The Straits Times, 10 May 1923

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,247, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1923, PRICE 10 CENTS
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      147 1 A WELL-KNOWN DOCTOR HAS RECENTLY SAID DRINK MORE GOOD MILK" ALWAYS ASK FOR I TlieOld Original Genuine Swiss Milk 5 TRADE MARK And so Pc Sure that You have the Best Obtainable s BOLH AGENTS: Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. I (Ineorporatoa in England) A •■■BIVIBBBBaiaaBB*BPiBBBIiaBaBBBaR9BBBBByil!B]tBCaaBI3a«SIKBMBBBBBaBBti'BBBBBBBBBBBSBBBBBBmrBBBBB imiJ m r^IIIUBBT H S
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      202 1 I FOR THE RACES— I 5 f LATEST MODELS I^^^^^^ New Spring Millinery /ii^l^K^— i AFTERN o>r and iri\ i K^<^^^3 EVENING GOWNS ¥\lh •/I I \JU /'/Ms I FLOWERS, VEILS, LACES, '|i|||ji| 8 I RIBBONS, SUNSHADES, Etc. Wm 1 «ap| 1 i fnfl J I Robinson 0,, Ltd- W
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    General Investors & Trustees.
    1708 2 General Investors Trustees. Rubber and the American Debt Settlement. At the annual general meeting of the General Investors and Trustees, Ltd., held in London on March 8, the Chairman, Sir J. S. Harmond-Banner, M.P., made some pointed remarks on the American debt settlement and the position of the rubber industry.
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      399 2 ii 1 Such a Good Baby! j Is thit the description ot your 1 tt'.e on: 1 loppy and «milinr> whet 9t ™Jj aw»!;e, sleeping ;•.<.-■:' e.nl.'y at the proper time a good Baby. \j}L (tt A IwaUiy Baby i» joat a* good ai gold, for he" lth and happinest
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      353 2 Cuticura Talcum Is So Refreshing A Tew grains of this exquisitely scented powder dusl:d on the akin ecothes and cools, and overcomes heavy perspiration. It is an ideal face, akin, baby and dusting powder and takes the place of other perfumes for the skin. MTiliiiViiliiiiil lluJTiartn. r»llMirniliH rUrir b-ry*f oil
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      211 2 ROUGH ROADS and SHOCK ABSORBERS It is no longer necessary to fit expensive shock absorbfs 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 and easy riding possible. Jn addition
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    STRANGE SEA STORY.
    267 3 Schooner with no Lights or Sails Set. A strange story of the sea has been brought to Auckland. It tells of a fourmastod schooner, with no sails set, and with no lights showing, seen in the Tasman Sea. The authorities seemed unperturbed, but shipping men are puzzled
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    APRIL TIN RETURNS.
    22 3 Murai Tin, Ltd.— 3oo pieuls. Mambau Tin, Ltd.— Hours run 565, cubic yards treated 27,000, total pieuls 290. > > v
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    108 3 Dealing with the visit of the J. C. Williamson Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Co., the Kobe Herald says We are verysorry to hear that the tour in Japan has not been a financial success, for several reasons. It is exceptional for us to have the pleasure of hearing such talented
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  • CORRESPONDENCE
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      A Warning About Nerve Strain.
      265 3 Dear Sir, During the whole of the war I was chief engineer o.i a coasting steamer, anJ the ever-present danper ot floating mines made it a nerve-racking job. I lost two brothers ii: the war, and when, three years ago, I had another severe shock
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      631 3 FOR PRINCES AND lUCH MEN ONLT.) THE ROYAL YAKUTI UCAIM VI I. AS.) This Yakuti or life-giving nectar has been prepared from the best, choicest and richest vegetable drugs. It has a wonderful pro- pcrty of increasing the virHe power anJ rectifies all urinary disorders. In fact, it makes man
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      425 3 I NEHDED IN EVERY STRAITS HOME TO HEAL GUTS CURE SORES SKIN DISEASE 7AM-BUK is the most wonderful remedy introduced into India. It possesses healing, soothing, and antiseptic qualities of extraordinary power. It is quick in action, and always reliable. It heals by growing healthy new skin. It pays to
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      144 3 FRASER NEAVE Ltd. W ll' TKE MOUTH THE GATEWAT FOR DISEASE aclentlita have proved conclualrely that bo fewer than U different Infections may be traoe« to tae humai. mouth aa a atartlns* point. Xae eeitn thus being* tbe gateway for tbe es> uaau-a of Olaeaae. It la here that precautions
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      171 3 ANSCO Cameras and Films "THE PERFECT AMATEUR COMBINATION" s\\\ "j| CAMERAS mii All Models Stocked. f§^!S|«gi Prices from $99 to $200. i iJ iCC^J Stocks of the New Tropicul 1 Fi m ust arrive<l S^^^S^^fea-, AU BiZCS StOCk Write for illustrated Price Ltot. Obtainable only at Mayoard Co., Ltd. saaiifwn
