The Straits Times, 8 February 1924

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,476. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    Australian Plans.
    1378 2 Interesting Travels of Captain Wilkins. There is a similarity between the great plains of Australia and other non-rain-prcducing areas, such as the Sah/.ra. Looking across the Australian plains from a height is like looking across the Sahara, only one is preen and the other yellow sands. But neither
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      174 2 FRENCH E. P. and SILVERWARE I Complete Canteens, Pish S^l^, lee «>c-; l .in Sets, Di-hcs, etc. T I Ask for First Class BOU LBNGBK-PABIB HaaU I 1 M AT RENE ULLMANN pBB Snlr Importer. Jr I N L. HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE. 1^ Recommended as a speciality: Very nice designs
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      305 2 APIOL STEEL Sure andecrtain for all Female complaints. Everylady should keep a box in the house. Chemists and Stores sell them throughout the world. Pro/>r;, MARTIN, Chemist, Southampton, Eailand. But of course it was printed at Rickard's, and they always do things well and quickly. Riekard Limited. Prompt Printers, 76
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      134 2 PRIME DAIRY FED PORK OF EXCELLENT QUALITY SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE ORCHARD ROAD Co., Lid. (Inc. in S.S GENUINE "Oleo" 5O cts. each POSITIVELY THE LAST SHIPMENT OF THESE EXCELLENT AERO PLUGS HAS NOW ARRIVED. These plugs have ne^n tested, passed and bought by the imiTISM GOVERN SI ENT for the
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    THE EIGHTH WONDER.
    401 3 Sensational Fire Walking In Fiji. One of the wonders of the world is the spectacle of the natives of the. island of Benga, in the Fiji group, walking on fire. It is not yet been ascertained how these people can walk on the almost red hot stones,
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    BRAIN-POWER.
    257 3 Secret of Strong and Weak Minds. Large foreheads do not always mean large brains. The man with the domeshaped head may after all be merely an ordinary individual of no particular intelligence. Dr. Bernard Hollander, the famous medical psychologist, disclosed some of the secrets of brain-power in his presidential
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      439 3 STEAMER SAIUNSS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Dircrt Service to Japaa via Hongkong aae Shanghai and to Calcutta via Peaaag from Singapore. Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading foi Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newcbwang, Yangtsxe Ports, Formosa the Philippines, etc. FOR I'ENANG AND CALCUTTA
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      418 3 STEAMER SAILIN6S KERR STEAMSHIP CO MC SUCCESSORS TO UNITED AMERICAN LINES (Incorporated In V. 9. A.) Regular sarvie* between New Tore. Singapore and Java Ports, and Tiae Ten* FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL West Canon due Feb. 9 Half Moon due Feb. 28 West Calumb due Mar. 26 for
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      209 3 ONE OF WOMAN'S WORST TROUBLES is easily am qaiajrij overcome with the aid of Pinkettes. Gently laxative, they cleanse the spates*, thus dispelling bilious luadaches, purifying the brrath, clearing the skin of pimples and blotches. Dainty, liny, yet thoroughly efficient, Pinkcttas keep >uu well. Of chemists, or post free, 60
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      274 3 BLACK DIAMOND FILES r^ FILES AND RASPS Large and varied range of Stocks always available at COMPETITIVE PRICES SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED i E (la«a#i«arat«4 la U» Straits littlsamls) RQfGAPOBat (jnitggrs ■HHHVMsIiWsSBVBBBIHKtBB^BBB^BBUBBBBBBBW'^nKBBSaHaB and Bruises I It's dangerous to neglect Sprains and Strains. Serious injury often follows, unless immediate action
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      424 5 STEAMEfI SAILINGS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated la Australia) Singapore to Jara Porta, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Briabana, Sydnay and Melbourne via Torres Straits, also with tranatipment to other Victorian, South Auatralian and North Queensland Ports, British New Onlnea, New Britain Tasmania aad New Zealand Ports. APPROXIMATE BAILINGS MARELLA
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      340 5 STEAMER SAILINGS COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) THE WEST AUSTRALIA* S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) r.rtaightly S-rrlca taklag can* aad Paaaengers from Singapore BATAVIA AND tOGRABAIA NORTH-WIST AUSTRALIA POSTS AND FRKMANTLB (PERTH). Apprexlß-ate Halllaga. GORGON F.b. GASCOYNE t»la screw Fab. 16 CHARON
