The Straits Times, 5 November 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.563 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      212 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prior now $19.00 |>CC 9S" 1 Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect editions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best floup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jbibby, Mcffeill Jbibby state "If there was a
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      31 1 Is it "Turps "you want? Then ask for T U R TRADE fcrMJLRK N E Pure Mineral Turpentine THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (S.S.), Ltd. (Incorporated in BDgUiidl St. HELEN'S COURT, SINGAPORB
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      134 1 ROBINSON CO. Fountain Pens NEW M 3 NEW SHIPMENT A L SHIPMENT m Swan Safety Pens, plain barrel, 14-ct. Gold Nib. Gold Bands, Stocked in fine, medium, mid-broad, broad, oblique nibs. Blackbird Fountain Pen, plain barrel. Stocked in line, medium, broad nibs. LACTOGEN THE NATURAL MILK FOOD For Infants and
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      13 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aoints ADAMBON GILHLUN a CO., LTD. (IncurporAted In Kngland)
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    British Casualties.
    1119 2 Thd following oasnMtio* are reported London, October 6. AUHgiTjß.— 2nd Li»nt C. P. King, Devoas Lieut. 0. B. Mi u il oiith, Norfolks; Lieut. B. A "ower*, Middlr fc Previo >ly npertad H-jnn'led, now reported rot wou.nlyJ.— 2ua Lieut. J. W. Weeden, KF.A. London, October 8. Killed.— 2nd
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      213 2 MUNiuiini. n ..v The Municipal Co-iiim >o yore invito kader* tor .1 I is the eT»elofK^ p' > be handed to ;he M oon r* Nr Mcept tbe lowt it ByeMunicipal OfB; Singapore October H, MM, FOR PR!V,i Freehold Ot.lowt Vol.amt^ Sui i Apply CU »•>-■ a TE»«L *!rndprs will
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      231 2 f UMBEL i bris ritr" n< i. it 1 token E frafr '.inok« M v lirii i mm MMftpA rw 1., thr tobacco it thort m rj In Ik, torn optwd* > ippciraK* 01 'I*- K^nmrtjore, ..3 DO HOT o».cn out. •Sim bmr*r«. smbML. 1 W.I. ;g .pobi and LA
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      327 2 Cycling weans y'/ Health 4 Pleasure I f Ityoa only realised what I Ir/ cycling would do for I I y yon from a health point I ft 2s~~^. '7 ew you would get I I ifnm bicycle at once. A I »\Jj& nc UfM Bicycle I &C^ fitted with
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      218 2 Yale Night Latches and Padlocks are the despair of housebreakers. Have you a doubtful lock on any outside door? If 50, don't trust it Back it up with a Yale Lock and sleep in peace. FOR SALE by all leading* ironmonger*. ash for aa iaterestia* book on Vsls Products." THE
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    AN ANXIOUS PERIOD.
    859 3 My Parish Before a Battle, By Father Philip. The week or so before a battle is a bee.«ly time. There are no billets and everything is i crowdtd to a mofct anooraforUiklo oilod Brigade after brigade come crashing into I small area, uiov,..* dlot>ly <<m««ai towards thfi
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    Prominent German Ait man Killed.
