The Straits Times, 10 May 1922

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    13 1 The StraitS Times. NO. 26,941 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1922 PRICE 10 CENTS
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      144 1 '^^Eyv*f>i<rt "^zosm pillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllM "TRUE ART OF MEMORY MEANS A II HP KODAK gUk j Whin you hear the footsteps of advancing years, can you command, at will, a clear f IISSffI^ISAIV m\ mental picture of past happy times or have the years effaced them like the waves of l///Zr#^| fSlf^V
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    EARTH MOVEMENTS.
    469 2 Our Anything but Stable World. Greenwich has apparently drifted half I i ii it- uwaiiis the equator in IB y?ars, and NaplM has dT.fted i>£ miles south,..uu in ol years., while between 187;! a..d 19U Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A., has iii'cved 2G feet away from Greenwich, writes W. B.
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    TRIBAL LAW.
    289 2 An Australian Aborigine's Vengeance. Remarkable circumstances surround tht he committal for murder of an abcr i g.ne named Wongarcurra, aged 35, v.h has ju:-t been tried at the Port Aftl 1 inal sittings, says the Sydney Sun SMM months ago a Deepa, m-ny mik-t from O dr.aduitu, Wongacurra
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    Darwin as a White Elephant.
    212 2 Dr. Earle Page, M.H.R., and Senator Pratten, who are returning by the Marella from the Northern Territory, were at Thursday Island on April 8, when Dr. Page gave it as his opinion that the present rate of expenditure in the Territory ought not to be
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      355 2 j 'Thank you, Mother. I feel Wincarnis' is doing me so much good." That is the secret of the wonderful popularity of Wincarnis' its effect is so quick, and its benefit so pronounced, that you can feel it doing you good. Let Wincarnis give you new health if you are
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      554 2 M TO ir*lUtu»i, a Mm, <rdm m i n. cusars TABLETS > firpatr W«tr and Tear of Narra aaa Body Prtc* la. M. and la. The Only Way. The patent Brooke Bond vacuum tin is the only way known of keeping your tea always in perfect condition, no matter how
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      101 2 A.M.A. A.M.A. Walker Bros., (Wigan) Ltd. (Incorporated in England) The"r»age£ielcr 5 COVIMERCIAL VEHICLE. "The MOST ROBUS and DEPENDABLE PiECE of MECHANISM on the ROAD. Sol* AfCßt P. A. PARIS, M/ 5«. THE ARCADE, SINCAPORR A.M.A A.M.A R> al Economy. Don't let the WHITE ants destroy your Rubber Estates but use
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    WOMEN AT SEA.
    490 3 Presence not Popular On Hoard In the estimation of the real old-fashion-rd shellback, woman afloat, however attractive he might consider her ashore. shared with corpses and Russian Finns the unenviable repute of being unlucky, writes C. Fox Smith in a home paper. How the tradition arose is
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    HONGKONG AND THE PRINCE.
    393 3 Millions of Crackers and Scarlet Lanterns, Sir l\ j rcival Phillips writing in his capacity as the special representative of tk« Australian Press Association with the Prince from Hongkong on April 6, Observes Millions of fire crackers were showeri'd from Chinese craft of every description as
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    Some Enthusiast.
    86 3 There are few men who would walk nmrly 700 miles to witness a football match or matches, says a home paper. One such enthusiast, however, exists. He is Charles Manley. who tramped from Cardiff to Newcastle to see the Newcastle United v. Cardiff match on Saturday, leaving Cardiff
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    60 3 There is apparently a demand for those antique u"i'nsilseknown as Tappit hens," for recent specimens .sold at auctions in Scotland have brought from i' 6 ss. to £7 10s., and Tappit chickens," about half the size of the others, £7 a pair. The Tappit hen is a pewter vessel for
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      939 3 GOVERNMENT NOTICE TENDCBB will reoahred nt the Colonial Ofllce, iin to MS* of May If, M' 22, for the following wurks 1. Alterations t<> Telok Hlangah Vernacular School to provide quartan tor 1 teachers and out-housis Including general repairs, piiintiun and limswaahing to School buildin ir. 2. Clearing canals and
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      747 3 IN m MATTER OK OItIU.NAM K No. |M << OMI'ANIES) AMI IN THE MATTER OF HOTEL ST. GEORGE, LTD. At an Extraordinary Omms] Ksjattas! of the Ussaban of Uu^ ab«vs Company l>el«l nt the Ragistsrad Olßre of the Company, No. H, 1 ii«- Arrade, Singapore, on Monday, Hay B, IMS,
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      339 3 CHILDREN'S CONSTIPATION ItABVS OWN TABI.KIS A SAi''. AM) simi'i.i: uanrnv. The careful mother will nlways safeguard her mfi.nt or young children against constipation. Care in fecdinjr :ind the administration of Bady's Own Tefaleta when necessary are the bist means of prevention and cure. Mrs. Albert Grout, of 512 Smith St.
