The Straits Times, 19 December 1923

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    13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,435. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      28 1 The New; Era in Motor Gar Lubrication Has Begun I i!,i:i!i;iii!iiiiiui;iii]iiiHiiii;«'iHi l i l iri:!iiiiiiHHHWii'i!'!!dina,!i;iwt!»iii^i THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (S.S.), LTD. j Incorporated in England. »»>♦■»♦♦««♦««♦♦♦»♦♦««♦ MM«M« »M«H»M ♦♦»-»»^<-«|»»»» MMOIM «»».»>♦«»«♦-♦♦♦«« »♦»>♦»«»♦«»«♦ »»>»«.» »»«>««>
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    Craft Losses in Singapore.
    2834 2 Recommendations Of Government Committee. Among the papers laid before the Leg'slative Council on Monday was the report of the committee appointed by Government to enquire into the question of the alleged craft losses in Singapore harbour. The committee appointed consisted of Mr. C. H. G. Clarke;
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      282 2 You who tire quickly, feel depressed or Run-down, remember— Wincarnis is always ready to help you to regain strength— to banish depression to promote new rich, red blood to surcharge your system with new nerve force and to create new vitality. i Because Wincarnis is a Tonic, a Restorative, a
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      229 2 enroll JT YOUK SKIN AM) M COMPLEXION rflfc Cmi I* kei>t in .1 lerf-rf n 4 ./J V itnLir U!<« ..f e.tli m I. f B nil ronchl rwinr»», tin, jNT M. BEETH4M 4 S0« J^T. hHltn.hain, *.w: A FISHERMAN doesn't continue to fish in the same place unless he
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      192 2 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DISPLAY OF TURKEYS, GAME, HAM, ETC. ON Saturday, December 22 IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PLACED YOUR ORDER, PAY US A VISIT ON SATURDAY. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co., Ltd. ORCHARD ROAD. inc. mas ■.tMUMLMMM* MMMMH>IHnlMMM>ri»M.>M»M:MMM %T^ Ask any Scotchman why he drinks Af \J'3& OLD SMUGGLER Whtak) in
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      370 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. rOMI'ANY. LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Dirert Service to Japan via Hongkong and Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Nowchwang, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA
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      1003 3 SALES BY AUCTION CHEONG KOON SENG CO. IMPORTANT TWO DAYS' AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold town and sea-side residential properties and building sites at Tanjong Katong and Gaylang Road. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom. No. 30 Chulia Street, on Wedneiulay, December 19, at 2.30. p.m. ESTATE OF 9OXG
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      322 3 TEETHING TIME NEED NOT MEAN TEARS. When liHby's teeth Ma commit through ia a time of worry to many mothvra. The, little cme's fn>ms become swollen aril ten- r i s c ross does JjQRtJ not sleep well is jffjKTWt tr.iublfd with ron^ti/J7g iHJfI ation. colic or diar///vL SJijT I
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      257 3 BUY YOUR XMAS PRESENTS SUCH AS WATCHES, GOLD AND SILVER CIGARETTE AND VANITY CASES, ONYX JEWELLERY, PARKER'S PENS, CRYSTAL GLASSWARE, et«%, etc., FROM Weill Montor E, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Our Showrooms will be open op to 7.30 p.m. from Monday, the 17th inst., until Monday, the 24th, Sunday excluded H*»M.»*II«»HMMMH»«MM>>»MMI
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      853 4 f ,-***ißm* tTEAMEB UPJIItS P. 0. British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) M i k MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PEMNSri.AR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS KOR CHINA AMI JAPAN TOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND
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      718 4 STEAMER SAIUWSS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. JBE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD, (lasorporated la Englaad) The Bine Funnel Line BEGULAJt SERVICES TO LONDON, AMBTWtDAM, BOTTHtDAM. ANTWBBP, HAMBTJIS AHD BfcKMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, U\ ERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSBILLBS. HAVRE, LIVKFPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taklag carte ea
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      701 4 STEAMER BJUUHIS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (KOYAL PACKXT NAVIGATION CO, OP BATATIAI (laeorporated in Hollaad). tnn>n contbact with thi nktherlands indu cot»«nmswt. Talaaaaae Kaa. Passage Dept 111, Freight IVpt, 12M, Marias Oawt aad TraaaalfKaa* Dept 1417, Maaager't Dept. MM, SWAERDECROON— December 19, Muntok and l'aler.ibang. SlNGKEP— December 19, TtnurHl MssefS fltfce
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      435 5 STEAMER SAIUNBS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) Singapore to Java Ports, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne viii Torres Straits, also with transhipment lo other Victorian, South Außtraliaa uml North Queensland Ports, British \Yw Guinea, New Britain Tasmania and New Zeulund Ports. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS NAUELLA
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      486 5 STEAMER SABJNiS O.S.K. Freaeaoa lalllag. rreaa Itagaamre. (smhjeot to ahaage withost prerlona aotlae). S-JROPKAN UNB Per Loadoa, Hambarg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Sues aad Port Said. Arr. Dep. AMUR MARU Dec. 19 Dec. 21 Calls at Aden, P. Sudan. MKW TOBK UNB For San Francisco, Panama. Now Tork, via Japan.
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      465 5 STEAMER SAILINGS "itOERLAUD" MAIL UK "ROnERDAH LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OP "NEDERLAND -ROTTERDAM LLOYD" M. M. UNE R. M. LINE Tim Bolmwaa-Deli, Sabang, Colombo, via Belawan-Deli, Sabaag, Colombo, Genoa, Algiers, Southampton Marseille., Tangier, Southampton to Amsterdam. to Botterdam. i GROTIUS Nov. 26 TAMBORA Dec. 31 Koa. D.