    190 3 A Berlin telegram announces that Flight Lieut*, oant Cuit WIIQ was killed on Stptembcr IS. He bed won tbe on!' Poor le Mir'tr, and wan latterly leader of air squadron No. J wbicb was for a lodr period led by Baron vun Ricbtbcfen. Lieutenant Wolff
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      121 3 RRESTSKES if 3 r mm efficiency FIRST ON THE ROAD LAST OFF THE RIM NOW READY The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary for 1918 Publishers: FRAS ER and NFAVE. LIMITED Buying a Michelin Tyre is buying the Best Tyre in existence. Imitated by all Michelin is still unequalled European Stockists
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      61 3 fondon Buying Ageisms .•rente for British ot Contiovntal l"-"- fr tnbli»bed in IKt4, but thoroughly up tru fivr f Xpert buyeni, with <\,; i.-.jj'.JKi 1 different depanm.nu, l>u\ with irrv«r«st tare t-v*-ry class of s» I sw our ctucoment all the a<n .>i ol «Mj experience, ami hmm!M| requircnienta h*in«
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      210 3 fcfej fil tkt rt- 'rttfjlM n, Mft raav.tii r M p| ru.;:p a«« Ptpulir J j tMk, boiu^iimcs at ibc I J 'h .Hump iu v m. U1 -A m a uonceutr»t« d bJool, baitds br»io «v*.>... m > ..m.wh (..übb.u^jiwili.rUbiiiHil, f vr 1 MPfMfaaMMliAt^t I. »k. twufwl -t sj
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      615 4 STEAMER BAIUMB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (IffooapOßATaD n Biam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Sretay.Tringganu, Bisot, Semetak, Baeho, Kelantaa, Tabai Baagmara, Telupta, Vaaarai. Pataai, Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Laagsuea, Chnmpoa, Kohlak a Baagkok. Due Depart up* a. a. BORIBAT Nov. 6 Nov. 7, 8 p.m. The steamers are fitted throughout with
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      442 4 STEAMER SAIUHBB. Ban Lee Ann, Ld. (Inoorpobatbd n Sinoapobb) BB A 89, Market Street. STEAMSHIP BERVIGEB For Mereing, Penyabong, and Kwn""' .a. Maraing. For Batn Pahat Meran. For Rhio, Lingga and Singkep a.s. Eemeralda. For Malaooa .a. Sri Patana. For Caoob, Pontian Besar, Pontian Ketohil and Bennit a. a. Soon
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      680 4 GOVERNMENT NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that subscriptions for the Straits Settlements War Loan will not be reoeived after Wednesday, November 14, 191*. H. MARRIOTT, Acting'jTreasurer, S.B. October, 1917. 36-10—14-11 STEAM LAUNCH "LUNDAN" FOR SALE Length 66 breadth 10' depth 6. Grose tonnage 19.71, net 10.31. Licensed by Government Surveyor
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      686 4 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS WAR LOAN BONDS. Hearing Interest from tbe date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919 PRICE OF ISSUE— IOO PER CENT All proceeds ot this issue will be lent
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      345 5 Jf Roberts Motors Im\ Marine Motors Aircraft Motors Farm Ergines Efficient Dependable Continnon» bard prrvice under all cocditiona stamps KUPEhTS MOTORS Thorongbly EfficirLt and Dependable Robert* Marine Motors are adaptable in oil tjpee and aises cf Prats Irom light PleMore Crait to Crnirors, Snbmariie Chasers and Patrol Boats; Special Heavy
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      714 5 JONG-KEENA THE WONDERFUL BLOOD PURIFIER. Mixture for internal and External Use. Jongkecna is made (rom the purest and finest of herbs whioh are only to be found in the well known H jly Place of MAJA PAIT in Java. This wonderful medioine is harmless and can be taktn in any
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      380 5 BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. DESCENT ■B'M&Gy BRAND MANDFACTUBEBS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AGENTS, Straits Settlements and K M. S. H. WOLSKEL GO.. LTD.. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Denby Motor LORRIES I i Illuitratinf!
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      198 6 Vocal Scores Am dians. BaUun Prints. Cineir a Slar, i itgalw, Oounlry Girl, of Lnv roborriJ. dcojt Mintres-, i ear Littlo Denmark, Fan t O-pny Lovp. Grl lioia K*y Oi-1 from It*>. Girl on IBM Pilot, Him Jinks L MleMieb.M, Mikado, Hfcnis «.l thn Mountain, Merry Widow, Mib ttesk ot
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      478 6 A Sharp Deolslve Triumph created by WILLISON'WIRTHS ANGLOAMERICAN CIRCUS MENAGERIE Packed to the doors on Saturday with an enthusiastio and demonstrative aadienoe. NOTE— The management muoh regret the inconvenience ca r «ed to tbe many hundreds who were uuable to gain admission on Saturday night. All tickets purchased will hold
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      790 6 -Building Materials— Red Asbestos Roofing Slates Grey Asbestos Ceiling Sheets French Roofing Tiles Ridges— Ventilators— Half Tiles White Glazed Tiles Red Flooring Tiles Stocks held by 7, Raffles Quay, Singapore. GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlem ntb) Head Office ?6, Phillip Street, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1917 Ship-chandlers, Hardware
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    88 7 FIXTURES. Monday. November 5. High Water, 2.21 a.m., 1.83 p.m. Tuesday, November 6. High Water, 8.16 a.m., 2.'ii p.m. Singapore Assizes. Wednesday, November 7. High Water, 4.21 a.m., 8.29 p.m. Thursday, November 8. Hiv.h Wacor. Ml a.m 4.81 p.m. OpeniDx V.M C.A. 5 p.m. Friday, November 9.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    66 7 To-»a*. Sungoi Liat and Hii 2.80 pm P. awettenham anil 1 itk Anson a. 80 p:ii MataeoA and SI oar 8 iii Pnlaa Batam and Mm Hulang 3 pm -I'AV. Cocob 8.80 am Cocob 9.30 am Port Swettenham and Penang 11.30 am Saigon 12.80 pm Malacca, and
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    Train Services.
