The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 May 1918

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    15 273 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. HIRD SERIES THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1918, No 1,605,
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    CONTENTS.
    271 273 ER3, PAG*: V.d 273 > Ucalttoi 278 > r i Kinmii 274 r thi Wi- 274 I roblcmt 274 defcttad 275 i Pood kronbUi 275 ID CUURT NLV/S. A J ig"».h'i l laiua 278.280 rd Tragedy 'i 82,283 QOD C*M 282 j Cat Cab* 282 j A Dk C
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    EXCHANGE.
    20 273 May 1 2 4j 1-41 3 16 m 1 2 ?17 !47i BB}%Pfca 106 i 11TJ B 6 49}
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      BIRTHS.
      40 273 WODTTin —At the European Hopital, Kuala Lumpur, on ApdJ 23rJ, to Mr. and Mrß. B. A.. Wootto^, a daughter. FABUB -*f anby.— On April 24, at Ip .h, to Mr. Justicj and Mrs. L*. A. Farrer :J^by a daughter.
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      MARRIAGE.
      129 273 Mack Hildred.- At He Mary'H ('burcb, Kuala Lmnpor, on April 25th b" the Rev. A B. Ch :rupiOL, Arthur Hacourt Mack, of Batang iknarEstatj only Ron of Li-ut -001. A. P. Mkcir, and Mr?. Mack, of the Manor H-rasc. i u,ctou, Norf Ik, to Makqaret Maude llildrb:\ lister of
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      ENGAGEMENT.
      68 273 I |The cn^ige-^K^ut 1* announce of oc?ond Lieut. Khic DIOECOt, asc, of the Federal- d Bl 4ay Rtat^H, c dost j-o^ of th -j late Sir Fr doiici! Dlefcaoa, k.c.m.g and f.adv DicksoD, of 26, Randolph cte-cent, Mnida Hi 1, w aud M UD Mabv.Li Pf,p»B, wlc!ow of Cant
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      DEATH.
      57 273 Talb )T. Previously reported missing, nowknown to hive been killed »n Au^ufst 56th, 3 9i6, Baoond Liout Reginald FiTztiOY Talbot, rfc (late Man-ijJer of Huhiii Jelutong Estate, .y.r Kuni'g, P.M. 8.), yonagrst son of late Miftjor Francis A B. ialbot and Mis. Ta?bot, B*. rhlibeach- garden*, R W., and
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    THE WEEK'S NEWS.
    175 273 No outwiri rnai! has urcivad thil week. The isJsi at tha weekly rubbir unction opened itroofly, with the exception of the lower grades, and continued so. The Btandaui grades throughout oarae m tot moat Mtsntion, aid the prices realiz°d weie apprtciably m advance of those of the
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    PRODUCE
    134 273 Tl3 (20C tons) UTS 00 :j •>:].• c 13 00 por« 34 00 la 4i> OQ BW* C!C 'o -i.o i n}a (80 1 0 Mm lt> air. ir. Ucibolafcl aia oc-v m J! psavl fnal dooo r.? fi.Vx* N 11.00 fcdfom r*»** aoai 113 i' norn suo3rUiJ s
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    The Navy Unleashed.
    839 273 The Nation, no less than the sailors, wili rejoice at the growing evidence that the Navy hae been unleashed and ia being given a freer hand m those daring enterprises which have, throughout oar nwil history, been the breath of life ti us There has boen fueling
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    Holland's Difficulties.
    1022 273 Very little good will be done by atteinptiug to decy that the situation between Germany and Holland shows no signs of improvement, m fact it is plain that on the contrary matters are growing worse. The first reports which came from Rotterdam might easily be disregarded as some
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    The Attack on Kemmel.
    851 274 A very sound military purpose is evidenced by the sudden intensity of the German attack m the Kemmel area and westward. It ia plain that the I persistent way m which the northern Ypres front is left alone is m the hope that the Allies will
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    Trade after the War
    974 274 It is hardly to bo expected that the final report of the Committee on Commercial and Industrial Policy after the war will please the whole hoggers but it ivS, taken on the whole, a reasonable and sound summary of conclusions as to the best means of
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    Ypres Battle Problems.
    921 274 May 1. We coofesy to »n inability to under stand certain phabes of the pre§*ot campaign m F.'anders except on the theoiy that the Allied High Command is deliberately adopting a policy of allowing the enemy to make progress m certain directions with a view to enticing
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    The Germans Defeated.
