The Straits Times, 13 October 1923

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,379 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 319 1 "DRINK MORE GOOD MILK" IT IS CONCEDED By scientists and medical men the world over that I^JSnM^'^VJ nowadays few people drink sufficient of this body BLgga building, life giving food, containing as it does one j| of the essential vitamins of life. B^^^^fl Living in the Tropics, the question is
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    • 216 1 -For the Races i HIGHEST GRADE, NEW MODEL BINOCULARS M"ZEISS" THE SILVAREM (MAGNIFYING f. TIMES) Great L'ght Transmitting Tower, Extensive Field of View, Small Bulk and Weight. THIS New Haid Zoiss I'rism Binocular pmbodios a Hide rani;o of improvements both in mechanical detail and 1 Supplied complete in c P
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  • 1361 2 Thrills of Coining Fight With Nature. There is at least one young man who considers it his chief aim in life to go out into the lonely places in search not cf a. fortune but of pictures of strange peoples. Capt. Noel is to accompany
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 435 2 Willys -Knight THE* CAR OF WORLDWIDE REPUTATION. THE ENGINE IMPROVES WITH USE. EQUIPMENT.— Bosch Magneto. Electric Starting and Lighting. PETROL CONSUMPTION.-- OWNERS REPORT over 25 Miles to the Gallon on a long run. This same type of engine powers many of the most expensive Cars of Europe, including sued internationally
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    • 308 2 Shampo With Cuticura And Have Healthy Hair Regular shampoos with Cuticura Soap will keep the scalp clean and healthy. Before shampooing touch spots of dandruff and itching, if any, with Cuticura Ointment. A clean, healthy scalp means good hair. Sotp lr. Tatema U. M. ObrtSMa* If. M. sails, td. Soli)
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    • 218 2 ITALIAN White Cement SUN BRAND Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed. In use by all the Leading CONTRACTORS BARRELS OF 180 KILOS. Stocks always Available large quantities, deliveries within 6 weeks of order. AMBROSOLJ STOPPANI CO. SINGAPORE AND PENANG. i» tnnnnmniinniiiiminniHKnini j^^\ Are you equipped for the We have the finest and
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  • 425 3 New Sporting 'Planes Going To Australia. An aeroplane that flies a mile a minute for two hours on one gallon of petrol a fool-proof machine that lands on rugged surfaces without damage, and so slowly that the worst to be feared is but a gentle
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  • 197 3 Woman's Mad Career Through London Streets. Miss Marian Barbara Carstairs of Mulberry Walk, Chelsea, was fined £20 and tin costs in mail week for driving to the public danger and refusing to stop. Her licence was suspnded for two years. In her 30 mile an hour pace through
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  • 108 3 Molly, the orang outan* at the Melbourne Zoo, died on. September IS, after an illness lasting- three weeks. She appeared to be batter last week, but a cold snap brought a relapse. For 24 years the almost human characteristics of Molly made her the Zoo's
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 586 3 B &*Zs~*~ m NOTHING BETTER THAN Garlitt'l Miracle Essence. A euro known »nd appreciated since 179 C. A sure and effective preventive ui:»in»t all stomach Complaints, Indigestion. Influenza Ghout Rheumatics. Malaria. Insomnia, etc., etc. It is th approved house remedy, and should be in the medicine chest of those living
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    • 288 3 Remember f Winearnis U m potitive necetaity to you if you are Weak, Anaemic, Nervous Run-down Winearnis is Dot a luxury it is a positive necessity to all who ar« Weak, or Anzmic, or Nervous, or Run-down. Because Winearnis exercises an ■itraordinary power in promoting New Strength and Neve Vitality.
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    • 491 3 PARENTS ARE OFTEN PUZZLED tc know what medicine to give their little ones. The child falls sick with griping pains, vomiting, diarrhoea, croup, or suddenly gets feverish, screams for no apparent cause, refuses food, or vomits up what it has eaten. What is to be done on such reensions As