    257 7 The mail trains from Singapore for tho aorUi leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at T.lB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. respectively. Tbe through express to Penang leaves Kuala Lampui at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penang at 6.88 p.m.
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    Mail for Europe.
    45 7 (Uffisitl 1 Wit OS Bee Report.) Larr Siiciapori Arbitid Londom ▲ago* 34 B. I. I' o. Angwt 81 B. I. September 7 M. M. Htptiatar 6 B. 1 September 10 P. O. September 12 B. I. October 18 18 18 87 S7
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    198 7 BXCMANOB. BIMSATOU, NOVRHBIB I, 1917. O« LoaoMl —Bank imji l/4j Demaad 1/4* Private I m,f 1/41 J Oa Fbamos Bank T. T. 818 On Ijioia Bank T. T. m 166 Oa Hoaa*o*»...Baak d/d 2'2 %pa On Sbakokai ...Baak d/d m 67 On Jay* BankT. T. m 180
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      MINING.
      155 7 41 41 Rahman Tia 18.00 U.( 41 41 KambctM 1.6' 41 41 R»ub Aost. Croia 2.70 2 41 41 Siamese Tina 3.12.8 8.17.1 >13 10 10 Simpatn V&llny Ml 41 £1 Siputah 1.01 l,;.fi 10 10 Saotr..-.i Oaa 17.00 18.(0 41 41 Tekks 2.8.0 U) aon 10 10 Tin^kil
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      GENERAL.
      108 7 10 10 S'poreC. Storage 27.00 29. xd c.iv 60 60 Spore Dispensary 60.1K 10/- 10/- Spirs Petroleum 18/- IS--10 10 Straits Ice Co. 0/26 7.00 100 100 Straite S. S! Ip 630.(0 0(0.00 10 10 Straits Trading 4100 4160 tl 41 Ural Caspian 1.10 P U.O 0 «.wa 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      48 7 United Engineers 0% 11,384,600 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £850,000 noc S'pore Municipal 5% 11,678,000 p&r Spore Municipal 4|% of IWO7 •1,800,000 10% die Spore Municipal H% of 190« •1,003,000 1C" Spore Municipal 4% 3.000.000 U% S'poro Mnnicipal £300,000 F.M.S. 0% loan 1910 •16,000,000 108.60 '4 00
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    313 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs, LyaSi and Evatt's Quotations. Today's Prices. Fraset Lyall Co. Evatt. Alor Gajah (II) 4.40 4.6 4.4') 4.60 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.75 B.CO 275 300 Ayer Hitem ($5) 16 00 15.60 16.00 16.60 Ayer Kaniog 191) 148 1.65 1.45 1.65 Ayer
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      136 7 REMOVAL NOTICE. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (COLONIAL*. LTD. (Incuhi-ukai'id im England) Removed to IS, Battery Road, Singapore. H.ver.ber 1, 1917. 511- 10 11 OUR DAY FETE CMDM TH ACSPICM OK TBI HINDU ASSOCIATION and onder the distinguished patronage of their Bxoollenoios Tbe (iovernor, Sir Arthur Voouk, U.C.1t.0. and The General Officer
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      376 7 LATEST ADVERTIBEMEHTB. LRSBONS in Fmneb acd English r yen by lady. Box 416, Btra ts Times 811-4 12 BOARD AND RES OKNCB, inclns ve cf att^odancp, terns ll' 0, witbin ten minntes of town. Apply Ridg'.ton, e/o frirt>it» Times 611-1811 WANTED, a.-oonnts and ledgtrcltrk sbl to start work imm< diattly.
