The Straits Times, 21 August 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,498 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 21. 1917. PKICE 10 CENTS.
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      234 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price DOW $19.00 par ease Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jsibby McfieiXi Jsibby state "If there was a way
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      179 1 ROBINSON CO. Illustrating a bedroom furnished in Jacobean antique reproductions; a style well suited to this country, being heavily built and giving character to a furnishing scheme unobtainable in modern styles. ESTIMATES ON APPLICATION. ALL FURNITURE IS MADE IN OUR OWN WORKSHOPS UNDER EUROPEAN INSTRUCTION. BUTTER PURE AUSTRALIAN CREAMERY BUTTER
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      2 1 GOODRICe > TYRES
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    British Casualties.
    978 2 The following casualties are reported LondoD, Jaly 20. Killed— Lieut. H. F. Denger, Cbesbirea 2nd Lieut. V. C. A. Macleod, Scottish Rifle*. Previously reported wounded and missing, now reported killed.— Snd Lieut. R. H. Tolson, West Yorks. Previously reported missing, now reported killed. 2nd Lieut. F. Adams, Flying
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      535 2 LOOKING OLD TOO SOON. Too many K'rta and women look old loo^ before ibej sboold. Tbeir faoee become pale and drawn, wrinkles appear, and tbeir iy< h lack bnyl.tDOfs. Can it be wondered at, wht a they so frequently ba»e beadaabci, backacbea and a general feeling of wretcbednea« and weakness
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      185 2 CUTICURA STOPS ITCHINGINSTANTLY Jusl Bathe with the Cuticura Soap, /*A an^ ['■•o^\* )f\ apply 'he X^^*W lVr^l I Cuticura S^ \V"a I Ointment For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irritations, pimples, dandruff, sore hands and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and Ointment are supremely effective. Sample Each Free by Post With 32-p. Skin
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      73 2 PREPAREDNESS MONTH OF AUGUST Tons over Tons of NEW GOODS FROM GREAT BRITAIN and AMERICA We have tbe Goods. Our prices are not Monopolised. No Sorry, out of stock excuses with us. We deliver tbe Goods. Everything for Everybody— Anywbere. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE GO. Only Address ORCHARD ROAD. Only Address
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    The Air Raid.
    852 3 MR. WILb CROOKS, M.P.'S EXPERIENCE. Under Fire in Raid Area. Tell your readers they cannot think too much of the pluck of the East-end," said I Mr. Will C rooks. M.P., to a Daily Chronicle representative on the day of the recent air raid on London. I
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    AIRMEN'S PRIZE BOUNTY.
    249 3 Destruction of a German Cruiser In Rufigi River. For the tint time in the history of war- 1 fare and of the Prize Conrt Sir Samoal Evans bad before him recently a claim for prize bounty for the destruction of an enemy warship by aeroplanes. Commander Maxwell
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      231 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD iMPURiIiES. BUILD- UP YOUR •HEALTH with fc*acriOK cm fluid extract cf RED JAMAICA i Pronouncod by tM RICHEST wrpirn <ut '"BITUS the most •»!•»>*<* r tqrpid LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS. BHEUMA'IIikM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for
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      602 3 CHEST LUNG TROUBLES Veno's is the Incomparable Remedy. Unfailing reliability has made Veno's Lightning Cough Cure the supreme rrmedy of modern times for all chest, lung, and throat troubles in old or young. Th? test of time is behind this great remedy; in all parts of the world it has
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      276 3 AUCTION SALE it Messrs. Cbing Seng Lee* Oo.'r Sale-room, Raffle* Chamber*, Riffle* Place, On Wbdnb-sdat, Accicst 22, at 11 ».m. Two galvanized iron tanki, 8' 9* x 4' x V, one cylindrical irun t»nk 2' 6" x 4' 1". CHING KBNO LBB k CO., Auctioneer* Estate Agents. 18-B— 2l-8 AUCTION
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      479 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIPGO..LTD. (Imoobpobatbd im Jatam) EUROPEAN LINE A simiee ia maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and London under mail oontract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and eoassmeted, and are fitted with all the latest Isejßwfenents
