The Straits Times, 28 February 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,351 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      157 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price now $14.90 per cmc BEAR l|jj^§| BEAR BRAND s st^^^^?Hi BRAND wtt jr "WAR" BRAND 1V11 JUlV t«VG.E N ,C SW.S5 MIL« M 1 L/ IV lts Jj*n»d in us naiwa! P"^ JjJ? or anyrtgj *«d wiihout dddit.on o» su3 j < l^^nbol Epical j^^J
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      336 1 1 CLOTHED with AIR. Dittram ska mint tkt wondtr/ul pro- \l7-»__ \Zo Uctiv quality of W Q2LT JT. 3L AERTEX CELLULAR W W'J2^ Shirts and Underwear and you will carry half the weight of ordinary garments An ucismtot >*ten^?*< w l^ m e h more perfect protection from changes of
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      10 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY. Sol. Aq.nts IDAMBON.GILFILUN CO., LTD. lnc.rp.ir:it*l in KngUn.ll
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    Quartermaster-General.
    1086 2 WONDERFUL WORK OF SIR JOHN COWANS. Gigantic and Overwhelming Task. Whatever the historian of the future may have to say about the present war, he will be compelled to acknowledge that no army in the field was ever fed, clothed, lodged, medically treated, and armed as the British forces
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      299 2 BREEKS MEMORIAL SCHOOL OoUteamund. B<rulh India. 7fll>o ft. above tea Uvel High-ciaNH Bnroptsan School for children of officials planters and mispionarie*. PROSPECTUS ON aPPUCAT ION TO PRINCIPAL 18 4 12 6 E. C. SEAH B. So. (Engineering) CIVIL ENGINEER. ARCHITECT ..SURVEYOR 3. Raff let Plaoe. Prepares Plans. Makes Estimates. Supervises
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      472 2 THE MOUTH. THE GATEWAY FOR DIBEABE Professor Miller ba« provod conclusively that no fewer than 88 different infections may be traced tv the human mouth as a starting point. The mouth thus being tho gateway for the entrance of disease, it in here that precautions are niopc necessary, HUDSON'S EIMENTHOL
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      253 2 y&j need no longer be marred by the {■*J dread ol mal-de-mtr V" \1 MOTHERSILL S SEA-SICK REMEDY W is giiarauteed lo prevent and cure Sea aad Train Sickness, or money refunded. I MOTHERSILL'S hat "receive* the on- I I qualified endortemeit of the leading papers I 1 01 the
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      690 2 iJliiiitliiiiillliliilllliiiilSlllSillih^^ In youth— middle age and old age Wincarnis' gives new health to all who are Weak, Anaemic, "Nervy," Run-down. In every walk in life in every civilised country in the world there you will find Wincarnis giving new strength to the Weak new rich blood to the Anaemic new
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    The Chinese Posts.
    803 3 HOW THEIR EFFICIENCY WAS BUILT UP. New Move Against Foreign Control. The Peking correspondent of The N. C. Daily News writes After operating 'or twenty years the Chinese Prstal Department is paying its way. In 1915 there was a tiny surplus, and for 1916 their it> a
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    German Chaplain's Sermon.