    644 275 May 2. We surmise that the German troops aie getting a little stale. Five weeks ot nearly unremitting fighting even although the various engagements have been conducted by fresh divisions m many cases, is beginning to tell its tale and there is not the same verve about
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    Hollands Food Troubles.
    650 275 Outsiders have failed, mainly for want of detailed information, tc realise to how great an extent the people of Holland have suffered m the warthrough the difficulties attending the food question. It is true that much of this suffering has been due to the criminal manner m
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    ERASER AND NEAVE LTD.
    257 275 Tha director's report for the meeting on May 18 at nocn statee: Attei raakiag ample provision for depreciation nud ba i dc^ts, the net profits amount to 8182 062. ?4 which, with the balance cf $8,478 07 brought forward from Jaat account, dives a total cf
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    BILLIARDS.
    146 275 T M C A v MIDDLESEX. At the V M C A lass evening, return billiards matches were played between V M C A and Middlesex representatives. In the first games, at Tanglin, the soldiers won both bugles and doubles events. Last night there were two singles gamee instead
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    FOR RICE DEALERS.
    82 275 The Netherlands Codbul General informs the exporters of rice to the Dutch East Indies that although for the purpose of control and regulation the importation of rice m the Dutch East Indies is only allowed under licence to be obtained by importers from the Department of Trade
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    45 275 Mr Tan Cheng Kee of the A'hambra has purchased the Palladium < inema from Mr Cowan for 125,000. Tl ihow will be under new management, nod Mr Cheng Kee'i name it sufficient gu ran tee that il will maintain the high stai lard ol the pail.
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    BARLOW'S PRODUCE REPORT.
    103 275 Rubber. Singapore, May 1. The market since last reporting on the 25th nltimo has been uncertain, and a fall m prices was expected at the Auction! commencing this morning. This was fully realized, Ribbed Smoked Sheet being $10 cheaper at $102 and Fine Pale Crepe 17 cheaper
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    HINTS FOR THE TRENCHES.
    2002 276  -  J S Prest Although it seems a far cry from Singapore to France, and although after four years of war it seems hardly pjseible that those who may go home to serve now will come m (or any regular trench fighting, yet there U surely wisdom
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    ABOUT A TANK.
    888 276 ACTION AGAINST ILCKEN AND DOWN. In the Supreme Court, ypFterdfiy, before tho Chief Justice (Sir John Bucko ill, k c.) the hearing w&a conbiousl of the c.^se m which the Federated Eagicaerin^ Co. brought action ogiiasi; MeilN Si Viaoent B Dowa and C A Ilcken, rf Singapore.
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    DEATH OF MR MOTION OF PENANG.
    76 276 DEATH OF MR MOTION OF PENANG. From Our then Corrtijicndent Penan g, .A pri{ 30 The funeral took pluca to day O f M J Motion, constructional engineer of tV railways at Prai, vrho died ycstGrdav i hospital ab Ptuaog c? pfritcnitia at th age of 41. 080^.^.^ Lu* bit.
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    PROPERTY SALE.
    82 276 The undermentioned properties ra Bold by auction at the saleroom of the Commercial Rubber Company, No 3 Raffle Place yesterday afternoon 999 years' leasehold land and housea Nos. 416,420,421 422 and 423 BukitTimah rd, area 27,300 square feet, bought by Me Cheong Chin Nam for $4,900. Four pieces
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    THE LATE SIR JOHN ANDERSON.
    532 276 References In Ceylon. There was a big gathering when the Legislative Council met, o considerable number finding bcanding accommodation. The Acting Governor presided. Mr C R Cumberland took his oaih as a member of Council. The Acting Governor, rising, said that before proceeding with the
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    61 276 The C W A monthly meeting will h« held at 9 Fort Canning at 4.80 p.m. Jumble Sale hat been postponed and wi not take place on Saturday. The smallpox epidemic m Tokio tinuet. An official is reported to bl»n» Shanghai for the outbreak bec*o>« foreigner from Shanghai went to
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    TELEGRAMS.
    1367 277 [Bf Oab!«] Lo A P ril 2 2 —Mr BOBM L d t'jo J3ad£f>t ia the House cf pnmoni r^'- afternoon. A preliminary i lued ehovrn IV '•om pared with the r 1917*19 8 *.tinely: Cu-»torru 10l 511 Excise 38,672 I B Esta.Q duties an In of 2 6T4
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    AIR FIGHTING
    994 277 London, April 28.— Keuter's cot res pond?,nt at British rieadquartera saya Aa interesting cocumeDt which haebeon f 3.1 id throws light on Richthofen'B destruction, is a request f ro n an aviation yroup commander to the first pursuit Bqnadroo, comrarndei by Richthofen, uuil re&dc Airman reports it; is
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    EASTERN FRONT.
