The Straits Times, 15 November 1917

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.571 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 15. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      210 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED j! CONDENSED MILK Mcc now I $18.00 ft* cue Best Quality ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Typewriter That Stands the "Grind" V x THE No. 5 MODEL ROYAL The only standard typewriter combining the thru big JK|ad?
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      10 1 MARTEU'S BRANDY. Soli Aoints ADAMBON, BILFILUN CO., LTD. Incorporated 'n.KnjiUuid)
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    British Casualties.
    1119 2 The following casualties are reported London, October 18. Killed.— 2nd Lieut. C. K. Bond, Suffolk* Lieut. E. M. Brown, Tank Corps; Major C. A. H. Campbell, R.G.A.; Capt. W. T. Chaning-Pcaroe, Medicals; Capt. B. K. Cbeibamb Strode, Borders; Lieut. J. H. S. Cox, Labour Corps 2nd Lieut. D.
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      530 2 LITEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE, Maxwell oar, S seater. Owner leaving colony. A bargain. Apply to Welloar, o/o Strait* Times. 16 11-17 11 WANT HI), a funeral o er k (Indian) with knowledge of book kfloping. Apjly Rtating salary required tj Bux Mo. 4WI, Straits Times. 16 11—17 11 WANTKD, civil
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      123 2 <J°«OO,TO P«^£ ESANOFELE in INFALLIBLE remedy against all kinds of malaria fevers. A Bare core, highly reoonj mended by theme who have used it. Sold Everywhere. OAGGINO Co. ■srekssts, I. 7 a I, Malacca St., Siataaera 7 o'c lock l < SAFETY RAZOR I Stropped without removing blade Ask your
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      420 2 beecham's Pills will assist you to obtain the full measure of health to which you are entitled. They are doing this for thousands, every day. Beecham's Pills are a scientific digestive preparation nf the best and purest ingredients. Their direct action upon the bodily organization is mainly threefold, they are
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      157 2 The only quality A^GIACIAI ACETIC ACIO>^.X* ACETIC ACID 99% Guaranteed. IMPORTERS: YAMATO CO. 41, High Street. Telephone 432. 11l Mil MAYNARD Go., Ltd. Pharmaceutical Chemists, 16. Battery Road. British Pharmaceutical Products Always in Stock Estates supplied at Moderate Bates. a TELEaUMB: MIYNARD. SINGAPORE TELEPHONE 118 THE HONBKOMI ROPE MMUFAfiTURINfI SO.,
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    Man Who Fed Belgium.
    896 3 THE NEW AMERICAN FOOD ADMINISTRATOR. Mr. Hoover's Great Task. The American journals are devoting a good deal of attention to Mr. Herbert C. Hoover, the newly-appointed Food Administrator of tbe United States, who is well known in London as the chairman for nearly three years of
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    Australia's Butter Surplus.
    116 3 The An»trali»n Prime Minister stated on September 28 that be bad received a cable message 'rom London indicating that the Britiab Government was inclined to regard favourably the offer of tbe Australian batter surplus daring tbe present waaon. Though negotiations have not yet l> .< a completed,
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      349 3 WRIGLEYS The Perfect Shewing Gum affords long lasting pleasure. It is made to chew not to swallow. It whitens the teeth, quenches thirst, cleanses the mouth, soothes the throat, helps appetite and digestion. < It prevents seasickness by steadying the stomach. It is delicious and refreshing very soothing for smokers.
