The Straits Times, 17 May 1916

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    12 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,109 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 17. 1916. PRICE 10CENTK-
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      73 1 I IVIII.K J KATZ BROS., LTD. NEW SHIPMENTS OF COAGULATING PANS TAPPING GOUGES Size 15' x 10" x 4" Size 5/16" FAIRBANKS SCALES WHITE GLAZEDTILES Size 1,000 lbs., 1,200 lbs., Size 6" x 6" 1,500 lbs. and catties. MARBLE SLABS Size 24 x 24" PRICES ON APPLICATION. KATZ BROS., LTD.
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      107 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING SLEDGE BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any othe brand. The Lancet London, utates The
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      192 1 NEW ARRIVAL OF SELECTED GOODS FOR THK Spring Race Meeting INCLUDING FULL RANGE OF COLOURINGS IN Barathea and Crepe de Chine BATBWING BOW TIEB. Fancy Foulard ROW TIEB, Barathea and Crepe de Chine WIDE-END TIES. Plain and Fancy Jjj' r PYRAMID HANDNEGLIGE SHIRTS "if KERCHIEFS, in fu.l 1 'MirW* Range
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      16 1 JEFFREYS PIL&bSFR BEER. i SoLH A. i ADAMSON. GIIFILUN co in. (1 ite.l in K.nul im,l)
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    Company Meeting.
    1129 2 LONDON, SINGAPORE AND JAVA BANK. Cash Position Much Stronger. The fourth annual general meeting of the London, Singapore and Java Bank, Limited, was held on April 6, at the head office, 4 and 5, Suffolk Place, Pall Mall, S.W., Mr. Q. St. Lawrence Mowbray (chairman of the company)
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      308 2 Acetic Acid (European and Japanese); Sulphuric Acid Bleaching Powder Formalin Lubricating Oils Grease Vermicelli Latex Cups Corrugated Iron Wire Nails Zinc Buckets; French and Asbestos Roofing Tiles; Coir Fibre, etc. S. J. JUDAH CO. 2O. Robinson Road, T«l 1862 M-4— »B I TO THE GENERAL PUBLICOUR NEW WESTERS DICTIONARY IS
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      337 2 A Reputation of over 100 yeart. Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills FOR BILIOUSNESS, INDIGESTION, HEADACHE, DEPRESSION. Of ChemiltM throughout tht vnr.,l Prices in l.ntl.nd 1 I* a*l 29. JamuCoeklatCo .ISrtatOrnwndtl .Undon.W.C THE BEST ADVICE Togiieto a person suffering f.-om Headache or Neuralgia is to v o a rimedy that will give instant
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      579 2 NOTICE OF REMOVAL Mrs. M. MASSABNI, maternity nurse, has removed to 1, Dhoby Ghant, top tljor. 8 5—2 6 NOTICT" Mr. Jobn Forrester baa been admitted a partner in tbia firm as from May 9, 1916. Dated May 10, 1916. LYALL k EVAIT. 11-5-176 THE SINGAPORE MARINE MOTOR SERVICE. LTD.
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      590 2 TRONOH MINES. LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Dividend No. §f, A Dividend of 1 s. pc-r sliare, loss Income Tax (Is. od. in the £i. bus brin declared payable in London on May SI, and will be paid locally on tbe a-rival ol tbe list ol Roistered Shareholders from tbe Home
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    OLD SHANGHAI.
    503 3 When the Tael was Worth Seven and Six. An old Shanghai resident, Mr. Frederick Ward, who was in charge of one of Jardine's opium hulks, which some old timers will remember formerly lay off tbe Bund, writes to as that be had read an article dealing with Old
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    A RIDDLE WITH A MORAL.
    282 3 Kiddles are bad enough, bat a riddle with a moral that is too much Still, in the case of the riddle propounded by the Toledo Blade the moral is a good one and the riddle is sufficiently puzzling to inspire some interest. We are apparently
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    The N.V.K.S Record.
