The Straits Times, 8 December 1923

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    Masthead
    12 1 A f^& No. 27,426. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      242 1 ii.'.' I l«BBBBBBBaBBaaBBBBaBBBBIiaBBBBBBiEaZBIBiaB3BariBaaBiaRBrBBBaaBBBBBBBBBKBBBBBBBBflBBBBBBBBXBI YOU WILL H le y° u tried I PRONOUNCE Wl| I A RDS I TRAVERS' WILLAKU3 CANADIAN, FORKDTPT S S CHOCOLATES? 17* B 1 11 They are a revelation in chocolate M. lllXj making and a real tribute to the -a confectioner's art Obtainable from most dealers
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      115 1 I New Millinery^*^ jf^^^^t us t Unpacked LATEST MODEL MJ^TW^ MILLINERY SPORTS HATS IJ^\ ft KILPIN SMART READYW TO-WBAR HATS FLOWERS VEILS OSPREYS Ladies visiting our establishment are specially invited to inspect our display of a charming new range of MODEL GOWNS. Robinson Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated In Singapore). i
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    Future of the Empire.
    1209 2 Australian Premier on the New Status. fhi' Institute of Public Administration gave a dinner at the Hotel Cecil on November 5 to representatives of the Dominions and India who were attending the Imperial Conference. Lord Haldane, president of the Institute, was in the chair, and the
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      307 2 you 5 j^qs/ j rMBpHVI The right tea THERE is no hiding the fact that vacuum packing beats all other methods of packing tea. The excellence of the tea you get from the Brooke Bond vacuum tin is proof of it. By this test the test of the tea itself
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      357 2 PIMPLES ON HEADI) FACE Of Wet Nature. Could Not Seep. Cuticura Heals. My head and face broke out with pimples of a wet nature snd formed sore eruptions. Sometimes the irritation was so great that I scratched my head, which made it worse. I had to have my hair cut
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      220 2 JBpifc. y.%k W* T S^#^._,,/j^l^^jj;_„.■-j3B 1 BACCARAT FRENCH CUT CRYSTAL f f.l New Shipment Just Arrived A RENE ULLMANN L, High Street. SINGAPORE. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER The Best is to Come and See A FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. fut*********** *_**••********•*•*•_*•******>*»* w# n el tw t CHEDDAR N.Z. STILTON SWISS GRUYERB DUTCH
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    RUBBER RESULTS.
    502 3 Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. Aniflo-Suniatra. Final divd. 15 per tint., making' 20 per, cent. Balak Rabit.— Profit to June 30, £8,856, and £'8,!)«54 forward divd. 12 per cent. £7,989 forward. Kenny. Profit to June 30, £8,275 .live!. 2'i per cent.; £'1.000 for depreciation, £6-40 off deb. issue
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    MISTAKEN FOR TIGER.
    270 3 Compensation for Loss of Leg Reduced. Judgment was delivered at Rangoon, recently, by Mr. Justice YouriK, officialing Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Carr in an appeal which was submitted in forma pauperis by C. Wathwas, miae owner, Tavoy, against the order of the additional district judge, Tavoy,
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      497 3 STEAMER SAHIHfiS nmnmk TIAS3AIUNTII* (Spaaisa Boyal Hall Lias.) Tke andef mentioned steastcrs will aave arumpt despatch for the ports ladicated i— F«i Manila. Hongkong, Shanghai Nasaaakl, Kobe aad Yokohama. ISLA DE PA NAY due about Jan. 6 far Calami*. Sacs, Port Said, BamUaa, Valencia and CadU. (wits tranrhinmeat to other
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      367 3 WATCH AND MAKERS dßfena JEWXLLUB. To Il.il. The King of Slam. Sociele Anonyme Beige. Locally known as the S.A.B. BANGKOK (siam) WATCHES, CLOCKS JEWELLERY, FANCY GOODS PRECIOUS STONES GOLD AND SILVERWARE (SIAMESE AND EUROPEAN) REPAIR DEPARTMENT Under European Supervision. Recommended by Tourists. V > \ROLL FILM Si A FTER 'ejuWv/iwsiEh,*
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      338 3 CHILDREN DO NOT FIGHT Against Bahy'x ()v. n Tablets. They Are Ka«> In Live and l*lr.i«>nl tn Take. Children require specinl nu-diciiM uf their own, nihili' pf such increilii-nts only us cani.nt ptaarHl do tln-m harm, ami put up in exactly the right .lu.-hkc tv produce without loss of time
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      241 3 ROSKOPF PATENT WATCHES FOR POCKET AND WRIST in Nickel, Silver and Gold at all Watchdealcrs and Department Stores. SINGAPORE STOCKISTS Messrs. MOTION, SMITH SONS, LTD., Hattcry Road. Messrs. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., Raffles Square. Messrs. B. EMANUEL, Raffles Square and at all Watchmakers in Town. Sole Agents for Malaya, Siam
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      871 4 STEAMER SAIUK6S P. 0. British India «nd Apear Line i 7- (Compaales las >7forated ia Caglaad) SB VAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO BEIVICKI PKNINBIIAB AND OKIKNTAL B. N. CO. Vader Contract vttk Elb Majesty's Govsiaseak, LONDON-FAB XASTEBN BIBVICB OUTWARDS FKOM LONDON HOMBWABDB FOB CHINA AND JAP N FOB MAKSETLLBB. LONDON
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      703 4 STEAMEB SAIUHfiS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO H LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEA3I NAY. CO, LTD. (laeorporated la Englaad) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, BOITFKnAM. ANTWBBT. HAJfBt'BU AND BSKMEN. GENOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIXFKPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Takiag care* e»
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      781 4 STEAMEB SAIUN6S koninkTyke paketvaart maatschappij (BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Iseorporated in Hollaad). UNDER CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERN sJKNT. Telepkoao Nos. Pasaags Dept. 111, Frelgkt Dept, 1202, Maria. Dept. aad Traaaalpaioaa Dept 1457, saaaVwSsii Dept. loot, CEMBILAN December 8, Paneh, Beronibant, Aoafcaa and Bclawan-Dell. KOCHISSKN— December 8.
