The Straits Times, 2 July 1924

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    The Week in Java.
    1000 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Weltevreden, June 23. The fifth annual fair was opened on Saturday morning last at Bandoeng by Dr. A. A. L. Butgers, the Director of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry, whosi- speech was followed by a Short address by the Mayor of Bandoeng, Mr.
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      151 2 !>ECCA WE PORTABLE GRAMOPHONE Special Reduction M ""SSlSß^bv During month of Jl'(.Y |^PKS\ MODEL No. 11l KJ^^Hj 9 i Double Sprinc Motors llf^Bk HHrT i'o!i.:!:id Leather Cnscs fe^WiSP^^ I MODEL No. II Compressed Fibre Case DUNCAN ROBERTS, LTD. '^.Sr^ Haddocks Kippers Bloaters Fish Fillets Fresh Salmon Dutch Herrings in Kegs
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      344 2 «T BEETHAMS W* YOITB SKIN AND M COMPLEXION o^\ rofa. it errwtuil!v remoVaa /ST^^U W all rouiihtir>m.' r«lnwi, tun, ■^tl Of all" hlgh'cl iis rhsnlatf and Bl^illlJ M. BECTHkM SOI Cheltenham, Eng. Good Quality Envelopes Size 6x4 inches per 1000 Every Description of Office Stationery at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Rickard
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      142 2 i^^ Its world-wide popularity is due to its n\ /iV^ mature ripeness, soft refinement, and if/ exquisite flavour. 11 One jl the principal brands ot >\ THi FllSTILLERS PoMPANY T IMITED, yJJ VVWT*.! tDINBURGH. SCOTLAND U*«W^/\ \4Jry. KATZ BROS.. LTD., --•A^Si-iVI i •^^K^ 5 555 S:^_5' N G A p
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    GOVERNMENT MONOPOLIES.
    747 3 Report no the Working of The Department. In the course of bis report on the working; of the Government Monopolies department for 1923, Mr. G. Gordon Wilson says The opium supplies obtained during the year consisted of 2,100 chests of Benares opium purchased diiect from the Government of
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    SAFETY IN THE AIR.
    240 3 New International Regulations Framed. The Air Ministry announce that in order to give general application to the rules desienetl to minimize the risk of collision, which have hitherto only applied to aircraft flyinp over an officially recognised air mute, the following rules have been ukipwl on
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      126 3 RUSION HORNSBY RESIDUAL OIL COLD STARTING ENGINE. THE LAST WORD IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES. From 16 to 340 B.H.P. Horizontal. From 50 to 825 B.H.P. Vertical. CONSUMPTION. •12 lbs. per B.H.P. Hour Guaranteed Use Lowest Grade Fuel Oils SOLI AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated 1b th* Straits Settlements.) SINGAPORE. "Hniteers"
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      333 3 WHEN YOUR CHILD IS FEVERISH Baby's Own Tablets ARE HIS FIRST NEED. Simple fever may be the beginning of mere serious trouble therefore prompt measures are essential. Keep the child quiet in bed. Feed lightly, and give plenty of boiled or filtered water to drink. Administer Baby's Own Tablets according
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      332 3 STEAMER SAJMN6S INDOCHINA STEAK NAY COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Direct Sen-ire to Japan via Hongkong and Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports, Formosa the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA
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      415 3 STEAMER SAILINGS NORDDEUTSGHER LLOYD PASSENGER SERVICE Accommodation available Cabin and Intermediate Class to Genoa, N'rth Continental Ports and LONDON (with transhipment at Genoa) cabin class only FARES. CaWn Class Intermediate Class £65 To Genoa £40 £72 To London or North Continental ports £42 Dae Singapore s.s. SAARBRUCKEN Indefinite CARGO STEAMER
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      847 4 P. 0. British India nd Apcar Line (ComparUs laeorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Goverameat. LONDON -FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUVWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP Ten nag* Da* S'per*
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      785 4 STEAiEB SfIOJUM THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (lacorporated in England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking car jo mi
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      688 4 nag* smui«j JWRiiWLrKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU ROTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATATIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noa. Passag* Dept. 131. Freight Dept, 1202, Marine Dent, and Tran*hlps**at Dcpt. HS7. Manager's Dept. IMJ. COEN July 2, Muntok and Palembang. REYNST— JuIy 2, BanJljermasin, Stagen, Ko-a-8.-.roe,
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      533 5 STEAMEB SAIUN6S Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Englond) "ELLERMAN" LINE. Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUBZ CANAL, FREIGHT SERVICE LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. •s s CITY OF TOKIO due July 20 +ss CITY OF DUNKIRK due Aujr. 9 sa CITY OF PF.KIN
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      606 5 STEAMER SAILINGS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES. (Incorporated in U.S-A.) K*ff— u Frelgkt Service from U. S. A. via Panama T3 BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA BUK DIRECT. 1... STEEL INVENTOR due Singapore July in FAIRFIELD CITY due Sintrapore Aug. 4 Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading to all
