The Straits Times, 3 June 1915

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.815 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JUNE 8. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      296 1 »shP?> A FEW GOOD THINGS ggjg>, LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS Va,i M .'A > r\ In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment jMtZ^A is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and I^ENxa^J VEGETABLE. A tin makes six plaies of the LIBBY'S ASPARAGUS
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      168 1 ROBINSON CO. BRITISH-MADE FOOTWEAR. No 041, BALMORAL SHAPE IN TAN WILLOW GILF. IM AS ILLISTRATION. This is a smart up-to-date fitting boot in which nothing g *f\ '.-r^. but the best materials and labour have been employed. *i *f ]0k The Boot for Hard Wear. N 42 DERBY SHAPE IN
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      8 1 GOODRICH > t_ 111 <-"**-: W g m% z TYRES
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    Sedenak Estates.
    1001 2 U DIRECTORS HOPEFUL FOR THE FUTURE. The Harmful Tapioca. I The ordinary general meeting of the Sedenak Robber Estates, Limited, was held on April 29, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London, 8.C., Colonel Algernon Durand, C.8., C.1.E., presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, I presume that you will
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    92 2 The German and Austrian prisoners of war iv Japan are to be (ffered chances of obtain •og employment in sotue of the lines in which they are skilled if they are so inclined. It is given out that among the alien prisoners iv Japan there are 24 brewers, 40 nsmtge
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    DIETING TO KEEP WELL.
    256 2 Some people are born with a tendenoy to certain disease*. What they eat either aggravates this condition or knJ« to correct it. Anyone can see the importance (.J a proper diet, bat baman being*, nn'ikf> tie lower animal*, lack tbe instiuot that tills them what to
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      200 2 TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS Manufacturer* of ORNAMENTAL CEMENT TILES in a variety of colour, and deiijm. SAMPLES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION AT Works Sl Offlcei: No. 94, Sungei Road (Adjoining Rochore Canal). l.fl 30-11 WOULD YOU IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? If w,e give you the nrceetary instructions? Here is the proposition.
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      177 2 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 ft 74-1. BRAS BASAH ROAD Telephone No. 1245. EXTRACTION PAINLESS Charges Moderate WORKGUARANTBiD Consultation In either Englihsorßnaiay IRT NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 817, Orchard Road. DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZB AQR •HORTICULTURAL IHOW .-INGAFOKH, 1910 if ranged Flo al Ea'kete, Bouquets, Wreaths Showers aid K',o a
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      151 2 IX IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOE'S Imperial Brilliant !))3.H0 CASE ALL DEALERS. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Established 1883) 1 MANUFACTURERS OF PURE ROPE S STRAND CABLE LAID 4 BTRAND 1/2* to 12" 5" to 10" 8" to 10" Prioes, Samples aud full
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    German Sidelights.
    964 3 PROFESSOR PREDICTS ENGLAND'S RUIN. 150 Submarines for Our Estuaries. The latent report of the Prussian Statistical Department gives some illuminating details regarding tbe rise io the prices ol certain articles of food in common use, comparing tbe prices on April IS with those ol tbe same date last
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    The Eastern Situation.
    39 3 British to front of 'em, r'roncbuico to flaok of 'em, Kassianß to back of 'em, Shelling and shooting. Turkt in their bagpy breekt, Turks in tht ir (t/zy freaks, Climbing the dititant peaks, Yelling and scooting.
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    33 3 I Mr. Hugbea, Miaiate* for Militia, at Ottawa, i» reported to have said that if th« Qermaos shoot Private LoDadale, the Cana diao Ciovernment will make repriiila agaiDkt mutiouus Gtruiaoi mu-iotd ia Canada.
