The Straits Budget, 24 May 1918

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    27 1 The Straits Budget SUNG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXXII No. 3145 Singapore, Friday, May 24.1918. ESTABLISHED OVES MALT A CEBTWT Price 25 cents.
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    Table of Contents.
    183 1 LEADERS— Government Trading 12 German Attitude J a Service and Shirking 12*18 The Impending Clash 18 Distressful Ireland 18*14 Chinese Marriages 1* Local and Gsnsral— Local and Personal 1*2 The War 8*11 Military Equipment 14 Y.M.C.A. Hat Fund 14 Church Army Tents 15 King George’s Fund for
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    5083 1 The Echo de Paris says that the French eonfcM C Uei kaa j QBk concluded various D-umh f r th 6 CODB traction of a large nurabtr of torpedo-proof vessels. The trialß IVeD i em nentl y satisfactory results. e»a wi«f? el s\! coordill to the newspaper,
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    THE WAR.
    22489 3 Riutir’9 Telegram. Western Outlook. GERMANS PREPARING TO ATTACK. Biotbr’s Thlbgram, London, May 15, 1 a.m. field Mambal Haig reports on aviation 0 a few hours of dying were possible on tl isdsy. but a great deal of work was done. Kive hundred bombs were dropped on various We
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    LATEST WIRES.
    5595 10 Kbutsk’s Tilioram. DELAYED OFFENSIVE. Theories as to German Position, RbUTBK’h TlLIORAM. London, May 21, 8.6 a.m. Paris Tho delay in the German offensive is exercising tbe experts, who are of opinion that the enemy plans have been modified at the last moment owing to the unsettled weather and
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  • THE Straits Budget.
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      GOVERNMENT TRADING.
      1253 12 solution by an ordinary level bead.—Straits Times, May 17, It is a diflicult and extremely delicate matter to discuss trade questions in these dayß. All tho ordinary relations of supply and demand are upflet, in Rome cases through tbo withdrawal cf men from ordinary work for war service,
      solution by an ordinary level bead.—Straits Times, May 17,  -  1,253 words
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      GERMAN ATTITUDE.
      1197 12 condition of safe peace u< gotiatiors-Straits Times, May 18. There ib no more to be said about the military position than has already been said. We have to wait the next big clash of arm* before we can form any opinion as to the quality of the methodical
      condition of safe peace u< gotiatiors-Straits Times, May 18.  -  1,197 words
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      SERVICE AND SHIRKING.
      1260 12 —Straits Times, May 20. We have been trying lately to do justice tc the mental attitude of young, able bdiei men who bitterly resent any suggestion that they are shirkers. The whole of these men if tboy were at home would have to serve, whether they liked
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      THE IMPENDING CLASH.
      1153 13 Straits Times, May 21. General Maurice has touched a point, the very great significance of which we had overlooked in our various comments on the western position. He tells ns that two-thirds of the whole German force in the west is concentrated between Ypres and tbe Oise,
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      DISTRESSFUL IRELAND.
      1173 13 St «its Timos, May 22. It was a wiso step to mako Viscount French Viceroy of Ireland and to give him a freer hand than predecessors havo had. In the past a good deal of troublo has been due to the fact that the Viceroy was merely a
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      CHINESE MARRIAGES.
      1200 14 bamiliatiot' disability.—Straits Times, May 23. Wo aru chary of Haying anything in reference to Chinese or Indian religions or social customs. It is tho policy of tho British Empire to respect most scrupulously every custom of tho pooplo that is not brutal or iO',uriouß in some marked degree
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    Dutch Shipping Situation.
    205 14 At first sight there might appear some cause for uneasiness regarding Renter's statement to tho effect that all Datch ships had been held up in Dutch ports, because if this applied to the Dutch East Indio*- ports, the situation would once again bo awkward in this part
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    Singapore Property Auction.
    158 14 Tho undermentioned Singapore properties were sold by auction at the saleroom of the Commercial Rubber Co. on Wednesday afternoon before a good attendance of prospective buyers. The following were the results of the sale Six pieces of freehold building allotments togotber with the attap bouse erected thereon
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    Military Equipment.