    180 3 It in ittirtstitiK to note tliat daring the 30 years the N.Y.K. has boon erjtianed in biisim bo, iU vessels had made (at September '80. ldl.n HUM voyaK<-», totalling 66 931,602 mile*, with a loss of 27 vestcls wrecked and 376 lives lost (24 passoof;ers and 122
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      501 3 f Debility Jj When you feel limp and washed out, weary a jj and fatigued with no inclination for exertion— U L your body is in a rundown condition— you are j debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 K° in<o you you need a fortnights Iron 'Jelloids g
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      409 3 o>ou, TO p«*£ ESANOFELE ANTI-MALARIA PILLS. Sold Everywhere. Greatly oscd by the Italian Government A urn care for Malaria Ftver. Highly, reoommenaeu by iuose who have used them, GAGGINO CO. 20 11 a— lB-6 Bovril makes other food* nourish you. It lias a Body-building power proved equal to from 10
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      1396 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India 1 AND Apcar l—inc. (Companies Iscorporatbd im Enolasd'. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINSS Under Contract with Hit Majesty Government). for China, Japan, Panani, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adan, Egypt, Meditarranaan Ports and London. I Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL
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      817 4 STEAHER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorpokatid in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telapin, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobiamui, Bandon, Langsuea, Taku, Champon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure s. ASDANC May 17, 3 p.m. BORIBAT May SB 94, S pm. sa. PRACHATIPOK ,29 31,
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      1733 4 BTEAJB BAIUNW. STEAMER SAILING'S OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., fttT \7 JUT LIMITED, IN I. IV CHINA MUTUAL" STUM NAY. CO.. LTD. JAPAN MAIL (Incorporatid in England) STEAMSHIP jtMMP^II^MMB (Incorporated in Japan) |H^4|^ EUROPEAN me Hf A servioe is maintained bctwoun Yokohama, via port", to Mnrseilles and London under mail c mtract
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    731 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 16, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning. Tbo quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. NOM. VaLD». BOTIM. SlLt»B». a/- AUagar a/- a,4i 1 An K lo
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      627 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDutH** STEAM ML On. LTF. I Is. UKI'UK.M Kl> IN I'^ IHSlll. DlP«ot biirviM to Japan via Hong hong btiangrtai. and to Oaloutta via fmnm.it. front tin|apor> Taking oargo on thriugb Kills ol Laaia Inr Canton Maaaj, Swatow, Amoy, Cbe.< 1 ientsin, NiwohwaDK, Yan<U»e Port* X, Iboaa. tbe
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      394 5 The Straits Times FUR F.M.B. REKOERS Tne Mail Trair postal s .rvirr m»blt as to •end into the K.H.S. eaou oTeniaK a Speoial Biit.on ot l"ie Straits Tixes containing all ibe important telegrams and news reeeiT«! op to a laVi boor in Uio afternoon. "I is oditioa can be boagbt
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      174 5 ISH&*€J OUllPaCftlil ■^Jp»|SM^/ Ihe above his the Sunbeam patent oil bath encl)3el chain drive. The splendid workmanship and finish also place it in a class of its own. It has proved itself to be the most reliable and easily ontrolled Motor Cycle of the day. H WOLBKEL CO., Singapore and
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      85 6 I PIANOS TUNED and REPAIRED Cheap, Prompt, Thorough BY (Lati of The Robinson Puno Co.) 100, Adelphi Hotel Buildings, NORTH BRIDGK ROAD. Any work personally attended to and SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Tel. 1708. We are fully equipped to design and build 1 Chimneys, Towers, Reservoirs, CSj I>' tifHt a mi: stmnilis
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      33 6 MARK JjM^ THE GUARANTEE of the Absolute Purity ol onr Bottlings c BURTON PILSENER AND CU INN ESS 8 STOUT. W. A. ROSS BROTHER, LTD Bottling Specialists, LOMMM, LIVERPOOI, BELFIST and LEIIH 68
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      314 6 9 9 there's Purity and Vigour IN gVl'-RY DROP OF READ'S Dog's Head Gu.nness The TONIC th«t cneers and soothes and doesn t harm. A simple nourishing food of high mcdi Jnai value. NOTE.— The awjve DOGS HEAD Label i» on every bottle. Refuse imitation* iS->ld Everywhere r —b 14
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      481 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOB S*LE, Triumph motor oyole, 8} hp., good running order. Apply No. 14, Newtan Hood. 175—286 SENIOR ASSISTANT required (or robber Estate in Negri Sembilan. Commencing salary IBCO per montb. with good prospects Reply in confidence with tallest particulars to Box No. 848, Straits Times. 17 6— 20
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      156 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SINGAPORE ART CLUB EXHIBITION Tuesday and Wednesday May 23 and 24, AT THE TANGLIN CLUB Exhibition will be opened at 4 pm on Tuesday. May 23. BY Lady Evelyn Young Proootdl will bo given to the Red Groaa TEA IGES BAND Tickets SI oaatt at Mesnrp. John Little,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    109 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, May 17. High Water. 10.18 a.m.. 9.44 p.m. Trafalgar. Ltd mooting, noon. Thursday, May 18. High Watet 1 1.1 .1.111.. 10.18 p a Outward mail expected. liaoes, Second Day. Friday, May 19. High Water. 11 1 48 am 10 55 fM. Homeward mail closes (train.)
