The Straits Times, 30 March 1917

Microfilm: NL429
Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,377 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MARCH 30. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      159 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK I'rici dow $15.40 per c»*e BEAR j BEAR BRAND s s^^M^% ha i BRAND wtf 17 6^R" BRAND kJIf its in its naiural puritjf v"' h 3r of ai s'Bj c| P<l W houl ddd iOn J •Jj^t secure. ihis "^hSrf BOLE IMPORTERS J. TRAVERS SONS,
      159 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      186 1 Association Footballs REGULATION WEIGHT AND SIZE FOOTBALL GOAL NETS, FOOTBALL BLADDERS, LACING AWLS LAateixfilikH kVH& f L l l H* in Jpjßr i "P^L,- FOOTBALL BHIN 1 L+f*V jtfm GUARDS THE SCOn "TUGITE FOOTBALL Tu«it" is Shi' b-Ht l.'atlirrtfcatcan bu proli. d THE REFEREE FOOTBALL for the m.nofactore ot football*.
      186 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      4 1 GOODRICH 5 f m
      4 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Germans Surprised.
    914 2 WINTER PICTURES FROM THE TRENCHES. Ugliest War Sound. A remarkable picture of one of tbe many little encounters which the British report so regularly from France is given by Philip Gibbs:— The show (as our men call it) near Le Transloy recently was more than a raid those
    914 words
  • Article
    A Clothes Tax?
    182 2 Tbe suggestion made by a correspondent of a London tuoraing paper is not to be lightly dismissed. She advocates a tax on women's clothes. Let every hat costing over £2 pay a tax of ss. or *o, and let frocks and blouses, even boots, be so treated
    182 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      623 2 NOTICE. Mr. Choa Kali Cbwee ha* removod to bis a»> w building. No. IBIS. Jon Cbiat Boad, an a" cdtimnniea*ion« atfr nfßcm boars to be written to him at tbe abo»e addrem. 87 8-1-4 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. REPAIRS TO STEAM LAUNCH. Tender* will be received at tbe Office of the
      623 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      293 2 CKEORfi 3KOHit«B Dentists No. 26, South Brlged Road FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Firstclasp Maebantaal Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling aud Vulcanite Durati"t of **BM Kuaiantned. CHABOBS MUDBBaTI B"««» Tooth Pov'p acd Brncbee fot sale PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS. Amateurs' Work Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HIN6CHEONG ft COMPANY Adelphi Hotel
      293 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      507 2 row SOLO AND SISECAI IDE A BSA 4' 4 h.p. MOTOR BICYCLE FHir 4 wltk Couterakart Tkra* Caar. Wt can tupply ytm with any BJJL mmdtl. CYCLE ft CARRIAGE CO. Orchard Road, Singapore Ipoh, Paaaag and Kuala lumpu Latest B S.A. Catalofae free. A CURE THAT CURES There are men
      507 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      348 2 JONGKEEN4 aWafll WL w M- Ww fmkiJr Prepared by Mr. Y. TAN, \w Bafflas Chambart, Singapore THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING GO. (iMooBreaAXBD in Honokomo) Ksjtmblisihect 1883 1 MANUFACTURERS OF 1 PURE, ROPE I ITRANB GABLE LAID 4 STRAND i* to lr 6" to io* r to io* Prioea, samploa acd
      348 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    Future of the Arabs.
    831 3 PROCLAMATION TO CITIZENS OF BAGDAD. General Maude's Message. With tbe approval of His Majesty's Government the General Officer Commanding tbe Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force bas issued tbe following proclamation to the inhabitants of the city and vilayet of Bagdad In tbe name of my King and in
    831 words
  • Article
    THE ASTOR BABY.
    280 3 The Stewardship of the Infant's Estate. Jobn Jacob Antor, the posthumous child of Colonel A 'tor. who perished in the Titanic difttt-ttr. sptccU £5,218 a Tear, or more than £14 a day. says his mother, Mrs. William Dick, in giving an account o( her stewardship of the
    280 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      226 3 War -work suit* the super efficient if"" SUNBEAM lo perfection. It emeree. tupmu from the iln— W it On nunuiKd •sparieace of rtandardumc SUNBEAM-COATALEN AIRCRAFT ENGINES oi unprecedented power and proved reliability m tv h atrenuoui employ constitute, a guarantee alike of our ability «nd intention to .upplr the public
      226 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      319 3 RUBBER MACHINES OR BRITISH MANUFACTURE We have made arrangements to have Price of lg/l these made for us in up-to-date works Machine in Australia and can supply them &H Qflll with best hard chilled rollers and VmUUU cast steel cut helical gears, etc., etc. ingapore SUPPORT BRITISH ENTERPRISE AND BRITISH
      319 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      444 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. /N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL. STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (iNOoarOkATBD IN JATAN .EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained bos*iin Yokohama, via ports c London under mail contract witb -.< Imperial Japanese Government. Tht New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonstroctod, and are fitted
