The Straits Times, 13 November 1925

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    13 1 The Straits Times. No. 28,018. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1925 PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      153 1 often "wiiphd" m:\tu beaten "MADE IN ENGLAND" Docs that mean nothing to you? he British Empire No. 1 2 9^i If Tvnewriter J^IIII^P THIS new and improved type J .Ot; Vrv(asv '^4^sSj Obtainable from the Sole Agent* for BRITISH TYPEWRITERS, Borneo Company, Ltd. PAGE FENCING An Ideal and most Economical
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      255 1 IDEAL GIFTS FOR FRIENDS AT HOME FINEST CEYLON TEA, BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE Packed m Ceylon by the Growers fcr r.OHIXSON CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. 5 lb. chests. Price $10.50 nett. 10 lb. chests. Price $20.00 nett. JEAN VALJEAN "EL ORIENTE" CIGARS PERFECTOS 25 Price 6.73 wM REINA VICTORIA 50 $11.50 I
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      4 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY
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    Tebak Tin Fields.
    711 2 Manager's Report on Working Of Mine. The ninth report of the directors of Tebak Tin Fields, Ltd., says The manager reports on the working of the Mine during the period, as follows:— Mining operations (alluvia!) have been carried on by tributers at the following watersheds: Sungei Plan
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    CHINESE EDITOR HURT.
    116 2 Mysterious Affair In .Manila Street. Chicng Tseng, editor of Kong Li Po, a Chinese daily, was mysteriously attacked by an unknown individual m Manila some days ago. Chieng Tseng appeared at The office of City Fiscal Guevaru, with his face bandaged, barely exhibiting his eyes and nostrils.
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    NEW PHONES IN TOKIO.
    123 2 Automatic System Being Installed. The municipal authorities have announced that the installation of an automatic telephone system m Tokio is well under way and that it is expected that one exchange will be opened at least by the first of the year. It is planned to
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      441 2 Let Everyone m the Family yfjffijJH) Know Instant Postum g§HS/ t THOLESOME, refreshing, Postum is for every mem- I VV ber of the family, young and old alike. Give it to the children and watch them thrive. Postum is the great food-drink made from whole wheat, bran and sugar can<«.
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      305 2 Uniform m quality, with unusual power, j life and efficiency. A size for every auto- mobile. EASTERN AUTO CO. 5a Orchard Road SINGAPORE Columbia Storage Batteries Number of the 4^ PROMPT 2 PRINTERS Ring us up— our Representative will gladly call on 2 you for orders for Printing and Stationery.
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      101 2 FOX-TROTS. HAWAIIAN. Tea for two. Aloha Oe. I want you back old pa!. Kawaha. Pleasure mad. Hilo Hawaiian. I don't know why. Waikiki is calling me. I don't want to get married. Sons Hawaii. Oh Katharina. Kalima Waltz. SEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. SINGAPORE. ♦•*4***«**>***«* °ht
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    American Shipping.
    157 3 Dissatisfaction with Pacific Situation. A Washington message of October 28 says Some dissatisfaction has been expressed by members of the United States Shipping Board with the present arrangement of the Pacific Mail Steamship Line which is operated by the Dollars m addition to the Admiral-Oriental Line out of
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    SEROM RUBBER ESTATES.
    389 3 Statutory Meeting Sixty Tons Sold for 1927. The statutory meeting of the members of the Serom Rubber Estates, Ltd. was held on October 8, at the offices of tne company, 5 and 7, Eastcheap, E.G., Mr. Nicolas C. S. Bosanquet presiding. The representative of the Secretaries and
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    BOOSTING FAUST.
    234 3 Full House After Sale of Two Tickets. Hnw public indifference to Gounod's Faust now probably the most popular opera ever given m Kngland was overcome by the stage manager was revealed ii. a broadcast talk. "The work was first heard at Her Majesty's Theatre," said the speaker. "Col.
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    The Audrey Jacob Trial.
    158 3 When the jury brought m a verdict of "Not guilty" at the conclusion of the trial of Audrey Jacob at Perth on a charge of wilful murder of Cyril Gidley, who was employed on a ship frequently calling at Singapore, there was a remarkable demonstration of
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      234 3 RUSTON-HORNSBY RESIDUAL OIL COLD STARTING ENGINE. THE LAST WORD IN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES. From 16 to 340 P.H.P. Horizontal From 17 to 825 B.H.P. Vertical CONSUMPTION. Larger Type .42 lbs. per H.H.I. Hour Smaller Type .48 lbs. per B.H.P. Hour Sole Agent* UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated la the Straits Settleaeata)
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      147 3 Tea Its rich amber tint, its aroma, its delicious flavour, proclaim Brooke Bond tea for what it is— a really fine blend of picked Indian teas, vacuum packed to keep it always fresh. Agents Messrs. F. A. Bartholomevsz ft Co., No. 3a, ftmflea Qoar. Singapore. PATZENHOFER LAGER-BEER Imported by PATERSON
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      710 3 STEMEB SaILIWS AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL LINE (Owntra Mesiri. ANDREW WEIR A CO.) For BOSTON and NEW YORK (VIA SUEZ) 4m 8 10 f pore FORRESBANK Nov. 18, 1925 WEIRBANK Jan. 18, 1926 BOUSTEAI) A CO.. LTD. Incorporated In the F.MJ.) AfnU: SINGAPORE ft PENANG. IcL 2 Lit. l«eeeeee+ee«eee»ee«eeeeea»eeaeeae««»»«««eee «eV»I JAVA-NEW
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      837 4 STEAMER SAIUHCS P. 0. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated la Kvg'.ead) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PRNINSCLAR AND ORIENTAL B. If. CO. TJad.r Contract witk His Majesty's Go-ernmeaV LONDON AND FAU EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOE CHINA AND JAP^N FOB MARSEILLE*, LONPOW AND ANTWERP Tonnage
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      764 4 STEAMER SAilWftS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Blue 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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      687 4 STEAMER SAiUWCS K. P. M. (ROTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATATU) (lasorporata4 la Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 564», with snb-connectl <n to Pannage. Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts., anl Manager's Desk. REPRESENTATTVE for Singapore and Straits Settlement, of thw OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAD OF JAVA. All
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      485 5 STEAMER SAHM6S Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. lUeetferatea ir. KagUaf) ELLERMAN LIRE PaHeng er and Freight Service! TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT TIA POUTS AND SUBZ CANA* FREIGHT SERVICES a.s. KASENOA Havre, London, A'werp and Hamburg Nov. 28 s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW Marseilles, L'dan, R'dam and H'bnrg Dec 4 s.s.
