The Straits Times, 14 March 1925

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    13 1 The Straits Times PRICE 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1925 No. 27,812
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      161 1 OFTEN "WHIPPED" NEVER BEATEN SAFE MILK Due to the careful process of sterilization to which it is subjected, and the hygienic methods of preparation "BEARJpRAND' GENUINE NATURAL SWISS MILK is absolutely free from infectious germs of any kind and therefore perfectly safe, no matter for what purpose you use it.
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      108 1 CONSTANTLY ARRIVING New Spring Dress Materials PLAIN AND FANCY CREPES '3 M^^^^ PRINTED MOROCAINS RAYON, the new art silk material jl^^^^^&, CREPE BROCADES ?jl|9j£ POPLINS: Tricoiine and Pamela, |i||J SHOT TAFFETAS. WaS^f* VOILES: White and all colours. SH!& SATIN AURORA, etc., etc. ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements)
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      4 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY
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    AN UNLUCKY BURLESQUE.
    554 2 Evils that Followed the Luxor Excavations. A chapter of accidents, it is reported, has followed the attempt to introduce a burlesque of Queen Nefertiti, the beautiful wife of the heretic Pharaoh Akhenaten and mother of Enkhos en Pa Aten, the girl-wife of Tutankhamen,, into the second edition
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    WEST BOBS : CHINA STARVES.
    422 2 WEST BOBS CHINA STARVES. Startling Assertions by Mission Workers. The necessity of new educational methods to meet the changing conditions in non-Christian lands was emphasised in addresses at Washington on January 30 before the Foreign Missions Conference of North America. The work in the future, it was said, will be
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    48 2 A settlement has been announced m connection with the action brought m London by Commander Hilton YoiinK apainst Admiral Sir Reginald Bacon and his publishers, Messrs. Hutchison and Co., to restrain them from publishing Sir Reginald Bacon's book. The Jutland Scandal, which the plaintiff alleged infringed bis copyright.
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      245 2 Let the Albion A save money ,yjZ|p Y/EAR a^ ter y ear Britiah- built Albion goes on steadily saving big sums m upkeep costs Jjj§fj/ long after an inferior vehicle fjOM would have gone to the scrapm heap Actual records kept by owners of immense transport systems have proved that
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      169 2 Teach Your Children To Use Cuticnra Whether it is an annoying rath, irritation, cut or wound Cuticura will soothe and assist in healing. First bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Dry and anoint with Cuticura Ointment. Cuticura Talcum also is excellent for little ones. Soap, OlaUMSt, f tleam toW
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      541 2 7Se THowffva&ie ofpfcdnma! The industrial development of The Straits Settlements is now taking place on a scale tuhich m the near future will create a gr at demand for men possessing specialised business knowledge. P^/tnrrnTvX^f *»fctt- B— A training is given m the records <b) Cfcirf Accomiaat. of School of
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    Church Services.
    859 3 Sunday, March 15, 1925. [Under this heading we publish each week brief details of the services to be held at those Singapore Churches whose authorities supply us with the necessary information. To easure insertion, these notices must reach us by Friday afternoon.] St. Andrew's Cathedral.— 7 a.m. Holy
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    Passengers.
    258 3 The N.Y.K. steamer Katori Maru is expected to arrive here from Hongkong on Sunday afternoon. She will be despatched for Malacca, Ponang, Colombo, Suez., Port Said, Marseilles and London on Monday at S p.m. with the following Straits passengers on board, vii :—D. M. Robertson, R. G. F. Livingstone,
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      359 3 R. ROGER A CO., Ltd. Steam 1 Winches A STANDARD TYPE CARGO STEAM WINCH rX)R GENERAL PURPOSES. j Full particulars and prices on application. SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE im immmiim cc »»<>«»»»♦ JOHN B. LAL THE ABLE AYURVEDIC AND ZOENON PHYSICIAN. I assure
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      492 3 WOMEN TRAVELLERS. Every lady traveller knows how inconvenient it is at times to be without a remedy like Pinkcttes. A vial of these dainty little laxatives, kept ready m the hand bag for immediate use, ensures daily comfort and an avoidance of sick headaches, biliousness and the ill-effe-ts of strange
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      800 3 W ssssTaWfWstwl WfUUIIWP PMFM MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY Managing Agents. UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE— FREIGHT and PASSENCERS Ports of Call MANILA HONGKONG, SHANGHAI. KOBE, YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU AND BAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN STEAMERS Leaving Hongkong. Arr. San Frsneise*) PRESIDENT WILSON Mar. 28 Apl. 21 PRESIDENT LINCOLN Apl. 11 May 5 SPECIAL
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      791 4 STEAMER SAILIH6B P. 0. British India <">* Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MALL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES f| PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP.
