The Straits Times, 9 November 1920

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  • 12 1 The Straits Times. NO. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1920 PRICE 10 CENT;
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 159 1 I'rire bow I S'.M.o.'i per case. B^l Pilsener Beer I^^ St. j l^ I ,lv^am^!^Hi^HßrcTti_7/ ulllllllttaa wJIUUi l^^^i Bole A gents i THE BORNEO Co., Ltd. I 1 :jjpii.d ia Bngltad). GET THE CORRECT COMBINATION mIj \*s v#XVi v^iVl. Jl H W*l t\ I j^f^ B"^ a. a c avajcurrs>
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    • 183 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. FOR ALFRED DUNHILLS CELEBRATED PIPES SUnda-d B uyrre Nit, 60, 35, 114. 46. 47 36, 39/ 105, 115. Shell Briars, assorted ihap i, atra'fth*. 1. I^^^^ B HBaaa^H|^a ßßßßH lAi' iJ^^BakTV^H .iSHCj^i 1*" *i J S^Bt Sa> DUNHILL 8 CIGARS AND CIGARETTE TUBEB DUNHILLB PfIMP ||||||||ll|fI aBI-^
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    • 3 1 /VS j STKRILISED
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  • 799 2 Suggestion That It Runs la Cycles. Doet oot weather wuk ioud in cytlrtike the ol jck Is the sommet of 1020 j ibi wbtt wm suffered at regnltt inteiT»4a in tl c pint The c are qaMtiaas that have boo uked with m mash emphssiu ol diuppoia:meat
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  • 255 2 The report of the Sumatra Proprietary Rubber Plantations for the year ended April 30, l!»2(i, states that the profit, after charKinp debenture and other interest and providing £1,000 for depreciation of buildings and machinery, is 9543, to which has to be added the amount brought forward, £859, making
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  • 23 2 Mr. Stuart Champion Jones, of Anniewatt*', Kandy, and Miss Florence Harvey daughter of the late Mr. Frederic Harvey have bayi {parried at Colombo.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 174 2 LBME JUICE W from pure Lime Juice |j and the finest refined THE STANDARD FOR PURITY EXCELLENCE. Insist on having Rose;s. HW NOT GO TO CHOTIRMALL'S THE CHEAPEST SILK STORE 61 11. HIGH RMR, SINGAPORE. SPLENDID SEDUCTIONS UNO CREPE. 27- in. $"..50 a yard CiEORGETTE CREPE. 40 in. 3.00 a
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    • 370 2 a«r* Young Men^c Don't Get Bald Cuticara Does Much To Prevent It Oandruff, itrhintr, scalp irritatinn, etc point t> >an unhealthy condition ci! the scalp, which leads to thin, (ailing hairand premature baldness. Frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap and hut water do much to preveot such a condition, especially if
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    • 304 2 JUST RECEIVED A SMALL SHIPMENT OF THE WE1.1.-KNOWN ESSENCE OF DIVINIA ESSENCE OF STAN6EE ALSO ICED EAU DE COLOGNE, ICED HAIR LOTION, KALODERMA SOAP, FACE POWDERS, ETC. THE N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING COMPANY. Sole Importers Straita Settlements and Federated Malay States. Messrs. THE SEREMBAN GENERAL AGKNCT LIMITED i Incorporated
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  • 1054 3 No Smoke Or Fiuh Machine Weapon A sew intention is tbe Miore otntiirogal gva" doe to m Ameiioaa, M.j.i E Iwaid Thomas Moore. Ha saj» it a* the Biblio.l «foi» of David slsjißß Goliath with a ilote wbioh be whiiled sionad hin bead ia iUbr r»yo him
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  • 125 3 The last supply of American apples which will come to Japan for some time was shipped from San Francisco on the Toyania Maru and has just been distributed amonir the fruit dealers of Tokio. The shipment amounted to over 500 tons. The restriction on the importation of apples from America
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    • 370 3 ENGLISH 2-4{ x«« 1--8-* I THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL. lowdow. aw. voltic *«imces rr., i.e. Hdfira waLIAM >T> rAWia, maxo*. %^£B au\ao«LO»iA. TM BOYAL KNd.ONtDAIFu.nI PLAZA Ot CATALUMA 685 BRANCHES 690 Branches In Canada and Newfoundland, alao 95, FOREIGN BRANCHES ARGENTINE BRAZIL URUGUAY Baaao* Aina. Bio
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    • 380 3 Trjumpk* TIU\ Trusty Triumph is for tlic m.ii: who confidently takes the rough road with the smooth it is ready to go anywhere at any 1 ime. Five years War v i vice proved the positive leliahility of this I'jmou.-i single and its ability to render proli.nc:<'(l and heavy endurance
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    • 155 3 l^K^^Y^ wcold Point out to yoo ft IN STOCK BRITISH MANUFACTURED papal af aasortad altcs aad caloara. J*ka KMa's Priatlng; Ink. CHINKS DIRECTORY AND PRKSB. LTD, Tank Road Pnblifhtr:. TASTE PLAISTOWE'S DELICIOUS CONFECTIONERY ITS THE THING Obtainable from Measrs. ROBINSON CO., LTD. THB CANDY STORE Wholesale from THE AUSTRALIS OVERSEAS
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    • 340 3 RICHES DO TOO WANT TO BB RICB I If ao, ao not delay but try Mr. Chlao< Kia Jin who ia in th* position act for you Gentlemen, wbethsr m sell boy transact eonoign PROPERTY each a* estate*, landed properties. aaarts, ate. Plea** rail or teamnnieat* with Mr. Chiang Kia
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 805 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. O.- British India AND Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England} MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAB AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at prtstal isiaialil LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES LONDON Dee Singapore
