The Straits Times, 6 June 1923

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,269. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTa
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    GAS WARFARE.
    851 2 Germans Beaten at Their Own Game. Though we must give credit to the Germans for the skill with which they runik" u.;e of their resources to develop the offensive of ga> warfare, and to gain i a lonp kod in the t'.ciien and production of f, s shell,
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    Singapore Mortality Statistics.
    147 2 Th(- Muii-cip-«! health statement for t lk week ondiiiß .May :!ii eives the total num- lier of death? str. 208 representing a death rate of 28.% par millc per annum compared with "JR. I2 in the preceding wci'l. and with Y2.V> in thecurrespondinj; week <f last. yrav.
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      410 2 Wincarnis gives a feeling of NEW LIFE to those who are Weak, or Anaemic, Nervous or Run-down Good health is necessary to your well-being Wincarnis is necessary to promote good health. Wincarnis is not a luxury it is <i positive tteccsstt\ to all \v!io arc Weak, or Aiuemic, or Nervous,
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      180 2 DELICIOUS, Tho Standard WHOLESOME, for Purity and REFRESHING. f%^j\ Excellenoe. H yj.'S^9^<. from Pur. SAFEGUARD i «'«t ladiu AGAINST j {fisjri^U lin Joict LIJVBE JUICE 88. CASSELL'I TABLETS Uawtr W»«r ajrf T«»r »f Nerr. n4 IM r PMM Mb »<L ant} U. W DEETHAVS lei-rola W TOUR SKIN AND jK
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      162 2 The Planters Engineering Co., Ltd. •PLANTERS" Improved Rubber Mill* for WASHING, MACKRATINU, CRBPHINQ AND SHBBTINa Jf Hi ii'l 7 V -a<v aw- mo€ ih f fl -i PARTICILAKS AM) I'KKES FROM SIME. DARBY GO., LTD. (T»i">rpor»t»ii in the Straits Settlements) ENGINEEKI\(; DEPAHTMENT. ORCHARD ROAD. Telephone 2651. i~»«.«»« af Cars, Lorries
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    HEAWOOD TIN AND RUBBER.
    723 3 Company Pays Satisfactory Dividend. The thirteenth annual general meeting of Heawood Tin and Kubber Estate, Ltd., was held at the registered office, Glasgow, M Monday, May 7. Mr. Thomas A. Gallic (chairman uf the board of directors) presided. The Chairman said I much regret that cwing
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    CONTROL OF MONTE CARLO.
    225 3 Position Assumed by Sir Basil j Zaharofl". The French newspapers recently called aUention to the fact that as a result of the last general meeting of shareholders of the Societe dea Bains de Mer d« Monaco the control of the institution known as Monte Carlo has
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    25 3 DeUiled estimates for 1928-24 in respect of education, science, and art in Great Britain show a reduction of £4,247,772 as compared with the current y««r.
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      292 3 STEAMER SAILINGS COKPANIA TRASATLANTIGA (Spaalrt ftoy*l Mall Uae). For Manila, Hongkong. Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kohe and Yokohasia. s.s. C. LOPEZ Y. LOPEZ due on or about June 21 For Coloinlto, Suez, Port Said, Barcelona, Valencia and Cadiz (with transhipment to other Spaniik Ports) us. LEGAZPI due on or about July 'i
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      391 3 DEXMA for Eczema Will bring happiness to thousands of skin sufferers who have thought they had some virulent blood disease when in nine cafes out of ten eczema and other skin diseases are purely local. Medical science is agreed on this. Pexnia a new discovery, a powerful yet soothing and
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      273 3 A COMMON TROUBLE OF CHILDHOOD How liahy's Own TahletH Banish Infantile Constipation. A ililliculty many pnrcnts experience is to find a suitable constipation remedy for their rhiluien. The purgatives used by adults arc too hank, castor oil ia dreaded by every child, and the vurious laxatives usually prescribed arc almost
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      130 3 Colorite MAKES OLD HATS MEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED BLACK (DULL) VICTORY BLUE BLACK (GLOSSY) CARDINAL RED LAVENDER VIOLET NAVY BLUE NATUREL CADET BLUE BROWN SAGE GREEN CERISE YELLOW BURNT STRAW. Price 60cts. Obtainable si Mayoard Co.. Ltd. ♦"-♦♦♦•♦^i Finest Selected DEVONSHIRE BACON Sliced by Our NewlyInstalled BerkleyPatent Latest Improved Machine
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      825 4 STEAMER SaBJHtS P. ¥.-int ish India ««rf Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. R SIARSE A^ E^ NDON AN Tonnage Due
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      722 4 STEAMER SAILiWCS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line Regular Service to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through
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      706 4 STEAMER SaiLIHQS KONNIKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM 4 (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Nos. Passage DcpU 131. Freight I)*pt 1202. Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, Manager's Dopt. 1003. ROCHUSSEN-June 7. Penang. Lho-Seumawe, Si;;li, Oeloe-Lheue, Sabang, Mrulaboh TanaToean, Sinabang Banjaak-i.lands.
