The Straits Times, 22 March 1924

Microfilm: NL516
Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,513. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1924 PRICE 10 CENTS
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      119 1 jfl^^UuiAio en*w^iß| U nsweetened Condensed MILK FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES Quality Purity Richness "Trying it means Adopting it" Sole Agents for S.S., F.M.S. and B. N. Borneo. JOSEPH TR VVERS SONS LTD. (Incorporated m England), SINGAPORE "SISCOLIN" is a high Sl^l^^^Si L «W IN COST, grade material which jUg, J; _^i
      119 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      182 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. Early Shipment J@l MEW QDDINP *i|ffa|fL nClf vr ninU #T-^m Mli l INFRY TRIMMED HATS FOR MORNING AND I I I I AFTERNOON WEAR. A SPORTS AND VELOUR HATS. UNTRIMMED STRAWS. ALSO A VARIETY OF HATS FOR CHILDREN'S WEAR. ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) Ik K.
      182 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      0 1
      0 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article
    Telok Kruin Tin.
    1703 2 Improved Standard of Returns Anticipated. The following report is officially supplied The fourth annual general meeting of the shareholders in Tclok Kruin Tin, Ltd.. was held at the registered offices of the company, Station Road, lpoh, on Mai .n 1, at 11 a.m. There were present —Mr.
    1,703 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      521 2 n One of a flftt of 57 Albion &*stfs2gol* Vrliii-'es supplied to Me -f. Shoollrei C».. Ltd. A wonderful Albion Fleet Record A characteristic example of the long life, reliability, and enormous working capacity of the Albion is reported by Messrs. J. Shoolbred Co., Ltd., the Great London Departmental Stores
      521 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      401 2 CUTICURA HEALS CHILOXHEAD Hair Fell Out From Eruptions. Could Not Sleep At Night. "My little ffefl bead broke out m small red spots wh ich formed sore eruptions r.:id nearly covered her head. The eruptions scaled over and were very irritating causing her to scratch them, and she could not
      401 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      109 2 Ctlwcuj/s gM it if you com Scotch' Whisky' Peter Dawson is the Its blending is a herikind of Scotch Whisky tage. Its character is which is none too plen- something by which tiful to-day. men who know it can It is genuinely old identify whisky, matured by Whenever and wherever
      109 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    CHINESE BOOK-KEEPING.
    236 3 Renewed Protests Against a New Law. The Manila Times of March 4 says Attorney Palma, President of the University of the Philippines, assailed the bookkeeping law this morning as unconstitutional because it deprives the Chinese of their natural right to use their language, which is the expression of
    236 words
  • Article
    Famous Admiral's Pension.
    102 3 A Treasury minute discloses the fact that the Treasury proposes, subject to Parliamentary approval, to commute Lord Rodney's pension of £2,000 yearly for £42,000. The pension was awarded to the famous Admiral m 1782 for himself and his heirs for his victory ov«>r the French m the
    102 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      168 3 ATLAS WOOD PRESERVATIVE "A" PROTECTS TIMBER FROM WHITE ANTS, DRY ROT, etc. A 5 Gallon Drum makes 16 to 20 Gallons of effective solution, one Gallon' of solution will cover 100 square feet. Price per 5 Gallon Drum $19 Descriptive Literature on Request. Full particulars and prices on request. SOLE
      168 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      364 3 LITTLE CHILDREN NEED Medicine of Their Own. Every careful parent will insist that medicine given to children should be absolutely pure, safe, gentle and free from narcotic drugs. Baby's Own Tablets, the Canadian children's remedy, are guaranteed not to contain one atom of any harmful drujj or opiate. On« tiny
      364 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      659 3 BORETA The best for BORETA MSwX '^S^<^^^^^^^^s6©^B« DELICATF FRAGRANT W^SiSKKL ECONOMICAL and This Soap REFRESHING Residenfs and h-avellers m hof contains climates recognise the need for FOR SKIN an<^ ne advantage m having, an Emolionf niTwnrtr ATTOTM absolutely pure soap and Boreta Prnnppf i«> PURIFICATION 50^ pp aced jn hlj
      659 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      864 4 StEANER SAPLINGS P. 0. British India '""d Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated la Xaglaad) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Vader Contract with His Majesty i Goveramaat, LONDON-FAR RASTERN SERVICR OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAI'AN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Temage Dae
      864 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      707 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (laeorporated la Englaad) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTER DAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking care* throat* BUI
      707 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      738 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OP BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holloni.) BTNDEE CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noa. Paaeage Dept. 181. Freight Dept, 1292, Maria* Dept. aad Transhipment Dept. 14ST, Manager'a Dept. IMS. INDRAGIRI— March 22, Retch-River, Prigi Rr.dja, Sapat, Tembilahan and Rengat. ATJEH— March
      738 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      431 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Philp Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well known steamers MARELLA (7375 tons) and MONTOKO (5000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,
      431 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      337 5 COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la England) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) Fortnightly Berrlee Using cargo and Passengers from Singapore BATAVIA AND BOCRABAIA NOBTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PORTS AND FREMANTLE (PERTH). Approximate Sailings. GORGON Apr. 1 GASCOYNE ApL 14 CHARON May 20 MINDEROO
      337 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3
      686 5 STEAMER SAILINGS DOLLAR LINE ROUND THE WORLD FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE FROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK VIA PORT SAID, GENOA AND MARSEILLES. •.a. PRESIDENT ADAMS loading Singapore Apr. 9 •J. PRESIDENT GARFIELD loading Singapore Apr 23 •II ?SKfr E noT?°A LL R X 0a dil
      686 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 4
      643 5 STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN"" i INE KI.LERMAN ft BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO- LTD. (Incorporated m Knglaml) STEAMIR. Dae Singapore. PASSENGER SERVICE HOMEWARDS. •s.s. CITY OF YORK Marseilles London April 4 •s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles London April 23 PASSAGE RATRS A Claws steamer Ist class 486, 2nd clnss £sfi, Perlc i 22.