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    • 501 4 STEAMER SA.LIN6S PRINCE UNI UHrai (Ineerpera'ed la Baoma4] fab BAM innp FOB NBW KOBX CELTIC PRINCI rvU FsaamD aboat Nov. Fer all Information apply Is ADAMSON, OILFDXAM H ITS. (laeeraentod la BagkaeTl Ageato. THE BEN LIME STEAMERS, LUUTBD (Incorporate* la the United Kingdom) For China and Japaa BENDoRAN In port
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    • 250 4 STEAMER SAHJNIS THE EASTERN SHIPPINi COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated la Straits Settlements) This time table is subject to alteration without further notice. Steamer sailing from Singapore PERAK Every Taesday. at 1 bjb, fer Port Bwettenham and Penang. From Peaaag to Mialmein (Trala Journey from Moulmeln to Bangoea 10 hoars) RENONG— Onee
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    • 402 4 STEAMER SAILINIS 0. S. K. THB OSAKA SBOSKN sLAJSBA LT». (Incorporated la Jaaaa) No. 1, De Seaaa Strata, Prstsssd Sailing from llnga»*re (Subject to change witaest aerie.) EUROPEAN LDfB Fee Pert Said. Marseilles. Leadem. Aatvejra, Rettrrdam aad Bamkart ■ANDES MABU N»v. If r"omlt catling at Marseilles^ HAVAVA MARU Dec. 12
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    • 426 4 STEAMER SAiUNiS NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (Ueeraerated la Jaaaa] Cadet MaU Ceettnet wMh O* laiaerafi Jaaaaeae flsTsniaisal •ikjeet to alteratleas wltkeat aetUa BTJBOI*B MAIL UHB Fertal«hlly Setwlee re* Isadta. Aatwera via (Mataeaa) reaama. Calsenbe. flaee. Part Seal aad BUreofOaa. KiTANO MARU Nov. lINABA MARU Dec I KAMO MARU Dec lfc UVMBFOOL
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    • 533 5 STEAMER SAILINCS NEW YORK DIRECT (via Snas) American aad Oriental 1 MM The s.s. Montrosv ■ill be dcapitched to Boston an. l New York via Suei about th* irst hal Ft ft Light and p-wticuiam, spply to HUTTSNBACH, L^ZAKL'S BOMS, LTD Ugaala "ISFline, ltd. FOB 6SNOA ANU LONDON BLEMIFFU sailing
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    • 377 5 BTEMIEB SaiLINCS GREEN STAR LINE »v. «a**r Dae Spore Deatiaatlaa WKNT CACTUS December .1 ■aa Francisco Of omaha Piesaihst s New York vis Suez BBAVI I January 4 Baa Francisco i>Kr:RLODGE Jan. 1921 New York via Suez LANCASTER Feb. 8, Ifl.'l V a (Ml via Suei The abot* v.ramert *ill
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    • 442 5 STEAMER SAILINGS s.s. YUET WAH Par Bangkoag, Amoy and Swataw The above steamer is due here on or about November 6, 1920, and will be despatched for above ports on or about November 12, .1920. She has accommodation far saloon passengers. Fer freight and passage, apply ta A. VAN TOORtN,
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    • 1050 5 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will bo received »t the Office of the Horourable the Colonial SecreUry, Strfits Sei lements. up to .'ion of Wednesdrv, Nowmber 1C 1920. for the removal of re ute focj ircai the Singapore Prison for a period at one yenr from January 1, '921. T->e covers bhould
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    • 741 5 DESTRUCTION OF MOSQUITOS ORDINANCE, 1919 House to House inspection, so far as it has gone, reveals that houses of every kind are breeding mo3quitos fo the abririiig extent of SEVENTY-FIVE PER CENT, -almost four houses out of every five. In every case wheie no attempt at removing the souice3 of
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    • 635 5 SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE CONSTITUTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Select Caajmittaa: aspointed to consider whether any anil a/B desirnHle in the constitution of th I.eeislative Council invite expressions r opinion, from tbe p'.iblic on this matter. Coramunlaß)--tioni should be deliver il in Secretary to the Coim.i ll Secretnry's Ode.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 782 6 MNEHAS GAIETY CINEMA OHHNOV OF 1 PROORcIIfHB VIB3T SHOW AT TJt Episodes S, 10, 11 Md 11, 8 eatta T B FAQLtS KVR Seritl Featuring Kiag Baggol an) afsiKOLiit Baow (Contiaocd aext Tncsiaj) SBOONO SHOW A I? 9.50 BpiMJea nise and lea, oaob two patka IHE FATAL FORTUNE Serial Feitaiins,
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    • 256 6 UINKMAd From Tt,aad«), Roverr>b«>- B, to hu-sjay, Kovsmoar 11 g LLJB£CTY rai hall, ltd. s MMl<<£J&& se :ond show ax vis Bvyipi* rciTeresl Muter Serial WM THE MIDNIGHT MAN Hill Bt/ with JIMBS J OOBBBTT Bp. 11 THB OBATH RIDB 1 pts. Bp. 13. THB TUNNI L OP TBBROR 3
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    • 298 6 TrIR Q IAI>JAVI Lipton's Tea "T*HE rU»o»r. th« delicate amma aod the fragraoce of \ts !e»t. can never be rquallrd by aoy other Ordioar, tea. Liptoo a Teai la the p*ck ol the World Fioeat Tea gardeoa aod. ia packed by the «oo»t modem scieotifio method* thai preserve* the rich
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  • 145 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, November 9. High (Tatar, ».^2 a.m., 11 13 p.m. iVedniMlay, November 10. Bafh Water, i>.:>* a.m., 10.64 p.m. Kcrling Tin Meeting, French B. B, noon. Thnrada} November 11. Iliph Writer. 11.2.-J a.m., II.SS p.m. Aimixtice Day. Public Holiday. Public Berrlce St. Andrew's Cathedral, 10J0. i:\-Scrvic-
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  • 305 7 VMSCLS AT THE DOCES. Baal V. harf Basin Nil. Kast Wharf -Teesta, Burma. Sheer-. Wharf, Albert and Victoria Dry Ink I ii Ann. Main U harf A\v-i Mnru. Eastern Importer, I .:.i... i ir.-. Kurymedon. lyo Maru, Kajaoaiag. l-jnpire Ihjck Kan. per. Hwah Ting, Canada Maru. Kaaada Main.