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      379 5 STEAMER SAIUNfIS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) Singapore to Java Porta, Port Darwin, Thnraday Island, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Torrea Straita, alao with transhipment to other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Parts, British Nev Guinea, New Britain, Tasmania aad Nev Zealand Porta. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS MARELLA
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      466 5 STEAMER SAILINaS O.S.K. Proposed Bailiaga from Singapore, (subject to change wit a cat prerloma aotlee) ITJKOPIAN LINE For London, Hnmhnrg, Rotterdam, Antwerp via Colombo, Sues and Port Said. Arr. Dap. AMUR MARU Dee. 10 Dee. 18 Calla at Aden, P. Sudan. NEW YOBK UN> Por Baa Fraadaea, Paaaaaa, New York,
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      553 5 STEAMER SAILINGS STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERLANB" (-Nederland" SUaaa NarigaUoa Caasaaay). HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE (of the United Netherlands Steam Narigation Cnaaany). HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. Loading for s.s. BATJAN, December 22 ROTTERDAM and ADAM s.s. LOMBOK, December 31 ROTTERDAM and ADAM s.s. ZOSMA, January 8 HAMBURG and BREMEN s.s. BORNEO,
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      747 5 STEOMEB BMUNBS "EtLERMAN" l IN£ ■LLHRMAN BUCKJNALL STEAMriHIr- Cc, LM. (Incorporated in England) BTEAMBB Dae ■int.surs PASBENGIR SERVICB OWTWABDB. •«•> CITY OF CANTEKBUBT Chiaui and Japan Dec. 27 HOMBWAKDS. t».a. CITY OF KARACHI lUraaillM LMsdon Dtc. 10 •a*. CfTi* OK FAKIa M&rscilles Uadoa Jan. 7 a.a. CITY OK CANTfcRUURY Mur=cille3
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      507 6 CINEMAS GAIETY CINEMA DONT M i!i n mi:;: itonsow the hkide of an ikfl S^^ IlOt It M«i the room where her wed- afl*^^B^lß^ din'; prcM-nti nn diaplayaH Hnd found the p!.ice in disorder. Her huaband, un- Ift rorsiiu,'". win >tr<>trhi-(l upon the floor— wSk and then a shut sent
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      247 6 CggJEig&S ~EMPIRE~CINEMA From Thursday, December G to Sunday, December 9. At 9.15 sharp. MADAME ANNA PAVLOVA The Incomparable in THE DUMB GIRL OF PORTICI in 7 Keels. ENID BENNETT with a strong cast including Edward Hearn, Otis Hurlan in Irving Bacheller's famous story in 6 reels KEEF'ING UP WITH LIZZIE
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      237 6 Boxing [I Boxing AT THE New World I TO-NIGHT AT O.IS Important Ten Round Content BATTLING KEY (Lightweight Champion of Malaya) COWBOY REYES (The Clever Manila Boxer, never defeated in a local ring) Special Return Six Ruund Contest ONG CHIN BENG (Flyweight Champion of .Malaya) SPEED ARENAS (Manila) Also Koh
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      22 6 CONCRETE LAWN ROLLER Better u«S ekeaper tkaa aaytklag ea tke awrket Over lOti in me. BT%ULJSSVU3NT3 BROSSAKD MOPIN (lacorporatei la Calna). SINGAPORE,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    164 7 FIXTURES. Saturday. December 8 Ilir.ii Water. <.).:>A a.m., 11.12 p.m. i.ia closes. Hello Singapore, ..latineo, Vie. Theatre, 3.:fl Singapore v. Johore and Malacci S(.( I p.m. lloxin;; HnHlinc Kay v. Cowboy Revel N«« Worl'l, 9.15 p.m. Suml.iv, !)eremlier 9 Ilic'i Water, 10.:i7 a.m.. 11.58 p.m. <>v:- i).
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    96 7 VESSELS AT THE DOCKS. .:.i-l \Minif ftaaai IlonUkoc. I Wh;<rl I, Sheers Wharf I'inna. Main Whar! CamaarvMiahira, Van OverBtraton. Kmpirc Dork- Tapti. Ajax, Kuala, Attaka. Wet Whar! Khaaua, Tjipanas, Gorgon. Jardinrs Wharf live Loons. Palo Brani Coal Wharf— Nil. Keppel Harbour. Main Wharf T.a.ly Evelyn, Trout, Tatrol, Slpot,
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    Vessels Arrived.
