The Straits Times, 19 May 1923

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    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,254. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1923, PRICE 10 CENTS
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      154 1 .«B»iBKBBaaBaBBaBBkBaaBBKBBBaBaBX.BSsaaBaBBaBKfIBBaaBaBaaBEaaaaBBBBnBaaBtfBa2i)iBacBBBBasBBBii YOU WILL PRONOUNCE n qJ^ml fine ol^ pale i THE BEST YOU EVER TASTED, AND THE CREAM OF ALL SHERRIES. I s A wine of high-class character, possessing a beautiful nutty flavour. I As supplied to the leading Hotels and Clubs throughout Malaya. I m M i;oTT(.F.I) AND GUARANTEED
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      390 1 SPECIAL DISPLAY OF NEW SEASONS VOILES I /^j|^_ Special Lines being offered $&F PLAIN VOILES I 40 ins. wide, in all the Newest Shades. fi j|, FIGURED VOILES I \^'°*S*J^v^ 40 ins wi<^ e> in very attractive all-over patterns. yif^TV FANCY VOILES V 40 ins. wide, Plain Colours in Check,
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    Telok Bharu Coconuts.
    1418 2 1 Proposal to Raise Further Capital. The eleventh annual ordinary general meeting of shareholders in the Telok Bharu Coconut Co., Ltd., was held at Colombo on April 30. Mr. C H. Figp (Director) presided and there were present: Messrs. A. S. Collett an:l David Scott (Directors). By
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      502 2 I IF YOU VANT J jE.j A Moderate Priced Car that 1 upholds the best traditions A F.w.Speci.l F«»l.rcParticularly acctssibl..- 4 C>l TT is not too much to say that this cat I tnitinc wiih <lcticbaW<! )>»aJ X marks a new era in the motoring in« Maon"o 10n i'm> 1
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      251 2 Sjk fn,^ Jy Cuticura Quickly Soothes Rashes and Irritations Hot baths with Cuticura Soap, followed by light applications of Cuticura Ointment, afford immediate relief in most cases of raehes, irritations, eczemas, etc. Culicura Talcum is also excellent for the skin. B«*v Tilramli. U., Otatwst li. SCaellrld. SoM'hi. m-i, 11- Knipirc
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      97 2 LIGHTING POWER PLANTS ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATIONS. EVtRYTttING ELECTRICAL SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. (laeorponted in the Straita Settlement!) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. ORCHARD ROAD. Telephone 2651. Cars, Lorries AND MARINE SETS. ALL PRICES REDUCED The World-Famed Model. 501 DE LUXE, 10/15 HP. Now only $3,500 D/D Singapore. Ask for illustrated Catalogue.
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    HURRICANE NEAR SUVA
    685 3 . Islands of the Lauor Group Devastated. Further details of the terrific hurricane near Suva, mentioned briefly by Reuter, are contained on a Suva message, dated April 27, which says A thrilling: story of a hurricane is told by Mr. G. Frank Burnett, the author. VM was at
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    73 3 Travelling in the train from Reading was a little girl in a sailor suit, and on the band of her hat was H.M".S. Malaya. At one stop a brawny sailor entered '^he ciinipartmt-nt and on his hat, too, was H.M.S. Malaya. The little girl looked at him, '.hen timidly placing
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      514 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY. LIMITED. (Inorporated in Hongkong) S.S. NAMSANG (Tonnage 4,035) For PENANG and CALCUTTA This steamer, expected to sail about May "2, ha> excellent nassenger accommodation. For further particulars, apply BOUSTEAD CO.. LTD., (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) Agents. Telephones Freight 3120. I Passage 3121. GOMPANIA THASATLANTICA
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      403 3 You who tire quickly, feel depressed, or Run-down, remember Vincarnis is always ready to help you to regain strength to i bani«h depression— to promoto I new, rich, red blood to sur- charge your system with new nerve foree and to create new vitality. Eecause Wincamis is a Tonic, a
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      262 3 BABY CRIES AND CANNOT SLEEP Because lie Needs Baby's Own Tablets. Your baby does not lie awake crying and restless for nothing. Unless a careless pin is pricking him the cause most probably is in his stomach and bowels. That is the part of the baby where most infantile troubles
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      557 3 ANSCO Cameras and Films "THE PERFECT AMATEUR COMBINATION" (BP^^gJl AU Models Stocked. JnilS"— ylPl Prices from $99 to $200. ;k lT*^} stocks f the New Tr picai JjiLJl FUm ust arrived pJ^KS^-^b^L- All Bizes ln stock -1 r^_^J' Write for illustrated Price List Obtainable only at Maynard Co., Ltd. Mellin's
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      620 4 STEAMER SAHINOS P. b.-Britisli India Apcar Line r>«*«al»a n*i»«erataa fa Ba(1a»al MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES f HMNSI'LA AiYD ORIBNTAL B. N. CO, .Yj,rf» r Contract wltk Hln Majaaty'i Goveramant) LONDON FAB-BASTERN BKRVICB FBOM LONDON TO MARSKILLKB, LONDON AJITWBBk! Dna Slaa»B«ra Laara Waaapare DKVANHA ««T n KASHGAB May M
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      122 4 c DOLLAR LINE Far Boston, New York aad BalUmara via Suez DIANA DOLLAR Loadlag Singapore May ta. Far Boston. New York ft Norfali via Suez M. S. DOLLAR Loading Singapore June U, VIRGINIA DOLLAR Loading Singapore Jaly U. Far Baa Pedro. San Francisco, Baattla and Vaaconver STUART DOLLAR leaving Hongkong
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      694 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO^ LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO- LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Bine Funnel Line V«ralar 9errir* to LONDON, .UfSTRDAM, B(>TTBKDAM, AVTWm, KAJIBVBS AKT) BKBMEN. GBNOA, MABSFH.I.J??, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MABSBILLHS, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW TORK. Tak «g cavrgw tkroark
