The Straits Times, 7 May 1923

Microfilm: NL506
Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,244. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 7, 1923, PRICE 10 CENTS
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      148 1 m «IEBBBBaB<a»BBBBBBflaBBBBBBBiiaiCBBBB9BBBBE»BBBlBBBflBBBBaaBBflHflBBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBRallBBaBBBR I A WELL-KNOWN DOCTOR HAS RECENTLY SAID DRINK MORE GOOD MILK ALWAYS ASK FOR The Old Original Genuine Swiss Milk I TRADE MARK g And so Be Sure that \oa have the Best Obtainable -«->■♦ >IHM»II>MIH> C BOIJI AGENT 3 j Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. (iLcorporatca In England)
      148 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      216 1 IBBBEBBBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBSBBBBBfIBBBBEBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBaBVBBBBBBBBaBBEBBfIBBBBBBBBaBBBBaaBft o mson 0., O WARATHON 9*).^*? Osfe WASHABLE FLEXYDE. I IN WHITE AND GREY ,(ivv\ PRICE I m arm 1.75 ITO^M JjLJ J EACH /f Sizes 32 10 44 inohes 1 1 ;*g^/ Wash with Soap and Water. I 1 1 v llj I I) \a 9^Bn^a3aßai ■^sSS^^gSc^^^^^SJJ^3Ss j
      216 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    CONSOLIDATED RUBBER.
    680 2 Dividend of 10 Cents Per Share Declared. The ninth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Consolidated Rubber Estates (1914) Ltd., was held at Shanghai on April 19, Mr. E. T. Byrne presiding. The notice calling the meeting and the report of the auditors having been read, The
    680 words
  • Article
    FRENCH SAILORS' ESCAPADE
    204 2 Found on Buoy in Colombo Harbour. The two Frenchmen in khaki attire, who were found sitting on a buoy in tht middle of Colombo harbour a few days ago, were charged under the Destiiuti Immigrants Ordinance, says a Colorabc wire of April 24. It was stated that
    204 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    42 2 Orders for week ending May 13 Monday, 7th. Individual Troops Parade, 5.15 p.m. Wednesday, 9th. Band Practice, 515 p.m. Sunday, 13th. Church Parade at Presbyterian Church AH Troops Parade at Raffles Sehooi Ground, 4.40 pan.
    42 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      268 2 Wj j bat i"-iJf a raM. dsiEb-liicM til Use Glaxo for cooking j£n Widl Glixo in in? hcune )ou arc never without a supply Jf of pure fresh rr.ilk, milk t.ir.t keeps" in its tin, ready for l!9g in n-iy 0u;..-.tity at any ti;ne. Glaxo makes delicious I; coffee, cccoa
      268 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      485 2 sftV* Basinets ami preka£(v\+ siooal nn aad others |W w about to proceed home oa leave are off-r. J unusual facilities (or acquiring a Light Car. AutOTeyors Ltd.. London's leading Light Car Specialises, have made arrangements by which any car may be purchased on payment of a small deposit (from
      485 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      264 2 ROUGH ROADS and SHOCK ABSORBERS U is no longer necessary to fit expensive .shock absorbers to your car, to offset all the unpleasant jolts encountered on rough and rutty roads for Continental CORD TYRES with their oversize section and wonderful cushioning qualities make smooth ami easy riding possible. Jn addition
      264 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    The Free Churches.
    1074 3 England and Germany Shall We Behave as Christians The following article is from the Manchester Guardian One of the most famous debates in the House of Commons during the last century arose over the case of one Bon Pacifioo, a Mediterranean Jew who happened to be a
    1,074 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      252 3 STEAHER SAILINGS STRUTHERS AND BARRY OPERATING D.S. GOVERNMENT SHIPS. ■INGAPORI TO COS ANGMJt* AND 1 SAN FIANCIB* f j U.S.S.H. m. WEST FARALON May 16 0 to discharge aid load US SB. U, MUR3A May 80 to dinrbdrre aad load U.S.S.B. a.B. WEST IVAN Juao SO to discharge and load
      252 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      456 3 STEAMER SAILINGS nmO-GHMA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. Incorporated in Hongkoas) Dlrert S«rrlee to Japan rla Hongkong and Shanghai and to Calntta wtm Paaang from Singapore. Taking Cargo on th.-ongk Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amcy, Caafoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtss* Ports, Forf mosa, the Philippines, ate, < FOR PENANC
      456 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      233 3 IF YOU ARE PALE TRY THIS EXPERIMENT The Result* Will Agreeably Surprise You. If you 'are pale, haVe lost appetite and feel weak and depressed, take, after each meal, one oi' Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. In a very short time you \flll be agreeably surprised ut the improvement in your
      233 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      198 3 ANSCO Cameras and Films THE PERFECT AMATEUR COMBINATION Si S\T' r "LJm CAMERAS <gJnn!^^^ AH Models Stocked. K^^^ljfPl Prices from $99 to $200. II IC^SJ Stocks of the New Tropical JUhk /£tf ilm ust arrived n ilrwhi s zes n Stock. W^jgS^^^ Write for illustrated Price List. Obtainable only at
      198 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      818 4 SHAKE* IAIUNiS PTITO '-British India «"<* Apcaor Line rOosßpaalos Inoortotaied In Eagiaaal ■AIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULA AND ORItVTAL S. H. Ca rrjadcr Contract witk His Majesty's Government) LONDON FAB-EASTERN BEBYICB FBOH LONDON TO MARSEILLES, LONDON B ArTTWBBP Doe Slnraporo Lobto Bisgaa-er* DELTA v v karmaLA May DEVANHA
