The Straits Times, 31 January 1924

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 2 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1924 ITJCE 10 CENTS
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      95 1 MnniBMMBBnmBniiiiiiMnnnmnHmnBniinniinnBniiimrainnnHniii it I THE OLD ORIGINAL DRINK g£k> S M0RE "BEAR BR4ND" GENUINE SWISS MILK. Sterilized Natural and Unsweetened I Condensed. I MILK I I I AND Sol* A«rnU S Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. (Iiuorporaffd in England). Du SINGAPORE. ?««MMBBBBHBaMBMMta«IM«K« n 3 S W -a. a i i 11 B
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      235 1 iramiinrammniminniinimmiiiramiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnHraiiiiaiiin VISIT OF I i v4 B g^Bi tff £^»R SHE 20 h& H_^F H IK w Foreseeing increased demands on this occasion, we arranged for a SPECIAL AND EXCLUSIVE SHIPMENT j> 2 v OF SMART AFTERNOOM DRESSES AND j EVENING GOWNS These have now arrived and we are sure
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    British Steamship Lines.
    1404 2 Vessels and Tonnage of Big Companies. A table of British steamship lines rhoae fleets abrogate 50,000 gross tons n upward- published in the current i»ue •f The Syren of Shipping is of great ntercst, as it shows the relative import'!<te of our big steamship undertakings. The number
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      412 2 Amtttl Serits India Vv^K 4^^^^^^^!^ Recollections. I'm the man who win a camel and i^~T S<^F\ l lto^^l'2sify brought in 'Amstel Beer said the man v^tV^ x L ==^'W^'*'™who had been posted on the North-West V\\K "^^^vfsF^'''V^ frontier. 0^? fOW He added "We had no use for money and the
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      391 2 Young Men Use Cuticura To Save Your Hair If you have dandruff your hair will become dry and thin. Cuticura Ointment gently rubbed on spots of dandruff and itching, and followed by a shampoo with Cuticura Soap, docs much to prevent such a condition. Sw»t*.,T>kuili.3d.. OtetmtntH id utliM Sold throughout
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      948 2 Hj FRENCH E. P. and SILVERWARE I 'J Complete Canteens. Fish Sets, In- Cream S-ts. MsssW, etc. Ask for First Class 80l LBNGatB-PAKU Mais* H AT RENE ULLMANN Sole Importer. L, IHCn STREET, SINGArORF. v 4 Recommended as a speciality Very nice designs in 14 and IS kl. $j Solid
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    ENGLISHMEN IN INDIA.
    521 3 Plea for Better Understanding By England. The following interesting letter from Mr' Oswald Younghusdand has appeared in thr London Daily Telegraph India is in population three-quarters of the Empire, and the future of India largely depends on the capacity of Englishmen and Indians to understand one another.
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    Coal Pilferage in Hongkong.
    107 3 A MM which shows to what extsat pilferage is carried on in the harbour of Hongkoni; was mentioned in Hongkong Police Court on January 17, when a CUmm, alleged to have been a partner in the firm of Win* Tai, coal merchants, should have appeared before
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      751 3 AUCTION SALE b! excellent wa\-p<>l:shr<l and wulmit-stuined teak household foralturt, lIM.V. cabinet KTaaophonc and records, etc. To be held »l No, 70, Pi laSSj Street, on Saturday, Kchruary 2, at 2.30 p.m. Comprising one Mi* Master's Voice cabinet Grumophor.t; with records, excellent wax polished teak dining table, ulmeirahs land •rardrobei
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      405 3 1 "What a lovely Baby How are you feeding him THAT is what everyone will say about your baby if you feed him on Albulactin with diluted cow's milk a mixture which is far nearer to materrul mjlk than anything else. Lady Arthur Hay wrote I strongly recommend Albulactin. My
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      337 3 PERSISTENT RHEUMATISM. How Mr. Williams' I'ink IMIIx Drive It Out of the System. With iv.Ty turn of cold or damp wcathwr ofie hears the cry, .My enemy, Rheumatism, has ruturiH'd to torturi- me So it will, v.hilr pi-ople continue their futile attempts with outwanl applications to cure IMs <!<'ep-.--»-RW-il ili-tordcr
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      287 3 MARINE ENGINES. For all types of pleasure and commercial craft STATIONARY OIL ENGINE SETS. For Electric Lighting, l'umpinn. Welding, Wireless Telegraph and Power Plants. MOTOR BOATS. "M 2" Type Marine Motor 15 18 H.P. for PETROL OR PARAFFIN. SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (lae«r»e*aW4 la tkc Btraiu ■ettleKeats) ■MJff*oU (Jntteers
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      811 4 STEAIIER SAIUM6S P. 0.-Briiish India ond Apcar Line (Conpacies Ineorßorated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PJENINSULAB AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO, Under Contrsct with His Majesty's Government LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICB lUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AMJ JAPAN fOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Dee S*pero Tonaage
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      668 4 cteup uum THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBCIG AND BREMEN. m J| GENOA, MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking earg* through
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      612 4 STEAMER SAIUHBS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Hi Hand.) CNDIB CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVKRIiMK*T. Telephoae Nos. Passage Dept. 131. Freight Dept, 1202. Marine Dept. and TraAsMpmeal Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1t. 2. DOXGGALA— January 31, Pontiinnk. SAM I'll -January 31. Paneh, Hfror.ibanjr.