      444 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      693 4 STEAMER SAILINGS.^ P. 6t 0.- British India AND Appear L_ine. (COHPAMIBS INCORPORATED IH BnOLAMD). MAIL AND PASSfcNQER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty Qoverniaent), *ow Ghim, Japan, Panang, Oeylon, Australia. India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Uouwus ipob Edbopi) Ootward (rom Cum*) INTERMEDIATE
      693 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      634 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. ME SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (iNOOmPOBAnD IM SIAM). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisat, Semermk, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai B^nnnara, Telapio, 3 an»r»i. Patani, Siniiora, Laoon. Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Champon, Koalak Bangkok. Due Departure ASDANG April 2 April 4, 3 p.m. BORIBAT ii „1i,3 p.m. m.«. PRACHATIPOK IS 18,
      634 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4
      619 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED •■RVIOB Of* THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. i Incorporated in England) ANO THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) BBTWBBN Fpsmantls Perth I, North-W«.i Australian Pocta, Java and >>ng.por,. Regular sailings between Singapore anJ Western Australia calling at Java (as in duoement offers),
      619 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      711 5 SALES BY AUCTION. )r>OM^£:iLiL, CO., LIMITED. FORTHCOMING SALES. Mar 81 At No. V, Bverton Road, off Neil Road, Sale of Chinese household rornitnre. etc Apr. 8 At the saleroom of Powe'l Co.. Ltd. Sale of valuable town properties situate at and known as Nos. 10, 1 18, 16, IS and
      711 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      521 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISH/ (Inoobpobatbd 01 Jap AH) (Osaka ■arwatil* ttaamih,* C«., ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE The Company oiaintainn a .-egnlar oargc service with six steamers oallirs »t M Yokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swi-t tenbam, PeDang. Colombo and Bombay and on tbe return voyage calling at Tutipcrin Singapore, Hongkong and Moji
      521 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      264 5 FIRESTONE §MORE MILES j LESS TROUBLE AGENTS: BRINKMANN CQ., Singapore.! THE WATERHOUSE CO., LTD. (Imcobporatid in tbc U.S.A.) Muar, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. R. T. REID CO.. Penang. Ml > r. »-,-rf-y I»IIITWSSSMMSSjasaMiJSnMSMSSSJMJSBJU^US*UA^M.»»^>-»»^«-u»w^^^^^^^^^ MUNICIPAL NOTICE CHAR6ES FOR THE SUPPLY OF 6AB. The Municipal Commissioners of tbe Town of Singapore, hereby
      264 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      209 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Baa*h Road CENTRALLY SITUATED Always 000 l and exposed la sea breese rurnlshed Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathroom* attached. Eleotrlo mtlngs throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards Separate Tablet In Spacious Dining Boom. TfMK— taa ami peaaaaakta la Tewa. For further
      209 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      494 6 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION SALE Of UNREDEEMED PLKt OES, THB HMJbbbWI OF FIVE PAWNSHOPS. On Wkdnbsday, April 11, at 10 a.m. On Thcbsdat, April 13, at 10 A.M. Toe Pledgtß, ooofisttow of «atche« cl ains, gold, diamond and ullur rioßa, tar iid.n. Cliioese aod Malaj ornaments, etc., eve. Now on Viaw.
      494 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      648 6 PURE ■r^^SwfejWßHß|wB^^^W^Hß| It is very light,-- tbe parent, ■nS^JBEaK^^fn^SQBSaRBDE a °d "omatic retaining as it ■i#y^ r> does the delicate fragraooe of Br^i th° olives. Mayaonaise Sance, li'* >^L'*ltarf '^^BMHBBaBHfeSJ Mayonnaise DressiD^ and IJ\ l t *T4m£s BBt Salads, in whioh 'A yam" Pure IRQ aw^Bn not K Te com
      648 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    96 7 FIXTURES. Friday, March 30. Hi*h Wate* 2 1 am 4 4 p in lliil Battle Pictat.*, Tboatre. Saturday, March 31. Wiir Wntat I H a.m.. 5.4* p.ir Somme Battle Piotares, Theatre. Sunday, April 1. digii Water. 4 2S a.m., 7.21 p.m. Mon«la> April 2. Him Wav». S.SO
    96 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    170 7 To-DAV. V. Sw«tt<-nbam and Taluk AoHon 2. 50 pm Batu i'al.at '2.10 pru Medas -2.80 pm batn Pahat n pm Malacca and Muar 3 pm hatavii Samarang ani Sourabaya 8 pm Bangkok 3.30 pm P. Samba, Bawean. Soarabayv Ran'ij>Tiu««siD, Stag, n, K. Baroc, Saxarinda and Diog^ala 4
    170 words
  • Article
    Train Services.
    263 7 Tbe mail trains from for t'i aortb leave Tank R-ia-i siaticn daily at 7.7 am md 7 p.m., arriving Kaala Lampur TJi p.m. and 6.45 a.o. reopectively. Th through iipj-on^ to '->aang loaves KaaU Lancpcr at S a.m. ■iiili. arriving at Ponao..' It 6.28 p.m. the name day.
    263 words
  • Article
    Mails for Europe.
    58 7 MtPOM. Doi ik London Arrived. ,ive 4 11.I 1 I). February 3 Feb. I l« 7IM. M. '27 Keb. T, <*a. M H I. March 3 March 8 V.b. 2 M. M March 8 rYb. 8 K4 O. 6 March S Keb. 8 V. O. 16 Mnrch
    58 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    49 7 Oar atWtntinn ban bfnn oalii I to :h" (act tbat oar arrivals in London ar* mnr'i boliind tbone posliafaed »Üb#b<«e. Our ru'" in to giv» arrivals only when they are officially ifOtWd in tbe Post Of&ou notirea and no later date thau t.iat printed abovu liai been •o rorvrtod.