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      724 5 STEAMER SS!LIH6S Barns Philp Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well known steamers MAKELLA (7.T75 tons) and MONTORO (5000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the target nn.l finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabin, da luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,
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      383 6 CINEMAS LHAMBRA^ From Sunday. June 29 to Friday, July 4. In ihe Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. POST NO BILLS One Reel Pathe Comedy. GOLDWYN PRESENTS TOPICAL BUDGET HOUSE PETERS in British Scretn News. HAL ROACH PRESENTS WUIN I R I f
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      449 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA TO-NIGHT Thursday Entire Chan-re, of Programme THE IMPOSSIBLE Mrs. BELLEW 25 REELS 8 SPECIALLY SELECTED COUNTERFEIT LOVE PICTURES in 5 parts Prices for To-night FIRST CLASS OA i»io THIRD CLASS 1 «i o SECOND CLASS vl3. FOURTH CLASS *vF vU»» **»»**»•*»*»***»**»****<,* MIDDLE EAST FILMS, LTD. SINGAPORE, KATAVIA
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      124 6 WHITEAWAY'S $10? Dollar Days $101 AT WHITEAWAY'S FRIDAY A further lot of True Value JULY 4 y nes are sure 0 SATURDAY interest you are being offerJULY 5 ed on these days. MONDAY cc Display on Ground Floor JULY 7 and First Floor. WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co., Lt<L, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    100 7 I I\ TIRES. iv. July 1 1fi. 25 Ms. i liip^ I Suaau r. Malay team. Ju'j- 3 :Ao n.m., 10.58 pm. ._.;iO. Sports. mshipa. I <!iv. lI— S.C.C. II v. R.E. Friday, L 6 ii.TM., IMI p.m. ii. mail. •-.I French mail rloscs. O, mail delivery.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    169 7 July 2, 1924. Ships BlongxidV the Wharves or expected tv arrive. KEPPEL HXRBOUR. (;runinc'.'ii oil Wharf 1-..U.5. iVgusus Cc»l Wk»rf v BOU IN DRY DOCK. i'injdiii: I'agar Wharf Van Imhoff I.i-h. Sprite Deli. lepin-1 lhiritour King's Dock Nil. i Dock Lch. No. 12, Sea BaU*. N I.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    262 7 To-day. Mc-dan 8 p.m. Pert SwtiLnhaiu and Penang 3 p.m. Katu Pahat 3 pjn. Sumaram I p.m. Malacca and Muar 3 p.m. Bsbcsm ..3 p.m. I'ulau Sumbu, Rhio, Lingga and Staff- |i 4 p.m. Banajermaaln, Slugen, Kota liaroe, Bank Papas anil Samarinda 4 p.m Ktlur.tun By train
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    27 7 Uy Left And. [••hair Uulsv Lebon- S'pore London May .10 June 24 May SO June 26 June 2 June 28 June C June 30
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    212 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 2. On London, Bauk 4 m/'s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/1 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 1/2 On New York. Demand 50% Private 90 d/« 52% On Fir.'yc, Bank 870 nom. On iruii.i, Bank T.T. 163% On Hor.iTkoii?, Bank d/d 3% p.c. preni. On Shanghai,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    55 7 Tone of Market:—Steady. Latest London cables quote: Spot 6h:i 10v»d. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers>pot >uly uly-Sept. )ct.-Dec. Spot •July July-Sept. o<t.-n<v. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers. Sellers. 34H 34>4 ;."> 35% 30 30 >i DAILY PRICES CURRENT.
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      MINING.
      237 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers I 1 Batanj; Pndang 0.50 0.55 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.02 1.07 >,4 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 21/- 21/9 1 1 Johan Tin 0.40 045 1 1 Jeiantoh 0.15 0.20 El £1 Kam. Kamunting 46/- 47/- xd. El £1 Kumuntinjc Tin :',<>/- :)7/- xd.
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      GENERAL.
      147 7 issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.3.9 6.6.3 10 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motors 2.00 2.50 £1 £1 K. Smelting Co. 8.75 9.00 Elec. Tramways 5/9 6/6 10 10 Kiaser NcavA 45.00 46.00 50 ;i0 Hammer and Co. 143 155 xb.
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      DEBENTURES.
      97 7 U. Kng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm Spore Kloctric Tramways, 5 p.c. I £350,000 1 Spore Municipal 5 p.c 1.578.000 par 10 P,. pm Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of l'JO7 $1:600,000 par 5 p.c. pm S'pors; Municipal 4ft p.c. I of ,190'J $1,000,000 par 5 p.c. pm
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      396 7 Fraaer and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'a Quotation*. To-days Prices. Fraser Lyall it Co. Evatt. Alor Gajah ($1) 0.80 090 0.80 0.90 Allenby ($1) 1.00 1.10 1.00 1.05 A. II, tarn ($5) 9.50 10.50 9.50 10.50 A. Kuning ($1) 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.30 Am. Malay ($2) 1.G0 1.75
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      36 7 SINGAPORE NURSING ASSOCIATION norury Secretary, Mrs. G. C. Clarke, vill be absent from BlogaMM, from July ..:nl hrr dntiat will be carried out during that period by Mrs. J. H. UurUll. iluunical Gardttna. Tel. No. 2461.
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      875 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdvU.. gee page 16. MAP.RONS GLACES. The dessert of the fashionable World. H. Bolter, Direct Im porter, Europe Hotel Building. fraflUl Typewriting Bureau 1, Kailks Place. reST WANTED, iliaman knowledge piece or rou;;h goods market. 'JTI. 3. T:::u-s DOUBLE TKP.AI HATS (grey and fawn; V each.
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      48 7 ASEPSO SOAP PREVENTS AND CURES PRICKLY HEAT DHOBY ITCH Supplied by all good chemists. Sole Agents, BARLOW CO. The Happy Valley, Ltd. To night To nigh I KWAN UNG SHANGHAI WAYANG (ACTORS AND ACTRESSES) WAYANG PEK JEE (™ng chia heng> INDIAN CONJURER RONGGENG, ETC., ETC. Come! Come! Come!