      643 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      423 6 C-MEIMS IK you want to br (jloripusly IF you want to nee Beauty wondrous rtfrj^-^gßsT beyond all nception C o^9 IF you want to know the power of S SEE TO-NIGHT Longest Laugh of the Year In the Second Show at 9.3* GAIETY CINEMA CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S The Special Paramount Picture
      423 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      412 6 CIMEiAS EMPIRE CINEMA To-night and until Monday, at 9.20 VISIT OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE SQUADRON RICHARETBARTHELMESS In a Parnmount stupendous production with thirty Paramount players m support EXPERIENCE m 7 Reels. A story of human experience. Moriag through scenes of vivid beauty and pulsing with adventure. Episodes 1.1 and II
      412 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 3
      308 6 GRAND OPENING NIGHT MARCH 25 HARMSTON'S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE Supported by a Brilliant Combination of 30 Imported Performers 30 IN THE NEWEST ARENIC CREATIONS Greater Grander More Gorgeous SHOW THAN EVER Location Beach Road. Matinees every Wednesday and Saturday, at 4 p.m. Children half price to Matinee only. Booking
      308 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    DAILY TIME TABLE
    143 7 mTURca. Saturday. March 22 High Water, lIM a.m.. 11.33 p.m. Homeward M. M. mail cli Baa Hal Teng Mtjr., i." p.m. dandng Ji munstration, Vie. Theatre, 8.1 London Syncopating Orchestra, Vie. Theatre, I pjß. Sunday. March 23 \V:it<r, 11. l« a.m. Monday, Man ii II II ;:i,
    143 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    200 7 Batardajr, March IHI Skips alciifside the Wharves or expected to arrive Entrance K£l i'1.1. ilARBOttR. lUin Wharf Leh, Bota, Martha, Moon- Hehc, Juan I, HTM. 81. Oil Wharf War Nawak. ;j»l Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. TanJonK I'agsr (gala. Albrrt I) .=k Kil. ong. >«rp<>l llnrhour
    200 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    207 7 To-day. Palan Samba 2.30 p.m. Colombo! Son, Barcelona, Rotterdam and Hamburg 3 p.m. I'i'ni.ntc. Colombo ami Bombay p.m "<:. .li.n 3 p.ic. fort Swi'ttenham anil I'onunt: p.m. M :t p.m. Muar and Malacca 3 p.m i'rijii Badjah, Sapat, Ti-mbilahan and Inuiauiri 3 p.m. Muar and M ilaeca
    207 words
  • Article
    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 7 By Tabanan Kaalipar Amboisc r mbrandt Tr.ra Rimljnni Left Arrd. S'pore Londuu Feb. 11 Mar. C Feb. If. Mar. 10 Feb. 13 Mar. 10 Feb. 18 Mor. IP. Feb. 20 Mar. 17 Feb. ■•■i Mar. 20
    39 words
  • Article
    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    203 7 EXCHANGE. Shxffapore, March 22. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/16 Demand 2/4 3/32 m. credits 2/4 'J/lti k. Demand 50 Private 90" r)r )L>v On Franco. Bank 900 noin. On India, Bask T. T. 167U On 11^1,,,,,, Hank d.l 2 p.c. pren,. n Shanghai Bank «/d
    203 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    50 7 Tone of Market:—Quiet. Latest London cables quote: Spot sheet ll%d. tpriMan* Fuly-Scpt Pale Crepe Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. 11% Spot >— A)n il-.June .July-S.'pt. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. •10'... 4034 11 41> 3 4** 42^ DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 11.30 a.m. M.ircli
    50 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • Article
      MINING.
      227 7 Issue VaL I'd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.50 0M 1 liitam Tin 1.10 1JM i i Johan Tin 0.4'J O.4S i i .i^lnritoh 0.20 now £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 49/ 50/ cd. El L! K a iii until!!; Tin 3K/(i 3U,'G In 10 Kintu Asan. Ord. 7.70
      227 words
    • Article
      GENERAL.
      142 7 Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers, n 11 B. Am. Tobacco 5.2.6 5.6.8 10 10 Central Engines 8.00 9.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.05 3.20 H '.1 E. BaMltfag Co. 8.50 !>.2. r > S/-5/- EUee. Tramways 2/9*4 3/1 10 10 Fruer Nc.-.ve 4O.'H) 4:;.00 xd ~>o 50 Hammer Co. 135
      142 words
    • Article
      DEBENTURES.
      107 7 U. E.ik. 0 i.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c, pm .S'porv Electric Tramways, 6 p.c. £3J0,00G nom. S'poic- Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878.000 par 6 p.c. pm Sport Muncipal 4H p.c of 1907 $1,600,000 10 p.c. dit. 5 p.c. pm 3'po.e Municipal 4Vi p.c. of iL-09 (1,000,000 10 p.c. dis. 6
      107 words
    • Article
      RUBBER SHARES.