    49 words
  • Article
    FEBRUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    10 7 Vaannot 0.167 Iba. tluves oiontha SMil Is*.
    10 words
  • Article
    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    173 7 excrtANOB. Simuafou, Mahcb BO 1017. j U« Loki*. Bank 4 own Mi Demud 3 1; Prinkta a m;i J/4ft On Fbanci Buk T. T. 826 UM India bank T. T. (Jw Hom»no«ia...B»uk d/d i%pm Oa SBANOBAi ...Bank d/d m 08} O»J»»» BukT.T. 188 On Japan Ban* 10SJ
    173 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • Article
      MINING.
      175 7 v 3£ Bn Te« Seta* 10 10 Anipang S.CO 6XO 1 1 Aver Weng 1-20 1.85 10 10 Kanaboi 1.21 1.40 111 10 Kioto Association 9.U0 10.00 41 £1 KintaTin 1.10.U 1.17.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 4.00 SOO 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.00 12.50 *l XI Malavat Tin 1.15.0
      175 words
    • Article
      GENERAL.
      129 7 %£3 B -41 41 B. Smeltine 00, 7.00 7.80 41 41 Prel. 1.8.6 1.6.0 6/- S/- Bleotrie T'waji 4/- 6/--10 10 Frase> Neave 47.00 48.00 60 BO W. Hammer* Co. 87.00 88.00 100 Howartb Krakioe 53.00 60 00 100 7%Ptel. 100.00 100 100 KaU Bto, Dei. par 110.00 10
      129 words
    • Article
      DEBENTURES.
      50 7 United Engineers 6% »1,2 M 600 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% 4850,000 norn Spore Municipal 6% $1,87,0,000 par Spore Municipal 4f% of 1007 »1,600,000 lO£dis Spore Municipal 4»% of 1909 11,000,000 10%dU Spore Municipal 4% 2,000.0!*) 16%dia Spore Municipal 4% £»UOX»U F.M.S. 6° loan 1918 t15,0C0,000 101.50 103.0 b
      50 words
  • Article
    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    321 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today* Prices. Kraser Lvall .V A Co. Evatt. Alor Gajab (SI) 4.00 4.10 4.00 4.10 Amal. Malay |2) 0.-.'O 0.40pm 0.-.-O 0.40 AyiT Hitaui I J SI 14 25 16.25 14.00 15.00 Ayer Kaning (SI) 130 1.40
    321 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      489 7 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS I WANTED, COMPETENT BOOK KEErER. Apply Hjx 181, Strai n Time*. BOB— v WANTED fcr M, guorra. Eo^ineer with Jnd clavia certificate. Apply to 110. Bott Qaay. 80-8 v WANTED BY KNOLHHM A.N, »ir K lo! I room aod bathroom. Box No. 108, Strut* I liniei. 80 8-2
      489 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      264 7 SOLE AGENTS FOR F "DUDBRIOGE" R OTT A UIL A s ENGINES l MT FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. WkM SN9 B.H.P. Kerosene Engine 7 IN STOCK. D SINGAPORE IPOH. Ltd. (Ikcorporatkd in En., lam. By Speoial Request of our Chinese |||AVJ%nia Tliri-rnr ■w^sr VICTORIA THEATRE STAR OPERA AT THE
      264 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      116 7 TO-NIGHT I TO NIGHT I! «t the Ideal ~yiT #E2_ Tf T r^3T' By tIM Sea Picture Theatre a^9 JaV. JL^i Off Beach Road. SE'.OM) sHOtt', At H 16. I I Pathe Presents T~T S"- 0 «r> u A> n... w Supported ROOSTER ARNOLD DALY m v THE HOUSE OF
      116 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 7 Miscellaneous Column 1
      50 7 I ills on Kort Canning and Mount Kalx r diop daily at 1 p mj.. SinKapuro rtait'lird time, correspoodinK to 6 a.m. Oraeawioh mess time. Tbe time gun in Ared at Vi o'clock noon, indicating Singapore •taadard time, on every day excepting Monday wbeu it U fired at ooe o'clock.
      50 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 30. GERMANY FROM THE INSIDE.
    1075 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 30. GERMANY FROM THE INSIDE. We bad oocaaion, yesterday, to weigh op the manpower of tbe great protagaoists in the present war, and to show that, with Kassia an openly doobtful element, there was no justification for assuming that the Allies are in a position
    1,075 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    20 8 Mohamad bin Haji Abdulraman bought the land at Kampon Halo, auctioned by Mr. L. A. Chitty, at Malacca, for 18,125.
    20 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    28 8 Canada has enrolled 400,000 volunteers since tbe war, and men continue to dock to tbe colour*, said tbe Duke of D<von»uii< to the Ottawa correspondent of the Matin.
    28 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    11 8 The installation meeting of Makepeace Lodge takes place on April 7.
    11 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    41 8 Tbe trial of Ng Ah Cbu and Ng Kia Seng at the Assizes on a charge of attempted murder has now lasted three days and is not yet concluded. At tbe conclusion of yesterday's sitting tbe court adjourned until this afternoon.
    41 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    35 8 The Palladium management have invited the Y.W.C.A. and G.F.S. members to attend the battle of tbe Somme picture this evening at five o'clock sharp at tbe Palladium. Y.W.C.A. members are requested to wear their badges.