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      785 7 TO BE LET GODOWN ON THE NORTH RECLAMATION MALACCA. (1) To be let by public tender twi Godownt built of iteel with eorrugat ed roof and tidei and concrete flooi with direct access from the river The Godowns are raised sufficiently t< enable easy loading into lorries oi bullock cart!
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      639 7 Boxing Have you been watchinc for this tinht f, YOUNG PELKY vs. JERRY MONAHAN in FIFTEEN (3 Minute) KOINDS HAPPY VALLEY ON SATURDAY. JULY at 9.15 p.m. Prices $5, $3, $2 and $1 Tickets at H. KIAT 1 id., Ch-ingc Alley and High Street and CHIA CHENG JIN. Raffles Chambers.
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    DEATH
    17 8 MACNAMARA.—At Chinnor, Oxon, June l'J24, Alice Macnamara, beloved mother of Mrs. F. G. Ridout of Singapore.
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 2. GOVERNMENT & RESTRICTION.
    1064 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 2. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTION. Mr. Lowther Kemp has rendered good service by bringing up the much debated question of rubber restriction in the Council Chamber. Ilis own speech, and a very good speech it was, led to expressions of opinion by other mtmbers wcil qualified to
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    50 8 M. Merlin, Governor-General of IndoChina, left Hongkong on June 23 by the French mail steamer Chantilly. He was accompanied by Mme. Merlin and their son, as well as by M. Chatel, Chief of Staff. Every precaution was taken by the Hongkong authorities and the arrangements passed off without a hitch.
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    61 8 The court of appeal dismissed ihe appeal by the Hokien priest, Ngr Chuan Toh against a decision of Mr. Justice Acton in the action in which he claimed specific performance of a contract by two Ch'nese merchants to sell him land at Telok Blanga. The appeal of H. K. M.
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    59 8 The N.-C. Daily News, referring to the large seizures of smuggled arms at Shanghai this week, emphasises the need for strong counter-measures. Whilst it is suggested that the offenders cannot be found elsewhere, discoveries have been made on board the last four French mail boats suggesting that Marseilles is now
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    20 8 Me-'srs. Wearne Bro«., Ltd., are payinp an interim dividend of five per cent Notice will be given in due course.
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    30 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 1612=$1OO. The rate of payment of money »orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 167 =$100
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    32 8 The first and second coxswains of the Carnarvonshire were committed for trial at Hongkong at the next Criminal Sessions on a chaifre of being in possession of a Mauser pistol and stock.
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    36 8 The u?« of lighted candles in the new Liverpool cathedral, the consecration of which will be attended by the Kinjt and Queen in July, is to be discontinued as the result of a protest by Church-people.
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    33 8 V^'ine old style submarines were to lecve Manila on June 24 for America via Hongkong, Amoy, Shanghai and Chefoo. They are to be replaced by eighteen lanje, modern vessels from the United States.
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    34 8 Dr. Sun Yat-sen, in order to have more time to recover his health, has put Hu Han-min, a former GovernorGeneral of KwanRtung 1 in charge of the General Headquarters of the Generalissimo in Canton.
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    38 8 According to reports of the vernacular press in Canton, the name of the Annamite whose corpse was found in Canton Harbour near Tien Tze Ma Tao, June 21, is given ui Chinese as Fsn Hung-tai, of Peikie (Chinese).
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    42 8 The total number of vessel.-* exclusive it native craft entered and cleared at the ports of the F.M.S. in 192.! was 10,096 with an aggregate tonnage of 4,605,498. This is an increase over the previous year of 2.C40 vessels and 6"3,140 tons.
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    50 8 The funeral of the late Mr. Chew Guan Chee, formerly manager of the Spirit and Opium Farm at Johore. and father of Mr. Chew Hin Jin,, of the Cycle and CairiaKe Co., Penangr, took place at Penang on Monday and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives.
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    44 8 The China Pre-s learns from Foochow that the Min River has risen to unprecedented levels, and that Foochow is th'-ee-quarters under water. Hundreds of lives have been lost, while property damaged amounts to millions of dollars. The rice and tea crops are probably ruined.
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    44 8 Steps will soon be taken by the police authorities in Canton to regulate the so-called dancing halls conducted by Russian women which now numbe.' not a few in that city. These dancing halls are frequented mostly by sailors from foreign gunboats in Canton Harbour.
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    46 8 Raffles Hotel management have forwarded a cheque for $105 to Mrs. J. M. Sime, hon. secretary, Children's Ail Society. Thi* amount represents 50 per cent, of the admission charge to Raffles Ballroom on Thursday last. The management desire to thank their patrons for the support received.
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    66 8 Aviators in Canton are only safe while in the air. Otherwis« they are prey for brigands on land and pirates at sea. On June 21 a member of t'*e Canton Aviation Corps leaving the city in Police Launch No. 1 with supples for the East River districts wai attacked on
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    66 8 Warrants have becm lissued by the Canton police, it is reported, for the arrest of Ow Heh-ming, also known as Harry Ow, acting manager of the recently suspended Chinese Merchants' Bank in Canton. Instead of attending to the winding up of the affairs of the institution pending liquidation process, Mr.
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    63 8 When returning from Tin Pak, (in the Shui Tung district) of KonRmoon to Canton, the steamer Foo Lee was pirated near Tai Chak, in the vicinity cf Yeung-kongr. Cargo valued at over $20,000 was stolen by the pirates. Fi ur passengers were killed and about thirty tajcen away for ransom.
