The Straits Times, 14 July 1923

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,302 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1923 PRICE 10 CENTS,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 178 1 Hai'^jt IS I Ask Your Dealer For I Trovers' Mod Key Bred I EXTRA FOREIGN U FINE OLD PALE I Sherry Guinness stout I A soft pale vine possessing a The original SPARKS beautiful jiutty flavour. MOLINE Co., Bottling. J As supplied to the leading Hotels and Clubs throughout Especially
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    • 289 1 niBBBBBBBBBBBBB-B-BEBaBBBBEBBBHBBBBfIBfI--B-88-IBBBBaaBBBBBB|gi|BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBH-HIIH_fIH I SuttOiß FLOWER VEGETABLE SEEDS. FRESH STOCKS Flower Seeds. Vegetable Seeds. S DIAVTHLS OMON.-WHITE SPANISH VNTIRKHIM y ONION.-IMI'KOVEI) HEADING 8 Jm^sNLF uamD ;>INACH S I), IK)LBLE P«PBTDAL SPINACH S rAKNVTION MM« I FRl'n CARROT.-EARLY GEM AUGLERIiC TOMATO.-EARLIEST OF ALL S ASTER MAMVOTH TO*I ATO.-U VGNLM BONL.M ASTER, MAMMOTH c'HFSS
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  • 2045 2 Plant Physiologist Discusses The Experiment. Malacca, July 9. Mr. W. N. C. Belgrxve, the Plant Physiologist of the Department of AgTiculture, F. M. S., delivered a highly interesting lecture on the present position of bud-grafting at the general meeting of the Malacca Planters Association held tt the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 348 2 WMWSX P^m£ carters \1 [}P if No metal can touch you Iml Mm ■^Garters has three am- /fjjf Wa\ to give great comfert.^j^^^H ASTEIN&COMP/INY K^^ '«v\ cuicaoo.u.s..^. Ntw vo«r., u.s. a. //j&mmfr Representative •iriJ.ER PHIPPS (MALAYA), LTD, 4. Cn.il Street. Singapore. StraiU SeitlemenU. »»♦>*»■♦*«♦»*♦*«♦ ■>->-»• 1 t« [jmr- SPECIAL BLEND
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    • 178 2 Powder and Perfume With Cuticura Talcum An exquisitely scented, antiseptic po'.vder. Givee quick relief to sunburned cr irritated sirino, overcomes her.vy perspiration, end imparts a delicate, lasting fragrance, leaving tbe bkin sweet and wholesome. O«»slr.T»]«Mli.td.Cl»tirtLtli 34.u12t.M. SoMthrouiihoutlheKmuirc Brtirhl^nol T M.viUti Cuticura Soap abavos vtilhoul mut. Manila Envelopes Size 6x4 inches
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    • 194 2 The Planters Engine^ ring Co., Ltd. •PLANTERS" Improved Wubber Mills for WASHING, MACERATING, CRfePINU AND >HEETINQ PARTICULARS AND PRICES FROM SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. Macorporat.d in the Strait. Settlement!) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. ORCHARD ROAD. Telephone 2651. Migiiiwiwlill^iwniiimiriML-. Ai«iii__ aH aW WIfSF I if I I BIG REDUCTION IN ALL SIZES. H
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  • 12 3 I Franco now has the mailed fi-t and Gmq the tight one.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 481 3 ATTRACTIVE OFFICES TO LET IN WiIITKAWAV. I.MDLAW CO.'S XEW PREMISES, JAVA STREET, KUALA LUMPUR and at STATION STREET, KLANG. M<xi--ri Offices to be let, divided np to euit UL»ru« requirement*, light, airy, witk tiled fliv.rs fitted with op-to-date sanitary arrangements. Separate entrance and pasi't to all floors. T>ii> irr.t tenants
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    • 285 3 HOW MUCH IS YOUR BABY WORTH You will surely reply, "He is worth, to I me, more than all the money in the world!" I Such being the case you will be glad to know of o medicine which will help your {bnby's teethinc, enable him to sleep soundly. well
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    • 211 3 Remember Wjncarnis it I a positive necessity to you if you are Weak, Anaemic, Nervous or Run-down Wincarnis is not a luxury it is a positive necessity to all who are Weak, or Anaemic, or Nervous, or Run -down. Because Wincarnis exercises an extraordinary power in promoting New Strength and
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    • 179 3 CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS SPECIAL 25°/o CASH DISCOUNT AT Maynard Co., Ltd. «r» >> >M«tmMM>MMM ye >«TeT BEST DEVONSHIRE BACON BEECHWOOD BONED HAMS CONCENTRATED MILK CREAMERY BUTTER PINEAPPLE HAMS FRESH SALMON SWEETBREADS PARTRIDGES COOKED HAM RABBITS HARES VEAL ETC. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) ORCHARD
