The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 June 1917

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  • 15 1 Singapore Free Pree AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE FRIDAY, JUNE, 1, 1917. NO. 89,772
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  • 1233 1 It ie difficult to remember, after nearly three years of War years mainly ti disillusionment and disappointment with what high hopes and easy optimism we embarked upon this life and- death struggle. We have learned caution now, and indeed have more to fear from pessimism
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  • 174 1 News regarding young Singapore at the war on page 12. A crisis is approaching in the affairs of Greece—Page 7. Results in the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club tournament—Page 12. Government hae made regulations regar ding local food control -Page 7. Rules for the new Singapore Choral Society
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 330 1 GOODRICH TYRES S rETY T3EAD R, A F F L E S HOTEL- m H E oniy tyre which has won the ra c I certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or SKAT I IMG PRACTICE A punctures Thursday, 31st May, 1917 AFTER DINNER r From 930 p. m. to
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    • 135 1 LVFIIST ADVERTISEMENTS. Be!size motor car for sale—Page 9. International Banking Corporation agencies —1 sge 9. Nitue to contractors refood supplies for hoiel Europe—Page 8, Wmteaway Laidlaw's advertise special lines in boots and shoes—Page 8. Special dinner and cinema show at the Sea View Hotel on Saturday—Page 12. Fresh films at
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    • 2 1 Jeffreys Beer
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 90 1 THE WEEK. Friday June Ist. High Water- a-'B 7«? p.m Singapore Art Club Exhibition 4 pm. Mark Ledge, 8.30 pm. Saturday 2nd. High Water— B-5 a.m., 8-5 p.m. High Water— 9 3 a.m., S-:3 p.m. Trinity Sunday. The King's Birthday (18*6). High Water— 9 5 a.m., 9-20 p m Government
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  • 432 2 Mr W G Maxwell's annual report shows a r9venue of $26 million, and an expendi tare of $16 millions. The excess of assets over liabilities in %SSh millions. Tbe export of robber was 23,240 tone of a value 555 millions, an increase of nearly 50 per cent.
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  • 66 2 Tbe aunual report of the directors of the above company, statea that the profit on tbe year, including interest on invest menu, was 915,481.89, whicL wiih $12,877.73 btought forward froci last account, makes a total profit of 527,959.4 i. The directors recommend that $5,979 be written off for
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 788 2 BLINDED SAILORS' &SOLDIERS 1 FUND. SALE^OFWOBK; AND CAFE CHANTANT AT THE TANGLIN CLUB JUNE Bth SALE OF WORK 5-7 p.m. ADMISSION FREE TO ALL CAFE CHANTANT 9-30 p.m. Tickets each TICKETS ON SALE At Messrs. HOUTRIE Co. and the HOTEL DE L'EUBOPE. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE. In the Supreme Court at
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    • 657 2 (TO-NIGHT 9.15) The Sensational Dramatic Feature (TO-NIGHT 9 15) THE IRON HAND PRESENTING THE EMINENT ACTOR HOB ART BOS WORTH ADAPTED FROM THE SUCCESSFUL STAGE PLAY TAINTED MONEY This story is an unusually strong one has a splendid moral. RED FEATURE PRODUCTION AMERICA AT WAR I "TIMOTHY DOBBS THAT'S ME"
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    • 679 2 President Li-Yuang-Hucg of the Chinese Republic reviewing th^^\Bl President Wilson of the U. S A. and the ever ready a ChintSt C Funeral of the late Duchess of Conntught attended bv r Cai> Flt *i I and y M R cy a F Pathe's Exceptionally Strong Dramatic Kssterpiecc 0 Ac
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  • 398 3 BUTTON' S MARKET REPORT. Manchester, April 18. <icce cur last report before the Easter i [ten values have shown coni -roncth and have been over thir ecce at Liverpool while at New York h i S b records have also been left i lid nj use tryiug to explain tigßier,
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  • 82 3 WAGON -PACH AUNG WOLFEAM MINES. A special general meeting of the share holders of the Wagon Pachanng Mines was held, in Pecans, on Saturday May 26. to consider the following resolution Thct in consideration of mining lands scquiiei by the company being 525 acres in excess :t :he area originally
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 763 3 "CIVILIZATION" Notice is hereby given that I the undersigned have this day bought from Messrs Margelis and Champion of the HARPER FILM CORPORATION of New York, U.S.A.. the Exclusive Rights for exhibition of the film "CIVILIZATION" by Thos. H. Ince, for Straits Settlements, Federated Malay Rtatea, Siam, Sumatra, Netherlands East