    127 3 The correspondent of the United Press, wiring from Berlin, states that at the cathedral serrioe on the Kaiser's birthday, in the rtading of the Lord's Prayer emphasis i was placed on the words, Give as this day our daily bread." The Court chaplain, Dr. Dryander, in bis
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      577 3 frt&Tt i-RESH CIGARS 19-l TOfSb HAVANAS. MANILAS and HOLLANDS also J U PirARPTTPC YOUR SKIN AND m I ff% UluAKtl I tO COMPLEXION COYPTIAN. VIRGINIAN. MANILA and I cnUkan..iv,i^iU D 1 111 TORArrnQ I fc^-'.^' Tis..l I Imwioa. ru. mi H il«li«t>l(ullr M TRI m 0/o//K,A.W.»»C«fmW..itrfslorm -f^ -^—r -^mr a^sm
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      398 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check
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      447 4 STEAMER SAILIKS. N.Y.K. japan Mail STEAMSHIP 00., LTD (Imuobpobitid im Jafa* EUROPEAN LINE A sevrioe is maintained b> a. en Yokohama, ▼ia ports -md London nndur mail oontraot with ssi Imperial Japanese Government. TU New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this serrioe hare been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted
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      678 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India and A pear Lime. (Companies Incorporated in Bnolahd). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR ANO ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with His Majesty Qovernuent), 'of China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India., Aden, Cgypt, Maditarrmnaan Porte and London. MAIL LINES. HoaawAaD (for Europb) Octwabo (fob Ouma) INTERMEDIATE
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      532 4 STEAMER, SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoobpokatic in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bingnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon. Kobsamni, Bana ju, Langsuen, Chumpon. Koalak A Bangkok. Due Departure s.s. BORIBAT F eb 28 3 p m c.a. PRACHATIPOK Mar. S Mar. 7,
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      612 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED MRVIOB OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enuland) ANO THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) bbtwbbn Fremantle (Perth), North -West Australian Porte, Java and Singapore. Rega.ar sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as induoement offers), Derby, King's
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      689 5 STEAMER MILIKSS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA tlmospoai ■'> ih J*r*N) (Osaka Msrcantils Steamship Co Ltd KObE- BOMBAY LINE. Tbe Company maintains a .-egalar eary Kerriee with ail steamers eallirn at Moj' Tokkaiehi, Hoi k»odk, Sin«apore. Port S»e» teaham, PeDang. Colombo and Bombay, ao> on tbe retorn voyace rallinn at Tuticoru Singapore. Uon«konK
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      182 5 ORIENTAL-AFRICAN LINE. Pegnlar Sailings to MAURITIUS AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS. For particulars re freight and passage, apply to HCTTKNBACH BROTHERS k CO., gents. 13 1-114 THE CARLTON HOTEL, NUWARA ELIYA. CEYLON. 8,200 Fkit Abovi Sia Livil. A quiet, restful borne, with every oomtort. If oat beautifully situated faces tbe Racecourse,
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      109 5 DENBY MOTOR LORRIES lTon 1 1 m Ton [2HTons| SOUND AND RELIABLE CONSTRUCTION FOR HARD WORK DIRECT GEAR DRIVE (NO CHAINS) Practical running demonstrations at any hour to suit buyers' convenience. The BORNEO Co., Ltd., *SSSAKffIF Sulphuric Acid 66 READY STOCKS H. WOLSKEL CO., LTD. Singapore and Kuala. Lumpur. 1-7—
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      296 6 The National Gash Register ■■a— Adds Amount of Transaction on two reel counters. 'jj^^^jP Th^se counters may be used to show BftV various combirati'ins of records, such ay wEBmAI ax (I) tothe individual sales of as many as 16 clerks: or (2) total of each of 9 *^MJi^ai?y>xj»siyaM^^ clerks' sales
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      98 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, VICTORIA THEATRE Return Visit OF Alfred Mirovitch THE FAMOUS RUSSIAN PIANIST AND Michael Piastro VIOLINIST VIRTUOSO Monday, March 5, sd Wednesday, March 7. Booking open at Moutrie's Monday, February 26. 23-2—1.8 VICTORIA THEATRE Special Return Visit OF THE BANDMAN OPERA CO. TO-NIGHT SPECIAL WAR FUND PERFORMANCE "High Jinks"
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      265 6 PURE GgLj^^-_ OLIVE OIL PW^Q^^^H^l £m*^v an( arom c t>-'t»iain» «h it Ik^P^n v **< OM le o c e fragrance of Iffl^wl "OOli •%f V the olives. Mayonnaise Sanoe, lßi*~'^l"lfiw '■|j&»' 1 1 Mayonnaiso UreHiicjj and If*. Salads, in which 'A yam" Puro y A Vila. purponen a* food
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    145 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, F ebruary 28. Hiyb Water 8.18 a.m., 3.13 p.m. Homeward ma.l cloiteii (train.) High .links. V ictoria Theatre. Thursday, March I. Hii-h Water Ml a.m.. 4.25 p.m. Outward mail due. Paul Dufault, Albambra, 9.30 p.m. Vaudeville Per*., Victoria Theatre. Friday, March 2. Huh Water. 8.46
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    SINGAPORE WAILS CLOSE.