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      754 4 mum wum P. CT.-British India md Apcar Line (Co»»*il«« l*<or».ri»<»a Im BaglaaO MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CAJtGO SERY1C16 I IWSVLA AND ORIBNTAL S. N. CO, (Oa.tr Contract Tltk Hli Majeaty'i Gor«ma«ati LONDON FAB-«ASTERN 8ERTIO FBOM LONDON TO MARSEILLES, LONDOH AHTWHBF DELTA afay I 1 KASHGAR May M DEVANHA 17 NYANZA
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      717 4 STEAMEh SAfHWIS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO., LTD. (IiMrimUd 1b Kaglaad) The Bine Funnel Line Raralar ScrTic* U LONDON, AMMHUDAJt, ktfl*> EKltA A.M'WWf, MAMBVBG AMD GKNOA. MARSKILLB3. LIVERPOOL AMD GLASGOW. MARSKILLB&, HAVKB, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NBW YORK. TaUac carg* ta tkroagk
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      663 4 ITEAMER SAIUMS KOMNKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCMAPPM (BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF EATAVUL) (Incorporated in Holland) UHDIB CONTKACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVE&MMINT. T*l«pk*M Km. Puitit D»(.t, 11'., Freight Dept, I1M, Maria* Dave an* Truaaiaanrf I>«l>t. 1417, Uana^'tir'i DepC 10*1. BAl'D— May 10, Penan;;, Lho-Scumawe, Sigli. Oeleo-Lheue, SabanR, M«ulaboh, TapaTocan, Sinabang, Ranjaak-islamls,
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      533 5 STEAMER SAIUNtI N.Y.K. I/moon uhm Hakozaki Maru May 16 Kitano Mara May 29 Haruna Maru June 12 UTBBPOOL HUB Toyohaahl Maru May 17 KAMBURC tin Tajima Mara aad May NEWT TOM LINE via BDBS SOUTH AMBBICAIf LINB Kawachi Maru end Jane BOMBAT UKB Aklta Maru May 22 Hakodate Mara Hay
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      450 5 STEAMER SAUJsti O.S.K. Ftp is 1 1 SaUtaaa f taas Siiisaaei* (sabje** U *aaag* wltheat previeas aatlee. BCROPBAN LINB For Msrsetllea, London. Hambarg, Eetterdass, Antwerp, via Colombo, Sac* aad Pert Said. Arr. Dea, AMAZON MARU May 19 May 20 AMUR MARU Jnne 21 JaM a 'Omit Mars*ill*s. NBIV TORK LINB
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      606 5 STEAMER SAMJNfiS STOOMVAART NAATSGHAPPY M NENERLANI" NEDERLAM) STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.) NOLUNR EAST ASIA LIME (of the Halted Netherlands Navlgattea Company.) HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SEKYId. Following are the Companies' Intended fixtures s.s. BATJAN, June 1 HOLLAND s.s. OOSTKERK, about June 2 HOLLAND and HAMBURG B.S. OUDERKERK, July 8 HOLLAND and
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      654 5 STEOiEH SAHJWB ELLERM ANILINE ■IJ.bWMAN ft BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP C«v, IM. (laeerporaud la England) _jnmußißa_ ~T ~iim» jfagt»«w~ PASSENGER SERVICB OUTWARDS, fsj. CITY OP MANCHESTER China and Japan June 3 ts.s. CITY OP KARACHI China and Japan Oct. 5 •«J. CITY OP PARIS China and Japan Oct. 16 s-s. CITY OF
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      586 6 CINEMAS AN UNDENIABLE TRIUMPH FOOLISH WIVES COMPULSORY EXTENDED SEASON Saturday, May 12, positively the last nig+it. Palladium Theatre ORCHARD ROAD. At 9.19 sharp each night. The First and only Picture in the I istorr of Singapore, which runs for 12 consecnt.vc nights. Bookings at UMVcR-:\< PIC U<?Es CORPORATION CO. ORCHARD
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      476 6 CiKEMfIS AT THE EMPIRE CINEMA GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT At 9.30 The first two chapters in 5 reels of Geo. B. Seitz serial BOUND AND GAGGED 10 Episodes 21 reels One of the very best of his serials ever produced. At 10 JO. A Paramount Picture AT THE END
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      183 6 CASI IRON PIPES Manufactured in accordance with British Standards and at competitive prices by the PONT-A-MOUSSON FOUNDRIES (France). Large orders supplied to Foreign Governments and public bodies including GREAT BRITAIN SWITZERLAND BELGIUM BRAZIL GERMANY HOLLAND ITALY TURKEY SPAIN SIAM etc., etc SOLE AGENTS FOR STRAITS AND STATES ESTABLISSEMENTS BROSSARD MOPIN
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    260 7 nXTUBBS, Thursday, May 10 High W.-itcr, (1.8 a.m., 7.40 p.m. I*, and O. homeward mail, train. Phil. Orchestra, Mem. Hall, a.15. Football league 11, Ex-Services v. Harlequins, S.C.I.A Football League 11, Keppel v. O.TJ.CS.K.I. Grumpy, Victoria Theatre. Friday, May II High Water, 7.30 a.m., 8.24 p.m. Mentakal)
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      102 7 fast Wharf Basin— Nil. K»Kt Wharf i-JU-n-u, 11. M.5. Blue Dell. I Sheers Wharf Va» der Hagen. I Stain Wharf Taoaaa Maru, Avonmedc CSiaKrata, KBtonß. Kajang, Kelantan. Kmpirr i>.«l. Circe, Keifuku Maru, Bengal Maru, Kilavmii. I'hcmius. West Wharf Bujaatra, Kamuning. .lardim-s V, h.-.rf KlhiijH Palo Branl
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      Vessels Arrived.