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      562 3 Weak, Anaemic, 5 'Nervy 1 4 Run-down 9 S BW Don't let your life be clouded by indifferent health— don't suffer needleasrj don't remain Weak. Anainic. Nervy, "Rundown." Let Wincarai* (fht Bu I*M uf lift) *■■<■ von an* health, iieu strength. SMS* blood, new nerves, sxd ntti life Wiucarm* is
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      532 3 SCALES AND DANDRUFF ON HEAD Baby's Head a Mass. Night After Night Was Sleepless. Itching Burning Pimples Spread Over Face. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Now Well Again. King's Cottages. liaise. Nr. Brackley. Kort hants, Kn« When my baby ni five months old his head became a mass of •calun
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      683 3 j However Sick Baby may be 1 S Jo not ki.c up hope— more aftefj than not the cuusc is urouj; Cajcdntg S —if you triJJ onfy get ihc right food tar baby, you *rill toon h.ive iimi r= on the ro:nl to hcuith. A in ithcr with i oaeting
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      446 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON. AUBTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOTPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS. PLY MODTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued (or China Coast, Persian Oulf Continental and American Ports. Bteamerß will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINBS Uomtvard (for Europe). t Connecting
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      537 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokonama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonstruoted, and are fitted with all the
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      744 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAYI9ATIBN CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgann, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantaa, Tabal, Bangnara, Tolupin, Patani, Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Ow* Oapaptura a. a. MOHIDOL June 7 June 9, S p.m. aua. BORIBAT 14 18, 3 p.m. bbbbi ASOANO SI S3,
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      628 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM BHIP CO. LIMITED. ▲ND CHINA MUTUAL STEAK NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards (or tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards tor London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; (or Oenoa, Marseille* and Liverpool and (or Marseilles, Havre
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      618 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVMRT-MMTBCIMPPM (BTBAMSHIP COMPANY! "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, BKLAWAN DBLI SABANG, OOLOMMC, PORT SAID AND GENOA. Steamers are duo on or about the under mentioond dates Odtwabo. Uombwabd 1918 1»15 Prinses Juliana Grotins June 13 June 11 Prinsd. Ned Jnuo M Oranje June
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    119 5 FIXTURES Thursday, June i. i<h Watw. LI am Ui p.m. Kiag'l Itirthday. r.iblio Holiday. M Vndrew's Chapel Stonelaying iniuony, "> 110 p.m. Upara t'ompany. Palladium. B, I. homeward mail closon. Friday, June 4. Bigh U'atnr, J.H a iv 3.5' i p.m. M. M. liomewanl mail expected. Saturday,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    216 5 To-DAV. IVuiiot; ami Rangoon Kanyala 2 pm Malacca ami Mnar Kaka 2 pni I* I>k -Us. in ami Port Swrtti nh.iui Sappbo 'I pm Xi maiu.iu, K. DuDguu ai.il In iii^.iuu Will o the -Wisp 2 pm Keojfkalift, l.il*>, m ililik, Tamljonn Haiti and Van Hogendorp 2
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    Mail Steamer Movement.
    71 5 Tin liitueward M. M. steamer Amazunt nft Vu^on at 10 am. yesterday, and may h< ,\|»<;t<-d to arrive here at about 7 a.m. id Friday. Inue f. _IKT hINi.AH^KF. Vpril H Ipril 9 Vpril 14 Vj.nl Hay 0 Hay H Hay 12 Hay H Hay ■>', I!
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    209 5 Outward. 1 In- following ptMimitiir bookings to llu. Straits are taken from th>- London and l:iuu Kxprewi. It should be understood that, in <ome inataaoea, booking iuay be provisional md that intmdiag p—»eigern may alter their .rrHr^i 'iiii-nts. MumeijiitDt to 'lir ihMiance of •Aim list in l.nndon
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    57 5 Iii V Y. K. Kti aiuer KasUima M.uu ■It. i I; IMawge, Mr „nl Mn I; D \.t,,i,. 'li II l> I I. n. Mi (i. C Mr. uti.l Vim. JoM an.l rhildren. m. Mileff ami child, Mr. Md Mn. Iw.rell. Mi. V 11. 11,,.. i. M J. K. Mnar.iy,
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    SUNGEI CHOH RUBBER.
    515 5 Detailed Statement of Crops And Costs. The repoit of the Sungei Choh Rubber Kstate Company, Limited, states that the crop for the year to December 31 amounted to 2H8.542 lbs., as compared with 262,774 lbs. in 1913 from the same area. These figures work ont, respectively, 25H
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    MAY RUBBER RETURNS.