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  • 190 7 To-day Port Swettenbam sr.J Pening pjn. Malacca ir.J Uoar 3 p.m. Beta Pnhal > p.m. Kota linrci 4 p.m. 'langkok ..4 pjn. Penanc .4 pjn. Colombo and Uombay 4 pj*. Wedae*daj Miini!» aatd 'sew York 10 a.m. Y. taabu, .VoKiira-tiaba, Djambi and Singkc p 10 am. Hangsoi
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  • 36 7 (Ofirial roit U >fflc. Report) ift S'pc r« Axrired London September 17 September 21 Sepu-n'wr 30 October 4 Ocn.l,<r -2 (•clobrr I October 12 October 21 October 26 November 1 November November 5
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  • 127 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, November S». On I.un.Kn, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/3*4 Private 3 m. 3 credits 2/4 H On New York Demand 37% Private 90 daya 45 On France Bank 610 On India, Bank T. T. 136 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 74 p.o. pm. On Shanghai.
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  • 51 7 Spot Nov. Dec. Jan.-Mar. Jan June I Pale Crepe Closing Pricei Buyer* Sellers Tone of marl Spot November December Fsin. -March I an. -June ■t Quiet. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cloving Prices Buyer* Sellers 41 42 42 42>/4 4l>>, 43 46 47 49
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES
    • 214 7 Val. Pd. Buyer*. Seller*. 10 10 Ampang 10.00 1 1 Ayer Wane 1.10 1.25 tl £1 Kam. Kamunting 2.5.0 2.10.0 10 10 Kinta Asaoc. 6.00 8.00 £1 £1 KinU tin 1.7.6 mm. 1 1 Hi tarn Tin 2.30 2.50 1 1 Jelantoh 1.55 1.75 £1 £1 Lahat Hinat 7.60
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    • 125 7 [88. k'al. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 'I £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.12.6 3.17.6 :i £1 E. Smelting Co. 8.50 9.50 >/-6/- Electric T'wayi 8/8 .0 10 Fraser and Neave 48.00 cr. ■>0 50 W. Hammer Co. 85 100 inn 1(10 Katz Bros. 130.00 150.00 t'l £1 Mexican Eagle 12.0.0 12.10.0
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    • 93 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. pa. Spore Electric Tramways 6 p.c. £350,000 nom. Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 par. Spore Mun. 4% p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 15 p.c. 10 p.c. dis. Spore Mun. 4 4 p.c. of 1909 $1,600,500 15 p.c. 10 p.c. dis. I spore
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    • 428 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. [Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday.] To-day's Prices Kraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 0.60 0.70 0.60 0.70 Alor Gajah ($1) 2.25 2.75 2.50 3.00 Am. Malay 2.75 3.25 2.95 3.25 A. Hitam ($5) 20.00
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 20 7 SINGAPORE 80LLAR DIRECTORY NEW ISSUE NOW READT Bi>le Distributing Agents RICKARD, LIMITED PROMIT PRINTERS 7a. Ceell Street, SLNGAPOKK. Phana SIM.
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    • 610 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED, experienced shorthand typist for big merchant house. Apply C7, Straits Times. WANTKIt SHORTHAND TYPIST, either sex, excellent >alary to competent applicant. Apply 69. Straits Tlmei. DRBS8IB REQUIRED /or estate in Kuantan, I'ahang. Apply with copies of testimonials to Barker A Co.. Ltd. 8 H.P. HUMBERETTE FOR SALE.
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    • 218 7 ROYAL NORWEGIAN "tHWLi> r^' CONSULATE In order to asaist in the formation of a 'i^fiSß*Ki3 directory of Norwegian subjects resident in IP^^bSw^^blb^b^sV foreign countries, all Norwegian* are re- N^^CS^R quested to forward their full names and V*^OiH addresses to this Consulate as early a* poi- l^t«wHßs^a»^B THE AMPANG (KINTA) TIN
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    • 583 7 VICTORIA THEATRE (nmmrnring I MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15. at 9.30 p.m. Edgar .Warwick presents the WARWICK COMEDY COMPANY ia a repertoire of the latest London Sacressea, presented by a distinguished caste. Monday, November 15 H. V. Esmond's delightful comedy THE LAW DIVINE Tuesday, November 16 H. A. Vachell's powerful play THE
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    • 818 7 ESTATE OF SYED AHMED BIN ALI HIV AHMED ALKAF AI.WI ALI \s s> Kl> All M i KIN A1.1.1K ALKAF. UECKASEI» AUCTION SALE at our sale-room. No. 30, Kling Street. on Wednesday. November 17, at 2.3t p.m1. Valuable 099 year*' leasehold land u"r# shophnuse No. 3, Lim ChiaK Street, area
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  • 61 8 SMITH.— On November 6. 1920, at the General Ho.-pital, Singapore, Archibald Smith, aged 46 years, late of the Orient Company, Ltd.. Singapore. TAN.- On November 5, 1920, at 7 a.m., at 67, Prinsep Street, Singapore, the wife of Mr. Tan Kng Wah. The interment will take place on Thursday
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  • 39 8 Me»*rs. Yeo Hock Kce and Yeo Hock Hoe thank their relatives and friends who attended the funeral of their late brother Yeo Hock Chwee, which took place on Sunday, the 7th instant, and also those who sent wreaths.
