The Straits Times, 22 September 1925

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,974 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1925, PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 142 1 OFTEN "WHirPED" NEVER BEATEN I BHTANI fINU MflT'S //fpj^vy.V-yTijsy^ '-ztSSa ijii fin i mil/ itift It* /■'■/j-f-.-.;tsnY"i*-Y'L/ ■'■/j-f-.- .;tsnY"i*-Y'L\r-r<~:" */r~gNm i_x i_i S*^iArtn r are obtainable everywhere and {mn^mr^m mMFlllli IIIKII' wKf wholesale from THE BORNEO COMPANT, H§Ksi3»s^*'*T^:^K I—T LIMITED BR YM A V X W.X *U■■ B*^ Ideal for
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    • 162 1 Foy Race Meet^tiQ Just Unpacked NEW M Mil I INFRY i»lll-lUlll J-t.i\ Jl i AND 0/fM/i j m 'u p^ <«> Clfi IA/ 1SI"> W A \*mJ f^ <JSI In the Latest Styles j£e^» ROBINSON COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated m the S.S.) SINGAPORE. V l tB£ST TO FOR B4K£ 0R FRy)
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    • 4 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY
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  • 492 2 Delights of A Famous Wine Country. The stranger in Burgundy nerves a term of probation before he discovers the full warmth of Burpundian hospitality, writes D.H.W. of Westminster Gazette. It is a land of epicures. The humblest housewife is an artist in the kitchen. Of food and wine
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  • 261 2 Tho committee beg to acknowledge with many thanks the following donations Previously acknowledged $10,060 Chop* Chip Huat, G«b»n Hong and Co., Messrs Tan Hoo Kock, Chan Kuan Song and Tar Eig Ann *10 each Ong Chin Thye, Lim Chpm Kirn. Ng Pee Khay, Ong Bee
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  • 207 2 Programme of drills up to and for September 27, 1920. Tuesday, Septomber 22, 5 p.m., Drill Hall, European Units, March and 30 yd*. Range 4.1. r > p.m., Drill HaH, Chinese Co., Practice, Warren Shield. Bus leaves for Bukit Timah at 4.15 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 7
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  • 33 2 OrJ«rs far week ending September 26, 1925. TUESDAY, 22nd. Wireless and Signalling Classes, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. THURSDAY, 24th. Basel Frufltrt 1. St. Jfl'Wl)*!'* Institution 6.15 p.m.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 216 2 I When you call t(\Y VAlif i SltrlbAn Insist on having it with Iff PHCENIX 'l^^fc SODA WAfER. DO YOU KNOW The most effective way How to keep customers? How to get more business from them How to get new ones? How to rapidly move your stocks? May we submit
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    • 324 2 PIMPLES ITCHED I AND BjJRNED Face Disfigured. Lost Sleep. Cuticura Heals. My trouble started with few pimples that brake out M patches on my face. They eventually came to a head and broke causing great itching and burning, which preventfed roe from sleeping. Tne breaking out causeu great disfigurement. I
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    • 106 2 COMPLETE VIOLIN OUTFIT. $20 $28 $35 Monthly instalment systems can be arranged. Price $45.00. SEASON CO., LTD., 11l .nd 115, NORTU BRIDC.B ROAD, SINGAPORE. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS Improved Model PORTABLE Price reduced to $©O PATERSON SIMORS CO LTD, ~j The Vlbritonless Twm-Qjfinda? Douglas TWO-SPEED KICK START FLYWHEEL Clutch Model $450.00. A
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  • 412 3 Man Who Made Deauviile Attractive. Every day between eleven and twelve m the morning, you may see, strolling through the magnificent Casino at Deauville, a pale, silent little man who seems to have nothing m common with the world's opulent, frivolous, and picturesque seaside playground. It is
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  • 302 3 Work Possible at Five Hundred Feet. The invention of an anti-friction diving -no 01 use UT der the sea at a depth of •>00 feet, which may make possible the working of virgin pearl fisheries, and the recovery of hitherto inaccessible wrecks was described to the Daily
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  • 258 3 Johan De Witt and Paul Kruger. An unusually large number of impoitant events, historical and otherwise, have been commemorated m Holland during the first six months of this year, and many more similar festivals are m sight for the next titw months It began with the 350 th
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 267 3 Railway Materials BY LIGHT RAILWAYS, LTD., LONDON These materials are of the finest quality and our services :irt> at the disposal of all Railway users. Stocks comprise RAILS and CROSSINGS TURNTABLES, LOCOMOTIVES TRUCKS, TIP WAGONS, etc Prices and particulars on request. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Strait.
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    • 476 3 "COST LITTLE BUT ACHIEVE MUCH." A Teacher's Tribute to BABY'S OWN TABLETS. They Cured His Little Son. An excellent medicine that costs little nut achieves much." Thug Mr. Mohamed Hashim, a teacher at Baling, South Kedah, concisely describes Baby's Own Tablets. The reason for this eulogy is explained by Mr.
