The Straits Times, 31 December 1924

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    13 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1924. No. 27,751, PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    Straits Trading Co.
    1809 2 Million Loss on Bandoeng Agreement. The half yearly meeting: of the Straits Trading Company was held yesterday at the company's offices in the Arcade. The Chairman (Mr. H. Bagnall) presided, and there were also present Messrs. W. J. Wilcoxson, E. V. Pearse, W. A. Fell, Hon. Mr.
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      341 2 Remember Wircarnis is a positive necessity to ycu if you are Weak, Anaemic, Nervous or Run-down Wincarnis is not a. luxury it is a positive necessity to all who arc Weak, or Ajuemic, or Nervous, or Run-down. Because Wincarnis exercises an extraordinary power m promoting New Strcn^cii and New Vitality.
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      198 2 fBEFTHAMS a.-rola f TOUR BKIN AND 3L g complexion rm On ba kept m a Perfect Con- nH I dition all the ye*r round by a IHH rofa. It effectually remOYM jA -*liJsI i Js m irritation, etc., and ia il«H((ht- l}-i=;| *i tally aoothint uui rtlraabinf ifvfSfjl Of »U
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      102 2 Season Co., Ltd. 11l and 113, North Bridge Road SINGAPORE. RbD HAND BRAND Anti-Corrosive Paint THE RIGHT PROTECTIVE FOR METAL WORK OF EVERY KIND READY MIXED IN THE FOLLOWING COLOURS Grey, Service Grey, Steel Grey, Red, Black, White, Chocolate, Teak, Cream, Stone, Mast, Light Dark Buff, Signal Red. BLACK BITUMINOUS
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    Heroic Priests.
    192 3 A .special Argus cable message to Calcutta from Port Louis given full details of the thrilling sea tragedy on the steamer Cijrale, M miles from Maulitiu.--. The Cifrale was tailing tor Reunion with ~>7 souls on board, when her cargo of 1,500 cases of motor spirit caught fire.
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    Development Schemes.
    87 3 Two >rreat sihemcs, involving the expenditure of over £(>,000,000, were disclosed m the HtM of Common- on December ]!>, £3,500.000 will be spent on abolishing congested ronds m dock ureas, and i'.!,OO0,O00 on ImildiiiK a tunrel under the Thuuio. i<> allow North it!-.il South road traffic to MOM
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      129 3 "BfTUMASTIC" (REGISTERED) SOLUTION MANL'FACTIRED BY WAILES DOVE BITUMASTIC, LIMITED. The primary purpose of "BITUMASTIC" SOLUTION PREVENT CORROSION m a more ECONOMICAL AND PERMANENT way than is possible by the use of lead paints, which are soon saponified by moisture. Its covering capacity is also much greater. Ten gallons cover from
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      561 3 FATHERS AND MOTHERS HAVE RESTFUL NIGHTS Who Knp sMs/l Don MMi In Thr lloiixr. When baby wukes m the night crying with pain y»u ar« fillol with alarm and don't know what to do. With a vial of Dhby's Own Tablets m the bouse you w0.i1.l so.m set matters right:
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      409 3 STEAMER SAILINGS AMERICAN FAR EAST LIKE OPERATED FOR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BCAP By STRUTHERS BARRY (MANAGING OPERATORS) SINGAPORE to LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT to discharge and load Jon 10 U.S.S.B. WEST CARMONA to discharge and load and subsequent steamers approximately 30 days apart. For rates and
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      278 3 > I rOMBINKI) BSBVICI <H THE OCEAN S.S. fi&, LTD. (Incorporated m TNE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorpo- ted m England) Forlnifrhtly Service t.thin; car£O and PassengerH I rum BATAVIA AMI SCI KABAI NORTH-WEST AUBTBALIA PORTS AND f FREMAMI.E (PERTH.) Approximate GASCOYNE Jan. I CENTAUR It' MINDEROO 11
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      749 4 STEAMER SAILIHGS P. 0. British India a^ Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BERVICK OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage
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      783 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m 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, NEW YORK, AND BALTIMORE. Taking carjjo on
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      751 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSGHAPPIJ (BOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITn THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noa. Passage Dept. 131. Freight Dept., 1202, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1002. VAN NOORT— December 31. Muntok and Palimbanpr. SINGKEP- December 31. Tongkal, Moeara
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      600 5 STEftMEB SMUM6S Elicrman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMfIN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG •s.s. CITY OF ORAN due In port s.s. CITY OF TOKIO due Jan. 28 s.s. CITY OF CHESTER
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      640 5 STEAMER SAiUNfiS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES (Incorporated m I'.S.Aj Regular Freight Service TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA Mm DIRECT s.s. STEEL INVENTOR TT~ ciue Singapore Jan. II M.S. CHALLENGER due Singapore Feb. 16 s.s. CHATTANOOGA CITY due Singapore Mch. 7 r.s. SELMA CITY rlue Singapore Apl. 7 s.s.
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      626 5 STEAMER SS!!,!SSS MESSMERJETriifiMEr Totfer Contract rits) thr Fr«m (sHMMsI Mail and l'as»*n::pr Betvlc* niKECT FORTNK.UTLY I AR EASIKi'N BSRVICI OUTWARD MAILS. HOMEWARD MAILS To Japan via Saieon. Hongkong i«, Hafaaßles 'i.i ColosaSo Pjil»>, and Shanghai. i<lu p or i ga|4. CHANTILLY 17.000 tons .f.-n:. 11 P. I.KCAT j aD l?