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      704 4 STEAMER SAIUH6S KONNIKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (KOTAL PACKKT NAVIGATION CO, OF BATATCA) (Incorporated In H illand) CHUBB CONTBACT WTTO THB NVTHERLANDfI UTTMA OOTBIMWIiNT. Talaaaaaa Noa. Psswgt D«pt. 111, Freltkt Dept, HW, MiiHaa D»»fc *ed ■■'ratwl Opt. 1117, Mana^ar's I-tpt. km*. VAN CLOON- May 19, Bclawan-Dcli and Penang. INDRAGIRI-May 19, Roteh-Rivcr, Pr<gi-Radja,
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      524 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. sVOItPOH LOT Kitano Mara May 29 Haruna Maru Jane 12 UTBUPOOt UW WAWBTTKO fJWH Tajima Maru May 2G WBiy TOBK UM via tTW boittw kwmvc.nt van Kawaeki Mara cad Jane Kamakura Maru end July BOMBAT UHB Aitta Mara May 22 Hakodate Man May IT Wakasa
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      441 5 STEAMER SAILIfJGS O.S.K. rra»sa»4 »aUla«B fraas tlagaßasa •shjeet *a aaaage wltheat prevtou ne«ee KITKOPKAN LINI Far MaraeUlea, I.endoa, Hsatbart, Setter' aaa, Antwerp, rla Celombe, Mas a»« Pact laid. An. Dep. AMAZON MARU May 10 May 20 AMUB MABU Jane 21 Jaaa tS Omit Marseilles. Calls at Bremen. IOTW TOBK LINB
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      435 5 STEAMEJ^SAILINGS^ STOOiYAAIT MAATSGRAPPY "NEDERLAM" ("NBDIRLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANT.) HOLLAND EAST ASIA UHE (ef tka United Netherlands Narlgatioa Company.) HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE, Following an the Companies' Intended fixtures s.B. OOSTKERK, about June 2 HOLLAND and HAMBURG s.s. BATJAN, 2nd half June HOLLAND s.s. OUDERKERK, July 3 HOLLAND and HAMBURG
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      183 5 THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. (incorporated in the United Kingdom) lor HONGKONG, SHANGHAI and JAPAN BENAVON due May 25 i BENDORON due June 2 BENRINES due June 20 No Passenjrer Accommodation. •Calls at Manila. For freight, please apply to PATERSON, SIMONS I 00. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) Agents. HUGO STINNES
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      753 5 STEAMER SAILINGS ELLERM AN 7 LINE ELLERMAN RUCKNALI. STEAMSHII' Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) STBAMEn lloTsiniraporc PABSENGanTsERVICii~ Ol I WARDS. tsji. CITY OF MANCHESTER China and Japan June 2 t«\s. CITY OK KARACHI China and Jap«,a Oct. 5 •s.s. CITY OF PARIS China and Japan Nov. 16 s*. CITY OF
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      660 6 AL HAM BRA Friday, May 18 to Wednesday. May 23, 1»23. In the Second Show at 9.15 aharp. TOPICAL BUDGET BRITISH SCREEN NEWS. ALBERT E. SMITH PRESENTS ALICE CALHOUN, In 5 ParU The Matrimonial Web Remarkable story of a young girl who captures a band of smujrclcrs single handed, thwarts
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      99 6 SURINA THEATRE Popular Stars in Brilliant Photoplays. First Show at 7.30 aharp. LIGHTNING BRYCE SERIAL Final. Episodes 14 and 15. Kutli Roland in TIGER'S TRAIL SERIAL Episodes 1 and 2, in five Part*. WITH NBW SNUB POLLARD AND HAROLD LLOYD COMEDIES. Second Show at t.IS LARRY SEMON in THE SUITOR.
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      422 6 EMPIRE CINEMA From Thursdsy, May 17 to Sunday, May 29. In the Second Show at 9.30 A great actor in one of the most dramatic stories of the year WILLIAM FARNTM pretcnted fey WILLIAM FOX In a picture that gives the star' an opportunity to lay all of his great
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      184 6 DODGE CARS The new Dodge Car is better value than ever ss in addition to the general efficiency so long associated with Dodge Cars, there are vast improvements in the bodywork, the hood ia of an improved type. Cord tyres of a larger size are fitted all round, the upholstery
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    DAILY TliE TABLE
    221 7 DAILY TIME TABLE lIXTLKE9. Saturday, Mey 19 High Water, 0.50 I m. Sprlnu r.ace Meeting, Last Day. Anna Christie, Victoria Theatre, llnrm.-.tou's Circus, 4 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. Sunday, May 20 J 1 i ii-J i Water, (I. is a.m., 1.20 .p.m. QnMrari It. I. mail due. Monday, May 21
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    238 7 VESSELS AT I.IK DOCKS. East Wharf Basin— XU. Vkesi Wh»rf Shccra Wharf-Nil. .V!.-.in Wharl Atlas Mnru, Ecliaca, WarcuU, Atreus. Empire Dock Amtiffl Maru, Sunheath, Muroran Main, Luzon Kara. \\ost \\iii:rt Ptneoa, Kuala, Stacen. Jardinen Wharf— NlL I'ulo Urani Coal Wharf— NU. keppvl Ifarboui Main Wharf Dredger Kuantw.i, Lch.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    173 7 To-day. Tulau Sambo 2.30 p.m. Fort SweUenhara i.nd P<-.a*n« Ipni Huar 3 p.m Muar and Malacca .8 p.m. Medan p.m Saigon and Shnngrai 3 p.m. Miri, Labuan. JauaKon, Kudut, Sandnl: :.i'.. Solo and /..nibounca 4 p.m Kotrt J iiiirci p.m. Batu Pahat 4 p.m. Aoatnlaaia (via Kremantlc)
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 7 By J. de Witt Thoncwa 1'oncola l'orthoa Grotius Kllenga Left S'pore Apr. 2 Apr. 4 Apr. 11 Apr. 13 Apr. 1« Apr. lit Arrd. London Apr. 26 Apr. SO Ma; 6 May 8 10 May 14
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    194 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, May 19. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/4% Demand 2/4 5/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 9/16 On New York, Demand 53% Private 90 |/l 56?s On France, Bank 750 On India, Bank T. T. 174>i On Hongkong, Bank d/d 1 p.c. prom. On Shanghai,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    61 7 DAILT PRICKS CURRENT. 11.30 a.m., Saturday, May 19. Tone of the market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot Sheet Is. 26\ Spot June July-Sept Oct-Dec Pale Crepe Closing Price* Buyer*. Selltr*. 51 H Spot Juno July-S«pt. Oct.-Dcc. Siigapora Standard Ribbed Smoktd Sheet doaiug Pricea.