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      743 5 STEAMER SAILINGS O.S.K. LINE DESTINATIONS. STEAMERS. ARR. DEPT. London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp Celebes Maru Feb. 15 Feb. Ifi via Aden, Suez, Port Said Altai Maiu Mar. s Mar: M Ni-w York via San Franci-co, Panama Alaska Maru from H'kons Feb. 22 D r SSL?B a p< Town> Rio s ttle
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      655 5 STEAMER SMLIN6S ILLERM AN IINE KUJJJKsMAN BUCKNALL .SuntAMSHIH CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) STEAMER. Dae Blagepere. PASSENGEK SERVICE OUTWARDS. •g* CITY OF YORK hina and .Japan Feb. 14 HOMEWARDS. 8.8. CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseilles London Feb. 2* ».8. CITY OF YORK Marseilles London April 4 •8.8. CITY 01' CAIRO Marseilles
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      455 6 CINEiAS GAIETY CINEMA j SURINA THEATRE Oh Joy Look whose here Grand Attractions 1 APL'IP r-nnr A V WE WISH ALL OUK CHINESE PATRONS JACKIL C00(..».n A HAPpy NEW yEAR HASTES Of EVERY EMOTION and invite them to »cc our Special The Million DolUr Kn! with thr llillion Dollar Smile
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      299 6 CINEMAS A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OIR CHINESE PATRONS PALACEGAY Second Show at 9.20 TOPICAL BUDGET Coldwyn prer.cntfi Reginald Barker's Special Production PAULINE STAKKK and RUSSELL SIMPSON in SNOW BLIND TOM MIX in LOVE IN THE WEST 2 reel* First Show at 7.30 Lewig J. SelznirU presents Conway Tearle
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      712 6 WS3ITEAWAVS SALLY'S BLACK LA!)::: BLACK GLACE OXFORD QAI GLACE KID SHOES. **3r^LijJLl SKOES. Usual Price $li:.. "lit. T\T^7^*v¥^ Court stylo. $2 50 PRICE iTEVsr BLACK WARD |h Cfk LADIES' TAN SHOES. Sl^twß nil JiOROCCO Usual Price ?5.95. V MB ONE BAR SHOES. NOW $2.50 -77 U«l Price ti Now $2
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    266 7 FIXTURES. I'rid.iy. February 8 lln-h Water, 0.14 a.m., 0.28 p.m. Kaai's Hawaiian:., Happy Valley, 0 p.m. .i. Vie. Tbcntre, U. 30 p.m. Saturday, February 9 Ilipli Water. 1.15 a.m., 1.8 p.m. Outward 11. I. mail due BanejMt to Genera] Malcolm, Garden Club. Hawaiians, Happy Valley, p.m. !k
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    231 7 Friday, February Ships alongside the Wharvca or expected to arrive v. 1 i v harf KKI'I'EI. HARBOUR. Main Wharf Palcmbang, L'nJa, Patrol, i.I.K. Hoppers <".2, 01, 00. Oil Wharf War Nawab. L'oal Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Vanjong Pacar Sheer's Wharf V^^tn'Jrgc. Albert Dock Nil. letoria
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    206 7 Te-de*. "'ulati Samba 2.80 p.m If uar I p.m Batavia 3 p.m Prig] Kudjah, Sapat, Tembilahan and Imlrairiri p.m. Tort Swettenhara and Teluk Anson S p.m lVnanK and Ranjroon 3 p.m Malacca and Muar 8 p.m Malacca and Muar ..4 p.m. Satnrdar. Batavia. Clieribon, Sair.arang and Sourabnya
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    172 7 KXCHANGti Singapore, February 8. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 7/32 Demand 2/4 1/8 Private m. credits 2/4*4 On Xi York. Dema;:d 604 Private N <i's 52% num. Oa iiaiui'. Hank 1020 T.T. 165 :i;or.g, Ban!; d/d 1 p.c. prem. On Shanghai, Bank d/d Bank T.T. 139%
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    61 7 11" <i'<i' :k noon February 8, 1921. Singapore Standard Pale Crep*, Closing Price*. Btiyers Sellers. Spot 47% Spot Feb.-Mareh ri-h.-.Mareh Anril-Jfufl* April-June July-Sept July-Sept. Tone of Market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheit l.s. l%d. Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Pries*. Buyers.
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      MINING
      210 7 ■M Isl. Pd. tt«»«r«. Htllara. 1 1 i'a'utiK Padanpr O.:i7Ms 0.42 Ms 1 1 liiuun Tin 1.10 1.45 l i Jalaatoh 0.20n0«i 1 I .'oluin Tin O.:)7 1 ,4 .0.42/4 \anuinting 47/- 48/- i '.1 ECamunting Tin :;7/G :!8/G xd. 10 10 KinuAssa. Ord. 7.70 7.90 > ."> Lingoi
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      GENERAL
      132 7 MM k'al. !M. Karen. Seller* .1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.19.(5 5.2.G 10 10 Ce»'.rai fir.sia.2fl U.OO 10.0'J 10 10 Central Motors 2.75 8.00 11 El B. niillllH Co. 7.50 7.75 5/-C>/-Elec. Trair.way* 2/2 2/6 10 10 Frarer&Neave 37.00 88,00 Co. 130 135 LOOIOOKmta Bros. def. 105 115 10
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      DEBENTURES
      103 7 i.n:.'. C p.c. $1.23 l,:;00 par 10 p.c. pm i'poro Electric Ttamwayi, 6 p.c £350,000 aom. I'pore Municipal p.e. 1,878.000 par 5 p.c. pm i'pore Mnrlclpal 4H p.e. ox' 1007 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dis. 5 p.c. pm i'pore Municipal 4-A p.e. of 1009 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dis. 5 p.c.
