The Straits Times, 14 February 1923

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,176, SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTS,
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    PUBLIC REACTION.
    466 2 Expressions Against Arbuckle Made to Hays. Opposition to the reinstatement of Soacoa 1 1 atty Arbuckle to the screen by Will Hays, national arbiter of the motion 1 picture industry, developed the other day throughout the United States with great rapidity. Arbuckle's chance to come back ur.Jer authorisation
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    WIRELESS AMATEURS.
    442 2 Shanghai Enthusiasts Working For Years. The suddenly awakened interest of the public of Shanghai, in wirejess developments such as broadcasting and the like has entirely overlooked the efforts of a (croup of enthusiastic amateurs who have been at work on wireless telegraphy for years and who have achieved
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    Saghalien Oil Concession.
    127 2 Sagh alien Oil Concession. The Musi-i.w correspondent of the Chicago Tribune states that the Soviet Govomment has granted an American oil company a 'M year concession over 500 ■fain miles of North Saghalien for the exploitation cf petroleum, with the right to construct two ports on the Pacific coast. The
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      346 2 'Thank you, Mother. I feel 'Wincarnis' is doing me so much good." That is the secret of the wonderful popularity of Wincarnis its effect is so quick, and its benefit so pronounced,' that you can feel it doing you good. Let Wincarnis give you new health if you are Weak
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      389 2 BEET HAM'S la.-rola M TOl'H SKIN AND m comjm.kxion Cm £< mc°nl:tr ui*e of (■■■-lli tin's 1..V I **4Q of*JH>l«bil.\«<irh«ml«U»iKl ll<^<!i| »torH». U.-t'l'.Ki \>J KuJ^'ll V« Rf'tKlklSO* DR. CASSELL'S TABLETS Repair Wear and Tear of Norve and Bo&j Price Is. 9d. and 4a. [the unique remedy) FOR COUGHS, CHILLS, I
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      117 2 New Stocks of Bell and Battery Materials SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. ORCHARD ROAD. Telephone 2651. v^BßwHi^^^^^^^^^ l^^*^^**M^*»MiWaß»WßwWßaaB^B|RtX THE WORLD'S BEST. Big Reduction in Prices AS FROM DECEMBER 1. Price L.ist on Application. AMBROSOLI STOPPANI CO. Singapore and Penan? SOLE AGENTS ARROL-JOHNSTON CARS THE
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    THAT WHISKERED COLLAR.
    747 3 Something New in the Way Of Research. Quite out of the ordinary is an experiment now being made in London in the hope of discovering why linen collars come back from the laundry with whiskers on or with those saw-like edges that lead flu so much irritation.
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    Literary Exports.
    198 3 One is inclined to wonder on hearing that the King of Siam has translated into his country's language Shakespeare's tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, whether this royal student of our national literature has rendered the play into Palace language," the exclusive speech of the Court of Siam, or
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    Rubber in the Philippines.
    117 3 In their weekly market report, dated January 18, Messrs. Symington and Sinclair state A somewhat intensive antirestriction propaganda has been and is being carried on in the press led by Mr. Harvey Firestone, tf the Firestone Tire Company, who appears to be represented fur this purpose
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      390 3 STEAMER SfIIIIHGS United American lines lac. Successors to LIVERMORE DEARBORN A CO, LLMITKD. (Irecrpoiattd la U.8.A.) INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP LINK KtinUr Serrie* b*nr*«a N«» York Stagapo?* aad Java ports and vice rersa FOR NEW TORE VIA SUEZ v. Jalapa Feb. 17 For fre)gkt, apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD, Agents, Sir* its
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      563 3 I INSTANT HELP FOR WORRIED MOTHERS Night Holds No Terrors for the Mother Who Keeps Baby's Own Tablets In The Hou«e. Wr.at mother does not know those nights of unrest when baby sleepless, feverish ami in pain keeps her awake, tense with anxiety, fat helpless to give the little one
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      220 3 DELICIOUS, The Standard WHOLESOME, for Purity aad REFRESHING. |kjj|| Eicellence. A i y.^^Xj^-l r<ure SAFEGUARD J/^ AGAINST (lW^^^;\ Umt J<li FEVERS. (flSJjp^Si! lfc LIME JUICE 2 Is the Telephone Number of the PROMPT PRINTERS idßMHaiaT ng US U P Ul> «^^^^^^^k representative will gladly call on you for orders for
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      278 3 McBRINES BAGGAGE WARDROBE TRUNKS B^ STEAMER BIZ!, "jMr There are three major eiem«nit« f»ffirffl§E. i which enter into tne confltrocIJpj l p|^v \J tion "Mcßrine" Wardrol* Hl^SHsL^ Th6y v*u fcppe*rance, cravtalJH^yl* il See for you™*" wh mcbpw *d^^^S^*^i^^ Baggage stands supreme. Steamer size $150 and $18S TbrM ftoarter six* fin
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      677 4 STEAMER SAILIHBS Pr&~O.-Biitish India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULA AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) LONDON FAB-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES, LONDON ANTWSBP Due Singapore Leave Singapore DONGCLA about Feb. 18 KHIVA about Feb. 28 NANKIN