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    • 178 3 Just Unpacked A FINE COLLECTION OF LADIES' AND GENT'S WRISTLET WATCHES ROSKOPF, TAVANNES, CYMA in different shapes, in Gold, Silver and WHITE Gold. Wears and looks like Platinum. ONYX JEWELS. Rings, Earrings, etc. LOOSE BRILLIANTS a wide range always on hand. RIGHT GOODS, RIGHT PRICES. WEILL MONTOR E, HIGH STREET,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 822 4 ITEAICT SJUUNII P. 0. British India «n* Apcar Line I (Companies laeorporated la Eaglaad) i MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES .f PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. V.V TJader Contract with Hit Majesty's GoTenmeat r LONDON-FAR EASTERN SEBVICB OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOB MARSEILLES, LONDON
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    • 714 4 STEAMER SAIUWfiS TOT OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD, (Incorporated in England) The Bine Fennel Line REGULAR SERVICES 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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    • 689 4 ITEAMEB SAHHB3 KONINKLYKE PAXETVAART MAATSCNAPPM (BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAYIA) (Incorporated in Holland) 1 UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telcphoao Noa. Panaga Dept. ISI, Freight Drpt. 1202, Marina Dapt. aad Transhipment Dept 1457, Manager's Dept. 100 J. AMPHUYB— October 13, Pe-isng, j anijsa, Lho Seuraawe, Si*li. Sabang,
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    • 451 5 STEAMER SAftJNIS N. Y. K. LONDON LINI Bakozaki Maru Oct. 15 Hakusan Maru Oct. 28 Kitano Maru Nov. 4 LIVEBPqOL_UKjp Tsushima Maru Oct. 13 Lyons Maru Nov. 14 HAMBURG LINI Matsumoto Maru Nov. 13 NEW YORK UNI via SUM Sailing date nil. SOUTH AMERICAN UNI Kaaagawa Mara bega. Nov. BOMBAT
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    • 425 5 _STEAMER SAILHWS Proposed Sailinga from Singapore, (subject to change without previous aotiee.) EUROPEAN LINE For Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Sues and Port Said. Arr. Deo. PARIS MARU beginning Nov. Calls at Aden. NEW YORK LINK For Baa Francisco, Panama, New York, via Japan. HAVANA MARU from Hongkong
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    • 439 5 STEAMER SAILJW6S "MEDERLAND" ROYAL MAIL LINE AND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OF "NEDERLAND" "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" S. M. LINE R. M. LINE via Belawan-Deli, Ssbanic, Colombo, via Belawan-Deli, Sabang, Colombo, Genoa, Algiers, Southampton Marseilles, Tangier, Southampton to Amsterdam. to Rotterdam. PRINSES JULIANA Oct. 15 GOENTOER Oct. 8
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    • 144 5 OPERATING U.S. IQYERNHENT SHIPS SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST CACTUS Oct. 13 to discharge and load U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST IVAN Oct. 80 to discharge and load U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST PROSPECT Nov. 16 to discharge and load and subsequent steamers approximately 30 days apart. Taking cargo
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    • 743 5 STEAMER SftIUNGS "ELIERMAN" lINE KLLXRMAN ftUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Ca.. bat (Incorporated in Kngland) STEAMER Dae Singapore P ASSENGBR SERVICE OUTWARDS. •■J. CITY OP PARIS CUM and Japaa Not. 1« •a*. CITY OP CANTERBURY China ar.d Japan Dec. 27 HOMEWARDS fs.a. CITY OF KARACHI Mnn,-i!l,r T^r.inr, Dwr. S Vj. CITY OF PAP.IJ
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 222 6 CINEMAS PALACEGAY CINEMA First Show at 7.30 INTERNATIONAL NEWS Select Pictures present MITCHELL LEWIS IN CHILDREN OF BANISHMENT in-S- Reels. PALLADIUM THEATRE Tel. 903. Orchard Road. To-night I To-night I A First National Attraction Extraordinary! The Production that won the GOLD MEDAL for the Best Film made in America last
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    • 195 6 Second Show at 9.30 Episodes 7 and 8 of the Serial THE GREAT GAMBLE Jack Mulhall and Louise Lorraine in THE CHANNEL RAIDERS One of Jack London's Fish Patrol Stories. Carl Laemmle present! HERBERT RAWLINSON IN ANOTHER MAN'S SHOES in 5 Reels. Associated First National Pictures Inc. present ANNETTE KELLERMAN
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    • 353 6 CINEMAS PALLADIUM TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT A First National Attraction Extraordinary! The Production that won the GOLD MEDAL for the Best Film made in America last Year Richard Barthelmess IN Tol'able David Matinee Tc-day at 4.30 p.m. Presented by MIDDLE EAST FILMS, LTD. Arcadia Cinema TANJONG KATONG. For Four Nights. OCTOBER 12,
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    • 43 6 THE STAR OPERA. At th* THEATRE KOYAL Nortk Bride* Road. T*- night HAWAI E. MAJLIS (A Trip to Fairyland) To-morrow Sunday Come and See Mohamed Noor in a Great Comedy ABI'NAWAS K. H. CHIONG, Proprietor T. L. TAN, Maiaftr. Thou. ISM for •••u.
