The Straits Times, 14 December 1922

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    13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,125. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1922. PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      177 1 j REAL SWISS DAIRY CREAM J Rear jtfeßrand! TRADE M.iRK 2 FROM THE FAMOUS PASTURES OF THE BERNESE ALPS, SWITZERLAND. I 5 Preserved in all its natural richness and without any added matter it is very economical and can be used up to the last drop. 1 "Bear Brand" Swiss
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      229 1 "■UfIfIBBBBfIBBBaBfIfIBBBBBBBBBBBBHHHHHBHHHHHaHHH BHHHHHB«?iaHß j Special Xmas display SUITABLE GIFTS FOR ALL I CALEY'S f COTY^S < AND TOM SMITH'S rt OijlAA EXQUISITE PERFUMES 3j CELEBRATED XMAS C/^^^"^^ a d I CRACKERS. TOILET PREPARATIONS. DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES AND SWEETS. In Plain and Fancy Boxes also in Fancy Rush Hampers. TOYS \ND it*^ JEWELLERY
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    SIR KEITH SMITH IN JAPAN.
    538 2 Laying the Trail for the World Flight. Sir Keith Smith arrived in Kobe by the Kitano-maru, on his trip round the world undertaken with the object of preparing j for a (light round the world. The flight, it" all goes well, is to begin next
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    KRAMAT RUBBER ESTATE.
    333 2 Small Profit on the Year's Working. The fifth annual general meeting of Kramat Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held at Ipoh on the 2nd instant. Mr. S. Physick, chairman of directors, presided, and said that after writing off the whole expenditure incurred including the upkeep of the immature
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    NOVEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    83 2 Alur Gajah.— ll,Blo lbs. Australasia. 7,600 lbs. Ayer Panas.— 3B,ooo lbs. Balfrownie. 18,040 lbs. Bukit Kubu.— l2,2oo lbs. Glenealy.— 23,ol:; lbs. Kluanp.— VifiOO lbs. Mandai-Tekong 1 10,289 lbs. New Craifrielea.— 3o,ol9 lbs. Pajah.—sh,ooo lbs. Pantal.— l3,3B9 lbs. Port Swettenham.— 3,Boo lbs. Tanjonir Pau.— 16,493 lbs. Tuns M0h.—
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      251 2 I I 1— kni\y WV I it vjfp«>ut ordinary milk. Fir XttiM Sfc»3sni tor child- ff For Baby's brothers and sisters, too To crow from bab> hood into sturdy, happy childhood, your children need a food rich in body-building qualities, and a food k j H thai will not t«x
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      347 2 Mrs. Riddick Tells HowCuiicuraHeaied Hands and Face "I contracted a skin trouble of the hands and i&ce which took the form of wet eczema. It spread AF;, hI o\raplA!y to various parts i f my arms and neck, **tK y and the rash became so y V bad lhat I
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      91 2 Luxor Cigars V*UXO/> FIRST-CLASS CIGARS OF INCOMPARABLE VALUE CASINO (rinsed) $5.00 per box of 50 REGENTES $3.75 per box of 50 DANDY $2.75 per box of 50 Good rebate to retail dealers. BOIE IMPORTERS: N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING CO. 114, Cecil Street, SINGAPORE. DODGE GARS AT their present day
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    THE NERVES AND SUCCESS.
    235 3 Nervousness is the greatest obstacle to succccss, and it is an enemy of happiness and health. Victims of nerves are handicapped, even though in other respects competent, for they lack energy, confidence, coolness, courage and health. Nervousness is asign that the nerves are weak and nut
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    CANADIAN CATTLE.
    670 3 Satisfactory Settlement Of Embargo Question. An agreement had been signed between the British and Canadian Governments for the withdrawal of She Canadian cattle embargo. The embargo between Great Britain and Canada had been in force for about thirty years, having been first imposed in 1892, when it was
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    Hunting Chinese Pirates.
    209 3 The Wak Tze Vat Po states that it has interviewed a recent arrival from Slanmei who says the Chinese authorities have made seme progress in their investigations into the Sui An piracy. It has been fcund that the woman pirate is not dead she was only wounded
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    Doctors' Bitter Attack.
    126 3 A bitter attack on the Volstead Law is being made by 105 of the leading physicians of New York, headed by Dr. Lambert, Dean Emeritus of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (the leading New York medical school). The physicians have begua an action in the Federal
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      734 3 NOTICE THE SINGAPORE FAMILY BENEFIT SOCIETY The Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Members of the above Society, will be held at the Memorial Hall, Singapore, on Thursday, December 14, 1922, at 5 p.m. sharp. AGENDA. 1. To confirm Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting. 2. To receive and
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      106 3 Offers are Invited for the purchase of one Humber I— Ui TON LORRY in good condition and one CLAY twin-cylinder Motor Boat Engine. SHEPCOS 72, WATERLOO STREET. ATHLETIC OUTFITTERS. Cartage Contractors, Furniture Removers and (JencraU Motor Engineers. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■nw— Catalogue K O ISO pit* illu»tr»ted C*tilof«e lIS mJmHI k7 h Wo'i°lTi»traU«M
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      355 3 VcS/eb\ Purchasing your tea in the old style of package is like buying a pig in a poke. You may get a bargain, but the chances are against it. You can make sure of getting good tea if you insist on Brooke Bond's in the Vacuum Tin. "Red Label" is
