The Straits Times, 4 May 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,406 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MAY 4. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      211 1 MILKMAID SWEETEHtD CONDENSED MILK Price now $16.90 per e*»e NOTICE. With reference to the advertisement of the sale of HOLLY BRAND" MILK appearing in the Singapore Free Press over the name of Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Coy., and stating such milk to be as supplied by Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. (London),
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      130 1 ROBINSON CO. Exclusive now showlng specially selected f Millinery Models for Race Meeting or Smart Afternoon Wear Afternoon and Evening Gowns, Qti/lac silk s P° rls Coats Sunshades, aijrlCa. etc., etc. ROBINSON CO. PURE RYE FLOUR For making Brown Bread. Special Prices for Ships, Bakeries, etc. e^ .^bC^^V .^B^^^^ L^^^
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      2 1 GOODRICH TYRES
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    Fields of Death.
    845 2 A VISIT TO THE SHOT-TORN SLOPES OF BAPAUME. Enemy's Devilish Torments. Philip Oibbs, tbe Daily Chronicle special corrwpoadeat, writing from France on March 14, said Tbe enemy is still holding oat in Achietifc Petit and Bncqaoy, though I believe bis residence there in not for long. From
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    Alleged Defalcations.
    179 2 I As a rtnult of certain investigations into the account books at the Central Police Station, Ipob, following the transfer of the cbief clerk. Boey Ah Wee, from Ipoh to Teluk Anaon, the chief clerk in qaeation waa arnsted in Telok Anaon, on a warrant issaed by tbe
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    In the Path of the Hun.
    131 2 i Following on the heels of the official record of Han atrocities and vandalism in the Somuic districts, comes a cry from Kama nia," contained in a duapatcb from Jassy to tbe Havaa a^eavy Tbe following are only a few oi tbe detail* contained
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      438 2 UNHAPPY THIN POLKS One of the retder* c.l s> popular health journal wrote to tbe editor asking why sbe was peeviftb, bine >nd di-om tented, acd bis answer will iott n Ht all thin people. "My dear readi r be »aid, whi n yoa write tba you arc thin and
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      265 2 New Models 1917 Just Arrived A Popular-Priced genuine Motor Car built on High-grade Lines. DETACHABLE RIMS SPARE RIM SELF STARTER SPEEDOMETER FOOT ACCELERATOR VALVE-IN-HEAD MOTOR ELECTRIC LIGHT Efficient Service Guaranteed. A Mechanical Engineer from Chevrolet Factory is resident here and his advice is available free to all Chevrolet car owners.
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      224 2 NOTICE On and alter May 1, 1917, oar office* wil be transferred to St. Helen's Court. Tbe premises No. 12 to 18, Boat Quay, will be used solely as a store. OOODALL CO. 80 4—6 6 THE SINGAPORE JELOTONG REFINE COMPANY. OFFICE AND WORKS. 37, KERBAU LANE. Contract to supply
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    Bapaume in the Past.
    1092 3 CONCERNING A WAR-SCOIfiGED TOWN. By Oswald Laston, of Bapaume. About rqnally distant from I'cronne, Albert, Cambrai, and Arras, Bapaame is one of those delightful little French towns which never fail to charm the visitor who strays from the usual track of the tourist Its population of
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      320 3 UNQUESTIONABLE The best ROPE on the market to-day is the JOHN-SON-PIOKETT MANILA ROPE made in the PHILIPPINES, the home of Manila Hemp. Careful selection of fibre and modern methods in manufacture produces the QUALITY SOLE AQENTB KEAT CHEANG CO., 81. Market Street, Sintfapora, and «18, Baaoh Street, Penang. !a«j— <1
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      291 3 GHEONB BROTHERS Dentists No. 26, South Brlg.d Rs>ad FUU LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Firstels»F MechanioaJ DenUstry, Qotd Cronn Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear gnaranteed. OHAROBB MODBBATB Best Tooth Powders and Brushes to sale REGAL Motor Cars 32 H.P. 5-SEATER Electric Light, Self Starter Can be had either for cash
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      1183 3 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND GODOWN WITHOUT RESERVE SITUATE AT ENGGOR STREET (OFF ANBON ROAD AND WITHIN EASY DISTANCE OF TANJONO PAGAK DOCK) At Mbssbs. Cans Kino Lbb ft Co.'s Salb room, Rafflbs Ciiambbrs, Raffles Plaob, On Monday, May 7, at 2.30 p.m. All that
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      446 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. V. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (iMOOarOBATBO IM JATAM EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports and London under mail oontraet with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted