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      746 5 STEAMER SAH.INSS "ELLERMAN" LINE~ ■LUBBMAM BUCKNALL BTBAMSWI' Co, Lt4. (lacurpuraUd il England) BTBAJHR Da. Sluga,.,'. PABSKNGIR SERVICE OWTWABDS. ••A CITY Or CANTEBBUBT < hma an. l Japan Jim. .1 BOMBWABDS. •ix CITY OF PABJR Marseilles Uadoa Jan. 7 •m. CITY OF CANTKKBUBY Marseilles Loadon Feb. 26 s.s. CITY OF YOBK
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      503 6 CMIEiAS The caballero of our line lies t TO OPEN TO-NIGHT dead The Kcore must be evened In •>'"« ot Glor y An Estudillo must pay I call on AT you, Dolores, to avinße our honour! OT TI>I"W A THI? ATUI? GERALDINE FARRAR The Mi hti t Seriml Known In
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      284 6 CWEMM PALACEGAY To-night at 7.13 THE GREAT LONDON MYSTERY Serial in 24 Reels. ALL IN ONE NIGHT Friday, December 21. Ben Wilson and Neva Gerher in THE MYSTERIOUS PEAR.. Complete in 30 reels. tllMlllllilltHttttMttllltti Znch°of Pathe Cinema Can give private CINEMA SHOWS in any PRIVATE HOUSES OR GARDENS CLUBS SCHOOLS
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      210 6 SPECIAL DEC. OFFER 2&* link off a u r fi>:ists with Mfl E« i 0 the Exception of a few WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co., Ltd., <tts» Hunrs of Busiiu-ss 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. »♦»«♦«»♦»»♦«»♦*♦«#«♦♦«♦»<««»« »»«♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦■->♦-»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦» »»4^». v*» HARN£SSINGTHE Vm ELECTRIC LAMP Not counting the hours you sle«n
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    120 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, December 19 High Water, 7.11 a.m.. 8.32 p.m. 'lliemdr.; Bwcasksji 20 High Water, Ml a.m., 9..53 p.m. ml P. and <). niiiil closes. Henuward U. M. mail closes. I'riday, Dcremlu-r 21 IVater, D.I a.m., U.li p.m. Homi ward i Knd 0, ffapplriasntaTj mail rnx'li. Batsjraay,
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    196 7 VESSKLS AT THE DOCKS. Kant Wharf Basin— Nil. K.ist Wharf Tanfield, Tara. Sheers Wharf— Nil. Main V. harf Hear, Amor Mam, Bgtn. Kmpi-e Dim-!. imwak, Nam: ai'::, Kamaning, Honolulu Mam. Weal m nari P i*, Calypao. Jardines Wharf Nil. Palo Brani Coal Wharf— Nil. Keppcl Harhonr. Main Wharf
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    299 7 To-d«,. BilllMß, B 3 P-m Hongkong, Shanghai and lapae. 3 p.m. Port Swvttonbam »nd fen.L^ S p.oi. Malncca and M isr 3 p.m. Mcdmi 3 p.m Untu Pahat 3 p. m. liaageoa and < ilcutta 1 mi Aaamba and Natnna Islands -i \>-n\ Batß Pahat 4 p.m.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    38 7 Anger* Johan tic Witt Tecsta ImnUnd* M lw., LiCXI Spore Nov. 6 Nov. 12 Xov. 14 Nov. 19 Nov. -20 Nov. 23 London Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 10 Dec. 13 Dec. 17 Dec. 17
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    180 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, December 19. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 7/32 Demand 2/4*4 Private 3 m. credits 2/4H On New York, Demand 51 Private M) d/s 53% On Fiance, Bank 900 On India, Bank T. T. ICS On Hongkong, Bank d/d 1 p.c. p-m. On Shanghai, Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    59 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe, I Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. Spot 49 Spot Jan. -March Jan.-Marrh April-June April-June Tone of market Steady Lntcst London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 2d. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. 48 is'i 49*4 50 >4 51
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      MINING
      217 7 lal. Pd. Bar«ra. Sellers. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.37% 0.42 Vi 1 1 Hitam Tin LSI 1.45 1 1 Jelantoh 0.20n0m 1 1 Johan Tin 0.32 0.35 n £1 Kam. Kamunting 45/9 46/9 cd. L'l i"l Kamuntinx Tin 3C/3 37/6 10 10 Knta Alan. Ord. 7.60 7.90 5 5
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      GENERAL
      144 7 ISFUf Val. Pd. Bayers. Seller*. il Cl B. Am. Tobacco 5.3.9 5.7.6 10 10 Oavral Knirnrs 9.00 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.00 3.50 £1 aK. Smelting Co. 7.f.."> 7.80 :>/- 5 Elec. Tramways 2/2 2/6 10 10 Fraser& Neave 37.75 38.25 50 50 Hammer Co. 130 135 '00
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      DEBENTURES
      113 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. ?l,2R4,300 par 5 p.e. p.m: S'po.-e Electric Tramwaya, 5 p.c. 0,000 nom. S'pove Municipal 6 p.c. 1,878.000 par. S'pora Municipal 4H p.c. of 1007 1,000,000 6 p*. <Hi, Spore Municipal 4H p.c. J of 1909 $1,600,500 6 p.c. dii." S'pire Municipal 4H P-e. of l!»09
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    RUBBER SHARES.