    35 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    44 8 Tbe Penang Chamber of Commerce bas elected tbe following members to" be officebearers for tbe current yesr Mr. A. F. Goodrich, chairman Mr. C. M. Henderson, vice president committee, Messrs. J. G. Benson, W. O. Peter, F. Dixbary, H. A. Low and F. Penny.
    44 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    47 8 In tbe second police court tbis morning a Kuropuan named Harry Courteney was sentenced to a month's imprisonment for breaking a door, and the same for breaking a flower pot, tbe sentences to run concurrently, while for being drunk and disorderly he was fined 510 and costs.
    47 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    53 8 In order to economise in tho Dim of sealing wax in tbe Kuala Lampur Pont Offices, says a correspondent in the Malay Mail, instructions have been issued restricting its use by collecting the used wax on letters and parcels and melting it and then using it again and again as
    53 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    51 8 Tbe fifty-fifth birthday anniversary of Srimat Swami Vivekananda, will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30 p.m., at the Arya Sangam's Hall, 44, Dboby Gbaut. Mr E. N. Lingam, will read an essay on tbe life and teachings of Swamiji, following whicb a Sangkeetbam party will entertain the audience. Friends are cordially
    51 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    49 8 Invitations are issued by the members of tbe Singanagar Valeeba Bagavatba Sangam (Singapore Hindu Religions Society) for attendance at the Krishnan Temple, Waterloo Street, to-morrow, at 7 p m to witness tbe celebration of the 19th anniversary i Sreerama Navamii. Special music will be played by Mr. Vijayaranga Madaliyar.
    49 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    68 8 An informal meeting of leading Chinese of Penang was held at tbe Chinese Protecto rate. Penang, recently at which it was decided tbat support should be given to a proposal from Sir Charles Klliot, Vice Chancellor of Hongkong, that subscriptions should be raised for tbe creation of a Students' Common
    68 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    86 8 We are asked to state in connection with the entertainment in tbe form of a cinema show and an exhibition of hypnotism given by .Mensr«. llooi Yip San and Mak Tingsum in aid of the Chinese Young Men's Society fnods on the occasion of tbe second anniversary of tbe society
    86 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    102 8 In tbe second police court this morning Sulieman, a Malay motor c%r driver, was charged with rash and negligent driving in Prinsep Street on Wednesday morning, when it is alleged tbat he knocked down a woman. The case was adjourned for a week on bail of JlOO. The magistrate, Mr.
    102 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    95 8 Decision to arm Japanese merchantmen was formally reached at the regular Cabinet meeting held on March 9, at tbe Premier's official residence. At the suggestion of the Government authorities, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha bad already agreed to the arming of their liners. Guns for tbe vessels will be supplied from
    95 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    99 8 The Provost Marshal attended the sitting of the Licensing Bench at Wokingbam, and announced that the Aldersbot command considered that at least 50 per cent, of tbe licences in tbe district ought to be cancelled. Wuen the time came for demobilisation, which be boped would be shortly, thousands of soldiers
    99 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    222 8 At Madras, Abdolla, a resident of Kolar Gold Fields, btought a suit against Mr. W. Harmston, the proprietor of tht- company and hi* agent, Mr. Dunne, for the recovery of Rs. 500 under tbe following circumstances Plaintiff bad entered into a contract at tbe Kolar Gold Fields with the company
    222 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    330 8 Mr. A. Jack, of the Straits Trading Co. Bnttcrworth, is going on a trip to Japan. News has been received of the death inaction of Mr. Keith Silver, late of Tanjong Malim Estate. Ho is tbe third Tanjong Malim man reported killed. Her Majesty the Empress of
    330 words
  • Article
    Medical Students' Literary-Association.
    145 8 Medical Students' LiteraryAssociation. A meeting of the Medical Students Literary Association war held on Monday, March 18, at the KM S. Medical Hostel, Sepoy Lines, with tbe Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G., in the chair. The ball was crowded and tbe audience including Mrs. James, the Hon. Dr. Gilrnore
    145 words
  • Article
    Danish Captain's Story.
    138 8 The captain of tbe Danish steamer TLor 11 which watt sunk by a German submarine gives the following narrative:— "After being torpedoed myself and wife and six year old daughter were taken to tbe submarine, while tbe crew were placed in lifeboats and eventually landed ou the
    138 words
  • Article
    Treacherous Rumanian General.
    160 8 It bas been discovered tbat General Soceca is a naturalised German. It was stated in a cable despatch from Paris, dated the l'Jtb inst., tbat Socecu was a Rumanian, and that he had been condemned by courtmartial at Jassy to five years' penal servitude .-ad degradation, for
    160 words
  • Article
    Concert at Tanglin Club.