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      641 5 STEAMER SAILIHBS BLUE ELLERMAN FUNNEL M* BUCKNALL LINE wilh S. S. CO., LTB (laeorporate4 m England) JOINT HMYICB te BOSTON NEW TORK and HALTIMOBB via SUEZ «t PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK liv.v Dae Spore Soate Tn CITY OF DTJBBAN Not. 18 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong TITAN Nov. 30 Suez Phillipines
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      694 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Philp Live (Incorporated m Australia) Tw SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DAKWDf THURSDAY ISLAND ana BRISBANE Eearolar monthly sailing by tke well known steamers MARSLLA (7178 ton§) and MONTORO (6,000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is ths largest and finest steaaer trading to Aastrelta, Cabins de luxe, single berth
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      564 6 GAIETY CINEMA His Wedding Anniversary He Ma* hurry homo from hi* work at the theatre and surprise his wifr. Quietly hr unlocked the front door, quietly crept to the dining-room door, holding kit baby by the hand. Hi' awung the dour open by the table, drckrd for thr anniver»ary dinnci,
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      463 6 PAVILION (LATE PALLADIUM). TO-NIGHT to Saturday, November 11. THE LATEST PATHE GAZETTE A First National Attraction CONSTANCE TALMADGE m TWO WEEKS Adapted from Anthony Wharton's Play AT THE BARN. 7 Reels. Constance Talmadgc will br seen at her best.— Her attempts to convert a notorious woman-hater m the short space
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      431 6 A FEW FACEKPTS. Wm CHAPLIN {■Si ALHAMBRA E^H ft i Commencing WH^KX NOVEMBER IX. HBew^ Watch for further Particulars. BOXING TEE star opera B r X^ mil^ The Tremier Mslay Opera m Si n( rspnT». TO-NIGHT N#rtk m*** TO NK'flT will he an unlucky da, .for those who f.il CwTUC
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    227 7 FIXTUBSa. Friday,. Navcaihrr 13 High Water, 8.11» a.m.. «.o2 p.m. liigl Ti.iv, i.IU a.m., C ft. 1 m. I Xt. i) ip. Koxmr, Bapn Valley. Balurday, Novrmlx-r 1 I llij-i, m., U.lB p.m. High Tide, C a.m., 0 ft. m. p in., ft. Public llolf<l.iy. 11. I.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR DOARD.
    79 7 a. Shiaa alongside the- Whanea or expected tv i.rrivr. Eattanee i;r.PiKi. HAiUiDiK Main Whr.rf Nilembaßg, Syb* Dredger, Foremost, Silvanua, IV-trol Indries. Bipot Oil Wk»rf Nil Caal WkM< Nil TtBSmM IX DRY DOCK. Tjujons I'aifur Kcpptl Baraear Kind's Dock Conus. Mare.li No, 1 Dccl K.-p.-np ;c-t Wharf lain
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    Arrived.
    128 7 12-n, iltmpkons Pontianak •,M'i»k 17-11. BAN WHATT Hi tons, from 14-11 i_'o tons, from ■can 18-11. BORDEAUX tons, from unc. 1 APE REI EIFE, Brit for Ran;iih "loin H;mßkck 12-11, li>r HERVAR Bangkok IMI, for BariKkol 14-11. INDRAGI tons, from Rcngat 15-11. I7S tons, from Hill c 12-11 -"'-11.
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    Y.M.C.A. Notes.
    81 7 Tl..' attentioa of all V.M.f.A. members is dr.i towing: kuut ping Ikiiik oompt'titi n is open to all members of i trill In- awal'ded winner and the lunnei-up m the i I hfrtker particulars see the loii i hoard i;: the eatraaaa hall of thr .(> -ti iitinn.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    166 7 Te-aer. Indo-China iValou) 3 p.m. Siam, except Lower Siam I Hrivai I 4 p.m. I of Pahang (Mahido!) i pm North, North-East and North West gnmatra i Reyasl) .4 p.m f'eyion. Southern and Western India (Sumatra Maru) 4 p.m To-morrow. Christawi leland i Inlander) .9 a.m Shanghai,
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    35 7 Kawi k.irmuhi Chantilly Vnnd«l Elephanta I'utria S'por* Oct. 2 Oct. 0 Oct. 7 Oet. 9 Oct. 15 Oct. 1C London Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Not. 2 Not. 2 Nov. 7 Nov. 9
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    240 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, November 13. n m 3 ni*< mn <Ei« On London, Bank 4 n/a »£«'g Ueniand 2/4 6/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4% On New York, Demand 66% Private 90 d/s 58% On France, Bank T. T. 1350 On India, Bank T. T. IM* On HoiiKkonK, Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    60 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 3pol S|>»t jg c Dec. lan-M»rch 11 Jan.-Marth Ipril-June April-June Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. l.t.7 IM UM i.r>7 LM l.-'.v 1.4.> 1.4li Tone of Mar>t Firm. Latest Londoa b!es quote Spot
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      MINING.