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      301 3 MAYNARD'S ECONOMY OFFERS FIVERS PERFUMES. Trifle, Azurea, Floramye, etc. Usual price $3.25, $4.50,« $7.00 Our special -price $2.00, $2.50, $4.50 PIVER'S LOTION full assortment of perfumes. Usual price $2.00. Our special price $1.25 PIVER'S EAU DE TOILETTE. Usual price $2.50. Our special price $1.75 WILLIAMS' TALC POWDER Delightfully perfumed in
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      563 4 STEAiER SAiUWfiS P. 0. British India Apcar Line (Companies IneorDoratvd in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) LONDON FAR-KAt-TERN SERVICS FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES, LONDON ANTWERP Dae Singapore Lrn\a Singapore DKLTA :*out May 14 I PLASSY aboat
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      617 4 STEAMEB SftlUliiS "ELLERMAN" LINE ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHir Co^, Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) .STEAMER P— Shatasw PASSENGER SERVICE HOMEWARDS. Steamer Leaving Singapore s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA For Marseilles, London May 14 FREIGHT SERVICE Steamer Due Singapore s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA Maries, L'don, DTtirk, A'werp May 13 s.s. CITY OF TOKJO Havre,
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      685 4 STEAMEB SAIUKSS KOifiNLCLMKE PAKETVAART HAATGHAf HJ (BOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATATIA) (Incorporated In Holland) Tills! inr He*. Passage Deyt. 111, Frelgai Dept. KM, Marine U»*U eu* TraaikJrw Deat. 1«7, Manager's Depi. 1»»». ONDU CCNT4UCT WITH TUB NJTHKKLANDS INDIA 6OV JMWKJW* G. G. DAEXDEI.S May 10, Muntok and Pak-inbang. SINGKEP—
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      499 5 STEAMER SAIUNtS ~nTy7k~ LONDON LINE nakone Maru May 22 Suwa Main May 31 LIVERPOOL LINK Tajima Maru May 12 Tat j'jno Mnru June 10 HAMBURG UNI Tottori Maru mid. May Mito Muru beg. June NEW YORK LINE VIA SUEZ Bonn AMERICAN LINK Kawacki Mam mid. June BOMBAT L.NE Tekejahl Mnru
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      354 5 STEAiEB SAILINM O.S.K. Proposed Sailing from Singapore (subject to change without previous notice). EUROPEAN LINE For Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, \ntwerp, via Colombo, Suez and Port Said Arr. Dep. ALPS MARU May 23 May 24 NEW YORK LINE For San Francisco, IYnama, New York via Japan Arr. Dep. ALASKA MARU
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      393 5 STEMIEU SftHJWS DOLLAR LINE For Boston New York Baltimore (via Suez) s.s. DIANA DOLLAR May 17 s.s. MARGARET DOLLAR June 20 Tkroagh Bills of Lading Issued from Singapore to tke Principal Citlei af tka United States aad Caaada. For fartker information as to Kates, etc., apply to DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES,
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      442 5 STEAMER S/ULINfiS COMBINED BCRVICI Of THE OCEAN S.s. 6k LTI. (Incorporated la England) and THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. H. GQh LTR. (Incorporated In Englaad)i Monthly Servira taking targa and Paaaenien froas Hlngapor* JAVA POSTS (aa inducement asTers) NORTH-WMT AUSTRALIAN PORTS AND FREMANTLB (PERTH) Approximate baJUsga UINDEROO May 81 GORGON June
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      777 5 STEAMEIt SAILIIH3 United American Lines Inc. Successors to LIVERMORE DEARBORN CO LIMITED. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP LINE Regular Service between New York Singapore and Jiva porta and vice versi FOR NEW YORK (via Saa) West Canon In port West Campgaw In port West Mahomet end Junt Lamb mid Juiy
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      705 5 SALES BY AUCTION SHEONG KOON SENG CO. AUCTION SALE of valuable land and house properties At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chuliu Strut. on Wednesday. May 17. at 2.30 p.m. 1. Valuable freehold land nml tho Mai and tile roof (Helling housi- known as Ni>. .'l(>. Owen
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      702 6 CINEMAS From Wednesday, Mny 10, to Tuesday, May 16, 1922. (Excluding Surday, May 13, 1922. A PICTURE WITH A STORY THAT GRIPS AND DEEPLY INTERESTS A film version of the famous novel by H. DE VERE STACPOLE (Author of Tue Blue Lagoon) THE VULTURE'S PREY In 6 reels A ilslaiUM
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      293 6 CINEMAS ill U \tM n Ilk Last 3 nights Wt^ mXI mM Tues., Wed., nnd Thursday. m_mv mJ At 7 3 0 shif PWHOSE ___W 9H _fm Of SCREAMING SHADOW mmmt W w? W» skiuai, FINGER *_\______________f__]& Epi deS 8> 9 10 VlB w eESbk miracles of the ARK VK
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      538 6 ENTERTAINMENTS Singapore sporting club VICTORIA THEATRE NOTICE Ladies nttrnding the races on May SO, June 1 and 3, 1822, are rvminded that ailn mi I 1 mission to the Grand Stand and Lawn will ror Three Nights Only. .by ticket .ni,. 1..v..- ticket., ■> I tamable through members of the
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    190 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday. May 10 High Water. 9.49 a.m., 9.47 p.m. Football Dlv. 11. S.< !'.A. II v. Middlesex M. S.H.C. Tanglin Club at Home. B-1S p.m. Tong Ki;iu Mysteries, Vie. Theatre, 9.16. Thursday. May 11 High Water, 10.35 a.m., 10.21 p.m. rloßcward mail leaves. Outward mail due.
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      93 7 ■M Wharf R««in Nil. I. i I Wharf Tiiongwa. Sheers Wharf -Nil. M:iin Wharf Zaida, J..pan, Aluska Maru. l.iLiiirc l».iclv Edavana, Tsurushiiaa Mjiu, I m., 1 West Wharf— Nil. JardineH Wliarf Nil. fulo llrani Coal \s oirf— Nil. Kipiiel Harhoar. Main Wharf -Dredcer Shrimp, Leh. Alert.
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      Vessels Arrived.