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    • 523 3 NOTICE. The Government is prepared to consider offers for the purchase of the land and buildings known as the "Old Gross Street School," and of the vacant land at the corner of Robinson Road and McCallum Street, up to the Slst July, 1917. Further particulars may be ascertained on application
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    • 376 3 TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders are required for the enpply of fresh meat, poultry, fl h, vegetables, etc.,. to the Europe Hotel. For particulars apply to— TBS MIIOER, Europe totel, Ltd. 18 4 6 WAR LOAN PREMIUM TICKETS For Small investors in War Loan. Price Ten Dollars. SERIES 10,000 TICKETS. Premiums for
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    • 423 3 I RELIABLE FOOT WEAR I STYLE-DURABILITY PERFECT FITTING. v\ B A W iIW Jfc^s^^r^^ Gent's Tan Gla °e m shoes Jmmrr'l W^ as illustration, Derby shape, best j*m B fin s English make on American last, "iJr^otft^ light weight, broad toes and Jmm<*Mt/m S^Sl smartly fini^bed, ail sizes. Agmjar supe^aa-
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  • Domestic Occurrences
    • 36 4 Baumgarten. At the General Hospital, Singapore on May 81, Eliza Maria Baumgarten, aged 70, daughter of the late Christian Baumgarten, one time Registrar Supreme Court, Singapore. Funeral to day at 5 p.m. at Bidadari cemetery.
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    • 24 4 Lamott.— On Whit-Monday, the 28fch inst, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lurcpar. to Mr. and Mr*. H. L. Lamott, of Taiping, a daughter.
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  • 1186 4 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, .June 1, 1917. It is comparatively easy to understand the mental attitude of Socialists towards war and towards militarism. With them the worker is everything the capitalist, the middle-man, the ruler, are merely adjuncts to the deve lopment of society, if they do not goto
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  • 227 4 The special Gazette published late last evening contains evidanpp nf fir.™..-*- -the most pressing of our war domestic problems. The first of these is the question of rent increases and the second that of regulation of food supplies. We propose to deal with both of these at greater length on
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  • 599 4 Woe to them that oppress a man find his house (Micah II 2.) A house in Mansur street; before the war 910 a month. Two years ago raised to 915. Notice given that from Jane let current the rent will be $17 50 War rack rent 50 percent. War Tax
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  • 207 4 THE DOOM OF THE RACK-RENTER. I A Gazette exu* llKii evening BMtofa, thfc |Z^l^| nance "to restrict ia l0?*c the present war. inr Cocne cti or;^ Of imail dwelling 7 ea *oft,i* The bill k, !t ut Council and provides arLonJ^^ii a restriction on ra i Dp ZT'** reut" UtwmvtmtutiU
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  • 132 4 The Hon. Treasurer. Mr A W ftf Of Chartered tank cf India. Ul I China, Singapore, beg* to Ktawl with many that.ke receipt ofthefoikZ further contributions to the above r 5 Already acknowledged U%,im Per Hon. Dr Lim Boon Keng Leow Chia Heng $iqq Tan Teck Joon
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  • 284 4 An interesting letter oc the filtered the Holy Land ie contributed t: iltlsai by Mr J G Bartholomew. Could I'tlefiai he 6ays, not be internatiouElieeGHtl apart as a terra saucta for the nation* 4 Christendom? It might be kepi at tt international reserve, io which all tluti
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  • 43 4 On Itewmfag of *j the Ipoh Club, en '"<* of the Union Jae'. .> given, aiid provtd a success. The tofe I tbe patronage of I s rl and the office of f t< The club wu b |«U| was a verv Inrpp attfed ..i
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 284 4 HARVEY'S ROYAL MANZANILLA TAWNY PORT "S. C." SHERRY A fresh shipment Per dozen $21 just received by US. (Duty Extra) ST. JULIEN CLARET RIESLING Per dozen pts. $10.25 n 2 doz. pts. $11.25 Californian White Wine. (Duty Extra) GALDBEGK, MACGREGOR CO. Wine and Spirit Merchants, Singapore and Malacca. LUX LAMPS
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    • 64 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Si Orchard Road, Telephone 10. 10SS. The Oldest and Leading Studio. First In 187S, Foremost in 1917. Unequalled Faculties, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always the produc tion of only the best results in Studio Portraiture,