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      677 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. -British India AND Mpcar L- ine. (Companies Incobpokatbd im Bnolamd). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contraot with His Majesty Qovenuaent!, Fop Ghina, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, »u«tr«:ia, India, Aden, t(«>pt, Msditsrpsnssn Porte and London. ■AIL LINES. HOHBWABO (FOB KCBOPB) OUTWAJU) (VOI CblMa) INTERMEDIATE
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      569 4 STEAMER SAILINGS'. THESIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoobpobatsc im Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baeho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Pateni, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Laogsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Dv Departure BORIBAT 21 JS' 3 Sm as S§'. I£Z dation^^aTp^et." 1 011 ***** e«eUent aooonunoTiokets for the rotud
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      576 4 STEAMER MILIHBB. OOMbbINKO •BHVIOB Of* THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTO. ilncoktobatbd in Enoland) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTO. (IMCOBPOBATBD IM ENOtAMD) BSTWBBN Fremantta (Perth), North-Wee* Auetralian Porte, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia oalling at Java (as ia duoement offers) Derby, Kings Sound
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      392 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. MOO-CHINA STUM NAY. CO..LTO. (Imookpobatid iii England) Ol*«ot »arviaa to Japan via Hen kSJftg A lhanghai, and to Oalautta, v«a Paciang, from Slnrfapoi**. T»«ing cargo on tbrongb Bill* of Lad'tg for l> nton. Macan. Swatow, Amoy, Chi foo Tientsin, Ne«ebwanK, Yangtssp ports r>o> mnaa tb« Philippine*, ntr.. etc..
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      108 5 BTEAHEB SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (iMooaroßATmD id Japan) (Osaki Mercantile Steamship Ca., ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. Iho Company maintains a .regular oargr serrioe with six steamers eallirg at Moji Vckk&irhi, Hongkonp. Singapore, Port Swet trtibam, Penang, Colombo and Bomb*/, and on the return voyage callinp at Tutioorin Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. PACIFIC
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      642 5 NOTICE. YIK WAH CHAN, Watchmaker. OS, Selegie Road, Singapore, requests clients who have delivered watches for repairs, to produce receipts and olaim their watches within one week from date. Certain defalcations have been brought to light, and Yik Wah Chan solicits the assistance of Clients. Singarorp, May 3, 1917. YIK
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      198 5 British Pumps F. PEARN CO., LTD., Manchester We have just received a consignment of 2" x3" Single Ram Pulley Pumps 3f x 5" Double Ram Pulley Pumps 3^* x 5" Double Ram Geared Pumps GUN MKTAL FITTED 4" x6" Double Ram Pulley Pumps Quotations on application THE BORNEO CO., LTD.,
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      244 6 HAVE YOU TRIED LEOLIN LEOLIN tivtt won beautiful rMaltß than anytkiaft alsß on th« markat with lass lakour and at a low«r cost. It will maks your horns rMakMawit with polish and what |iv«s »ou mor« pleasure P LEOLIN differ* trout all BEistHif polish**, wbbm Bad cream. It contains no
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      681 6 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE PURLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are invited for cartage ot Laterite metal, etc., for Jobore Bahru District np to December 81, 1018. Particular* tor the above can be obtained at P. W. D., Office, Johore Bahru. Tenders to be sealed and addressed to the Chief Engineer, and most
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      718 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED a book keeper oonverrant with bank bookkeeping. Apply to Box No. 317, Straits Times. 4-6—lo 6 WANTBD, a chit f clerk for a rubber estate to prepare estate eheckrolls, reports, and other return*. Apply to M.P., 0/0 Tan Cheng Lock, Malacca. 4-6—12-6 YOUNG EURASIAN IS OPEN TO
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      193 6 DRINK Kola Wine MIDY The beat pick-me-up. Kola Wine Midy contains in an agreeable form all tho qualities of tbe African Kola Nat, also tanin, oafcin. beobromin, etc. As a stimulating tonic it is witbout pqaal. It exoites a good appetite, stimulates circulation of tbe blood, restores energy, and is
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    104 7 FIXTURES. Friday, May 4. Watw. ft.39 %.ra.. 8.57 p.m. Homeward mail closes (train.) Saturday, May 5. W^ Wale*. 9 '28 a.m.. 9.27 p.m Outward mail doe (train). 1.1 mat Drill Hall. Kai Oanl n Fete. Rac< Kntrus cl->«-, noon. Sunday, May 6. Kieb 1 .4 a.m. 8.54
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE
    256 7 ToDti. Bangkok 2 30 pci I Uedan 2 30 pu Swc tUnhara and Ti'!uU Anwr. 2.80 pm ■A lilair Harbour and 1 n-nguanii 2.30 pm vi'twnhaui, Penan<; and Durbtn 3 nm Malacca and Mnar 3 pm C.atavift. Samaran^ and Scuial-aya 8 pm Ma.lra-. Ncgapatam and Koubay 1
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    Train Services.