      266 7 HAN BIONG BEE, Saraw., 99 tons, from S:!.u 8-6, for Sibo 12-5. HAN WHATT lil.V. Brit.. K»7 tons, from Malacca f..r .Malacca 10-5. HAN FO SOON. Put., from Pontianak !>-5. fi>r Pontianak r_'-f>. CEYLON HARU, Jap.. 2,995 tons, from RanX" 'I: B-B. for Hongkong unc. (LAN MATHESEN, Brit,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    189 7 To-daj I'ul.iu Snnibu 230 p.m. Ilutavia 3 p.m. >!:dan 8 p.m. I ort Swettenham and Penang 3p.ro I'ennng ..3pm. Hongkong thai, taking bm ;.nada 3 p.m. F. Sambu. Uawcan, Sourabaya, Stagen, Kotn liaroe, Balik I'npan and San.arinda -1 p.«*. Saigon 4 p.m. Thursday I'cnnnp;, Sahang. etc. 9
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    MAILS FOB EUROPE.
    23 7 .<ft S'pcr* April 1 April 4 April 7 April U Arrd. Loadoß April 28 May 1 May 2 May 8
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    154 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, May 10. On London, Bank m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/3 31/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 5/16 On New York 5H4 Private 53% On France, Bank 540 On India, Bank T.T. 178U On Hongkong, Bank d/d 11% p.c. prem. On Shai.ghai, Bank d/d 65% On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    57 7 Tone of Market. Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot B%d. 12 o clock noon, Ipot une uUS.pt )ct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyen. Sellert. ay >£.£.. Spot June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet doting Price* Buyer*. Sellers 27 27^ 27V4
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      MINING
      178 7 Val. Pd. 1 1 Ayer Weng 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Jelantoh 1 1 Johan Tin £1 £1 Kam. Kamun't. 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 5 5 Lingui Tin 10 10 Malayan Coll. 1 1 Menglembu 1 1 Middleton 1 1 Murai Tin 1 1 Nawng Pet 1 1
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      GENERAL
      137 7 Issue. Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.16.3 3.18.3 10 10 Central Engines 12.00 13.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.00 4.00 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 5.50 6.00 5/- 5 Electric T'ways 2/6 10 10 Fraser Neave 26.00 27.00 30 50 Hammer and Co. 100 110
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      DEBENTURES.
      109 7 LT. Eng. fi p.e $1.254.XA0 par p.c. pJJJ. Spore Electrical Tramway*. 5 p.c. £350.000 »<>os Spore Municipal 6 p.e $1,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4H p.e. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 P4. di» Spore Municipal 4% p.e. of 1909 f1.600.500 10 p.e <tts Spore Municipal 4H p r t '909 t1.R00.000
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      403 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyaft and Evatt's Quotations. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt Allenby ($1) 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.20 Alor Gajah ($1) 0.90 1.00 0.90 1.00 A. Hitam ($5) 10.00 11.00 10.00 11.00 A. Kuning ($1)
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      26 7 MARY SMITH of London Arir." in Sin.'.-iiporr, Muy 2%, wilh an entwh freak stock of the latest models in HATS AMI IIItKSSKS FOR THE If \CES.
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      805 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS CRANDK MARNIER 11 varieties of liqueur;. 11. Bolter, Direct Importer, Kurope Hotel Building. BOARD AND RESIDENCE at 31, Cavanagh Road. FOR SALE, Hupmobilc live-seater car, 1920 model. Apply 086, Straits Times. FOR SALE, Collard A Collnrd piano, new two >vars ago. Apply 687, Straits Times. SAI X, $325,
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      85 7 For Marine purposes there is none to equal YNCHAUSTI CO.'S. ANCHOR BRAND Manila Rope Write for samples and quotations to Sole Agents L. Y. SWEE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) 57, Cecil Street, SINGAPORE. NOTICE NOTICE Is hereby given that cash wili be paid for all orders or purchases
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      54 7 NOTICE Shareholders of Scudai, Limited, whose registered addresses are in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States are hereby reminded that the last day on which forms of acceptance of shares in New Scudai, Limited, may be sent in, is on May 11, 1922. KWA SIEW TEE, Liquidator, Scudai. Limited.
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      726 7 FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY JIST ARUIVED ANTIDOS BROTHERS COMPANY JAZZ dancing and Songs, etc. JUANITA ANTIDO Queen of the JAZZ WATCH FOR THE OPENING NIGHT Wednesday, May 10, and Saturday, Maj 14 IW2. GOODWOOD HALL SCOTT'S ROAD. Commencing at 9.30 p.m. sharp FOR TWO NIC lITS DMA The first
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY. MAY 10 FRANCE AND BRITAIN.
    1063 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY. MAY 10 FRANCE AND BRITAIN. The statement circulated by The Times that Mr. Lloyd George had told M. Barthou that the entente with France is at an end is one of those stranK? freaks of journalism which an old fashioned member of the Fourth Estate finds
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    60 8 At the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Cheong Kam, a Cantonese barber, employed at 2<i, Sago Street, who was fatally .'tabbed on the afternoon of April 30 last by a compatriot, named Lye Hon^ Lfcn, over a gambling debt, Mr. F. G. Bourr.e, the Coroner, returned a
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    70 8 It is reported that following the British decision to abolish mvi tsai in Hongkong, the police in Peking are about .to take similar steps. It is pointed out that a< .i result of recent famines a considerable number of females have been sold to weaithy families in the capital, and
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    65 8 The Abcrdern liner Sophocles, which arrived at Albany, Australia, on April 7, from Capetown on her maiden voyage, landed th 2 Brit'sh Empire Exhibition Mission, hiaded by Major Belcher, who are touring the. Empire seeking support for the exhibition. They were welcomed by the Minister for Industries (Mr. J. Scaddan)
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    74 8 The Rev. Mr. Mortimer, the new Vicar cf Tipton, in whose parish of Dudley, the explosion occurred, in which 19 girls were killed, and many terribly burned, gave a square foot of his skin for grafting on the bodies of four survivors, wb" were still in hospital at the end
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    86 8 Sentence of eight days' imprisonment was passed at the Old Bailey recently, says a home paper, on Thomas Rose, who was found guilty of the manslaughter cf his father. At the previous hearing it was stated thct, when the son protested to his father concerning his brutal treatment of his
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    14 8 The Dutch planting company Watoe totlis Popch has declared a 60 per cent dividend.