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  • 1268 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 MR. HARDING'S VICTORY. The victory of Mr. Harding, Republican candidate for the American Presidency, is complete and conclusive. At the present time the position is that Congress has a Republican majority not very large but sufficient, while the President, Mr. Wilson is a Democrat.
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  • 25 8 A vacancy for assistant assessor and valuer in the Rates Department of the Municipality of Singapore is announced and applications for the post are invited.
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  • 25 8 The following additional Companies are restricting their crop as from Ist inst. Batu Matang Rubber Plantations, Ltd., Jimah Rubber Estates, Ltd., and Indragiri Rubber, Limited.
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  • 38 8 The recent con.iction of Mr. M. G. Ezekiel for the alleged stealing of four bullocks and two carts by the second magistrate was yesterday quashed by the Supreme Court. Mr. A. V. L. Davies appeared for the appellant.
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  • 43 8 In order to commemorate the fiftieth year of the establishment of the French Republic and to celebrate the anniversary of the Armistice, the French Consul will receive his countrymen, on November 10, from 5 to 6 p.m., at his residence, River Valley Road.
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  • 48 8 In our advertisement columns to-day, the local exchange banks make an announcement of general interest with regard to the clearing of cheques. From December 1, the hour for the second clearing will be 2 p.m. instead of 3 p.m. aa before but there is no change on Saturdays.
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  • 46 8 In announcing that the General Dyer Fund now amounts to over £21,000, the Morning Post points out that another indication of the widespread interest in the cause of General Dyer is the amount of £24 Bs. 4d. contributed by Europeans of the Kedah district, Malay States.
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  • 49 8 It is reported at Bombay that Mr. J. A. Cherry, of the Bombay Port Trust, has been appointed Chairman of the Commissioners of the Rangoon Port Trust, which was advertised as bearing a minimum salary of Rs. 3,000 monthly. Mr. Cherry returns to Bombay this month from home iMMh
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  • 52 8 A Calcutta message says that it is understood the Yokohama Specie Bank is continuing its business in the export of rupees to Shanghai to be melted down to sycee. During the past two weeks thirtysix lakhs of rupees have been exported from Bombay and two lakhs from Calcutta during the
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  • 51 8 A sad motor accident occurred when a picnic party were returning from the Peak, says a Shillonfc message of October 24. Mr. Armstrong's Essex car left the roaH round a dangerous turn and fell down the khud. Miss Beryl Toogood, one of the passengers, was killed and the remainder shaken
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  • 53 8 In connection with the Centenary Anniversary of the founding of the Armenian Oo.lege and Philanthropic Academy, Cal■ptta, which will occilr on April 2, 1921, Messrs. M. Mackertich and A. M.Arathoon, manager of the colloge, have addressed a ••ircular letter to the old boys of the college and to the Armenian
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  • 54 8 There was a large attendance of European and Indian bankers and those intersted in commerce at the formal opening of the Netherlands Trading Society's Bank's Calcutta Branch at 29, Strand (load on October 25. Among the gathering were a few ladies. The manager of the new branch rtceived the guests
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  • 65 8 One of the ceremoni.'s which will take place during the visit of the Duke of Connaught to India will be the opening by H.R.H. of the Chamber of Princes in the historic Diwaniam at Delhi. At Rawalpindi there is to be great mlitary display and the holding of a military
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  • 67 8 For some weeks past there has been a movement on foot among the working classes in Bombay and Gujrat to boycott tea drinking in Bombay. Coercion had been used to achieve this end and at four tea-shops there had been outbreaks of mob violence. So far no personal violence is
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  • 68 8 To-morrow at 8 p.m., the that The meeting is of opinion that the President of Municipality should be elected by the Commissioners, and not nominated by the Government," will form the subject for Commissioners, and not nominated by the Government," will form the subject for discussion in the Chinese Christian
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  • 80 8 The fifth ingathering sale of the St. Peter's Tamil Church was held on Saturday last in the St. Andrew's Hall. Archdeacon Swindell conducted a short service, assisted by a lay-reader. Subsequently articles were put up to auction and all of them were bought by the members present. A hearty vote
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  • 119 8 The French boat Slavonia, which went aground in the Maldives sums time ago, and which arrived in Colombo and entered Dock for repairs, was expected to leave dock on October 25 after repairs. The Slavonia, when she went aground, struck on a reef and seriously damaged her forepart, with the
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  • 536 8 As a tribute to the late Mr. Samuel Fi^cis. the first chairman of thi- Rubber Tra<li- Association of London, the committee dtcided that the rubber market should be closed for dea'.injr from 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 7, 0B the n cotton of tho funeral.
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  • 59 8 A concert, free to all children, will be given .n the Victoria Theatre next Saturday, the 13th inst., at ."> p.r.i. sharp The programme promises to be well up to the standard of previous ones and, to maintain the interests of the younger members of the audience, is
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  • 102 8 The Hon. Mr. D. Y. Perkins has accepted the Presidency of the Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts Association in succession to H. E. Major-General Ridout, who is shortly leaving the Colony. Mr. Frank C. Sands, the Commisioner for Malaya, is leaving for home about November 22.