    146 14 A member of the Veteran Corps who was on doty on Monday bitterly complains that the Veterans have no water bottles—and no haversacks—the former, as he says, absolute essentials in a climate such as this. If the things were unobtainable it would be an excuse, but he understand
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    Two Cuts at a Ham.
    199 14 A Kassel magistrate, according to the Hamburg Fremdonblatt, has delivered a judgment of Solomon in a dispute concern ing a ham :—The manager of a chemical works in KasHel purchased from a neighbouring farmer a 15 lb. ham for £12 15s. When it was cut
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    Y.M.C.A. Hut Fund. SIXTEEN HUTS COMPLETED.
    367 14 To the Editor of the Straits Tim* Sir,—The position with regard to th, u Hut Fund is as follows tbe »bov« The following 16 huts have been enm ed and the cost remitted to YM r quarters: Singapore Hut No. 1. S.V.C. Huts Nos.
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    Liquid Eggs from China.
    179 14 At Westminster Polico Court on March 19 several retail traders were summoned by the Westminster City Council for selling, as received from the wholesale trade, liquid evgs containing boric acid compoand, which was alleged to be injurious to health. Mr. McCall, representing tho Westminster &lt; !ty
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    The Rent Board.
    121 14 The usual weekly meeting ot t,! f Board was held in the Municipal on Tuesday unier the presidency Hon. Mr. Saunders, the other ioe«bt«rs present boiDg Messrs. S. Tomhnso Elias, Oow Kbek Kiam, A. M. S. auU H. Carptuael (assessor). Mr. Zjbn&lt; e iug for Mrs. Aviet,
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    Correspondence.
    37 15 iTho Straits Times is not responsible to. J minions o« its correspondents. should boar in mind thai Corr Tust bo short and to the point nmblinK epistles are liable to b. rejected or ruthless!? out down.l
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    Do Not Worry About Lloyd George.
    683 15 To tbo Editor of tbo Straits Times. i lined to look forward to reading but of late I have been disappointed a native 0 f Ceylon I A g t»ke a keen interest in English used to always been a warm P° ht,c8 the
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    Malayan Air Squadrons Fund.
    267 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Ai Sir T I i have received cable from Mr, tua Baker, the honorary organiser of the appeal containing the following nr,,** e ?P le Malaya, our armies are hard P aed. They stand between you and t^? Jan
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    House Property Profiteering.
    345 15 To the Editor of the Straits TimeR. Sir,-—May I enlist your aid to attract the attention of the Government to the rent question. The up to 960 monthly tenants have a court of appeal and can therefore not be unduly exploited, but the rest of us aro
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    Service and Shirking.
    1180 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I am afraid this letter may be deemed by you to be too personal, but really you have been lately setting a bad example and if one retaliates it seems to me only fair you should not take it amiss.
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    School Books.
    157 15 To the Editor of tbo StraitsTimes. Sir,—I should like to be eulightened as to what is the reason for a certain school in Singapore prohibiting the boys from bringing their books home after school hoars. Does the deficiency of books imported any way interfere with the claim of
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
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      Football.
      304 15 A win (or tbo Chin oho by 5 to 2 was the roanlt of tbo fast and well con ton red game played on tbo S C.C. ground on May 16 between tbo S.C.C. and tbo S.C.F.A. rbo visitors showed excellent form and a good turn of Bpeod, and
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      Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club.
      60 15 Tho result of Friday’s play was: Ladikh' Doubles. Mrs. Cantrell and Mrs. Vowler owe 15, beat Mrs. Macgrcgor and Miss Lamb, plus 2, 6-1,4-6, 6-3. The result of Tuesday’s play was CllAMl’lONHllll* SINGLES (FINAL.) Mrs. Vowler boat Mrs. Cantrell, 5—7, 6—2, fi-0. Singles Handicap (Final.) Mrs.
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      Keppel Golf Club.
      48 15 The result of the play for the moo’s modal for May was R. F. Binnio all square A. Smith 1 down. N. Jackson Vi down. The play for tho ladies’ spoon at the Keppel Golf Club rosultod in a win for Mrs. Peiniger, 56—6=60 net.