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    25 8 A wire from the Banca Commerciale Italiana, Milan, gives exchange on London as 83 lires per sterling. Italian war loan is at I ires 79.05.
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    23 8 A Djokjakarta message says that several tobacco sheds on the Mandjong Estate, Rlaten District, have been set on fire by incendiaries who escaped.
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    27 8 A lecture on the Northern Command Depot Scheme will be sriven by Lieut. Col. L. j.'Comyn, C.M.G., D.5.0., of the General Staff at Tanglin Barracks next Monday.
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    28 8 At the Assizes to-day the name of Peter Biorne was called thrice as a Juror by Mr. Koilesse in Mr. Justice BarrettLer.nard's court, but there was no answer.
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    32 8 News has reached Colombo that American capital is likely to be attracted to Ceylon in the near future, when pineapple grt-wing on a large scale is likely to be taken in hand.
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    26 8 Antido's Vod-a-Vil Company is opening at Goodwood Hall to-nigh:. The programme includes jazz dancing and singing, interspersed with which there will be lancing for the audience.
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    34 8 A mock Town Council will ac held at the Chinese Christian Association Hall at 13fi, Prinsep Street, on the 11th mat. Members ar.d their friend i are requested to maJn a point to attend.
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    39 8 Last evening Insp. Barry arrested J. Lee, a sergeant stationed at the signal <tati< n, for the alleged kidnappir.tr cf a Malay girl, aged, it is s?id. about 14 The accused is; to be produced before Mr. Bull to-day.
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    41 8 Members of the Cler'cal Unicn anc 1 all :.l. se interested are. reminded that the public meeting regarding the Rent Restriction Ordinance will take place at f-.ir> p.m. on Friday at the Victoria Theatre. Members are requested to wear their adgi
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    42 8 Tho Malay who was arrested scon afte:' snatching a gold chain and charm from a Ceylonese while standing outsid.- h s shop tai North Bridge Road on Sunday evening last, was convicted I f theft by Mr. Bull yesterday ar.d remanded sentence.
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    43 8 Wan;? Siau-di, who was found guilty by the Mixed Court at Shanghai on numerous charges of robbery and murder, and who admitted having slain 27 people, was handed over co the Chinese authorities to be sh His three accomplici west tent with him.
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    68 8 What war, taken to be a young python about five feet Icng was noticed swimming ■n the harbour at the Victoria Pier, Penan;:, on Monday morning. A sampan man disabled it with an oar and dragged it en to the deck of 'che pier where it was promptly despatched. The
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    75 8 Mr. E. Toaaanaoha presided over the meeting of the Rent Assessment Board yesterday afternoon, and among the cases ■A as one in which Mr. R. Page, on behalf of the landlord, applied for the ejectment of (he tenant and sub-tenant of 106 Mmto road. Mr. Page stated that Botlcei had
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    78 8 An official at Australia House achieved th 2 unique distinction of repaying Britain £4,750,000 £5 interest and principal in part repayment for the war debt. The actually redeemed l>i!!s are not due ui'til March SI, and it is understood that present payment will menu a caving of 110,000 in interest.
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    88 8 In conversation the I ther day with i man who has spent many years In China the correspondent of a China paper was surprised to hear that he actunllv believed that the Chinese swallow iT'.V Which is the very last thing they would da with it, of cour-e. The term
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    118 8 A Melbourne aMasags of April !l states that for the purpose of arranging a reciprocal tariff agreement negotiations will be open shortly between the Australian am! Canadian Governments. The Minister for Home anil Territories (Senator Pearce), who during a recent visit to Canada discussed the matter with the Prime Minister
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    135 8 Tlio boy emperor of China has been appnrintiy holding Ml extensive alia of some of the Imperial treasures to raisf .-nil: cient funds for the coining wedding i-cro-mony. It will be remembered (remarks the Chani: Mci Nawi A/gtnef) that the Government is behind on the impwißl allowance and the falace
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    446 8 A Router cable cf the Slth inst. states that Sir T. I. Hirkin, pioneer of the Nottingham lace trade, left I 1:.'. 144,000. Lieut. S. P. Cane, l/VOth Burma Rifles, has bean granted five months c mbined leave from In ,ia and the X.M.S. with effei t
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    The Girl Guides.
    39 8 The annual general meeting of the C'rl Guides' loi'al association will h.- held at the residence of Mrs. Dur kill, the Botanical Gardens, on Thursday, May 11, at 11 a.m. All Interested are invfted to attend,
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    Arthur Pearson Memorial Fund
    134 8 We have t:< acknowledge with many thacks the following additions to the Sir Arthur Pearson Memorial Fund: Already acknowledged $20 Mrs. Arthur W. Wnite i» Mr. J. Mcl). Calder 10 It has been suggested t;> us that if each c Si rvice man in Malaya gave
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    The Late Mr. C .P. Taylor.
    171 8 Our Fauna; correspondent wires that the late Mr. C. I. Taylor was buried with full military hon urs. The deceased, who was the youngest sun <;f Mr. I. E. Taylor, of Manchester, formerly of Bamarang, Java, died in hospital from rab< malaria, accentuated by
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    Passengers Arrived.