    410 7 Fraser and Co. and i.yall and Eratt'i Quotations. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday. To-day'i Prices. I Frascr Lyall Co. Kv.it; AkrGajah ($1) 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.20 Alknby ($1) I.JO 1.20 1.10 1.20 A. Ilitam ($5) 11.00 12.00 11.00 12.00 A. Kilning ($1)
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      52 7 THE SUNGEI BESI MINES, LIMITED i Incorporated in England) DIVIDEND No. 17. A Divtdead of Is. pat -liare. leal Income U, in the i', has been declared payable ia London on December tt, and will ..p. receipt of the list of i BharebeMen from London Office I. ii. men. Acting
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      859 7 j LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adyta.. see page 16. FIGS PTGfi I FIC.S Direct from Fi.Tl»ml. 10 cents a packet. Branrbody is baying la«a li. Bolter, Direct importer, Europe Hotel Uuil(H::». CHRISTMAS PERFUMES, ipeclal display Maisiu, 0, Battery Road. (lp) FOR SALE, brand new radiator. Can be seen by arrangement.
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      55 7 High Grade Robber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINE Hosepipe, belting, sheets, valves, packings, buffers, rings, etc. FOR THE MOTORCAR Tyres, tubes, radiator-hose, matting, vulc. compound. vulc. canvas, solution, etc. AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Manufactured at low prices by the SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Head-Office and \Jorl.s To*n-OMfe and Showroom
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      233 7 BURFORD'S Prize No. 1 BAR SOAP The Ideal Cleanser Unequalled in Quality Sold by all the LEADING DEALERS v Sole Agents McAlister Co., Ltd. »<->-»»♦♦♦ CHEAPEST Jljb DRESS-MAKERS Ladies' Children's <** A foj Hats of Latest Style P?<-j 20 per cent, discount I Hat and Dress Trimmings Half Price. I
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      433 7 «MM«MtMMMHIMMHIII*« THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places ia Singapore Hotel Tan Wijk. Money Changer, Grosvenor. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Baffles Place. j Money Changer, Adelphl Hotel. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Federal Bubber Stamp Co., Raffles Place. Petor Chong, Bras Basah Road. |G.
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. FITTING THE CRIME.
    1057 8 We have read through the debate in the Legislative council on the Criminal Law Amendment Bill with a good deal of amazement. Mr. Carver very ably voiced a certain class of opinion, and we hope he will excuse us saying that
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    50 8 The total revenue of Ceylon during the financial year 1922-23 was in the neighbourhood of Rs. 93,000.000, as against an original estimate of Rs. 88,625,300, and a revised estimate, given during the Budget discussion last August, of Rs. 92,016,000. The chief surpluses are under the heads of Customs and Licences.
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    85 8 As the result of a collision through which a bullock was killed, the Malay driver of car 1901 was charged at the instance of Inspector Lamb before Mr. i Venables, Second Magistrate on Mont.'ay with rash and negligent driving at the junction of Fort Road and Grove Roar on Sunday
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    14 8 The Sin Kuo Mm Press send copies of their tablet calendar for 192 J.
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    20 8 There are 35.0&9 senior cadets in training in Australia. The number of Citizen Forces (adult) in train ng is 33,663.
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    21 8 The Deli Courant announces that th; Nederlandsch Indische Handelsbank will Dpcn branch offices in Amoy and Swatow at an early date.
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    31 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 163 $100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 168 $100.
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    25 8 The Italian steamer Fiume-L, whioh had been under arrest in Penang in connection with a collision in Singapore harbour, was released on Saturday after noon.
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    26 8 Aneta learns that cattle disease has broken out in Fremantle and that tho import into the Netherlands Indies of Australian meat and cattle has been forbidden.
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    29 8 The Indian Immigration Committee will hold a meeting at ithe Kuala Lumpur Labour Office on February 8, to fix standard rates of wages payable within the Kuala Sclangor district.
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    33 8 London mails despatched by Devanha and Angkor, respectively, are expected U> be delivered on or about the same date-. All correspondence for Europe, unless specially superscribed Angkor will be forwarded by the Dsvanha.
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    28 8 The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the abolition of the appointments of Superintendent, Photo-Litho-graphic Section," and Assistant Superintendents, Photo-Lithographic Section,' Survey Department, F. M. S.
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    37 8 Teng Ah Hua, charged before Mr. Gourlay yesterday with being in possession of Government chandu on a sampan in the harbour on the 17th instant, was sentenced to a fine of $2,000 or six months' rigorous imprisonment.
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    43 8 As S.C.C. bill collector, named Wahi was charged this morning by the Central police, before Mr. Gourlay, with crimina' breach of trust in respect of a sum of $9.43 paid to him for the Club and which according to the prosecution, he purloined.
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    46 8 The case against Sawan bin Ali, driver of a motor car, and employed by Mr. A. V. L. Davles, who was charged with causing grievous hurt by a rash act ir connection with a collision with a motoi cycle ridden by Mr. Macdonald, has been withdrawn.
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    46 8 The Election at home was remarkable for the absence of slogans, and no Party produced a battery as in previous contests, the only attempt being Mr. Baldwin's Keen the home fires burning but he only used it once and the Party failed to take it up.
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    44 8 It has been reported from Cairo that jMr. Howard Carter discovered in Tutankhamen's tomb eleven miniature oars for the king's use when he crossed the dark stream beyond the Elysian Fields. These had been laid inside of the outer shrine of ithe king's tomb.
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    41 8 As a result of an article which appeared in the Haiphong newspaper La Verite, on November 22, signed by M Paul Monin, on November 20, a duel took place between Messrs. Monin and Lachevrot'ere. Four revolver bullets were exchanged without result.