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 786 4 %m*w Mums P. O.British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in Englaad.) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS TROM LONDON M .,JaS¥S^nvsnN ANTJ FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOB MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTW ERP Tonnage Due
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    • 648 4 tTEAMEK MBLiUS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la England). The Bine 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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    • 749 4 BTEAMEW SIiUIHS KOIIIIIOKE PAKETVAART MAATSCRAPPy (BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF B4.TATTA) (Incorporated in Holland) DNDBB CONTBACT WITH THB NBTHERLAND9 INDIA COTERNWBHT. Telephone Nas. Paaeage Dept, 151. Prelghi Dept, 1!M. Hsriae Dent, and Tramshlpaieal Dept US7, Mansg«r*s Dept I»CJ. INDRAGIRI— JuIy 14, Retch-Rircr, Prigi-Radja, Sapat, Tembilahan and Rcngat. SINGKARA— JuIy 14,
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 558 5 STEAMER SAIUNtS N.Y.R. Katori Maru July 17 AUuta Maru July 24 Kashima Mrru Aug. 7 LIVERPOOL LINE Tottori Mrru July 18 Tokushimi Mara Aug. 27 hambpro vnn Tsuruca Maru July 28 Mito Maru Aug. 29 NKW TORK UNE via tPM BOOTH AMERICAN UKE Kamakura Mnru Aug. 5 BOatBAT LTTTE Nagaao
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    • 398 5 STEAMER SAHJNSS O.S.K. Prsassed BaUiaga fraas llagapara. (saajeei t* efcaag* without pravioaa aetl*«.) EUROPEAN LTNI Far Maraalllaa, London, Hambarc, Ratterdasa, Antwerp, rla Colombo, Baas aad Part Ssid. An. Dap. ALPS MARU Jnly 20 Jnly 21 LONDON HARU Sept. 9 Sept. 11 'Omit atartellles. NKW TORK LINI Far laa FraacUta, Paaaau.
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    • 629 5 STEAMER SAILINGS "NEDERLAND" ROYAL MAIL LINE "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE BAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OF NEDERLAND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" R. M. LINE R. M. LINE rla Belawan-Deli, Sabanf Colombo, via Belawan-Deli, Sabang;. Colombo, Genoa, Algiers to Amsterdam. Marseilles, Tangier to Rotterdam. REMBRANDT Jnly B INSULINDE July 16 JOH. DE WITT Jnly
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    • 657 5 STEABEB SfIILIKCS ELLERMAN" LINL ■LLMRMAN at BCCKMALL BTBAMBBIP Co., LU. (laaarporated la EagUad) BTaVaJWB^^ f) B Sing»por*" PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. tsj. CITY 07 KARACHI China ss4 Japxa Oct. I s j. CTTT OP PARIS China aad Japan Not. 16 lam CITY OF CANTERBURY China and Japan Dae. TJ HOMEWARDS t
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 461 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA Wednesday, July 11 to Monday, July I*. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. FIRST FLIVVER 1 Reel Tom Sarge Cartoon. PLAYGOERS PICTURES PRESENT MARGURITE MARSH and COLT ALBERTSON In S Reels. FACE TO FACE A quest in th* house of Tragedy, she found criminal evidence against
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    • 81 6 SURINA THEATRE EXTRA SPECIAL ATTRACTION In the Second Show To-night at 9.1S JOHNNY HINES IN SURE FIRE FLINT AS PRESENTED AT VICTORIA THEATRE. A Rip-Snorting Laughing Sensation that will thrill you, cheer you, and make you ask for more. 9,000 FEET In Length. Produced in 7 Long Reels. International News
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    • 441 6 CINEEMS A SPECIAL ATTRACTION At the EMPIRE CINEMA Rupert Ilughrx' Sparkling Comedy of .Married Life DANGEROUS CURVE AHEAD 7 Long Reels. Featuring HELENE CHADWICK AND RICHARD DIX. A panorama of modern life that is thrillingly real, unbelievably humorous senrchingly true. The most original picture. CHARLES CHAPLIN, in 2 Reels. HULA
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    • 237 6 SHEPCO'S 1), Amber Mansion*, SIXCArORE. In Voluntary UsjaMsMaa, LIQUIDATION SALE Now on up to July 31, 192 C. CLUB SECRETARIES, SPORTS'.n:.\. Here's an opportunity to secure your athletic requirements for a whole season at to-day's nett wholesale prices. Liquidation Price Lists post free on request. THE STAR OPERA At the
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    • 33 6 1 Soil 1 Pipes BRITISH STANDARD STOCKS CARRIED. Diam. in inch 2, IH, I, I, 6. Length 6 ft. Mctnl '< in. ;md 3/16 in. COMPETITIVE PRICES. ETABLISGEMENTS BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated in China). SINGAPORE.