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      90 5 HUGO STK? LJES (Incorporated In CeransnvJ irp«uli<r Munthiv Freight I*l mti'f Service. otm vi:i) BOintti llnntss—*. Shanghai nmt Upon sciji i to i j it. n AtfBEB I BOyBWARJ I i. r;,. 11. v. •i. ,i :ir«r ADOLF i v UIN'ffENBURG 12.2& EMU- DKDOBT MM U i c.iiiin;: at Nstpli
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      279 6 B-\PPI n:: 1 TEAR ;:<> 01 a patrons PA L, C i .:O X V C JNEWA Commencing JANUARY 2, 1925, The Picture which made Queen Alexandra of England Laugh Book Your Seats Early. re 00, PALLADIUM THEATRE M at !).i:> FOB SEVEN NIGHTS at 9.15 From Thursiiny. January 1
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      390 6 ALHAMBRA COMMENCING JANUARY I, 1925. BUSTER KEATON m the bijjffest comedy and most thrilling drama of the year. IN 7 REELS. MATINEES: Thursday, January 1, and Sat m day, January 3, at 5 p.m. Released by MIDDLE EAST FILMS, LTD. GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE K\'md (iri'i-tinits to nil their I'atron*
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      432 6 WHITEAWAY S NEW Yi> AX Gifts for Ladies ITALIAN HAND BAGS. a Made of fine leather, wilh ftaaati the"GUlNEA"hand bag HaaHh*4»^BwaaayCTaVaM^Jaaaaaa^aaaaljaMaOHaW I I 3SNE ny^Baaßaaaßaa«naa»aaa^^^^ HANI) BAG No. 101. Alm Mataceo toath«r Ba« ia Black, s aaap aoeketa, mm oa ham naall r &*t< Na»> «r..i Bnwn, pnekot v.itr. three
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    127 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday. December Jl High Water, 2.11 a.m., 1.39 p.m. Now Year's Eve. Thuniday, January 1. Iligb Water, M a.m., 2.38 p.m. Nm Years Day. No Issue of Straits Times. Now Year Sea and Land Sports. Friday, January 2. High Wiitcr, Ml a.m., 3.48 p.m. IV ami
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    214 7 Wednesday, December 31. Shipa alongside the Wharvea or npected to arrive. Entrance Location Ship Godown Gate Eaat Wharf Tokushi.ua Maiu H 1 Tmta 20 1 Main Wh*Tt I'"-. Monroe 18 :s Ovi-istratrn 16 -i iiMUifcastfiiux 14 3 Tottori Maiu 12 3 Tabunan if Ki.toi.« Atreus I 3
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    METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
    67 7 Kandang Kerbau Station. (By C»nrt««y of Gorernment Health Offlct). For the 24 hours endinc »t Midnight on December 30, 1924. deg. Max. riUuU temperutm-.' 88.2 K. Mill, shade trmjiori'tuiv IhU ihUa t.-mpi-ratun- 7tf.2h. Hmx sun radiation 102 J< Min. er»»s i-adiution 09 K Sea temperature 9 Mean wet
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    Hill Station Records.
    94 7 For the mafc ending at Midnight on Saturdix, hMMM -7. 1924. Weekly Weekly Weekly mean Total Total shadi- Evaporation Rainfall Temp. (inches). (inches). (F«hr. rung Hill 2,100 ft. CS.I3 0.29 0.07 Caroct 2.100 ft. (Dec. 71. 5) (Dec.2.22) T>inK Hill ;i,500 ft. C 8.69 0.12 7.83 H.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    168 7 To-day. Sclut Pandjang, Bongkalis and Bagan Si Apl Api 3 p.m Malacca 3 p.m. North and East Sumatra 3 p.m. United Kingdom 2.30p.m. Banka Island, Pladjoe Paltmbang 3 p.m. Cochin China 4 p.m. Sungei Liut 4 p.m. South and Eait Borneo 4 p.m United States of America
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    35 7 t»7 P. der Ntderlanden Porlhos lira Tambora KarraaU Primes Juliana Spore Nov. 21 Nov. IT Nov. 2C Dec. 5 1/ondon Dec. 1C Pae. i: Dec. 22 Dec. 22 Dec. 2« Dec. 2S
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    218 7 rXCHANGE. re, December SI. On London, Bank 4 m/s 7JK V t Demand 2/4 5/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 21/32 On New York, Demwrf IVM V: lm..U .KMI 67% On France, Bank 9aO On India, Bank T. T. 154 On Hongkong, Bank d/d M p.c. picm.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    63 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers Sellers Spot Spot Ian. Jan. Jan. -March Juu.-Mareh April-June April-June Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sh«et Closing Prices Buyers Sellers 68 tm 68 '4 Htt (58 68& 66 V* 66 Tone of Market Eat-ier. Latest London cables quote
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    MINING.
    237 7 Issue VaJ. P<1. Buyers Sellers j i Bateng Padaag o.u^ 0.C5 1 1 Hitam Tin l.H7 L96 £1 gi Idiis Hydraulics 29/3 29/9 1 1 Johan Tin 9M 0.C1 £1 £1 kamponjj 53/H 54/6 cd. 11 i'l KamwitiiiB Tin 62/- Ml- cd. 10 10 Kima AMO. US Ufl 1
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    GENERAL.
    138 7 a £1 B. Am. T..liacco 5.11.3 5.15.0 cd, 10 10 Centra] Enirines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motors 0.75 i.25 Cl £1 E. Smelting Co. 0.35 f'.GO cd. SI- 5/- Elec. Tramway 5/3 0/0 10 10 PiMtr Xeave 49.50 50.00 I'M 100 Hammer Co. 167.50 170.00 100 100 KaL7.
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    DEBENTURES.