    82 5 Alor liajah.— 9.lSo lbs. Ayn Panas.— 2B,«oo lbs. Uukit Lintang. -23,700 lbs. Chempedak.— 6,oBB lbs. Chimpnl.— B,Blo lbs. Kempas.— ls,ooo lbs. Lendu.— lJ.4ll lbs. KruboDg.-H.I7M lbs. Merlimau.— B2,6oo lbs. Pegoh.- 41,492 lbs. Permata- 5,400 lbs. l'antai.— 8,697 lbs. Pajam.— 29,oot) lbi Radella. 11.H001b.. Rembia- -21.881 lbs. Sungei
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    Sungei Buloh Rubber.
    289 5 The repoit of the Snngei Buloh Rubber Company, Limited, states that after debiting the cost of the property with the proportion of expenditure chargeable tob'ock account the revenue account shows balance to be carried to profit and loss account of 4V2H,:!06. Adding to this amount brought forward
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    Sungei Balu Rubber Estates.
    169 5 The np.it of the Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber K-taU*, Limited, btates that the total crop harvesUil for tbc year 1914 amountel t<> 12H.11H lon., as compared with Mm manager s estimate of 100,000 lbs., the average uro«s price realised being tijuivalent to 1 MA, |m rlb
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    156 5 EXCHANOE. SiM.APOR*, Jink 2, 191.%. On London Bank 4 m/a '2/4 3:-: Uemand 2 4 Private 8 m/s 2'4ft On India Bank T. T. 174{ On Hongkono ..Bank d/d H| ONSHA NoHAl...Bankd/d 10D* On Java Bank T. T. 141| On Japan Bank d/d 118J o Soreceigns-buying rate
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      14 5 AUCTION ALB> Powell and Ci i. owl, wax polished t.tk bomeboU re I'iaDO. ct.
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      192 5 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BOER TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS. BANSOME'S SAWMILL MACHINERY Planlnff Machine fitted with Side Cutters. SOLE AGENTS: FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. SINGAPORE and IPOH. TO LET. FAIRY GLBN P8 I,Martin Lane,off River Valley Road. Tennio and Stabling, wa'cr laid on.
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      591 5 LATEST 1 ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. A lun.isbed Bungalow, Tanglin Road, 8 bedrooms, bathrooms adjoin icg etabUs, etc. Moderate rent. Apply B. A. B., c/o Straits Times. 8 6 16 8 BOARD ANO RE8IDENCE. Two gentlemen or married cjaple, quiet Baropean family. Apply B. A., e/o Straits Times. 8 0 96
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      319 5 THE SEMPAM TIN MINES. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVES, that tlie Creditors of the abovenamcd Company are required to send in their names and addressee and the patticula'S of th ir debts or claims and the names and addrtsses of tliuir Solicitors (it any) to the Undesigned, the
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAY. JUNE 3. UNITED WE STAND.
    1051 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY. JUNE 3. UNITED WE STAND. It has been said, and no doubt it is firmly believed in Germany, that Britain entered the war solely for the purpose of smashing her greatest commercial rival, and that she cared little for Belgium, less for France and mailing at
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    26 6 Forty eight Cadets from England have arrived at Quetta and have joined the new Indian Sandhurst there. A second ***** of fifty two is due shortly.
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    30 6 As already intimated. His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troop*. Brigadier General Dudley Hidout, will lay the memorial stone of St. Andrew's House Chapel at 5.15 p.m. to day.
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    31 6 Writing under yesterday's data, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state: The copra market has continued steady and quotations are unchanged fine sundried $8.20, fair to good «7.70 to »7 90 per picnl.
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    11 6 Latest advertisements of too day appear on page S and 8.
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    12 6 The annual athletic sports of the Raffles Institution take place on Saturday.
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    21 6 The Kashima Mara, from Europe, is due in Singapore on Monday aftcrnoou and will sail for Hongkong and Japan on Tuesday.
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    35 6 The steamer Quarta, which was interned at Singapore, has been chartered by Butterfield and Swire, and arrived at Bangkok on May 26. The steamer Paklat and Kajaburi are also under charter flying the British flag.
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    47 6 The following have been taken on the strength of the Penang Volunteers: -R. B. Osborne, E. W. F. Oilman, M. F. H. Mather, M. C. Hay, F. T. Kinder, A. C. Elton, L. V. J. Laville, J. C. Phipps, A. Davis, C. E. Forguson, H. L. Taylor.