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    253 7 To DA*. Medan Circe 2.50 pm Port Swottenham and Penang Ip 2-30 pm Malacca, P. S wet ten ham and Teluk Anson Karapar 2.80 pm Muutok and Pali-iubanu A I ting 2.80 pm Mening and Kemaman Hock Lee 2.30 pm Batu Pahat Mersing 2.80 pm llatu Pahat
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    Train Services.
    262 7 The mail trains from Singapore lor tli north leave Tank Road station d-.ily at 7.7 a.m. wd 7 p.m., arriving at KnaU Lumpur v 7is p in. and 8.45 am. ro;>p»"-tively Th tbroopb express to Penang leaves Kuab. Lairpcr at H am daily, arriving at Penan.; it fl.
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    31 7 ll» P. and (I. outward mail steamer Saugola did sot reach Penang today in time > .ngapore mails to connect with the express due at Tank Road tomorrow morning.
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    Mails for Europe.
    109 7 otion i.an bera cillni t<< tho fact that 001 arrival* 10 Loodoa are much behind i olbuwhttc. Our r 1 ivali- only whoa ti« v are officially r p ri< 1 in tl 1 'iffini ootiop*. n»r) T>r iat Ute than that printed abote b*< Urn so
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    205 7 Outward. Tbe following passenger he hini;* to tbe Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should bo understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to tho isoaance of this list in London Per
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    A FRENCH HERO.
    208 7 How One Man Held a Ridge Near Douaumont. A lieutenant of a famous African corps is awarded tbe Cross of the Legion of Honour for a wonderful feat at Verdun. A battery of seventy fives was stationed on the crest flanking Douaumont. An enemy bat tery found
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    May a Christian Retaliate?
    414 7 The conscientious objector and the subject of reprisals were referred to by the Dean of Mancbesi- 1 in a sermon at Manchester Cathedral. He said two questions were much on men's lips and in their hearts just now. One was, M-iy a Christian, acting in tbe
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    Germany's Need of Rubber.
    290 7 Within tbe last few months, states tbe Madras Mail, Germany has been discovered trying to import robber through neutral countries in mail bags, letters and parcels labelled as samplos of no value; in the trunks and packing cases and even tbe skirts of female travellers in
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    180 7 EXCHANGE. SwoAPOBB, May 17, 1916, O» Lo*ic« Bank 4 m/s 2/4JJ Demand 2/41 Private 8 ni/s a/4},; On Khame Bank T. T. 826 On Imdu Bank T. T. 17 1 j On Honoi> n0...8»nk d/d 81% On Sbanohai ...Bank d/d 72 On Java Bank T. T 1
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      MINING.
      177 7 vSE Bu erB Sellew 10 10 Ampanu 6.00 7.00 1 1 Ayor Wang O.BS 0.50 10 10 Belat 1.86 2.00 10 10 Kanabol O.SO 1.06 13 10 Kinta Association 5.00 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.6.0 1.12.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 3.00 S.OO 10 9.V5 Malayan Collieries 1.50 dis par
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      RUBBER.