    257 7 ;Tbe Qail trains from Singapore for tli aortti leav e Tank Road station daily at 7.7 am aa« 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur a U8 p.m. and «.45 a.m. respectively. Th tbrouru aiprcHK to Penang leaves KuVa Lun-pcr at H a.vi. daily, arriving at Ponaa 1 at
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    Mails for Europe.
    88 7 Oat attention has been calle 1 to the tact h»t oar arrivals in London am maoh behind ihose pablished elsewhere. Oar rain is to <i»i arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Post Offioi n jtioes, and no late* datti than that print -d above
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    178 7 BXCtIANOB. Swoapou, Mat 4 1917. Ob Lokix.* Bank 4 m/s 2/4| Demand 8/4J Private 8 m/i a, 4-," Oh F kanoi Bank T. T. 810 Oh India Bank T. T. Oh HoH<KOHa...Bank d/d 'J. %pw Oh SaAHOBAj ...Bank d/d 65 OkJat* BankT. T. 18£ j Oh Japah
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      MINING.
      172 7 v"ae SeUen< 10 10 Ampuiß 5.C0 6.C0 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.25 1.40 10 10 Kanaboi 1.3 > 1.40 11 10 Kinta Association 9 00 10.'.0 £1 £1 KintaTiD 1.10.0 1.17.8 *1 £1 Lahai Mines 4.00 600 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.00 12.60 £l k\ Malayan Tin 1.15 0
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      GENERAL.
      120 7 41 ill a. Smelting Co. 7.00 7.60 41 41 a Ptef. 1.8.6 1.t.0 5/- Hlectno T'w»js 4/- 5 10 10 Fruat Nero 44.00 47.00 60 60 W. Hammer k Co. 87.00 08.00 100 Ho warth Brskine 57.00 6i.00 100 7%Prel. 100.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. par 125.00 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      46 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 norn S'poreManioipal 6% $1,878,000 far. Spore Municipal i\% oi 1907 $1,900,100 10%dis Spore Municipal 44% of 10OW 11,000,000 10%dia Spore Mnnicipal 4% 2.000,000 16%dia Spore Monicipal 4% Xi*oo.noo F.M.S. 8% loan 1916 $15,000,000 99.00 lOO.OKx'Dtercst
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    309 7 Messrs. Frascr and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. < PtaMf I.viill A Co. Kvatt. Malakoff (S2) 4.40 4.f 0 440 4.60 Mandai-T. Kong (SI) O.tW 1.00 run 0.(5 Mer«ui (?.M 5.0) MJ s.'*) 6.15 New Sen i.rlah (52) 4.30 4 N J"> 4.40
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      48 7 Tnuc balls on Kurt C'aniiiny anl Mount Falwr drop daily at 1 a*, Singapore ■>taolar>l time. eorreHpoouint; to 6 a.m. Oreeawicb moan time. The time gun is ■MM at U o'clock Booa, indicating Singapore «aaiWi< time, oa every day i\<-.ptin« Soaaaj wboa it h ftrud at one o'clock.
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      286 7 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS, FOR SALE. Ready for immediate delivery, Mild Steel Piates of the following »izeB 16' x 4' x 7/S*. 2C x 4' x 7/B*. BAN LEB ANN. LTD., 68 59, Market Street. 4 B—lo 5 NOTICE. WARNING TO BUYERS for India and Britiah Possessions in tha Far East. ALL
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      476 7 MLacliinery for The Systematic Treatment of TIN-WOLFRAM ORES CRUSHING A CONCENTRATION PLANTS. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC SEPARATORS. Manufactured in England by FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH, SINGAPORE. UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED. Clients are respectfully requested to give legible receipts ior all goods received. Owing to losses occurring from time to time
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      98 7 THE BANKRUPTCY OKDINANCE. 1888. In thb Scihimk Codrt of tm Straits Sittlbmbnts. SITTLBMBNT OF SIMiAIORI, In Bankruptcy. No. 12 of 1917. Re Chop Kirn Seng Mwee. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the adjourtcd Special Meeting of Creditors in the above matter will be held at the Bank rnptcy Offic», Singapore,
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      89 7 We beg to inlorm our numerous clients and the K**n*'ral public that we have just received a choice and varied consignment of JEWELLERY SILVERWARE comprising Ladies' and Gents' Rings set with brilliants, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, etc., Pendants, Lockets, Necklaces, etc., all of which ar* real triumphs in the jeweller's
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  • Obituary
    DEATH.