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    CHURCH ARMY TENTS.
    133 15 The following donations are gratefully acknowledged by the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. P. Plummer, Dorrick and Co.:— CiiuKen Army Tenth. H.E. Sir Arthur Young, G C.M.G. |§oo Anonymous 2,560 Mr. W. A. Sims 200 Mrs. F. C. Wreford 50 Mr. E. Gattey 25 Rev. J. R. Loe
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    Hindu Advisory Board.
    70 15 Tho Governor has appointed tho following gontlomen to form an Advisory Board on matters connected with Hindu religion aud custom for tho Settlement of PenaDg, for the year 1918:—Mr. P. K. Nambyar (chairman), r. S. Saminathan Clo tty, S. M. Ayakkaunoo Chottv, A. K. N. Mootoo Palaniappa
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    King George’s Fund For Sailors. AN APPEAL WHICH CANNOT FAIL.
    884 16 Tho Hon. Mr. C. W, Darbishiro ban very kindly consented to act an treasurer for King George’s Fund for Sailors and issues tbe following apDoal to which surely tboro can bo no doubt that thin great, shipping centre will make
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    SCOTTISH CHURCHES’ HUT.
    422 16 Tbo Rev. William Cross, of tbo Presbyterian Church, Singapore, issues tbo following appoal:— Dear Friond, —As everyono now knows, tbo rocont great offensive in Franco has resulted in tbe destruction of a largo number of tbo huts established tbore for tbo shelter and comfort of tbo men
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    Shortage of Java Sugar.
    169 16 A Colombo wire to the Rangoon Gazette states that there is a shortage of Java sugar in the Colombo market and consequently the price has gone up considerably- One of the largest importers of the commodity informed a local press representative that future prospects were not
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    SINKING OF THE MARY AUSTIN.
    108 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 21. Tho onquiry into tho sinking of the Mary Austin by tho Hwa in which thorn was a loss of 61 of the crew, was openod in tho Governor’s chamber to-day, Mr. R. Acton presiding with captains Hardy and
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    Going to the Front.
    584 16 We are very grateful to oar readers (or their prompt response to the appeal we have made on behalf of gunners of the regular army, many of whom have been on service before, and, who have been called upon again for active servicce. Over a hundred
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET. Macphail and Co.’s Weekly Report.
    342 16 LOCAL SHARE MARKET. Macphail and Co.’s Weekly R eport. May 16 to 28, 1918. This has been a very uneventful week RUBBKa, Last week’s Auction Results. Total Total Top prices. t* offered. sold, Per picul, pnn?^ oo. Tons. Tons. Crepe. Sheet. CrlL^®' 995 438 892 $95 l/n^** This week’s auction
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    Smokes for Our Soldiers and Sailors.
    302 16 Per Mr. Lim Tay Yam Mr. B. E. Johannes 92, Chops Wah Siang 82, Ban Hap Fong 82, Tiang Bee 82, Kbiao Whatt 92, Yong Seng Hong 92, Kbia Hong 92, Kheng Soon Seng 92, Yong Ban Leong 82, Tbye Chaa St ag 82,
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    Letter from Home. THE DEATH OF THE GREAT IRISH LEADER.
    2031 17 From Our Special Correspondent. London, March 8. )oSin Kedmond i. dead. Amid the world„id. eeboo. cl tho greet war, emid the Li. of domestic politics which even Tg great struggle he. not subdued, there tuai kot 0 f silence, as
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    TIN RETURNS REGULATIONS. Further Government Order Issued.
    429 17 Tho following notification is, by command of His Excellency the Governor, published is the Gazette for general information In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause 1 of Clause 111 of the Order by Her late Majesty Queen Victoria in Council dated October
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    Europeans In Crown Colonies.
    137 17 With reference to tho action taken by the Colonial Governments in the case of European eligible men in Coy lon and tho Straits Settlements that a European yonng man ought not to stay in the Colony, if ho could be spared for war sorvice, tho Times
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    TOBACCO GROWING IN THE F.M.S. Not Suitable for the European Planter.