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      207 3 FIERY RED FACES and HANDS .^v 5 Quickly Soothed \<£ toi Healtd k* zi. Cu«cora\Mky Tral Free M J tf l Bathe freely VjX \i\ P with Cuticura \Jr V/ f I &>ap and hot >l v J water, dry and (^wb^M' I li gently apply V JKI *S*>^M Cuticura
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      37 3 Aerated Water Bottles 7oz.anduoz. They have ready stock. gained a high reputation among the 9 aerated water factories in SAMPLES SS and FMSt may be obtained for their r.pXtT o and fine quality. G. OTOMUNE CO. SIN6APORE
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      442 4 STEAMER SAILINfiS n.v:k. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (InooirouiiD in JatuO EUROPEAN LINE 4 service U maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining thie service bare been speoially designed and soutrueted, and are fitted with all the latest improvements
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      682 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND Apcar L-ino (OoiiPAMiat Imoobpobatio in Bmuiakd) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N CO. (Dndcr contraot with HU Majesty's Qovernuoni) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY are at piasent inspended. The Company's IMTERMEDIATB SERVICES TO AND PROM LONDON are at
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      668 4 STEAMER BAILIHBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (IvOOBPOBATID IN BlA«). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretaj Tringgaau, Bisat, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantaa, Tabai Bh^imi, Telnpia, Pusrti Patani, Siagora, Laeoa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak fc Ba»«kok Duo Departure b.s. ASDANG Nov. IS Nov. 91, 3 p.m. a. a. BORIBAT 26 28, 3 p.m.
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      621 4 STEAMER BAILINBS. OOMBINIO SBRVIOB O» THE WEAN S.S.CB..LTI. (Inuorpobatbd im Baa \un>, THE WEBT AUSTRALIA* 8. N. CB.. LTD. (Imuobporatbd ih Baaum) BBTWBBM PNmutta (P«rth), Nerth-Waat Australian Ports, Java ■nd Slntfapop*. Regular sailings between Singapore vi Western Australia oalling at Java (a* la duoetneot offers), Derby, King's Sound (pot) lor
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    99 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, November 15. «<eh Water. 10.6 a.m., 11 18 p.m New Yt-ar Sports meeting, 6.15 p.m, Friday, November 16. High Water, 10.56 a.m., 11 62 p.m Municipal Commissioners, 2.80 p.m. Homeward uiiul clottua Saturday, November 17. High Water, 11.8 am SoiobroD^ meeting, noon. Homeward mail cloaca.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    219 5 To-o«i. .'Mrt Diokson and P. Swittenham 2.30 pm Batn Pahat 'i.30 pu Meraing 2*o pm Malacca und Muar 8 pm t*alan Batain and Pnlan Bnlang 8 pm P. Sauibu, Billiton, Bauvia, Cht-nbon and Saniarang 8 pm Polan Sambu, Singkawang, Pauiangkat and Sambas 3 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    188 5 BXCHANOB. 8IMAT0M, NuvKMBia li, 1917. O» Lobomi -....Bank 4 m/s I/4| Detoaad a it: Private m/i S/«!i On Fbamoi Bank T. T. 818 Oilnu BuktT, 166 Oa Hoxiiona ..Bfc»k d/d 28^%pu> Oh Siamabai ...Buk d/d 6C| O* Java Buk T. T. m 138 O«J*?*r BMk 108 SovweiRM—
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    17 5 luuad by Fphmp and Co., Exohanga and Bha»e Bpohere. Singapore, November 18, Twelve noon.
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    MINING.
    163 5 B.yeta Sellan. 10 10 Ampang 6.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 2.15 2.25 10 10 Kinta Association 7.00 «1 41 KioUTin 1.10.0 1.17.8 tl £1 Lakat Mines 1.40 666 10 10. Malayan Collieries 11.00 12.00 £i 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 note 10 10 MiddletoD IB.CO 18 60 5/. Pahang
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    GENERAL.
    107 5 41 41 1. Smsltias 00. 7.75 B.CO 41 41 Pif*. 1.2.0 1.8.9 8/- lleoWe T'wtys 4/- 6/ 10 10 Fraeor Neave 45.C0 46.00 SO BO W.HamraeiACo. 76.00 77.00 100 100 Kali Btcs, Del. par 120.00 10 10 Mayaaid Co. 8.00 41 41 Shell Transport 6.10.0 0.3 0 Faloeja Buyew
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    DEBENTURES.
