The Straits Times, 21 January 1922

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. "NO. 26,850 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1922 PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 139 1 2 a i -ssl^i a MEUX'S CELEBRATED jf |r|| London Pale Ale lyl I Original London Stout I] y^f; ESTABLISHED 1164 pT"^ NOW OBTAINABLE IN SINOAPORE jXj C 1 11|^^ H uiialiiJ Uo£* and mi; r.w.^. 'VfiJL-%f.MBjW >fe^M, ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM. SOLE AOENTS Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. (Incorporated
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    • 106 1 REPRODUCTION FURNITURE ft nlr^^^ r Kl^Krv^i^^^St^^^^ l Hawaii jjU^EB EXAMPLE OF A SIDEBOARD IN THE JACOBEAN STYLE. We are in a position to give estimates, at the lowest possible figures, submitting designs and suggestions, for furnishing bungalows and flats. All our work is supervised by experienced Europeans and only the
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    • 10 1 MILKMAID i Pric* »«w KM A I a«r tarn i
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  • 1759 2 Accounts Disclose a Strong Financial Position. The eleventh annual general meeting of the members of the United Temiang (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on December 4 at the registered offices, 5, Whdttington-avenue, E.C., Mr. R. F. McNair Scott (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, in accordance
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    • 746 2 NATIONAL PLAN TO 3ENEFIT THE GROWTH CONDITION OF THE HAUL Unique offer to Men and Women whose Hair Is Weak or Impoverished. 1,Wt,000 "HARLENE" HAIR-HEALTH OUTFITS FREE.' NOW that th. aeTer.lv trying c days ot war are over, Dieo ti»» and Atxilj written traaMai •Ski vomen erery where hare the
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    • 403 2 CUTICURA HEALS SKIN TROUBLE In Red Blotches On Baby. Was Continually Scratching. Lost Rest. "My baby began to be reytless at night, and was continually sciatching. Finally he broke out with red blotches thai later turned out to be of a wet nature. The poor child could not sleep. "I
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    • 157 2 SWINE HART jgp, TYRES TUBES /tpp/jiHpA SOLE IMPORTERS XjUjl \H THE Kff I Pacific Trading Co., Ltd. I^^l 66, 67 68, ROBINSON ROAD, |Wy SINGAPORE BbV^L \i H Tel> Nos 2860 nd 2861 I^^C7 \t^W w t 1 sub-connections to all departments. The Adler Visible Typewriters gH^vh. Writing alv/aya j
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  • 295 3 I low Sfic OatM l«' Made to Last Aitolhcr I'cntHrv. 'I < i. in. ■..iii.h-.- ii, (|,i,f Pol I in. ml I, Vdmiral the Hon. Sir SotnerHet (iouulil'«llhi>rpr, 1..L rrci nemk-d that the Victorj hall remain permanently in No. Ihy |i.,. i win he i to plai
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    • 437 3 t Beautifully made in Solid Gold Price r ir^, j A £6 ISS. "o^_T;^|-^ O |£X-i? 'I'!-"''"" $5« on f V/ rimekeeper Guar.intci.l nti.iinsi M.I tefect of i terlal 'Si Workmamhip for 7 year* BUY l)IUi:(""l I I > QM KNC.LANI) Solid Gold Watch f <£? Bracelet IS Jewelled Movement
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    • 451 3 •iUARD THE BABY AGAINST COLDS To guard the baby or youn* child against olds nothing can equal Baby's Own Tablets, ie Canndiun children's remedy. These ablets are a mild laxative which will keep •ie little one's stomach and bowels working egularly. It is a recognized fact that when he stomach
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    • 278 3 U 2796a *l The Doom v J of the Square Tea Tin The new Brooke Bond round tin is banishing the old square tin to the scrap heap, because the round tin is the only tin that can be vacuumised. Think what it means to be sure of finding your
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    • 774 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. British India Apcar Line i I (Companies Incorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PKNINSI I.AR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) The Company's MAIL SERVICE EAST OF BOMBAY arc at present suspended LONDON FAB-EASTERN SERVICE. FBOM LONDON TO MARSEILLES AND
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    • 604 4 STEAMER S&ILIWS N.Y.K. European Line LONDON LINE Fortnight Service FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP, VIA PORTS YOSHINO MARU Jan. 24 MISHIMA MARU Jan. 29 SADO MARU Feb. 1< KITANO MARU Feb. 22 LIVERPOOL LINE Monthly Service FOR MARSEILLES AND LIVERPOOL VIA POBTB MALACCA MARU Feb. 16 HAMBURG LINE Monthly Service
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    • 662 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATGHAPPU (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Telephone Noe. Passage Dept. 131, Freight Dept. 1202, Marine Dept. and Trsasklp*"- Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1002. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. 1 V! VAN NECK— January 21, Billiton and Batavia. INDRAGIRI— January 21,