      634 7 i? 8 08 1 Buyers. Sellers. 3/ Allaeai 2/ 2/6 £1 41 Aaglo-Javk 1.1.0 1.2.6 3/- 2/ >.nglo Mala, 9/0 10,6 3,- 2. BbtaneMalakt 2/7* 8/--f 1 £1 Batu Tie» 3.0.0 8.15.0 3/- Bekoh 2,8 2/10 XI 41 bokit Kajar 2.12.6 3.0.0 £1 £1 Hakit LictonK 3.0.0 :t.5.0 2/.
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      GENERAL.
      129 7 G E N E R A L. vXI Solleni -41 418.*****(111,101,. 8.40 8.60 XI 41 i Pwl. 1.4.0 1.f1.0 6/ Bteoteio Tw»j« 2/9 8/--10 10 Fraaer Neave 49.00 60.00 BO 60 W. Hammer* Co. Bo.oo 61.00 100 Howsrth Brakicc 25.00 85.11 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 S»ti Bro, Del 80.00
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      DEBENTURES.
      59 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284 600 pa* I Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860.000 norn i Spore Municipal 6% •1,879,000 par S Spore Municipal 4*% of 1907 11,000,000 B 6 Spore Municipal 4J% 0(1909 11,000,000 W% S'poro Municipal 4% 2,000,000 lO%dia Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 B%di-> ,*»The quotations of sterlinK shares
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      235 7 W. D. H. O. I fj WILLS'S %J\\r C /WvM > yW\\ M IXTU RE II f AND \^J CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) THE RETAIL PRICE OF DEVOES Imperial Brilliant Kerosene OIL should not exceed $4.90 per case. STANDARD OIL CO. OF NEW YORK, Singapore Branch. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (ISCOKPORATRD IN EnoLVND)
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    DEATH.
    36 8 Cm.\ Chik May Nto.— On May 16, at No. 631, North Bridge Road, Chia Chye Hay Neo, the beloved wife of Mr. Cheong Koon Seng. Interment Sunday, May 21, at 10 a.m. 17-5-e— 2o 5
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. SACRIFICE AND PATRIOTISM.
    1111 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. SACRIFICE AND PATRIOTISM. We are drawing towards the end of our effort on behalf of the Malayan Aircraft Fund. Before it closes we want to see the Malacca Fighter fully subscribed, and we would like also to have a substantial surplus to pass over
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    22 8 There were 1,044 deck passengers on the Drufar and 915 on the llupeh, both of which arrived recently in Bangkok from Swatow.
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    27 8 The second of the series of monthly camps for the M.S.Y.K. at Taiping began on Monday, when contingents from various centres travelled up by the afternoon train.
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    39 8 A large sea-going motor launch being built for H.E. Chao Fhya Dliarma, Minister of the Siamese (loyal Household, is now being fitted with an Aster motor ordered out for it and will no doubt soon be ready for service.
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    38 8 It is understood that the Bangkok bock Co., who were the contractors for the erecting of the M railway station at Hua Lampjng, have finished their work and have given over the building to the Koyal Railway Department.
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    MALACCA FIGHTER.
    2016 8 Help Wanted For The Finish. An Appeal to All the NonSubscribers. In our leader today we present some reasons for generous response to the appeals that have been made in our column!). These appeals arc all for our conntry, though we have striven to stimulate interest by localising
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      186 8 POBITIVELY THE LABT NIG<4T TO-NIGHT OF Onu of the finest programmes ever presented ATTHI ALHAMBRA Bench Road, The House of Quality— The Home of Feature Attraction!. Manager M. H. Kenyon Slade A Senaational Ambrotio Detecti va Drama THI MYSTERIOUS YACHT THRILLB! THRILLS! THRILLB!!! Mystery upon Myster j leisition upon Sensation
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    F.M.S. WAR LOAN.
    390 9 List of Chinese Applications In Malaya. The Secretary for Chinese Allans, F.M.S., his issued tbe following list of applications for bonds in the F.M.S. six per cent. War Loan. From this it will be seen that the total of Chinese applications in Malaya was U-t6,500. iMMgil heads
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    Singapore Property Sale.