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    78 8 In the Supreme Court, SI anphai, on Monday, June 16, says the N. C. Daily News, Mr. Eric Moller came up for public examination in bankruptcy before hi.Honour Judge Sir Skinner Turner. The statement of affairs showed net liabilities amounting to Tls. 255,007 and assets Tls.l 1,616. Mr. H. Lip.son
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    79 8 The report on the working of the Registries of Companies, Singapore and Penang, for the year 1923 shows that the businesses carried on by the HO companies whose object was the acquisition of train, fell under the following classes Planting 95, mining 51, merchants 34, steamships 12, printing and newspapers
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    98 8 Mr. Lo Sutn-wintf who was deputed, it is reported, by the Hongkong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce to visit British North Borneo and to repcrt with reference to the suggested Chinese immigration scheme for the Government as well as for private estates, arrived at Sandakan last month. He has visited
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    390 8 Mr. W. H. A«hworth, of the F.M.S. Government Service, is going Home on sick leave by the Glcnapp. The deatli occurred in London on .Tune 23 of Mr. Fivdeiic Dodwell, for many years a director of the well-known firm of Doclwell and Co., Ltd. The late Mr.
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    F.M.S. Tin.
    37 8 We are officially informed that the Government of the X.M.S. sold no tin during the month o" June. The total hales of Government tin stock up to date ionium at the figure of 6,175 tons.
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    Appeal in Mortgage Action.
    82 8 An appeal and cross-appeal against the decision of Mr. Justice Acton in an action in which Goh Teck Hoi sued V. V. R. Veerappa Chetty for a declaration that a certain mortgage was null and void came before the Court of Appeal yesterday. 'The court consisted
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    Agricultural Show.
    98 8 Admission tickets for the Agricultural Show to be held at Kuala Lumpur, on July 11, 12 and 13, are now ready, and are obtainable in advance at the Mask Store, Java Street, Kuala Lumpur. M. Chanteloup, the French av: ator ha.-* ma 1« arrangements with the Agri-Hortiiul-tural Association
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    F.M.S. Appointments.
    187 8 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette —Mr. H. L. Cowdy to be an Unofficial Member of the Federal Council, Mr. W. Granthani to be an assistant Engineer, IWV.D F.M.S., Mr. A. Watt to be a Stores Superintendent. P. and T. Department, F.M.R-, Messrs. H.
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      105 8 Garrick SPECIAL SIZE Jfa 2 ■^^^^^^^mmmm^ MaH only from lhe highest grade Virginia leaf. lyJ^^^SSfr^itMl' PRICE 85 CENTS fc3*'T'T "?.j J*3 X rHfn$HV^UUtMi Importers :ieurpor::tcd ill England) •-'•""•'"^''^ntt Singapore, IVnarg >-:*. M 2h*mm Jar.dJ ar.d hjaia Lumpur. Guard the eeth ARCHER'S a SOLID, TRANSPARENT •j DENTIFRICE P UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL
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      86 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. HAL ROACH PRESENTS THE CALL OF THE WILD in 8 Reels. (From the famous dog story by Jack London) In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. HOUSE PETERS in THE INVISIBLE POWER in 7 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors.
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      77 8 On Other Pages. Notes from Java 2 Government Monopolies Report I! Shipping and The Mail* 7 Keuter Telegrams 9 Rubber Control Prices 9 Japan's Foreign Policy tt The Late Mr. Oei Tiong Hum 9 S-ipr.-me Court Causu List 9 The Opium Case 10 To-day's Share Market 10 Rubber Paving 10
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    U. S. POLITICS.
    151 9 Progress of Democratic Convention. No Candidate Nominated. [REfTER TELECRAM.] Ixmdon, July 1. Htm York The WilH— Uoß lias re- sumcd. In the tenth ballot Mr. McAdoo polled 471 votes and Mr. Smith 2'.'<t. London, July 1. .New Vnrli At the Democratic Convention at the sixteenth ballot Mr.
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    Empire Penny Postage.
    126 9 Recommenoatons of Chambers Of Commerce. [REI'TEt TELKCRAM.] London, July 1. The Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Britisi Empire opened at the Guildhall, Lord ")erby presiding. Mr. J. H. Thorias welcomed 200 delegates. He denouiced class hatred and urged the coopeation of capital and labour in
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    Trans-American Air Mail.
    91 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] Londuii, July 1. New York The new daily air mail service between New York and San Francisco was inaugurated this morning. One plane left the Pacific Coast but two were required to carry the large mails from the Atlantic seaboard. Owing to the prevailing winds
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    Akali Raiders Sentenced.
    98 9 [BCUTEB TEIXGSA1L] London, July 1. Nabha All 21 leaders of the Akali •i.i.lcrs were convicted of forming: an unlawful assembly with attempt to murder. Surha Sjnjjh, who led the mob on a pony with a drawn sword, was sentenced to ten years rigorous imprisonment. A Sikh woman
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    The Cotton Industry.
    49 9 [UUTU TELEGRAM.] London, July 2. In a speech at Manchester Sir Charles Macara said the position with regard to both American and Egyptian cotton spinning and manufacturing, instead of improTiaA wan ■becoming rapidly worse. The present shirt time movement had proved insufticicit to meet the situation.
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    General Smuts Elected.
    18 9 iREUTIB TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. Cape Tow* General Smuts wa* re turned unopposed for Suad«rton.
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    Allies and Germany.