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    • 550 5 STEAMER SAILINCS «i.w. (Ineorparataa la England; TBANB-PACIPIC TRANS-ATLANTIC QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC IMPRESS OF ASIA AND EMPRESS OF RUSSIA 16,860 tool Quadruple Screws. Speed 21 knot*. Hongkong to Vancouver 18 days G. $375.00 Hongkong to Europe -29 days G. $681.25 EMPRESS OF JAPAN (6,000 tons) MONTEAGLE (6,163 teas) Hongkong
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    • 126 5 DOLLAR LINE SINfiAPORE to NEW YORK VIA SUEZ s.s. Robert Dollar LOADING SINGAPORE FEBRUARY 8. s.s. Esther Dollar LOADING SINGAPORE FEBRUARY 20. Through Bills of Lading issued from Bsaajaaam to the Principal Cities of the United States and Canada. For furher information as to Rates, etc., apply to I THE
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    • 496 5 STEAMER SAHJmS O.S.K. THI OSAkVA SHCMKN EAHBA LTD. (laecrporaUd U Janaa) Naw t. Da Se>aaa Steaam. Praaaaaal Saltlaf fraai Siacaaara (SubJ.ei to change without aotite) BCBOPBAK LUTB fa* P.rt Sale), MaraaUlaa, Lsaisa. Aat««« sUnartisa aa4 Haakarg an. <•* ARGUN' MARU Jan. 25 Jan. 26 'Oatfl MaraaiUea ANDES MARU Feb. 23
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    • 407 5 STEAMER SAILINGS —B1 THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Siam) SINGAPORE BANGKOK For Krelay, Trengganu, Wauuin, Uanr nara, Tclupin, Potani, Singora, Loon, Kohsamui, lii.iulim, LMgpMa, Chumpvn anil Bangkok. Due D»«. YUCALA Jan. 23 Jan. 25 ASDANG Jan. 30 Feb. 1 MAHIDOI, Feb. 6 Keb. 8 The steamers are
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    • 588 5 NOTICE NOTICE in hereby gi\N>n that the business of Chop Huan Teck Hen*, of No*. 20 and 21. Circular Road, Singapore, will he wound up on January 27. All crvilitors, having accounts both due an. l uri.li for payment, are requested to present '.heir bills fur settlement within one week
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    • 767 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB NOTICE TIIF. ANN! Al. (iENKKAI. URDU the Member* will be hi-ld in the Singapore Kxchanict, on Friday, January .'7, I'.i.'J. b) HI SI NESS. in.lc, l Dicmlur :il, 19*1. 2. To- elect ii Committee of Management for IMS, t, To fleet nn Election Committee for 1:122. i.
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    • 567 6 CINEMAS F:om ftanitf, tmmmr% 19, to Wednesday, January 2'j, 1922 A Splendid Vitagmph Drama" Bftog h;it Cli-rn.inij Ptar CORINNE GRIFFITH nt story of stion^ app<?»l !nsp»«. A. GIRL OK TO-DAY In S pU. A atltfata «Mk as fin:; Itorf <-,f MOnt^arrt** activities whloh will \\liili- Coriime (Iriflith is unusually i.:
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    • 401 6 CINEMAS A NOVEL 'GAIETY' ATTRACTION! Earlo Wi.llan-.o in the Japanxa play Whe a Man Loves Programmo First Show at 7 .'.O Alice Joyco in THE LION ANFD THE MOLJS" From the uimuu-i l'rohnmu dingo bUcccßs of tho same title by Charles Klein, produced by Vitagiapbs in C parts Second Show
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    • 244 6 ENTERTAINMENTS VICTORIA THEATRE NOTICE Owing to a Slight Defect to the Electric Coverter the Picture Programme TRILBY, etc., is Cancelled for To-night A. L. GILMORE, Manager. Nahar Opera At the Beyrouth Theatre, Gaylang Baad, opposite the Gaylang Police Btatlon. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I A New Arabian Play entitled Princess Noor Ashikin
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    • 145 6 I THE NEW YEAR Gives promise of better things with more business doing and more money. Lay in a good stock whether you are Shipper, Miner or Planter, We are in a position to supply each oue of you with what you may want. BAN LEE ANN, LTD. No. 11,
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  • 144 7 Sulur.li.>. January 21. High Wafer! Ml a.m., 4.43 p.m. Sunday, Jnnuary 22. Jill. WaU-r, 4.1R a.m., 6.20 p.m. Mnnd.iy, January 2?. a.m., 7.36 p.m. V. :.iid 0. outward mail duo. 11. I. hnmt'wnrd mnil closes. I.tj.'l-lfttivo Council, 2.30 p.m. Tuodnr, January 24. High Water, 7.5 a.m., 9.8
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  • 216 7 VE9SEI3 AT THM DOCKS Rant Wharf B»»in Nil. I \\l\.irf Thongwa. 5i,,..,.. Wharf Valentijn. Main W'barl Xilc, lmlo ChiM, Zaiila. Vv|:n\|iir«- imhK Banno M.uu. OUntanda, .him. Bcnmohr, Paaaanc\V.;.i Wharf Karylochuii, Eumatat, Ayuihia. Jarn.nr. Wharf-Nil. Palo Dranl Coal Wharf— Nil. Kftpptl Harboar. Vai.i H Barf KagMt, Ciiang Seng, Dredger
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  • 161 7 To-Uay :..i Knar P- m 't.iilium mid FoaaiMt pm > P"'Colombo and lior,it:.y :t p.m > P-m--.3 p.m. I'r.tri Radj.-ih I nd Ib:1 M»Saiiton uud II -I p.m I: land 1 Hongkong > ■^ouri'l'ny* nnd Bandjcrrr.nr.in p.m. P'" Monday Hcdan and lux- a.m M.u-.,, Jam Khio i-
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  • 27 7 (OCcial JW 0 December 8 DnnAn l-lieci-mbor 17 ib«r lti December 22 ArrlT«J Loadoa January 2 January 10 January 12 January 16 January IT
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  • 141 7 EXCHANGE. Sinpaporc, January 21. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/16 Demand 2/3 13/16 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 it '32 On New York Demand 48% Private 90 days 60>/4 On France, Bank 570 On India, Bank T. T. 173% On Honpkiniv, Buk ci/d 11 p.c. prem.