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      391 7 fumr and Co. and Lyall and EvaU'a QaoUtion*. Latest arailaSie BtorHur QnouitoM a*e priatod oa aaotbor pace on Friday. To-d«y*§ Price*. r l.yall ft Co. EtsU Alor Gajak (§1) 1.00 Ll5 1.00 1.10 Aikaby ($1) 1.10 1.15 1.00 1.10 A. Ilium U5) 11.00 12.00 11.00 12.00 A. Kilning
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      859 7 LATEST ADVERTISE&IENTS Other Classified Advts., see page' 16. MULICiATAV.N-Y SOUP. Oxtail Soup. Gravy Soup. Julirnni' Soup, Londonderry Soup, Consomme Soup, Vegetable Soup. Mockturt!<; (Clear) Soup. H. Bolter, Director Importer, TO LKT FURNISHED, 6, Ck oeerjr LnmApply within or T.I. N ..r I US. Up O>TICK TO LET, ground floor, lUfllet
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      89 7 Hohner Saxophone <^^^h|. If you can play mouth B^aVv organ why can't you s^**°^' LnvnV > a^ r Saxophone? Cni'iuo and promises \.o become populsr sll fAi throughout tli<- curtry. In nppvp.rancc, w m\ hp-r-Sax" c'.osely resembles the V»lin lUtOr saxophon.-. nis eonstnetati throughout of Price $15. hoavy l>n\ss, hi*rhh-
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      879 7 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the TRADE MARK depicted tbovo is the ptoprrty of S. E. S. ABDUL KARIM carrying on business at No. 66, CHULIA STREET, PENANG, r.nd is used by him in connection with SARONGS (KAIN PULICAT) made imported and sold by him in the Colony of
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    DEATH
    50 8 TAN.— On February 5, 1924, at Xo. 12, Evcrton Road, at the age of 61, Mr. Tan Hum Cheong, beloved father of Messrs. Tan Kcnp Teow and Keng Seng. Interment at Bukil Brown Cemetery, on Saturday, February 9. Cortege leave's the house at 10 a.m. I'cnang papers please copy.
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    The Straits Times FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8. POSTPRANDIALISMS.
    1083 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8. POSTPRANDIALISMS. We so often condemn that it is a pleasure to congratulate, and we can offer congratulations to all the speakers at the cinner of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association. The Governor gave his audience a Malay proverb, from which we infer that, modest
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    63 8 The discover}' in the latter part of last year of a bag of human bones on the sea beach at Changi led to the arrest of Kg Tan*: Thiang who, with others, is alleged to have murdered a com pat rot. The preliminary enquiry was (ontinued by Mr. Gourlay to-day,
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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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    36 8 Yesterday at about 4 a.m. the pump.-" at the sewage works, People's Park, went out of action with the result that the services of the Fire Brigade had to be requisitioned to pump out the well.
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    40 8 Mr. W. A. Aeria, the hon. secretary of the Eurasian Association, will be much llHgli if Eurasians desirous of visiting .1. M. S. Repulse will apply for tickets at the S. R. C. between .1 and 7 o'clock any .■vening.
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    42 8 A marriage has been arranged between Mr. H. Shelley Brand of Foochow and Mrs. Niven Brown (widow of the late lahn Niven Brown) and daughter of the Rev. John Russell for ."SO years Minis'/er >i Grange, Banffshirc, and of Emilie Duff -Gordon.
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    44 8 Mr. W. Symonds prosecuted no less than 10;5 householders to-day before M: David, for not disposing of rubbish in a proper way. In this connection it is tc oe regretted that householders generally do not utilise the bins that are provided for the purpose.
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    52 8 The trial trip of the large type Japanese Submarine No. 44 (1,400 tons) is to begin early this month. Those who go on the trials have reason to be nervous, says the Asah after the s'nking of Submarines Nos. 70 and 2<>, for 44 i 3 the rtmainder of 70
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    53 8 About 11 p.m. on the 6th instant a Chinese girl, named Ang Lim Ngo, was robbed of two gold rings while proceeding along Hill Street. A Chinese, named L m Ah Kow, was arrested in connection with the robbery at Boat Quay last night, and was to be charged before
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    55 8 Chan Moh Kiah, a bill collector of Messrs. Beyer and Co., was charged before Mr. Gourlay to-day with criminal breach of trust as a servant in respect oi $246.32, which he is said to have converted to his own use on the 29th ultimo Mr. Shelley-Thompson, for the defence mentioned
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    50 8 Revenue officers of the Government Monopol'es boarded the steamer Van Cloon yesterday and found hidden in the panelling of one of the tally clerk's cabins 150 tahils of non Governmeat chandu, valued about $1,200. Two tally clerks were to be charged before Mr. Gourlay to-day in connection with the discovery.