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      422 5 STEAMEfI SAILINGS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In An s trail.) Singapor* to Java Port., Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Torres Straits, also with transhipment to other Victorian, Sooth Australian and North Queensland Porta, British New Guinea, New Britain Tasmania aad New Zealand Port*. APPROXIMATE
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      492 5 STEAMER SAIUNCS O.S.K. Proposed Sailing, from Slagaper*. Subject to caange without previous aotice). KUBOPEAN LINK For I.oodon. Hamhorg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Tin Colombo, Sues and Port Said. Arr. Dep. CELEBES MARU Feb. 15 Feb. 16 'Call, at Aden. SOUTH AMIRICAN LINE For Rio dc Janeiro, Santoa and Bnenoa Aires, via Colombo,
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      546 5 STEAMER SAIUNfiS MESSAGERIES MARITIME* Und*r Contract wit* the French GoT*rnaa*n« Hall and PaM*ng*r Sarrle* DIRECT FORTNIGHTLY FAR EASTERN SERVICB. HOMEWARD MAILS. OUTWARD MAIM. T* Marseille* via Penanf, Coloan*. To Japan via Balgoa. Haaajkoaa DJluoati «■>« Port Said. sad Shanghai. ANDRE LEBON leaves 5 p.m. Jan. 29 I CHILI dv* Feb.
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      221 5 HUGO STINNES UNES (Incorporated In Germany) Regalar Monthly Freight Paaa*og*r Service. OUTWARD BOUND Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan SCHFER, ***** tons due Jan. 14 ALBERT VOEGLER, 9000 tons due Feb. 2 CARL LEGIEN, 9000 tons due Mar. 4 HOMIWARD BOUND Antwerp, Rotterdam and Haabarg. HINDENBURG, ***** tons dv* Jan. 28 EMIL
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      673 5 STUMER_SMJM» "iLLtitiMAM" LINE KLLERMAN UI'CKNALL STKAMSUII' CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) STEAMER. Da. Singapor*. PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. CITY OF YORK China and Japan Feb. 11 HOMEWARDS. s.i. CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseille I-ondon Feb. 26 CITY OF YORK Marseilles London April 4 Mb CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles London April 20 PASSAGE
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      308 6 CINEMAS From January 30 to February 2 AT THE KARIMA HALL, IPOH WILL IJE SCREENED THE WONDER FILM ATLANTIDE Greatest Cinema Achievement of the Season IN SUPPORT MAX LINDER'S Finest Comedy BE MY WIFE 5 REELS. HAROLD LLOYD, SNUB POLLARD, etc. Prices of Admission: $2, $1.50, $1, 50, 25 cts.
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      129 6 surma theatre to-night Al 7l° »™rPDARE DEVIL HUTCH (CHARLES HUTCHISON) The Thrill-a-minute Stunt King LUTHEK The TM Mai do Luxe Tile GREAT GAMBLE Al O 1 DFpIQ ascinating story witn real riot fast action and hazardous stunts. The whole 15 Episodes nightly. IM >«»>.»»<> »^»l»l« In the First Show at
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      439 6 CINEMAS Tel. 903. PALLADIUM THEATRE Orchard Road. Atqi TONIGHT Atqi At 9.1 a. At 9.15. MAX UNDER IN THE THREE MUST-GET-THERES EVE'S REVIEW EVE'S REVIEW FIRST HOUSE 7.30. CHARLES HUTCHISON IN SPEED Special Matinee Lecture and demonstrations by Dr. PAUL for ladies only, Friday, February 1, at 5 p.m. Admission
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      267 6 Ipoh Gymkhana r CJub NEW YEAR MEETING GENUINE FIRST DAY IyB*3 ft*CAlI I i\G Tuesday, January 29, 192-1. |ifld I dCIIICd SECOND DAY Thursday, January 31, 11)12 1. Q THIRD DAY KOOI H Saturday, February 2, 1924. **W* JLXJLAp Entries close at 5 p.m. on I g^ Saturday, January 19,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    118 7 nxnma. Yliursrfay. January 31 High Water, B.ll a.m., 6.41 p.m. Homo? ard and 0. mail cli. I'hllhai m. Hall, 5.1B. D r*a, it p.m. rotten, Vic. Tttttn, 9.30 p.-n -ry 1 m,, B.13 p.m. Kippy Valley, Tlu' 01 Vic. Theatre, D.30 p.m. Saturday, IV'.ruaiy 2 llisli Water,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    170 7 naarjr 81. Ship" ploagsMc tkc Whwrrw or expected M arri\;> hvpfir! liarhour. Main Wharf Recorder, Sea Ilellc. Dumpo. Belle, G I'.ilcmbnng. Coal Wharf— Nil. 4 ■ill Vvharf-- NIL Wsm-lo in Dry Dock. Taojong Pagat Albert Dock 1 Nil. Vic- I Lighter K. Keppel Harhoar King*! Do«k: Nil.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    186 7 "•ulau Samba 2.Sop.m. I M« |!:-.tavi.i. Chcribon, Satsarang and ;i 3 p.m I(:mrk"k 3 p.ir. \UUcca »r.l Kunr 8 p.m Rangoon and Calcutta 3 p.m. 3 p.m. iata Pahat 8 p.m 3 p.m Malacca and Muar 4 p.m. Satu r«h..t 4 p.m -.ir.ir, Pekan, Sungci LcmDl in
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    183 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, January 81. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 7/32 Demand 2/4 1/8 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 5/S On New York, Demand 49V4 nom. Pi rate M I 52'i nom. On France. Bank 1020 On India. Bank T. T. 16:! Un Hongkong', liank (i <i
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. DAILY PRICES CURRBNT.