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      342 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE SOLE AGBNTB FOR K NDY HYDRAULIC MINING MACHINERY HAVE NOW IN STOCK DOUBLE-JOINTED BALL-BEARING MONITORS WITH HOSEJNS 1 DEFLECTORS. Bize No. 1. Has Fl* Igai lultt 7" Bore acd 2" and 8" Nozzles Si«e No. 3. Has Flanged Inli t9* Bore and
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      116 7 ■eapajaaj ■lM^ MP»I Ft T«n|em Pajar R«ei Trams Pass ths Door TO-NIQHT TO-NIQHT THB BRITISH OFFICIAL WAR FILM COMMITTEE PRESENT THE BATTLE of the ANCRE ard THE ADVANCE of the TANKS Tbe magnitude ol the preliminary operations, both an to gannory and prnii-n <>' materiel, the boldneae of thb forward
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    The Straits Time. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5. UP TO US.
    1228 8 The Straits Time. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5. UP TO US. Message from Petrograd "M. Kerenaky told an Associated Press correspondent that Russia is worn oat, and it is her right now to at-.k the other Allied to shoulder tho burden of tlj<> war." Message from London Receiving the Freedom of Edinburgh,
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    24 8 Tbe Band of Hope will meet as usual in the Y.M.O.A. Hill, on Wednesday, at 430 p.m. All members are requested to be present.
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    20 8 Tbe output of tbe Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., daring October was (44 piculs, mill piculs 4CI 73, tributes piculs lii.bi.
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    19 8 Tbe Tror;; Tin, No Liability, reeults for October are Hoars ran 568, yards treater 76,260, ore won piculs 758.
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    45 8 The laat Assizes of tbe year open in tho Supreme Court to morrow. Tbe calendar is a very short one, consisting of only seven charges, these beiog two of forgery, two of unlawful return from banishment, robbery, mischief by damaging telephone wires and culpable homicide.
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    60 8 It is more than four years since Dr. Tempest Anderson died, aud fcurtpen since bis work entitled Voloanic Studies in Many Lands was published. Dr. T. C. Bonmey, who worked with Dr. Anderson in this department of cosmology, has prepared for the pref.B a second series of Volcanic studies illustrated
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    78 8 Mr. Cecil de Winton, director of st-vc-ial rubber estates, including those of hatanui, Bukit Kajang and Castlefield, is on his way oat to visit them, and also certain properties in Ceylon. He will, while in the Straits stay some time at Batn Gajah in Kinta with Mr. F. J. Bryant,
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    84 8 Among the motor car prosecutions in the district court this morning was a charge against the driver of car 5693 of reckless driving and colliding with a ricksha. Mr. \V. MoCall stated that be was driving a car himself aud uad to pall up suddenly at tbe junction of V-ctoria
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    84 8 A certain amount was lost to tbe Red Cross Fond on Thursday, says the Times of Malaya, through a telegram, advising the despatch of a parcel of literature by railway, not being received in Ipoh till 617 pm. although despatched from Jobore Babru at 10.25, and evon then the advice
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    95 8 A band of Salvation Army musicians recently boarded the Swedish boat that crosses to Hornbaeck in Denmark, and ar- ived in that town. They formed a processicn and proceeded to a ball where the Salvationists gave a concert with devctional hymns and inspiring addresses. It was only atter they were
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    115 8 Consequent on tbe many accidents which have occurred recently on the railway on ing to indiscriminate trespassing, thu 1. cal railway officials have received instructions to oommence a crusade against all those who trespass on thu railway or cross the lice at any point, aay« the limes ot Malaya. Six
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    124 8 Tbe Times of Malaya's Kampar correspondent writes: "A fatal motor wml 'cnt occurred near Kuala Diptog on Tlors<lity evening when a Male Malay boy was ruu over and killed instantly by a hired uotor car which was going to Gopeng. Tbe acci dent occurred on the extreme left Hide ot
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    131 8 Mr. A. West, of the Preventive Service, prosecuted a Chinese engineer, Liv Hun, in ■li ">iiv.ud Coart, Ptmaug, with importing i'|.iuu] into tho Colony. It appeart-d that en October 28 Mr. West boarded tbe Hild in liarbtur, and on preceding to the accused's caoia lie located a box, inside which
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    188 8 > In tbe Hongkong Union Chnrcli R-oord I' >> ■*>•» toe following appears amongst i te.» ty the Pattor By thr tiaiu this il »«>- I kD'is our HoD->koug lottery will I *»v > r i I one. I thuaght it my duty to <!il so with mnch sorrow of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    448 8 Dr. P. Fowlie bas returned to Singapore from leave. Mr. H. \V. Buckland baa gone to Japan on leave Mr. and Mr*, de Pault, of Ipoh, have left SiDgapore for Sydney, Australia, on holiday. Tbe death has taken place of Mr. R. A. E. Young, ot Klanang
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    Officers' Families Fund.