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    51 6 The latest list raised the total number of those who have received the Victoria Cross daring the war to 51. The Line regiments, of coarse, have secured the largest proportion, twenty four having been divided among members of seventeen corps, in addition to five given to the Brigade of Foot
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    54 6 The Rev. F. C. Spnrr bag accepted a unanimous invitation to succeed the Rev. Dr. F. B. Meyer as pastor of Regent's Park Chapel, London. Mr. Spnrr is well-known as one of tbe most eloquent preachers in bis denomination. Dr. Meyer is to return to his former pastorate at Christ
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    65 6 It is announced that photographic cameras are not allowed to be in the possession of officers, warrant officers, non commissioned officers, or men while serving with the British army in tbe field. On no account arc cameras to be taken when any unit or reinforcing draft proceeds overseas, the takiDg
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    74 6 Mr. J. M. de Beaufort, a neutral correspondent, tells the Daily Telegraph that an informant in Germany, who must remain anonymous, said to him shortly before be left Germany "If anything is going to break our neck it will be rubber and petrol." He was one of the few men
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    64 6 A report from Brussels says that bicycle riding has been forbidden throughout Belgium, the permission issued on March I being cancelled. Those who for special reasons are obliged to use this means of communication regularly, can apply for permission from tbe authorities. The prohibition has been issued on account of
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    64 6 Swiss post office authorities now refuse to deliver any letters from Germany and Austria tbe envelopes of which are marked "Uott Strafe England, such letters being invariably returned to the senders. The Lucerne authorities have forbidden shopkeepers to exhibit German army bulletins in shop windows or restaurants. Germany is the
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    74 6 The Quaints gave their farewell performance at tbe Victoria Theatre last evening, there being a large audience to accompany them on their inimitable trip into Pierrot Land, which has afforded entertainment to so many since Mr. Dallas brought the company to the East several months ago. The Quaints are homeward
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    81 6 The steel screw steamers Kubi and Zatiro were to leave Hongkong for England during last week, the Kubi departing on the Sunday or Monday and the /.atiro a few days later. During the last fortnight negotiations have been successfully carried out for re registration of the vessels from the American
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    153 6 Addressing the London Diocesan Con ference on May 5, the Bishop of London, referring to the German atrocities, said Shall this infamy remain unavenged I Never, while God is in heaven and the nation is brave enough to do His will. He did not shirk the question whether vengeance should
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    225 6 Many officers and men of the navy have travelled great distances since the outbreak of war. A native of Sheeruess (writes a correspondent of the Naval and Military Kecordi was serving in one of the armed hhal low draught steamers about 2.000 miles up the Yangtxzc Uiver in China, when
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    470 6 The DucheHH d'Aosta, cousin by marriage of the King of Italy, has been appointed General Inspeotor of the Hod Crow* Society. Count de Bondy, French Consul in Singa pore, after a few days' absence in the I ..M.S.. returned here yesterday morning by mail train. M. Bobc,
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    94 6 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended May 29, was 26.1 per millc of tbe population per annum. The total number of deaths was 170, ol which 114 were male subjects and 56 female. Convulsions claimed 2H, phthisis 29 and malarial
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    The Water Hyacinth.
    130 6 During the last four or live years oxperi ments have been carried on in the sotitlitru part of French IndoChina for the purpose of turning to some profit tho water hyacinth, which encumbers tho lower Mekong and other waters of Cochin CMm >d Cambodia to such a
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    The Mellish Comet.
    297 6 It is not often that Colombo itttidonts !.»>■ the opportunity of Mala* a conn t. but at tin. pri'Nuut tiujt', Bayn tliu Tnut s u( ayhtu, tin recently discovered Mcllihli's comet in, on a clear night, very dixtinctly visible t*> the naked eye. Tho most convenient time
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    THE WAR.
    1308 7 TURKISH ANGER. Cursing the German Intrigues. BOMBING IN LONDON. Reprisal for the Raid On Ludwigshafen. Kit'tsb's Tm.Eo.mM-. London, June 1. Paris Telegrams from Dedea^atcli state that a British submarine- is now cruising befoi. Constantinople. The Turkish military authorities are compelled to hold up all transports with troops for
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    French Consular Cables.