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      570 4 STEAMER SAMJpW. P. O. -British India AND Mpcar L.inc. (Compamms Incobpobatbd im Bnolamd). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICE B. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N GO. (Under Contrast wltb Hit Majesty's Government). The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are
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      683 4 STEAMER MILIHBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Imoovobatid uj Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretsy, Tringnnu, Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Tolupia, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuon, Chumpon, Kohlak a Bangkok Dim Ososrtuf* ?SSSU ATIPOK 3 p.m. e-e. ASDANG Aug. S7 29, 3 p m The steamers are
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      610 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINHD ■■RVIOB OF THEBCEANS.B.CB..LTD. llncobpobatbd in Bnolaho AM THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (ItrcOBPOBATBD IN BnOLAMD) BBTWBBN Fremantle Perth), North-Wea* Australian Ports, Jave and Singapore Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (v induoement offers), Derby, King's Sound (port for the Kimberley Oold
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    90 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, August 21. Hit-b Water, 0.2 am, O.SO p.m. Wednesday, Vuirust 22. il> i W»l( r. il a.m., 0.64 p.m Thursday, August 23. Hijjb Water, 1.8 am.. 1.20 p.m -riday, August 24. High Water, 1.45 m 1.49 p. in. i Toooin Championship. Saturday, August 25. High
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    146 5 Todai. n.an and In.ir,> J.;JO pui ScUt Pandjang, Beogkalis, and Bagan IH poi Ion Dickwin and i, Swtttenham 2.30 pm Malaoc* and Moar 3 piu Liat ami Batavia ■'•30 pm Kota 1 intui t pm Kbio. r.ilhtou. Bataria, uang ■^ourabiya. .\iu|>tDan. 4 pui Wwmm Jacob *-30 am
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    Train Services
    252 5 The mail tra w- from Singapore for the aorth leave Taa»: Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. mi 7 p.m., arriving at Kaala Lompar at 7.18 p.m. and 6.43 a.m. respectively. Tbe -.hrough express to Penang leaves Kaala Lumpc- at 8 a m. daily, arriving at Penan g
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    Mails for Europe.
    36 5 Official I'ost Oftice Report.) ,rii Akrivhi LmN Jane 0 I .In. Jane 1} Jore 23 Jane Inly 1 MM B. I. M. M H. I. B. I. laly 30 81 Au«nBt 10 17
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    175 5 BXCHANOB SiMirou, August 31, 1817. K Lomm* Bank 4 m/l m 1/4| Demand V*i Private 8 m/» 2/4 Om Fbamui Bank T. T. 818 Ua Imdu Bank T. T. m 160 On Uo«a«oi«a...B»Bk d/d 28%pm On SaA»aH*i ...Baak d/d 58 UmJava BankT. T. 133 ObJapak Bank 10»J
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      MINING.
      163 5 MIN ING. J™ Buyers Selloc*. 10 10 Ampang 5.(0 1 1 Ayer Weep ISS 1.60 10 10 KlnU Association 7.50 8.80 41 £1 KintaTin 1.10.0 1.17.8 41 £1 Lahat Mines 4.60 500 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25 12.75 £1 £1 Malayan Tin 1.16.6 1.19.8 norn 10 10 Middleton 19X0 20.C0
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      GENERAL.
      119 5 41 41 H. Smeltmu (Jo. 7.80 7.C0 41 41 riel. 1.8.6 1.6.0 Wo aiectiio T'wayL 4/- 6;--10 10 Fnae* Jk Neavc 44.(0 4C.00 60 60 W. Hammer A Cc. 65.00 08.00 100 Howartb Brekmt 85.00 78.00 100 7%Ptei 100.00 100 100 KatE Bro, Del par I>O.(H X0 10 Maynwd
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      DEBENTURES
      48 5 United Engineers 0% t1,2»4,600 pa. Singapore Bloctric Tramways 5 £860,00u nov. -Spore Municipal 6% ll,ft7«l,oot' (.at Spore Municipal 4t% ot 1907 •1,600,000 U%dis b'pore Manicipal 4j% of 10OS 11,000,000 10%dla Sport Manicipal 4% 2,000,000 16%dit 8 pore Manicipal 4% £800,000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1016 $15,000,000 102.00 108.00
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      RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
      312 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day'B Prices. Fraser Lyali 4 Co. Evatt. Uor Gajab (SI) 4.25 4.50 4.30 4.40 Ima). Malay (2) 0.80 0.50pm U.bO 0.4 C Iyer Hitam (85) 14.75 16.50 14.76 15.50 Vyer Kunin« (SI) 140 1.50 1.40 1.50 Vyer
