The Straits Times, 25 April 1925

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    13 1 The Straits Times fo. 27,846. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1925, PRICE 10 CENTS
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      151 1 OFTEN "WHIPPED" NEVER BEATEN He Does Not Advertise Neither would CAVANDERS had they not "Something to tell the world." In CAVANDERS "ARMY CLUB" SANDHURST Cigarettes the matured Golden Virginia leaf is wrapped m pure ribbed rice paper, to enhance its perfect flavour and aroma, and to distinguish this cigarette from
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      107 1 HORROCKSES p|r™i^^g FOR DOUBLE BEDS. 11l 2i/ 2 yds. by 232 3 4 yds. $6.95 each. for nuuiitoaibccaaw of their *2 e e.7^S° y eWtneibee to< FOR SINGLE BEDS. ji&VWC&£4 121 2 yds. by 23/ i2 3 /i yds. $4.95 each. SHEETS (Una Htmmmi ud Hwnilclwl wkk PJWw Cm t.
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      6 1 LACTCGEN roit JOUR BABY i i
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    BATU CAVES RUBBER.
    1077 2 Healthier Conditions For The Industry. The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of the Batu Caves Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on March 24 at the office of the company, 10, Lime Street, E.C., Mr. Noel Trotter (the Chairman) pre3idThe Chairman said Gentlemen, the report and amount* for
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      307 2 Baby's progress Baby's progress will be speedy and uninterrupted and will cpatinj you m every may ifyoufeecL him on Nortick's Malted Milk, the food that nourishes and sustains. JfodicksMaltedJiilk. assists nature to guard against epidemic diseases <and childrens* complaints. Of all Kaznar.i and I HORLICKS I MALTED MILK WORUCK'S MUIED
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      212 2 Use Cuticura To Clear Your Skin Tha daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment does much to cleanse choked pores, rid the skin of pimples and blackheads, relieve itchings and irritations and restore the skin to uolvety softness. Cuticura Talcum also is ideal for the tcdlet. Im» OlntaMot. Talma lolrf
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      264 2 FOR THE COMING We are still leading m the production of the latest fashions m ladies and gents footwear. We have just received a new shipment of Lizard and Crocodile skins, m the following colours Grey, Ligjt Grey, Brown, and Light Brown, Black and White, xiUok and Cream, Red, Dark
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    CHEVIOT RUBBER.
    668 3 Costs Reduced On Smaller Crop. The fifteenth annual general meeting' of Cheviot Uudlmt, Ltd., was held or March 20 at 5, Whittington-averrae, E.C., Brig.-G«n. the Hon. Charles Latnbton, D.8.0. (the chairman), presiding. The Chairman, after referring to th<» loss |the company had sustained by the 1 death of
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    AN UNWELCOME GUEST.
    260 3 The "Emir of Kurdistan" Held Olive-skinned and immaculately dressed, a picturesque young man styling himself 11.K.H. the Emir of Kurdistan and called by his fellow passengers the Prince," was detained by the Liverpool police, acting on instructions from the alien authorities, on the arrival m the .Mersey
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    59 3 The coroner of Chicago has obtained order* from Dr. A. B. DobMns, corwier of Porter County, to exhame the bodies of the four children and husband of Mrs. Ann Cunninrhatn. who is being held m Chicagro while ftefr Bs *»nd the illness of another wmi from ixiisoninK are Tieini? investigated.
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      227 3 MELDRUMS LIMITED TIMPERLEY, MANCHESTER Refuse Destructors i^»^P^ HANGING FROM THE SMALLEST SIZE CONSUMING V*M >10 'WNDS PER HOUR L> UP TO ANY CAPACITY ?^P lOR THE LARGEST MUNICIPALITY. Full piirticiilars and literature mi request. bole a»:k\ts UNITED ENGINEERS UMITED (Incorporated m the StraiU Settlements) SINGAPORE. "Hniteers" 2 The Manufacturers of
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      375 3 DO YdU EVER FEEL THIS WAY? Do you get up in tho morning feelingl dismnl and "ehenf>" Do yon Feel dull, dttpondent and inefficient, dissatisfied with yourself and at loiorvrlu-iids with everything and everybody else If so. most likely your liver is to blame. Your digestive apparatus n»» got out
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      539 3 Roosevelt Line REfiULAR SERVICE From U.S.A. vta PANAMA to NEW YORK tftKl BALTIMORE via SUEZ CANAL SJS. Fuji Maru due May 2 SJS. Venice Mara due June 5 SJS. Wales Maru due July 5 IJLS. Silverpine due Aug. 5 M.S. Silvercedar due Sept. 5 For ntet and other particulars, please
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      873 4 STEAMER SAIUN6S P. 0. British India Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. i 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. Tonnage
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      807 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (lasorperated la 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 cargo on
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      804 4 STEAMER SAILINGS K. P. M. ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noe. Passsge Dept. 131, Freight Dept, 1202, Marine Dept. snd Transhipment Dept. 1437, Manager* Desk 1002. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF
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      459 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellcrman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG CITY OF CANTON due Apl. 29 s.s. CITY OK ATHENS due May 28 s.B. SUTTON HALL do* June
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      696 5 STEftMER SAILWeS BLUE i- ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE S. S CO LTD (iMeorporated to England) JOINT SKRVICB to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE ria SUEZ er PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steamer Due Spore Route For t SUTTON HALL May 4 Suez Phillipines nnd Hongkong, t COLORADO June 10 Suez Phillipines
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      817 5 STEAMER SAIUM6S COMBINED BEBTiqt OF THE OCEAN S.S. JO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL UNI (Incorporated m England) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England.) Fartalfhtly Service taking earga lad Paaiengeri from Singapore. BATAVIA AND SOURABAYA NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PORTS 4N| FREMANTLB (PERTH.) Appruiimat* Saillaga. GORGON Apl. M GASCOYNB May
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      548 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE Junction Ml.i-rl and Kcncoolen Street*. North Bridge Road. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 to TUESDAY, Fltll>AY. APRIL H to THIRSKW. AI'KII. 28. APRIL 30 Nightly at MS At 7.13 »narp. "MY BOY GO-GE™ HUTCH The Kid is indescribable! ith (II \KI.ES HUTCHISON To nee him is to love
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      376 6 Palladium Theatre SUNDAY, APRIL 19, FOR SEVEN NIGHTS. to-day. DOUGLAS MacLEAN m today! at 5 p.m. at 5 p.m. THE YANKEE CONSUL The film with a laugh m every foot. Pathe Gazette Snub Pollard Comedy Firat Show at 7.30. THREE MUSKETEERS «nd Comedy. Next Change on Monday. RICHARD, THE LION-HEARTED.