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      636 4 STEAMER SAILIWSS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LTD. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CQ. LJMITID (lacorporated la England) The Blue Funnel Line Regular Service to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWSBP, HAMBCHG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, UVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW TORK. Taking cargo on throagk
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      768 4 BTEAMEB SAILINGS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSB9MPPI. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION (O M OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETirEKLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Nos. Passage Dept. 131. Fright Dept. 1202, Marine Dept. and Tnaafclpsaaat Dept. 1137. Manager's Dept. 1003. VAN DER LYN-February 14, Muntok, Djiboes, Blinjoe, Pangkat, Pinang and Koba
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      422 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. 1 Hf! 1 LONDON LINB Ata-ita Maru Feb. 20 Kashima Maru Mar. 6 LIVERPOOL LINB Dclagoa Maru Feb. 16 Tsushima Maru mid Mar. HAMBURG LINB Mito Maru about Feb 16 Matsuye Maru end Mar. Lima Maru early Apr. NEW YORK UNE via SUEZ BOUTH AMERICAN
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      414 5 STEAMER SAHINQS O.S.K. Proposed Sailings from Singspore (.abject to change without previous notice.) EUROPEAN LINB For Marseilles. London, Hamburg, Rotterd»n>, Antwerp, Via Colombo, Saez and Port Said. Arr. Dep. ARGUN HARU Feb. 21 Feb. 22 LONDON MARU Mar. 16 Mar. 1« 'Omit Marseilles. NEW YORK LINB For San Francisco, Panama,
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      565 5 STEAKEB SIMJW6S ELLERMAN LINE El.T.BinfftH, BUCXNALL BTKAJUMU O*. It*. (laoorfOtated la Bajiaad) BTBAMMt Paallpgajiaw rABMNCTB smtnoi OWTWAaVD. Aboat v CITY OF POONA China Japan Mar. 9 1 8.s. CITY OF MANCHESTER China Japaa Apl. 22 ■OMSWARDB. About s.s. CITY OF TORK Marseilles Loadoa Fob. M •M. CITY OF SIMLA Marseilles
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      121 5 KERR STEAMSHIP CO IRC. IUCCBSfOBS TO UNITED AMERICAN LINES (Incorporated la U.8.A.) Regular service between Maw Tork, Singapore and Java Forts, aad r|s* versa. WQU NEW TOSK yiA SUEZ HALFMOON Feb. 26 For freight, apply GUTHIUI ft CO, LJMITID, Ageata. StraiU HlttlfH aai VJU. COMPAWA TRASATLANTICA (SPANISH ROYAL MAIL LINE)
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      553 5 STEAMER SAILINGS STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERUUID" I" NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.) HOLLAND OOST AZIE LYN (of the United Netherlands Navigation Company.) HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. As from first prox., the above Lines will jrive FREQUENT regular sailings to ROTTERDAM and AMSTERDAM and MONTHLY sailinirs to HAMBURG direct and to BREMEN,
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      250 5 HUGO STINNES LINES (Incorporated in Germany) Regular monthly freight and Passenger service. OUTWARD BOUND Hongkong, Shanghai and Japaa CARL LEGIEN, 9,000 tons about Feb. 16 HAVENSTEIN, 12,250 tons about Mar. 15 HOMEWARD BOUND Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg I L'DEXDORFF, 12,250 tons about Mar. 31 CARL LEGIEN, 9,000 tons about Apr.
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      520 6 CWEMAS MADAME X MADAME X MADAME X Hailed ererywhere as the greatest Emotional picture ever made. To-nirht at the EMPIRE TanjOßf Pafar Road la the Second Show at 9.39 Tha Pre-Eminent Feature Flu of the World. Samuel GolJwyn's Immortal Masterpiece starrine PAULINE FREDERICK in MADAME X In 7 act* Adapted
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      63 6 Under the direction of Nani bin Huji Omar and K. Dean THE STAR OPERA (The- Premier Malay Open la Siagapor*) At the TIIP.ATKE ROYAL North Bridge Road. To-night To-night A Great Hindustani Programme SOOR DAS (Bilwa Menggel) Special Hindustani Songs by Miss Tijah Under the sole direction of Shaik Ab-i-illnh
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      304 6 GAIETY CINEMA Tremendous Success of Alice Joyce's Triumphant Production HER LORD AND MASTER Her powns will be voted "dreams" by competent Judpes »nd you nv.-n will ajrrce with this Verdict. Added Attractions THE GREAT HAIGH OF SCOTLAND YARD SERIAL Pathe Animated Gazette. In the First Show TOLD IN THE HILLS
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      134 6 SMEiftS SURINA NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. Change of Programme First Show at 9.30 William Duncan's SMASHING BARRIER Q SERIAL O Episodes 10, 11, 12 and 13. REELS Srrond Show at 9.30 Nvw Australian Gazette. li.nl ir Chaplin's Q SHOULDER ARMS REELS EVE'S FILM REVIEW Sir Walter Scott's IVANHOE 4 with King
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      229 6 n\ M HOLEPROOF n£k aox° HOSIERY \^-^^> J Whiteaways w I\M^ <W^ AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN. M "V »ri MEN'S LIGHT WEIGHT MERCEIIiSIiI) sT n a HOLEPROOF LISLE SOCKS. ft If FT Very slronsr, durable and suiiablo for hard x;.:n\ V I M Stocl;ed in Dlark, White and Grey. \m
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    180 7 FIXTURES. Wadacaday, February II Ash We.ln.-vlny. Ilich \V:.tor. 9.20 a.m., II 51 p.m. awl 0, BMB«ward mail, train. ■tail closes. New Orient I'nrk cpeninp;. 'I he Man from Toronto, Vi* Theatre, 9.30. Carlson, at Kahar Opera. ThurKday. February 15 I[|«li Water, 10.7 a.m., 11.21 p.m. nail closer.