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      118 5 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. iNcoKCOKATED IN BNOLANI) BY KOYAL CUAKTEK. Paid np Capital in SO 000 Sbarts of 4-JOeach Raatrve hond £1,900,000 Baser*e Liability of Propri -torn... XI.iOOOOO BANKBKS I Tbe Baak of Bnglar.il. The LoLdon City and Midland Bank. Ltd Ti London Connty and Wnrtminxtcr Bank,
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      626 5 UTEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. ACCOMMODATION availtble f t Ist and 2nd cI»M paHHtrgers by a steamer for Bombay, wiling shortly. For passage, app'y to Mr M. A. NamnEie. 18, Malacca Street. «I.H-2'2 H WANTED immediately, a bill oolUctor and caßhier. Security reqaired 48,000. Apply with copie* o( testimonial" »o tho Maoagicg Director,
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      437 5 Have You Tried VELVET? THE NEW SMOKING TOBACCO Specially prepared for the Pipe and Cigarette. On sale in 4-oz. airtight tins with packet of cigai ette papers at K. P. M. HUSSAIN, 15, Battery Road. MOHAMED HUSSAIN. Free Press A ,.ey. A CEYLON BURGHER wants position as WANTED, motor syce
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      54 5 JUST ARRIVED! JUST ARRIVED II Tha wall-known artiste formerly of tbe Wayaag Kassim HAJI POKAH will take part TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I! In the Famous STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD In a realistic play of Java SETI MOHANI Phone IIM far sesti. K. H CHBONO, Proprietor.
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      43 5 THE MALAY OPERA GO. OF MALACCA NEW LOCATION -BEACH ROAD (Neit to Alhambra Theatre) WILL STAGE TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT II CHENDRA WATI TO-MORROW Shakepeare's. Play COMEDY OF ERRORS A Floating Lady will ba exhibited. TUAN YET, Manager. E. JUDDA, Aast. Manager. 10 B—9-0
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    The Straits Times. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21. DELICATE QUESTIONS.
    1077 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21. DELICATE QUESTIONS. We were appealed to sometime ago to say something about tbe terrible ravages of what ib known as tbe social evil among the young men of Singapore— especially among tbe Straits Chinese. More recently there was sent to us a lurid description
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    16 6 A polo match between Selangor and Penang is to be played at Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
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    15 6 Information baa been received tbat tbe red light on the Middleburg Reef is not burning.
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    34 6 The Volunteer Enactment, 1913. Amend mont Enactment, 1917, and the Registration of Aliens Enactment. 1917, are published in the F.M.S. Government Gazette. Tbe former comes into force immediately and the latter on September 1.
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    17 6 A French consular cable states that Japan baa refused to grant passports for the conference at Stockholm.
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    21 6 The age of school -children eligible for scholars' season tickets on tbe F.M.S. Railways has been increased from 16 to 18.
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    25 6 A tiger has been prowling about in the neighbourhood of Tupai and has been paying nocturnal visits to tbe piggeries tbat abound in that locality.
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    26 6 A new toddy shop rule just gazetted sas follows "No licensee shall permit any child under fifteen years of age to enter upon tbe licensed premises.
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    25 6 A general meeting of the Koala Lumpur District Planters' Association will be held at the Mercantile Bank Buildings, Koala Lumpur, on Saturday, at 11 a.m.
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    27 6 For deserting from the police force a con stable named Ho Ah Seng was sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment in tbe first magistrate's court this morning.
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    37 6 A charge of murder was investigated in the second magistrate's court this morning, one Kway Cheng Hong being charged with killing Choa Teng Siew on July 12 by stabbing him with a knife. The hearing is proceeding.