    54 5 United Engineers 6% 11,384,600 pat Singapore Bioctric Tramways 5% £850,000 note S'pote Municipal 6% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4*% of 1907 11,600,000 10% dii Spore Municipal 4j% of 1909 •1.00C.0C0 IST' Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 ll* Spore Municipal 4<< 4W*\noc P.M.S. n% loan 1918 •IS.OOO.MV: *****10] 00 S.S. 6"
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    RUBBER SHARE MARKET.
    321 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Ly^Jl and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fraaet Lyall Co. Evatt. Aloi Gajal) (II) 4.50 4.7S 4.50 4.70 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.83 8.00 2.78 800 Ayer Hitam (15) 16.50 16.50 IS.OO 16X0 Ayer Kaniog (II) I£o 1.60 1.45 1.65 Ayer Molek
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      268 5 AUCTION SALE 0110 doien 3oloo»«. sheets, 90 dozen oolonred towels, 1 oase, 30 ieto willow basket*, 1 oami SO set* okaTM haakfta, 1 case 'it dozx pKrtuiuHty i cane 130 pieces black s'.riped elott), J <B liz wbito sinylew, 18 dozen miiron.. f cas.* iO d. n bang.iv( lamp», M
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      499 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMEWTg. SMART BCRASIAN REQUIRED mnet be good at figures. Apply Box 408, Straits Times. 1611-tlll WANTED, lor imnifdiatu engagement, Kmart typint n^txi to Oli-er maebine. Apply BoiNi, 492 Sir'itsTim 15H--'7 11 BOAKl) AM) KK-tIUSNCK by lady near town, term* mod. rat- Apply P. 8., r/j Strait' T.m.^, IB ll—
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      556 5 "OUR DAY" UNDER THE AUSPIOFS OF THE AMATEUR DRAWING ASSOCIATION A GRAND MASQUERADE BALL WILL BB GIVEN IN AID OF THH BRITISH RED CROSS SOOIBTT AT THE ADELPHI HOTEL (Throuph ths Csurtan of the Management) On Saturday, December 1, 1917 Ladies ani Gentlemen's Prizes given for tlie motrt simple and
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      160 5 ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT "OUR DAY" TO-NIGHT SPECIAL PICTURES IN AID OF RED CROSS FOND Under thi distiogDighed patronsgn of H. E. The Governor. t«ir Arttinr Yuan a.c.M a., H. B. Mtjar Geneial D, H. Ridout, 0.M.a., Tin Hir. Mr F. S, Jamro. onna I *'*SE a JBBBvB3E TaaJdaH
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    BIRTH.
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    DEATHS.
    67 6 Song Oon Lbano On November 14, at No. 4, Lloyd Road, Song Oon Loang (annt of Mr. Song Ong Siang) aged 85. Funeral at Bidadari at 5 p.m. to day (Thursday.) Roll or Honour Gaolubdi.— On September 5, accidentally drowned at Amara, Captain L. P. Gagliardi. I. A. R.
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAT, NOVEMBER 15. SINGAPORE AND THE RAILWAY.
    1238 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAT, NOVEMBER 15. SINGAPORE AND THE RAILWAY. Certain information has been convey* d tv as from various sources, one specific tact being that tbe F.M.S. Budget will contain an item of f 1,500,000 for the Fort Canning Railway Station, Singapore." We find it very difficult indeed to
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    15 6 Middleton Tin Mines Ltd., output for Ootober was: Plant 108 piols tribute 67 66 picls.
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    21 6 The Rent Assessment Board for Singapore will sit at the Municipal Board Room on Tuesday tbe 20th instant at 2.15 p.m.
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    26 6 For the theft of a ricksha apron valued at II a coolie was sentenced to a month's rigorous imprisonment in the third police court this morning.
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    29 6 A charge against one Musharaf Ali of dUhonestly destroying an 1. O. U. for 1559 was mentioned in tbe second police court this morning and adjourned for a week.