    58 7 12 neon January 31. Singapore Standard Singapore Standard Pale Crepe, Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Closiag Prices. Buyer* Sellers. Buyers. S Spot Spot Feb.-March Keb.-Mai vh fcpril-June April-June July-Sept. July-Sept. Tone of Market Weak. Latest London oablei quote: Spot sheet Is.
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      MINING
      221 7 mi. I'd. hayeri. 8ell«r». 1 1 Batang Padan* 0.87% 0.42% 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.42% 1.47 \<a 1 1 Jelantoh 0.20 nua 1 1 Johnn Tin O.!S7% 0.30 fl il Kam. Haitian ting 45/6 46/6 a £1 KamuntiiiT Tin 38/0 3'J/O c.d. 10 10 KintaAssn. Ord. 7.70 7.90 5
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      GENERAL
      137 7 laso* VnL :'d. Bnyen. Sell El il I!. Am. Tobncco 1.10.0 .".2.G 10 10 Oe»tr*l Engines ».0« l'l.OO 10 10 Central Motors 2.75 8.00 .i :l Smeitinc Co. 7.:>0 7.75 5/-5/-K1RC. Tramways 2/2 2/6 in 10 Fraser&Neave 37.00 S8.00 50 50 Hi.mmpi- To. 135 140 0 Kati Kns. def.
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      DEBENTURES
      128 7 U. Eng. 8 p.e. $1,234,500 pur 5 p.c. p.m: Spore Electric Tramwayi, 6 p.c. nom. SWe Mnnieirel R px. $1 878 000 par. SWe MrnldDal IV. se of 1907 «l 000 000 1,, m* of 190. *I:WO.°W. i P-e. Spor? Mcntcipel 4 4 p.e. ioi,.i *< enn tnn c
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      399 7 Fraser end Co. and Lyall and Eratt'a Qaotatluaa. '.I' -.I.'t. S'.#r!t't QeoUttoaa ar» printed another page ea FrU»y. To-daya Price*. Frasti LyaU A Co. Kvatt Uor i.ijah ($1) 1.00 1.20 1.05 LIB AJledby ($1) l.l« 1.15 1.05 1.15 A.. Jlitam (So) 31.00 12.00 11.00 12.00 A. Kuniag ($1)
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      37 7 THE NEW WORLD Comment-ins February 2. 192-4. THK < I! V OI'KRA (Everything new) 111!' NKW WORLD ZOO THE HINKSK WAYANt; OPBN AIR (INEMA DANCING .very Wednesday and Salurrlny (Selertod Jazz Band) BOXING AND OTMEK NOVELTIES in preparation.
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      837 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other < l.iKsififd Adrt<<., see page 16. MUUGAtAWNT SOUP. Oxtail Soup. Gravy Soup, Julienne Soup, Londonderry Soup, Cofl *i,mme Soup, Vegetable Soup. MockturtK (Clear) Soup. H. Bolter, Director Importer. TO LKT, 68-2. Rnce Course Road. Applj Aoilullah. Mt, (.iaylang Road. WANTED, sinßinj: lesions. Bepl; terms, etc. Hfi-J, Straits
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      86 7 iOUR QUALITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS OH6 Heavy Silk without fashion scam 555 Heavy Silk with fashion seam 222 Special Heavy Silk with fashion seam 777 The Queen of Silk Stockings. Extra Special Heavy. LADIES Look for the PAGODA STOCKING Sensible ritr suk Ho»e with t\<x I— tiom *stfa><ifa jfaua*. Resolution
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      309 7 G. E. C. ELECTRICAL MACHINERY Independent Electric Lighting Sets in Stock. FRASER CHALMERS Engineering Works. Proprietora GENERAI ELECTRIC Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in England) m.u;net iiorsK roblnson boad singapoui: THE LATEST SOCIETY DANCING EXPONENT AND TEACHER Miss JILL HILL STUDIO 128 RAFFLES HOTEL. dp) eeeeeee ♦»♦♦♦«»«<♦♦♦♦♦♦♦-»♦*♦« STYLISH GLACE KID SHOES. Black
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      387 7 MUNICIPAL NOTICE Thi- Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore hereby frive notici' I Bridge Road, between Cantonment Road I I the Railway Crossing will shortly he reel n s'ructcd. Householders requiring turn water, Kas or elc*tricity ser\-ic<?s laid or r jcrviccs effected should notify t'ne Depart ment concerned within
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    DEATH
    29 8 FARWAKKR.-In En K !an.l. on January 11, 1924, Robert .Vorman Earwaker, for some tine representative of the Calico Printers Association, Ltd.. Singapore. Bangkok anJ Java papers pleas? copy.
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
    96 8 Massrs. Chan Thiam Hce, Chan Thiam Soon and Sane Kolc Im .sir,cer.-ly taantf th-ir thanks to relatives and friends in recognition of their attendance at the funeral of th;- late Chan Ah Nuah, on Wednesday. January SO, IM4, and to all those who sent wreaths, yi-rolln. telegrams and letters
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    THURSDAY, JANUARY 31. SIR FREDERICK JAMES.