    449 17 Messrs. Grist and Milsum. of tho F.M.S Agricultural Department, at the suggestion of the Chief Secretary, F.M.S, and with a view to stimulating native cnltaro of tobacco, carried ont last year a comprehensive set of triala at Koala Tomboling,
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    OUTPUT OF TIN. Permission to Work in Forest Reserves.
    245 17 Tho following notification, by direction of the Chief Secretary to the F.M.S, Government, in published in the Gazette for gonoral information In view of tho urgent nood of His Majesty’s Government for tin for war purposes the Government of tho F.M.S.
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    90 17 Tho rate of mortality in tho Settlomont of Singapore for tho woek undo*! May 11 was 4t2.R0 per millo of the population. Tho total number of deaths was 800, of which ‘227 were male subjects and 78 female, Convulsions claimed 21, phthisis 47, malaria fever 49, btri
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES. Lady’s Exciting Struggle with A Burglar.
    2157 18 Ikfrro his Lordship tlio Chief Justico at noon on May 16 wan commenced the trial ot two llokions, named KLio Yarn and Ong Pah charged, tlio first with posse'Sfiou of instru im ntn and materials for count* rf&lt; itiog KmgV coin and
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    PASSED FOR SERVICE.
    141 18 Daring the month of Apri!, the following candidates for service with the Imperial Forces, have boon interviewed and recommended by Mej »r-General D. 11. Ridont. C. 8., C.M 0., commanding Troops, Straits Settlements General Sbkvicb in Glkopr Mr, T. G. Wiggin Mr. J. M. Petrie V. E.
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    Officers Wanted.
    228 18 We have frequently emphasised the fact that men seut tram here are greatly valued because mo*-t of them are of the clans suit able for cffic&lt; rs. The following question and answer in Fai harneut shews teat men sent home with the O C.'a recommendation go straight into
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    Passports from India.
    64 18 The ejitobt-i a to India is not fi ;d of the home practice i it lie mg pan- j «.i absolutely to persons des&gt;rou» ct aving the country tor reasons oil r lime of national interest or ot urgent private ncceesity. Mr. F. Docg’as Osborne has been
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    STRAITS ASSOCIATION. The Question of Criticising Government.
    765 18 The annual gonerul meeticu Settlements Association whs 1 n trv ‘&lt; Exchange Rooms on Saturday 4 dent (Mr. R. J. Addie) was in fo., tbo others present were thn Agnew, C 8.E., tbo Hon. Mr. (J W V lr d. the Hon. Mr.
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    Siamese Royalties.
    53 18 The Siameso Koyal p irty. i*j' M tho Prince of Kumbloog v ,'|\a Princess. H.ll. Prince Pr u ,o Nibnl, Pjya Mibban, f'hya A 1,1 rr ,1 Pzhasa and other Siauu’-e 1,1 x hero on May 17 from 1 a u0D tor:’ Lumpur tho Royal attached to tho
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  • Miscellaneous Reuter Telegrams.
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      INDIA.
      342 19 RiCTBR’S T«LBO«4M. London, May 18, 2.5 p.m. Tbc Timoß, in leader on Mr. E. 8. D mission, Bays it ib the moat Montag i aD dmark in the affairs of India, it marks a progressive realisation ol b u ihle Government in India as pood response y Nono complain
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      IRELAND.
      133 19 Reuter's Telegrams. London, May 15, 4.50 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. Herbert Samuel asked, Is any change contemplated in the status or functions of the Chief Secretary for Ireland Mr. Bonar Law replied There is no change in tbo constitutional position, but in view of the present
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      ENGLISH CHURCH.
      126 19 Riutbr's Tblbgram. London, May 19, 7, a.m. Tbo roport of the Archbishops’ committee on reform of the Church of England recommends, inter alia, limited instead of lifelong incumbencies, the right of parishioners to be consulted in the appointment of incumbents, a minimum stipend of X4OO a year for
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      CHINA AND JAPAN.
      50 19 Rrutkr’s Tklkgram. London, May 15, 7.15 a.m. riie Peking cor» ospondent of the Now York rrnr! S Ha y B understood that the military a I,m at,V( Hot Cbi aud Ja P an bav£ ted V a agreement which will bo submita to the Cabinet for approval.