    112 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellen L\ blf. C p.c. 51.234,300 par 10 p.c. pm :s'immi- Blaetric Trmntwajr, 5 p.c. 80 £350,000 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,578,000 par 10 p.c. pm S'poro Municipal 4 '■■> p.c. of 1907 ?1,00U,000 par 5 p.c. pm Spore Munfeipal -V,2 p.d. of 1909 $1,000,000
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    RUBBER SHARES.
    388 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Bratfa QnoUtione. To-eiay'« Prices Fraser Lyali A Co. Evatt. /Uknby ($1) LM 1 ..15cd. 1.25 i.:i5td. A!ei Ciajali ($1) 1.10 l.l'O LOS 1.15cd. A. Hi'.am ($5) 11.00 11.50 !UO 11.00 t A. Kunlng ($1) O.::."> 0.40 C.:!5 0.40 Am Malay f$J) 1.86
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    DEATH
    72 7 TAV.— On December 21. 1524. al 18-1, M^lr.iein Road. Mr Tan Semv Hwang, aged S3, bolovod rather Tan Miang Chua. .uijiii^' Hong, Ml Miaag Seuh and Miang Lira and bolovod fath*r-in-la»- of Mr. Khor Uui Deceased lei. /es a widow, live sol daughters, three dattghters-in-la« and fifteen grandchildren to
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    ANNOUNCEMENT
    37 7 i"he marriaite t«.ok place oi 1) 1924, at St. Atidrew*i Cathedral, between Charle.i Krancis Pergvaoo-Oavie, nephew of the Bishon of Sintr»pore. and Alien Clarke Newman. d ttghl Newman of Chitwick, London. The Yen. Archdeacon Swindell o!' ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»
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      268 7 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. HUNTLY GORDON and MARY ALDEN m PLEASURE MAD m S Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. FRED. THOMSON and ANN LITTLE m THE EAGLE'S TALONS In 15 Episodes or 30 Reels. Episode 9 A FIGHTING CHANCE, 2 Reels. Episode
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      40 7 YOU WANT A "KODAK" NO CHEAP IMITATION Say to your dealer. Look for the name: Autographic KODAK." If you see that on the camera you buy, you know you set the genuine KODAK and all the service that name implies.
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      886 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. WANTS. FOR SALE. ETC. WANTED, experimcd solicitor's clerk for Singapore. Apply 408, Straits Times. APARTMENT AVAILABLE, electricity, etc. Guest, Strr.itR Times. TO LET, furnished rooms with board, electric light, garage. 3, Lloyd Road, (lp) IENCED English nurse required immediately, for one liUlo
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      664 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. MISCELLANEOUS. CHAMPAGNE Moot and Chai Veuve Clicnuot |49, Heidsieck Dry Monopole Ssi, Mumm Cordon i ity paid. li. Bolt i. E irope llot.l Building. CHIANTI (Claret) Brolio Rirnsoli Brani m strawed bottles m cases of 24 hnlf-litre bottles $15 per case 12
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 31 THE PAST YEAR
    977 8 Not Brilliant But Quite Hopeful. In our review of 1921!, m were able to compare it very favourably with 1922. The two great sources of income brought higher earnings to the PeninsulaRubber increased from $160,214,527 to $2S2.738,764, and Tin from $89,943,088 to
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    TRADE OF MALAYA.
    95 8 Most of the external trade of Malaya passes through the ports of the Colony Singapore, Penang and Malacca, but a small amount goes through the ports of the Federated and L'nfederated States. The proportions are shewn by the following figures, taken from the report (for 1923, as
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    Whole Malaya Trade.
    214 8 1923-1924. The figures are for merchandise only and do not include specie. The last two month:) of 1924 are estimated Tota! ii»crc*«e 1924 87,249,^53 The year 1920 /was the Ia8t bit; year It wa3 very lightly affected by the impending slump, but all prices were abnormally high
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    Sources and Destination.
    111 8 The monthly reports, available to fend of October, shew sources and destinations I Ten months 1924 Imports Exports from to Food and Drink. United Kingdom British Possessions Continent of Europe United States Japan Other Countries S 14,101,078 12,268,3»r (J0.218, 10« 31,473,813 7,004,893 5,9f>8,32fi C.,800,982 1,338,65.4 1,749.324 531.6B1
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    Harbour and Shipping.
    469 8 The. Harbour Board has been working smoothly and efficiently, and if its financial basi; weiv sound, it would no doubt be possible to speak of it as prosperous From the report just issued, which cieai. with the year ending June 'M, we nott that there has been
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    PRODUCTION.
    102 8 The importance of merchant business no one will gainsay, but the simple fact is that in every country the importance of production is trrenter. Practically the whole of the value represented by production comes into the country an i benefits the capitalists and workers. 01 the value of goods
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    Malayan Rubber Industry.
    537 8 These figures, having regard to the fuit that rubber is under restriction, are an impressive demonstration of the importance of production. The second year's restriction 01 rubber export came to an end at October SI, and a few fijfures may be Riven to illustrate the operution of
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    Rubber Price Averages.
    728 8 Average for year ending: October 81, 1823 Average for year ending; October 81, VJS.\ -Vi 1^ Average for year ending October ."1, lHli4 •}•"> Average for current quarter to date Kit London average current quarter to (kite l/fl IB 16 In the present quarter th.- ix(h a
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      113 8 fa GOLDEN SPECIALS fe^ Virginia cigarettes are made by craftsmen from f. 7 r jj££i the finest selected golden -^MJM leaf> 90 cents for 50. l!bi^^^^ HKITISH-AMEHK AN TOBACCO CO., (8TKAITS) LTD. Incoipor:;tcJ in Enjflund Sing.-iporo, IVnsng and Kuaia Lumpur. £££p MAKE EXCELLENT Gifts We have a large range of
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    Singapore Rubber Auctions.
