The Straits Times, 25 October 1922

Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
  • 13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,083 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1922. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 134 1 ■«««»>M«M>»«»<t>tM»H»HMMMH»HMII>MIM «♦-♦-»♦♦■♦♦■♦-»-♦■»>♦♦♦ »-< XIHMMMMI »«♦♦-»-»♦♦♦-♦-»-•-> ♦♦«♦♦■♦-»-»-»♦♦-♦-♦-»-♦-♦■»<-»♦♦-»- I 4 Months Ago j WE BOOSTED FOR 1 1 A Brighter Singapore Things have since shaped that way We knew it was coming We are ready with the Goods The Finest Largest Assortment of High Class Goods i EVER IMPORTED IN THE COLONY
      134 words

  • 1985 2 1 Satisfactory Reduction In Costs. The twelfth annual general meeting of Jimah Rubber Estates Limited was hel>! at Chartered Bank Bulklinp on Saturday. Mr. A. E. Baddeley presided and thenwere tlso- prasent Messrs. C. V. Miles, H. Freeman; P. G. Peck, Lee Ban Soon ami O. K. S.
    1,985 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 488 2 splendid. 1 told you 'Wincarnis' would do you good." 'Wincarnie' affords satisfaction both to those who recommend it and to those who take it. Those who > recommend it, see the effect those who take it, feel the brnefit. Why"' Wincarnis gives renewed health to those who are Weak. Anaemic.
      488 words
    • 411 2 IDKETHAM-S a.-rola m Youn skis and jk m complexion rl (ully iooihiay" niul rarrwJii** JG^^M r TtKTN*M »Toil' i DR. CASSELL'S TABLETS Repair Wrnr and Tear of Nerve and Body Price I*. 9d. and 4i. VcoverX \prusrpL The only tea that is varuum packed is Brooke Bond. Don't be satisfied
      411 words
    • 172 2 A.M.A. A.M.A. g«*«« FLETCHER c» (Incoruoratetf in England) CANE SUGAK MACHINERY SPECIALISTS lor the Equipment of SUGAR FACTORIES P. A. PARIS, M/M, THI ARCADE, SINGAPOBB. ■EK€£*r*r»>> 4 i 1 tcv Camel Hair j4 v 7 H ~-M Belting To this BRAND of RELT, we gave that euphonious title, "CAMEL HAIR"
      172 words

  • 280 3 ww. M o We> ch i ef cn ine *r of the Ban Whatt Soon, died in Lumut Hospital yesterday, says the Pinang Gazette of tridav last, as the result of injuries sustained on board the vessel while she was in the Bernam River. Prom information
    280 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 650 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TEOCHEW (SWATOW) RELIEF FUND The Committee of the above Fund beg to notify th<> Ganeral Public that this Fund will close on October SI, 1U22. The Committee would br irrt'Htly obliged if all Subscription ].i*t» M-ut out to individuals. Companies, and Asaoeiatroaa, cither accompanied by donations collected by
      650 words
    • 248 3 A WARNING TO MOTHERS In infantile diarrhoea ntver give mcJicine to check the movement of the bowel* except upon the advice of a physician. The light treatment is to cleanse the bowels of the irritattag secretions which are the Baas* of thr trouble. Many mothers have ii.und Ruby's Own Tablets,
      248 words
    • 317 3 DELICIOUS. The Standard WHOLESOME, O for Purity and REFRESHING. MS\ bMIIARM SAFEGUARD IK^sls|j 1 ACAiNST U llk FEVERS. (fuggjsjfegM i j Fiaest Refiaed LIME JUICE ARE YOU IN FORI TO-lAY? How often do 70a ret op In Urn mornimf with that glorious fa«Uac that you art ready to taks on
      317 words
    • 126 3 DUNHILL PIPES The Shell Briar j $12.50. Dead Root Bruyere $10.85 and $13.25. Each pipe unique IN ALL SHAPES. BEABING IJII^HITtISjII GUABANTM ASINTIj 7dwm&x&2& BINGAPORE. ►3ft TRY OUR POPULAR NEW MANY TREASURES r^^^^^^ CIGARETTES k^awr^^svilr- Because of their Quality. AppearJUfi SS< <wBB"Li anCe anC luxury. "&P^ X*** This is a
      126 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 654 4 BTHWEH SflltnUS P. 0.-British India ™d Apear Line (Companies laeorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERTICM PENINSULA AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (fader Contract with Bla Majeety'a GoTeraaeai) LONDON FAB-EASTEBN SERVICB FBOBI LONDON TO MARSEILLES. LONDON ft A2ITWBBF Daa Singapore L«are Singapore KARMAU abiot Oet t« MANTUA about
      654 words
    • 661 4 STCfIIiEB SMtWtS "ELLERMAN" LINE «T.¥.l!»atAH 4 BUCKNA X STEAMSHIP Co. Ml (latiitnafeej la Baaiaßl) gnUMßtt P— B*Bgaae«a fASSBNGIR SERTIOI OITWABD, Ituim Dae Sia«apeM i, CITT OF PABIS Nov. 1 ■j. CITY OF YORK Dm, 14 ■A CITY OF SIMLA J« M ■A CITY OF POONA Mai. I fOSaWAU), s.s. CITY