    306 9 Reservations in the Recent Reply. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. Well-informed cricles in London consider the German reply generally satisfactory though it seems impossible to agree to the proposal that the work of control must finish by September 30. London, July 1. Paris The German note has
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    New Immigration Law.
    75 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. Washington President Coolidge has issued a proclamation embodying the new immigration law which is effective today. It fixes the annual quotas of the different countries at two per cent, of the number of their emigrants resident in the United States according to
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    Anthrax.
    55 9 [RIITER TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. Geneva The anthrax committee of the International Labour Conference has drawn up a report recommending disinfection of hair, horns and hoofs for industrial purposes but not mentioning hair and wool used for textile. The minority report, which is understood to be supported by the
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    An Insult to America.
    66 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London,, July 1. The Japanese Embassy announces that shortly after noon to-day a young man lowered and carried off the American flag flying at the flagstaff on the site of the American Embassy at Tokio, which was destroyed in the earthquake. Japanese police chased
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    Dutch Poet Murdered.
    36 9 [reutee telegram.] London, July L Jerusalem Dr. de Haan, the Dutch poet and v/riter and leader of the orthodox anti-Zionist Jews, was shot dead yesterday evening in the Jewish Quarter. The murderers escaped.
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    Murdered Missionary.
    33 9 [MUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. Washington The United States gunboat Sacramento has been ordered to leave Hongkong and proceed to Hoihow to investigate the murder of an American missionary, named Byers.
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    Lifeboat Institution.
    141 9 Recommendations at Centenary Celebrations. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. Londoners have been afforded an interesting spectacle reeing and comparing types of various nations' lifeboats, gaily decorated, which are moored in the Thames. This is in connection with the international conference on the occasion of the Royal National Lifeboat
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    Heat Wave in Russia.
    51 9 [UUTEI TKLIGRAM.] London, July 1. Riga A message from Moscow states that a prolonged heat wave is adversely affecting the harvests in Russia where quantities of crops have been destroyed. Peasants are disposing of their cattle owing to fear of famine. Panic is reported in many
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    Prohibition.
    35 9 [BEUTM TELJCCKAM.] London, July 1. Galveston The federal court found Farrell, master of the Island Home, and seven members of the crew guilty of conspiring to violate the tariff measures of the prohibition law.
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    Chinese Porcelain.
    45 9 [UUTU TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. £22,304 was realised at Christie's sale of a portion of the Benson collection of early Chinese porcelain. A pair of bottles of the Ming period .sold for 6,400 guineas. Another bottle of the Ming period made 4,100 guineas.
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    Mexico.
    45 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. New York Messrs. Morgan have announced that Mexico has failed to pay the half-yearly interest on the external debt due on June 30. The bankers hope the breakdown is only temporary and will even grant a delay if requested.
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    British Token Silver.
    48 9 [RIUTIR TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Charles Oman, Mr. Snowden said that the silver coins being struck at the Royal Mint for the Soviet are 900 fine. No change is contemplated in the fineness of British token silver.
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    The Government Defeat.
    34 9 [RKUTIB TELEGRAM.] London, July 1. In the House of Commons with regard to last night's defeat Mr. Snowden indicated that the Government had decided to accept in principle the amendment carried.
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    Various.
    55 9 [BBUTU TBLfGBAK.] London, July 1. Calcutta The American world-fliers have left for Allahabad. London, July 1. Allahabad The American world fliers have arrived. London, July 1. The House of Commons passed the second reading Old Age Pensions Bill. London, July 1. Washington A Franco-American liquor treaty similar to the
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    Japan's Foreign Policy.
    1138 9 Important Pronouncement At Tokio. The Consul-General for Japan has received the following telegram from the Minister for Foreign Affairs at Tokio The Foreign Minister's speech to the Diet on July 1:—The1 The guiding principle on our foreign policy is to safeguard and promote our legitimate rights and
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    LATE MR. OEI TIONG HAM.
    512 9 Removal of Remains on Board The Giang Seng. The cortege accompanying the remains of the late Mr. Oei Tiongr Ham, known as the erstwhile sugar king, left the residence of the deceased, 5 Dalvey Road at 8 a.m. to-day, for the Heap Eng Moh Company's
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    SUPREME COURT.
    257 9 Cases to be Heard During July. There will only be one judge available in the Supreme Court during July, as Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard is going to Kuala Lumpur after the Court of Appeal concludes, and afterwards he wiH probably take the Assizes, which open on July 15. At
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    110 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, June 30. The extraordinary session of the Diet has been opened at which the Prince Regent read the Imperial message. A bill for increase of the import tariff on luxuries is expected to be submitted in the new Diet.
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    Rubber Control Prices.
    937 9 The Necessity for a Slidiir. Scale. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As the proposal to apply a sliding scale of control prices to the restntion scheme is, at last, being taken I p seriously, the time seems opportune f". the publication of ihe enclosed
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    18 9 Th* Christian Hcalinir Service will b* held in St. Andrew's Cathedral ut Ml p.m. on Friday, July 4.
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      973 10 Borotra's Hrillianl Wip. [Reuter Te.iegraro.J London, July 1. I .v.i. Bm and oojlti' at B akh, tilth ngagemcnt, the American Wilntered the semi-final ruund by remaining British 4, 6 3, 6 4 DUtn African Raymond entered ■final round, defeating the AnieA urn, 6 -0, 7—5, 17 >d the-
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      Olympic Rifle Shooting.
      50 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 1. Versailles The Olympic contest firing at wring targets of running stags at hundred metres range, resulted in Poles cf the United States getting 40 out of a maximum of 50 points and coming out first. Mackworth Praed (Britain) was second with 3D.