      401 7 Kruser and Co. and Lyall and Evatfa Quotations. t—l available St«rl:ng Quotations ar« printed on another page on Friday. Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Alor Gnjah ($1) 1.00 1.15 0.95 1.05 Alletiby ($1) 1.10 1.15 1.05 1.16 A. HiUm (So) 11.00 12.00 11.00 12.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.45 0.55
      401 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      67 7 NOTICE TO MARINERS AIVKMVCHES TO P. SWETTENHAM. REMOVAL OF WHECKS. SHOALING OF CHANNEL. TlM approaches t > Port Swettcnham arc now clear of wreck*, including the one in the H< Unus Channel leading through the ■pit off I abuun Garap. BoaDdinga t:ikin in this channel indicate thnt it il iboatiaf
      67 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 2
      804 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Oih<r Classified Advts., gee page 16. BTKAWBEXRIES, Raspberries, Fruit SalaJ, lied Cherries, Aprleato, r^ars, Muscatel (in.pcs. Manitors. In Syrup m tins. H. Uolter, Ilin-ct impoiUT, Kuropc Held Hide. FOB SALE, two cabin tnraka. Apply Roeaa I, Rafltoi Hotel. WANTED, baby's go-earl i m koo<l condition. Apj ly BeVT,
      804 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 3
      109 7 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY To-night! at m To-night!! ENORMOUS SUCCESS OF THE LONDON SYNCOPATING ORCHESTRA Change of Programme Every other Night Dancing m the Gangways Strictly Prohibited. -9- BsMk at the THEAIgHE and book early. Tel. 826. PRICES $3, $2 and $1. Tel. 826. »»»»>««<«♦«♦♦♦♦«<>«««• I TO LET
      109 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 4
      327 7 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., OF CANADA (Incorporated m Canada) With which is Merged THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. AND THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. RECORD FOR 1923 (All figures are m Straits Currency) ASSETS Assets as at December 31, 1923 418,514.626 INCOME Cash income from premiums, interest,
      327 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 5
      198 7 Fancy Dress Ball and Carnival on Saturday, April 5, at 8.30 p.m. St. ANDREW'S HALL The Novelty Orchestra and Confetti Fete Blues, Balloons ami Beauty. Tickets $3. Mrs. CHARLES KITTB. Burlington, Thone 11*8. FOR SALE Steam Yacht DARULAMAN, about 24 tons, at present lying m the Kedah Uiver at Alor
      198 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    The Straits Times SATURDAY, MARCH 22. RUSSIA THREATENS.
    980 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, MARCH 22. RUSSIA THREATENS. Under date March 9, Rvutcr reported that the Soviet press was making charges to the effect that Chunchus, helped, it was alleged, by Chinese soldiers with field guns, attacked some Russian village! when men were killed and women outraged. The following day
    980 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    38 8 Mr. Lim Ching Swee, of South Bridge Road, has requested us to state that he is not identified with the person of that name who is alleged to have absconded following a theft of rubber from Macalister's godown.
    38 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    44 8 The following have been nominated by the Malaya branch of the British Medical Association as members of the Mcd cal Council of the S. S. and F. M. S. Dr. E. A. Elder, Dr. M. J. Rattray, Dr. M. Watson, Dr. G. B. McHutchison.
    44 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    55 8 The Coroner's enquiry into the circumstances attending the death of the late Haji Abdul Raup bin Long concluded on Thursday, when Mr. E-jurne returned a verdict of death from misadventure, and held that there had been no rash or negligent driving on the part of the driver of the car
    55 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    65 8 All who have heard the London Syncopating Orchestra, which is proving such a success at the Victoria Theatre, have made the same remarl: "What a fine band to dance to The desired opportunity will be provided at Raffles Hotel next Thursday evening. Dinner and dance will be $5 and dance
    65 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    9 8 Rules for radiotelegrams made by the Governor-in-Council are gazetted.
    9 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    12 8 Rules for passports for Pilgrims to Mecca are published m the Gazette.
    12 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    13 8 The Kirn? will not be advised to disallow the Volunteer Force amending Ordinance.
    13 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    15 8 For assisting m the management of gaming: house three Chinese have be fined $1,000 each.
    15 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    16 8 A Post Office will be established a Bukit Panjang Railway Station, Singa pore, from April 1.
    16 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    25 8 Mr. J. A. Elias, who has been on a visit to Java is at present m Samarang where he is undergoing treatment to his eyes.
    25 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    22 8 Forest rules under Ordinance 108 are published m the Government Gazette, for Singapore and Penang, and also for the Dindings and Malacca.
    22 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    31 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Its. IGS $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 170 $100
    31 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    29 8 A wreath of Scottish heather, the gif af Scottish Comrades, will be laid on thi Cenotaph, Kuala Lumpur, on the occa sicn of its unveiling on the 30th inst.
    29 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    39 8 Owing to the illness of the Rev. J. H. Lewin Mr. S. M. Thevathasan will preach at the 9 a.m. service to-morrow at the Wesley Church and the Rev. J. A. B. Cook will preach at the 5.30 service.
    39 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    28 8 Inspector P. Cronin, accompanied by Mrs. Cronin and children, has arrived here from Penang on transfer. Inspector Pearce has taken over charge of Nebong Tcbal Station, Province Wellesley.
    28 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    29 8 A Convention between the United Kinj; dom and France respecting legal pro ceeding m civil and commercial niatten applying to the Straits Settlements U published m the Government Gazette.
    29 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    34 8 Last night Mr. OakshoU arrested a Chinese at the 16th mile, Chua Chu Kang Road for being m possession of Bn unlicensed pistol and a trident. The accused was- charged before Mr. Sennett to-day.
    34 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    39 8 The Governor of Ceylon has appointed a committee to inquire and report as to the best method of preventing the traffic m Ceylon m rubbishy teas or substitutes for tea whether for local consumption or for purposes of export.