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    51 8 A sensation was caused at Greenock by the announcement by the Labour Communist group that they will vote dry in the Temperance Act poll as a reprisal for the defeat of their candidate in the General Election. The local liquor trade is betraying anxiety, because the Communist candidate polled 10,000
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    51 8 On Saturday, tho Bth inst., about 7 a.m a rather stuong earthquake shock was felt in Java. In many houses the clock?aitopped. From the Hotel Bromo, Tosari news has been received that earthquake shocks were felt during 2'i minutes, also in the Besoeki region, at Den. Passer Tanggoel, Malang and
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    49 8 Twenty-four candidates forfeited the deposit of £150 for failing to poll oneeighth of the total votes recorded in their constituencies, says a London wire. The majority were Labourites, but a prominent Liberal victim was Mr. Asquith's brother, Mr. Tennant, who opposed General Sir William Alexander in Cen' ral Glasgow.
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    75 8 By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. S. de V. Julius and Officers th<- Band r>f the 2nd. Battalion tha Royal Sussex Baflmilli will play the following programme in the Botanic Gardens on Sunday, December 23, commencinir at 9 p.m: Grand March, Pomp and Circumstance, (Elgar); a fragment. Sweet Remembrance, (Myddleton); first
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    87 8 His Siamese Majesty's Consul in Penang writes to the Press as follows I am in receipt of a communication from the Situl authorities anent the recovered property of one Arthur Perry who was a victim of burglary in the District of Mambang, Situl. As parts of the property comprising personal
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    94 8 Recently Sub-Detective Inspector Yonjj Hoe arrested a Chinese in Beach Road attempting to sell a revolver and ammunition to another man. Accused was brought up before the District Judge, who convicted, and remanded him for sentence which vas passed yesterday, when his Honour sent the accused to prison for 18
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    406 8 Mr. W. E. Demuth, formerly witfi Messrs. Allen and Gledhill, has joinol Mr. A. J. Shelley-Thompson. Aneta wires from Weltevrcden that Mr. Fitzmaurice has been provi3ionally recognised and admitted as Eritish Consul in Medan. Sir Frederick Tri-vcs. Surge, n to H. M. tho Kinsr, diod in a
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    The Christmas Mail.
    50 8 The Post Office Express this morninff states ithat th c P. and O. mail steamer Kashgar, with mails despatched from London on November 2i), is due at Penang at 6 a.m. on Friday. This means that the Christmas mail should be delivered in Singapore on Saturday morning.
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    Penang Harbour Collision.
    58 8 Commander C. A. Peal, Harbour Master, Penang, has held a preliminary enquiry into the sinking of a Chinese junk by the steamer Ipoh, in Penang, harbour on Friday last, and the conclusion he has come' to is that the master of the Ipoh (Capt. Thompson) could hardly
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    Cold Storage jn Batavia.
    62 8 Cold Storage j n Batavia. Tlic Soerabaiasch Handclsblad of tho sth instant, learns from a well-informcHl source that the Government of thy Netherlands East Indies have not agreed to the request of the municipality of Batavia to assist in the co.it of building an abattaoir and cold-storage warehouse, boing of
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    Malaya and Empire Exhibition.
    169 8 The Malaya Pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition, which is now well on the way towurds completion, will contain large models of Singapore harbour, the new causeway connecting Singapore island with the Peninsula, and the new poic of Prai. In view of the construction o| a
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      120 8 The Garrick SPECIAL SIZE No. 2 CIGARETTES Sold by all High-Class Dealers. Importers BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. Singapore, Kuala. Lumpur and Penang. Christmas Gifts THAT ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED. DI'NHILL'S. I.OEWES. PETERfOVS. (J.B.D. NEW ERA, 8.8.8. l/LTIMA THII.E, R.V. SI'ECIAL AND POPILAR. At all prices from $2.00 to $12.50
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      147 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m.' sharp. MABEL I? All. IN in MARRIED PEOPLE in 6 Reels. RALPH GRAVES in THE GHOST PATROL in 5 Reels. JACK MULHALL in THE SOCIAL BUCCANEER in 10 Episodes or 30 Reels. Episode 3 THE TELL TALE COIN, 2 Reels. Episode 4
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      94 8 On Other Pages, Pag*. Craft LOMM in Singapore 2, 3 12 Shipping and the Mails 7 Reuter Telegrams 9 Alleged Kidnapping 9 Rubber Restriction in Dutch Indies 9 High Commissioner's Tour 9 Theft at Kuala Lumpur J Collision on Grove Road Recent Tin Movements Ilanque Industrielle de Chine Creditors' Meeting
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    Indian Frontier.
    301 9 Rumours of Grave Danger Current. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. A grave situation has arisen on the Afghan border owing to the Afghan Government not yet complying with the repeated demands of the Indian Government for surrender of the murderers of British subjects. Afghan police attempts to arrest
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    The German Problem.
    144 9 [Reuter's Service.] i London, December 18. Berlin It is semi-officially stated that tbe French reply to Herr von Hoesch's statement is of such a nature as to justify the German Government in making detailed proposals with regard to the restoration of the German administration in occupied territories
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    America and Russia.
    87 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. Washington Mr. Hughes has indirectly informed the Russian Government that there seems at present no reason for negotiations as suggested in Chicherin's message. He added that the American Government was not proposing to barter away its principles. Moscow should, as evidence of
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    Prince of Wales.