      156 7 HMGAL IIABU, Jnp., 3,231 tons, from Calcutta 'jr.. for Yokohama 10-5. BORNEO MAl'.r. Ja])., 4.2C1 tons, from Bom Imy :i-o, 'for Kobe 10-f». BAM HONfl UONG, Brit., 708 tons, from HH-.u'ii.k B-6, for Bangkok \2-~0. EDA.VANA, Brit, MM tons, from Calcutta :>-r.. for Calcutta 10-5. KIUNGCHOW, Biit., 1,515
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    211 7 T»4ta* Ilawcan, S>i>uri'l ;:yc, Stucco, Kola tans, Malik-Papar. :md Samarinda 3 p.m. Batu bahat 8 p.m. Penang, Rangoon ami Calcutta 8 p.m. Milacoi 4 p.m. Sourahuya 4 p.m. Bangkok 4 p.m Tort Swettenham, Penang, Colombo, Aden, P. Said and Europe (Tia Marseilles) }<y train.. 4 p. in
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    30 7 ttoibrandt >. I. Kllont* jie Witt "honpwa ••Kll.. B*por» Mar. IS Mar. SI Apr. 2 Apr. 4 Apr. II Apr. 13 humi Apr. Ap». Apr. Apr. May Way
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    192 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, May 10. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2 4'i Demand 2/4 5/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 17/32 On New York. Demand 53 ti Private 90 d/s 56V» On France, Bank 750 On India, Bank T.T.. 17'i?4 On Hongkong, Banl: d/d 1% p.e. prem. On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    63 7 Tone of the market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is, !%<]. Spot M;iy-,Iuiie> July-Sept Oct-Dec Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Cloiin« Price* Bayer*. SelUrs. 47 Spot May-June July-Sept. p— Oct.-Dec. B1*«»pore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cloning; Price*. Buyerm. Seller*. 47 47 V, 47
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING
      215 7 r«L I'd. Bayer.. SeUwi. A 1 1 Batanß Padang 0.-15 0.60 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.35 1.40 1 1 1 Jelantoh 0.10 0.20 norn 1 1 Johan Tin 0.10 0.45 \i 1 ft Kam. Kamunting 2..'i.C 2.5.0 i 10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 8.00 8.25 6 ."i Lingui Tin
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      GENERAL
      140 7 Vii. Pd. Bayer.. Sellenr. ■1 fl B. Am. Tobacco 4.12.0 4.15.0 .0 10 Central Engines 9.75 10.50 10 10 Central Motors 4.25 4.40 11 1 E. Smelting Co. 7.00 7.25 6/- Elec. Tramways 1/- 2'- mom L 0 10 Fraser Neave 35.75 36.25 iO 50 Hammer and Co. 135
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      DEBENTURES
      111 7 U. Eng. 6 p.e. $1,234,300 par 5 p.e. p.m. Spore Electric Tramway*, 6 p.e. £353,000 iom. Spore Municipal 5 p.e. $1,878,000 pax. 3'pore Municipal A\k p.e. of 1907 $1,000,000 5 p.e. dis. Spore Municipal 4H p.e. of 1909 $1,600,500 5 p.e. dis. Spore Municipal 4^4 p.e. of 1909 $1,500,000
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      388 7 Frmatr and Co. and Lyail and Evatfs QtMUtteML To-dmy's Price*. Fraser LjVd A tt Co. Et»u. MlenbyNcw(sl) 1.15 1.23 1.15 1.20 \lor Gajah ($1) 1.20 l.:; 0 1.10 1.20 Hitam Gss) 12.00 13.00 12.00 13.00 Kuninn ($1) 0.10 0.00 0.50 O.GO km. Malay ($2) 2.)0 2.23 2.15 2.25
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      765 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. THE FRENCH arc specialists in Chocolates, nnd Boutron makes the best of them. Hia Nou rat and Chocolates are at H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Building. WANTED, Ford motor car, touring model. Apply 2291, Straits Times. FOR SALE, Ford lorry. tons
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      55 7 High Grade Robber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINE Hosepipe, belting, sheets, valves, packings, buffers, rings, etc. FOR THE MOTORCAR Tyres, tubes, radiator-hose, matting, vulc. compound, vulc. canvas, solution, etc. AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Manufactured at low prices by the SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Dead-Office and Works Town-OBce and Showroom
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      411 7 NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Owing to the usual Circus Ground. Beach Itoad, being used for Indefinite Period by another show (not Harmiiton's), the well-known HARMSTON'S CIRCUS which has for the last '.0 year* enjoyed the use of the ground specially alloted for Circus will open on their new Location Next
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      315 7 VICTORIA THEATRE i Tel. 82C. Tel. 826. Commencing SATURDAY, MAY 12, at 9.30 p.m. Special Race Week Attraction DANIEL FRAWLEY CO. including Miss Adele Blood in .ill the Latest BROADWAY LONDON SUCdSUB. Saturday, .May 12 THE CAT AND THE CANARY Monday, May 14 ENTER MADAME Tuesday, May 1.1 THE GOLD
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  • Obituary
    DEATH
    38 8 YEO.— On May 8. 1923, at 10. IS p.m. at 78. Kmcrald Hill Koad, Singapore, Yeo Siew Hin, aired 16 years, father of Mr. Yeo Chcow Heng and grandfather of Mr. Tee S.vun Koe. Funeral Saturday, Hay
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    The Straits Times. THURSDAY. MAY 10. RUBBER SITUATION.
    1130 8 There is, undoubtedly, a feeling cf uneasiness in regard to ths rubber position and it is warranted. We gave a few figures yesterday which shewed that in the four months ending April this year, with restriction in full force, we exported 17,733
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    71 8 The Gothenburg Salvage Company, under agreement with Lloyds' underwriters, are sending the salvage ship Frithide with i specially designed apparatus to the Bay! of Biscay to endeavour to recover the million pounds worth of bullion and specie lost when the Egypt sank a year ago in sixty-five fathoms. The salvage
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    82 8 Fong Ah Fong, the Chinese boy who was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a constable and a Chinese hawker in Albert Street on Tuesday night, was produced before Mr. Ahearre in the Second Police Court, yesterday, when the case against him was mentioned by Inspector Clifton and
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    17 8 A tiger carried ofT a bullock at the 6th mile, Jelebu-Seremban Road, ccrly on Tuesday moi .ling.
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    30 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 171 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 17G=?100.
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    30 8 The Shipping and Import and Export offices will be closed on Friday, May 18. and open fcr one hour only, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Monday, May 21.
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    23 8 The private yacht Shanghai, with five Danes, making their way to Denmark from Shanghai, arrived in Pontianak on Saturday last, short of provisions.
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    30 8 The Rev. A. S. Moore And?rson. Principal of Westminster College, Chinchew. will give a lectare to the Friendly Ban-1 at the CCA. Hall at 8 p.m. to-morrow. All are invited.
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    33 8 The Tanglin Club announce thnt there will be At Homes en Tuesday and Thursday, May IS and 17, and no 1 on Wednesday, May 10. The At Homes will commence at C.30 p.m.