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    33 6 The winner of tbe first prize in the Sungei Patani lottery, Mies Lim Ah Moy, is a little girl about eigut years old. She is tbe daughter of a Hy liiuj bpirit dealer.
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    31 6 Information has been received that a sunken tungkang lies in tbe fairway in a position with Tree Island, bearing S.W. 8/4 3 (magnetic) approximate distauoe eleven cables. Mariners are warned accordingly.
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    45 6 Tbe petitions of Kadir and Soebal (natives) for tbe Btaying of tbe penalty of death to which they were condemned by sentence of the Groote Kapat of tbe Native Chiefs at Djtmbi, and confirmed by tbe local Resident, have been refused, says a Nether-lands-Indies paper.
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    54 6 The Paris edition of the New York Herald announces that, on account of tbe large number of American citizeus whu, in November, when tbe elections take place, will be at the front, it is proposed to amend tbe law, so that soldiers un active service in Europe may be able
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    50 6 It is announced that a bazaar will be held on Deoember 15, by the Sisters uf tbe European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, in aid of tbe Royal Flying Corps Hospital. Tbe unselfish labnurs of the Sisters deserve the unstinted support of the public, while the excellence of the object is undoubted.
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    54 6 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. have received a cable from the secretaries of the Galang Besar Rubber Plantations, Ltd., advising tbat tbe directors have decided to recommend the payment of a dividend of 7 per cent, (payable on December 14) in respect of the year ended Jane 3 J and the
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    87 6 The death occurred at Taiping, on the 9th inst of Mr. Juhn Johnson. The deceased geutleman who came from Penang was a resident there lor abont 30 years. Hu had been engaged in prospecting work till Rome years back, and was well respected and popular. He was nearly 60 years
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    92 6 The rice crop of Burmah i« 6,918,C00 tona against A,657,1U>, no that 2,700,UU) tons will oe uvaiiable lor export. Nocwithbtandiug war difhcaltiex of tranbport, freight will be presumably f juod for the quantity dem&natd by this country and us Alh. a, says a home paper. 'J'ue old difficulty that those
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    118 6 Tonight in tbe V.M.C.A. Hall at 8 30 a meeting will be held in oonjauction with tbe Y.W.C.A. in connection with the wsrldwido week of prayer. Tbe devotional exercises will be conducted by the Rev. B. C. Roberts, M.A., and tbe address will be delivered by the Rev. William (Jrcsq,
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    126 6 In the Court of Criminal Appeal this m. rning Mr. Jufttioe Ebden proceeded with the hearing of an appeal by nine Teochews against couviotions in the lower court on charges of assisting in the management and being members of an unlawful society. Appellants were fined tIOO each on tbe charge
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    151 6 At tbe last monthly meeting of tbe Kinta Hoard, rt-port by the Works ■b^MI r ou 1'..: shortage of mantles for Lax laujpn was I 'u'l. iLe Board passed tbe following resolution That tbia Hoard view* with dissatisfaction the fact that tbe lighting of Ipob, Bata Unjah, and Oopt-ng is
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    386 6 Messrs. J. Davidson and A. J. H. Lee have> returned to Kuala Lumpar from Shanghai. Tbe stramer taking home Mrs. Oliver Marks, Un, B. W. Ellen, and Miss Henry, arrived in London on November 7, says the Malay Mail. We regret to learn that news has been
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    The Cameos.
    58 6 To night is tbe last opportunity Singapore theatre goers will have of being entertained by that olever and popular party The Cameos. This being tho final performance the programme is to be of tbe special bmbml variety, all tbe items being ones that have been asked for. Th
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    The Roll of Honour.
    138 6 Tbe Gentlewoman of September 22, in its list of uiihging officers, given the name of Second- Lieuttnant Frank A. Hayeroft, K.R.K.C., as missing from August 12. He joined tbe Brd. County of London Ytouianry (Shaipshcoters) as a trooper at the outbreak uf war, aud with that
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    Smokes for Our Soldiers and Sailors.