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      VESSELS AT DOCKS.
      100 7 rant Wharf Basin—Nil Baal Wharf Bdarana, Ellwtga. Shoer.s Wharl K:-.!;!i:ninß. Naia Whin (idfang, Zalda, Inuo Maru City of J -ica. bmpiri Dock Koepa!. Blthina, lull Wo Tone Maru, Agamemnon. W* i Wkarl I al; n-o. Jardim Wlnrl Ishuid.T. l'ulo Br«ni Coal whkrt—Nil I.i pel Harbour. Main Wharf
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      Vessels Arrived.
      178 7 BAM WHAN BIN, H: it.. IG7 tons, from Ma liera 13-2, for unc. CALI PBO, BriL, 888 tons, from Port Swettenham 13-2, lor i'.>rt Swettcnham 15-2. DALGOA MAUL', .lap.. 4,373 tons, from Yo kohuma i;<-2, fur Liverpool 17-2. IDUKCE, Amor, 4,753 tons, fro» New i l 2, for
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    240 7 To-day. rulau Samhu 2.30 p.m Malacca and Muar 8 p.m Port Sw< ttenham and Penang 8 p.m I'ongkong, and Shanj;hni, '.akinK' mails for U.S.A. and 3 p.n. Baagkok a bjm Medan ...3 prr. Ilatu l'ahat SH* Muniok, Djeboes, Hlinjoi- ami l'angkal I'iuang 3 p.m limit',. 4 p.m
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    26 7 By Left Si ore Arrd. London t. der Ncderlamli-n Jan. 2 8 .1.111. 11l ill. Hi Jan. 29 Feb. 1 F.O). Fob. 12
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    173 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, February 14. On London, Bank m/s 2/4 Demand 2/4 5/32 Private 3 mi. credits 2/4 17/32 On New York Demand 54% Private 90 d/s 56% On France, Bank 810 On India, Bank T. T. 171% On Hongkong, Bank d/d ZVi p.c. dis. On Shanghai, Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    61 7 Tone of market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 5%d. Spot »?arch Vpril-June 'uly/Sept )ct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 61 61V& ipot ifarch uly-Scpt. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. 62 Vk 62% 63 63'/i
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      MINING
      201 7 Issue k'al. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 BalaiiK Tadane 0.47% 0.52V4 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.15 1.25 1 1 J.-lamtoh 0.20 0.40 808 1 1 Johan Tin 0.45 0.50 II £1 Kam. Kamunt 2.0.0 2.2.C 10 10 Kinta Asscn. 7.00 7.25 5 5 Lin?ui Tin 4.30 4.50 0 10
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      GENERAL
      139 7 Issue k'al. Pd. •1 £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 4.4.0 4.6.6 10 10 Central Engines 9.00 9.50 10 10 Central Motors 0.00 3.50 PI fl E. Smelting Co. 6.73 7.25 >/- 5/- Elec. Tramways \l- 2/-nom 0 10 Fraser Neave 35.00 35.50 uj 50 Hammer Co. 137.50 142.50 cd. IOOIOOKatz
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      DEBENTURES
      107 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p.m. Spore Electrical Tramways, 5 p.c. £350,000 icm. Spore Municipal i p.e. •$1,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4% p.e, of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dli. Spore .Municipal 4% p.e, of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.c. di». Spore Municipal 4Vi p.e. of 1909 $1,500,000
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      403 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Latest arailable Sterling Quotation* are printed oa another par* da Friday. To-day's Prices. Frnser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby New ($1) 1.15 1.25 1.10 1.20 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.40 1.65 1.40 1.60 A. Hitam ($5) 12.50 13.50 12.50 13.50 A. Kuninjj
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      688 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS ROQUKFORT CiIEESE, Swiss firm ■hi-eie, liuava Cheese, Salami Sausage. 11. Ilolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hot*] BMf. FOR SALE, iiv< '-soatcr Dodge car, cheap. A»ply laiG, Straits Times. VACANCIES. Oxley Kise, English home, electric light, tennis, garage. Tel. 2580. WANTED, two good five-seater motor cars. Send full particulars and
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      57 7 Brnnner Mond Co., Limited, NORTHWICH, ENGLAND. CRESCENT W^ BRAND Mannfaetarera of PURE ALKALI (Soda Ash) SILICATE OP SODA CAUSTIC SODA (Solid) 76/77%, CALCIUM CHLOBIDE 70/72%, W/62% CAUSTIC SODA (Flake) 71/77% MURIATE OP AMMONIA BICARBONATE OP SODA SULPHATE OP AMMONIA PURE SODA CRYSTALS CARBONATE OF AMMONIA BLEACHING POWDER. Ageats, Straits Settlements
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      571 7 TIIE LATEST SOCIETY BALLROOM DAN C I NO Exponent nnd Teacher MISS JILL. HILL STUDIO 128, Raffles Hotel mmt Mtt MtimtMM CRAG HOTEL PENANG HILL. 2,300 feet above sea level, in one of the roost beautiful situations in the East. Twenty-eight bedrooms in separate bungalows. EXCELLENT CUISINE TERMS MODERATE GRAND
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      253 7 VICTORIA THEATRE Commencing TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 BANDMAN'S EASTERN CIRCUIT, LIMITED Presents ROBERT COURTNEIDGE JW. E. HOLLOWAY'S LONDON COMPANY In the Latest London Dramatic Successes TO-NIGHT I GEO. ZLCCO, LESLIE (iUAIIAM AND CHERRY HARDY THE MAN FROM TORONTO From The Duke o; York's Theatre Thursday. Fehruary 13. THE BAT From St.
