The Straits Times, 17 July 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,469 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, JULY 17. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      76 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK I noc now $19.00 far owe Best Quality ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) 4 MALTHOID j MALTHOID reinforced ROOFING Gives years and years otf waterproofing service. SPECIFICATIONS AND FULL PARTICULARS ON INQUIRY TO Goodall Co.
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      143 1 BRITISH-MADE SAFES Made of bent steel. r £§gfc high wide deep Fire and burglar I [-JR'S \l I \l [I** Solid steel doors and best powder-proof locks robinson col BUTTER PURE AUSTRALIAN CREAMERY BUTTER In 1-lb. and pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO.. LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penan*. Fitters
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      7 1 GOODRICe 111 e^g^ tn I*. SZjS TYRES
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    British Casualties.
    1068 2 The following casualties are reported London, Jane 9. Now reported prisoners. Capt. J. W. Lesley, Kind's Royal Rifles tad Lieut. J. F. Rhodes, West Ridings. Now reported prisoner ot war. 2nd Lieut. L. O. H. Dean, Middlesex. Official Corrections. Second Lieut. D. D. F. Hazel, West Kid inn*,
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      488 2 NOTICE. Notioe ii berebi given that Mr. Oota Hood Ki»t bM from this date joiacd my asrvi»ts) manager to my firm of Kirn* 00., 6 Btttary Road, Singapore and that be bat foil authority to eoter My transaction CD my firm n belief. LEECHIM HA\, S lie P.opri stor Kirn
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      227 2 FACE SIGHT FROM ITCHING PIMPLES Ashamed to Go Out. Could Hardly Sleep. Healed by Gutkura. "My trouble Ixxan l>y Urge red pimpsM uppearing on my face. It rapidly col won* fand It wu a sight. I wu ashamed to go out, and I rould hardly sleep. The pimples used to
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      400 2 HELPING THE CHILDREN. One of tbe saddest c( sights is that of obildreo who, instead of beir g fall of activity and tbe jo; of life, are j tat pimon, weak and unhappy— almost always on tbe brink of a j serious illnes*, ani never w II tnoogh to be
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      408 2 ALWAYS IN STOCK i Tyres, Solar Oil. Liquid Fuel, Shell Motor Spirit. CHIN HUAT HIN OIL TRADING COMPANY (Seah Peck Seah A Co.) 141, South Iridts Road. Tsl. «17. SALE OF VALUABLE RUBBER ESTATE The valuable property known as PERTANG RUBBER ESTATE Situate in tbe district of Jelebu, Negri Sembilan,
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    Rockefeller Foundation.
    787 3 HOSPITALS FOR SHANGHAI AND PEKING. Costing $1,000,000 Each. A New York despatch, dated May 80, says. Carrying out the project conceived eight years ago of giving China an effective medical, surgical and sanitary system, the Rockefeller Foundation will start soon the construction ot two large hospitals, one in
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    AN EVENING MEDITATION.