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  • 135 8 We regret to have to record the death, which occurred on October 29, at Colombo, of Major H. R. H. Can Cuylenburg, V.D. The late Major Van Cuylenburg was th* only son of the late Hon. Sir Hector am) Lady Van Cuylenburg, and was bom
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  • 143 8 A public service of thanksgiving ami memorial of the fallen will be held at 10.30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Cathedral. H.E. the Governor has signified his in tention of being present. The trusteerequest seat holders to occupy their sea! i before 10.20 a.m., after which time all
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    • 331 8 SUGGESTIONS xmajTgifts FOR FRIENDS AT HOME MANILA CIGARS ORANGE PEKBE TEA DILIVBBBD FRJM LONDJH DBLUBBBD FBKB OF ALLCHABCBB P. R. Bcio» Viototias 1 0*26.8 1 Nslt i l* D l«di»R doty ud i»«o»»noe to Uf Sign .It in Ite ■»>• *<• i «ddt*M in (be Uaittd Kugdcm loodtos 00 S«1.BO
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    • 223 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT Pathe Serial Featuring Petrl White U Bads. THK BLACK SECRET II Epda. Episodes Nos. 11 and 12—4 reels S Pts. ONE WEEK OF LIFE S Pta. The Topical Badg-ei and Harry Pollard Comedy A two-reel drama, Pathe Review sad onereel Comedy. (First Show) PALLADIUM Orchard Road S Pts.
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  • 605 9 Baisiuß Crest of the Tidal Wave. Pr.r-rrH Telegrams I i .ii. '-or 1. \,w ..ik Belated election returns *r!y rar tin- crest of the Republican tidal KcpuMican majorities of »t lca«t i.n in the Senate and over a hundred in the •louse of Representatives seem assured. Republicans dethroned
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  • 72 9 Eeutei Telegram London, November 6. Mr. Brace, M.P., has accepted the post of labour adviser to the Department \>t Mines. The appointment makes the fifth recent case in which trade union leaders have accepted positions in state executive departments. Mr. Brace will retire from Parliament also in
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  • 250 9 Larjre Cities Paralysed By Famine. Rarrrn Tei.fc.rams London, November 5. Further confirmation of the seriousness of affairs in Russia is provid?d by the adm'^sionß of I.pnin nnH Trotsky vrit;ni» in Urn ii 'Whimper I'ravda. Lenin declares that Moscow and other large cities are paralysed by famine, even
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  • 111 9 Strong Warning: to the British People. Rf'TE* TIXECEAM London, November 4. Mr. Churchill, speaking of the efforts of agitators in the Empire, asked why ■lid Egyptian extremists plve money to M\e Daily Herall, why <!il Lenin send money, why was money sent to Sinn Fein It m known
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  • 147 9 Rcitter Telegram London, November 5. In view of the speech of Lord Milner in the House of Lords in which it was stated that there was no reason to suppose that Egyptian nationalists were generally hostile to Britain or that attainment of their aspirations was necessarily inconsistent
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  • 96 9 Reitei Telegrams London, November 4. New York I Telegrams from California indicate that the Californian anti-alien land amendment was adopted by a majority of slightly over 2V4 to one. London, November 5. Washington It is understood that the passage of the Californian anti-alien referendum will not interfere
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  • 217 9 Important Conference Held In London. Reuter Telegrams London, November 5. Colonel Armstrong, chairman of the Federation of Brifsh Industries, pnaidl 1 at a meeting of representatives of leading Brit sh manufacture which discussed the formation of a British China Trade Corporation to take advantage of the charter
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  • 94 9 Sum Telegrams London, November 4. Orlando, Florida In the fighting preceding the lynching* two whites were shot load and several wounded, including the ex-Chief of Police. London, November 5. Minneapolis Addressing the Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon Sir Auckland Geddes, the British Ambassador, said America and
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  • 116 9 Reutee Tblegbam London, November 3. The Miners' Federation decided to declare the strike off in spite of the small adverse vote, because by the rules of the federation a two-thirds majority is required to continue a strike. The question now is whether the districts which voted for
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  • 47 9 RILTEI TKLEGRAM London, November 6. The Empire delegation met at the House of Commons to-day to consider arrangement for attendance at the assembly of the League of Nations at Geneva on the 15th. Mr. Lloyd George presided and Cabinet Ministers and Dominions representatives attended.
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  • 77 9 EIUTM TELEOEAMI London, November 5. Commendatore di Martino, ex-permanent Under-Secretary of State and Italian ambassador in Berlin, has been nominated Italian ambassador in London in succession to Marchese Imperial. London, November 3. In the House of Commons Mr. Craig stated that 1,231 war vessels had been sold for £10,000,000
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  • 177 9 Discussion in the Imperial Parliament. BIUTEB ftLEGRAM London, November 4. In the House of Commons, replying to Z\r A. T«O :.n.I Mr. Myers, Col. Amery stated that slavery does not exist in Hongkong or any other British colony. The colony's law does not recognise the custom by which
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  • 81 9 Kfitfb Telegram London, November 5. A meeting was held at the Mansion House this afternoon to inaugurate Obligation Week, the Lord Mayor presiding. The Prince of Wales was the chief speaker and had a great reception, this being his first public engagement since his return from Australia. In
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  • 43 9 RUTH TTLfCRASI London, November 5. Peking The Government has decided to cancel the Sino-Japanese military pact to disband the soldiery. The Government does nr.t propose to interfere in the affairs ■I Canton until the Cantonese have settled their own differences.
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  • 47 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, November 8. The Lampeh British Tin Mining Company report states that the total area of rights h.ld is 4,420 acres. The installation of a bucket dredge to work 232 acres is recommended. There is a considerable area to be prospected.