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      531 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N.Y.K. LONDON LINI Haruna Mara Jan* it Kamo Maru June 2G LIVERPOOL LINK Tatsnno Mara Jan* 26 Tottori Maru July 13 HAMBURG LINK Dakar Maru June 20 Tsuruga Maru niid. July NEW YORK LINK Tia BUat SOUTH AMERICAN UNI Kavacht Mara *nd Jan* Kamakura Mara and July BOMBAY
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      388 5 STEAMER SAIUNQS O.S.K. Proposed Sailingn from Singapore, (■object to change without previous notice.) EUROPEAN LINE For Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Rotter* dam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suez and Port Said. Arr. Dep. •AMUR MARU June 21 June 22 ALPS MARU mid. July Omit Marseilles. NEW YORK LINE For San Francisco, Panama, New
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      373 5 STE AIjER SAILINGS STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPf "NEDERLAND" ("NgDEKLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPAKT.) HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE <*f th* raited Netherlands Navigation Coaaaw.) HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. s.s. OOSTKERK, June 4 HOLLAND and" HAMBURG B.s. BATJAN, 2nd half June HOLLAND s.s. OUDERKERK, June 26 HOLLAND and HAMBURG s.s. KARIMATA, July 17 HOLLAND
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      187 5 H»»MMM»HMMMIMIHini> INIG-CHINA STEAM RAY. COUPANT. LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong;) Direct Service t* Japan via Bangkaasj aad Baaaghai aad to CalcatU via Puaaj trum Uagaswr*. Taking Cargo on tarosga Bills of Lading tot Cantoa, Macao, Swatov, Aaor, Caafoo, i4W». Navcavaag, Xaagtaa* PorU, ForaMa, tk* Patllppiaas, at*. FOR PKNANO AND CALCUTTA HOSANG
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      692 5 CTBMEB SAHIH6S •'ELLERMAN UNE ELLERMAN Xl,( KNAI.I STEAMSUII' o, ltd. (Incorporated iv England) STEAMER Due Singap^rT^ PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. taj. CITY OF MANCHESTER hiiia ami Japui In port ts.s. CITY OF KARACHI China and Japaa Oct. 6 s.s. CITY OF PARIS China and Japan Nov. 16 s.s. CITY OF CANTERBURY
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      66 5 HU6O STINNES LINES (Incorporated in Germany) Regular Monthly Freight Paasmgar Serric*. OUTWARD BOUND Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. KMIL KIRDORF, »,000 tons aboat Jaa* SCHEER, 12^S0 tuns, aboat Jan* 16 HOMEWARD BOUND Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg. ADOLF VON BAYER, »,000 tons about Jon* 15 SMIL KIRDORF, 0,000 tons aboat July IB
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      570 6 CINEMAS GAIETY CINEMA Bessie Barriscale IN A WOMAN WHO UNDERSTOOD She was only his Wife But she "showed up" the j other Woman Brought Success to her Husband and won Love and Happiness for Herself. IN THE 2nd SHOW at 18 TO-NIGHT. With Universal Western Century Comedy and New International
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      113 6 SURIN A THEATRE TO-NIGHTS Mighty Spectacle of HaupineM THE PHOTOPLAY SINGAPORE AWAITS TO SEE AGAIN. In the Second Show at 9.15 p.m. MAETERLINCK'S BLUEBIRD An Artrraft Special Production IN 6 PARTS. THE BLUEBIRD is immortal. It is based on things that know no time nor limitations of age, creed or
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      280 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA BREAKING ALL RECORDS THREE MORE NIGHTS TO-NIGHT Monday, June 4 to Wednesday, June 6, at 9.30. Something you will keep talking about. A picture that is different in every respect TRUMPET ISLAND Super feature in every sense of the word spectacular scenes that are unsurpassed. Don't miss
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      161 6 WHITEAWAYS NEW SHIPMENT LADIES BELTS Price 85 cts. to SI .50 each. The New Dress Goods BURASILK In Saxe, Sky, Coral, Grey, Tabac, Biscuit and White. 27 inches wide. Price $1.50 yard. New Art Siik Stockings Fast stitch. Backed Fine Lisle Thread to prevent laddering White only. Price $3.50 pair.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    137 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, Jure R Ilich Water, 2 IS a.m., 4.2G p.m. I', nnd O. homeward mall, train. Football League I, S.C.C. v. 5.J.0.8., S.C.C. Polo, Isfcaaalsf Biaajafjan Tijors. Thurnday. June 7 Hi(th Water. 4J a.m., 5.31 p.m. Joimre I'lantiis' Mtj., Johore Rnhrn, 10 a.m. I Central Eagia*
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      85 7 Bad Wharf Uosin Nil. K.nst Wharl tdavaaa, Elleaga. Sherri Whaif RllsJUie— Main hsri Kit* Han, Heaaag, A-.ito-Biedea, Troilus. Kmpiic Dnek Kajaag. VTcot Wharf dleniffer, Kamuniii);. JarsUam Wharf C lyaso. I'ulo lirani Coal V. hatf Nil. keppel Harbour. Main Wharf Patrol, Islander, Slocl ML ne, Recorder, Tint
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      Vessels Arrived.