    178 7 AJAX, Brit, 1.2k: t>;nr. fr'>ni Dalny 8-IS, for 1. -.A. 12-U'. LAN WMATT SOON. Brit, 10J lons, from Malacca M 2, I ir Malacca BAN WHATT HIN. Urii.. IM tons, from Malacca 7 12, for Malacca s-l'J. V, Dut., 321 tOB I, fn :,i V B-U, in; Palembaag
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    196 7 To-day. I'riiri Badjah, Sapat, Tembilahan and (ndragiri 3 p.m. Muar and Malacca 3 p.m. Medan 8 p.m. Port Swettenhnm and I'enang 3 p.m. bo, I ort Said, MaCTeiUoa, Havre, Dunkirk and Antwerp p.m. Batu Pahat 4 p.m. Katavia and Cheribon 4 p.m. Bataria, flamarani and Souiabaya 4
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    14 7 Daily (Ficept Sunday*) by Trala. frderstod Mtlty S-.atei, Pekan, Malacca, J'.uar and Penang 6pu
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 7 MAI!..* FOB EI'ROI'K. Uy Left Arrd. Spore London Kembrtndt Oct. 29 Nov. 22 Tara Oct. SI Not. 26 Kindjani Nov. 5 Nov. 30 Caledonia Nov. 8 Dec. 3 Aiikci- Nov. 6 Dec. d Johan de Witt Nov. 12 Dec.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    178 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, December 8. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 7/32 Demand v i'» Private 3 m. credits 2/4*4 On Xew York, Demand 50% Private 90 d/s o^'s On France. Bank 890 On- India, Bank T. T. Mitt On Hongkong, Bank d/d 14 p.c. dis. On Shanghai,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    68 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe, Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. Spo'. ..50 December Jan. -March April-June DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 11.30 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 1923. Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. Spot .111% 50 hi I'ec. iiO',, 51 Jin.-March :>l\ 51 Va April-June
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      MINING
      222 7 IJMUC Val. Pd. Barcra. Seller*. 1 1 Bntang Padang 0.37 H 0.42 Vi 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.40 1.50 1 1 Jc-lantoh 0.20n0m 1 1 Johan Tin 0.30 0.33 U U Kam. Kamunting 46/0 47/6 cd. 11 il Kamunting Tin 38/6 39/6 HI 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 7.40 7.75
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      GENERAL
      140 7 I'rf- Buyers. Sellcri ■1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.1.0 5.5.0 0 10 Cemtral Engines 9.00 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.00 3.50 "1 fl E. Smelting Co. 7.60 7.75 .">/- Elec. Tramways 2/2 2/6 10 10 Fraser* Neave 37.75 38.25 '0 CO Hammer Co. 135.00 140.00 00 100 Katz
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      DEBENTURES
      114 7 v. Eng. 6 px. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p.m: Spore Electric Tramways, 6 p.c. £350,000 Denl Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 p tr Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 5 p. e dis. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of ISO 9 $1,600,500 5 p*. dlt. Spore Municipal 4H p.c.
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    RUBBER SHARES.
    410 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatfs Quotations. Latest available Sterling Qaotaliona are printed on another page on Friday. To-day 1 Prices. Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt AlorC.ajah ($1) l.ir, 1.25 1.15 1.25 Allcnby (¥1) 1.15 1.20 1.15 1.25 A. Jlitam ($5) 1 J 31 12.50 11.00 12.00 A.
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      14 7 Swiss Industries Fair BASLE— MAY, 1924. Visit it in Connection with the R.R.R. dp)
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      961 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other l:isMlicd Adyta., ace page 16. PRICKS have been reduced in all lines. Special seasonable goods arriving shortly. li. Bolter, Wine and Provision Merchant. Kurope Hotel Building. CHRISTMAS PERFUMES, special display Maisie, fi. Battery Road. (lpi FOB HALE, brand new radiator. Can bi seen by arrangement. 147, S.
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      26 7 VICTORIA THEATRE (Tel. 826.) Tuesday Next, December 11 at 9.15 p.m. JACKIE OOOGAN TROUBLE Is the only Trouble you'll Enjoy Prices Circle $2, Stalls $2 $1
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      520 7 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS VOLUNTEER CORPS SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORFS. Transport of Members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps by Motor Bub or Lorry. (a) Tenders for rates for hire of above vehicles for transport of Volun:«-er< for training purposes as m.iy be necessary during 1924, will be received at the Colonial Secretary's O.iice
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      114 7 I Avoid trouble and repair ex- penses, get a Jewel wristwatch when you need a I good timekeeper. Jewel is recognised as the most reliable wristwatch for hot climates it is one of the best looking too. JEWEL j SWISS MADE, j At all first-class stores. J E. O. GAMMETER
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    37 8 !h» wido** and c!.iliiri-ii of tbo late Mr. Xi:i Cheng Soo desire to express their gratitule to their relatives and friends, who kinoly attended ihe funeral and those who Mat wrcath3, scrolls and letters of condolence.
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE.