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      798 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTsTRDAM, BOTTODAM. ANTWBRF, HAMBVBG AND BEBMRN. GENOA, MARSKLLBS. LIVERPOOL. AND GLASfiOW. 4 MARSEILLES. HAVRE. LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW, BOSTON. NEW YORK, AND BALTIMORBI Tsktng carge
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      727 4 STEfIMEB SAIUN6S KONINKLYKE I'AKETVAART MAATSCHAPPM (BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OP BATAVIA) (Incorporated la Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA 60VXRNMBNT, Telephone Nee. Paaaage Deft. 181. Prelght Dept. 11M, Marine Dept. aad Traashlpaeat Dept 1487, Managers Dent. l»01. TASMAN—March 14, Batavia, Semarang, Sjurabaya, Macassar, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. BAlD—March 14,
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      463 5 STEfIHER SfIILINCS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN" LIME Passenger and Freight Services I1I 1 TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG s.s. BLOEMFONTKIN da* Mar. 28 ii. CITY OF CANTON due Apl. 27 s.s. CITY OF ATHENS
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      675 5 STEAMEB SAILINGS BLUE ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE S. S CO LTD (Incorporated in England) JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMCRB via SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Summer Da* S'pora Route For tCITY OF BOMBAY Mar. 21 Suez Phill-pines ar.d Hongkong. •CALCHAS Mar. 28 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong.
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      555 5 STEAMER S/UUNCS 3gfe» jrjfipf 3|\,. ■jy^Br^^'T** J^.atA 9/^BHftpifMgrv X'""~"\. B^^^^sV if* f»\#i ■iH&^^r^Hf go home via r*vir»%, THj 9 ■VaafJ f|¥Trf|f Iom W»T fm I 1 pM. m%M' V V Ji M Make your homeward voyage by way of the "aunshine route" across the Pacific and when booking passage arrange
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      163 5 STEAMER SAILINGS NORDDEUTSCHn LLOYI HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE (Companies Incorporated m Gennanj) The undernotcd are Companies' intended fixtures. |P. SAARBRUCKEN (N.D.L.) Mar. •P.COBLENZ (N.D.L.) May 17 homewam> RHEINLAXD (H.A.L.) Mar. 15 Genoa, Rotterdam and Hamburg P.FULDA .MM. Mar. 18 Onoa. K.Uterdam and Hamhuri BRASILIA (H.A.L.) Mar. 24 Rotterdam and Hambarg MUNSTERLAND (H.A.L.)
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      419 6 xlr PALLADIUm hadßoad at 9.30 TONIGHT at 9.30 HAROLD LLOYD m NEVER lO lAI If NEVER WEAKEN llili life WEAKEN LOCAL GAZETTE Depicting Reception of Vice-Admiral Sir A. F. Everett. Lawn Tennis (F.M.S. v. COLONY) Rugby Match ILLUMINATED SHIPS m SINGAPORE HARBOUR PATHE GAZETTE THE ATLANTIC FLEET AT PORTLAND DWARFS'
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      499 6 PALLADIUM COMMENCING THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1925 NORMA TALMADGE IN The Sign on the Door Charming Pollock's Great Play. Directed by HERBERT BRENON. A FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTION Released by MIDDLE EAST FILMS, LTD. ♦<♦♦♦♦♦■♦♦ From Saturday, March 14 to Thursday, March 19. AN ENJOYABLE TWO-FEATURE PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBRA TAN CIIENG
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      314 6 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS in The Thief of Bagdad It cost $3,000,000 and it took 18 months to make. It ivas shown at DRVRY LANE at from 2s. to 8s. 6d. a seat. Commencing APRIL at the ALHAMBRA THEATRE 1925 Homeward Season ()nly lhe Bcs< The Best Material and The Strongest <C^Kizjl
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    131 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, March 14 High Water, 0.23 a.m., 0.40 p.m. P. and Outward mail doe. Cricket Singapore r. Fleets. Polo Club (iymkhuna. Naval Boxing, Happy Valley, 9.15 p.m. Sunday, Mnrch IS High Water, 0.&4 a.m., 1.24 p.m. Swimming Club Ann. Meeting, 10.30 a.m Opening of Singapore Golf
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    132 7 Snumiuy, March 14. Sklna alongside the Wharves or expected KEPI'EL HAKKOI K. Main Wharf Sefeae, Putrol. Clweneth. Oil Wharf I! A S. Svilm-y Coal Wharf Nil VF.SSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjong Pagar Sheers Wharf Hoggeveen Albert Dock l.eh. Chrissie, Fuh Wo Victoria Dock Soon Ann Keppel Harbour
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    Vessels Arrived.
    167 7 AN'TILOCHUS. Brit.. 5.708 tons, from Yokonuma 14-3, for Liverpool 17-S. HAN HO GUAN, Dut.. 9C5 tons, from Sourabaya U-X. for Saurnbaya 17-3. HAY, Nor.. 730 tons, from Bangkok 14-3, for Bangkok 15-3. HA\ WHATT HIN, Brit.. 143 tons, from Malacca 13-3, for Malacca 14-3. HAN WHATT SOON, Brit.,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    109 7 TohUt. North, North East and North West Sumatra t p.m. Ithnjoc, Pnngkal Pinang, Billiton, Juv«, South West Sumatra, South East borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly 4 p.m. lilri, Labuan, North Borneo, Sulu and Zamboanga 4 p.m. Hanka Island. Pladjoe and Palembang t p.m. Khio, Prigi Radjah,
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    43 7 By P. Coen Kalyan iCUenga nnulimU Jrotius Uorea Left Arrd. S'porc London Jan. 80 Feb. S3 Jan. 80 Feb. U Feb. 4 F«b. 28 Kch. A Mar. 2 Feb. 11 Mar. 9 Feb. IS Mar. 7 Feb. 13 Har. 0
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    57 7 Severe heat is being experienced m the Central, Western, and Southern districts of Queensland. At Jundah, m the LongrMcH <li trie t. 120 deg. was registered, while other registrations were Longreach. Hldeg., and Charlevilte, 110. Mortality among travelling stock is reported, eight deaths having occurred among a mob of cattle
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    210 7 EXCHANGF. Singapore, March -14. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/16 Demand 2/3 31/32 Privet* 3m. credits 274^»/16 On New York, ■'Demand "o% Private 00 d/s On France, Bank 1,005 On India, Bank T. T. 155 Or. Hongkmg, Bank d/d 1?4 p.c. dis. On Shanghai, Bunk, d/d
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    56 7 Tone of Market: Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 7%d. Spot April-June July-Sept. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot April-June July-Sept. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Seller* Nft MM 05% GG 62% 63 DAILY PRICE? CURRENT.