      181 7 1..W tTHATT SOON, Brit., IC'J tons, from Maar >, mr .'.lunr fi-ii. K'DAVANA, llrit.. 2.:i>; tons, from Calcutta ■>-;. for Calcutta 7-li. HONG HO, Rrit.. N tons, fr>in TrcniTfraiu! r>-i:, ."or Treaggaaa fi-'". liVK LEONG, Brit, MH tons, from Malacca ;.-r.. for Mai toes lNDi'.AtilUI. Dat, H'.O tons,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    237 7 To-day. ulau Sambu 2.30 p.m Batu Pahat 3 p.m. Malacca ar.d Kaa> 3 p.n. fort SwcttenJi»n. «od Peaaat S P-m Medan I p.n I'cnane and Calcutta 3 p.m r\ aaag :i p.m. Colombo ami Rombuy 3 p.m hataria, Cheribon and Saraaranr ..4 p.m IVnnn;{, Columho, Aden, Tort
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    37 7 By Portbo* Grotiui Ellenea Kankln Thonirtva T*ft t- por« Apr. 11 Apr. 18 Apr. IS Apr. 18 Anr. 2* May 2 Arrt. London May A Mar .r J« May 14 Mar n May «S
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    41 7 N.,iinj; that twelve thousand people «»r« kilwd in the United Stales lust year ly automiili.U s, a coatanponty askK, What's the answer Thtn- isn't any UMwtr, oxrept thiit when it comes to machines tho American t >[.).- rather like In h, k.llol.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    195 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, June G. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 5/32 Demand 2/4 1/1G Private m. credits 2/4 13/32 Oi New York, Demand UV Private 00 <:,s Mtt On France, Bank 770 Or. India, Bank T.T. 17:('i Oa Honf:kcn(j, Bank d/d 14 p.c. dis. On Shanghai. Bonk
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    58 7 Tone of the market Easier. Latest London cables quute Spot she.-t Is. 3d, Pale Crepe Cloilng PricM Buyezi. Seller*. Spot an. -March )ct.-Dee. I an. -March Spot an.-March )ct.-Dee. 'an.-March Ribbed Smoked She* CSoiing Pricei. .r,2'i IS 55 55% Mft 57 58 U 58
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      MINING
      213 7 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers. Sellers 1 1 Batang Padang 0.47% 0.52V4 1 1 Hitam Tin LM 1.40 1 1 Jelantoh 0 10 0.20 aom 1 1 Johan Tin 0.40 Ml ;i £1 Kam. Knmuntinjr £2.4.(5 £2.. r ,.fi 10 10 Kintn As«n. Ord. K.00 X..VI 5 6 I,injfui Tin
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      GENERAL
      137 7 taL I'd. Buyers. Sellers. •1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco r..0.0 5.0.0 0 10 Central Ensrines 9.75 10.50 !0 10 Central Motors 3.10 1M !1 (I E. Smelting Co. G.85 7.10 >/-5/-Klec. Tramways 1/1 2/C 0 10 Kraser 4i Neavc 37.00 38.00 ■ii 50 Hammer and Co. 135 140 00
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      DEBENTURES
      114 7 I. Eng. 8 p.c. $1,234,.;00 par 5 p.c. p.m. Spore Electric Tramways, 5 p.c. £:;:>O,OOO nom. S'porc Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 par. Spore Municipal i 1 i p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 5 p.c. dis. Spore Municipal A ll i p.c. of 1900 $1,000,500 5 p.c. dis. Spore Municipal 4!i
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      410 7 Fr«scr and Co. and Lyall and Eratt'a Qnotations. Latest available Sterling Quotation* arc printed on another paga on Friday. To-day s Prices. Frnser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allvnby N'ew(sl) 1.20 1.30 1.15 1.25 Alor Gajah 0?l) 1.30 1.50 1.25 1.40 A. Hitam ($5) 12.00 1 i.OO 12.50 13.00 A.
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      839 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts.. see page 16. ■KANIIKRRY SAUCK, Lemon Curd. Bla:.c MaMajO, Fig Jam, Strnwberry Jam, Cherry Jam. H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Bwopo Hotel Bailling. "TO LKT, No. MS, Devonshire Bead. Appl] Jl, Mulaeca .Street. FIVE-SEATKR CAB wanted. Recont model. Apply 2.171, Straits Times. FLRNISHED HOUSK TO LKT,
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      157 7 HEPATQNE (Registered Trade-mark) A granular effervescent Sodii Phosph. compound, containing Sodii Phosph., Phcnolphthaline and Lithii Citras. It is an indispensible climinant presented to the medical world. It cleanses the system from waste products and purifies the blood. HEPATONE AS A LIVER STIMULANT SODIf PHOSPH. has been ascribed by itI'THVKFOKI) VIGNAL
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      703 7 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Ttstdsrs v.ill be received at the Colonial Secretary's OlTice. up to noon of June I'J, l'J23, for the following works 1. Krection of twelve (12) Kmerjroncy Uousex, Delta Road. 2. Krection of ten i Id) Kmcrgsncy House::. Havelock Road. Every person iipplyinjr for a form of Tender will
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      585 7 Victoria Theatre Tel. S2G. lil. ML Initcd Arli«ls Corporation Rotsesa hi Singapore the frlat Piciure from tln'ir Wonderful Collection. No. 1 No. 1 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS THE THREE MUSKETEERS In 12 Parts. SATURDAY NEXT, JUNE 9. 9.30 prompt 9.30 prompt Matinee Mi i>.m. PKICES S2 and SI. hildren Half Trice to
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    DEATH
    22 8 ROBERTSON'.— At Hatnvia, on Junr 4, 19^.?, Stuart, eldest son of Sir. and Mrs. C. 11. G. Robertson, late of litstavia.
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6. RUBBER PRODUCTION.
    1189 8 The absence of accurate stHt stics about rubber production is deplorable, and is illustrated by the figures given by Mr. H. J. Welch at a meeting of the Rubber Plantations Investment Trust. For such an industry we ouviit to have the most
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    43 8 At the next meeting of the P.A.M. the Ncgri Sembilan P.A. will move That i the attention of the Indian Immigration j Committee be dnwn to the lack of faci- 1 lities and feeding of labourers returning I to India via Port Swettenham.