    136 3 As 1 journey stage by stage Distant parts of China learning, Eastern history page by page Through my mind is quickly taming. Aad each man, who by bis name If to China s foreign shore be Has afforded lustrous fame, Paenes rapidly before me. Oengbiz Kban of
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      455 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. IUILDUPJfOUR HEALTH with ESSENCE O« fluid extract op RED JAMAICA II __ii_ait--_-— i ani— v I ■r^^^aw^^B^^^^B^^JßTwfpkl»ls^^^^^Fw!^BrßK^Bw Pronconowd by the HICHIBT MiDljAl «UTHORITHg the rnott TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, ■iHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION
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      480 3 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Which has now borne the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT 18 VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet -Eating or Drinking, Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or Gouty
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      302 3 NOTICE. Orders are now being booked for Para Robber Seeds trom fine old trees, with a guarantee of 76 per oent. germination. Prioe 11,50 per 1,000 packed in bags and 12 paoked in ea*e*, F. O. B. or F. O. K. Teluk Acson. Delivery oommenoing trom September, 1917. THE MANAGER,
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      447 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (iMOOmFORATM) W J*»*» EUROPEAN LINE A Mwriee v maintained between Yokohama, via ports and London under mail oontraet with the Impend Jtpuen Government. The New Twin screw Steamen maintainin Ibu sarvioe hare been specially designed and n,,!,, 1 and are fitted with
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      619 4 BTEMKR SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AMD AVpcar Line. (GOMFAMM IMUOBPOBATBD IM B NOLAN d). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICE B. PBNINBULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILING!. (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty OOTtmuanl), ■or Ohlna, Japan, Penang, Oeyion, Australia, India, Admit, Bgypt, Mediterranean Port* and London. MAIL LINES. HoMBWABD (FOB EOEOI'l) OUTWABD (FOB
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      656 4 STEAMER SAILINGS'. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorporatbl in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, TabaJ Bangnara, Telupm, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsuen, Champcn, Kohlak Bangkok. Dim Oapartupa Mi ASOANG July 18, 3 p.m. .a. BORIBAT July 23 July SB, 3 p.m. a. a.
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      672 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINBD BBKVIOB OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatbo in Bmolakd THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Ihoorporatbd im Bmola*d) BBTWBBH ■pwmantlai Perth), North -Wai* Australian Ports, Java and Slngapooa. Regular sailings betweun Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    98 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, July 17. w^v. V .'7 am 10.J1 p.m ■It rustoo's rens Wed icsday, luly 18. >' W»to». \IM% m.. 10.57 p.m. 0, A hostel opening, 6.15 p.m. Harmston's Circus. Thursday, July 19. High Water. 11.45 a m., 1130 p.m Harmston's Circus. Friday, July 20. Higb
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    157 5 To-DAI Port Oickson 2.80 pm Sin«kawanK, Pamangkat and Sambas 2.30 pm Solat Pandjang, Benguali* and Bagan 2.30 pm Batavia, Cberibon anl S.vjarang 2.80 pan PeDang and Rangoon 2.80 prj Malacca 8 pm Una* pm Bangkok 8.30 pm Kota TingKi 4 P m Han«oon pm v vai^ 'n
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    Train Services.
    268 5 The mail train' from Singapore for the north leave Tank Rj*d «tation daily at 7 .7 a.m. and 7 p.m., arnriß.. ftt Koala Lnrupu at 7.18 pjc. and 8.44 a.m. renrv-r lively. T» c through expree* to Naa^ &vkh Ka. la Lumpci at 8 a.nx daiV Mtfawu a
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    Mails for Europe.
    56 5 LarT Sii,,i»ium. Dok in London Arbivid aijl. 1« M. M. lune 13 JU« «M. M. 18 Aid. M M. 14 M«T MF.ft O. a 14 P. ■0. 14 May H I:. I. 96 May 48. I. 14 May 25 P. O. „28 Jane 1 B. I. Jaly
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    51 5 Oar attention has been ealle.l to the fact that on* arrival! in London are much behind thone psjMiabad etae where Onr rnle is to give arrivals only when they are officially teportad in the rant Office n. tioes, and no later date than that printed at ore bai been so
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    When Peace Comes.
    104 5 at, -Mr Herbert Tree, always an aptiniiat. had bean discussing the proper Oilcbration of peace— wbeo it conies. I want to m-« 11. O. \N ells last September." he ■hi anil we discussed the possibility of arranging for some great demonstrations to >kbr»if tin coming of peace
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    177 5 EXCHANGE Simoafom, July 17, 1917. Oh LokiM* ......Bank 4 m/s M 2/4 j Demawi S/4i Private 8 m/s w 2/4f^ Sa F»a» it... ..Bank T. T. 818 O« India Bank/I. T. m Om HoNd«oK9...B»nk d/d lß%pm Oh Siindbai ...Bank d/d 69 OhJavi BankT. T 184 O» Japam
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      166 5 Bayer* Seller 10 10 Ampang 6.60 6.0 C 1 1 Aver Weng 1.85 1.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.25 .1.60 13 10 Kinta Association 9.25 9.80 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 41 Labat Mines 4.f 0 5.00 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25 12.76 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.18.6
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      GENERAL.