    198 7 We arc indebted to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for the following telegrams Paris, June 1. The French 3 per cent, bonds are at francs 72.50. Yesterday, iv the region of Arras, we progressed and captured a mill, which the Germans had fortified, and several trenches.
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    MEXICO STARVING.
    84 7 Kbi-tkk's Tklk'.kams. London, Jane 1, 2.5 a.m. Washington A Red Cross appeal for assistance for Mexico declares that famine is sweeping through the republic and the population of Mexico City is in danger of starving. There have been food riots, women and children being trampled to death at
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    BOXING.
    18 7 Kktckr'h Tklkoram. London. June 1, ."> a.m. Bombardier Wells knocked out Sergeant Dick Smith in the ninth round.
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    BANK OF INDIA.
    26 7 RKUTIB'a TILIGRAMs. London, June 1, 11.5. p.m. Sir John Uewett has joined the board of the Bank of India, replacing Mr. Bankier, retired.
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    Miss Eugenic Nunes.
    205 7 A correspondent writes thus The many friends of Miss Eugenic Nunes, the first lady student to pass through the Straits Medical School, will be pleased to hear that she is now in Karachi, Northern India, practicing her profession with great success. After passing her examination in Singapore,
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    68 7 Mme. Bartholdi, widow of the sculptor whose gigantic statue of Liberty stands at the entrance to the port of New York, ha» just bequeathed 100,000 francs to the SocieM des Artistes Francais, of which her husband bad been a vice-president. The Figaro also says that Mme. Bartholdi has disposed of
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    ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY.
    326 7 Another Alteration in Their Repertoire. The Palladium was deservedly crowded last night on the presentation by the Italian Opera Company of Bizet's masterpiece Car men. It was probably the most gratifying night the management have bad during this season and the audience were rewarded with a production
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    ALLIES' BIG TASK.
    609 7 Constantinople's Natural Protection. In the course of an addr< to the members of the Koyal Geographical Society Mr. D. G. Hogarth dealt with some of the difficulties the Allies will have to overcome before the capture of Constantinople can become an accomplished fact. That the Turks hail
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    69 7 Sir Allan Perry, the retiring P.C.M.0., Ceylon, was Riven a hearty send off at the passenger jetty on May 20, by his numerous friends, ere he embarked for England. Sir Allan motored to the jetty with the Hon. Mr. Justice Wood Kenton, Chief Justice, shortly after S p.m and was
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    682 7 Over Two Hundred Tons On Offer. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 198 rd auction was held on June 2, 1915, when there were offered for sale Pis. 3,593.36 or 479,116 lbs. (tons 218.89) and Bold Pis. 1,848.88 or 246,617 lbs. (tons 1 10.05) Prices realised
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    Hippodrome Circus.
    68 7 There was another good attendance at the Hippodrome Circus last evening when two champion wrestlers were pitted against each other, Bebim Bhawani and A. Van den Enden, the former winning in four minutes. Paga Singh, of Singapore, then challenged Enden to a mutch aud, being accepted, will adorn
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    Behind the German Lines.
    140 7 A Dutch news agency learns from Calais There aru indications that the Germans are pt (-paring a partial retreat on the Armentieres and l.nis front. Lille ban beon enor moutsly fortified. It has been repeatedly bouibardtd by British and French airmen, who did considerable damage. The
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    Birthday Honours.
    507 7 DISTINCTIONS GIVEN TO LOCAL OFFICERS. The CM G. Decoration Wo are officially informed from Govern ment House that Hi Mij -'y !iuh bin graciously pleased to confer th- honour of Companionship of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George on Mr William George Maxwell and
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    DR. SKEEN'S TRANSFER.