      661 words
    • 713 4 STEAMER SMLIWS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated la Holland) UNDEB CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS INDIA, GOVIftriMK.IT. Telepaeae Nee. Paaaage Dept. 111, Freight Dept. 12tl, Marine Dept and Traaahlpmeat Dept. 1457, Manager 1 Dept. IMI. ROCHUSBEN— October 26, Penan*, Lho-Scunawe, Sigli, Sabang, Oel< e-Lhoup, Meulaboh, Tapa-Toean,
      713 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 382 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. LOWPOIf LPTB Suwa Msru Oct. 81 Ku«hinii Msru Not. 14 LIVERPOOL UWI Toyohnshi Muru Oct. 81 Tajima Maru mid. Not. BLAMBPBC LUTE Dakar Maru end Not. MEW TOEE LUCE VIA BBBM ■ODTH AMBBICAW LPfB BOBMAT LTJfB Tamba Mara Not. S Moji Maru Not. 17 CALCUTTA
      382 words
    • 568 5 STEAMER SAIUNGS O.S.K. fr i BaJUags baal lUgaaert (sakjeet te change without pievieas aatUe.) EUROPEAN UNB Fur Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Tia Colombo, Saei aad Port Said. Ait. Dep. AMAZON MARU Not. 20 Not. 21 SHUNKO MARU Dec 21 Dee. 22 Omit Marseilles. NEW TORK UNB Fat laa ftaadaea,
      568 words
    • 661 5 BTEMIEB BAUHBS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO LIMITED LOCAL SAILINGS Intended te aaO Steamer From Btan»M> Monday, p.m. KINTA Port Swettenham aad Penaag Mondsy, 5 p.m. HTE LBONG Malacca and Muar. Tueaday, 2.80 p.m. CALYPSO Port Dickson, Teluk Aaaoa, Btgaa Data* and Lumnt. Tneaday, 6 p.m. KELANTAN Malacca and Maar. Wedaeaday, 4
      661 words
    • 362 5 STEAMER SAILINGS COMBINES SEEVICI OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTI. (laeorporsted U Baglaad) TIE WEST I. CO., LTI. (InaorsoraUd la Bngland) Monthly Serrioe takiag cargo aad Passengers from Singapore BATAVIA AND SOURABAIA NOETH-WEST AUSTRALIAN PORTS ANi> FREMANTLE (PERTH) Approximate Sailing* GORGON Oct. 31 CHARON Not. S MINDEROO Dee. 4 Bzaalleat
      362 words
    • 284 5 STEAMER SAILINGS NORIIEUTSCHER LLOYD AND HAMBURfi-AHERIKA LINIE (Companies Incorporated la Oensaay) Tke aaderaoted are tke Cwmpaaies' lateaded •ztores. OUTWARDS Far ■eackeag. Shanghai aad Japan Dae Singapore. KRMLAND I n port HOMBWARDS faff Rotterdam, Haambarg aad Braasea Due Singapore. WESTFALEN (N.D.L.) Not. 27 t MUNSTERLAND (HAL.) early Dec t Loads for
      284 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 496 6 CINEMAS MARLBOROUGH from Wednesday, October 25 to Tuesday, October SI, IK2. In the Second Show at i p.m. A Paramount Artcraft Picture Featuring ELSIE FEftGUSON IN THE WITNESS FOR THE DEFENCE Abtorblng Five-Reel Drama. Paramount Artcraft Presents BRYANT WASHBURN IN MRS. TEMPLE'S TELEGRAM Comedy-Drama in S Parts. In the First
      496 words
    • 169 6 ENTERTAINMENTS VICTORIA THEATR]E Commencing THURSDAY NEXT, OCT. 26 at 9.15 p.m. FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY. MASKS AND FACES ENGLAND'S GREATEST FILM PRODUCTION. INTRODUCING THE FOLLOWING CELEBRITIES. c Sir John Hare Sir Johnston I'orbes- Sir Squire Bancroft Robertson Sir James Barrie Sir George Alexander .Vr. George B. Shaw Sir Arthur I'inero
      169 words
    • 109 6 ENTERTAINMENTS Nabar Opera At the Beyrouth Theatre, Gaylang Road. To»lcht To- Bight will stage A Grand Fairy Play entitled Lila Lily A. M. A, Proprietor. Telephone No. 2350 for seaU. Look Oul Mr. Y. L. Tan is preparing for A New Chinese Play Watch for further Announcement THE STAR OPERA
      109 words
    • 378 6 WHITEAWAYS HAVE JUST RECEIVED STOCKS OF Letts's 1923 QUIKREF DIARIES No, 22-A. Siie M x S, No. 37. Size 12 x g. Bound Limp Cloth, i (/dice Diary, Indian and days to a pave. M Colonial Edition, a week Price $1.50. to a rHi; •v Price $1.23. No. 22-T. Site
      378 words

  • 129 7 FUTURES. Wednesday. October 23 Qisja Water, L'l7 a.m., 1.-'.' p.m. Tanglin Club at Home, 8.16 p.m. Thursday. October 26 Hich Wi ter. 1 M a.m., 0.47 p.m. Malayan Hatehaa Mtc. K. Lumpur, noon Phil. Orchestra, Vie. Mom. Hall, 6.18. Friday. Orlolier 27 High Water, a. 17 a.m..
    129 words
  • 105 7 VESSELS AT THE DOCKS. Knst Wharf Basin- Nil. Kant Wharf ChJlka. Bboare Wharf Van ile.mskerk. Main Wharf Annul ■stun, Sapplio, Hyt 1 1 -oiii'. Rmpire Dock EU< :n. Montoro. W-si Wharf (HrgOß, Himalaya Maru. Jnrdinc, Wharf -Nil. Pulo Urani Coil Wharf— Nil. Krppel Harbour. Main Wharf Tuk Neptunus.