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  • 158 7 riXTIKES. Saturday. July II High Water, 11.17 a.m., 10.2 V p.m. French National Day. i .-t Sliaws, 9 p.ni hul Pelkj v. K.ldic Cirady, etc. Sunday, July 15 Hifh Water, 11.50 cm., 11.7 p.m. 100 yds. .);.'-kson-Millar Cup race, Swimming tin Water polo, Club v. Mr. Ph«ar's
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  • 157 7 VESSEL* AT THE DOCKS. East Wharf lUsin— Nil. Baa* Wharf Ml. Baocn Waarl Mm tsuijeker. Main Wharf lan McGlllivry, Burinn Maru, Baqrin I' 1 1 \\eyt harl ell Kuala. Jardin«s What I Nil. I'ulo ltruni Coal Wharf— Nil. K p;n Harbour. ilg I'rinc.-. TousKoum. riiv.,. Amra, Pstrol, H
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  • 167 7 To-day. Tort Swettt'iiham and Penan;; 3 p.m Muntok und Palembang 3 p.m. Mates a p.m. Steal aad Malacca ..3 p.m. Batu Pahat 3 p.m. Mnlacca 4 p.m Sib-u 4 p.m 1 ort Swetlcnham and Medan pm. Batu Pahat 4 p.m Pewtag, Colombo und Bombay 0 p.m. Kelnmun
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  • 40 7 By Left Arrd. S'porc London Toesta M*y 30 Jan* 25 Tnmb.im June 4 June 80 Nyanz* June 5 July 1 Aniboiie June 5 July 1 P. der Nederlanden June 11 July 5 Elicn^o June 13 July 7
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  • 196 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 14. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/4 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 li On New York, Demand 53 l 4 Private 90 <J/a 55% On France, B;.nk 8.10 On India. Bank T.T. IT. 1 I**1 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 2% p.c.
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  • 69 7 Tone of the mul:< -t Quiet. Latest London cables quote: Spot aheit Is. lKd Spit Aug > Stpt Oct. Dec. Jam.-Maich Si mgapore Standard Pale Crepe. Closing Prices. Bayers. Sellers. i.p, <— Spot Auk 5..;,; Oet-Dec Jan-March Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers.
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 216 7 Val. Pel. Buyers. Sellers. Issue 1 1 Batang Padanjf 0.40 0.45 1 1 Hitam Tim 1.27'/i 1.37 Va 1 1 Jplamtch 0.10 0.20 mom 1 1 Johan Tin 0.;i4 0.37 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 43/3 44/3 10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 8.00 8.50 5 5 Linpui Tin 3.75 4.25
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    • 135 7 VaL I'd. Buyer*. SeUwaei £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.17.3 4.19.6 10 10 Central Engines 9.50 10.25 10 10 Central Motors 3.15 3.30 Q £1 E. Smelting Co. 6.90 7.25 5/-5/-E;ec. Tramways 1/9 2/6 0 10 Fraser Neave 37.00 38.00 50 50 Hammer Co. 140 145 100 100 Kats Bros.
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    • 116 7 IT. Er.g. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p.m. Spore Klcctric Tramwayi, 5 p.c. £350.000 nom. 3'poro Municipal 5 px. $1,878,000 par. Spore Municipal 4 '.4 p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 6 p.c. dia. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 19C9 $1,690,600 6 p.c. dia. Spore Municipal 4/4 px. of 1909
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    • 408 7 Frmaer and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'a Quotation*. Latest available Sterling Qa«UtUa* axe prtata4 «m aaatiMr page m Friday. lu-aaj m rricvn. Fraaer I.yall Co. Brmtt. Allenby New(sl) 1.20 1.30 1.15 1.25 Alor Gajah (fl) 1.25 1.35 1.25 1.35 A. Hitam<ss)l4.oo ir>.OOcd. 13.50 14.50 cd. A. Kuninjr ($1)
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 104 7 Malaysian I'nion Seminary. An entertainment of music and recitations is boiitf given at s p.m. to-day, in the assembly room of the Malaysian Union Seminary, .'NO-l and :\'J'j-2 Upper SeianjroDii Roari, formerly known as thr Singapore Training School and conducted by the Sivonth Day Advc-ntist Mission Those tiikinjt part include
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    • 571 7 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS I Other Classified Advts., see page 16. SItOKKD SALAMI SAUSAGE, Smoked Ih i ,1 Moat Wafers in glass, Oi-Tonj^ic in thi> H. Bolter, Direct Importer, EuropeHotel Building. FOR SALE. Oakland car. in perfect running order, recently overhauled. Apply 13, Moui.t Elizabeth. REPAIRS TO BINOCULARS and scientific instruments.
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    • 102 7 T1826 Victoria Theatre T 826 last night WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 OF MATINEE at 5.15 p-m. MARY PICKFORD R t Booking opens on Saturday for THRQUfiH "THE BACK SEC ND DEMONSTRATION THKUUbH INt BAMI MISS NEWTON'S DOOR SCHOOL OF DANCING A real Piekford Character. Programme includes Original Ballet Matinee To-day, at
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    • 561 7 CHOP KWONG ON Mm. 2C. 27 and 28. SOITII DIUIK.E ROAD. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE ONCE A YEAR ONLY NOW COMMENCING Comprising their entire stocks of Chinese, British, American and European Sundry Goods. Best Shanghai Silks, Gold and Silver Jewellery. GENUINE REDUCTIONS IN ALL LINES. »♦♦-»-»-»♦♦♦♦«»> IN AID OF THE FUNDS
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  • 1125 8 The speech of Mr. Baldwin, on the situation produced by French action in the Ruhr, tells us very little, yet it could not wisely have told us more. It repeats assurances that Britain is most anxious to maintain close and friendly
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  • 30 8 The Straits Settlements Volunteer Force will be engaged in a mobilisation scheme on September 15. and 16. Members will be rationed and accommodated for the atght at Race Course buildings.