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  • 344 9 Tributes to the Deceased's Memory. In spite of the shortness of the notice there was a large and representative gathering of practically every community in Singapore to pay their respects to the memory of the late Dr. Handy at his funeral at Bidadari yesterday evening. The
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  • 686 9 A Million Capital Entirely We have received certain papers in tunnection with the winding up of the AngloChinrsc Steamship Company. The first of these is a notice convening an extraordinary general meeting of the members of the company at 64, MarketStreet, Singapore on Tuesday, October 26, to
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  • 305 9 Two Rash Drivers Get Month's Imprisonment. A month's imprisonment without the option of a fine was the sentence imposed by Capt. Rowbotham in the third police court this morning in each of two cases of driving a motor-car in a rash and negligent manner. In om case Abee,
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  • 2268 9 Progress of the Football Leagues. By Our Specinl Corrc9psiid?nl October 7. Buchnn has ha>i to end his nm r on the turf with a miss, as an epidemic of c ing which had broken out in Taylor's stable prevented him from reaping what ought to have been an
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  • 628 10 A Moderate Business at Kuala Lumpur. Messrs. Baker, Fearon and Co.. Kuala Lumpur, report on November 5 There is a moderate business to record jver the period und»r review although the level of quotations in all sections is lower han that ef last week. Rubb. r at
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  • 43 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, November 13, 1920 Tuesday, November 9. Malay Co. 5.V.1., Balestier Range. 4.30 p.m. Saturday, November IS. S.R.E. v. Rifle Club, Balestier Range, 2.30 p.m. (Sd.) R. C. SMITH, Lieut, Ag. Adjutant, S.V.C.
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  • 56 10 Orders for week ending November 14 Tuesday, November 9. Fifth Troop Parade, 6.15 p.m. Wednesday, November 10. Signalling Class, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, November 11. Physical Culture Class, 5.16 p.m. Friday, November 12. Sixth Troop Parade, 6.15 pjn. SafeJ Practice, 5.15 p.m. Sunday, November
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  • 1158 10 New Light on the Travels Of Marco Polo. Ser Marco Polo. Notes and Addenda to Sir Henry Yule's edition, by Henri Cordier. John Murray, Albemarle Street, London. 16s. net. This new volume from the house of Murray will be welcomed by all who collect works of value on
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  • 667 10 Arrivals from Home by the P. and O. Devanha. Among the passengers arriving from home by the P. and O. steamer Devanha are the following The Rev. A. J. Amery and Mrs. Amery, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Apenes, Mr. and
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  • 330 10 The Sale of the Company's Property. The eighth annual report of the Ampang (Kmtai Tin Mining Co., Ltd., which will be presented at the ninth ordinary general meeting on Wednesday, November 17, shows that the net profit for the year ended June 30, 1920 after making due
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 314 10 Rubber Restriction of Output. To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, The restriction scheme, if I may express an opinion, is unsound. To merit the term economically sound," it must provide for the twofold object (a) raising pries to a paying level, (b) maintaining a steady levei of prices.
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  • 312 10 Anglo-Ma1ay.— 116,317 lbs. Allenby 10,220 lbs. Anglo-S jmatra.— 9s,79B lbs. Asahan.— B4,777 lbs. Bila (Sumatra).- 46,260 lbs. Bandar Sumatra.— so,2so lbs. Buloh Kasap R. Plants.— 9,46l lbs. Bah Lia5.— 177,618 lbs. Broome (Selangor).— 49,6ol lbs. Bikam. 40,200 lbs. Ciive.- 4,200 lbs. Changkat Salak.— los,ooo lbs. Central (Sumatra).—
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  • 86 10 The death took place at the St. Louis Hospital, Bangkok, of Mr. J. Paulsen, of the State Railways. He saw some service on the Southern line, then was transferred to the Northern line at Lampang, and latterly was working in the Northern line at Bangkok. He is survived by a
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 230 10 The A Singles final between Sinclair and Tyler was decided yesterday. anJ Sinclair, who was owing 15 to a good opponent, won well at 6 2, 6—4. It was aa interesting match to watch. There wow plenty of long rallies, without play being of the pat ball
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    • 99 10 The Klang Rugger team which is to meet the S.C.C. to-morrow is arriving fey the morning's mail train. The visitors will be Graham Brown (capt.), H. P. Dudley. S. G. Housley, Wyatt Smith, H. Johnston, W. A. McMichael, C. J. Corke. H. J. MeVeagh, J. Folds, R.
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    • 53 10 Our Hongkong correspondent wires a* follows regarding yesterday's play in the interport match Hongkong v. Shanghai, in which Hongkong riade 279 against the visitors' lf>6 in the first innings Shanghai's second innings was completed for 189. Ollerdessen made 63. Bird performed the hat trick. Hongkong woo thrmatch comfortably
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    • 25 10 Our Penang correspondent wires The Penan? Cricket Club reports a profit of $3,270. New members numbered 204. making a total of 636.
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    • 93 10 A Reuter wire from New York states The contract for the Dempsey-Carpenticr match was signed to-day, when the respective managers deposited $50,000 apiece. The prize money will be divided twentyfour hours before the contest, Donipsey receiving $300,000 and Carpentier $200,000. The meeting will take place either in
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  • 116 10 Macphail and Co.'h Daily Report. Singapore, November 9. Silver.--53Ti. Hongkong 74. ShsM> hai 41%. Three months gold 44. Tin.— so tons sold 125.75. Share Market.— Quiet. Pindus door 1.80, Ulu Pandans 1.42%, Craigieleas buyers 1.15, Katils 82% cents, Jiraahs 1.90, Bukit Jelotongs 65 cents. UU» Benuts offering
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  • 134 10 Discussing Christianity and marriage at. the Congregational Union Assembly at Southampton, the Rev. George Shillito, of Oldham, said "We must not blind i,ur selves to the sensualism which is everywhere. No class and no community can prove exemption. Unchastity has ceased to disturb the consciences of
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  • 137 10 It is notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette that the following appointments have been made Mr. A. M. Dry burgh to act as second Assistant District Officer, B. Badang, Captain E. Pratt to officiate as Deputy Public Prosecutor, Mr. N. R. Jarrett to act as a Deputy
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  • 1304 11 Great War Association Of Malaya. Mr. B. J. P. Joaquim, hon. secretary, of tin- limed Services Great War Association of Malaya, forwards us the following report of the proceedings of the first meeting of the general committee of the As- ii The fast meeting of the general committee
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  • 860 11 Triumph of the Printing Industry. In rather over thirty years' time the SOOth anniversary of the issue of the first printed Bible will occur, and it requires no boldness of prophecy to assert that those who live to see it will witness the celebration of a quincentenary
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 179 11 WE HAV£ JUST RECBIVSD NEW STOCKS MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MOUTRIE PIANOS "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" RECORDS Call new and maVe your s«»lec«ion. Supplies aye limited. S. MOUTBIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated ia Heagkoag) RArFLBS PLACH, SJNOAPOhB. CROSSLEY CARS 25 30 H. P., K. F. C. MODEL AS I Xli BY H.R H.