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    51 6 Lord Guthrio bas just mentioned the interesting fact tbat a gutta-percha golf ball with the initials R.L.S." has been found lately in Swanston Cottage, where Robert Louis Stevenson once lived. It is a curious relic to discover after all these years. Swanston Cottage is now the country home of Lord
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    61 6 Tbe following properties were disposed of by Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co. at their saleroom yesterday afternoon Eight pieces of freehold land at Siglap area 16,000 square feet bought by M. Abdulrahman for 11,400; three pieces of freehold land fronting Market Street, Kuantan, Pahang. area 7,200 square feet bought
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    103 6 A large seizure of cocaine was made at about 11 a.m. on August 9 at Rangoon by Excise Inspector T. Jordan on board a ship in port. Tbe officer after a lengthy search found cleverly concealed between decks, under kegs of paint which were resting on a plank, 472 ounces
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    92 6 It is notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette tbat the Resident of Pahang appoints the assistant agricultural inspector, station ed in Seremban. and any other agricultural inspector or assistant agricultural inspector in tbe employ of the agricultural depart ment, who may from time to time be in the State of
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    117 6 The Financial Adviser of Siam says in his recently issued report The year just end ed was an excellent one from tbe general point of view of trade, and, judged by the criterion of values, tbe import and export business of tbe year was on a larger scale than ever
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    121 6 When the roll was called at tbe intern ment camp at Sbidzaoka at five o'clock on July 31, says tbe Japan Chronicle, it was found that one of the prisoners, named Siebert, was missing. As the result of in vestigations it was ascertained tbat at about 11.30 on Sunday night
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    148 6 The annual prize day at tbe Penang Free School was held on Friday, when tbe Hon. Mr. W. Peel, the Resident Councillor, presided. After the boy scouts and the school cadets had been inspected, the headmaster, Mr. R. H. Pinhorn, M.A., made his speech stating tbat instead of prizes tbe
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    150 6 Tbe half-yearly general meeting of tbe Selangor Club was held in tbe tiffin-room of the Club on Saturday evening, Mr. C. H. Sansom presiding over a small attendance. In presenting tbe accounts for the half-year tbe chairman said that it was extremely satisfactory tbat instead of the deficit for which
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    389 6 Colonel Sir John Campbell, late manager of tbe Tronoli Mines, Ltd., ha< won the D.S.O. ftli. G. J. Fernando, formerly chief clerl to H.H. ItM late Sultan of Pahang, bae returned to Ku&itt '.umpur and, in in thi Sanitary Board office. Mr. F. B. Gougb, late of
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    Union Jack Club.
    47 6 The hon. treasurer, Mr. A. W. Yiek. Ufa Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknow ledge witL many thanks receipt of the following further contribution to the above fund Previously acknowledged $29,848.0;-: Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 500 Total 130,348.0?
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    Children's Aid Society.
    65 6 On behalf of tbe Committee of tbe Chil dren's Aid Society, Mr. W. H. Macgn i (lion, treasurer) begs to acknowledge the following further subscriptions Proviously acknowledged 99,714.51 Kuala Lumpur District per Mrs. Eyre Kenny 1,02. .0G Kajang District per Mrs. R. C. M. Kindersley 139.00 Batu
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    Kaiser's Son Charged with Theft.
    125 6 The Paris correspondent of tbe New York Herald states Tbe Kaiser's son Prince Kite! Kriedrich, while be was on the Western front lived in a chateau belonging to Comte Balny on the Oise and he spent most of bis time ie a shell-proof dugout connected
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    Singapore Cricket Club.
    230 6 Tbe report of tbe committee of tbe SiDga pore Cricket Club, for tbe year ended Jane 80, states Tbe income and cxpenditurt account shews an excess of income over expenditure of $3,457.53. As authorised by tbt members in general meeting, tbu coumiitti r made a donation to
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      232 6 RAINIER THE FAMOUS AMERICAN BEER SHIPMENT JUST LANDED Per case of 4 dozen quarts $20.50 P*r cave of fi dozen pints $1 8.50 DUTY INCLUDED. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. 4 "LUX" LAMPS Still the most reliable and econrmical light obtainable. Several different models for ineide and outside lighting. Full stock ot
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      199 6 SPECIAL QUALITY FILMS SOMETHING HEW SOMETHING DIFFERENT SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY AT THE ALHAMBRA The Pioneer and Premier House The House of Quality— leach Read Special luce Kay-Bee production presenting MISS BILLIE BURKE Europe's strong favourite, queen of the silent Crania, idolized by all photo-play lovers whe have seen
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    THE WAR.
    2351 7 FRENCH OFFENSIVE. Verdun Area Again Active. ITALIAN CAMPAIGN. Vigorous Action Against Austrians. Kkctkb's Tilxokws. London. Augist 19 11.50 p.m. IMM Marshal Haig reports: Asa result of a minor operation is tb- neighbourhood o£ tin I [>!■•-- I'oelcapelle road, our line was mi- vane. I to a depth of
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    Disasters.