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      296 6 Richard rW»he!mess £7£Sc A I fI "S The Komanr age- I hi- knight, hc.iu e;ill:mt of his day. with Made at side, ready tn In- drawn lor (iod and coun:r\. for lady fair or the npprexurd. fur fiuhi ..r trM, CLOBIOUS I>A>S OK ADVENTI RK And none more 'florious than
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    205 7 FIXTURES, Saturday. April 2". Hich Wnter. 0.1 a.m., 11.44 ».m. Koynl Siinspx Rifle Meeting. Australian mail dotes. Football, Dir. I. S.CJA. r. S.C.C, Stadium. Italian Grand Opera, Vie. Theatre, 9.30. Sunday. April 26 High Water, 0.40 p.m. Monday, April 2T High Water, 0.13 a.m., 1.20 p.m. Football.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    240 7 SiUimlay, April 2V Ship* alongside the Wharrca or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Mian Wharf Vedette. Anomia, Hermes. Uajali of Sarawak, Sultan van Koetei. Splendour, Steel Lighter 1160 Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf The Cable VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tan] on( Pegar HaM Wharf Both Albert Dock
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    133 7 North. North Eaat and North W.it Sumatra 3 p.m. BeoekalU, Laboean Bilik and Tarnljong ilalci S p.m. Sian> except Wr.-iturn Skim Z p.m C'ucub 4 p.D< Itanka Island, Tladjoc and Palcmbane 4 p.m. aflri, Labaan. North Borneo, Sulu and Zfimboanca 4 p.m. Jr.vu, South-West Sumatra, Southr)nst Borneo,
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    Passengers.
    276 7 Passengers for the Straits by the P. and O Company's steamer Morea, which left London on March 27 and arrived here this morning were I— Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Byles, Mr. B Banting, Miss J. B. Bowling, Mr. S. Brlithev. Mr. T. A. Bogie, Mr. R. A. Baillie,
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    Daily (Except Sundays) by Train.
    15 7 Federated Mai*.* Statci, Pekan, Malacca, Muar and PcnMg 6 p.m
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    40 7 Malwa P. JnlimM Tara Patria Angkor Kashcar Kcmbrantlt 8'tmn Loado. Mar. 12 Apl. 4 Mar. 13 Apl. Mar. its Apl. 13 Mar. 20 Apl. 13 Mar. 2.1 Apl. 17 Mar. 27 Apl. 20 Mar. 27 Apl. 20
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    215 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, April 25. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 7/32 DemBndDem8nd 2/4 3/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4 11/1G On New Y.ri, Demand 50 Private 90 d/« «8 On France, Bank i- 010 On India, Bank T. T. 150 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 3 p.c. dis. On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    64 7 Tone of Market Slijrhtly easier. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 3d. K June July-Sept. Oet.-Dec. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Pric-js Buyers. Sellers. I Spot May June July-Sspt. Ckt-Dec. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 73 73% 72'i -72%
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      MINING.
      248 7 Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers Q £1 Asa in Kumbang 45/- 46/l 1 Batar.£ Padang 0.62 Vi 0.6 j 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.5714 1.02'a El £1 Idris Hydraulic* .31/6 32/6 1 1 Johan Tin 0.40 0.40 0/-10/-Kampong 40/6 41/6 il £1 Kamunting Tin 54/- 55/- xd. 10 10 Kir.ta
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      GENERAL.
      137 7 Cl £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5 15.0 6.0.0 10 10 Central Engine* 4.W 5.60 6 6 Central Motors 0.76 125 noa £1 il E. Smelting Co. 8,00 9.00 S/-R/- Blec Tramway 4/. */9ao» 10 50 Fraser£ Nea\*e 51.00 52.00 190 1U0 Hammer Co. 182.50 187.50 LOO 100 KaU Bros.
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      DEBENTURES.