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  • 52 7 SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COM MERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. Suigupme Slumluru 1'a'o Crt-i)~" Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. SinKapore Standard Ribbad SmokeJ Sheet Closing Prices Havers- Sellers Spot Icb. I'eb-March. April -June l ruary Fcb.-Sfcrch .'nail-June 3im n 82M Tone of ma |c«| Easier. DAILY PRICE > CURREXT. 1 1.30 n.m., Saturday J.-.n?
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  • STOCK AND SHARES.
    • 175 7 R* Pd. Bayers. Sellen. 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1 1 HiUm Tin 1.30 1.40 1 1 Jelantoh 0.60 H £1 Kan. Kamunting 1.17.G 2.0.0 10 Id Kinta Asoc. a.SU 4.60 tt £1 Lahat Minei 5 5 Lin^ui Tin 4.00 4.50 10 10 Malayan Coll. IK.OO 14.00 xd. 1
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    • 131 7 Vai. Pd. Buyeri. Seller* n il Br. Am. Tubaeco ::.4.0 J1.7.0 xd. 10 10 Central Engines 15.50 16.50 iO 10 Central Motors ;j.50 4.50 V. £1 E. Smelting Co. 5.73 6.25 o/- 5/- Electric T'ways 2/6 10 10 Fraser Neave 24.50 25.50 50 50 Hammer Co. 100 110 100
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    • 97 7 U. Ec?. 4 p.c. |I.?Ji,gi#o »ar P.< P^u Spore Electric Tramway*. 6 p.c. £3G0,033 »obl S'pure Municipal c p.c -.'p-7c Ml-i. 1% p.«. of ltfOV i 1,000,000 «ia. Muii. i% V.--of IW.JI ti.noO^OO II pa 41a. -'.'p.nro M'in -t-4 pc f 1909 $1:500,000 It pa 4U S*|Nn Mill. 4'%
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  • 414 7 Fraser and C»- and I. vail and Kvatt's t junta t inns. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another pace na Friday. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lya'i Co. Lvatt. Allerby (SI) 0.1 5 0.25 0.15 0.25 Alor Gtjah (?1) 1.20 1.4U 1.20 1.40 A. iliiuni (¥5) y.50 10.50
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    • 23 7 BUN BEE A CO. 11. Bweaara Ini Staga»M« GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS ••4 iip>!l<ri af (X>LP STORAGS PE(XUIH I MEATS, PRODUCE, ETC
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    • 847 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS SINGLE ROOM TO LET, downstairs *ith boar>i. n: l:in. Straits Timoa. WANTED. Kivo hundred dancing couples! Apply liox I*9, and keep February 11 open. WANTED IMMKDIATKI.Y. h.-.m! typist. None but really competent men need apply. Api<ly IST. Strait 'mm>«. WANTED tiv two or thrn young Ihitishers, comfortable quartan
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    • 61 7 AT BE.U II ROAD TO-NIGHT TO NIGHT SRAMD OPENING NISHT AT 9.13 I'M. Prof. Deval's Circus AND Royal Menagerie of performing wild animals SPECIAL ATTRACTION Feats of Strength Special Engagement of Prof. Nathan The INDIAN HEKCULES, demonstrating his marvellouH feats of strength, never Bern before in Singapore r Trices $4,
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    • 80 7 MASSAGE Mr. Mr*. FUJIMORI, JAPANESE BONK-SSTTMRS No. 19 BfcaVf Ofeaa| BINOAPORK MASSAGE ~7, Wttmtm Street. Midway br'.v tv |m H:..,ah K-jad and Middle Hot, J, .Singapore. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. MRS. TAMEY MASSAGE HALL MANICL'RH AND MASSAGB X»\ r.'ii.-oleß Straat. Mia- HAUI' aad Mlaa HUM T«l*pko a N*.
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    • 307 7 THE LATEST SOCIETY DANCING. The Raffles Academy of Dancing, Elocution Dramatic Art conducted by Miss JIL.L HILL. STUDIO 128 RAFFLES HOTEL ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ba»BaßßßaEHßßaaaaaHK£aia(iK&» FEKANG AMATEUR BdXIHG ASSOCIATION PENANG OPEN AMATEUR BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS for all Amateur Boxers WHEREVER RESIDENT wi'l be held in IVnnns; on Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7,
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    • 165 7 THE SEREKBAH FflHlY BENEFIT MOIETY Membership open to btth MXi 4.'). No Ml he rtly to be introduced. Join now and save the anxict.. Jepenuents. For forms, apply to the Hon. Secretary. AUCTION SALE The undtrs'g-.iec hay hi on >y public auction at thi Cham!"T:i, K:ir'l«-, P on Tuesday, January
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  • 1207 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 LOWER PERAK PLANTERS. Sir," said a visitor the other day you have been neglecting rubber you haw nn written on it this year." Wi gasped at the severity of the tone, unti pi .Mwted the twinkle of an eye, am 1 then \vr ;.nswered
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  • 35 8 It is now possible to book through by air from London t > Lausanne, Switzerland, at the office of the Grand Express in Kingsway, W.C.. and do the entire journey with only one ha"t, at Paris.
