The Straits Times, 1 November 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.560 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 1. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS!
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      290 1 MILKMAID SWEHENED CONDENSED MILK Price now $19.00 (et MM 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. Jbibby, Meffeill Jbibby state ''If there was a way
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      129 1 ROBINSON CO. Fountain Pens new *^\4/ A Bjl *W KTAiW NEW SHIPMENT |JflMn| '«> PB.M^ SHIPMENT £V£KY /=>£/V A f*L£A&U/*£kk Swan Safety Hpps< plum barrel, 14-ct. Gold Nib. m i» G o^ Bands, Stocktd in fine, medium, mid-broad, broad, oblique nibs: Blackbird Fountain Pen, plain barrel. Stocked in fine, medium,
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    British Casualties.
    688 2 The following oaaoaltiea are reported London, October 8. Killed.— 2nd Lieut. J. O. Abbott, Rifle Brigade Major L. I. Andrews, West Surreys Capt. F. W. S. Baker, North Lancashire* 3od Lieot. P. A. E. Brand, Rifle Brigade Capt. K. W. Brook*, Oxfords 2nd Lieut. H. N. Bundle, Londons
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    Belgian's Life for A Stranger.
    166 2 The gallantry of two Belgian soldiers, Corporal Louis do Keyser and Private Lewis Drabs, who were staying together in London while on leave, was disclosed at a City inquest recently A cab attendant known as James Maodonald, who was said to have stood at the
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      816 2 wo straits ■Tory. 1918. Hrin the bands of tbe public Hbtba Directory sb )old be returned H|ablitborH at onoo. Kh, plantiDK companies or individuals BJKm namos w re omitted from the Directory Ho* thib ye»r, and who desire their names to appear in i'jo 1919 oditioo, will oblige by oomniunicaiiDK
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      316 2 After any strenuous Sport fffl f jej such as Polo.Tennis, etc., I jffl a glass of few ■Q Horlirk'x Mtltfd Milk |H| i| is exceedingly pleasant, for B it is the ideal Food-drink, Rhi mPja combining nourishment, in Wt& 7H an easily digested form.with fl^ Jk refreshment. It is made
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      394 2 iir am SKIN TORTURES jx^lm nap I fcd-^ ?V»_l anc^ P°' n \t/ A>^v\i s P eef '> r heal'rr <f J<\+J( ment Then '•pfr Jyfli\ c\Jl\ w 'hynotmake j lr^ 7v V s tliese sweet >V #t> i^t S pure, super- v-/^ creamy emeillients your every-day toilet preparations and
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      144 2 Aerated Water Bottles 7o 2 .anduoz. They have ready stock. gained a high reputation among the 9 aerated water factories in SAMPLES J* and FMS may be obtained for their !TJp£3S.. stren^ h and fine quality. B. OTOMUNE GO. BIN6APORE Gentlemen's High-class Tailoring and Outfitting NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED A
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    Shanghai-Pahang Rubber.
    868 3 Shanghai- Pahang Rubber. ACREAGE EXTENDED DURING THE YEAR. The Annual General Meeting. The fourth annual general meeting of the Shangbai-Pabang Robber Estate, Ltd waa held oo October 16, at the oficos of Messrs. Meyer and Meaaor, 4, Yuen Ming Yuen Road, Shanghai, there being present Messrs. I N. G. Maitland,
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    Intellectual Waste.
    116 3 Continuing tbe explanation of bis Education Bill, Mr. Fisbcr delivered an address to the Sheffield and District Teacbrrs' Association. It would bo tbe experience of everybo.ly who had taught boys and girls, be said, that between 14 and 18 years was tbe most plastic period of bnman life,
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    Killed By Falling Aeroplane.
    95 3 A c»*e of ft rum beiog killed by (tiling > aeroplane wm divulged at an inquest at Wejbridge on air tnt clianio James Fay, 1 K K.l'. Lieattnant Millf-r was ascending in jan Army biplane at Brooklands and when I about 60 feet op tbe engine
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      242 3 The increasing popularity OF THB MOUTRIE PIANO is solely on account o f its extre me beauty of tone, fine touch and constructional stability. We invite you to inspect our latest models S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) The CINEMA CASINO By the Sea. off Beach Road A GRAND
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      327 3 GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) Head Office 36, Phillip Street, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1017 Ship-chandlers, Hardware Dealers, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importers and Exporters, Estate, Rice and Saw Mill Suppliers and Commission Agents Tel. Addre*. GUAN KIAT. Codoa uoed A.8.C., Bth Bdrtlon, *A 1 Offloe Telephone!