    171 7 To- DAT. Mulan 2.30 pm and 'onam: LM pm Malacca. Swettunh.uu and Telak Annon 2.30 pin Bangkok LM pm P. Pt nvabonu Kriuaujan acil Trenguann 2.30 pm and Bombay 1 pm IS* Port Swi-tteabMn, rVnany. taking mails 2.30 pu for Eur««t, etc Kt-^istration up to 1.30 poi
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    Mails for Europe.
    91 7 Our *s.«n:> >n has been callrd to the fact iiat our arr.-air- in London are uuuet behind tbeae paUmtaed iiltmhau Oar nil<- ih to nly Ther t: ey are officially Nfprtad in Pont OQco not'ci-H. and no »te» iati MMM that printed atovp ha' bee* so ■a^ort^^.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    161 7 BXCHANOB. SIMOAPOM, FHROABV 28. 1917, Lorn* Uvak 4 m/B m U/4J OenuuQ 4; Private 8 oi/g 2/5 Oh Franc-i Bank T. T. 836 On Ihdu Bank T. T. O» Uom ioiiu ..Bank d/d i%pm O» Ska: mai ...BaakdA. 66 J OmJat* UankT. T. 187 j O«Jap»k Buk
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      MINING.
      169 7 1 ne Buyers Seller*. Value 10 10 Ampang 6.00 7.00 1 1 Aver Wen« 100 1.10 10 10 Kanaboi .00 1.26 10 10 Kinta Association 9.00 10.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 11C.0 1.17.0 1 £1 Lahat Mines 4.00 600 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.00 12.50 £1 £1 Malayan Tin
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      RUBBER.
      613 7 M> Alii,..-- 2/8 2/- 2/- Anglo-Java > ADgloM»Ja> 10/11. ■>/■ Batang MaJaka 8)2 tk 41 Batu TiR» 8.0.0 UL 2/ Bekoh 3/ 1-1 41 Jakit Kajann 2 15.0 41 41 Bakit Linteng ;>.10.0 2'- 8/. Bakit MwUjam 3/8 tX 4i Hckit RajaL 6.10.0 2/- sembawant 2/9 41 «i H^tlefi-
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      GENERAL.
      122 7 I. t\ t SmetaDK Co. 7.25 II 41 «re». 18.6 1.5.0 3/. 6/- aiectnc T'wayi- 4/- 6j--10 Fr»se. A Ne«ve 49.00 49.00 60 60 W. Hammer /Co. 83.00 86.00 100 Howwth Brekiuc 46.00 50.00 100 7%Frtl. 100.0 C 103 I'JO KatE Bio. Dot par llO.Ot .0 if! Majcvrd C*.
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      DEBENTURES.
      62 7 United Engineers 9% 11,284 600 par Singapore Blectric Tramway k 5^ £850,000 norn poro Municipal;'* 11,87H,000 S pore Municipal 4<% jf l«l.'« H.bUCoOJ lufedia S pore Muaicipal 4*% of 1909 11,000,000 10%dia Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 I.'. Miorn Manicipai 4% F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 $15,000,000 1% 2%pm I Quotations
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      46 7 OUR PIMPLE OINTMENT (FROM THE FORMULA OF A SKIN SPECIALIST) REMOVES BLACKHEADS KKaDICaTBs PIMPLES Just Give it a Trial. There i« no preparat >n like t. It s scented with the finest <>ii <»f lavender. 50 cts. each, by post 70 cts. ■MS UNITED PHARMACY (SINGAPORE.
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      679 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LBT, No. 87, Phillip Street. Apply to J. H. Ellis. 6, De sonaa Street. 28 1—27-8 WANTED for rebber eiUtt, Knroptan aneistant previous experience not necessary. Reply U Box No. 107, Straits Times. 28-2—6-8 WANTED, Store aasiatanti one with knowledge of music and able to play piano
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      283 7 Have You Tried f^flißSfe^^ the World-famous THREE Ife^l CASTLES" CIGARETTES P (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. p TO MINERAL PROSPECTORS. Q RWe have in stock in Singapore, ready fof Jpj immediate delivery, one g| J "EMPIRE" t E PROSPECTING DRILL M R" F Complete with Spring Drilling
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    The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 28 LOOKING FORWARD.
    1090 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 28 LOOKING FORWARD. For Germany almost any kind of peace is preferable to military defeat, for she could ascribe it to our blockade. Military defeat spells disaster for her dtn»»ty, for her war lords, and for her prestige. The Germany which would emcrg« from it
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    12 8 Extensive military braiding is t» be the prevailing fauiiume fashion this spring.