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    • 622 3 STEAMER SAILINGS BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) S.S. HYMETTUS Tonnage 4.606 FOR FREMANTLE AND ADELAIDE. The above vessel, expected to sail about September 2.",, lias excellent accommodation for Ist and 2nd e_a passengers. For further particulars, apply BOUSTEAD CO., iTD. Telephone Passage 3121. (Incorporated m the
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 704 4 ynma ulumm P. 0. British India m d Apcar Lines (incorporated In England) HAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AM) ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majeety's Government. LONDON AND FAR EAST HAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAJ AN FOR MARSEILLES LONDON AND
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    • 769 4 STEAMER SAHJMiS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON. NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking csrgo on
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    • 578 4 STEAMER SfltllMS k. p. Mr ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. SM4, with sub-conncctlone to I'ax.age, Freight, Trej-bipmeat, Marine Deptn., and Manager 1 Desk. REPRESENTATIVE for Sinßapoie and Straits Settlement, of the OFFICIAL TOURIST WJREAU OF JAVA. All
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 552 5 STE«« BJULWW Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Go., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) u ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTfI AND SUEZ CANAL j i- i i i ii FREIGHT SERVICES s.s. KNOWSLEY HALL M'sailles, London, R'dam and Antwerp Sept. 23 s.s. CITY OF PEKIN M'seilles,
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    • 662 5 BTE*MH SftMJWM ~BLUE M ELLERMJUf FURRED BUCKNALL LIRE h S. S CO LTD. (Incorporated m England) JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE Tia SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steamer Due Spore Rente For RHESUS Oct. 1 S".ei Phillipines f.r.d Hon»kon(r. t CITY OF GLASGOW Oct. 16 Suez
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    • 652 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Philp Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing by the well known (teamen MAUKII.A 7:;7."> teal) and MONTORO (5,000 tons). The s.s. MARKLI.A is the largest ami limst SUsasMT trading tn Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth cabins, swimming biilh,
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 582 6 PALACEGAY CINEMA In the Serond Show ut 9.15 p.m. INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 2i. BEASTS OF PARADISE Frat urine WILLIAM DESMONU and KII.KKN BEDGWICK. KplMidr 3. TUB TYPHOON. Epitiod* 4. lUX SKA RAIDrR. lIKICBF.KT RAWI.INSON m HIS MYSTERY GIRL A RIP SNORING NIGHT j R*rN. Star < om.«ly. i. First Show
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    • 448 6 A beautiful series of pictures. A picturisation (hat really puts y^ this work m the- class of picR torial rather than dramatic |X art. So complete, so poi^nant- Wl ly beautiful and meaningful. JH Lillian Gish and a splendidM^ supporting cast are excellent." s©^ WHITE SISTER I.II.UAN GISH. ALHAMBRA COMMENCING
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    • 248 6 Red packet 'J& Blue Seedless cm.."."* i *jk Juicy Grow without iJ^ISINS^ /^yX Ready Wko'.eaaU only from Sol* AgenU, B.S. and F.M.B. A. CLOUET CO. 7 M^~ro Q y V^iring the world A new era m cable manufacture for power, lighting and telephony PIRELLI-GENERAL WIRES AI<D CABLES. V.1.R., LEAD COVERED
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  • 202 7 FIXTUUS. Tnmdiy, Srptrmhrr 22 Higli Water, 0 l'.i a.m., 0.32 p.m. Maluccu I1 1K Tide, 9.30 a.m., 7 ft. 9.40 in., I ft. la. M;."ch» Leviuki's Recital, Vic. Thaatre, Hluc I nnni-1 homeward mail. Wednesday. Srptrmh*r 2J Fl ii'ii Water, 1.1 *.m., 1.5 p.m. Mulaccu Ilieh Tide,
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  • 138 7 |iti-n;l»T 2^. Ships al«n.-^«id«- the Wharves or expected In arrive. ttrnL harboi'r. Mala Wnarf I, Matiara, W:ir Bahadur. Sprinir. Hukoin No. 3, Pilcat Oil Wharf [lr!M: Ii Light Cool Wharf Nil nBMBU IN DRY DOCK. Tan]oat Tsgar .1 V.'l Albeit Wharf Tag Sum!a ViAorla Dock Van >wol!
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  • 132 7 To-dajr. i Ceylon, Southern and Western India i Glenoglc i .3 p.m. Lahnean Rilik and Tandjong Balci (Rampit) 3 p.m. InHc-Chinii i M. S. Mnrtiniquc) 4 p.m. !<l Natuaa Islnnds (Scott 4 p.m. Philippine lilandi ilsla da Panay) 4 p.m. Pantianak (Kboen Horn) 4 p.m. Java, South-
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  • 40 7 m 1. P. Cocn Kngtrt tiff Rindjuni \!kc-*.I,..i. Left S-pore Aug. 14 Au C 14 A ue. 20 Au*. 21 Aag 87 A>IR. Arrd. L.ndon Sept 8 S«pt. 8 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Popt. Jl S.pt. 21
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  • 236 7 EiCRANGE. Sinpraporc, September 22. On London, Bank 4 A/i 8/4 15/S2 Jtt Z/*6/ i r Private 3rrt. creatta 2/4 On New York, Demand 68H Private 90 d/» 68% On France, Bank T. T. 1,150 On India. Bank T. T. 154tt On Hongkon,, Bank T. T. 6% p.c.