      241 7 M V«L PtL Buyer* S«lle*» M £1 Asam Kumbang 54/- 55/1 1 Batang Padang 0.78 0.82 1 1 Hitnm Tin 1.47 Vi Ltttf ■1 £1 Mria Hydraulics W- 51/1 1 JohtP. Tin 0.6 1 Ml 10/- 10/- Kamponi! 4i»/- 51/'1 £1 Kumunting Tin &5/6 frti/i. cd. .0 10 K'.iiia
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      GENERAL
      129 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller i £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.0.0 6.7.6 0 10 Central Engine* 5.00 6.00 !1 ii E. Smelling Go. 14.50 14.7r> .0 !0 Fraaar Neave 64.50 55.50 .00 100 Hammer Co. 190.00 195.00 OOlOOKatz Bros. def. ***** 200.00 0 !0 >If.-:kan Eaglm 17/7^ 18/9 0
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      DEBENTURES.
      90 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. 51,234,300 par 110 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 of 1930 par 10% p.m. Spore Municipal 4M p.c of 1907 $1,600,000 par 10% p.m. Spore Municipal 4% p.c of 19C9 $1,1000,000 par 10% p.ai. Spore Municipal 4 p.c of 1913 $2,000,000 16 p.c dU. 6 p.c
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      385 7 To-day's Prices. Fr»ser Lyall 4 Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 3.40 3.55cd. 3. 10 G.GOcd. Alor Gajah ($1) 3.20 3.40 3.25 3.50 A. Hilam ($'»> 20.50 21.50 20.00 21.00 A. KuniiiK: (|1) l.:!(i 1.50 1.15 1.25 Am. Malay ($2) 4.40 4.60 4.311 4.60 A. Molek ($1) 3.25 3.50 3.20
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      309 7 ORDINANCE No. 135 (Municipal). ASSESSMENT NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that en and aftei V.ivember 13, 1925. the books containing tlu valuation of, and Bates imposed on. buildiags und lands situated wuhin the Island of Singapore (beyond the Municipal Limits), Pulau Übin. Pulau Tekong, Pulau Urani and Pulau iiukum Besar,
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      48 7 GRAND CHRISTMAS SALE JUST UNPACKED Ideal Christmas Presents Obtainable at NIKKO HOUSE, No. 4. BATIFRY ROAD. True Oriental Ar(s and Crafts SATSUMA WARES, PORCELAIN COFFEE AND TEA SETS, CLOISONNE FLOWER VASE AND IVORY WORKS, etc., OLD COLOURED WOOD PRINTS, and MODERN WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS. Your inspection cordially solicited.
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      166 7 ESTATE OF SHAIK ABOOBAkAK BIX MOHAMED I.AJAM. DECEASED AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold and 999 years' leasehold sliophouse premises known as Nos. 17, Chin Chew Street and 216, 217, Orchard Road. Singapore. Ti be seld by auction at Messrs. Cheong K'n.n Seng t Co's sale-room No. 30, Chulia Street. on
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      941 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts, page 1« WANTS FOR BALB, RTC. FOB SALE, Nutria fur c(mt. Apply 756, .Strni'.M Tinie;;. FOB BALK, Maxwell, koo.l coiulition. Offoi $500. Apply 7!14, StraiU 'rimes. (In.) PRIVATE DANCING LEBBONS Riven by a youm: lady. Reply 7;ic. straits Times, SKA Hk1.1./.K. A,mber Read, Katont. Kroal
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      628 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. MISCELLANEOUS. MARRONS CLACKS, Harroas m Syrup. Salted Jordan Alwonda, BwWI Jordan Almonds, CrvstaUlsod Chinots, Chocol.np Sogar Wafers. 11. Ilolter, Europe Hotel Hide. OANCIA CHAMPAQNBB, ilran Bpamaate md Kxtra Dry and AMi Bpojnni'.e, f"t ynur quests. For sinr»le hots, or case lot.i aad
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      55 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kitndßng Kerhau Station. (By Court**, of Government Health Oiletl. Fur the 24 knur* rudinc »i vUdulffcl .Nmi-mlitr \2, 1923. d.g. \;.i\ ibud« M t. Baptrylura Ti.h V. ...■jr.' Ml.: F, \i»\ tun radiation ISUF. Mm. pn <'>'.>.5 X Xl 1". uro 76.3 F. pei ci nt. i 73
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    ANNOUNCEMENT
    51 8 ANNO UNCEMENT The engagement is announced of Mr. Koh Soon Huat, of The Borneo Co., Ltd., sod of Mr. Mtd Mrs. Koh Cheng Kiut, and tr^i.'ison of the late Mr. Lim Eng Keng, Baby J-ct-, daughter of Mr. Lee C'him Bonp, and the lato Mrs. Lee Chirr. Bong, of Amoy
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    64 8 Mr. U. M. Nunis and children respectfully bin to thank tl.o Lad} Superior and Sisters of th? Convent of Infant Jesus and the the Lady Superior and Sisters of Convent Bmeitd Heart. Malacca, and all relatives and friends, who have tendered messages ppatby and condolence, and also those who
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    The Straits Times FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. PEEPS AT THE FUTURE.