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      88 3 CLIENTS REQUIRING COPPER ORES Associated with tin, lead or rinc tor smelting purposes, SEEK INFORMATION CONCERNING MINHS OR MINING DIB TRIOTS prodaoiDg each material. They are prepared to acquire a going concern or wonld assist in tbe development of promising prospects, by arrangement alter I investigation and on the receipt
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      405 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. FOR SAIGON A steamer will leave for above port on oi abont Monday, November 6. For freight and farther information, apply to THE BAST INDIES TRADING CO., Agents, 87, Robinson Road. 8110-811 ITieMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ "NEDERUND AND ROTTERDAM LLOYD (IXOOBPOBATBD IN HotIAMD) ROYAL DUTCH MAIL COMPANIES Fortnightly Mall Service between
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      474 4 steamer muass, N. Y. It JAPAN MAILBTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (IHOOEPOB>TBD 111 JATAB) EUROPEAN LINE a service is maintained botween Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail oontraet with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. Tho New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service havo been specially designed and eoastrueted, and are fitted with all the latest
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      621 4 STEAMER S*IUHG3. P. O." British India AND Apcar I— inc. (Gompimus Ihoobfoeatbd n Ihiukd), MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N GO. (Under Contract with Hit MaJeity QoveroueiH), The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY He at present suspended. The Companyn INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are
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      679 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LO. (IlC0O«P0E4TBE D> SUK). S SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisnt, Semesak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Baagaara, Telopia, Paaarai. Patani, siagora, Lacon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Laagsoea, Cbampon, KobJak Bangkok, Duo Departure .a. BORIBAT Nov. 8 Nov. 7, 8 p.m. The steamers are fitted throughout with eleotric
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      606 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINBD SSRVIOB O* THEBCEANB.B.CB..LTB. (Incobpokatbd iii H«a j»u, THE WEBT AUSTRALIA* 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Imoobpobatbd id BnaiATO) BBTWBBH Fnm»ntH (Perth), North-Wea* Australian Ports, tfava and Singapore Regular sailing between Singapore aad Woi-tern Australia oalling at Java (as ia duoemont offers), Derby, King's Sound (port for the Kitnberiey
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    110 5 FIXTURES. Ytonrtday, November I. High Wator, 10 57 a.m. frtday, November 2. Bl<rb W*ter. 0 9 a.m., 11.83 am at nnicipal Commissioners, 'J. 30 p.m. Saturday, November 3. BwU Water, 0 50 a.m., OS p.m Polan Bnlsns meeting, Evatt>, noon. Singapore Hoy Scouts Sports. Siouaporo Kimily Benefit
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    183 5 To-OAt i'enaaK and Calcutta 2.30 pm Batu Pahat *i.:U) pm Port Dickson an IP. Swetteabam 2.80 pm Saigon 2.80 pm ttaiaeea and Muar 8 pm Polao Katam had PoUu Balang 8 pm Pnlaa Samba, Prigi Rajah, Tenibilahan and Indragiri 8 pm Bosa Tinggi 4 pm Hongkong and
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    Train Services.
    259 5 The mail trsras from Singapore for the sortb leave Tan* Koad station daily at 7.7 a.m and 7 p.m. arriving at Koala Lumpur at 718 p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lumpur at I a.m. daily, arriving at Penang at 6.38 p.B:.
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    Mails for Europe.
    47 5 (Official Port Offioe Report.) •jin iMiAPoKi Aerivid London Aui;uHt 24 R. I. October 13 August 28 P. *O. 18 AQKUit 31 B. I. 18 September 7 M. M. 38 September A R. i. 27 September 10 P. *O. 27 September 12 B. I. 27
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    193 5 EXCHANUH. 8lH«4P0BB, NoTSMBBB 1, 1917. Or. Lmom -....Bank 4 m/a l/4| Demaad m *t Private 8 m.'t m V*il On Fbamob Bank T. T. 818 Ok India Bank T. T. m 168 O« Ho«a«o«8...Ba«k d/d m 29 %pm On Siamcbai ...Bank d/d 6C OmJat* ».»...BHkT.I, 180 OnJiPA»
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      MINING.