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    65 8 j Chief Preventive Officer Clark and a staff of Chinese Revenue Officers boarded 1 the steamer Kum Sang at Hongkong the other night and seized in the .stoke- hold over 7,000 ttels of prepared opium, valued at about $85,000. The Kum Sang i had just returned from the Philippines for
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    26 8 A quarrel took place in Cecil Street on the evening of Juno 6, during which a Hokien twskow coolie received a knife wound in the chest.
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    31 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 $100.
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    33 8 The police have received reports of the theft of an Underwood typewriter, six electric torches, five Gillette razors, and a quantity of socks, from 4, Cecil Street during the night of June 4.
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    31 8 The case against Capt. R. H. Whippey, who is charged with cheating Messrs. John Little- and Co., will be rammed before the Third Magistrate this afternoon, and will probably lie concluded.
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    45 8 A complaint has been ni.-ide to the police by Mr. R. S. Nelson, of 8 b, Chancery Lane, that a table- fan and a silver cigarette box, value $83, have been stolen from his house by some person unknown. The fan has sineo been recovered.
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    39 8 The General Officer Commanding, Malaya, wishes, to congratulate all who took part in the King's Birthday Parade upon their excellent appearance. The drill, he write* in command orders, was smart and soldierly and the marching reached a high standard.
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    55 8 A supplementary sale of work in conn- 1 ection with the Lad es' Work Party of the Presbyterian Church will be held at the house of Mrs. Hannigan, Fort Cann- ing Road, to-morrow afternoon from 4 till 7. Tea wiil be provided and it is hoped that the weatheT will
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    67 8 Bangkok was very fortunate in getting the London mail of May 3 on May 2C. Only once before have Bangkok mails eeme through in 22 days, that was in theautumn of last year. This particular niail (May 3) was brought by the Devanha which anchored in Pena^ig roads early on
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    69 8 There has been a very great improve- j ment in the standard of pictures shown at the premier local cenema hall The Co- 1 liseum since the business was taken over by Mr. J. F. Pestana, late manager of the Alhambra, Singapore, v/rite3 a Kualri Lumpur correspondent. The crowd- fd
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    81 8 A case of a somewhat amusing nature is to come before the Beiejaban magistrate during the course of the aext few days. A summons has been laki>n out l against a European planter for holding a lottery, the prizes being a Ford car, a bullock-cart and a pair of bullocks,
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    66 8 Three Malays were charged before the Third Magistrate, Mr. Gourlay, this morning, with dishonestly retaining stole-n property. Evidence showed that clothing was stolen from the houses of Major P. H. Keys and Mrs. Priestley. The three ■ceaaed were subsequently arrested uy trie Detective department, and some of thy missing: clothing
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    72 8 The following programme will be rendered by Rallies Hotel Orchestra to-mor-row at 9.45 p.m., under the direction of Mr. Edgar Hulland Overture, Fidelis, Beethoven Chant Birman (L'Amour Masque), Messager Violin Solo, Rhapsodic Hongroise, Monti, Mr. A. Raquiza I Suite, Norwegian Scenes, Matt, In The' Mountains, Peasant Dance, Sleigh Ride j
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    126 8 The Central China Post deplores the neglect of writing which has followed the general use ot lha typewriter. We del not mean ornamental nqnTianship, but plain legible writing. It is very rare thatj haiid-written communication reaches j this office in a shape which will permit I of its being placed
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    124 8 During the voyage cf the Shantung to Hongkong $16,000 in. bank notes disappeared from a small box addressed to the Wing Tak Bank, 2C;i, Queen's Road Central. According to a letter received by the bank from Tai Tak Cheong Bank.i Ningpo Road, Shanghai, a representa- j tive had been despatched
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    130 8 An action for damages for alleged malicious prosecution was brought in the Supreme Court this morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, by Sayna Maliin Shaik Malim against Kavena Mana Mohamed Nathar Sahib. The Hot:. Mr. C. Everitt appeared for the plaintiff, and I Mr. V. D. Knowles for
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    445 8 The Rev. J. H. Lewin of Wosl.y Church, Singapore, has been staying on Pcnnnj; Hill. The death occurred at Peking, on May 24, of Major S. Delmo-Rariclili, 0.8. E., the ll;m;rkon;r reprewntathw ox Meenr Samuel and Co. Mr. R. C. Allen, joint agent in Pekinfl of the
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    Quick Outward Mail.
    68 8 The Blue Funnel steamer Troilus arrived hc:e last evening with a mail from home. London letters having ben despatched for her as late as May IS, th" lime of transit thus being 21 days. The correspondence was delivered in Sin^apcre this morni;;^. A mail is expected to
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    Po!o Club Dinner.
    103 8 The players and official! of the Singapore Polo Club entertained at an informal dinner at the Europe Ho.el last night the bkaader Club, who wm visilinjr Singapore as competitors in the polo tournament which comes to a conclusion ucr to-day. About thirty were an<| a very pleasant
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    Death of Mr. Robert Houston.
    116 8 The death took place i.t Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, with tragic loddanMM, of Mr. Robert Houston late of the Indian Army. The funeral took place at V«B--ninp Road cemetery en Sunday morning. On the coffin, which was covered with the Union Jack, was placed the
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    The P.A.M. Chairmanship.
    105 8 At the first annual general meeting of the Mantel tion <<f Malaya (Incorporated), which i.i to be hel<l at Kuala Lumpur on the 20th instant, MM the items is the declaration of the election of chairman for iy2J-l'J24. There an: enly two candidates who have accepted nomination,
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    Reparation.