      98 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm &'^nr ic TrMiway'5 px- M tiSO.OOO Spore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878,000 par 10 p.c. pa Spore Municipal 4H px. of 1907 11,600,000 2% p*. du-pai B'pore Municipal rd. of 1909 $1,000,000 2% p.c. dis-pai I^ue
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      382 7 Fraaer and Co. and Lyali rtad Eratt'a Quota!ion*. To-day's Prices Fraaer Lyall Co. Evatt. Mlcnby ($1) 1.40 1.50 1.40 1.50 MorGajah $1) »1.00 1.20 1.10 LM L Hitam <*5) 11.00 11.50 11.00 12.00 V. KuninR ($1) O.: .7'i. 0.15 QJ7%M2tt \m. lUHty 2.00 '2.20 2.00 2.10 V. Molek
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      549 7 FOR SALE The Planter* Loam Board, on behalf Of the Government of the Federated Malay States, offers for sale the property known as The Government Plantation, Pondok Tanjonc, Pcrak. Particulars are briefly as follows SITUATION.— On main r u «d to Selama, distant about 14 miles from the township of
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      129 7 NOTICE Tl.i* is to notify that my wife OON CHEE KIM havinjj left my protection, I do not hold myself responsible, for any debt or debts she may contract. tmL HO KF.N'G SWKK. Ii April 17, 1(25. 1925 EVERLASTBOXHNi RECORD 1925 A BOXIN(; IiNCYCLOPEIHIA containing more than 450 pages or
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      40 7 NOTICE I, the undersigned, hereby notify the public that my wife Ho Jew Chia loft my protection on January 14, 1925. For any debt oi d^bts incurred by hvr from that date I shall nol be responsible. CHAN CHWEK HOE.
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      718 7 ON ACCOUNT OF ENLARGEMENT OF SHOP EGHIGOYA GO. 23 and 24, MIDDLE ROAD. ARE HAVING A CHEAP SAUE From APRIL 25 to APRIL 29. 30% Discount on all Goods Purchased. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Cl.n.siliod Advts., ace page IS. WANTS FOR SALE. ETC. TRAVELLING SALESMAN. Bo:: »40, vacancy filled. Applicants thaik<-<l.
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      553 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., ace page 16. MISCELLANEOUS. ItCSSIAN CIGARETTES. H. Bolter, It :iv\ C, High Street. (Ip) GANCIA CHAMPAGNES, Gran Ppnmanto and Kxtra Dry and Asti Spumante, for your gtteitts. For single bots. or cure lots anl general price list, phone 172, 0. Aurely (Ip) PULNOS FOR HIItE,
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      121 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT Kandang Kcrbau Station. <By Coarteay of Government Health Offlcc). For the 24 hour* ending at Midniffct on April 23, 1923. I deg. Mas. slunk' temperature 89.8 F. Mm. shad"' temperature 75 F. Mean shade leuiiieratun HI F. .Max. sun radiution 151 F. Min. ;riiss radiation 71 F. Sen
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY, APRIL 25. PSYCHIC RESEARCH.
    1020 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, APRIL 25. PSYCHIC RESEARCH. The Hume newspapers have been devoting considerable space of late t<-.-ipirituulistic matters, and it looks as if the cult of psychic research has gainec lather than lost m popular favour. One of the latest developments of the nea: future is stated to
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    31 8 The Controller of Labour, Malaya, has been appointed Controller of Labour, Johore, and the Controller of Labour, Jobore, and the Hon. Dato Daud have been appointed Deputy Controller* of Labour, Johore.
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    4 8 To-day is Ansac Day
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    15 8 The F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce will hoU its ninth annual general meeting at Ipch to-day.
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    18 8 The fund for the preservation of St. Paul's Cathedral amounted when the mail left to £245,9G6 Os. lid.
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    17 8 The annual meeting of the, Mentakab Rubber Co. was held at Chartered Bank Chambers at noon to-day.
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    18 8 The list of the cemmission of Justices of the Peace for Singapore is published m the Government Gazette.
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    19 8 The band of the 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment will play m the Botanic Garders from 5 p.m. on Monday.
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    16 8 The Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Ordinance has now effect as between the Coloriy and Western Australia.
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    20 8 Lieutenant C. W. Dawson having been absent from the Colony for over a year iclinquijhes his commission m the S.S.V.F.
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    23 8 Fritz "Baedecker, aged 81, head of the Im of Karl Baedecker, publishers of travellers' guide books, died at Leipsic or the 10th int,t.
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    26 8 St. George's Ball at the Penang Town Hail was very successful. There was a large attendance and dancing was kept up until early on Friday morning.
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    29 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154=5100. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 169=5100.
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    34 8 A telegram has been received at Penan;: by Messrs. Boustead and Co.» advising that the repairs to the armature of the generator at the Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging mine will occupy about three weeks.
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    35 8 Writing on April 23, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state There is no_ change to report m copra. During the week 900 ton 3 have changed hands. Closing quotations are as- follows. Sundrieti $12.05, mixed $11.65.
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    43 8 The London police are searching for a young Indian m connection with the throat-cutting of a 16-year-old dancing gill, who staggered to the door-step of her mother's flat m Kensington, collapsed and died, statin? that a man had attacked her m the street.
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    43 8 The report of the committee of the Pcnang Chamber of Commerce statos The Penang Harbour Board have not yet announced a reduced tariff, b.'t it is hoped that the new revenue derived from the ferry service will shortly enable them to do so.
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    47 8 A message from Zaria (Nigeria) sayr the Prince of Wales arrived Zaria ir April 17. As a reward for his spell of pi.oting the train, the Prince has beer presented with a mileage sheet showinc ten-pence due to him, which he smilingly accepted after siirning the sheet.
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    43 8 Piivileges under the Inventions Ordinance have been t granted to L. Darimont, of Brussels, m connection with doubla fluid colls; B. H. Morgan, of London, m connection with United Kingdom patent No. 1897 Io; and A. Sanderson. Calcutta, m connection with pipe manufacture.