    77 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. The Prince of Wales has accepted the presidency of the fellowship formed in connection with the Empire Exhibition with a view to recruiting enthusiasts throughout the Empire to assist Empire i trade and industry, instituting prizes designed to further Imperial education and
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    Greek Politics.
    143 9 The King Advised to Leave Athens. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. Athens The Government has informed the King that it is advisable that he should leave Greece until the National Assembly decides as to the regime bes: befitting to the country. The King will reply to-day. London, December
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    Mexican Revolution.
    127 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. Mexico City The War Department announces that the revolutionaries have evacuated Puebla. The Federal forces have occupied Al- maza and Lucagonzalez. i London, December 18. I Vcra Cruz A fierce battle was fought i between the Federal troops and the I rebels yesterday
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    Irish Republic Funds.
    131 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. i New York Mr. Justice Wagner, of the Supreme Court, has signed an order making effective the recent decision re- < quiring de Valera, Stack and Barton to testify against ihe Free State in the Free State's suit to impress money from
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    Railway Trouble Removed.
    95 9 i [Reuter's Service.] t London, December IS. It is understood .that all -lucstion of railway trouble has been removed by the < award of the Railway Wages Board i signed today, which does not. contcm- plate any serious reduction of wages. All the members, endorsed the report,
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    French Civil Servants.
    73 9 [Reutbb's Service.] London, December 18. Paris Altogether 77 arrests were made at the demonstration of civil servants yesterday. Six were detained and charged with assaulting the police. M. Delasteyrie, Minister of Finance, opposed the uniform increase of cost of living bonus to civil servants to 1,800 twmam
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    Tangier Convention.
    160 9 Triumph Claimed for British Diplomacy. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. Paris The convention settling the international status of Tangier was signed by Britain, France and Spain at the Quai d'Orsay this afternoon. The Spanish delegates only signed ad referendum. The protocol will remain open for some time to
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    Liberal Party Policy.
    106 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. At a meeting of Liberal M.P.s at the National Liberal Club, Mr. Asquith said there had been no overtures whatever by Liberals to the leaders of either of the other parties. He intended to preserve that freedom completely. The Liberals controlled the
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    Malayan Tin Dredging.
    94 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. The industrial correspondent cf the Daily News learns on good authority that it is expected that the Treasury will shortly approve of the application of the Malayan Tin Dredging Company, Ltd., for a guarantee. It is stated that the company propose to
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    Cricket Scoring.
    84 9 [Reuters Service.] London, December 18. Tho M. C. C. has passed a resolution that the scoring in the county championship will be five points for a win in a completed match. Should the match be uncompleted the side leading on the first innings will score three points and
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    Amundsen's Polar Flight.
    52 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 10. Christiania Captain Amundsen states that agreements have been concluded enabling him to carry out the proposed Polar flight from Spitzbergen to Alaska. An expedition with at least three machines will go north as early as possible. Flying will be attempted between May
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    American Presidency.
    26 9 [Reuteb's Service.] London, December 18. Los Angeles Mr. Macadoo, ex-Secre-tary to ths Treasury, has definitely announced his candidacy for Democratic nomination for tho Pri>sidoncy.
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    Russian Politics.
    138 9 Situation Described as VeryGrave. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. Riga It is reported from Moscow that the Communist party's new programmo, which was proclaimed on the sth inst., involving extensive freedom of speech among the rank and file of communists, has caused serious discord among party leaders. Kamenev
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    Edinburgh Medical School.
    36 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 18. The Rockefeller trustees in New York have made a gift of £50,000 to Edinburgh University to erect a clinical laboratory with complete endowment of the professorship of surgery.
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    41 9 [Reutbr's Service.] London, December 18. Berne The death has occurred of Jonkheer Van Panhuys, Netherlands Minister in Switzerland. London, December 18. Reuter understands that the date of opening the Empire Exhibition has been fixed at April 23, St. (Jeorge's Day.
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    NEWS FROM PENANG.
    100 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). fum Pcnang, December 18. "The Governor arrived on the Sea Belle ano* came ashore in the afternoon wi'h the Resident Councillor. He proceeded to Government Housa prior to going to Penang Hill. At the Chin Seng Company meeting, one of the liquidators offered
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    ALLEGED KIDNAPPING.
    263 9 Relevant Papers Allowed For Inspection. In the case of Bashir Ahmed, clerk to Mr. J. G. Campbell, and alleged to he known in India as Ishar Das, a provisional warrant, under the Fugitive Offenders Act was issued by the First Magistrate for his arrest on a charge of
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    To Advertisers.
    70 9 Advertisers arc asked to observe thit new displayed advertisements, and chasgi's of old displayed advertisements, cannot be published the day they are received. They should reach/ this office not later than noon of the preceding day if possi--W« earlier. The hour at which the Straits Timeß is published
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    Rubber in Dutch East Indies.
    101 9 Native Production Prevents Restriction. (Aneta's Service). Weltevreden, December 18. At Bandoeng, this morning, a meeting of rubber planters was held at which a lengthy discussion took place on th-j question of rubber restriction. The President, Heer Hamaker, expressed the opinion that, compulsory restriction was impossible
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    HIGH COMMISSIONER'S TOUR.
    202 9 Enjoyable Trip on the Perak River. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 18. The Governor, in January, will go up country. Last week, after congratulating the Sultan of Selangor on his Jubilee on Friday, he took train for Kuala Kangsar where he was the guest of the
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    THEFT AT KUALA LUMPUR.
    34 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, December 19. Tungku Mohammed, assistant Commissioner of Police, has reported the theft of jewellery, value $1,000, from his house on Police Hill, on Tuesday.
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    COLLISION ON GROVE ROAD.