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  • 60 7 Hafapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyer*. Sellers. Spot Spot Oct. October Oct-D«c Oct.-Dco. Jan.-March .!< .).-March Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 1.31 Vi l.:;2 1.30 1.31 1.C6 1.26V4 1.14 1.15 Tone of Market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 244 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Selleri £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 49/6 5O/<5 1 1 Batang Padang 0.69 0.72 Vied. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.18 LM £1 £1 Idris Hydraulics 47/- 48/6 xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.56 0.58 10'- 10/- Kampongr 5V3 51/- cd. £1 £1 Kamuntir.g Tin 06/- 57/10
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    • 130 7 tl £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.0.0 6.7.6 L0 10 Centrml Engin«s 4.60 5.S0 tl £1 E. Smelting Co. 12.25 12.50 5/-6/-Elee. Tramway 2/9 '9 nnm 10 JO Fraser N>ave 52.00 52.50 jcd., 100 100 Hammer Co. 195.00 197.00 !00 300 K*ta Bros. dcf. 150.00 160.00 10 10 Mexican Kagle
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    • 84 7 Is*™ Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers U. Enp; 6 p.c. $1,234,300 510 p.c. pm S'pnrc Electric Tramway. (p« 80 £850.000 $1,878,008 510 p.c. pre of 1907 $1600,000 96 P,c. dis-par Spore Municipal 4H P-d. of 1909 $1,000,000 9G p.c. dis-par Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4 p.e. of
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    • 382 7 Frawr jmd_Co. jind Lyall and Evatfg Quotations. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby ($i) 2.60 2.70 2.60 2.70 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.76 1.85 1.75 1.85 A. Hitam ($5) 1C.5O 17.00 1C.00 17.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.8O 0.85 0.80 0.90 AaeaL Malay ($2) 3.25 3.35 3.20 3.30 A.
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 930 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts.. se« page 16. WANTS FOR SALE, ETC. Christmas Island Villa, next to Bench House haa vacant rooms. Apply Mrs. Poster, dp FOR SALE, New Swift motor-car, four seater, MM model. Letter 479, Straiti Times. dp FUR SALE, Poodles, Airedales and (olli< ■It r* Seen at
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    • 32 7 AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS ASK FOR KODAK FILM The film that is known throughout the world as the dependable film m the yellow carton. Kodak Film "never lets you down" Of aU "Kodak" Dealers.
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    • 633 7 UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG MATRICULATION, SENIOR AND JUNIOR LOCAL, EXAMINATIONS. NOTTCE is hereby given that the Examinu lions will begin on MONDAY. Dece.iib. r 7. 1926. Forms of entry and copici of Regulations and Syllabus can be obtained on application to the Registrar. Each entry form, duly filled m, must reacli
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    • 265 7 GEMENCHEH RUBBER ESTATE, LTD. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) NOTICE is hcTeby given that the Transfer Books of the abovie Company will be closrd fnun September to September 30, both <li>y» inclusive, for the preparation of Warrants m respect of r. Third Interim Dividend of 5 per cent, for the
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 167 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandnng Kcrbnu Station. (By Cogrtcxy of Gove-nment Health Office). For the 21 hour* vntlinf »t Midnight on Septi-mher 21, IfltS. <W 85.8 F. Mm. shade tcmperatari 74.5 F. Mran mada teaaparatnn 1'j.XF. .ti raili:!'ion 119 F. M:n. grata radiation 70.5 F. Be* temperature U V Mcnn Ait bulb
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  • 1168 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. MATTERS MUNICIPAL. We have before us a ponderous volume described as Administrative Report of the Singapore Municipality for the year 1924." It is obviously not designed for popular circulation, and yet there is much m it that it would do the citizens good to
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  • 46 8 Number two of Motors m Malaya has ;i number of illustrations of the Motor Cycle trials on August 9, and is m all respects well up to 'the promise of the first issue. "C. F. F." and "T. J. B." Wearne, by Santry, are distinctly good.
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  • 44 8 A Cairo message reports that a conference will shortly be held at Jeddah, th" Bed Sea port, between representatives of King Hussein, Iben Saud, and Great Britain, m order to seek a way out of the impasse, which inter alia prevents pilgrimage to Mecca.
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  • 63 8 Babies' finger prints arc to be taken m Ireland when they leave workhouses. This decision was made by the Union Commissioner* m consequence of large increases m the number of babies, living and dead, found m the streets, shops, and elsewhere m Dublin. It is hoped that the finger prints
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  • 32 8 The Bar Committee of the F.M.S. have appointed Mr. F. B. Ivens to be a member, to fill the vacancy caused by the absence of Mr. A. S. Bailey on sick U>ave.
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  • 30 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 152=|100. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 157 =5100.
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  • 28 8 Owing: to the ill-health of Mr. Bashir A. Mallal, the honorary secretary of the Anjuman-i-Islanv, Mr. N. Mamat, the assistant honorary secretary, is acting m hi 3 place.
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  • 42 8 Ei;rht students of the George Washing ton University are participating m an official sleepless test of endurance. Two have completed spells of 85 consecutive hours without sleep, and both are still mentally alert and physically active. Six did a 60 hours spell.
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  • 59 8 The Lady Superior of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus will be at home to the old pupils of the school on Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. m honour of the silver jubilee of Sister St. Colomban and Sister St. Theodora. This should be considered aa an
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  • 49 8 With the idea of introducing the family atmosphere into public-houses, and thus t educing the consumption of alcohol, the London County Council have granted a mus-c licence to a public-house at Clerkenwell, where visitors seated at tables enjoy alfresco concerts. It is hoped such work-ing-class cabarets will become popular.