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      Golf.
      215 10 At the Kcppel Golf Club, the qualifying round for the St. James Cup will be played off on Saturday and Sunday. The closing date for entries for the Ladies Empire Dock Cup has been extended to Friday, and the first round will be played on Monday. At the Garrison
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      FOOTBALL.
      161 10 I'nder and Over 30" Game. An interesting game was played on the padang yesterday evening between "under 30" and "over 30" S.CC. sides, the former winning by two goals to one. There was no scoring in the first half, but in the second, with a re-arranged side, the under
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      BILLIARDS.
      152 10 Mr. B. Monks' Visit. Mr. Ernie Monks, professional billiards champion of India, who arrived here a few days ago, is arranging to give exhibition* at the various clubs, including isheS.C.C. where he will fee early next wtw. iHe offers a sporting variation to the usual order of things by
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      Olympic Fencing.
      22 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 1. Paris France won the Olympic ftm-ing contest, defeating Belgium, Hungary and Italy in the finali.
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      THE TEST MATCH.
      629 10 England Wins by an Innings. [Router Telegram.] Ixmdon, July 1. England beat South Africa in the tes: match by an innings and 18 runs. The South Africans made 240 in their second innings. The weather was, glorious, and thevp wiu an attendance ot a thousand. The wicket
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      Volunteer Snooker.
      39 10 In the semi-final round of the Volunteer Snookers tournament at the S.CC. yeaterday Evans and Bowerman beat Baker and Flux. The final, between the winners and McMullcn and McOustia, will be played on Friday at G. 30.
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      Boxing.
      70 10 Jerry Monahan had another good work out at the Happy Valley yesterday afte.noon, and a large crowd turned up to see him. He will not be se>-':i mere this afternoon, doing the Mat cf his training in preparation for his 15 -l-min. round contest with Younp IVlky on Saturday
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    53 10 A story of hot, impetuous love against a background of the moat dangerous sport known to man bull-fightinjr. Written by Vineente Rlasco Ibancz and directed by Fred Niblo, such is Blood and Sand, a Paramount picture, starring Rudolph Valentino, at the Surma Theatre to-night with the concluding chapters
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      Restriction Arguments.
      201 10 To the Editor of the Btralls Times. Sir,—Mr. Davidson's explanation consists of a nidi repetition of hi- proposition in other words. He says, from an economic itandpoint the producers of rubber must rcsliict their aggregate OUtpat and he would therefore abolish the present restriction scheme "so that natural
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      292 10 To The Editor of tae Btraiti Times. Sir, \o wonder robber U gol ig flw way of quinine, sugar ad coffee m oar Eastern pu.-'-ii I planter dis? play such ignorance < f local conditions Iu tho Dutch Indies when native* plant rice on aotwirrigable arras ih<\ invariably plant other
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    Farewell to Mr. S.G. Williams.
    247 10 Farewell to Mr. S. G. Williams. At Woodleigh Filters on Saturday when the staff of tho Water Department, Special Works, bade farewell to Mr. S. G. Williams, Water Engineer Special Works, who is returning home after 21 years' service with the Singapore municipality, the grounds were decorated with llnjrf. and
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    Penang Veterans' Shield.
    183 10 Following i-- the result of the firing for the Penang Veterans' Shield abet for at the Farrer Range, on Saturday and Sunday last Eurasian Co., No. 3 Platn. (Lt. Aeria) lir> S.R.E. (V) I. (Lt. Buit) 109 A Co. No. 2 Pltn. (Lt. R. L. Brown) 'XI
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    THE OPIUM CASE.
    432 10 i Third Accused Called as Witness For Prosecution. i 'ihe ease in which Mohamad Ali, the j well-known live stock dealer, and Too Jonn LeonK and Ian tfi-na koek aiv I charged with possession <>i opium on Ml !.:*t was CCTitilUMd before Mr. [Courlay yesterday afternoon, Mr.
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      154 10 Singapore, July 2. A tether rise of 52;. 6.1. in the jii-ice of the metal, making it £229 2s. Cd., the r:i'msi figure touched tince u:a middle at Mr.;' last, tin;!:-! the Tin share :v..;. ki". apathetic and unaffected as to quotations. The j;-Tit enquiry (<x
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      Fraser and Co.'s Daily Report.
      107 10 Sii'.^apore, July 2. Rubber 10%d. a Tin £22J.2.« up £2.H-'.<;. Mininp. The piL-, ,,i" ;iie mstul continues to appreciate and further intei-est i-* being taken in shares. Pctalingi arv firm at S1.J4 buyers witii nellen at ?1 .4»j. Souths are wanted at firmer at $1.20
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      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      111 10 (I* IJ. Macpl.ail.) Singapore, July Rubber.— lOVad.— 34 c< Tin.— 1229 2s. M. $114%— 1M ton-:. Mining. Putalines L44 to 1.1G, Rcnongs 2Gs. 6d. to 27s., Kinta DredjfinK V2Vt to 7 7';, Johans 37 to 39, Kumuntinjfs 3<i:-.. In 37?., Ulu Piahs 1.S0 to 1.85,
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    122 10 Programme of drills up to and for July fi. 1924 Wednesday, July 2, 5.15 p.m., Dri'l Hall, S.R.A. (V). lecture by Commandant M. G. Platoon, recruits training. Thursday, July 1.11 p.m.. Drill Hall. M.G. Platoon, recruits training. Friday, July 4, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hali, S.R.A. (V). battery
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    RUBBER PAVING.