    202 8 Tbe fact that those line instrumentalists Alfred Mirovitsch and Michael Piaotro had to return to Singapore for a day on tbeir way to Java led to a very successful concert being held at the Tanglin Club last nigbt. Part of tbe proceeds were to be devoted
    202 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      139 8 SJNOKE W. 0. ft H. 0. WILLS' "GOLD ETI Al/C" r mLMrVEL CIGARETTES Parked in /5/\ On sale at air-tight tins of 50 ClSa AU Dea lers JOHN LITTLE'S ANNUAL CASH CLEARANCE i| SALE Commences Monday Next. I I I Genuine Reduced Prices ii• V X for Tnirteen Bale Day*ONCE
      139 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      195 8 A PROGRAMME FULL OF 6000 THINGS TO- WIGHT AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE A LH AM BRA Baaoh Road Tho Leading Thaatra in Singapore A Faicinatmg and Enthralling Drama The AMBUSH IN THREE LONG REELS An exoe.len; drama tall of tbcsu interest comptliiog incidents that will bold yon in
      195 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    THE WAR.
    2735 9 THE FRENCH FRONT. Allied Forces Press Forward. CONDITIONS IN GERMANY. Admissions of Serious Scarcity. Kit T»R> TILBOKAHS. London, March 28, .0 16 p.m. Field- Marshal Haig reports: Our cavalry captured the villages ot Villersfaucon and Sanlcourt. We drove off an attack at Kqaanconrt with considerable Germbn losses. We
    2,735 words
  • Article
    PENANG GLASS CASE.
    97 9 (From Ocr Own Corhkm-ondknt). Penang, March M> Before the second magistrate in tbe case in which tbe Handel Maatscbappij Deli Atjeh was summoned for importing 200 oases of window glass from Amsterdam, the Solicitor General asked tor leave to withdraw the charge, stating that a telegram bad
    97 words
  • Article
    CARGO FOR HOLLAND.
    635 9 Mr. Justice Sproule Criticises Business Methods. The bearing of tbe action in which the Komcklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij sue the Ellermaa and Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd., and Messrs. McAlistcr and Co., their local agents, for alleged breach of contract was concluded in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, and
    635 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    126 9 Ad officer walkiug through the trenches saw a Tommy leaning aijai'st tbe innp- 1 auil appareuliy taking delioerate ai:u wisli bis rifle at some unseen object on the other Ride. Thinking him to be h alous man who wan doing a little sniping on Mi o*n, be stood and watched,
    126 words
  • Article
    Shrophires' Departure.
    372 9 LET US GIVE THEM A CHKERY* SEND OFF. i At no very distant date we mast refrain from being more precise— tbe Sbropbires will be leaving Singapore. Tbeir destination is known to few, perhaps not positively to anyone, for last moment orders may change it, but this is
    372 words
  • Article
    LOCAL SHARE REPORT.
    169 9 To-day's Business. Saunders and Macphails Daily Report Silver fell c to 35 U but tbe Shanghai rate rose tto ;t,4 j. Hongkong unchanged at MiTin Cables late. 125 toos sold at 10! Rubber ;t i\ Firmer, locally I.ift-lAO. Rubber Shares. Malaka Pindas sagged a little to sellers
    169 words
  • Article
    DESPERATION IN GERMANY.
    155 9 Revolutionary Spirit Becomes Pronounced. Press cables from Rome and Amsterdam published in tbe Nieuws V. D. Dig, Bttavia, and continued by other Java papers state that tbe internal situation in Germany is most s.TK.u-. The German Government is enforcing strict military rt.le in all the great cities.
    155 words
  • Article
    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    93 9 The rate of mortality in tie Settlement of Singapore for the week en led March 24 was BSJ I y<t mille. of the population. Tbe total number of deaths wan 221, of which 14.* were male subjects and tl IYujhl Convulsions claimed M, phthisis It, malaria fever
    93 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    50 9 Speaking at a War Loan uniting at Soutball. Mr. .1 *M Hodge. MsbMsV lf Labour, said the uation had been mure touched as a result of the submarine, menace than at any period of the war. The crimes nf Nero were as nothing compared with thu barbarities of tbe Kaiser.
    50 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Article
    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    251 10 Demand Improves and Prices Higher. Tho 'JHS.h liurti >n of the Singapore] M ll'ibber Association was H .n Mar. h 2sao j it when tberw wan Off. )r),| 11T9T.M or 1T0.V298 lum (t .u-T-.l T.I) l'noes reaJiwid: The H| auction will be held on Wednesday, tli. 4th
    251 words
  • Article
    "THE HONEST CITIZEN."
    803 10 tto a Practical Test in the United States. If you happened along a deserted street. an i picked up a purse contaiuiug ten crisd new hundred d illar bills, would you advertise them and makx an attempt to return them to their ownn V Doubtless. H iwever,
    803 words
  • Article
    THE RUSSIAN CRISIS.
    445 10 Statement from Legation At Bangkok. fho Siam Observer of March 21 says Monsieur P. Miliuukuff. Minister tor Foreign ■iff iirs rf MM J r..visi.)D;il (k'vernuieut, issues iti- tul u»iug declaration Tbe telegraph ln» already announce I the iv.nts of the last few dayß »nd downfall of tbe
    445 words
  • Article
    VETERAN PROPHET OF CHELSEA.
    636 10 Map and Bible as Daily Guide To The Straggle. "This war mean" the breakup of Europe.' The spt.ik-T w,>.j not a polished diplomat nor was be a vain politician. He was no: even a man in the street. But be bad btuJit.i the war— every itay
    636 words
  • Article
    CHINA AND GERMANY.
    647 10 The Recent Seizure of Enemy Vessels. A Peking telegram of March 20 says Tbe latent inveHtigation shown that there ire 247 German tinuH and 4.1H2 Germans in Jhioa. Their total investments amount to 1247,817.000. Tbe Government yesterday wired instructions to tbe Provincial officials regarding tbe treatment of
    647 words
  • Article
    LARGE AEROPLANES.