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    30 8 The Times of Malaya understands that the suit, Thomas R. Jones versus LaruiTin Dredging, Ltd., which was listed for healing at the Ipoh Supreme Court on Monday has been settled.
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    45 8 Speaking on Divorce at a meeting of the Law Reform Union, Earl Birkcnhead said that after ii'iw experience in the Divorce Courts in Britain, he had come lo the conclusion that Britain's divorce laws were quite the worst of any civilised country ::i the world.
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    42 8 Battling Siki, the Senegalese boxer, upon his release subsequent to the Ratmort affair, when he thrashed the waiters and wrecked the establishment, went to a fair and saw. a lion. The animal, he said, made him feel homesick, so he bought it.
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    53 8 Owing to the usual circus ground on Beach Road reclamation being cacd for an indefinite period by another show. Harmston's Circus, which has for tho last 30 years enjoyed the ure of the ground specially allotted for their performances will open on their new location, next to the Tramway Station
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    56 8 A sad drown'ng fatality occurm! at Aniherst on April 28. Mr. O. J. Hart, Superintendent, Survey of India, whil bathing on the beach, was seized with cramp and suddenly disappeared. Mr. Hart, who belonged to No. 1 1 Survey Party (Lower Burma) entered the partment in November, lS'J'.l, and was
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    68 8 The famous Cantonment at Bhamo has ended, and a correspondent in a Rangoon paper wonders what their continental nsighbours would have made of a pln:-e situated at the gates of Western China and blessed with direct water com:ivjnicaticn with the sea. Bhamo is largely known to the outside world as
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    68 8 The unusual spectacle of a stage beauty dancin 1 before a j'.i<!<^'' me* wttaeoeed "t ths Palais de Justice. Mademoiselle Rahna was charged with giving an indecorous stage dance, and by artfully questionin;; the judge ascertained that he rarely visited music halls and was hazy regarding public taste. Thereupon Mdlle.
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    76 8 The late Mr. George Sims's crime relic? have been auctioned, and realised poor prices. Bits of cement from the coiling of the room of buried victims were sold for £1, and the face from a keystone arch over a public execution door of Newcatt brought 50/. A kitchen chair, ~n
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    91 8 The April issue of the Journal of the Federated Malay States Museums to give this valuable publication its rather ponderous title includes notes by Mr. H. M. I'endlebury on an expedition to some hilis in Nakon Sri Tamarat. in the Siam Peninsular, on butterflies and moths taken in the same
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    254 8 Recruiting has been resumed generally in Madras Presidency, except in the following taluks which are still closed to reIcruiting owing to prevalence of disease Coimbatore district, taluks of Coimbatorc, j Avanasi, Palladam. Pollochy, Udnmalpet and Dharapuram. Salem district, Attur, Rasipuram and Salem under the jurisdicjtion of the Assistant Emigration Commisjsioner,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    370 8 A Reuter wire of the 9th inst. stair i The late Mr. Charles Cowie, Ea?t Indii Merchant, left £181,718. Mr. J. Johnston, Librarian, Raffles Library, is spending a holiday at Crag Hoi. I, Penang and is likely to be away for about lourtecn days. Japanese paper* report
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    Mails Expected
    35 8 The P. and O. steamer Delta, with mails from Europe is due at Penang at 6 p.m. to-morrow, and the M.M. outward mail Angers is expected at Penang at 5. a.m. on Saturday.
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    The Yugala Lost
    50 8 The Straits Steamship Company this morning received the following telegram from the Master of the steamer YuKaU at Singora Yugala totally burned, beached at Singora. Six lives lost. Fire started engine room on account of burst oil pipe. Value of cargo amounts 50,000 dollars. Crew returning Bangkok.
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    Save the Children Fund
    61 8 We very gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to Britain's Save the Children Fund, the object of which La to rescue from starvation thousands of little ones, in many cases fatherless and motherless, in the areas devastated by war and revolution Th; Straits Chinese Reading Club Mr.
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    Archdeacon Swindell Robbed
    101 8 Some tirr.e last night a thief sneaked into the residence Archdeacon Swindell, in Fort Canning Road and stole a gold watch which had been presented to the Archdeacon by his parishioners prior to r<\< leaving England, a French travelling clock and a diary. Much as he regrets
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    A Warning to Boycotters.
    123 8 As stated in f lllinhj'l issue, two Chinese, Lue Nun Poh and Ihny Yong Chua, have been severely punished by Mr. P. A. F. David, and it is hoped that the sentences meted out to then for indulging in the dangerous practice of distributing pamphlets, likely
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    Tailings and Rubber Land.
    134 8 Before Mr. Justice Watson in HM Ipch Supreme Court on May 8 the case was called in which Mohideen Bacha o* Batu Cajah is rlaiminAT $2,100 a-! damages from Low Yew Guan, also of Batu Gajah, on 'he allegation that thu former's rubber estate was damaged
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      175 8 20 HL P. Texan Motor Car /mi lr .ami Four-Five-Seater Four-Cylinder Herschiel-Speelman Engine Bory and Beck Clutch Magneto Ignition 6 Volt Light and Start Set 5 Wire Wheels Leather Upholstery. Special offer $1,750 nett. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. (Ineorpornted in England) SINGAPORE AND 'KUALA LUMPUR. ATTRACTIVE PRICES IN HIGH GRADE
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      177 8 ALHAMISKA FLORENCE VIDOR THE REAL ADVENTURE in 5 Parts. CONSTANCE TALMADGE in UP THE ROAD WITH SALLIE in 5 Parts. WITH STANLEY IN AFRICA Episodes 7, 8 and 9 THE ROBINSON PIANO A Musical Instrument constructed to an ideal with Supreme Artistry in design Mechanism and Workmanship of Wonderful Quality
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    IRISH REBELS.
    666 9 Remarkable Constitutional Question. Powers of the Home Secretary Challenged. Ii liter's Service London, May 9. The Court of Appeal has made a rule absolute for the writ of habeas corpus applied for by Art O'Brien on the ground that the Home Secretary is not em- low -id ti
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    High Handed Turkey.