    1068 8 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31. SIR FREDERICK JAMES. Promoticns could not pass bye Sir Frock-rick James. He has the quality of personality, the will to work, the driving force which gets from himself and from i tlu-rs the best that is in them. Such men arc not to plentiful in public service,
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    94 8 Mr. Den man Fuller, F.R.C.0., has passed through Singapore. Until recently he was for many years Organist at St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, and during that time did much by means of recitals to raise funds for renovating the organ. To the great regret of a wide circle of friends he
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    20 8 We have received a copy of the annual reports of the various Government departments of the State of North Borneo.
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    33 8 The rate of issue of Money Order* for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. ICO equal $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Ita. 165 •qual $100.
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    37 8 The case of T. L. Chater, who i.« charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of $19,000 belonging to Messrs. M. A. Namazie and Co., was mentioned before Mr. Gourlay to-day, and postponed until February 7.
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    37 8 Office bearers for the first half year sleeted at the half-yearly general meeting of the Persenangan Stia Club, held it the club premises on January 27, in:ludcd, President, H. M. Ghous and hon. secretary, M. A. Karim.
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    32 8 The Southampton Council has agreed co hand over to the Southern Railway i substantial acreage of mudlands fo> .■eclam-tion, thrs permitting the early beginning of extensive dock development in Southampton costing £8,000,000.
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    42 8 Mr. Alec. Halliday, son of Mr. L. E. Halliday, of Pooprassic Group, Galaha, Ceylon, met with his death on January 22 as the result of an accident while handling his gun. The deceased had only .ecently started as assistant on the estate.
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    39 8 A Chinese, named Lee Chye waf arrested by an officer of the Monopolies Department, this morning, at Pasir PanJang with about $1,000 worth of nonGovernment chandu, which was found buried in the ground. He was charged before Mr. Venables.
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    46 8 The Hon. Mr. J. I^jmie, Commissions if !.;;nds. charg-.-d a Chinese named Pofc ('hah before Mr. David yesterday with utting and measuring a good amount ol rimber from the Changi Forest Reserve The accused had a permit to cut mantrove only. His Honour fined him $75.
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    48 8 The Chee Swee Cheng Senior Scholarship in Labuan tenable for 1924, 1925 and 1920 was won by Wong Yin Fon The second and third boys in the scholarship examination were Leonir Chung Foh md John Then, who share the Enj; Wat; and Lee Peck Keng Scholarships foi 1921.
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    68 8 The formal opening of the Happy Valley will take place to-morrow at 5 p.m. Over a thousand friends have been invited to attend this function. Mrs. Lm ("boon Guan, M.8.E., will declare the mounds open. The public will be admitted at 0.:;0 p.m. at an admission fee of 10 cents.
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    59 8 A translation of <n agreement reached at a recent conference between delegates of the British, Belgian and French Clearing Offices on the one hand and of the German Government ii tin- other containing provisions relating to claims under Part X of the Treaty of Versailles is published in a supplement
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    70 8 The hearing concluded in the Supreme Court this morning of the action in which a contractor named N. V. Vandayarsued Syed Omar Alsagoff for work done, materials supplied and wages pa d t;> coolies under two contracts relating to work at Woodlands and Thomson Road. After hearing the arguments <if
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    78 8 At the instance of Mr. R. Moor, Chop Chong Moh, 735 North Bridge Road, was charged before Mr. David yesterday with loading on the 21st instant ten piculs of rubber at the Fish Market, Beach Road, which was a prohibited area under the regulations. Mr. Moor mentioned the only five
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    73 8 The preliminary enquiry by Mr. Yenables into tin; charge of attempted murder preferred against Bakar bin KlTcudi came to a conclusion yesterday, his Worship committing tho accused for trial at the March Assizes. It is alleged that the accused hacked a Chinese mistress of his with a parang in an
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    76 8 A service for the exchange of telegraph money orders between the Federated Malay States and Johore will begin on February 1. Telegraph money orders may be issued and paid in the Federated Malay States at any money order office which is also a telegraph office and at the undermentione-d offices
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    96 8 A short time back Mr. Oakshott, A.S.P., made a raid on 14, Japan Street, and found two Chinese men and a woman in the act of making counterfeit coins. Yesterday the preliminary enquiry was held by Mr. Gourlay against the three accused, whose names are Hock Seng, Lim Chin (his
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    117 8 The sixteenth annu'- 1 general mating of the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Associaticn (Pitman's) took place at the Club house. '1 Kac- Course Lane, on Wednesday night, the attendance filling every seat.. Mr. W. Makepeace- was nominated Patron of the Association, and the following officers wen- elected for the c-jrnni year:
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    507 8 Sir Roderick Jones, chairman ami manapin;; director of Reuters, left for India by the P. and O. steamer Macedonia, this morning. Mr. T. S. Anthony, .-> son of the lato Mr. Stephen Anthony, has arrived from England to join Messrs. A. A. Anthony and Co., Pen!>ng, as
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    Settlement of Singapore.
    25 8 February 6, being the anniversary of Settlement of Singapore, vessels that are. in harbour on that date are asked to dres.i <hip.
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    Freemasonry.
    112 8 Sir Neili Malcolm, D.G.M., paid a farewell visit to Lodge St. George. Singapore, last evening, and was afterwards ci tertained by the Lodge at a farewell I Briquet, at the Hotel Europe. Wor. Jn>. G. T. Peall presided and proposed th toast of the evening, The Right Woi-.-hipful the
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    British Cancer Research.