    105 words
  • 137 7 LAN MHATI IHN. Knt 161 toiu. from Ma--1...C:, 24 10, lor Malacca 2.V10. CAMVHUYS, I'iit.. l.'ilH'i tons, from Seinarani 85-10, fur Batavia HB-10. lERAK, Brit, 518 tona, froaa Teluk Anson 2. in. for Tehik An:<on 27-10. VAN CLOON. Hut.. 2.SiVJ tons, from Deli 28-10, for Hongkong 87-10. \.V.N
    137 words
  • 236 7 To-day Fort Swettenham and Penang 3 p.m Mcdun 3 p.m. I'iiiiirl UK. ''hHtiK"ai und Japan, taking mails fo. IS.A. nnd Canada 4 p.m. kasha, ll.iwe;ir. Sourabaya, Stagrn, Kota Bane, Balik I'apan :<iu\ Bsnaarlnda 4 p.m Pulau liatam and Pulau Uuiang 4 p.m Kota Tinirgi 4 p.m Latavia,
    236 words
  • 69 7 Pfeasn. Cbaonj K»un Seng and po. jfive a reminder of the auction sale of a rubber plantation at Segamat, Johore, containing a total aiva of M airi's, at tht'ii salcruuin, in MalaMB, N H'riilay next at noon. rft S'pore. September 15 S. pteinbrr 1H September I'J September
    69 words
  • 164 7 EXCHANGE Sinjrap re, October 25. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 5/32 Demand 2/4 1/10 Private 3 ms. credits 2/4 13/32 On New York Demand &1S Private 90 d/s M a i On France Bank 660 On India, Bank T.T. 178% On HoiiffkonK, Bank d/d BVi p.c.
    164 words
  • 56 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT 12 noon, October 25. Tone of Market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Ik. Od. Singapore Standard Pale Crept Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot ■Joy.-Dee. an. -March Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Price* Bayers. Sellers. Spot Xov.-Dec. 40 404
    56 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 196 7 Isnoe. r«i pa. 1 1 Ayer Wcng 1 1 BataiiK Parian^ 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Jelantoh 1 1 Johan Tin El £1 Kam. Kamunt. in 10 Kinta Assoc. 5 5 Lingui Tin 10 1U Malayan Col. 1 1 Menglembu 1 1 Miudleton 1 1 Moral Tin 1
      196 words
    • 151 7 Issue. Val. I'd. Bnrrra. Sellers. il £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 4.5.0 4.7.6 10 10 Central Engines m.fio 10 10 Ceatral Moton 2.2.'> 10 10 Eastern Ship b. 75 9.15 El £1 E. Smelts Co. G. 50 7.00 >/- 5/- Electric Tramways 1/- 2/- non 10 10 Fraser Neave 33.50
      151 words
    • 102 7 U. Enp. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. pjn. Spore Electrical Tramways, nom. Sport Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 par 3'p°rc Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dis. Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.c. dis. Spore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 1909 $1,500,000 15 p.c. dl«.
      102 words
  • 407 7 Fraaar and Co. d Lyall and Evatt'g Qnotatioma. I Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another pare on Friday. FraJT Ly.lfA Co. KvatL Allenby New ($1) 0.55 0.65 0.50 0.70 A lor Gajah ($1) !.2."> LM KM IJi A. Hitam ($5) 11.00 13.00 11.00 i 2.00 A.
    407 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 53 7 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Im.n-p'.rMe.l in England) I'.\SS.V(,E— HONGKONG. The t-a. I'ooksang expected to sail hence for MuiiKk. about Noveml.er I, 1922. has vacant accommodation uvuilnble for Ist class naaanagartji l»t CtaM (an to Hongkong $106. l-'or further particulars, apply to ■OUITaUO A CO., LTD., I 1ne,,.,,,,r:,1,Ml in 11,,
      53 words
    • 708 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS MOSCATEL RAISINS for Dessert, Sultana Raialaa and Currants for Puddings und < uki», now in Sivck, 11. Bolter, Importer, Kurtrpt llotef Building. fJOODRICH ARE THE BEST. (Ip) OMEGA, the watch of matchless merit. (Ip) F. T. Your Letter received meet Tanglin Post Oflce, 0.30 p.m. L'6th instant. TO
      708 words
    • 57 7 MOTORISTS Are you aware, that the SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Hud (Hie* aud Work* i Tewa OSes and Iktmia I PASIB PANJANC. fc *AFFL«B PLACB. Manufacture pneumatic MOTOR-CAR TYRES and TUBES, which stand comparison with the best imported makes, and that their prices are very low Make a trial and you
      57 words
    • 564 7 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE RUBBEIt RESTRICTION. Restriction will be i-nforcoil M from No vember 1, 1922, after which the export o; lubber will only be permitted under license I.icenmtH will be of two kinds, (1) provisional license to export for !ioli!ine.« of over 1<M acres, and (2) coupons for holdings of
      564 words
    • 398 7 AUCTION SALE OF WAX-POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE L'oniprisini; eUalag clniirs. ilininc tnl.le, linncr wnßgon. siilvboanl with mirror panel iron beiUteacl.H, almcirahs, dressing tables, washstaiuls, clotlies stamls, toilet sets, refrigerator, etc.. etc. To In- heli! ut No. 9. I.KO.ME Hill.. OR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1922, at 2.30 p.m. On tir» Irom
      398 words

  • 41 8 The engagement is announced of Mr. SeaS Keolc Seng, younger son of the lute Mr Seah Eng Lock with Miss Chan May Hung the second daughter of Mr. Chan Ah Knab The marriage will take place on October 29, 1922.