    1043 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE. We do not derive very much satisfaction from perusal of the speech of President Coclid<re, but one does not expect a vicePresident to do much more than echo the views of the President whose place death has unhappily left vacant. Ws are
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    52 8 Among the public attractions this Christmas and the New Year, those at the hotels are likely to prove highly popular as in previous years. The Adelphi Hotel has arranged an attractive programme and those who have decided to go there should remember that advance booking is practically essential to secure
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    64 8 The absurdly illogical phrasing of a cectain American rag," which has become an obsession amongst some Singaporeans during the last few veeks, was equalled in the Brisbane I'oiice Comt !P--cr-ntly by a man accused of drunkenness. So you were drunk last night was the question put to the defendant by
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    16 8 Heavy gun practice will take place from Blakan Mati on Friday nej.t, commencing at 9 a.m.
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    16 8 The Tiang Guan Brick and Tile Manufacturing Co. meeting was fixed to be held noon to-day.
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    17 8 The King will not be advised to disallow the Companies Ordinance amendment or the amended Labour Ordinance.
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    22 8 Do nations, like individuals, decay and die is the subject of a debate at the Indian Association on Monday at 8 p.m.
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    27 8 The marriage takes places to-day at 26. Wallich Street, of Mr. Tan Hong Tck Secretary, Teng Seng Tin and Co. and Miss Oon Jiew, both of Singapore.
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    31 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 162 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 167 1100.
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    25 8 Cheong Swee Kee's tender for the construction of the general contractor's work in Mosque Street tenements, block C, Singapore, amounting to $140,000 has been accepted..
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    27 8 We have received a strong protest against the speed at which some Singapore steamers travel on the river and within the harbour limits, states the Bangkok Times.
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    26 8 The Caledonia Ciub, Nibong Tebal, and the Singapore Branch Churoh of the Free Christian Church of China, have been tempted from registration under the Societies' Ordinance.
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    30 8 The number of Chinese immigrants arriving in Singapore during November was 12,114 and the total for the year to date 145,554 against 124,831 for the corresponding period of last year.
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    27 8 Rules framed by the Central Mid-wives r.oa.ii and approved by the Governor in Council, regarding the training, examination, etc., of m^lwives, are published in the Government Gazette.
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    32 8 The Controller of Labour writes from Penang that 4.088 adult, labourers and BM minors arrived fiom the Madras Presidency during November. The departures during the same month were 3,117 and 211, respectively.
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    33 8 The F.M.S. Railway administration has amended the rules relating to wharfage, handling charges, etc., and a notification giving the full particulars appears in a supplement to iho F.M.S. Government Gazelle, dated December 4.
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    38 8 The death occurred at Chinwangtao, on November 18 of pneumonia, of Captain Barkus, who was 53 years old and was well-known on the China Coast. He leaves a widow and family, who are at present resident in Shanghai.
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    50 8 The Governor has re-appointed the Hon. Mr. W. Langham -Carter, Mr. Tan Cheng Tiong and Mr. W. F. Zehnder to be Municipal Commissioners for the Town a-nd tort of Malacca, and Mr. F". C. Ebbels to be a member of the Rural Board, Province Wellesley, vice Mr. G. Stothard, resigned.
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    56 8 The house of Mr. O. E. S. Cutler, at the 5% mile Holland Road, was entered into early this morning through a bedroom window, which has been kept open, and clothing to the value of $.!00. was removed. Half of the stolen clothes, however, had been left behind in the
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    69 8 This morn'ng, a Chinese who was one of a trio that robbed a compatriot in Cross Street in day time about a fortnight ago, came up for sentence by Mr. David, Distr ct Judge, and got three months' imprisonment. It will be remembered that the complainant, a Chinese, came from
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    69 8 We have received a copy of the P. and O. Diary and Almanack frr 1924. It is remarkable little book, full of useful information and all up-to-<iate. For instance, the Map of Central Europe shews the post-war distribution of territory with remarkable clearness. Information about the P. and O. and
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    79 8 This morning, Inspector Barlow, Central division, charged Loo Cha before Mr. Gourlay, Third Magistrate, with driving a Maxwell car without having a licence. The Inspector informed his Worship that last night an accident occurred in New Bridge Road between the car, driven by the accused, and a Star car, and
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    95 8 Yesterday before Mr. David, Court Inspector Meredith prosecuted a Chinese convicted on a charge of house breaking by night. He was sentenced to twelve months' rigorous imprisonment and 12 strokes with the rattan. The accused had a previous conviction on record. The allegations against the man were that he went
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    114 8 Kin? Senjr, the manager of a firm of electrical repairers and contractors, trading as Vat Sine and Co., 203 High Street, Kuala Lumpur, was charged on Tuesday in the Kuala Lumpur police court, before Mr, W. Pryde, says the Malay Mai!, with dishonestly preventing the electric meter installation in the
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    383 8 Mr. R. W. Grant has been promoted to Class V uf the Malayan Civil Service. The resignation of Lieut. S. A. Grey, M.C.. from the S.S.V.F., has been accepted. Mr. J. L. Sime, of the Straits Trading Co., Kuala Lumpur, is going home early in January. Dr.
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    Outward Mail.
    62 8 Mails from Europe, (London mails despatched November 15,) by the P. and O. Macedonia will arrive by train to-night. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 8.30 a.m. to-morrow. The G.P.O. will be open to the Public from 8.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and there will
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    Government House.
    87 8 His Excellency the Governor will bo leaving Sinsr*ipore at 2 p.m., December 13, by the S. Y. Sea Belle. His Execellency is proceeding to Klang to attend the birthday celebrations of H. H. the Sultan of Selangor on Friday, the 1 1th. His Excellency will proceed to Ptnang
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    Government Appointments.