    326 10 Concise Descripiion oi Nc\> Desiga. Among th< tion of tlic Empire Bzhibitioi n ■pedntana of ihi- rabbi Mr. .1. 3. Cowper, and inn tc bring the p baffled so many inv. I m'ari'r to an entirely satisfi tion. Iii a Meant issue, the R rrrei the following; con.
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    SINGAPORE AT THE ACADEMY.
    209 10 Nurses Quark s f..r New General Hcspiiai. Country Life, of June 7, has an article on architecture at the iloyal Academy, .■.it;i several iHu trations of t>. Important buildings bong thl Lntyens and Gilbert Icott, 1.'.A.. is an excellent ive iketcb of the N< h Hospital,
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    Cultivation of Coconuts.
    142 10 In the course at his report for the year 1!)'2::, Mr. (5. E. Shaw, acting Bi i:uy feat Agriculture, S.S. and F.M-S-, .-ays The favourable condition of the coconut and copra market durin few ji-ars has been a satisfactory feature <!:(lk-ult period. It is therefore, tbe more
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    Mah Jong Players Convicted.
    127 10 In the Kuala Lumpur police 9-nrt, on Tuesday, writes our correspondent, Mr. Dalley, of the detective branch, char ad 21 Hylams with (rambling in a common earning house. Mr. Dalley sai/7 that on information received he raided 7.'> [''■tilling Street whore the atiu-cd all havinf* a
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    Passengers Arrived.
    142 10 I'.r Milchior Tr«ub trm Javi f. B. Franklin. Mr. L. V. Ku« tl, Br. I Hooii, Mr. II Mr-. M. I. Mr. Vania Olwiro, Jir. K. UariU, Mr. S. Ifordicai, Mr. c. V. Ba Mr. F. I Bhaw, Mrs. f.ibb and buby, Hiu l>. D Y. R. Carlin.
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      33 10 A quiet wedding took place at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai when Miss Lillian Taylor, who recently arrived from Melbourne, Australia, became the bride of Mr. C. A. Donnelly of the Shanghai Waterworks, Ltd.
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    HOME LETTER. Many Millions to be Spent On Houses.
    2035 11 HOME LETTER. Many Millions to be Spent On Houses. By Our Special Correspondent. London, June 5. Mr .John Wheat ley, late of Clydeside and now of Westminster, is the most courageous and optimistic Minister of Health we have had since that important i. tVii <• m cvlablished. He U one
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      215 11 Corrugated Iron STOCKS OF 24, 26, 28, 30 AND 31 GAUGES COBB 8c CO. Phone 3240. 149, Cecil Street, Singapore. BATTERY Service T*' STARTING LICKT'NC lONITION St 6 Volt Model 12 Volt Model When you buy a SPARTA Battery you get the best Starting and Lighting Battery produced in Great
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      221 11 Raffles Hotel TstopkoM 2920 (lOJUbm) GUEST NIGHT AND DANCING Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.— Every Sunday TEA DANCES.— Every Monday and Friday SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietor*, Adelphi Hotel Managing Director Harry H. Willies. Situated in the Best Part of Singapore. THE ONLY HOTEL IN SINGAPORE COMPLETELY FITTED WITH MODERN
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    HARNESSING VESUVIUS.
    632 12 Volcanoes to Supply Power Of World. How a mighty force of destruction through all the ages niay soon be harnessed as man's servant for endless conxtnictive energy is told in Popular Science Sittings. I A plan io obtain fuel and powei- for I the entire world by utilising
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    WORLD LANGUAGE.
    129 12 Business Needs may Make It English. Wireless may make English the language of the world." This is the opinion of Major-General Jame* HarborH, president of the Radio Corporation of America. He bases his opinion upon the fart that English is the language of business in the leading countries
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    SINGAPORE & SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    19 12 SINGAPORE SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. Orders for week ending July 6 1924 THURSDAY, 8. Band Practice, Headquarters, 6.15.