    342 10 Advantages in Passenger Carrying. Before the Aeronautical Society Mr. F. Handley Page discussed the "Case for the Large Aeroplane." He remarked that while involving heavier initial capital outlay large machines in general were cheaper to build, to maintain, and to run than small ones, and that in every
    342 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    28 10 Tho first annual report of the F.M S Chamber of Commerce to December 81, 1916, lias been issue- and appears to be a most complete and accurate work.
    28 words
  • Article
    VAL D'OR RUBBER
    423 10 Distribution of 20 Per Cent. For Year. The directors of the V'<tl dor Rubber Estates, Ltd. submit their annual report and statement of accounts lor the year ended October 81, 1816:- s. d. Tbe balance from last year is... 2,694 6 0 The profit lot the year
    423 words
  • Article
    HEALTH OF THE TROOPS.
    574 10 An Australian's Protest And Proposal. The third of a coarse of lectures on public health problems under war and after- war conditions was delivered on January 81, at the Royal Institute of Public Health. Russellsquare, VV.C, by Dr. C J. Macalixter, Lectmtr on Clinical Medicine in
    574 words
  • Article
    WE DON'T WANT TO FIGHT.
    604 10 To (be Editor o( tbe Strait- Time*. Yod are right, there are a lot of rueu, dear Mr. Editor Who have not reached tbe age of fjrtyone Men who really will not act, oo the very obvious fact, That tbey should face the music and
    604 words
  • Article
    WHISKY PRICES.
    239 10 Advance of 400 Per Cent. During The War. Another sharp upward movement has taken place in the prices of single Scotch whiskies. Towards the end of last year tho market was rather depressed on a variety of rumours, including the imminence of prohibition or State purchase, and also
    239 words
  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • Article
      S.F.A. LEAGUE. S.C.C. 4: Rovers 0.
      399 10 S.F.A. LEAGUE. S.C.C. 4 Rovers 0. The S.C.C. were oasy w liners at tbe expense of tbe Brookdale Hover* io the league match ou the former's groim! yinieriiay ultimo .11. They pr«mect practically througbcut and seemed Kood (or more than tbe 4-0 which was tbe final score, but many corner*
      399 words
    • Article
      Seremban Matches Postponed.
      64 10 News has been received from Sereuiban that the cricket and football matches arranged to be played there at Easter between teams representing the Singapore Cricket Club and the Negri Sembilan Club have been unavoidably postponed. The P.W.D. in Seremban have begun extensive alterations to the cricket ground,
      64 words
    • Article
      Swimming.
      37 10 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday as follow Johnston's Pier 7.9 and 10 a.m., 2.80 and 3.30 pm. Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 5.30 p.m. Tide 4.25 a.m., height 7. ft.
      37 words
    • Article
      Singapore Golf Club.
      241 10 The annual general meeting of*tho Singapore Golf Club was held yesterday afternoon. The Governor, Sir Arthur Young, U.C.M.G., w.-ih in the chair, and there was a fair attendauce of menibeis. In proponing the adoptiuu of the repot I aud accounts the chairman said that last year the
      241 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      190 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. The Gaiety tomyin features The Evil Women Do, in live uensational reels, winch has been acknowledged < Iwwlnrts m a powerful and impressive picture. A lecture in English on tin- History of the Tamil Language will be delivered by Mr. Atbysay&iu in the Kpvvortli League Hall at
      190 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Correspondence.
    • Letter
      Johore Planters.
      270 11 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Vith reference to your accoub' of tbe North Jobore Planters' meeting bet.', at Genuang on March 4, I trust you will allow me a little space for a few observations. It is customary at all snch festive gatherings for some one
      270 words
    • Letter
      Joo Chiat Road.
      256 11 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir.— For Tery many years tbe road lead Dt: from Oaylacg Road ust beyond tbe trarii ttrujioas to tht beac'i In' > mgo up! readinK Confederate Estate Itoad. and many old roidents evf n to this Hay know it by
      256 words
    • Letter
      Photographing.
      284 11 'lv tbe Editor of tbt Straits Times. 'c-ir.ius of taking gome pliotuK^ptiH mtli a small band camera of the forthcoming race meeting I should be obliged if you m -aid let me know to whom I am to apply fur permission. At tbe last race meeting I received per
      284 words
  • Article
    Penang Rubber Auction.
    72 11 Mr— in Cunningham, Clark and Co., I'enang, realised tbe undermentioned prices for rubber aold by them by anctiun and private tender on March 30 Diamond smoked sheet ...1148 1146 Main r'-T-' abeet 188 140 Diamond n— mnhH abeet 128 136 I'lmr. uusm,,k,.l ~1..tt 138 136 Bark crepe
    72 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    39 11 India a contribution to tbe war loan of one Jjuodred million*, the result of a ssnalasanßM iijUlrtim by the Indian member* of the Viceroy 'a Council, was accepted bj Parlia mi nt with (rrstitode oo behalf of toe Eiupir.
    39 words
  • Article
    INTERESTING LEGAL POINT.