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    DEATHS
    90 8 DICK.— On January 9. 1923, at 34, Lanjjhamroad, West Green, N., John Scmple Dick, formerly of the Uorneo Company, Limited Singapore, Batavia, etc., in his 86th year LIM.— On February 12, 1923, at his residence Ann Siang Hill, Mr. Lim Cliwee Chian J.P., aged 55 years, leaving two widows
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. FRANCE AND GERMANY.
    1116 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. FRANCE AND GERMANY. The development of events in the Ruhr area is slow and yet not slow. Judged from the point of view of rapidly acquiring from Germany a larger share of her wealth than she was willing to surrender to the Reparation Commission,
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    44 8 The Chiness Association will hold a Chinese New Year re-union dinner on the premises of the Chiness Association on Saturday, at 8 p.m. Prizes in connection with sports held at the last picnic will be given away. The membeis wi.l sing Auld Lang Syne.
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    44 8 The 33rd anniversary of the Chinese Christian Association will be celebrated on Wednesday, the 21st inst. at 8.15 p.m. in the V.M.C.A. hall. Tickets of admission may be had -from members of the Association, or by application to the Secretary, Mr. Tan Boon Chin.
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    66 8 In the case in which S. S. T. S. Suppramaniam Chelty, in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice Sir Walter Shaw, yesterday clairmd $713.80, principal and interest said to be due under a promissory note from Yeo On Long, the proprietoi of Chop Yeo Leon<j Ons, his Lordship dismissed
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    69 8 Iff H. Ha'ilam and Co. sharebrokers, Kuala Lumpur, have just issued No. 4 of their Statistics Relating to Dollar Rubber Companies." It deals with about 84 companies, and we note in glancing ever it that 39 of these paid dividends in 1920, G paid dividends in 1921 and 8 paid
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    31 8 *Friday being the principal of the Chinese New Year holidays, there will be no issue of the Straits Times on that day. The paper will be published as usual on Saturday.
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    12 8 The Green Island Cement Company have issued their Chinese New Year calendar.
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    12 8 To-day is St. Valentine's Day, now almost everywhere a much degenerated festival.
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    18 8 Heavy gun practice will take place frcm Fort Siloso at 8 a.m. on February 28 and March 2.
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    16 8 The occultist, Professor S. Coomaraswamy, leaves for Ipoh to-morrow night, returning to Singapore on Monday morning.
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    24 8 On Chinese New Year's Day there will be a celebra'.ion of the Hdy Communion in St. Peter's Church, Stamford Road, commencing at 7.30 a.m.
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    31 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 169— 5100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 175 $100.
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    30 8 The Harbour Master, Labuan, reports that the dredger Amsterdam sank at S.L'O p.m. on February in 42 fathoms, lat. 4 deg. 42 mm. N., long. 113 deg. 34 mm. E.
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    27 8 The fallowing telegram has been received from Rome, dated the 10th inst. Exchange en London lires 97 per sterling. Italian War Loan 5 per cent, lires 84.62.
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    35 8 It is stated in court circles that there will be a ceremonial opening of the Malacca Assizes, which commence there on April 16. It is expected that the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S/iaw, will preside.
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    37 8 It should have been mentioned in connection with the musical evening at the Hotel Van Wijk on Monday, that at very short notice the artists were able io secure the services at the piano of Madame Dietz.
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    34 8 Following are the numbers of arrivals from and departures to Madras Presidency for the month of January Arrivals adults 48:5, minors 81. Departures adults 4.092, miners 264. The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.
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    42 8 The Chinese who stabbed his wife in Havelock Road, on January 6, was brought before Mr. Dawson in the second ?ourt. this MORtiag, charged by Inspector :\ing with murder. The case was postponed pending the Coroner's enquiry, .vhich is being held to-day.
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    53 8 In the Supreme t'ourt, this morning, before the Chief Justice. Sir Walter Shaw. he case of Long "Sam Koo, a widow, v. Kwok Ah Kum, also a widow, was .■ailed on. Mr. Simpson, for the plaintiff, said it was an action to recover $1,500 lent on a promissory note. The
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    57 8 We are informed that the Chee Swee Cheng Scholarship in Labuan, tenable for 1923, 1924 and 1923, was won by Edwin Then, and the Es*ay Priz? by Leong Chung Fui. The second and third boys n the Scholarship examination were Rajanianika and Mak Swee Leong, who share the Keh F.ng
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    74 8 John Little and Cos. store was again set out in the third court, this morning, when the hearing was continued of the case in which Tang Kah Siong is charged with being in possession of some $10,000- worth of roods said '.o be the property of John Little and Co.