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      129 3 VIOLET-RAYS 'Give You Radiant Beauty Glowing Health Throbbing Pulsing Vitality SO QUICKLY SO EASILY SO INEXPENSIVELY. Outfits to suit individual tastes and needs. Prices on application. SOLE AGENTS SINGAPORE. «»«♦«♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦«♦»««♦««♦«»»«♦«♦♦»♦«>«♦>♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦»»»♦««) tgpl TK V OUS POPULAK Fnm VISITOR my MANY TREASURES CIGARETTEIS ::^s^ift]w\ 7 7 7 i ISMAwJ^'Wk V\ B* 6
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      724 4 STEAMER SAHINGS P. 0. British India Apcar Line (Companies Ineerporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSUI.% AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES. LONDON ft ANTWERP Dae Singapore Leave Singapore SARDINIA about Dec. 13 1923 NKLLOKE
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      656 4 STEAMEB SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" LINE ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP. Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated in England) STEAMEB Due) Btag»poi» PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARD. s.s. CITY OF YORK China Japan Dec. 15 ss. CITE OF SIMLA China Japan Jan. 28 s.s. CITY OF POONA China Japan Mar. 9 HOMEWARDS. s s CITY OF PARIS Marseilles London
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      726 4 STEAMER SnUINCS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland) CNDIR CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA, GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noe. Passage Dept. 131, Fright Dept. 1202, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept 1417. Manager's Dept. is:i. VAN CLOON— December 14, Belawan-Deli and Penang. BENGKALIS— December 14, Muntok, Djeboes,
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      386 5 STEAIER SAIUNiS N. Y. K. LONDON UNE Hakoiaki Maru Dec. 14 Kitano Maru Doc LIVERPOOL LINE Tatsuno Maru Dec. 18 Tsuruga Maru «»"J J n HAMBURG LINE Lisbon Maru about Dec. 29 Mito Maru «nd Jan. NEW TORK LINE tU SUEZ SOUTH AMERICAN UNI BOMBAT LINE Naeato Maru Dec. 18
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      475 5 STEAMER SAIUNiS O.S.K. Proposed Sailings from Singapore (sabjeet to change without previous notice.) EUROPEAN LINE For Marseilles, London. Hambnrg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Tia Colombo, Sana and Part Bald. An. D.p SHUNKO MARU Dec. 23 Dec 24 ATLAS MARU Jan. 15 Jan. 18 •Omit Marseilles. NEW TORK LINI For San Francisco, Panama,
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      566 5 grama smugs STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. LOCAL SAILINGS Intended to sail Steamer Frost Singapore to Monday, A pjn. KICTA Port Swet: ~>Vam ntd Peaan*. Monday, 5 p.m. HYE LEONG Malacca and Muar. Taeerfay. t.lO pjn. POH ANN Port Diekaoa, Taluk Asm*, aWgai Date* and Lomnt. Tuesday, 6 pjn. KELANTAN Malacca
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      221 5 THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTI. (Incorporated in England) (BU'ITIItFIELD SWIRE). Regalar sailings to HONGKONG, SWATOW AND AMOT. Taking cargo to other ports in China. Steamers hart limited Ist CUm passenger accommodation. N.xt sailing CHENAN Dec. 20 For freight and pauage, apply to HAXSFIELD ft CO, LTD. Agent* Singapore and Penang.
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      383 5 STEAMER SAIUNSS DOLLAR LIRE FOB BOSTON, NEW YORK, BALTIMORE VIA SUEZ U. MARGARET DOLLAR Loading Singapore December 24 FOR BOSTON. NEW YORK. NORFOLF b.B. ROBERT DOLLAR Loading Singapore end January FOR PACIFIC COAST PORTS— BAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE AND VANCOUVER s.s. HAROLD DOLLAR Loading Singapore 2nd Half January Through Bills of
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      188 5 STEAMER SAILINBS GOMPAMA TRASATUNTICA (SPANISH ROYAL HAIL LINE) The undermentioned steamers will have prompt despatch for the parts indicated I— FOR MANILA •A C. LOPEZ T. LOPEZ due about January 17 FOR COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BARCELONA, VALENCIA AND CADIZ (with transhipment to other Spanish ports). s.s. ISLA DE PANAY
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      480 6 CTIEIUS EMPIRE CINEMA In the Second Show at 9.30 p.m. An EVE FILM REVIEW and an Excellent WILLIAM FOX Production Featuring one-time famous serial star PEARL WHITE in BEYOND PRICE in 7 reels. Is tha story of a neglected wife who wishes she was happier. She writes three big wishes
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      349 6 CffIEHAS MARLBOROUGH Programme from Wednesday, December 13 to Tuesday, December 19, 1922. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. A Massive and Glittering All-British Production. Acclaimed by Local Newspapers to be The Finest Ever Seen MATHESON LANG IN CARNIVAL In 7 "Magnificent Acts. A Paramount Artcraft presents WALLACE REID IN
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      179 6 CAST IRON PIPES Manufactured in accordance with British Standards and at competitive prices by the PONT-A-MOUSSON FOUNDRIES (France). Large orders supplied to Foreign Governments and public bodies including GREAT BRITAIN SWITZERLAND BELGIUM BRAZIL GERMANY HOLLAND ITALY TURKEY SPAIN SIAM etc., etc SOLE AGENTS FOB STRAITS AND STATES BTABU33KMINTS BROSSARD MOPIN
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    222 7 FIXTURES. Yhurnday, December 11 High Water. r,.-Jl a.m., 0.53 p.m. Licensing Justices, Ist Court, 2.30 p.m. S'pure Family Benefit Socy., Mem. Hall, 5. Phil. Orchestra. Vie. Mem. Hall, 6.16. St. Joseph'! on. football, final. Anarilla aad Chopiana, Goodwood Hall. Aladdin, at St. Andrew's School Hall, 8.30. Friday,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      69 7 Ka^t Wharf r».-i«in -Nil. Bsal Wharf N'algora. Sheet Wharf -Roggevoen. >!ai.i Wharl Seattle Maru, Yamagata Maru Bssnlre Hud. -Mvar, Eleahaate, Kut Sang, Knala. Jardines Wharf KU I'ulo Ilrani Coal Wharf—Nil. Keppel Harbour. Main Wharl—Lch. Angler. Lch. Sunstsr Wo, W B Agnes No. I, Bats Coal Wharf—Nil.
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      Vessels Arrived.