    41 words
  • 45 8 The family of the late Mr. Tan Cheng Siong J.P., heartily thank the relatives and f rienih who so kindly attended the funeral, on thi 22nd instant, and also those who sen. wreaths and letters of condolence. Penang Manila and Amoy papers please opy.
    45 words
  • 1308 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25. RESTRICTION. We do not propose to devote much attention to the speeches made during discussion of the Rubber Export Restriction Bill. Some of them seem to us to revea' an extraordinary failure to grasp thi essentials of the situation. Mr. Gibbons blandly suggests that
    1,308 words
  • 18 8 Aneta learns that the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company are about to double their cable between Singapore and Batavia.
    18 words
  • 22 8 According to a Dutch contemporary, the P. and O. Company are about to lower their passage rates by some 25 per cent.
    22 words
  • 20 8 A demonstration of Bud-grafting will be given in the Agricultural Department, Kuala Lumpur, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 4.
    20 words
  • 39 8 The number of dead, as a result of thi Kheh Chinese running amok in New Bridge Road on Friday last, is now four, another of the victims having died in hospital yesterday. There arc still two others in hospital.
    39 words
  • 35 8 The Acting Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr P. J. Sproule granted permission yesterday for substituted service of a bankrupt ey petition against S. M. Ali Kader anc Company. Mr. Mundell appeared for the oetitioning creditors.
    35 words
  • 49 8 Cheap scribbling pads are now avail able at this office, each 100 sheets siz--10% in. by 8>,4 in. at 20 cents cash pc pad. If sent by post the charge is U cents extra per pad. Stocks arc now available and can be supplied at once for cash only.
    49 words
  • 48 8 At the conclusion of his enquiry into the circumstances attending the death of a little Chinese boy who was run ovei by car 2136, driven by a Malabari namec' Rama Nair on the 16th inst. in New Bridge Road, the Coroner found thai ieath was due to misadventure.
    48 words
  • 50 8 The annual general meeting of tin Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts Association will he held on Monday, in the V.M.C.A. Hall. Mr. D. A. Bishop will take the chair at 5.30 p.m. prompt. All members of the Association and others interested in the work are cordially invited to attend.
    50 words
  • 75 8 A Chetty moneylender, who had pre viously applied for and obtained an crdei for the arrest of two debtors under i judgment summons, admitted to the acting Chief Justice, the hon. Mr. P. J. Sproult yesterday, that he was aware that the lebtors were women and that one of then-,
    75 words
  • 62 8 The total number of v'sitors to th» Raffles Museum in 1921 is put, in th: annual report, at about 240,000, agains; a total of 170,000 for 1920. The greatei proportion of visitors were Chinese. Visitors to the Library also noticeabl> increased and probably the total numbe of people who entered
    62 words
  • 93 8 The Chinese clerk in charge of til Government Chandu shop at Ampang h alleged, says the Malay Mail, to hay: absconded with $9,000 in chandu and cash On Monday of last week he is sa d t. have sent into the head office in Kua!> Lumpur, what purported to be
    93 words
  • 89 8 The following Singapore property were sold by auction by Estate and Trust Agencies Ltd., on Monday la*t Freehold land off Upper Serangoon Read, area 19 acres, 3 roods, 31 poles, together with the bungalow and other buildings bought by Mr. Khor Guan Eang foi $10,000 99 years' leasehold land ant'
    89 words
  • 122 8 Mrs. F. Seton James will open a sa!< of work in aid of the C. E. Z. M. S. on Tuesday, November 7, at 10 o'clock ir. the Vctoria Hall. Mr. E. Salzmann ha.arranged a musical programme for the afternoon. A refreshment stall will Itopen all day. Othir stall.- will
    122 words
  • 144 8 It is recorded in tl:e report on Raffle* Museum for 1921 that at the instance of the Museum Committee sanction was obtained from the Government an.l from the Muhammedan Advisory Board to open the old Malay tomb on Fort Canniim hill. It is regarded as the eldest and most venerated
    144 words
  • 169 8 Several Chua Chinese appeared in an action at the Supreme Court yesterday with reference to the burial ground in Silat Road. Mr. Mundell for the plaintiffs asked that three indentures be rescinded and that the trustees of the property under the documents be removed in order that plaintiffs and one
    169 words
  • 421 8 The Prince of Lobburi and Princess Petchaburi, of Siam, have returned after a holiday in Europe. The King has approved the appointment of the Duke of York to be Colonel-in-Chief of the East Yorkshire Regiment. Mr. R. D. Craig of the Siamese, Ministry of Lands and Agrculture
    421 words
  • 152 8 Our Penang correspondent ■wire- V. the Kahnian Hydraulic Tin Co.'s meetting Mr. J. N. Saye presiding referre 1 t > the purchase of the Rahman Tin property and plant for $187,000 in shares. Th" output, from 300 piculs a month, had increased to 2,000 in June and
    152 words
  • 367 8 Honour for Sultan of Johore. Tho fact that the Most Worshipful Grand Master H.R.H. The Duke of Connuufrht, K.G., has appointed His Highness The Sultan of Johoro, D.K., G.C.M.G., K.8.E., to the hijeh and distinguished rank of a Past Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodfre of F.ntrlnnl will give
    367 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 104 8 NOTICE The following reductions in the retail prices of W.D. H.O. Wills' Cigarettes have now been made. RETAIL PRICE Capstan Mild $0.75 Capstan Medium n.70 Capstan Medium Magnums 0.90 Embassy No. 77 0.90 Gold Flake 0.70 Three Castles Mild 0.80 Three Castles Magnums 0.95 Three Castles Super Magnums 1.00 Obtainable
      104 words