      818 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      644 4 STEAMER SAB-IMS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LDHTED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (laoorporaUd la Eaglaad) The Blue Funnel Line Kegnlar flfrvire to LONDON. AMBTKBDAM, BOTTKRDAM, ANTWBBP, HAMBVKG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MAKSFTLLRS. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. HARSRIII.RS, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. TaktmK cargw ea thxongh
      644 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      728 4 ITEAMER SfIUWgS KONIRKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM (BOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATATIA) (Ineorpor-ted In Holland) UNDES CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOTEEWMBTfT. Telepboao Noa. Passago Dapt, 181, Frdgbt Dcpt, 1193, Marino Dopt. Bad Traasklaaießl Dept. 1457, Hanagar's Dept. IMS. G. G. DAENDELS— May 8, Bandjennasin, taking cargo for Bcrouw, Boelongan and
      728 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      543 5 STEAMER SAILIHM N.Y.K. LONDON Ulfß Hakozaki Maru May 16 KiUno Maru May 29 llaruna Maru June 12 aJVBBPOOL UWB Toyohashl Mara May 17 KAMBUBQ LPm Matsiimoto Man May 9 Tajima Maru ea4 aUy NBW rOBK UNB tU SUBI aOUTH AMBBICAW LOT Kawachl Mara end Jane BOMBAT UWB Akita Mara May
      543 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      396 5 STEAMER SAMLINti O.S.K. pTopoesf .VitHngf frvai Stasanare (smhjeet t* change wtthoat preTleu netie* ■VKOPTAN .LINb Fer Marseilles, London, Hambarg, Batterdan, Antwerp, via Colomb*, avaes aa4 Pert Bald. Arr. Dap. AMAZON MARU May 19 May 20 AMUR MARU June 21 June 2S •Omit Marseilles. >KW TURK LINB Fer faa Fra»da<*. Panama,
      396 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      403 5 STEAMER SAILINGS STOOHVAAHT MAATSGHAPPY "KKHLAMD" ("NBDIRLAND" BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANT.) HQLLAHB EAST ASIA LINE (of th* United Netherlands Narigatioa Ceaipaay.) HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERYICH, Following are the Companies' intended fixtures s.s. BANKA, May 9 HOLLAND and HAMBURG s.s. BATJAN, June 1 HOLLAND s.s. OOSTKERK, about June 2 HOLLAND and HAMBURG
      403 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 4
      110 5 HUGO STINNES LINES I (Incorporated ia Gerraaar) Begslar Mootfily Fwght Paaaeager Senrlea. OUTWARD BOUND Hongkong, Shanghai aad Japan EMIL KIRDORF, 9,000 ton. about May 25, 1D23 SCHEER, 12,250 tons, about June 20, 1923 HOMBWABD BOUND Antwerp. Rotterdam aad Haasbnra HAVENSTKIN, 12,260 ton. about May 12, 1923 ADOLF VON BAYER, 9,000
      110 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 5
      691 5 STEAMER SAHIgCS "ELLERMAN" LINE BLLaWMAN ft BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, Ui. (lasssjusisil la Eaglaad) i Bllaail Dam Saacspm PASSENGER SERVICB OUTWARDS. ts.s. CITY OF MANCHESTER China and Japan June 3 ts.s. CITY OF KARACHI China and Japan Oct 5 s.s. CITY OF PARIS China and Japan Oct. 16 s.s. CITY OF
      691 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      809 6 miMt GAIETY OHi """i™* 1 All Star Attractions. To-night in the Second Show at 10 o'clock. ISSJ^PSSSSSSPSaSSSaS THE LONGCHANCE UE SkIJ with three of the best-liked screen ?^t jßr^^^aal players in a big story of romance and adventure fIF v9!bSb>K^ i^E^^ HENRY B. WALTUALL. MAJORIE DAW > Vit# AND K.VLPII
      809 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      386 6 CMEBfiS EMPIRE CINEMA In the Second Show at 9.30 HARRY CAREY, greatest of all We.slern Character Portrayers in DESPERATE TRAIL One of the most dramatic and ilirillinß stories of the old frontier ever screened. Round No. 6. LEATHER PUSHERS SERIES, Kin.-< A!so HAROLD LLOYD in HAUNTED SPOOKS A rip-roaring comedy
      386 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      238 6 WHITEAWAYS THE NEWEST FROM HOME. (^ffr^ LADIES' DRESSES. NEW WOOL CAPES. We have just received, AjLjjii\ smart ranee of ladies' From $29.50 to $39.50 each. /ZSSI^" -'hli cotton dresses, nbso- tHtll'ft I {''t-ipk luti'ly newest in (ivsifrns v ip' r 2raN/ aml c iourin s A large se|ect n f
      238 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    DAILY TIME TABLE
    238 7 tIttVMMM, Monday, May 7 High Wnter, 2.7 a.m., 3.54 p.m. I'l-K O' My Heart, Victoria Theatre. Uukit Timah Rulber, Evatt's, 2.16 p.m. Football I, S.R.C. v. 5J.0.8., S.R.C. Tuesday. May 8 Hich Water, '1.1 l a.m., 6.20 p.m. Sale oi Work, I'rcsbyterian Church Hall. (Wnirnr.utit H >ust-
    238 words
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • Article
      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      85 7 K»«» Wharf Brain—Nil. East Wharf Melchior Treub, Ellcnga. 11.MS. Blue Hell. Sheer* Wharf—Nil. Main W hi.rf CwCaaag, Warina, Medusa. Kelaatea. Empire Daeii I.' nutanff. West Wharf Avonmc.de. Jardints Whar! Ipoh. Palo Brani Coal Wharf—NO K-ppfl Harbour Main Wharf Dradgar Kuantcn, Lch. Moon(toaa, pMa'nia. Ifiiiag Ann, Sultan
      85 words
    • Article
      Vessels Arrived.
      145 7 LARA JEBREN, Gar, 1,1.3 tons, from Raniroon 7-.r), for Rangoon H-5. ELLENGA, Brit., tons, from Madia? 0-6, for lladrai 16-8. lIYK LEONG, Brit., :103 tons, from Malacca 0-. r >, for Malacca 7-:.. KONG KEAT, Brit., CS tons, from P. Bahru (i-5, for Basra 8-5. HYDRA, Nor, >■-''!
