, Sect Tocg Wah, A. W. Bean, Leong Man Sau, Dr. Fowlie, Tan Kneam Hock,
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    PRINCE OF WALES' FUND (MALACCA.)
    79 6 The Committee beg to acknowledge with thanke receipt of the following Already sent London (£100 C) MtttJl Already acknowledged m hand 8T.28.fi Neo Ong Hen (2nd cub.) IS. G. Holden (March and April sube.) L Bank Interest to date 1., Total *1«748.64 The balance m
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    St. BARNABAS' CHURCH. KLANG.
    87 6 The annual Vestry meeting of H Barnabas' Church, Klkng, wae held id tie Klang Club on Snnday morning May IM Dr. Malcolm Watson presiding. In introdncing the accounts Dr. Wateor: referred to their satisfactory nature. Tb. Central Church Fund had rained Eome 15,000 during the year,
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    253 6 It is understood that Mr A. V. i;ro«u will shortly be appointed Legal Adviser tc. the Johore Government. (M.M. Mr H. Furnival, of the K.M.s I ore*t Department, has owing to ill hualtb retire j on pension. The Pinang Gazette hears that M' Oeborne is likely to he transferred I
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      151 6 A FRESH SHIPMENT OP 1 COATES' JL PLYMOUTH Pitt G I N l|&&9j JUST RECEIVED jpjgp IMPORTERS CALDBECK, MCGREGOR Co. Wine Spirit Merchants. I JUST UNPACKED. NEW SPORTS HATS AND UNTRIMMED STRAWS. NEW AFTERNOON FROCKS AND EXQUISITE UNMADE EMBROIDERED ROBES. INSPECTION INVITED JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) The
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    VERDUN BATTLE STILL RAGING.
    307 7 S EFFORT. c gOWN PBIM The Crisis of the Western War. Submarine Cable] (Reuter's Service] y ay The communique says 'ofsntry actions on the left of the continued. East of Morthomme eal *ul.'ery several times stopped the 3 r a'tempting to debouch from the iB Ca
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    FRENCH RE-ENTER DOUAUMONT.
    132 7 -.xii of the Mease, since the French reicierei Fort l>ouaumont. they have been :«hang ceaselessly, driving out the Geruaw who are hanging stubbornly to every wall and dagout northwards. The German :canterattack on the fort on Tuesday light was directed oq three sides simulticeouslv. A a apparently
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    A DECISIVE BATTLE.
    295 7 Is it the French Initiative am. May 25. Perhaps the whole war --«63 oq the present phase of the Verinn battle. An important French note .s afternoon states frankly that it is =o» a general cattle between the two "It is possible that the present decisive period
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    THE BRITISH COMMUNIQUE.
    34 7 J^don May 25— Sir Douglas Haige T* QQ »que says that the situation on "(fee is unchanged. Small British Pushed forward and engaged m «w to hand flgbtint. There was heavy
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    ITALIAN TACTICS.
    349 7 FIGHT MO REFORM Keen Spirit of the Nation. [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] Roma, May 25,— The anniversary of the declaration of war was celebrated with fervent enthusiasm m Italy. Shops were closed everywhere patriotic processions made lavish display of the flags of the allies. It is stated
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    BELGIUM'S CHILDREN.
    231 7 A Plea for Aid. London, May 25. The National committee for relief m Belgium are arranging to celebrate a Children's Day for the benefit of Belgium throughout the British Empire on the 10th of July and ask that children m every school may organise concerts, sports and other
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    BRITISH DEMONSTRATION IN MOSCOW.
    92 7 Moscow, May 25. Russians joined Bri- tons m enthusiastic celebration of Empire Day. Sir George and Lady Buchanan came specially from Petrograd and participated. The Ambassador speaking at a banquet, emphasised the British Imperial ideal to 6ecure equal rights and justice to all nations and to
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    INDIAN RECRUITING.
    59 7 London, May 25.— Commenting on Mr Churchill's speech m the Commons on May 23 the Times points out that EecruitiDg m India has been surprisingly good. The paper emphasises the difficulty of officering new units. Probably there would be little difficulty m raising the rank and file of
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    SZECHUAN INDEPENDENT.
    12 7 Shanghai, May 25.— The independence 1— m§ QoaAtinan was officially
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    THE FATE OF IRELAND.
    473 7 MB ASQUITH'S SPEECH. The Executive Breakdown. [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, May 25. In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith announced, that at the request of Government Mr. Lloyd George had undertaken negotiations with the Irish leaders. London, May 25. The Commons was crowded to
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    CASEMENT'S TRIAL.
    17 7 London, May 25. The Grand Jury has returned a true bill against Casement and Bailey.
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    THE RACING SEASON.
    75 7 THE RACING SEASON "Joy Riding to Cease." London, May 25. The Times says tha Mr Runcimau has decided definitely not to change the racing arrangements for the present season. The consumption of petrol by racegoers, owing to the abolition of railway facilities, is engaging the attention of the authorities. The
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    GOVERNMENT'S TRADE POLICY.