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  • 50 8 There was a big landslide at Batu Caves, near Messrs. Kennieson Bro.'s workshops, on Saturday afternoon. Two of their coolies were buried and lost their lives, and one was seriously injured, necessitating his despatch to hospital. The material damage done was chiefly to some railway trucks which were close by.
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  • 51 8 In consequence of complaints about cyclists seen at one of the fountains, coatless and collarless, soaping and washing themselves, and dirty tramps observed bathing their feet m the horses' trough, the Alton Town Council Hampshire, has decided to put up notices intimating that the fountains are provided for drinking purposes
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  • 60 8 After nine days trial, the case m which five Punjabis were charged with the murder of a fellow-countryman at Taiping on July 17 came to an end on Saturday, when Mr. Justice Watson, at the Ipoh Assizes, sentenced to death the Ist, 2nd, 3rd and sth accused, who were unanimously
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  • 71 8 A poculiar incident was brought to light at Vigo when girl of IS jumped into the sea. Her act was m consequence cf apparently insuperable obstacles to her marriage to a youth who was wrongly registered as a girl at birth. The authorities refused to certify him as anything but
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  • 77 8 An ordained minister, who is also a hairdresser, has performed a marriage ceremony m his saloon at Port Angeles. A young ice company employe occupied one chair having a shave, while a girl school teacher sat m another having a shingle and wave. The young man confided to the attendant
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  • 80 8 Before Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby, at the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court on Saturday morning, Mr. W. G. W. Hastings, of Messrs. Lovekice and Hastings, argued an appeal by Mr. J. W. Gillnran, of Seremban,. against his conviction and fine of $100, or two months' rigorous imprisonment, on the charge that on
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  • 107 8 The first annual general meeting of the Jaffnese Co-operative Society, Ltd., which was held on Sunday at the Kuala Lumpur Town Hall. The Malay Mail says it was of a very stomrsy character, there being two hotly opposed factions present. The chairman was powerless at times to call the meeting
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  • 116 8 Although the London Co-operative Society has the largest membership of any English co-operative society, the society at Leeds maintains its trading position. Its sales for the past halfyear were £2,027,07 C an increase of £105 781. The share capital of itl 95,285 members is now £1,472,144, the loan capital £39,096
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  • 135 8 Dr. E. E. Dudding, reformed criminal and head of the Prisoners' Roliof Society, has been told by physicians that he will die within a year of heart trouble, and is offering his body fcr £4,000 for scientific investigation. Dr. Dudding was convicted of a major crime and sent to prison
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  • 506 8 Mr. R. J. Farrer, President of the Municipal Commissioners, arrived by the d'Artagnan from, home leave. H. E. Major-General Sir T. Fraser. X.C.8., arrived m Kuala Lumpur on Sunday morning, and is staying at the British Residency. H. E. the Officer Administerinff the Government, the Hon. Mr.
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  • 21 8 From Europe (London mails despatched September 3 by Khiva due at Penang 11 a.m. on Thursday, the 24th instant.
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  • 31 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat's cable receive 1 from their London office to-day ghrM 467 tons down, making the total London rubber stocks at September 19, as •"> j;j tons.
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  • 87 8 The Malacca Observer says The Johore Government hns granted thsum of $300 as compensation to the tw Malabari accused m the Segamat case, that is $150 each to Raman Nair ami Kunchu Nair, father and son, rwpectively. These two men, after bring «entenced to six months' rigorous
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  • 118 8 The Rev. P. B. Clayton, the founder ami the first padre of Toe H, who is now m Australia is expected to ariive m Sing" pore on October 2 and will bo m Penang on the 14, 15 and 16, leaving the following day for
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 142 8 October SPECIALLY SELECTED ASSORTMENTS OF NEW MILLINERY, FROCKS, SUNSHADES, TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS SHOES. John Little Co., Ltd. ißeorporated m England) SINGAPORE. i ROVER 9/20 HJ\ A li;..ht car with exceptional comfort. CENTRAL MOTORS I'roprietcrs CENTRA I. ENGINE WORKS, LTD. For Rubber Estates— fl The next few years should produce sufficient prosperity
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    • 127 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT at 9. THE FIGHTING COWARD 7 Reels. THE AGE OF DESIRE 6 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. The Last Three Episodes of THE GHOST CITY 13, 14 and 15—6 Rceb. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. The New Robinson Piano Built specially for the climate
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    • 64 8 On Other Pages. Pace. Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails Meteorological Report 7 Reutcr Telegrams Special Wireless News Service 0 Johore Estate Case I A Banking Question l).imi<K'>' by Udhtnine tmwumgl Arrested Sporting Intelligence 10 Straits Settlements Association 10 Kluang Rubber Meeting 1" A Captain Fined 1" To-night's
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  • 237 9 Franco-Spanish Offensives Planned. [REUTER TELECBAM.] London, September 21. Paris It is repoitid from Fez that Shcshiian was deserted during the day in consequence of air bombing. Abd el Krim's brother has moved his household. Abd el Krim is still intimidating the wavering tribes. London, September 21. Paris
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  • 125 9 [BELTER TELEGRAM.] London, September B, Pftrii It la reported from Berlin that the Xa^HNM airmen Kawachi and Abe will depart for Strasbur^ on Wedne.-day. London. September 21. Shanghai The Italian airman Colonel <lr Pinedo has arrived ;it Shanghai, flyin;: from Australia via the Philippines and Formosa. London, September 21.