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    62 8 Sir Henry Wickham was to read a paper entitled Notes from a Pioneer on Irrliar Rubber from the Latex at a meetirg of the London and District Section of tha Im-titutior of the Rubber Industry at the Engineers' Club, Coventry Street, on April 6, whilst at the same meeting a
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    66 8 While travelling from Shanghai to Hankow on April 9, Mr. D. F. Stark, of the International Banking Corpoiation, fc:l bttween the couplings of two ear riajes while the tiain was m motion receiving injuries which necessitated two amputations at the Hangchow Hospital, following which he died. At the Coronei'j inouest
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    94 8 A rumour was current in Kunla Lumpur on Thursday, xays the Malay Mail, that the Pamoekan Bay Colliery, the property of the Malayan Collieries, Ltd., was flooded and that work had to be stopped. On referring the rumour to Mr. F. G. Barr, the General Manager of Malayan Collieries, Ltd.,
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    79 8 Monscigneur O'Doherty, R.C. Archbishop of Manila and MonseitrDear James Mc'osky, R.C. Bishop of Jara, P.1., disembarked at Singapore, and M Wednesday morning, accompanied b> the Rev. Father Mariette, VicarGeneral of the Diocese of Malacca, travelled by motor car to Malacca, whence they unit by rail on a tour through the
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    137 8 In the Supreme Court, Pcnang, on Wednesday, Mr. Justice Whitley was engaged for a short while m hearing an action m which the Commercial Press, Ltd., Singapore, sued a locul firm of book dealers, Tung Weng and Co., 226, Bcuch Street, Penanji, for the recovery of 5946.10, the value of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
    433 8 Mr. A. Hyde is to be a Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Cour', Malacca. Mr. A. Williams la appointed a police magistrate for the Settlement of Penanir. The Ceylon Association will entertain Sir Hugh Clifford to dinner, probably on June 20. To-day is the birthday of H.R.H.
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    Rubber Price Averages.
    31 8 The average rubber print m Singapore and London for the period ending April 2 of the current Restiii-tion quarter arc a follows Singapore 67.3G74 cents. London Is. IM4A.
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    Singapore is so Bracing !
    54 8 Singapore is so Bracing Mr. F. G. Penny hus achieved fame indeed. Punch m its Essence of Parliament" of April 1 says: Mr. Penny, after twenty yoan reaidtnco there, looks robust enough to sere a po-ter. Singapore is io B There is a picture of Mr. l\.nny In nautical costume
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    Scouts Appeal, 1925.
    67 8 The officers gratefully aekmwbdga tlifollowing donations. The amount required is $2,00" so that further gifts would be v.-'-y ucunme. Amount already acknowledged $1,01)0, Presbyterian Chuich Workers 10, B. Purely 10, W. Makepeace 20, Anon per Mr. Purdy 5, C. X. Delgrano 5, Archdeacon Swindell 10. T. K.
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    For Friends at Home.
    89 8 Yesterday's issue of the Strait! Budget, th« weekly I'dition of the Straits Tun.-, its now ready for posting. It contain; ;:i' the local and general news of Malaya and Hrn roighbouring countries as well »1 Hauler and special I rim hum, covering imperial and general new*,
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      120 8 Special Show of Novelties FOR MAY RACES, FROCKS j) V) MILLINERY MATERIALS lly SHOES TRIMMINGS fy m I SUNSHADES ORNAMENTS. fawf RIBB ONS. A visit would be extremely appreciated. JOHN LITHE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) SINGAPORE. "OJOLSELEY" 11 22 H.P. m THE BEST SMALL CAR. CENTRAL MOTORS, LTD. Gordon's
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      200 8 ALHAMBRA To-night WILLIAM FOX presents ESTELLE TAYLOR m A FOOL THERE WAS 6 Reels. METRO PRODUCTION THE RIGHT THAT FAILED Featuring BERT LYTELL VIRGINIA VALLI 6 Reels. TOPICAL BUDGET In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. WILLIAM DESMOND m THE BEASTS OF PARADISE In 15 Episodes or 30 Reels. Episodes
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      53 8 On Other Pages, Page. Batu Cav«s Rubber Meeting l'inanec and Commerce 1 Shipping and the Mails Mot<*oroloKical Report Router Telegrams n Malaya at Wembley Sporting Intelligence Correspondence 1 Ahea.l of the Mail News Kubber Restriction Btatiatici H Italian Grond Opera Hook of the Day Sterling Rubber Sharo Prices 12 Church
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    COMMUNIST OUTRAGE.
    343 9 Millerand Supporters Killed In Paris. Organised Gangs. [REITF.R TELECRAM.] London, April 24. Paris Three adherents of M. Millerand's organisation Patriotic Youth were killed and eight injured yesterday evening when they fell into an ambush of Communists as they returned from a municipal election meeting presided over by Deputy
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    Earl Balfour Home.
    88 9 Dense Throngs of Jewish Admirers. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 24 A large force of police was necessary to restrain the dense throngs of enthusiastic Jewish admirers who welcomed the Earl of Balfour home to London. Karl Balfour was bronzed and cheerful. Interviewed by Reuter, he said he
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    French Naval Programme.
    70 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 21 Paiis The Chamber voted a credit of Kr. the first instalment for building a light cruiser, three destroyers, four torpedo boats and a number of small craft, the keels of which were laid down m 1925 to form part of the programme
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    American Mine Disaster.
    57 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 21 Wallace, Idaho Seventeen miners arc trapped at the 2.000 foot level m the Kccla mine. All hope of rescue lihs been iibandonH, us rescuers, who bi ought up three men alive from the 1,000 foot level yesterday, report that below that level
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    Zeebrugge.
    307 9 King Albert Unveils Great Memorial. [reuter telegram.] London, April IS, Zeebrugge In cloudy and threatening weather, the cruiser Caledon, bringing 250 heroes of the historic attack, arrived a". 10.30 this morning from Dover and exchanged salutes with the batteries ashore and the ships m the harbour. There was an
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    German Presidency.