    87 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. Constan'inople It is stated on good authority that tka Government have decikd tn liquidate the affairs of the Bank of Athens. Allied and Turkish subjects will be allowed to obtain their deposits, but it is proposed to confiscate the property of fugitives.
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    Royalty at Rome.
    230 9 His Majesty Pays Visit To The Pope. Reuter's Service London, May 9. A RonK- message states that Their Majesties were ovated on visiting the Vatican, where they had a quarter of an hour's audience alone with the Pope with' whom they exchange! portraits. The crowds in th
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    Coffee and Sugar Rings.
    185 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. New York The Federal Court has refused the Government's application for an injunction against the New York ceffee and sugar exchange. The Government's attorneys are appealing against the decision. A Washington message of April 19 announced that injunction proceedings had been
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    American Prospects.
    115 9 Reuter's Service j London, May 9. t New York Mr. Hoover, at the open- < ins of the Convention of Chambers of Com- merce of the United States, said that he t considered the prosperity of the country i could bo mad. permanent, if the business- < men
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    Singapore Naval Base.
    55 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. C. W. Darbishire, Mr. R. McNcill said that it was intended to obtain the opinion of one or more eminent civil engineers on the proposed new naval base at Singapore, but definite arrangements I
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    Another Russian Outrage.
    60 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. H#m has been received at Hull that a Russian gunboat has arrested a British trawler, the Lord Astor, in the White Sea for fishing within the twelvemile limit. Three vessels were chased. I hut two escaped and reached Norway and cabled the
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    The Krupp Affairs.
    142 9 German Anger Over French Sentences. Reuter's Service London, May 9. Berlin The whole press and public ire indignant and horrified at the icntences passed on Krupp and his olleagues, yrhich even the Communist irgan, Rote Fahne, describes as mon-> trous. Ail the newspapers agree that nnocent German
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    Dutch Indies Loan.
    87 9 Renter's Service London, May Amsterdam A bill has been introduced authorising the issue of a new East Indian loan of 400,000,000 guilders, either in Holland or abroad, in such instalments as circumstances dictate, for the purpose of consolidating the deficit of 85,000,000 guilders on the whole budget
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    British Air Force.
    90 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. A considerable increase in the British air force was promised by Lord Salisbury in the House of Lords, replying to a motion by Lord Birkenhead demanding a oncpower standard. Lord Salisbury stated that an increase in squadrons had already been sanctioned and
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    Labour Problems.
    119 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. In the House of Commons, Government's policy regarding the recommendations of the International Labour Conference at Geneva was enunciated, Mr. Earlowe stating that the Government intended to ratify a number of conventions, including the prohibition- of employment of children in agriculture and prohibiting
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    The Leiter Millions.
    56 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. Chicago Earl Curzon, the guardian of his three daughters, has allied himself to the suit, filed by the Countess of Suffolk, asking for an account of the management of the estate of the late Mr. Lcvi Leiter and the removal of Joseph
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    Various.
    39 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. Genoa Mr. Bonar Law has arrived and proceeded to Aix-les Bains. London, May 9. I Ottawa By a record majority of 117, the House of Commons read a second tinu" the Anti-Comhinps Bill.
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    Prohibition.
    158 9 Amusing Proposal in The Commons. Reuter's Service London, May 9. An amusing counter-blast to the recent American liquor ruling was provided by the House of Commons, by 184 votes to allowing the introduction of a bill,' 1 promoted by Colonel Courthop, providing j that all passenger ships in British
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    De Valera.
    62 9 Reuter's Service London, May 9. Mr. Cosgrave, in the Dail, announced that the Government, which had been in contact with De Valera through intermediaries, had offered terms to which De Valera refused to agree, the latter submitting a long-worded document which was incapable of consideration. The Government replied
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    PENANG ASSIZES
    94 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 9. At the assizes, six Chinese, who were convicted of assembling for the purpose of gang robbery in a coffee shop, and were arrested in possession of loaded revolvers, were each sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Justice Sproule. A
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    MORE FORGED COUPONS.
    69 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 10. Tne detective department arrested a Chinese at about ten o'clock this morning in connection with forged rubb?r coupons. It appears that the accused went to the office of the Deputy Controller of Rubber Exports and tried to exchange 60
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    75 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan g, May 9. A priva'e cable was received this morning from London by a mercantile firm in Penang to the effect that the price cf rubber had fallen to Is. lV4d. per lb., and that the American market was demoralised owing to
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    RUBBER AND TIN.
    42 9 (Aneta Service.) Weltevreden, May 9. Rubber is declining and the quotation i is nominal. For May -June the price is' given as 72. Tin is dull and continues to decline. There is no business. The Banka limit is 148.
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    123 9 (By Courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbun.) Tokio, May 8. The Yasuda and ten other banks have decided to combine with a capital of Y. 150,000.000. It will be the largest private bank in Japan. It is anticipated that the Peking Cabinet will be forced to resign, the
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    Communists in Java.
    66 9 General Strike Proclaimed On Railways. [Aneta Agency.] Weltevreden, May 9. Yesterday, the authorities at Samarang arrested a native Communist, Semaoen, in I connection with a seditious speech, with the result that the Union of native RnilI waymen hays proclaimed a general strike j to-day. The railwaymen at
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES.
    410 9 Exemplary Sentences on Armed Robbers. At the Singapore Assizes yesterday before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, Lee Heng and Van Koon Sam who were charged with committing armed robbery at a store in Prinsep Street on April 4, were found guilty. Lee Heng was sentenced to eight years' rigorous imprisonment,
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    MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
    92 9 Overcrowding of Trains and Molar Omnibuses. Action taken at a meeting of committee No. 1 held on May 4, included Decided to request the Government to amend the definition of the area of land suitable for building purposes to coincide with present water rate area. In connection with
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    140 9 The 602 nd auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held yesterday, when there was catalogued 808,922 lbs. or 3G1.13 tons. Offered 493,387 lbs. or 220.2G tons. Sold 40G,6.X7 lbs. or 181.55 tons. PRICES REALISED. L'don Is. l'sd. N. York 27 cents. Ribbed Smoked
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    109 9 Two Englishwomen, walking in the grounds of the old chateau of Hyeres, Toulon, suddenly came on two bodies, a man shot through the heart and a woman shot in the temple. A search of the woman's handbag disclosed that they were two lovers, and came to Hyeres for a three
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    A LONG VOYAGE.