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    74 8 Two Hokiens, Chua Kai Kei and Ng Boon Teng are being charged in the District Court this mornini* with illicit distilling. It is stated that the men were found by Preventive Officers in the jungle at the 15 ",4 mile, Woodlands Road, yesterday and that they were busily employed in
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    72 8 At a meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce held yesterday, Mr. See Tiong Wall, J.P., Municipal Commissioner, was elected President for the years 1923 and 1924. According to the Peking Government Gazett", dated January 13, it is also interesting to ncte that the President of China has been pleased
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    76 8 This morning when the case of Vavena Adamsaiboo versus Pana Meena Slaymnn was called in the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw. Mr. Evans, who appeared for the plaintiff said the matter had been settled. In reply to his Lordship, counsel added that the parties had come
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    77 8 Judgment was given by the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, in the Supreme Court yesterday for the International Banking Corporation in the matter in which the Bank claimed damages for breach jf a :cntract of Beptsmber Gist year under which plaintiffs were empowered to purchase 100,000 guilders for the defendant,
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    102 8 Three Hokiens were arrested yesterday, by Inspector King, at 137, Selat Road, for pig stealing. It is said they are the ringleaders of a gang who have made pig stealing a fine art for the past three months in the districts of Selat Road, Tiong Bahru and Bukit Ho Swee.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    466 8 Norman Whatley, senior tutor, Hertford College, ux>"«:H. is appointed headmaster of Clifton College His Excellency the High Commissioner visited the Institute for Meuica. Reseanjl and the Chemical Laboratories at Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Mr. F. A. Pledger, of Messrs. Boustcad and Co., Penang, has returned from leave.
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    Wonderful Rubber.
    139 8 One of the most effective things done by the Propaganda department of the Rubber Growers' Asscciaticn is the issue of a booklet showing, with effective illustration, the extracrdinai y variety of uses to which rubber can be put. A good many people, for instance, fail to recognise that
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    Help the Children Fund.
    152 8 We are glad, very glad, that a most kindly response has been made by lew of our readers to Lord Weardale'a appeal on behalf of Britain's Help the Children Fund. In ihe wide area covered by war and revolution the suffering 1 of little children have
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    Budgrafting.
    224 8 We had a leader seme days ftgo on budgrafting. It has since been hi dghl to our notice that the Agricultural Department of the X.M.S., as recently as lest month, stated that the Advisory Committee Department of Agriculture, F.M.S. decided that it did not consider that the policy of
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    PARLIAMENT.
    562 9 King's Speech on Foreign Affairs. Pessimistic References to The Ruhr. Reuter's Service. London, February 13. The King's Speech at the opening of Parliament, referring to the Ruhr, says that the Government, while feeling unable to concur or participate in the operation, are acting in such a wav as not
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    Holland and Germany.
    55 9 Reuter's Service London, February 13. The Hague The Second Chamber of the States-General has adopted by 56 votes to l!(i a motion refusing permission for the Socialist, Troelstra, to question the Government < n the subject of the Ruhr occupation, the president pointing out that the interests
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    Crime in Egypt.
    45 9 Keiter's Service London, February 13. Cairo Two British soldiers have been wi ui.ii.il and a Greek canteen contractor killed by a bomb thrown at a canteen tent in the Geziret Badran quarter where Mr. Ambler m recently fired on. The nt escaped.
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    British Oil Resources.
    138 9 Renter's Servici London, February 13. Washington The Federal Trade Commission report on the foreign ownership of the petroleum industry in the United States finds that the Royal Dutch and Shell group owns 240,000 acres of oil lands in the United States and produc2s 3'i per cent, of
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    Communist in Russia.
    93 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 13. Tho Communist M.P., Mr. Newbold, who has returned from Moscow, in an interview, said that Lenin was quite well and resting in the country writing a book. Mr. Newbold was warmly welcomed at Moscow and spent most of his time with the
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    French Navy.
    71 9 Reuter's Service London, February 13. Paris Lc Matin states that the Minister of Marine, M. Raiberti, is completing the naval programme providing for new construction in 20 years of 700,000 tons, including 60,000 tons each cf submarines and seaplane carriers. No battleships will be constructed in the first
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    America and Rubber.
    48 9 Reuter's Service London, February 13. Washington It is stated at the White House that President Harding will soon recommend Congress to appropriate funds for a thorough enquiry into the world production of rubber, also for experiments in cultivation in United States' possessions, including the Philippines.
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    Frontier Warfare.
    43 9 Reuter's Service London, February 13. Dcra Ismail Khan The Jelal Khels have released the two British flying officers mentionen previously. The operations of General Matheson's two brigades have been successful, repulsing enemy attacks, but the Mahsuds show no signs of submission.
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    American Tourists.
    19 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 13. Constantinople The White Star liner Homeric has arrived with 3,000 American tourists.
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    176 9 (By Courtesy cf the Nichi-Nichi Shimbun.) Tokio, February 12. A drastic disarmament bill, submitted by the Kensei and Kakushin Parties, was rejected at to-day's meeting of Parliament. A manhood suffrage bill, recommended by the Kensei, Kakushin and Koshin Parties, is to be presented to the Diet on
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    France and Germany.
    441 9 Both Sides Feeling The Strain. Reuter's Service. London, February 12. Paris The Inter-Allied High Commissioner at Coblence has decided that exports from the Rhineland to unoccupied Germany can only be effected by special authorisation issued at Crefeld, Cologne, Mayence or Ludwigshafen. It is announced that Be'.gian troops
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    Echo of an Ancient Matter.