      145 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    163 7 T*-4ar. Muntok and Palembeng 8 p.m Hutu Paaat I p.m. t-ort Swettcnham and rVnar.g S p.m laigaa 4 p.m. Kou TiPgci 4 p.m riilau Batan and Pulau L'ulsr.g 4 p.m Malacca 4 p.m Khio mt 4 pm Taeaday BaadjerauMa 9 a.m Eclat Pandjang, Hengkalis and Bagan 1
    163 words
  • Article
    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    42 7 Bt Thongwa Horu Rembrandt li. L Ellenem J. de Witt Thongwn L.n 8' ,io>% Mar. 7 Mar. 14 Mar. 19 Mar. 21 Apr. 2 Apr. 4 Ani. LomdoB Apr. 2 Apr Apr. 13 Apr 1« Apr. 26 Apr. 30
    42 words
  • Article
    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    192 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, May 7. On London, Bank 4 m/« 2/4% Demand 2/4 5/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 17/32 On New York, Demand HW Private 90 d/s 56% On France, Bank 750 On India, Bank T.T. 173% On HuuKkung, Bank d/d 2% p.c. prem. On Shaiißhai, Bank
    192 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    53 7 Tone of the market Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 3d. ipot uly-Sept >ct-Dec Pale Crepe Closing Pricei Buveri. Seller*. 51 Spot July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Kibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Bnyen. Seller*. 51 r.i'j 51 \i 52 53 Btti DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12
    53 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • Article
      MINING
      203 7 V«L I'd. Bayer.. Selkn. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.40 0.45 1 1 Hitam Tia 1.40 1.45 1 1 Jelantoh 0.10 0.20 norn 1 1 Johan Tin 0.45 0.50 £1 fl Kam. Kamunting 2.2.9 2.:i.'J 10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 8.00 8.25 5 5 Linpui Tin 4.35 4.55 10 10
      203 words
    • Article
      GENERAL
      139 7 I'aL P«L Buyer* Sell«r». .1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.14.0 4.17.6 0 10 Central Engines 9.75 10.50 0 10 Central Motors 4.50 5.00 •1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 6.75 7.25 6/. Elec. Tramways 1/- 2/- ■cm L 0 10 Fraser Ncave 35.75 36.25 10 50 Hammer and Co. 135
      139 words
    • Article
      DEBENTURES
      114 7 (J. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 6 p.e. p.m. Spore Electric Tramways, 6 p.c £350,000 boo, 3'pore Municipal 5 p.c $1,878,000 par. Spore Municipal 4V» pc. of 1907 $1,000,000 5 p.c. dia. Spore Municipal 4Vi p.e. of ISO 9 $1,600,500 6 p.e. dia. Spore Municipal 4Vi px. of 1909
      114 words
    • Article
      RUBBER SHARES.
      398 7 Pratar and Co. and I.yall and Bvatt'a QMtotiom*. To-d*j'« Prices. Fraier Lymll ft Co. SVati. Alknby New ($1) 1.15 1.25 1.17% 1.22 i Alor Gajah ($1) 1.15 1.30 1.10 1.20 A. Hitam ($5) 12.00 13.00 12.00 13.00 Kuning ($1) 0.40 0.60 0.55 0.60 Am. Malay ($2) 2.20 2.U0
      398 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      26 7 COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO. LTD, Incorpc rutctl in England) lii-"-. Ufa, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. aaaaai X10.000.000 A. SIMS MaaagW :md Underwriter, Baatam Branch, Singapore.
      26 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      733 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS 1 Other Classified Advts., see page 16. KIRSCHWASSEP., Dubonnet, Amer Picon. Fxtrccts for Cocktails. H. Bolter, Europe Hotel Building. FOR SALE, Brinsmead piano. $450. Apply 2279, Straits Times. "FURNISHED FLAT to let at t, StTThonWs Walk. With or without board. FOR SALE, 7 h.p. A. J. S. motor
      733 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      74 7 WOOD-MILNE PATENT FOOT PUMP The reason for the success of the Wood-Milne Patent Foot Pump lies not only in the fact that it is constructed on scientific lines, but also that it is, from first to last, a first-class engineer Job. Thus, it is made as simple as is compatible
      74 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 4
      376 7 VICTORIA THEATRE TeL 826. Tel. 826. oinmcm in;; SATURDAY, MAY 12, at 9..'!0 >p.m. Special Race Week Attraction DANIEL FRAWLEY CO. including Miss Adele Blood in all the Latest KROADWAY LONDON SICCESSES. THE CAT AND THE CANARY Monday. May 14 ENTER MADAME Tuesday. May II THE GOLD DIGGERS Wednesday. May
      376 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 5
      387 7 iVICTORIAJ^HEATRE FOU A SHORT SEASON OKI.V Bantiman's Eastern Circuit LIMITED I'resim the COMPTON COUTTS COMEDY COMPANY. 12 WEST END ARTISTES 12 INCLUDING COMPTON COUTTS AND NKJI'A LEWIS IN THE LATEST LONDON SUCCESSES TO-NIGHT Ht 9.30 PEG iF "MY HEART 1 The Play that has Broken all Records Tuesday. May 8.
      387 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Obituary
    DEATHS
    71 8 CROPLEY.— At 706, Serangoon Road, Singapore, Daphne Edwins, the beloved daughter of the late Edwin Cropley and Mrs. C. C. Oehlers, in her 12th year. "Thy will be tionc." Hongkong, Shanghai and Saigon papers please copy. THOMAS.— On May 6, 1923, Mr. Gregory Bernard Thomas, aged 81. Cortege leaves
    71 words
  • Article
    The Straits Times MONDAY, MAY 7. THE VACANT CHAIR.
    1102 8 In the Council room of the world today the most important chair is vacant." So writes Ivy L. Lee in a pamphlet which is sent to us with the assurance that the opinions expressed are those of many leading business men
    1,102 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    25 8 The Lord Mayor of London, has opened the Save the Victory Fund, the object of which is to raise £150,000 ta restore Lord Nelson's flagship.
    25 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    29 8 The craze for long-distance dancing continues. At Cleveland, Magdalene Wolf on April 18 completed a remarkable feat of endurance by dancing for 73 hours. This is now the record.
    29 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    37 8 The Padang correspondent of the Deli Courant wired oh the 28th ultimo During last night a fire started in Heer Townsend's house and spread to Heer Schonheer's. Both houses were destroyed. The police are investigating the matter.
    37 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    52 8 On May 1, "Summer time" came into operation in some of the leading business Arms at Shanghai, and Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co. announced that during the summer months their business hours would be 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. On Saturdays 8.30 a.m. to
    52 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    18 8 Aldo Antonietti, the celebrated violinist, is sailing on May 19, for a tour in the N. E. I.
    18 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    16 8 During a parachute demonstration nt Kendal, Java, on April 30, a parachutist named Pilger was killed.
    16 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    21 8 Yesterday was the anniversary of the King's Accession (1910) and the cable ship in port was dressed from stem to stern.
    21 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    24 8 Having had no less than five full-hour nights Mr. Tann has decided to extend the showing of The Foolish Wives for a further five.
    24 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    25 8 11. M. S. Hawkins left the East wharf jn Saturday for Jessclton, while H. If, S Ambrose an;l the three submarines left for Hongkong yisterday.