      157 5 v 2£ 10 10 Ampane 6.00 1 1 Ayor Wodr 2.00 2.26 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 411 41 Lahat Mines f .40 665 10 10. Malayan Collieries 11.76 12.25 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 norn 10 10 Middleton 18X0 19.00 6/.
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      GENERAL.
      111 5 vXj 41 41 I. BmelttM Co. 7.7S B.ro 41 41 Nef. 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- Bleotiio T'w»ys 4/- 6/--10 10 Frauer k Neave 46.C0 47.00 c d SO 60 W. Hammoi Co. 76.00 80.00 100 100 Kftti Bio, Def par 120.00 10 10 Maynaid Co. 8.00 41 41 Shell Transport
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      DEBENTURES.
      48 5 United Engineers 6% 11,284,500 pai Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% 4860,000 norn S'poreMunicipal 6% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4^% of 1007 11,600,000 10%dif Spore Municipal 4 f of 1908 11,000,000 MHU Spore Municipal 4% 2,0G0,000 lt%c S'poro MuDicipal 4% XB00&30 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 116,000,000 ir-B.ro 104 or
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    311 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. LydJ and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prioes. Fntser Lyall h k Co. Evatt. Alor G»jah ($1) 4.40 4.69 4.40 4.60 Amah Malay fy. pd. 2.78 8.00 2.78 8.00 Ayer HiUm ($5) 16.00 16.60 18.00 15.50 Ayei Kaning (»1) 1.48 1.66 1.46 1.65
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      54 5 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras BaßAb Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breese furnished Apartment! with or Without Board Comfortable Booma with Bathrooms attached. ■leetrlo uttiugs tbroufhoat. lAvtt* Beoeptloa Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables lv Spacious Dlnln« Boom. run -ths attst raasßMßto la Tbwb. Vor farther particular!,
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      344 5 UTEBTADVERTIBEMEHTB. WANTED, omatt jontar eletk for shipping firm. Apply O. C. M., o/o Straits Times. 111-8 11 WANTED IMMBDIATBLT, estate book keeper. Nona bat experienced and competent msa nred apply. Manager, Tebong Robber andTa[iooaßb»ati. Limited Tsmpin 1 It— B 11 FOR SALB, an almost new B. S. A. motor cyole
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      375 5 "EMBASSY" N 77 jgjl NO 77 C 'CARETTt»^g CIGARETTES and MIXTURE PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD TOWN PROPERTIBS At the tale-room of Tbe Commercial Robber Co., Ltd., No. 8, Raffles Place, On Wednesday, November 14, at 2.30 p.m. Houses Nob. 100 to 189, 178 to ITS, K7 to
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      60 5 CHANGE OF PROGRAMME! Gaiety Cinema IN THB FIRST SHOW AT 7.H0 SHARP Naked Hearts Wonderfol tluobird Photoplay in Fivo Parts. IN THE SECOND SHOW the: mysteries of myra Chapters teu and tle»ou in four now re. ls. HUMANITY TRIUMPHANT Final ajjßaJi rf THE GRIP OF EVIL <»;rioK. IVIE AND ME
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER. FIVE BILLION DEBT.
    1174 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER. FIVE BILLION DEBT. Tbtee years ago we speculated on the grone harden which it seemod possible for Britain to bear. We took the national income in prewai times as two billions of pounds sterling, and we assumed that under a maximum of pressure we could
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    21 6 A Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday do.iU h ttie p.o.jibition of import into the I ..i. d Kiu^Uuuj of certain wocdworkicg machinery.