    193 9 Before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, this morning, the matter of Gch Vow Seng versus Leong Chek Yeng Tong and Leong Ah Checng (since dead) was mentioned by Mr. W. H. Drummond, who appeared for the first defendant. Mr. Demuth, in reply to his
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    Inspector-General of Police.
    52 9 It has been definitely decided that Mr. C. Hannigan, at the end of his term of office as acting Inspector-General of Police, will be appointed Commissioner of Police, FM. S. An officer from India, as already mentioned in our columns, is to be appointed Inspector-General of Police,
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    Street Hawkers.
    46 9 A committee of the Municipal Commission has decided to recommend adoption of the Health Officer's proposals to transfer hawkers from Beach Road to Beach Lane, Garden Street, Jeddah Street, Clyde Street and Clyde Terrace and to close Beach Road for night and day hawker*.
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    Secret Society Meeting.
    153 9 Startling Discovery Near Kepong. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 14. On information received, Inspector Dally, head of the Kuala Lumpur detective department, and a posse of detectives proceeded, last night, to a spot in the jungle beyend Kepong. They arrested two head men, including the
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    CRESSON'S RUBBER PAVING.
    487 9 Successful Tests by Singapore Harbour Board. We recorded the public opening of a test area laid with Cres.-on's Rubber Paving Blocks, and we are pleased to congratulate our local inventor of the remarkable success of the experiments made. The following report has been issued by the Singapore
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    S. V. R. A. Meeting.
    120 9 For the prize meoting at Seletar Ran^fc, on Saturday and Sunday next, transport facilities are as follows Saturday Two busses for 40 men will leave Victoria Memorial Hall, at 1.30 p.m., for Seletar Range. Sunday Two busses for 30 men will leave Victoria Memorial Hall,
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    Mass Meeting and Rents.
    129 9 We are asked to say I hat. under the auspices of the Clerical Union, a mass meeting will be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall on F: iday, February 23, at 5 p.m. One of the resolutions to be put before the meeting: i to ask
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    Ahead of the Mail.
    706 9 Supplementary Wires From Indian Exchanges. The following telegrams are taken from Indian exchanges to hand yesterday Lord NorthclilTe's Will. London, February 1 Lady Northcliffe benefits under the will to the extent of a legacy of £10,000 and Lord Northcliffe's personal effects. The remainder of tho estate
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    In the Grin of Winter !
    111 9 In the Grin of Winter The very low temperature of 64 degree was recorded by two thermometers on the Government Experimental Plantation at Serdang, says the Pinang Gazette. This i* nothing, however, to what has been experienced at Ipoh. Last Friday, for instance, a correspondent wrote to the Times of
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    The Mails.
    60 9 A mail from Europe is being broueht by the P. and O. steamer Deneoia, which is due at Penang at 5 p.m. on Fri lay. The Takada, due here a', daylight to-iro 1 -r"w is bringing mails from China and Japan, and the M.M. liner Cordillere, which is
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    The New Resident of Brunei.
    57 9 We learn that Mr. E. E. Pretty. Private Secretary to Sir Frederick James, will be leaving early in March to take up his new appointment as Resident of Brunei in succession to Mr. L. A. Allen. Mr. Prrtty has done much useful work as the
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    SPORTING LETTER.
    2273 9 Surprises in the Fnglish Cup. By Our Special Correspondent. London, January IS. The new conditions for the Grand National have so far been successful in what is assumed to have been their object the exclusion from the field of those hopeless horses whose blunders bring worthier competitors to
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      188 10 To the Editor o:. the Straits Times. Sir, "A Disciple'" is right in his main: contentions, but British as well as American or other nationals are well within their: right to speak of other nationalities, if; they have lived long enough among] ihem, as to their faults,
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    Coui tneidge-Holloway Company.
    212 10 The Edavana arrived in port this morning from Range on, bringing a theatrical company, who, from home impressions, should provide a gcod deal of enjoyment to the people if Singapore. Mr. W. E. Holloway, who is personally in charge of the Courtneidge-Holloway Company, knowi his Singapore of
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    71 10 A crocodile of immense girth and length was caught by a Malay paw«ng (medicine-man) in the Kedah River last week. It was brought over to Alor Star and sold to a local resident. The Kedah River swarms with saurians in certain reaches and as crocodile leather commands a high price,
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    65 10 The Rev. Duncan Campbell MacGregor, D.D., ex-Moderator of the Presbyterian j Church of England, will preach in the Presbyterian Church. Orchard Road, on Sunday next at 5.30 p.m. He and the Bey. Dr. P. J. Maclagan will visit and take part in the Chinese Church Ser- j wees the same
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      Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      99 10 Singapore, February 14. Rubber.—Lcndon Is. 5%d. Local 62V4. Tin.—London £188 7s. 6d. Lccal 95% (200 tons sold). Share Market.—Very quiet. Rubbers.—Kuala Sidims at 2.25-2.30, Jeram Kuantans 40-45 cents, Allenbys 1.15-1.20, Glenealys 1.55-1.65. Tins.—Taipings 95-1, Norths 1.17%, Souths 1.20-1.25, Johans 50-55 cents, i Lhiguis 4.50-4.75, Mambaus 82Vj-87'<s
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      107 10 Singapore. February 11. Tin— £lBB 7s. 6d. Rubbers.— Allcnbys 1.12H-1.17H, Basse tts 1.20-1.27 2. Brojjas 55-GO, Crai^ieleas 7J'»-75, Jeram Kuantans 44-50, Jiniahs L6O-1.67 I*.1 Malaka Pindas l/.u 1.70, Tapahs 12-12.50, Mentakab* 22 V.:27Vi, Utan Simpans 1.92% -2. Mines.— Hitams 1.20-1.25, Petalimrs 70--75, Norths 1.17*4-1.22%. Johnn.i ATA--52%
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      Macphail and Co.'s Weekly Report.