    25 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    30 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for fndia and Ceylon to-day is R.s. 171 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 176-$lOO.
    30 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    32 8 At the express desire of his Majesty the King all school children in Greut Britain were to have a holiday on the wedding day of his Royal Highness the Duke of York.
    32 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    29 8 While two Fokkers were trying to lnn.l it Soekamiskin. Java, on April 21, they .•ollided. Their propellers were broken, out their pilots Heeren Haselen and Dijkstra were fortunately unhurt.
    29 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    35 8 Judith Anna Lytton, who is Baroness Wentworth in her own right, and is the wife of the Hon. Neville Lytton, brother of the Governor of Bengal, has been granted a decree nisi against her husband.
    35 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    38 8 A police enquiry is proceeding in the K. E. I. respecting some 9,000 rails which were shipped from Tandjcng Priok for Belawan, but have not yet reached their Jestination. They are of a value of some 1,800,000 guilders.
    38 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    42 8 A Djocjka message says that during the night of April 20, a thief cut his way •in'.o a Javanese house at Poetjonganom. The owner heard him and he escaped followed by the owner whom he turned on and slabbed three times fatally.
    42 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    38 8 The weather in Kuala Lumpur during he last few days has been abnormally warm, and, in spite of the occasional howers, the temperature has rcma'ned quite high. It is stated that the weather conditions now prevailing are unprecelented.
    38 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    45 8 Offers are already being received in Sarawak from Singapore for the purchase of the surcharged 1 cent on 10 cent tamps. As is well known, there is one ,-rror in each sheet cent has been printed as cnet and doubtless this will enhance their value.
    45 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    51 8 So bad has a crocodile plague become in the neigbourhood of Japara, Java, thai ihe field police have been put on a croiodile hunt for the past week, says a Java contemporary. They have bagged me specimen about 15 feet long which is supposed to have carried away a native
    51 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    57 8 The police at Cett'njc have discovered four big cases of ieyvels and several cases if archives, belonging to the late King of Montenegro. The cases were buried wo metres deep in a private house during '.he flight of the Royal family in January, 1916. The archives disclose King Nicholas's secret
    57 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    65 8 The undue publicity given in a certain section of the Press to indecent derails in recent law cases, especially in divorce suits, was the subject of a debate n the House of Lords. While all are agreed in regarding the publication of these details as an evil, opinion is divided
    65 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    67 8 Some time ago it was announced in Newport Pagnell that a new pack of hounds had been formed to hunt the Whaddon Chase country in opposition to :he Whaddon Chase pack of which Lord Dalmeny was recently appointed master. The headquarters of the new hunt will be at Great Lindford.
    67 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    66 8 Mails consigned to Seattle from ports in the Far East by the President Grant, i which sailed from Hongkong about March 12, were lost between Victoria, B. C, and Puget Sound through an accident .lappening to the mail-carrying aeroplane which transports mails between British Columbia ports and Puget Sound. The
    66 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    78 8 A Philadelphia wire of April 17 says Harry G. Brock, a millionaire society man, is.the first motorist in America to be con victed on a murder charge arising from an automobile accident. Brock pleaded guilty of murder in the second degree, and was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment. His automobile
    78 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    73 8 "If the citizens of Calcutta desire to have the benefit of skilled nursing in wellequipped hospitals, they must be prepared to contribute a reasonable part oi the cost themselves." This statement was made by the Government of Bengal (Ministry of Local Self-Government), when appointing a committee to undertake a thorough
    73 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    79 8 A verdict of murder and suicide while of unsound mind was returned at the inquest on a Wandsworth bookmaker and his wife who were found shot dead in their residence. A letter written by the bookmaker stated that unsuccessful backers owed him 11 ,200. He was unable to stand it
    79 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    526 8 The award of Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medals have been made to Privates B. Davies and F. P. Godfrey, m.s.v.i:. Mr. O. H. Ryves, of Senawanjr Estate. Negri Sembilan, ha» been admitted into tht General Hospital, Singapore, sulTi-i--ing from ir.al.iia. Mr. K. A. ]ia\A L of
    526 words
  • Article
    Collision on the Railway
    116 8 The night exprtss due at Tank Road at 8.18 '.o-day with mails from the F.M.S., Penansr, Malacca, etc., did not arrive till 12.7 p.m. in consequence of a collision which took place between two goods trains at Batang Malaka. As far as \\2 have been able
    116 words
  • Article
    The La Salle Murder
    175 8 Through the courtesy of Dr. (Mrs.) Winstedt, the Press were allowed to bo present at the taking down by Mr. F. G. Bourne, City Coroner, of the evidence of Mi's. Ethel Duke in connection with th.; La Salle murder as she lay in a ward at
    175 words
  • Article
    Death of Mr. Charles Workman.
    157 8 As we go to press we are informed that a wireless message has been received in Singapore by a member of the J. C. Williamson Gilbert an:t Sullivan Opera Co., who is now homeward bound, announcing the death last week on board ship two days
    157 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      197 8 The GARSICK SPECIAL SIZE No. 2. This newly introduced cigarette blended from specially selected Virginian tobacco should certainly recommend itself to all devotee* of "MY LADY NICOTINE." (^?3? *'j^'."" .-■< cSfc^ Can be obtained from all Dealers.* BSt££tS322B3EEIIaDByH 1 J^^^"BBBo^HB|J^ff^l!_ Jam lill. u» AUTOVULC -jm~^\^. SELP VULCANIZING Si Its more
      197 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      152 8 ALHAMBRA THE REAL ADVENTURE pts. 5 pts. UP THE ROAD WITH SALLIE (Constance Talmadge) I 5 pt*. 5 pts. OmlT«r»al Sartal (In 18 epiiodai) WITH STANLEY IN AFRICA (George Walah and Lonlac Lorraine) Episodes 7, 8 and 9. <Flnt b»ow MARLBOROUGH EXIT THE VAMP r. pts. 5 pts. THREE LIVE
      152 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    FRANCE AND GERMANY.
    516 9 Reply to Reparations Offer Approved. France and Belgium Acting Alone. tounrt Servici London, May 5. Paris The Belgian Government have notified their acceptance of the draft of the French reply to Germany, a copy of which was immediately handed to the British, Japanese, Italian and American Kmbas.sies.
    516 words
  • Article
    Far East Air Service.