    47 8 Tbe Honorary Treason r, Mrs. Ridnut, begfto ackaowledgo with many ttiunkci ipt of the undermentioned donations to the fund Mr. S. S. Logan (monthly donation) |?6 Two wellwiflherfi 50 Mr. L. J. Godwin, Bukit Kledek Estate, Tampin 20 Mrs. Black, further donation 50 145
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    Forged Notes in Ipoh.
    187 8 The Ipoh Police are understood to have made the important discovery on Friday that a number of forged II notes are in circulatiou locallj. says the Times of Malaya. It appeal that the matter came to thu notice of the local Police through the mediom of
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    Popular Planter Married.
    288 8 An interesting and pretty MlaWhe] toi k place at All Saints' Church, 1 aipiLL'. od Otober 81. at 10.80 am., when Ming Joyce Kiiz.bith Grace S'afl rd, aUaal ilaunbtir ot Mr. and Mrs. L OiMmuk Stafford, of Lowlhuili, iHi.b.e B«y, S> In..y, VS. Wales, nod .1 the
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      262 8 TO-NIGHT Special Entertainment TO-IISHT IN alO OF I HE BRITISH REO CROSS MO THE ODDER OF IT. JOHN Ucdei the riwictfaiiiaed patPMsM acd iii ttie imm d ato p c ooso (f Hi Excellency tbe Governor, Sir Arlnr Ycu.ir. and '1 be Ijiwiy Kv< Ivn Yon'-g AHNOUNCEaENT EX .AHORDINARV *TTMEJ,LHAMBRA«"eHRO»O
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    THE WAR.
    4035 9 GERMAN RETREAT. Chemin Des Dames Abandoned. Great Success of French Arms. ITALIAN POSITION. French and British Will Help. IRbctii. > TsiisiAai. London, November 8, 12.25 p.m. The French communique states Tbe results of the victory at Malmaison have not been slow in showing tbomselves. Threat ened on the
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    Ireland.
    72 9 RSLTSk Tll.Bu.ltM-. London, November 4, 7.85 a.m. There was muoh exoitement in Dublin yesterday in consequence of wild rumours regarding drastic measures against tbe Sinn Feiners, inoloding the arrest of do Valera. Tbe rumours subsequently proved to be baseless. De Valera, who ipoka at Lime rick on Friday, is
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    Spain.
    22 9 Rbctib's Tklioram. London, November 3, 6.45 p.m. Madrid A new cabinet has be*>n formed, under the premiership of Siguor Garcia Prieto.
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    Selangor Lottery.
    49 9 JOHORE RESIDENT WINS THIRD PRIZE. An official telegram from tbe Selangor Tnrf Clnb, dated November 8, states that Mr. Cooper, of Johore Bahra, is the drawer of the third prize in the lottery, value 10.0C0. This is apparently Mr. C. B. Cooper, who formerly resided in Sin^jpore.
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    Training the New Armies.
    2280 10 PHYSICAL AND BWONET TRAINING. By A Correspondent. Id iinpiovi inj; now armies of such magni tud« an oura rlnring tbo last (wo years and a I lialf, the maintenance of uoilorm standards of instruc'ion )i*h not bteu an easy matter 1 L.iti vi Ju»'ity vi method
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    PULAU BULANG RUBBER.
    856 10 Difficulties Surmounted \nd Finances Satisfactory. The annual general meeting o( the I'uiau Bulang Rubber and Produce Co, Ltd, was held on Saturday at the registered offices, French Bank Buildings. Tho chairman, Mr. W, H. Macgregor, presided, and tbe others present ware Messrs, J. W. van de Stadt
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    Alleged Corruption.
    168 10 Mr. W. D. Scott, Magistrate, Ipoh, has issued a warrant of arrest against W. Read, Assistant Building Inspector to the Kinta Sanitary Board, on three charges made by the Chief Detective Inspector, says the Times of Malaya:— (l) That on August 22 he cheated a man named Yee
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    24 10 according to the Giornale a" Italia Madame Kerensky ban joined tho Russian Battalions ol Death. She has already spent several week* in the trenches..