    39 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    63 8 There was a robbeiy m Havelock Rocd last night when Mr. Ku Lim, a clerk m the Treasury, was set on by two men, one of whom hit him on the head, while the ether relieved him of his wristlet watch and gold ring. Inspector Porter and Lenihain, saw the
    63 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    58 8 Mr. L. V. J. Lcville, the Seremban nusristrate, has gone to Port Dickson, tfl take the preliminary inquiry into the charge of perjury preferred apainst several of the Sikh and Bengali police ■■>[ Port Dickson. Mr. L. D. Gammans, the District Officer, is unable to take the case as he
    58 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    60 8 This morning: Inrp. Uphill was to charge Goh Joon Lok, proprietor of the ship at the Happy Valley w th selling beer without a licence. According to the inspector he found a European drinking a glass of beer on the ship, and on enquiring from the proprietor if he had
    60 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    61 8 "Assent under protest" was the attitude of thu unofficial members of the Hongkong Legislative Council towards the military lands award at a recent meeting of the Legislative Council when the Government's resolution accepting the war Office's terms came up for discussion. The unofficial members felt that the bargain was very
    61 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    68 8 Mr. F. J. Blom. addressing tho Engineering Society of China, declared that the Shanghai harbour equipment for handling cargo is insufficient for the present and the future. He advocated the formation of a Shanghai Harbour Board m order to safeguard local interests. Mr. Blom said that the under-develop-ment of the
    68 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    80 8 A correspondent writes As an introduction to Dr. Rabinciranath XfcfOte, i.i his Creative Unity he says I do not put my faith m any new institution but m the individuals all over the world who think clearly, feel nobly, and act rightly, thus becoming the channels of moral truth. Our
    80 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    87 8 The ex-village headman of Tjilcngkran Madjalata, better known as Lotrah who killed three men when he was refused monetary assistance and who escaped from the Bandoeng prison while awaiting trial, is terrorising many districts m Java. Armed policemen were sent out to capture him. On the afternoon of the 6th
    87 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    118 8 Gopeng Consolidated, Ltd., has declared a dividend of nine pence per Share. Local shareholders will receive their dividends on arrival of the Eastern list. Rambutan, Ltd. has declared a dividend of eight pence per share and local shareholders will receive their dividends on arrival of the Eastern list. A final
    118 words
  • Article
    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    425 8 Lieut. D. G. MacLeod is appointed to b« acting capta'n while m command of C. Co., Scottish, S. V. Corps. Mr. H. R. Cheeseman has- been appointed an unofficial trustee of DM Penang Free School, vice Mr. R. H, Pinhorn. Mrs. D. Beatty is appointed to be
    425 words
  • Article
    Singapore Assizes.
    104 8 The trial of the four Chinese Sam Ah Sam, Wong- Lam Wye, Lok Heng and Luwr Sek Chuan, arraigned on the charge of murdcriiiK a compatriot named Ah Kee m a lane off Vpper Cross Street on the nij;ht of January 31 (the allegation of the prosecution being
    104 words
  • Article
    British Cancer Research.
    291 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
    291 words
  • Article
    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    44 8 Mr. F. D. Marcus, of the Municipality, bejfj to thank his relatives and friends who attended the funeral of his mother, the late Mi-9. Adelaide Marcus, who died on March 19, and wus buried on the 20th instant also those who sent wreaths.
    44 words
  • Obituary
    DEATH
    14 8 CUMMING.—On February 25, X 92-1, Elizabeth, widow of James Uannerman Cumming, of Singapore.
    14 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      172 8 HARVEY'S LONDON MADE BRIAR PIPES WE ILLUSTRATE TWO OF THE MANY POPULAR SHAPES JUST ARRIVED. All are of fine quality dark finish Price $3.00 each. LONG BiLLIARD PRINCE John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. VERITYS /ijt FANS FOR ALL PURPOSES >|d #|lw Desk, Oscillating, Ceiling,
      172 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 2
      150 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. CONSTANCE TALMADGE m GOOD REFERENCES m 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. WILLIAM DESMOND m THE PHANTOM FORTUNE m 12 Episodes or 24 Reels. Episode 1. IT CAN BE DONE, 2 Reels. Episode 2. NEVER SAY DIE, 2
      150 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 3
      86 8 On Other Pages, Tuc Telok Kruin Tin Meeting 2 Shipping and The Mails 7 Keuter Telegrams 9 l'iracy Peri! New Rules at Hongkong 9 A Dindinca Murder 9 Sir V. Kanianathsn's Tour Malayan Collieries Case a Demon- trillion of Dancing ..10 Dr. Ahlswtde's Work 10 Correspondence HI To-day's Share Market
      86 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Article
    RUSSIA AND CHINA.
    591 9 Grave Threats to Peking Government. Russian Troops Assemble On Frontier. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 20. It is reported from Riga that the Moscow Government announces, in connection with the tension with China, that it is undertaking a siries <.f preparatory trps in the nature of war measures.
    Reuter  -  591 words
  • Article
    American Shipping.
    112 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, Marc!) 21. Washington: It is understood that the protest of the Japanese Government against the decision to allow preferential railway rates on American goods shipped m American vessels will be followed by similar action by the Dutch Government and other countries are expected later la
    Reuter  -  112 words
  • Article
    Irish Atrocity.
    148 9 British Soldiers Fired On At Queenstown. [Reuter Telecram.] London, March 21. Four Free State soldiers fired with machine guns on British troops landing at Queenstown on leave. Twelve were killed or injured. Shots were fired at H. M. S. Scythe from a motor car, the occupants shouting Up
    Reuter  -  148 words
  • Article
    More World Flying.
    183 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, Mulch 21. Seattle Lieut. Nelson, the fourth world flier, has arrived and the party is now complete. It will rest for a few days before flying along the coast of British Columbia. London, March 21. Squadron Leader A. S. C. Maclaren starts on a
    Reuter  -  183 words
  • Article
    Newspaper Combines.
    117 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, March 21. It is officially announced that the directors of Hulton and Company have accepted the offer of Sir William Berry and Mr. J. Gomer Berry for the sale to them of the Manchester branch of the company's business, including the Daily Despatch, Evening Chronicle,
    Daily Mail; Reuter  -  117 words
  • Article
    The Caliphate.
    65 9 [Rkutxb Teltgram.] London, March 21. Calcutta The Khilafut conference passed a resolution favouring Turkey «s the scat of the Caliphate as the strongest Islamic Government and declaring that if the present Turkish Government desire to follow a course prejudicial to holding the Caliphate Moslems throughout the world must
    65 words
  • Article
    Various.
    61 9 [Reuteb Telegram] London, March 21. Copenhagen: The Swedish motor vessel Formosa, from Vladivostok with copra, has arrived with fire m the hold. London, March 21. Malta: The American steamer Steel Voyager, from Kobe and Singapore to New York, has arrived for repairs, the steering gear being defective. London, March
    Reuter  -  61 words
  • Article
    London Strike.
    139 9 Tramcar and Omnibus Men Called Out. [Reuteb Telegram.] London, March 22. London's vast network of street passenjrer transport is practically paralysed by the strike of 40,000 workers, operating 1 neatly 2,000 tramcars and 4,000 omnibuses, normally .carrying 5,000,000 people daily, which began at midnight. The men did not
    Reuter  -  139 words
  • Article
    Shipyard Dispute.