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      PERSONAL
      33 19 Rkctkr’s Tklkgram. London, May 16, 12.55 p.m. s araufti? i&lt; i rtram J ,irooke Da y an K Muda of and iiaH UD( to r KonG a serious operation h Progressing satisfactorily.
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    A TANK IN ACTION. Federated Engineering Company’s Claim.
    655 19 The Chief Justice (Sir John Buck nil), K.C.) in the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, delivered judgment in the action in which the Federated Engineering Co. claimed from Messrs. St. Vincent B. Down and C. A. Ilcken, of Singapore, $1,521.45, being the sum
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    Malayan Food Prices.
    203 19 At the monthly meeting of Kinta Sanitary Board, reports the Malay Mail, Mr, de Paula drow attention to tho excessive prices of locally produced foodstuffs, which are only slightly influenced by war conditions, and asked whether the Food Control Committee is taking action to prevont profiteering in
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    GENERAL.
    59 19 Rkutkr’s Tklhgram. London, May 14, 10.30 p.m. Their Majesties have sent a congratulatory message to Sir Wilfrid and Ludy L&urier on the occasion of wedding. London, May 15. 1 a.m. Anglo-Braziiian legations are to bo raised to tho rank of embassies when the next diplomatic change occurs. London, May
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    Killed by an Explosion.
    136 19 We regret to hoar that the following cable message has been received r Killed by an explosion on May 6, Lieutenant Brady Nicholson, R N., aged 21, eldest son of J. C. Nicholson, Eeq., manager of tho Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Batavia (formerly manager in Penang
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    Big Seizure of Chandu.
    211 19 On May 14, on the arrival of the steamer Kuching in Singapore harbour, acting on the instructions of Mr. Taylor, hoad of the preventive service, supervisors J. Lister man, Q. S. Meggs and a few revenue officers boarded her and made a thorough search of the
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    BIRTHS
    78 19 Tralr. —On May 17, at No. 1, Yap Kwan Song Hoad, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. G, Eric Teale, a daughter. Tan. —On May 17, at 67, Hoeron Street, Malacca, to Mr. and Mrs. Tan Cheng ChuAn, a son. Dockland —On May 17, at Plas Gwyn, Cluny Road,
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    MARRIAGE
    48 19 Trimmer—Bell,— On May 15, at Wesloy Church, Fort Canning Road, by tho Rev. T. C'. Maxwell, fir, W, Arthur Trimmer, eldest Hon of Rev. G. J, and Mrs. Trimmer, Jaffna, Coylon, to Florence, daughtr r of tho late Charles Bell, F.R.1.8.A. and Mrs. Dell of Sticldcpath, Devonshire.
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    Trade and Finance.
    183 19 dinoAPoan, Mat 28, 1918 eXCHANQB On Lomdop Bank 4 m/» 2/44 Demand M 1/4 {g Private B m/» 2/41 On ......Bank 617 On Indu Bach T. T. M 146 On HoNQKONQ...Bank d/d B6%pm On Shanghai ...Rank d/d 61} On Java Bank T. T. 108$ On Japan Bank
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    Stocks and Shares.
    347 19 MINING. vine Buyeva Seller*. Id 1C Amp*** 9.60 10.00 1 A yet Weag 8 06 8.20 B 6 Kerling 7.00 7 60 1C 10 Rinta AaeooieUoa 18.60 14.00 J1 41 KinUTiu 1.8.0 1.12.0 41 41 Lahal Mince 8.60 7.25 10 10. Malayan Collleviea 18.76 14.25 41 41
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      87 19 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Strain Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries in a year. T ie post fre&lt; price ot the Straits Hudget i« &lt;14 a year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for
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  • Obituary
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    105 19 DEATHS Ellis. —On May 14, at London, following an operation, Margaret, wifo of Sir Evelyn Ellis (by cable.) Ciiia Ono Tin.—On May 18, at 6 2, Mackenzie ltoad, Singapore, Chia Oog Tin. father of Messrs. Chia Quoo Eng, Boh Choon and Poh Hock, aged 56 years. Buckland. —On May 18,
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