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    BRITISH GENIUS IN U.S.A.
    808 10 A Business Organiser in The West. Once upon a time— this it not a fairy story, but a matter -of fact tale of business success and achievement a small office boy sat licking stamps in a dingy cffice in the City ot London, writes Mr. J.
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    75 10 To-day's Business. Macphail and Co.'s daily report Silver.— Down i 44,. Hongkong unchanged 2/10} 23% pm. Shanghai.— Down i 4/0J 67*. Tin.— Sold 200 tons at »llb.. Rubber.— Steady. Share market dull. A few Temerlohs are offering at 11.60, Pajams (cam. rights) t2l, Teluk Ansons 113 80,
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    PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS.
    53 10 To-night's change of programme at the Palladium introduces a bright comedy film in Mr. Dulan, of New York, which depicts the adventures of a pngilisWin Paris. Some good boxing is presented. The Empire is showing the Battle of the Ancre and Advance of the Tanks in addition
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    123 10 The Times of Malaya records the news ol the death, from typhoid fever, of Mr. Orabam J. Bell, of Messrs. Ayleabur; and Natter, Limited, Ipoh, which occurred at the Bata Gaj%b Hospital in the early hours of Friday morning. Mr. Bell, the news of whose sudden death will oome as
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    Heroes of the Air.
    1354 10 THRILLING FLIGHTS IN A THUNDERSTORM. Men Who Routed the Huns. Onco again the wonderful skill and daring of oar aerial fighters are brought prominently to light in a list of honours issued in the London Gazette. Two recipients of the Military Cross spent an hour and
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    OCTOBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    301 10 Straits Rubber.— 2 Ili.uO) lbs. Penang Rubber.— 224,ooo lbs. Tali Ayer.- 81,000 lbs. Rubana Rubber —72,000 lbs. Bagan Serai.— S3.Uo I lbs. Batak Rabit.— 36.soo lbs. Bukit Lintang.— 2l,o2o lbs. Chempedak:— lo,3oo lbs. Chimpul.— 24,B44 lbs. Jasin.— 20,800 lbs. Krubong.— 9,ooo lbs. Londu.— lB,7oo lbs. Merlimau— l27,Boo
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    Sailors and the War.
    225 10 The British and Foreign Sailors' Society is oelebratiDg its centenary shortly, and in view of this event hopes to raise £250.000 for the further extension of its work. Founded in the days of Lord Nelson and with Admiral Uambier as its first president, the society has
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    68 10 It is more than four years sincu Dr. Tempest Anderson died, and fourteen since bis work entitled Volcanic Studies in Many Lands was published. Dr. T. O. lioninoy, who worked with Dr. Anderson in this department of cosmology, has preparud to* the press a seoond series of Volcanic Studies illustrated
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    The Tightening Grip.
    1229 11 WHAT HAS BEFALLEN IN THREE YEARS. By Capt. R. Austin Freeman. Tbe littlf or in Home cases grrat, changes by which the attptct uf our country has been so metauiorphoDtd in the last year or two, art apt to be accepted by tbe unn tii-ctivt as liiorilj
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      51 11 A football match was played on tbe St. Jom ph's ground on Saturday between staff teams of tbe Asiatic Petroleum Co. and HouHti-ad and Co and ended in favour of tbe former by 2—o, scored by Lye Van. This is tbe third win the A.l' C. have bad over
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      Golf.
      178 11 The Malacca Oolf Club October oompeti tionn resulted as follow Men's Mi; a. C \V. Fisher 62 50— 24=7H winner. L.E.P.Wolforitan 46 44 8 81 B W. Elles 41 48+ 1 86 W. H. Hugbes 55 68-24 87 (i. Beatty 62 48 14 87 J. W. OiUman 52 47
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    43 11 Tbe late Lieut-Colonel Hobert Saudi land* Krowd- Walker, C.M.Q., Commandant, Frixonera of War Camp, Alexandra I'alaoe, of Scott's Lodge, Knockbolt, Kent, formerly Britiab Resident at Stlmgot and Perak, and Commandant of tbe Malay Statea Oaidea, left property of tbe (jrosa value of £18,700.