    279 9 \\Y ghra now the Auctions for 1924, with those for 1923 for purposes of comparison Jan. X.'i). i May ttn i Highest Tons Offered. Pne*. Offered. MM cts. 400 •VI 51 Mi 57* Of HO f.r. -4Ti; Ml 1)1 42 j .ill 61 Vj 636 111 62>i
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    Rubber Exports Since 1906.
    203 9 The Bgmres of export since the Rubber Industry began to reach importance are highly interesting as a record of the history of the industry. It should be noted thai all the Ignras given below include I'Bhhw imported into and re-exported from Malaya and the last two
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    Rubber—Where Sent.
    97 9 Rubber— Where Sent. The <mVi;i! SgurM of quantities, destinations and ralOM art; available to end at Novwnbar. We summarise them us follows, and it should Le noted that the quantities are Riven in centals of 1001 lbs. for VJ2-i, and tons in ***** Elrven Months. value. hi. Ml WW IM3
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    Malayan Tin Industry.
    657 9 Thr tin industry has had very good year. It has justified the strong confidi'iKc which caused Mr. W. F. Nutt to stand boldly by the industry when it had to face a very serious crisis, and which caused him also t<> put strong pressure on the Government
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    Tin Prices.
    98 9 Quotations are for first week in each month and last week in December. Where the space is blank it indicates that there was no market lunuary •'ebruury Hatch tacil U«y luntJuly Soptinih»r Iclob.r Suvrmbtr DMMtN ■*SI UB i-'-i i:'-< $116.00 $M $HH $120 SO 1':1 'J3 7 Hi
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    Tin Exports for Ten Years.
    129 9 The last f"ur years in 'the following table include tin made from ore imported from outside Malaya. The earlier figures give the local output only The la.it two months of 1924 arc estimated, and the figures of quantity for the year, following the M official
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    Exports—Tin.
    99 9 Exports— Tin. The figures must not be taken as met Tonnage of ore does not give equal tcnnage of tin. Actually, wb believe, the yield of pure tin is about 75 per cent. The prospects of the industry for the coming year appear to be very good. Total Exported Less
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    Malayan Copra Trade.
    77 9 Very little need be said of this quietly prosperous and remarkably Steady industry. Year by year it goes on its way without big booms cr sad slumps. We can grow coconuts as well in Maluyu as anywhere, and it is rathe surprising that the natives of the
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    Copra Prices.
    79 9 Pint week in each month and teat week in December lunuary February March April May June July Augu.-' September Dctobcr November December i 1.'.&0 mil:,.) 110.70 $12.45 M.ii 10 io.cu u.i;o 11.50 1U.75 11.20 12.4U l>.oo 10.75 12.U0 11.00 11.5U 10.75 11.80 10.85 10.75 10.55 11.10 11.20 11.
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    Copra Exports.
    47 9 The following figures include imports rt>-exportetl 1913 m< 1916 191 C 1917 191* 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 Picula. UttlK 1,944,916 1,29!t,31ii 1,220,527 1.303,747 923,550 1,912,647 l,9!»4,0!!8 2f339f9 ■J,Bi:i,l7J 2|582t&14 Tons 170,381 Value. 51U.837,717 20,2i2,069 11.H42.56.5 12,026,867 10,164,769 7,728,733 ::3.77t>,114 4&.753.153 25.640.214 :i0,2H3.127 35,315,749
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    Exports—Copra.
    134 9 Exports Copra. In the following analysis the last two months of 1924 are estimated We may now sum up our three great exports and compare value with the previous year The gross, it will be observed, is greater in 1924, but the net is less. The big increases in value
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    Silver Prices.
    131 9 Silver prices have kept fairly steady during the patt year. In April, 1920, the price of bar silver was quoted at about PSd. For the past thVM years quotations m the first week of each month and last verk of IVi- mbcv lir.ve been ax follow.- January Kfbruiiry
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    Malayan Affairs.
    1604 9 The past year hai nnt been what would be described as a red lotter one in the history of Malaya. Witk buiMM we have already dealt it might have been better, also it might have been a great deal worse. One gnat feature we would take note of
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    WORLD POLITICS.
    1166 9 World politics cCOtiW, mil I continue to have Genaaay ai I n i pivot. A yea;- ajru M. I" mod to be driving nil before him. and the entente cordial? had almost reach* vanishing point; but the worid l« eld- m ruled entirely by one nun:. ka agreed
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    NEWS FROM IPOH.
    91 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 11, The Gymkhana Ciub held their halfyearly iiH-eting yeast rday, when a profit was repotted of nearly ?5,<500 up to the close of the season m September. The new grandstand cost up to that date |52,000 and since completion the total
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    186 10 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nicbi-Nichi SJimbunsh.i.) Tokio, December 29. A In d(.-troye;i the A'lyama A«yium m Tokio. Twenty-one dead patients out of a totHl of ::4i: have been dug out of the debris. Over a hundred patients are missint; while two physicians are believed to have
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    CORONER'S BUSY DAY.
    203 10 Alleged Suicide at a Hindu Temple. Mr. F. G. Bottrme, eeroaar, concluded an enquiry yesterday into the circumstances HttendinR the death of a Boyanese child, who was stiuc-k on the head by a falling coconut on tin- J: id in ,tant and was killed. The coroner returned
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    F. M. S. Government Tin Sales.
    28 10 We are officially infoi mcd \that the F.M.S. Government has completedithe sale of its stocks of tin held under the Bandoeng Agreement.
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    LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
    22 10 There will bp no i.;sue of the Siraits Times to-morrow (New Year's Day). Publication will be resumed on Friday.