      120 5 ?3£l BoUct 41 41 I. Smelton* Co. 7.86 7.76 41 41 Pni, 1.3.8 1.f.0 6/- 6/- lleotrio T'w.yg 4/- 5/--10 10 FtMor Netve 4:i.CO 44.00 60 60 W. Hammer ACo 66.00 68.00 100 Howurth Brskioe 65.00 76.00 100 7%Piel. 100.00 100 100 K»ti Bro, Del. par 120.0 C 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      51 5 United Engineers 6% 11,284,500 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 norn b pore Municipal 6% 11,873,000 par Spore Monioipal 4 T of 1907 11,600,000 10%dis Spore Mnnicipal *i% of 1909 11,000,000 10% dii Spore Mnnicipal 4% 2,000,000 15% dig Spore Municipal 4% 4800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 •15,000,000 101.00
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    304 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices. Fraror LyaJl i. Co. Kvatt. Alor Uajah (II) 4.20 4.40 4.10 4.20 Amah Malay (2) 0.80 0.50pm 0.80 0.40 Ayer Hitem (IS) 14.60 15.50 14.00 15.00 Ayer Kaning (»1) 1 30 1.40 1..T. 1.8S Ayer
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      426 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE, 1913 mo-el Hamberettc. Apply Humber, o/o Straits Times. 17 7-19-7 TWO reliable nrstelass cooks (Chinese) and one Chinese %ov r< quired incmtdiaU ly. Apply Box 80a, Straits Times. 17 7-83 7 ESTATE DRBS4ER. first-class man. wanted. Apply by litter to The Mtniger. Kluang E-tate, Kloang, Johore.
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      613 5 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BOER TOBACCO Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS K. TBUTADA JAPANEBE DENTIST 744 74 I.Braißatah Road. Phone Ho. 1245 EXTRACTION PAINLESS CHARGES MODERATE WORK QUaRMTEEO Consultation in either English or Malay QO TO W.J.BARCIA. h FOB STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE MOKE I
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      78 5 I i ii-i i AT THE GAIETY TO-NIGHT IN TUB SECOND SHOW AT 9 SHARP Daniel Frobntan presents Grace George s famous success IN FOUR PARTS CLOTH ES IN FOUR PARTS Tbe celebrated society drama by A>ery Bopwood and Cbannin^ Pollock, prodaocd by tbe Famoas Players Film Co, Bluebird Photoplays
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    DEATHS.
    59 6 Ln Eno Nio.— On July 5, at 14, Heeren Street, Malacca, Lim Bng Neo, widow of the late Mr. Chua Seek Kirn, aged 83 years. Funeral on July 24, leaving residence at 10 a m, Skow Tn k Boo.— On July 16, at 202, Beach Road, Singapore, Scow Tcck
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    The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JULY 17. THE KING IN FRANCE.
    1287 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, JULY 17. THE KING IN FRANCE. The fact that the King and Queen have spent ten days in France, the former visiting scenes of recent fighting, the latter busy among the hospitals, is ptetty good evidence of the confidence there is among the British, both at
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    16 6 Mr. H. de Boseck, of L'ulau Balang Estate, has left for home to join the army.
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    26 6 Rubber export dnty collected in the F.MS. during 1917 to the end of Juno amounted to •5,281,845.92, against t1,964,853.98 daring the corresponding period of last year.
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    32 6 On Saturday afternoon, in honour of the French National Fete, M. Dan jon held his first reception since his arrival from Shanghai to take up the position of French Consul in Singapore.
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    33 6 The Machine-Gun Corps gunners who man the guns of the tanks have been granted a special badge, which is worn on the shoulder-strap. It represents a tank, with the guns ready for action.