    • 109 8 ALHAMBRA MONET MANIAC 6 Pt«. s pU KISSED 6 pta. k p ts (Marl* Prevoat) V Pint Stow ALL OF A SUDDEN NORMA s pt»- t pt. marlboroughT THE WIDNESS FOR THE DEFENCE 5 pts. s pts (Elsie Ferguson) Mrs. TEMPLE'S TELEGRAM S pts. 6 pta (Bryant Washburn) Pint Show
      109 words

  • 861 9 Mr. Bonar Law's Unknown Cabinet Mr. Chamberlain on Present Situation. Reuter's Service. London, October 23. At the Hotel Cecil Unionist meeting, Lord Curzcn clearly indicated that he was continuing to hold the Foreign Secretaryship. London, October 23. Mr. Bonar Law said, in his opinion, the best way of
    861 words
  • 155 9 Keutek's Service. London, October 24. The Imperial Merchant Service Guild and the Mercantile Marine Service Association in deference to the wish of the Captain of the Egypt have not proceeded with their intention of appealing in the h'gflx court with regard to the Egypt finding, but have
    155 words
  • 127 9 Rxuter's Service. Lcndon, October 24. Paris Copies cf the bill approving the Sino-French agreement with regard to the Banque Industriellc dc Chine, concluded in Peking on July 9 and 27 have now been distributed in the Chamber of Deputies. By this agreemcr.t the French share of the Boxer
    127 words
  • 68 9 Reutek's Service. London, October 24. New York The temporary stay of execution of the liquor order only applies to 1 quor to te used by the crews of foreign vessels, and companies must furnish $25,000 bond that it will not be used for other purposes. The prohibition' officials
    68 words
  • 54 9 Reuter's Service. London, October 24. In the London market German marks are erratic and touched 17,000. The movement is distrusted and regarded merely as a reaction from the collapse on Saturday to 20,000. They closed on Monday at 18,200. The French franc :t> weak at G2 and the
    54 words
  • 38 9 Reuter's Service. London, October 24. Jamshcdpur The strikers at the Tata Steelworks have resumed on the condition that their pay should not be reduced and that the management investigate the grievances with the men's representatives.
    38 words
  • 158 9 Reuter's Service. London, October 23. It is understood that, after lengthy negotiations, conducted by the managing director of The Times, Sir Campbell Stuart, The Times has been purchased by the chairman, Mr. John Walter, from the Northcliffe estate. This is taken to mean that The Times will
    158 words
  • 112 9 Reuter's Service. London, October 24. Naples Thirty thousand armed Fascisti assembled on the occasion of the Fascisti congress, and the Government as a precaution concentrated strong forces of troops and police. Signor Mussolini, the Fascisti leader, addressing the congress, which included the mayor, several Senators, Generals and
    112 words
  • 115 9 Reuter's Skbvics. London, October 23. The worldwide depression in the shipbuilding industry was in no way relieved in the past year, which is explained in Lloyd's annual report by the fact that the tonnage afloat in June, classified at Lloyd's, was the highest ever recorded, exceeding 27,000,000 tons,
    115 words
  • 82 9 Reuter's Service. London, October 21. The International Civil Aviation Conference meets in London to-morrow. Major-General Brancker represents the British Empire while France is represented by ten, Japan by five, Belgium by three, Bolivia by two and Greece, Persia, Portugal, Siberia and Siam by one delegate each. The object of
    82 words
  • 116 9 Reuter's Service London, October 24. Mr. Wun Sze Ginn has been appointed third secretary to the Chinese Legation in London in succession to Mr. Tsu Lich Sun who has been transferred to the Foreign Office, Peking. London, October 24. It is learned that Ceylon has passed the rubber restriction
    116 words
  • 194 9 Reuter's Service. London, October 23. The Times, in a lead ng article on "The Peace of Cathay," referring to Mr. Bertrand Russell's opinion in his book "The Problem of China" that Chinese civilisation is in some respects superior to Western, says behind all the varying views of China
    194 words
  • 121 9 Beuter's Service. Lcndon, October 24. Paris In a communication to the French Government announcing Italy's agreement with the suggested arrangements for a Near East peace conference, Signor Sforza expresses the opinion that an understanding should be reached between Britain and France with a view to Russia's participation in
    121 words
  • 216 9 . High Buildings and Fire Protection. At the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday Mr. Lim Kirn Seng will ask In view tf the class of high biuldings now being permitted to be erected will the President inform the Commissioners' whether the present appliances of the Fire Brigade
    216 words
  • 182 9 . Congratulatory Message From Governor. The following congratulatory message received from His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief with regard to the S.V.C. Route March on Sunday la»t is published for information I was pleased to have the opportunity of seeing the Singapore Volunteer Corps on the
    182 words
  • 54 9 A motor fatality occurred in Tanjong Pagar Road on Monday last, when motor bus 3680 collided with an aged Chinese, who died soon after from the injuries sustained. The driver Hassan bin Andul was produced before Mr. Gourlay, Third Magistrate, yesterday and remanded a week, pending the Coroner's inquest, on
    54 words
  • 1336 9 Bill Passed By Federal Council. Unofficial Members' Support. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 24. The special meeting of the Federal Council to consider the Export of Rubber Restriction Enactment was held this morning when the Enactment was passed in all stages. The meeting lasted two hours. In
    1,336 words
  • 39 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 2~>. The Kedah and Perlis Governments have decided to introduce legislation for restriction of the export of rubber generally on the lines approved for the Colony and the F.M.S.