      72 7 KAMUXIXG, l::it.. I^7:, tons, from Bangkok 18-12, 15-12. SRI Mi from Malacca 13-12 I .-IJ. they have P. 1 rson and < 0 that an order with William Denny a Ltd.. for a new pabr the M*sns.i>on in carrying 'i.i and iViru. but in poets she trill be
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    175 7 To-day I H». 3 p.m I lilik, Tnndjong Bale) and Meilan ..I p.m. Ulinjuc and Pang- ...:>;- 8 p.m. a, Kota Baroe, Balik 4 p.m. Malacca nn* Muar ..4 p.m I p. in 4 p.m. I'ulau Galang ..4 p.m. Friday lion?! on;», Shanghai :ir.-i Japan a.m. >
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    19 7 Left S"pore. Arr. London. November 3 November 27 Ni.vcmbir II December 9 ,r 17 December 12
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    172 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, December 14. On London, Bank m/s 2/4 3/10 Demand 2/4 3/3:2 Private 3 ms. credits 2/4 13/32 On New York Demand 54 Private 90 d/s 56 On France, Bank 710 On India, Bank T.T. 175% On Hongkong, Bank d/d l\ p.c. dis. On Shanghai, Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    50 7 Tone of Market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot Sheet Is. 2d. Pal* Crep« Cloiinf PrfcM Buj-nri. B«Um. Spot »n.-M*Tch Ipril-June Xibbcd Smoked Sheet Closing Price* Baytn. IWleri Spot Jan.-March April-June 48% 49 54 54% DAILY PRICES CURRENT 12 o'clock noon, December 14, 1922.
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING
      213 7 issue al. I'd. Bayers. Sellers. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.55 0.60 1 1 Hitam Tin 132> 2 137'L> 1 1 Jelantoh 0.20 0.40 norn 1 1 Johan Tin 42 0.45 O il Kam. Kamunt. 1.15.0 1.17.0 c.d. 10 10 Kinta Asscn. 6.75 7.25 6 I.ingui Tn 4.80 4.95 10
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      GENERAL
      153 7 Latest araiiable Sterling ({notations are printed on another page on Friday. VaL Pd. Buyers. Sellei ?1 £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 4.7.6 4.10.0 10 10 Central Engines 8.75 9.25 10 10 Central Motors 2.25 2.75 Cl £1 E. Smelting Co. 7.20 7.35 >/- 6/- Electric Tramways 1/- 2/- nc 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      107 7 'J. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,2*4,800 par 5 p.e. p.m. 3'pore Electrical Tramway*, 6 p.c. £350,000 Bom. Sport Municipal 5 p.c $1,878,000 paz Spore Municipal 4H p.e. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dli. Spore Municipal 4H p.e. of 1909 $1,600,600 10 p.e. dift. Spore Municipal 4H pe. of l»0« $I^oo,ooo
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      399 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. I r.i ,-r Lyall Co. Kvatt. Allenby New (SI) 0.G0 0.75 0.60 0.70 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.40 1.30 LH 1.43 A. Hitam (55) 12.50 13.00 12.00 13.00 A. Kuningr ($1) 0.50 0.65 0.40 0.50 tab Malay (*:>) tM
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      26 7 NOTICE XMAS SHOPPING I'rtiiu Mundax. IMh lo Sulurday. IMrd Our St.. re will he OMDOB DAILY AT B.JO \.M. .ioiin urn.X Co., I/in. (Incorporated in England)
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      909 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS CHOCOLATES BOUTRON from Paris in 1 lb. and !4 lb. tins. Nougats, Cremcs, Almonds, and Mixed. 11. Bolter, direct imlu.rU'r, Europe Hotel Building. KUV OMKGA WATCHES" FOR CHRIST MAS. (lp) CHRISTMAS TOYS, Season Co., Ltd., 11l mil 11.1, North Bridge Road. (lp) LADIES' HATS, latest style, just arrived.
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      56 7 INDIA-RUBBER AND CANVAS BELTING FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND CONVEYING. Built of the best plantation rubber and strongest cotton duck. Made in any length, width and strength. The ideal Belt for the tropical climate, economical, reliable damp-dust-acidproof. Prices on application to Singapore Robber Works Mead Oflee aad Works i Tova OnV.
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      613 7 j^i—WEATHfift NOTICE is hereby given that th Trade Mark consisting of the hyphenated word •All-Weather" ii the Trade Mark tf The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, a corporation organised under the laws of the State ,of Ohio in the United States of America, and located and doing business at No.
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      344 7 BOXING RETURN FIGHT Edwin de Souza. 10.4 v. Seaman Uaker. 10. N (10 rounds) At Boxing Stadium, M.B.E. Ground. (hln U*ng. 7.13 v. V. A. lluet, 7.12 (3 rounds I Wee Kirn Seah, G. Phanjr and other* on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. Prices S3, $2, $1 and .">0 cents. Booking at
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14. GOVERNOR AND EX-CHIEF SECRETARY.
    1191 8 We dealt yesterday with Sir Arthui Young's reply to Sir Laurence Guillcmard's memorandum on the F.M.S. finances, and we expressly refrained froir brinfjinp into it references to the argument of Sir Edward Brockman. Our reason for this was that the
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    43 8 People who are in the habit of using the Grove Road should note a Municipal announcement published elsewhere today with regard to the condition of the concrete bridge over the Gaylang River. It is not safe for heavy traffic and is being repaired.
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    63 8 Preparations for next year's expedition to conquer the last few hundred feet of Mt. Everest are already in hand. The work has been entrusted to Mt. V. Weatherall, who has been in charge of the arrangements for the past three years and has received the thanks of the Royal Geographical
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    20 8 The reconstruction of Delta Road br'dge is being carried out by the United Engineers at an estimated cost of $18,500.
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    28 8 The Chief Police Officer is beinjf asked by the Municipality to submit his reasons for the proposal to remove the founta n in front of the Singapore Club.
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    25 8 The municipal committee have recommended the approval of the principle of establishing a Hindu burial ground in the vicinity of the Christian Cemetery at Bidadari.
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    27 8 A Hokien named Tay Loh is being produced before Mr. Gourlay to-day for the alleged cheating of Soon Peck Guan, at Penang. Accused was arrested in Singapore.
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    29 8 At the instance of Major Millard, 50 traders were charged before Mr. P. A. F. David, yesterday, for using unjust weights and measures, the total fines inflicted being $478.