    145 8 Younjr and old, jrentle and simple, i-laarr and unclean, wise and foolish, cultured .ind barbarian, yea even the beasts that per »h, are among its victims. No man or woman is too younjj or too old to suffer, the old fall more rendily than the younif. Yo
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      99 8 ami 1* Wi PROCEEDING ninnro Little's New Model 1^ PARTS LAWN MOWER. lk STOCKED Six.. 18 inch. Price $35.50 each new bobin if j^SSG&± zc 27 in by ID in. I -4M Complete with Piping John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la EagUnd) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. FOUNDERS We are fully
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      172 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. RICHARD FARRELL in BREAKING HOME TIES in 0 Reels. C. M. HALLARD in A PAUPER MILLIONAIRE in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. WILLIAM DESMOND in McGUIRE OF THE MOUNTED in 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD.,
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      90 8 On Other Pages, m». British SteantHhip Linen 2 Shipping in Port 7 The Mail Table Keuter T?lejtrams 3 Supreme Court Ca>w» I Rubber Auction Prices I'enane Municipality '.I The Ford Car Industry 9 Perak Notes !> Crada Rubber Imports to America I>> Subscriptions to Children Aid Sue. 10 Sporting Intelligence
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    Britain and France
    191 9 Mr. Mac Donald's Letter To M. Poincare. [Relter's Service.] London, January 30. The Daily Telegraph's political observer gives the gist of a letter stated to be remarkably straightforward which was despatched by Mr. Mac Donald to M. Poincare on his assumption of office. The communication points out
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    Mexican Rebels.
    159 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 30. Galveston, Texas Mexican federal troops captured Orizaba. The Federals are now advancing on Cordoba. It is reported that several rebel trains fell into their hands. London, January SO. Washington It is officially reported from Mexico City that 1,500 prisoners wore taken when Ksperanza
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    German Seamen's Strike.
    141 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 30. Mr. Havclock Wilson, on behalf of thf National Sailors aad Firemen's Union, has telegraphed to the Premier pointing out that 1,200 German seamen from German vessels hav e struck at United Kingdom ports against the low wage of £3 per month compared
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    France and Rumania.
    131 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. January 30. Pati- A long authoritativu statement nuw makes it clear that Rumania has finally renounced her intention of asking the French Govttfnment for a loan of Fr. 100,000.000. It is explained that the inevitable delay in the French Parliament voting the loan com
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    American Oil Scandals.
    154 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 30. Washington The republican Mr. Willis declared in the Senate that Mr. Fall had been placed under the surveillance of Department of Justice agents at New Orleans on the 20th inst., with orders not to permit him to leave the country "under conditions."
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    German Situation.
    140 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 30. Berlin The first committee of experts enquiring into the means for stabilising German finances has arrived from Paris and held a meeting presided over by General Dawes. It was decided to request the Chancellor to enable the committee to establish points of contact
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    Another U. S. Scandal.
    119 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Jfnuary 30. New York A jury has convicted William H. Anderson, New York State Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, on both counts of an indictment charging him with forgery in the third degree. This scandal hss divided public interest with the oil scandal.
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    Labour Disputes.
    65 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 30. Bombay Only two mills are working and are expected to close to-morrow. There are 140,000 operatives idle. No negotiations are proceeding and there is no sign of settlement. London, January 30. The council of the port labour employers has accepted the proposals of
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    A New Bank.
    53 9 [Renter's Service.] London, January 30. The Morning Post learns that the Amsterdamsche Bank and the Twentsche Bank have formed a new 1 international bank in Ar.is-tcvdam for the transaction of international business. The paid-up i pital i- t<n million guilders. Stockholm, I'x.rlin and London banks, including Tl.n-.!j
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    London's Base Rumours.
    258 9 No Action Taken by Labour Cabinet. [Recter's Service. London, January 30. The Daily News learns that the Admiralty arc prepared to make important modifications in the Singapore scheme. One alternative is to enlarge the existing dry dock so as to take any British warship. The other, which
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    Anglo-Persian Oil Shares.
    58 9 [Reutbr's Service.] London, January 30. There is a divergence of opinion in th? City as regards the wisdom of the Government's decision not to dispose of the Anglo-Persian oil shares. The Times, after weighing the pros and cons, approves the step. It is not expected that the
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    Various.
    37 9 [Reutu's Service.] London, January 30. Washington Mr. Hughes received the Greek Charge d'Affaires, M. Tsamados, thereby re-establishing relations between the United States and Greece. London, January 30. Sydney The Japanese squadron has sailed for New Zealand.
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    PENANG MUNICIPALITY.
    84 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 30. At a meeting of the Municipal Commission the President tributcd the Hon. Mr. Yeoh Guan Scok, wha had served as a Commissioner for 13 years, adding that he took a great interest in the development of the town, especially the welfare
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    129 9 Offered 435 Tons Sold 310 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 640th auction on January .">0, when there was catalogued 1,364,034 lbs. or 608.94 tons offered 974,666 lbs. or 435.12 tons sold 763,167 lbs. or 340.70 tons. PRICES REALISED. Spot London Is. l%d.