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    55 6 A general meeting of the M <>ay oommuniiy will be belli al tbe Malay V ,iuuu»r Club, liras li«.al> Koad, to UiOrruw, at 6 p.m tv oouKidrr *liat ittjuuld be d»u« with regard tv m* sMsM puM i.t.-ri by Mr. Holaud UraJdell u> itie Malay community (or itieir sporls. All
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    20 6 The Rent Assessment Board for Singapore will sit at the Municipal Board Room on Tuesday, November 6, at 2.16 p.m.
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    25 6 A Gazette Extraordinary contains a notice regarding passports of seamen on ships arriving in the United States and further names in the enemy trading list.
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    32 6 For forging a delivery order for twentyfour bottles of spirit and attempting to make use of it a man named Ng Geok Lim was committed for trial from tbe third court yesterday.
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    33 6 There wan great excitement in Penang on Tuesday when a large effigy of the Kaiae-r passed through tbe streets on a band cart. The effigy is for tbe Swimming Club Carnival on Saturday.
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    45 6 Messrs. Barlow and Co., in their copra report, state There is no change to record in this week's quotations, bat the market shows a slightly easier undertone. To day's prices are fine sundried 95 80 and fair to good qualities (5.20 to 15.50 per picul.
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    47 6 The scale of charges for medicines sold at F.M.S. Government hospitals and dispensaries is published in the Government Gazette the one paper in the whole of Malaya least likely to catch tbe eye of the class of people who patronise these institutions, says tbo Times of Malaya.
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    64 6 In the criminal district court this morning a Malay boy of thirteen, who was convicted of breaking into Messis. Robinson and Co.'s godown and stealing two sewing machines and twenty rolls of cloth, was sentenc. by Mr. W. Langham Carter to three years in a reformatory. For attempting to dispose
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    78 6 The Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.C.) gave judgment this morning in the district court with regard to an action brought by Dr. Charles William Sproule Boggn, surgeon, against ilu Christmas Inland Phosphate Company and Messrs. Boostta i and Co., Ltd., claiming $199 on an agreement. The claim was for
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    97 6 The Police are making cnqiiiritH into a theft which occurred recently at Nova Scotia Estate, Teluk Anson. It appears that tbe chief clerk, Tan Boon Nyob, placed in an iron .safe in the estate office tbe sum of t5,586. Two days later, when be opened tbo safe to mak certain
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    112 6 For being in possession of subsidiary coins (115.25) exceeding tbe amount which might be reasonably rfqaired for personal use, a Cantonese, Lye Chuk Bung, who was found at the railway station on his way to Perak, on Tuesday, was brought in the second court, Penang, and charged, accordingly, says tbe
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    114 6 In the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court on Monday afternoon, before Mr. Justice Inoes. Chief Judicial Commisxioner, F.M.S., with Meesrs. Kelso and Cuarter sitting as asses Hors, Mr. McCabe Keay, D.P.P for the pro secution, and Messrs. Ferrers and Ford for tbe defence, the case which bad occupied the «."onrt since
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    125 6 Tbe September number of t!.e journal of tbe Federated Malay States Museums is a particularly interesting one. Mr. Herbert C Kobioson and Mr. I. H. N. Evans each write on three subjects. Mr. Robinxoo writee on two little-known rats from Western Java, three new races of Malayan mammals and a
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    116 6 The case before the Supreme Court at Kuala Lumpur on Tut sday was one in which a Tamil coolie named MaiutUan, of Sin Mow Yiu Estate, Segambut, was charged with culpab'e homioiue not amounting to murder, by causing the death of another coolie named Villian on tbe night of September
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    140 6 Items regarding tbe weather seem to be fashionable. Yesterday's Malay Mail says: Tbere waa an exceptional cold snap in Kuala Lumpur mst night. The tempe raiure at 9 p.m. was 08 degrees and in the early hours of this morning 65 degrees. The Times of Malaya contributes the following: Tbe
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    494 6 Mr. G. Simpson, the new A.C.P., Ipoh, arrived there on Monday and took op dotien next day. Mr. T. H. Dennis, of tho Pnln Brani Smelting Works, who has been on a bai>itit»s visit to Penang, has returned to Singapore. Brigadier General F. A. Maxwell, V.O formerly
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    German Royalties and War Loan.