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  • 36 8 A Chinese was charged in the Second Ploice Court this morning with the theft of $610 from 261, Victoria Street, occupied by Chinese, a few days ago. Accused was arrested in Rochore Road, by detectives yesterday.
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  • 34 8 Mr. Pendelow, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, had the misfortune to be bitten by a venomous snake a few days ago. Prompt attention by Mr. Harry Gild, who sucked the' wound, averted serious consequences.
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  • 36 8 It is notified that on and from August 1 next, the F.M.S. railway administration will not provide blankets in the sleeping saloons on night mail trains. Linen and mattresses will continue to be provided as hithertq.
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  • 36 8 The new Blue Funnel Diesel oil-engine ship Tantalus, of 10,000 tons cargo capacity, left the yard of the builders, the Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd., Dundee, on June 14, on an extended official trial trip.
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  • 46 8 Work in connection with the erection of the War Memorial, at the Galle Face, Colombo, is nearine; completion, and! it is believed that the unveiling ceremony will probably take place on November 11. The height of the tower from ground Jevel is 119 feet, 5 inches.
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  • 11 8 The G.O.C.'s inspection ef the S.S.V.F takes place on October 20.
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  • 13 8 The Midwives Ordinance, 192", was assented to by His Excellency on July 7.
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  • 15 8 The Hwoh Fong, Daily News, of Pcl.inir is prohibited from being imported into the Colony.
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  • 23 8 The average amount of currency notes in circulation in the Colony in the month of April was $77,745,677. In June it was $78,606,961.
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  • 27 8 Mails for Europe by the Dutch steamer Insulinde, will now close at 8 a.m. on the 18th instant, registration up to 3 p.m. on the 17th instant.
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  • 21 8 According to «n advertisement in the Times assistant engineers are required by the Government of Hongkong for the Harbour Works Department.
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  • 25 8 An extraordinary general meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters will be held at the Masonic hall, Kuala Lumpur, at 11.30 a.m. on July 18.
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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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  • 29 8 The public are invited to a lecture on Islam, to be delivered by Mr. H. G. Sarwer, to-morrow at !> p.m. at the premises of the Anjuman-i-Islam, 52, Kerbau Road.
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  • 28 8 The Rev. Robert Dean Lhvift is notified as secretary of the Board of Building an'! Location of the Methodist Episcopal Location Board, vice the Rev. W. T. Cherry.
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  • 37 8 Some 170 rank and file of the 2nd Bn. the Middlesex Regiment will leave Tank Road Station at 7 p.m. on Monday, while about a similar number return to Singapore from Taiping at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
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  • 34 8 By kind permission of Lt.-Col. F. E. Swr.inson the Drums and Fifes of the 2nd Battalion the Middlesex Regiment will play Retreat in the Botanic Gardens en Tuesday, July 17, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
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  • 34 8 Annual reports of Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Kiimponjr Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ulu Yam Tin Dredging and Austral Malay Tin have been issued and will be dealt with in an early issue of this paper.
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  • 37 8 An amendment to the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, to be approved by resolution of the Legislative Council, provides that ships shall not carry cattle on iron decks, unless such deck is covered with wood or othev suitable covering.
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  • 44 8 The Sing Ka Po Chung Wa Mo Ta But Si Wui, (otherwise the Singapore Chinese Motor Bus Association) Singapore, has been registered in Singapore, under the Societies Ordinance also the Ke Woo Club, and the Meng Seng Amateur Dramatic and Social Association of Malacca.
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  • 46 8 All planters are invited to attend a meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters called for next Monday afternoon in the Johore Civil Service Club, Johore Bahru, to discuss the question of reconstruction. A notification in this connection appears on page 7 of tha present issue.