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      MINING.
      233 7 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers Sellert 1 1 Batang I'adang 0.62% 0.C5 1 1 Hitam Tin l.GTi 1.70 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic? 28/3 29/- xd. 1 I Johan Tin 0.52 0.54 10/- 10/- Kampong 41/- 42J- cd. £1 £1 Kamuntinjt Tin hM- Sfe/6 10 10 Kin'a Asso. (k20 G.50 1
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      GENERAL.
      138 7 II £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.12.6 6.17.6 LO 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motors 0.75 1.25 nom. El £1 E. Smeltir/ Co. 8.50 8.80 >/-5/- Elec. Tramway A'- 4/9 nnm 10 10 Fraser N'eave 52.00 53.00 cd. 00 100 Hammer Co. 170.00 175.00 [00 100 Katz
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      DEBENTURES.
      110 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* U. En*. 6 p.c. $1,284,800 par 10 p.e. pa S'pore Electric Tramway, 6 p.c. 80 £850,000 S'pore Municipal 6 p.e. 1,878,000 par 10 p.c. pn S'i in Municipal 414 p*. of 1907 $1,600,000 2V4 p.c. dis-par S'por* Municipal 4V4 p.d. of 1909 $1,000,000 2%
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      383 7 Frm— r d Co. rnrni Lyall and Bratt'a QnotatloM. To-day*! Prices Kraser Lyall A Co. Evatt. Ulcnby ($1) 1.30 1.35 1.30 1.35 Mm- Gajah ($1) 1.05 1.15 1.00 1.10 t. Hitam (So) 11.00 11.60 11.00 12.00 V. Kilning (SI) 0.32'i 0.37^ 0.32% 0.37H \m. Malay ($2) 1.80 1.95
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      380 7 IPOH GYMKHANA CLUB EASTER SKYE MEETING. Saturday, April 11, 1925. FIRST DAY. A Divided Handicap for all Ponies, Classes. A Handicap for all Ponies, Lady Riders A Handicap for all Hacks and Polo Ponies. Firs/ Kac<> Starts at 3.0.'i p.m. Monday, April 13, 1925. SECOND DAY. A Divided Handicap for
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      11 7 KODAK LTD., say:— VELOV Vw!W$J on the bar 1 J jH
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      746 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advti., nee page 16. WANTS. FOR SALE. ETC. BABY'S COT and -icranibulator for sale. Apply 8. Crescent Hats, Raton ir. FOUND. 13tii, brooch set with small scones. Raffles Square. Apply 3, Everton B«rk. SKA BREEZE, Ambrr Road, Raton*. sea front, tennis, garag*, European only. WANTED CLERK
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      556 7 I LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. MISCEI.I.ANKOl S FOR YOLK RACE DINNERS Sparkling HUseile, Briaml Sparkling Boroeaux white, Veuve Annot Dry and Extra Dry. H: Bolter, Direct Importer, B and C, High Street, 'Europe Hotel Brilding. CHIANTl BKOLIO (Claret), the only real product of the Chianti territory
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      70 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT Handling Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office). For the 24 houri ending at Midnight on March U. 1921. Aeg. Max. shadt temperature 86 F. Him, shade temperature 73 V Matt shude temperature 78.3 F. Max. .sun radiation 157 K. Min. ifrms radiation 71 F. ■M temperature
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    DEATHS
    180 8 ANDERSON.—On February 7, 1955, on board the stSSSaaHp Rrrabrandt, of heart failure. Charles Anderson, formerly of Singapore, m his 43rd year. HOWAJtD ISENTI.EY. On February 11, 19J3. at Bournemouth, the Hon. Oatu Howard Hentlcy, D.P.MJ., late Jol.ore Civil Service UUTT.-On February 11. 1925, at Overda'e. Tetbury (Glos.), Emily Sarah,
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY, MARCH 14. TRANS-ASIATIC RAILWAYS.
    1173 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, MARCH 14. TRANS-ASIATIC RAILWAYS. The railway budget recently presented by Sir Charles In ties to the Indian Legislative Assembly was a most encouraging document, and Malaya can glean a measure of comfort from it. Of the bright financial outlook of the Indian railways we may well
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    17 8 A Chinese coolie was fatally stabbed m South Bridge Road yesterday. His assailant has not been arrested.
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    23 8 Ulu Piah Co. announce that an interim .lividtnd of 5 per tent, for the curient /ear will be paid on March 21, 1U25.
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    20 8 Mr. H. W. Gavin, the well-known planter and visiting agent, has been drowned while bathing m the sea at Trincomalie.
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    19 8 The Bangkok Dock (o.'s profit, for last year after writing off Tcs. 33,682 as depreciation amounted to Tcs. 180,158.