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    60 8 A notice has been circulated referring to the third photographic exhibition of the F.M.S. Malayan Camera Club.-to be helo in Kuala Lumpur during July next on days to be fixed later. The last date for sending prints is June 12. Details are obtainable from the honorary secretary Mr. S. K.
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    71 8 The Osaka Jiji's special correspondent at New York learns from a reliable quarter that the Dollar line is negotiating to buy out the Pacific Mail and Admiral lines. Captain Stanley Dollar i:; in New York in this connection, and the negotiations are expected to succeed. At any rate, it, is
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    76 8 Mr. Mitchell, A.S.P., arrested eight Hokiens in a motor bus opposite- GeylaiiK police station on January 11 last in possession of knives. It is alleged they were on their way to commit gang robbery at the house of a Chinese in Geylanpr. The preliminary enquiry held by Mr. Venablcs into
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    85 8 Unanimity cf opinion regarding the necessity for a continuance of rent control in Calcutta was manifested at a crowded meeting of tenants in the Palhousie Institute, Calcutta, en January 22, Mr. L. P. E. Pugh presiding. Resolution!: dealing with the present rent position after being supported by a number of
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    93 8 The case in which Kok Wah, shop-keeper at 4To, North Bridge Road, is charged with importing sand crackers and making a false declaration to the Import Officer, also storing fireworks without a licence, was mentioned yesterday in the Third Court by Inspector King, and transferred to the District Court for
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    100 8 A Honolulu telegram to the Osaka Asahi states that an American named Sparks, who gained some notoriety last year by shipping himself in a packing case from San Francisco to Honolulu, has now set out to cross the Pacific in a 23-ft. boat. He is bound for Palestine, declaring he
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    104 8 Sir Lionel Woodward was engaged on Wednesday in the- Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court, in fixin? the case* for hearing this month. The list included an application by Mr. Joaquini, on behalf of Mr. J. A. Rmmll, t.) set sMde the order made on February IS. 1922. This was in connection
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    303 8 Mr. Oscar Browning left OH Commander Horsey, 0.8. E., D.C.M., and Mr. Batterbee are coming overland from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in the Admiral's Rolls-Royce cai. The Hon. Alexander Shaw, a director )f the P. and O. and British India Companies, who arrived in Singapore bj the
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    Outward Mail.
    33 8 Mails from Europe (Londor mails despatched January 17) by the B. I. steamer Tara will arrive by train tomorrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 9.15 a.m.
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    British Cancer Research.
    177 8 Young and old, gentle and simple, clean and unclean, wise and foolish, cultured and barbarian, yea even the beasts that perish, are among its victims. No man or woman is too young or too old to suffer, the old fall more readily than the young. You pity
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    Mr. Robert Dollar.
    303 8 The committee end members i f tho American Association of Malaya pave a dinner last night at the Singapore Club in honour of Mr. Robert Dollar. Mr. H.S. Miller presided and, proposing the health of the guest, gave a vivid description tf a life that has reached
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      213 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. LEWIS STONE, JANE NOVAK and WALLACE BEERY in THE ROSARY in 8 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. TOM MOORE in HARBOUR LIGHTS in 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., Proprietors. A Good Book What is a good
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      80 8 On Other Pages. rngt. Australian F lans Z The Eighth Wonder 3 Shipping and The Mails 1 Keuter Telegrams 9 Bankruptcy Court Cases :i Ship's Officers Charged I Chinese Art fViibition The Naval V sit Sporting latelligaatt 10 Correspondt'nci .10 Daily ami We.kly Share Reports 10 Rubber Export! in January
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    SECRET TREATY.
    815 9 Mr. Lloyd George Explains Fully. Much Ado About Practically Nothing. [Reuters Service.] London, February 7. In an article in the Daily ChronicleMr. Lloyd George states that he is unable to accept the views attributed to him by the New York World article as accurately sett ng out the
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    United States News.
    99 9 [Renter's Service.] London, February 7. Washington In consideration of the fact that Mr. Fall refused to an.-wer questions en the ground that to do so misrht incriminate him, the Senate committee invesligating the oil leases voted in favour of releasing him fr «m further (attendance. London, February
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    Large Japanese Loan.
    101 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, February 7. Preliminary arrangements have been made to issue in the near future in London and New York unde-r the auspices ot influential banking houses a large Japanese Government loan to provide for the redemption of £r.5,6tK),000 4'i per cent, bonds, maturing in 1925,
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    France and Germany.
    72 9 [Reutxr's Service.] London, February 7. Paris M. P.*incare, replying to the German note of the 2nd inst., says the fresh calumnies of the Reich are unsupported by anything like proof. He concludes by stating that the French Government arc scrupulously observant of treaties and remain determined not
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    Indian Politics.