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  • 60 8 Profits for the year ended March 31 o5 the Federated (Selangor) Rubber Company were £3,841 (as compared with £1,558 in the previous year), while £3,9GS was brought forward, giving an available total of £7,749. It is proposed to pay a dividend of 3V4 per cent., less tax, for the year
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  • 60 8 A Chinese was sentenced in the Third Police Court yesterday, to two months' imprisonment with hard labour for stealing a bicycle. Accused was seen by ■detectives 72 md 62, who were on special duty in connection with cycle thefts, taking a bicycle from a building. The detectives arrested him and
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  • 63 8 The Presbyterian Church of Canada in Assembly this year, by a vote of four to one, has definitely decided/ to consummate union with the Methodist and Congregational Churches of Canada. These churches have for sometime being planning union of administration ani order to morei effectively do church work in their
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  • 70 8 The following cryptic communication I reaches us Being a contributor to 'your paper and a managing committee of the Chin Tee Night School at 11, River Valley Road, would you not mind lending your column to the theft resulted in the removal of an organ from the school's premises at
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  • 71 8 The accounts of the Anglo-Johore Consolidated Rubber Estates for l!tJ2 show a net loss of £3,052 (against a profit of £2,053 for 1921). There is a debit balance of £1,030 to be carried forward. The crop for the year amounted to 272,056 lbs. (against 239,292 lbs.). Since the date of
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  • 94 8 The Town Planning Bill went before the Federal Counc'l on Tuesday accompanied by 1G foolscap pages of printed amendments suggested by the Select Committee. When the Council adjourned at 5 p.m., says the Malay Mail, it was proposed that a new draft copy of the Bill should be printed to
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  • 375 8 Mr. W. D. Home is to act r.s Assistant Protector cf Chinese and to be a Pol Magistrate for Penang. li. X. Hajor-General Sir Neill Mai, G.O.Cm Malaya. h:is been visiting M.S.V.R. camp at Port Dkkson. l.ady Guiikmard, \wn> has been E| lag a short holiday in
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  • 53 8 Mails from the United Kingdom (London mails despatched June 19) are expected to arrive at daylight to-morrow per Blue Funnel steamer YJnigtsin The correspondence will be delivered by the first delivery on Monday morninjr. The Blue Funnel steamer Pyrrhus is due at Singapore next Thursday with mails from
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  • 124 8 The British steamer Woroß was a captainlcss ship when she made Manila on (ulv <;, with :i report by the Chief Officer, Mr. G. Philipps. that (apt. A. Hope ha.l been discovered to be missing on the moir.imc of J'lly -1, Having apparently fallen overboard during the
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  • 155 8 The total restricted crop of tfca Malacca liubber Plantations for 1922 amounted to 3,584,078 lbs. (affiinst .Vi15,7G5 lbs. for 1921). The "all-in" •ii t >>r -eduction was lj.CBd. per Ib. (against 11.2"<rt. per lb.). The profit amounted to £:;r>,z<". 'iijaii .-t ;i £15,343), sr.d after including a
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  • 194 8 Four Chinamen were charßt-i day in the Thild Police Court with I" ing in fraudulent possession of coal. The i vulrrui- for the prosecution was t.> the I effect that a party of detective* raided three twfckowi off Telok Ayi-r, and f<u;r: a quan'.ity of coal in
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 214 8 1 JUST ARRIVED FRESH SHIPMENT OF FAMOUS SFLF VULCANI2INC SJ Ij Jf 5^ v^y than a patch PART The instant and permanent Repair Outfit for motor, motor-cycle and bicycle inner tubes, and any Rubber or Fabric articles. Price small size $1. Large $2 a tin. CARBIDE Premier Carbide of Calcium,
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    • 126 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show, at 9 p.m. MARGUERITE MARSH AND COIT ALBERTSON IN FACE TO FACE in 5 Reels. HERBERT RAWLINSON IN ANOTHER MAN'S SHOES in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. CHARLES HUTCHISON with LUCY FOX. IN SPEED Episode 5. FIGHTING MAD 2 Reels. Episode
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  • 768 9 BRITAIN FRANCE. Comment on Mr. Baldwin's Speech. French Press Comments Not Reassuring. [Itr.tTKii's gWYICI 1 London, July 13. As a brood ll of Belie? and an indication of Britain's intention to reI 08M U active role in ICuropeaji counsels, the Print Minister*! statement was favourably received in thr lobbies, although
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  • 148 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 13. Berl'n French troops have entered Barmen and are marching on Elberfeld. I London, July 13. Berlin The French have occupied Elberfeld. London, July 13. Marks have receded to 1,120,000 per sterling. London, July 13. Duesseldorf A large force of French troops
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  • 72 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 13. Vienna The Austrian Marconi Company has been formally constituted with a capital of £133,000, of which Marconis cf London have subscribed £93,000 and the Austrian Government the remaindei. The company has the exclusive right to conduct wireless traffic between Austria I and all other
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  • 63 9 Renter's Service London, July 13. Lord Chelmsford presided at an influentially attended meeting at the India I Office which unanimously decided to form a British Empire Leprosy Relief Association. A strong general committee was appointed with an executive committee and sub-committees to prepare plans for carrying out the
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  • 53 9 Rel'ter's Service London, July 13. Reliable advices from Lausanne deprecate pessimism with regard to the fresh crisis. It is believed that the Turks are only haggling' and it' is hoped that the treaty will be signed before July 31, in time for presentation to the Angora National Assembly
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  • 48 9 Reuter's Service London, July 13. Riga The new Russian representative in London, M. Rakowsky, in a speech in the Ukraine, foreshadowed a big increase in grain exports. He stated that the Ukrainian surplus this year would at the most moderate estimate be nearly C,000,000 tons.
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  • 33 9 [Reuter's Sermce.l London, July 13. The Miners' Federation conference at Folkestone has decided to demand a six hour shift and a five day week instead of the prevent seven hour day.
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  • 281 9 Circuit of Britain for King's Prize. [Reuter's Service.] London, July 13. Fourteen aeroplanes started from Hen-i don this morning at handicap intervals on the circuit of Britain for the King's: Cup. All sorts of machines are compet-! ing. L. Carter, who is flying a Glouces-I tershire Grebe
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  • 64 9 [Recter's Service.] London, July 13. It is officially announced that the Prince of Wales will become president of the British Empire Exhibition. London, July 13. The House of Commons read the Rent Restrictions Bill for the third time and passed it by 2.12 votes to 111. London, July 13.