    145 9 Close of a Virulent Campaign. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London. April 24 Berlin An extraordinarily virulent presidential campaign, whLh is likely to produce wry close voting on the 26th concluded with the broadcast speeches of Marx and Hindenburg. The former emphasised the need of democracy for the peaceful development of
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    Belgian Cabinet Fails.
    77 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.! London, April 23 Brufiels The Socialist Congress passed a resolution affirming the futility of continuing negotiations with other parties with a view to the formation of a Cabinet. This decision marks the breakdown of the inter-pr.vdy consultations proceeding duiing the past week with the ;iim
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    Suez Canal Traffic.
    71 9 [REtTER TKLECIRAM.I London, April 23, The shipping return for the Suez Canal for 1924 shows the sea-borne traflic to have been 5,122 vessels with a grows tonnage of 3l'a million m transit. Receipts were 180 > 2 million francs. Ships flying (ho British flag supplied 59.0 of
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    The Gold Standard.
    339 9 Highest Point m Sterling Exchange. [REUTF.R TELEGRAM.] London, April 24. New York Sterling has risen to $4.80%, the highest point since 1915. This is due to heavy buying m anticipation that Mr. Churchill will announce Britain's return to the gold standard m his Budget speech on April
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    Britain and America.
    159 9 Attitude on Rum Running And Drugs. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 24 Philadelphia The St. George's Day dinner provided the British Ambassador, Sir Esme Howard, with an opportunity of correcting misconceptions m America m connection with the British attitude on the rum-running and drug questions. The Ambassador said
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    The American Ambassador.
    73 9 UllTll TELEGRAM. J London, April 23, Mr. Bigelow Huughton, rhe new American Ambassador to London, accompanied by his daughter Mr.tilda, arrived at Plymouth and was accorded a civic welcome. In an interview, he confined himself to discussing tha voyage and American associations with Plymouth. He denied that
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    The Washington Treaties.
    58 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 24, Washington: Official circles express the hope that France will soon ratify the two nine-power treaties relating to China which, with the declarations regarding the vi' of submarines and poison gas. are the only Washington conventions ititt not put into operation. France alone
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    King and Queen Return.
    196 9 Cordial Reception m French Capital. [REUTER TELECRAM.] London, April 21, Paris King George and Queen Mary who are on their way home, arrived this morning and were received by the Marquess of Crewc, the British Ambassador The newspapers publish lengthy articles warmly welcoming the visit and
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    Russian Affairs.
    243 9 Facilities for Private Industries [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 24. Moscow The executive committee of the Red International trade unions passed a resolution welcoming the results of the recent Anglo-Russian conference m London and appealing for worldwide support for the aim of international trade union unity. The Rosta Agency
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    Hopes for China.
    110 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 24, Mr. Chao Hsin Chu gave a dinner to General Hsu and Ka mission at the Chinese Legation. Field-Marshal Sir William Robertson, the Japanese Ambassador. Admiral Sir Alfred Chatfield, Sir John Jordan, Sir Edward Crewe and Sir Charles Addis were among those present.
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    Poland and Czecho-Slovakia.
    39 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 24. Wai-saw Three agreements between Poland and Czccho-Slovakia, namely those relating to commerce, arbitration and liquidation, have been signed. M. Bents, the Czecho-Slovakian Minister {or Foreign Affairs, has departed for Prague. j
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    French Chamber.
    211 9 Stormy Scenes When President Elected. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 20 Paris There were stormy scenes m the Chamber on the occasion of the election of M. Herriot as President. The whole of the Opposition abstained from voting on the first ballot, with the result that a quorum was
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    Suez Canal Collision.
    68 9 [RCITER TELEGRAM.] London, April 24. Port Said It has been decided to reload the steamer Rhesus, which was damaged m a collision, and the cargo will be discharged at Port Said. She is now proceeding to Alexandria, where sufficient cargo will be discharged to enable her to
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    Ship Owners Fined.
    49 9 [RXUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, April 23. Washington The Department of Commerce have fined the owners of the British steamer Voltaire $25,000 for violating the coastwise law by taking, last July, 550 American passengers from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia and bringing them back with a stop at Boston.
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    Irish Sugar Subsidy.
    55 9 [reutlr telegram.] London, April 23. The Iris-h Free State Finance Minister, speaking m the Dail, said the subsidy with respect to the beet sugar industry would average 235-. a hundredweight and be conditional on payment to growers for the first three years of the ten year period
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    Sydney Labour Trouble.
    49 9 IIIt'TII TELTCSAM.] London, April 21. Sydney In connection, with the demand for increased wages, the engine drivers have declared Walsh Island Black." The decision is likely to involve other unions and result ;n; n the abandonment of the proposal to construct a floating-dock at Walsh Island.
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    Sinclair Company's Appeal.
    22 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 24. Moscow The Sinclair Company have appealed to the supreme tribunal against the Saghalicn judgment.
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    Portuguese President.
    17 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] Lcndon, April 24. Lisbon The President of the Republic has tendered his resignation.
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    THE CHETTY LOAN CASE.
    86 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 23 In the chetty case between AnnaimJay Chetty (S.R.M.M.A.) and Muthia and Raraasamy, m which plaintiffs claimed balance of a loan, etc., and defendants deny there was a loan, Mr. Justici Whitley has given judgment m favour of plaintiffs for
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    Malaya at Wembley.