    51 9 [Reuter's Servici.] London, February S. Delhi The Nationalist party has been formed, consisting of 45 Swarajists r.nd 27 Independents, and constituting a majority in the House of 143. The party is pledged to ask Government to appoint a round table conference to frame a Fchemc for full responsible
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    Various.
    67 9 [Kiltie's Sievici] London, February 7. Paris The Spanish representatives signed the Tangier treaty. London, February 7. Paris The Chamber voted confidence in the Government by passing an important clause of the financial proposals by 333 to 205. London, February 7. RAne The treaty between Italy and Russia has been
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    71 9 The Premier of Ontario has officially opened a new power plant at Niagara Kails, turning on a new unit of 55,000 horse-power, bringing the total development of hydro-electric plant is the province to :WO,OOO horse-power, all of wheh It being utilised. Two more units are MM rapidly completed, and two
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    Labour Ministry.
    408 9 Forecast of its Intended Policy. [Rectii's Service.] London, February 7. Reuters A-rency learns that the Imperial Conference resolutions will be moved in the House of Commons from the G'vemmont bench and submitted to a free vote. The resolutions are regarded as most important, emanating from a body which
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT.
    168 9 Debtor Reveals His Trade Secret. In the Bankruptcy Court this morning, before Mr. Justice Acton, a receiving and adjudication order was granted against S. Y. Pitt-hay and Co. on the personal petition of the three partners. An application for discharge by the Straits Rubber Co. was adjourned for
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    104 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, February 6. In an editorial the Yomiuri says that it is more important for Japan to watch the Labour Government of Britain in its policy on the Singapore scheme and the Pacific than to look at Britain's recognition of
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    88 9 This morning a crowd of sightseers assembled near the main gate of the Government House grounds ta watch the rehearsal of the guard of honour's movements for the forthcoming landing of the Admirals of the Naval Squadron on Monday next. The route from Johnston Pier via Connaught Drive and Stamford
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    CHINESE ART EXHIBITION.
    827 9 Porce'ain and Paintings from Loc.nl Collections. An exhibition of old Chinese porcelain, paintings, and other objets dart opens to-day at Mount Rosie, the residence of Sir Neill Malcolm, G.0.C., and will remain open fur public inspection for five, days. Here 13 indeed material for a MTV delightful
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    C. A. Ribeiro and Co.
    177 9 The annual report of C. A. Ribe ro and Co, Ltd., for the year ended September 30, 1923 states The result of tho year's working shows a loss of $26,693.06, afUr writing off depreciations and bad debts and after reducing the. valuation of stock. Having
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    49 9 News has been roce'ved in Chefoo to the effect that the American Asiatic Fleet intends again making it* headquarters durinr the coming summer at that port. According to present information SO war vessel* arc expected to arrive in Chefoo on April 25 and will remain thr-rc for MVfral mnnttis.
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    SHIP'S OFFICERS CHARGED.
    691 9 Allegations of False Declaration. Yesterday, before Mr. P. A. F. David, District Judge, Captain W. E. Watkin of the Arabcstan, together with Dr. L. S. Shin, surgeon, and Teo Hiok Cheng, chinchew, of the same vessel, were charged, respectively, with having on January 8 made a false
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    THE JAPANESE NAVY.
    140 9 Initial Stages of Scrapping The Ships. A Japanese Consular cable, dated Tokio, February C The imperial Japanese Navy have issued a statement with reference to the first stage of the scrapping work of warvessels, which is to be finished before the 16th instant in accordance with the-
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    Hindu Priest's Wages.
    152 9 A case in which S. N'adaraya Iyer, lately priest at the Orchard Road, Sivan Temple, sued Mr. C. T. A. Rai, one of the niana(t n(t committee of the Temple, for $300 balance of wages was mentioned in the Civil District Court on the 4th inst., by
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    The Naval Visit.
    589 9 Fine Boxing Display at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 7. This morning a batch of about 4iM petty officers and men, were entertained by the Hon. Mr. Choo Kia Peng at the. Circular Road tin mines. Ihe men arrived in Kuala Lumpur at
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    THE ADMIRAL'S BARGE.
    387 9 Hydroplane Carried on The Hood. It is well-known that the Special Service Squadron making tha Empire Cndaa consists of some iff the finest lhi|M in the British Navy and that the Ad;niral' flajrship, the- Hood, is consider il and away the best battle cruiser in the world.
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    52 9 In connection with thf visits to the Hood anil the Repulse which have been arranged for ne:;t wwk, Wi an ;i-ked to state that the tickets valid for Toaaday, issued to members of thu ChiMM ("jiirir. nit:e<, m>- eoionred red. Th. valid for Wednesday, issued to BMBlbt of the Kurnpein
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      RACING.
      688 10 [poll Club's Successful Mt-^ing. .It lit Ipoh, February 4. lays' meet >f the Ipoh Club which was concluded perhaps (>:::• of tha mart meet it has hud from everj be weather kep'. delightfully One during the three days only after the sixth race on the third day did a
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      Cricket.