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  • 279 9 Wa have received a espy of IndoChina," a sptcial number, issued by La Vie Technique, Industrielle, Agricole et Coloniale, Paris. It is very lully illustrated and being published under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor of Indo-China, the accuracy of all its contents may be assumed. Indo-China
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  • 214 9 There is a Harbour Regulation to the effect that no large ship is to lie at the C class buoys off West Point during a I typhoon, owing to the close proximity of the buoys to one another, says the Hong- 1 kong Daily Press.
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  • 1643 9 Activities and Usefulness Of The Association. The Malay States Information Agency report for the year 1022, signed by Sir E. L. Brockman, was laid before the Federal Council at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday last. From it we take the following It is somewhat difficult
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  • 216 9 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., report Singapore, July 13. All markets are generally inactive, but maintain a quietly steady tone, stabilising: values for the time being round about 25 cents gold New York, Is. L'd. and 47 cents Singapore. The local market has had slight flurries in futures,
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  • 128 9 Lyall and Evatt's Report. Singapore, July 14. Tin,^£lB2. down 40s. Rubber. Is. l%d. unchanged. I Rubbers.— 6oo Malakoffs offer at 3.20, Ulu Benuts 27-29, Kuala Sidims 2.30--2.40, Eassetts 1.02V4-1.10, Indragiris 4.80-1.90, Mentakabs 24-26, New Serendahs 2.50-2.75, Nyalas 5.50-5.75, Bukit Jelotongs 57Vi-62tt, Punggors 59-62, Kluangs buyers 3.20, Utan
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  • 262 9 Census of Dealers in Straits Settlements. Mr. J. E. Nathan, Controller of Rul.bcr Exports, sends the following report on stocks of rubber in the hands of dealers in the Straits Settlements A census of all dealers' stocks in the Straits Settlements was held on Ji.m- Returns, were received
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  • 454 9 How They Dispense with Law !n America. When we passed laws in Malaya and Ceylon to regulate the supply of rubber to demand and to obtain a finely fuir price, some Americans shouted against our Mdn as if wa had dropped bombs en New York. The follow. nu from
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  • 104 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NicM-Nkfci Shimbun.) Tokio, July 12. The Tasmania Mara of the Kokusai Steamship Co., has stranded off Boshu. It is understood that salvage will b<difficult. Baron Takei Moriniasa has been nominated to membership of the Privy Council. Surgeon Lt.-Colonel Kasuga Kenzo will start
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 620 10 Khoo Hooi live in Great FormYesterday's results in the Singapore Lawn Tennis Championship were as follows Khoo Hooi Hyo beat Kleinman, 6 0, C— 1. Xakamuia be at Fujiwara, 6 2, 6 4. lyt'lh hi at Kunii, 6 1, 6—4. Kondo beat (naba, i! 6 0. Two years
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    • 45 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, July IS. Lyons In the semi-final of the European group of the Davis Cup com- petition, Blanchy, France, beat Aeschlian, Swilzerlai.il, C 4, 6 2, C 4 an;' Martik, Switzerland, beat Cochct, France, 4—6, G 4, 3—6, 6—l, 6—3.
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    • 398 10 Firpo Knocks Out Wi'lard [Reuter's Service.] London, July 13. New Jersey l.viz Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight, knocked out Jess Willard. ex-champion of the world, in the oighih ruuml. 1: i!s expected that Firpo will be matched with Dempsey. Firpo has come to the front practically within the lasL twelve
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    • 404 10 Champions' Hard Won Victory. As expected the S. C. F. A. put up a very hard fight against the Middlesex, and though they lost to a cleverer team they can at least have the gratification of being the only team who have reahy worried the champions. Ycst3rday's game
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    • 804 10 Handicaps and Scratchings. The following are the handicaps for to-day's races at Ipoh Bace 1 (Six furlongs).—Sheila 11.7, Dodger 10.12, Speed Arrow 8.-1, Druid Avro 7.9. Race 2 (One mile).—Sunrpiite 10.7, Kc:ifu 8.12, Lady Nin 8.11, Helanel 8.9, Carrie B. 7.11, Fair Dinkum 7.1. Race (One mile).—Zoom 9,
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  • 515 10 Proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court. A >rf\ J In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Barrctt-Lennarii implication was made by Mr. V. D. Knowles on behalf of Shaik Mohomed bin Abdullah bin Marie for a review of the order made a year «go refusing his discharge from
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  • 11 10 Better s town forest than a wilder! ness of abandoned farms.
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 153 10 Education." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I tender my thanks to your correspondent, The Disciple of Bacon, tor hir. support on the above quoted subject, only he pilfers being very iiuiulg.'iit i fiaming his ehargn, whereas f find no taste in circumlocution. Oiu thing, however, is certain, that
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    • 159 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Si.-,- -Years :i>,u Enghnd fought against shivery, yet a slave is a poison who is wholly subject to the will of anolher then what i? conscription A ■Ml is ordered to do a thing against bis will :-.nd made to
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  • 523 10 Compensation Question in Supreme Court. Jnfthe Supreme Court, this morning, befon Mr. Justice iJairctt-Lennard, the cisc of Mohiimed bin Ali versa Ong Soo Kte was mentioned b:-. Mr. V> 11. Druiulr.und, who recalled that tail was an action for damage? sustained by the plsintiff as the
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  • 32 10 Malau Tin Ltd.— rS"> piculs. Tinjj Kil Tin.— Plant piculs 130.40 tribute piculs, '12 A0 total piculs 152.80. Sungei Gau. Stone crushed 80 tors, total tin won 20.52 piculj.