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    31 9 A lecture on The Art of Public Sneakins will be given by the Rev. J. H. Lewin, 8.D., in the Ceylon Tamils Association Hall, 11, Dhoby Ghaut at 7 p.m. to-rtnv.
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    SUPREME COURT.
    410 9 Litigants in Prison And Hospital. The list of cases for the February sittings of the Supreme Court was fixed this morning. Trie Chief Justice (Sn Walter Shaw) mentioned that the Penanc Court of Appeal opened on February 12, which involved the absence of one judge but he hoped
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    CRUDE RUBBER.
    160 9 Importations into the United States. We are indebted to the Planters' Association of Malaya for the following details of the importations of crude rubber into the United States during November. 1923. The figures hav c been compiled and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net
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    Children's Aid Society.
    323 9 Second Hat of subscriptions for year encing August 31, 1924. Amount previously acknowledged $885, Singapore Football Association Gross proceeds of charity football match 895.45, Second Instalment— Proceeds of Entertainment Hello Singapore 500, Thin! Instalment Proceeds of Entertainment Hello Singapore 350, Messrs. Guy C. Clarke 75, W. p.
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    PERAK NOTES.
    868 9 (From A Correspondent) Ipoh, January 28. The South Perak Church bazaar, which was organised by Mts. D.W. Simmonwith the assistance of Mrs. lnglis at secretary and Mr. Cecil Pearse as trea surer, was held at the Ipoh Town Hali on Saturday and generally proved the success it deserved
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    SUED ON PROMISSORY NOTE.
    185 9 Rhio Estate Partners in Supreme Court. A case was heard in the Supreme Court this morning, before the Chief Justice. (Sir Walter Shaw), in wh ch Wong Tong Heng sued Cheah Soon Keat on a promissory note. Mr. C. H. Da Silva appeared for the plaintiff,
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    The Ford Car Industry.
    941 9 Mr. C. P. F. Wearne's Visit To The Factory. Mr. C. F. F. Wearnc, head of the local firm bearing his name, and which i I synonymous with the Ford Car in the-: a parts, has just returned to the Colony after a visit to tin-
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    Rangoon Road Fire Relief Fund.
    91 9 The Hon. Treasurer begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of thifollowing donations:— Previously acknowledged $21,944.02, Chinese Pawnshop; Guild 532, The Lunar Ch» 00. Tontr On Guild 30, Eng Yong Tong and The Chin c.He Friendly Assn. each 2"i, Toner Sian Kok Assn. 20, Java
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      FOOTBALL.
      290 10 (.'riii.-.L'r's learn Win ai Malacca. Kalher a remarkable match, in view of ihfe K'ut <'t u<>iiN that were scored, j i. -lav between h team from H.'.Vi.s. CarlUle and a •natch St. Kiani n XI. The local team, v. h» had Dollal- of the Bandakaba Foot- j.al' < luii
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      IPOH RACES.
      169 10 Handicaps for To-day The following are the handicaps for to;i Leap Wa> Plate (one mile). Queen of Nader 8.10, Peg of My Heart N.Hi, Shantung 8.9, Minuette 7.4, Beaver 6.12. I'cnang Cup (live furlongs). Patsy 9.6, Calculator S.I:. Gentle Bva >U2, Carrie V.. 7.11. x furlongs). Jill 10.6,
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      Boxing.
      111 10 in the Jamlto-Edwin de Souza which takes place at the Happy evening, is growing and indications are that there will be an even bigger crowd ihan attended the Key affair. The fact that to-mor-iow sees the opening of the Happy Valley grounds as a whole will form an added
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      Swimming.
      23 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 30. Sydney The Swede Arne Borg swam a mile in the world's record timel of 22 ii'in. 34
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      Australian Cricket.
      62 10 Renter*! Service.] London, January 30. Sydney Victora be it New South J eight wickets, winning the ii!: r-sta't: competition and the Sheffield Shield. made 217 (Andrews 98 HaMkopf four for 49) and Victoria ford 110, Mayne 154 not out). Ith Wale- next made 321 (Hendry 73, Kipi>a\ <•>:».
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      Chamonix Sports.
      66 10 IRi :i.-r. Service.] London. January 30. Chamonfat Britain beat France by 48 to 4. thu.- winning the curling tournaii.in;. Sweden was second and France third. At ice h; ckev Britain best Belgium by bee 1 nice by 22 to 0. :n ttie .-kiinir marathon of SO kiloHaug Norway,
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    An Interesting Application.
    71 10 The BoUdtor-General (Mr. G. G. Seth) bai been removed from the roll of soli--1 .dony .it his own request. The Attorney-General (Blr William Murr Mini, who made t applicaMr. Justice Acton stated that, owing to their confidential nature, he could not disclose the reasons for the application.'
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    BISHOP HICKLEY'S DEPARTURE
    532 10 Farewell Gathering at Wesley Parsonage. There was large aiid representative KatneiinK <>i'. tin' lawn of Wesley Huaonage on tort (.'mining R'»ad i>n the afternoon of January 'i'tt to bio l«<n voyage to BteBtfp li. Bii-kley and Mrs. Uicklcy and pur:y, on the eve of their departure for
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    243 10 By special request a repetition will be given at the Theatre Royal, North Bridge Road, to-night of the Spanish drama, Senorita Francina, or The Shepherdess, which will he staged by the leading local Portuguese artists. There will be a pi indentation of medals. The management of the Palladium
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    The Social Evil.