    156 8 The following passengßjrs srrived yesterday in the Melcfaior Treub from Batavia Messrs. I. H. Ddgorge, Tan Him Liang, B. Miura, Mima. W. M. States, P. If. van d« Brock, Mrs. A. Nieuwkwijk, Murray, M. T\ik. \V. G. Phillips, Chiang Yu Chiang. The Pik Hong, Mrs. (In Bom Nio,
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    Powers at Genoa.
    616 9 M. Barthou and Mr. Lloyd Ceorge. Beuter's Service. London, May 8. Genoa Ngnor BchaßSer b working hard in the role of peace-maker among the conflicting elements. There are indications to-night that liis ctTi rts ure meeting with I meSSIIIS of success. Anyhow the situation i:- rather brighter
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    Russia and Japan.
    80 9 Reu-er's Service. London, May 9. Intel -viewed at Genoa by a correspondent of the Now fork Herald, M. CMeheria wM the interests of the Far Hnpriilk muuilateljF eotaeUW wilt) I Uh Soviet Government, which was prepared t Igo to any length to protect that l-'ar Eastern democracy
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    The King in Belgium.
    165 9 Keuter's Service London, May 8 Brussels King Albert, in a general's uniform, wearing the Order of the Garter, accompanied by the Queen of Belgium and attended by the celebrated Burgomaster, M. Mi.x, awaited the arrival of the train with their British Majesties. As the latter (merged
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    Trading with Russia.
    91 9 Reuter's Service, London, May S. A British firm has arranged an important <!eal in cor.nection with tne revtcraticn of Moscow. The Soviet representatives in London announce that a message from Mo?cow states that the British Beecham Trust has obtained the rivht; for leasing MOSCOW building lots for
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    Reparation.
    75 9 Keiter's Service. Lor.don, May 8 Berlin The German reading of the reparations situation was presented by the Minister of Defence. Herr Gessler, at Hamburg. He said that the government by earrymg out and fulfilling its oblipa:ions hitherto had gained time and made its enemies realise the impossibility of the
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    British War Debts.
    62 9 Reuter's Service. London, May 9. In the House of Commons at question time Sir Robert Home stated that S'jJX.OOO.OOO interest on the American war debt was rot paid on March 31. The total of the Allied loans to Britain WU U2.!,00n,000. British leans to the Allies were
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    Krupps and Russia.
    54 9 Belter's Service London, May !> In li.c House e.f Commons at question time, Mr. Harmswor:h said he had no knowledge of the appointment of the exir.anager of Krupps as German diplomati;- representative in Russia. The Soviet Government had granted Krupps a concision in Russia, but he was
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    Hopes for Trade.
    50 9 Heuter's Service London, May 9 At the opening of the conference of the National Chamber of Trade at Margate the retiring president, Mr. Blakcbh re, expressed the opinion that a trade revival was immincn*. Reduced manufacturing costs were placing Britain in a favourable position in world trade.
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    Various.
    66 9 Reuter's Service. London, May 8. Cairo The commander of the lGth Egyptian infantry battalion and five officers have bean placed on the unattached list in eeSMOajnanee 1 f the behaviour of the troops on March 22. London, May i, Berlin The Russian delegate Joffe and two colle-agues have arrived
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    Disease in Russia.
    140 9 Reuter's Service. London, May 9. Paris As revealing the extent of disease in Russia, drastic efforts are being made by the Relief Commissions to cope with it. The Pasteur Institute is working day and night to execute the order of the American Red Cross for toxins and
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    Semenoff Appeals.
    36 9 Reuter's Service, London, May 9. New York Semenoff has requested Congress fcr permission to appear immediately before the Senate committee to clear himself of the charges that he is a murderer end a brigand.
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    French Churches.
    48 9 Reuter's Servick. London, May 8. Paris The Archbishop of Rheims announces the success of the loan cf 200,000,000 francs for the restoration ofi the French churches devastated in war time. The Pope has sent 50,000 francs expressing hi* deep satisfaction at the gener us n -nor.se.
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    Anglo-Persian Oil.
    53 9 Reuter's Service London, May 8 Melbourne The Anglo-Persian Oil Co. have prospected 2,000 square miles of New Ouine-a Cor oil and found seepages, but the report is generally unfavouraable. A further survey in the middle of the Gepik basin is recommended pending which the Commonwealth will not grant
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    Indian Finance.
    46 9 Reuter's Service. London, May 8. Lord Inchcape will proceed to India in the autumn in the capacity of chairman of the committee on expenditure which is being cppoir.ted by the Government of India. The committee will largely follow the lines cf the Geddes' committee.
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    Salvage of Lusitania.
    42 9 Reuter's Service, London, May 9. Philadelphia An expedition will set out on May 2.1 with the object of salvaging the Lusitania ami other submarined vessels. anticipates little difficulty in raising the Lusitania, the exact position of which is known.
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    SESSION OF ASSIZE.
    228 9 Special Jury Summoned for Next Wednesday. The third Assizes for the- year for the Settlement of Singapore was commenced before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, today, Major Whitley, D.P.P., prosecuting on behalf of the Crown. His lordship observed that the special jury had better be.warned to attend next Wednesday
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    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS
    19 9 United tvin mtonfr. -71.238 lbs. United TraUaag iF.m.s.i r.2,100 lbs. Wamjiof Tobacco and Kubbcr.- 22,91*2 lbs
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    Chankat Serdang.
    1036 9 Resumption of Full Tapping Probable The annual general meeting of the Chankat Serdang Estate, Ltd., was held yesterday at the registered offices of the company, French Bank Building.-.. The Hon. Mr. C. Kveritt presided, ar.d others present were Messrs. D. Moine Compte and W. A. Sims, directors, Macnaughton
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    Europe Hotel Cases.