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    19 8 Tai Tong Club, Labuan, has been duly registered m Singapore, and the Dindings Chinese Traders' Club, Lumut. m Singapore.
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    24 8 The King will not 1 advised to excr:ise the power of disallowance m respect >f the Ordinance to itmend the Rubbet Dealers Ordinance, 1921.
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    26 8 Mr. R. R. Robert s< n, of Harrisons, Barker Co.. Ltd., Penang, has been prs> iented with an illuminated address by the ,'enang Chinese pioduce merchants.
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    30 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders foi .ndia and Ceylon to-day is Its. 153=5100. fhe rate of payment of Money Orders r'rom India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 $100.
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    27 8 An interesting case has staited m the Penang Court m which a Chinese woman -s claiming from a Tamil named Muruga=u maintenance for an alleged illegitimate ?hild.
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    29 8 Ann Lock and Co., merchant;; and •tore-keepei formerly of Battery Road. ire paying a first and final dividend m ,-espect .of their bankruptcy amounting to J. 50 per cent.
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    30 8 .A correspondent informs M that the Girl Guide movement was inaugurated here by the late Miss Fitzgerald m October 19U and that the late Lady Goodman was ;he first Commissioner.
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    35 8 "Singapore considered as the centre of the world," is the subject of a paper which Mr. Vaughan Cornish D.Ss., is to read at a meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute m London on lune 23.
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    33 8 The number of deck passengers who ieft Singapore for China during January and February was 11,215 against 12,344 'or the same period last year. Chinese 'Uimigrant; arriving here were 24,833 and 16,476 respectively.
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    32 8 A well-known firm of shipowners alvertises at home for a young chartered or incorporated accountant for their ijrenqy m the Straits Settlements (Hunan?.and/or Singapore) at a commenting Hilary of $400 per month.
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    36 8 'Mr. E. A. Barbour, of Laidlaw Buildings,. Sinjrapoiv, has been granted the 3ole and exclusive prhiiejre of making, jelling and using an invention for portable baling press made of Chenghui wood convertible into box baling press."
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    52 8 The Governor m Council has prescribed a fee of $5 for the issue of v temporary licence for the use of a wireless receiving apparatus on land. The fee to be paid In respect of the renewal of any such licem.l- after December 31 m any one year shall also
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    47 8 It wiil be observed from our Churoh Notices that the Morning Service at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will not be at 8 o'clock as usual but at 9. This is owing to the arrangement that a party from the Navy will be present at the latter hour.
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    52 8 The ninth annual general meeting of the members of the Perak branch of the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce will be held at Ipoh, on Monday, for the following purposes To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last general meeting chairman's address to elect seven members of the
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    57 8 A serious accident happened yesterday involving the removal of Mr. Noel Cornelius to the General Hospital. It appears that he was riding his mot jr cycle with side-car, when it is allege,) a bus ran into him, and he wa.i so badly injured that he had to be removed to
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    52 8 We are informed that Inche Abdullah bin Esa Postmaster at Muar. has been appointed District Officer of Kota Tinggi and Inche Mohamed bin Omar, secretary of the Town Board, Johore Bahru, will take his place, while Inche Mohamed bin Awang, of the Johoie Medical Department, assumes the duties of Secretary
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    64 8 Professor R. K. Kulkarni, M.A., LL.B., ol Victoria College, Gwalior, Central India, and secretary of the League of Parents and Teachers, India, who i.s on a world tour with a view to exchange of ideas with the workers m the field of child psychology, passed through Singapore yesterday on his
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    317 8 Mi. AY. MaLepiacr, of the Binfapore Free Press, letums from home by tliu Kami -i la to-day. Mr. \V. F. Xutt, who has been on a business visit to Malaya, retui lied to Batnvia yesteiday. Mr. R. H. La vert on has been appointed manager of Kcuter's
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    Mails Expected.
    33 8 From China uiid Japan, by the Kal .i Maru and Yamato .Mam, due to-morii.u by the Nagano Maru due on Hondi and by the Jeyporo, due U 0 a.m. on Puesdav.
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    Rubber Price Averages.
    31 8 The average rubber prices m Singapore and London for the current Restriction quarter for the period ending March 13 are as follows Singapore *****7 ecnti London la. iilb"4d.
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    Board of Architects.
    54 8 At their meeting on Monday, tba Legislative Council will take the first reading of a bill drafted with the obje.-t >f establishing as v [BcorporaU body a board of architects for the control of matters relating to the archiiec;ur.il profession m the Colony. Only registered architects may
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    The Death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
    78 8 We are asked to mention that the Sin Kuo Mm Press closes its offices and dors not publish to-day as a mark of l-espni for the memory of Dr. Sun Vat-sen. Th" members of the Kuo Mm Tang party, lolding the deceased m high
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    Presbyterian Church Meeting.