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    • 216 6 To-night I To-night lif AT The New World At 9.15. Gr-nd Ten Round Contest for a purse of $3,000. BATTLING KEY (Llfhtweicht Champion of Malaya) YOUNG PELKY (Manila Lightweight) Also COWBOY REYES v. SHIMAMOTO RED WARREN v. JOIINNY PERREAU SPEED ARENAS v. BOY W ALLEY SAM FOXY t. ASAMA. PRICES
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    • 23 6 CONCRETE LAWN ROLLER Bettor and cheaper tkaa anything »n th* ■ark«t Over 100 in use. KTABLISenfENTS BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated im China). SINGAPORE. IMMMIMMIIMMtUHMMM
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  • 106 7 RRIaW Saturday, October 13 l!ich Water, O.G a.m., 11.58 a.m. Hockey i'.M.S.P.., K.L. v. S.C.C., S.C.C. Uuicby S.C.C. v. Joliorc, ot Johore Buhru. iiuirby S.C.C. v. Coast Defences, at Pulo Brani. BoaMc Now World, Key v. Pelky, 9.15. Sunday, Octeber M Ili^a Water, 0.51 a.m.. 0.35 p.m.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 124 7 BENVORUCH, Brit, :<.-22 tons, from London U 10, for llonukcnr: 1 Kr. tSMERALOA, Dut.. 10!) tuns, from Basan IS-10, foi Bagan i KNi M.l.ni M. Brit., l.;:-i teOB, from Amoy 18-10, f I Penang m-iu. KINTA, Urit., 608 tons, from Pi nans 13-10. for Pa^arig 15-10. I'iXJ'RDKi;. Hrit.,
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    • 89 7 Kami Wharf Baaln— NU. Eaat \Vharf Tei IU. Sheem Wliarf Van Ro'-s. Man: \thai. w.-t aetua, ■7areota,Jayaa M:ut<-. Hyi I.<---n-;. I'lomi'. c Empire Duck Lataang, C. ,:i;>huy Mailhol, Koala, Miaeric Weat Wharf Nil. Jardlaaa Wharf Sri Moar. Pal* Brani Coal Wh.ri- NIL Keppcl Harboar. Main Wh.ir'
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    • 161 7 The following paaaragen nave arrived In by the P. and O. itaatMr ('ui.--doaU, vv!:i L ii is <!uo hcru (his ..rttrnocn Mr. and Mr.,. Atkia-B«rajr and ciiild, Mrs. K r.radfhaw and cl-.iiJ. Major a»iu Mra, H. Bond, Mr .i l •lr«. A. E. Bennett, Ml r. and afra. Barclay,
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  • 153 7 Pcnnng and Calcutta 3 p.m. Mcdan „.2 P» Muar and Malacca 3 p.m. Montok and Palembang 3 p.m. Banckok 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and l'tn»ng S p.m Indi-agiri 4 P- m Hutu Pahat 4 P-m Pnompenh 4 p.m. Colombo, Suez, Port Said, London, Glasgow ;m.l l.ivrrpool ..4
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  • 39 7 By O.nnibonl Tnra futria Macedonia Taul L«cat Voml-I left Arr*. B'por* Uond«>a Srpt. 1 Sept. 29 Sept. 8 Oct. 1 Sept. 10 Oct. 4 Sept. II Oct. 8 Sept. 11 Oct. 10 Sept. 17 Oct. U
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  • 84 7 A Bisley meeting in connection with ih>' Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association will be held at Seletar Kan^e on the following days Saturday, November 3. Sunday, November 4, Saturday, November 10, Monti; 1 Nuvtir.ber 12. Prearraaunca will be issued as soon as All entries to be
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  • 78 7 At the invii.atii.ii of Mr- Chia Ah Thia a large number of guests assembled t" t 100 lVsker Road last night, on >f vhe marriatro of his eln, Mr. Chia Yong Hoe, of the local DcUctivr Dopni tment to Miss !...ui ii'h, MCend ilauirhter of the laUMr. Goh Eag Sit.
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  • 175 7 BXCHANGB SinKapcfe, October 13. Or. London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 7/32 Demand 2/4 Vi lir.ate credits 2/4 9/lfl On N-:w York, DmMImI ■>■* l'rivati- N <! 5.1V4 On Krance, Bank- K4K On India, Bank T.T. 171 U On Hongkong* Hank d/il 2 p.c; (H-*. On Shanghai, Bank
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  • 62 7 Tune of market Steadier. Latest London cables quote: Spot «he>: 1 2%d. Spit Jun. -March \pril-June r>um»p»re SUadata )'uU» Crep*. Clofi/ig I'ricea. «uvi Sell«rf 1:1 Nov.-Dca Jan. -March April-Jut Singapore Standard Kibbcd Smoked Sheel Closing Price*. buyr». Seller*. 49 -W l^ KO 5(1 >A
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES
    • 212 7 ■MM ill. !•<!. Buyers. Scllrrs. l l BaUnx Padang BtSS n.-lO I 1 Hiiam Tin 1.32 .4 L*7li 1 1 .Ichintuh 0.20 norn i I JTohaa Tin o.::n 0.36 II Ham. Kamunttag 4-l/c 4.".; c» 111 in Kinta Assn. Ord. 7.10 7.!!. r > 6 I.initui Tin 150 1
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    • 143 7 ■mm Val. l'<l. Jluyers. Sellers. i'l O K. Am. Tcba-co r >.7.(i 5.11.3 10 In Central Engines U.UU IU.OO 10 10 Central Motors 3.25 3.75 tl A'J K. Smelting Co. 7.10 7.25 5/- B/- Klcc. Tramways 1/6 11--10 U Pnuwr ft Neave 37.50 S6 uU Bammor Cc. 140.00 14&
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    • 110 7 U. f.ij. (3 p.c. (1,284,.10U p:-.r 6 p.c. p.«. Spun.- Kicctrie I'rsawnyi, 0 p.e. £:<sti.Moo Spore Mualeapal p.*. '>nu S'poir Municipal 4Vk i..». of jyu7 $l,uuu,ouu > .i.e. dJ*. S'poib oiunicipai 4S y.«. of :.ii'» (1,600,600 t p.*. d;». Spore Municipal 4 Si p.*. of 1909 »l,m)U,B00 10 p.*.