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    • 328 11 RAFFLES HOTEL ARMISTICE NIGHT Thursday, November 11 CABARET DINNER DANCE Mmc Belikovitch of the Wan>aw Opora Ht.use will appear IN CLASSIC DANCES ASSISTED BY Mr. Paul Grey, famous Fuesiin baritone. ADELPHI MITEL i KVBRT EVENING OUR SPECIAL ORCHESTRA PLATS FROM 7 TO 10 ADELPHI HOTEL LIMITED, R O. TJEERDFMA, Maoaging
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  • 1598 12 Tbe Loss Through Successive Hu ricar.es The math atmoal g*aersl roepticß cf the J TfJi »ye» Ribb t Bstatts, L miid, w»ihel3 l at W theater Houte, 01 J B i«i S:r»e> 8.C., on September 27, Mi H'-i'dLm Himiitae (obii man ot tto cjtup»cj) pn pi
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  • 779 12 Association League Results. Tbe (ollowiae wa? tbe pesiiieu in tbo b .E( le f:ac» ob i >9tob n 4 LIAOCB CHIiI.DN-llir. •Ml* P. W. O. L. I A. Fif Bvcttra I 8 1 10 11 18 »«tc. Villa B S 1 'i iO IS 18 Lji.iaa.aj 8 4 8
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  • 69 12 The keel of the new Japanese battleciuiser Amagi was to be laid at the Yokosuka naval yard toward the end of last month. The Amagi is designed to have a displacement of over 41,000 tons and will be the largest warship of the Japanese navy, carrying a few 41 millimetre
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 272 12 KIAM MAT COMPANY (MARKET STREET) Fresh A nivals \SI'I\AI.LS Whit* Saaitary EUROPE Fir« Brifk« and Clay Kn»m.l NICHOLSONS Kile, K II SONS Blow Lamps BABBITTS White Metal ULIDDEN'S Aluminium Paint TARRED Kop* DISINFECTANT AND VABNISH Of MANY MAKES AND EINDB. Michelin Tyres 80 by BVi Plain or Unlvemal noa-skid In
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    • 215 12 BRUNNER MONO CO LTD NOBTHWICH. ENGLAND 1»-»JJ» NMPi Maa«fart»rrr< at an AJ. ATI Of SODA BOOA ASH TAimTIC SODA CARBON Air OP %BtMO.VU •n.PHATI OF 4VMOMA CALCIUM (HLOK'DI PCBB WOK, ETC. Aseata. StraiU Settlement, and P.MJI. jH. WOLSKEL CO., LTD SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUK. COLLECTORS AND DEALERS! I buy and
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  • 1079 13 Where All (he World is A Cucumber. Tbe Moiaing Post's special oorresncndcDl in Holland write* Moat travellers by tbe Hook of Holland, beisg still ia sea Rteen slate ol micJ ■egatd it only as a plaoe where tbey mo ■talk sa eloBi»e tiaia through a thioket o
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  • 83 13 In a lriulinjr article entitled A Tata Contract, the Bombay Chronicle alleges that it learns through a most reliable source "that a contract is about to be entered into by the Tata Iron and Steel Co. with an Ameri-co-German firm of New York (whose name the Chronicle says it refrain*
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 266 13 t GRAND PUJA SALE Tacking, Postage fr«» FOB ONE MONTH ONLY if you really want the best Violia at tke cheapest rate, then don't lose this opportunity. Book your order to-day with hail the value as advance and you will get It at your place without any trouble. Reduced Prices
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    • 246 13 HAIPHONG S DRAGON CEMENT Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F.M.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents, Singapore §S^m, 1 Mi NCTTWNG FINER- BOTTLJEDop CANNED* *•••*> IIJMI Vhe fipst requisites with CROSSE BLACKWBLL wtK^ Delicacies ape Quality. PuPity and 'Iresfincsa. It
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 748 14 SALES BY AUCTION DEFAULTER'S SALE H\TKK SVROM.S M POWELL 4 <". Mil- mwt rvee'ved r pall by auction at their I Hot. It "nd 17. Raffles Place, Singapore, „r M..nda>. November 29. at II aJB. „t.k Sarong* containing 'J5O .ronitu lo a corjre I. POWELL CO, LTD., Auctioneers. (Incorporated in
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    • 648 14 SALES BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE it one tw»-seater Rover one-cylinder car rith lamp, spare rim, jack, pump and horn. ■Jow lying at No. 193. Orchard Road, where hr car enn be inspected. One Straker S<iuirc t-tons, 15 cwt. motor lorry, four-cylinder, 10 h.p., recently overhauled and in good running order.