    511 9 1 E. J. Spence Arrives From Mauritius. i Barque Becalmed for Two 1 Months. i A story reminiscent of the early days ef seafaring, before strain had superseded sails, was told by the captain of the J barque E. J. Spence, which arrived at Singapore yesterday evening,
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    DOUBLE CHARGE
    459 9 Malay Punished for Retaining K. P. M. Letters. The case of Hadji Ibrahim, charged with being in possession of an automatic pistol without a licence, and also, for dishonestly retaining two letters belonging to the K. P. M. mentioned in these columns recently, came on before Mr. Gourlay,
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      LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
      885 10 Champions Defeat S. C. C. The long-awaiteel match between last sautun's champions, the Middlesex, and their most formidable rivals, the S.C.C., was played under perfect conditions on the S. R. C. ground yesterday, and ♦suited in a win for the Regiment by two goals to nir after a
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      Chinese Footballers.
      94 10 A Sydne message says lntema- tionai Socce is in sight for Australia thi.s season, the visitors being Chinese. The majority of the visitors will hail from Horn kong. Therefore, they are Empire ci itens. They are University students and fluent English speakers, coached by high salaried English experts,
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      L. L. T. C. TOURNAMENT.
      40 10 TO MORROW'S TIES. Championship Paira. .<ii Fuwcett an.i Mr Sim-lair v. Mis. Brcoke and Lt.-Col. Thompson. Mixed Doubles A Class. Miss Stephenson and Mr. Tyler, owe 30, v. Mrs. Swindell and Mr. Warren owe 30.
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      Internort Rifle Shield.
      46 10 With reference to the previous notifica- 1 tion, the final selection of the team will be made on Sunday, May 13 and not Saturday, May 12 as previously stated. Firing will commence at 7 a.m. Launch will leave Jardine Steps at C.50 a.m.
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      Katong Golf Club.
      31 10 The competition for the May Monthly] Medal will be held on Sunday, May 20 and Monday, May 21. A separate ball sweep will "be held on each day.
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      Keppel Golf Club.
      30 10 The usual Monthly Medal for May! (Bogey play) will be competed for during the week-e>nd, 12th and 13th inst., and the Ladies Spocn on the following Monday.
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      Amateur Golf Championship.
      89 10 [Router's Service.] London, May 9. At Deal, at the conclusion of the third round, the field was reduced to 32 competitors, including the Americns, Ouimet, Rotan, Neville and Willing. The Americans Marston and Wright were beaten, the former by Tolley by three up and two to play,
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      Ladies' Championship.
      50 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 9. The feature of the third round of the Ladies' Golf Championship at Burnham, Somerset, was the defeat of the last remaining American, Miss Cummings, by Miss Wickenden by five up and four to play. Mis 3 Wcthered, the holder, is showing remarkable form.
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    RUBBER TRANSACTION,
    329 10 Point of Identity Raised in An Action. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Messrs. Alden.s Successors (Esstern), Ltd., sued Chop Lej Hong, whose address was stated to be No. 49, Clyde Street, for alleged breach of contract. The Hon. Mr. C. Everitt, for plaintiffs, said
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    The Gold Diggers.
    167 10 Avtry Hopwood's farce The Gold Diggers which Adele Blood and T. Daniel' Krawley are to produce at the Victoria Theatre on May 15, is a play that made New York laugh for two solid years and is now entertaining patrons of high comedy and farce from Seattle
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    Y. W. C. A. Pageant Practices.
    138 10 We are asked to give the following programme of pratices for the forthcoming Y.W.C.A. pageant Friday, May 11.— Pageant Practice with band, Govt. House, 5 p.m. May Pole Children, 4.30 p.m. 9harp, Govt. House. Tuesday, May 15.— Pageant Practice, Govt. House 5 p.m. May
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    753 10 Criticism of New Club House Plans. The designs submitted to the committee of the Singapore Golf Club for a club house to be erected on the new course are on exhibition in the room of the Malayan branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, at Raffles Museum. The
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    Empire Dock Collision.
    243 10 Before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, the hearing of the case in which a Chinese twakow owner, Tan Phey, is claiming damages from the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, the owners of the steamer Shunku Maru, for the sinking of his "tw/akow at the entrance to the Empire
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    N. Y. K. Fares Reduced.
    75 10 I The local office of the Xipppn Yusen Kaisha inform us that the company will 1 reduce their passage fares, commencing with the Kamo Maru, sailing for London on June, 26, and the Kashima Maiu leaving London on May 12, by about 10 per cent.,
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      Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      96 10 Singapore, May 10. Rubber. London Is. o%d. Tin.—London £206 10s. Local $104 buyers. Share market.—Dull. Rubbers. —Inactive. Prices nominal. Tins.—Rawang> LI7H-UIH, Petalings 30-85 cents, Johans 40-45 cents, Nawng Pe'.s 1.20-1.25, Taipings 90-95 cents. Norths 1.17 M.-1.2 Souths 1.07.%-1.12Vi, Ulu Piahs 1.62'i-l.r." 1.., Padang Plandoks 42/ 4-474
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      82 10 Singanorc, May 10. Tin.— £2oC 10s. Rubber.— ls. Rubbers. Very limited enquiry. Amalgamated Malays 2.K1-2.20, Ulu Be nuts 20--25. Katovang PJahrus t)2 l />-l>7 I A. Men'.akabs 20-24, Radellas 3.50-4, Teluk Ansons 6-6.50. Mining.— Ce>llieiies 20.fi0-21.60, Kampong Kamuntings 445. 3d.-15s. 3d., Souths 1.09-1.12, Taipings 90-(l4, Norths
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      Macphail and Co.'s Weekly Report.