    94 8 Mr. F. A. S. McClelland, Audi'.or-Gene-ral, Straits Settlement--, is to be Registrar of Companies and Official Assignee, Straits Settlements Mr. W. A. White, Director of External Audit, Straits Settlements, is to be Auditor-General, Straits Settlements .Lieut. C. J. Wilson, R.N.R., Observer, Time Balls and Deputy Registrar of Shipping,
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    Case Over Sale of Rubber Coupons.
    134 8 Yesterday, before Mr. Gourlay, Third Magistrate, a Chinese named Lee Seng Lai, who described himself as a travelling merchant, was charged with being in fraudulent possession of a number of rubber coupons valued at about $400. Mr. Moore, who prosecuted, in the course of
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      278 8 PS CHRISTMAS IyMEAT/j 1 rit(£> *^i^.. Our Shipments of the following have now arrived. PLUM PUDDINGS. 'rcvssonni'iiu's 2 lb Tins $0.63 each Heinz Med. Tins $1.10 each 'IVyssonneau's 1 Ib Tins $1.20 each Heinz Lar^e Tins $2.10 each Teyssonneau's 2lb Tins $2.30 each Southwell's 2lb Tins $2.10 each I.azenlij's 2lb
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      172 8 ALHAMBRA in the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS in WHEN THE CLOUDS ROLL BY in I Reels. CONSTANCE TALMADGE in GOOD NIGHT PAUL in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. JACK MULHALL in THE SOCIAL BUCCANEER In 10 Episodes or 20 Reels. Episode 1
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      71 8 On Other Pages. P»w Future of the Empire 2 Rubber Results I Shipping .tnd the Mails* 7 HeuUr Cables General Flection lilfuros La'i.t State of the Poll Higher VMS RaiUay Fares 9 Kiihh.T Reseaich A Lecture at B«inint»t in Spurting Intelligence ..10 Pearl's Hill School Priic Givins 10 The liankruptcy
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    GENERAL ELECTION
    2324 9 Sensational Conservative Defeat. No Party Strong Enough To Rule. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 7. Tho state of the parties at the conclusion of the second day's results is Conservatives 259, Liberals 148, Labour 187, Independent 8. Labour 187 Liberal Opposition 148 Independent J 8 343 Conservative Govt. 259
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    Trevessa Inquiry.
    117 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 7. The Board of Trade enquiry regarding the loss of the Trevessa in the Indian Ocean found that the vessel sank through the springing of a leak, but there was n? evidence to justify a positive finding with regard to the cause. The court
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    Opium Traffic.
    91 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 7. Berne In the National Council, replying to a Socialist interpellation with regard to "export under false declarations of great quantities of opium, cocaine and morphia, especially from Bale," M. Motta, Minister for Foreign Affairs, replied that indisputably ths opium question had assumed such
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    President Coolidge.
    330 9 Comments in the American Press. [Renter's ServiceJ London, December 7, New York The morning papers consider the President's message a model of clearness, but comment on his sentiments on the various questions strictly in accordance with their political leanings. The Times says the message revesb President Coolidge as
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    Financial.
    99 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 7. The Shell Transport and Trading Co. pay a dividend of 2s. free of tax. London, December 7. The Stock Exchange is unsettled by the election results. Dealers generally have lowered prices as a precautionary measure in case the uncertainties of the future prompt realisations.
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    Naval Movements.
    55 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 7. The light cruiser Weymouth, en route to the China station with relief crews fcr the light cruiser Durban and the sloop Magnolia, leaves Sheerncss on the 15th inst. She will reach Colombo on January 21 and Singapore, where she will meet the Durban
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    America and Canada.
    41 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 8. Washington The United States has again enquired of Canada regarding negotiations for a trenty permitting the construction of a deep waterway from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, via the St. Lawrence River.
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    England and Holland.
    30 9 [Rbuter's Service.] London, December 7, Amsterdam It is reported that their Majesties the King and Queen of England will pay an official visit to Holland in 1921.
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    Mexican Revolt.
    307 9 Rumours of the President Deposed. [Reiter's Skrvice.] London, December 7. New York According to elcspatvh.-s from Vera Cruz five Mexican Stat> :u,in open rebellion against President Obiegon. They repudiated the Federal Government and replaced Federal ofl'uv holders. The commander of the Gulf Fleet, Chief of Marines and General
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    F.M.S. RAILWAY PARES.
    64 9 One Thousand Per Cent. Increase Next Year (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 8. The railway authorities have notified the Perak schools of the cancellation of all free passes for poor children from near stations where there are no schools. The rates of the present season tickets
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    HELLO ! SINGAPORE !
    268 9 HELLO SINGAPORE Last Niijht'a Performance And Supper. Miss Jill Hill's production Hello Singapore is attracting audiences which are large even for charity shows. The V.ctoria Theatre was full aKawi last night, when the third performance mi given and proved in every way a big success. All the artistes acquitted themselves
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    86 9 Federal training for the M. S. V. R. and M. V. I. for 1924, will consist of standing camps at Port D:ckson supervised by the Commandant and Regimental Adjutant assisted by Officer and NonCommissioned Officer Instructors from States as may be necessary and supplemented by Instructors from Regular Units if
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    Rubbr Research.