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    12 10 Datoh Gawler and Mrs. Gawler have gone for a trip to Moulmein.
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    13 10 Mr. F. D. Norman, Advocate and Solicitor, joins Mr. A. V. L. Davies.
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    17 10 Mr. li. Halluran Brown has severed his cunni-ction with Kind's College, Banjfkok, and has left for hoM«.
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    23 10 Mr. John Pereirai who was in the empl'iy of Messrs. Moutrie and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, fur m;iny years, died suddenly on .Saturday.
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    26 10 Mr. Justice Dcane, having recovered fium the nasty fall he had recently, sat as vacation judge on Monday. This was Mr. Deane's first appearance in court.
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    30 10 The rale of issue of Money Order for India Mild Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153=:$100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. l;">8 $100.
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    21 10 A Watchnight service, conducted by the Rev. G. H. Douglas, will be held at the Presbyterian Church to-night, commencing at 11.20.
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    27 10 To-morrow, New Year's Day, the French Consul, M. A. Danjou, will receive his countrymen at his residence, Jlutlk'ld, 2C A, Stevens Road, from 11 a.m. to 12.30.
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    27 10 There will be a watch night service at St. Andrew's Cathedral, commencing at ll.no o'clock to-night, and a celebration of the Holy Communion at 7 a.m. to-morrow.
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    36 10 The Resident of Pahanfsr, with the approval of the Chief Secretary to Government, hus appointed Mr. II. Fraser to be local examiner in Law and Malay for the State of Pahaag vfct Mr. S. W. Jones.
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    33 10 Mr. F. W. Taylor, the manager of th« Kuala Sclantror Oil Mills, has gone to Europe on six months' leave. He had been in this country for eleven years without a trip home.
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    35 10 News has beer received in Bangkok, says the Siam Observer, of December 27, that seveial banks in Hongkong have ■nfftnd 1mm« to the aggregate of nearly a million dollars by forgeries during the past week.
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    42 10 Hr. \V. D. Barron, of the Malayan Civil Scivice, is due back from home leave by the P. and O. Morea. Mr. N. Grice, also of the Mataynn Civil Service, is expected back from ieitve in the early part of next month.
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    58 10 Among the passengers by the Marella was Mrs. I. R. Purdy widow of the late Colonel Puida, C.B.E., Director of Medical Services in New Zealand during wartime. Mrs. Purdy and her daughters Mis. Bob Purdy, and Miss Purdy, arc n-.akintc an extended tour and are at pr*s«nt gOMti of Mr.
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    76 10 A collision occurred between a hired motor car 4696 and bus 15:i<. in New Keppel Road about 11 o'clock last night. The bus. which was, fortunately, cariyinic no passengers at the time, was smashed, while the front heel of the car, which had a European sailor as a passenger, had
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    66 10 Mr. See Tiong Wah, J.P. and Municipal Commissioner, chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, leaves by the [poll to-day for Penang to attend the meeting: of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce of the S.S. and F.M.S. to be held at Penane on January 4, 1925, as the delegate
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    84 10 The Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun says that if sake could be produced without using rice, Japan would have about five million koku of rice a year. Mr. Keizo Yamamoto, an expert of the Physical and Chemical Research Laboratory, reports that experiments have been made by Dr. Suzuki since 1920 for
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    88 10 The ease in which Dr. Travers was summoned for failing to shade his car lights* which he contested on several points, one of which was that shading was not necessary, was dismissed at the Kuala Lumpur police court yesterday. The magistrate stated that he was satisfied, having examined the lights
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    86 10 The death, took place at the Genera) Hospital Singapore, on Saturday, of Mr. Fnderfek Martin Campbell, a well-known planter of the Kuala Lumpur district. The late Mr. Campbell joined Wardiebuni estate in 1906 and was there Until 1921, when he went on leave, and on his retain n became manager
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    103 10 Dr. B. J. Palmer, D.C. Ph. C, head of the Palmer School of Chiropractic in I):i vol. port Ohio, and his wife and son, are at pifMBt in Singapore. In making a pleasure trip round the world they are not confining themselves solely to the beaten track of tourist*. Dr.
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    French War Debts.
    327 10 Allegations of Repudiation Denied. [muter telegram.] London, December 30. Paris Interviewed by the New York Herald, M. Clementel declared that the feeling aroused in America in regard to the question of France's debts was due to Fiance's enemies deliberately misinterpreting a part of his recent financial statement,
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    France and Britain.
    80 10 [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, December 30. Paris M. Herriot, addressing the Senatorial foreign affairs committee on Anglo-French relations, referred to the mutual understanding both were strivinjr to establish on international questions in the Mediterranean, Middle East and bar East. Mr. Chamberlain had expressed gi-i.1-flcation at the attitude of
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    Clydebank Evictions.
    76 10 LKELTEB TELEGRAM.] London, December, 30. Four evictions at Clydebank this moming were witnessed by large crowds, but there were no demonstrations. Officers were compelled to shatter bamcade:l doors amidst the screams of the occupants. London, December 30. A new hours after the sheriff's officer* •departed .from .Clydebank .the
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    Fire on Japanese Steamer.
    49 10 fREVTEB TELSCBAM.] London, December 80. San Francisco It is reported that a fire broke out on the Japanese liner, Ginyo M;i:u off Acapulco, Mexico, on a. voyage to Pacific coast ports from Balboa. All the 75 passengers were rescued by the American steamer Julia Luckenbach.
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    Trotsky in Prison.
    41 10 [BELTER TIXKCBAU.] London, December 30. It is reported from Berlin that Trotsky has been arrested and is now imprisoned m the Kremlin m Moscow, consequent on his refusal to obey \hu triumvirate'b order and leave for the Caucasus.