    225 8 The annual social and business meeting ;)f the Presbyterian Church was held m :he Tomlinson Hall last night. There good attendance of members. TinRev. G. H. Douglas congratulated tin? congregation pn the satisfactory work i f '.he past year and remarked on the MttS■<ity for continued effort
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      162 8 1925 MOTOR CYCLES SUPREME EVERYWHERE South African Tourist Trojili.v Rates 200 milos, January 1, 1!»2."». 3.49 lI.P. A.J.S. Kwcvps the board wttfe FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH and FIFTH Places m the .'.Mi c.c. class. Australian 100 miles Championship Unlimited Class December 27, 1924. FIRST— 3.49 HP. AJJS. TbMe and many
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      101 8 ALHAMBRA In thr Second Show at 9 p.m. HERBERT RAWLINSON m HIGH SPEED m 5 Reels. BUSTER KEATON m His Funniest and Best THREE AGES m 6 Reels. m the First Show at 7.30 p.m. WILLIAM DESMOND m THE BEASTS OF PARADISE In 15 Kpisode3 or 30 Reels. Episode 1
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      87 8 MM»»MMII On Other Pages, Tide. Church Sarvices :t Shipping nrul the Mails 7 Finance and Commerce 7 Meteorological Report 7 Reuter Telegrams 9 SiliEl'pore H;.sr m PUUejBMt !l Kmpress of Prases Tragedy Naval Conference Kmls ;> Alleged Pirates Caught The Queen's Scholarship g Through the Dutch Imlie* Special Article !>
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    NAVY ESTIMATES.
    272 9 Provision for the Singapore Base. Strain on China Station Resources. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. The Nh\v Estimates for Ioiir,-20 total N an Increase of £1,700,000 compared with the current year. They do lode proTieton for new construction now being con-ideied. but prothe completion of the cruisers i
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    United States News.
    193 9 Defence of the Panama Canal. [rfEUTER TELEGRAM.] London. March 1!. Wa- liir.gti ,n The Senate ratified the Anglo-American treaty defining the <"anadian-Ani"iican houndry. It also ratified the treaty lecogni.sing Cuban sove-n-ignty over the Pine Islands. Senator Reed urged United States! retention of the islands m the interests
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    Universal Cotton Standards.
    96 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. Wa-hington The British and American Cotton Association representatives have signed certificates accepting the Department of Agriculture's copies as universal ■standards for white cotton. Representatives of the Liverpool Cotton KNchange and the Manchester Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' Association, who previously announced that
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    The Protocol.
    265 9 Satisfaction with British Attitude. [BEUTXB TTLBGBAII.] London, March 13. The morning papers are generally very satisfied with Mr. Chamberlain's "burial' 1 of the Geneva protocol and are disposed to demand a hurrying up of some concrete alternative. The Time* says the whole trouble m Europe the unrest and
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    Summer Time.
    157 9 Permanent Legislation Introduced. [BEUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. The Summer Time Bill, enacting summer time yearly m a permanent form instead of by annual legislation, which hap operated for the past nine years, was read second time on a free vote of the House of Commons. The measure
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    Canadian Shipping.
    104 9 [BEUTZR TELEGRAM.] London, March 1?. Ottawa In the course of a debate in the House of Commons with regard to ratification of the Patersen agreement Mr. Graham, Minister for Railways, said if a measure of control were secured for the Atlantic and succeeded then the same principle would
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    Lord Curzon's Illness.
    51 9 [rxutkr telbgbam.] London, March 13. A bulletin issued states that Lord Curzon passed a fair night, though his condition is causing anxiety. His general strength is maintained and he is getting a fair amount of s-leep. Later Lord Curzon had a quiet day and his strength was
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    INDIA.
    341 9 Swarajists Again Cause Obstruction. The Opium Revenue. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. Nagpur The Swarajist budget amendment reducing ministers' salaries to two rupees per annum was carried by 37 to 28, the Swarajists generally voting against having any ministers. Thus the constitutional deadlock continues and the reforms remain m
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    Break in Wheat Prices.
    69 9 I Wild Scenes on The Exchanges. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London. March 13. A break m wheat prices was responsible for very wild scenes on the Chicago find Winnipeg exchanges. May futures dropped fourteen cents to $1.66 m Chicago and $1.74 m Winnipeg, the latter being a record
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    Cable Ship Fired On.
    53 9 Action of Riffs Off African Coast. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. Gibraltar Riffs fired on the Eastern Telegraph Company's ship Amber, which was engaged m repairing cables off the African coast, m spite of the ship's hoisting of the British ensign. A Spanish gunboat intervened and
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    A Brilliant Failure.
    65 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London. March 13. The Times, m an obituary notice, speaks of the brilliant failure of Dr. Sun Yatsen and says that these who followed his romantic and stormy career must genuinely regret such a pitiful failure at the end. The paper adds that a possible
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    American Liquor Law.
    24 9 [REL'TER TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. The Hague The Firrt Chamber approved last year's Washington treaty concerning the transport of alcoholic liquors.
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    Indian Cotton.
    240 9 Demand for Abolition Of Duty. [belter telegram.] London, March Id The Times Trade Su|.'pl«ment, in an editorial dealing with the Bombay mill owners' demand for abolition of the cotton excise duty, says there can be no doubt that for the boon of abolition of excise with a corresponding
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    Egyptian Elections.
    147 9 [BKUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. Cairo It is officially announced that 101. Zaghlulists and 101 candidates from other parties have so far been elected. New elections have been ordered in nine constituencies and are likely to result I in the return of two Zaghlulists and j seven others.
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    That "Cesspool" Again.
    72 9 [MUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. The annual meeting of the national union of societies fcr equal citizenship m London, after a statement by Miss Alison Xeilans, representing social hygiene, with regard to the condition of morals m Singapore, decided to send a letter to the Colonial Secretary
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    M. Sarraut's Appointment.
    24 9 Lrelteb telegram.] London, March 13. Paris It is officially announced that M. Albert Sarraut has been appointed French Ambassador to Turkey.