    14 8 BiN.iAFiKLD.— On May 3, suddenly, at his office, Frederick John Beojafitld, aged 55.
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    The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MAY 4. BRITISH WAR FINANCE.
    1083 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MAY 4. BRITISH WAR FINANCE. There was a phrase in a recent interview with Hindenbarp, who seems to be Germany's one great man, to tbe effect that money was not tbe vital thing in tbe present campaign. When we read that phrase the German General went
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    11 8 A mail from Europe is expected by to moirow morning's train.
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    12 8 The output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., during April was 400 piculs.
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    35 8 His Excellency Sir John Anderson is pro greasing steadily in Kandy after bis recent illness. He goes out for drives in the morn ings and evenings and seems to be benefit ting by his change.
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    40 8 A supplement to the F.M.S. Gazette contains an Enactment passed by the Perak State Council to provide tor the appointment of a trustee to administer the estate of His '■i'ti HigbneHs Sir Idris Mersid-el Aaaam Slial), formerly Sultan of Perak.
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    950 8 Mr. R. O. Winstedt has returned from leave. Tbe F.M.S. War Relief Fund has passed tbe 1300,000 mark, the total to date being 1304,956.60. The Singapore Art Club are holding an exhibition at tbe V.M.C.A. rooms on May 31 and June 1. Mr, Zaimis has reformed tbe
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    Union Jack Club.
    137 8 PROGRESS OF THE FURNISHING FUND. May we remind anyone who has not yet subcribod of a phrase in oar article urging subscriptions to the Union Jack Club Fund It read as follows Whatever balances are available will be devoted to some of tbe many deserving naval and
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    Overseas Club Tobacco Fund.
    47 8 We very gratefully acknowledge a cheque for 150 from Mr. George Brown, of Soengei Lala Estate, Sumatra, on behalf of our fund for assisting tbe Overseas Club to supply smokes to our soldiers and sailors. Tbe total we have received is now 18,883.07.
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    Literature for Soldiers and Sailors.
    64 8 At a recent meeting of the Hatlles Museoin and Library Committee it was decided that members of His Majesty's Forces should bo allowed the use of tbe library free of chargo on producing a noto from a Couitnissioije-d Officer or a Minister of Religion stating
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    Raffles Day Fete.
    85 8 All goes exceedingly well with arrangements for the Rallies Day Fete to morrow (Saturday) afternoon at Rsflles Hotel, in aid of tbe Blinded Soldiers and Sailors' Fund. It promises to bo a most pleasant gathering, and there is one point in particular which may bo emphasised. The
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    French War Maps.
    104 8 We are informed by the French Consul in Singapore that special detailed ordinance maps, on the scale of 1,80 000, of tbe region of Somme and Oisp, enabling one to follow the daily progression of tbe Franco Riitish armier. are published in Hanoi, Krenrh Indo-Cbina, and may
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    War Loan Lotteries.
    177 8 It is possible, says tbe Rangoon Gazette, that a good deal cf money for tickets in tbe three Indian and the Burma war loan sweeps will come from tbe Pbilipino Islands and China, for the banks which dispose of tickets here bave all branches in Manila ami
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    Straits Settlements Association.
    274 8 The repoit to meinbtrs of tbe Singapore branch of tbe Straits Settlements Association for the period from April 1, 1916, to March 31, 1917, to be presented at tbe meeting on May 12 reads.— Tbe committee beg to present to you tbe report and statement of accounts
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      121 8 SMOKE W. D. ft H. 0. WILLS' S3 "GOLD Wm\ FL AKE" CIGARETTES Parked in a. On sale at air-ti K ht tins of 50 CIS. All Dealers i Choice French and English 8 j|||pl Millinery NEW GOODS J NOW DISPLAYED I h[j JOHN LITTLE CO., LIMITED. <& 1 (Incorporated
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      210 8 To-ni*ht QUALITY COUNTS To-night Unrivalled Films Predominate in To-night's Programme AT 'llltl AUHAMBRA Tho Pioneer and Prsmier House of Quality Beach Road. Pathe presents a Delightful Story filled with a charming atmosphere, in 3 acts. A WIFE S FORGIVENESS Portrajirg life's passion, love, greed, hatred and jealousy. Tbo quality of
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    THE WAR.