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  • 104 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. Ait collectors are surprised at the announcement of the cancellation of the forthcoming sale of the extensive collection of works of art contained in the late l.onl Li-verhulmc's house at Hampstead. The uettamn state that an offer was received from the Anderson
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  • 73 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. Mendoza, Argentina The Prince of WalM has arrivrd here. Thank:; to the strenuous work of the railway engineers on Saturday the line was ii -paired, enabling the passage of the Prince's train, which occasionally had to scrape its way through v
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  • 58 9 [reuteb telecram.] London, September 21. Calcutta It li reported that sterling 1 tea companies, through the Indian Tea Association in London, have decided to FMtrfct tin- output fn.ni North India to the li^-ure for J924. The Indian Tea AmmMIm, CaU-utta, h also said to |l|Vl <J" "k,i
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  • 243 9 Connected with Communist Propaganda. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. Mr. F. C. Allen, Chairman of the Shipping Federation, in a long statement declares that the so-called seamen's strike is really a reconnaissar.ee in force in connection with a general Communist offensive by direct action against the existing order
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  • 102 9 [reuter telegram.] London, September 21. Paris A strike of telegraph and telephone operator-; cut off Paris from the outside world for two hours this morning. The strikers demand immediate payment of a bonus and the increase of salaries which Parliament approved on principle. The strike was organised
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  • 144 9 [belter telecram.] London, September 21. Constantinople The Egyptian Prince Seifeddin has arrived, accompanied by his mother and a French nurse and also the British attendant who disappeared from the British asylum simultaneously with the Prince. Some twenty years ago Prince Seifeddin ?hot and wounded his brother-in-law, who
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  • 80 9 [HAVAS TVLEGRAM.] Paris, September 21 Lc Matin publishes a wireless message from the liner Paris announcing that the French debt commission to the United States deliberated to-day on board and fixed a line of conduct as follows France wikl formally admit her debts and then .submit concrete proposals.
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  • 62 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. Bombay There are now 125,000 cotton operatives idle. London, September 21. New York: The death has MtWlri of Mr. Alfred Bedford, chairman of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. London, September 21. Batavia The steamer Leed City, which struck a reef and sank,
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  • 106 9 Japanese Rumours of Civil War. [reuter teltgram.] London, September 21. Tokio The Foreign Office has received confidential reports from China that civil war is imminent between Chang Tso Lin and Feng Yu Hsiang. The Cabinet has unanimously voted in favour of Japanese neutrality in the event of hostilities.
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  • 85 9 [REUTES TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. Lancashire textile manufacturers are pleasantly surprised at the announcement of the removal of all restrictions on the import of textiles into Germany. The Manchester Chamber of Commerce last year complained to the Prime Minister, Mr. MacDonald, that the German import licence
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  • 74 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. Washington Mr. Risley, solicitor attached to the Labour Department, has advised Mr. Davis, Secretary for Labour, that the United States immigration law clearly specifies that an alien Communist may not lawfully enter or remain m the United States and is subject to exclusion
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  • 63 9 [RENTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. The King has telegraphed to Lady Jordan expressing much regret at her grievous loss m the death of Sir John Jordan and sincere sympathy and sorrow, and saying that His Majesty will always gratefully remember Sir John Jordan's valuable services during
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  • 65 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 22. Washington The special board appointed by President Coolidge to consider the general question of the nations air policy, following on Colonel Mitchell's allegations against the War and Navy Departments m connection with the Shenandoah disaster, began work to-day, when the acting
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  • 43 9 [BEUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. Simla A serious bomb outrage occurred last night near the lines of the l-3rd. Gurkhas. Three were killed, three are m a precarious condition and six others were injured. Most of the victims were soldiers.
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  • 39 9 [RBUTER TELEGRAM.] London, September 21. Geneva The Assembly of the League resumed plenary sittings and adopted a number of reports of committees with resolutions, including one expressing satisfaction at the work of the League's health organisation.
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  • 49 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, September 22. The F.M.S. Court of Appeal has opened at Ipoh, the acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Fairer Manby presiding, with Justices Watson, Brown and Dinsmore. Twelve appeals arc listed for which oevrral counsel from Sinfapore and Kuala Lumpur have arrived.
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  • 968 9 Received via Java from Aneta Press Bureau. Extraterritoriality in China. Tokio, September 17. The Japane.se Foreign Office has issued the following statement: "Japan, which herself has undergone peculiar experiences regarding extraterritorial rights, has always adhered to the policy of abolishing such rights in China as soon as China's
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  • 392 9 $750,000 Involved in Local Litigation. The estate of Tan Cheng Siong, deceased, a former manager of the Overseas Chinese Bank in Singapore, and comprising a rubber plantation in Johore valued at $750,000, was involved in litigation which came before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) in
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  • 67 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 22, The General Officer Commanding, MajorGeneral Sir Theodore Fraser, inspected the M.S.V.R. yesterday, 94 string, under Capt. Harris, with Lieut. Waters second m command. The General arrived with Col. Swettcnham, Lieut. Bourke, A.D.C., Capt. Howell and Lt.-Col. Wallis. He was met
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  • 63 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, September 22. During a heavy electric storm at Kinta on Saturday, lightning struck a bungalow occupied by European miners at Johan Mine, where Messrs. Gow, Maclean and Barton had a narrow escape. The lightning pierced the roof of the bungalow. At a
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  • 58 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 22. Mr. Justice Whitley jrave judgment for plaintiff m the suit brought by Mrs. Heah Swee Lee against executors claiming $110,822. The costs will be paid by the estate. Murugasu successfully appealed aga'nst the decision of Mr. Scnnett ordering him to
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  • 644 9 Important Issue m Supreme Court. An important question a* to the liability of bankers taking a mortgage from an executor was raised m an action which came before the acting Chief Justice (lit. Justice Sproule), m the Supreme Court, this morning, m which a Chinese lady claimed
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  • 81 9 Successful Coup by Detective Branch. Twenty-two mmbon of the Sin dice FJin secret society wan arrested at Chanfji and Serangoon last night after they had returned from an initiation reremqny on Pulau Ubin, an island <>IT ChaagL This is the largest capture of ■■aniscn-rs lince the raiil at
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  • 38 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, September 21. By ordtr of the Kin;,' Phya Noadiem was taken to the criminal court on Saturday afternoon on application for bail. The court fixed bail at Tea. 175,000 c:\.-li.