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    16 8 I Owing to tbe demand for gold, wedding I rings are now being made of platinum.
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    24 8 The Bandman Opera Co. gave Theodore and Co. last night to a boose that was moderately largo. High Jinks is to be stagbd to-night.
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    21 8 The Imperial Government has pqrebasod the whole surplus of Australian rabbits for the year 1917 at 19s. to 20s. a crate.
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    31 8 Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates has declared an interim dividend of 10 per cent, on account of the year ending August 81, and payable to shareholders on the register on March '20.
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    34 8 Some excellent specimens of the important tungsten ores, wolframite and sheelite, have just been received at the Imperial Institute from the F.M.S. and can be seen in tbe Malay Court of the Exhibition Galleries.
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    37 8 The charge of forging a pass book and causing the Bank of Taiwan to pay oat 1100 brought in tbe third police court against a Japanese named Singasiki Komajiro was withdrawn this morning, and accused was discharged.
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    40 8 According to an official communique pub lished by le Temps, the repatriation has been decided upon o! at least 50.000 Frenchmen (rom the occupied territory. They will be sent back to France, via Switzerland, at the rate of f>oo daily.
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    40 8 In a county council discussion at Derby on farmers' difficulties, one of tbe speakers declared that farmers wives would never consent to thoir husbands going about tbe fields with young girls while they were left at home to make puddings.
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    43 8 A Civil and Military Gazette special cable from London Bays the Lord Mayor speaking at a war loan meeting said be know from a high authority which he could not now disclose that with proper support the war could be won this year.
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    59 8 Vacant land at tbe cemetery at oMs> brooke (Isle of Wight) is to be used for the growing of potatoes should it be required. A member of the burial authority asked if it were consecrated ground, and on being answered in the affirmative, he replied, Then so much the better
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    74 8 Re sole your footwear with old bicycle tyres is the latest advice ot the national economists. Tbe idea is brought forward by a Whitstable baker. "I find I can get at least six pairs of soles and heels ont of one old discarded outer cycle cover," he says, "and each
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    67 8 In view of the difficulties now attendant on passages to Europe, says a Bombay telegram, the P. and O. company have decided to introduce special six months' holiday return tickets to Australia and New Zealand. Many P. and O. company's outward Australian mail steamers during April, May and June will
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    77 8 The German who created such a stir by the publication of J 'accuse some little time ago, commenting on tbe present situation says The pacific tendency of Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg is born of despair. He has lost confidence, and no longer thinks he can force peace by victory The latest
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    84 8 Tbe report of the Java Bank (or the year to March 31, 1916, states that the financial results were very favourable, a net profit of f.2,665,49i) being realised, which allows a dividend of 16 per cent, being declared. The management has proposed to write off an extra amount on the
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    113 8 In H. M. Supreme Court, Shanghai, on the 18th instant, before Sir Havilland de Sausmartz. F. J. Howard, pleaded not guilty to a charge of having daring January and June 1916, he being then secretary and general manager of a certain public company, the Central Garage Co., Ltd., fradulently applied
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    104 8 According to the notice in the current number of The Board of Trade Journal, Mr. Archibald Rose, H.H. Assistant Commercial Attach* at Shanghai, who is now in Britain, will be prepared to interview, by appointment, representatives of British firms lv Loudon and in the provinces. Mr. Hose intends to make
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    151 8 During the past two months, says the Daily Express of January 13, the j£3 ordinary shares of Kraser and Chalmers —the manufacturers of mining and other machinery have gradually risen from 325. 6d. to 42a. For 1016- 16 only thu preference dividend was paid, but in the interval the company's
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    497 8 Dr. Morgan has left Kuala Lumpur for Penang, en route (or home on leave. Mr. E. C. Burrougbes, late of Ipoh, is now in France. He is Brigade Sergeant of a bombing section. The Rev. E. A. and Mrs. Hone have left Taiping for India for a
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    Visit of Russian Musicians.
    128 8 Those who recall the visit to Singapore a year or so ago of Alfred Mirovitch, pianist, and Michael Piastro, violinist, have undoubtedly booked seats with Messrs. Moutrie (or tbe concerts they are giving at the Victoria Theatre on March 6 and 7. There are qaite a
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    Germany's Final Effort.