      82 10 The follow ng will represent the Y. M. I the Indian Association at cricket to-morrow on the Raffles commencing at 2 p.m. If. Inatfos, T. E. K. <;. R.Ochlcrs.T.E. P. 1 '.V. Vnreira. F. R. Martinus, .1. i. lvarunaratne, P. Jayawardene and <". S. M;.n nus. The following will
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      Rugby.
      113 10 The following is the B.C.C. team to t.H-S Repulse next Wednesday:— Wa.icn, W. Webs--1 in Mm.ii. Bevillr ion, Bonaventura, Cam Mallinson, Bath. Re- serves, Weston, Mclver and Capt. Johnstone. The Malaya fifteen to meet the Fleet has not yet been selected. A good man 1.. i lost in Geoghegan,
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      Yachting.
      110 10 The ful lowing Royal Singapore Yacht Club arrangements arv announced. On Saturday, the l»th instant, the match betweea tne Margaret No. 16 and Joy No. UK f n the Unwell Cup will be sailed over the usual course. Starting gun at 4 p.m. On Sunday the 10th instant, the
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      Golf.
      394 10 The Senior Division of the February Medal at the Singapore Golf Club was v/on by H. D. Mundell with a net score of 70. The following cards were returned: The ball Sweep in this division was won on Saturday and Sunday by F. C. Stewart with net scores of
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      Badminton.
      277 10 The Selangor Indian Association which came down from Kuala Lumpur to play against the Indian Association. Singapore, it turned to the Federal capital on Wednesday after ai. enjoyable trip. The arrangements were thoroughly satisfactory, and in this connection credit is due to Mr. G. J. Vyas, the sports secretary
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      410 10 How Johnstone Beat Kleinman. The Malay Mail describes the final of the open singles at Rantau between Kleinman and Johnstone m probably one of the most sensational matches ever played in this country. Kleinman in the tirst set was always on top, being in nrri-at form himself and
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    THE QUAINTS.
    329 10 Successful I'resentation of The Ik'tftfar's Opera. The Quaints produced the Beggar's Open ut the Victoria Theatre last night, and did it remarkably well and with great >i.r, i T hegin with Mr. R. B. Salisbury removed a possible impression that because they were a revue company they were
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    143 10 The programme at the Palacegay Cinema to-night consists of Snow Blind, in seven reels, starring Pauline Starke (well known as Madame X) and Selzick's picture. A Wide Open Town, in five parts, with Conway Tearle in the leading role, and other pictures. Oliver Twist is Gaiety's big attraction
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    JANUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    79 10 Anglo Sumatra. 68,450 lbs. Asahan. 51,000 lbs. Bah Lia5.— 106,867 lbs. 8i1a.— 42,000 lbs. Central (Sumatra).— 2o,323 lbs. East Asiatic Rubber Estates.— l23,66l lbs. Johore Para.— 13,262 lbs. Jimah. 16,155 lbs. Kuala Geh.— 20,250 lbs. Mendaris.— l39,B76 lbs. Majedie.— l4,3oo lbs. Permas. 19,380 lbs. Sialang.— l46,B33 lbs.
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    Rangoon Road Fire Relief Fund.
    104 10 The Hon. Treasurer begs to acknowledge with many thanks recerpt of the following donation Previously acknowledged $23,627.2fi. Colonial Government 10,000, Ec Ho Hean Club 280, United Chinese Musical Assn. MSJ7. Aston Athletic Club 40, The Merrilads 87, Hwa Koy Assn. 30, Celestial Friendly Assn. 25,
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      China of the Future.
      671 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The development of China is apparently approaching a critical period of great interest, now that Canton is at last showing .signs of independence in her demand that funds derived from Import Duties in her territory should not be
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    MALACCA NOTES.
    264 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, February 7. Malacca has been very quiet over Chinese New Year, owing t i the drop in prices of rubber, upon which Malacca trade is almost wholly dependent. Chinese cracker displays were conspicuous by their absence, and th c number 1 holiihy motorists
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    27 10 The G. H. sweet shop have opened a Kiosk in the Botanical Gardens which s&ojjld serve a want on Band nights and darmgr visits to the gardens.
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.'s Report.