    364 7 Farewell Function at Kuala Lipis. (KaoM A CoRKK-.PUSUK.NT.) Koala Lipis, Judo 1. The Lipis Recreation Club was the venue of a farewell function this luoruiu^, tinoccasion being the departure of Dr. l>. T. Skeen. M.8., CH.B medical officer, Lipis. on transfer to Kuala Lumpur. The following a<l'irof<s
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    114 7 Lieut. I 01. H W. U McMahon. who for nearly two years has been in command of the 2nd Durham Light Infantry, has boeu promoted to i.l.iof inspector and acting-corn uiandant of the School of Musketry at Hythe. The colonel commenced his career in the Hertford Militm tad pMMd into
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      92 8 T'j the Kditor of tlie Straits Times. Sir, The corn spomlrnt who informed you that all Municipal nightsoil carte are outsidr Municipal limits by 6 a.m. daily" led you to publixh what is not correct. For the pant tweWe months I have seen these eye norm daily within Municipal
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      120 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— lt may be Municipal regulation, an your corrcßpondent Hays, to Uave all tbe niulitrjil carts off tbe road by 6 a.m., but I submit, after long residence in Singapore, tins has never been a rule carried out. Any one. any day, may
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      273 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Lml IgM 1 was one of many who went to SM EM Italian <)|>era at the Palladium. 1 wan there at 7.15 (though thedoors are o(»n at Hi to make suie of a seat, and to my 'liHappointment and disgust
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    PRINCE OF WALES'S WAR RELIEF FUND.
    227 8 The bun. treasurer, Mr. John (ireig. iu»u&t;cr. Chartered Hank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge witb many thanks receipt of the following further contributions: Previously acknowledged 5330.420.0~i Singapore Sporting Club, donation from proceeds of Spring Kace Meeting 1,000 E. L. Talma
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    130 8 Mr. Mm in reported to have pcifictod fit his laboratory at Kant Orange (.Jersey) a n( -<tiirai;<' hitt<ry tor Hiibiuaiincß, wlncli will do a»»y with the chit f itanyor MMM ia tin o|Niatiou nf un.li i w.Uei craft tin- lUu^i i uf ilil.irioi poiHonmn. The only metal* id the Dew
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    760 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. ngttpovc, .Inno °2 1915 Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Kxchange and hare Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Sharw are only nominal Norn. Valui. Buvirs. Sbllbrs. 3/- Allagat 1/10 a/4 1 Anglo Java 4/8
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      160 8 PRIVATE HOTEL. STAMFORD HOUSE CENTRALLY SITUATED Brat Basab Road. Comlortable Rooms wltb Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Separate Tables In Spacious Dicing Room. Large Reoeptlon Hall. Billiards and Newspapers. The Present Management desire it to be known that they cater especially (or Ladies and Gentlemen (Resident or Travellers) seeking tbe
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      246 8 JOHN HAIQ'S I} SCOTCH WHISKIES. f^^^^^™^ Sole Importers Wag HIBBERT, WOODROFFE Co., _C UNITED tfc'i4© |J 2'*® Uncorpobatki. is En jland). RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner On Saturday, June 5. ZMIUSIO BY THE FJ±.JEIT..3TJ±I<T T3»IO ADELPHI HOTEL KING S BIRTHDAY MUSIC DURING DINNER TO-NIGHT. Try our AMERICAN COCKTAILS. DAVID BENJAMIN, Manager
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      554 9 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Tbe Asiatic lubber and Produce Co., 188, Cecil Street. Kelly and Walsl Ltd Raffle* Place. Money Changar Hotel de I'Barope Money Changer Adelphi Hotnl. Monej Changer Hotel Tan Wijk. Money Changer Raffles Hote.. Koh k Co., Braa Ba»ah
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      258 9 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION ByREAD BROTHERS, Limited Q^kiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness •OLD EVERYWHERE. ORDER IN FAMILY PACKAGES ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS. NOTICE. A General Meeting will be held at the Association Rooms ou Thursday evening, the Srd June, 1916, at P. 30 p.m., *l arp. Bi'lskss InpoRTAKr. O.
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      129 9 BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. HIGH-CLASS /^TAILOR I I Vtl\ and Outfitter. *Vl H A large Block ol ready-made tropical clothing, Vj aH in all pizos, always on hand, ready for J^egT IB immediate delivery Should a very large ytJ/i)
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      433 10 War Peace Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WAR or ITEACE. TAMING WBAT O X«ER PROPERTY IS 7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. IllhWlWni LONDON OFFICE. 32. Old Jewry. EC. HEAD OFFIOB i ¥r»nohaat»r Housa, Singapore «..~o co- r;: r.rr;^:M;:«.7rr«.^ ATTWaCTIVa »L»MI
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      337 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 1 6, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, I 6-8 M»°a«et. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. 1 LIMITED, ?IRE AND LIKa TOTAL FUNDS BXCBBD 419 000.000, 188 LAE'»BsT (imcl IN THB WOBIA BOUSTBAD a Co-.-Agent*. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCB COMPANY LIMITED. FIRE, LIFE, MARINE
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      448 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. S AID UP CAPITAL •16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/- •16,000,000 Silver 18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman, W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 3. H. DodweU, Esq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. U. T.