    588 277 Pa!rc£ra3 April 24. The CommUt&rj for Foreign Affairi has requested so explaauticn of the Germ?. No-Uk ran ian invasion of the Crime* and throws out wainiug of thu possibility of consequent action by the Black Sen. fleet. Lot-don, April 23. French eastern communique Fighting octivify has continund very
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    17 277 The City of Manila is facing a eerioo* gas crisis, owing to a lack of crude oil,
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    Friday, April 26, 1918.
    758 278 Capt W R S&oguiaetti, b c, has b9ec •warded the Military Cross. Hie Excellency tbe Govercor stayei at the New Station Hotel at Ipoh during bis visit tbere. A Proplarar\tion mnk^s a number of amendments m tbe Scbedala relating to the prohibition of tbe export of
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    A JAGAH'S CLAIM.
    1053 278 KNOCKED DOWN BY A MOTORCAR. Vert Special Diet. Before Mr Justice Ebden m the Supreme Cour': yesterday, a Mohammedan Tamil named Ahmad bin Mustan, watchman eraployed bj the Europe Hotel, sued Mr J Maxwell, iv forma pauperie, foe damages for injuries sustained by being run into by
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    THE PRODUCE MARKET.
    110 278 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's usual wee-kly stion *as bald on Wednesday nnd Thuredaj svben thora wag offered for mila 16,164.71 pikult or 2 020,631 ib 3, Tons 902 07, Prices Realized, Sheet Bm. Fine Ribbed $ICS J i Good S7 107 Fine Plain go
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    BARLOW'S REPORT.
    366 278 Singapore, Ap: l 25. Since last Anctiona tbe market bae con. tinuod firm and tr',:n?ac,icLs m the Standard Gradesi were reported at pricei coaeidcrably m adranoeof khose rulio^ ut the close of ibe sriies on the 2 B.li ir slant. With the6e advices this week's Actions which concluded
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    GUTHRIE'S RUBBER REPORT.
    95 278 Singapore, April 25. At the weekly rubber auc ion held yesterday and today there we a Btrong demand for standard grades a-, a sharp rise m prices. Fine Pale Crepe acd Fine Ribbed Smoked Sheet both sold up to 9112 P r p.kul, an advance m each
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    80 278 A cable to the Times of Ceylon quotes the Daily Express that Sir Hugh Clifford succeeds Sir John Anderson as Governor of Ceylon. Born m 1886, Sir Hugh passed into Sandhurst m 1888, but chose the Malay States Civil Service and has been m the tropice ever since. He was
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    A COCONUT OIL MATTER.
    283 278 New Official Pcwerh n, H Exercising his powers under an Jm. Order m Council, H E the Governor^ w" regulations making it lawful Colonial Secretary to tnk* pou*.? the any arHclee of any d MO ri] the Imperial or thfl Coloi ial o ox r at
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    SWIMMING CLUB.
    329 278 The Annual Meeting. The annuul meefcicg of the Swimming Club was held nt the S C C pavilion ha evening, being presided over by Mr A I Baddeley (vice piceident) and attended oy a large gathering of members. The committed report for Ihl ended Jan 81 wus confirmed
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    FRASHER'S SHARE REPORT.
    158 278 Singapore, April I The rubber share market since o issue has been inactive and dull witb prices depressed. Business was on limited scale and price movement* do« wards. The market has fallen out stride and while priceß continue *o satf business doing now is a shadow it
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    Saturday, April 27, 1918.
    572 279 1 Uaol H C Butler ig permitted to rtfign bii Bommlwloa m the Malacca olnnleec Kifi^^. en leaving Malacca. I 1 tbi Gaz3*ie appears n Proclamation D g to the etand ird weight and m i] fineness of new subsidiary Dl. a Btiley, of X *aran,
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    588 279 A meeting of the Municipal Commission waa hrld yesterday afternoon when there were present Mr: F J Hallifax (president), Mr J Polglasa, (secretary), Mr B Ball (engi neer). Meagre A W B«an, W A Sims, W Lowtbiir Kemp, J A Eiina, M A Namazie and Scot Ticng Wah.
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    HITACHI PASSENGERS IN GERMANY.