    250 9 Forecasts of the German Note. Reuter's Service London, June •">. Berlin The new reparations note has been finally drafted and will probably be handed to the Allies on Thursday. Chancellor Cuno, yesterday, received a party of leaders and informed them of the main features. There is strict secrecy with
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    Opium Discussion.
    198 9 Conciliative Committee Appointed. Reuter's Service London, June 5. Geneva The Opium Commission have appointed a special committee, consisting of M. Leon Bourgeois, Mr. Campbell, Sir M. Delevingne, Mr. Van Wettum and Mr. Stephen Porter to find a conciliative formula wi;h regard to the American proposals, on which the
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    Wages Disputes.
    78 9 Rbuter'B Service London, June '<■ An agreement stabilising wages in the cotton trade has been signed at Manchester. London, June 5. Ahmedabad The striking millworkers are expected to resume work on June 5 as the millowners have decided to reduce the wages by about l."> per cent, instead
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    Wireless.
    44 9 Reuter's Service London, June 5. In the House of Commons at question time the Postmaster-General said the manufacture of masts for the proposed Government high power wireless statien was proceeding. Orders for the rest of the plant would be placed as quickly as
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    Prohibition.
    219 9 Attitude of U. S. Government Explained. Reuter's Service London, June 5. In the House of Commons replying to Mr. Howard Bury with regard to the American prohibition regulations, Mr. Baldwin j said that the British Government did not I contend that a ship entering the territorial voters of a
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    Britain and Japan.
    169 9 Speech by the Prince Of Wales. Reuter's Service London, June 5. The Prince of Wales was the principal guest at the annual banquet of the Japan Society at the Hotel Ccci". The Japanese Ambassador presided and there was a brilliant assembly, including Sir Charles Eliot, and the
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    Muitsai in Malaya.
    71 9 Riutir's Service London, June 5. In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Cavendish Bentinck with regard to the existence of the muit-sai system in the Malay States and the Straits, Mr. Ormsby Gore said that the Governor has not yet forwarded a full report. The Governor
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    Jay Gould Millions.
    74 9 Rkuter'b Service London, June 5. New York The principal beneficiary under George Jay Gould's will is his second wife, Guinsvere Sinclair, an English actress, for whom a four-million dollar trust fund has been created with succession to her two children. The trust fund is inherited from the
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    Aviation.
    39 9 Rkutor's Servicx London, June 5. New York Barbot, using the miniature machine in which he recently crossed the English Channel, flew from Garden City to West Point and back without stopping. He used only two gallons ,r P'Ti.i.
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    Singapore Dockyard.
    220 9 Anti-Preparationists Again Answered. Rri'TTß's Service London, June 5. An attack on the new Singapore dockyard was made in the House of Lords in the form of a question by Lord Wimbornc, characterising the pl-.n as a dubious act of imperialism," and an infringement of the spirit of the
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    American Shipping.
    128 9 Rn Titfs SERVICE London, June 5. Washington The Shipping Board has decided to operate sufficient vessels to keep the American flag on all trade routes. It has appointed a committee to draw up administrative plans for the formation of companies for this purpose to be controlled by the
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    Murdered Archbishop.
    103 9 Riutir's Service London, June 5. Paris A message from Saragossa states that the Archbishop, who was shot, was Cardinal Soldevilla. Ho was outside his own house near the Convent of Casablanca, when a young man standing near the door fired ten revolver shots at pointblank range. One bullet
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    PENANG NEWS.
    98 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 5. A charge against a Chinese postman of theft of an insured letter was heard in the second court by Mr. Aston. Accused was sent for trial at the next Assizes. A charge of misappropriation was heard from Alor Star as a
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    Garden Fete.
    117 9 The Ladies' Aid Society of Wesley Church will hold a sale of fancy articles, flowers, plants and refreshments at Nind Home, formerly the Deaconess Home, 6, Mount Sophia, at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, one-half of the proceeds being devoted to the Save the Children Fund. The
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    RAFFLES INSTITUTION.
    3985 9 Post-Prandial Compliments And Prophecies. Centenary Dinner. The centenary of Raffles Institution wa3 fittingly celebrated yesterday evening by a brilliant and memorable function at the Raffles Hotel, where a gathering of about a hundred and fifty Old Rafflesians and j guests assembled at dinner in honour of the event.
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      91 10 Singapore, June 6. Rubber. London 1/3 d. Local ■>2. Tin.— London £197 15s. Local 9!) (155 tons sold). Share market. Dull. Rubbers. Ayer Moleks 1.25-1.35, New Scudais 1.30-1.40, Glenealys 1.25-185.. Ulu Benuts 2H-:i2'j cents. New Craigieleas ilO-fi.". cents, Jimahs 1.30-1.35. Tins. Taipings 85-90 cents. Norths J.22'j-1.27'2.
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      161 10 Singapore, June (>. Tin.— illy? l.">s.— up 10». Rubber.— ls .3d.— up Vsd. Rubbers are n fairly active market, anil cheap dollar counters «re in good demand. l_'lu Bants are wanted at«81)s c.'nts, sellers at ">', i cents, Sungei Tukangs 31-!!5, lirogas r>.i-t>f>, Tambalaks 75-80, Kuala
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    MAY RUBBER RETURNS.