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  • 90 9 Coroner's Verdict Again! Chinese Clerk. A vuidict of earning death by nwh act, and of abetment of thia offence werr returned by the Coroner (Mr. f. Bourne), yesterday. Igmfaut the Chines--•Ink, Yeo Chow Ann, who was driving the lorry which capsized in Havelock Road with fatal results
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  • 79 9 Discovery on Singapore Lnited Estate. The dead body of a Chinese pirj aged about fourteen years was found in a well near the sixth mile, Yeo Chu Rang Road, on the Singapore United Rubber Estate on September 13. An inquest was commenced this niurninir by the
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 597 10 KnRlish and Scottish League Results. [Neuter Telegram.] London, September 21. Matches plnycl to-day resulted fol!ip\vs l>i\isinn 1. Arsenal :i, West Ham U. i. Birmingham Kvcrton 1. iiinckbum R. Sunderland 0. Cardiff City 0, Tottenham H. 1. Notts County 0, Burnley 1. Division II. Wednesday fi. Stockport C. 2. S\v:in
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    • 265 10 S.C.R.C. Championship. The final of the Straits Chinese Recreation Club's tennis single championship resulted m Chua Cnoon Leong, the holdar, beating Chee Lim, 6—2,6 2, 6—3. This made Chua Choon Leong's third ■r win, and the handsome cup presented by Mr. Kwik Bon Guan becomes his property. It
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    • 351 10 Pedigrees of Irish Maidens. Appended are the pedigree* of the Irish maiden, now on their way out to Malayan owners. Some, it will be seen, are of very good stock indeed. They are due to arrive by the Carmarthenshire about the middle of next month. 1. Anima, 3 br.
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    • 281 10 Annual Sports at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 21 The annual athletic sports of the SWangor Chinese Recreation Club fixed for Saturday had to be postponed until yesteiday owing t» the rery wet weather. It looked as though the weather would again Interfere, but
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    • 188 10 The following was the result of the races swum off at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday 100 yards club championship: Chia Poh Chong and Ng Mong Guan first (dead heat) and Seah .Teng Ann and Wong Siong Heng second (de>d heat). Veterans race 100 yards Lim Geok Siang
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    • 119 10 A fast game of hockey was played yesterday at the Telok Aycr ground between the V.M.C.A. and the A.P.C., the former eventually winning by 5 goals to 3. The V.M.C.A. scored three m quick succession m the first half before the A.P.C. managed to register their first goal. In
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    • 32 10 Fifteen cards were taken out for theladies' spoon at the Kcppel Golf Club. It resulted m a win for Mrs. H. A. Davlson, who returned a score of 44 10=34 nett.
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 198 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. I Sir, I read with much interest the article 'Uncle Joe's Opinion' which appeared m your yesterday's paper. It is true that these frequent accidents due to careless driving on the part of the drivers, arc becoming a serious problem
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    • 133 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— When Shields or other trophies are given by such well known makers a? Evenrude for motor boat races, arrangements should be made to give all competitoTS of other types of motor boats a fair sporting chance to rnter. In
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  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    • 163 10 Singapore, September 22. Rubber. London 3s. 6'.4d. Steady. Local $1.31%. Tin.— London £264. Local $***** (250 tons sold). Rubbers. Firm. Tambalaks have buyers at 1.45 with sellers at 1.50. Ulu Benuts have buyers at 61 with sellers at 62 cents. Ulu Pandans are quoted 1.011.03, Allenbys
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    • 163 10 Singapore, September 22. Tin.— £26l up 375. 6d. Local $133K 250 tuns. Rubber.— 3s. 6Ud. down >4d. Local $1.32. Rubbers. New Craigieleas have made 1.64 with further buyers. New Scudais are wanted at 2.66, Jimahs at 1.97%, Mentakabs have buyers at 40% c< iits and offer 1
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  • 1103 10 Discussions at Committee Meetings. Following arc extracts of the minutes of recent committee meetings of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association Hon. Secretary. Mr. W. B. Penman's resignation after nearly four years most valuable service to the Association was accepted. The vice-president again voiced the Association's appreciation and
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  • 388 10 Another Chandu Seizure On Seanfc Bee. Captain Connelly, master of the Seang Bee, was summoned m the District Court yesterday m connection with the seizure of 1,735 tahils of chandu on board the vessel when she arrived at Singapore from China ports on August 30. The Hon.