    39 words
  • 2194 9 The Times of Ceylcn of the 12th tost contained the following leading articleon rubber restriction following- receipt of the news of the Secretary of State's decision Cables, official and otherwise, have been received in Colombo intimating that the Secretary of State for the Colonies has
    2,194 words

  • 178 10 Messrs. Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report. Singapore, October 25. Rubber.— Londen 1/-, local 41. Tin.— London £175/2/0, local $87%. Share market.— Quiet. Rubbers.— Malaka Pindas 1.17'^-1.22'-.-Jimahs 1.12V»-1.17ft, Bassctts 90-1.00. Kuala Sidims 1.95-2.05. Ulu Bcnuts 23-201 cents. Kemphs 4-4.25, Alor Gajahs 1.10-1.50. Brogas 40-50 cents, Pantais i.-iC, cents.
    178 words
  • 445 10 Messrs. Lyall and K-.att report under to-daj s date Till.— «l7B 2s. Cd. Rubbers— Bassetta 96 cents, L'lu Beast* ::i--'", Jimahs 1.05-1.16, Amalgamated Malays 2.1."i, Craigieleas 33'-j cents, Tuk- liits, Kuala Sidims l.yO-2.10, Changkat Serdangs 2.00-3.00. Indragiris 1.50, Pteatafa CO-70, Alor Gajahs 1.10-1.50, Malaka Pindas
    445 words
  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 106 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. gj ri I understand that the above service only censists ef two divisions. Division (A) Clerks with a knowledge of Malay and (B) Clerks with a knowledge of both Malay and English. Non-Malay clerks who have not get the kiii
      106 words
    • 1505 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— There are several points in the scheme of Restriction upon which I think a light shculd be shed. (1) Duncan's average yield per acre, and its effect on young producers, small owners, etf.' (2) The tax ef 1 cents per lb,
      1,505 words
  • 107 10 (By Courtesy of the Nichi Nichi Shimbun.) Tokio, October 22. The Red army is awaiting th; evacuation of Japanese troops outside of the neutral zone. There is reason to believe that the arms at Vladivostok will be handed over to the Red army. The refugees including M.
    107 words
  • 196 10 From the report on the Raffles Museum and Library f r I'JJI Attempts were nintle in conjunction with the Educaticn Department to establish a Juvenile Library, but although there was a gratify- ing response on the part of some of the schools, lack cf funefs prevented
    196 words
  • 44 10 Orders for week ending October 29 Wednesday, 25th.— Band Practice, 5.15 p.m. Signalling Class, 5.15 p.m. The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Monday, October 30 at 5.30 p.m. in the Y.M.C.A. Hall.
    44 words
  • 83 10 A ti'lejrram from our Ipoh correspondent says that the sad death of a Chinese lady, Mrs. Lam Teng Kam, daughter cf the" Kapitun China, t» >k place at the Trgnoh Cinema, on Sunday. She was near a Kitson light when the flames suddenly caugnt her clothee. She ran out in
    83 words
  • Sporting Mews and Notes.
    • 329 10 Yesterday's Trial Game. The practice game on the Padang yesterday between the Probables (colours) and the Rest (white} was productive of a very keenly fought game and with the absence of Ablitt and Heywood from the colours side, the whites, aided by remarkably good work on the part of
      329 words
    • 443 10 Battling Key Beaten. Private advices fr*m Hongkong state that Battling Key won his first fight bl Hongkong but came to grief in the ne\r,i a Filipino putting him cut in the secon I lour.d. This was a new experience for Key anl may cause him to realise his limitation.
      443 words
    • 22 10 S. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Rain prevented play in the S.C.C. I tournament yesterday. The t es arranged were postponed until to-day.
      22 words
    • 58 10 The following ,will represent the S.R.C. against tho k.A.M.C. at hockey tomorrow ori the former's ground N. R. Ess L. M. Pennafather and E. G. Wheatley L. A. Rappa, F. Albuquerque and E. O. Angus V. C. Westerhout, C. A. Bateman, H. G. Stack (Capt.), A. V. van der
      58 words
    • 155 10 The third issue of the Our Own Quarterly, the organ of the St. Joseph's Old Boys' Association will be out to- morrow. T'>'s issue we hoar, is larger than the previous two and contains in- terestinfr sporting items. The See Ewe Boon football competition, j which
      155 words
    • 252 10 Result.-, on October 14 were First Division. West Bromwicli 1, Ai ser.al 0 Tottenham 1, Aston Villa 2 Birmingham 1, Blackburn 1 Huddersfn-ld 0, Bolton 2 Buinley 0, Newcastle 0 Sunderland i, Cardiff 1 Sheffield o. Chelsea 2 Kverton 0, Liverpool 1 Manchestet City 2, Stoke 1 Middlcsboro
      252 words
    • 132 10 A London message of October G stutcs Considerable sensation has been caused by the result of the Football Association's enquiry »:.U incidents connected with the Tottenham" and the Arsenal match on September 'J Smith, of Tottenham, who was formerl) an English international player, has been suspended for
      132 words
  • 457 10 COUNTERFEITING NOTES. Ex-Singapore Man Charged In Bangkok. In the Boiispah Court on the l'Jth inst., reports thf Bangkok Times, befi re Phra V< rat-art and Mr. T. Vesper live nun were charged with making counterfeit cuiieity notes. Tee prisoners were I). Neubronner (31), British subject, (formerly of Singapore) Nai Ho,
    457 words
  • 68 10 Wr uiiilci stand that owing to an unprecedented demand for Straits Produce, the v>hole edition of thf October number h;ibeen exhausted, un<] the proprietor* resrrct that orden for Mrther eopiei which art being rece'ved from 'lien agent* in every part of Malaya cannot be fulfilled. It is hoped
    68 words

  • 647 11 M S. V. R. TRAINING. The Commandant's Plans For (.'amp System. I Poland! f, R. W. (irahani, Comman>lunt, M.S.V.K., has addressed a circular j idler to n large number of employers, MMMI ii ml ugents in Malaya, in the i; terms Malay States Volunteer Regiment HeadM.iaiters. Kuala I.umpur, August 30,
    647 words
  • 295 11 Report on 1921 of the Official Assignee. The annual report on the Bankruptcy Deportaaent for lttl was laid on the table ■1 t rn- Legtalathni Council on Monday. It' foca int. lorsidiTable detail upon the' work cif tba Department but the facts of' public inter art come under
    295 words
  • 27 11 Kmoni; Tin Drwlirinfr Co., Ltd. Output far the lirsl half month October Dredge No. 1 141 puuls, Dh'ilki- No. y 402 picuU, Total Mi piiuls.