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    Cologne Problem.
    207 10 Herr Stresemann on (icrman Defence. [REUTEK TELEORAM.] I.i mil in, December 30. Paris The American representative on the Reparations Commission and the American Embassy deny receipt of the instructions previously cabled, namely that they should informally poinl out to the Allies that the success of the Dawes scheme
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    United States News.
    72 10 [belter telegram.] London, December 30. Washington The House of Representatives naval committee decided to investigate the 'navy's needs. Mr. Wilbur, Secletary for the Navy, will appear before it on January 8 to make recommendutions. London, December 31. Washington The House of Representatives adopted the Appropriation Bill. It
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    Kid McCoy Convicted.
    67 10 [KILTER TELEGRAM.] London, December '.',0. Los Angeles The ex-pujrilist, Ki<l McCoy, 'has been convicted of manslaughter. Kid McCoy was detained in connection with the death of Mrs. Mors, the divorced wife of a wealthy dealer in antiques, who was found shot in an apartment. McCoy said that
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    Chinese Honoured.
    64 10 [BXUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 30. The President of Portugal ha» appointed Sir Kobert Ho Tung Knight of the Most Ancient Order of Christ in recognition of his services to the Portuguese colony in Macao and his assistance to Dr. Rodrigues, Portuguese delegate to the League of Nations. Sir
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    Indian Situation.
    57 10 [BEUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, December 30. Bombay Presiding at a meetinR of the All-India Moslem League, Saiyid Raza ■Ali, a member of the Council of Stat\ declared that all parties were unanimom in seeking the attainment of Swaraj, the desire for which was stronger than ever. He urged the
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    Peaceful North Ireland.
    33 10 Lrel'ter tclecbam.] London, December 30. In consequence of the pea'-vful conditions in North Ireland the Government have revoked the Curfew order, which "hr.s been enforced throughout Ulster fwr three years.
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    21 10 At to-day's meeting cf Central Motors, Ltd., the resolution confirming the agreement with the Cwtra.l Engine Works was passed without discussion.
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    French Finance.
    146 10 [U.LTRK TELEGRAM.] London, December 31. Palis The Senate has approved '.he BgnMMBt between the State and tkt Banque de France, adopted by th? Chamber yesterday, providing for the Government repayment of advances of 23,200 million francs, of which 1,200,000,000 francs are to be paid on January 1, which
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      Chinese New Year.
      156 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In so far as the Chinese dates are concerned, the New Year Calendars do not •seem to agree for some have the 7th day of the 12th moon for the lstj day of January, and others have the 6tn
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    Governor-General's Suprise.
    163 10 What actually taken place in front of the palace of the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies at Buit«nzorR about a fortnight ago, was reported in ■•.early all the papers, says a .lava <xchang«. One niffht, at about 8 o'clock, His Excellency was returning to the palace, ami
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    Kuala Lumpur Railway Strike.
    168 10 The strike at the Central Woiksh. Ps is nearing the end of its third week, the 2,000 odd men m the Loco department having struck work on December 11, reports the Malay Mail of December 30. There does not seem to be any likelihood of the
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    Straits Chinese Reading Club.
    126 10 The S: raits Chinese Reading Club will commence a new session on Mon.lay, January 5, at 8 p.m. m the C.C.A. Hall, 136 Prinsep Street. The Club has been at work for fifteen and a half years m making young men acquainted with the English language
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    56 10 Twenty-nine Chinese immigrants, alleged to have come from Amoy m a Chinese junk, boarded a large sampan from the junk and, it is said, attempted to land yesterday afternoon on the coast off Telok Kurau. They were seen by the police at SigUp i tat ion and wendetained. Proceedings will
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    The Pilgrim Season.
    228 10 Local Effects of Hcdjaz Position. Owing to the position in the Hedjaz. Considerable uncei tunny prevail* as to lth< pilgrim season Cram Malaya and the Dutch East Indie*, which normally start:in January. About seventy hadjis returned by the Atieus. and they report that, while they have not
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    RECENT CHANDU HAUL.
    267 10 Revenue Officers' Raid at Pftrir Panjaaitf. The EM was continued before Mr. P. A. F. David yesterday in which six Chinese an' charged :.t the instance (if Mr. W. Taylor, head of the Preventive Service, with beinjr concernfd in the importation of non-Government ehandn on the l.ith
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    SINGAPORE WEDDING.
    140 10 Mr. Fcrguson-Davie and Miss Alice Newman. The Marriage of Mr. CharlM Prandi Ferguson-Davit', nephew of the B.shop of Singapore, and MiM Alice I'larkc Newman, eldest daughter of Henry Newman, Chiswick, was sokmniscil at St. Andrew's Cathedral by the Vei. .Archdeacon Swindell yesterday. The bride, who looked charming in
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    Stolen and Recovered.
    120 10 The Bangkok Times says An American tourist, sirs. M. B. McKipperick. left Bangkok Noi wi'.h her husband for Singapore by the ii ternati mal express on December 24. On arrival at Chumporn station Mrs, IfiflCipperlck got out of the coach for a walk up and down the
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    The Philharmonic Orchestra.
    30 10 Members of the Philharmonic Otchee* trn are reminded tha-. the weekly practices will be resumed mi Friday next. January 2, at 5.15, m the lowir Memorial Hall.
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      59 10 On Other Pages. Paite. Straits Trailing 1 0, teeting. 2 4 3 Shipping and tha Mails 7 Finance and Commerce 7 Singapore Mctco.olo^ical Hcport 7 Th« Past Year Reviewed x. 0 10 To-day's Shay Murl: t II Spnrtini: Intelligence 11 Horn? Sp. n 11:■■. 1 H Rowdviim m Hanfrl:ok .12
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      NEW YEAR SPORTS.