    143 8 A Pioneer cable, dated London, February 19, says. News of German preparations on land is the same (rom whatever source it comes. Every writer seems convinced that the enemy is about to throw all his strength into a final effort. His new formations are said to be
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      233 8 The FIGHT for TRADE J *^fxTi wiU demand M Y-r^^i^Jp EFFICIENCY «jjj M rll I I 1' C 6 in YOUR office %eUijß,oneo Jiling SystenM I NOW INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) We now hold large stocks of aaaaß w MILITARY REQUISITES. tf Officers' Sworde. Sam Brown Belts, Kesruation Flannel Shirts, Helmets,
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      109 8 ALHAMBRA M H. KIMVOH-SLAOC. Man. Frederic Shipman Prestenca PAUL DUFAULT Assisted by Pauline Bicdley, Soprano. Ernest Bmpson. Pianist. 3 Concert* Only— 3 To-morrow, March 1 1 Friday, March 2 Saturday, March S. Prices $3, $2, %t Plan opens to day at tbe Alhambra at 11 a.m. Full Picture Programme To-Night
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      148 8 Property Sale. The following properties were disposed by auction on Monday afternoon by Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co., at their Bale room All that piece of freehold land together with the tannery and bonne, 162, Katupong Bugis. Area 24,266 square foot. Subject to a mortgage dated August 10, 1911,
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    THE WAR.
    1846 9 AMERICANATTITUDE Speech by President Wilson. WESTERN CAMPAIGN. Meaning of the German Retreat. RBCTBB's Taiß tBIV Lond >n, F. hruarj 7 15 p.m. Washington I In Co.j l'.oailent Wilson asked for authority to establish "an armed neutrality." He stated that be bad made full plans to protect American ships
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    Rubber Buyers' Ordinance.
    183 9 At a meeting of the committee of the Penang Chamber of Commence the chairman, the Hon. Mr. .1. Mitchell, spoke on the subject of the proposed amendment to the Robber Bayers' Ordinance whereby it is intended to increase the licence fee to 11,000. It is eug seated
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    23 9 Captain R. O. Bridgemau, K.N., wlio formerly commanded the Bramble and wan well known on the China Station, ban been killed in action.
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    War Week by Week.
    2950 9 NEED FOR ALLIED AGREEMENT AND DECISION. From our own Correspondent London, January IH, General Nivelle's visit to London, in company with Sir Douglas Haig, to consult with tbe members of tbe War Cabinet, indicates a fresh effort after that unification of purpose and action which is
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    GREAT SUCCESS AT KUT .
    75 9 GREAT SUCCESS AT KUT The following has been received from the Chief of tbe General Staff, India, and is published for information. Delhi, February 27, 6.10 a.m. Operations in Mesopotamia following in our crossing of the Tigris at Shumran, Turks have been driven with heavy loshhs from their position at
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    28 9 Mr. C. B. Molland, eldest hod of Mr* C. B. Holland, of Nanking, bu left Peking for the front. Mr. Molland wa« in the postal M r\ ice.
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    An Opium "Ring."
    1584 10 I INTERESTING CLAIM IN THE SUPREME COURT. Mr. M. Meyers Successful Action. An interesting case came to a conclusion j in tin Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, I when Mr Justice Earnstiaw gave judgment in the action brought by Mr. Mananseh Meyer against Mr. A. M. Sarkies and
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    BLINDED SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' FUND.
    207 10 Mrs. Wreford, hon. treasurer of the above fun I in Singapore, has received the following Utter St Dunstun's. Regent's Park. N.W., January 1917. Dear Madam.— Very many thanks for your letter of December 6, enclosing demand draft for ,£5OO. being a farther contribution from the
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    BOTTLED LIGHTNING.
    292 10 White Magic Display at The Society of Arts. A number of children of all ages and many elderly people were deeply interested in the Christinas lecture given at the Society of 4rtn by Mr. Alan A. Campbell Swinton on Electricity and its Applications." The audience, with a sort
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    SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    17 10 The V. M. C A. footballers meet tin Wire less on the S.C.C. ground tomorrow.
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    Lawn Bowls.