    144 6 We very gratefully acknowledge tin following additionx to oar fund for tuwiating tbe Overseas Club to provide smokos fur uar soldiers an 1 sailors European mrrubers of Sinyapore Police Force (onu dollar unless ctherwisu stated) A. K. Chancellor tfi, C. Hannigan, N. A. M.
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    Singapore Property Auction.
    279 6 The undermentioned piopertiea were feuld by auction by tnu Com uiuruinl Kubber Co. yesterday when there was a large attiiidanco. Bidding ww- brisk and prices realised are considered Bnti>,t,iotory Freehold land and shephouso 186 New Hricijn- Road, area 1.48 A hij. ft., boaght by Mr Uukaloband fur
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      197 6 BURGUNDIES A small shipment just landed of BEAUNE POMMARD RED SPARKLING CALDBECK. MACGREBOR CO. CIGARS FOR XMAS We deliver the following daty paid and poet free in Great Britain Beina Victorias lOTs $16.25 Prinoeeaa 100' a $10.25 Hi*ti Lite 60s 8.00 Ferftctos 26' a 4.80 Loud r i-s lOu's 11.
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      222 6 ALHAMBJLA The Hall fer Music The Pioneer aad Premier Home -The Mouse of Quality Beach Road. The greatest wonder ntdaction ever pre*nteri Famous serial p'»y d to capsoity boustt) a 1 tbe world over. The World-Triumphant Super Serial is 1 S episodes THI SHIELDING SHADOW Featuring Grace Darmond. Ralph Kellard
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    THE WAR.
    2672 7 GENERAL STAFF. Debate on the Paris Speech. Political Situation Anxious RUSSI4N REVOLT. Kereivsky Gains Control Again. RbCTBK'I Tf-EGBAMS. London. November 14, 7 56 a.rr. Mr. Lloyd George* speech at Paris baa made a tremendous sensation. Tbe Commons was taken by surprise and is disposed to be critical. It
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    FEDERAL COUNCIL.
    382 7 Half Proposed Budget Expenditure On Railways. (From Oca Own Cobrispondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur, November 14. At a meeting of tbe Federal Council the Chief Secretary, answering questions, said that tbe Government was unable to make a war grant to pensioned officers, but oases of distress would be considered. The
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    78 7 To-day's Business. Macpbail and C.i.'n daily report Silver.— I'ncbangrd 43 J. Hongkong.— 2o|%. Shanghai.— 66}. Tin.— Buyers 1126J, no sellers. Rubber. Auction very dull. Share Market. Sungei Bagans are firm at 11, Indragiris at 16.50, I'lu Paudans at 90 cts., Lunas 18 65. Offers are invited for
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    Straits Settlements Benevolent Society.
    378 7 Circulars have been issued with copies of tbe accounts of the Straits Settlements Benevolent Society soliciting subscriptions to this cbarity. The circular, signed by Mr. K. J. Addie, as bon. secretary and treasurer, says The object of tbe society as laid down in the ales is
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    London Rubber Market.
    76 7 DULL AND LOWER QUOTATIONS. From Our Own Correspondent- London, November 18. Tho market is dull and thn quotations are at a somewhat lower figure The last report was as t lllows London, Ootobor 81. The London rubber market has been very quiet, with prices fairly stetdy. The
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    CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY APPEAL.
    380 7 Again tbe timo ban oomo round when the Committee of tbe Children's Aid Society issue their annual appeal for subscriptions through tbe kind medium of the Press. Although the war still intkcx its supreme demands upon us, we have every ooufidence in appealing again to the
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    THE KAISER'S PRAYER.
    174 7 (Copied from Des Moines paper.) Mine Gott, will you be mine pardner I You don't know who 1 am I am tbe German Kaitier The emperor Will— I— Yam. Tou know I wUipp-.-d dem Belgians, L'nd mit bnllft" filled Ruwiaus full Und I'll whip France aod Italy
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    Freemasonry in Penang.