    107 9 [Reuter Teleoram.] London, March 21. The threatened lock out m the shipyards has been temporarily deferred as the outcome of to-day's meeting at Carlisle, the Employers' Federation recognising that the Workers' Federation are doing their best to persuade the Southampton strikers to resume and agreeing to adjourn until
    Reuter  -  107 words
  • Article
    Parliamentary Incident.
    101 9 [Kiutck Telegram] London, March 20. Commander Burney caused a scene in the House of Commons debate on the Admiralty vote by referring to Liberal opposition to the building of new cruisers as an attempt to murder British sailors. Liberals should Withdraw and a Labourite said four members were
    101 words
  • Article
    France and Germany.
    141 9 [Rbuteb Telegram.] London, March 21. Leipzig Darinont has been sentenced to 12 years' pennl servitude and a fine of 5,000 gold marks. Be'nz confessed to having supplied 62 reports to Darmotit of the German Reichswehr in 1922 for which he received sums aggregating one million marks. [A
    Reuter  -  141 words
  • Article
    The 'Varsity Boat Race.
    68 9 [Reuteb Telegram] London, March 21. Both Varsity crews are now practising at Putney for the boat race, which will take place on April 5. Oxford this afternoon rowed the first full course trial from Putney to Mortlake. Conditions were fairly favourable, there being no wind, a
    Reuter  -  68 words
  • Article
    Piracy Peril.
    42 9 Government Introducing Convoy System. (From' Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, March 21. Following the piracy agitation. Government are introducing the convoy system on river steamers. The last boat, m addition to Indian guards, will carry eight soldiers and a Lewis gun.
    42 words
  • Article
    Persia Restless.
    92 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, March 21. Teheran The Shah's long absence m Europe has strengthened the movement m favour of a republic m Persia, even Conservatives m the Mejliss inclining to it, but there is still considerable Royalist sentiment among the population. An anti-Republican crowd, overcoming police resistance, entered
    Reuter  -  92 words
  • Article
    French Army and Finance.
    68 9 [Rkutkr Teuckam.] Paris, March 21. The Chamber passed the Financial Bill coming: from the Senate by 374 to 175 with slight modifications. (Havas.) London, March 20. Paris: The Chamber voted the Army Bill. [The bill provides for an active army of 32 divisions in addition to
    68 words
  • Article
    Coal Owners and Wages.
    82 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, March 21. At the joint meeting of the coal owners and miners' representatives, convened by Mr. Shinwell, Secretary for Mines, the points at issue were discussed and another meeting was arranged for the 2Sth inst. to enable the miners' representatives to report fully
    Reuter  -  82 words
  • Article
    International Racing.
    80 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, March 21. Paris M. Pierce Wertheimer, owner of Epinard, has informed the Reuter Agency that he has contracted to run Epinard m three races m America m September and October. It is expected that the horse will sail at the beginning of July. With regard
    Reuter  -  80 words
  • Article
    The Mexican Revolt.
    61 9 [Riuteb Telegram.] London, March 21. New Orleans Mexican official circles l-ave allowed hints to leak out that President Obregon has deckled on sentimental grounds to give Delahuerta a chance to escape. It is indicated that it is hoped that Delahuerta will select New Orleans as his place
    Reuter  -  61 words
  • Article
    Royal Dutch.
    47 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, March 21. Amsterdam The Royal Dutch Company have decided to issue m June ordinary shares at par to existing holders m proportion to one new for four old, thus increasing the ordinary capital by 80,000,000 florins and giving shareholders a .substantial bonus.
    Reuter  -  47 words
  • Article
    Indian Mill Strike.
    38 9 [Reutek tUxgram.] London, March 21. Bombay: The situation with regard to the cotton mill strike 13 improving. About thirty mills, each employing about 500 hands, have resumed woik und more arc expected to follow suit.
    38 words
  • Article
    The Japanese Submarine.
    35 9 [RlUTIR TCLEGKAM.] London, March 21. Tokio The absence of response to communications for two days has led to the conclusion that the imprisoned crew of the sunken submarine 43 are all dead.
    35 words
  • Article
    New foundland Scandals.
    163 9 [Reuteb Telegram.] London, March 22. St. John's The Royal Commission investigating the scandals in connection with the former Squires Government has published a report alleging irregularities by several ministries and waste of public funds in the period preceding election. Cases like paying idlers for tasks they did
    Reuter  -  163 words
  • Article
    SIR P. RAMANATHAN.
    208 9 Enthusiastic Welcome At F'enang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 22. Sir P. Ramanathan arrived at Penan;; yesterday forenoon, after stopping at Parit Buntar, where the Ceylonesc community garlanded him, also Lady and Miss Ramanuthan. The Penang committee met the party at Prai and on their arrival
    208 words
  • Article
    A DINDINGS' MURDER.
    178 9 A DINDINGS MURDER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 21. After three full days' trial of the Dindings' murder case, before Mr. Justice Sproule, two Sikhs and a Sikh woman being charged with the murder of Bisan Singh, at Pengkalcn Bahru, in the Dindings, the jury returned a majority verdict
    178 words
  • Article
    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    94 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbansha.) Tokio, March 20. The signal received from the sunken submarine 43 was: Rescue quickly, there are 18 survivors." The rescue party worked feverishly and supplied air and liquid food through pipes, but no further signal beinjf received great anxiety is
    94 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    54 9 According to the Locomotief a fraud ha. c been discovered m which a sum of 7,300 guilders or florins was involved. This fraud is alleged to have been committed by a white man who at one time was working as manager at the Solo Electrical Company. The mun concerned has
    54 words
  • Article
    MALAYAN COLLIERIES. Conclusion of Five Days Address.