    140 10 Following on the conviction of the eight Chinese girls joint keepers of brothels in Jalan Besar, etc. three Japanese women of Malay and Malabar streets were charged with running brothels in which were women suffering with venereal disea.se. Mr. Stirling said that wi'.h regard to the brothels
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    Rubber in the Philippines.
    82 10 Mr. Charles F. Vance, head of the V nited States federal rubber committee investigating- the rubber possibilities of the Philippnes, has informed Governor Wood that Mindanao offers an excellent field for rubber cultivation. Aside from its rick soil, the fact that it is below the typhoon
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      126 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. The entirely erroneous statement on the question of the engagement of local Tamil labour by Shake 'em up in his letter appearing in your issue ot 25th instant, throws doubt on the reliability of iiis whole narrative. No restriction or
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      Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
      200 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I would call your attention to the inadequate arrangements of the above department of jjie Municipality. The animal hospital in Kampong Java Road close* ut four o'clock every afternoon, and any case however urgent can receive no
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      Malacca Grievances.
      545 10 To the Editor of the Straits Tim.es. Sir, I am disappointed to read so little Malacca news in the Straits Times. 1 have not had the pleasure yet of meeting Our own Correspondent but if he will read these notes he will see what news hs has been
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    Johore Causeway.
    77 10 The following information has been received from the General Manager of the F.M.Si Railways Navigation lights have been erected on either side of the Kastern and Western entrances to the C: yseway Lock at Johore Babru and will be exhibited from and after January 25. These lights are
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    THE GLOBE TROTTERS.
    278 10 Pleasant Show at Victoria Theatre. Mr. Dick Norton's Company of "Globe Trotters opened a short season at the Victoria Theatre last night, when they gave a lively and entertaining show. The company have acquired two new members since their last visit to Singapore, and their varied talents
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    91 10 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shim bun- ha.) Tokio. January 23. Two aeroplanes fell to the ground wh'.-n four aeroplanes collided at the height ol' 1,000 metres on the Ka.«umiga-Ura Aerodrome. The pilota, Lt. Ando and Lt. Aoyama, were killed on the spot. The Separati.-ts of
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    Around the World Cruises.
    174 10 We learn from Messrs. Sarkies Bros., of Raffles Hotel, etc., that constant enquiries are being received regarding in formation as to the arrhal at tnis port ef the other Around The World Cruises this year. The next vessel will be the Resolute, due here on March
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    Stanton's Midway Shows.
    131 10 Stan ton's Midway Shows opened their season at Singapore last night, when there were large crowds in the grounds off Robinson Road. This travelling fair is one of the largest of its kind, and provides amusement of s-iflkient variety and extent to satisfy all tastes. Visitors were
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    Attempted Extortion on Tongkang.
    145 10 The adjourned hearing of the casp in which a Chinese, named Ang Pok, alias Ang Kcu Lam. is charged with attempted extortion of $:>0 from Yeo Wye in a tongkang on the sea off Beach Road on 19th instant was continued before Mr. Gcurlay to-day, Inspector
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    The Tai Lee Piracy.
    130 10 Information came to light on January 28, which goes to show the implicit trust which the late Captain Wiilox. ef the Tai L'-e, placed in the No. 1 boatswain who turned No. 1 pirate and is strongly believed to have shot down his master in s
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    895 10 Macphail and Co., Ltd.'s Report. Singapore. Janunry 31. Rubier. London is. 1 v 8 d. Local IT^i cents. Tin. London £249 15s. Rubbers.— Allmbys 1.07 to 1.12> 3 Amalgamated Malays 1.82 'a to 1.92 1 Ayer Moleks 1.07'j to 1.12>,4, Bassetts 1 to 1.06, Isrogas U0 u
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    59 10 The Re-L'nion dinner of the Chinese Association will be held on Thursday, February 7 at 7.:i0 p.m. on the premises ef the Association. The final of the billiards (tournament) championship will be played off after th<- dinner. Members who are desirous of participating are asked to send in their name
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    Rubber Pavements.
    984 10 Successful Experiment In American City. What is asserted to be the first rubber pavement in the United States has just been laid on a railroad-croMing in Eta Wisconsin. It is claimed by the advocate!" of this form of roadway that ii U ultimately economical, despite its On! owing
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    30 10 The Shipping and the Import ami Export Offices will he closed on February and open for one hour only (from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) on February t; and 11.
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    HOME SPORT.
    2487 11 The First Rugby International. By Our Special Correspondent. London, January •>■ A new force of racecourse police, who will supplement the efforts of the Scotland Yard lying squad in pi racegoers, will be formed shortly, as soon as racecourse owneis have deeded upon the form ;incl size of
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    Passengers for Home.
    490 12 allowing pussi-npers are proceeding to Kuiope by the Macedonia which sailed to-day Heaamaa, C. G. E. Baughan, Lim heng Tiik, Khoo Sieu Jin, Mrs. E. C. Wrey, Mr. and Mrs. retterson and children, D. •Uiir. L. .1. lllyth. E. M. V. Daries. R. C. Lewis, I. H.-imett,
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    KRUBONG (MALACCA) RUBBER
    701 12 A Satisfactory Result Dividend Prospects. The fifteenth annual ordinary general meeting: of the Krubong (Malacca) Rubber Plantations, Limited, was held en December 31, at 4, Lloyd's Avenue, E.C., Major J. C. G. McFerran presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, In the first place, I must apologise for the
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    Unwelcome Visitor to Hospital.