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    35 8 Nobody is spared Mr. R. J. Farrcr, President of the Municipality, reports to the police that silver ware to the value of $50 was stolen from his residence, 14 Balmoral Road, during Monday night last.
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    32 8 Another Royal wedding is expected to take place at Kuala Kangsar in February jetween Tengku Mohamed, F.M.S. Pclice, md Raja Norm Anwar, eldest daughter )f Raja Kechi Sulcng (Raja Haroun) of Perak.
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    38 8 The tender of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., for the supply of kerosene to the Municipality for 1923 at 20 cents, per unit of eight gallons, below the market rate, at the date of each delivery has been accepted.
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    40 8 Messrs. Cheong Kocn Seng and Co. issue a reminder of the sale of Mr. Adis' furniture at Blue Bell Cottage, Tanjong Katong. The first sale commences on Friday at 2 p.m. and will be continued en Saturday at 12 noon.
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    51 8 The ironical fact has transpired that •-he revolver which Mr. Erskine Childers M*d in the vi;lent struggle at the time of his arrest, and f:r the illegal possession of which he was convicted, was presented to him by Michael Collins in 1920. for use fcr the defence ef the Irish
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    54 8 Mr. Neville Chamberlain, PostmasterGeneral, addressing a meeting in thi Ladywood division of Birmingham, said while he would make no rash promises that the three-halfpenny letter would be reduced to one penny, he certainly considered that a very desirable reform, and would do his best to bring it about r.s soon
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    73 8 The first floor of a house at 37, Sule Pagoda Road, Rangoon, collapsed on November 28, burying a number of coolies estimated at between 17 and 19— and at least five are said to have been killed. One body has been recovered. Four are -.till under the debris, and seven
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    70 8 The India Office announces that the concession of free passages to India under .■ertain conditions for the wives and families of Indian Army Officers, Departmental Officers, and Warrant Officers of the India (unattached) List who have been on active service outside India during the war will cease. with effect from
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    100 8 The appeal of Mr. D. M. D. Stephen J.P., from an order of the District Judge >f Colombo refusing his application to recall a civil warrant issued against him at the instance of Mr. E. B. Creasy of Messrs. E. B. Creasy and Co., who sued Mr. Stephen for the
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    96 8 The Orient Steam Navigation Company have placed an order for a 20,000-ton steamer with Messrs. John Brown and Company, of Clydebank. This vessel will be similar to that recently contracted for by the Orient Company wt'n Messrs. Vickers Limited. Both will be turbine steamers fitted for oil burning. These orders
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    115 8 After the Norwegian boat Rinda had left Singapore for Colombo it was discovered that one of the crew, a Malay, was missing. After a careful search his body was found in a hatch. In view of the fact that the hatch had never been used during the trip it was
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    106 8 The case in which 17 Chinese are charged to shew cause why they should not be dealt with, in consequence of their resistance to the police in Sin Koh Street recently when the latter went to arrest them as suspected robbers, was again mentioned before Mr. Gourlay, third magistrate yesterday.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    337 8 Mr. E. V. Xavier, the Chief Postmaster, Kuala Lumpur, leaves for India en tho 22nd instant, on a three months' holiday. Mr. Tan Seng Chong of Messrs. Tan Seng Chong and Co., 14 Raffle-!) Quay, has returned from Java after having an affection of his eyes successfully
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    Government House.
    241 8 The following were the gue sts «*f Hh Excellency the Governor and Lady GuilUmard at a dinner given at Government House last night. The band cf the -n.l Middlesex Regiment played selections during the evening. H. E. Major-Gensral Sir Neill Malcolm, X.C.8., D.5.0., and Lady Malcolm, the Bishop
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    The Mails.
    56 8 Mails are expected to reach Btagapora •It 4 p.m. to-day by the Gorgon from Western Australia and during tomorrow >y the Java Maru from China and Japan. On Sunday m'.rning next, a mail from Europe is expected to be delivered in Singapore, it being due at Penang at
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    Legislative Council Constitution.
    151 8 A meeting of the Legislative Council has been fixed for Wednesday, December 20, at which a statement will be made by the Deputy of the Governor as to the new constitution of the Council. Tile Treasurer will ask for approval of special votes of $65,209.75, being the
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    Annoying a Judge.
    194 8 When a case was proceeding on M nd.iy morning at the Criminal Assizes at Kuala Lumpur !he wcrk of the court was vc-v much disturbed by a commotion in the yard between the Supreme Court building and the Sanitary Board office. TinChief Judicial Commissioner stepped tka case
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      262 8 Head Colds Avoid them They are nasty, they are expensive, and they are unnecessary MILTON is the answer (ggHfeg) Just a few drops in tepid fflVlT water, with a nasal spray it's so simple, so cheap, an^-niL so completely satisfactory §B§lilll^> Milton Ifps^ Your Doctor will tell you. ilii|j!Ri!> MWl'lllllC
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      119 8 ALHAMBRA A WONDERFUL WIFE 5 pts. 5 pts. SINK OR SWIM 6 pts. 6 pts First Show GO-GET-EM HUTCH Episodes 3 and 4. MARLBOROUGH CARNIVAL 7 pts. 7 pts (Matheaun Lang) ALWAYS AUDACIOUS 5 pte. 8 pts (Wallace Reid) Fir»t Show A SPORTING CHANCE 5 pt». 6 pts (Ethel Clayton)
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    Labour Rampant.
    426 9 Angry Scones in the House Of; Commons. Reuter's Service. London, December 13. There was an up °oar in the House of Commons at question time arising from Mr. Bonar Law's refusal of the demand of Mr. Lansbury (that the House should continue in session till means were found
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    M. Poincare Obdurate.
    157 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 13. Paris M. Poincare, interviewed by Le Petit Parisien, emphasised that he could n t grant a moratorium to Germany without some pledge. He was convinced that even if the deliberations in January did not result in an agreement there wculd be no
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    Surplus Silver.