    668 9 Exhibition Notes by the F.M.S Commissioner The following notes have been forwarde>i to U3 by the Commissioner, Mnlayu Pavilion, Wembley On Tuesday, March 24, the Prince of Wales paid a visit to Wembley, prior to his departure on Saturday for South Africa, and inspected the Malaya I'avilicn
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    PENANG WEDDING.
    49 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 24. The marriage was solemnized at St. Mark's Church, by the Rev. E. X. Green how, of Mr. John Walter Eardli-.v the late Lieutenant-Commander Edwards, to Joan Glynn Trevanion, older dauglin i of Mr. and Mrs. Bowlines, S: uth ea Fngland.
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    230 9 The Municipal Commissioner will meet on Tuesday next. In addition to routine business a:ul eoaddwatktn of supplemental budget No. 1 of 11»2.Y m i special meeting, the following motions will be brought forward By the Dep uy President That t Itfollowing streets be and arc hereby prescribed under
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      THE DERBY.
      75 10 Accident to the Favourite. [Reuter Telegram.] London, April 24. liner Taylor reports that the Favourite Picaroon has fallen IMm and- ia very unlikely to inn m the Two 1 hou and Guineas. Another report itatai that leer has| (ill., i. !f this la so Picaroon's, chance of, running
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      309 10 Cosing Stases of S.C'.C. Tournament. Oni; uric -.lii-tinal m the S.C.C. spring teflail tournament new remains to be played, the final itagc of the Championship Sineies and Uoublus having been reached. K. N. Hamilton .(ualified to meet D. H.I K! inman in thr timil of the Championship Singles
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      FOOTBALL.
      79 10 KiU'.iish Ltogae Results. [Rcutir Telegram.] London. April 24. Matches the third dhrteka (southern) •i wihi a.s follows Aberdart I. Swindon 1. Ni;rei.:i 1. Noi ihdiiiptun 0. A Penaag Match. (From Our (.>. n C"onesj)on<lent.) I'fianx. April 24. I !i;y match The Rest! heat I— 1. Singapore Second League. Two
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      GOLF.
      31 10 KnylisJi Amateur Championship. [Ueuter Telegram.] Lc-ndon, April 24. At BoyiAe m the" English amateur golf championship T. F. Ellison, Royal' Liverpool, beat 8. Rgbinto n, Southpoit nod Amsdale, one up.
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      BOXING.
      219 10 Santos Heats Key on Points. Domy iSjiit la won on points against Battling Key m a ten round contest ai the Singapore Boxing Stadium last night. This v..i a vary creditable victory for Santo- who wai jjvinjr away twelve pounds m weight, Key taking the ring at :i.7. and
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      CRICKET.
      568 10 S.C.C. Team Beaten at Johore. A margin of 3J runs gave the home side the victory m an all-day match played at Johore Bahru yesterday between an S.C.C. team and a team of Johore cricketers. The visitora batted first, and were all out for 73, ol which 33 runs
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    202 10 The spectacular production Theodora is being shown at the Empire Cinema. Jackie Coogan will be seen at the Gaiety Cinema to-night m My Boy, a latest First National Picture m six parts. Other features are The Challenge of The Law a William Fox production m five parts with
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    The Singapore Site Survey.
    143 10 The aircraft-carrier, Pegasus, having spent a y&ar on special service at Singapore, is now nearing home, says Truth of March 25. The story of her mission is rather amiuiag. She was' detailed to carry out an aerial survey of the site of the new Singapore base.
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    AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
    394 10 Late Wireless Messages From Europe. (Aneta Radio Service to J&va.) Nauen, April Is The Berlin -Gc»eni«i ment have received an invitation to participate m the International Telegraph Conference at I'aris m, Stptember to discuss the revision of international telegraph traffic agreement?. The latest Sofia dispatches state
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    CRIME ON THE DECREASE ?
    131 10 CRIME ON THE DECREASE Quieter Times m the Police Stations. Th: Singapore police have been enjoying a period of unwonted quiescence of lata, there haying been a marked abx.mv of serious crime m all divisions. Thi Central division, which includes severa' notorious areas, almost established a record yesterday, when no
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      22 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, My dear Watson Yours, etc., W. E. DEMUTH. Singapore, April -3, 1U25.
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      Animals at the Opera.
      155 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, We are, alas, somewhat accustomed to lax manners m the audiences at the Victoria Theatre but I venture to suggest we have about reached the limit when animals aie allowed inside at an operatic performance. The admirable performance
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    THE STRANDED STEAMER.
    74 10 Brought to Singapore For Repairs. The 2,000-ton steamer Feng Lee, which went ashore on the Tanjong Brakit reef thirty miles east of Singapore, last week, was re-floated yesterday, the cargo having been removed, and towed to Singapore, arriving last night. The ship, which is owned by a
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    ANOTHER OPIUM FIND.
    55 10 $40,000 Worth Seized on The Hong Peng. Another large seizure of opium was made by revenue officers on board the Hong Peng, owned by the Ho Hoh? Steamship Company, when that vesse 1 arrived from China ports yesterday. The quantity found was about 4,600 tahils which is
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    Gang Robbers at Changi.
    47 10 A gang robbery at Changi was reported to the police yesterday, eight Hokiens entering the house of a pork-seller on the Changi Road and stealing $450 m cash. No arrests have yet been made, but the complainant can identify four of the gang.
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    St. Andrew's Hospital.
    37 10 The St. Andrew's Hospitul has received a donation of £125 from George Macbain, deceased, per Westminster Bank, Limited. This comas at a most opportune moment an the llu&pitajl is greatly m need of funds.
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    ITALIAN GRAND OPERA.