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    42 6 It is reported from Havre that of the 500 Dutchmen who have been fighting in the French army, 280 men have already been killed in battle. All of the said r>oo men have been decorated by the Military Medal with the palm.
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    36 6 Over a hundred ricksha pullers arrested during the recent disturbances between two rival clans were charged in the second police court this morning with being concerned in an affray. All were discharged after being seriously cautioned
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    33 6 For the theft of a silver button worth twenty-five cents a Chinese, who had several previous convictions against him, was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment in the third police court this morning.
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    40 6 Unofficial information concerning the Bombay Turf Club War Loan Lottery confirms the report that Mr. Sassoon E. Nissim won the first prize. In addition eleven other prizes, of a total value of about 511.000, have come to Singapore ticket holders.
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    46 6 In the third police court yesterday Chow Sow Sum and Cheh Yeong were fined respectively 1500 and 5200 for assisting to carry on a public lottery at a bouse in Upper Chinchew Street. Chua Boon Lock, of Market Street, was fined 1300 for a similar offence.
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    48 6 A European named J. W. Russell, of no occupation, was on Saturday convicted in the Police Court, Kuala Lumpur, before Mr. A. W. Just, magistrate, of the theft of two £1 postal orders, the property of a lady school teacher, and was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment.
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    51 6 The British Embassy in Madrid reports that according to a Royal Order, dated April 18, and published in the official Gaceta de Madried, of April 20, the Compania Transatlantics is exceptionally authorised to increase by 50 per cent, the present tariffs on passen ger and goods traffic with the Philippine
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    60 6 The Trustees of St. Andrew's Cathedral have decided that the new five miuutes rule in regard to seats in the Cathedral shall not come into force until the new quarter beginning October 1 next. This is due to the fact that bills for sittings for the 3rd quarter have already
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    55 6 The Board of Trade are in receipt, through the Foreign Office, of information to the effect that an Ordinance was published in the Javasche Courant for March 16. prohibiting the exportation from thn Netherlands East Indies of preserved goods, except such as are necessary for use on board ships sailing
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    67 6 The death took place, on the Sth instant, at Malacca, of Mrs. Lim Eng Neo, widow of the late Mr. Chua Seek Kirn, at the age of 88 years. The deceased lady was an old resident of Malacca and leaves four sons, three daughters, thirty-eight grandchildren and thirty-nine great grandchildren
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    65 6 Overheard at a Penang Hotel on Saturday:— Young lady (member of a touring company) rising from writing table, to friend opposite I'm finished, dear." A moment's pause then, almost irritably Oh, there's that blighter in Siugapore to write to." Did she call him a blighter while she was here, and
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    86 6 The Pinang Gazette learns that the mishap to the 8.1. steamer Chilka, which Keuter reported to have been abandoned, is not so serious as was believed, although the fire on the steamer resulted, unfortunately, in the loss of about seventy deck passengers, all of whom jumped overboard. The vessel was
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    82 6 Ng Yong, a Chinese residing at Ade-laide-road. Chalk Farm, London, and carrying on business as a shipping agent at Limohouse causeway, was fined a total of £200 at the Macsion House Police Court for having been unlawfully concerned in removing 300 lbs. of opium for exportation to Shanghai. The defendant
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    401 6 The Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, and Mrs. James, are spending a few days at the Gap. At Swanagc, tbe death has juxt taken place of Mr. George Williams at the age of 84. He served in the Royal Navy during the Chinese War
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    Red Cross Work for the Wounded.
    37 6 The following contributions are gratefully acknowledged Already received $7,903.^.W. A. S. 27 L. R. Macphail (3rd) 25 Mrs. H. B. Baker 50 M. L. 50 Mrs. Hamilton Gunn (2nd) 10 »8,086.-J6
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    Union Jack Club.
    53 6 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A. W. Vick co Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge witt many thanks receipt of the following furthi contribution to the above fund Already acknowledged MMMJI British community, Soura baya, per Mr. John Camp bell, Chartered Bank, (2nd
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    Sarawak and Its New Rajah.