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  • 312 5 extbe mists and yodka Annexation Stumbling Tbe Block £By Bobmann« G*bl«l Renter's Service] \?.iy 30 A congress of three J9 i Russians of German origin has i*" 18 :ind decided to conduct its I'tfrroan and Russian. oj. Two startling B| tad revolutionary war t litbtd by the organ
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  • 125 5 10-icr May 30. In view of the forth zn:zg orecing cf a regular session of International Socialist Conference at Anstro German peace efforts us intensifying. An inspired article in llSm Freie presae says that Austria is aiy :;r::frnei that the balance of power ita.l zzz be changed
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  • 174 5 --nion, Miy 30.— The Daily Mail says s reported that a Labour represents be appointed food controller, as c n LirDupDrt is resigning owing to BfcnpoHed that Prince Eitel Freidrich. 5 ;u of the Kaiser, has died from MNMri that the Ceylon ii ruisiug a Sanitary
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  • 144 5 SHARP FIGHTING AT ST QUENTIN British Front Quiet London, May 80. Marshal Haig We repulsed hostile raiders near Fontaines Croieilles and west of Lens. We raided trenches south of Neuve Chapelle. London, May 80. (11.25 p.m.) Marshal Haig There is nothing of interest to report. London, May
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  • 59 5 London, Miy 30. Interviews with M Veneseios and several of his ministers are published repudiating tne idea of a reconciliation with Kiug Constantino. Minister AvetotV adds that it is essential the Venezelists should occupy Thessaly.in order to secure the crops which are almost ready for harvesting
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  • 50 5 London, May 80 (5 p.m.)— ltalian official There was very heavy artillery work on the Julian Front, from Mount Cucco to Mount Vodice, eastward of Gorizia. The enemy thrice unsuccessfully attacked our trenchej on bill 652, between Jamiano and the Coast. We extended our gains west of Medeazba.
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  • 58 5 London, May 30. Lord French, replying to a Folkestone deputation, said it was impossible absolutely to prevent aeroplane attacks but the scheme of defence had been reconsidered in the light of experience gained in the recent raid. He hoped that the measures taken would make any
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  • 37 5 London, May 80. Admiralty The arri va!s for the week were 2719 vessels, sail ings 2768. Eighteen of over 1600 tons and one under were sunk. Seventeen were unsuccessfully attacked. Two fishing vessels were sunk.
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  • 28 5 London, May 80. The Post Office has adopted the system of originals and duplicates of letters posted together beiDg sent throughout the Empire by successive mails.
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  • 32 5 London, May 80 The Board of Trade assumes control of tobacco, prohibits deal ings therein except as authorized. It fixes the wholesale and retail prices from the first of June.
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  • 280 5 [This Smiles like story is printed for the benefit of assistants in local shops, and for the consideration Of pupils in schools that teach commercial education] Charles M Schwab, the American self made millionaire steel king, has written a book, published on his fifty fifth birthday.
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  • 278 5 SMUTS ON GERMANY Allies' Doty to Belgium London, May 30. General Smuts speaking at the Russian exhibition at the Qrafton Galleries said that if nothing further happened as a result of the war, but the Russian revolution, Posterity would say that the war had not been
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  • 96 5 Washington, May 30. An Anglo-French scientific commission has arrived here to cooperate with Amerioan scientists on war problems. It includes Ernest Ruther ford the great physics scientist. Washington, May 3C In order to facilitate greater efforts towards financing the war the Government contemplates the virtual closing of
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  • 45 5 Rio de Janeiro, May 30. The Chamber has unanimously passed a bill revoking neutrality, not merely in the German American war but in the war of the Entente and Central Powers and authorising the utilisation of German ships in Brazilian ports.
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  • 40 5 London. May 80. The death has oc* curred of Colonel Newnham Davis, the well known author and journalist, for many sears connected with the Pink 'Un. He was on duty in the Straits many years ago.