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    • 1084 14 Assets over |5,500,000 S.C Assurance in force over $15,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE I Wlachester Heaaa, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE $2, Old Jewry. B.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance
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    • 562 14 BANKING THE HO HONG BANK. LTD HEAD OFFICE Singapore, Raffles Chambers, 4, S and 9 BRANCHES Penang- 85, Beach Street Malacca 131, Jonker Street Muar 77-79, Jalan Suleiman Batu Pahat— lo9, Jalan Raharaat AGENCIES AT London, New York, San Francisco, Bstavia, Sourabaya, Semarang, Shanghai, Hongkong, Amoy, Palembang and Trang. CAPITAL
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    • 596 14 BANKING BAKQUE INDUSTRIELLE 01 CHINE Authorized Capital Fre. 250.000,004 Subscribed Capital Frs. 160,000,'A0 Paid-up Capital Frs. 76,000.300 (IS of the Capital subscribed by ti Government of the Chinese Republic). i. Chairman of the Board of Director! Andre Berthelot General Manager A. J. Perno*te HEAD OFFICE 74. Rue Saint Laiare, Paris
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  • 1094 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Car Neises. Automobile tois s, aoeoiding to M«. V.eidi W. PigJi whom we quote, aay be dirided iato* low etMie#, i.e.. these doe to tbe engine, those retailing from wee* in the power trsnsmiwion Bjsiem, from dopteois rm in the taming
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  • 98 15 Th* P. and O. steamer Dc-lta which was on a journey from Bombuy to London I eollisM with the British steamer Wimble- j d"n. It is reported that sht- had anchored near the coast in a fojt when the collision occurred. The Delta was holed on the
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 318 15 JUST LANDED First Shipment of 1921 MODEL FORD OARS HUH THK FOLLOW IN<. NEW FEATURES i— ONE MAN TOP VENTILATING WINDSHIELD DETACHABLE RIMS WITH SPARE RIM LOWERED AND SLOPING FRONT AND REAR SEATS WITH IMPROVED UPHOLSTERY EITHER WITH OR WITHOUT ELECTRIC SELF-STARTER alar sa#a*sssta an Bawcsashas forward ami we will
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    • 184 15 ALL THE NEWEST BOOKS OF EVERY KIND Novels, Biographies, Memoirs, Books on the War, Travel, Art and Science can be obtained immediately on publication at. the Lowest London P'icc*. All discounts deducted. WRITE FOR OIR ATALOGI'ES. Newly published Hocks. Sernnd-hand books at greatly redured Prices. l.i-t of Pocket Volumes. Recent
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    • 152 15 |r jf S£^3a^a^sssssssssssV I^*^^*- T DUNLOP BOCID RUBBER TYRES WE FI T TBE tO. EFFICIENT PRCBB EXPERT OPINION SKILLED WORK The Tyres that Cftrry Commerce TheDunlop Rubber Co., <*«*»« ltd. (Incorporated in Japan) 42-43, ROBINSON BOAD, SINGAPORE. I iT aW^ as>V Js a% I H ssl I <■ C^tt k
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 318 16 GUAN KIAT CO. LIMITFJ) /Incorporate i In Straiti Settlements) It. Phillip SUeel. SINGAPORE. GOODS RBADf «T STOCK NOW Hcytk* Blatlwt 40 in. Elephant Brand Europe Bas« Brooms Large Size Hex Konnd H<-x I Boltf< alld NuU Hex Iron Nuts assorted sixes Mild Steel Rivets assorted sizes Irua Washers assorted sizos
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    • 331 16 REMINDER TO PLANTERS PLOUGHS I PLOUGHS J I PLOUGHS 1 I NEGRO AND lUZOEUAGIQ with Extra Shears and Fittings. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVBD Apply to GUAN KIAT CO. LIMITED No. 16, PHILLIP STREET, SINGAPORE. V EVERYTHING RELIABLE In STEAMER AND MOTOR SUPPLIES. HIN WATT CO. Market Street and Orchard Road,
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    • 942 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Waata, For Sale. To Let, etc. In ordinary Hose-set type (average aU words to line) an Per line one insertion 28 cts., two ins. 46 ets, three*ins. 44 cts., four ins. 8* ets, five ins. fl.oo, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve ins.
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    • 931 16 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE, Cleaveland Motor Cycle, practically new, price $500 or nearest offer accepted. Apply Straits Motorcar Service, Ltd. KOKI) CAR. No. 2?<i7, for aasa] all months old. Complete tool kit, two sets covers and »ix tyres (2 unused). Apply 45, Straits Times. BEST OFKEK. between now and November
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    • 665 16 OFFICES AND QODOWNS OFFICE TO LET, ground Boor. No. 8, Raffles Chambers. Apply Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha, Ltd., Raffles Ohambers. TO LET OKFICK, at 4 and 4-n. •phnc Street, top and ground floor. Antr Iluck Sii'W, care Straits Steamship Co., Lttl. GODOWNS TD I.XT. No. 75, Robertson Quay, on riverside. No.
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    • 251 16 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (Incorporates Id Straits Settltsseatt'til to 116, ORCHARD ROJ3 LORRIES AND CJUtS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCIJfr WELDING at all metals. Satisfaction Ouarai>e4 Large stocks of LUCAS HORNS AND LAMP! arriving shortly Phonel233 555 ARDATH CIGARETTES A FRESH SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVE* PRICE $1.10 PER TIN
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 213 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TIXEPHONRS Editorial and General a* Manager's Office tui Job Printing Office UM All communications relating le edltorM matters and newa should b« a.Mr ««*-k! to THE F.DITOR. All eoD,tnanieatlo»* relating tc buaineaa matters- -adT«rtlaa> ments, subscriptions, aecouota, prif.i** stc, should be addressed te TiQ MANAGER. ADVERTIBKMENT RATRS
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