    462 9 Malay Syce Charged with Rash Driving. About midday on November 26 las*., Mrs. Douglas Ham.lton was driving in her car along Grove Koad towards Tanjonjr Katong when another car, belong ng to Serang Ibrahim, driven by a Malay syce, and coming in the opposite direction, came
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    Recent Tin Movements.
    1023 9 Increased Demand Produces High Price. Messrs. Lean and Co. (Pcnang) in their Weekly Market Report, dated December 14, give a very interesting review of recent movemenis in the tin market. The outstanding feature of the year is the increase in consumption resulting in a reduction of the
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    Basque Industrielle de Chine.
    1453 10 Compromise Refused By Singapore Creditors. A meeting of the creditor! of t:ic-; Singapore branch of the Banque indu-j-J Lrielie il'' < nine was lieU at the exchange yesterday, when Mr, H. B. Ward presided over a numerous gathering. Hr, Dickinson, legal representative of tin :!iiiqi>-, and
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    374 10 JHacphail and Co., Ltd.'s Report. Singapore, December 18. Rubier.— London Is. 2d. Local 48 i cents. Tin.— London £236 os. Local $1115 i7 5 i (200 tons sold). Rubbers.— Allenbys 1.10 to 1.20, Amal. Malays 1.80 to 2, Ayer Moleks 1 to 1.10, Aycr Panas 4.90 to
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    Lyall and Evatt's Report.
    110 10 Singapore, December 19. Tin.—^236 ss.— up 325. 6d. $117% (200 tons sold). Rubber.— ls. 2d.— unchanged. I Rubbers.— Craigieleas 51% -53, Basseitts 95-1, Malaka Pindas 1.40-1.45 cum div., Kuala Sidims 2-2.10, Mcntakabs 21--23, L'lu Benuts 22-24. Mining.— Ulu Yam? 20s. 6d.-21s. 6d. Kamuntings 375.-38s. Kampong Kamuntings
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    65 10 The Palladium's change of programme, introducing the feature Beside the Bon- nic Brier Bush, smarts from to-night. To-night is another big serial night at 1 the Surma Threatre. The special attrac- tion is The Invisible Ray serial in |15 episodes or 31 reels. Aa usual the whole will
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    32 10 Lieut.-Cjl. F. F. Ppencer, M.C., D.5.0., who- was in Malacca last week, was the nM «>f the Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng I ock at I dinner at his residence in Heeren Street.
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    PAJAM RUBBER.
    507 10 Dividend of Fi\e Per Cent Declared. The annual general meeting of Pajam Lubber, Ltd., was held at the offices of the secrctarier- (Messrs. Derrick and Co.) yesterday, there bting present Messrs. W. L. Watkins (chairman), J. M. Sime, the Hon. Mr. D. J. Ward (directors), Capt. ualy. Lap;,
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    ARMS AND ROBBERS.
    443 10 Further Captures by Singapore Police. It will be remembered that one ef the m st serious gang robberies of recent times occurred at Juroog villa**, on the night of November 24, when a gang of 20 Cantonese, m st of whom were armed with pistols, raided three
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    68 10 The death is announced of the actress, Meggie Alhanesi, who was only 24 ye»rs of age, having been born in London in October, 1899. She made her first professional appearance on the stage at the Haymarket Theatre in July. 1017, playing Lucy Lorimer in A Pair of Spectacles. i More
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      Whole Meal Flour.
      603 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. S.r, In your paper following on from the keen attention roused by Mr. Alma Baker's pamphlet showing facts and newest scientific discoveries concerning life-giving foods, there were letters (November 0 and 7) on that most important question, viz., the flour
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    LONDON MARKETS.
    201 10 (n their report, dated November 21, tfessnfc William Jacks and Co.. s'.ate The fall in the American exchange and the set-back in gilt-edged securities, due to the approaching election, have affected prices unfavourably. Copper. Last week's rise was more than lost this week on American producers reducing their
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    W.C.T.U. Christmas Fund.
    85 10 W. C.T. U. Christmas Fund. The following subscriptions ar? gratefully acknowledged Previously acknowledged SU3, H. E. the Governor 20, Mr?. Ferguson-Davli? 5, Mrs. Marsh 10, A Friend 10, Mts. Kirchberger 10, Mrs. P-mntnoy 5, Mr. Makepeace 5. Mrs. H. B. Leicester 2, Mr 3. T. O. Mayhew 5, Mrs. Hancock
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      BOXING.
      569 10 How Hloomfteld Lost. Accounts of the Jack Bloomfield-Frank Ooddud contest on November 22, show that Bloomfield had Goddard beaten to the world when he made the idiotic mistake which lojt him the fight on a foul. Mr. R. Bcnnison writes in the Daily Telegraph —When Goddard came forward for
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      Hockey.
      99 10 The following will represent the S.R.C. against the Medical College Union at hockey to-morrow <,n the S-R.C. ground J. V. Moss L. M. Pennefather and F. Albuquerque J. Rodrigues, V ,C. Westerhout and N. Leicester F. C. J. de Souza, A. V. van der Beck, H. G. Stack (Cant.),
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      Home Football.
      497 10 London, December 1.- The Cup Tie attendances improved on the past week's, despite the most dismal weather on Saturday. Botwell Mission, who have not been defeated this season and have b.ecn remarkably easy victois agaiist most of their opponents, are Dew the only amateur side left in the
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      Billiards.
      34 10 S.C.C. tournament results A Class.— O'Keefc (-t4o> beat Messenger (-40) by 61 Winter (—5O) beat La Clot-he (—00) by 88 Swmbourne (scr.) beat Baker (—£so) by 108. Snooker. Carmichael boat Hopfcin liy 56.