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  • 12 5 London, May 29. The silver market is quiet but featureless.
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  • 305 5 Three of our men, who were captured by the Germans early this year, have arrived in our lines after escaping from their prison camp, where they were made to wotk at unloading and handling girders and simi lar materials. They tell extraordinary ttories of the hardships
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  • 315 5 WIDE POWERS TAKEN. j Important regulations by order of Governor in Council regarding the regulation of food supplies in the Colony were published in last night's Gazette. The Committee and sub Committees of control include the following The Colonial Secretary, Resident Councillor Penang, Acting Treasurer, the Hons
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  • 240 5 A large gathering of people accepted the invitation of the Blighties to tbeir drees rehearsal in the Victoria Theatre last evening. A long programme was gone through with a merit that will ensure the success of this new combination of local entertainers in the object which tbey have
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  • 273 5 A plaintiff at Bloomsbury County Court recently who was having the oath .administered to him concluded with the words, "The old truth." And nothing but the truth," added the usher. 11 Certainly not," said plaintiff. The Registrar Take the oath properly. No nonsense and don't be foolieh.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 129 5 ROBINSON Co. NEW SHIPMENTS OF AYRES' SLAZENOIRS' CHAMPIONSHIP LAWN aWN TENNB TENNIS nine X^mM^m DJU!C dALLj x^^^^^^ dALLo COMPLETE STCCES OF LAWN TENNIS NTS, POLES, MARKERS, MARKING PINS, NET ADJUSTERS, MOWERS, ETC., ETC. (late of Messrs LAFAYETTE, Photographers to Their MAJESTIES) Begs to aiiuoance that be has openea a STUDIO
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 801 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUGKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND! FOR LONDON. For particulars aa to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTSJ KONINKLIJKE PAKETVMRT MAATSCHAPPM (Incorporated In Holland, Royal Pacnet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 9—3, collybb Quay. nWDBB OOHTRAOT WITH THB NBTHEREAMDB IKDIA OOVHSBHMB?
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    • 594 6 Ir CJ# British India AND riLPCAB JLINE (Companies Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. z (Under Contract with His Majesty! Government.) For) China, Japan, Penang, Caylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HOMEWARD (FOB EUROPE). I OOTWABD (FOB OHOU) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT
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    • 609 6 JAPAN HAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd (Incorporated In Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service Is maintained between Yofcafcaot via ports to Marseilles, London, under mat contract with the Imperial Japanese Ooren ment. The New Twin screw Btomtnnit maintaining this service have been special) designed and constructed, and are flttel with all the
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    • 218 6 M. Bl B^^Sr?Jsnifc I «*IL LlHi, FortnighUy service bctw^ China, Japan, Ceylon X?° Marseilles. D J<bouti, Eg^*Hi BRANCH LIRE For further Information appi, k J <<e COURTQ t> Stoomvaart iaatschappH^> and -Rotterdam Lloyd (Incorporated i n Holla nd ROYW. DUTCH HAIL COlP Ulßi Regular Mail Service Between Java, Singapore, Hongkong,
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  • 714 7 Leader of Russia's Revolution. The President of the Duma, Michae Vladimirovitch Rodzianko, who is head o the Russian Provisional Government o twelve, is probably destined to play a lead ing part in the regeneration of stable and patriotic government in his country. The Presidents of the first two Russian
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  • 187 7 GERM AN GUNBOAT BLOWN UP. The German gunboat Cormoran, inter ned at Guam, in the Ladrone Archipelago, has been blown up. The Cormoran re fused to surrender to the American forces and was destroyed ty her crew. Two Ger man warrant officers and five men of the crew were killed
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 30 7 Avon' MOTOR CYCES w Kflfi 1 yres (ALL USUAL SIZES) JUST ARRIVED To be had of all Dealers OR THE BORNEO CO., LTD. 4 INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) 1 SOLE AGENTS.