      257 10 Singapore, February 8. Rubber. London Is. ITh J. Local -IT'a cuts. Tin.— London £201 111, Rubbers.— Allenbys 1.07 t Lit, Ayer Molcks 1.07'- to 1.15, Bassctts 1 to 1.05, Bukit Jelot *nj;s IT'to b'l\.\ cents, Craigieleas 47 '/a to UVs cents, Ulcnsalys 1.20 to 1.25,
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      141 10 Singapore, February 8. Tin.— iL'iil I.ls.— up 14. Rubber. Is. l" 8 d. unchanged. Rubbers. Bukit Sembawangs Is. Gd.U. 9d., New Craigieleas 49-52, Lunas 7.25--.".50 ex., New Scudais 1.05-1.15, Kedahs 1.95-2.05. Mandai Tekongs 34-3(5, Bukit Iclttongs 49-SH. Mentakabs 21%-2SH, civ Benuta 22H-25, Ayer Panas .i.o">--5.25, Tapahs
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      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      136 10 (L. R. Macphail). Singapore, February 8. Rubber.— ls. Had.— 47' i cents. Tin.— i"26l l">s. ?13OTs. 250 tons sold. lijbr..;:— Bukit Katils 00 to G5, Jimahs l.iji.. to 1.07... Allenbys 1.10 to 1.15, Alor Gajahs 1.05 to 1.10, Kuala Sidims 1.82% to 1.97 M,. Lunas
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      Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report.
      388 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s weekly report, dated February 7, states The break occasioned by the Chinese New Year holidays has necessarily curtailed business in the local share market bat with the price of tin remaining firm Tin shares have shewn no inclination to recede and
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    15 10 The American Paper Exports and Co. send us a wall calendar for the current year.
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    POPULAR ENGLISH.
    508 10 Words with Ancient and Modern Meanings. sir Henry Hadow's denunciation of slovenliness in the ur- Fi.irlish lia attain raised a question which h;;s many controversial aspects. While all education authorities are agreed on the necessity for correcting "lip kasJneas" in the pronunciation of the language, opinions are divides'
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    PHILIPPINE TROUBLES.
    259 10 Nine Dutch Subjects Reported Killed. More than a hundred ('•ilorums have escaped from Bucas Island to Suriga >, «rhtn they arc blockading the line from Placer to Manila, says a Manila wire of January 24. A constabulary patrol, comprising a captain and a dozen men, are cut off
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    Raffles College.
    75 10 Following is a copy <>f n teleffl ccived by the Colonial Secretary from the Crown Agents for the Colonies showing the result of the archite.-t tion for Raffles College Your of January 2('<, Rallies College com first premium Cyril A. Kan y and Graham A. Dawbarn, of London
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    52 10 The Amateur Sporting Association performances in aid of the Chiantr T<u School (Kampong Bahru) will be under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Lee Choon Guan and will be held at the Star Opera Hall, North Bridge Roml, on February 21 and 2.'! and March li. eomweiX I night at
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    ALLEGED KIDNAPPING.
    732 11 Extradition Troceedin^s Against Indian. Ih« c.-araditidii proceedings against Itashir Ahmad, the local Mohamedan Indian, who is wanted in India to answer i to charge kidnapping a person known! lien :i:- Nazir Ahmad, (rare continued be-i fore Mr. I". V. David, District Judge, ycaterda} Mr. -x. ll I". Whitley,
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    JANUARY TIN RETURNS.
    51 11 Titi. Tin oic 14& M piculs, wolfram mn :;."> piiuls. Ranman Hydraulic Tin.— l.ooo piculs. Renong Tin Dredping. Output for second half month ending January II Drfdgt' No. 1 108 piculs, dredge No. 3 324 pie«hv Total tU piculs. Approximate total outnut for the month of January,
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    EX-POLICEMAN'S APPEAL.
    352 11 Judge I'pholds Sentence For Extortion. The Supreme Court re-opened yesterday after the holidays, when the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) heard an appeal by a Bengali policeman against a c nviction for extortion by the District J.udge. Mr. A. J. Shelley-Thompson appeared for the appellant, and said the
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    " HELLO ! SINGAPORE."
    172 11 HELLO SINGAPORE." Profit of $4,110 Realised. We have received a statement of the accounts of the recent amateur production Hello Singapore, which shows tkat the net proceed* of the production amounted o $>4,110.7fi and proportionate cheques have been forwarded to the three Bocwtiat benetitting, viz., the Union Jack Club, the
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    202 11 Action Taken by The Committee. Committee No. 1 of the Municipal Commissioners at meeting hold on February 1 Decided that instead of asking for a flat rate reduction of 10 per cent in lieu of 20 per cent the request for reduction in the percentage of vehicle tax
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      209 11 British Malaya. Statement of Quantity and Value of Rubber Exported During January. The Registrar of Imports an<l Export* has sent us the following comparative statement of the quantity and value of rubt er "xportod from British Malaya duriag January. 1924. The Bnni, which are iv. centals of 100 lbs., represent
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      122 11 2 Moutrie Pianos The outstanding characteristic of the MOUTRIE PIANO is consistency in QUALITY. hijrht and responsive touch. An instrument of perfect tonal balance. Our terms of graded payments will enable you to possess one to-day. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. GALVANISED PIPINGS AND FITTINGS FROM NEW SHIPMENTS
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      426 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Telephone 292S (10 Line.) MONDAY.— Tea Damant. T.lephon. 292S 110 Lines) T I snd Dance. The BsMat aWbaaai in the Isst \VLD.\ESDAY.— Orchestral Concert. llll'KSOAY.— Gueat Night, Dinner aad Dance. GRILL open till 12 p.m. FRIDAY.— Tea Danaant. SATURDAY.— Guest Night, Dinner and Dance. TO-DAY RAFFLES ORCHESTRA, TE"
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    398 12 Par i Value. Company. it An-10-Malay 1 Ayer Kuning £1 Bakap Plantations Ban 'iit: (STngr) i I hii; v (avis il Batu Kawan il Baiu Tiga 2/ Bertam I i! Bidor Estates 'J/ BrookUmcb kit Kaiaric B Me rtajani 2/ Biikit Si mbavng kit Kaiah !ic-!d
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      1121 12 Free Booklets How to Paint Your Cycle Motorcycle or Car with ROBBJAL4C If the paintwork of your cycle is rusty, dull or shabby, and you desire to make i. look smart and new at a small cost, you could not choose a better enamel than •jfJt ROBBIALAC, which is specially
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      459 12 CHEONG iCOON SENS I GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable business premises and residential Proprertics. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co. '3 saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, Febraarv 20. at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and tho compound house known as Emma Villa. N.i. 4 Dublin
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    Irritation at Late Mails.