    222 9 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co.'a saleroom on Monday afternoon i Leasehold land and bouse. 19, Malacca Street, area 2.216 square feet bought by Yadilal Porsbotumdaa for 183,500 leasehold land and house, 20. Malacca Street, area 2.215 square
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    THE WAR.
    1601 9 ALLIED ARMIES. Progress in Various Spheres. THE CASEMENT TRIAL. Failure to Beguile Irish Prisoners. Rei-tkr's Tiligk.vms. London, May 15, 4.30 p.m. Paris The activity at Verdun is confined to a continuation of tbe bombardment in the Hill :<i)4 region. There is great activity on tbe part of the
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    Chinese Crisis.
    42 9 RII'TKRS Tklki.HAM. London, May 16, 3.25 p.m. It is authoritatively stated that the moratorium in Cbini applies only to notes and deposits in tbe Bank of China and the Bank of Communications and does not apply to Chinese Government obligations.
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    Indian Service.
    47 9 RKOTKR'a TlLKiik.v .1. London, May IF, 11.30 p.m. It is announced that, for reasons of public advantage, Mr. Chamberlain has fuither extended Sir T. W. Holderness's tenure of tbe office of Permanent Under Secretary ot State, India Office, for one year to June 11, 1917.
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    Shackleton Relief.
    46 9 RIUTIR's TfcUOHAM. London, May 16, 12.20 p.m. Melbourne: In reply to an inquiry by Mr. Bonar Law, Mr. Pearce has intimated that tbe Commonwealth Government is prepared to assist in organising officers, twenty men and provisions for eighteen months for the Shackleton Relief Expedition.
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL.
    25 9 (From Oik Own Corkkbpondkni.) London, May 17. Allagar pays a dividend of 12 per cent., Kapar Para 20 and Sungei Salak 30.
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    Marriage of Miss Clare Lloyd.
    149 9 Yesterday afternoon, a marriage was solemnised at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd between Mr. P. H. Barriere, of Messrs. Brossard and Mopin, acd Miss Clare Lloyd, sixth daughter nt Mr. J. T. Lloyd. The wedding was quiet in character, but a number of personal
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    Letter from Home.
    2117 9 MR. ASQUITH COMES BACK AND TALKS BACK. From Our Special Correspondent. London, April 10. The critics of the Governniont policy as a wholr. and the less-refined controversialist-* who carry their criticism from uicas"ros to men, have not foam] thr n tnru of Mr \s|iiith from Rome to
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    A CONTRAST.
    692 10 Returning to England From Germany. I am back in England after thirteen months in a German concentration camp, says a correspondent lately from Ruhleben, in the Manchester Guardian. In tbe restaurant the waiter places before me a loaf of bread, in addition to tbe meal that I have
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES.
    304 10 Further Cases Before The Chief Justice. Yoo Ouan Huat, a Teocbew, charged with being concerned in a gang robbery, came before the Chief Justice at tbe Assizes yesterday, and pleaded not guilty. Accused, wbo is a respectable looking man whom it was difficult to associate with tbe alleged
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    28 10 Mr I', van der Mark leave-i for l'taang and Sumatra uu a business visit, by the (poh, ili'M afternoon, and will be absent for I about a month.
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    The Spring Races.
    1659 10 FIELDS LARGE AND DIVIDENDS GOOD. Fine Racing On Opening Day. The opening day of the Spring Race meeting yesterday was graced by fine weather. Towards five o'clock, it is true, and just when tbe scene on the lawn was most animated, tbe sun disappeared and rain threatened
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    STAR AND GARTER FUND.
    187 10 Home for Permanently Disabled British Sailors and Soldiers. The Singapore committee of the Star and Garter Building Fund gratef ally acknowledge tbe following contributions Previously acknowledged 31,476 Lady Bucknill 100 Mrs. Scrymgeoiir 50 W. Legrew Watkins 10 Scab, Liang Scab 25 H art v til 50
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    The Mutiny in Java.