    205 6 A correspondent writes to the L. and C. Expiess:— The new Rajah of Sarawak. Charles Vyner Brooke, who succeeds hia father, is a little over 40, and is thoroughly acquainted with the needs and aspiratione of his people, who regard him with the greatest affection
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    Pahang's Trade.
    211 6 Some interesting feature*) of Pahaag t, economic position are disclosed in the export and import returnß for the first quarter ot this year. Together with her sister States Pabang has shared the present prosperity ie regard to rubber production, her output bein^ 118 tons more than in the
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      162 6 Just Received, a Small Shipment of ALLENO CIGARS Havana Leaf Supplied to THE SPORTS CLUB, LONDON. CALDBECK,MACGREGOR&CO. J. W. BENSON'S Noted London-Made Watches. FIELD. LUDGATE BANK OF ENGLAND WATCHES Btet!i-3g Silver Caeca from £6 to 4BIS Solij 18-et. Gold Cases from £19 to «27 Guaranteed Time-keepers. SOLE AGENTS I JOHN
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      238 6 BETTER PICTURES BETTER MUSIC, BETTER SURROUNDINGS AND UTTER SERVICE ARE SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THE ALHAMIRA Tha PioaMr and Premier House -Ths House of Quality B««ch Read Path* prsunts a powerful Gold Roaster Play THE EMPRESS In 5 Act*. The stirring portrayal of an agonising soul's triumph over threatening
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    THE WAR.
    2181 7 WESTERN POSITION. Activity Along French Lines. GERMAN POLITICS. Herr Bethmann-Hollweg's Successor. KICTBR's TELK.iIUM-. London, luly 15. 11 35 p.m. lit Id Marshal Haig reports reciprocal artillery bre in the neighbourhoods ol Armentieres, Wytscliaett and Nieuport. Oar aeroplane* on Friday night bombed four important railway stations anJ a large
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    Chinese Position.
    99 7 ANGER AGAINST GERMAN INTRIGUE. London, July 16, noon. Peking i Premier Yuan Cbi-jui and a num. ber of prospective cabinet ministers, including Liang Chi obai, who strongly advocate war with Germany, have arrived. The Chinese are very angry at Austrian and German activities in connection with the restoration
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    CHURCH ARMY RECREATION TENTS.
    55 7 We have to acknowledge the following additional subscription: Mrs. B. Maw 926 The position of the Singapore Tent No. 1 Fund now stands as follows: Total received by Straits Times... 12,282 Per Editor, Free Press 225 Gross Total Received 92,507 Required to complete Tent No. 1.
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    North British and Mercantile.
    200 7 The following are the results of the North Briti-h and Mercantile Insurance for 1916 Net tire premiums, £3,364,783, as compared with £2.146,759 in 1915. The profit on the fire account (exclusive of interest is £161,112. New life policies issued insuring net £1,460,284 net premiums, £85,864 total
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    Practical Loyalty.
    299 7 We have already referred to the magnitioent contributions to the various war funds that have been forthcoming from Hongkong, and it is gratifying to note that the neighbouring communities under the British flag all vie closely with one another in these very practical demonstrations of loyalty, aays the
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    74 7 The marriage was celebrated on Jane 6, at the Primitive Methodist Church, St. Anne's on -the Sea, of Mr. U. Henry Fox. M.I.C.E of the F.M.S. Railways, eldest son of the late Mr. O. Fox and Mrs. Fox, of Mid-Lothian, Scotland, and Emma, widow of the late J. W. Kersbaw,
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    Smokes For Our Soldiers.
    198 7 HELP NEEDED FOR OVERSEAS CLUB. During the ten months ending June, 1917, we sent 98,833, on behalf of our readers, to the Overseas Club, London, to assist in providing smokes for our soldiers and sailors. We began the second half of the year with a balance
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    MESSRS. TOPHAM, JONES AND RAILTON.