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    THE QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIP.
    62 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Match IS. The Resident Councillor, the Hon. Mr. A. B. V'oules, and Mrs. Voules, together with several prominent members of the vaiious communities, visited the Free School this morning to congratulate Tnen Say Koo and Tan Ah Bah on being the first
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    60 9 At the last meeting of the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute, at which Sir Arthur Stanley, K.C.M.G., presided, 25 Resident Fellows, 55 N on -Resident Fellows, 4 Associates and 1 Undergraduate were elected, amongst them being the following from British Malaya Maj. 1\ Hubert Keys, D.S.O. (Singapore) F. G.
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    The Singapore Base.
    263 9 Statement by First Lord of The Admiralty. (From Our Parliamentary Correspondent) Westminster, February 11. The two Houses of Parliament reassembled yesterday after the Autumn Recess and the question of the Singapore Naval Base has already been raised. In the House of Commons to-night Mr. Hanncn, one of
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    Naval Conference.
    184 9 British and Australian Ships Disperse. The concentration of warships at Singapore i:i breaking up sooner than was expected, the naval conference having con- eluded. Rear-Admiral Richmond, commander-in- chief of the East Indies Squadron, leaves to-day on his flgship, the Chatham. The Australian cruisers, Sydney and Adelaide, depart on
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    EMPRESS OF FRANCE.
    196 9 Sad Death of Young American Lady. We mu<h regret to record the death in very sad circumstances of Miss Edith Louise McKee, one of the passengers on the Empress of France, which arrived here yesterday in the course of a round the world cruise. The young lady,
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    ALLEGED PIRATES CAUGHT.
    106 9 Serious Affair Off Dutch Islands. A case of piracy occurred off the Dutch Islands recently, in which a gang of six Chinese boarded a boat which was bringin? rubber from an island called Selat Panjang to Singapore, knocked about the master of the boat very severely, and
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    Through the Dutch East Indies.
    3276 9 (By W. K. Koran, F.K.G.S., etc.) II.— FLEETING GLIMPSES 01 JAVA. A Fruitful Garden. I have heard so many praises rang of Java that I have hungered to visit thai island. Now that I have paid il a In if 1' visit, I find myselt
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    Presbyterian Church Bazaar.
    96 10 On the very successful conclusion of thanr efforts, the Bazaar Committee and the Ladies Work Party of the Presbyterian Church desire to thank all, viz:— The businessfirms, too numerous tomentionindetail, who sent such useful and valuable contributions; the advertisers, who so kindly helped to cover the cost
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    56 10 A Reuter cable dated the 13th mat* announces the death of Sir Francis (Taylor) Pierott, Chief Justice of Hongkona. from 1905 to 1912. He was a great authority on extra-territoriality and consular jurisdiction and published many works on the rights of belligerents and neutrals and the freedom of the sea.
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    Sailors in a Fight.
    220 10 Australian Stabbed m Indian Shop. Two Indian traders were produced before the District Judge (Mr. Nunn) this morning m connection with a fight which occurred m North Bridge Road on Thursday evening. Mr. J. Aitken represented accused. A seaman from H.M.A.S. SWney gave evidence that on
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    584 10 Steady Market and Improved Prices. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, March 13. The commodity market showed further strength during the week due to a moderate support by manufacturing interests. Increased offerings hud a depressing! effect, however 1 and values close a point or two down on
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    148 10 There will be a matinee at the Empire cinema at 3 p.m. to-day. A matinee will be given at the Palladium, at 5 p.m. to-day, when Dr. Jack and Never Weaken, Harold Lloyd comedies, will be screened. A Buster Keaton feature comedy, Three Ages, believed to be as
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    The Assizes.
    204 10 Seven Years for Robbery And Violence. Sentence of seven years' rigorous imprisonment was i-H.ssed at the Assizes yesterday on a Chinese who was alleged to have taken part m i robbery m Holland Road. The gang who committed the rah* bei-y were stated to .lave tied up the
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    RUBBER SMUGGLING.
    188 10 Audacity Displayed off the West Coast. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March UC Customs preventive launches and export duty officers have been very active off the west coast recently and have been responsible for the capture of a number of rubber smugglers. Since Febrary 26, about 95
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    MALAYA AT WEMBLEY.
    387 10 Pavilion Refloored for The Reopening. A representative of the Malay Mail called on the Acting Director of Museums, Mr. I. H. N. Evans, in quest of information concerning the arrangements in connection with the Malaya Pavilion at this year's Wembley Exhibition. Twenty Malays are going home to
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    74 10 A picture starring the famous Pola Negri will be shown at the Alhambra on March 26 m The Spanish Dancer, a screen adaptation of the novel Don Caesar de Bazan. As Maritana, Pola Negri gives to the cinema a finished performance which, added to her beauty, makes the character dominate
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      284 10 Australian and East Indies Ships Outclassed. In striking contrast to the match against the Coir.bined Fleets on Thursday, the game between Singapore and the East Indies and Australian Fleets, played at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, was a rather farcical nffair, the civilians winning by nine goals to nil. The
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      277 10 The Davis Cup. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 14. Honolulu Hawaii has challenged for the Davis Cup. P.C.C. Championship. Pcnang, March 13. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) In the Penang Cricket Club tennis championship Terrell beat Ben.-.ctt, o—6,0 —6, 7_5, 6_2. Bennett's defeat was unexpected, especially after he won the
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      GOLF.