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  • 99 10 Programme for To-night's Recital. The folkwing is thp programme for Miscna Levitzki's pianoforte recital at the Victoria Theatre this evening I. Organ Prelude and Fugue I A minor Bach-Liszt Gavott* 'from Alcestc) Gluck-Brahm? Etudes Symphoniquc* (en forme iks vaiintions) Schumann II. Impromptu, V sharp major, Op. 38 Etude,
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  • 165 10 Big Show Shortly Sailing From Japan. Through the enterprise of the management of the Happy Valley, Singapore is now assured of a visit from the Wembley Rodeo. A contract has been signed between the principals, whereby the Rodeo Company will be brought to Singapore and m all
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  • 49 10 A unique plea was made by Frank Daly, who confessed to the murder of a motor man and tram inspector during a recent hrtld-up. Daly claimed that he fired m self-defence. What else could I do They would not stick thorn ii|i when 1 told them to," he said.
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  • 509 10 Fifteen Per Cent, on Preference Shares The annual general meeting of the Kluang Rubber Company, Ltd.. was held at the offices of thn MVlwWtlei (Messrs. Derrick ami Co.) m Hongkong Bank Chambers yesterday, there being present Messrs. A. J. Ferguson (chairman), Hon. Mr. D. J. Ward, Messrs. S.
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  • 445 10 Interesting Career of Distinguished Officer. Recent mail papers record the promotion to the rank of Rear-Admiral of Captain Wilfrid Nun:;, C.8., C.5.1., C.M.G., D.5.0., a brother of Mr. B. Nunn of thy Malayan Civil Service. He was Commander m charge of the sloop Kspiegle mainly m the Persian
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  • 47 10 The I'alacegay Cinema change their programme to-ni«ht with two new episodes of the Beasts of Paradise, supported by a Universal feature. His Mystery Girl, starring Herbert Rawlinson, m five reels, and comedies. In the first show are howrt lli.' fir t I h.- I i.m Man serial.
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  • 2190 11 Actors m the Parliamentary, Theatre. By Our Special Correspondent. London, August liT. The lull i:i tlM coal controversy and the comparative peace that prevails in this and other industrial matters enable mi* !u do what 1 had hoptvl to do at an earlier date, viz., attempt a hrief
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 295 11 MOUTRIE GRAND an instrument that delights both eye and car, a masterpiece of small grand design and construction. This superb piano embodies the tonal range and power of grands of much larger size. Cash or Graded Payments. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Hongkong) THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. It looks and
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    • 173 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone No. 2920. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday DINNER DANCE (Evening Dnsa Kucntlal for Dancing) Monday and Friday THE DANSANT LEVINE-HOPKINS DANCE BAND. GRILL ROOM SARKIES BB0T 3:». Under the supervision of an L jj YAYMEN expert European. Maaa'ter. Sea View Hotel The only sea-side health resort m Singapore.
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  • 482 12 Messrs. Lean and Co.'s Weekly Report. In their report, dated Penang, 18th inst., Messrs. Lean and Co. state Tin during the week has been distinctly firmer and at the closing price of £263 months, shows a gain of £6 during the period under review. Notwithstanding the firmer
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  • 212 12 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha). Tokio, September 19. A plan for importing beef from South America is now contemplated by the O.S.K. The Italian aviator Col. de Pinedo has arrived m Tamsui, Formosa, and will continue his flight to Shanghai to-morrow which was delayed for
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  • 117 12 International broadcasting of programmes will commence m a few weeks, owing to the distinct advances made m British and American broadcasting stations. A super-receiving station has been erected m Kent, and will pick up X.D.A. Experiments show that distortion and static have been practically eliminated, and crystal set
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 328 12 j^SAFETY AT NIGHT-use your floshlight^L I EVEKIADY Flashlights SAFE-DURABLE-RELiABLE jMCiafcj _Md|^a^^!j^ola^!=MplaaV I U CvtnEADV Flashlights bring to light the dangers I I tkat lurk m darkness. They give instant light I ■I cTTiTi; 3 "nl i" st where you want it, when you need it. IB AMERICAN EVEREADY WORKS JM
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    • 511 12 Avoid cigarettes that contain sand Sand is responsible for smoker's throat and can easily be detected m mass-pro-duction cigarettes. Drop the tobacco into a glass of water and the sand can be seen distinctly, or spread it out on a paper and the sand can be felt on the fingers.
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 503 13 QHEONB KOON SENG CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable IpneehoM .i'"i fn-chold residential piopi.rties. At Maaara. C'heonir Koon Stng Co.'s siiU'-ro.mi. No. 30, Chulia Stract, on Wednesday, October 7, at 2.30 p.m. MORTGAGEE'S SALE Lot 1. Valuable 909 jmtrs' k-a.selu.l.! miil mid compound house known as No. 136, Victoria Strwt,
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    • 480 13 BUFFALO b«*n« CEMENT iron drums. WuKSSfflMl competitive. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY ARRIVALS Fully complies with British Standard requirements. Sole Importers Borneo-Sumatra Trading Co., Ltd. Ut.rorpor.uad la HaJUad) TH E "MOWAT" PAT FRICTION CLUTCH The points which appeal to buyers of Friction Clutches are Reliability, Accessibility. Durability, and, usually. Adaptability to denned or
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 502 14 As*. 15,500,000 S.C to The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. „re (Incorporated m Strait. Settlement,.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complie. with the Briti.h Life Atiur.nce Companies Act m every particular. ATTHACTIVK TLANS OF ASSURANCE. AGENTS WANTED.