    27 words
  • 501 11 Funeral of Popular Chinese Merchant. A correspondent supplies the following: The funeral of the late Mr. Tan Cheng Siong, J.P., took place on Sunday last at 10 a.m. By the expressed wish of the deceased tb.e funeral was very simple, the coffin being placed on
    501 words
  • 228 11 New Pathe Gazettes and a local topical of the Singapore Races are the changes in the new Gaiety programme. Other features are The Landloper with Harold Lorkwbod, The Great Circus Mystery serial, episodes 8 and 9, the final instalment of The Fighting Trail Serial and Charlie Chaplin in
    228 words
  • 194 11 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday contains a variation of duties under the Liquors Revenue ordinance, the following duties to take effect as from October 24 A. Arrack, brandy, whisky, rum, gin and any other intoxicating liquors not hereinafter provided for, $10 per proof gallon provided that
    194 words
  • 72 11 About 8.30 o'clock yesterday morning, a party of gang robbers, armed with knives, entered the house of a Chinese lady, named Ho Ah Chuay, living at 100, Weld Road, and, having gagged and bound her, took away jewellery and cash to the value tf about
    72 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 119 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS The ever increasing demand for MOUTRIE PIANOS enables us to announce a SPECIAL REDUCTION IN ALL OUR MODELS Prices from $638 nctt Every Moutrie Piano has a GUARANTEE OF SEVEN YEARS thus protecting your purchase S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd., Incorporated in Hongkong.) SINGAPORE t«4« TIMONOX LOWER IN COST
      119 words
    • 307 11 Raffles Hotel •Phone 2520. 'Phone 2920. Orchestral Concert 9.45 p.m. EDGAR HULLAND SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietor., at the piano. t*t************* ADELPHI HOTEL SINGAPORE. The only Hotel In the Straits »ilh the latc&t Sanitary liihtalfalian. EXQUISITE COOKING AND EXCELLENT WINES. Term* Strictly Moderate- Special Termi for monthly Board and l.odifin*, TIFFIN AND
      307 words

  • 1030 12 GILKES OF DULWICH. One or the Late Great Headmasters Of England. The Rrv. Arthur Herman Gilkes, whose sudden <leath is announced, says the Times cf September 14, was un-i|iic-tionably ane of the great headpkisHts of his time. His Mastership (as it is called) of Dulwich College, which he held from
    1,030 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 1365 12 SALES BY AUOTMH CHEORt KOON SEM I OO IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE 1 of valuable town and seaside properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 80, Chulia Street, on Wednesday. October 25, at 2.5« p.m. ESTATES OP HAJI ABDVL SAMAT BIN ABDUL JALIL, DECRABED AND HAJI MOHAMED AL! BIN
      1,365 words
    • 540 12 SUE* BY AUCTIOII IMPORTANT MORTGAGEE'S SALE The undersigned have received instructions to sell by public auction at their sale-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, Singapore, on Monday, October 30, at 2.30 p.m. ALL THAT THE LIFE INTEREST OF f.HEANG JIM KONG (derived under the Will of Cheang Hong Lim, deceased), in
      540 words

  • 805 13 As it Might have been And May Be. We find ourselves on the threshold of a new phase of experience. Our unfortunate old world, already an orb of sensitive nerves that quiver from pole to pole, is now to be made keenly conscious of the myriad sounds borne
    805 words
  • 191 13 Lieut.-Colonel Forty of the Siamese Gendarmerie had an alarming experience as he was returning from a solo snipe shoot, in the Klong Toi district, Bangkok. It was almost dusk and he was walking along the railway track with his gun over his shoulder. He noticed a couple of men a
    191 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 155 13 TANGYE HEAVY-OIL ENGINES COLD-STARTING TYPE. -LgfX T^n rr M^W .^^^^v^^^lb^b^bW Kmhndies Five exclusive Patents meaning LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION. WATER INJECTION UNNECESSARY. NO ADJUSTMENT FOR VARYING LOADS. Engine ran be started from DEAD COLD without use of heating lamp. NO BETTER ENGINE MADE. Sole Agents HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS, LTD., SINGAPORE. .»♦«♦♦«♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«♦«♦♦♦♦♦»■»♦♦♦-♦>♦♦■»■»*
      155 words
    • 155 13 I SI ARISTOCRATIC UL QUALITY i Mfll DEMOCRATIC m$ PRIC E s FRAMROZ Co. I t t t tt T-i-r-r t i m *'f* frjy JLJL JLjI mm* 84JF Green M Stripe Popular I|jpr I {|iOQ Blend vy^O Moderate Price. g||g| DUTY EXTRA. BOLB AGENTSJohn Little Co., Ltd. (IBeorpormted In
      155 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 463 14 t MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO LTI. PrJrato Can. Tka Comprehensive Policy oovarf agalaal Aatidaal Malldou act. Thaft, Firo. Claim, paid ia tall, Taird Party Claims— no limit Law Coata paia. JHsTaV— Rent, Pertonal offsets, Furniture. Stock la trado, Bnlldlafa, Hal aad CItU Commotion. lartaqnako. SAKmi- Favourable rates «notad for cargoaa