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    • 377 7 FYaaer and C*. Mia 1.y.1l awl JKratr* l|«*UHeM. To-d«j'» Prices. I'rtJtT l.jall A ft Co. AUenbyNew(tl) l..J2»4 l."7Vi 1.35 1.40 Alorl.ajuh ($1) 1.40 1.45 1 .-10 1.45 A. Hitum ($5) 13.76 14.23 13.75 14.25 A. kilning 0.50 O.fili O.oO 0.60 Am. Malay ($2) 2.25 USed.240 2.30:-il. A. Mock
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 771 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classibcd Adrta., ace page 16. WHITE WINES: KaateraM nnd Barsac. Burgundies Poinmnril nnd Btaur.p only $1.1 per 12 bottles duty included. B. Bolter Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Huiluinj;. BOX No. 28j1 position lillcd, upplicunt.thunkfd. SHORTHAND-TYI'IPT 1^"!. Vacancy filled, applicant; tnankeci. ROVER, S/0 h.p. twin Jap, Hcott :.ide-c^i
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    • 19 7 HAWAIIAN GUITARS Complete $3O Season Company. Ltd. (Incorporated in ta« 5.8.1 HI aud lit, NORTH RKIDGC HOAD. (> St«rl*4 BiiUdlac).
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    • 449 7 Guesswork You don't pour out your tea like this! But do you buy it as carefully as you pour it out Do you buy Brooke Bond tea in the vacuum tin, which makes it certain that the tea you get is in perfect condition It is as easy to get
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    • 104 7 PASSAGES FOR LONDON For LONDON FARE $702.5 G. T.S.S. GUEMLUCE about Oet H T.S.S. GLENOOtS iibout Nov. T.S.S. GLK.NAMOY about Dae. I T.S.S. GLENGARBY abort l>- M BteeUant first-i m caanmodaUon avviilablu by the above veeaeil. Full p.-.iticuluis, ap|>iy BOU3TEAD CO., LTD., (Incorporated in the F.M.S.) Aft-ents. Telephone 3121. LUCILLE
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  • 1094 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. Catch penny politics are becoming rather a feature of the English press. Time was when every paper had its party, and stood stoutly by the leaders through good and evil report, and as there were about as many papers on one side
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  • 38 8 A model of the New Town Hall, Colombo, is being made for the Colombo Municipality under the direction of Messrs. Booty and Edwards. It is hoped that this will be completed in time for the British Empire Exhibition.
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  • 49 8 A sensation has been caused in city circles by the auditor's report on the Northumberland Shipbuilding Company. In 1920 the assets cf the company were valued at £9,000,000, and now they arc practically worthless. The loss is attributed to the slump in trade, and valueless shareholdings in subsidiary companies.
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  • 12 8 The next Session Assize for Singapore will be held on November 6.
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  • 24 8 The interdenominational prayer meeting will be held in tie Y.W.C.A. at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, and will be conducted by the Rev. W. Murray.
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  • 30 8 The rr.te of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 169=5100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 174 =5100
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  • 27 8 The Singapore Exchange Brokers Association of Singapore, a society formerly registered under the Societies Ordinance and now dissolved, is about to declare a first and final dividend.
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  • 25 8 The schedule of fees under the merchant Shipping Ordinance payable upon all engagements and discharges effected before Port Officers is published in the Government Gazette.
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  • 31 8 Mr. Hugh Poths of Monaco Villa, Hdland Read, Singapore, is authorised to file a specification of an invention for an improvement in the construction of cane or rattan chairs and settees.
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  • 36 8 The annual meeting of the Singapore and S. Malaya Boy Scouts' Association will be held in the V.M.C.A. Hall, >n Wednesday, October SL The President, Mr. E. A. Brown, will take the chair at 5.30 p.m.
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  • 40 8 Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Simms, cf Shanghai, are on a short visit to Pekinjr prior x> their departure for England where Mr. Simms goes to take charge of the London Office of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.
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  • 30 8 The Filipino Club, the Al Ekhumal Islam Association, the Persequtuan Majlis Bintang Timer, and the Lunar Club, lingapore, have been registered in the settlement of Singapore, under the Societies Ordinance.
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  • 39 8 When the Dongola arrived at Colombo, the refugees from Japan received a very hearty welcome from the Colombo Ladies' League and others, who took them ashore and entertained them, in addition to giving them a large supply of clothing.
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  • 50 8 It is officially reported in London from S ngapore that a trial shipment of 12 'ons of china clay from Johore has been ?xported to Bombay. The china clay in■'"stry is a recent development in the State of Johore, but a successful competition with Cornish and other producers is anticipated.
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  • 54 8 Tickets for the Charity Concert to be held at the Goodwood Hall on Friday next can be bought at Messrs. Moutrie and Co., Raffles Square. As already stated the. concert is in aid of the Japanese Relief Fund and the Britishers Destitute in Japan and the prices of admission are
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  • 65 8 November 10 is to be Poppy Day in Selangor. The profits from the sale of Flanders Poppies are for the Benevolent Branch of the British Legion, tJ relieve distress among tx-service men of all ranks, their widows, orphans and dependents. Seventy-five per cent, can be returned for purposes of local
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  • 63 8 The Governor in Council has prohibited the importation or bringing into the Colony of all publications issued by the Pacific Coast Hindustani Association, 5 Wood Street, San Francisco, Unitei States of America, all copies of the publication entitled the Indian Independence published at Berlin, and any copy of any publication
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  • 83 8 During the recent sitting of the Court of Appeal in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Justice McCabe Reay delivered his judgment in the case of A. Gopal v. the State of Negri Sembilan, in which the plaintiff, a contractor, sued the State for over $18,000 for work done in cutting the deviation
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  • 91 8 The inhabitants of Anpen in the suburb of Wonsan, Korea, reports the Seoul Press, still horrified by the terrible reports of the earthquake disaster in Tokio and district, were thrown into a state of panic on seeing a large luminous body gleaming far away in the offing on the night
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  • 96 8 Mr. Joseph Chalmers Gillon-Fergusson, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong, was married to Miss Elfrida Soutter, daughter of Mrs. Dunn, of St. John's Place, en the 3rd inst., at St. John's Orthedral, the officiating clergyman being the Cathedral Chaplain (the Rev. H. Copley Moyle). The briue was given
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  • 135 8 What might be called one of the humours of the earthquake was the scene of the opening of the Nikakai Air Exhibition at Ueno Park. There was the usual crowd of artists admiring their own works, with friends encouraging them in their self-satisfaction, when the place began to shake violently.