    1589 9 MALAYAN COLLIERIES. Conclusion of Five Days Address. Legal Questions in the Case. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 21. The Malayan Collieries case, in which Mr. F. C. Peck sues Mr. J. A. Russeil, Messrs. J. A. Russell and Co., and Malayan Collieries, Ltd., was continued at Kuala Lumpur
    1,589 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    • Article
      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      145 10 tpore, March 22. Tin. ii U ■"•<. Rubber. Ll%dv—down '.d. Rubbers. Bukit Katils 50-55, Indragi- Jaracn Kuantans 28-32, Ulu I lentakaba 19-21, Malaka Pin<!as 1.10-1.16 lia.-.scits sellers at par, cum, '.'.mi MO, liuWl Simbawangs Is. "j'-.'d.-l. ii'^d., Singapore^ Uniteds la. od.-!s. London Asiatics opyen .'is. .'id.
      145 words
    • Article
      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report. (L.R. Macphail.)
      98 10 Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report. (L .R. Macphail.) Singapore, March 22. Tin.— l27l' —Lifeless. Tin.— Fetalings MS to 1.20, Linguis A,. Johans 46 to 41), Pengkalens 1 I.7'> iii"... !>a|>ans 10 to 12, rrfolc Kruina I.OS t.i 1.10. N'awng Pets i..-"j m 1 .77 Mambaua 80 to 85, Ulu t..
      98 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    36 10 T'- Mil ea IV>t Osvee Club is exempt- 1 ..I under th? Societies Ordinance from i ion m the Sett lenient of Malacca Tlu Native Kriendly Chib and the JamLangan Sttia Club have ceased to exist.
    36 words
  • Article
    DEMONSTRATION OF DANCING.
    531 10 Display of Miss Lillian Newton's Pupils. At the Victoria Theatre, yesterday afternoon, the pupils attending Miss Lillian Newton's school of dancing gave a public demonstration of dancing and stage deportment in a manner which did the greatest credit to teacher and pupil alike. There was a fairly
    531 words
  • Article
    CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY.
    123 10 Amount previously acknowledged $8,456 65 Collected by Mrs. Burkill A. Gorden 10* I'tE1 't E Wo sley Ta >' lor 10 c A Gilman Collected by Mrs. Trimmer G. F. Robson (second donation) $10. Collected by Mrs. J. M. Sime \V. B. Sutherland $25, C. Forbes Brown
    123 words
  • Article
    FEBRUARY TIN RETURNS.
    140 10 I Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co., N.L. I First half of March, output 120 piculs, 802 houri worked, 40,000 cubic yards treated. Renong Tin Dredging Co. Output of tin on for the first half month of March.— Dredge No. 1 144 piculs. dredge No. 3 244 piculs,
    140 words
  • Article
    The New Medical College.
    100 10 The following tenders were received for the erection of all work connected with the N»,w Medical College, SingaporeChong Swet Kee $840,000; R. Younir and Co. $700,000: Perry and Co., (Bow) $*****; Ho Ah Moh, $506,000; United Engineers $503,134; Gallinagh and Co., *4»8,0fl0; Wee Cheng Soon $497,600;
    100 words
  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • Letter
      Indian Labourers.
      123 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In reporting the proceedings of the annual general meeting of the Malacca Planters' Association held at the Malacca Club on the 9th instant, your correspondent has made a serious mistake. I am alleged to have admitted that most of the
      123 words
    • Letter
      Dr. Tagore's Visit.
      225 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to Mr. Aiyer's letter on the above subject, appearing m your issue of Tuesday's date, will you pitase permit me to point out to all concerned that Dr. Tagoie is a man of a \uy retiring disposition
      225 words
    • Letter
      Dear Drinks.
      287 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The chairman's speech and the directors' report, presented to the shareholders at tne las' annual general meeting of Fraser and Neave, Ltd., give much food for serious thought. The chairman is reported to have said that they -were able to
      287 words
  • Article
    A PROGRESSIVE LIFE CO.
    261 10 Exceptionally Satisfactory Year's Work. The local manager of the Sun Life of Canada, Mr. A. w. McCallum, has just received by cable from his head office m Montreal a summary of the totals of the principal business iteu.s of an exceptionally satisfactory year's work und which
    261 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    34 10 The marriage of Mr. Khoo Heng Liang, assistant manager of Messrs. Tan Boon Liat and Co., Outram Road, with Miss D. Soon, of 60. Stanley Street, has been fixed to take place m May.
    34 words
  • SPORTING NEWS AND NOTES.
    • Article
      Football.
      76 10 A match between the Anipang; Club and the detachment of the 2nd bn. Roynl Sussex now in Kuala Lumpur ended in a draw of one all. The following will represent the Straps United aprainst the Bendemeer to»m th s afternoon in the semi-final cf the Cup Competition on the
      76 words
    • Article
      Shooting.
      47 10 The Singapore Indies Rifle Association March Spoon competition took plftM at Seletar on Thursday and resulted as follows :!00 200 100 Nett Total \cls. >ds. yds. Scan h'cap. Mis. Lyall 29 2!) SI 89 102.1C Frascr 21 27 2t'. 74 101.88 Dunn H 2l> 74 101.4:t
      47 words
    • Article
      Hockey.
      54 10 The following will represent tho S.R.C. against the Indian Association at hockey on Monday on the S.R.C. ground G. Armstrong C. Richards end F. Albuquerque J. V. M.s-, C B. Webb and V. C. Westerhout J. BodrigtMe, A. V. van der Beck. H. G. Stack, F. J. Rappa and
      54 words
  • Article
    DR. AHLSWEDE'S WORK.
    349 10 Hospitals Visited by I/uonia Traveller. We mentioned that one of tho distinguished travellers on the Lacoma is Dr. B. H. Ahlswc<U>. of .New York, the noted bacteriologist and dermatologist. Dr. Fdward H. Ahlswede is the son of Dr. O. Ahlswede, M.R.C.S., I..H.C.P., of London. The son studied
    349 words
  • Article
    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    183 10 A DOk)ae attraction is promised at the New World next wetk in th? performance of the fifteen Russian rnMlriril who give a rcmarkuble exhibition if dure-devil horsemanship. The fact that this troupe was the main attraction at the recent Manila Carnival is sufficient guarantee that it is genuine,
    183 words
  • Article
    Armed Woman Arrested.