    1135 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. PEEPS AT THE FUTURE. If only it were possible to govern bj after dinner speeches, how gladly we should hail Sir Laurence Guillcmard as the aptest of all our Governors. Hi» spiejii at the Ex-Service dinner, neatly conceived and admirably delivered, will suffice to
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    50 8 The police are just now very active m their endeavours to control traffic m Kuala Lumpur. For years past cyclists have been a source of annoyance, and of danger to themselves and others, by carrying "passengers" pillion fashion. The police are now taking proceedings against cyclists indulging m this practice.
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    9 8 Rampah Cocoanut Estates Ltd., harvested 20,000 nuts last month.
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    24 8 Tin- half-yearly general meeting of the Johoie Planters' Association will be held m the Club, Batu Anam, on Saturday, November 28 at 3 p.m.
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    28 8 An exhibition of local water colours by Miss Willson will be held at the Adelphi Hotel, to-day from 4 to 7 p.m. and to-morrow from 10 a.m. onwards.
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    31 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 $100.
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    24 8 At Penang, Mr. Justice Acton reserved judgment m the action m which the Bruas Rubber Co., Ltd., sued the HongKi.ng and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
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    38 8 Modistes must be reaping a rich harvest m Singapore just now, says the Malay Mail. We are told that one sold no less than forty evening dresses m one morning after the arrival of a shipment frnm Paris.
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    33 8 For Municipal requirements the Government are acquiring a block of buildings, opposite the Alhambra, and running from Beach Road to North Bridge Road. The property is owned by the Portuguese Mission of Macau.
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    36 8 The Straits Chinese Methodist Church will hold a church social to-mcrrow at 4.30 p.m. at Nind Home, Mt. Sophia. All members of the above church are requesttd to be present. Epworth Leaguers and fiiends are welcome.
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    38 8 A Singhalese named Paul Fernando, wa.4 sentenced m the Third Police Court yesterday to two mrnths' rigorous imprisonment and fined fIOO for the theft of i'4ii m English and Australian money m a house m Kirn Yam Road.
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    41 8 The American Consul at Hongkong has reported to the Legation that two Ametican priests are alleged to be held by kandits at St. John's Island, south of Hongkong. An American destroyer and Chinese warships are being sent to effect their release.
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    42 8 A fatal case of plague, the victim being a Tamil, has occurred m a lodging houss ia Ms.rket Street The inmates, mostly Chinese, were removed this morning by the Municipal Sanitary Department, and the house, a three-storied building, placed under police guard.
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    44 8 In respect of the financial year ended July 31 last, the directors of United rcmiang (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates Ltd. have decided to recommend the payment on 15th prox. of a dividend of 15 per cent., and the carrying forward of the balance, viz., £15,002.
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    46 8 Mcv-srs. Guthrie and Co. advise us of receipt of telegraphic advice from the secretaries of Kimanis Rubber Ltd. to hi e^'ect that, m respect of the financial year ending December 31, the directors have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent, payable on 12th prox.
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    42 8 Leaving on Saturday morning and returning on Monday, a party of Scouts under Patrol Leader Vim. Ah Wah, Beaver Patrol, First Selangor Troop, successfully accomplished a journey on bicycles between Kuala Lumpur and Port Dickson, covering a total distance of 140 miles.
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    50 8 The inquest was held this morning on the body of Isamu Emamuie, a Japanese, who was killed by a motor lorry m Havelock Road on Wednesday. After hearing the evidence of the two Japanese companions of the deceased, the Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, ordered a postponement until November 18.
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    66 8 Yeo Seng Kheng, trading as Chop Ban Ttvk Heng, obtained judgment m the Supreme Court yesterday, before the actii.g Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule), iij.air.-t Messrs. Almusawah end Co. for $KBO for bricks supplied. Mr. M. C. Johannes appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. H. R. S. Zehnder for the
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    77 8 In the Supreme Court, Penang, before Mr. Justice R. D. Acton, Mr. Wright Motion, on behalf of his client Lim Eow Hong applied for a Receiver m the matter of the estate of Lim Leng Cheak. a Penang millionaire. This was opposed by Mr. Balfour E. Ross on behalf of
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    77 8 Part of Cjl. Kolloff's Tibetan Expedition, led by Prof. Glagoloff, recently crossed Mongolia m a southerly direction. It entered Chinese territory and made its way into the Gobi Desert and visited the famous dead city of Kharakhoto, where it carried out excavations. Another portion of the same Expedition, which is
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    94 8 At the meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, the application of the Girl Guide Companies of Kuala Lumpur for the free use of the Town Hall, on the occasion of the Cabaret Show to be given on their .behalf on November 27, i mie up again. A letter from
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    87 8 A London wire of November 3 says A partial subsidence of the water at Dolgarrog. Wales, reveals the valley strewn with the wreckage of houses, furniture, the carcases of animals, and masonry. The scene may be described as though a gigantic scythe had swept round and mowed down every sign
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    365 8 Mr. W. K. Popys has brcn transferred from the post ol (mci Mary ti) K— Mmti to the Federal Sec-.etariat, and Mr. L. A. Allen, Assistant Auditor General. h;:s bwn appointed Secretary to Resident, Stkngor. Dr. H. R. O'Brien has offered to return to 3iam to join
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    Rubber Prices.
    42 8 The Crude Rubber and Foreign Produce Corporation., New York, send us the following cable, dated Novembir 12, their quotations being m gold dollar cents Buyers Spot 102 Nov.-Dec. 100 Jan.-Feb.-March t> Market active. To-day's Singapore price $1.68, London price 4s.
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    Rubber Price Averages.
    28 8 The average price of rubber m Singapore and Ijondon during the current quarter to November 12 has been Singapore 161-5 cents London 3s. 11-45 d.