    141 7 Kkiikk- Tilborams. London, August 20, 5.20 p.m. Renter learns tbat a disastrous fire occurred at Salonika on August 18. Tbe city inside tbe walls was half destroyed. Eighty thousand are homeless, but the loss of life is unknown. By the evening of tbe 19th tbe fire was under control.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    64 7 To-day's Business. Sauuders and Macphail's Daily Report. Silver.— l p Jd.. 44 Hongkong.— 2/11 (28% p.m.) Tin.— Sold 75 tons at (111. Rubber.— Dull. The share market is dull and sellers are slightly more in ovidence. In tin shares, Menglembus have buyers at 32 cents and sellers
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    53 7 Spurgeon's sermons have made a record in publication For sixty-two years they have been issued weekly and have just been bus pended owing to shortage of paper. Mr. Edward Boustead, of Singapore, was one of Spurgeon's earliest converts. He became a close personal friend, and a most liberal supportei still
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    Y.M.C.A. GARDEN PARTY.
    732 7 Soldiers and Sailors Spend A Pleasant Time. Given a fine afternoon, an attractive garden and surroundings, congenial company and last but not least a cheery host and hostess, few things are more enjoyable than a garden party. On Saturday afternoon Mr. A. W. Bean, President of the
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    NOTES FROM MALACCA.
    208 7 (From Oik Own Coirk»poni>b.n t.) August 21. Mr. J. W. Gillman, general manager of Garing Estate, and Mrs. Gillman have left for India on a six weeks' holiday. During Mr. Gillman's absence, Mr. S. L. Silver is carrying on as general manager. It was only on June
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    America's Wai Measures.
    119 7 The New York chamber of commerce has urged the Government not to build wooden ships, as it claims they are not speedy enough to elude submarines. It ban compiled a statement showing the percentage of attacked vessels destroyed in relation to sptod to be as follows 5
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    H.M.S. Malaya.
    1079 7 ENSIGNS AND JACKS FROM F.M.S. LADIES. The "Breaking" Ceremony. Sir William Taylor, under date June 7, wrote to Lady Brockman as follows I enclose two letters, dated May :<1 and June 4, respectively, which I have received from Captain Boyle. I received from you a draft for £175
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    Penkalan Durian Rubber.
    1776 8 BOARD RECONSIDERS DIVIDEND RECOMMENDATION. The Annual General Meeting The seventh annual general meet'"* °J biiarebolders in this company wag beta at the oaVes ol the agents, Messrs. J. P. Bisset and Co., No, 1, The Bund. Shanghai, on July M, say* the N C. Daily Newß. The
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    Air-Raid Nerves Among Animals.
    173 8 Many animals, particularly cats and dogs, have shown carious symptoms of illness and uneasiness lately, and veterinary surgeons have been puzzled to diagnose the ailments ol hitherto healthy pats. Such habitually stolid creatures as cows have also shown a curious uneasiness all the animals, indeed, are
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    71 8 Sentence has been pronounced in the case of Dr. Bell and an accomplice named Markham, who bad been found guilty on the charge of giving fraudulent medical oertifi oates to army recruits. Dr. Bell was on July 8, sentenced to six months' imprison ment in connection with the cases of
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    124 8 The form in which Mr. Archibald Hurd ({notes a story to show that genuine con bcientioOH übjection baa its limits, illustrates tin- tendency to annex even a story to one's own sphere of special interest. It also indicates lading familiarity with a classic work. In Mr. Hard's Terition it is
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  • Correspondence.
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      The Vatican's Peace Proposals.
      445 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— For the second and probably the last time daring his reign the Pope in more extended language and with greater wealth of detail has conveyed to the belligerent and neutral powers a note containing what he earnestly ho[
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      Late Declaration of Final Dividends.
      234 8 To the Editor of the Straits Tmes. Sir,— There seems to ba a prevailing tendency of managing directors of Dollar Company Rubber Estates to take a very unreasonable length of time, for the preparation of the repjrt for the financial year, and declaration of the
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      The Imperative Call.
      312 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have just read Married Man's reply to friend Tozer's letter and, nir, I like it muchly. And to you, Married Man, I would write that lam with you. If Mr. To/.er falls in with your suggestion to pat
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      S.C.C. Tennis Tournament.
      107 8 Donnell (owe 16.4) and Sinclair (owe .4) met yesterday to complete their match in the semi-final of the A class singles. At the previous meeting Sinclair won the first Bet 6—2 and Donnell the second 10 8. Yesterday the match went to Donnell who, playing fine tennis,
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      S.R.C. Tennis Tournament.