      341 10 Messrs. Macphail and Co., Ltd.'s weekly report dated May 9 states The week under review has. witnessed a considerable fall in the prices of both rubber and tin, and the share market j has experienced a further depression in consequence. Enquiries for rubber share-8 arc
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    Far Eastern Review
    208 10 All who are interested in engineering, finance, and commerce in the Far East will find much of value and importance in the April number of the Far Eastern Review. This is a bulky, informative, and profusely illustrated production, and a fine example of the printer's art. The
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    The Dippers.
    153 10 There is no doubt that the versatility of the Compton Coutts Comedy Companyis being put to a severe test and judging by their successes they are not found wanting. At the Victoria Theatre last evening they presented the Dippers and kept the house in continuous laughter. It is
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    31 10 Orders for week ending May 13 Sunday, 13th. Church Parade at Presbyterian Church. All Troops Parade at Ruffles School i. ...nil. l, 4.4G p.m.
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      There is no State Church in British Malaya.
      293 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am surprised to find in your issue of to-day that part of the F. M. S. Sterling Loan is to be used for the building of a Church. What this mean I do
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      English Education for Malay Children.
      599 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The British Government has beer kind and generous in granting free English education to the Malay children both in the Colonies and the F.M.S., provided they prove that they had been through successfully one of the vernacular
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    55 10 The Surma has an entirely new programme to-night. The first show contains the final of Antonio Moreno's serial The Invisible Hand, with the opening chapters of George B. Seitz's thrilling serial Pirate Gold. The Hecohd hoftse attraction is a First National The Daughter of Destiny a magnificent production
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    Town Planning.
    2333 10 Explanation of Proposed Ordinance. Ameng the pppers received from the Deputy ChalnMM of the Singapore Improvement Trust is one Riving an explanation of tho Tcwn improvement am Development Ordinance, 1D2;;. From it *c mane extnets, the first given being as follows, under the heading the Ki^h. way to
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    CAPT. COOK'S DIARY
    258 11 Treasured Manuscripts to go To Australia. A number of important manuscripts by or relating to Captain James Cook, the explorer, were sold by auction at Sotheby's, the other day. The outstanding feature was the autograph diary which he kept during his first voyage to the South Seas.
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    SCIENTISTS WRONG
    245 11 Romance of Trans-Atlantic Cable. Submarine Cable Laying and Repairing was the subject of a lecture by Capt. S. G. Gorton, of H.M. cable ship Kilmun, at the Plymouth Port Library recently. The lecturer outlined the earliest experiments made, and said when the question of a trans-Atlantic cable was
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    Major General Sir John Fowler.
    241 11 The N.-C. Daily News of April 27 says The Shanghai Volunteer Corps has had no more popular inspecting officer than Major-General Sir John Fowler, K.C.M.G., who arrives to-day from Homgkong. His early days as a soldier included a most thrilling episode, one which prevented him
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      158 11 THE MOUTRIE PIANO is endorsed by all Musicians on account of its outstanding Quality. Built in the tropics, for the tropics, its rich tone and responsive action conclusively demonstrate it to be the piano for your home. INSPECT OUR STOCK TO-DAY. Uprights, Grands, Players on easy terms. S. Moutrie Co.,
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    THE EMPIRE EXHIBITION.
    685 12 Participation of the Straits And Malay States. The following memoranda were prepared specially for the information of the general committee (Malaya) and takes one up to the middle of last month The position as regards the pavilion has not changed since last month. The Lon- don Secretary
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    109 12 The steamer Penang on April 27 took the run between Singapore and Lumut id place of the Poh Ann. The arrival of this weekly steamer generally causes a crowd to assemble, on her being moored to Lumut Pier Head. On large bundles of canvas and boxes being unloaded, says the
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      320 12 Silence like "Amstel"- jA^&fo\si§Ss When the temperature drops so low that the _f^T THIL >'V trees crack like rifles in the stilly cold of Cm- l\ j^\*^y V S»H aila, breaking the silence of the icy air then I^—^ Ait^JjC j**"*- 1^ jj <A_ (if you know the North) you
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      429 12 Model 1023 MONTHLY SHIPMENTS ARE NOW FOLLOWING REGULARLY. In view of the phenomenal success and popularity of the Hupmobile model of 1921 and 1922, the manufacturers felt that it would be impossible to make any improvement THE PRESENT engine is therefore IDENTICALLY THE SAME as the former models. For economy
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      787 13 SALES BY AUCTION IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND HOUSES, SITUATE AT JALAN ABUP4KFR IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ENDAU, JOHORE The undersigned ha\ c been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction at tbeir sni. '-room. Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, Singapore, ON MONDAY, MAY 14, at 2.30
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      632 13 SALES BY AUCTION CHEONG KOONSENG GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable residential properties r.t Killiney Rocd, Tanjrlin Road, Ophir Road, etc. Also sea-aide property at Seletar, Singapore. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Son? A Co.'s saleroom. No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, May 23, at 2.30 p.m. ESTATE OF KAVENA BADAY
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      46 13 Ac c**d*n«d MnmilK* jgffgffS. E. C. MONOD CIE, Agents SINGAPORE and SIAM. tl>»llM* <MH »***»********»*»*******t****tm TITAN BRAND O JH Utt JES IST T 'Phone 172 "SEA-GULL" BRAND DANISH MILK Condensed Sweetened Condensed Unsweetened Sterilized Natural Sole Importers The East Asiatic Co., Ltd. DbMfmM li Dwasik) Singapore.