    420 7 Baronetcy for Sir Evan Davies Jones. A recent home paper contains the follow ing:— Sir Evan Davits Jones, of Pentower, Fisbguard, Pembrokeshire 6, Addison Road, Kensington and 11, Great George Street, Westminster, is a D.L. and J.P. for Pembrokeshire, and was high -sheriff 1011-12. He
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    JAVA PRODUCE MARKET.
    140 7 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on the position of the Java produce market for the week ending July 14 Batavia, July 14, 1917. Rubber.—Tbe rubber market is qniet at prices of 'H guilder
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    35 7 To-day's Business. Saunders and Macphail's Daily Report. Silver up one penny 41 Hongkong up k 2/7* (18J% pm.) Shanghai up j 8/11 (60). Tin.—Sales 150 tons at 9108. Robber.—2 s{. Sli&rc m&rkct—uucliftQK'
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    War Week by Week.
    3414 7 CONVALESCENCE OF RUSSIA'S ARMY. From Our Special Correspondent London, June 7. The stagnation upon Ibe Eastern front is undoubtedly stiffening the German lines elsewhere just now by permitting them to increase the guns and manpower at theii disposal against the Fronoh and British forces, while Italy
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  • Correspondence.
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      A Malacca Case.
      101 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Erroneous statements having been circulated in Malacca with regard to the case in which one Tan Kirn Bee, of Malacca, was prosecuted in Negri Sembilan by tbe Deputy Publi: Prosecutor for breach of trust, I beg to request that
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    110 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, July 80, 1017. Tuesday, Jcly 17. 6.16 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. 430 p.m. Balestier Range S.V.H. 6.10 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Co. Wednesday, Jcly 18. 5.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. 4.30 p.m. Balestier Range S.R.E.(V.) 5.15 p.m. Drill
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    62 8 Drill Orders for Jcly, 1917. Friday, 20.— Parades at Pearl's Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5.15 p.m. Monday, 23.— Parades at Havelock Road Police Station and Tanjong Pagar, 5.16 p.m. Friday, 27.— Parades at Pearl's Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5.15 p.m. Monday, 30.— Entire Company Parade at Havelock
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    JUNE RUBBER RETURNS.
    49 8 Bukit Jelotong.-5,216 lbs. Sapong Rubber and Tobacco.— 26,los lbs. total to date 172,32 V lbs. Brunei Estates, Limited.— 6,o43 lbs twelve months 78,808} lbs. Sungei Buaya (Sumatra) Rubber Co, Ltd.— 49,200 lbs. twelve months 504,313 lbs. Sumatra Caoutchouc Maatscbappy. 77,106 lbs. Kuelor Rubber Estates.— l4,B66 lbs.
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    The Latest Shipping Fusion.
    261 8 It is months since the rumours were first mooted ot a fusion between the P. and O. Company and the Union Steamship ol New Zealand. A provisional agreement has now been signed, and a circular to the shareholders of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand
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      Hockey.
      27 8 A faat and interesting game between tbe S.C.C. and a Naval team on the S.R.C. ground yesterday resulted in a win for the club by 4—B.
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      Golf.
      45 8 We are asked to state that as Hari Rave falls on Saturday tbe men's July medal (stroke) at the Garrison Golf Club will be played for on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29 not on July 21 and 23 as previous ly announced.
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      Football.
      85 8 A league game will be played on the S.K.t'. ground this afternoon, starting at five o'clock between tbe S.C.C. and the Naval Wireless. The former team will be Trowell j HiU and Gale Matheaon, Lynch and Griffin Potter, Parish, Sinclair (capt.), Toeoenie, and Jamieson. A match has been arranged
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      Cricket.
      232 8 The following were the scores in the match between elevens captained by Dr. Martin and Mr. N. A. M. Griffin, played on tbe S.C.C. ground on Saturday:— Dr. Martin's XI. J. R. C. Badham b Clarke 22 L. J Wishart b IClarke 0 Dr. W. W. Martin b Clarke
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      S.C.C. Tennis Tournament.