      201 10 The Wei-Hai-Wei Cup. Keppel players m the Wei-Hai-Wei Cup competition are notified that the Garrison has given a walkover to Keppel m the first round. Keppel Golf Club will therefore meet the Singapore Golf Club m the final on Sunday morning, the 22nd inst. A further notification will appear
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      To-night's Boxing.
      75 10 The third and last of the service boxing) programmes will bs preisnud at ihu Happy Valley at D.l."> to-night, wheA the China Squadron and the Australian fleet will meet m a competition of three round contests at all weights and there wili be two six round contests m
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      Rifle Shooting.
      40 10 Five cards were returned for the Singapore Ladies Rifle Association's monUily spoon shoot »t Seletar Hange on Thursday 12. Winner Mrs. W. Marsh. Score. 300 yds. 24 with H'cap. :'1..!4 200 21 34.13 100 25 34.40 Total 102.90
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      CRICKET.
      79 10 M.C.C.'s Small Score Agafawt South Australia. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 13. Adelaide The final match of the M.C.C. tour, between the M.'.'.C. and South AustiaHa. was started hero tc/day. The weather was fine aivi the wicket perfect. There w«re 5,00 el spectators. The M.C.C. batted first and made ITO,
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      Another Nurmi Record.
      27 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 13. New York Nurmi ran 3,000 metres m 8 mm. 26 2-5 sees., breaking tinrecord by two-fifths of a second.
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      Rugby.
      179 10 The rugby match fixed for Monday at the Stadium between Singapore and the Combined Fleets has had to be changed owing to the departure of the Australian and East Indies Squadrons. The side to oppose Singapore will now be drawn from the Combined Services, who will play m white,
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      To-day's Races.
      73 10 Prospects for thw afternoon's gymkhana at the race course under the auspices of the Singapore Polo Club are very good. It is difficult to make selections, but ponies like Marcelle, Black Satin 11, Black Ruin and Sophocles are to be looked far. A consolation huivlicap will be run
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      54 10 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. against 'he S.R.C. at hockey on Monday on tne S.R.C. grourvi W. C. Tripp; E. G. V'heatley and D. O. Connell R. Lyne, T. B. Smith i:nd G. Day; G. Tower?. R. H. Yorke, H. G. Stack (capt.), A. N Katyal and C. D.
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    Registration of Schools.
    123 10 A bill to be introduced into the Legislative Council on Monday will amend the Kpgistiation of Schools Ordinance, 1920, m various matters. An amendment allows inspection of any school. At present there is no inspection if the pupils number less than 16. The number of the pupils
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    Straits Government Appointments.
    123 10 The following appointments are notified in the current issue of the Government Gazette Letters Patent have been passed under the Public Seal of the Colony appointing Mr. G. C. Deane, to be a Judge of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Mr. R. E. Holttum is
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    21 10 The late Mr. Frederick James Jaeu, at one time manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Co. in Singapore, left £13,603 (English property).
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    42 10 The newly-appointed French Ambassador to Turkey, M. Albert Sarraut, is an official well-known to many m Singapore, when he was Governor General of French Indo-China. nnd after retiring from that position and returning to France wbj Minister for the Colonies m Paris.
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    Penang Municipality.
    1500 11 Appointment of New President i Criticised. At the ordinary meeting of the Penang 1 Municipal Commissions I on March 10,; m foiinection with th< appointment ol Hi I'li'sulent m plare of Mr. S. Codlington, who is retiring shortly, Mr.' t. 1). Kemp, address ng the mating, > iid
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    Cross Words Eye-Strain.
    180 11 Speaking at Staple Inn, Mr. W. B. Barker, president of the British Optical Association, drew attention to the varieties of headache arising from eyestrain, and mentioned among others that variety caused by cioss-word puzzles, a form with which the optician had now to grapple. He said that
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      135 11 Trade of British Malaya. Comparison of Total Value of Foreign Merchandise. The following comparative statement of the total value of Foreign Merchandise, excluding Parcel Post, imported ard exported to and from British Malaya tluriiijf l!''-4 ami 192.*), is forwarded by Mr. A. Roose, acting Registrar, Imports and Export! IMPORTS. EXPORTS.
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      216 11 SUPREME TONE AND Dependability are the prime factors that distinguish each and every Moutrie Piano These essentials have won for them the endorsement of thousands of satisfied customers. Cash or Graded Terms. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. "T**"*"" :*-"*'?^^nSßnnnnß: "*'?^^nSBnnnnR THE World s rovourile Gramophone The hundred? of
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      309 11 Raffles Hotel Tel. No. 2920. MTloir TO-NIGHT v Guest Night, Dinner and Dance, Reservations. Tel. No. 2920. Sea View Hotel SUNDAY, MARCH 15.— Bathing, High Water noon, Height 8 ft. 8 m. Special Dinner Served on the Hotel Lawn. CINEMA at 9.45 p.m. PROGRAMME.— TopicaI Budget No. 697. FAMOUS Mrs.
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    CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY.
    426 12 Fourth List. The entertainment committee thank the I following donors who have kindly booked seats for the plays to be given by the members of the Hoi Thin Amateur Dramatic Association on April 1, 2 and 3 m aid of the fund of the above society:—y Already
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    STRAITS NOTES CASE.