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      Golf.
      66 10 At the Keppel Golf Club thirteen cards were taken out for the December ladies' spoon competition and the following were returr.ed Mrs. H. T. Karle (w.nner) l2 =41 Mrs. H H. Wilson 49 ser.=49 .Mrs. .1. 1). Mair 54— 5= 49 At the Katong Golf Club the competition for
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      Rugby.
      134 10 London, December 1. In the North v. South Rugby trial match, the inclusion of the Midlands in the Northern division greatly strengthened the latter, who wo:» convincingly by 14 points t<> The forwards, led by Wakeh'eld, played grandly, giving the backs plenty of opportunities, but the standing success of
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    294 10 Decisions at Recent Committee Meeting. The following was the action taken by c mmittee No. 3 of the Municipal Commissioners at a meeting held on December 14 Decided to inform Government that the Commissioners have no objection to amendments to the Municipal Ordinance relative to parks and open
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    CHRISTMAS CANTATA.
    177 10 Fine Performance by Children's Choir. There was a large audience in the Victoria Memorial Hall yesterday, when a choir drawn from the Methodist churches and schools in Singapore sang the Christmas cantata, Redeemer and King." This was the first effort on such a large scale in the history
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    ALOR GAJAH RUBBER.
    679 11 Last Year's Loss Turned Into Profit. Tlie annual general meeting of Alor Ciajah Rubber K^tati's Ltd. was held at the offices of the secretaries (Messr Derrick and Cc.) yesterday, there being present Mr. J. M. Sime (chairman), Hoi\ Mr. .1. W. Campbell, Hon. Mr. D. J. Ward
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    WANDERING IN NORTH CHINA.
    341 11 Experiences During Months Of Travel. Of all the globe-t rotters who have Visited China, perhaps Mr. Harry A. 1 1 aiu-y has done, the most, at le:iFt he stems to be thi- most prolific of writers on the subject, Ins latest book, Wander:ii£ in North China,
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    Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co.
    72 11 A cable has been received from ihSydney offiw of the company to the rflaet that ili-finite arrangements have bvon made with the Siamese Tin Syndicate Ltd., whereby the latter surrender? £25,000 fully paid shares of its holding ol i' 30,000 in the Ratrut Company in
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    IN A WRECKED SUBMARINE.
    474 11 Story of Grim Adventure Off Panama. Graphic stories of the experiences of two men locked thirty hours in the wrecked American submarine 0-5 on the bottom of the ocean are told in a copyrighted despatch from Balboa to the Evening World. The story was related by
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    MALACCA NOTES.
    397 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, December 17. There were about 30 members present at the B. K. C. prize giving spoon shoot at Stbukor Rantce at 8 a.m. on Sunday morning. Alter the day's shout, Major Lermit presented the prizes which had been won lhat day and the
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    Seizure of Ammunition.
    42 11 The Deli Courant writes that on board of the steamer Kawi, 600 ball cartridges j were seized by the opium detectives op. December 4. Revolvers had already been confiscated in Singapore, where the cartridges had, however, escaped detection. I
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      28 11 A Tamil Catholic Magazine, published under the auspices of the Indian Catholic Club, is on sale. Particulars are given in the advertisement appearing on I another page. I
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      92 11 VALUE Is changeable and cannot always be determined by price. In the MOUTRIE PIANO, however, this Value is unquestioned and is proved by its performance and dependability under the most trying conditions. Before purchasing YOUR Piano call and inspect our Stock, the largest held in Singapore. Prices from $625 S.
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      439 11 RAFFLES HOTEL MONDAT, DECEMBER 24.— Tea Dance. Xmas Eve Dinner and Dance. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25.— Christmas Dinner. Crackers. Orches- h tral Concert until 11 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26.— Boxing Night. Grsnd Carniral Dinner snd Ball. Dancing until 1.45 a.m. Distribution of Carnival Novelties. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27.— Guest Night Dinner and
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      44 12 TUNG CHOY No. 21-11. COLEMAN STREET. #3 SINGAPORE. Jj^fc TAILORS, DRAPERS ffl OUTFITTERS. Gent's Hats of Latest style for sale. Superior Quality. PRICE MODERATE. FUJI BROTHERS 20, BENCOOLEN STREET. Newly Established JAPANESE SHOE-MAKERS Latest Style. Moderate charges. Sutisfartion Guaranteed. I'LKASE GIVE US A TRIAL.
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      239 12 Tea Even if you could grow tea in your own compound it would probably pay you to buy Brooke Bond tea. The damp and heat of a tropical climate very soon spoil the freshness of tea that is not protected by the vacuum tin. Only Brooke Bond tea is vacuum-packed.
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      697 12 j) ppj| }y Extravagance Hi Framroz Co., SINGAPORE. 6 f^L M 3 JL3 U JU. JL< >^. THE MAN of TASTE selects his cigarette with the same care as his tie with this difference, once the selection of cigarette is made he sticks to it because if he is once
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      727 12 INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LIMITED (In Liquidation). FOR SALE BY TENDER. The whole or portion of the undermentioned stock in trade Motor Can 1 Studt-baker, Big Six, seven-seater, sixcylindor. 1 National, L. H. drive, seven-seater, twelve- cylinder. 2 Citroen, 10 h.p., ftve-seater. Motor Lorry Chassis Renault, 3£ tons. 1 Berliet, 5 tons.