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    Mails Expected.
    17 8 Proa France, by Paul Lecat, due at Singapore 6 a.m. on Monday, the 16th instant.
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    Round the Town.
    21 8 The audience are requested to be m their seats for the above performance at 9.30 p. m. sharp.
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    St. Andrew's Hospital.
    21 8 The Hon. Treasurer of St. Andrew'j Hospital gratefully acknowledges a donation of $2,000 from the Singapore Turf Club.
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    Hitam Tin Company.
    97 8 Our Ipoh correspondent informs us that at the annual meeting of the Ilitani Tin Company, Mr. T. A. Powell, presiding, said that dividends for the year totalled 35 per centr "They were about to declare another interim dividend of 5 per cent, to shareholders on the register
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    Mr. Biron to Revisit Singapore.
    170 8 Mr. Oecil Biron, or Mr. Tommy Biron as he is more generally known, formerly of the P. and O. service, is n pected to revisit Singapore on his way home after a trip to New Zealand. Mr. Biron's acquaintance with the East (lutes back to
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    Naval Disaster.
    204 9 Submarine Sinks with Sixty Men. [reuter telegram.] London, November 12. The Admiralty announces that submarine Ml, during exercises this morning, was seen to dive 15 miles south of Start Point and has not been seen since. Every effort is being marie to locate her and to. establish communicate
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    Italian Debt Funded.
    201 9 Terms of the Agreement Stated. [reuter telegram.] London, November 12. Washington Agreement has been reached on the funding of the Italian debt to America. London, November 12. It is understood that the Italian Commissioners agreed to the payment of 5.000.n00 annually during the first five years, increasing
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    Soviet Reports.
    133 9 [belter telegram.] London, November 12. Moscow M. Karakhan Roes to Peking on the 30th inst. to resume his post. London, November 12. Moscow A mercantile marine commission is leaving Russia on November 20 to purchase 50 vessels of a medium tonnaße for service m the Black Sea, the
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    The Robinson Case.
    74 9 [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, November 12. Paris Captain Arthur, Hari Singh's former A.D.C., who has been imprisoned since the notorious Kobinson case, has been sentenced by the Correctional Court to 13 months' imprisonment and 600 francs fine on a charge of receiving funds through misdemeanour. He has already
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    Italian Situation.
    255 9 Serious Incident m Jugo Slavia. [REUTER TFIEGRhM.J London, November 12. Both Belgrade and Rome messages show that, m consequence of Italian Fascists m Trieste on November 5 attacking and damaging the Italian Slovene newspaper offices and the houses of Italians, there were serious anti-Italian outbreaks by students at
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    French Finance.
    146 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 12. Paris Responding to Socialist pressure, M. Painleve modified his financial proposals by including the compulsory conversion bonds maturing m December and icquiring companies to hand over a promissory note equal to 15 per cent of their net assets us a guarantee for future
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    The Right to Kill.
    89 9 [reuter telegram.] London, November 12. Littleton, Colorado Ths right to kill was brought prominently into attention at the trial of Dr. Blazer for murdering his invalid daughter. Dr. Blazer claimed justification since his daughter was an imbecile entirely dependent upon his personal care. He was becoming
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    Another Railway Disaster.
    89 9 [REITER TELECRAM.] London, November 12. Trenton, New Jersey Several w«.re killed and injured m the Plainsboro train from Pennsylvania which crashed into the rear of the southern train, telescoping the two rear coaches. London, November 12. Up to the present, 11 bodies have been removed and other
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    Colonel de Pinedo.
    36 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November IS, Rome Signor Mussolini and many notable people were present at a brilliant reception m the Capitol where the freedom of the city was conferred upon Col. d« Pincdo.
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    Spanish Unrest.
    185 9 Several Well Known Generals Arrested. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 12. Perpijrnan A message from Barcelona states that the disbandment of two important Catalonian associations has been ordered. The police are seeking the exGovernor of Barcelona, Portela, who is a prominent Freemason. General Lopezoshoa, who was arrested m Madrid,'
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    Chinese Situation.
    83 9 [reuter telegram.] London, November 12. Shanghai It is reported that the chief of the executive, Tuan Chi Jui, is virtually a prisoner m the hands of Feng Yuh Siang, who is generally believed to have definitely broken with Chang Tso Lin. London, November 12. Peking A number of
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    Syria.
    72 9 [REVTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 12. Paris The British Government have invited Senator Henry de Jouvenel, the new High Commissioner to Syria, to London to discuss with Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Amery the situation m the Near East as it affects the British and French mandates m Palestine and Syria,
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    Locarno and the Empire.
    74 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 12. Cape Town At a League of Nations Union meeting, General Smuts welcomed Germany's decision to join the Locarno Pact, but remarked that the Empire had not negotiated and had not signed the Pact with a united front, and he doubted whether
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    Mexican Debts.
    55 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 12. New York The President and Cabinet have ratified the agreement between Mexico and the International Committee of Bankers, headed by Mr. Lamont, for resumption of the payment on January 1 of Mexico's external debt of $500,000,000. Under the agreement the .national railways will
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    Destructive Fire.
    35 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 12. Corinth, U.S.A. Fire has practically destroyed the plant of the Corinth Compress Company, the damage being estimated at a million dollars. Nine thousand bales of cotton were burnt.
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    Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts Association.
    70 9 The Sims Shield for General Efficiency for 1925 has been won by the Fifth (Malay) Troop with 824 marks and the Fourth (St. Joseph's Institution) Troop with 919 marks (declared a tie). The Commissioner's Cup for Bridge Building has been won by the
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    WIRELESS TELEGRAMS.