    69 7 London, May 25. In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law at question time said 3he Government's trade policy after the war was being carefully considered. Though no representations had been officially made to him from the Dominions, he added that the Imperial Government were paying attention
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    THE SILVER MARKET.
    84 7 London, May 25. Montagu's report attributes the sensational fall m the price of silver to the coincidence of the absence of competition and the sudden eagerness of Indian bazaars to sell not only email holdings m London but amounts for delivery weeks ahead. The latter are apparently
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    THE CANAL FIGHTING.
    229 7 RETALIATORY RAIDS. Turkish Posts Destroyed. London, May 26. A communique from Egypt says that m retaliation for the air attack on Port Said, four of our aeroplanes dropped forty bombs on the advanced posts of Rodhsaiem, El Hamma, Bir Bayud, Bir Salman and Bir el Mazar. They
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    ANGLO-RUSSIAN FORCES JOIN.
    96 7 British Shell Turks m Mesopotamia. Pdtrograd, May 25. The communique eaye There have been minor operations on all fronts. A Turkish offensive was repulsed m the Mosul region. The communique reporting the junction of the Anglo Russian forces m Mesopotamia says Cossacks arrived at British headquarters on
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    GERMANY SUGGESTS PEACE.
    38 7 London, May 25. From an authoritative source it is reported that Germany has intimated to America that now is an opportune time (or President Wilson to Btart peace mediation. President Wilson is unlikely to acquiesce.
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    THE COMPULSION BILL.
    24 7 London, May 25. The Royal assent has been given to the Compulsion Bill, consequently it comes into force on June 24.
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    PIRACIES.
    19 7 London, May 25. Sinkings. Steamers Levanzo (Italian), Istros (Greek), Sailer Orealla (Italian). The steamer Teresaa (Italian) was damaged.
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    324 7 The M.M. Agent reports that the Paul Lecat outward bound passed Port Said on the 20th instant. The statistics taken by the Communications Department, Tokyo, puts the number of Japanese vessels chartered by foieigners, as they stood on March 81st last, at thirtyseven with an aggregate gross tonnage
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      297 7 P^^mM specialise hfjlfj^fifl^ W Win this daint y wea^» and H lOffll% 1/ the many styles we have II J^f/l li mil now on view are certaill to I I/ml appeal to a cultivated taste. We I 1 1 r A aye ou^ ht them, moreover, at 1 1 ll
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      706 8 "ELLERMAN" LIN£. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL 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 Bombay July 7. Por particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS. KONINKLMgE PAKETVAART
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      817 8 It* CJL Okitish India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated m England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with 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 (FOB EUROPE).
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      578 8 M. M. MESSAGERIES HARITIHEB MAIL LIKE. For CHINA. JAPAN CEYLON Mi MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 1916 Porthos May 29 Paul Lecat June C Andre Lebon JuDe 16 Attantiquc June 20 Magellan June SO j Pol nesien July 4 Paul Lecat July 14 Eihos July 16 Atlantique July 88 j For
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      630 8 N. Y.R JAPAN M A STEAMSHIP Co., Lto (Incorporated Id Upßc EUROPEAN LINE. A service Is maintained betwe* n via ports to Marseilles, London contract with the Imperial J ana^ r ment. The New Twin screw maintaining this servioe have b«-«j designed and constructed an! with aU the latest improve
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    POILO HUMOUR.
    963 9 i written with considerable emotion and a deep feeling for the hero. The jonrnale of (he trenches are admirable signs of the spirit of France. (Times). Some Trench Journals. Various persons, more or less inspired, have written of the poilu, of his good humour and gaiety m the
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      553 9 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE I 52, Old Jewry, EX. The Compaaf has £20,000 Oefosttefl with the Sap
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      414 9 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m New Zealand.) FIRI Insurances effected on Buildings, Bent and Merchandise of every description. MAfiINK Insurances accepted to all parts of the world at lowest rates. EARTHQUAKE Risks accepted. J. HENRY, Local Manager. Offices 2, Finlayson Green. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated m England.)
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      266 9 i DRINK I DRINK I CARLSBERG BEER I THE BEST BEER FACTURED Mn^^^Y^&W ACCORDING JH!^^^^^^^ TO THE LATEST EVERY POSSIBLE CARE TTM QAWITAPV PRQPRPTC CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER SOLE IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. ((INCORPORATED IN DENMARK) OBTAIRABLE FROM John Little Co., Ltd., Raffles' Place. Chin Guan &Co
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      382 9 GAGGINO CO. Office, 20 Raffles Place Store, 25 Malacca Street Godown, Sambaw Street Lifeboat Yard, Tanjong Rhu We have always Life Boats, well fitted as per Government Regulation, Life Buoys, Life Belts, Rockets, Life Savers, etc. JUST RECEIVED FROM AMERICA Family Salt Beef 50 Kegs. Mens Salt Beef 50 Kegs.
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    AFTER THE WAR.