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  • 40 8 Bought by the Office of Works for the nation, the famous iron gates of Devonshir: 1 House, Piccadilly, have been put up on the Piccadilly side of the Green Park, facing the broad avenue leading to the Que.n Victoria Memorial.
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  • 40 8 Mr. R. 0. Ashton, a former employe of Messrs. Moutrie at Shanghai, has been awarded $3,714 for wrongful dismissal, $100 for assault by the defendants' mana--om, Bad cost*. In th? British Supreme Court Judjri- Skinner Turner read a lengthy judgment.
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  • 21 8 Bintan Estates meeting was fixed for roon to-day. Sunff-taking, once a social accomplishment, is now becoming a popular remedy for colds.
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  • 17 8 The Health and Hygienic Stores, Ltd., was struck off the Registrar of Companies on the 3rd instant.
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  • 16 8 The worst snowstorm ever recorded is reported from North Sweden, the drifts being three yards deep.
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  • 22 8 Returning from a trip to the White Sea, a trawler landed 10,000 stone of mixed fish and 2,000 large cod at Grimsby.
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  • 20 8 For the first time in the history o commercial aviation a motor-car wa: transported by air from Paris to London.
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  • 18 8 Mails despatched by the Thingwa or. Monday will probably connect with the Egypt, leaving on Tuesday, at Bombay.
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  • 24 8 A supplement to the GoveiMm.ni Gazette, issued yesterday, contains a lis of persons qualified and liable to serve a jurors in Singapore during 1922.
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  • 30 8 Wolverhampton's new rate, which i« equal to lUs. 2d. in the i', is the highest in the town's history and is due to the large sum paid in unemployed relief.
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  • 30 8 Kitty Lipton and H -nry Marchand, will known film dancers and exponents of modern feoM and songs are performing at the Dutch Club on Tuesday evening. Non-members will be admitud.
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  • 35 8 A correction of the Reuter t.' egram regarding the d.*velopment of Australian trade in the East, stat-s that Mr. K. I. Sheaf is being appointed additional Aus tra. an tiade commissioner for the Far East.
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  • 45 8 Mr. Yu Bing, representative of th< Malaya-Borneo Exhibition which is to be held at Singapore, has arrived in Shanghai to consult with Chin *se nu-rchants with view to the latter's being represented at the exposition, says the North China I)u:l> News of the 6th inst.
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  • 52 8 A Taiping correspondent writes to th< Times of Ma'aya to say that the Chin > New Year in Taiping is goiag to be very poor one this year. With the fa in th? pric? of rubber again and tin urn down in price the prospects of an enjoyable New Year
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  • 51 8 For the first time in the history cf the Hongkong University Union, a dinner waheld the other night in honour of the gradjat?s soon to leave the University. The Assembly Room was very tastefully d«»corated. The Chairmarv Mr. T. L Cheah, presided over a gathering number ing more than 80
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  • 70 8 In their produce report dated the l'.'tli inst., Messrs. Barlow and Co. state 1 he copra market has been quiet during th" past week and prices have weakened slightly, but show signs of improvement ac closure. The volume of business done has been smaller and closing quotations are as follows
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  • 73 8 For neat and effective advertising we commend the very beautiful calendar just issued by the Dunlop Company. The ca endar is a tag b.low an extremely g<>oil imitation oil painting representing an evening scene outside the Grand Opera House, Paris, and the name Dunlop occuronly twice, and modestly, once on
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  • 80 8 In connection with the GirV Friendly Society, Miss Campbell, who has just made an extensive tour in India, is coming to Msl-.ya. Meetings are arranged in Penang," iair "R. lp">h, Kuala Lumpur ami Singapore. The Singapore meeting is on Friday, February 3, in 3r. Andrew's School Hall when Miss Campbell
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  • 77 8 The recent mild weather has been replaced by a very wintry type and there were hecvy snowfalls in the eastern and nrrth eastern counties in England, thy Highlands and Scotland on January 4, says a London wire. Hail, sleet and snow have fallen in Devonshire and Cornwall. The use of
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  • 90 8 Th> Chief Health Officer's statement for the -ek ending Januury 14 shows I ha! w.■ are far from out of the wo ul as yei with small-pox 10 casys of which were reported with three deaths. There were also two cas^s of enteric fever and < n fatal case of
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  • 85 8 As a result of new evidence, the Bournemouth police have issued a description of a Jew aged 30 who is reported to have purchused copies of a newspaper in which Miss Wilkins' advertisement anpeared or the day of the crime and on two previous days. Two features about the case
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  • 111 8 During the past few days matters at Penang Harbour have been practically stalemate except for the repair work which is being carried out on the jt'tties and the regular eal s of the small coasting steam ?rs, states the Pinanif Gazette. The berthings for vessels of large tonnage have been
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  • 432 8 Mr. Boden Kloss when last heard from was arranging a trip to Corsica. Lieut.-Col. W. H. Whyte has been up pointed Adjutunt for the PMMg Votun ti"rs. Lieut-Commander C. A. Peal, 11. N. It has been appointed Harbour Nt;i~iei Penang. Mr. W. G. Stirling has beon appointed