    146 10 Vi;:>terday, the steamer Ho Sang arrived from China ports. Subsequently, Ngo Ka Yu, a Hokien, went into the examination shed at Tanjong Pftgar with his wife and two children. Whilst revenue officers were seizing two boxes, with false bottoms, containing a large quantity of opium belonging to
    146 words
  • Article
    Perak Notes.
    1214 10 (From Correspondent.) Ipoh, March IT. The Ipoh Club, like many another Club in the country, has grot into financial diftcultiea during the last three years. It nui inwt .1 a loan from Government, made DO provision for a sinking fund, and having spent the last instalment of the
    1,214 words
  • Article
    HIGHBROWS & SYNCOPATION.
    594 10  - HIGHBROWS SYNCOPATION. Edwin Adeler. l<> [Mr. Edwin Adeler, who is at present entertaining with the London Syncopating Orchestra at the Victoria Tluatn. eoatributes the following article. Mr. Adeler was formerly editor of the South African rictorial.] 1 am line of a rather rare j)L-o])le in the entci laining line who
    594 words
  • Article
    Bankruptcy Court.
    180 10 The Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) presided at the Bankruptcy Couit yeslc iday when several bankrupts \v> ined by the Omcial Assignee, Mr. G. C. Vclpy. A Sikh money lender, Achba Singh, will) liabilities amounting to a little over $2,000, said ho became bankrupt when he failed to
    180 words
  • Article
    Theft at Cold Storage Depot.
    184 10 At 8 a.m. on the 17th inst., the chief clerk of the Cold Storage depot in Orchard Road, wanted to search a bo\ which a coolie, named Sim Kim Wont, had taken out to deliver to the Standard Oil Company's office. When he asked tli
    184 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Article
    Jeram Kuantan.
    1187 11 Result of the Reconstruction Proposals. The twelfth annual general meeting of the Jcram Kuantan Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held, yesterday, at the office of the company, bartered Hank Chambers. Mr. Chew Woon Poh presided, and others present were HiHti, E. A. Eiias, S. H. Mom, Gaw Khck kiam
    1,187 words
  • Article
    F.M.S. WAR MEMORIAL.
    610 11 Unveiling Ceremony at Koala Lumpur. In connection with the unveiling of the F.M.S. War Memorial, at Kuala Lumpur, at !> a.m. on March :!0, we have received the following from the hon. secretary of the Kx-Services Association of Malaya, central committee For the ceremony of unveiling, special
    610 words
  • Article
    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    204 11 Messrs. Guthrie anil Co., report Singapore, March 21. Tluic has been a heavy fluctuation ir. ihc div.niodity Market 5, and at one point ;i partial collapse m values occurred. Quotations beinp marked down as low *> eanti Sineapor;'. ll'id. London, 20H cents jrold New York. The preliminary
    204 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    33 11 Xoring Gent njr, editor of a newspaper raU.-«i Batak, while sitting; at his writing imewas shot at with a poisoned arrow through a window and died on the spot, -<•> v Batav a message.
    33 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      95 11 NEW "His Master's Voice" Records for MARCH JUST RECEIVED MAKE YOUR SELECTION NOW S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD., Raffles Place Singapore The Best of Bath Soaps VINOLIA PREMIER SOAP is the best for your bath. It works up immediately m a gloriously rich lather, leaving the whole body delightfully refreshed. OF
      95 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 2
      277 11 RAFFLES HOTEL T phon ;92S; 92S t0 Telephone 2926 (10 Linet) MONDAY.— Tea Dans.nt. The Bne,t Ballroom m th. Ea.t. TUESDAY.-Dinner and Dance. WEDNESDAY.— Orchestral Concert. THI ItSDAY.— Cuesf Night, Dinner and GRILL open till 12 p.m. Dance. TRIDAY.— Tea Dansant. SATI'RDAY.— Guest Nlfht, Dinner and TO-NIGHT Dance. GUEST NIGHT
      277 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Article
    Church Services.
    743 12 Sunday, March* 23, 1924. 'Under thii heading we publish each veek brief detail* of the terries* to be "Id at those Singapore Churches who** authorities lupply us with the necessary information. To ensure insertion, these notices must reach us by Friday afternoon.] St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Holy
    743 words
  • Article
    BATAVIA NOTES.
    268 12 (From A Correspondent) Batavia, March 18. Since the dapartara of the China Squadron* followed by the Bachelors' Ball, tho social life amongst the British community here has resumed, ■Ml or li'.s.s, normal conditions. Apart mm the fortnightly dance at the liox ;u>d the weekly dances at the C
    268 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      887 12 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon March 24, 1924, for the following worka 1. (a) Conveyance of dredging* from dredger Mudlark to Mount Zion Reclamation. (b) Hand dredging and conveying same to Mount Zion Reclamation. 2. Construction of drains, tanks and culvert.
      887 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 2
      467 12 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of the Town oi Singapore invite tenders for the supply and delivery of G.OOO tons of Bakau Firewood Billets at Mackenzie Road Pumping Station. Specification may be seen and Forms of Tender obtained at the office of the Engineer. Tenders m the prescribed form must
      467 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
      134 12 HAIPHONG DRAGON RfSiF/ CEMENT Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government oi Johore, Malacca Municipality, PM.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors DfJPIRE BROS. Sol« AfCßtt, Sincapore. Buy the Best u y a (jfSm i*^ .B^TT $*l\ jt will cost liifiE^ H I §lw/ no more BUILT UP TO A
      134 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Article
    EMPIRE EXHIBITION.
    575 13 More About London's Historic Entertainments. In the outskirts of London there are two Palaces which are worthy of notice in connection with the British Empire Exhibition. We are not referring to Buckingham Palace, the abode of the King -ind Queen the Royal Palace at Hampton Court Kensington Palace,
    575 words
  • Article
    FRENCH WIRELESS.