      166 8 Following are tbe results of yesterday's play C. Sixoiks. Parr v. Moss, postponed. Hacker v. Terzsno, postponed. Newcomers'. Laybourne beat Jamieson, 6 4, 3 6, 6—B. Lecot v. Laybourne, unfinished. A. DOCBLKS. Tborougood and Wodebouse beat Tinsley and Griffith Jonee. 6—B, 2—6, 6 o. B. Doubles. Caasells
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      74 8 PIBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5. A new programme will be put on at tbe Gaiety Picture Palaoe to-night, containing a four-part drama, entitled Clothes, pro duoed by the Famous Players Film Co., the Bluebird drama, The Black Orchids, in five reels, presenting the
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      429 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, July 21 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 residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. RinK Telephone
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      305 9 ADELPHI HOTEI Mo ithly Rates for Tiffin $2O Dinner $2O Breakfast, Tiffin and Dinner $5O EVERY EVENIN6 DURIN6 DINNER CONCERT BY OUR FILIPINO BAND. Saturdays SPECIAL DINNER HOTEL van WI JK Co., Ltd. Telephone 662. Telephone 863. Every Night OUR EUROPEAN QUARTETTE will play curing and after Dinner, except Sundayß.
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      634 9 BRUANG. LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION). NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Mooting of Braaog, Limited (in Liquidation i will bs held at Oresbam House, Battery Road, Singapore, on Tuesday, Joly 81, 1917, at 12 p.m. Bdmbbbs 1. To receive tbe Liquidator's Report and Aooounta. 2. To pass resolution for
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      104 9 Rubber Machines Rollers 17x12. Chilled or Hard Grained. British Make. Certain Deliveries. 4 Price: $1,700 Wallace T. PLATT, Singapore. AVERT FLOODS AND WASHOUTS BY USING "ARMCO" CULVERTS AUTOMATIC DRAINAGE TIDAL GATES. ALL SIZES from 12 inches to 6 feet diameter IN STOCK. Largely used by the Public Works Departments and
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      565 10 BANKING. THI I2E HAI TONB MNKINB AND INIUIANIE SO.. LTD. (iHOOmroIATBD IH TBB STBAITS SbTTIBHSNTS). MBAD OFFICB. Ne. H, KLING BTBMT, BINGAPOKI. liiuiimid IWTSobeeribed Capital. 000,000 p^d v o*m. 1 i SS ■•Mr** Foad •600,000 OOURT OP DIaWOTORB Laaw a Bm, OfcrimMft. Bmm P» B T T ow Pl 9
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      568 10 lIBH IHARTENED BANK OF INDIA. AVtTNALIAJND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN INGLAND BT ROTAt, CHARTHK Paid op Capitol vi M.OQO Shares ol 419 eMb at mt 41,t00.00C Beeerre Fuad... M M 41,800.000 Reserve LlabiUty <X Profrle»on~ 4MGO.OOC BANEBRB The luk ol Bavlaad, The Loadoa Git? ud Midland Baak, Ltd., Tbe Loadoa Couatj
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      1160 10 SALES BY AUCTION. )Y ORDER OF H. MUNRO, Esq., LIQUIDATOR OF CA BGOES EX AL' EN VESSELS INTERNED IN THE DUTCH BAST INDIES. AUCTION SALE At Messrs. Cbing Keng Lee a Co 's sale-room, R%fflos Chambers, Raffl is Place, On Wednesday, July 18, at 11 a.m. Fifteen Bales of Cow
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      1055 10 SALES BY AUCTION, AUCTION SALES Of VALUABLE TOWN PROPEHI I At Messrs. Gbing Keng Lee A Co.'s Sale-room, Rafflos Chambers, Raffles Plaoe, On Monday, July 23, at 2.30 p.m. All tbat pieoe of freehold land arta 1,6*0 eg. it. Together with tbat desirable dwelling bouse No. 7, Duxton Hill. CHINO
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    791 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Looking Ahead. A writer in The Autocar says: There are certain ways in which the measures that must be taken to safeguard the future of the British air-craft iudustry defer sometimes in kind and sometimes in degree from those necessary to
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    A 2,000 Per Cent. Dividend.