    222 7 I The half-yearly meeting of thn District Grand Lodge ol tbe Eastern Arc hp. l.n-u loader tbe banners of the Victoria Juuilue I Chapter and Lodge Koyal Pfiuju of Vvalcs was held in tbe Freemasons' II >'l, North >m Koad, on Friday nigbt, tbe 9tb imtunt, presided
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      67 7 It i« reported that a tiger o»"-"l i »ij it Tamil baker on the evening of 4m I I mx. between toe railway hUtiou* i t > and Mataog in P. ruk. Ou tl-o I—ins] of the 9th, a number of leave* of bread wpro found Hoatt**ru<' about, also the
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    "OUR DAY" FUND, 1917.
    317 8 The committee acknowledge with tliankn the IoIIuwidh subscriptions to the above famd:— Previously acknowledged ia85.59H.88 ln«bvturian Church Sacred Concert Per DA A O. and Q M. (1 Strait* Settleoiiutd: Per LMi 14(11 t omo«m»20. xmaller amounts tlH'20 ...138.70 Per I.iKt 14H0 -5th Company 11 K.S.B., ao.iL
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    BRINGING HOME THE BUS.
    468 8 Mr. Boyd Cable's Stirring Air Story. Mr. Boyd Coble has taken to tbe air and urrumg story in the Corniiill Maga A pilot lost doesn't vrry much count. i ßut dnu't tell his girl or his mater always another to take his mount And i j»h
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    CARSON'S VISIT TO THE FRONT.
    863 8 he Bewildering Magnitude Of Preparations. Sir Edward Carson, who baa been on a ti-i; to Hie (ieiural Headquarters as tbe gut ht to FuJd-Marhlui Sir H irgUN Uaig, baa returned to London, hrjk a home paper. Sir Edward paid a visit to tbe Meeeims KidKe
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    Irish Solicitor-General.
    84 8 Tbe new Irish Solicitor General, Mr. A. W. SimuoK junior M.P. for Dublin University, is of tbe new order in Irish politics -that is, be has no strong political predilections. In former yearn such appoint monts were given to militant political parti sans, Tory and Liberal. Mr. Samuel's
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    123 8 A correspondent, evidently a firm believer ■n tbe familiar saying tint the crowning glory of a woman is her hair," writaa It U ■y n inn kablu and a matter for regret to find ibat rt>cuntl; Dome of the Penang Chinese Ivlki have Ktartcd a new ftjle. They cot their
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      Anglo-Chinese Moslems.
      103 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, From tbe Saturday's paper I understand that a Clnb has now come into existence called tbe Rh'Hes Moslem Club, on enquiries made I learn that tbe Club is only open to old Muhamedan boys of tbe Raffias school. I am
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      Injured Dogs.
      91 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, Yesterday morning in Orchard Road I passed a dog with one ear torn and bang ing off and bleeding badly. In tbe evening I passed another dog near tbe Boostei»d Institute with tbe back ot its neck cut open for
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      Malacca Roads.
      117 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, The following is from Lord North cliffe'i first article, Tbe Americans at War," ex Weekly Times ot September 21 Tbe hard concrete roads of the United States are now made by machinery with a thoroughness and permanence which should attract
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      237 8 To the Editor ot the Straits Times. Sir,— Yonr correspondent Road Mender in your paper of tbe lOtb inst. in his 10 dont's has hit tbe sight nail on tbe bead and if bis suggestions are carried will iv a great measure help to remedy tbe present state of tbe
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    81 8 Programme ot drills, etc., tor week ending Friday, November 16, 1917. Friday, November 16. 6 p.m. Jardine's Steps D.R.F. and G L. Specialists. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A., all details. 480 p.m. Johnston's Pier S.K E.,V.i 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Max. Co., S.V.C. S.V.R. Signal. Section S.V.R.
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    Singapore Civil Guard.