    536 10 Continued Success of the Gonsalez Company The Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Company has now given us three evenings at the Victoria Theatre, and the success of the visit is assured. Although the celebration of the festival of St. George kept some people awr.y, there was a fairly
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      Lyall and Evatt
      153 10 Singapore, April 25. Tin.—£ 247 10s. up 60s. Local $123% 75 tons. Rubber. Is. 9d. unchanged. Loca' 72'/» cents. Rubbers. Mcst issues are quiet m demand. Malakolfs are wanted at 3.25 Nyalas at ;">, Kluanirs at 3.75, Kua!n MM at 2, Brunei Uniteds offer at 2.60 Bukit
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      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      181 10 (L. R. Macphail.) Singapore, April 25. Tui. £217 10s. up GOs. Local 73 ton at $12:5%. Rubber. Is. 9d. unchanged. Local 7J' 2 cents. Tin lifts advanced 110s. over the holidays and mining share quotations ajfcow improvement all round. Rubber has gained Bs. Bd. but
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    110 10 Mr. G. Gordon Mad od left Bangkok on the 17th inst., and is not returning to Sium. He went to Siam for Messrs. Louis T. Leonowens. Ltd.. m 1905 and was sent up-country, becoming up-country manager m 1908. Ten yeurs later on Mr. J. M. Milne's leaving the torn, Mr.
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    THE DOMINION SPIRIT
    893 10  -  George Remington. [By It was reported recently that the "Gloomy Dean" prvphesies trouble ahead for the British Kmpire, and that one of the causes for his lugubrious outlook is the growing separat-enetss of the men of the Dominions. "The Australian," says Dean Inge, does not wish to
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    A NOCTURNAL SWIM.
    121 10 Chinese Thief Caught m The Harbour After a lengthy swim m full uniform two mai-ino police<on.stableK caught a Chinese thiof m the harbour m the early hours of Thursday morning. The man jumped from a samnan wh<-n the police boat approached, and tried to escape by swimming.
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    Arrested for Throwing Vitriol.
    32 10 Two Teoohcws have been arrested on a charge of causing grievous hurt to a Chine-" ehiiirhev.- <>f :i V"ss»'l by throwing \itriol at him m Micl.llr tCud yesterday.
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      254 10 Rubber Restriction. Statistics During the Third Year. We have received the following statistics from the Controller of Rubber, S.S. and F.M.S., relating to the third year of rubber restriction I. Total Total Total Exports Exports tmnorts British Restriction foreign Malaya An.« Rubber 1924 November 22,488 15.46U 9,617 December 24,204 13,221
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    Book of the Day.
    1332 11 ♦"Into the Nijfht Go One And AH." The younger generation knows nothing of the day when Marie Wilton and Squire Bancroft were names to conjure with, to fill the stalls und other scats, and bring joy to the heart of the box-office manager. Marie Wilton has
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    SIR HUGH CLIFFORD.
    761 11 Correspondence on Lagos Incident Published. It is now possible, says the Evening Standard, to give the full story, from the actual correspondence, of the piquar.t controversy between Lord Levofliulme and Sir "Hugh Cliiron!. Governor of Nigeria. The correspondence has been for some time m the possession .of
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      140 11 HIS MASTER'S VOICE GRAMOPHONES If you love music there should be an H.M.V. Gramophone m your home and a selection of H.M.V. Records. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. (Branchea m KUALA LUMPUR, HONGKONG, SHANGHAI. Tientsin and peking.) /awarded SO MEDALS 9 DEWAR'S VJ White Label Ik -yM The quality and
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      341 11 Raffles Hotel Tel. No. 2926. GUEST NIGHTS, Dinner Dance Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. TEA DANCES Every Monday and Friday. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS On Sunday Nights at 3..">fl p.m. 11. Will SARKIES BROTHERS, Adjoining the Dining Room. Proprietor.. Open from 8 a.m. to 11.45 p.m. Sea View Hotel SUNDAY, APRIL 26.—
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    389 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES MAR. 25. Par Exchange Value. Company. Prices. 1 Aiijrlo-Miilay ..211 ft Ayer Kunin-,' 38J9 il Hakap Pluntnl 10/ il Banteng 27 '6 £1 Butu Caves 16/6 £1 Hat ii Kawan 16/9 11 Hatu Tijra 3«/9 12 Beitam CouoHdated 4/6 £1 Bidor 37/6
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    Church Services.
    645 12 Sunday, April 26, 1925. [Under this heading we publish each week brief details of the services to be held at thoae Singapore Churches wkose authorities supply us with the neceisary information. To ensurt insertion, these notices must reach us by Friday afternoon.] St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 ajn. Holy
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    320 12 Programme of drills up to and for May 3, 1925. Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m., Farrer Range, S.R.E. (v), Musketry Classification. Royal Sussex Regiment Rifle Meeting. Sunday, April 26, 6.30 a.m. Alexandra Barracks, A Co., Company Parade, Drill Order 7 a.m. Farrer Range, S.R.E. (v) Musketry Classification.
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    21 12 Mr. Seenivasagam, who has been acting Registrar., Supreme Court, Ipoh, for the past seven years, ii going- to Seremban on transfer.