    45 10 Regarding the naval mutiny, tbe Batavia Niewsblad says that all is quiet in Soerabaya. Vice Admiral I'uike is indisposed, therefore the meeting of naval officers to consider tbe situation is postponed. On May 11 ViceAdmiral Puike was to return to Priok.
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    Correspondence.
    39 10 [Tho Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long, rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down.
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    Secretarial Directors.
    284 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In your issue of April 28 last, I was glad to read a protest by A Shareholder," against the practise, which is, alas! too prevalent in the Straits, of the partners of firms who act as secretaries of companies (and,
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    "Chap Ji Ki."
    349 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, After having beard so much on the evil practice of gambling heavily in spurious night clubs amongst the Chinese in Singapore, it seems that the evil still goes on in full swing unchecked. Many clubs masquerading uudcr innocent names,
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    Reward of Indian Loyalty and Courage.
    425 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In your issue of tbe 10th inst., an extract from tbe Daily News of a letter by A Colonel's wife refers to Indian soldiers fighting in the present war about their courage and loyalty," and about
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    More Municipal Methods.
    185 10 To tbe Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, —During 1914 and 1915 the commis sioners built very swagger quarters for tbe kebans at Bididari cemetery, at great llliyim. I understand well into five figures. They are in the form of a quadrangle with a large bathing place
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    465 10 Mr. F. C. Scott, of Singapore, won the tit st prize in tbe Times of India snapshots competition last month with his snupshot, Eventide, Malaya. Mr. K. S. Steodman was on his way to Mesopotamia with a draft of the lilark Watch when tho mail left. Mcmkih.
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      28 10 An American Tennis Tournament fumixl) wan held at Batu Oajah on Friday, S uimUy, and Sunday laHt, 18 couples competing, lliu winners were Mrs. Kryant aud Mr l)aly.
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      39 10 Tbe autumn lawn tennis tuuruauient of thu S.C.C. will begin on Thursday, June 8, entries for tho following events closing at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 2 tho championship, singles, doubles, profession pi'.irn, new counis and veteran's double handicap.
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      54 10 Tbe friendly game ot football, m ranged b.tween the Vinolia AmotkMm U 1 M Malay College. Malacca, wliicli has bei v put off from time tv tiaic. will bo played k morrow on tiio Collect' grouml, Malacca. We are told that botti IMM have a strong elevon and th.it tho
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      Golf.
      29 10 Owing to iusullicient entries fur tin monthly uicdal competition at the QMfiM Holt Club uo thu litli iust thu uoiiimM tion will be replayed on Thursday, tl inst.
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    SINGAPORE BENEFIT SOCIETY.
    401 11 Creditable Progress in a Good Cause. The following progress report by the honorary seen tary of the Singapore Family .'i< tj will be placed before the committee at their next meeting to be held shortly Tin- number of members on the roll is 634; of those 490
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    BIG SHANGHAI BLAZE.
    746 11 Hundreds of Thousands of Taels Damage. One of' 1 liir^i >-t livt-r fr >nt fires that has incurred in Shanghai, bn ke ..ut in the early 1,., ii s ot April M, a! the NuMpo and Ningithao NW.arf, mjt the N i luily News. Assistance was l;iviu
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    FUTURE OF TSINGTAU.
    536 11 China (kiao-Chow Leased Territory). The British Vice Consul at Tsingtau tMr. K. H. Kckfordi, writing on the future prospects of Tsingtau, states that nearly a year has elapsed since trade was resumed at that port, and it is only natural that conjectures should be made as to
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    228 11 We are adviwd that the Ocean S.S. Co.'b qtiamir Miadcroo will nail fjr KuiuaDtlc, etc., on May 19. and nut on May IB a* prc.viou.Oy advertised. The amusrmi nt» provided by the leading ImU Is yt Mtt-rday < -vening, to enable iaor liner* to wind up the
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      783 11 KDNOPHONCI) (zoNQPHDNe) simply must hear these New Way Records Every single selection is a shining example of the unparalleled Zonophone Recording perfect reproduction, pure ann natural tone, with amazing fidelity to the original. And the talent Foster Richardson, Harold Wilde and The Sisters South:<ate are names to ensure the success
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      285 11 BAFFLES HOTEL RACE WEEK SPECIAL DINNERS TIFFINS Thursday, May 18, and Saturday, May 20. CINEMA SHOW ON THE LAWN DANCING DURING INTERVALS ON ABOVE NIGHTS. 8 12— 7-12 ADELPHI HOTEL SPECIAL TIFFIN AND DINNER DURING THE RACE WEEK. Saturday Night 2711— 16 11 SEA VIE W HOTEL RACE WEEK PROGRAMME
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    London Asiatic Rubber.