      358 10 Messrs. Macphail and Co., Ltd.'s weekly report dated February 13, states Very little business has been done daring the week under review. Rubbers have been dealt in hardly at all, there) being a considerable margin between t buyers' and sellers' ideas. The raw material is
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    131 10 Surma change in the first show tonight is William Duncan's Barrier serial, episodes 10, 11, 12 and 13. In :he second will be a new number of Australasian Gazette, Shoulder Arms, Eve's Film Review and Ivanhoe featuring King j Baggot and Leah Baird. A special pro- 1 gramme
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    111 10 Two Ashanti chiefs and their families, who are being repatriated after 26 years' exile in the Seychelles Islands for their part in the Ashanti rising of 1896, arrived at Liverpool on the liner Circassia in mail week, and resumed tlv.ir journey to West Africa in an Elder Dempster liner. Three
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    27 10 A special general meeting of the Chinese Association will be held to-day ftt 5 p.m. to discuss and confirm terms of amalgamation with the Mutual Improvement Association.
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    29 10 A Lisbon message s«ys the Minister of the Colonies has approved of the grant of fresh credits to tho Governor of Portuguese India to cover the budget deficit there.
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    35 10 The public examination of. Sir James McGrigor has been adjourned till May 4. The regigtiar *e**rked that from the wording of the doctor's certificate, it seemed doubtful whether the public examination will evor be held;
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    SHORT COTTON REELS.
    701 10 Specimen Measured Before Judge. In the District Court yesterday afterloon, Mr. David* District Judge, heard a rasa of interest in which Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted on behalf of the Crown, i Chinese shopkeeper named Lye Won Ifin, manager of Chop Wonif Thye Woh, >f North bridge Road.
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    Carlton to be Hanged.
    131 10 A sensational event is announced to take 1 place en the reclamation in front of Raffles I Hotel to-morrow afternoon at 4.45 when Carl ton', the- uuderstudy of Houdini. the j Handcuff King, *is to be publicly hanged. The fire brigade are bringing their escape on
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    Raffles Library.
    39 10 A selection of new fiction has been added to Raffles Library and will be issued to subscribers on Thursday at 5 p.m. The Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday on account of Chinese New Year.
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    104 10 When next the Bombay Corporation meets it will have for the first time 'in history lady members. Three sought election and all were successful, namely, Mrs. Hodgkinson, who stood as an Independent in the Fort Ward and was returned to the exclusion of one cf the European Association nominees Mrs.
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    58 10 The British Government has addressed a communication to the Channel Islands inviting an annual contribution to the Imperial Exchequer. It is suggested that Guernsey pay £275,000 and Jersey £.125,000. The communication points out the great disparity of taxation between Britain and the Channel Islands, especially the letter's income-tax. The Jersey
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      SELANGOR RACES.
      691 10 Heavy Going on First Day. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 13. Delightful weather prevailed when a start wll made this afternctn in the Selangor Turf Club's New Year meeting, but as the afternoon advanced the sky darkened and about 4.30 p.m. a heavy shower fell with
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      M. C. C. in South Afri a.
      125 10 A Reuter wire of the 13th inst. states At Johannesburg the fourth test mater was drawn. There was rain over nighl but the day was fine and the wicket good There were 10,000 spectators. Englam continued their previous day's innings ami declared with
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      Cricket.
      212 10 An all day cricket match will be playec on Friday on the Raffles !??hool grounc between the Y. M. C. A. ai.d the Mediea! College, commencing at tO n.m. The Y. M. C. A. will be represented by th« following H. G. Stack (CupU, K. Ignatius, 'f. A. Cordeiro,
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      Hockey.
      80 10 The R. E.s wen at home to an A.P.I. Xi yesterday at Fulau Bran:, and after a hard game retired wimicr* by the only goal scored in the first half. The following will represent the S.IJ.C. v. S.C.C. at hockey to-day on the tatter's ground G. G. Gray Goblo
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      Polo at Kuala Lumpur.
      106 10 There will be a polo match of four chukers-, 7 minutes each, on Friday nt Kuala Lumpur between teams representing the Colony and the Federated Malay States. The Colony's team, which wll leave Singapore to-night, will be represented by Messrs. Cookc-Yarborou:;h W. A. N. Davies, and
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      Association Football.
      80 10 The Oriental Telephone Foatball Club met the Telejrraph Co. on Raffles Bcfaool Ground yesterday. The game was well contested throughout, but the Telephone forwards were weak in fiont of goal and missed several opportunities of scoring they also failed to convert, a penally. The match lesulted in a
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      Keppel Golf Club.
      154 10 The result of the Ladies Spoon for February, wh ch was played off on Monday, was a win for 31 is. L. C. Robinson with a score of 50— 12 :;s. The draw for partners and matches in the Men's Foursome during Chinese NewYear has resulted as
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    Y. M. C. A. Notes.