    64 10 It has been arranged to distribute the prizes won at the recent Lawn Bowls Tournament held in connection with the S.C.C. on Friday, March 2, immediately after the special general meeting of the •nrnihir* of the Clvb called for that evening lor Uie purpose of passing a resolution
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      The Troublesome Gods.
      112 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Can nothing be done to mend the manners of certain ill-bred fellows who find their way into the gallery of the Victoria Theatre night after night and whose behaviour is disgraceful People below are liable to be, and have
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    ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY.
    660 10 Annual General Meeting of The Straits Branch. The annual general meeting of the Straits branch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held in the society's rooms yesterday afternoon. The President, the Hon. Mr. C. J. SnunJers, was in the chair, and there was a good attendance of
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    The Tin Market.
    131 10 Steadiness )H the feature for the moment in tin, says a houie paper dated January 18, but at the price it has now reached it is generally expected that quotations are more likely to fall than rise. The commercial demand is spasmodic, and on this side of
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    105 10 Mr. N. P. van den I'erg, late president of the Nederlandschc Bank, passed away at the age of 85 years. In 1864 deceased was appointed bead agent of the Nederlandsch Indiscbe Uandelsbank at batavia, and he bsnsmn president of the Javasche Bank in 1878, and in 1889 joint director of
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    Malacca Planters.
    3180 10 REVIEW OF THE PAST YEAR'S WORK. The Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Malacca Planters' Association was held in the Malacca Club on February 25, with Mr. J. W. Campbell in the chair and the following attendance: E. K. Smith (vice-chairman), A. Mackenzie, J. W.
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    74 10 The busiuem of the Strait** Motorcar Servicu *ill bo closed to day, iv respect of the ilc.it!) of thu sister of tin propri An extraordinary gem ral niuvting of the Ceylou Tamils Association is notified for to-morrow at I ;>.w. wlicn important business is Co bo transacted.
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    64 10 Poking society will regret that Lady Susan Townley, the wife of tin: nuw Minister to the Hague, is not to return to tiiu Far Kant, as frankly the selection of her husband to succixd Sir lolm Jordan would have been exceptionally popular. Lady Susan was over a friend of the
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    1032 11 Kuala l.unipui Kebruary WL I .udman Opera Company bave been r nte rtainicg Kuala Lumpnr (or tbe laat few lights and art leaving a very good impres >■, ,d Ik liim.l tin 111 Tbe hull was only half full bat with tbe continuing exodus of Kmoptans to
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    748 11 Prices Quoted in'the Market This Morning. Singapore, February 28, 1017. Messrs. Lyall and Ev»tt, exohanee and abare brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are onl j nominal. No*. Vu.ua. I BCTIBK SBLLBBS. a/- Anglc-Jara 1/- Ao«lo Malay 1 4yi
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      698 11 ii "if if~~^~npi if*~ni ii The Greatest Array of Talent Ever Presented on one Catalogue is Embodied in the New List of "HIS MASTERS VOICE" Records for February. Edward G<rman Nora iyArgel Edna Thornton lark Hambourg Edith Evans Hubtrt Ei-dell Man; Hall John Harrison Harry Dearth Beatrice Harrison Charlts Mott
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      54 11 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basata Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Furnished Apartments wltb or without Board Comfortable Rooms witn Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. TERMI-ths most rsasombls Ii Town. For farther particulars, apply
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      291 11 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, March 3, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone
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    War's Toll.
    2071 12 LOSSES IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS. Some Amazing Figures. A voluntary organisation known an the War Study Society ban been formed at Copenhagen (or tbe purpose of studying the social consequences of tbe world war The first product of it* labours in a valuable bulletin issued on August
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    241 12 Outward. Tbe following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tbe London and China Express. Per P. and O. steamer. From London to Singapore.— The Hon. Mr. Justice Edmunds, Mrs. Geikie. Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Mr. Moulton. Mr. Lofts, Mr. Boxendale, Mr. Bates, Mr. Dekker, Miss
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    Japan's Friendship for England.