    46 279 Messrs P.itereon, Simons ond Co, agents for the N V X, inform us that they havi received a telegram from London reading as followß Have information following passengers Hitachi Maru are prisoner* m Gu3trow, Germany Perrera, Stopani, Garland, Derapsey, BrtcklebaLk, Sawyer, Lilaram
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    NATIONAL WAR BONDS.
    52 279 We ars informed by the Hongkong nns Shanghai Banking Corporation tbftt they have received a telegram from taetr London Office to the effect that tha i£su^ oi 4 per cent Tax Free National W*t Bonds at pir ie eubpeniei Applicutioas for these Bonds will now be received
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    120 279 The prosecution of the Germin Daiailer Motor Compocy for war profiteering, iv conßequence of the disci .i6ures made before the main commiitee of tho Kricbstog recently, shows that the company demanded prices which would incre ige its profits by 43,200,000. Some people m the Straits may reraem b«r the two
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    THE P.A.M.
    1308 279 Annual General. Meeting. From Our Own Corrupondtni Tbe eleventh annual general meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya was held at 11 o'clock on Wednesday morning (24th), m the Association's board ro.m, Mercantile Bank Buildings, Kuala Lumpur. The meeting was well attended there being present delegates from practically
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    MACPHAIL SHARE MARKET.
    178 279 18lh 24th April. The share market has been very quiet during tbe pact week. Rubber. The likelihood of America restricting imports of rubber is keeping the price of the commodity firm for ready delivery. La6fi week's Auction Results. Total offtred. Tons 1,118; Total sold 887; Top prices
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    TWO INQUESTS.
    90 279 In the cape reportfd m yesterday's ieeue m which a übiue3a was found dead iv North Bridge rd on the foot path run niug aiCDtf tbd railiug of tha Catheiral between Stamford rd and Colermn it, the Coroner (Dc Murray Robertson) returned a verdict of death from Injuries
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    105 279 Austrian newspapers are alarmed at tbti new tactics of tbe Entente aviators which are causing serious Austrian losses. In the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court on Monday, when Mr Justice Earnahaw took hiß aeat on the beocb, Mr D Freeman informed his lordship that m the action Baker Morgan aod Co
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    TANGLIN CLUB.
    234 280 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The annual geaeral meeting of tho Tanglin Club was held at tbe Club laet night, being presided over by Mr D Drummond (vice president) m tbe abseoce of Mr Roland Braddtll who wns away on bußinese. Tharu wae a good attendance of membere. Tbe minutes
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    THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.
    121 280 The following letter has been received by the Officer Administering the Government Downing Street, 16th Feb. 1918. Sir, With reference to my telegram of the 21et of May, 1917, I have the honour to inform you that it is the wish of Hiß Majesty the King that
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    A JAGAHS CLAIM.
    226 280 In the Supreme Qonrt yesterday, bis lordship, Mi Justice Ebdeu, Rnv:3 Lis decision m the case iti which p Mobini medan Tamil named Ahmad bin Mutton, a watchman employed by the Europu flo'el, Bued Mr J Maxwell, iv forn. a pßUp^riH, for $600 darang^s for injuries sustained
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    190 280 Mr T C Hay's posticg from cadet corps to temporary second lieut Tank Coips appears m Gazettings of Jan 30. There hae arrived m Singapore Mr J S W Bartholomeuez, of Messrs. Bartbolo mews and Co, London, who w&e awarded the French Croix de Guerre avec palme for distinguished service
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1067 280 Quicquid agunt homines nostri ett farrago libelli Juvenal. There is only one topic of the week m reality and that ie the midnight excursion to Zstbru'ga and Oatend. Different, very different, from those excursions of a week ecd nature) which we used to ma!i« 10 bravely
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    MIDDLETON TIN MINES.
    256 280 The following is tbe report by \he directors to the eeventh ordinary manual general meeting c! £b;:?ehold(3is to be ho!d on Saturdby. 4th May, at 19 PO p.m. jj t, iv 1r *r*r* w U it IMMKMA U>l> l> l.i The directors huvs pleasure m übmitting the
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    THE SPRING RACES.
    162 280 Scturday moruicg saw quite a large gathering at the Race Course of those interested, cousidering that owing to the change of date there is still six weeks before the meeting. Amongst those who turned out was Mr A D Allan, the former very popular Preeidont of the
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    204 280 The French Government is introducing a bill to provide for the confiscation of tnonays received by thoee guilty cf treason. The late Mr Alfred Rothschild's estate had been valued for probate at 41,500, 000. He leaves 425,000 to the Kitchener Memorial Fund and msny legacies to friends. The large residue
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    Monday, April 29, 1918.