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    • 1119 14 BANKING IIITERNAYSlOflAL BANKINI GORFORATION Capital Paid-up U.S. $5,000,000 Surplus U-S. $5,000,000 Owned by THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW TORE. Hud OSe* M, WALL STHEET, MEW YORK. London Office i M, BI8HOP8OATI, E.C Branches BARCELONA COLON MADRID BANTO DOMINGO ratavia DAIREN MANILA SHANGHAI BOMB™ HANKOW PANAMA gg^lS?" CALCUTTA HARBIN PEKING
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    • 418 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. Incorporated by Special Charter 1b Japan) Capital Subscribed Y46,000,000 Capital Paid-up Y39,37&,000 Reserve Fund Y 1,760,000 Preiidcnt H. Mori, Eiq. DIRECTORS t i. Kawasaki, Eiq. T. Hisamune, Eiq. 3 TakiU, Eiq. I M. Shuto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE i Taipeh, Formosa (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND AGENCIES
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    • 464 14 THE MINIMUM OF SAFETY FOR A MARRIED MAN. It has been decided, by those who have made a careful study of the subject, that a married man should always be m a position to leave his family m the event of his death an amount equal to at least THREE
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    • 495 14 No. 5, m C. M. 254/25. GOVERNMENT OF F.M.S. TENDERS FOR BAMBOO LEAVES AND EARTHEN POTS. Tenders are invited for the supply of (i) Best Amoy bamboo leaves each not less than 2.i ins. by i% ins., m size and capable of easily containing 3 huns of chandu. (ii) Best
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  • 667 15 Taking People at Their Face Value. Does anyone know what is a reputed quart"? asks Major-G. nornl L. C. Dunsterville, C.8., m the Evening New-. I do not, ha admits, although I daresay I might find it out m a dictionary. But I am merely interested m the
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  • 340 15 Uishop Mow 11 and Comrades LwfV Bandits' Hands The welcome news was received m Shanghai on September 1, that the eight missionaries of the Church Missionary Society, who vvcro captured by brigands m the vir nity of ChOngtu. capital of Szechuan, on August fi, were released on
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 232 15 The following are the Reduced Prices OF Morris Oxford Cowley Cars EX WORKS SINGAPORE AND PENANG EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1925. MORRIS COWLEY, 2 Seater $1,845 MORRIS COWLEY with Front Wheel Brakes $1,910 MORRIS COWLEY, Occasional 4 $1,930 MORRIS COWLEY with Front Wheel Brakes $1,995 MORRIS COWLEY, 4 Seater $2,015 MORRIS
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    • 225 15 CARBURETTERS For easier starting, perfect running and maximum power at all speeds fit a Zenith Carburetter. Zeniths reduce petrol consumption and give greatest flexibility. Over 4,000,000 m use. BORNEO MOTORS, LIMITED SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH, TELUK ANSON, PENANG MALACCA. THE RUGBY THE WORLD'S HIGHEST QUALITY, LOW-PRICED, FIVE PASSENGER OPEN CAR.
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 293 16 Telegram* Telephone THAIBA." M»J. PATHOMSEI) BY ROYALTY CROWN IEWELLBB AND UNOWNED MANUFACTURER. No. 82-1 and M-fc MUI RASAII ROAD nnd at RAFFLES HOTEL. SINOAPORE. Always in stock Loose BRILLIANTS and set Diamonds in graduated sizes and pairs. Handsome Collection of PRESENTATION ARTICLES a speciality. A choice selection always obtainable. Your
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    • 461 16 Latex Cups I JAPANESE AS WELL AS LOCAL MADE. FLAT BOTTOM AND HALF LEMON SHAPE. ALL SIZES FOR IMMEDIATE OR FUTURE DELIVERIES. ENQUIRIES INVITED. LEE KIM S00 f 20, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. OUTING HANDBOOKS 1. THE CANOE. ITS 8E1.ECT1ON, CARE ANI» I'SE, by R. E. Pinkerton. 2. RIFLES AND RIFLE
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    • 1623 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Siile, To Let, etc., In ordinary close «et ■ct,. r.v.r«re six words to line! are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two Ini. 46 :t. three £s 64 Tt.i four ins 82 cents, five in*. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ina. $L40,
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    • 108 16 FRANKELS Present INCOMPARABLE GOODS The Finest made at Prices that tempt Just to hand $100,000 NEW GOODS UNPACKING DAILY NOT USUAL CATALOGUE SELECTIONS IHT SPECIAL SELECTIONS of British and Continental Exhibition Goods Personally selected by our Mr. David Frankel from LONDON, PARIS BERLIN CREATIONS That sell at sight. Inspection invited.
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    • 364 16 BOOKS rnE Fir.iiT for the republic in CHINA, hj II. U Tutnam Wnlf, with ZH illustriliun*. on Ht paper 110.50 SCENES ANP (H.\ i:\CTERS OF THE MIDDLE A(.::S. liy |M> Rev. Edward I,. CatU, H.A, I.«U Hon. Sec. of th* F.««ex Archieolotical Society. With 182 Him(rations MALAYA. THE STHAITS 8KTTLEMENT9
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