      79 8 Following are the results of yesterday's ties. ChaMI'IiiNMIU'. W. A. Aeria beat E. W. de Cruz, 7—5, 2—6, 6—4. Mixn> Ducblis. A. E. Coelbo and J. T. Andrews beat K. E. Webb and L. C. Pennefather, 6—3, o—2. Wednesday's Ties. MIXID Doi'BLEs. E. E. de Souza and
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      Rugby.
      13 8 The S.C.C will be at home to a Naval team this afternoon.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    149 8 Programme of drills, etc., (or week ending Friday, August 24, 1917. Tuesday, August il. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.E.(V), N.C.Os. 6.10 p.m. Chinese Co. S.V.I. 6.15 pm. Bras Basab Kd. Malay Co. S.V.I. 4..i0 p.m. Govt. Hoase S.V.C. Band. Wednesday, Ihm ML 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A.
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    126 8 Drill Orders fur Acucst, 1917. Saturday 25.— Nos. 3 and 4 Sections, Pearl's Hill Co., Normanton Range, 3.30 p.m. Sunday 26.— Nos. 8 and 4 Sections, Pearl's Hill Co., Normanton Range, 7.30 a.m. Monday 27.— Entire Company Parade, Havelock Road Police Station, 5.15 p.m. Friday 31.— Entire
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    JULY RUBBER RETURNS
    16 8 Holland American.— so4.l46 lbs. Netherlands Langkat.— 2o,B7B lbs. Si Pare Pare.— 27,BBB lbs.
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    Royal Motor Car Wrecked.
    71 8 A serious motor car accident occurred in Bangkok on August 10, a tram colliding with a car driven by Mr. O. Klur.er and completely wrecking it. The car was a new six-cylinder Ntudebaker, elaborately fitted, which had been specially imported for Her Majesty Queen Mother, and
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    110 8 There was great excitement at the French H&tuba, Yokohama, about 10 a.m. on July 30, when a monster turtle, caught off Honmoku, was brought ashore. The turtle is said to be the largest over caught in Tokio Bay, being six feet long and weighing nearly halt a ton. Two local
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      281 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, August 25 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. Ring Telephone
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      343 9 SEA VIEW HOTEL MUSIC Dinner DURING New 'Phone 0nt1,...w» DINNER Nallo by the sea BY THB Sea View Orchestra. EVERY EVENING EXCEPT MONDAY E. and O. HOTEL PENANO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island CRAG HOTEL PBNANG HILLS THE SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS SEITLEMENTS Complete!*
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      602 9 THE NEW TAMBUN MINES. LTD. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) Nokioe is hereby given that a Meeting of the Creditors of Tbe New Tambnn, Limited, will be held at No. 3. Weld Quay, Penang, on Friday, August 81, at 8 30 p.m. Dated at Penang August 17, 1017. C. H. ARMSTRONG, Chartered
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      417 9 PLATT'S (f^V^ Installed at n jrH s Rim Estate, Malacca, On Order S T P F* Labu Estate, Tanah Besih. f\ LJi, p E II Tan Soo Bee, B'pore, Plassa Oeleo, N 1L /7 T 8. Lipoet, Sumatra, etc., etc. T T^Trlfjl/o^ V Societe Francaise O=^-__~g|y~"~~~~ Caoutchoucs. cEchlcvm 6 Estates
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      811 10 Wab or Psaox. Famine or Flinty, Lira Insurance ib worth 100 oznts on thk dollars WHAT QTHBR PROPERTY Ibs? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (I««0Br«a*VBB Btmarts Binunm) JOABOVPISBi WlMfcssts* Htaas, lbi«a<Mi«. LONOga Of'lOli SI, Old Jiwry, 1.0. The Oomaaay has IHiOOO deaoaited wftfc Urn Boasonis Coast at Baidaad,
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      527 10 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED (Imcorporatkd in Japak). Capital Subscribed V 41.0W.000 Capital Paid Up T 30.000,000 Reserved Fund V 11, 500,000 Pnwident J. Inoi'vb, B>y. Vice -President, V Vauakuvi, Es<j. DIRECTOHS. J. Inocvb, E*ij. iY. Yamakawa, Fsq. N. iMU, Esy. M. Oi>A<.iiu. Esq. K. Sonoda, E>y. 'T. Ka\va>hima, Esq.