    69 6 It is reported from Amsterdam tl at the Kaifer, Kaiserin and all the German Princes have taken up large shares in the seventh Grrm&n war loan. The amount of th.ir nubsoriptions has not been disclosed. The royalties bave again offered tho imperial banks Urge quantities
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    Robberies Near Bidor.
    204 6 A Chinese pig rearer of Pekan, near Bidor, bad a very unpleasant experience a few night ago, says the Times of Malaya. Kan Kino was asleep when be was rudely awakened by the noise of his door being broken open. Three Chinese robbers entert d the room
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    An Emden Echo.
    291 6 The Emden, it may bo remembered, sank in the Bay of Btngal, between St ptimbcr 10 and 15, IUI4, the steanitihiprt Indus, Lovat, Killin, Diplomat, Trubbock and Clan Matheson. The raider would probably hive secured a much laiger "bag" hud it not been for the action of
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      156 6 Ask for I X"" Cat WWr *"m asaf* VjL icon. ""'^L^sfJfj Sole Agents CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. Xmas Cards for England '*w New season's goods now to hand. Prices 5 cte. to $5.50 V Topical subjects $1, $1.50, $2, $3 per bcx. Jaelanco" ppecial aPEortei bex 60 cts. JOHN LITTLE GO.,
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      148 6 A DELIGHTFUL PICTURE STORY BOSWORTHS ATTRACTION SHEWING BOSWORTH S INGENUITY AT THE ALHAMBRA The Nail for Mutle Ths Pioneer and "rainier Houss -The House of Quality, Beach Road. SECOND SHOW AT 9.15 SHARP Neksrt Boiworlk presents Elsie Janis ia NEARLYALADY In 6 acta This film play K'ves a viry One
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    THE WAR.
    2809 7 ITALIAN DANGER. Confidence Steadily Returning. THE WESTERN FRONT. Results of the Latest Push. RBUTES'S TILZMBAX-. London, October 31, 1.10 a.m. Tbe evening papers again emphasise tbe soundness of General fluita ■esassuing perspective, as regards the Italtaa situation and there is a growing belief '.bat th« misfortune may yet
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    SINN FEIN.
    31 7 RgfTKß's TILBORAM. London, October 81, 7.25 p.m. Ten Cork Sinn Fein leaders have been sent to gaol for participation in recent demonstations when a thousand volunteers performed military evolutions.
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    OBITUARY.
    16 7 RSUTBR'S TILKSRAM. London, Ootober 81, 8 a.m. Tbe death is announced of Lord Louden borough.
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    PENANG MUNICIPALITY.
    168 7 The Draft Estimates for 1918. (From Oub^Own Cobbespondbnt.) Penang, October 31. Mr. W. Peel, President of the Municipal Commissioners, producing tbe draft badget (or 1918, said be expected a balance of ♦550,000 as compared with 1125,000 seven years ago. Tbe estimated revenue is 181,000 in excess of last
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    IMPORTED ARTICLES.
    386 7 A Series of New Regulations In The F.M.S. In exercise of tbe powers vested in him by Section 20 of tbe Public Emergency Enactment, 1917, tbe High Commissioner has made the following regulations, whioh are cited as tbe Control of Imported Articles Regulations 1917, and came into force
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    60 7 To-day's Business. Macphail and Co.'a daily report Silver.— Down »d. 45}.]. Hongkong.-20/I% pm. Shanghai.— 6s. Tin.— Sold 175 ton* at 1119*. Sungei Bagans are enquired (or at 18.70, and Temerlohs about 1155, Malaka Pindas at 18, Ayer Moleks at %'i.6i\. Offers are invited for some Ba'gowniee, Telpk
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    30 7 Mr. H. A. Forrer baa left Ipob (or Taipin«, to act aa magistrate. Hia work in Ipob will be shared by Mr. K. B. Shelley and Mr. A. B. Coope.
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    London Rubber Market.
    79 7 QUOTATIONS UNCHANGED. From Our Own Correspondent London, October 81. Tbe London rubber market ban been very quiet, with prices fairly steady. The current quotations are Fine sheet 2/6 to 9/7 Crepe 2/8 2/» Fine bard Para 8/8 8/4 The last report was as follows London, September 4.
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    IN A CITY OF DEATH.