    1061 9 Mr. Roland Braddell Objects To Charges. The case in which E. P. Fernando, late reception clerk, Europe Hotel, stands charged with alleged criminal breach of trust in respect of monies amounting to about $8,000 belonging to the hotel, was continued befor? Mr. P. F. David, District Judge,
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    The Welcome Storm.
    421 9 Heavy Rain Breaks Ixmg: Drought. The storm of this morning was tint the severest in the recollection of the oMeti inhabitant but probably no storm has be n mere welcomed. For weeks Singapore has sweltered and .wallowed dust. Several times of late nature baa given pn mise
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    INVESTMENT SEQUEL.
    551 9 A Second Lejral Victory for Mr J. B. David Mr. J. B. David, owner of race bones and a well-known local merchant, won his second legal victory yesterday within the space of two days, it was in an action which, it wiil be remembered, was c< mmenced on
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    Claim for Salary.
    1931 10 Full Text of The Judgment. The following i:; the text <.f the judgment delivered liy the Chief Judicial Comiiiisviinii i. Sir I tone] UiKilwai 1, in Kuala Lumpur, in tli acti<!ii brought by Mr. W. <i. M.-n kay agatosi Mr. J. B. David H i if the
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    71 10 A film version of the well-kncwn novel i'ii titled The Vulture's Prey, by H. Vere Stacpoole, author of The Blue Lagoon, will be screened at the Marlboroujrh tonight, also a three-reel spy drama. The Secret of Adrianople, the Pathe Review, and an enjoyable Rolin comedy. In the first
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    Death of Mr. W. Van Someren.
    98 10 Our Pcnang correspondent wires that news has been received by cable of the death of Mr. Walter Van Someren, late of the R. A. F. and formerly manager of a rubber estate in Scremban. Tlie deceased was killed by a wild buffalo in Uganda
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    THE RED TRIANGLE.
    792 10 Increasing Influence In F.M.S (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 9. The local V.M.C.A. celebrated its 17th anniversary last niuht wi.h a public meeting and social. There was a large gathuing of members,* their friends and well-wishers, the Hon. Sir Lionel Woodward being an interested spectator
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    265 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report. frasor «n,! to.'s report dated the '.'th instant .sUti -s Dullness during Urn weak under reIn :i r'-iii'fly centred in the Industrial Markcl whan n fatr amount of investment itUI continues, Tin etosea (160.16.0 a loss on the week of OLftJ
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      154 10 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, With reference to my letter in your issue of the Mh inst. re M.B.E. ■tamps, on the Bth inst. 1 received a letter from the aaat. secretary, M.8.E., explaining that the delay in ackniwledging my order oi April 1 wai
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    SANDYCROFT RUBBER CO.
    385 10 Seventeenth Report of the Directors The seventeenth report of th? directors tc the shareholders of the Sandycroft Rubber. Co., for the twelve months ended January :!1 last, states The net tatl for the period after making due provision for dcprcciatii n amounted to $17,372.28. Deducting this amount
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      Messrs. Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report.
      123 10 Singapore, May 10. gllvar. ';.■>■■. Hontkon 1.; nil. Tare* aiaathi sold r>x\. Shar.- Market I'ull. Rubbers. A few •Bqoiriei for Sterliiv: Allenby lh-:JO cuts. Craigieleas 2;i--fi cnts, B;i as. Tanwalalu .-rj- cents, BukltSembawanm la.-1a.4d., r.r.d Singapore UalUdi Ci-u.-svJ. Often a'v wanted i'or Pantais. Tins.
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      Lyall and Evatt's Share Report
      92 10 Messrs. Lvall and Evatt report under today's date Tin.—£lso ss. Od. Rubbers. Easier. Broga3 2212-27,4, Kedahs arc offering at 1.65 and Kuala Sidim--at 1.75, Allenbys could be placed at 17 cents, sellers asking 3 cents over, Katoyangs 92'^'jI'j, Clenenlvs sellers 921-.-. Mines.-yulayan Collieries arc again
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    Victoria Theatre.
    55 10 The Tong Kiau Mysteries open at the Victi ria Theatre to-night, and will occupy tit 1 stage again to-morrow and on Friday. There are twenty Chinese artistes, who present illusions and other interesting work. Prices are $2. $1 and 50 cents, and scats ran he booked at the
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      First Division Match Postponed.
      23 10 The match in the first division of the Leu?ue, R.G.A. v. S.R.C. I, arranged for .o-morrow, has been postponed.
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      Second League Football.
      110 10 ■\V'e must apolcjise to the Harlequins, as in our issue yesterday we erroneously stated that they lost to Singapore United, when the score was actually five nil in their favour. The team, which shows every prospect of put 1 ing up a good show in the second
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      Referees Criticised.
      78 10 Mr. S. H. Moss, captain of the S.C.C. l«t soccer eleven, writes, under date the tth inst. With regard to the criticism m a local paper of the refereeing in the s<ccer match, Middlesex v. S.C.C, on Monday, I wish to say that the club art quite satisfied
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      County Cricket.
      57 10 A Reuter wire of May 9 sta es Warwickshire biat Worcestershire at B r mingham by IS runs. Notts beat Leicestershire at Leices'er by nine wickets (Hardstuff scored 117 not cut fcr Not's and Richmond took eight wickets for 43 runs). Sus.-ex beat Hampshire by ten runs. In
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      Final of Association Cup.
      141 10 The final of the association football cup was played on April 29 at Chelsea. The weather was bright and 53,000 spertators assembled tj see thr? game. The Duke cf York ard Prince George attended and received an cnthus- iast'c reception. Huddersficld did most of the attacking
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      Stock Exchange Walk.