    231 280 EPENANG NEWS. Shipping Accidents Fnm o*r 0»n Corrupondent PftlUOg, A A steamer consigned to M v Company V7ea i. Pier when the engine refuted r and the vestal ran Into the w] up a portion and ilamagirja th Y l piles railings. rhe ■< slißhtly damaged.
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    RUBBER DIVIDENDS.
    30 280 From Our Own Ccrrtipcndeni London, April 27. lbs followiug divid ends are announced Interims B itu Caves 50. Finals: Sekbr* It, Golden Hope 15, Haipenden no further diviuGL-d.
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    449 280 Mr H Welham of the Straita Echo left foe Singapore and Australia on Thursday. Experiments are now being mala on the eaßt OOMt of B N B with carrier pigeons between Tawan and Sebatik which are doing well. Simanggang readers will no doubt re-call the pigeon post which proved a
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    THE RENT BOARD.
    379 281 At the weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment Board held m the Municipal Offlc* fi yesterday afternoon presided over by tbe hon'ble Mr C J Saunders and attended by Messrs H Carpmael, S Tomlin eon, M Meyer, E A Elias and Gaw Khek Kinm. Mr Campbell applied
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    417 281 Madame van da Sande Bakhuyzen, wife of the NethoHand Consul General, returnSunday from a visit to the United Stages. The engagement is announced of Mr Ah Soo, min6r and planter, the younger brother of Mr Lee Kong Lam, m c, JP and Mii-s Wee Cheng Neo third daughter vl Mr
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    LIFE AT THE FRONT.
    666 281 An interesting letter has been received by a Su-aita friend from Lieut. G R W LaweoD, Machine Gnn Corps, formerly cf the Straits Trading Company here. aDd an officer of the Maxim Company, SVC Extracts from the letter may be given I am sitting m a
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    AMERICAN SERVICE.
    149 281 Wifch the United States diligently organising a huge military effort to counter the German designs m Eur jpe and elsewhere, inte.eat attaches to the position of local Americans. Several of the local American coramur.it; have Already proceeded to the States with the intention of volunteering their services m
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    93 281 The CP O has received a report from Teo Kah Sin, of No. 47 Tanjoug Pagar rd, of theft from his residence, between the hours of 2 and 7 a.m. on April 29, of jewellery and clothing valued at 172. Mr A F R Kleyn, a Dutchman living at the
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    LATE WIRE NEWS.
    986 281 German Itnace In the East. London, April B. —The "Manchester Guardian" 6a ye Tfaß* exchange cf tola grome between the Premier end the Vicetoy signify.-, thftt henceforth India vrill pl^y a |r«f»l«ff pact th^n ever m achieving viccorv, which 8 vitally necessary to her a* it v
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    MALAYA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.
    158 281 After an enforced delay oC Borne months owicg to the grouad having been used for other entertainments, ibe Simrolan Mob i bah Cup played under the auspices cf the Malaya Football Association, was resumed on Sunday the 21st inetact when the Straits Indian Club played the Straits
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    THE HALIFAX FUND.
    141 281 From the Colonial Secretary'? Office we receive the copy ef a letter received by the Crown Ageuts for the Colonies, from the office of the High Commissioner for Canada, m acknowledgment of sums con* tributed to the Halifax Relief Fund Gentlemen,— l beg to acknowledge your letter
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    HOCKEY.
    80 281 On a rather soft ground on the Esplanade last evening, the S C C hotkey team met a Middlesex eleven. Quite a fast and pleasant game was seen. The soldiers were the firet to ecora, but before the interval the CJub equalised and ends were changed with the score
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    KEPPEL GOLF CLUB.
    26 281 In the 18 Holes Final for the M Empire Dock Ladies' Challenge Cup Mra Campbell beat Mrs Willis 5 up and to play.
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    161 281 Many pnblic bodies m Ceylon passed heartfelt votes of condolence on the death of Sir .John Anderson, who during the time he was m the island made a very marked and favourable impression not only on the European, but also on the Asiatic, communities. M Andre Daboscq, editor of Le
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    THE CHANGI-RD TRAGEDY.
    365 282 CORONER'S FINDING. The enquiry begun before the Coroner on Saturday morning into the circum stances attending the death of a male Chinese named Goh Chin Tong, who wae alleged to hnvo beea si ot outeide his house at the K'i milestone on Changi rd at 1.80 am.
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    Tuesday, April 30, 1918.