    277 13 The Importance of Linking Up I'cndkherry. In connection with the recent cables egardinj? a t rench wire'.esi stat'on in 'oiidicherry, the Madras correspondent >i the Times of Ceylon is authoritatively nformed that there is no wireless telegraphy installation in Pondicherry. Some live- years or so ajto, there was
    277 words
  • Article
    Raja Hitam Coconuts.
    155 13 The thirteenth annual general meeting' o(,.Raja Hitam Coconut Estate will bo Kelt 'lot the office of the company. Bangkok, cm March 21. The report of the directors for the year ended December 31, 1923, states that 1,713,095 nuts were picked during the period covered by the report.
    155 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      295 13 E \sm 1 Wires and Cables manufactured by THE St. HELEN'S CABLE AND RUBBER, CO., LTD., may be buried m plaster without fear of injury. For electrical installations where good appearance is desired, unsightly cleat wiring is therefore no longer necessary, and the cost is little more than for other
      295 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      746 13 GHEONG KOON SSHG GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE 1 of valuable land and house properties At Mc.-.srs. Cheong Koon Sen); Co's saleroom, No. CO Chulia Street, on Wednesday, March 26, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements— Settlement of Singapore—Suit No. 993 of 1923. Between
      746 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 3
      1799 13 AUCTION SALE IN THE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL COMMISSIONER, STATE OF SELANGOR, KUALA LUMPUR. Civil Suit 121 of 1910, and m the Matter of the Trusts of thr Will and Codicil of YAP KWAN SEN(J. Deceased, dated respectively Se^ptcmbcr 14. 1901 and December 12, 1901. PARTICULARS OF Valuable Town and
      1,799 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      1091 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlement!.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester Honse, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE SI, Old J«wry, t.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compile! with the British Life Assurance Companies
      1,091 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 2
      405 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan.) Capital Subscribed Y60,000,000 Capital Paid-up Y62.000.000 Reserve Fund Y12.180.000 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. T. Hisamune, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. D. Takita, Esq. M. Suto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formosa
      405 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 3
      453 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets exceed £40,000,000 W. A. SIMS Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co, Ltd. (Incorporated m England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. Capital
      453 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 4
      931 14 AMONG THE POLICSE RECENTLY ARRANGED FOR CLIENTS. Client with two children aged 3 and 1 take* policy to give £100 and prolits to each child from age 15 to 20. Married Man, 32 takes £3,000, 20 year Endowment, the permium being £43.1.0 quarterly. Married Man, 36, $10,000 Life policy, premium
      931 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Article
    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1058 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Road Crimes. W. H. B. writes in a home paper as follows A lcrry driver was smartly line<t iRSt week alter he had done considerable damage to property w'th his machine. As is now not unusual, he claimed to have been
    1,058 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      138 15 What about the High Cost of Haulage The most satisfactory answer to this important question is The FORD 1-Ton Truck Costs HUle. is Economical to run. and what is more IT GETS THERE EVERY TIME Chassis Price $1,195 Price on request of a Standard Body to suit your business. Wearne
      138 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      207 15 I EFFICIENCY I i .New Arrival of the Famous MATHIS^r FIVE SEATER AND 2-3 SKATERS. The wonderful 'success of these cars has brought them prominently before the motoring public throughout the world. The 3-seater car holds tho world's record for petrol consumption one gallon will take you 70 miles and
      207 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      263 16 c Established 1872. c Patronised by Royalty. WHY PAY EXTRAVAGANT PRICES WHEN YOU CAN BUY CHEAPER AT B. P. de Silva The Foremost Jeweller. IM, HIGH STREET. SINGAPORa Branch 1, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. COMPETITIVE PRICES m ESTATE, MINE, BUILDERS' and SHIPCHANDLERS' STORES. Also COAL TAR of every description. Your enquiries
      263 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 2
      404 16 TO LADIES Hats, Dresses, Shoes (canvas and leather). Corsets, Elegant Combs, Flowers, Fancy Trimming, Ostrich and Marabout Coats, Satin Coats, Long Gloves, Stockings, Veils, Eau-de-Col-ogne, French Gold Jewellery, Hair Nets, etc., etc. All goods will be sold at whatever you offer. PARISIAN HOUSE, 18, STAMFORD ROAD. MOULDY ROT Treatment as
      404 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 3
      912 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Tb* PREPAID charges for Waata, For Sale, To Let. etc, ia ordinary eios* sat type (average six words to line) are Per line On* Insertion 28 cents, two las. 46 cts.. three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 ets, five ins. $1.00, six Ins. $1.13 ten in*. $1.40,
      912 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 4
      890 16 _LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 1, Oxley Road. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, bungalow No. 9, Gilstead Road. Cheap. Estate and Trust Agencies, Ltd. TO LET, 112, River Valley Road, also 90, Devonshire Road, bungalows. Apply M. 11. Sassoon, 3-1, Malacca Street. TO LET, commodious dwelling house, 50-i,
      890 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 5
      332 16 FOR BEAUTY AND STYLE IN EYEWEAR CONSULT JOHN DUKE, F.8.0.A, F.S.M.C. Late of Old Broad Street, Lendoa. 12, BAITERY ROAD. SINGAPORE. I GENUINE Marseilles Roofing Tiles REGULAR STOCKS CARRIED BY EtabUaaementa BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated m Chin*) SINGAPORE A Real Snap-Shot CAMERA for $2.70 THE LITTLE NIPPER CAMERA takes beautiful litllv
      332 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 6
      591 16 Just Received FAMOUS USEFUL BOOKS. HEALTH AND HONOUR, by F. J. Gonld (Sex light for Younger Readers) I.J» A MANUAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, hy \V. G. Aitchaon Robertson M.D. D.Sc. F.R.C.P.E., F.R.S.E. 4.50 MANUAL OF PHYSIO-THERAI'EU IKS. by Thomas Davey Luke M.1)., F.K.OS. Ed. With Many Illustrations »12J0 THE HOME
      591 words