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    • 332 7 mm TT m^~ mmm^ VARIETIES, B^ POTTED I ALL DEUCICUS mm APPETISING. 1 JLJP MEATS. I GAME, HAM, CHICKEN AND TONGUE, ETC. ETC M m^ggg^t^^mggggggmg^g^g^g/gg^ggggji ftrepwred by a celebrated Chef under ideal m^ mm^^^^~ mmm conditions of cleanliness and selection. IN GLASS, TINS AND WHITE JARS. M^ ONE OF THE
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    • 535 7 THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE C* Ml (Incorporated In Hsngkontf and Registered nnder the Assurance Companies Act (1909) England.) AN INCOME POLICY The:best form of provision that can be made for wife and family. This plan has been devised for those who wish to avoid the necessity of finding an
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  • 499 8 The Moewe got home some time since, and the tip and run raids" have not been stopped. The Moewe has made two cruises out and home, and the Oreif was stopped short trying to play the same game. Germany has a score of cruisers built for the
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  • 1794 8 R'ng K tan Deo 818,700 I Eamaean, Deo 146,686 12,800 66,929 K'muning, June 816,927 68,848 292,028 Kapar Pare, Dec 761,720 61,709 885,275 Kapayang 156,988 9,864 88,707 Kapoew&a. 184,000 Katak, Dec 205,407 19,464 78,687 Karan, 114,848 9,260 88,681 Kedab, April 526,942 82,622 159,526 Kelemafe, May 118,184 18,281 67,520
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  • 219 8 GOVERNMENT AND THE "NATION. London, April 12.— The Pall Mall Gazette states that the prohibition of the export of the journal the Nation is due to the Army Council, on the ground that the enemy need extracts from the paper, for propaganda purposes. The Gazette adds that Mr Lloyd George
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  • 146 8 In above list the totals in monthly totals for Jan-l'i*-'- dgtf ic9f In v»hich the Company e >t»J after the name. Third 1917 total to date ami of the past month. v r >' hnt tUejfL to get the figures accura^ \™*if A. Kinta, June* 14 26 Ayer
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  • 209 8 At the outbreak of war the principal partner in a big Midland manufacturing firm joined an ordinary regiment of the line as a private. He waa soon promoted to sergeant, but in that rank he stayed and refused many offers of a commission. In due course he
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 441 8 This is the Pen k for Active Service A because it stands the racket. II The "Swan, like a rifle, is made f§^ true and sure. The ink magazine is II ample and, at command, the pen is flrjl ready for duty immediately. There is Wm no misfiring, and there
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    • 61 8 MARTINS yiPIOL&STEEb jgkgiiy pw v e rJ| U^^ A French Remedy tor all Trr jgularltlea. Thousands w. ILadies keep a box of tlartin's Pills in the house, so that on the fir* ei<n of any Irregularity of the System timely dose may b* administered. Those who use t*iem recommend them,
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 1651 9 *j>^y^y^J^sB^^^^^^^^^P™^3a^a»fc^a^a^a^aa^a^a^a^Ba^a^^3^a^^a^a»^aa^t^a^^a^aa^r^|paC^ip^B IBW^P BB a™a»»^4aßa^BaHa^aWa™a»aW^K^aiaiHawißßHalHHHßa^B Was 0? Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollab. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTL&aiKItTS). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester Honse, Bio<apoi%. LONDC^ OFFICE SS, Old JmviT. E.& I 1 1 GoxDfaa» ftas £20,000
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    • 571 9 CLOTHES WANTED. Wanted bine serge, sea boot?, oilskins, woollen socks and underwear goods, from auction preferred on account of cheapness. Apply TOKO MESQUITTA, fiabang, Sumatra. CHINESE CLERKS. Wanted several Chinese Clerks or Tallymen to pioceed to Kabnul (ate German New Guinea) on three to five years agreement. Apply to GUIIEI.