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  • 423 8 Mr. J. Colder is to be a Registrar of the Supreme Court, Labuan. Mr. C. Boden Kloss is appointed to. act as Director, Raffles Museum and Library, Singapore. Dr. and Mrs. E. 11. Black, of Ipoh, leave for home on holiday about the middle of November. Dr.
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  • 105 8 Further particulars are available concerning the los 3 of the Hcng Kiat, the (4-ton steamer, cwned by the Ho Hong Company, and running between Singapore and Sumatra, which sank in the Siak River, on the east coast of Sumatra, last week. The Hong Kiat ran
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  • 112 8 Captain P. R. Stevens, D.5.0., has bees appointed to the flagship Hawkins, China Station, for duty at Singapore Naval Base, with effect from November 30. Captain Stevens will be borne on the start" of the Commander-in-Chief of th« Station. He joined the Royal Navy in September, 18U8,
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  • 196 8 Messrs. Gu'-hrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur, send us the following particulars with regard to Rembau-Jelei Rubber Ltd., a sterling company, the flotation of which is announced in an advertisement in our columns. The company has been formed to take over as going concerns certain local and other
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 246 8 LITTLES NEW DEPARTMENT We have much pleasure in informing our numerous customers that we have now opened a special Department devoted exclusively to Sports Requisites Where we are displaying a complete range of TENNIS RACKETS, POSTS AND MARKERS, GOLF CLUBS AND BALLS, BADMINTON, HOCKEY, WATER POLO, BILLIARD REQUISITES, etc., etc.
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    • 136 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. MAY McAVOY IN THE TOP OF NEW YORK in 5 Reels. ANNETTE KELLERMAN IN WHAT WOMEN LOVE in 6 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. GLADYS BROCKWELL AND STUART HOLMES IN PAID BACK in 5 Reels. 'Ah CBSMC US
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 57 8 On Other Pages. p.*. To Everest with a Camera 2 Router Cables 9 Extortion Case Heavy Sentence 9 Johore Planters' Meeting 10 Prison for False Evidence 10 Sport and Correspondence .10 Cruiade Against Opium 10 Cfcaag Rubber Estate .11 Major Moulton in Sarawak ..11 Church Services 12 Tanglin Club Race
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  • 520 9 Ministers at the Mansion House. [Rzutz&'s Service.] London, October 12. Mr. Baldwin, Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King:, Prime Minister of Canada, and Mr. S. M. Bruce, Prime Minister of Australia, were presented with the freedom of the city at the Guildhall which was thronged with a distinguished gathering,
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  • 70 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 13. It is announced that the Daily Mail Trust has acquired for A' 6,000,000 some, forty newspapers and periodicals owne<i by the Hulton Company, including; the Evening Standard, the Daily Sketch ar d the Sunday Herald, published in London, and several Manchester dailies
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  • 24 9 [Rsuna's Service.] London, October 12. Wellington, New Zealand The Government has contributed £25,000 to relieve sufferers from the earthquake in Japan.
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  • 32 9 [Reittxb's Service.] London, October 12. Madrid Mateo and Nicolau have been sentenced to death for complicity in the murder of the Premier, Dato, in March, 1921. Seven others were acquitted.