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  • 596 10 First Annual Report of Board Of Directors. The directors of New Scuuai, Limite;!. in their report for the financial year end«d March 31, 1923 state The results for the year shew a pr fit of $25,864.72, which your dire commend be dealt with as follow 'write off
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  • 296 10 An Engineering Pioneer. Timothy Hackworth and the Locomotive," by Robert Younf, publi.-ihed by the Locomotive Publishing Co., 4 Amen Comer, E. C, at 21s. Mr. Robert Young, who was former.'y a well-known engineer in Malaya, having founded the company which bears his name, and built many engineering structures
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  • 76 10 The Surma Theatre has an attraction, in Johnny Hines 1 latest Sure Fire Flint. Additional attractions are In'ernational News No. 93, the Avenging Arrow serial, and the Rent Dodgers, a Montgomery and Rock comedy. The management have l.ookt i Professor Sydney Dan, a hypnotist, details concerning whose performance
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  • 651 10 Witnesses Deny Hindu Marriage Ceremony. The bigamy c.se ia which Joseph Andrew Samuel, a Tamil oversew employe 1 liy the Municipality, \t alleged to have married his iiater-in-law to Hindu rites, having previously COBtiacted a Christian marriage, was continued in the Second Police Court yastex> I surprising
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  • 136 10 Programme of Drills up to and for July 15 Saturday, 14th. 2.15 p.m.. S.R.E.(V) F. sections, tactical scheme (Commandant's inspection) 3.R.E.(V) S. section, visual scheme lamps tnd flags M. G. platoon, advanced ection drill (lorries) Drill Hall. 2.30 p.m., Chinese Co., platoon demonstration. Use of ground and
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  • 61 10 The steamship Kuunt, lute- Barinia, has been purchased by the Strait ship Company, probably for the PenanK■f<v|me;n run. from the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. She has arrived r nan." from Dundee, which shy left .on June It, under command of Captain narrali. .She is proceeding
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  • 58 10 The following programme of music will l.c performed by the Arnold Quartette at tht Adelphi Hotel to-morrow commencing .it MO Overture, Light Cavalry (Suppc) lyrique, Songe Adore U'ercy Fletcher) violin solo. Reverie (Vieuxtemps) .'election, Cavalleria Rusticani Olahcagni) suite, Peer (iynt (Griejf) Trio, Humoreske (Dvorak) Clarinet solo, Nc.turne op. 9 No.
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  • 2061 11 The Fine Form Of Papyrus. By Our Special Correspondent. London. June 14. The victory of Papyrus in the Derby j is a very timely advertisement for his ■in Tracery, who is ju^t now on hi> way home to this country from the Argentine—though, truth to tell, lhat sturdy
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 92 11 H. M. V. JULY RECORDS Arc Here SEND FOR LIST S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. Raffles Place, Singapore 4, SANITARY FITTINGS r ~j^ ALFRED JOHNSON SON, LIMITED., QUEENSDOROLGH. ENGLAND. fiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii linn mn m inn i m i iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mini iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihmmiJP IN STOCK. William Jacks Co. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. I CAMPBELL
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    • 117 11 DINE ANCE Evepy Tuesday Thursday AND Saturday Where Everybody Does Raffles A A AA.A. A. A 4 A A AA *> AdeSphi Hotel Special Announcement. THL FAMOUS ARNOLD QUARTETTE will give an ORCHESTRAL CONCERT TO-MORROW Sunday, July 15. TO-MORROW COMMENCING AT 9.30 P.M. TICKETS MAY BE BOOKED. Telephone No. 925.
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 1072 12 Church. The Lord's Supper will be observed. Chines* Presbyterian Church, Tek Kha. 10.15 a.m. 2 and 7 p.m. Service in Chines. Chinese Presbyterian Chnrch, T. P. Road. 9.30 a.m. 2 and 7.30 p.ra. Service in Chinese. Chinese Presbyterian Ckarch, Bukit Timah. 9 a.m. 2 and 7 p.m. Service in Chinese.
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 768 13 SALES BY AUCTION IN THE SUPREME COURT AT JOHORE BAHRU Miscellaneous Application No. 3 of 1923. THE SZE lI AI TONG BANKING IWSUKANCE Co., Ltd., Charjeea against CHAN CHIN KWANG. Charger. AS ADMINISTRATOR OF SIM CIIOON KEE, DECEASED. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE RUBBER ESTATES IN MUAR AND KOTA TINGGI.