    785 7 Lens Garrison Hidden Away In Tunnels. Impelled by pride rather than for military reasons, the Germans ntill aifeaj to Lens. But tbe placo is a veritable city of death. It is a ruin surrounded with ruins, stretching for several miles, each side of it, whore
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    Singapore Rubber Market.
    83 7 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Tbe quantity catalogued for this week's auction amounted to 1,992 tons. There was a good demand tor most grades, wbiob, however, eased oS slightly towards tbe close of tbe day. For standard grades last week's prioea were well maintained, whilst tbe lower
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    82 7 An intercutting question ol law— m to whether an actor or actress can dm dealt with under the F.M.S Labour Code— will come op in a day or two at the T»pah Court, says the Tim.s of Malaya. Thr.e M*Uy sotronsrs wtre brought up on M.uday bi tore the Ipob
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    "OUR DAY" FUND, 1917.
    393 8 i.i knowledge with thank* Iho f»l owing subacriuU'ns to tbe More fond Prcvionsly acknowledged I."* 762 19 U K. Marphail 600 l»»D^k,.k 10 Check lluan Cbeong SO The Damlyooon Minstrels 9 l ontributud hy numbers and gues'tt of Tanglin Club on niKl.t of Kaco dauce, held
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    Concert at Presbyterian Church.
    181 8 The sacred concert at the Presbyterian Church last night in aid of tbe Onr Day f uDd provided an evening of good music by »t.. p. 1 1 i!... rs f r tlju larkji- au.inno oreaeat. Those contributing were Mrs. D. Munro, Mrs. van Kgdom, Serai,
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    The Alhambra Entertainment.
    98 8 Tbe Oar Day entertainment at the Albambra on Monday evening will consist of a programme of pictures of tbe highest class, which will be presented for the first time on this occasion. Chief of these is a very fine production in seven acts entitled The Common Law,
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    Forthcoming Events.
    86 8 The following are tbe events arranged for the ensuing week in connection with tbe Onr Day Fund I To-day. Casino Entertainment. Friday. S.V.C. Smoker. Saturday. Masquerade Ball, Adelphi Hotel. Monday. Albambra Entertainment. Tuesday. "Our Day" Auction. Thursday. Barima Hall Entertainment. As the proceeds of the two supper dances
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Football.
      52 8 A friendly game of soccer was played yesterday on tbe St. Joseph's ground between staff K aius of tbe Asiatic Petroleum Co., and N. A. S. C. M. Co., and ended in a win for tbe former by 20. Tbe A. P. C. goal scorers were —Kirn Hoom and
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      Swmmiing.
      65 8 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday as follow Johnston's Pier 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungalow I 9 30 and 10.80 a.m 12.15. 8 and 5.80 p.m. High tide 12.46 p.m., height 9ft. 8 in. Swimming Clnb Carnival.— The preliminary beats in connection
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    WATCHING A " PUSH."
    561 8 WATCHING A PUSH." The War Pilot's Delicate Task In the Air. Contact patrol is grim work. If it is bad for tbe infantryman to have to posh on the ground below, what is it for those who bavt to fly just above It all, and who bave so large a
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      Landlords and Tenants.
      316 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— ls it not tbe prevalent order at present that a landlord, if be wishes to raise tbe rent of bin house, should first of all, seek for the sanction of tbe Rent Assessment Board, who will in tarn, oall
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      Malacca Cinema Francais.
      66 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have been to the Cinema Francais on several occasions when they screen good pictures, but whenever there is rain the roofing of tbe ball is so bad that one can scarcely nod shelter. Surely it is high time
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      Malacca Roads.
      293 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Referring to the letter under the above heading in your issue dated October 27 and especially to the para ending with Malacca does not possess one single properly qualified surveyor," I wish to ask "Also Bumped" if he does not
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      378 8 to deal with tbe Malacca roads, the only alternative to tbe present muddle is to press for some form of local government. Any reforms that a central road board could make however could icjuilly well bo made by a properly administered Public Works Department, even to tbe extent of increasing
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      More About Malacca.