      463 words
    • 1663 14 .fcaitfl -Ttx IMtMH B.C. aUaVawe. is ism tvar |i7,«t«,tM The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (laoorporated la Strain BsiHamslts ■HAD OFFICI I Winchester Hosts, Singapore. fcONDON OFFICB I gt. Old Jewry, BL a Tko Compsay aaa 410,000 eopositod witk tks Suprem. Coart of EogUad aad compiles with tko Britisk
      1,663 words
    • 284 14 INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION (OWNBD BT THB NATIONAL CITT Ham Or HEW TOBK) Caaitai VS. MwMM Saralaa aad UadJrlded I'roiu a. 11 Ia,WM»I Bead Office i 60, Wall Street, N.w York. Baa Franclaeo Oflca SS2, Montgomery. Street. London Office S6, Biskopsgate, EC. EASTERN BRANCHES. China: Cantoa, Hankow, Harbin, Hongkong, Pakla, Shanghai,
      284 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 330 15 Ufic macfiino uiit£t£c Butterfly DoiicS -|¥7HETHER in the daily bustle of a busy office, or YY for personal use in the more peaceful atmo- sphere of the home, the Underwood Portable is proclaimed by all users as the most efficient portable writing machine obtainable, Its butterfly touch, its lightning speed
      330 words
    • 830 15 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received up to noon on Fri«Uy, Nevember IW2, at the <:oloni»' Scer«Ury'» Office, Singapore, tho Kcniclcr' Coon«illor's Office, Pcnang, and the Beside... CouMillor's Omce, Malacca, from persons .desirous of contracting for supplies for th« Government at Singapore Penan* and Malacca, respectively, for a period of
      830 words
    • 157 15 Join tip BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SECOND GREATEST ASSOCIATION IN THE WORLD BECOME A Ford Owner Standard Touring Car NOW $1,250 F. 0. R. SINGAPORE. PRICE IS LOWER THAN PRE-WAR and BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY IS OFFERED. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., SINGAPORE, MALACCA, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH AND PENANG. CHEVROLET economy
      157 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 203 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) IS, PHILLIP BTRE«T. New Shipments Just Arrived. Rrene's Brims AdJuntaMe Stencil* Letter* *nd Figure*. Siz,-« 1 in. t" 3 in. Brass Signal Class Oilrra, Nos. 1. 2, S and 4 Finisherl with in. pipe Thread. Miller's Adju«tal.lc Star Hack Saw Frame* Miller's l!nivers»!
      203 words
    • 320 16 BRING YOUR TROUBLES TO JOHN DUKE, OPTICIAN, U, BATTERY KOAD. SINGAPORE. Keep Your Money is th* Coantry by m*!*g Singapore-made MATCHES CKOOODILI BBA» OkUlaahU »f all stater* w «r«wl fro** maacf aetsitri The ELkayes Match Factory OSe* n. HICH RTHII. EZEKIEL'S 14-ct. and 18-ct. GOLD WRISTLET WATCHES r.re guaranteed for
      320 words
    • 931 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Th* PREPAID eharg** for WanU, FMr Sal*, To Lot, *to.. la ordinary «lo**-**t typo (average six word* to Una) are P«* Hn* on* insertion 28 cent*., two In*. 44 cts., three in*. 64 ct*., four in*. 82 et*., five In*. $1.00, six in*. $1.13, tan in*. $1.40, twelve
      931 words
    • 826 16 BOARD AND LODGING VACANCIES AT THI MANSION. Oxley Rise, Telephone 6SI. VACANCIES, 14, MOUNT ELIZABETH". Telephone 1(16. TO LET, AMBER MANSIONS. One flat, in Penang Lane. For particulars, apply Chan Sze Onn A Co., 64, Market Street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortnbl' accommodation for a gentleman in private family. British. Good
      826 words
    • 752 16 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the business formerly carried on by Malcolm Beranger A Co., Ltd., at 16-b, Change Alley, Singapore, has been acquired by the Compagnie Generale Francaise pour le Commerce et I'lndustrie, incorporated in France, with an authorised Capital of Francs 60,000,000. Paid-up Capital Francs 30,000,000. The
      752 words
    • 350 16 LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY For those who have regard for the important details of dress, we have American hosiery of excellent quality. The Ladies Phoenix stocking* are decidedly superior in appearance finish and durability to any that can be obtained locally. We havo stocks in white and colours anil prices
      350 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 204 16 TIE STRAITS TIMES TBUKPHONHi tditorlal and Ooaoral Haaager 1 000* l" Job PrUUng Offlto v. All communication* relating to »diton». natter* and n*w* should b* address*! to THE EDITOR. All communications i»latlng to buslneu matters advertisements, subscriptions, account*, printing, etc. should be *ddr*s*ed to THE MANAGEK ADVERTISEMENT RATKS. Wanta, For
      204 words