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      MINING
      210 7 al. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Batanp Padang 0.47% 0.52% 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.35 1.40 1 1 Jelantoh 0.10 0.20 mom 1 1 Julian Tin 0.40 0.45 "1 £1 Kaia. Kamunting 12.4.0 2.5.6 10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 8.00 8.25 5 5 Lingui Tin 4.15 4.40 0 10
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      GENERAL
      143 7 issue V.'.l. Pd. Buyers. Sellers, t'l 1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.12.0 4.15.0 10 10 Central Engines 9.75 10.50 10 10 Central Motors 4.00 4.50 :i £1 E. Smelting Co. C.90 7.10 6/- Elec. Tramways 1/- 2/- son 10 10 Fraser Neave 35.75 36.25 i 0 50 Hammer and Co.
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      DEBENTURES
      109 7 J. Eag. G p.c. $1,234,300 par 6 p.c p.m. Vpore Electric Tramway*, 5 p.c. £100,000 son. Vpore Municipal 6 p.*. $1,878,000 par "pore Municipal 4% p.c of 1907 $1,000,000 5 px. dim. Vpore Municipal iV, p.e. of ISO 9 $1,600,500 6 p.e. dli. i'pore Municipal 4tt px. of 1909
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    RUBBER SHARES.
    403 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Eva It's Quotations. To-day s Prices. Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. \llenby New ($1) 1.15 1.25 1.12% 1.17% A.lor Gajah ($1) 1.20 1.30 1.10 1.20 Hi. am ($5) 12.00 13.00 12.00 13.00 Kuninir ($1) 0.40 O.CO 0.50 0.60 km. Malay ($2) 2.05 2.15
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      68 7 a*. GLENGAKRV. MAY 11. 1823. Consignees of carro per the above steamer from Europe aae 'itiel.y notified that ;i genera! survey of nil Catjat landed in n damaged condition rill Im- held on Wednesdu> May at, I.*-!. In Cwlowns Nos. 48 and ■'.'J, at I p.m. No further survey will
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      849 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Claiaificd Advts., see pace 16. THE FPEXCH are specialists in Chocolates, > ur.d Bontron makes the best of them. His Nougat and Chocolates are at H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Building. FOR EALE, collection of antique porcelain plntes. 2308, Straits Times. (lp) FOR SALE, beautiful collection
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      56 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 Head-Office and Works t Town-Office and
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      436 7 Y. W. C A. A PAGEANT IN GOVERNMENT HOUSE GROUNDS SATURDAY, MAY 26, at 5 p.m. Tickets $5, $4, $2 and $1. From Y.W.C.A., Fort Canning Road Messrs. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. Messrs. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. HOLLANDSCHE CLUB (DUTCH CLUB) DEBENTURES NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given thut in r.ccordnnre v.ith
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      182 7 VICTORIA THEATRE Tel. 826. Tel. 826. T. DANIEL FRAWLEY CO. vith Adele Blood To-Night at 9-30 Th" Qftat Loncion ami Now York Sncoesa, The Pl.iy tkat li now drawing all Loadea and NY.v Vii- FAREWELL I'EiIFOKMANCE ANNA CHRISTIE Produced in Lt.ml.m on* M.-tuh Ago. Kind jrecr Current London Paper*. The
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    DEATH
    20 8 DOUGLAS.— On May 15, 1923, at Tcbcng Estate, Malacca, Phyllis Barnard, beloved wife of Harold Graham Douglas. Sadly missed.
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    SATURDAY, MAY 19. OPIUM AND THE CHINESE.
    1168 8 Letters such as that from "G. 8.," which we published a few days ago, must raise a doubt in the mind of every just man whether the British administration in Malaya is dealing fairly by the Chiness population. We are by no means
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    46 8 A Bill is to be introduced into the Legislative Council to provide in a separate Ordinance for the punishment of fraudulent debtor?. It is considered that general penal provisions should be contained not in special ordinance, such as the Bankruptcy Ordinance, but in a general ordinance.
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    53 8 ..\cccrding to a Shanghai paper a large red star appeared in the sky in the south-east the other night. When it passed over Shanghai towards the northwest it made a sound louder than thunder. According to a superstition, the people state, this means that there are shortly to be great
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    67 8 A murder took place in Mr. Tan Kah Kee's rubber srodowns, Kallang Road, yesterday evening. There was a fight, during which one of the coolies dropped dead. Inspector Stewart, who lias been transferred from the Passport Examination office to Rochore, is making enquiries in connection with the crime, and a
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    11 8 A detailed account of the Linchenjj outrage appears on page 11.
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    12 8 The Chinese Christian Fraternity, Singapore, has been registered under the Societies Ordinance.