    154 9 Reuter's Service London, May 6. A Moscow message states that in an interview, the chief of the military air fleet said that French firms are negotiating a concession for an aerial passenger and mail service between Paris and Peking, estimating that the journey will take eight
    154 words
  • Article
    Singapore Naval Base.
    196 9 The Attitude of Those Who Oppose. Reuter's Service London, May 4. The Sunday Times says that Mr. George Lambert's view of the Singapore base question has found a good deal more sympathy than was expressed in the division lobby. Private representations have been made to Government with
    196 words
  • Article
    Irish Position.
    105 9 Reuter's Service London, May 5. Dublin A long list of captures and arrests in the south shows that the Government are ignoring De Valera's peace terms. Military activity continues everywhere unabated. The Republicans, in the meantime, seem to be faithfully obeying the suspension order and it is reported
    105 words
  • Article
    France and Turkey.
    72 9 Reuter's Service London, May 6. Constantinople Replying to the French representations, the Turkish Under Secretary for Foreign. Affairs has informed the French representative that the concentration of troops on the northern frontiers of Syria did not signify intentions hostile to France with whom it was desired to
    72 words
  • Article
    Indian Bank Failure.
    87 9 Reuter's Service London, May 5. Bombay A meeting of shareholders and depositors in the Alliance Bank of Simla, has appointed a member of the firm of auditors of the Imperial Bank of India as liquidator, and passed a resolution that in the winiing-up proceedings, which will need
    87 words
  • Article
    Gliding the Channel.
    43 9 Reuter's Service London, May 6. Calais The French airman, Barbot, has crossed the Channel on a glider fitted with a motor. He landed at Lympne and returned to Calais, taking approximately an hour each way, thus winning Le Matin's prize.
    43 words
  • Article
    Prohibition.
    35 9 Reuter's Service London, May 5. Albany, New York The State legislature have repealed the Prohibition Enforcement Law, thus divesting the State and throwing on the Federal authorities the task of keeping the State dry.
    35 words
  • Article
    Royal Visit to Italy.
    178 9 Great Welcome Prepared For King and Queen. Reuter's Service London, May 5. Italians, especially those in Rome, are preparing a great welcome on the occapion of the first visit of King George and Queen Mary who are departing for the eternal city to-day where they will
    178 words
  • Article
    Churches and Russia.
    73 9 Reuter's Service London, May 5. Wichita, Kansas A board of tha Bishops of the Methodist Church have decided to recall the Methodist delegation from Russia. It declares that the church does not support the Soviet, as Bishop Blake recently assured the Russian Church Convocation at Moscow. London,
    73 words
  • Article
    Eight Hour Day.
    57 9 Reuter's Service London, May 4. A Stockholm message states that hoth Chambers of the Riksdag have adopted the ex-Premier, M. Branting's bill prolonging the eight-hour day law for three years. The Premier, M. Trygger, said that though he was opposed to an eighthour day, he was bound
    57 words
  • Article
    Little Rubber Slump.
    53 9 Reuter's Service London, May 5. The temporary weakness of the crude rubber market during the past few days is accounted for by the difficulties of a small firm of dealers, originally from Colombo, whose failure is now announced. The losses are estimate*} between £30,000 and £40,000. Nobody
    53 words
  • Article
    Shipyard Trouble.
    43 9 Reuter's Service London, May 5.The possibility of an extension of the shipyard trouble is averted by the decision of the joiners and plumbers to adhere to the national agreement. The continued lockout of the boilermakers is driving much repair work abroad.
    43 words
  • Article
    Hovering.
    54 9 Reuter's Service London,* May 5. Paris The Frenchman, Oemichen, by hovering for five minutes at one spot and flying in a circle of 120 metres diameter in a helicopter, has fulfilled the conditions for the purchase of the machine by the State, which will take over the machine if
    54 words
  • Article
    Ruins of Smyrna.
    36 9 Reuter's Skrvice London, May 5. Constantinople The French Acting High Commissioner has protested against the Turkish action in forcing open the safes recovered from the ruins in Smyrna belonging to the Ottoman Bank.
    36 words
  • Article
    Surgical Science in China.
    67 9 Reuter's Service London, May C. Professor Dudley, of Chicago, who has just completed a year's lecturing tour in China and the Philippines, in an interview said that surgical science in China is at present so remarkably good that tending lecturing professors there is like sending coals
    67 words
  • Article
    BLUEBEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE
    393 9 Compton Coutts Comedy Co.'s Presentation. The Compton CoutU Comedy Co. deserve much credit for bringing in their repertoire plays which are at present enjoying success on the stage at home. There was anoiher distinct London touch at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, when they presented Bluebeard's Eighth
    393 words
  • Article
    MENTAKAB RUBBER CO.
    418 9 Directors' Report on the Past Year's Working. The third report of the directors of the Mentakab liubbtr Co.,' Ltd., for the twelve months ended January 31, 1923, states that the net px-ofit for the period after making due provision for depreciation amounted to $4,951.99. Deducting this from
    418 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    75 9 It appears, says the Courier d'Haiphong, that on board the vessels Jules and Victor, which are now in the Bay of Along, are representatives of five Ministries, vis., the Colonial Office, Admiralty, Foreign Office, Commerce and Public Works. They form an official mission and are instructed to inspect and report
    75 words
  • Article
    Frontier Rescue.
    1518 9 Thrilling Story of Miss Ellis's Adventures. The full story of the Kohat outrage and of the abduction and rescue of Miss Molly Ellis leaves on the mind an impression of almost awe-struck admiration for the wonderful courage and determination displayed under terrible circumstances by those principally involved, reports
    1,518 words
  • Article
    DISTRICT COURT APPEALS
    437 9 Tenant's Claim Against Landlord Upheld. The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and Mr. Justice Barrctt-Lennard sat Is the Supreme Court on Saturday to hear District Court appeals. The first that came up was that of Chop Swce Guan against a finding by Mr. Acton, late Civil Dis'rk-t
    437 words
  • Article
    MUNICIPAL MATTERS
    122 9 Electric Tramways and Water Scheme. Action taken at a meeting of Committees Nos. 5 and 6, held on May 1, was as follows Electric. Decided to instruct Messrs. Messrs. Drew and Napier to communicate with Messrs. Donaldson and Burkinshaw relative to litigation between the Singapore Electric Tramway Co.,
    122 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • Article
      S. C. C. CRICKET TOURNAMENT.
      528 10 B. B. and I. Draw with P. S. And L. The S.C.C. Tournament fixture between the Banker.-:, Brokers, and Insurance and Ibe Public Servant* and Law, played o:i the padang on Saturday resulted! in a elraw. The 8. B. and I. au- now practically certain
      528 words
    • Article
      Middlesex v. S. R. C.