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      195 10 High-class Tailoring New Season's Goods A choice selection ot the latest fashionable materials now in stock. Exclusive Suitings, Reliable Serges. Fit, style and finish guaranteed. EVENING DRESS A SPECIALITY. J. L. CAMPBELL CO. Tailors and Outfitters. Raffles Place, Singapore. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING GO., LTD. (Imookpobatbd id Hokoeoho) Established 1883
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      1020 10 IF A MAN DOES NOT PROVIDE for his children, if he does not provide for all those dopeodont on him, and if he has not that vision of conditions to oome and that care for the days that have not yet dawned wl ich we mm op in tbe whole
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    THE MOTORING WOLD.
    854 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Salesmen's Convention. According to the Toledo Blade The Willys-Overland Company has added another record to its long list of remarkable achievements. It baa held the greatest convention of salesmen and sales agents which any single corporation has ever attempted to
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    THIS YEAR'S HARVEST.
    149 11 300,000 More Acres Under The Plough. It wu estimated that the increase in land undet the ploagb in England and Wales, aa compared with last year, was 300,000 acres. Raid Sir Richard Winfrey, in the House of Commons. Sir John Spear asked if be was aware that
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      148 11 ACTUALLY IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Calcott Light Cars (THE KING OF BRITISH LIdHT CARS) TWO-SEATERS Canadian Fords FIVE-SEATERS Studebakers SEVEN-SEATERS Hudson Super- six SEVEN-SEATERS Overlands MODELS 90 and 85 B. FIVE-SEATERS Chase Motor Lorries WORM DRIYE-2J-TON CAPACITY WEARNE Bros., Ltd. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH PENAN6. SOLE IMPORTERS. RHODINE A
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      46 11 N Motorist* "Suit me? should think solas none other can.* DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. SINGER CARS Importers International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE:. FOR EFFICIENCY Agents BRINKMANN CO. Singapore. THB WATERHOUSK CO.. LTD. i Muir, Malacca. (laoomroßATßD n mi U.S.A). i Koala Lumpur. B. T. BXID CO. Penan*
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      564 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER S X-J Jtli XlL* BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, COMPETENT SHORTHAND TYPIST. Apply to Box No. 308, Straits Times. 26-4— v WANTED, an experienced clerk tor a firm of imports. Most be efficient typist. Apply Box 334, Straits Times. 18-B— u WANTBD, smsrt shorthand typist tor efhee
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      582 12 SITUATIONS WANTED WANTBD, situation as estate clerk or shorthand-typist by yonng man with Bound knowledge of English and business experience. Alex, Tanjong Olak Estate, Muar. 80-8— 22 8 A YOUNG DUTCHMAN with seven years' experience in North Borneo, in rubber, tobacco and timber, desires a billet on a rubber estate.
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      660 12 HOUSES TO LET. FURNISHED SBABIDB RBSIDBNCBB TO LBT. Belinda and Juanita. to let fur oisbed. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia, 1 >— n TO LET, Mount Levina, No. 16, Barker Road, Excellent view, fonr bedrooms, rent moderate. Apply 8. J. Judab Co., No. 1, Change Alley. 4-8— v TO LBT.
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      228 12 Kiam Kiat Go. 1M«1M, market Street -Phone Mo. 421 (Private Ho. tUt) Just Arrived Stout Navy Canvas American Cotton Canvas Green Treated Canvas Waterproof Canvas. (WILLESDENI PRICES REASONABLE. QUALITIES SUPERIOR. G.R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS li, Orchard Road, Telephone No. 10SS. THE OLDEBT AND LEADIN6 STUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources,
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      379 12 GUAN KIAT Co., No. 38, Phillip Str«Mt Ship Chandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors. Office Telephone Nos. 1861 and 1862. Private Telephone Nos. 1460 and 1078. Telegraphic Address Guankiat. Goods ready and in stock now i NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED Pig lead, sheet lead, Hubbuok's white zinc, red lead powder and
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      60 12 STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE I I FIRST-CLASS GARS-HIRE DAY ANO NIGHT Phone 1233 TYRKS and TUiES an repaired by beet methods at Moderate Prices. 215 216. ORCHARD ROAD, Ban Lee Ann, LI (Incorporated in Singapore) 68 and 59, Market Street. Ship-Owners Ship-Chandlers Steamship Agents Estate Suppliers Forwarding Agents Provision Merchants and
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      388 12 Straits V>imes* TELEPHOKE? i Editorial and General 58 Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 All communications relating to editoriamatters and news should be addressed tt THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters— advertisements, Rubcriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THB MANAGER. Chequer. and money ordtrs should
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