    266 11 Right of Germans to Sue in U.S.A. Court Upheld. In tbe I nited States Coort for China on March 15 tbe Hon. C. S. Lobingier. Judge, delivered the following judgment in the case of Karl Scbnabel and Carl Otto Gaumer, co partners und t tbe name and
    266 words
  • Article
    DEPOSE THE KAISER."
    640 11 Bavarian Author on tbe Plight Of Germany. I The Only Way Oat is tbe title of a Bavarian pamphlet which has reached Rome on January 19, via Zurich. It is published at Munich under tbe auspices of tbe Association of tbe Male Citizens of Southern Germany." The
    640 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    42 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, March 80:— Kkiday, Mabcb 80. 5.16 p.m. Drill Hall SV. A. Recruit*. S.R.E.(V.). Maxim Co. Bras Baaab Road Malay Co. Raffles Institution B.V.C. Band. O. O. Waci. Captain, Acting Adjutant, S.V.C.
    42 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      312 11 The New Style 111 MOUTRIE PIANO Is PERFECT in every Detail CALL AND INSPECT EASY PAYMENTB ARRANGED THE INSTRUMENT OR LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR JUST TO HAND CASH. 8. MOUTRIE 4 CO., LTD. I (INCORPORATED IS HONGKONG Hotel van Wijk Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. From April 2, 1917, OUR EUROPEAN BAND will
      312 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      262 11 BAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, March 31, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The beat in town TTpcountry orders promptly executed, Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, Hdd cars on fure Ring Telephone
      262 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    Reasons {or Censorship.
    1392 12 WE /AILS USED AS A GERMAN WEAPON. Ingenuity of the Enemy. A memorandum on the censorship of mails carried by neutral ships, <shed by Messrs. Eyre and Spnttiswu de, London, Jusmiiis careful atten'iuu, particularly on tbe part of neutrals, says the N.O. Daily News. The objects nf
    1,392 words
  • Article
    HUNS IN CHINA.
    756 12 Insidious Leaflet on the War Issue. A ttirrcbUuodtnt bends uh a copy of a remaikabl) I- ..'!"t prink ia a'leged English ■fcfah DM fu.ioJ its way into vi» office. Its purpose is to etir op feeling against the Government in connection witb the impending rupture of diplomatic
    756 words
  • Article
    Wrecks off Ceylon.
    1355 12 COLOMBO PORT AUTHORITIES CRITICISED. Recent Experiences. In tbo Ceylon Legislative Council on March 7, an urban European member, Mr. Creasy, proposed tbat a commission or a •select committee on tbe council be appointed to inquire into the means available in Colombo, Galle and otber Ceylon ports for
    1,355 words
  • Article
    PEGOH RUBBER.
    937 12 Short Crop Due to Shortage Of Labour. The tif tli ordinary general meeting of Pegoh, Limited, was held on February 13, in tbe Council Koom ot tue Rubber Growers' Association, 98, Eaatcheap, 8.C., Sir Ernest W. Bircb. K CM G., presiding. Tbe Chairman, in moving the adoption of
    937 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      200 12 JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER with all his millions cannot buy a Juill I JL^B^^ better Office Chair same as supplied ■!\ull 1 1 c oca government. y^^^T^l^i wm SELL THEM. iK- JULI4N FRINKEL FURNITURE CO. REVOLVING and RECLINING Only Address. ORCHARD ROAD. Only Address. "BLUE MYSTO" WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH j
      200 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    Food Cards.
    1114 13 HOW THE SYSTEM IS WORKED IN GERMANY. Complications and Hardships. Lady Kitzroy de Brown would be glad o tlie company of the Hoo. George and Mr Stcytbe Jones at dinner on Thursday. Sbe would suggest that they send their food cards to her on Tuesday at toe latest."
    1,114 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      188 13 WHITEAWAY'S Just received by post, Newest Styles in LADIES' HATS Trimmed and Bemi-trimmed at keen cash prices. INSPECTION INVITED. Special Lines just received. 4 LADIES WHITE COTTON UNDERVEBTS p as sketch in Wms. and 1 O.S.Wms., splendid value. """cSes W R Price n CTS each in plain, white and colours.
      188 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      97 13 IS YOUR CAR STILL RUNNING ON OTHER THAN BRITISH TYRES IF SO WHY? Fresh Stocks of the following BRITISH TYRES made in GREAT BRITAIN are available, (in alphabetical order) The AVON By The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd., London. The ROM By The Rom Tyre Co., Ltd., London. The STELASTIC
      97 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      643 14 WAEIor PSAOI. FaMINS or PLENTY. LIF« InBURANOK IB WORTH 100 OENTB ON THB DOLLAR. WHAT OTHER PROPBIRTT 1817 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iacaaraaATßD n Sibaits Sbttibbbmts) MUIOmOI. Wla^i«rta* Hoaat, Mnga-aM. LOHOOII OPROB. Old *.wnf. «.O. Tbe Oe«r^, ha. «MO^K» de»calted wllb »he Bf^ema Ooirt ol lagla^. aad
      643 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      377 14 BANKING THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. Head Of lim Siatapora, iaf f isi Chamfctrs, i 4 6 BrMChtf MalaOM. 151, Firtt CroM StrMt, Muar. 7*79. Jala* UWiiaaa. CAPITAL Register*! »8,W0,00§ IsSoed 14,000,000 Snbaoribed »8,600,800 BOARD OF DIRBCTOBS Lim Piso S**¥<.. Chan Kako Stti. Esq., Biy., Chairman. Tan Cbbnc Lock, Eko.,
      377 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      496 14 BAWKIN6. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Imcokporatbd in Honokomo) LID- DP CAPITAL »15,tXM,000 BSERVB FUNDS Sterling £1,600,000 at a/- 115,000,000 Silver $18,600,000 168,500,000 Metre Liability of Proprietors f 16,080,000 aOURT OF DIRECTORS. S. B. Dodwell. Bsq., Chairman. J. A. Plummer, Esq., Deputy Chairman, on. Mr. C. B. Anton E. V.