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  • 219 9 Decree Ordering Gold Value Taxes. [Reuter's Service.] London, October 12. Berlin A decree signed by Ebert, Stresemann and Luther provides that all I taxes must in future be paid according to the gold standard instead of being assessed in. paper marks, which lose value by the time the
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  • 141 9 Discussion in the Second Chamber. [Reutxr's Service.] London, October 11. The Hague: In the Second Chamber Heer Troelstra, head of the Social Democrats, interpellated the Government with reference t$ the crisis caused by the' decision immediately to introduce a bill for the construction of a fleet for
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  • 77 9 [Reuter's Service.] Lcndon, October 12. Moscow Bandits stopped and robbed the Warsaw-Moscow express a hundred miles inside the Russian frontier. The British, Italian and Polish diplomatic agents were robbed, but the diplomatic bags are safe. The bandits had loosened the nils and eight of them, armed with
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  • 73 9 [Reutee'b Service.] London, October 12. At a meeting of the administrative council of the Empire Cotton Growing Corporation in London on the 10th inst. it was announced that 508 firms of spinners had elected to pay through their brokers a levy of sixpence per 500 lbs. on
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  • 55 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 12. New York Papyrus developed slight lameness of the right fore-ankle after a gallop yesterday afternoon. The trainer Jarvis, while plainly worried, declared that he was hopeful that the injury would be overcome leng before the race. The, hard dirt track of Belmont Park
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  • 435 9 Attitude of the Dominion Premiers. [Reuter's Service.] London, October 12. The Dominion premiers' general support of the League of Nations is shown in passages from the speeches at the Imperial Conference issued this evening. The speeches are mainly expressions of sympathy with the League's objects and appreciation
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  • 79 9 [Renter's Service.] London, October 11. The executive committee of the League of Nations Union at a meeting in London unanimously passed a resolution suggesting to the Government .that the effect of the earthquake on the Japanese fleet naval establishments should be considered at a conference on the
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  • 62 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 12. The steamer Montoro, from Singapore for Australia, has run aground in Torres Straits. Attempts to refloat her are proceeding. [The Montoro is a Burns, Philp liner and is well known in Singapore, running here regularly. She left on September 28 with passengers
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  • 19 9 [Rioter's Service.] London, October 13. Portland The American Federation of Labour unanimously re-elected Mr. Gompers president. j
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  • 60 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I Penang, October 12. The report of Batang Padang Dredging Co. shews a profit of $22,339. The manager says that the dredge is in good order and is working well. He hopes to reduce the expense and expects a successful year. Nellmay Rubber
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  • 426 9 Heavy Sentence By District Judge. Sentence of twelve months' rigorous imprisonment was passed en two Hokiens, who were found guilty of extortion, in the District Court, yesterday. The men were named Tan Joo Hong and Lee Chian Ngai, end the complainant was a timber merchant, named Yah
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  • 128 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, October 13. A lengthy trial in the Supreme Court has concluded in favour of the applicant I for probate of the will of the late Solo- iron Ramanathan, a wealthy Ceylon I Tamil, st one time associated with the jplanting pioneer, Sir
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  • 93 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nlchi-Nichi Shimbun.) Tokio, October 9. The case in which Gendarmerie Captain Amakasu and Sergeant-Major Mori are charged was heard thi:; morning before a Court-Martial to which the former confessed that they killed the anarchist Oh»ugi and his wife, named Itoh Noe, and
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  • 184 9 The programme of sacred music rendered yesterday afternoon at St. Andrew's Cathedral was listened to by a large congregation who found this all too rare musical occurrence a source of great pleasure. The cathedal choir sang with admirable balance, particularly in Goss's anthem O Saviour of
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  • 2506 9 Discussion on Coming Labour Problems. At a meeting: of the Johore Planters' Association, held in the Batu Anam Club, on October 10, there was a discussion or. labour affairs, the Hon. Dato Gawler presiding:. On the question of labour Mr. F. E. Becker, according to the report in
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  • 246 10 Witness in liankruplcy Court Sentenced. The Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) lentenced a Chinese U>u'.-builder named Ah Chong, who came up for his public examination in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, to one month's rigorous imprisonment for firing false vidence. The bankrupt, in the course of his
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  • 208 10 Ham Guthiic tad Co.'s report Singapore, October 12. Continued liquidation by the specula- tivc element, helped by bear pressure,' caused a further net-back in the value of. the commodity and the market tone at the moment, although slightly steadier in. London news, is uncertain. Quotations. Spot and
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  • 204 10 Received by thi Hongkong and Shanghai Bank for Destitute British Subjects in Japan Amount already acknowledged $1,430, Capt. E. P. Richards 50, R. L. D. WodehoOM 26, D. J. Blias 100, F. G. Pay, Sarawak 26. Total $1,630. Received from Chartered Bank Previously acknowledged $7,103.50, John Little
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 324 10 Likely Ones for the First Day. The Sporting Club's autumn race meeting begins on Tuesday, and this morning's wcrk at the Racecourse was in the nature of winding up the training. Some fast gallops were put up, enabling those who follow these things to form their conclusions, and
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    • 201 10 Key v. Pelky To-night. Battling Key, lightweight champion of Malaya, and Young I'elKy, of Manila, contender for the lightweight championship of the Orient, meet in a ten round contest at the New World to-night. Xvi rything is in readiness for the event, and a good fight should be witnessed
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    • 253 10 The A Doubles Final. The S.C.C. autumn lawn tennis tourna" ment, which with the weather clerk kind has been a successful and enjoyable event, came to a conclusion yesterday, when the final of A Doubles was played, Lt.-Col. Thompson and G. H. Warren opposing J. Donaldson and N.
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    • 28 10 The unfinished tie between Chua Choon ,Leone and Chia Keng Tye in the championship final will be continued to-day, at 4.45 p.m.
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    • 271 10 A match was played on the padang yesterday between the S.C.C. and the Indian Association. The Club could only turn out a weak side, but they easily had the better of the play, and won by two goals to ncne. In the second half the Association's goal was frequently
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    • 28 10 The football match between the Indian Association and the St. Joseph's Institution, which was played on the School ground yesterday, ended in a goalless I draw. 1
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    • 29 10 The Singapore Polo Club have arranged a polo tournament in aid of the British and Japanese Relief Funds on October 24 and 25. Details will appear on Monday.