    135 10 Ties in the ♦'ingpong tournament arc as follows To-day. W. Neubronner v. Lee Choon Eng (5 p.m.), W. Neubronner v. Tan Soo Bit (fi p.m.), Lee Choon En K v. J. V. Moss <:>.JO), Tan Soo Bit v. J. V. M> (6.:;0), Tan Soo Bit
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    188 10 Yesterday afternoon the Chief Sir Walter Shaw, in the Supreme Court, was engaged in hearing a case in which Chop Hong Huat claimed 186*41 in respect of rice supplied to Chop Thye Sin:', the defendant sued in the action being Lee Feck Hock, described as partner in thechop. Mr. W.
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    87 10 The first of the Siam comp:, announce to shareholders the result of its years' working: L^ the Si mi Steam Packet Co. Ltd. Including the bonus ■I to bo paid .the dividend If equivalent to 20 per cent. The Paknnm Railway Co. Ltd. is proposing to pay a final dividend
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    Natural Wonders of Anhui.
    890 11 in; 4 China's Mysterious Caves. In the oothern tip of Anliui an- six Bolated from the rest of the proi arriers. This region. leichow, was known I ,11 an, New Peace.' peaking of this something like I Is notable for its muun- iv.s a writer in
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    MYSTERIES OF LONDON TRADE
    859 11 Solving the Riddle of the Secret Springer. What is the oddest occupation in Londen 7 writer a correspondent in a home pnper. My vote went unhesitatingly to that of the secret springer. I pictured him endeavouring each day to discover some vital secreU— something that has
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    80 11 The South African Department of Commerce has found that a gasoline substitute made from prickly pear juice mixed with other chemicals has shown remarkable results. It can be retailod for half the price of gasoline, and has nvcraped 22.6 miles for a six-cylinder car ami unlike gasoline starts easily in
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    LONDON WITHOUT NOISE !
    758 12 LONDON WITHOUT NOISE Vision of A Silent City in 50 Years' Time. In fifty years' time the roar will have been taken out of London's traffic. Any serious noises will probably be forbidden as a matter of course. We shall have entered the silent era." It was professor Low who
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    47 12 An old. yokel saw a motorcar for the first time in his life. It came dashing up the main street, and disappeared in a cloud of dust. Well," said the yokel, the horses must ha' bin goin' a good speed .when they got loose from th»t carriage."
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    615 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Motor Cycle Reliability Trial. The Reliability Trial, open to all makes and types of motor bicycles with c: 1 without sidecars and which is to be helu on February 25, is attracting a considerable amount cf attention, says the Malay Mail.
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    TOWER OF LONDON.
    225 15 Instruments that Detect Minute Movement. London Bridge is not yet falling down," but the Tower of London is movinjr. Scientific investigations which are being: eai led out by the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, show definitely thai part of the great stone building shift! up and down regularly
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    JANUARY TIN RETURNS.
    84 15 RcnonK Tin Dredging Co. output for the first half month, ending January 15, was Dredpe No. 1 piculs 224, dredge No. 3 piculs .'Sin, total piculs 539. For the second half month ending January 31, it was dredse No. 1 piculs 276, dredge No. 3 piculs 266,
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      160 15 1923 FORDS Unprecedented Value NOW ONLY $1,250 F.O.R SINGAPORE. Including the following improvements Khaki coloured one man top GUARANTEED WATERPROOF Sloping and ventilating wind shield. Detachable rims with spare rim carried at rear of car. Non-skid tyres front and Rear. Improved and more comfortable body. w V Cs^ I *-jr
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      577 15 NOTICE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES. The Meeting of the Board of I.iccn«in:: Justices for the Sec.md quarter, IUT-l. commencing April I, 1923, will be held in the First Magistrate's Court, at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 1923. Applications for transfers, renewals, ttmovaiF, new Lici nces and
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      799 15 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon of February 20, 1923, for the fallowing works 1. Erection of a block of Quarters for two Warders at the Civil Prison 2. Erection of four Class IV Quarters at Tanjons Katong .'i. Kreetion of four
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      809 15 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Oflke, up to noon of February 111 lii2:l, for sippl; mc approximately the frllowiiiK nuantini f 2% inch lateritc on the umlermenUonr I roads as per position sliewn in Brtsdale 1. Id ci;':cs iui )'nn:rsro! Road, between 7th mili-Mone and
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      915 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 51, Meyer Road. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, 35-2 and 35-3, CaimhiU Road. Water and gas laid on. Apply 101, Chin S ree RoadTO LET FURNISHED, Purmea House, 514. Kampong Bahru Road. Gas and water laid on garage_ and tennis court. TO
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      722 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, office No. 29-2, Raffles Place. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, Godowns Nos. 82 and 83, Robertson Qucy. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, office and godown, 94, Robinson Road. Apply Estate and Trust Agency. SMALL AND LARGE OFFICEsTat 11, Malacca St. Apply Sayers A
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      133 16 H. P. Corsets A LA BERGERE We have just unpacked a few dozen of these famous corsets. Sizes from 22 inches to 32 inches, five styles, at prices from $4.25 to $10.50. Our customers are reminded that the last supply of these splendid corsets was rapidly exhausted. Goods sent C.O.D.
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      300 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General 58 Manager's Office ..1117 Ml communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters- advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc.,
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