    255 12 Chinese Bank Employee Charged With Embezzlement. A Chinese employee of the Societe Francaise de Gerance who was charged with having embezzled $6,600 m Straits Currency Notes was again brought wp on March 5 before Mr. J. R. Wood 'at the Central Magistracy, Hongkong. Previous evidence was to
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    151 12 Programme of drills up to and for March 22, 1925. Saturday, March 14, 2.45 p.m., Bukit Timah, S.R.A. (V), Instructional Busses leave Drill Hall at 2.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m.. Drill Hall, Signals, Visual Scheme Busses leave Drill Hall at 2.30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 7.30 a.m., Bukit
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    47 12 Orders for week ending: March 16, 1925. Monday, 16-. Individual Troops Parade 5.15 p.m. Tuesday, 17. Signalling Class Ambulance Class, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Thursday, 19.— Band Practice, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Saturday, 21. Compulsory Combined Parade. All Troops Headquarters 4.30 p.m.
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    104 12 The League of Nations Union tendered a reception to 1,000 students from the London University at the Imperial Institute, with a view to the formation of a University International Assembly, under the aegis of the union, similar to that established at Oxford. Dr. Baker aald that the London University was
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      548 13 FOR_SALE The Planters Loans Board, on behalf of the Government of the Federated Malay States, offers for sale the property known as The Govemmrnt Plantation, Pondok Tanjong, l'oruk. Particulars are briefly as follows SITUATION. On main road to Selama, distant about 14 miles from the township of Taiping and one
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      441 13 IS SATISFACTION IN IT >4ilr SOLD EVERYWHERE_ PAVIC NOTICE is hereby given that the above trade mark consisting of the word "PAVIC" is the exclusive property of Vickers Limited, a Joint Stock Company registered m accordance with the Laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, of Vickers House, Broadway,
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      312 13 THE SWIMMING CLUB SINGAPORE. The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held m the Club Bungalow, on Sunday, March 15, at 10.30 a.m. BUSINESS. 1. To receive the Committee's Report and statement of Accounts for the year ending January 31, 1926. 2. To elect Officers and Management Committee
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      662 14 Assets orer $5,000,000 8.C Aasnnuu* In force over $17,000,000, The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Str«lti Settlamante.) HEAD omCIi Wtnehertar Hooaa, Singapore LONDON OFFICE i u. Old tarry, S.C Th* Company haa 120,000 depoiited with the Snprem* Court of England and complies with the Britlih Lift Asnrane*
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      398 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Chartei to Japan) Capital Subscribed Y60.060.000 Capital Paid-op T62,000,000 Reserve Fund s* YWMfiQQ President I K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki. Esq. I J»kita, Eaq. M. Eaaki, Esq. I T. Hissmune, Esq. M. Shuto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE
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      387 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION. ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £40,009,000 W. A. SlMS— 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 8,450,000
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      787 14 GHEONG KOON SENG GO. AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and leasehold Town and Country properties. At Messrs? Cheong Koon* Seng t Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, March 18. at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and houses known as No. 2, 3 and 4, Baboo Lane,
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    788 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Masons for Starting Woes. Hard-starting troubles are particularly in evidence at this time of the year, since colder weather affectg the ease wit« which the engine takes hold, although should not De forgotten that some starting difficulties may also occur in
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    188 15 In the Madras High Court, Mr. Justice Phillips disposed of an appeal filed by rich merchant oi Poinbay, nemed Fida Hu*sain. n^ainst th>: dismiawtl by the Judge of the City Civil Quart pi unit foi the restitution of conjugal rifhU. It was alleged that the appellant marred
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    52 15 The Committee of the Penang Automobile Club have decided to re-open negotiations with Government and the Municipality with reference to the erection of a motor car shelter m the vicinity of the Clock Tower for the use of its members. It is proposed to inst»! a telephone and to have
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      365 15 Read This! Extract from the Malay Mail, March 5, 1925. "An equally unusual accident occurred at the Gap. On stopping i he car, a 1924 model Muxwell, the .yce omitted to throw the' engine out Of gear, with the result tk^at when he started it again, by means of the
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      237 16 Goal Tar Qualities AUSTRALIAN SINGAPORE GAS WORKS SINGAPORE REFINED. COMPETITIVE PRICES ENQUIRIES INVITED. Lee Kirn Soo, 20, HIGH STREET. Telegram i LEEKIMSOO." SHAMAN SAIVA SUH A STUDY OF THE EVOLUTION OF MALAY MAGIC By R. O. WINSTEDT, M.A., D.Litt. (Oxon.) Malayan Civil Service. Editor of Malaya The Straits Settlements and
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      906 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., In ordinary dote sat type (average tix words to line) are Pec line One insertion 28 cants, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 ets., four int. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.18, tan ins. 1.40,
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      847 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET. 114, CmU 8t Apply I. Malacca St. TO LET, Si, Shrewsber Road. Apply 22, Snngei Road. TO LET, compound house, 106-1, Orchard Road. Apply 192, Cecil Street. TO LET, 8, Si. Thomas's WaU, renovated, gas, water. Apply Meyer, Oriental Hotel. TO LET, 57, Cecil Street,
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      377 16 THE HANDY ROYAL ATLAS 1924 EDITION. THE BANDY UOYAL ATIAS i« dedicated by special permission to II.R.H. The Prince of Wales, H.id this cilitiv.n was produced fur tht British Kmpire Kxlubitlon, of which the Prince of Wales wa* President. All the latest Treaties, such as those dealing with Turkey and
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