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      237 12 TWO Records FOR THt Price of ONE "His Master's Voice" CELEBRITY RECORDS are now issued a* DOUBLE SIDED •t the undcrnutcd price* 10-Inrh Red 3.25 12-lnrh Buff 5.25 12-Inch Red •>•• 12-imh Pale Creen 6.00 10-lncb Buff 3 75 12-lncb Pale Blu* 7 00 12-inch \Vhlt» f I 2' Writt
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      197 12 I1I 1 gi 111 FIRESTONE GUM DIPPED CORDS— as developed JlltjH by Firestone engineers enai)le heavy loads to be I Xa Z, transported safely and economically without loss of \Ci Firestone detachable, demountable rims permit quick V$ yjj and easy tyre changes, and Firestone steam welded Vi yyT tubes are
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      391 13 HOLLGWAY'S LONDON GIN The Finest Basis for all Cocktails IMPORTERS Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement*, »«>»»«» «♦»->-«. oJ With the Mellow Tone A Gramophone of the highest grade. < The last wonl in Craft- manship and Acoustics. \i: instrument of unrxcelled tone appearance. ■'■'■'^fe^U \A Plays
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      909 13 CHEONG KOON &NG GO. IMPORTANT MORTGAGEE SALE of valuable town, country and oca-side pro pertie* at Tanjong Katong and Tcluk Kurau At Me«»r». Chcnng Koon Seng A Co's saleroom, No. SO, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, July 2, at 2.30 p.m. 1. Twenty two pieces of valuable freehold land and the
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      216 13 41 germ-proof and to prevent I a a sodden attack ol cold oc m chill penetrating'down die fISS I assriawM, i! H two or three Peps at i:iter- H Q medicine in Peps toincK into I n*i vf <k i,, tI)P clj*' 1' W i:i !.Mi ;> :.pi! ;mit or
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      176 13 jr— ym y% Ll* IKI fA 7 V r i\ ;l fI/| I Si Iftff ft fe 51 Liil Clllli vi ty. llKli^w SIVC POKE s4*e*e#e*e#e**e#*e*eetiii*tlMil aa a aaa m^^aVa]^ B'^^t^ %_S M^ki m" V S BalS-Beavin.1? Asbestos Lined Steel yiing Luomev Give MAXIMUM Protection from Fire imiTlSn-3!ADE, with double
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      1525 14 Ajaete over $5,000,000 B.C, A*rtr wet ta F-re- -t* IIT.M The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la traits SettUmeata.) iIF.AD OFFICE: Wlaeaester Hoasa, Singapore. LONDON OmCl i It, OU Jswry. aVCJ. Tha Company has £10,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of laglaad aad compiles with the Britlah Life
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      455 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (lacorporated la Emglaad) Fire, Kariae, Accident, Guarantee and Motoi. AaaaU 140,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co, Ltd. (laeorporaUd la England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 180*. CapiUl 5,450,000
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      884 14 GOVERNMENT NOTICE fenders will be received at the Colonial SecreUry's Office, up to noon of July 7, 1924, for the following works 1. Additions and alterations to Quarters Nos. 11 and 13, Fort Canning. 2. Erection of a new Police Station and Barracks at ISH milestone, Changi Road. 3. Erection
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      448 14 NOTICE Owing to the fact that another Company sell their Cigars made in Honcki»i£, under "LA PERLA DEL ORIENTE" label we have decided to discontinue the use of said label and in future export to Malaya our Cigars from MANILA under the following Trade Mark. B^B^BBBavfer^Esr 'V^v bb^b^bbbblbbllUpi s^bbbbbSHlHbW These
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    630 15 Clyno Overseas Model In Malaya. An Attractive Light Car. 1 Loral aatoristt will be interested to hear that the first 11 h.p. Clyno to be' seen in Malaya has now been received by the Borneo Company, who are the local iii'ints. This cur, which is produced by,
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    MILLIONAIRE'S SON.
    354 15 Murdered by Kidnappers In America. Believing that the police were on their trial and that they would soon be captured, kidnappeis who stole the 14-year-old son of one of Chicago's wealthiest men as he was leaving a private school and took him off in a motor-car, murdered the
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      233 15 At Last! A GENEROUS OFFER OF INEXPENSIVE MOTORING THE ALL-BRITISH 14 H.P. Armstrong Siddeley is a most economical and popular family car of exceptional (|ualit\ and merit. Tyre wear is extremely Light Petrol Consumption is remarkably Low SO THAT AT This silent, comfortable "Top-gear" car is an exceptional value proposition.
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      309 15 1 111. 1 FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE THE AUSTIN "SEVEN" Whether for business calls round the town or for a pleasure trip up country the BABY AUSTIN stands slont. ECONOMY. The "BABY AUSTIN" easts only 4 cents per mile to run. COMFORT. The comfort is unquestionable. RELIABILITY. The name M
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      200 16 Established 1871. Patronised by Royalty FASHION, CONVENIENCE AND BEAUTY In Diamond on Platinum initial Bracelets or Pearl initial Bracelets on moire straps. SPECIALTY— JUST RECEIVED Pearl and Onyx Bead Bracelets and fancy Diamond, Onyx, Coral and Pearl Earrings. B. P. de Silva THB LEADING JBWELLEK 1 and «S, HIGH STOUT.
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      258 16 Coal Tar Shipments just received from AUSTRALIA and GLASGOW. Supplies also from The Singapore Gas Works. LEE KIM SOO 20, High Street A Guide to the English Language 460 Double Column Pagea A book which attempts to anawer the problems which daily arise out of Speech and Writing To Everyone
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      860 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, ett, U ordinary close eat type (average six words to line) are s— Per line One insertion 28 cents, two Ins. 44 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts.. live ins. 11.00, six ins. $I.IS, ten ins.
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      918 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET. No. 1, Oxley BlM, furnished. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, 36, Coleman Street. Immediate entry. Apply to Meyer Brothers. "FURNISHED" HOUSE to l«tT»S,S««T»n» Road. Gas and^watar, garage. Stt.S. Times. TO LET, two storied bungalow, No. 42, Oxley Road, gas, water, garage. Entry July 1. Apply
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      287 16 YOUR EYES If Optieallj Defeettre sad Kralaed eaa ealj be relieved If sdeatifleally mad* Glasses are used. OUR LONG EXPERIENCE Perfectly equipped testiac rooms, and accurately adapted Spectacles are AT TOUR SERVICE. JOHN~DUKE, F. 8.0 A, rJJLC OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN. U, BATTERY ROAD, BINCAPOU. eeseeee* e~e"e' c e~e~s mh#mm CONCRETE LAWN
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      418 16 BOOKS ABOUT INSURANCE INSURANCE, by T. E. Yonng, B.A, K.K.A.S., A Complete and Practical exposition for the student and the Business Man $&Jt INK! RANCE OFFICE ORGANISATION. MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTS, by the Same Author $1.6* GUIDE TO MARINE INSURANCE being a Hsadbook of the Law and Practice of Marine Inaurance
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