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    17 8 The V.M.C.A. School of Commerce starts to-day at 6 p.m. All students are requested to be present.
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    24 8 The Medan census for 1920 shows that its population had grown from one of 14,250 in 1905 to one of 45,248 at that date.
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    22 8 An At Home will be piven at the club house of the Moslem Association. M, Selegie Road, Singapore, to-morrow at 8 p.m.
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    20 8 The Natural History Society's excursion to Bukit Timah, which was originally arranged for to-morrow, has been postponed tiil Sunday next.
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    26 8 The monthly Interdenominational meeting will be held on Monday, the 21st, at 5.30 p.m., at Nind Home, Mount Sophia. The Rev. G. H. Douglas will preside.
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    29 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. 176=5100.
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    33 8 A report was recently v/ired to us from Kuala Lumpur concerning the alleged disappearance of a European girl. It is row believed that the police have located the missing girl at Batang Padang.
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    30 8 Twenty-one tenders were received for the erection of 20 emergency houses at Balcstier Plain, the highest being $45,750 and the lowest $17,600. That of Tan Eng Wah, §18,900, was accepted.
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    37 8 The case of Captain Whippey, against whom two charges of cheating have been preferred by John Littles and the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, is to be mentioned by A. S. P. Mr. Cullen, before Mr. Ahearn to-day.
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    36 8 We are reliably informed that Mr. Alan Loke, whose interest in the present races has been remarkable from a financial point of view, has handed over practically the whole of his receipts to Chinese ■haritable associations.
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    39 8 Owing to the heavy bookings for tonight's ball at Raffles Hotel, the management have decided to utilise the whole of the ballroom space for dancing, providing sitting out accommodation in ne dining-room and, weather permitting, in the hotel lawn.
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    49 8 Reporting on copra, under date May 17, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state The volume of business transacted during the week remains on the small side, and prices at the close show a further drop viz., No. 1 standard $10.75 to $11.30, 2 $10.50 to $10.75, 3 $10.20 to $10.50.
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    46 8 Mrs. Ferguson-Davie, whilst riding in a ricksha in River Valley Road yesterday evening had her handbag snatched from her by a Chinese. Mrs. FergusonDavie managed to get her bag back and secured the man, who will be produce I in the ordinary course before Mr. Ahearne.
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    69 8 On Monday night, at 8.30, the Rev. 3. H. Douglas will give the fourth of his course of lectures at the Y. M. C. A. The subject is "Is (here a God This meeting will take the place of the Rev. J. H. Lewin's mee'.ing, which is usually held on
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    68 8 The first electric turbo alternator to be constructed in Australia was started in March at a power house of the New South Wales Sta'.e Railways system. It was built by the English Electrical Comnanv of Australia, Ltd., at their Clyde works, near Sycfney. The two new genera' ors are of
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    80 8 At a meeting of the Ladies' Work Party of the Presbyterian Church, it was reported that the financial result of the sale of work held recently had exceeded expectations. The thanks of the ladies were expressed to all who had aided towards this successful issue of their efforts. Mrs. Hannigan,
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    89 8 There was quite a rush outside J. L. Campbells, Ltd., in Battery Road, this morning, not on account of a cheap sale or anything of that sort, but due to a hefty Chinese being caught in the act of running away with a valuable raincoat belonging to the firm. He
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    79 8 The secretary of Austral Malay Tin reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the first half of May Kampong K-amunting Tin Dredging. Hours run (two dredges) 565, cubk yards treated 83,000, total piculs 516.50, net value $30,000. Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging. Hours run 308, cubic yards treated 63,000,
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    103 8 A Chinese, who had been arrested by the Detective Department, in connection vith the distribution of unlawful pro- 1 paganda, was produced before Mr. Gour- lay on Thursday morrviifr, at the instance of Mr. Beatty, Secretary for Chinese Affairs. The man was originally charged to show cause, but as the
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    476 8 Mr. C. W. Dawscn has been promote! to Class V m the Malayan Civil Service. Mr. Franklyii Robinson is to be a Collector of Land Revenue and lagtltiaT of Deeds, Pcnang. Mr. J. J. VaBStOM is to act temporarily as Surveyor of Ships and Inspector of Machinery,
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    P. and O. Sailings
    72 8 . The P. and O. Company have an excellent list of sailings for. next year The departures from Singapore daring Ihi tir.st four months will be approximately as follows Kaisar-i-Hind about 3rd January. "K" class about 17th January. Macedonia about 30th January. K class about 13th February.
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    The Earthquake in Java
    128 8 . A Weltevreden message of ihe 15th supplements our Aneta cable. It say < that a severe earthquake was recordeJ as having occurred near Maos at 11.35 a.m. on that date. Its centre was some 400 to 500 kilometres distant. Aneta learns that all the stone built
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    The Late Dato Mentri Besar
    159 8 . I The funeral of the late Dato Mohamed, JD.K., S.P.MJ., C.M.G., Dato Mentri I Besar, Johore, whose death occurred last I Wednesday in his eightieth year.took place the following afternoon at Bukit Mahmoodiah, the obsequies being of a semiofficial character. H. H. the Sultan of
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      167 8 20 H. P. Texan Motor Car 1} 't%n /H. j V Four-Fivc-Scater 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. (Incorporated In England) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR j GfUFFIN SOLID
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      65 8 ALHAMBRA LEAH BAIRD in WHEN THE DEVH DRIVES in 5 Parts. ALICE CALHOUN in THE MATRIMONIAL WEB in 5 Parts. GEORGE WALSH in WITH STANLEY IN AFRICA Episodes 13, 14, 15. in (6 Reels). TAN CHENG KKE CO., LTD., Proprietors. MIMMItIHIMMMIMMMtK MADE IN LONDON BANJO-MANDOLINE with Strong Case. $37.50. Obtainable
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    Art O'Brien Case.