    36 10 Aver HiUm.--30,608 lbs. BuKan Serin.- StJbOO lbs. H:«t*k K.lbit. :t2.000 lbs. Biurkwntcr.— !U>."4 lbs. Bukit Cloh. -18,260 lbs. Bukit 5v1.un;..!.— 83,085 lbs. Bahru Selangor.— l2,ooo lbs. Chrmhong. 5i, 402 I'iimih Dotbm ..1. a.
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    CIVIL ACTION.
    250 10 Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court Cases. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, June 4. Mr. Justice Farrcr Manby fixed the MM i Lining on for hearing this month at the Supreme Court, this morning. The case in which Messrs. Fearon and Co. are <U.ming $2,172.05 from Mr. V. E.
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    476 10 Action Taken at Committee Meeting. Action taken at a meeting of committee No. 1. held on June 1, included nam'ner of road leading to Bukit Brown. Resolved that the road from Bukit Timah Road to the Golf Club be named Bukit Brown Road, and thr.t the
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    172 10 Programme of Drills up to and for June 10 Wednesday, Cth. 5.15 p.m., A Co., attack formations, Eurasian Co., route march, Drill Hall. Friday, Bth. 5.13 p.m., A Co., street fighting, Drill Hall. Saturday, 9th. 2.30 p.m., C Co., annual musketry course, Seletar Range. Sunday, 10th. 7.15
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    SELANGOR ASSIZES.
    676 10 A Rubber Coupon Charge Dismissed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 5. At the A-size Court this morninu' before Sir Lionel Woodward, C.J.C., the case was heard in which a Chinese, named Theh Kew Seng, was charged with fraudulently using as genuine ten rubber coupons of one
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    Stock Exchange Guide.
    156 10 The first edition of Cordingley's Guidt to the Stock Exchange proved so popular that a second has been issued. It is not difficult to understand the demand for their work, which is a very handy, compendious, and well-informed handbook on a somewhat difficult subject. It is specially
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    The Late Mr. Charles Workman.
    147 10 Alluding to the report that the late Mr. Charles Workman died of ptomaine poison due to fating crab at the St. George's Ball in Kobe, the Kobe Herrid -ays lt is very unfortunate that this story should have got abroad. It i.- quite true Mr.
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      83 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May 1 ask the eawtoay of your! column to insert a statement to the effect that the criminal proceeding i taken against Tan Kfaa Keat of No. Race COVW Boad, as reported in youi Ue of the Ist instant, have nothing
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      Can Planters Combine ?
      357 10 Can Planters Combine To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It is to be hoped that non-members of the I.S.P. will haw nstcd the announceucnt that scheme for District 1.5.1. Associations Is now being prepared and will be shortly published. This scheme should enable every planter; who is a member
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      Civilian Dress Parades.
      123 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In. my experience of pre-Wnr Territorials, uniform was worn on all' parades, ami only in exceptional eai > mi j a man aljowed to parade in plain clothes. If plain-clothes were allowed in AI Volunteer's unit, assuming that he
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      175 10 To the Editor of the Stra:'- Times. .Sir,—Allow an* old VOtontCtr a few line 3 in which to express himself on tho matter. I joined a volunteer Corel away back in 1902, I hay;- been in oije corps or another more or less ever since, and I j have never
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    Sunday-School Picnic.
    110 10 The Bcthesda Sunday School, with its branches at Neil Road, Gaylang and Paya Lebar, in whi^h there are about 150 children altogether, will have their annual orting on Saturday, the i>th instant, at the Chinese Garden Club at Siplap which Ih* cli.b committee h*v very kindly placed at
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      LATEST DERBY BETTING.
      257 10 Town Guard Again Favourite. [Reuter's Service.] London. June •">. Epsom Course betting on the Derby is t-apyTW 100 tsj lfi, Town Guard 7 to 1, Pharos mbJ Ellangowan 8 to 1, Legality y to 1, My Lord and Knockando 100 to 8, Roger de Busli and Parth
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      L. L. T. C. Tournament.
      114 10 No play was possible yesterday on account of rain. TO-DAY'S TIE. Mixed Doubles A Cham Miss E. Brooke and Mr. Thorougood, owe 16.1 v. Mrs. Brooke ard Mr. Hopkins (final). THURSDAY'S TIE. Championship Pairs. Miss Stephcnson nnd Mr. Hall v. Mrs CasstreU and Mr. Green
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      S. C. R. C. Tennis Tournament.
      125 10 TO-DAY'S TIES. Championship Singles. Gan Khek Keng v. Ciien Su Lan. j Too Keng Teow v. Chia Keng Tye. A Singles Semi-final. Chur. Choon Leong v. Cheong Chec Lim.! A Doubles Handicap, final. Seah Eng Kiang and Chong Thutt Pitt v. Tan Chong Gark
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      Malaya Athletics.
      183 10 We are informed that the annual championship athletic meeting will be held In Seremban on Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 1">. The programme has been submitted to the general committee of the Amateur Athletic Association of British Ma!ay for approval. To-day's Polo. At the Singapore Polo Club
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      Home Golf.
      41 10 Reuters Service London, June 5. Letham Hill, Glasgow In exhibition golf Sarazen beat Hngcr by 2 to 1. The feature of to-duy'» practice on the. open championship eoursi at Troon was j the American Macdonald Smith's round of 08.
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      Golf.
      65 10 At the Singapore Golf Club the Ladies Spoon for June was won by Mrs. D. J. Ward with a nett score of 38. The following cords were returned Mrs. D. J. Ward 4H— lO =38 Mis. A. C. Potts 64—15=39 Mrs. G. R. Marshall ".—15=40 Mm M. C. Jones
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      County Cricket.