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      334 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme ol drills, etc., (or week ending Friday, November 9, 1917. MuSDAT, NoVgMBIR 5. 430 p.m BaleHtier Rng. S.V.A. details. 5 p.m. Jardine's Steps D.R.F. and O L. Specialists. 6.15 p.ra. Drill Hall S.V.A. Recrnits. S.RE.iV.) S.V.R. attd. Max. Vet. Co S.V.C. Signal Section A S.V.K. attached.
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      460 11 We are i." a position as ACTUAL MANUFACTURERS ot the Moutrie Piano to offer you the finest value in pianos in S.S. and F.M.S. We shall be pleased to demonstrate our latest models if you can call on us, or we will send catalogues on application. 8. MOUTRIE CO., LTD.
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      230 11 RAFFLES HOTEL A SPECIAL SCOTCH DINNER AND DANCE will be given on ST. ANDREW'S EVE, NOVEMBER 29 Commencing at 8 o'clock sharp All Pootemen intending to join the above are requested to app'y (or tables early. 11% OF THE TAKIMS OF THE ABOVE DINNER WILL BE OIVEN TO THE BED
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    "OUR DAY" FUND, 1917.
    1598 12 The committee acknowledge with tbanki the following subscriptions to the above lund:— Previously acknowledged »181,***** Native stall o( the Reform*tory School I at; art" ami I nstrnotora 112 I' 11. Kornandei > Keoeived tiom H. B. General Hidont, C.M.Q., pei Mahdoo, Dhoby, Tanglin Barracks:— Mahdoo, Dhoby,
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    Malacca Chinese Subscribers.
    341 12 At a meeting held at the SUdt House some time back the following gentlemen were elected Chinese General Committee with power to add to their number to collect subscriptions in aid of Malacca "Our Day Fund from the Chinese community Chan Cheng Siew, Chan Kang Swi, Tan
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    Adelphi Masquerade Ball.
    173 12 An enjoyable evening was spent by the large company which gathered at the Adelphi Hotel on Saturday for the masquerade ball niveu in aid of the Our Day Fund. The parade of dancers in fancy dress displayed some tffective and original designs and the committee who had
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    Forthcoming Events.
    48 12 The following are the events arranged for the ensuing week in connection with the Our Day Fund To-day. Alhambra Entertainment. Tuesday. Our Day Auction. Thursday. Harima Hall Entertainment. Saturday. Swimming Club Carnival. The Our Day concert at the Palladium last Tuesday realised the sum of $1,200.
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    MUNITIONS AS HAIR DYE.
    217 12 i Police Court Comedy Ends on A Tragic Note. There was a pathetic ending to a case at the West London Police Court recently when Hannah Willey, a munition worker, was charged with stealing from a munition factory two linen sacks, a fuse, two pellets, and
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      217 12 /^fePProducfof^&A of Industry M don /j^F Cigarettes No. 555 per tin of 50-80 cents 'including duty) ECIG^E^TESj Sole Manufacturers ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON, We are the only lmportersJoJ BRITISH BLANCHARD LAMPS Direct from Factory Beware of Imitation* You are certain of obtaining spares if you buy your BLANCHARD UAMP
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    Flies of the Navy.
    1001 13 GUNBOATS' PART IN TAKING BAGDAD. Amazing Adventures of the Firefly. The story of the part taken by a British flotilla of gunboats in the capture of Bagdad adds a brilliant chapter to oar naval annals. It is told in a report, published in the London Gazette,
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      218 13 LARGE NEW STOCKS Just unpacked at WHITEAWAY'S 1 LADIES BATHING COSTUMES One piece— navy bine faced white. Small, medium and large sizes. Prices $1.50, 1.75, 1.95 each. LADIES' COTTON UNDERVESTS Two p ie ~-»«y f«»d white, an Low Dt ck<i and no sleeves, wash and Price $5,50 each. p W
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      274 13 FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1917 TOTHE #937 ils~^«is'M tothe MUNICIPALITY Ig/ Wm^ GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \Nfcjt|jifp I lOml This is sufficient proof of the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON Brand Beware of Imitations DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents: Straits
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      53 13 MANAGER WANTED A European firm, intending to open a branch in Singapore, requires a yonng man, active, reliable, witi a Singapore market experience and <t thorough knowledge of export producFa. Firat class referenoes wanted. Good future for the right man. Confidential solicitations to be addressed C. B. A. 1025, Straits
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      573 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iNcoaroßATas n Stbaits Sbttlbmbnts) HBAD OFFICE Winohaatai- House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 99, Old Jewry. E.G. Tbe Company has «20,000 deposited with the Supreme
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      515 14 BAMKIM. HBN6KINB ANB tRANBHAI BANKINB BBRPBRATIBN (laooaraaano a He»»ae«a) PAID-UP CAPITAL III4SMBO RUSBRVB FUNDS 41,100,000 at I/- tI«,OOMM SUver tIMOBJM •M.tM.BBC Reserve Liability of Prefrietors lIIJM.OOB OOURT O* DIRSOTOBS. Hon. Mr. 8. H. Dodwell, Chalrmaa, Hob Mi. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Obalrmaa. Hoa. Mr, C. B. Aatoa. 1 0. S.