    2295 10 Tapping Processes and Bark Conservation. I t ,m Our Own Correspondent.) Landoeng, November M, At a recent meeting of the Malanjf Agricultural Assoeiattafe, Dt. Bally,! amctor oi the Caltan School, delivered iv on tapping processes aim 11. 1 .-j tea iur conservation ot ibi us "a suuji'u tnat
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT.
    358 10 Arguments Over Priority of A Claim. The* Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, presided at the Bankruptcy Court yesterc;.y. Mr. J. G. Campbell, on behalf of Messrs. McKic and Company, made a motion for an order that tho Official Assignee should admit the claim of his clients to $700,
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    SOUVENIR FOR WAYFOONG.
    267 10 An Antique Seven-Storeyed Pagoda Presented. A highly interesting mark cf the appreciation in which the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation is held by Chinese merchants and public men has just been given, states the N. C. Daily News. It has taken the form of the presentation to
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    86 10 Eddie Polo with his wild western cowboy attractions is drawing crowds to thfi Surma Theatre, but the management is obliged to make next Tuesday the last night of the programme. Frank Mayo is also supporting with his picture Afraid to Fight and Hoct Gibson in The FireEaters. The
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    Firearms and Daggers.
    57 10 Mr. Mitchell, A.S.P., arrested three Chinese, Hong Ah Pong, Chan Ah Ho and Hong Ah Chong, at house 115, Macpherson Road, where there are a number of bad characters, in possession of a revolver, an automatic pistol, 38 rounds of ammunition and six daggers. The accused were
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      119 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Regarding the digging up of roads immediately they are relaid or repaired, may I say that I know for certain that a large portion of the concrete road at Kallang (immediately in front of Tan Kah Kee's) shared the same fate
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      134 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to my letter on Municipal Commissioners and the Town Hall Chimes which appeared in your issue of Tuesday, I was told that I was incorrect in stating cr thinking that the chimes continued again as soon as the theatre
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      Noise.
      420 10 To the Editor of the Straits Timts. Sir, I was glad to see in your columns a long quotation frcm a brain-worker in Westminster, re. unnecessary religious noises. Mipht one suggest that at least the early bells be muffled, or reduced f> the minimum of strokes, also that church
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    75 10 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shim bun.) Tokio, December 6. Japanese trade returns for November show Yl 19,436,000 imports compared with V 155,299,000 exports. A forthcoming issue of three million Yen debentures of the Nippon Yusen coastal service company, marks the completion of negotiations for amalgamation
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    Trade of British Malaya.
    81 10 We are indebted to the acting Registrar of Imports and Kxnorts. Singapore, for the following comparative return of tfci* total imports and exports cf nerchandise for the month of November, 1023 The total value of Foreign Imports oi merchandise excindine TarcM Po<t into British Malaya during
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    rEAKL'S HILL SCHOOL.
    600 10 Interesting Prize Day at The institution. The annual prizo giving at the Pearl's Kill Kcliool was held in us spacious hall, I prettily decorated tor the occa3.on, yesie:u.i> afternoon. There was a large j,; ndancs Ot the parents and friends of mo uoy.s, wii > were aeeoatniodated
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    CENTS TO SAVE MILLIONS.
    427 10 Mr. F. Palmer and Yangtze Flood Prevention. At a dinner given by the Chihli River Commission la Peking an interesting statement was made oy Mr. Frederick i 'aimer on navigation en the Yangtze River, and the possibility of prevention of floods. Mr. Palmer, whj is Consulting
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    16 10 The death has taken place of Mr. Leonard William Booth, late of the Ceylon Civil Service.
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      Rugby.
      119 10 Singapore meets Malacca and Johore Combined on the S.C.C. ground this afternoon. J. Webster replaces Warren in the Singapore team already announced. The team will be McCullagh Ablitt, J. W. Webster, Robertson, I. T. T. Webster Beville, Geoghegan, Leonard. Phayre, Martine, B.naventura. Ferguson, Maclver, Mallinson, McCr ae. Malacca being
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      Football.
      77 10 Boustead's team met C Company, 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment, ye-tcidav on the S.C.F.A. ground. BoßSteaoTl opened the score in the first half through Waliich. The soldiers equalized, and Ah Leek put in the winning goal for the firm. Boustead's lined up as follows D. M. MacDougall, C. J.
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      Hockey.
      58 10 The following will repicscnt the S.R.C. against the Garrison Staff at hockey on Monday en the S.R.C. ground J. V. Moss L. M. Pennefather and F. Albuquerque N. E. Ess, W. A. Acria and V. C. Westerhout F. C. J. de Boewa, A. W. Moreira, H. G. Stack leapt.
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      Billiards.
      33 10 The first round of B. singles, in the S.C.C. billiards tournament, will he played on Monday next. Players arc requested to make arrangements to play the r games at the earliest opportunity.
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      Lawn Tennis.
      123 10 Before a large gathering of pretest and past pupils of St. Joseph's Institution the final of the lawn tennis tournament was played between Podh Chanar and Tan Geng Guan on the schrnl lawn yesterday. The result of the match was a decisive victory for Podh Chanar by 6—2,
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      To-night s Boxing.