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      521 12 BATU CAVES PORTLAND CEMENT WORKS The Trustees of the Late Dr. I.oke Yew, C.M.G., invite o.Ters for the l'urchase, or would consider the Leasing, of the Ratu Caves Portland Cement Works, the latter subject to the approval of the Selangor (iovernment, situate at Batu Caves, Selangor, Federated Malay States. The
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    CANADA'S FARM PRODUCE.
    532 13 The ProHts on Exported Store Cattle. Sir G. McLaren Brown, European Manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway, presided recently at a meeting held under auspices of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in London at which addresses were delivered by Mr. G. P. Graham, Canadian Minister of Railways,
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    ABBEY "STAFF WORK."
    446 13 Man Who Arranges all the Great Functions. Since the end of the war Westminster Abbey has become more than IMC thecentral church of the Empire, and in consequence the number of special services has greatly increased. Few people realise what careful arrangement is necessary lor such a
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      191 13 E FOR DISPOSAL AT ONE THIRD COST We have a number of 110 volt D.C. Ceiling and Table Fans recently removed from an installation now connected to the A.C. supply. They are in good working order, and we can dispose of them at one third cost. SIME, DARBY CO., LTD.
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      17 13 The experimental station of Pasoereoanl estimates that the 1924 sugar crop will I yield 28G million piculs.
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      182 13 "Ny Carlsberg" Beer MANUFACTURED IN UKNMAUtL Obtainable ati Hotels, Clubs jjj and Rest-Houses all over in S. S. the Malay States. Sold by all Ist Class dealers I|nyglSlsberg|J Sole Importers l!u 1^ 1 'J i ?!fl(.t tjffl' 1 The East Asiatic Co., Ltd., 'IIBKPI (Incorporated in D«»mark.) American Steel Split
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      1957 14 S As.,c(s over $."),000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. 1 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) S I BAD OfffMSl Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 62, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the
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      186 14 Fuller's SPARTA Battery Of British construction throughout, and at prices which compete with any other make of Battery. Edges of Plates are protected by patent "U" strips thus preventing effectively buckling and shorting." There's a Model for every Car. Ask your Garage. SOLE AGENTS HUTTENBACH, LAZARUS SONS LTD. SINGAPORE ELECTRICAL
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    977 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Motoring in the Might. Now that tin dark nights arc here and the rainy weather has set in several correspondents have written to me regarding po nta ii night driving and skidding, says a writer in a home paper. 1 may
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      98 15 5 Power Economy Simplicity Endurance $1,190 Wearne Brothers, Ltd. ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE Chevrolet Cars Self starter, dynamo, Magneto ignition, horn, speedometer, detachable rims, double folding windscreen and one-man hood. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY $1 ,600 CENTRAL MOTORS, LTD. ..t,, t n MMIMMM n Built on the lines of a big Car. THE
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      39 15 PENANG TURF CLUB NEW YEAR MEETING January 8, 10 and 12, 1924. AN UNLIMITED SWEEP will be held on Race 4 last day, January 12, 1924. Tickets $5 each will be available FOR MEMBERS ONLY. S. C. VICKERS, Secretary.
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      417 15 aPIaHaV '^tf)* t yaW Our Portrait la of Miss FLORRIE ORGAN, ot 100, Clark Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, England, whose father writes: "My d.iugtiter l'lorrie was suff. riiiß with a very bad Head covered with Sores and Eruptions, .iml, in fart, her mother was afraid to comb her hnir. She had
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      244 15 The 1920 and 1922 Senior Tourist Trophy Winners. A Shipment of the LATEST 2^ h.p. and 3'i p.h. SUNBEAM MOTOR CYCLES HAS NOW ARRIVED. For Prices and Particulars, apply to S«.. Agenu: H. WOLSKEL CO. Ltd. SINGAPORE To all Brass Collectors, Car Owners, etc. AND IN FACT TO ALL WHO
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      287 16 TO LET A spacious top floor frontage fitted with electric lights, ceiling fan and bathroom attached, suitable for a General Office. For further particulars, apply at PHILLIP STREET. men quality PROMPTNESS and LOW PRICES are the Special Features of our Prescription Service., M. EZEKIEL SONS, OPTICIANS, Raffles Chambers, Kafiles Plsce,
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      246 16 LADIES THE PARISIAN HOUSE is closed for a few days more owing to the absence of the Proprietress in Kuala Lumpur, where a new branch is being opened, at Club Koad. The Singapore house will shortly open with a new stock of smart goods at low prices. WATCH FOR DATE
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      947 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary dose set type (average six woids to line) are per line One insertion 23 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four int. 82 ets., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      910 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 76, Middle Road. Apply Mey«T Brothers. TO LET, large compound house. Tennis court. Serangoon district. Apply 202, Straits Times. TO LET, 3-c. Scott's Road. £nry Immediate. Apply 11. A Namazie 19, Malacca Street. TO LET, new compound house, 135, Bukit Tlmah Road. Apply to
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      333 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per c»n'.. of headaches are Ocular Headaches caused through some defect of vision. If your headache i< 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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      225 16 IDEAL GIFT WONDER BOOKS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR PRESENTATIONS. Crown 4to. Picturo Boards, 25G to 264 pages, 300 illustrations, 12 to 16 Colour Plates, Book Wrapper in Colour, and special end-papers. The Wonder Eiok. The Wonder Book of Wonder. The Wonder Hook of Why and What. The AVonder Hook
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      298 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONEa. Editorial and General M Manager's Offee W 7 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters— advertisements subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc, should be addressed to THE MANAGER. SUBSCRIPTION. BATES. Payable in Advance. STRAITS TIMES
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