      196 10 The feature of the match between' the Middlesex cricket eleven ane' the S. R. C. etn the paeiang on Saturday was a score of 103 runs by L.-Cpl. Palmer, who, during an innings marked by consistently steady tatting, hit 12 fours and four sixes. The
      196 words
    • Article
      Y. M. C. A. beat H. Q. Coy.
      277 10 In the cricket match played at Tanglin on Saturday between the Y. M. C. A. and H. Q. Coy., Middlesex Regt., the former ran out winners by 6 wkts. and 91 runs. The feature of the match was the bright batting display
      277 words
    • Article
      SPRING RACE MEETING.
      391 10 Entries for First Day. The following are the entries for the first clay Races 1 and 8. Bolter, Barangkali, Minderoo, Cleopatra, Merry Maiden, Ruff Stutf, Tobasco, Jill, The Baillie, Dodger, Zoom, Pawang, Captain Cuttle, Sheila, Digger, Avro. liaoes 2 and s.— Red Wire, Fair Dinkum, Helanel, Bonza,
      391 words
    • Article
      L. L. T. C. TOURNAMENT.
      132 10 The following were the results of Satureiay's play Mixed Dtubles.— A Class. Mi.-. Brooke and Mr. Hopkins, scr., beat Miss Richardson and Mr. Williams, owe 15, 6—3, 6—2. Mixed Doubles.— B Class. Mr.-:. Salzmann and Mr. Storey, scr., beat Mrs. Rouney and Mr. Knowles, owl
      132 words
    • Article
      S. C. R. C. Tennis Tournament.
      119 10 TO-DAY'S TIES. A Singles. Tan Toon Hor v. Chiew Eng Hoh, to finish. B Singles. Chew Keow Bock v. Koh Yew Tuan. Lim Hock San v. Tan Koon Swee. Lim Yong Liang v. Wee Keng Cheng. TO-MORROW'S TIE.S. A Doubles Handicap. Koh Tian Seng
      119 words
    • Article
      Calcutta " Sweep " Rush.
      98 10 Calcutta Sweep Rush. A London wire of April 24 says The London officials of the Calcutta Turf Club stated in ah interview that despite the new system, there is the keenest demand for the Calcutta Turf Club Derby sweep numbor tickets." Quick snapping up of the Stock Exchange Derby sweepstakes
      98 words
    • Article
      League Football.
      377 10 The following will represent the St. Joseph's Old Boys against the S.R.C. in the ant division of the league on tke lattir's ground this afternoon E. QwMat; Yec Cheok Wah and A. }i. Other Koh Koon Yam, Chan Chiap Song and Jap Boon Koey Lee Kiah Wah, Ec
      377 words
    • Article
      Home Billiards.
      387 10 [Reuter's Service]. London, May G. At the Holbom Hall, in the final of the professional 1 billiards championship, the half way scores were Smith 8,090, Newman 6,491. French Heavyweight Title. [Renter's Service]. London, May C. Paris In a fifteen rounds fight for the French heavyweight championship, Carpentier knocked
      387 words
  • Article
    F. M. S. Appointments.
    118 10 The foHowing appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Govejmment Gaaette Mr. 11. C. JkkJfi'ik aacapded for service in thcWale of Kedah as Acting Adviser, Land Office, Kedah Mr. Chua Hun Kion? to act as ALCcountant, Treasury, F.M.S. Mr. E. J. King-Bull to act as Assistant District
    118 words
  • Article
    Singapore Mortality Statistics.
    152 10 The Municipal health statement for the week ending April 28, gives the total number of deaths as 196 representing a death rate of 27.29 per mille, per annum compared with 27.98 in the preceding week, and with 37.43 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief
    152 words
  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    • Article
      Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      103 10 Singapore, May 7. Rubber. London Is. 3d. Local 51. Tin. London May 4, £213 ss. Local rplOG'j (75 ton? sold). Share market. Dull. Rubbers. New Scudais 1.20-1.25, Sungei Bagans 2-2.10, Allenbys 1.17'/s--1.22'.., Ti-luk Ansons 5.75-6, Tapahs 10.50-11, T.'lu Borrats 24-27 cents. Tins.— Tnininp.s 90-98 cents, Norths
      103 words
    • Article
      Lyall and Evatt's Report
      87 10 Singapore, May 7. Tin.— £2l3 os. Rubber. Is. Rubbers.— Uhi Benuls 25-30, Katoyang Bahrus !;2 1 /i-97'i, Alknbys 1.17-1.22. |Malakofi\; 3-3.20, Kempas 4.60-1.85, Menl tai:abs 22Vi-*6, Radwlaa 3.75-4, Jem* Kuantans 37V2-42 1 Teiuk Ansons 6-G.25, Jimahs 1.12% -1.17 Mining.— Collieries 1&.75-20.25, Ka:n pong Kamuntings 13.5.- lls.
      87 words
  • Article
    Frawley Company.
    276 10 Can you keep a secret New York did If you like The Cat and the Canary Please tell your friends, But pray don't tell them how it ends This brief rhymed request printed at the head of the programme of The Cat and i Canary, the mystery play
    276 words
  • Article
    1,800 Miles of Ribbon.
    72 10 The War Office announced that since early in 1919 14,000,000 war medals have been issued, the ribbons attached measuring, in the aggregate, 1,800 miles. The issues inefude 4.500.00C victory medals 4,750.000 British war medals 1,750,000 1914-1915 stars 41,000 Military Crosses 33,000 DistinI guished Conduct medals and
    72 words
  • Article
    Aviation in Java.
    85 10 I A veil known amateur aviator is about to pay a visit to Sumatra. AccordI ing to a letter received by the Acheen Club he will make nights from Sumatra to Bank a, Billiton and Dutch Borneo. Whilst in Java he has flown over some 30,000 kilometres
    85 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    83 10 The storm at Paclang on April 26 did enormous damr.ge. Roofs were blown off at Emmahaven and coal depots destroyed. Anxiety is felt about a number of coolies i who have not yet returned home. They are thought, la have been driven into the sea. The Assistant Resident reports that
    83 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    161 10 The White Star lir.er Pittsbui^,'. from Bremen, arrived recently at Halifax, Neva Scotia, with her bridge section a mass of wreckage. Early in the morning two huge, cowe-sha^d waves suddenly swept over both bows, uniting in pyramid form and rising to the crow's nest. They broke over her fore <le;k
    161 words
  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • Letter
      The Kedah P.W.D. and Despatch.