      195 10 All is in readiness for to-night i biir boxing programme at the New World. where Battling Key and Cowboy Reyes will meet jji a ten round contest. The winner will be matched with Wim Vol!, the Java l ghtweight, with whom Keydrew and who is coining to
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    124 10 Lyal! and Evatt's Report. Singapore, Decenibei- S. Tin. £239. down 17a. (id. Rubber.— ls. 2V»d. down %d. Rubbers. Quotations nominal. Dull. Ciaigiclcas tt%-57Vk, Bassetts 95-1, Malaka I'indas 1.42 1 4-1.17 I A cum div., Kuala Sidims 2-2.10, Mentakah Ulu Benuts 22-24, Ayer Panas 5.10-640, kempas 4.30-4.. r
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    Municipal Commission.
    107 10 j Action laken at meeting (if Committee I No. 1 held on December o, Included Decided that the Superintendent Transport Centre may undertake nierhani'-u! examination of vehicles on N-half of th,' Chief Police Officer provided the I'.W I' art unable to nominate suitaM- officer. Decided that tax of
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    Book of the Day.
    1482 11 Biography of Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman. Mr. Asquith iwen'.ly complained that we were KettinK too many biographies and that HioNt of them wan too lonu. He spoke truly, but not tra he. wo imagine. ayaajU < otiiplai.i of tin' two volumes on Sir Henry Campboll-Bannernian which Mr.
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    JAPANESE RELIEF FUND.
    469 11 Received by the Bank of Taiwan. (Subscription collected by the Singapore tiinese Chamber of Commerce: Messrs. Chua Kah Chong $200, Ong Kali Lock and See Tiong Wah, J.P., each 5100, Or.g Ho Soon $3u, Let.- Wee Seng S3 Tan See Hoe $120, Kwa Kirn Pah $50 Khoo
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    NOVEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    104 11 Bandar Sumatra.— 37,ooo lbs. Bukit Lintant;. 25,000 lbs. Chcmpedak.— l4,soo lbs. Chimpul.— l9,soo lbs. Eastern Sumatra. 44,500 lbs. Glen 8ervie.— 16,527 lbs. Hevea.— lB,997 lbs. Heawcod.— 2s,2oo lbs. Jasin. 21,500 lbs. Kuala Gen.— 22,600 lbs. Kempas. ;!S,BB. r > lbs. Krubontr.— 1 1 ,027 lbs. Luntfkat.- 44,400
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      156 11 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. SINGA
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    Church Services.
    687 12 Sunday, December 9. [Under this heading we publish each] wwk brief details of the services to be] hold at those Singapore Churches whose authorities supply us with the necessary information. To ensure insertion, UlMl notices must reach us by Friday afternoon.] St. Andrew's Cathedral.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion
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    An Anecdote.
    195 12 Mr. Harry Furniss, the well-known artist, whose work for many years <iuiiKhteil the readers of Punch, relates the following amusing anecdote in John O'London's Weekly I am reminded of a letter received fnm\ Kdinburgh a few days ago. My •■in n '..pundent, observing a crowd in the M_M
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    NOVEMBER TIN RETURNS.
    12 12 Kahman Hydraulic Tin. 1,100 piculs. Malau Tin. 50 piculs.
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    47 12 Orders for week ending December 9, 1923 Saturday, December Bth. Sports Heats Raffles Institution ground 2 p.m. Mr. Robert Goonting, the chief clerk and office assistant to the Senior Medical otlini, Svlaiivor, has just retired after 3tJ years' meritorious icrvic*.
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      585 12 j M^_^ RESULTS JUSTIFY ITS USE. f M every dish with which a sauce "taj^^j can be used, add a little Lea <*?'{ Perrins'. This famous old British 'M >J^.' Sauce, most versatile and economi'^SSi^ cal, conveys a delightful piquancy fjjpasiiL., of flavour to the simplest and homejajjjpjjgf liestfare. Use
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      735 12 THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA FOR RESIDENCE,FARMING,TRAVEL I^OHE Union of South Africa i ty is of interest to Europeans in the Far East. If they are retiring on pension, there are many pleasant South African towns in which to live. If they seek a career, and have a moder' ate
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      869 12 OPIUM COMMITTEE The Opium Committee wi:ose terir.s uf MftnttM are To ertquirc into and report ui'un tlie u^c of prepared opium in the Straits Sittleinents and Federated Malay States and thi.existing to control that use lo ciivise whether any action is desirable to increase that control and in particular to
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    GENERAL PEREIRA DEAD.
    212 13 Great Asiatic Expiorer's L:isl Journey. A Peking wire of November 21 sa\.< Dr. Thompson, who is accompanying Brigadier Gaaoial Pcreira on his tour o.' 'libel, leports from Kangse on the Tibet;:n border that Brigadier-General Pereira has died of perforated gastric ulcers. Dr. Thompson is continuing the journey.
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    WENT SINGING TO HER DOOM.