    546 9 Irish Deportees Return To England. lleuter's Service London, May 17. As a re;:ult of the O'Brien habeas corpus proceedings, Irish deportees, numbering about 100, including a dozen Women, sailed for England this morning, after two months in Dublin prisons. They were heavily escorted by armed men to
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    Belgian Strikers.
    106 9 Keiter's Service London, May 18. The effects of the recent strike of railv.aymen, postal workers and other state employees in Belgium is spreading. The iu-iion cf the Government in calling up all railway telegraph, telephone and postal workers belonging to the 1915-1922 c ':.s. i's was challenged in
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    Singapore Naval Base.
    240 9 Expert's View of Admiralty Proposal. Rev ter's Service London, May 18. In an article in the Daily Telegraph, Archibald Hurd emphasises the commercial importance of Singapore and refutes the suggestion that the naval base scheme is contrary to the Washington Treaty. He regards the suggestion that it
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    Mr. Bonar Law's Health.
    147 9 Reuter's Service London, May 18. A Harley Street specialist's visit to Mr. Bonar Law, who is spending a few rfays in Paris following his stay at Aix-les-Bains, has increased the anxiety regarding his health and the political j future. Mr. Bonar Law's general health is very
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    French Royalists.
    107 9 Reuter's Service London, May 18. Paris There were stormy scenes in the Chamber last night, when th e Royalist, M. Ybarnegaray, raised the question of his long-delayed interpellation relative to the Banque Industrielle de Chine. The ox-Premier, M. Briand, urged the inexpediency of discussing the question which would
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    Washington Naval Treaty.
    85 9 Reuter's Service London, May 18. In the House of Commons in reply to questons Mr. Baldwin said that the Government consider it premature to consider the extension of the scope of the Washington Naval Treaty until ratified by all the original signatories. He said that he did
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    Mrs. Ellis Murder.
    28 9 Reuter's Service London, May 18. Simla The murderers of Mrs. Ellis at Kohat have sought refuge in Afghanistan under pressure from the Afridi Lashkan. .mtCr
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    France and Germany.
    223 9 M. Poincare's Optimistic Review. Reuter's Service London, May 18. Paris M. Poincare issued a statement in connection with the special Ruhr credit to a secret sitting of the Finance and Foreign Affairs Commission of the Chamber. According to a semi-official account, the Premier optimistically reviewed the financial
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    Anatolia Railway Deal.
    106 9 Reuter's Service London, May 18. British financial and industrial circles are interested in the transaction cabled on May 16 which resulted in a British group comprised of five London banking institutions acquiring from the Swiss fiank control' of the Anatolian Railway. This was originally a German concern
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    President Harding.
    77 9 Reuter's Service London, May 17. Washington President Harding, unveiling a statue of Alexander Hamilton, upheld Hamilton's conception of the sanctity of obligation as a remedy for the present world conditions and pleaded that honesty was the cure for ten thousand ills. He uttered a warning against factionalism, declaring
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    Terrible Lamp Fire.
    92 9 Reuter's Service London, May 18. Camden, South Carolina Sixty-six bodies have been taken from the ruins of the school-house at Cleveland, which was destroyed by fire, caused by the overturning of an oil lamp during an entertainment attended by the pupil's and their parents. The only exit
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    Oil Trade Strikes.
    59 9 Reuter's Service London, May 18. Rangoon The majority of Burman employees of the Ynang Yaung oilfield have struck again without warning, apparently in connection with the discharge if superfluous workmen. London, May 18. The strike of oil refiners has been settled and the men are resuming. The
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    Britain and Russia.
    212 9 Violent Abuse of Britain And Italy. Reuter's Service London, May 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Baldwin refused definitely to promise there wouid be no rupture with Russia until the House was further consulted, but he indicated that the Government were adopting a conciliatory attitude. He
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    America and Japan.
    69 9 Reuter's Service London, May 18. New York The Japanese Ambassador, Count Hanihara, addressing- the Japan Society, declared that the American atI titude towards Japanese immigrants was I the only question in the whole bright outlook which was vexing most people's minds. He declared that the question was
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    Anti-Opium Commission.
    58 9 Reuter's Service Lomk>n, May 18. Geneva The United Stales delegation at the si-ssitn of the Anti-Opium Commission of the League of Nations which will be opening on May 24, includes Mr. Stephen Porter, president of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the House of Representatives and Monsignor Brent, president
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    Britain and Poland.
    60 9 Reuter's Service London, May 17. Warsaw The Earl of Cavan was ceremoniously received at Cracow, where he attended a review of the troops and then proceeded to Warsaw. The papers publish long and eulogistic, articles, acclaiming the distinguished representative of the British Army and declaring that the
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    Inventor Rewarded.
    52 9 Reuter's Service London, May 17. Paris The Appeal Court has awarded Pelterie, the inventor of the aeroplane "joy-stick," 7,500,000 francs damages against the French Government and three leading aircraft manufacturers for a breach of patent. The Government's infringements mostly occurred in war time when they insisted on contractors
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    Aviation.
    50 9 Reutek's Service London, May 17. The Air Minister, Sir Samuel Hoare, accompanied by Lady Hoare and Major- General Brancker, has left Croydon aerodrome for a ten days' flying tour on the Continent. He will inspect the] Continental air route and confer with the Air Ministers of the countries traversed.
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    Reiss Brothers' Failure.
    131 9 Reuter's Service London, May 17. At a meeting of creditors of Messrs. Reiss Bros., Ltd., at Manchester, the Official Receiver made a statement that the Reiss family were afready actively engaged on a scheme for securing the continuance of the old-estcblished family business. The Official Receiver, after
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    North Ireland and Drink.