      65 10 Xireteen competitors started at 7 cm. on April 29 from Westminster Bridge on the annual stock exchange walk to Brighton. H. Rhodes won fcr the third year in succession, his time being 9 hours Vi mirutes 55 seconds. W. Murran? was second in 9 hours 24 minutes
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      Football Results.
      263 10 First Division. Aston Villa 2. Olriham 0. Bradford City 0, Arsenal L. Burnley 2, Everton 0. Liverpool 1, West Brcmwich Albion l!. Manchester United Cardiff City 1. MiddlcsboroUKh Boltcn Wanderers 2. Newcastle United 5, Manchester C.i.v 1. Sheffield United 4, Sundcrland 1. Tottenham Hotspur 2, Blackburn Severs I.
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      The Beckett-Cook Fight.
      417 10 Critics discussed the Cook-Beckett fijjht with withering sarcasii. Mr. Bennison. in the Daily Telegraph, says The affair was without scienct tr niceness and was merely a thing -.f brute, unholy atrength. To say 'tha' Beckett or Cook boxed with high regard for 'the spirit of the game
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    STAPOH NAL RUBBER.
    555 10 Directors Keoort for the Past Year. The report of the of the Stapoh Nal Rubber i to be presented at the annual on Ml 19 States The ftllowing areas which had pr viously been abandoned were >!<■ lucte I from the acreage :—lSlfl planting 16 acre-, IHI7
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    Y.W.C.A. Lunch & Rest Room Fund.
    33 10 Y.W.C.A. Lunch Rest Room Fund. Amount previously acknowledged |ls\Me.Oo Huttenbach, Lazarus Sons, Ltd. 50 A. G. Anthony Sain of Jam (per Mrs. aad .Miss Hurkilli Total Sl'.i.O'ir.no B, M. IHKMI.I.. ll on. Treasurer,
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    50 10 Routine orders, dated May S, by Lieut.Colonel F. E. Spencer, D.5.0., M..C, Commanding S.S.V.F. Friday, 12th.— 5.15 p.m., Ilacburn House, S.H.B. Platoon, "B Company, Special Squad. Note. Owing to festival of Hari Raya Puasa there will be no parades for t!iu 'Malay Company during month of May.
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    Prevention of Malaria.
    563 11 Sir R. Ross on Dr. M. Watson's Bmll Writing in the Medical Pnm on the subject <f the "Prevention of Malaria," book, Sir Roneld lyi The rreat anti-malaria work carried out II i n and his colleagues in rat, d Malay States since IMI is wi il-kiK.u
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    Anti- Eolshevik Move in Bokhara.
    66 11 fa starting on Mecca ;ir< Mm paaa- a recent issue Statesman, They bring aewi <f B .i.. where, moored for s mm time past, ii Mahomedaa tribes who have to acci pt, or ha> c be < aioatioa i f the Bolat la>t united to
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    THE OSCILLOSCOPE.
    400 11 Testing Machinery by Optical Illusion The oscilloscope, the wonder-working in v.-nt ii;ri which retards the apparent speed of a swift engine to a crawl, has luc me recognised as one of the most ngenious and useful devices in modern engineering. Its application to a sewing-machine at :he Manchester
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    THE AERIAL ARIEL.
    298 11 Pranks of Mysterious Fires. Blue flames leaping and crackling from walls and furniture in private houses, r-trunge fires which burst without warnin,- from mattresses and carpets, unseen delivering playful slaps upon the persons of exasperated Investigators, arc some < f the disturbing phenomena which liv bi ing
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    The Allcard Affair.
    242 11 I A London mtssape lo a Coy lor. paper [dated April 212 pays Aili-anl WU < mmitted t trial at thu i.umluii Pulico Court, on ;i durn of bigamy. He was allowed bail on his own rev. jmis:,nces. 'ihc prosecuticn said that the priaoatc was a distinguished
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      110 11 LATEST DANCE RECORDS Always use HIS MASTER'S VOICE GRAMOPHONE and RECORDS Everywhere the Standard of Value and Excellence. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffles Place. Singapore. Medusa White Cement We have recently REDUCED our price by 14% MEDUSA is THE only pure WHITE CEMENT Sale i gents William
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      352 11 Raffles Hotel 'I'hono 2920. This Evening ORCHESTRAL CONCERT At 9.i:> m Carefully Selected Popular Muskil PnaraaMM l'> K.illlr.< i)rili< i r;i rendered in Ihc ciml unJ d.k urns Il.itrl r.ill-Koim. Music. l Director. SAKKIES BROTHERS. Mr. V. A. COOKE. l'roprictora. Adelphi Hotel EVERY UVHNINa OUR SPECIAL ORCHESTRA PLAYS FROM 7
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      213 12 1 Messrs. FRAMROZ CO. J* II I am Imppy to testify to the excellence I I A I n( y°ur Sodn.vator wish which you have f supplied me for the past 8 months and whien t I KM Kiven every satisfaction. Had I not beci J•] '4 i leaving Singapore
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      289 12 T>Mkß Victoria Confectionery and Store 386 Victoria rcet, Singap Storr, Telephone 1843. The Place where everybody goes for Cakes, Ices, Cold and Hot Drinks. Open from T a m to 12 midnight daily. Wedding, Birthday or Christening cakes, Jam, Apple or Nut tarts a speciality. TO BE HAD ON APPLICATION
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      360 12 Important auction sale By order of the Supreme Court st Huar. Miscellaneous Application No. 8 of 1922. p. R. M. Supramaninn Chitty of No. 60, First Cross Street, Malacca, Chargee, against Teo Poh of Tangkah, Chargor. The undersigned has been instructed to sell by public auction at the Court House,
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      127 12 New Zealand Stilton Cheese English Cheddar THE ABOVE CAN NOW BE OBTAINED AT OUR RETAIL DEPOT, ORCHARD ROAD. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED PROOF OF QUALITY GOODRICH =TYRES= Were Awarded a Diploma at the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition. THE OOODRICH TYRE AOENCY ADAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTD. 755 Motor Cars for Hire AT
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    TILBURY LANDING-STAGE.