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      476 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIAJND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares ot «20 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors.. £1.300,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, The London City aud Midland Bank. Ltd.. The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The National
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      982 10 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE insurance: company, limited, is incorporated in Hongkong and registered in Great Britain according to the Assurance Companies Act. (I'.HW) and has on deposit with tbe Higb Court (London) tun turn v £20,000. Tbe Company is also registered in India according to tbe Indian Life Assurance Companies
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    999 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Three Types of Motor-Cycle. The popularity of the motorcycle was foreseen several years ago by acute observers. Intil quite recently, however, it was regarded by the general public as a young man's toy. So it was in the days when the
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    53 11 A Calcutta wire of May 11 sUtoH Yesterday at Mayuiyo the wantage took place of Isabel AdauiHon, daughter of the Lieut. Governor, Sir Harvey AdatuKon, with Mr. W. J. Keitb, Ke venue Secretary to the Burma Government. The ceremony was oondacted by the Bishop of Rangoon, assisted by the Key.
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      148 11 1 SAFES ALL RATNER SAFES have Drill-Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called Thief Resisting." NO RATHER IMPROVED FIRE RESISTING SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire. NO RATHER IMPROVED THIEF RESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. Full CENTRAL
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      112 11 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. C.& B.English Soups jaij=* 30 Varieties All Delicious The Cuisine of one of the finest chefs in the world available for your table. I §H C rosse Blackwell Guarantee these
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      375 12 MapseilleiTjjes "SWAN BRAND." .> For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents i Adamson, Gilfillan Co.. Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. SHORTHAND TYPIBT WANTEO. Good prorpecU to capable man. Apply to B. B c/o Straite Tiiues. 815 a CLERK WANTED Mutt have a knowicdee of Bookkeeping and Typewriting.
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      275 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SUE. Upright Orand Piano by Ronish," oonditioo like new. i 'nee f 2CO a Bargain. Box No. I 962, Straits Times. 16 8 6 COCONUT BEEOLIN6B FOR BALE I From well-grown trees. For particular! and prices, apply to A. FRANKEL, Sigl»r Estate, or at Victoria Street.
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      518 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD f URNIBHEO BEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET, BELINDA and JUAN IT A to <v* furnished. tpply No. 9. Ml. Sophia. I 6 a OFFIGEB TO LET. No. 1 a, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply UUTHRIB Co., Ltd. 14-ia a ROOMS TO LET Rooms to
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      541 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. TO LET. Double and Single Room. Mrs. Campbell, 1, St. Thomas's Walk. 966 24-6 HOUBE TO LET. Nc. 121-8, River Valley Road. Apply Tio Chin Chay, 2, Synagogue Street 16 5 14 6 TO LET Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply OUTHRIE k Co.,
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      517 12 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37, Philip Street. IhipChtndtar*, Government and Municipal Contractor!, General Importer? and Exporter* •nd Commisilon agents, Eitatet, R.ce Mill and taw Mill Supplier*. Soli Aocnis For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THB IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING STEAM BOILERS Tel. Address: "GUaNKIAT," Singapore Codis csid A. B C.
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      550 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street Telephone No. 421. Shipciiandlcrs, Government and Mamcipa Contractors. Estate Suppliers kiiri Coin mission Agents Sou A gin is The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Beot Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 1 1 80-S-11l THE EASTERN A6ENCIEB. LTD. NOTICE is hereby given, that Mr JOHN
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      234 12 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misocllane ons wants of every description are insert od at the prepaid rate of $1 pei loui linee for on >or two insertions. Notices of Births, darriages, or Deaths, if not exoeeding f jut lines, 91 oacb insor ion. For p.p.c. c urds, on page 8,12. Inch
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