    223 11 In a recent insae we reported that the Cbuyetsa Steamship Company bad declared a dividend of 2,000 per cent., which seemed somewhat bin even ia these days of enormous shipping profits, remarks the Japan Chronicle. From a later report it appears that one of the
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    32 11 The New Darrel Bay Company have heen moat successful bo far with their tobaoco. Their rubber output would have been remarkably gc xl but the rain baa interfered too much with tapping
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      199 11 THE CANADIAN FORD The Most Economical 5-Passenger Car on the market and the Best Motor Car Value in the world. READ WHAT A SINGAPORE MOTORIST SAY S Me*srn. WEARNE BROS., LTD. Dear S. With reference to the FORD car purchased from you 9 months ago, I have kept a careful
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      68 11 Motorist: "Suit me? I should think so!^ as none other can." DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. SINGER CARS I If"" 1 Se9 a^ J i rodsßSLj— »i>^—»ws^ ntl Im' \.\WoTf»A/L.^-^^^BMs»»»^i x?^ Importers International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. Tfrcstonc TOUGHER J|§fM& FAMOUS THAN g2![ IJI FOR THE ROAD %jiy^f EFFICIENCY Agents BRINKMANN CO..
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      554 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER W Hi H. K. BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACAHT BXPERIBNCBD COMPOSITORS WANTBD for the Straits Times (news department) Good salaries given to capable men. WANTBD, COMPETENT SHORTHAND TYPIST. Apply to Box No. 308, Straits Times 26-4— n W&NTBD. smart shorthand typist (or ofhet in Singapore. Good salary to
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      517 12 SITUATIONS WANTED PLANTER seeks change ot billet, speaks Tamil fluently. Please apply to Box No 278. Strait* TimPß. 26-8— 27 7 YOUNG BRITISHER requires employ ment. Commercial or planting. Rubber ex perienct. Reply Box No. '286, Straits Times. 27 6-28-7 PLANTER. University man, one year's good experience oa Urge estate,
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      712 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT. Houses No. 7, Chancery Lane Apply to Ching Keng Lee Co., Auctioneers. 18-11— n TO LBT, Dunrobin, Barker Road. Im entry Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. l-7-o TO LET, Hyder Lodge, No. W, tft, Michael's Road, or for sale Apply R. Sajan ft Co.,
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      241 12 KIAM KIAT CO. IM IN, Market Street. Phone tame No. 411. THE MULCOTT BELTING CO.. LTD. I icorpor.t.d la Entl.nd Have just received a fresh shipment of Jackson's Varnish Stains In Colour! of Rosewood, Oak and Mahogany at REASONABLE PRICES. G.R. LAMBERT&Go. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3-i. Orchard Read, Telephone No. 10J5
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      253 12 GUAN KIAT Co., No. ae, Phillip Streat Telephone Nos. 1801 and 1862. Private 1460 and Sunnyside 1078. Large Stocks of: Angle Into, Flat Iron, Round Iron, Tee Iron. Bolts Nuts, Rivets, Galvd. Plates Navy Canvas. BUY NOW-DO NOT WAIT. Sole Agents for THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID TIM ideal fluid fer
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      478 12 BRAND NEW HIGH-PRICED «9 and aeater Motor Cars FOR HIRE. 'Phone 1233 Charges Moderate Oarage open Day and Night. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 A »18, Orchard Road (Next to Wearuo Bros., Ltd.) To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations is advertisements, such aa changes m sailing dates of steamers, often
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      310 12 Straits 73imes. Temporary Telephone i 68. All communications relating to editoria matters and newo Bhoald be addressed tc THB EDITOR. All communications relating to bußineao matters—advertisements, Habscription" accounts, printing, eto.—should be ad dressed to THB MANAOBR. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.—Miscellaoc ona wants ot every description are inserted in the ordinary body type
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