    990 13 MiHion-Pound Improvement Scheme. A bill promoted by the Tort of London Authority and the Midland Railway Company, s. eking powers to construct a floating landing-stage and other works at Tilbury, at an estimated co.st of £955,784, came before a Select Committee of the House of Commons, a few
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    68 13 In the courso of trial in the Kinjr's Bench Mr. Justice McCardie made this observation with regard to newspaper reports Newspaper reports are extraortVnarily accurate nowadays. I think it is only rieht thai that tribut? should be paid to the Press. I am often astounded by the accuracy with which
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      156 14 The Motor Union Insurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT. All kinds of vehicles quoted for, Favourable rates. Prompt and liberal settlement of claims. The Camprehensive Policy of the Motor Union is the recognised premier motor policy. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances effected on Buildings and Merchandise for lontr or
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      553 14 BANKING "International banking corporation (OWNKD BY THS NATIONAL CITT BANK OF NKW YORK). Capital U.S. $5,M0,00» Sarplns and undivided I'rolitH U.S. $10,424,000 Head Offlre t 80, Wall Street, New York. San Francisco OSes 232, Montgomery Street. London Office 88, BiskopsgaU, X.C KASTKKN BRANCHSB. CMna (amtoa, Haakow. Harbin, Hongkong, Peking, Shanghai,
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      896 14 BANKING CAPITAL 14.000.00* SURPLUS $2,000,000 Asiaßanking .^^Corporation WQngm Institution/ HEAD OFFICB FOR THK FAR EAST Shanghai Singapore Office— 22, Raffles Place. Current, SaTing* Accounts and Fixed Deposits in U.S Gold, Sterling, Franca, Taeli and Local Currency. Drafts Bought, Sold and Entered for Collection. Commercial and Travellers Letters of Credit. Telegraphic
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    THEATRICAL COMPANIES.
    627 15 Cannot Stand High Indian Railway Rates. There appears to be very likelihood that, in the immediate future, visits from theatrical companies will be few and far between, and, in fact, there is a distinct possibility that large companies such as those which Ceylon has been wont t3 welcome
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    "KEEP OUT OF PALESTINE."
    423 15 Sir Stuart Samuel's Advice To Jews, Sir Stuart Samuel, brother of Sir Herbert Samuel, the Hitfh Commissioner of Palestine, is one of those orthodox Jews who do not see eye to eye with tlvj Zionists.. There are concerning the unhappy state cf Palestine, many such. The;.include
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    30 15 According to the latest census taken by the police authorities, the population of Peking totals 83G.22«, of which r>. r .2,4fi7 are males and 283,768, females. They constitute 173,314, households.
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      174 15 Safety Razor The Valet Auto Strop differs from any and every other safety razor in the (act that it has a simple self-stropping device built right into the head of the razor. With this device you can retain for months the perfect shaving edge for which Valet blades are famed
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      277 16 TO LET Tlii- cuinfortablo ami commodious residence at I'iOV, 100 < liiat Lane, TnjHf Kaiiinp, six bodrooma, with two bathrooms attached, sitting and dining ro< bm, with :i spacious back, terrace, electric lights throughout. Servanta' qajaxton anil gMafja. l'( r farther particulars apply to GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. PBllXir BT«1
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      521 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. U. PHILLIP STREET G Gauge Gla««e*. Goagea, U I ntarrrd and White Spao Tara, A Adiea, Axea, Anvil*, N Negro I'lowa and Spar* Part*. K Knivea, IVjping and I'mnlna. 1 Iron for Soldering, A Avery'a Scales and Balance*, T Thermometer*. Teat Cocka, Asbestos Cord, (loth, Millboard,
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      957 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charge* for Want*, For Sal*, To Let, ate. In ordinary elo.e-set type (average six word* to line) ar* per lin* I on* insertion 28 ct.., two In*. 46 ct*., three in*. 64 ct.., four in*. 82 ct.., five inf., $1.00, >ix in*. $1.13, ten in*. $1.40,
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      981 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE FOR SALE, Passiflora Foetida seed, one lollar per pound, f.o.r. Apply 669, Strait. Times. FOR SALE, five chicks, 8 ft.by 7 ft. 6 ir. c-paintid and re-lined. Can be seen at 4, Orchard Road. What offers FOR SALE, fresh Centrosema Plumerii seed at 14 cents a pound.
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      802 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, 44, Robln.on Road. Apply tc K. H. Saskoon. 5J^ Malacca^treet. TO LET, second floor, 1-b, Raffles Quay, bright and airy otßce^ Apply ground floor. ~TO LET, godowns and offices, in town. Apply to Saycrs Co.. 8, Malacca St. TO LET, office and gcdowns centrally situa:ed
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      257 16 MAIL ORDERS This branch of nor hunlne** I* growing *n rapidly that we intend to make it a special feature. For mutual convenience we have had special self measurement forms printed and these will be supplied upon applica.lon. Ladle* residing up country pre.it ly appreciate our effort* to provide well
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      196 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TILKPIIONE* Editorial and General Manager. Office 1117 All communication, relating to editorial matter, and new. .hould bo addressed to THE EDITOR. All communication* relating to business matters—advertisement., subscription., account., printing, etc., .hould b* addre.aed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Want*, For Sale, To let. etc., In ordlaan
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