    2136 12 DIVIDEND OF 40 PER CENT. DECLARED. Prospects of (he Coming Year. Tin' eighth ordinary general meeting of the L<nfan Asiatic Kubbor and Produce Company, Limited, was held on April 6, in tlie CouDcil ltsom of the Kubber (ir m.r-. Associ* i n, 118, Eastcbeap, London, K t'..
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    Teluk Piah Rubber.
    312 12 The report of the Teluk Piab Hubber Estate (1914), Limited, states that tbe net amount at credit of profit and loss account in £2,568, which, with last year's carry-forward of £59, leaves a balauce for appropriation of £2,62*. It is propoxeJ to apportion this as follows:— To
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    LIES FOR THE TROPICS.
    517 12 German War "Intelligence" In Cameroon. The following official translation of a telegram which was addressed by tbe late Governor of Cameroon to the Gorman district authorities of tbe Protectorate after the surrender of Duala to the Allied Forces on September 27, 1914, is a diverting example
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    Siak (Sumatra) Rubber.
    331 12 The directors' report states that the net profit earned, after charging all expenditure to revenue and writing off £500 for depreciation on buildings and machinery, amounts to £14,411 145. 6d. To this has to be added the amount brought forward from last year, £1,078 Is. 9d., making
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    The Bank of China.
    257 12 We take the following from the Peking Gazette of April 22: In responsible Chinese circles, the startling changes made in respect of tbe Bank of China, as announced in mandates issued last night, have attracted considerably more attention than the mandates relating to the constitutional changes
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    Consolidated Estates.
    1002 12 IMPROVED POSITION OF THE PROPERTIES. Favourable Dividend Prospects. The first ordinary general meeting of this company was held on April 5, at the Cannon-street Hotel, Mr. Harold J. Snowden, presiding. The Chairman, after sympathetic reference to the death of Mr. Wentworth Vernon, tbe late chairman of the company,
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    Export of Block Tin.
    106 12 Tbe following pre«H communique has been issued at Bombay:— Tbe export of block tin from BritibU India to tbe l'eroian Gulf in prohibited except on ceititicates granted by tbe Political Resident or other responsible Political Officer allowing importation. This prohibition is equally applicable in regard to
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      179 12 "Four Oaks WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $30.00. the PUNTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incobporatbd in England) KUALA LUMPUR. FOR HIS MAJESTY THE BABY HIS ARGUMENT SETTLED Baby Perambulators All Design* All Size.* Correct Quality Correct Pricos SOLD BY JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Address ORCHARD ROAD Only
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    China's New Premier.
    1043 13 THE CAREER OF GENERAL TIAN CHI-JLI. Members of the Cabinet. Tlie present Cabinet, with Field Marshal Tuan Chi jai as Premier, is commonly regarded, according to Chinese Press critics, as a Militarist Cabinet. General Tuan himself bos expressed an opinion that daring a time when military activities
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      115 13 WHITEAWAYS' FAMED VALUE LINES IN Hard Wearing Boots Shoes THE REX jS?j THE REX' BOOT .tff^S^b^ BHOE $7 50 $6>s WHipWffl UJJDIAW&C? CHILDREN S SHOES A SPECIALITY igTußf**. I*4. BEST ENGLISH O |7 make I W I THE "REX" r\ v h% Ussfc/ BOOTS pv^^ !^s I gl Untqua'led in
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      259 13 FOR SALE. DUTCH STEAM-LAUNCH JANUS. if MlTf/iFW vlfffilUP 22 tons nett. Apply No. 27, '^eL*> J/gSk^KSJljlll fi-Jjr FOR SALE j^*~ The following secondhand Machinery Mr ONE COCHRAN BOlLER:— Vertical Malti j^3"^^fe. AT tubular type, 4 f*. 6 ins. by 10 ft. by 10 lbs. J I Jf 65 tabes— complete
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      550 14 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS)? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE 1 Wmohaata* House, Singapore. LONDON Of FIGS 1 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has C 20.000 deposited
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      399 14 INSURANCE. •UMDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOU (Incokpohatbd in Enoland). Subwibcd Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds. 48,360,000 Annual Inoome 41,100,000 The ondorsigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten days as longer periods at ourrent rates to be named on
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      462 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). PAID-UP CAPITAL 1)6,000,000 RBSBRTB FUNDS Sterling •■1,600,000 at I/- 116,000,000 Silver > 18,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D.