    195 9 Received via Java from Aneta Press Bureau. The Auto-Gyro. London, November 10. The British Air Ministry has been so much impressed by the performances of Senor Cierva's auto-gyro m recent tests m England that they have decided to have four or five of these machines of different types
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    China and Civil War.
    55 9 Shanghai, November 11. The negotiations between (Siang Tso Lin, the War Lord of Mukden, and the Christian General Feng Yuh Siang, have been broken off and a renewal of active hostilities is generally feared. On account of numerous desertions, Chang Tso Lin is withdrawing his troops
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    Kalif for Spanish Morocco.
    21 9 Fez, November 11. Mully Hassan, a boy of sixteen years, has been proclaimed Kaliph for Spanish Morocco.
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    Wreck on Liberian Coast.
    19 9 Berlin, November 11, The Congo steamer Elisabethville rescued 84 shipwrecked people off the Liberian coast.
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    Germany's Credit in Holland.
    29 9 The Hague, November 11. It has been decided m principe to extend the 100,000,000 credit to Germany against certain tariff concessions from the German side.
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    Plot Against Signor Mussolini.
    66 9 «m» Rome, November 11. In liwisbiuck and other cities of South Tirol ovfrr 100 leading business men, teachers, ctficials and even clergymen have been arrested m connection with the conspiiacy agatiist Signor Jdus.olini. Rome, November 9. The London Daily Herald reports that unquestionably the Italian secret
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    Chess Tournament.
    27 9 Moscow, November 11 The international chess tou.nament ha? been opened here. The woild masters Lasker and Capablanca will meet each other m tne lirst round.
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    Independent Syria.
    36 9 Cairo, November 11. It is reported that Zagluhl Pasha has sti.rted a relief fund for the Syrians who have fled and sought shelter m Egypt, and that he is demanding full independence for Syria.
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    Klu Klux Klan Busy Again.
    45 9 Washington, November 11. The headquarters of the Klu Klux Klan m Atlanta is urging the Wa»hington Government and all their own members to prevent Congress from passing a law making the United States a member of the International World Court.
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    Rumania and Facists.
    62 9 Belgrade, November 11. Serious anti-Facist troubles again broke out at Agrarn and Spalato m connection with Faei<t steps against a Slovenic newspaper. Big demonstrations were held, during which the Italian flag was torn to pieces and burnt m public, while simultaneously numerous Italian stores were pillaged. The
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    Tchitcherin in Germany.
    47 9 Berlin, November 9. The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, M. Tchitcherin, interrupted his cure at Wiesbaden m order to attend the anniversary of the celebration of the Russian revolution m Berlin where a feast is to be gi\en by the Soviet Embassy m Berlin.
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    The Mosul Question.
    42 9 Teheran, November 9. The newly-proclaimed King, the former Premier, Riza Khan, may renunciate the Throne and agree to the formation of a Republic. Later All the representatives of the Foreign Powers m Teheran have recognised the new Persian Monarchy.
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    The Syrian War.
    133 9 London, November 9. On account of the recent experience of the white nations m Syrian, the Westminster Gazette advises editorially to rettulate the Mosul question with Turkey on a friendly basis. Beirout, November The Syrian rebels have occupied the city of Dera Dera near Damascus. Ten thousand
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    Federal Administration.
    333 9 Muddle and Muzzle To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir, Public opinion and the public press seem to have concerned themselves with one aspect only of the tactics employed m changing the constitution ot the F.M.S. A f^ood deal has been said and written about the muzzle
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    From Flanders Fields.
    107 9 November 11, 1925. (The Spirit of To-day speaks) On phantom wings the swift years fly Oh rest you still Song-birds, not missiles, cleave the sky Seeking no ill Dawn follows sunset shine, the rain The vernal woodbine scents each lane And yesterdays come not again Surely you
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    F.M.S. Garrison.
    105 9 The Commandant of the new 3/20 Butma Rifles is Lieut.-Colonel E. Burd and the other British Officers are Major E. E. Morris. Capt. C. D. Balding, Capt. B. Ruffell and Capt. R. D. Mankind. Mrs. Burd, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Balding and Mrs. Ruffel have also arrived. The Burmese
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    American Miners'. Strike.
    39 9 New York, November 9. The American mines have so far lost $84,000,000 million dollars by the 70 days' strike, but the workmen's unions declare that they have funds enough to continue the strike until next spring.
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    Sofia Museum Robbed.
    34 9 Sofia, November 9. The National Museum of Sofia has been robbed of and many priceless historical treasures, including a golden statue of Alexander the great. The loss amounts to over $2,000,000.
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    General.
    43 9 London, November 11. The Prince of Wales has been elected Grand Master of the Oxford Lodge of Freemasons. Paris, November 9. The French Government have ordered the exhumation cf all French soldiers still buried m Germany and their reburial m French toil.
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    HOME SPORT.
    2356 9 Is British Horse-Breeding Deteriorating By Our Special Correspondent London, October lfi. The. question of whether our breeders have not gone off the rails somewhnt m the production of stayers will be raised afresh by the result of yesterday's Cesarewitch. The victory of a French horse two years ago
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    Wreaths on the Cenotaph.
    399 10 Owing to pressure of space, yesterday. We WON unable to publish a full list of the wreaths placed on the Cenotaph, m our account of the Armistice Day prooeedings. We therefore publish this complete list Sir l^aurence :>nd Lady Guilleniard, the Officer Commanding and the Troops
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    Our Amateurs.
    187 10 In an interview the other day, Mr. S-.nier.se t Maugham said that the trouble with the theatre nowadays was that the public liiil not know what then- wanted. We thai] be very surprised if the Singapore public do not find Round the Town to be exactly what they
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    Arab Will Case.