    3799 9 ANOTHER BRITISH POSH. Satisfactory Progress Reported. IMPERIAL WAR COUNCIL. Report of the Memorable Meeting. Riutib's T*lb-u>> London. May 2. ll.tO p.m. Field Marshal Haig rervrts We drove off a raid north of Arloux n Gohelle. Therj was reciprocal artillery fighting, which vras active north of the Scarpe and
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    PINANG GAZETTE PROFITS.
    55 9 (From Our Own Cokiiksiondfnt). Penang, May 8. The I'inanc Gazette directors report for the past year shows that linotypes havo been installed. Tho profit for tbe year wan $13,373 and with the balance from the last account there is 15,82 4 available. They recommend a dividend of
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    138 9 Very Poor Demand with Decreased Prices. Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Singapore, May .i. Tbe quantity offend fur this week's auction amounted to h.u tons, of which 479 tons were sold. Owing to largo increases in freight rates bntb to Europe ami I'ucilic ports the demand was
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    Alleged Forgery.
    180 9 The case wax again beforo tbe third magistrate, Mr. Mudio, this morning, of Won Sell Pin, formerly a clerk in the Bank of Taiwan, against whom with two chai^on of forgery in connection with which |M is said to bave obtained $100,000. Thu Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr. A.
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    65 9 Ki.ligioUß liberty id practised in China. Military and n»v*l men MM vow take tliu oath of allegiance, if in l\ king, in thu Teui pic ul Heaven wb< r. hurt- are no images or, if in tbe provinces, at the residence of tbrnr supeiior officer. Provision it* tliux made for
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    Letter from Home.
    2010 10 THE DARDANELLES AND LORD KITCHENERS MEMORY. From Our Special Correspondent London, Marob 23. I If daring the gigantic operations which may still be accessary to bring tbe war to a wmrnafnl conclusion, there be ono akin to i the iwtreat from Mons or tbe expedition to f
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    NOTES FROM MALACCA.
    271 10 (From (hi; Own Cobbkspondbnt.) Malacca, May 3. The entertainments held at the Portuguese Convent, Tranguerab, realised the sum of 1706. After allowing $250.60 for various expenses, c g., scenery, electric lights, temporary sbed, costumes, there remains a balance ot MM. 4O to be equally divided between tbe
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    CENTRAL PAHANG P.A.
    804 10 The Annual Meeting and Legalised Crimping. The annual meeting of the Central Piliang Planters' Association was held at rUub on Monday, April 23, says the Malay Mail, the following officers being appointed for tbe ensuing year —Chairman, Mr. P. J. A. Williams, proposed by Viscount R. de
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  • Correspondence.
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      School Hours.
      101 10 To tbe Elitor of the Straits Timer. Sir, I was glad to see in your paper yesterday tbo letter from a correspondent about the school hours in tbe Reffles Boys' and Girls' Schools. There is not the slightest doubt tbat tbe different hours iv the two schools causes
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      Crimping.
      206 10 To the E Jitor of tho Straits Times. Sir, living in chargo of an estate near T.impin, which is recruiting heavily from the Coast and at present has 52 kangaoies recruiting in InuU whereas we are losing Tamils faster than we can bring tburu in from India, I challenge
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    ENCUMBRANCES ON PROPERTY.
    681 10 Important Judgment in Supreme Court. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknnl. K.C.) gave judgment in a case relating to a contract for the sale ot house and promisee, 252, Te-luk Aver Street, between Sheriff* Zeinah Binte Alwee al Jnnied and K. M.
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    INDO-MALAY ESTATES, LTD.
    923 10 Distribution of 25 Per Cent. For The Year. Tbe eleventh ordinary general meeting of j the I ado Malay Estates, Ltd., was held at! A rube watte House, Slave Island, on April 23, -.ays the Times of Ceylon. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    74 10 To-day's Business Saunior'a and M tcphail's Daily Report Silver op 1% BB*. Hongkong up 2/4J p.m.) Shanghai uucuauged 3/ftj (85.) Tin.— No sales. Buyers $105]. Rubber.— B/I— a dull market. Rubber Shares. There are not any changes of importance to record. Tin Shares. Titis are in good
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    Politeness.
    110 10 A correspondent writes to complain of the behaviour of a oertain gentleman after the show at Oaiftr Ohm last niglit. Tue ricksha* in winch mm two Chinese ladies was roughly pushed by the person rcferr. d to and tht.y wer* nearly capsi/.jd into the ditch near by. Ho wan
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
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      FOOTBALL.