    108 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 13. In the House of Commons, a vote of £750,000 to meet the cost of withdrawing the surplus silver coinage was carried. Mr. Baldwin explained Lhat owing to the increase of silver coin in Britain during wartime the Mint's profits in the four years
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    Thoughtful Discussion.
    261 9 House of Lords on the Allied Debts. Reuter's Service. London, December 13. Representative views by non-Govern-ment Peers on the reparations and interAllied debts questions were voiced in the House of Lords to-night. Lord Birkenhead hailed the Premier's indication of his policy yesterday and emphasised the very heavy taxation
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    Rival Navies.
    118 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 13. In the House of Ccmmons, Mr. Becker called attention to reports that the United States were going to build the most powerful navy in the world by building smaller ships than specified in the Washington Treaty. He asked what steps it was intended
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    Placid Colonial Secretary.
    106 9 Reuteb's Service. London, December 13. The Duke of Devonshire was entertained to luncheon by the Nigerian Dinner Club. He said his one desire was to give attention to the legitimate affairs of the Colonial Office and not to extraneous matters, which the s.mewhat voracious appetite of his
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    Ship Subsidy Bill.
    34 9 RZUTER'S SraVICB. London, December 13. Washington Opponents of the Ship Subsidy Bill have succeeded in sidetracking the measure in favour of farm credits legislation, which becomes the immediate order of business.
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    Various.
    75 9 Rkutks'b Service. London, December 13. Harrisons and Crosfield have declared a dividend en the preferred ordinary shares at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum for the six months ending December 31, less income tax. London, December 13. The White Star Line announce a reduction in fares between
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    Lausanne Conference.
    262 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 13. Lausanne Earl Curzcn's plain speaking to the Turks on the morning ot the first commission has raised the question in seme quarters as to whether it signifies the break-up of the conference. It is beiieved in well-informed circles, however, that the Turks after
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    Chinese Students.
    114 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 13. In the House of Commons, replying ti Sir Walter De Frece, Mr. McNeil saitf the gist of the report of Sir Job* Jordan's committee on the education <d Chinese students in England was, that nothing effective could be accomplished without considerable funds and
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    Washington Treaty.
    93 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 13. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Morel, Mr. Bonar Law said the British Government had set no time limit to the ratification of the Washington Treaty nor, as far he was aware, had the United States, but the Government was gravely
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    American Defences.
    51 9 Reuteb's Sißvice. London, December 13. Washington The Government Reorganisation Commission has recommended to President Harding the consolidation of the departments of war and navy in the department of national defence which would function under a cabinet minister to be assisted by the respective chiefs of the army and
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    Royal Dutch Company.
    51 9 Riuter'B Service. London, December 13. The Hague A meeting of the directors of the Royal Dutch Company decided to pay an interim dividend of 10 per cent, in January. The dividend is smaller than previously owing to the great uncertainty in regard to taxation in the Dutch
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    Naval Treaty Revision.
    198 9 Proposals by the Congress Committee. Reuter's Service. London, December 13. Washington Reporting on the annual naval bill to the House of Representatives, the Appropriations Committee makes a proposal that the President should negotiate with Britain, France, Italy and Japan fcr an agreement limiting the future construction of
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    Violent Earthquake.
    45 9 Reuter's Service. LcYidcn, December 13. Osaka In a violent earthquake en the Island of Kyushu 20 were killed and 22 injured. Mount Unzen, six miles from Nagasaki, is erupting. The inhabitants in the earthquake zone where the shocks are continuing are fleeing panic-stricken.
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    Sterling Exchange.
    41 9 Recter's Service. London, December 13. A conspicuous feature of the London *x£hang£ market is the strength of slerling in New York. This is attributed primarily to the soundness of British credit. Exchange touched 4.09 and closed at 4.66 U.
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    Japanese in Australia.
    47 9 Kilter's Service. Lcndon, December 13. Sydney, N.S.W. The Japanese ConsulGeneral emphatically denies the acquisition of land story cabled last night. [The story was that a Japanese syndicate had purchased a quantity of land en the. N.S. Wales sea coast, including some at Jervis Bay.]
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    Exchange Brokers Arrested.
    36 9 Reuter's Service. London, December 13. Antwerp Four exchange brokers of Antwerp and one of Brussels have been arrested in connection with exchange speculations, to which the fall in the Belgian franc is attributed.
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    Ingratitude of a Guest.
    240 9 Recently an Indian Mohamedan, named Abdul Rahaman, arrived from Siam and sought lodging on the Bth inst. at 56, Busscrah Street. At about midnight, enc cf the occupants, Sheik Saleh, went to the bathroom, having left his belt with attached wallet containing $41.20 behind him. He
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    41 9 A Chinese named Lye has been arrested in connection with the theft of a nickel watch, silver chain, and a felt hat, at 266, Wallich Street, on the 10th inst. The accused is being produced before Mr. Gourlay, third magistrate, to-day.
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    Children's Aid Society.
    1292 9 Annual Meeting at Government House. The annual meeting of the Children s Aid Society was held this morning at Government House. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Laurence N. Guillemard, X.C.8., presided, and amongst those present were the members of the general committee, including Lady Guiilemard, Lady Malcolm,
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    SINGAPORE BUILDING CORP.
    714 9 Chairman Explains Position Of Amber Mansions. The following report is officially supplied At the third annual general meeting of Singapore Building Corporation held yesterday at the registered offices of tho company there were present Messrs. J. A. Elias (chairman), J. M. Sime, S. Q. Wong, C. F.
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    126 9 (By Courtesy of tbe Nichi Nichi Shimbun.) Tokio, December 11. Tsingtao, after being transferred to China, is panic stricken by the report that three police constables have been shot dead by three rebels, whom the constables challenged. It is stated that the local rebels, having been defeated
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      OXFORD v. CAMBRIDGE.
      97 10 Soccer At Crystal Palace. RKI TKIt'S SKRVICE. London, December 13. At the Crystal Pala-e. in the Varsity Association football match, Cambridge beat Oxford by twi goals m nil. Three thousand were present the weather was dull. Before the start the IlimillllMtM i.f Winchester unveiled the Corinthians vVar
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      Singapore Yacht Club.