    140 282 SUNGEI GETTAH MEETING. From Out Own Corrtspondtnt Penang Aoril 29. At Sungei Gettah annual meeting Mr J Seller presiding stated the revenue hitherto derived was almost solely from 145 acres planted by the original Chinese owners of the estate. They had decided on the visiting Dgent'e
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    SEPOY LINES GOLF CLUB.
    26 282 The April Mja.il wi3 we a by Dr J T Duncan. S-oro:— 50 51 18 83. No othar cards were put m.
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    165 282 Lieut A E El Purrott, Bon of Dr and Mrs A G Pariofct, and formerly of Messrs Shfiwan, Tomes and Co, has been reported missing, praeurned captured." That unconventional peer, Lord Kirn berely has given another fehock to usiph hours m -Norfolk by declaring that porainbulators are rjt a necessity
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    A GUN CASE.
    110 282 Charged by Inep Millar, of the Arms and Ammunition Department, with handing big gun to one Chin Tek Kirn, of No 182 Bukit Timah rd, without authority, a Chinese named Tan Hong Gin living at No 839 Seracgocn-rd, was brought bafore the senior magistrate, Mr W Langhain
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    TELUK ANSON RUBBER.
    1895 282 DEVELOPMENT AND THINNING-OUx'. The ninth ordinary general meeting of the Teluk An*on Rubber Estate, Limited, was held yesterday at the registered offices, Greshara House, Battery rd, those present being Messrs J A Webster (Chairman), WP Plummer, JR Crawford (directors), C T deß Whitehouee end Captain Robinson. In
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    A MOTOR CAR CASE.
    665 282 DISAGREEMENT AMONG BPBRn EXPERTS. Before Me W Lacghara Carter FOn magistrate, yesterday, Truffle* I, HilU charged Hadji Mobamed Zio, cf motor car *****, owued by Mr Li Chairman of tbe SHB, with drivin. "h carat an exctesive epecd m Taojor* rd at 5.80pm. on Aprils. The
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    145 282 It is reporied that a m-atrr loffed twabow is m the following potitioDiPnl^ Kendi md Taojong Gertak FtDffol m iratirM*;, an«i Pulo RlmftU v: I fl E the High CommittiooeE bai I pletiF.ed to appoint Sergeant 1 H. Arm strong t<j be h Tenaportiry Stcotjri Lied tenant m the Malay
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    MY SCOTCH LANDLADY'S FIRST PLAY.
    973 283  -  Brathay I wa« well worth coming all the *ay to Scotland for this experience. We were staying m a tiny little village on the East coaet. There was great exciterrect one day, for the Bonnie Brier Bush was billed to be played at the Oddfel
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    MURDER IN THE CHANGIRD.
    477 283 A SHOT IN THE NIJHT. Before the Co-oner, Dr Murray Robert son, on Saturday morning, an inquiry was begun into the circumb! nnces attending the death of a mule Chinese named Gob Chin Tocg, who waa alleged to heve been ehoti dead by a Malay named
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    KUALA LUMPUR WEDDING.
    253 283 A quiet wedding took place at St Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday after coon, betweec Mr Arthur Harcourt Mack, of Batang Benar Estate, only eon of LieutCol A P Mack and Mrs Mack, of the Manor House, Bacton, Norfolk, and Mrs Margaret Maud Mildred, sister of
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    70 283 The. engagement is announced of Mary, eldest daughter of Sir Hugh Clifford, to Captain Walter Reman. The opinion ia expressed m legal circles that either Mr M H Whitley or Mr A B Voulea will be offered tbe vaoant appoint ment on tbe F M 8 Bench. The promotion of
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    JERAM KUANTAN RUBBER.
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    WAR ON THE SEA.
    4042 284 London, April 24.— The Admiralty states Following yesterday's ops rations, aircraft carried out observations as to the bombardments. Owing to clouds, the machines descended to fifty feet. They observed a clear break of twenty yards wide at tho inner end of Zeebrugga mole. A Kaiiktn object
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    WAR NEWS.
    4668 287 Amsterdam, April 24.-The exigence oC a growing feeling of peseimiem m Germane ing to the suspension of the offensivy d the recognition that th 9 effects of bmariniam have not borne out hopes is disclosed by eigniflcant articles m the We«er Zeitung and Soloniechevolks Xnt udr, The papers,
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    202 288 A supplement to the LonJioa Gazette, uuted February 12 states that Major General D ii Ridout bus been brought to the aofico of tho Secretary of SUte fj? Wuc by tho Army Council for very valuable Feryic?^ rendered m ennntction with i!i« w.<t np to December 31, 1917, a Dot
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