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  • 57 8 The fund for a testimonial to Miss Puul v/ho is retiring from the Post of Matron, General Hospital, Singapore, now stands as follows Already acknowledged $:i0. r i A. F. 18 D. Main 10 By a typographical error the ihlSicription of S. C W. was ghrea yueta
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  • 87 8 Our Penang correspondent wires At the annual general meeting of the IVrak Bhrw Valley Rubber Co.. held in Penang yesterday, Mr. D. A. M. Brown, who presided, said that the company had weathered the storm better than most. The costs of production had been decreased by
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  • 115 8 A London cable of January 4 says There is every sign that influenza Ii beginnine its annual attack on the population in LondOß ami Other large towns. Within 24 hours 25 persons werv seized with sudden illness in London streets and taken to hospital. There were 2'M
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  • 118 8 The North Korneo Official Gasettc of January 1) has the following notification His Excellency A. C. NtriM, C.M.C, n tires from the post of (Sovernor on tinexpiration of the term of office, which is six years, but in nis case has twiti cxt ikKml to seven
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    • 192 8 Our MtrxSffS* Annual and Chinese New Year NOW PROCEEDING Everj Price a lower price than ever quoted befcre or over will be quoted ajjain. a van to or:; stoxh will rbpav vor. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. Incorporated in Kr.^laiid) Siiv.;. n»tre and Kuala Lumpur. PROOF m WE ARE REPAIRERS .^Vy
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    • 125 8 ALHAMBRA Beach Road. 6 Pin. THE VALLEY OF DOUBT t PL. Topical Kude't, Pithe Gaiette »nd I'.ill.ir.l I unifdy Flr»t Show. G Its. SOLDIER Of FORTUNE 6 PL. MARLBOROUGH Beach BoU Pts. A (;IKI. Of TO-DAY 3 PL I H TM SACRED WELL 4PL Ftrat Bh.» THE PHANTOM FOE (T»n
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  • 298 9 Prospects of a Friendly Agreement. Reuter's Service. I. ml. m, January 19. Paris M. I'nlmuii', in a statement of policy in the Senate and Chamber, said We s.hall be very happy if the Anglo-French pact, destined to consolidate peace, should i>e shortly signed. We do not doubt,
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  • 106 9 Reuter's Service. London, January 19. The £5,000,000 Commonwealth six per cent, loan has been very amply covered. The list was closed in advance of the appointed date and the market expects that subscribers will receive only a percentage of their applications. Dealings i oinmenced this morning and their
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  • 102 9 Rei ter's Servicl. London, January 19. A message from Delhi states that a Democratic party has been formed to conduct opposition in the Assembly. Fifty members have joined, and it hopes to make an effective debut by passing a resolution condemning the Government policy. The party aims
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  • 49 9 Keutek's Service. London, January 19. Rome The Pope is ill with influenza. Theie is some anxiety as his temperature has reached 104 and complications are feared. Later A reassuring bulletin regarding the condition of the Pope says he os expected to recover in a few days.
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  • 34 9 Reitkk's Service. London, January 19. Prague: Th- government has signed a contract with the Standard Oil FrancoAmerican Company to exploit oil fields in Czccho Slovia, for a period of 30 years.
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  • 315 9 Latest Phase of the China Question. Reuter's Service. London, January 19. Washington The Chines? and Japanese del?gates have reached an agreement by which the iron and coal mines in Kiaochow leasehold will be operated by a company formed under a special charter by the Chinese Government. The Japanese
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  • 53 9 Rector's Service. London, January 19. Melbourne Mr. Hughes is considering a scheme which will be submitted to the Queensland Premier under which the Federal Government would cooperate with the Queensland Government in carrying out oilboring operations in Queensland, (t suggests that the Anglo Persian Company should put
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  • 56 9 Reuter's Service. London, January 19. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, in addressing the Scottish Unionists at Glasgow, said that the unanimous decision of the Prime Ministei and his colleagues whom he had consulted was that the dissolution of Parliament was impossible until the legal establishment and equipment of the
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  • 37 9 Rkuteb's Service. London, January 19. Constantinople At the request of the Angora Government the, Soviet authorities have trrested Knver Pasha who will be conveyed to Angola where he will be tried for high treason.
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  • 193 9 Interesting Features of the Minerals Section. Preparations for the minerals section of the Malaya Borneo Exhibition are proceeding apace. The most interesting exhibit will be v Chinese open-cast mine and a Chinese shaft in operation on the exhibition grounds. These are being prepared by the Chinese sub-commfttee, who
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  • 501 9 Owners Seeking Labour Elsewhere. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, January 20. The strike empasse continues, both sides being unrelenting. Tho employers are arranging to recruit crews in Malaya, North China, Japan and the Philippines, and also Lascars. The strikers appear to be confident that it is impossible
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  • 415 9 Members of Crew Arrive In Penang. The Dutch ft.'amer Van Neck, which arrived in Penang on Tuesday brought five English members of the crew of the Danish steamer Chassic Maersk, which was wrecked on Poelo Rondo, some ten days ago. Seen by a Pinang Gazette representative
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  • 2473 9 Some Directors and Agents In The Limelight. The annual general meeting of the Devon Estates (Malacca) Ltd. was held at noon yesterday at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore. Mr. H. C. Stewart presided and others present were Messrs. S. Morgcn and H.