      336 10 have In en issued of the anrua! •t it me r.nd regatta of the Royal bingapoi STachi < lob which tai. on Saturday at 4.30 p.m. Lady Guillemard has kindly ransented to distribute the piixes. By kind permission of Lt.-Col. E. Swainsotl and Officers the Band >f
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      Covered Courts Tennis.
      193 10 The Hi covered courts tennis tournament at the Queen'a Courts, M.B.E. ground, is fixed tot the -Hh. 25th and 2tfth inst Dg date fcr entries being the 20th inst. at Queen's," 15 ...i The events arc fcur in number (li Gentlemen's sirHes, levol, and t_i gentlemen's doubles,
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      Boxing.
      208 10 A fall programme has been prepared for the boxing matehei at the Stadium en Saturday next The principal event is urn meeting between Edwin de Boon and Seaman Baker, which is billed to g<- ten rounds. Chin Bang, 7.H, will meet V. A. Quet, T.ll', the brother of the
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      Hockey.
      109 10 \n interesting hockey maten was witnessed yesterday on tho S.C.r. ground wher. practically the whole crowd that turned nut I > see tho football match ndjournpd to cc wfaal proved k fast came between the R. A. ana the S.C.C.. ending in favour of the former by three goals
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      Katong Golf Club.
      24 10 The competition for the December 1 monthly medal will be held on Saturday, BM ami Sunday, 24th inst. by bogey play.
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      Billiards.
      37 10 The final of the V.M.C.A. billiards handicap will be played between Dr. Loh, owe 40, and A. T. Newbronner, owe 40, tomorrow commencing at 8 p.m. All those who are interested arc invited to be present.
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    M. C. C. African Tour.
    151 10 A Pretorio message says that in a two days' match, Pretoria made 137. (Kennedy G for 19. M. C. C. 247 for 4). Russell 77 and Carr 63. In the second fixture of the S.V.C. cupj competition the Eurasian Co. obtained a walkover from A
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    KUALA LUMPUR ASSIZES.
    284 10 Woman Charged with Kidnapping Children. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes At the Assize Court before Sir Lionel M. Woodward, C J. C, a Chinese woman I named Yap roh was charged with kidliripi,;;:;- two little children in June last. The accused was alleged to have absconded from
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    Longevity in Litigation.
    217 10 An actim which commenced in ***** was brought up for hearing again yesterday before Mr. Justice Sproule in the. Supreme Court. The defendant is an old Chinese pig and poultry dealer, I named Tan Ah Kenp alias Lim Ah; Keong, from whom the plaintiff.-, Seal) Liang Scan,
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    Girl's Wonderful Voice.
    171 10 A critical audience, composed of directors ana famous conductors, at the Metropolitan Opera House New York, on November 9, enthusiastically declared that Miss Marion Talley, the 15-year-old daughter of a railway telegraphic, possessed a marvellous lyric soprano voice ■which is likely to place her n the foremost
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      Mde. Pavlova and A. D. C.
      440 10 To the Editor of the Strai'.s Times. Sir,— There is n feeling in Singapore that the Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee have prevented Mdc Pavlova and Co. from playing at the Victoria. Theatre. In view cf the support which is always given by the Singapore
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      Local Police.
      202 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In company with many others, I was interested in an article contributed to ycur columns to-day on the bcal police. May I therefore pass or. to your readers the observation made to me by a local officer, \vh eh, to
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      The Perfect Man.
      396 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Re the article quoted in your paper of the 9th inst., the Vice-Chan-cellor of the University lof Liverpool might do better work for civilisation and education if he had emphasised the urgent need of the world's educators to turn
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    ST. FRANCIS' ASSOCIATION.
    607 10 First Annual Athletic Meet. Saturday, December 9, marked the hold-, ing on ihe St. Francis' Institution grounds ot the first annual athletic meet ot the St.' raticis' Association, Malacca, h drizzle! at intervals prior to the commencement of the sports and the gloomy weather i:aus- ed no
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    Miss Gertrude Tomalin.
    308 10 Mis; Gtttmde Tomalin, who arrived in] Singapore by (be Sardinia, is the well-! known entertainer who has appeared with i marked tnecCM in monologues, grave an>i Kay, sketches and stcries at ballad concerts in Queen's Hall, Steinway Hall and on ether well-known concert platfcrais in London. Miss
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  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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      Messrs. Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report.
      158 10 Singapore, December 14. Rubber.— Lomkn l/2il. Lccal 48-. Tin.— L:ndon £1*7.2.6. Lccal 88>i buyers. Share Market.— Quie'.. Rubbers.— Bukit Jelotongs 50-55 cents, Mnlaka Pindas 1.22%-1.27'a, United' Malaccas 1.15-1.20, Kundongs 85-90, cents, Bassetts 97 Vj- 1.02 '/a, Amalgamated Malaya 2.25-2.55, New Serendahs 2.35--2.50, New Craigieleas
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      Lyall and Evatt's Share Report.
      144 10 I Messrs. Lya!l and Evatt report under to-day's date I Tin.— i'l77 2s. 8& I Rubbers. Amalgamated Malays LM">--2.30, Bassetta toßo-1.05, Brans 60-66, Changkat Serdangs 2J25-2.40, New Craig- ieleas 87%-42V4, Glenaalys 92Vs-97%, llndraglria buyers 1.50, Kedahs \>.]7i-2;S:>, New Serendahs 2:>r,-s.r>o, Pnnggon 40--60, Temerlohs 70-80, Ulu
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      Messrs. Fraserand Co. s Weekly Report.
      437 10 Messrs. Frascr and Co. weekly report dated December 12, states An increasing demand for better eiass Rubber shares has been noticeable and with foi-ccd liquidation rather less in evidence, any chtap parcels of shales have been quickly disposed of. The raw material is quoted
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      Messrs. Macphail and Co.'s Weekly Report.
      456 10 MessTs. Macphail and Co., Ltd.'s weekly report dated December IS, states A steady business has been done in all branches but the market is quieter at the close. Rubbc-r shares are easier to deal in and numerous transactions have been dene. The commodity is
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      Very Little Movement in The Market.