      112 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Towards the end of December a •wenty-foot bridge in the Kulim-Bandar Bharu Road was oponed up for three months nothing was done to it now the new bridge has been started by a contractor. There are three
      112 words
    • Letter
      Not Missed.
      131 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is so rare an occurrence that any member of the Straits Settlements Community be he in business or in the government service re»aehos any save parcchial reputation, that we presume your sharp eye*. Mr. Editor, have become gummy with
      131 words
  • Article
    WEMBLEY STADIUM.
    415 10 The World's Finest Sports Arena. Sport, clean and vigorous, i.« a national tonic, writes A. E. Crawley in the Observer and England has prescribed to the rest of the world. It is appropriate, therefore, that the finest sports arena in the worh! should be in this country. This
    415 words
  • Article
    Chinese Wedding.
    254 10 Several hundred of the leading Chinese in Singapore as well as many other invited guests attended a reception in the charming grounds of the Garden Club, Tanah Merah, on Saturday where they had assembled to offer congratulations to Mr. Oei Tjong Tiong, son of Mr. Oei Tiong Ham,
    254 words
  • Article
    Gula-Kalumpong Estates.
    2648 10 Satisfactory Results in Difficult Period. The thirteenth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Gula-Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on March 27, at the Council Koom of the London Chamber of Commerce, 97, Cannon Street, K.l'., Mr. Frederick Anderson (the chairman* presiding. The notice convening thy
    2,648 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    KIDNAPPING CASE.
    658 11 i Mystery of a Missing boy In China. I The preliminary inquiry, as already briefly mentioned, against Tong Fook who is charged with kidnapping his younger brother from the custody of his lather was concluded before Mr. Aheam en the 4th inst. Mr. J. G. Campbell appeared to
    658 words
  • Article
    Largest Smelting Flue in World.
    75 11 An interesting function was performed at N'amtu to-day by His Excellency Sir Harcourt Butler, says a Rangoon message of April 24. The Governor opened the flue and smoke elimination system which is designed to improve the conditions of work for the employees at the lead
    75 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      103 11 HIS MASTER'S VOICE GRAMOPHONES AND 44 H. M. V." RECORDS Have proved their superiority and are recognized as the standard of the world. Call in and let us demonstrate this to yon. Prices $67.50 and up. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. I >>»»<M»«»MM >>M>M»KM>t TIMONOX COOKSONS *"X OXIDE OF ANTIMONY
      103 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      495 11 RAFFLES ROTEL OAT T lel.pi.me tm <1» Lta«*) TUMDAT^-Dta«« Dane*. Tfc» FtaMt Ballroom la tk« JUst. wkdmsdai On h«tral CsttaH, Grill Imb adjoining Dialog Room, THTTBSDAT.— Gaaat Night. Dhiw aas" •p.n S aat. to 13 p.m Dane !n^r y TODAYS- D«««. I*l7 A SATTTRTtAY.-G..rt Nlf it DUMr |M I Daac*.
      495 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    Book of the Day
    1134 12 James Bryce, Traveller. An eminent journalist once said to the present writer that Bryce had to be watched," for whenever he spoke, whether inside the House of Lords or out of it, he said something that was worth reporting. He certainly never wrote anything that was
    1,134 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      229 12 I Every Uni itUd her* ew m 'arms exactly to ta« art- I m irriptian. I «> insure this ahaolate rt m mtcprmey by liarint our > jf own workshop on tae prfw \m mUc« where every detail atant auperriaion. m THE EASTERN IS, Soath Canal Road, M jB b
      229 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      10 12 Memories of Travel. By Viscount Bryce. Macmillun t.'o.) 12s. fid.
      10 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      358 12 SEASONED TIMBER Stocks of KAPOR FOR SALE Various sizes or to order. Apply W. P. MIHAR CO LTD. t. WINCHESTER HOUSE. BINGAPOBK. FOR SALE One 7 HP. Homsby Oil Engine, practically new. Wire wheels for Ford and Chevrolet Cars. EASTERN AUTO COMPANY 5— A Orchard Road SHOES FOR BOYS AND
      358 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 4
      368 12 M^^\^ Made by Hand jfr One at a time" M HAND CRAFT P^^^^^^^^^ Hand-Making costs approximately ten times more than Machine mass producp|\\\ tion, but it produces an infinitely superior Cigarette—that is why we incur this huge ■1 extra cost in MAKING 555 BY HAND I VIRGINIA CIGARETTES sand, dust
      368 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      574 13 VINOLIA CO., LTD. f'lHfeb/N^ Premier Vinolia Soap ,^j|siB(| H^\ Vinolia White Rose Soap Vinolia Shaving stick and SOAP Toothpaste. QNE of the most important e*tentia!i of beauty it a healthy skin, and this is ensured by the daily me _^*^S_ of Royal Vinolia Soap. This charming soap gives a j[
      574 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      440 13 .HHiHMmmtttmtmiiK GHEONG KOONSENG CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable land and house properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, May 9, at 2.30 p.m. ESTATE OF KAVENA BADAY SAHIB AND ESTATE OF UNA ABDUL KADEK, DECEASED. 1. Two pieces of valuable freehold land
      440 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 3
      85 13 HAIPHONG VC^y CEMENT ''P'aAiiß *\a^^ Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F M.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROS. Bole Affeatfl, BhumiMj*. tt4»4»*»V»»Mt*«MM«««<«tM»»i»»M»*»t«4M«*««**««»O»44 "SEA-GULL" BRAND v > ~-m-a«pw»-«-«^_-_-_-^_-_-_-^p_-B«M--_-M--_-» Condensed Sweetened Condensed Unsweetened Sterilized Natural Sole Importers The East Asiatic Co., Ltd. Singapore. I
      85 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      278 14 Dawson's Lincona i BALATA BELTING BROKEN BELTS mean a loss of time for which you pay. Run your Machines constantly with "LINCONA" BALATA. BELTING. Breaking Strain 12,000 lbs. per square inch. Made from selected long-staple Yarns and purest Balata Gum. Second to none for flexibility, gripping and transmitting power and