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      927 14 BAMKIHQ. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid ap Capital ia 80,000 Shares ot 4-20 each 41,100,000 Reserve Find 41,900,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200,000 BANKERS i Tbe Bank ot England, Tbe London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster
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      865 14 ORIENTAL UFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Ebtabubbbd IBT4. Incobpobatbd in India. SS.B4S ASSURANOES now in force for 573,853,848.14 ASSETS axoeed 581 ,800,000.00 LOWEST RATES Of PREMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. A PROSPECTUS will be «ent on application to J. R. MACPHERSON, Branch Stcrotary, 37, The Arcade, Singapore. THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE IRSL'PiffiE Co.,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1137 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Moderate Priced Car in Favour. Although many people may have tbe im pn ssion that the national appeal for economy »na conservation is having its effect only in t=klk," says a New York paper, the public is really responding sinoerely and
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      162 15 Motors DDf\ i'^g' nes aTe niade by the largest marine rbnKU engine plant in the world. Popular Prices 3.u n Single cylinder, complete n P" ready for installation ?500 c v n Twm-cy Under, complete o-ri.fj. ready for installation TOO in.hn 4-cylinder,completeready q-tcz 9\M n.p. f or installation 975 9O
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      104 15 DUNLOP TYRES Remember, every other pneu\Js*\ 6 tation of the original Dunlop CsPrsSjgSgij > V. U them once licensees under the /wMfig- T^TOJfy W'^^^s n^ ne eac^ n re manu JSJ9n& iBH^sV facturing which we won by n mßkc^thV. being first in tho field has been '^Wkm THAT WADE '^WJ
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      586 16 SAFETY TREAD mm A TYRES |fl For Security and Economy There- art other rubber non-ikiJ Tyre* which have an initial grip upon road surface*, bnt their formation is such that the anti-skid principle toon disappears, and they become to all intents and purposes a Plain Tread without Safety value. The
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      465 16 FOR SALE FOR SALE 8* h.p. Indian motor cycle, 1300. App.y K. K. G., c/o Straits Times. 2 11-8 U FOH SALE PRIVATELY, complete polished tuakwood and other household furniture, etc., owner leaving und of this month. Apply to E. P. b., c/o Straita Times. 8-11^6 11 FOR SALE, New
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      883 16 SITUATIONS WANTED ■/■■y mix o aa PLANTER of ten years' experience is M A sW MAI fl UU. optn to accept managership of small or medinmeized estate; at present senior assist MARKET STREI ant on large estate. Box No. 462, Straits Rtl BMIKI Times 211-8 11 SITUATION WANTBD, by a
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      312 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to the Singapore Municipality for the year IM I B Full particulars on application to above address. 'Phone Nos. 1361, 1362 and Private 1450 and 1073. In Stock, 900 Lengths Brass Condenser Tabes V 2" and 5 8 outßide diameter. 1
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      67 16 STRAITS MOTORCAR I SERVICE FIRST-CLASS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phohe 1233 j j TYRES and TUBBS are repaired by best methods > at Moderate Prioos. ji H5 4 216, ORCHARD ROAD i Ban Lee Ann, Ld. (Imcobporatid in Simoapobb) 68 and 59, Marhat Straat HAN PATENT LATEX CUP HOLDER REGISTERED
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      387 16 Straits V>imes, TELEPHONES i Editorial and Gen oral 68 Manager's Offioe 1117 Job Printing Offioe 1344 All communications relating to editoriai matters and news should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All communications relating to businesr matters advertisements, sobcriptions accounts, printing, etc. —should be addressed to THE MANAQBR. Cheques and money
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