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    • 679 9 EXCHANGE. Coee?otbd v? to May SI J Baa* tvr a4* d ;taa .->j 24} Pahrala ciodiU 3ms „24 27-82 Fianrft dzrr.&na Barb 818 QRXAi T T. BftJWOaW lOTMtil IOXL&UM*., J3r_-^\'i 109 J*v.f M dccis. :J 185 G&jeE^K, Imaaai «6l 9OVIBSia!?C 3Anlr Tuyiig 18.64 Stn\ c2 2s, [an! ?tte Ba* Slltji
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  • 1001 10 ANNUAL EXHIBITION The annual exhibition of work of members of the Singapore Art Club wut> opened at the f MCA Rooms yesterday afier noon, and continues to day, Following last year's precedent, there was no ad* indication, and the funds were not depleted to provide prizes, leaving
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  • 532 10 As Told by the Girl. A very interesting letter has been re ceive J from Miss Winifred Gosling, who, at the tiina of writing, was in bed with a ioju.ed leg. as the result of a car accident. In her letter she describes the war
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  • 143 10 The Harima Hall this evening screens "The Love Girl," Universal weekly new number, an L Ko comedy "The Perils of a Plumber" and other good films. At the Alhambra to night the new programme includes The Right to Live," farther episodes of the startling Crimson Stain series, latest
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  • 57 10 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Ladies' Doubles (Final.) Mrs Van da Sande Bakbuyzen and Mrs Griffith eoratofa beat Mrs Saunders and Mr3 Kenneth Steveas rec 2 6 3, 7 5, Mixed Doubles A Class. Mrs Holden and Sir John Buckoill rec 8 beat Mia* J Gunn aui Mr Suth
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  • 36 10 Championship Pairs. Miss J Gunn and Mr Upcott vs Mrs Vowler and Mr Tinsley. Sapper They say that people who marry soon grow to look alike. Flora Then yon mast eoneider my re*
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  • 617 10 The Committee recently appointed to consider the formation of a Choral Society for Singapore, has drawn up the following rules, which it is proposed to plaoe before the Society at its first meeting. 1. The Society shall be called The Singapore Choral Society." 2. The Society shall
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  • 47 10 There was a large crowd to watch the soccer league match on the SRC ground last eveniug, between the SRC and the Sea Defences. A keen but far from artis tic game was won by the SRC, who scored the only goal shortly before the end.
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  • 88 10 Lahore, May 6th. London, May 4th. Tha Westminster Gazette expresses the opinion that Sir Douglas Haig*B purpose is to compel the enemy to sacrifice men. Further retreat will shortly become a vital matter for him. Meanwhile, the pressure compels him to hold positious from which he
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  • 64 10 Allahabad, May sth. London, May 2nd. La Temps' correspondent with the British states that while we have not fought a battle among the bloodiest of the war without heavy losseß, our losses are not half those the Germans suffered. While the Germans were obliged to use new reserves,
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  • 72 10 Saunders and Macphail's Report. Thursday's Business. The Rubber auction was stimulated to day by some special buying the prices realised (up to $ls2highest) were to some extent artificially high. Shares are all more or less unchanged, but there is a scarcity of buyers. Tapahs are available at
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  • 227 10 Punggor 4,697. The German-Swiss frontier is still closed, presumably in order to hide the movement of German troops hurrying to the West for the reorganisation of the shattered divisions, says a Zurich message of May Ist. Mr Meyer, of the Kedab Survey Department, bad a great
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  • 65 10 Sunday June 3. Johnston's Pier. 8, 9 and 10 a. in, 2 80 and 8.80 p m. Club Bungalow. 8.80 and 9.30 a.m. 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. Tide 9.3 a.m. Height 7 ft 4in. Monday June 4. Johnston's Pier. 9, 10 acd 11 a.m. Club Bungalow.
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  • 163 10 TODAY. 5.15 pm. Drill Hall S V A Recruits. 4.80 'Johnston's Pier SRE v. 5.15 Drill Hall Maxim Co. 5.10 do Chinese Co. 5.15 Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Raffles Institution SVC Band. Saturday, June 2nd. 2 80 p.m. Johnston's P S V A, Sec 1
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  • 151 10 Rubber. i Singapore, May 81. For this week's auction the total cata logged amounted to 800 tons. There was a fair demand for most grades with prices showing very little change from those of last week. The highest price paid was $162 for Fine Pale Crepe, showing
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 214 10 We Offer You II THE VERY BEST THAT BRITAIN CAN PRnm, I Pencils, Paper, Envelopes, I Account Books, and all Office I and Home Stationerv I I I Requisites. I C. A. RIBEJRO~& CO., LTD, WEmmtm **B*H**BmaßmKowuai^^^- a ESTD. "^^rT* l^^L 18/2 Bracelets and Bangles OP EVERY DESCRIPTION 1 L
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