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  • 755 9 Arbitrary Action by Estate Agents. At a General Meeting of the Lower Perak Planters Association held at the Lower Perak Club on December 10, 1921, following a discussion on labour, the point was raised as to whether or not members present were in a position to vote
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  • 2370 10 Public Moetinj? to Enlist Action i>\ (lovernment. The Mating ..mvened under the of tl Si aita Chinese British Association held in the Victoria Theatre ng with the object of asking foi government t take action to raUave thi situation the shortage of ommodation in Singapore was n i
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  • 524 10 A correspond -nt sunds us the foUowinj go'f anecdotes A good many years ago the annual Oxford and Cambridge golf match was pluyi-n by holes, instead of one point for a win. A well known golfer who happened to be captain of the Cambridge side that yc-a
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  • 224 10 A bill is being introduced 1 into th? Legislative Council to provide for the constitution and control of co-operative Societies. It is a close approximation of the Indian Co-operative Societies Act of 1912, which is an improved edition of a Bill framed in 1904 by a committee of
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  • 40 10 Mr Nelson, rclii-t of the late .1 NeUon, Superintend' nt. IVit anil TlKraphK, who was living in Taiping ami who went home to visit her son, a m mint engineer in Cornwall, has i.turr.ed and is now staying in Penang.
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  • 957 10 Committee Report a Successful Year. The following is the report of the Singapore Sporting Club for last year, to be presented at the annual meeting next Friday The statement of accounts shews a credit balance for the year of $342.45 after deducting $9,971.92 for depreciation, ami expending
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  • 71 10 Professor Deval's circus opened to a cood audience on the Beach Road ground last night, and the programme presented proved quite successful. The chief turn is that of Nathan the strong man who performs a number of feats which well justify his title of the Indian Hercules. To-night
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 151 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Kindly allow me a litt c spac in your valuable journal to support An Indian's plea appearing: in your issue >vterday for Government resuming import of Indian sheep and goat. Unlike your correspondent, I have no special dislike for Australian
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    • 126 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Much attention is b?ir,(r given t the question of -choc l aeeoaußodation :>' the moment and a supply of qualified European teachers is necessary before things can be put properly in workim order. European teachers have had thei. allowance cut
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  • 435 10 Novel Invention by An Englishman. After experimenting with something like 2,000 different forms of diaphragiv Mr. W. E. Clifton, a British scientist claims to have invented a gramophon that approaches the ideal. As heard at Claridge's the Clifte phone is certainly a wonderful advanc on mest
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  • 137 10 Present Strength in Singapore Ano Penang. The strength of the Singapore Volun teeie is now as follows Europeans, 47. Eurasian company, three officers pad 191 other ranks Chinese company three officers and 165 other ranks Malay company, four officers and 117 other rank*. Of the European contingent 337
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 402 10 Interesting Killiards al Singapore Club. Members of the Singapore Club saw some- very intercstini: bl afternoon, when tin- famous proft ii nil Mr. H. W. Stevenson engaged in a match with Mr. G. R. K. MugHston. The game was one of 750 up, the visitor conceding
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    • 74 10 The S.R.C. and the No. 1 R.G.A. met in a well contested game yesterday on the S.R.C. groan game, which was veiy even throughout, ended in a draw of one goal .ill. There was no scoring in the Brat h:ilf and tinvisitors opened the scorinir early in t!;e secend.
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    • 37 10 The Borneo Co. pla] ing the Police on the Reclamation ground yesterday and with a weak aide out lost to the tune of four to one. TinPolice gave a good display and are a useful combination.
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    • 29 10 An "A team will play nggtx at Johorc t- aftarno n, itarting at 5 p.m. There is a practice cricket match on the Paelang this afternoon.
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  • 256 10 Application for Committal Disallowed. The east of I'anii Bshmansah Uarican cam.- before Mr. J lard in the Banknote; Coon en a uoti n by the Ofl mit th.- bankrupt ta prii 'ii lor n .t i. inv r books wiiic-h disclosed final tn ii an. basinet tran a
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  • 41 10 Receiving onlers h;ivc- I Ang Seah Im. tradtr, China Street Chop Km.' Ho 4 Bee, traders, Japan Street Chop DJoe Bin, tradi Clyai Arjan Kii;h. watchman, Hi' Booaa SSi•i i and Alfred Irons I'iper. traftc n-|i Electric Tramways, Upper Scran) Road.