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    • 116 10 The twenty-first annual general meeting of the Keppel Golf Club was held at the Club House on Tuesday, October 9, at 6.30 p.m., the President, Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer, occupying the chair. The I accounts for the year were adopted, and j the following officers for
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    • 122 10 Results in S.C.C. tournament: A Class.—Banks beat Bright by 12 ;< Gosling beat Lee by 66 Rayner beat Walker by 37 Jones beat Stewart by 122. 1 B Class.—Eber beat Law by 84 MeMullan beat Kit. w.o. Glasooe beat Willis by 37 Hopkin beat van Cuylenburg by 64 Newman
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    • 551 10 Report for the Half Year. The report of the committee of the Singapore Swimming Club for the half-; ytar ended July 31, says I At the annual general meeting, held on June 3 last, the committee stated that in their opinion the amount of f4.8ffr.68 shown as
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 211 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—My committee are surprised to see the Straits Chinese British Association referred to in the letter of a. Chinese correspondent under the above heading appearing in your issue of October 11, as one of the institutions to be written
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    • 87 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I shall thank you if you will kindly let me ask the Secretary of the Tiang Guan Brick and Tile Manufacturing Co., Ltd., to publish on behalf of the shareholders of this company the result of the negotiations
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    • 219 10 To tha Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It has become more or less obvious that in cases of murder, robbery, clan fights, etc., the penalty docs not fit the crime. Was it last week, a Chinese who was proved to be a member (if not actually holding
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  • 120 10 Lyall and Evatt'fl Report Singapore, October 13. j Tin.— £l99 5s. up ss. Rubber.— ls. 2%d.— up Hd. ji Share Market. Flat. Rubbers. Allenbys 1.30-1.35, Lunas 7.80-8, Malaka Pindas 1.55-1.60, Craigieleas 67H-61'-,, Radiellas 3.90-1.10, Kuala Sidims 2.20-2.25, Bukit Jelotonjrs 60-65, ludragiris 5-5.15, Kempas 5.20-5.40, Kodahs 2.45-2.55, Ayer
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  • 119 10 Wednesday morning scene in Estate Manager's office Enter dresser, "Sir, Dr. Blank came yesterday." "So I am aware, he had tiffin with i me." < Sir Dr. Blank did not say anything, i he only asked if we had generators." K Generators 1 I Yes Sir, the things
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  • 22 10 Lingui Tin. Sluicing 235 picnls, tri- bute 25.03 piculs, a total of 260.03 pieuls. Mnlau Tin, Ltd.— W piculs.
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  • 1279 10 1 I F.M.S. Government's Reply To Deputation. Mr. Loke Chow Thye (head of the antiopium deputation) delivered the following address to the Chief Secretary, F.M.S. when the deputation was granted an official interview recently i i Honourable Chief Secretary, I thank you. Sir, for having consented to
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  • 570 10 Official Statement on Policy Of Retrenchment. i The Japanese Consul-General lias forwarded us a copy of the following tilt gram received from Tokio and dated October 10, giving a statement made by the Finance Minister on the previous day No doubt we have sustained a terrible* loss as
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  • 163 10 The Surma Cinema was crowded each night when the Charlie Chaplin programme was presented. By request it is being repeated until Tuesday next. On October 17, a complete serial, the Woman in Grey, will be screened in U reels. The management of the Adelphi Hotel have completed their
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    • 117 10 Property Sale. The following Singapore properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheoiig Koon Seng and Co., at their saleroom "0 Chulia Street on the 10th instant. Freehold land and houses 151) to 164 Rangoon Road, area 20,631 sq. ft., bought by Mr. John D'Silva for $6,000 99 years' leasehold
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  • 1125 11 Two Years' Losses Followed By Profits. The thirteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Cheng Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at Shangh i: on September It. Mr. A. K. Craddock presided and was supported by Mr. A. J. Welch. Shares represented amounted to •22,570. The Chairman said
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  • 468 11 Major Moulton Inaugurated As Chief Secretary. At a meeting of the Supreme Council at the Astana yesterday, reports the Sarawak j Gazette of October 2, his Highness the' Kajah introduced Mr. J. C. Moulton, I O. B. 8., to the Datus and European members and informed them
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  • 247 11 The man who secured what are and probably the only cinematograph pictures taken of the great fire in Tokio which followed the earthquake passed through Singapore yesterday. He is an Italian named Mr. G. Ronci, a cinematograph operator who was in business in 'iukio. Whin
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  • 144 11 I Dr. S. A. Monckton Copeman, Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, to a crowded meeting of the physiology section of the British Association, detailed cases of patients in advanced stages of cancer, whose lives have been prolonged and freed from pain by a diet from which food-stuffs of
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  • 37 11 I Orders for week ending; October 21 Monday, loth. Individual Troops P«rade. Wednesday, 17th. Officers' Class, Raffles Institution, .Via p.m. Saturday, 20th. Field Day I'arade at V.M.C.A. at 2.'.0 p.m.
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    • 123 11 4 Have You Heard The Latest? If you have a Gramophone be sure to get the great new H.M.V. Record hits as they come out. If you haven't one, don't go another day without. Come in, inspect our many Models and own your own H.M.V, Gramophone. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd.