    66 8 I'gc«,KAM!iK of Drills fob Novsjibbb. Friday loth.— Parades Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5. 1S p.m. Monday 19th.— Both Companies parade Boustead Institute, 5.16 p m. Friday 23rd.— Parades Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 6.15 p.m. Monday 26th. Both Companies parade Havelock Road Police Station, 6.16 p.m.
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    34 8 For services rendered in connection with tbe war, H.M. tbe Emperor of Japan has conferred tbe Ordor of the Sicred Treasure, 2nd Class, on Captain M. S. Fitsmaurioe, C.M.0., R.N., who commanded tbe Triumph.
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    33 8 Hear- Admiral Cecil F. Dampier, who was recently appointed Admiral Superintendent at Dover, commanded tbe cruiser Aurora on tbe China Station, 1900, and took part in tbe naval operation! against tbe Boxers (medal).
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      RUGBY.
      441 8 Good Win for Singapore Team. A win for the Singapore side by four tries to two was the rtßult of the fait and well contested game seen on the S.C.C. ground yesterday between Mr. Broad's team and visitors from Klang captained by Mr. Folds. The visitors were a man
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      This Afternoon's Match.
      65 8 Tbe S.C.C. are meeting a well known Naval tt am at soccer this afternoon on tbe club ground, starting at 5 p.m. The home team will be E. H. Bowerman ;W. C. Hill and R. H. Gale; K. A. Parish, J. R. Lynch and W. Rankine C.
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      Golf.
      79 8 Tbe Keppel Golf Club men's medal for November (Bogey) will be played on Saturday and Sunday, tbe Ladies Spoon on Monday. In the Final for a prize presented by a member T. Flett beat F. Montgomery 1 up. A friendly game of soccer will be played on tbe St.
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    OCTOBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    129 8 Jimah.— 24,9oB lbs. Djspjera.- 44,177 lbs. Bangoen Poerba.— 63,000 lbs, Batu Rata —47,933 lbs. Tiram.— B 500 lbs. Pelepah Valley.- '27,500 lbs. Kota Tinggi. -20,000 lbs. Siginting.- 12,700 lbs. Clovelly.— 7.ols lbs. Boj >ng.— 19,000 lbs.; to date 168,468 lbs. Benar.— B 732 lbs. to date 106,720
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    The Navy's Cerberus.
    149 8 Tbe man who baa stood foursquare in tbe portals of the Admiralty for years and decided on who was and who was not to be panned in to tbe First Lord has just given up his interesting post. Mr. J. E. Maaterton Smith, C IS., principal private
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    38 8 R*r Admiral R. H. Anstrutber, C.M.G who was Commodore at Hongkong until recently, has bun awarded tbe Order of the Rixing San, 2nd Class, by H.M. the Emperor of Japan for distinguished services rev irtd duriug the war.
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      281 9 SEA VIEW HOTEL MUSIC I Dinner DURING New Phone on the lawn DINNER Na 110 by the sea BY TUE 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 I'tNANU BILLS THB SANATORIUM OF
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      637 9 NOTICE NOTICE ifl hereby given that the Power of Attorcey dated Brd Novtmber, 1808, and 4th September, 1014, given by Shaik Salleh bin Obed, bin Abdad, to Shaik Awath bin Obed bin Abdad and the Power cf Attorney dated 46th April, 1911, givea by Sbaik Salleh bin Obed bin Abdad
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      209 9 j THE FAMOUS FIAT CARS Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italy) A consignment of a few cars just arrived For particulars ana trial run. apply to AMBROSOLI. STOPPANI COMPANY SINGAPORE AND PENANG Sole Agents AVERT FLOODS AND WASHOUTS BY USING "ARMCO" CULVERTS AUTOMATIC DRAINAGE TIDAL GATES ALL SIZES from 12 inches
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      576 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTBER PROPIBTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Imoobfobatbd in Stbaits Sbttlbmbnts) NBAD OFFICB 1 Winohaatao Houm, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 1 32, Old Jewry, 8.0. The Company has £90,000 deposited with tbe
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      527 10 BAKKIHI HBNGKON6 AND BHAN6HAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incobpobatbd in Homoeomo) PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBKVB FUNDS Sterling *1,C00,0L0 at W- |16,000,000 Silver $18,600,000 188,600,000 Reserve Liability of Oroprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRBCTORS Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Chairman. Bon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairmaa. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton. C. S.