      278 11 Interesting Sea Events Anticipated. That \»ng established New Year fMtttre, the m and lurid sports, will lake" place to-morrow, and inter* rting event-* :in' anticipated. The s'n spurts will b2 held from 'J a.m. to 1 p.m. anil the Ian 1 splits will rake piac at the
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      HOCKEY.
      137 11 S.C.C.'s Forthcoming Matches. The S. C. hockey players have two matches for thi-. week. This at°ternoo:i there will be a niat.-h against liiitf.l Services on the 8. C V. ground, starting ;it ."i, and on Saturday Neffri ScniM-an vil be met on the Stadium Rroun<i, Parting ;>t 4.45. T!:;-
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      BOXING.
      250 11 Forthcoming Contests. It is announced that m Friday's contest at the Happy Valley between Boy Walley and Al Trono Walley s title of flyweight <h«mpion ot' Malayu will be. at stake. Walli-y is a sturdy little fighu-r, who always has to give Weight away a* h.neigta only just over
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      FOOTBALL.
      211 11 A Java Surprise. A Java exchange state.-; In the last match of the League tixturrs in tne tim division between the Chinese team Union Mikes Strength" ami the Batavia Foothail Club, which took place on Sunday before last at Batavia, thu Chinese tia.ii rctiu'd winnen by goals to I.
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      Penang Races.
      96 11 Peiiang ;ji»-.- start on January if and !ii of trainers, jockeys and Buaoacei to-day. Turley and Wijkinson are leaving with their entire -trinir. which comprise* Air Bird, <ieonatra I uno, Kelajp Id. X r.» Lad] Sidney, Man O' War, Mthaiani. \\..\i Rp/Kie The QuiMi, Tijra Bill Top Price
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      Singapore Chinese Recreation Club,
      83 11 The office-bearers of the S. C. R. C. for the year 11)25 have been electel as followi President, Dr. Chcong Chee Hai Vice President, Mr. Seah En? Chiang Han. Secrrtary, Mr. Yap Ah Chuan Hon. Traunnr. Mr. c. Itatt Pit Hon. Auditor, Mr. J. Ah Cliian
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    438 11 There will be no cinema entertainment Bt the Sun \ii'W Hotol tins evening. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, will be shown at the Paluccgay fo.- one week from to-night. The management of the Happy Valley have arranged for a firework.-* risplay to-night and Saturday. The gate
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    The Late Mr. George Brinkworth.
    259 11 The Publishers' Circular and Bookseller^ Record of November 20 has this reference to the late Mr. George Brinkworth. whose death we chronicled at the time: We very much regret to announce the sudden death on November '2A of Mr. (J. Brinkworth, m his 70th yea;-.
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    77 11 Yesterday Inspector Fernando". ißHted a Mohamcrtitn Tamil, named Kadir Pakiri. m Penang Lapp, while, it is alleged, he was m lhe art of selling rbscene pictures to a Pinha'es". TV? Inspector took '2■'< pictures from the Tamil, and found other? m hi* house. Kadir Pakiri was oharjrorl tn-dav before Mr.
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    32 11 This moininif Mr. I'avid fix-vi January S for the preliminary oiiauiry int.i the charge against Kawar Sinffh of the murder of his wife, Ard Nam: y»- i-rdcy at 67 Mohamtri Sultan Road
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    16 11 An ar:; tk calendar depicting the Grand Place. Bru-cK ivaehe* Of BKM the Dvnlop Rnt)ber C'impuny.
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      222 11 Singapore, December H, Rubber.— Is. TTid. Quiet. Local 68 cents. Tin.— L»ndon £275 5s. Local $136*i (250 tons sold). Rubbers. Firmer. Perak River Valleys buyers 1.22^ sellers 1.30. Allenhy* are marked up with business at 1.35. Jcrani Kunntans are enquired for at 39 cents without attracting
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      Lyall and Evatt.
      181 11 Singapore, December 31. Tin.— £273 3s. up 10s. local S13t3 6 i 250 tons. Rubber.— Is. TVl. down s d. local 68 touts. I Active enquiries in all sections, while not productive of voluminous busine-- i predict improved conditions for the New Year. The tendency in Rubber
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      Rose. Macphail and Co.
      205 11 <L. R. Mncph.il) n'.ap3rc, December 31. Rubber— Is. P.I. C8'. cents. Tin.— fiir, 6c $130^, 250 tons. Tin tfcowx :i small gain of 10s. and with mbber ur.ohaiiKtxl the market maintains vhe quiei ton" displayed yesterday. Rubbers.— Husiness in this section is j difficult to negotiate.
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    EX-LIET.WOOD.
    167 11 Wife Said to be Seeking Divorce. Wilmington, Delaware, December 19. Mrs. Osborne C. Wood announced to-day that she had separated from Ex-lieiite-nant Osborne C. Wood, sen of the Govev-j nor-General of the Philippine Islands, and that she would institute proceedings for divorce. She said she had not decided when
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    54 11 The two Chinese, Tan Chong and Goh Hwa, who were charged before Mr. P. A. F. David on Saturday with possession, etc., of non-government chandu worth $50,000, and which was captured while the stun was being taken m a sampan m the direction of Peak Island, were each sentenced to
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    55 11 The Universal Week of Prayer (January 4-11) will be observed by two meetings on Monday and Tuesday next, m the Y.W.C.A. Hall, Fort Canning Road, at 6.30 p.m. Members of a'l the churches are invited to the meetings. The chairman on Monday will be Lieut-Co!. Fovster, C.M.G., and on Tuesday
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    29 11 A fire occurred on Sunday night a: Batanjj Malaka, when almost the whole village was destroyed, including about 28 3hop-houses. The houses chiefly belongyJ t« Mr. Wei' rhentr Kan?.