    163 12 Mr. Gonnoske Komai, speaking at the Bartholomew Club, Anderson's Hotel, London, last month, on The So called Anti-British Feeling in the Far East," said a small section of Japanese publicists denounced the Okuma Government for not having scoured a proper understanding with Great Britain. They recognised
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    70 12 With regard to Dutch shipbuilding, it is stated that in 1910 71 steamers and one motor scbooner, measuring together about 144X00 groaa registered tons, were launched fcr ocean service, against 44 Hteamera of about 11-8,000 gross registered tons in 1015. At the end of 1916 119 steamers and 4 motor
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    HEALTH OF THE FIELD ARMIES.
    909 12 Sir Douglas Haig's Sensational Boast. The Medical correspondent of The Times nys: In his recent dispatch Sir Douglas Haig made a statement wliich is certaiuly among tbe most sensational ever put forth by a commander in the field. He said Tbe health of tbe troops
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    Gen. Botha and Unity.
    174 12 At the Dingaan's day celebrations at Paardekraal (Transvaal) there was a huge picturesque gathering of 80,000 Dutch from all parts of the Union. The proceedings oonaisted mainly of religious services and addresses relating to the Voortrekkers. General Botha and others emphasised the lesson of the Battle
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      180 12 HIGH mk CLASS </>> 111 MESSRS. CHING KENG LEE AND COMPANY WILL REMOVE into their new and commodious offices AT RAFFLES CHAMBERS, On IVIa-rch 1, 1917. EM tl BEDSTEADS Iron 1917 «iokßl Brass Modela Silver-plated JUST UNPACKED Specially built after PRANAKAN Taste. SIZES. ALL DESIGNS, Inoomparaoie Prices— lncomparable Quality WE
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    Sungei Ramal Syndicate.
    659 13 DIVIDEND OF 30 PER CENT. FOR YEAR. Big Increase In Crop Following is tbe report by the directors of Sungei Ramal Syndicate, Ltd., to tbe third annual general meeting of tbe company to be held on Wednesday, March 7, within the registered office of the company, Iteko
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    Haggai's Peace Vision—July 21.
    108 13 Haggai's Peace Vision— July 21. Mrs. Nott, of Southfield Park, Pinner, writes to the Daily Express Like countless other mothers, I am fretting for a word of my son somewhere in France.' I sought a New Year's greeting last night, and opening my Bible by chanct, I read these words
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    60 13 The report that Vice President, Feng Kuo chang. ban telegraphed to the Chinese Government suggesting that the latter should purchase the unsold opium stocks remaining in Shanghai has attracted con Kiderable attention. Tbe International Reform Korean has circularised the Tucbuns and Governors of tbe provinces explaining tbe situation and earnestly
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      20 13 I fTTl Final ~1 Reductions Departments WHITEAWflVS Great Sacrifice Of Prices. Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. ImOKPORATKP IN Kn<.LAN»). SINGAPORE BRANCHES.
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      235 13 BRITISH CAR OWNERS ITS UP TO YOU to see that your car is fitted with BRITISH TYRES made in GREAT BRITAIN. It is difficult to understand the attitude of mind which allows Britishers and British Subjects at a time like the present to be indifferent as to the origin of
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      756 14 NOTICE. We beg to draw attention to the fact that tl > tddrenx of our new Ucpt. op< oed to deal cially with Knbber eonhigniui nts is M follow* OUPIRE BROTHERB. RUBBER OEPT FKBNCH BANK BUILDINGS (lit Floor), SioKapore. On and after February 1, all correspon deew relating to Rubber
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      781 14 FOR SALE PRIVATELY The valuable freehold residential property known as Cluny," Cluny Road, Singapore. For particulars, apply to POWELL Co.. Ltd., Auctioneers. 23-I— a MILITARY BRASS BAND AND BAGPIPE BAND CO. Suppliers of hbove-montiooul b»n 1 by first class masioiaaH in milittr" nniform. Experienced Musician* Sweet and Melodious Players of
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      688 14 FOR SALE. LIGHTING PLANT 16.000 A Demi-Diesel oil engine, 86 h.p., and dynamo in good running order. To be inspected at the Adelpbi Hotel. 21 2 v REWARD will be paid tor information leading to the recovery of a rough-haired brown Irish terrier dog. LYALL, BRINKMANN CO. 28-2—l-8 REWARD. A
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      671 14 FOR SALE PRIVATELY. The freehold property known as Watten," Bukit Timah Road, well situated and olose to Clany Station. The property comprise* about 47 acres, partly planted with Rubber, Coconut, and Fruit Trees and a large and substantial European residence. Apply to POWELL k Co., Ltd. Auctioneers. 28 2— lo