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      900 10 BMKIWQ. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN BNGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid op Capital ia 60,000 Share* of AaOeaeh 41,100,000 Reserve Knnd 41,900,000 Bewrve Liability of Proprietors... 41,100,000 BANKERB 1 The Bank of Basland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County aad Westminster Bank,
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      894 10 INSURANCE. ABSTRACT FROM 12th ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1917. Average rate of interest earned. 6.56 per oent. Increase. 0.28 percent. Insuranoe or Reserve Fund. 15,124,5.'6.90 t5A4,642 38 Total Assets 8,8»4.3^6.50 742,877. > 21 New Insuranoe issued 6,061,261 00 688,376.00 Total Insurance in Force... 34,067,284.88 2,486,877.63 A copy of
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    658 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Rubber in War Time. An interesting account of tbe uses of rubber in tbe war and tbe probable requirements nf the new American army is given in tbe New York India Rubber World. The past three years of war in Europe,
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    44 11 Driving a car around a sharp corner at 36 miles an hour does more damage to tbe tyres than 200 miles of straight road work. Excessive side pressure on tyres may pinch the tubes and it always strains tbe side walls of the casings.
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    TWO VERY GALLANT MEN.
    350 11 How Preston Comrades Won The D.C.M. Lance Corporal J. (iarstang and Private J. liindle, two If >: v a., n, belonging to tbe L.N. Lancashire K irn- nt, bave been awarded tbe D.C M. for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, of wtncli tbe official record,
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      54 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 I PET IN CTHPsf W iS&ZW&M LtM IN SlUbrX r^*ff% VC^aMlafi 91 f&&sit*^ Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE: Sole
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      1155 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS LIMITED (Imcobpobatkd in Enoland). SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan&Co., Ltd. (Incobforatbo in England) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS WANTED HOLLANDER, 86 years, wants position an assistant on robber estate in F. M. S knowledge o! Bcglisb and French. No robber experivnee.
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      548 12 OFFIGEB TO LET. TO LBT, office No. 4a, Prinoe Street Immediate entry. Apply Ang Hook Siew, o/o StraitH Steamship Co., Ltd. :M-»— o OF^ICBS TO LBT. Rooms at Winchester House, Nos. 30. 28, 34, 86 80. No. 8-a. Raffle* Qoay. Bungalow No. 446, Pasir Panjang. Apply Chop Heng Loook. 40,
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      235 12 KIAM KIAT CO. MARKET STREET Stcck for immediate delivery SPECIAL MINING CHANGKOLS THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore II CONDUCTED BY H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lats of MsMrs. Uf aystte. photographers to thsir Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON IN paces north of tha Adelphi Hotel BUN BEE AND COMPANY Retail
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      334 12 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to the Singapore Munici pa lit y for the year 1918 Full particulars on application to above address. 'Phone Nos. 1361, 1362 and Private 1450 and 1073. BOON SENG CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS AND SAIL- MAKERS II and 19, Robin ton Road 'Phone
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      119 12 FIRST-CLABB GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have nnmerous enquiries for second hand oars from our clients in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, consult us, we will be able to fulfil your needs. When you intend to sell, consult us, we shall fetch a
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      393 12 Straits Thirties Telephones: Editorial and <Mineral 58 Manager* Offieo IH7 Job Printing Office 1244 All communications relating lo ixlit'jriu; matters and m-ws should bo addressud to TH£ EDITOK. All communications relating t" I>iimm,.s» matters —ad\ertiM.inents, subscriptions, accounts, (irintinj;. ,-tc —akemU bo adtmtmi lo Till: M kXAGKR. Cheaaoi and m<>n«y S*sWl
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