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    • 360 11 fpm nun »->■♦ »-»y »♦»<»««♦'«♦«'♦» «i» > '♦'♦»<| Raffles Hotel Tel. No. 2920 (10 lines). SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20. THE EVENT OF THL AUTUMN SEASON. RAGE DINNER AND FANCY DRESS BALL Extension of License till 2 a.m. CARNIVAL NOVELTIES. AUGMENTED DANCE ORCHESTRA. Residents and Diners will have prior claim to seating
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  • 623 12 SI'NDAY. OCTOBER 14. St. Andrew', Cathedral. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.46 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). '■>.{:> a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism. 6.30 p.m. Evensonß and Sermon. S. Matthew's gVpoy Line*. 8.15 p.m. 'Evensong and Sermon. Preacher The night Rev. The Bishop of Singapore. Subject: Christian
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  • 207 12 We are asked to notify members of the Tanglin Club that, in order to avoid disappointment, applications for supper at the Race Dance on Friday, the 19th inst., should reach the hon. secretary not later than Monday, the 15th inst. Applications will receive precedence in order
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    • 435 12 The DURANT just a real good car. Not another ward. Xj IsasW aaaaaW See for yourself. *M .W^af^l 1 We will gladly demonstrate. f J Made by W. C. DURANT. That explains its many rood points. Consumption over 30 miles per gallon. After Inspection you D^Vo <M AZ(\ will marvel
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    • 273 13 (2) E. T> n I T I C L| 230 and 110 Volts. ELECTRIC j|R Rfl Complete with Hcxiblc and Plug. Sime Darby Co., Ltd. Electrical Department. ORCHARD ROAD. Tel. 2651. Nature herself stands sponsor for the purity r|H packed in the snow-cooled atmosphere of Swiss jH ay 1- n
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    • 1115 13 GHEONG KOON SENG CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable properties »t WateHaa Slroot, F:ast Coast Ror.d, Haig Rond, Mslaoa Kontl, Dukit Timah Raad, Upper Semnc* and Oil Mills »t Mekamad Bultaa P.ond, LMiigapurc. At Messrs. Chnnjf Kocn Seng 4 «M» room, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wc.lnf-il.i.i. Octclicr 17, »t
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    • 2074 14 ■^aißWlWW ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■^■■■■■■■■■■—■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■MMW—W Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) n::.vn OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: Si, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compile! with the British Life
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    • 184 14 TANGYE «*V TYPE VERTICAL. Oil and Petrol Engines For driving Rubber, Pumping, Electric Lighting, Sawing Machinery, etc. Enquiries Invited. nn a M asT^ 1' pvorvwhoro /-j*» V T V I T TT 1 1 V I v. Let us quote you. Sole Agents and Stockists HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS, LTD. ELECTRICAL
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    • 156 15 Price on request of a Standard Body to suit your business. Turn expense into profit IF HAULING or delivering enter into your business a Ford Truck will take care of it more efficiently and at less cost than any other outfit. Manufacturers, wholesalers, express men, public utilities, have proved this
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    • 35 15 MASSAGE Mrs. NAKAMURA, 2J-1, COLEHAN STREET. Telephone 1191. lioori 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. MASSAGE Mr. mad Hn. FUJIMORI. bUbUahad I*l2. JAPANESE BONE-SETTEES, No. It, Dhobj Ghaut, SINGAPORE. MASSAGE Mrs. CHIKA, 147, Bancoolan Stoat, SINGAPORE.
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    • 1102 15 Tuan Mcc Rubber Co. The Company Starts Earning Money. The eighth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Tuan Mcc (SeJanpor) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at Colombo on Steptember BY. The Chairman (Mr. V. H. Layard) stid Uentkmrn, in moving the adoption of the report of the directors
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    • 218 15 One buyer may make a mistakeBut not 110.000! w Over one hundred and ten thousand motorists registered i a preference for Studebaker motor cars last year. And now this year, an even greater number of buyers are turning to Studebaker— Bl,BBo Studebaker cars having been sold during the first six
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    • 21 15 Anti-Mosquiio Campaign Co-operate with THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. USE FLYOSAN THE SUPER INSECTICIDE Stocked by all Chemists. Sole Distributor* BRITISH PHARMACY SINGAPORE.
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    • 312 16 BUAN KIAT CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Singapore) ■ktaekatriitrs ..d Gesjaral ClWsum U. PHILIP STEER. Now Shipments Just received and stocks •Jways on hand <tf Galvanised Padlocks, Woodite Rings, Clrburn Spanners, Asbestos Cord, Tack's Genuine Packing, Brass Butt Hinges, Boxwood Rules, Mason's Trowels, Flat Kerosene Lam? Wicks. &c. &c. &c. Give
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    • 307 16 LADIES A Special Cheej/ gal* *»W n* k«B fr»» MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. THE PARISIAN HOUSE Will be under re-organixatioD, neeeisitating clearance isle of alt goodi. Non« damaged, none old, acme articles two monthi, iorne three weeki only, to be aold at ivrlfice. Every artielei will b* told CO per cent,
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    • 1807 16 CLASSffIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charge* for Wants, For Bale, To L*t, *tc, 1b ordinary elos* act typ* (average six words to line) are per line one Insertion 28 cents, two in*. 49 cts., three in*. 84 cts., four in*. 83 eta., It* in*, fl.oo, *iz in*. $1.13, ten in*. $1.40,
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    • 423 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per cent, of headaches are Ocular Headaches caused through some defect of vision. If your headache is so caused you will never be relieved until you wear scientifically-fitted glasses to correct the defect. Let me test your sight and make certain. You will not be advised glasses
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    • 379 16 A New Series of Novels By World-Famous Authors LOVE IS OF THE WALLY, by David Lyall $LS« THE ELOPEMENT OF EVE AND PRINCE PLAYFELLOW, by Ilerta Ruck 1.50 CAVANAGH OF KILTANX, tiy John Sutherland 2.00 OUT FOR THE CUP, by Jack Ruthen 2.00 PENNY PLAIN, by O. Doogla* 2.00 OLIVIA
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