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      1266 14 AUCTION SALE Jf UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, THE 'ROPERTT OF SIXTEEN PAWNSHOPS M our Saleroom, Raffles Chamber*. Raffles Plaoe. On Thursday, Makch 1, at 10 a.m. Oh Saturday. Makch 8, at 10 a m. Oh Tcbsday, Mabcii A, at 10 a.m. Tbe pledges consisting of watches, chains, (old, diamond and ether rings,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    943 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. 'Cleaning for the Sake of Efficiency. The following hints are taken from tin Book of the Ford Every visible and accessible electrical contact Rhonld be kept clean, bright and tight. If they are, and have been kept, tight, it it rarely
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    57 15 Up to the middle of December tbe Jews of Aiut-rica bad raised over £1,200,000 for tbe relief of their coreligionists in Europe who have suffered through the war, and at a recent meeting in New York a farther sam of £600,000 was given towards a new £2.000,000 fund which American
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    65 15 U.K. U Yuan Hang, President of China, has sent 15,000 to the Canton Missionary Hospital. It is now eighty years old, and is still one of the largest and best staffed in China, and has already treated i>ver two million patients. Tbe civil and military governors of Koangtung are also
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      336 15 ROM TYRES Tjrm are ci paramount t mportanct to yoo and the > life of jour car. tiki I I I Yonr safoty dep< nt*- ;ipon tl ir reliability, yot- rnn ir« exp< ns I vary acccdii n to their durability your 4fcW| comfort in largely affected by < gt
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      295 15 1 1 .^^KJeVvJi i: '?sr "As tbe 10.20 night t* press tor King's Cross was passing through Portobello, an abl.. seaman, discovered seated on tbe coals on the tender of tbe engine, explained that he was desirous of seeing how the engine worked." Daily Tiligraph. Curiosity leads people into doing
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      558 16 A. B. MACKAY'S gTHE ORIGINAL LIQUEUR WHISKY. JJCHatl^ Aa supplied to both Houses of MVOP^Bi. Parliament OBTAINABLE FROM .ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS 1^ -tiUJt Bole Agents riwk ADAMSON, GILFILLAN x^HtmwL AND COMPANYi LIMITED ijl Incorporated in England) 4"~BSii?«7 Sinfedpore Penan anrt Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT COMPOSITORS WANTED for the Straits Times (news
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      553 16 MISCELLANEOUS. 0 WANTED, store with "»a«y water access." Arply Ouibrie and Co Ltd 80 I— v wanted, small house by Apni 1 Full particular to Howie, c/o Strait" Timeß. 19 a■( -aa WANTED. GOOlt SECONDHAND MOTOR LORRY. Full particular* wit" price to O. c, o Straits Timew. 26-2— B-3 WANTED,
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      707 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LET, No. 6, Oilstead Road. Entry Ist March. Apply to Rodjk and Davidson. 21 2—o BUNGALOW TO LET, No. 1, Rowell Road. Apply to Nsgurd^x Pursbotumdas, No. Malucca Street. 26-2— lo-8 TO LET, uno untarnished bungalow No. 494 Pa«ir Psniang Road, with two bedrooms, newly built,
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      355 16 PAINTS OILS or all COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices lor immediate veryKIAM KIAT A Co. lOBand 109, MarUi.t Street. PIIOSK SAMB NO. 421. 6. R. LAMBERT&Go. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 a, Orchard Road, Telephone Ho; 1000. THE OLDEST AND LEADING BTUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resooroes, and tbe Requisite Experience, are
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      264 16 THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID Keeps steam boilers thoroughly clean, free from scales, and preserves them from general corrosion, such as pitting, grooving, bleeding, etc. Ensures a i clean and healthy boiler, clean engine and condensers, easy steaming, less consumption of fuel and economy. Price per Dram of 5 gallons $12
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      468 16 Motor Gars For HIRE Only first-class hiyli priced cars are supplied. Charges Moderate. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE Sl5 SI6, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations is advertisements, such as changss in sailing dates of steamers, often roach us too late
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      316 16 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone i 58. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to bummse matters—advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc.—should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.—Misoellane ous wants of overy description are inserted in tbe ordinary body type of
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