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  • 79 10 A large sum of money having been ■übsci hod for the purpo c hing i ci,ii( gt in Singapore hi i Cnb Memorial, it is cor rable to iniorporate i I' inancial G mmittee in whom <uch monies shall be vested and in Execu;ivr Committee in whom power shall be
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  • 1150 11 Directors' Reconstruction Plan Passed. Am Atranrdii.iiry irmcra! meeting ol Siudni. Limit <l. was hIM at the register- of the company 64, 65 and 66, Market Strct, at noon yesterday with Mr .1. M. Sime in the chair. Othurs presen' \vrc llcaara. J. A. Elias. B. S. Maiiasseh B,
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  • 473 11 SUNDAY. JANUARY 22. 1922. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Hoiy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism. 5.30 p.m. Kvensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. H. 15 p.m. Bvaaaang and Sermon. During the following week Holy Communion on Tuesday
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  • 123 11 Divcrce cases in the Hilary Sittings at ■oaM total l,li-l<>, including a number of distinguished names. Karl Cat heart is jKtitioninj: against Countess Cathcart, citing Karl Craxen as co-respondent. The Coaaseas was the widow of Captain do Grey Walter, of the Ith Dragoons, who was killed in
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 283 11 Pianos! Pianos!! Pianos!!! ON EASY TERMS. When buying your PIANO insist on having the BEST. MOUTRIE PIANOS are BEST. This is proven by the many hundreds in use throughout Malaya. By our system of EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS we have made it possible for everyone to own one of these Superb
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    • 413 11 Raffles Hotel. MONDAY.— Tea Danaant, 6 to 7 p.m. (Admission free). WEDNESDAY.— SpeciaI Musical Progranirne after Dinner. THURSDAY. Guest Night and Danc'ng. (Svwiing Dn;>;< ossoatial for Dancing). FRlDAY.— Special Lnnch— Orcheatra. SATURDAY.— Guest Night aad Dancing. (Evening Dress essential for Dancing). NOTICE. Residents and Diners will bare prior rinim to
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  • 2177 12 Chairman's Denunciation Of Forward Sales. The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Rubb°r Company, Ltd., was held on December 14, at the Cannon-street Hotel, E.C., the Hon. Everard Feilding (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of his speech, said Gentlemen, my
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  • 57 12 I The Glen Line Company's mot >rshi| Glenapp, which has been disposed of U the Eld?r Dempster Company, has been entirely converted and has now entered the W,-'st African passenger service. Sly is the first Diesel engined passenger MM*) to go. into commission, a distinction whirl she has just snatched
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 449 12 1922 Commence the New Year well by keeping your store with sufficient stock. Never keep it empty. We do the supply in the line of Ship-chandlery, Estate and Mine requirements at new rates. Writ* or Call Kiam Kiat Co. 108 and 109, MARKET STREET. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE BY ORDER OF
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    • 85 12 PINEAPPLE HAMS. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED 1 I i§ jf .m The j(j| V tR Standard l&l fe=^ Is) Tobacco. 1 s^H l»***VV\ U^ II laaaaaaataw. it Rn\ Jb^ M Laaaaaai MrBA I^Bv CAPSTAN For Flavour. NAVY CUT For Quality. The House of Wills has stood the test of
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 116 13 WHITEAWAYS Great SALE !llllllll!llll!lllll!llllinill!llini!llll!lllllllllllllllllltlll!lllllllllllltlllllllHi! NOW ON Whiteaway. Laidlaw Co., Ltd. i Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE:. INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LTD. 193-a, ORCHARD ROAD. 'Phone 2617. Overhauls and repairs of every description to all makes of cars and trucks. Painting, upholstering, batteries charged. Separate lock-up garages. NEW CARS ON HIRE. Customers having cars
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    • 276 13 MAKE YOUR SKIN BEAUTIFUL pVERY LADY possesses the potentialities of beauty, wnich should be brought out and developed by the daily use of Ven-Yusa Creme de Luxe. Ven-Yusa is an ingeniously contrived non-greasy preparation made from more expensive substances, and by costlier methods than obtain in the production of so-called
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    • 179 13 HAIPHONG Jj^ DRAGON ra/CEMENT Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, FM.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROS. Sol* Af ents, Slnf apore. The Brand of Confidence N s*VgApflSg^ M^Qk "OK" GEMENT /iSv/^ KSL.-. A \&2£\ Wilts WL.lliL.il I \^^=Sa^^ THE BEST 80LE IMPORTERS
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 634 14 PROVIDE NOW FOR YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION X small annual premium p.ld to THE MANTFACTTRERS LIFE IXSIRANCE CO., makes rerlain a Rood education for your child. nn „i hcT D ln can von make so sure a provision for a child, as an EducaUeemTMewJSa* Sltfc'ta- Manufacturers Ufe. (Asset. £7.*****0) II the
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    • 343 14 INSURANCE ROYAL INSURANCE CO, LIMITED. 'Incorporated In Great Britaia) Speciali.e. in MOTOR INSURANCE, 1. Prompt Loss Settlement., t. Moderate Premium.. Writ* for prospectus to BOUSTEAD A CO., LTD., Agents. (Incorporated ln F.M.S.) COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated, ta England) Fire, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee, and Motor. Ass st. exceed
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    • 259 14 Aarannew la fare* $17,Wt,»wl Antti wT»* $4,tet,l9C 8.C3. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (I.aorperate* ta itraJta lottlemeato) LONDON OITICB i U. Ol* Jewry, U ■KAD OmCIl Wl.rho.te, il-f-f«. Afinrine c llnp nU ln p.rticc.ar. The Oompaay ha. «o,oot 4apo.it.- with th. Btrprem. Oe«rt ef ■a«h»- eompll.. with WAM
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    • 473 14 BANKING 1 THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED (laearaaratai by Special btaerUl Cfcutof la Japaa.) Capital Sobacribed Capital PaU-op Ttt,OOO,(KK) Ktsorre Fonda Tll,oBo,*o# Pr««ldent t K. Nakagava, Vlae-Pra«ldeat i I. Mori, Cm. DIRECTORS i T. HUamune, Eaq. 0. I»w»i»kl, 111. K. Morinege, Esq. M. Esakt, Eiq. T. li.ea, Denkleal Taklta, Kit.