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      568 14 Leadership Qualify Price Service *STARTir!G LICKfiNC IONITION SPARTA RATTFRIES are of the finest British OI rill Irt MJi\ 1 1 Ullll-AJ construction throughout. They cost less than just an ordinary battery, yet, by their shock-proof construction, last far longer. They are backed by efficient Specialists Service. At the first sign
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      437 14 AmU |5,00e,»N 8.0, Aaitutt la Uttm «T«r $17,t#i,tM, The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated 1b Bnalt* S««tl*ia>*a(a.) aIU O/FiCf I Wlack*st*r How*, Biagapor*. LOjSLON OFFICX i 11, Old J*vry, l.a Tk* Company kaa 420,000 deposited wltk tk* Ssprtos* Court of JLagiand aLd coupll** vitk tk* Britlsk Life Auarasc*
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      415 14 BANtOP^ P. AND O. BANKING CORPORATION, LTD, (laeerporattd Hagl*!* 1 Wltk wkiek is *a,.;»'eJ ALLAHABAD BANK, LTI). 3au A-utaortsed CapiUl M ra M,CA'i,dOO CapiUl Snbacribed asd Paid Up M tt,Si»4,l-'O Reserve Fand 80,000 Board mt Directora > Tk* Rt. Hob. LORD INCHCAPS. d.C!.M G., X.C.5.1., K.C.J.E. (Ch«-. -«•-»> Tk* Rt.
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      520 14 BANKING TBM BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (la**t>ftrated by Special Caartor la .'»i,aa.) Capital Bataenired reu.COO.OOD CapiUl falJ-ay Y»2,SOO,000 K*a*rr* F*ad T11.7b0.000 President: K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. Director* G. Kawasaki, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. T. Eisamune, Esq. D. Takita. BJAD OPFICI i Talv*a, Formosa (Tatvaa), BKANCHKS AND AGXNCIM
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      592 14 BANiCING NEDERLANDCHB HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPt NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY (Established UMJ PAID OP CAPITAL Fl. 80,000,000 (aboal £6,407,000) STATUTORY RESERVF, FUND Fl. 19,445,211.M (about £1,620,43«) EXTRAORDINARY RESERVE Fl. 22,890,000 (aboat £1,888,888) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM HEAD ACT BATAVIA. BRANCHES Penang, Hongkong, flaaaghai, Kobe, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltevreden, Bandoeng (Java), Cheribon, Tengal, Peealongan, Tjilatjap,
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    TELUK PIAH RUBBER
    637 15 System of Restricted Output Working Satisfactorily. The ninth ordinary general meeting °1 the shareholders of the Tcluk Piah Rubber Hstate (1914), Ltd., was held on April 10, at the offices of the company, 24, Rcod Lane, E.C., Mr. J. L. Loudoun Shaml presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,
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    APRIL RUEBER RETURNS
    230 15 Alor Gajah.— 'J.7os lbs. Australasia.— 7. 700 lbs. Aycr Panas— 35,500 lbs. Balgownie.— l7,olo lbs. Itukit Kubu.— ll.Boo lbs. Uc-clford.— 6,2oo lbs. Bernam Perak.— lt>.463 lbs. Bruas Pcrak.— ll,ooo lbs. Bantinp (Selanffor).— 26,lo2 lbs. Imonths 461.057 lbs. Colinsburßh.— ll,o64 lbs. Cheviot. U.OOO lb.«. Glenealy. 17.556 lbs. j
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      195 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. _Mb Compare the price, equipment and appearance of this car with other cars now on
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      492 15 j£ THE CHASM BRIDCEDfPI n First in 1888. Foremost ever since The Tyre of the Future DUNLOP CORDS. __HT V^ jßpgf ilßfr//—^— Eflfff T Modern research also discovered __s!sivn__J___!9r >rH^^\ saliva. That is there to constantly HH__?_Kk V^l neutralize the acids which cause 00 I/S-f/ I _Bfr^™^_| I digest deposits
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      447 16 6UAN KIAT CO LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) IS, THILLIP STREET. NEW STOCKS ON HAND. Baker's Preparation or Soldering Flail Ralxine's Boxwood Spirit Levels Vt in. Whitworth Thread Taps Lewis Bererr's Heady Mixed White Paints Hubbuck's Fine Ground White Lead Hubhurk'H Genuine Dry Red Lead Stapled Mixed Hair Broom Ileada Burnt
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      367 16 AU BOR MARCHE (G. BONNARDEL). The Opportunity you, Ladles have Waited for 1 OUR SALE OP HATS AND DRESSES IS ON! Opening goon at GROSVENOR HOTEL, 16. STAMFORD BOAD. A MATCH IS GOOD AND SAFE WHEN 1. It strikes EASILY. 2. And burns SLOWLY. BAD AND DANGEROUS WHEN 1. It
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      825 16 CLASSIFIED AD The PREPAID charges for Wants, Tor type (average six words to line) are per cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., fl twelve ins. $1.55, fifteen ins. $1.72, eightee $2.25. Minimum charge $1.00. Advertiseme not specified are published until counterm 25 cts. extra is made for
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      975 16 VERTISEMENTS Sale, To Let, etc, In ordinary close let line one insertion 28 centi, two ins. 46 ye ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, n ins. $1.87. 20 ins. $1.99, 26 ins. (1 month) nta of which the number of insertions is anded and charged accordingly. A charge
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      755 16 John Duke OPTICIAN Ktllow ef the British Optical Asserfati.e. Freeman ef the Worahipfal Caaapaay ef Spectacle Makera, rreesasn of the City of L*aao>. Late of Old Broad St. Lontfen. TSARS' LONDON IXPMHym IN SPECTACLE FITTING. -12, Battery Road, Singapore. GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office,
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      226 16 Charming and Attractive Gowns FOR THE RACE SEASON AT PRINCESS GARMENTS 09--4, BAFFLES CHAMDIRS, (Opposite Boblnann'i) Hours 9 a.m. to I p.m. photographs" Per the best of everything in erery Branch of Pantograph; MM aa MR. BUCKERiDGE ta 1898 THE ONLY EUROPEAN STUDIO In tb« COLONY. H, OSCHAKD BOAD. ««r»
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