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      515 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 00,000 Sharos of 430 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKBRS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,
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      692 14 INBURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incorpobatbd in India. GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ABBURANCE COMPANY, LIMITBD. ABBETS exceed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profit* to Policy-holder, at last Valuation $1,118,673. LOWEST Apply for Prospectus and full information to LIBERAL RATES SINGAPORE BRANCH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPBERSON, Secretary for
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    687 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The 1916-17 Motoring Year. 11. Masaac Buist writing in The Observer, of April 9, pays The new taxes on motoring, like any imposts that the Chancellor of the Exchequer might devise, naturally cause grumbling in some quarters. It is, however, impossible
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    MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION.
    438 15 Danger of Malaria and Yellow Fever. DariDg the last couple of months, m;h the Brisbane Courier, luostjuitots have been very numerous in the metropolitan area, and rightly or wrongly they are held by many persons to be responsible for spreading dengue fever. At Murwillumbab recently so miny of
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      182 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYRES^I^ P/lixi^^iJ BRITISH ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, Lcndon, E. C, PRACTORS XO H IW WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. GIARD AGAINST DISEASE Use Disinfectants and Germicides. The use
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      332 15 a jr NOT WORDS, BUT JtJf HARD FACTS ml I CONVINCE! y*» 9 Extract from a letter received from j^BpKA/w' CECIL MILLER. I BRwv^l' Headquarters Staff, <^m/fl 100 th Infantry Bri ade i B K F 1 1 not i ce the Army cycles and care, at least flm il'
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      1175 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL 1^ LIQUEUR WHISKY. Jyr-'W]^ As supplied to both Houses of Parliament. I ll JW OBTAINABLE FROM ALL ASP^ FiRST-CLASS DEALERS. <^€^ j J22z?)/fjc< f Sole Agents: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN U^J^jß ANO COMPANY, LIMITED, ||tf| ;l M (lucorporated in England) miU Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS
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      766 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Stioet. Apply Stephens Paul k Co. 161— n TO LET. Hounes Nos. 7, 8-a, Cbanceiry Lane Apply to Cbing Keog Lie and Co., Auctioneers. 18-11 o TO LET, Sandlands, Tanjong Katong. Water and electric light laid on. Apply Meyer Brother*.
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      961 16 BIG STOCK EVERY DOLLAR VENT 6ETS FULL VALUE OF ENAMEL COAGULATING GU AN KIAT CO. SUPPLIERS JUST ARRIVED. SPECIAL QUALITY. or S«€* 15" x IC X 4" and 18" x 9 1 x 81" F"I R E WOOD Reasonable Prices from to KIAM KIAT CO. he Kll Sin^ I T
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      484 16 NOTICE. How to solve servants difficulties, such as cooks, boys, amahs, ayahs, gardeners, clerks, conductors, snort band typists, book-keepers, etc. Charges moderate Alto snorth&nei (Pitman a) and typewriting are taught by an experienced teacher. For parti culars, apply to the straits Employment Agency, Agents Patal Co 9, Selegie Koad, Singapore.
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      347 16 Straits ¥)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 26"J Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editona. matters and nows should be addressi d to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matterlg-advertiseuicntH, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dres-od to THE MANAGER. ADVF.HTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane i>:
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