    737 10 Probate Refused to Deceased's Widow. The Acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule), sitting m the Supreme Court yesterday, refused to grant probaUr of the will of Syed bin Abdulrjaah Hadji Juba, a wealthy lnnd owner, who died m July, 1925 to the widow of the deceased, who
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    183 10 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, November 13. Rubber. London 4s. Firm. Local $1 08 Tin.— London £283. Local J143, 200 tens sold. Rubbers. Shares remain firm. Brunei Uniteds are quoted 9/70-9.90. New Scudais have buyers at 5.30 with sellers at 5.55. United Malacca are quoted 3.75 buyers,
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    A CHINESE DIVORCE
    106 10 Roman Catholics m Supreme Court. A divorce petition came before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sprpule), m the Supreme Court this morning, m which both parties were Straits-born Chinese Roman Catholics. Lucia Lee Kirn Noy, who was represented by Mr. H. R. Dyne, gave evidence that
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    ARMISTICE DAY AT IPOH.
    208 10 A Notable and Impressive Gathering. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, November 12. The break m the continuous spell of wet ■weather enabled the public to celebrate Armistice .Day ceremonial. An appeal was made to many (thousands m Ipoh and a special Church of England service was
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION
    117 10 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 733 rd auction, on November 12, 1925, when there was catalogued 1,022.043 lbs. or 45G.27 ton? offered 646,819 lbs. or 288.76 tons sj!«I 534,975 lbs. or 2:iB.fti tons. London 3s. ll'^d. New York 99 >4 cts. PRICES KEAMSED.
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    NOTES FROM KUALA LUMPUR.
    103 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 12. Last night's ex-Servicemen's dinner m ,'e!ebi!Uiot: of tile se\tnth anniversary of the Armistice was an unqualified success. Over two hundred were at dinner, and speeches were made by the Chairman, Lt.-Col J. P. Swettenham, the Hon. the British
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    314 10 Oriental dancing girls and slaves and all the trappings of Oriental splendour make the magnificent scenes of Maurice lourntur'* latest offering, Thy Brass Bottle, a novel mixture of Arabian Nights entertainment and a modern English love story, showing at the Surma Theatre. The programme of the orchestral concert
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    47 10 Mr. R. Myram, whose connoction with the pianoforte tuning and repairing business m Malnyu extends over a very long period, and who has recently acquired the music warehouse of Hudson., is making a speciality of pianoforte work and can give prompt attention to requirements of this nature.
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      56 10 To-morrow's Game at Seremban. To-morrow afternoon at Seremban, Singapore will meet Nofri Sembilan m the southern semi-flnal vf the Malaya Cun competition. The Singapore team, who leave by the mail train to-night, will be as follows Wainwi ipht Scoular, Robertson, Hooslsy, Webster Green, Beville Hoblyn, Herbert, Thompson, Penrice, Watkins,
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      HOCKEY.
      43 10 liangkok Defeated at I'enan;;. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ponang, November 12. At hen-key to-day Pcnnng defeated Bangkok by two goals to one after a fusi BM The visitors scored first through Butler. Cook equalised for Penanji and Williams scored the winning Real.
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      GOLF.
      113 10 Professionals Match for i"2()0 i'ursc. [Reuter Telegram.] Londo:i, November 12. A golf match between Abe Mitchell and Archie Compston, for a purse of £200 and £100 a side, be?an at St. George's Hill, Weybridge, over .36 holes to-day, and a match under the same conditions will be played to-morrow
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      BOXING.
      184 10 Red Warren and Al Trono to Meet At Happy Valley. To-morrow evening an exceptionally attractive programme is to be staged at Happy Valley for the boxing fraternity. The chief bout is one of ten rounds bstween Red Warren and Al Trono, two hard fighting bantam weights, who will meet
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      Football.
      55 10 The- following will represent the V.M.C.A. v. Foit Canning on Tuesday, 17th instant, at 5 p.m. or the Teluk Ayer ground P. Bems C. Pennefather and J. Krost C. D. Smith, R. Lyne and A. Vas E. Newton, E. V. Smith, O. G. Struys (capt.), D. W. Dale and
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      Cricket.
      59 10 The following will represent the V.M.C.A v. St. Joseph's Institution at ciicket to-morrow on the Y. M. C. A. ground at Telok Ayer H. G. Stack (capt.), R. Lyne, C. Richards, F. Vine, F. R. S. Martinus, E. «A. Newton, M. Ignatius, D. J. Ponnuthurai, D. Jackson, P. B.
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    MOVIES IN THE HOME.
    225 10 The Kodascope its Advantages And Cost. Probably the greatest advance m the form of amusement at home has been made by the introduction of the Koda.scope, which enables the amateur to take his own picture? and throw them on the screen m his own house, at
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    War Decorations.
    106 10 When the Great War was on the Military authorities at Fort Canning found it necessary to engage, and swid from Singapore, to the war sons several Malay motor car drivers, and most of them were sent to German East Africa. On the morning of Armistice Day, after tin
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    Bankruptcy Court.
    424 10 Minor Matters Before Mr Justice Deane In the Bankruptcy Court this nMrning, bff a- Mr. Justice Deane, the Official Assignee (Mr. E. E. Coiman) applied for the annulment of a receiving order made against the C hop Shanghai Eating House mi the ground that it was :m illegal
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    S.S. (SINGAPORE) ASSOCIATION
    469 10 Official Minutes of Committee .Meeting. Minutes of committee meeting: held on November 9, m the Singapore Kmlihmkv Room at 5 p.m. Present Mr. A. P. Robinson '(President). Mr. J. 0. Campbell (vice-president). Dr. M. J. Rattray. Hon. Mr. C. Everitt. Messrs. D. Santry, H. T. White, E.