    68 9 Reuter's Service London, May 19. The Northern Ireland House of Commons read for a second time the Government bill providing for the closing of public houses on Sundays, whLh the Premier, Sir James Craig, said that the Government would insist on carrying out completely, also the
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    The Mark.
    12 9 Reutek's Service London, May 19. Marks arc 223,000 to 228,000.
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    KUALA LUMPUR MURDER
    166 9 . Headless Body Found in Klang River. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 19. Inspector Neave, of Campbell Road station, has been successful in arresting three Bengalis, who are suspected of being concerned in the murder of a compatriot on the 3rd inst. A Bengali woman went
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    PLANTERS' MEETING
    121 9 Government and Fortnightly Wages. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 18. New light was thrown on certain current planting discussions at Batang Padang Planters' Association meeting. It transpires that fortnightly payment of wages becomes necessary with the proposed amendment of section 68 of the Labour Code the period
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    A Stowaway from Singapore,
    126 9 A Stowaway from Singapore. A stowawcy's failure to give a satisfactory answer to one question led io his conviction at Hongkong on May 11 when Wong Hip was charged with having stowed wway on the steamer Elpenor, from Singapore to Hongkong. The magistrate for the moment was unable to come
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    Chinese Bandits.
    203 9 Comments on the Lincheng Outrage. Reuter's Service London, May 17. In a letter to the Times <n tru- LinBhtfag outrage, Brigadier-General C. D. Bruce aafMuee the opinion that the worst aspect of the ratter is the open challenge by the Chinese to tto prestige of Europeans, a challenge
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    THE OUTWARD MAIL
    176 9 . Delayed by Derailment of Goods Train. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 19. The up good* train from Tanjonir M'alim was derailed between Trolak a:-..i Sungkai yesterday afternoon, with the result that the special mail from Penan?, which ought to have arrived at Kuala Lumpur yesterday
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    THE IPOH SWEEP
    143 9 . Explanation of Recent Prosecution. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 19. At a special general meeting of the Ipoh Gymkhana Club held last right, Mr. P. G. Short, the President, explained the circumstances of the recent prosecution for running the sweep. He said that it was nothing
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    80 9 Lyall and Evatt's Report. Singapore, May 19. Tin.— £2o2 7s. 6d. Rubber.— ls. 2d. Rubbers. Inactive. Ulu Benuts 20-25, Katoyang Bahrus 90-1, Mentakabs 20-24, Allenbys 1-1.10. Mining. Johans 40-45, Collieries 21-22, Kampong Kamuntings 445. 6d.-455. 6d., Souths 1-1.05, Taipines 90-95, Norths 1.20-1.25, Petalings 77V4-82> 6, KelanUn Golds
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN
    60 9 . '(By Courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shiiabun.) Tokio, May 16. With a view to maintain the peace of the alraa mater, the military research society of Wafseda College has been dissolved voluntarily. The chairman of (he Foreign Ministers' Conference at Peking has proposed to entrust Great Bri'ain and
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    Singapore Races.
    1287 10 Sultan of Johore's Popular Win. Beautiful weather favoured the third day's racing of the Singapore spring meet on Thursday, and as the afternoim progressed the scene on the lawn wo.; picturesque and animated. Many pretty^ dresses were in evidence to brighten the scene, while the excellent programme of
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    THE RACE BALL.
    225 10 Brilliant Spectacle at Tanglin Club. The customary annual Race Ball, held at the Tanglin Clut last night, was an uiuiualilicd success, and one of the most enjoyable held for many years. It is estimated that the attendance numbered about ;:.->ii, and that about 250 partook of the
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    The Frawley Company.
    269 10 The Frawlcy Company have continued th. activities in the pas.t two days and it is regrettable that they have not been rewarded with larger houses, for they are undoubtedly a company of talents. On Thuisday night Lawful Larceny was given. Yesterday afternuon there wjjs a matinee of
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    82 10 Mr. H. 0. Rowston, of the BritishAmerican Tobacco Co, who is being held to rartom by bandits in South China, has been with his firm for tome three or four years, coming out irem London to join the Swatow branch. He wjs transferred to Hongkong last September and for some
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      Rubber Restriction
      177 10 . To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In discussing the recent fall in the price of rubber with a rubber mag,- nate, he pointed out that false coupons and smuggling do not account for so much of the increase in "the export of rubber as (1) the
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      Opium.
      327 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A great deal has been said lately on the opium question at meetings of the League of Nations when the Chinese Minister, Mr. Choa Hsin Chu, brought up the question, supported by Sir John Jordan. Locally we have "G. B." who
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    St. Francis' Institution, Malacca.
    281 10 On the occasion of the feast day of St. John the Baptist de la Salic, the founder of the order cf the Christian Brother:-, the pupils of StY Francis' Institution, Malacca, in co-operation with the teachers, staged a variety entertainmerr. on the 15th instant. The function
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    Analyses in Johore.
    139 10 A bill about to be introduced into tho Johore State Council makes special provision for the admission of analysts' certificates as evidence in criminal proceedings. There is no Government Analyst in the State and by arrangement \v:th the Colony analyses, etc* -p.;-" dona by Colonial Government officers.
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    30 10 His Majesty has conferred tlic Royal i Victorian Chain on the Archbishop of I York. The last recipient was th- Eail of Rosebery, ujx>n whom it was conferred in 1817.
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    STRAiis S&TtLBftIENTS ASSOCIATION.
    419 10 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. ASSOCIATION. Record of a Year of Useful Work. The annual general meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Associa- 1 tion is called for Friday next, in the exchange at 5.15 when the committee's re-! port for the year to March 81 last will ,be presented. The report reads
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    STEAMER KUM SANG ASHORE.