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    • 989 14 BANKING ASIA BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated ln New York) STOCKHOLDING BANKS. Aaglo and Loaaoa Parto NatioaaJ Ba«k of Sa« Fraaclaee. Banker. Trmat Compa«T. N« w Tork Coatiaeatal aaJ Commercial National Bank of Chicago. Goaraaty Treat Co. of New Tork. Gnardiaa SaTlaia and Truat Company, Clcrelaad. Hereaatile Bank of the America", New
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  • 594 15 Meteorological Cycles of Lean Years. The Economic Journal for December contains a remarkable paper in which Sir William Beveridge, Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science, submits further evidence on favour of his theory that there is a meteorological cycle affecting harvests. His original suggestion
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  • 319 15 Curious Customs from Distant Parts. The good-bye of an English lover is usually a rather lengthy undertaking. That Egbert may not again see his Angelina for twenty-four hours is someih.njr of v trajredy. Sweethearts in other l;uvis are similarly affected, but they show it in different ways. In
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  • 118 15 The clock 1 at the K-jyal Exchange, in ths CJtJT, after luinjr SO years in use, U al■MWl worn out, ami whether it is to be supp iintiil by a n -w one or "patched up will be tiirjilvri at the meeting of tinCorporation of London.
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 137 15 Further Price Reduction $1,650 F.O.R. Singapore Standard Equipment Electric Self Starter Equipment $250 extra. Do not defer buying your car in the hopes of further reductions for the above price is base on the latest reductions advised Wearne Bros., Ltd. (Incorporated in Singapore.) Sole Distributors for STRAITS SETTLMENTS, FEDERATED MALAY
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    • 247 15 I BUILT FOR STRENGTH I AND DURABILITY. B ¥N the fight between tyre and road it is the tyre with the 'reserve of S I power that wins. The wonderful staying power of Goodrich Tyres is h J| due, firstly, to the unique quality of Goodrich rubber, secondly;, to the
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    • 87 15 BATTERIES L.B.C. English Batteries. 6 Volts, $50 12 Volt;, $6."> Limited number in Stock. Special double waterproof material for hoods. MAGNETO SPECIALISTS Repairs to Motor Cars and Motor Cycles executed promptly. CHARGES MODERATE. Agents for THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, I.TIi. Let us insure your Car, Lorry or Motor
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 341 16 •UAH KIAT I CO. LTD. SS. PHILLIP STREET. Thone Noa. 3113 and SIM NEW STOCK IN HAND Emery Cloth and Sand Paper Emery and Glass Powder Jackson's Floor Stain Varnish French Polish and Gold Sle Varnish Copal. Oak and Black Japan Varnish. Baiter*! Family Spring Balance Salter'a Circular Spring Balance
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    • 312 16 TAY GUAN KIAT It, PHILLIP STRICT, Thone Noa. $118 and (114. The ancccaafol contractor for npply of MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, BROOMS, BASKETS, etc, etc, etc To The Singapore Municipality. MR. BUCKERIDGE'S NEW STUDIO 65, ORCHARD ROAD (next to the Palladium.) Phone ISQS HUBBUCK'S PAINTS AND OIL VARIOUS COLOURS. Large atoek obtainable
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    • 958 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID chargea for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc, l» ordinary cloae act type (average six words to line) are per lin i one insertion 28 ets., two ins. 46 ets., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins., $1.00, six ins. $1.18, ten ma.
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    • 954 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 14 Robinson Road. Apply to M. H. Sassobc 5-1, Malacca Btreet. TO LET, a flat at The Crescent," Tanjong Katong. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, for 9 months furnished house, Tanglin district. $100 per month. 123, Straits Times. FOR SALE PRIVATELY ,~DOVE v B~NEST,
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    • 639 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, from February 1, godown No. 41, North Boat Quay. Apply 14, Chanße Alley. TO LET, centrally situated offlcea at reasonable rents. Apply 100-2, Robinson Road. OFFICES Tt) LKT, 3 Boat Quay, 6 and 7, Telegraph Btnwt, Raffles Quay. Apply Vow Ngan Pan (Heng Loong), 40,
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    • 200 16 Notice We beg to advise our ?ustomers that our Repairing Department is now under expert European supervision. All sorts of repairs to cars, lorries and motor cycles executed. We have also reduced our rates of car and lorry hire. Telephone: 1233 Straits Motorcar Service, Ltd. 213-216, ORCHARD ROAD. NEW SHIPMENTS
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 206 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Ediorial and General 68 Manager'* Ofllce 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, e'e.. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants, For
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