    215 13 How Chinese Woman Faced Hongkong Han^sman. There was a double execution at Victoria Gaul, Hongkong, on November '28, when an old Chinese woman who assisted in the murdering of her husband at Aberdeen on August 24 was hanged. The wonian".s confederate (a man) «Kso paid
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      272 13 At this season of the year lightning storms are to be expected. The all-iron multiple point system gives complete and certain protection, and is inexpensive to instal. It insures against damage by lightning for an insignificant premium. Sime Darby Co., Ltd. Electrical Department. ORCHARD KOAD. Tel. Z651. flk- Look at
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      460 13 THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. (Incorporated ir. Quevniland). General Manager's Progress Kepcrt For 4 Weeks Ended New. 7, li>23. Gentlemen, I beg to forward the Mininu Report for the four weeks en>lc.i November 7, 1923. Development. The tctal footage in development for the period, amounted to 61V feet
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      97 13 ly Garlsberg" Beer MANUFACTURED IN DBNMAKk. Obtainable at Hotels, Clubs u\ \j and Rest-Houses all over in fesj? S. S. the Malay States. Sold by all Ist Class dealers The East Asiatic Co., Ltd., (Incorporated In Denmark SINGAPORE. BRAND OPlTlfillt HpHlP.it UGlilullL yw^ ts§\ volilulll Sole Importer* llu'--' 7 Jw*&
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      1653 14 B»CInfcM3MMra*iBMMBBWBWBWMMBW*Ma»BB^^ Absele over t5,000,0!)0 B.C. i*j««rmße« la force »t«t 917,t9C,ffw. I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (la«orporat*4 ia Btzaiis atattlavMta.) HEAD OFFIC*I Wla*B**Ui Bcdss, Stagaaor.. MMOOK OITIC1 1 U 01* Iswry. fl. Tb* Company aas ato.OOO dspostud wit* las Snprta* Court of Knglaad and coapliM wit* tk* British
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      283 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fir*, Marine, Accident, Gnaraats* and Motor. Assata *xc*ed £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Allianc* Aaanrane* Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lans, London, Established 18C8. Capital
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      374 14 FOR HEALTH BRIMFUL HEALTH /ijiij lv^*' •-<«><#» LIFEBUOY SOAP promot.'s health. It protects ttie children from the dangers of contagious diseases. It disinfects whilst cleansing, and keeps every pore of the skin antiseplically clean and protected. Sole Agents HUTTENBACH LAZARUS SONS LTD (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE. AMONG THE
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      231 15 What about the High tost of Haulage The most satisfactory answer to this important question is The FORD 1-Ton Truck Costs iilHc. is Economical to run, and what is more IT GETS THERE EVERY TIME Chassis Price $1,225 Price on request of a Standard Body to suit your business. Wearne
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      611 15 SiUES 8Y AUCTBBW GKE9NG Koo^ SSE^S GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold ntness ptewtaM and Rtlal i'r").t I At Mi-ssrs. Ckaoag atooji S>t.b Ca.*l salevooi:i. No. V\ Ckolia Strict, on Wednesday, Dacwsbaf It, at C.30 p.m. Lot 1. VulunMe land and thp brick and tile roofp<l S-st'Teycd shophoast bnrinc**
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      67 15 "Make It An Automotive Christmas.— MA, ask DAD Buy an OVERLAND for Christmas." ARRIVED THE NEW 1924 MODEL More Powerful Engine More Com for I More Economical More Attriictive. HIGHER QUALITY AND LOWER PRICE Only $1,600 f.o.r. Singapore Only Limited Number Left. Order Your Car Immediately. Attractive Deferred Terms. Spare
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      306 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. (Ineorpor; tod in Singapore) New Shipment*, jut to hand ex Ilakone »laru, Ueucilion and Colorado. Rivetted Shovel Handles, Hrades' Bill Hook Parangs, (ianlen Shears, Tinmen's Snips. Kerosene Wtcfca, Sailors' Buckled Sewing Palms lirnss Spelter, Boxwood Kulrs, Steel Measuring Tapes, Dietz Victor InfaaM Lanterns, Bristol's Beit Lacing,
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      351 16 LADIES OF IPOH The representative of the PARISIAN HOI'SE, PARIS-SlNfi APOKE, is cow at the STATION HOTEL, ROOM 13 With fre^h Roods from Paris. All kinds of hats, shoes, dresses, corsets wool, satin, marabout and ostrich feather coats. Ori;:indi $1.10 per yd. Hair nets 15 cts. Eau de Cologne. Latest
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      974 16 OLASSm ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary close «et type (average six words to line) are per line One insertion 2S cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 c:s., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      828 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 76, Middle Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. ~LaKCE HOUSE, fully furnished. TangUn $500. 131, Straits Time.. TO LET, furnished bungalow, Telok Kerau, good sea bathing, tennis, garaec. hntry January 1. Apply 154, Straita Time.. TO LET, Sri Muar, Upper Serangoon Road, 20 minutes from town.
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      276 16 WARD LOCK CO.'S STANDARD DICTIONARY of the English Language. A Guide to the PRONOUNCIATION PARTS OF SPEECH AND MEANINGS Of All Ordinary. Scientific and Technological WORDS NOW IN (.KNERAI. I SE. Price $125 post free. M. KOHD. DULFAKIR GO. Corner or High St. 31, North Bridge Kil. PHOTOGRAPHS Far tke
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      200 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES. Editorial and General H Manager. OfT.ee UM All communication, relating to editorial matters aii.< news should be addressed to THK LDITOK. All communication, relating to business matter. advertisement, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to THE MANAGES. SUBSCRIPTION KATES. Payable In Advance. STRAITS TIMES (Daily
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