      124 10 S.R.I. 2: Wireless. I The SCO. and s*ea Defences match did not come off la-t night, the Sea Defences having cried it off late in the afternoon. The S.R.C. and Wireless met in a league fixture, however, and tbe former won by two goals to none after a game
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      Golf.
      33 10 The Singapore Golf Club May bogey competition will be competed for on Saturday and SuDday next. Tbe links will be closed after Sunday next until tlie conclusion of the Spring Race Meeting.
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      Swimming.
      90 10 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday as follow: Johnston's Pier: 9.10 and 11a.m., 2.33 and 3.30 p m. I Club Bungilow: 930 and 10.^0 a.m., 12.15, I and 5.30 p.m. Tide 10.4 a.m height 7ft. 9in. 75 yards Breast Stroke.- Thia race) will be swum off on arrival
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      Lawn Tennis.
      149 10 Following are the resultß of yesterday's play in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tennis tournament: Sint.les Handicap. Mrs. Braddell rec. 80 beat Mrs. Blair rcc. 15 w. o. Ladiks' Doublks. Miss Polglase and Miss 1). Polglase rec. 15.8 beat Mrs. Marsh and Mian Naughton rec. 4 by 8
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    SINGAPORE SHARE REPORT.
    291 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. la their Singapore share circular dated May 2, Messrs. Fraser nnd Co. state 'ihere has been a distinct lull in operation! throughout this week but no setback in prices had been noticeable. Such business as has been passing was closely confined
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    Parochial Meeting.
    216 10 A parochial meeting was bold at St. Andrew's School Hall last evening under the presidency of the Yen. Archdeacon Swindell who explained the absence of tliu Bishop was due to the fact that his Lordship frit some points would arista which would bo referred to him later and
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    LAPAN UTAN RUBBER.
    1342 11 Big New Block of Land Purchased. The i li'Viuiii annual general meeting of the shareholder* of the above I' tan Rubber Co \Arf-. was held at the office of Mewirs. Boanteatl Bros, Colombo, on April 17, says the Ceylon Observer. The Chairman said "As regards the ■ew
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    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS.
    242 11 X.M.S. Rubber. 134.000 lbs. Kuala Lumpur. 180,000 lbs. Tanjong Malim. 118,000 lbKuang Rubber 20,700 lbs. Bungear Estates 10,000 lbs. Sedgeley (F.M.S.) 1,000 lbs. Yarak. 6,000 lbs. Devon Estates. 30,000 lbs. S S. (Bertam). 86,000 lbs. Pontian (Malay). -7,500 lbs. Malaya General. -49,800 lbs. Sedenak. 4:i,345 lbs. Pontian
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    Penang Rubber Auctions.
    64 11 Messrs. C'unniogham, Clark and Co., I'enan^, tne under-mentioned prioes were realised (or rubber sold by them by auction and private tender on Wednesday. I'lain smoked sheet 140 Diamond aoamoked sheet 115 PlaiD unsmoked sheet 11l Hark crepe 75 Blanket crepe 85 TViiiJ scrap 46 Virgin Honpf 65
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      235 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, May 11, 1917. Saturday, May 5. '2.30 p.m. Johnston's Pier S.V. A., Sections land 2. Balestier Range S.R.E.(V). 3.30 p.m. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Sunday, Mat 6. 7.80 a.m. Balestier Range S.R E (V.). Monday, May 7. 5
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      233 11 We have just received a large shipment of Guitars, Mandolines, AND OTHER Musical Instruments. We also hold full stocks of MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGS S. MOUTRIE Co, ft Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG) SEA VIEW HOTEL Saturday, May 5, SPECIAL MD CINEMA DINNER A 7 SHOW Sunday, May 6, MUSIC During TIFFIN
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      330 11 l~ I BAFFLES DAY In aid of our Blinded Sailors and Soldiers. A GARDEN FETE Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency tbe General Officer Commanding, Major- General D. H. Bidoat. c mo, and tbe Colonial Secretary, tbe Hon. Mr. K. Seton James, c.m.o. WILL BE HELD AT RAFFLES HOTEL
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    Rubber Diseases.
    1594 12 THE INFLUENCE OF CLEAN CLEARING. Some Conference Papers. The opening session of the F.M.S. Agri cultur ,i Conference at Kuala Lumpur, on April 27, included three papers dealing with ■astx and diseases of Hevea Brasiltenais, Mr. L. Lewton Brain presided. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. K
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    WHY HOLLAND IS ANXIOUS.