    921 13 New Representations to Indian Government. There is a Ki'owinjr irritation MMaf Calcutta business men. says the Btot— man of January 17, Ht tht- repeatc! tata arrival af the weekly mails from Europe, which not only puts them to gnat inconvenience, but is sometimes the CUM of
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    48 13 Profrramme of Drills up to and for Sunday, February 10, 1924 Thursday and Friday, February 7 and 8. 5.10 p.m.. Drill Hall. C (Scottish) Co., practice for guard of honour. Saturday and Sunday, r'cruary and 10. The Farrer range will be allotted during the week.
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      681 13 £>o^'s Head #^M| Guinness Stout IIIK STOI'T VOU'RK USED TO Also Dogs Head Light Lager Beer Bass Ale Obtainable everywhere Agt-' i Sime Darby Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement*) jj^YOSAN FREE YOUR HOME FROM INSECT PESTS. _FLYOSAN rids your home of FLIES MOSQUITOES. Ant*, r Cockroaches, Moths and
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      405 13 The cconomi.al. reliable pwf«MKf of the GOOD MAXWELL has made a maiked appeal throughout the world. Everywhere this Inc cur b ketag accepted as far and way the greatest \aluo in ii tlass. Good MAXWELL' (.(IODYKAK Cord T> ren disr si. .1 wailli d.inounluole at rim und at Huh, llnim
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1020 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Ford to Distil! Coal. Will the fn:iner of the future fertilize his soil with a by-product of the coal consumed in city factories will the raotorist ut the tuiUic operate. ni« car with fuel and lubricating oil which is another by-product
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      194 15 j^iiiiiitmtM IM|P Soimd Assurance of Value y^.- rf^^^as^Lß^m^^Ss^ J&i ias lj|1 n s nearly a quarter of n fc^KflpfeflflHEPC^MfeZC^ ctntury to make (.oodyeaj Cord Tyreo »i I^HDL/^r X-"" 1 as they are to-day. aJr We have been assisted in our ciTo'-t These, with the incomparable reby experiment, experience and re-
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      251 16 YAP HENG'S 23, Queen Street, SINGAPORE. Specialists in high-class Ladies and Men'a FANCY BALL SHOES DRESSING SHOES WALKING SHOES FOOTBALL HOOTS, etc. All work done under expert supervision and workmanship. Satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. JUST ARRIVED High Quality Compressed Crepe Rubber Soles for Shoes and Boots. NEW SHIPMENT GREEN
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      199 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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      894 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS^ The PREPAID charge* for Want*, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line Ole insertion 28 cents, two ins. 4G cts., three ins. 64 cts., four in*. 82 ct»., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      703 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 35-2, Cairnhill Road, water and gas. Immediate entry. 101, Chin Swee Road. TO LET, Paulaborg. 10, Gilstead Road, Immediate entry. Apply B. 0., Strait* Times. TO LET, from March 1, furnished house, 22, Cairnhill Road, garage, lawn, etc. Apply 22, Cairnhill Road. TO LET, furnished
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      262 16 NEW LATEST NOVELS. By LEONARD MERRICK at $2.00 each. WHILE PARIS LATCHED, bring Prank* and Passions i.f the Port Tricotrin CONARD IN QUEST OF HIS YOUTH, itrt an introduction by Sir J. M. WHEN LOVE FLIES OUT O'THE WINDOW, TBI lIIUXT COMPANIONS, »iih an introduction hy 11. Wrlla THE POSITION
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      312 16 THE STRAITS TIMES. TELEPHONES. Editorial and General 68 Manager's Office 1117 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters— advertisement* subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to THE MANAGER. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. STRAITS TIMES (Daily
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