      554 8 To the Editor of tbe Strait* Times. Sir, Almost from time immemorial there baa stood on the sea nboro at Malacca facing a squalid and muddy littoral zone an old bouse with greon shatters and green balconies. This old residence once the happy home of a merry
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    97 8 The Empire Cinema makes a change of programme to night, presenting Piper's Prioe, The War Waif, Pirates of the Air and other films. The well-known Willison-Wirth Circus opens on the Beach Road ground to-morrow evening, the company and animals having arrived today from Java. It is to
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      91 8 Our Day Auction. The following it a list of gifts which have oreo |wu—>rii1 for sale at the Oar Day auction on Tuesday November 6 Praaeoted by U the Governor— Specimen ol tiunong Tahan diamonds in natural state. The Hun. Mr. F. S. Jame* Emden cap and 25 photo* Zeppelin
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      201 8 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, November 2, 1017. Fbjday, Noykmbib 2. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. all details. 5 p.m. Jardine's Steps D.R.F. and O.L. Specialists. 4.80 pm. Johnston's Pier S.R.E. (V.) 5.16 p.m. Drill Hail Maxim Co., S.V.C. T.P. Fire Stn. S.V.R., T.P.P.
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      449 8 RAFFLES HOTEL A SPECIAL SCOTCH DINNER AND DANCE will be given on ST. ANDREW'S EVE, NOVEMBER 29 Commencing at 8 o'clock sharp AU Scotsmen intending to join tbe above are requested to app'y lor tables early. 25 OF THE TAKINGS OF THE MOVE DINNER WILL B£ eiVEN TO THE RED
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      589 9 JUST LANDED A few famous American GRANT G-cyl inder touring cars, model X," 1917, fitted with magneto, speedometer, electric light, demountable spare rim and all accessories. Colour, brewfeter green. On view at our garage. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Raffler Hotel Buildings. ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF THE BRITISH RED
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      623 9 THE SINGAPORE FAMILY BENEFIT SOCIETY. The annual general meeting of the Society will be beld at tbe Town Hall, Singapore, at 8.80 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 1917. Bdsinbss. 1. To reotiva the anoo&l report and balance <-heet for tbe year ending Jane 80, 1917. 3. To pass remuneration to
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      805 9 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received up to noon of Wednesday, November 14, 1917, at tho offloe of the Colonial Secretary, Singapore, from persons desirous of contracting for the supply of rations for prisoners. Forms of tender may be obtained at tbe effioe of tbe Inspector of Prisons, Singapore. Tenders
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      1206 9 "OUR DAY" AUCTION Under the auspices of the E Ho Hean and the Garden Cluhs AN AUCTION will be held at the Garden Club, Raffles Chambers On November 6 in aid of Our Day" Fund, at an hour to be announced at a later date. The public are invited to
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      586 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS)? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (IjfCOHrOBATBD IM BTBAITS SBTTLBMBWTS) HEAD OFFICE i Winoheßter House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the
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      521 10 MMKIM. HON6KSNfI ANB IHANBHAI BANKING 688P8JUTI8N (lacoareaAtao m Heaeaeae) PAID UP CAPITAL .l*,We\COC RKSBRVB FUND» Sterling 4i,Mi0,000 at i< nsxmjam Silver >^ »C",PW %Kf SXfltS aoserve LiaaiUtyol Pro} i *»cis %liMC£» OOURT CF DIRBOTOfrS. Hon. Mr. 8. H. Dodw-iU. Chaimaa, Hoa. Mr. P. H. Holyoak. Deputy (.'batman. Boa. Mr. C.
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      495 10 BMiKHHL CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSi RALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares ol 430 each 41,100,000 Reserve Fund w 41,900,000 Rtv*rve Liability ol Proprietors... 41,300,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England. The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tiie London County and
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      507 10 BANKIiIB. IHE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED (Inoobpobatbd in Jumj, Baaltal tuMarlßß* m f 4i,0it,800 Oip.Ul ?«li Up TIt,OOt,OOO (Uurttd Fu.d M f 11.i00.09fl Prusideat J. Inootb, Esq. Vioe-Presideat, Y. Yabukawa, Esq. DIKECTOKB. J. Inoutb, Esq. Y. Yabukawa, Esq. N Soiia, Esq. M. Ooasibi Bso, K. Sonoda, Esq. iT. KAWAsanA, Esq.