    397 12 Germans Intend to Force Her Into War. Lieutenant Rene Puaux, formerly foreign editor ot tbe Temps and now tttached to General Foch's staff, writes as follows The way in which tbe German Government has just torpedoed seven Dutch mer ohantmen and the tone of tbe German
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    F.M.S. Men at the Front.
    189 12 Mr. M. K Foster has bad a letter from bia brother, Mr. N. J. A. Foster, X.X.A., M.C., late of Negri Sembilan, giving oewa of several F.M.B. men, state* the Malay Mail. "Ha says Malcolm Cuuiiniag is driving a car still in the Church Army,
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    F.M.S. Agriculture.
    1232 12 RUBBER CULTIVATION AND MANURING. Papers and Discussion. The F.M.S. Agricultural Conference continued in tbe Mercantile Bank Building, Kuala Lumpur, on April 25, Mr. R. W. Munro presiding over a very large attendance, says the Malay Mail. Mr. A. P. N. Vesterdal's paper on Cultivation and Manuring applied only
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    BRITISH BANKING SYSTEM.
    872 12 The Key to Future Financial Steadiness. The annual meeting of shareholders of the London City and Midland Bank, always an interesting function, has become more so since the war began, chiefly because of tbe speech which the bank's chairman. Sit Edward H. Holden, Bart., has been accustomed
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      175 12 hutton s "PINEAPPLE" Hams Bacon ARE The Best. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements) THE WORLD'S GREATEST THIEF PROCRASTINATION THE BNEMY TO PROGRESS HAVE HIM BEAT BUY AN evinrude z:.™: Don't Row-Beware of Imitations— Just Go BUT FROM The Largest Direct Importers JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only
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    THE LE CATEAU CONTROVERSY.
    751 13 Why Sir Smitb-Dorrien Disobeyed Orders. General Sir Horace Smith Dorrien has followed the example of tbe late Lord Roberts and established himself at Ascot in easy reach of Alderahot, Camberley, Windsor and London. He has taken a pretty residence called Grey Friars on a long lease,
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    267 13 The following new books were ready for issue to Jay Forte-cue, J. ft- Tho Three Pearls S 12.867 Heiyliton, Joaepb, Legal Life and Hamour S 12,868 WellH, H. 0., Marriage S 12,869 Belcher, John, and M. E. Macartney, Later Renaissance Architecture in England, 2 Vols., Folio I 398-9
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      203 13 Latest Styles in LADIES HATS, AFTERNOON ft EVENING GOWNS AT WHITEAWAY'S LADIES EVENING GOWNS LADIES FASHIONABLE Newest Styles in Light Pink, SPORTS COATS White, Grey, Helio, Sky, in in Silk or Wool, newest superior quality satin. fchapet in all co lourB. $39.50. mtmm, 47 00. Price 9 50 to l2s>o
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      152 13 OILDAG SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Garages. Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. SOLE AGENTS. $$Sl the reason why o cA_ LODGE \^^&Eo^^m Retains TOP PLACE JBKm -CaW 9 ro so mac^ never coald El* havo boen im P rovel n P 3n aB tb& H__ c'e
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      669 14 Willor PXAOK, FA MINX or PISNTT. liIFE ImBURANOK IB WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTHER PBOPERIY KBIT THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (IjNoareaiMD m Sntm Bitninm) MtfA* OPFIOB i Wlneksstat li»un«. V gnu I LOMPOW OP*iOI i »a, «ld Jewry, to. Tba Oossnany has sIBO.OOO depoatted
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      374 14 BANKING, THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. Head Office Stamper*, Harriet Chaaatrt, I A I Braaehas: BUleeea, 1I», Ftrat Craw Street, Bur, 77/; i, Jslan Suleiman CAPITAL Registered 18,000 000 baaed 14,000,808 Subscribed •8,600,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Urn Pant Slant, Ess.., Caalnaaa. The Mo* or Lint Been j Tan Cheng Lee*.