    350 10 Three Hundred Passengers Rescued. The Hongkong Daily Press is informed by Messrs. Jaruine, Matheson and «Jo., general managers of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company, that an S.O.S. signal was picked up on May 10 by the Dutch steamer Van Cloon, bound from Swatow to Hongkong, to
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    125 10 God's Outlaw with Francis K. BushKian and Beverly Bay ne is at the Surma to-nifht. Tht sarials are Li/;htning riryco and Pathc'i Tjser'i Trull vith Ruth Roland. Larry Sjmon is a!ro in the pro-, grannne in The Suitor together with HbvqM Lloyd and Snub Poiiard in new comedies.
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    80 10 At Hongkong on May 10, Mr. Jacob Julius Thorman, a Causeway Bay motor engineer, claimed from Mr. and Mrs. Elias von Castricv.m, formerly of 87,, The Peak, $10. COO damages for bodily injuries, loss of income, and injuries to his n-cior cycle caused by a collision with a csr driven
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      TO-DAY'S RACES
      185 10 . Scratchings and Selections. Our selections arc as follows Race 1. Sheila, to win. H.F., it plaje. Race 2. Man of War, tj win. Beaver, a place. Race 3. Mookita, to win. Bonza, a place. Race i. Lady Wailae, to win. Beau Regarde and Babz, places. Race •">. Auberic,
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      Battling Key in Manila.
      233 10 The Manila Dai.'y Bulletin for May 8 publishes a photograph of Battling Key in a characteristic pose, and mentions in the course of a short article Key has a mighty good opinion of fistic artists in thc.-e parts and is willins; to start below the main
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      Boxing.
      119 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, M.iy 17. At Olympia, in the 20-reunds contest for the light-heavyweight championship of the British Empire, Jack B.bomfield (the holder) beat the Irish champion, Dave Magill, the latter's seconds throwing 1 in the tcwel in the thirteenth round. In the 20-:ounds lip;ht-weight championship of Europe, Harry
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      Open Golf Championship.
      129 10 [Router's Service.] London, May 18. At Leeds in the third round of the open Golf Championship, Jol/y beat Falftiner at the 20th hole, Mackenzie, beat Duncan by two and one, Hagen beat Havers at the 10th hole and Saraze:i beat Oekenden by five up and three tr
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      Walker Amateur Golf Trophy.
      254 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 18. The first contest in Britain for the Walker International Amateur Golf Trophy began at St. Andrew's to-day. The 1922 match was played in the United States, the Americans winning. America waived her right to defend t-he title in her own country
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      Davis Cup.
      42 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 17. Bordeaux In the first lound of the Davis Cup, France defeated Denmark by three matches to one. London, May 18. Bordeaux France won the final Diatek and the rubber, making the scorefour matches to' one.
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      Yorkshire Coif Tournament.
      134 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, May !7. The Yorkshire Evening HtWl £700 tounument was continued to-day in Hi,'- we. the:, but there was a troublesome wind. The sui prise of the lirst round \v:,., tha defeat of Kirkwood, the Awtrali»n, Iby Kinch. of Woodcote Park by nd 2. Dune.'ii
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      County Cricket.
      96 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 17. Southampton Hampshire beat Warj cestershi-e by an innings and 2u' runs. In I Worcestershire's second innings Kennedy I took six wickets for 54. At the Oval Surrey beat Gloucester by eight wickets. Hobbs made 67 and 50 for Surrey and Peach took seven
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      HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
      349 10 Show Replete with Sensations And Novelties. Harr.istcn's Circus opened a short ssason in Singapore last night in thenspacious and oratid new marquee which has been pitched on the open space be- hind the i'ntmway Station, and facing Lukit Timah Road. Mr. Harmston is naturally disappointed at not being
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    187 10 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Singapore, May 17. During the week under review the market has been very quiet with price* fluctuating between 48 and 49 cents for standard sheet. At the local auction held yesterday business was done at 48(4 for one or two lots of
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    Sungei Way Rubber.
    1605 11 Unimpaired Strength of The Company. The third annual general meeting of shareholders of the Sungei Way (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on April 11, at the rcgisered office, 124, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Mr. Thomas North Christie presiding. The Chairman, in presenting the report of the
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    CHINESE TRAIN OUTRAGE.
    588 11 Foreign Ladies Relate Their Experiences. A message from Tientsin, dated May 10, says Miss MacFadden, Mrs. Schonberg and i Miss Aldrich passed through Tientsin tonight en route to Peking, accompanied by Dr. Houghton, of the D eking Union Medical College. None of the three women are seriously
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      122 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 demons* Irate it to be the piano for your home. INSPECT OUR STOCK TO-DAY. Uprights, Grands, Players on easy terms. S. Moutrie
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      109 11 Raffles Hotel Announcement. In connection with the Race Dinner and Costume Ball to be held to-night, the Management beg to announce that the whole of the Ballroom Floor will be cleared for Dancing. Ample reserved Table Accommodation will be provided on the Hotel Lawn (weather permitting) and in the Dining
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICKS.