    392 10 France's Labour Plans Paris, April 14. The Conseil General of the Department of the Seine has just approved and adopted the conclusions presented m the report of MM. Sellier and Deelandres on the economic measures to be taken for the organisation of labour on the "demobilisation of
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    1178 10 Issaed by FKASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers I •All laofefttioaß of BlerllßC Bluurta mat* be recirfled m poialf aonlaftl Urn &<■ P*** A*. *****, PAlli .<» Or* rT 100 000 2a SB AJlaga* 12J m SBiI »vO,OOO 1 i Anglo-Java int <V 160,000 Ss Sb Aaglo-M&lAf
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    GERMAN PLOTS IN AMERICA.
    337 10 The seizure of plotters m America con cerned m the manufacture of bombs to blow up munition ships is due to the arrest m London of a man who Las given the name of Bridgeman Taylor who arrived m England early m the war. The seizure
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    HISTORIC DIAMOND THEFT.
    176 10 Bangalore, May 11. In connection with the theft of Mr Skipp's diamonds, it is interesting to recall that the larger stone, which is valued at R25.000, was one of the two found on the leased property of the late Mr Henry Abraham of Bellary. The other vaniehed
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      165 10 BEWARE OF THE ICY-COLD DRINK. OUR I SPECIAL 111 DRY GINGERALE jHHHB can bfc taken without the slightest rl* RISK even after violent exercise, L ;L*? THE MILD STIMULUS of the Ginger pints $i.£o rendering it actively beneficial to per dcz Pint $1.00 l^ e CoJlsumere per doz. DO NOT
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    EXCHANGE.
    55 11 (COBBEOTED DP CO May 26.) Bank4m/i 2-4 1982 ii demand 2«4j Private credits 8m 'a 1-4 18-16 France demand Bank 826 IVDIA, T. T. 174* HOHQKOHO, demand M 7i% die Yokohama, demand lio£ Java, demand 134* BABBKOK, demand 65 i Sovibbiohb, Bank Baying 18.54 Bank of England Rate 5%
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    PRODUCE
    139 11 May 26. Tin (105 tons) 193.50 Gambler 18.00 OunUu Cnfca No. 1 27.00 Gambler Cubs No. 2 25.00 Pepper Black ordin. S'poit 25.25 Popper, (White fair) 85.00 Natmegß (110 to the lb. 30.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom. Mao* (Bonda) 75.00 Cloves (Amboina) noin. Bali Coffee (4% Black)
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      530 11 After a recent Air Raid the following unsolicited testimonial was received Dy Min imax Limited:— On Wednesday evening last an incendiary bomb dropped on our premises, crashed through the roof breaking the rafters and fetching v down the ceiling, and set fire to the sitting room which is m the
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      576 11 TO LET FURNISHED. Barnsley, Gallop Road, Tyersall. Entry early m June. Apply to GQTHKIB ft CO., LTD. 27-4 ttha no TO LET From Ist July next Omdnrman", Dalvey Road, containing five i corns with bathrooms attached. Tennis, stabling and Garage. Apply to STEPHENS PAUL ft Co. 54-5 uc TO LET
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      89 11 DYSENTERY^ AND DIARRHOEA BROWN'S SPECIFIC. ITo be had at the Singapore Dispbh- I baby, and of Mill BROWN, Giassflais, I Blver Valley Road, Bingapoie. I W.J. GARCIA, 219, Orchard Road. Pianos bought, sold or exchanged Good prices allowed for old m struments. Cheapest and best stock of Music and small
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      673 11 DAILY SHIPPING REPORT Chamber of Commerce (to 1 1 i.n., Maj 26.) ARRIVALS. May 24. Khoen Foeng, De Kock (Dat) May 25. Kinta, Kangaroo, Indrawadi, Hye Leong. Woodgar (Brit) Singkep, Van Goens, Rumphius, Singkep (Dat 1 May 26. Penang, Lincluden, Giatig Seng (Brit) Kashima Maru, Amagisac Maru (Jap) Singkara (Dut)
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    S. C. C ACCONTS CASE.
    931 12 CHIEF CLERK S ALLEGED DEFALCATIONS. Serious Shortages Discovered. The hearing was commenced m the third police court, yesterday, before Mr N. D. Mudie. o* the charges ngainst Francis de Roz&rio, late chief clerk at the Singapore Cricket Club. He was charged on three counts for
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    THE IRISH REBELLION.
    2671 12 12,000 UNDER ARMS. Murders, Fire an* LooUng, (Via Australia.) London, May 3* Dublin at night on Monday was in complete darkness. The lamps were out or smashed, and traffic had entirely ceased. At dawn military reinforcements arrived, and with a gunboat shelling Liberty Hall the tide turned
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    45 12 The death has occurred at Hongkong of Mr Thomas Kerr, Chief Engineer of the Wing On. Mr Kerr had been ailing for some little while and was reoently removed to the Government Civil Hospital, where he died on May 17. His age was sixty six.
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