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      962 10 INSURANCE. ABSTRACT FROM 12th ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1917. Average rate of interest earned. 6.68 per cent. Inorease. 0.28 peroent. Insuranoe or Reserve Fand. 1fi,124,026.90 t864,642.28 Total Assets 5,884,2J8.50 742.877.U1 New Insuranoe issued 6,051,***** 688,375.00 Total Insurance in Foroe... 34,087,264.88 3,486,877.02 A copy of oar complete report and
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    565 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. New 24-Hour Record. S. F. Edge's famous 24 hoars Don stop ride at Brooklands ten years ago almost is a faded memory, yet until quite recently it remained unbeaten, the last American record at the Sbeepehead Bay speedway being 77 miles
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    BADGES FOR HEROES.
    272 11 Chevron for Every Six Months In the Field. The Army Council has given its approval to a scheme for issuing to soldiers badges to indicate their length of service in any theatre of war. Mr. Macpherson said in Parliament recently that the distinctive marks will be chevrons
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    Importance of Waste Paper.
    192 11 The Paper Commission is not satisfied with the response to its appeal to local authorities to undertake the systematic collection of waste paper. "The Government requirements of waste papvi have largely increased during the past six months," said an official in charge of this branch of
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      121 11 JUST RECEIVED BY SPECIAL PERMISSION OF THE MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS Two British Austin Motor Lorry Chassis, War Office Type CAPACITY 2 TO 3 TONS These machines are magnificent examples of the very latest British motor engineering practice. Any type of body can be fitted to suit customers' requirements. Prices and
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      49 11 OILD4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. sole: agents. Sub- Agents for Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipoh SINGER CARS Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE: Sole Importers. FIRESTONE! FOR EFFICIENCY FIRST ON THE ROAD LAST OFF THE RIM
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      648 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS XHBUMMOE <$ LIMITED (Imcobpobatbd in England). SPECIAL ADVANTAGE* SOLE AGENTS: Adamson. Gilf illan &Go., Ltd. IM'URPGKATBD IN ENGLAND) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTBD, an experienced Chinese clerk with knowledge of shorthand and typewriting. Apply to Box No. 488, Straits Times.
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      536 12 SITUATIONS WANTED WANTBD by a Japanese woman, position as nnrre or nursery governess in European employ. Apply to Box No. 457, Straits Times. 3910— 811 FOR SALE FUR SALB, five-setter Hupmobile oar, nearly new, in exoellent running order. Apply Box No. 445, Straits Times. 24 10— n FOR SALB, 200.C00
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      566 12 BOARD AND LODGING. FUBNISHBD APARTMENTS. Apply Private Family, o/o Straits Times. 11. 10— 1011 PAYING GUEST KEQCIKBD in a private faccily. Close to town. Tennis, etc Box No. 468, Straits Times. 29-10— 8-11 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Fine large room, verandah and bathroom attached, suit conplo or two bachelors, moderate. Near
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      371 12 KIAM KIAT GO. MARKET STREET Stcck for immediate delivery SPECIAL MINING CHANGKOLS THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore It CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE LatsofMastrt. Lafayette, photographers to thsir Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 paces north of the Adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND COMPANY Retail A Wholesale Provision
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      310 12 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to the Singapore Municipa lity for the year l<m Full particulars on application to above address. 'Phone Not, 1361, 1362 and Private 1450 and 1073. In Stock, 900 Lengths Brass Condenser Tubes V 2" and 5 8 outside diameter. 1 Tangye's
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      69 12 I STRAITS MOTORCAR |l I SERVICE FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE j DAY AND NIGHT I 'Phone 1233 1 f > TYRES and TUBES are repaired by best methods at Moderate Prioes. J! 115*218. ORCHARD ROM. j Ban Lee Ann, Ld (IHOOBPORATBO IN SINQAPdBa) SB and SB, Mark.t Street HAN PATENT LATEX CUP
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      392 12 Straits Wimes* TELEPHONES I Editorial and General 68 Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Offioo 1244 AU communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THB EDITOR. AU communications relating to bnsineet matters— advertisements, Bubcriptioci> accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAOHK. Chequee and money orders
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