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    The Cape Receife.
    68 10 The steamer Oape Reeeife, which lout her propeller some 300 miles North of Penang, was brought m tow to Singapoif this morning by Singapore Harbour tug Varuna which had been sent to assiitt her. Captain Keltic, according to the positions given m our yesterday's isaue, having to
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    Selangor Races.
    874 11 Extra Moctinjf at Kuala Lumpur. (from Our Ovm Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 11. The first day of the Selan^or Turf < Hull's extra meeting, arranged for j Armistice Day nml next Saturday, wns hold to-day. The weather was excellent, i tho coinjj Rood, and the attendance fair, j
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    The Motor Peril.
    567 11 Twelve Months' Imprisonment For Driver. litciiiuy afternoon saw the conclusion of the ink Singapore Assizes when Mr. Justice Dcane sentenced Loh Yok, a Chinese hired car driver, to 12 months' rigorous impiis: nmint for causing dcatli b> h nagUgtnt act. It appears that the accused was driving
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    Swimming Pool Fatality.
    147 11 Schoolboy's Death at Fort Canning. The satl death of a Chinese schoolboy, h junior member of the V.M.C.A.. :;t the Association's nrtmaritur pool M Foil 'unninjj hill on Tui-sda.\ afternoon is to lie the subject of a coroner's enquiry. The boy, who was a Kool swimmer, wa
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    THE STRAITS BUDGET.
    120 11 PMtagrapfca of the Man-lla Sinking. The must interestinj* features of the illustrated tcction of tne Straits l'.ud^t, published to-day, »ra photofraphl of tho Marella m Ike rowU, just after her colIWm with Urn ('onus. The heavy list on the vessel is dearly seen, and the i>as.;n<-rpj-s Hie
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    76 11 PrAfframmp of drills up to and for Novuatet IS, i»25 Friday, November IS, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hull, S.R.A. (v), S.R.E. (v) Sign., Voluntary. 5.1". p.m.. DcUI Hull, S.V.C. Band, Hand Practice. Saturday. November 14. 2.30 p.m., Fnrrer KHnjrc, Ist Koinforcement, I'racUn Bioinhc.til-Miittlu'ws Shield. 2 p.m., P.ukit Tiinnh,
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    413 12 STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES. LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES OCT. 14. hi V«lu«. Company. 2/ Ailanr i'l Ar.Klo-Malr.y £1 Ayer Kuninf £1 Banteng 8/ K.itanR ConiwlKlntcU £1 Batu Caves £1 Batu Tis;a 2/ C-k.h L7 ItiTtam Consoltd. P. rich ii r P.ikuni •J.I Ii.oc.Ulantls 2/ Bukit Tloh 2/ Bukit Mertajnm d'l
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      510 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) i OrFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 52, Old Jewry, B.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies* with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      456 14 BANKING THH BANK OP TAIWAN, LIMITED. (lM*T»«rat«« by Special CharUl la (k»aa) Capital SnbscTlheJ YeJ.MO.OM Capital Paid-ap Y59,576,000 Beserve Fund T 1,700,000 President H. Mori, Xs«. DIUCCTOIS i Ei( >- J T. Htsamnne, Ks«. D Takita, Esq. M. Bhnto. Ksj. KXAD OFFICa t Taipeh, Formosa (Taivam). BRANCHES AND AGXNCTM t
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      315 14 Cable Addri-ss SAFETY." Codes A.B.C. and HroonihiilN Rubber Edition. S. J. HOWE, INSURANCE and ESTATE BROKER. Room M (Second floor), inion BUti.niNi;. SINGAPORE. GENERAL ACCIDENT. FIRE AND LIFB ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED. MOTOR CAR INSURANCE AT LOWEST RATES. Agents Central Engine Works, Ltd. L'Urbaine Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m France)
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      405 15 There's twenty good horse-power m the engine of the Rover Nine The four-cylinder overhead- valve engine of the 9/20 h.p. Rover (60 mm. by 95 m.m.) develops over 20 h.p. on the brake. The valve gear is extremely silent m operation, being totally enclosed and lubricated under pressure. And you
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      250 16 PIANOS A Good Bargain Proposition W. J. GARCIA. Begs to offer the following pianos at much REDUCED PRICES. TII E H A B V A charming (irand i'iano m I'olishcd Black (use $1,000.00 THE NUTZOLA IM.AYER PIANO 950.00 THE M TZMANN' UPRIGHT GRAND A <icrman Piano of Ik-autiful Tone and
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      308 16 "RUE DE LA PAIX" IN SINGAPORE. FRANKELS Town Office': M, RAFFLES PLACR. The Home for the Finest m FRENCH BELGIAN CUT CRYSTAL "COTY" "MORNAY" FRENCH PERFUMERY BRITISH SILVER AND ELECTRO PLATEWARE. JEWELLERY FRANKELS "PERFECT" SWISS POCKET and WRIST WATCHES TOILET TABLE REQUISITES LADIES' LEATHER HAND BAGS and Tom of other
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      436 16 JUST RECEIVED Complete stock of Children's Annuals of Different Varieties, 192H.— The Ideal pift Books for children of all ages. PRICES ARE CHEAPER THAN ELSEWHERE. We hayt 1 a lai.re assortment of Christmas and New Year Greeting and uth»T picturesque cards for 1926. PLEASE MAKE YOIR SELECTION AT AN EARLY
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