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    WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL.
    666 11 One Man's Wondrou* Work Beneath Ground. In one chapter of a book that has just b;n>ii published by Mr. John Murray there is given, for the first time, an authoritative account of the wonderful operation performed on Winchester Cathedral m the year* 1905-12. The book, which is I
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    BELFRY MUSEUM.
    290 11 Beadles and Bellmen's Broadcast Verses. In the chamber m which once rocked the great bells which called parishioners to service m Chelsea Old Church an interesting little museum has been instalfcd. One of the biggest exhibits is a cumbersome bath chair of antique pattern, ■with great iron-bo:md wheels,
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    110 11 An Indian was charged with voluntarily causing hurt to an elderly Tamil before Mr. Clarke to-day. Mr. Kelly, who appeared for the complainant, said his clien*. had two teeth knocked out. His Worship Are they old teeth I don't think $2<> tin- would pay for two new teeth." Mr Kelly
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      334 11 Raffles Hotel GUEST NIGHTS. Dinner and Dance. Every Tuesday, Thursday <& Saturday. AFTERNOON TEA DANCES. Every Monday and Friday. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS. Every Sunday Nipht. BRILL BOOM Raffles jSew Year Programme NEW YEAR'S EVE.— TO-NIGHT. GALA NIGHT. DINNER AND PIERROT AND PIERRETTE HALL. Carnival Novelties. Extension of License till 2 a.m.
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    HOME SPORT.
    2184 12 How the All Blacks Beat Wales. By Our Special Correspondent. I,ondon, December 4. At the Gimcrnck dinner the winner of the celebrated Stakes which go by that I nnmc fl always expected to deliver himself upon some phase or other of turf politics. This year the prize fell
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    Punishing Rowdyism.
    176 12 Thus the Siam Observer of December 28 We are glad to note that the polico are taking action m cases where rowdies lueak the public peace by making a noise j on the public roads. On the 6th inst. a! about 1 1.50 p.m. the Wat Phya Krai
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    Indian Trade Bank.
    154 12 A plea for the creation of a powerful Trade Bank m India, working m conjunction with the Trade Development Corpora ation, is ma !c m an article by Mr. James Dalzell, m the Manchester Guardian Commenial Supplement. The writer points ut that even the Imperial Bank of
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    W.C.T.U. Christmas Fund.
    69 12 Previously acknowledged 5341 Mr. A. R. Linton 10 .Mr. Whitley -J I .Mrs. Batcman 5 Mm. Hanuigan 2 ftirs. Parson.; 2 Mr. Walter Allen 5 A friend 5 Lt.-Col. renter :> Total $377 We wish to acknowledge with many thanks th,- very generous donations of the Ho
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    Mythical Legacy.
    127 12 The romance of a million-dollar legacy has ended i:i Paris m the supposed heiress being .sentenced to one yeiu's imprisonment. Madame Leotardi achieved worldwide notoriety as an heiress who had received 1.000,000 dollars (about .£*****0) from Mi-s Pah" Heller, of Boston, on condition that she took -.-harge of
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    Big Railway Programmes.
    116 12 A British official wireless message says The big programmes of various railway companies for rcconsiructioninx Improvements ->re already having an effect en unemployment and will, it i-< hoped, m the near future help to effect .i considerable reduction m the figures of the worhlaai. It U stated
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    30 12 The Marlborough, one of the wooden ual!< of Old Kngland." sank while beir« towed from Portsmouth to Osea Island. off the const qf BusMX. Four of the crew were drowned.
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      274 13 VISION should be clear If you feel tired when reading, or see objects blurred, or got racking headaches even after resorting -to medicines and massage, THEN YOUR EYES ARE NOT NORMAL. For all defects of Vision consult K. F. CHONG, F.S.M.C.. D.8.0.A., X.1.A., LONDON. CHARGES VERY MODERATE Office UNITED PHARMACY
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      1146 14 Assets over $">.000,0(W S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 62, Old .ewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      413 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed Y60.000.000 Capital Paid-up Y52.000.000 Reserve Fund Y13.780.000 President K. Nskagewa, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS HZStftf* I T. T H^un E e-E.n. M. Shuto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formosa (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND AGENCIES Keelung, Taichu,
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      402 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £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 5,450,000
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      1178 14 AMONG THE POLICIES RECENTLY ARRANGED FOR CLIENTS. Client with two children aged I and f take* policy to tire 1100 and profits to ea'h child from ate 15 to 20. Married Man, 32, take* £3.000, 20 year Endowment, the premium being £43.1.0. quarterly. Married Man, 36, $10,000 Life policy, premium
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    935 15 Positions m the Leagues. Appended are the positions to date m the English and Scottish football leagues OosIb, P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Weft Bromwich UuildrrslitM Bolton Birmingham Liverpool Sunderland Newcastle Aston Villa Arsenal Notts County Bury Manchester C. Blackburn Tottenham Cardiff West Ham Sheffield It',
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    26 15 Members of the-Turf Club Section 'aw notified that there will be no play on the Race course to-morrow on account of the New Year Sports.
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    Singapore Base.
    169 15 The Daily Telegraph understands that the sum which the House will be asked to vote as the first instalment for Singaporewill not be large, possibly about £70,00v). Tin- diplomatic correspondent at the Daily Telegraph states that there are iinportant aspects in regard to the Singapore base which h*vc
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    29 15 Sir Samuel Hoare has srtated that h* wished to see London become the Air Junction of the world and all the official air routes of Europe concentrated m London.
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