      149 10 The 581 st aucticn of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday, when there was catalogued 1375,692 lbs. or Sons 708.48; offered 1,124,48! Ib or tens 502 sold ba~tA6~i lbs. or t< i> I 247.97. PRICES REALISED. Lcndon Ist 2d. New York 27
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      Messrs. Lewis" and Peat report.
      136 10 Singapore, December 13. There has been very little movement in the market since our last issue. Manufacturers have been inclined to hold off the market and export orders have been on a very limited scale. Standard sheet. —Spot and December after declining to 47 cents
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    Gaylang English School Closes.
    216 10 The English Schcol at Gaylang- a branch of tho Anglo-Chinese Scho- 1 came to a close yesterday, after abcut eig'n years' exis'tnee, writes a correspondent. The staff if tlii^. school are all Christian-. In nrtler to celebrate this last function, the children cf the school assembled
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    198 10 Mnrdoek'l House, which was partially destroyed by the fire some months ago, las been purchased, says :he Times. l>y Mr. Reginald P. Reynolds, X.8.A.. of South Kensington and St. Ives, and it is hoped gradually to restore the building, preserving certain rooms as a permanent lecal memorial to William Mwdock
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    Peking to Calcutta.
    1650 11 General Pereira's Adventurous Journey. A Calcutta telegram of December 4 furnishes details of the itinerary of (ieneral Pereira of which Reuter sent us \ery short summary. Brigadier-General George Pereira, C.8., who set out to journey from Peking to Calcutta by way of Lhassa, arrived in Calcutta a
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    PENSIONS DECISION.
    268 11 No Reduction in the Rates For Three Years. Major Tryon, Minister of Pensions, speaking at Brighton on November 9, said a matter of supreme importance to every pensioner was the question whether there was to be a reduction in the rates of pension next April, as provided for
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    The Beetle and the Carpenter.
    262 11 The restoration of the roof of Westminster Hall was the subject of an address given recently at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers by Sir Frank Baines, who has superintended the work on behalf of the Office of Works. Sir Frank Baines dealt with two skilful
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      91 11 J^~^^^J MOUTRIE MEANS TO YOU 1 H The best in the Pianojj I makers Art, applied to n! t r rz dw loca con^* t ons It means complete satisfaction over a span of years, as they are built to last a life time. SEND FOR LATEST LIST TO-DAY. S.
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      320 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone 2920. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS NIGHT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25.— X'roaa Dinner and Grand Oreaeatral Concert. BOXING NIGHT, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26.— Caralral Nlfht. Dinner and Dane*. Extension of License till 1 a.m. NIW YEAR'S NIGHT, JANUARY I.— Special Carnlral Night. Dinner and Dance. (Fancy or evening;
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    LEGEND OF THE WHITE HART.
    767 12 The Ancient Scottish Burgh Of Canongate. All lovers of legend and antiquity, says a writer in the Weekly Scotsman, must have heard with pleasure that in the design of the Kates which form part of the memorial to the late King Edward at Holyrood is
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    SUGAR FOR EUROPE.
    279 12 Imported Produce Refined For Export. Three features of the sugar situation in the United States during the last fiscal yi'ar are deserving of more than passing notice. The rising price suggests that the widely feared over-extension of production of cane sugar was exaggerated. The ligures of deliveries
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      196 12 if Cord Tyre Prices 1R "U x o'/2-. N.o. v^lin. $36.00 l?i Df <j~ x 4 .N.o. 0.0. $50.00 nrß Kjj I 33 x 4 N.S. S.S. $54.00 9 K j FIRESTONE Cords at these Prices 19 g are truly wonderful values. |0J HI General Agents: 3K BRINKMANN CO., 9
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      67 12 JUST RECEIVED 1923 MODEL B. S. A. MOTOR CYCLE 4% H.P. 3 Speed— All Chain Drive— Kick Start. DUE SHORTLY B. S. A. (1923 Light Model) 2»/ 2 H.P. 3 Speed— AH Chain Drive Kick Start. B. S. A* (1923 Twin Model) 6 HP. 3 Speed— All Chain Drive— Kick
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      418 12 FOR PRINCES AND RICH MEN ONLT. THE ROYAL YAKUTI (ANANG VI I. AS. I This Yakuti of life-giving; nectar has been prepared from the best, choicest and richest vegetable drugs. It has a wonderful property of increasing the virile power and Testifies all urinary disorders. In fact, it makes man
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    SCIENTIFIC FEEDING.
    531 13 Making Fat and Lean Flesh At Will. Nowadays the intelligent fanner feeds his animals on scientific principles, states a mail paper. They are supplied with balanced rations, productive ot maximum growth relatively to quantity consumed. Kven the proportions of muscletissue and tat are thus regulated. Studies by investigators
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    A BIG IMMIGRATION SCHEME.
    330 13 Undertaking of the Federal Government. West Australia was the first State to adopt the Commonwealth immigration proposals. Victoria followed. Early last month an agreement was signed by the Prime Minister and the Premier of New South Wales which will mean the settlement in that State of
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    The Fascisti of Japan.