    381 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES APRIL 18. Par Value. Company. £1 Anglo-Malay i'l Ayer Kuning £1 Bakap Plantations £1 Banteng (Selangor) £1 Batu Caves £1 Batu Tiga 2/ Bertam Consol. £1 Bidor Estates 2/ Brooklands £i Bukit Kajang 2/ Bukit MerUjam 2/ Bukit Sembawang £1 Bukit Rajah
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    685 12 SUNDAY. MAY 20, 1923. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 6.45 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.4S a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.15 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion. 4 p.m. Children's Service. 5.30 p.m. Festal Evensong and Sermon. During the following week Holy Communion on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 a.m. on
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      244 12 fw Sick Headache ifß&3& These troublesome complaints are generally due ggß^ to a sluggish liver, and are most frequently *qjT experienced b\ those who lead a sedentary life, A tcaspoonful of ENO's "Fruit Salt" in a glass of cold water will prove soothing and refreshing, and by eliminating harmful waste
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      31 12 Every week as I travel to or from thej North I see the saddest industrial sight in Rnglafx! thotiftaml* a ltd thousand* of acres of gra&.« land. Mr. 11. H. Spencer,
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      457 12 FREE LIFE READINGS TO READERS OF THIS PAPER. The wel'.-knowu Astrologer Prof. Roxrcy has once more decided to favour the people ot this country with Free Test Readings of their lives. Trof. Roxroy'a fame is so well-known in this country that he hardly needs an introduction from us. His power
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      261 12 Time flies^ so does the Flavour Tea packed in ordinary packets or square tins is losing its flavour all the nmty The Indian climate is a tea-destructive climate. If you wish to avoid buying tea which refuses to y eld a brew worth drinking, order Brooke Bond tea vacuum-packed. No
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      630 13 SALES BY AUCTION CHEON6 Ko9* SENS ft CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable residential properties at Killiney Road, Tanglin R>ad, Ophir Road, Market Street, etc. Also nea-side property at Sclctar. SiasjßpMV, At Messrs. flu Bag Koon Seng A Co.'s saleroom. No. 3', Chulia Street, on Wednesday. !M»y 2.1, at 2.39
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      496 13 SALES BY fIUCDOH ESTATE OF SYED MOHAMED BIN ABDULRAHMAN AL JUNIED, DECEASED AUCTION SALE of valuable Und and house properties, situate at North Bridge Road, Dukit Timah Road and Balmoral Road. At Messrs. Chcong Koon Seng A Co.'s saleroom. No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, May 23, at 2.30 p.m.
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      38 13 M avudshcb 00 Tuf^fJkCfnd^udivrfrnttfk,' Sf~£*E. C. MONOD CIE, Agents SINGAPORE and SIAM ■T b^ r JT < JSIL T%|j BRAND JmamA JtSLSk^ J®bmdi JOBS JtL ThoiEe 172 t ku mroiTnsi The East Asiatic Co., Ltd. t'lseorp«r»t«d la Dsaaark) SINGAPORE
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      523 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance
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    BLACKWATRR ESTATE.
    616 15 BLACKWATER ESTATE. The True Working Profits of The Year. The eighteenth ordinary general meet- ing of the shareholders of the Black- water Estate (Klang) Rubber Co., Ltd.,' wr.s held on April Z1 at Colombo. Mr. A. D. Skrine (director) presided. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and
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    FIGHT ON STEAMER.
    388 15 Hindus and Malays with Sticks And Knives. The aft deck of the City of Brisbane, I which arrived in Brisbane on April 22 i from Panama, was the scene of a melee j I between Hindu and Malay members of i the crew when the vessel was
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    23 15 Orders for week ending May 20, 1923 Saturday, 19th. Compulsory Combined Parade, Haadquai Un, 4.4S p.m.
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      266 15 the new popular model 1923 Price $3,2.50 WILLYS-KNIGHT **y|lT^Ky^^C^^^^^ -voKfttjp/y^ .i Seven Advantages or Kntgdt Motor L Improves with Use. 5. It is Silent in Operation and 2. Requires no Adjustments. emai So M J 6. It is Simple, being free from 3. It is more powerful. Complicated Parts. 4.
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      343 16 6UAN KIAT CO LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) 15, PHILLIP STREET. NEW STOCKS ON HAND. Baker* Preparation or Soldering Flaid Rabone'n Boxwood Spirit Level* Vi in. Whitworth Thread Taps Lewis Bergrr's Ready Mixed White Paints Hubbuck's Fine Ground While Lead Hubbuck's Genuine Dry Red Lead Stapled Mixed Hair Broom Heada Burnt
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      302 16 JUST UNPACKED Model Hats from Paris Selection of WOOL SPORTS COATS at $12.50. LONG GLOVES AND STOCKINGS, etc., etc. PARISIAN HOUSE 5, ORCHARD BOAD COAL TAR Produced by the Singapore Municipal Gas Works. Obtainable from LEE KIM SOO, 20, HIGH STREET. LATRILLE and GINESTET BORDEAUX IBSgk Cla* CLARETS I White^ines
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      899 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Want*, For Sale, To Let, etc., la ordiaary do** sot type (average six word* to line) are per line one insertion 28 eenta, two ins. 46 cts, three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.19, ten In*. 11.40,
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      865 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 70, Frinsep Street, gas and water. Apply 9, Clarke Quay. TO LET, No. 2, Amber Road. Batir on March 1. Apply within or to Messrs. Meyer Brothers. TO LET, compound house 144, Tanjong Katonc; Road, gas and water taid. Apply 22, Sungei Road. FOR SALE,
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      795 16 OPTICAL and SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Cleaned, Repaired and Adjusted. JOHN~DUKE OPTICIAN, 12, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. CORPORATION OF RANGOON ASSESSORS WANTED The Corporation of Rangoon Invites applications for the following appointments on the permanent establishment One Assessor on Rs. 1,200-GO -1,500, with a motor car allowance of Rs. 150 a month. One
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      259 16 WUNDEREOSE Wunderhose are super-quality American Ladies' Silk Hosiery in fancy mixtures with clocks and in plain colours. Wunderhose means a brighter Race Season. Wunderhose are stylish attractive and original. Wunderhose will bring visions of Ascot and GoodwooJ to Singapore. Just unpacked ar.d obtainable only at PRINCESS CARETS G3 4, UAFFLKS
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      203 16 THE STRAiTS TIMES TKLXPUONW Editorial and General Manager's Office m "11 Ml communications relatlag to editorial mature and news should ha addressed t« THE EDITOR. All eommunieatior.B lating to business matter*— advertisemeaw. subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc, shonld be addressed to THE MANaQKK. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Want*, For Sale, To Let, etc.,
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