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      511 12 FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS NOTICE On nml from Apiil K ML the line b.fw.Mti Raaa Hid Kuala Kubu will be closed and all Main Lisa Trains will run over the M Deviation Line. M>nn Line Trains will cease to call at kuala Kubu but a service of trains to connict
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      439 12 GOVERNMENT EVENING CLASSES RAFFLES INSTITUTION NEXT TERM BEGINS ON MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1925. Old students wishing; to attend must reregister on the above date, and pay their I fees in advance for this term. The Principal, .Mr. D. A. Bishop, will be in attendance in his office (new office at
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      99 12 This Battery Saves You Money because it's brand new when you get it It's a Wfllard. It's Charged Bone-Dry. It's insulated with Threaded Rubber. Ready the minute you want it. Doesn't start its life until you can use it. SOLI AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) ELECTRICAL
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      162 13 LONDON 1 1 The Finest Basis for all Cocktails nramn Simc, Darby Co., Ltd.! (IlWlHirrtH m the Straits Settlemcius) AMbUJP" UW^ TJ I Witt Hrn Mcflcrr Toi i A Gramophone of the highest grade. 23f* The last word m Craft- "~^si I manship and Acoustics. 1 An instrument of unex-
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      285 13 NEW CREAM REMOVES SUPERFLUOUS HAIRNO SMELL OR IMITATION More pleasant than di i- 1 erics. Far better than r: /..irv Women m»y now i <>w scraping Irrltatiag razors. *ktek only ninWe the hair svow faster Kid tnicker ench tii ■< they are used, and ulho ilT>mli« ißulill noxious dopiir.toiies. A
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      241 13 SUPREME TONIC BESTORATIVI^ far all rundown condition* And 1 •very form of weakness. Its benefits are felt from the first dose ■ad it builds up lasting strength. J from lirst-elatt Chtmistt M «U It iii Unch.it> and M H. IKYING JONES. Sioj.pT>. Mi SoU Pr. ri,, JB& Srtmia Smith Co..
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      444 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Strait* Settlement*.) HEAD OFTICK Winchester Hou*e, Singapore. LONDON OFFItl' 62, Old Jewry, E.C. Tlif i:«inpt. a £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Lit* Assurance Companies
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      600 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATIOK Capital i'aid-up UA $5,000,000 Surplus. U.S. $5,000 f ooi Owa«4 ky TB> NATIONAL CITT BANK OF NEW TOBS. Htarf Oflk* M, WALL STREET, NEW YOKK. Loaaoa Ofllee t U, BIBBOPB6ATB, MJC Branches BARCELONA COLON MADHID SANTO DOMINGO BATAVIA DAIRBN MANILA SHANGHAI BOMBAY UANKOW PANAMA SINGAPOM CALCUTTA
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      499 14 NEDERLANDSCH IN DISC HE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1863. CAPITAL Fl. 60,000,000 (aboot £5,000,000) ISSUED Fl. 654)00,000 (about £4,600,000) RESERVE FUND Fl. 21,600,000 (about £1,860,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. SUB-AGENCIES IN THE HAGUE AND ROTTERDAM. EASTERN HEAD OFFICE, BATAVIA. BRANCHES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Medan, Sourabaya, Semarang, Bandoeng, Weltevreden,
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      407 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed Yf10.000,000 Capital Paid-up v :.l-. i.lumj Reserve Fund Y13,780,0U0 President K. Nakagawa, Esq. Vice-President. H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS C. Kawasaki, Esq I). Takita, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. T. Hisaniunt.-, l>q. M. Shuto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE: Taipeh,
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      213 14 Be prepared for collisions S^^^ffliiPi T3 ROTECT y° ur ififuty/viv^ l^ X headlights, mud'4a guards, radiator, gasoline tank,— by i Wt B ,r,^ S c'y^ equipping your "TUpsWMassf car with Weed Weed Bumper, Sturdy Type. BUHiperS, front and for heavy car. rear They prevent costly consequences Weed Bumper, Sentry Type
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      166 14 VICTORIA OXY-ACEFiIENE WORKS BEST WELDERS and Repairers of Motore Evinrude, Cars nnd Cycles, etc., etc. PROMPT WORK GUARANTEED CHANGES MODERATE 19. VICTORIA STREET, SINGAPORE. ■cuwu'f FOR QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SERVICE M. EZEKIEL SONS, MAKERS OF EYE-GLASSES, Raffle* Chambers, Raffles. PUce, Singapore. Rooks suitable for Matriculation Students. Matriculation English ('uursr Kearennidc History
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    899 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. How Long Will a Car Last In buying a n.-w car, how much .should I allow for depreciation If 1 buy a Smith-Jones car, how many years do you think it will last me What is the maximum life of a
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    Shipbuilding at Hongkong.
    135 15 At the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's premises on April 15, the steamer Chengte was launched. She was built to the order of Messrs. G. S. Yuill <iml Co., Ltd., Sydney and is a steel ainglestrew steamer, having the following dimensions Length overall 366 ft. ti m.,
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      295 15 CSbe Gkrysk* (HJtYSLER. the most discussed car of two continents, sweeps aside much of the old time enjcineerinr: .practice that has been Crl'i unchanged for years. Yet the im provemenls so incorporated m this it.indsunu' Cur are so undeniably logical sound, that they will __^^i^i^i^i^i^iSiß^Ha^fc win your instant approval. One?
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      966 16 The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc.. In ordinary close set type (average sis words to line) ar« Per line One Insertion 28 cents, two Ins. 44 cis., three ins. 64 ets., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six las. $1.13, ten Ins. 1.40, tv.elve ins.
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      734 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 114, CtcilSt. Apply 8, Malacca St. TO LET, furnished, «7, CairnhlU Boad. Apply Sandilands Buttery ft Co. TO LET, 3, St. Thomr.s's Walk, renovated, gas, water. Apply Meyer, Oriental Hotel. TO LET, No. 159. Waterloo Street, Singapore. Apply Cheong Guan Hoon, within. HOUSE TO LET,
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