    190 13 Italy is not the only place that hai an ultra-national movement. According to the Japan Chronicle, which warns the Government to be careful, the KokusuiKai, which is becoming very powerful, presents some remarkable resemblances to the Fascisti. It is intenselynationalistic and patriotic. It declares that it
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      238 13 I Neve* ri-k mining out of j lor every day use. Bovril Rnvril. Hny two bottles i« Ihe best of all hot drinks. ;iu 1 always keep one in Whenever a meal is wanted I vc in a hurry, or extra nourishHovril is one of the most ment is required,
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      105 13 HAIPHONG jjj^fc> DRAGON Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, FM.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents, Singapore. .^HSP^\ 4 >^^3sW TKADB 2 I I MAXK "SEA-GULL" BRAND DANISH MILK Condensed Sweetened Condensed Unsweetened Sterilized Natural Sole Importers The East Asiatic Co.,
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      228 14 MOTOR UNION INSURANCE GO LTI. PRIVATE CARS. Tke comprehensive polky covets against Acrident. Malicious Act. Theft. Fire. Claims paid in full. Third party claims— No Limit. Law costs paid in settling or defend•o« claims. f FIRE K« nt Personal effects. Furniture. Stock-in-trade. Riot and Civil commotion. Earthquake. M AKINE. Favonrabla
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      527 14 AlMta «ver $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance la force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements.) HEAD omCE Wlneh*.t*r Honse, Katap*re, LONDON OFFICE i 82, Old Jewry, «.O. Tke Company has 120,000 dapoiited wltk tk* Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance
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      535 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED (Incorporated by Special Charter in Japan.) Capital Subscribed M Y60.000.000 Capital Paid-up v Y62.600.000 Reserve Fund Y11,,780,000 President K. Nakagawa, Esi. DIRECTORS T. Hisamune, Esq. G. Kawasaki, Esq. K. Morinago, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. Denkichi Takita, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipek, Formosa (Taiwan). BRANCH AND
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      527 14 BANKING CAPITAL $4,000,000 SURPLUS $2.0M,0M asia Ban king MwJgffgfol an, 'Americ art\SJffjßs*' -r Institution. a HEAD OFFICB FOR TUB FAB BAST Shanghai. Singapore Office.— 22, Raffles Pine*. Current, Savings Accounts and Fixed Deposits in U. S. Gold, Sterling, Franca, Tnels and Local Currency. Drafts Bought, Sold nnd Entered for Collection.
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      347 14 INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION. (OWNED BY THE NATIONAL CITY BAM* OF NEW YORK.) Capital U.S. 6,000,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. 10,400,000 Head Office 80, Wall Street, New York. San Francisco Offlc* 252, Montgomery Street. London Office 86, Bishopsgate, E.C. EASTERN BRANCHES. Cl in. Canton, Hankow, Harbin, Hongkong, Pckia, Shanghai, Tientsin.
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1133 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Choosing a Car, Writing mainly with reference ta the how at Olympia, a Special ccrrospondent to the Manchester Guardian indicates the salient points which should influence the prospective buyer in his chiice. Many a prospective motorist, finding a machine at last
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      152 15 TO ARRIVE 1922 Models HUDSON AND ESSEX TOURING CARS Orders will now be accepted for above 1922 model cars. A small shipment is expected shortly and orders will be executed in rotation. Further particulars, etc. from MALAYAN MOTORS, A. B. Ii C, Amber Mansions, Orchard Road. CHEVROLET GARS i&.Ki THE
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      856 15 SALES BY AUCTION IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Tl'.c undersigned hnve received instructions to sell by public auction at their sale-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, on Monday, December 18, at 240 p.m. Lots 1 and 2. Valuable freehold building sites fronting Uobinson Road, area 2.1G0 *<iuare feet each lot, comprised in Statutory
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      758 15 SALES BY AUCTIOH AUCTION SALE OF AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE COLLECTION OF OLD CHINESE Ct'KIOS. Old Chinese porcelain, bronze, cloisonne, jade, agate, crystal, pictures, embroideries, curios, etc. To be held at our snlc-rooms, 10 17, Raffles PUce, on Monday, December IS. at 10.30 a.m. Comprising .'-coloured and 3-coloured vases, wall plates,
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      180 15 VICTORIA CONFECTIONERY AND STORE :m«, VICTORIA STREET. Telephone No. 1813. The rijjht place for you to go for COLD AND HOT DRINKS, FRESH CAKES, CONFECTIONERY, etc Open daily from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS NEW SHIPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS AND MATERIALS AND TOOLS for making ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, a
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      382 16 GUAM KIAT CO., LTD. ■L PHILLIP STREET. New Shipments Just Received. Champion Portable Forges with IS in. hearth Champion Post Drilling Machines, to drill from M in. to 1 in. hole. Bourdomi Steam Pressure Gauges, fitted with control rocks Sizes 4 in. dia. by 200 lbs. S by 200 lbs.
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      351 16 600 Hats HAVE JUST ARRIVED Strong, good quality and cheap in price. Pretty designs to choose from PARISIAN HOUSE, 6, ORCHARD ROAD. BRING YOUR TROUBLES TO JOHN DUsOsV OPTICfAXi M, BATTERY ROAD, SIN6AFOBB. SPECIALITIES IN ESTATE SUPPLIES. LATEX CUPS different qualities manufactured at own potteries. Largest output in Malaya. CUP
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      915 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sals, To Lot, etc., in ordinary dose- set type (average six word, to line) are per line one insertion 28 cents., two in.. 46 cts., three ins. 64 eta., four ma. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. 1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      892 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, house 70, Prinscp Street. Immediate entry. Apply 9, Clarke Quay. ~FUR~NISHErr~HOUSE TO~rE~f!~Tanglin district. Tennis court and garage. For particulars, apply 1C25, Straits Times. TO LET, immediate entry compound house. No. 28-3, Grange Road, water laid on with tennis court and garage. Apply Mr. Cheng Oisen,
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      785 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, Nos. 30 and 41, North Boat Quay, immediate entry. Apply 16, Change Alley. TO BE LET, offices and godowns to snit all requirements. Apply S. Manasseh Co., No. 4, D'Almelda Street. TO LET, 15-c, Battery Road, 3rd floor, 14, St. Michael's Road. Further particulars apply
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      214 16 PHOENIX HOSIERY PRINCESS GARMENTS CO. 4, BAFFLES CHAMBERS (Opposite Robinsons). Bulneea Hoars a.m. to 1 CENTRAL MOTOR HIRING COMPANY M. ORCHARD ROAD, HUPMOBILE CARS ON HIRE DAT AND NIGHT. Thone 1735. PHOTOGRAPHS For Ue best of tvtrj thln» In every Branch of Photography Riot op MR. BUCKERIDGE Phon. 1898 TMI
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      197 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General BS M»nager'« Office 1117 All eommanieationa relating to editorial matters and newt should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to THE MANAUEB. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc.,
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