      228 10 Rat TCK't Sf.rvick I.i ihlon, June •">. At Lords Mid<llesex beat the \V(«C 'ndians liy 7n MM, Hi ndrcn, for ;he winners, sored ISS in the first innings. Frauds took six wickets for 34, for the Wist lacnana, ia the second innings. At Leyton Surrey beat Essex by
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      League Football.
      90 10 In ipite of the rain yesterday, two second League fixtures were played off. On the Paeans the MieWeaea farther strengthened th:ir position at the head of the table by a six goa.'s victory over the Municipality, while on tho 8. C. P. A. cround the Y. M. C
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      The Swimming Club.
      174 10 That very popular local sporting Institution the Swimming <!ub b considering the revision of a certain feature. Ki^hl back from the beginning of filings it lus been the custom to provide a launch service, on Sundays, conveyiir; mi ;nbt ra to and from the club, in the
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      Shooting.
      135 10 The S.V.R.A.'s shoot for June took place on Sunday. The ranges wen- 800 in: 1 600 yards. Than was trood attendance of number* nnd the scoring stnwi'ii a marked improvement on that of the. pn rioua shoot. The weather conditions were g<-o<! although the variable light appeared to confasa
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      Far Eastern Olympiad.
      151 10 The Wit day of the Osaka Olympic yports was favoured with gloriosii weatiu r. Uhmusrhout the six day.- a fine spirit of sportsmanship has prevailed, and, while n.) world records were broken, practioily all the Far Eastern records weii■d. Out of. seven championships Japan baa won three
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      Inter Club Billiards.
      143 10 There was a good stiendance at the Clerical Union on Saturday afternoon to witness the billiard matches between representative* of the Moslem Astociation md the Clerical Union. Five matches were played, three English and two American, of which the Clerical Union won the English, and the Moslem
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    HOME LETTER.
    2157 11 Motherland Views on The Singapore Naval Base. By Our Special Correspondent. London, May 10. The £9,500,000 which the British Admiralty propose to spend on developing a naval base «t Singapore is likely to become a very important bone of contention in British- home politics. Since the discussion in
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      144 11 "His Master's Voice" GRAMOPHONE Stands supreme among musical instruments having made a place for itself unique in the annals of the Musical World. Call to-day, we will be pleased to demonstrate these to you. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SLNGAPORI. ♦«♦«♦.♦«««♦»♦«««♦»♦«♦♦♦««♦»♦♦♦»««««««»««»♦«««»«♦«<>>»♦»♦«' FIRTH'S CHAIN BRAND FILES BRITISH AND BEST William
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      348 11 RAFFLES HOTEL mondat^tTelephone 2929. (10 L!bm.) TUESDAY.— Dinner Dinca, Th. ftM BaUroom in ,h. Ea... WSDNESDAY.-Orcha.tral Cn-rt. Grill Boom adjoining Dining Room, THURSDAY.— C»«t Night, Dinner »a 4 open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dane*. To-night FRIDAY.— Tea Danaant. ORCHESTRAL BATURDAY.-C.eat Night, Dlnaer a>«* CONCERT SUNDAY.-Cinema. SEA VIEW HOTEL Ta-jo-t
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    SHARK USES.
    620 12 Skin for Leather and Liver For Oil. The Norwegian fears not the shark. He catches him and works up his head into glue,, his flesh into fertilizer, his teeth into "ivory" ornaments, his hide into leather and his liver into cod-liver oil. Nelson Mac Donald, of Vancouver Island,
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    54 12 A report was made on Monday evening to the Bukit Tlmah police station that a Tiechew Chinese, named Yoh Hong was ■tabbed in the back with a tapping knife by a Chinese who has since absconded. The victim has died from his injuries. The name of his assailant hat bean
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      357 12 f^^TiNNED Blli MEATS aSSr For Everyday Use J The high quality of Libby's Food Products 3^ s^l is your guarantee that their use will enable you to provide a variety of delicious dishes S&frg^^? er !jr'& containing the greatest nourishment, with all their original appetizing flavours.' j Ready to serve!