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    • 564 13 SALES BY AUCTION CHEONG i KOONING CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALF of valuable land and house property and ■ea-side property. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Sen? Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, July IS, at 2.30 p.m. 1. Estate of S.ved Alv.-co bin Moliamed Alkodshec, deceased. VnluaMc freehold land and
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    • 71 13 >♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦»» ♦■»»»»>« ># E. C. tVaONOD CIE, Agents SINGAPORE and SIAM Stock of Lathes, Shaping and Driiling Machines, Mannf adored by DANISH MACHINE CO., LTD.. Copenhagen. THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., Singapore. tOIIOKIOKtIIIMI IIIItMIMIMIttIIMHIIIIMIIMHII tIMHHHHIIttItI BRAND C3EI Xtt £2 NT TRADE (g f^^ H^li MARK Sole Importers BORNEO SUMATRA TRADING
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 227 14 If Dawspn's Lincoha BALATAyBELTING There are many brands of so-called Balata Belting on the market to-day, and like most other commodities, they vary considerably in quality. LINCONA BALATA BELTING gives you the BEST VALUE as a power transmitter. Made of finest close-woven Duck and pure Balata Gum, impregnated by special
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    • 2057 14 ■BBBBBBBBBBHBBBMBMBBBBBBBBBl«BlBBBBBBlHMWaalWsaaTlM«BBBBI»KlgBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBWi Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. I The Great Eastern life Assurance Co., Ltd. I S (Incorporated in Strait* Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LOKDON OFFICE S2, Old Jewry, E.C. Th* Company ha* £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the
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  • 1360 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Repairs by the RoadsideWhen a man starts out with his car fcr a long trip ho usually provides himself with a spare tyre and an extra tube M r<> to jjuard against tyre trouble on the road. Some motorists are not
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 166 15 6 TBEtU^iyERS'XmCXB Reasons Why You Should Drive THE FORD SEDAN It will give you a new conception or Motoring comfort no need to worry, whether it rains or blows. The same qualities of service and durability which have so distinguished the Ford are an integral part of the FORD SEDAN.
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    • 291 15 ILFORD I ROLL FILMS [l t»h*uitive reieaich. Word I Limited Kt.r succeeded in introI I ducing 10 the Photofnphe World I iyajhi-loeding Roll Rim. which i» I Miperior to any film on the mirlcel. IS«M >« HtrtMlkjll, till. HMD StlM CmUincn In O*THOCHIKM<>IK •EO C*RTON'j^_ KO*.H»I«TIV£ S"U or »v Oeileil
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    • 186 15 I-' Important Notice. Dealers who may have any of our old square containers unopened are urged to return them. We will allow full invoice price irrespective of their condition. Altho' carefully sealed when packed they are not proof against the Indian climate. To sell them will only do harm to
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 328 16 TO LET A spacious top floor frontage fitted with electric lights, ceiling fan and bathroom attached, suitable for a General Office. For further particulars, apply at 35, PHILLIP STREET. SEE N. LAZARDS OPTICIAN MEDICAL HALL BATTERY ROAD FIRST A Note to Planters and Owners of Estates We can sopply TRACTOR
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    • 304 16 $6.50 only The record beaten for cheapness. This price will purchase one of the finest quality Ladies' Hats, made with Silk Crepe Chine and Muslin. AIM Latest Straw Hats, trimmed with best fancy silk ribbon in all shades for $7.50 PARISIAN HOUSE AND BON MARCHE, 18, STAMFOr.D ROAD. White Ants
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    • 926 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Want*, For Sale, To Let, etc. In ordinary cloie get t\p« (avetag? six word* to line) are per line one insertion 28 cents, two in*. 46 c'ts, three in*. 64 eta, four ins. 82 eti, five in*. $1.00, six in*. $1.1.1, ten in*. $1.40,
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    • 841 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LKT, new compound house 135, Bukit Timah Road. Apply to Tan Boon Cheng, 276, Victoria Street. TO LET, No. 99-1, Pasir Panjang, bungalow facing sea. Apply personally, Estate and Trust Agencies, Limited. TO LET, from June 1, bungalow No. 505, Pasir Panjang, 5V t mile. For
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    • 756 16 JOHN DUKE rji.ojL, rsM.c. OPTICIAN. U, BATTtKY BOAD, BLNGAPORZ. S YEARS' LONDON EXPERIENCE IN SPECTACLE FITTING. NOTICE THE ESTATE OF TAN SIAN SOO OTHERWISE KNOWN AS TAN WHYE KIM, DECEASED In accordance with the terms of an award relating to the above estate published on July 5, 1923, the undersigned
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    • 286 16 IN STOCK Second Edition— Thoroughly Revised and Ureugnt lp-to-Uute PITMAN'S BUSINESS MAN'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA AND DICTIONARY Oh COMMI MU*l hy J. A. SLATER, 8.A., LL.B. (LONDON) of the Middle ~\rt|>!» i North Circuit, Barrlster-at-Law Author of "Mercantile Law," Commercial Law of EnglanJ," etc. $48.00 set. Post Froe. M. MONO. DULFA.C!!. S
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 198 16 THE STRAITS TI3BES TILIPHOMSI Editorial and General It Manager* Office IW Ml communication* relating to editor-.*' matter* and now* should be E<:drfci»»<l I* TH» EDITOR. AH cowm inie&ttasa rulating to busineaa matte.n adrertiaeaaeata, subscriptions, account*, printing, tte.. should be addressed to THE HAM ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wafett, For S»'.e, To L«t,
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