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      726 14 LUNAS RUBBER EBTATEB. LIMITED. (Imcobpobatbd in tbb Stbaits Sbttlbmknts) NOTICE in hereby given that tbe Directors have declared an Interim Dividend cf 7 per cent, tree of War 'lax, on acoount of the year ending October 81. 1917, payable to shareholders on the Register on May 15, 1817. AND NOTICE
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      561 14 FOR SALE ONE C. CONCERT CORNET with Silver mouthpiece in excellent condition. Apply to CHING KENG LEE CO., Auctioneers and Bstate Agente. 1-6— n TENDERS INVITED. Offers are invited for a complete installation of tapioca manufacturing machinery neluding an up-to-date Christy and Norris Hour milling machine, entirely automatic and patent
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      917 14 INSURANCE. TNI EMTEIN UNiTEB AMUMNU I6IPOIATION. LTB. load Ofiea Bi«?trwr« laeurporatod in the Straits Settltmeaisj. »t»w Denrtmsnl. Risk* aeenntpd oa Buildings aad Mei obtault t at entreat rates. •tHneDapartmsnt lamraase cfleet cd oa Hull* and Cargo. »er foil particulars as to fates aad ail ♦fees taferaaMoa, apply to H. J,
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      124 14 THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Incorporatkd in Canada). All kinds of Life and Endowment Polioies iwoed. BUTIRIE Co., Ltd., General Agents, Singapore. F. S. EVANS, Manager, South Eastern Asia 6 9— v CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. LIMITED (Incorporatbd in Honokono). Capital Subscribed.. $2,*****0 Amount paid-up SOO.CCO Reserve fond 1,600,000 Hkao Offich,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1072 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Car Organisation. V. J. E. writes to The Statesman as follow! Shortly after tbe outbreak of war, I believe about seven hundred motor-owners in Calcutta filled up a printed form volunteering tbe use of tbeir cars for military purposes and
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      279 15 Bom"tyres V% Tyres arr c< pMMnoQDt mb& mportancti to you sad tbe r^j^B ,i j ■*<■ y° ur CM< *X* Yonr safety depends npoo L ML9 tbeir reliability, yoni ran- 5 Ibßbl 'jKk ing expeoH s »»ry acoording 4 HKB to tbeir riartbiUty, yoar J jMOB I, comfort ifi Urfrnly
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      106 15 Are You Satisfied That you are getting the value per mile out of youi Motor Tyres that you would do if you used £L DUNLOPS P J&*b *> If not, then give fl^^ them a trial when jjjjh next renewing. I &^i9 anr^ are con fident m M R that
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      582 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER JLJ ha 1 hi XV. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS WANTED for the Straits Times (news department). Good salaries given to capable men. WANTED, COMPETENT SHORTHAND TYPIST. Apply to Box No. 208, Straite Times 36-«— n WANTED for tlie W, M. S., an efficient Stenofj'^pin.-r- Typist.
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      575 16 TO LET, Rooms with or without Board Apply Private Family," c/o Straits Times. 28-4—6-6 LADY TYPIST— Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Bnrlington, Coleman Street. Town Offioe, Raffles Chambers. 6-4 4-6 PAYING GUESTS WANTED. Vacancy for two bachelors, in good locality with tennis and stabling. Apply Box No. 109, Straits Times.
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      681 16 Hewn tb let. TO LBT. Houses No. T, Cnaneery Lane. Apply to Chine Keng Lee A- Co., Auctioneers. 18-11— a SHOP PREMISES TO LBT, at tbe Barlineton, Coleman Street (centrally located). SoiUble for Dispensary or any other purposes. Apply Manager, Burlington." 108— n BOARD AMD LOOSING, FRENCH BOAHDINO HOUSE. Comfortable
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      250 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 1 01 A 1 09, Market St rest Phons asms No. 411 Sols Aokitts. THE MULCOTT BELTING Company, Limited Incorporate 111 t n,l. n d Have just received a fresh shipment of JACKSONS Varnish Stains IN Colours of ROSEWOOD, Oak and M«hogin» at REASONABLE PRICKS. G.R. LAMBERT
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      299 16 WE HAVE IT IF YOU WANT IT HUBBUCKS COLOURED PAINTB. OILS AND BUNDRIEB. The Little Nipper" Rubber Mangles with wooden rollers, 30" x 4* Morgan's Plumbago. Europe Baas Broomt, 13 x S rows. Scythe Blades and Scythe Stones. Galvd. Gas Pipes, i" and i" Brass Bib Cook*, f, and I*.
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      495 16 NEW MOTOR CARS ■phone For HIRE gft promptly attends to I M bbV as* your call with first- M mMm M class, high pm-rd cars, d *y d night. CHARGES MODERATE STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 21 8 4 SI 6, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To
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      318 16 Straits TBimes. Temporary Telephone i 88. AU communications relating to editorial matters and news Bbould be addressed to THB EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THB MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane ous wants of every description are inserted in the ordinary
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