    176 12 A great shaggy brown bear escaped from the Zoological Gardens at Calcutta on January 16 and scaled the compound of the Presidency General Hospital. It lumbered up the driveway, and entered the admission room, where a Medical Officer was on duty, partaking of chota hazri. The
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    86 12 Programme of drills up to and for week ending February 3. Friday, February 1. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, all units, training for Garrison sports. Saturday, February 2. 2 p.m., Farrer range (Seletar), Eurasian Co., recruits course for recruits and 3rd class shots. Sunday, February 3. 7.30 a.m.,
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      529 14 ■■■II Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance In force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. f (Incorporated la Straits Settlemeata.) IF. AD OFFICE Winchester Hoase, Singapore. tOXJi'JN OITICB i U, Old Jsvry, S.C The Company baa £10,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the
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      608 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised M M.000,000 Capital Subscribed «1,800,000 Capital Paid-up 11,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest 11,812,106 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sir R. J. Black, Hart., Chairman. J M. Rvrif, Esq. H. Mclvill Simons, Esq. F. R, Chalmers, Esq. Sir David Yule, Bart.
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      840 14 INSURANCE INSURANCE UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION COMPANY OF PARIS. ASSURANCE CO- LTD. (Incorporated in Franca) (Incorporated in England) Established 1826. Firt Marine, Accident, Guarantee RESERVE AND TOTAL GUARANTEED and Motor. £4,000,000 Assets exceed .440,000,000 The undersigned agents for the above W. A. SIMS Manager and Underwriter, Company, are prepared
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      389 14 FOR HEALTH LIFEBUOY SOAP promotes health, happy, smiling health. It disinfects whilst cleansinu and leaves every pore of the skin antiseptically clean and protected. MklJjA I llti i liness of home and linen te^^^^Wß^^'E v£ purity on every bar Ls?C^^^^^^^p r f SB' Made by LEVERS. OF ALL STORES, DEALERS,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    623 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. I'.ritish Transport Industry. Wh!k The Autocar is. in no sense a political .iourr.nl. it emphasises th<; effect of the M< tor Transpsri Exhibition at Olympia in focussing attention on the position of the manufacturers of cummercial vehicle-. Under the McKeniia iiili-.s.
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    A MARRIAGE ON CREDIT.
    361 15 Strange Story of a Fiji Murder. The police stati «n at Tamavua, some tone miles from Suva, was drowsing: away a dull Tuesday morning when, without any noise, an Indian glided into tlio station room, and the startled constable was hf/rrified to see in front of
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      74 15 E New Prices 1-Ton Truck Chassis complete with drivers cab m i- ''<.■»**/- Touring Car Chassis *mr EASY PAYMENTS ARRANGED. Wearnc Brothers, Ltd. Orchard Road, Singapore. >mn-M>r>«t>t «>*rr« »i» m»» m < >-r» iTuxt-Ev'sTXiißssssssssssssssssssssi WINTERGREEN CREAM t Sclj ttiicughiiut Ihe IjrgcloMisof Dr^R^^^^b^gwl '"^l* «IHS*"SM CtYIOM STRAITS SEinEIftPTS. B&VIUBI P"#2J"J B
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      440 15 DURANT "Just a Real tmsi Good Car SPORT MODEL Kaprcial consideralon is dui> Iho Durant lor it« general design, its finish throughout, its methaniral acecssibility and for the Durant Tubular liacKh me. The latter is ihe cornerstone of the tar> foundation, and achieves very .-imply, yet very efficiently, an effect
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      301 16 NOTICE We have appointed Mr. Chan Chin Sek, Manager, as from the 16th instant. GUAN KIAT Co., Ltd., 35, Phillip Street. January 16, 1924. NEW SHIPMENT GREEN MOSQUITO NETTING 16 and 18 mesh GKEEN WILLESDEN CANVAS SOFT SOAP GALVD. WIRE NETTING. GAW BROS., LTD. IMatr. Mine und Ship's Stores, 59.
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      382 16 A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY The Proprietress of the Parisian House, Stamford Road, who wishes to retire from business, is open to consider reasonable offers for purchase from responsible people. Shop furniture for disposal, and exceptionally favourable rent, with lease, also advertising contracts with the newspapers. The business has been well-known for
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      860 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc, in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., nve ins. f 1.00, six ins. $1.13 ten ins
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      819 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 76, Middle Road App Meyer Brothers. TO LET, G-c, D'Almeida Street. Ren moderate^ Apply 8, D'Almeida Street. TO LET, bungalow 112, River VallTy Roa Apply M. H. Sassoon. 5-1, Malacca Street. TO LET, 3S-2, Cairnhill Road, water an gas. Immediate entry. 101, Chin Swce
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      498 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per cent, of headaches arc Ocular Headaches caused through some defect of vision. Ii your headache is to 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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      309 16 THE STRAITS TIMES. TELEPHONES. Editorial and General r.H Manager's Office 1117 All communications rclati/ijr to cditorin! matter* and newj should In- addressed to THE KDITOII. All communications relating to business matters —advrrtisemcntj subscriptions. accounts, printing, ctr should be addressed to THE MAN'AGEK. SIBSCRIPTIOX KATES. Payable in Advance. STKAITS TIMKS (Uaily
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