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      263 13 THE PREMIER SODA WATER SINGAPORE If further condemnation of the square container was required the hest evidence is the climate-damaged stock dealers are returning. And we are glad to have it hack rather than it should get into your hands. With the hest will in the world you can't keep
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      811 13 SALES BY AUCTION GHEONG KOON SENS I CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of very valuable land and house properties and motor boat. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, June 13, at 2.30 p.m. Also valuable freehold rubber plnntation at Pulau Tekong Besar, fronting the
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      513 13 ORIENTAL TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN THE TANJOXG KATOXG DISTRICT. Commencing from July 1, 1923, there will be a reduction of the telephone rates for the I'i.njonp Katong district. Unless special construction is required, the new charges will be un the
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      517 13 TeL TAJMAHIL. 'Phone 1189. Sale Now On ON SLOW MOVING STOCK. We are allowing pretty good discounts also on certain goods. You will always find fair dealing here. NOTHING LIKE INSPECTION. O. CHADIRAM CO. No. 6, High Street. THE ONLY CURE FOR X^^N ASTHMA AHD BRONCHITIS Jl N w EDITION
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      271 14 jWinjCja i SBfSB 'A EaSBBSBSSBBBSa^B SBBBBI ■BfH r J* ißlbWttJtlßbi f fisall <^6f tv smVbbb9Yl|>*bbu*v mm <>1 >tN a^^' .^nsfIsBBBBBBBBBB^ j MM ssaarvV^Vt\ 0 bbbbT B TWINK WILL MAKE YOUR DRESS MORE i BECOMING It is such a simple matter to have frocks in the colours that suit you— TWINK
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      450 14 'ajssy|ssfsss^BMMngsMiss»sssssa^swsj^(*sMfffSMM»»«Ms»^sssss»s»»«aisisi» ■m»n-»^ WT fjf- T j- T >«^lttffTir-^'raififlKt BaT«tfßaTW«BßßsWglslFrrM Aistts over $5,000,000 S.C. Asswanct In force aver $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co.* Ltd. (Incorporated la BtralU Settlements) HEAD OmCI Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 12, Old Jewry, E.C Tke Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of
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      444 14 BANKING P. AND O. BANKING CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated in England) With which is affiliated ALLAHABAD BANK, LTD, INDIA. Authorised Capital £6,000,000 Capital Subscribed and Paid Up.. £2,684,160 Reserve Fund i 90,000 Board of Directors The Rt. Hon. LORD INCHCAPE, G.C.M.G., K.C.SJ., K.C.I.E. (Chairman) The Rt. Hon. The Earl of SELBORNE,
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      522 14 BANKING^ THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED (Incorporated by Special Charter in Japan.) Capital Subscribed Y80.000,000 Capital Paid-up Y62,600,000 Reserve Fund Y11,780,000 President K. Nskagawa, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. Denckichi Takita, Esc M. Esaki, Esq. T. Hisamune, tsq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formoso (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND AGENCIES
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      584 14 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capita! Authorised m i 5,000,000 Capital Subscribed «1,800,000 Capital Paid-up £1,060,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,362,108 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sir R. J. Blsck, Bart., Chairman. J. M. Ryrie, Esq. H. Melvill Simons, Esq. F. R. Chalmers, Esq. Sir David Yule, Bart.
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    THE STONEHENGE PROBLEM.
    593 15 From what Locality Where The Stones Obtained. The problem of the origin of the stones of Stoiin i Mve. was carried an important stage nearer to its solution by Dr. H. H. Thomas, petrographer to the Geological Survey, in a paper read by him before the Society
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    AUSTRALIAN PINEAPPLES.
    317 15 Industry at Present in Serious Difficulties. During the hearing of the case in the Arbitration Court when the Federated Storemcn and Packers' Union applied for |:.n increase of 7s. per week, the Commissioner for Trade (Mr. Austin), furnished some interesting particulars with regard to the State cannery, says
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    Bygone Trengganu.
    133 15 I Commenting on the announcement that I in connection with the celebration of the presentation of K.C.M.G. to H. H. Sultan SI. man, H. E. the High Commissioner for the Malay States will pay a visit to TrenfTfranu on or about June 9, the Bangkok Times states Sixty-one
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      129 15 iill i\ 8 8 j" fl Ny liiipKhPPd Kppp llj Uul luUul g Uuul MANtK.U TIHKI) IN OEXM AUK. Simc, Dorfou (0., Ltd. |Q Malacca, Serembai?, Pengkalan Kempas and Muar Hflllflm ft Compony fflt Kuala Lumpur c Ben<i S^sig 6 Company iwcmsOTlj The East Asiatic Co., Ltd., rajj^l (Incorporated in
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      275 16 lUAR Kin CO LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) Bhlpchandlrn ard General Contr*rtora, M, PHIIXIP STREET. Send jour order* (o us and he aaaarcd of oar FIRST QUALITY GOODS ROCK-BOTTOM TRICES AND SPECIAL SERVICES tn the ahipchandlery bualneaa. A trial order will convince you that onr claims are fully proven. Enquire within
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      250 16 Ladies Please Note TEE PARISIAN HOUSE S, ORCHARD ROAD Das removed to 18, STAMFORD ROAD (In the same premises as Au Bon Marche.) Why Import Battens with Veneer Chests, when same can be got locally and cheaply. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET. LATRILLE and GINESTET BORDEAUX 1 High Class
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      882 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are per line one insertion 28 cents, two ins. 4fi cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40.
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      904 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 70, Prinsep Street, ga* and water. Apply 9, Clarke Quay. TO LET, unfurnished, Sherwood, Paterson Road. Apply Paterson, Simons ft Co., Ltd. COMPOUND HOUSE to be let, U, Race Course P.oad. Apply 91-e, Bukit Timah Road. TO LET, No. 2, Amber Road. Entry im mediate.
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      767 16 OFTTCAi; and SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Cleaned, Repaired and Adjusted. JOHN~DUKE OPTICIAN, 12, BATTERT ROAD. SINGAPORE. GOVERNMENT NOTICE The dilapidated state of the paper currency, particularly that of the one-dollar denomination, has been a matter of concern to the Government for some considerable time. The Government has ample stocks of all denominations
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      256 16 Evening Gowns Parisian Corsets American Silk Hose Parisian Lingerie. European Attendance PRINCESS GARMENTS CO. 4, KAFPLXS CHAMBERS, <OB»o*lt« XohlaMa'a) Hows 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PHOTOGRAPHS For the best of ovcrythin; in every Branch of Photography MR. BUCKERIDGE Phone 1898 THE ONLY EUROPEAN STUDIO in the COLONY 65, ORCHARD ROAD,
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      207 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General BR Manager I.*1 Office 1117 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matter* advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing. c- c should be addressed to THI MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT KAli: Wants, For Sale, To
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