      278 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      787 14 TENDERS INVITED TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Tenders will be received at the Office of lie Director, Posts and Telegraphs, Kuala Lumpur, up to noon of May 25, 1923, for (1) the right to print and publish a combined Telephone Directory for distribution to Telephone subscribers in the Federated Malay States, Malacca Province,
      787 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      645 14 BANKING THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED Established 1880. Capital Subscribed (fully paid up) Y100,00O.0(Ki Reserve Fund V 69,000,000 President K. Kodama, Esq. Vice-President R. Ichinomiya, Esq. Head Office YOKOHAMT. Singapore Branch Sl-a, CHULIA SEREET. LONDON BANKERS. Westminster Bank, Ltd. The National Provincial and Union Bank of England, Ltd. London Joint
      645 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 4
      599 14 BANKING THI BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. (la«or»oraW4 by Special Charter ia Japan.) CasUal fabaerlbea T60.040.000 Capital Pald-aa YK.800,000 Be*«rve Taad YU.780,000 1 1 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. Directors G. Kawasaki, Esq. M. Eaaki, Esq. T. Hisamune, Esq. D. TakiU. ■BAD OFFIO t Talpe», Formosa (Taiwan). BKANCHZS
      599 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 5
      621 14 BANKING NEDERLANDCHB HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPT NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY (Established 18ii4.) PAID-UP CAPITAL Fl. 80.000,000 (abo«1 £6,367,000) STATUTORY RESERVE FUND Fl. 19,446,211.36 (about £1,620,434) EXTRAORDINARY RESERVE n. 12,860,000 (aboa« £1,888,888) HEAD OFFICIS IN AMSTERDAM HEAD AGF BATAVIA. BRANCHES Penang, Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltevreden, Bandoeng (Java), Cheribon, Tengal, Peealongan, Tjilatjap, Djember,
      621 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article
    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    643 15 Notes and Comme&ti On Current Topics. Singapore Motor Garages. The following by-laws made nnder Ordinance No. 135 (Municipal) were passed by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners on April 27, 1923, and have been published prior to confirmation fc) the Governor in Council. 1. From and after the date
    643 words
  • Article
    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS.
    120 15 Bukit Lintang.— 24,soo lbs. Bertam Consolidated.— 62,o66 lbs. Bassett.— 9,3so lbs. Chempedak.— l3,ooo lbs. Chimpul.— 2o,soo lbs. Foothills (Malaya).— 7,ooo lbs. Heawood.— 24,ooo lbs. Hevea.— 2l,sBo lbs. Jas in.— 8,500 lbs. Krubong. 8,403 lbs. Kempas.— 3o,BBo lbs. Kuala Gen.— 15,600 lbs. Kuala Sidim.— 2o,39l lbs. Lendu.— l6,2oo
    120 words
  • Article
    APRIL TIN RETURNS.
    59 15 Tronoh Mines. 1,454 piculs. Johan Tin Dredjring. 275 piculs, yardage 56,700, Hours run 661. Recovery from tables pis. 215.69, from puddlerß' pis. 59.31. Malayan Tin Dredging. Output 2,100 piculs, yardage 403,900 cub. yds. Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co., Output 280 piculs, 537 hours worked, 60,000 cubic yards
    59 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      377 15 The appearance on Singapore Roads of the 1923 Model ESSEX TOURING CAR, has undoubtedly placed at the service of the Public a four-cylinder, 5 passenger car which is equalled by few and excelled by none. r '^s >*<^^^^ laaaaaaf /^^^Bafc jT'flHflßflSK ♦ayP^P^jy^^jSf^^W^BjjWfcp K i 9aEw^m N VUU Compare the price,
      377 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      187 15 j^c THE CHASM BRIDCEDf||i DUN LOP Founders throughout the World of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry. ♦♦♦♦»♦«♦»»«♦♦»«♦>«»»♦»»»«»«»«■ AN APPEAL It) BRITONS IK STRAITS SETTLEMENTS mm mum URGENTLY NEEDED FOB THE ARETHUSA TRAINING SHIP 2,800 Old Boyi hay. joined th. Royal Navy and 8,600 th. U.rekaat Serriea. Patrons THUS MAJESTIES THE KINO
      187 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      261 16 6UAN KIAT CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) IS, PHILLIP STREET. NEW STOCKS ON HANE. Baker's Preparation or Soldering Fltid Jtabone's Boxwood Spirit Levels H in. Whit worth Thread Taps Lewis Berger's Ready Mixed Whit« Paints liubbuck's Fine Ground White Lead liubbuck's Genuine Dry Red Lead Stapled Mixed Hair Rroom Heads
      261 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      350 16 JUST 'UNPACKED Model Hats from Paris Selection of WOOL SPORTS COATS at $12.50. LONG GLOVES AND STOCKINGS, etc., etc. PARISIAN HOUSE 6. ORCHARD ROAD A MATCH IS GOOD AND SAFE WHEN 1. It strikes EASILY. 2. And burns SLOWLY. BAD AND DANGEROUS WHEN 1. It has to be hammered HARD.
      350 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      1842 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary close set type (aTerage six words to line) are per line one Insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.18, ten ins. $1.40,
      1,842 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      851 16 John Duke OPTICIAN Fellow of the British Optical AasecUttoß. Freemaa ef the Worshlpfal Coattany of Spectacle Makers. Freeaun of the City of Leaden. Lato ef Old Broad St. Leadeo. i TEARS' LONDON EXPDUCCa IN SPECTACLE FITTING. 12, Battery Road, Sing&psra. CORPORATIONOF RANGOON ASSESSORS WANTED The Corporation of Rangoon invites applications
      851 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 5
      226 16 Charming and Attractive Gowns FOR THE RACE SEASON AT PRINCESS GAR&OTS 00 4, RAFFLES CHAMBERS, (Opposite Robinson's) Hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PHOTOGRAPHS For the beat of everything In every Branch of Photography Rlag n MR. BUCKERIDGE 1898 THE ONLY EUROPEAN BTUDIO In th« COLONY, U, ORCHARD BOAA (mezt
      226 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 16 Miscellaneous Column 1
      202 16 "nTCTJOTs vm TELEPHONIC* i Editorial and General i Manager's Office ™J Ul communications relating to sditorUi matters and news should be uddressfd to THE KDITCK. AH communications >elating to business matters— advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, P";'""*- M should be addressed to THE MANAoKK ADVERTISEMENT RATES. >Vants, Tor Sale, To Let, etc.,
      202 words