      496 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 4
      510 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER >ald ap Coital im 60,000 Share* ol •M aaaa *****0,000 Etemrre Fund... ai 41,000,000 Seserve Liability ol Proprietor*™ 41,300,000 BANKBRB rbe Bank ol ■■gland, The LoadM City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The Londoi County tad Westminster
      510 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 5
      976 14 INSURANCE. THE EAITEIK UMTEB MtUIANIE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE •BIPOUTI9N. LTI INSURANCE COMPANY iMd OOm m Slagaporu. Jaoorporated ia too Strait. SeNiemoaW. (Ihcobporated in Canada). All kinds of Life and Endowment Polioics UN Pmrtmiwl. Biaki aoeepted oa inned. Buildiagi Hd Marahaaditt at surreal BoT<larejk r*., Oe neral ARenta, Singapore F. 8.
      976 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article
    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    756 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Car Headlights. The commissioner of police in conjunction with members of tbe Burma Motor Association has lately been experimenting with a device to do away with the dangerous glare from bigb-power headlights of motor cars, and it is stated they
    756 words
  • Article
    A VOICE FROM THE TRENCHES.
    248 15 !Ap.jLo..isi.vi PruF.iCSDLY io "Alice in wondeklimd.*'] (To be Sang very Slowly and Sadly.) Will y>n come a little faster, My the boys to Mr. Snail, We really bare a purpose lor getting on their trail. Think bow stapi'My they blundered on their w ay to
    248 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      249 15 ROM TYRES Tyres sre rf oaramoont la mportanro tc you and the X^fl iie ci jtar car. .K Jpfil Yoor lalety dtp<ndß npon f their reliability, ymt run •'^l idk expeD« vary acoordiOß -^A comiort i» largely affected by I \JBKi Jd their rtßilicncy.»ndl»st, ba* "> ,^Bt not lea^t. onr
      249 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      221 15 X With British Troops )h*^^\ m German East Africa i^Ra^^ssHiH T^"^al^B^ i i i r LL'V^SJSiBi c f°H° w n JC extract is from a n| '^r^'^y^ Mf letter received by the B. S. A. Co., from sfcjtoi'* ■»j*oigj^^ Lieuti H> Ei Jackson C<i B< Co> 5 A> {XfiB&ll jStS^^&S^^S^^^
      221 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      586 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS WANTED for the Straits Times (news dtpartn.eot). Good lalaritm if yen to capable nieu. WANTED, 8 COMPOSITORS. Good salaries to competent men. Apply U> A. Kibeiro A Co.. Ltd 24-3—o WANTED. A CHIEF ENGINBEK to take charge of a small
      586 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      550 16 SITUATIONS WANTED ENGLISHMAN, trficed Chemist and manager of an Indian factory, deaireH to hear of similar past. F. D c/o straits Times. ?L B ZI4 4 MINING. Thoroughly experienced mining engineer is open to engagement. Wide experience with erecting and working Suction Dredges, and Hydraulic Elevators. Wi.l ko in j
      550 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      629 16 HOUBEBTOUT. TO LBT, No. 0 a, Tanjong Katong. Apply Meyer Brothers. 8-B— a TO LBT. Hooeos No. 7, Chanoery Lane Apply to ChiOß Keng Lee Co., Auctioneers. 18 11— n BL'N»i/»LO\V To LET, No. li, Tai Jin Road (Balestitr Road). Apply 8, Prinoe Street. 84 2— q Hul>E TO LET,
      629 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      227 16 PAINTS OILS OF 4LL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate veryXI AM KIAT A Co. 108 and 109, Market Street. Phone same No. 421. G.R. LAMBERT ft Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS la, Orchard Road, Telephone No. 1036. THE OLDEBT AND LEADING BTUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite
      227 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 5
      261 16 VARNISHES. Black Janan Brunswick Biack Copai French Polish Japan, Gold Size Fine Oak Paper, etc., etc., etc. In \i, M 1 Gallon Tins. GUAN KIAT Co., No. 36, Phillip Street Telephone Nos. 1861, 1862 and 1868. Private 1460. Sole Agents FOR THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID The ideal fluid far cleaning
      261 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 6
      491 16 NEW MOTOR CARS ■phone For HIRE promptly attend)* to 111 ssf af y°' Jr cal! witl > nrst- M fJBfjB class, hißh.prict'd cars, mU w ilr v CHARGES MODERATE. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 918 A 216, Orchard Road (Next to WCARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS As requests to
      491 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 16 Miscellaneous Column 1
      318 16 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone i 68. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to bnsinese matters advertisomento subscriptions accounts, printing, etc.- -should be ad dreyxed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATE 3.— Miscellane ons wants of every Oescription arc inserted in
      318 words