The Straits Times, 16 February 1926

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,096, SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1926 PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      60 1 B aj» ■■WVajM 'it TRY THAT FINE OLD DANISH BREW TUBORG BEER its GOOD Sole Af«nts THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated m England.) SINGAPORE; PENANG, KUALA LUMPUR, TELUK ANSON, IPOH AND ALOR STAR. BEARING METALS Can we send you our Price List LARGE STOCKS WILLIAM JACKS CO. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR
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      172 1 1926 RALEIGH THE ALL-STEEL BICYCLE pYCLISTS who know the value of that extra c:ire to detail m the manuf.r.-ture of a V» machine, find m the Bil<lfh their ideal mount. The Raleigh is rMdca m cvtry part of the world, where'- tr a read or path is found alonjj v.hich
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      4 1 mm mm. YOfK BABY.
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    Notes from Siam.
    1199 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, February 6. We have had a little racing; sensation this week, the reverberation of which may be heard for sor.io time to come. O;i Wednesday two horses from the same stable, widely termed the Royal Stable, although His Majesty has nothing whatever
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      206 2 MAKE YOUR OWN SODAWATER There is nothing simpler or s:ifcr to work than a Sodaslre::m Plant. It product's perfect Sodawafer ul a cost of less than a cmt per Hottlc. p II Complete outfit with gar, for about 3,000 stengahs. Supply of bottles, etc., only $132 J6. Supplies of (ias
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      173 2 Cuticura Complexions Are Fresh And Clear Daily use of Cuticura Soap prevents clogging and irritation of the pores, the usual cause of pimples and blackheads, while the Ointment soothes and heals. Always keep Cuticun Talcum on hand; it is cooling and refreshing. So*p. Oir.t.n»n(. Talcum sold throughout te world »n!>-:.
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      224 2 fp |fc me Mastertone ili frill Gramophones I lj 1 fil From $50 to $200. W '11 Illustrated catalogue sent i$ Lj Monthly payments ran be arranged. Season Company. Ltd. 11l and US. NORTH BRIDGB ROAD. HAVE A DRINK OF BEER AND INSIST ON THIS LABEL. \\Jbqerßeer\ft Everywhere SCIENTIFIC FOUR
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    THE URGE TO BET.
    489 3 Basic Desire Pecular To Mankind. Why do we bet Why do we want to gamble— to- risk evdit a farthmfr's worth of our substance m the hope of getting a farthrng/ -by a kind turn of chance, from somebody else T Why do people buy lottery
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    BIG ARMS HAUL.
    350 3 Revolvers and Ammunition From The Benaron. On December 12, at Hongkong, Chief Preventive Officer, ft J. Clarke, accompanied by two European Officers and party of Chinese Bevenae Officers, visited the Benavon and discovered in the firemen's quarters in the fo'c'sle hidden in bags, baskets and boxes, 51
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    RICE SHORTAGE.
    161 3 Serious Situation Developing In Shanghai. The rice situation la stil) causing grave alarm, says the N.-C. Daily J4«w*. Discussing the present shortage of the grain m Shanghai, a prominent importer of Saigon rice, m an interview, asserted that the big Chinese interests have all alone been perfectly aware
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      119 3 EAGLE and GLOBE jk I CAPITAL STEEL WORKS, I 1 SHEFFIELP, Lift LmS HIGH SPEED STEEL lS(tTi4 MINING STEEL AV*Uv!S NICKEL CHROME STEEL V: fe CHROME SPRING STEEL FARQUHARSON'S QUICK RELEASE DRILL J't'/w&K CHUCKS //9/? b\ tungsten, steel saw *ts^ 2^9iBG \fcfcn W^^r Capital high speed twist drills. Sole Agents
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      139 3 There s a Fisk Tyre of Extra Value for every Car or Truck High Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes THE FISK TIRE EXPORT COMPANY, INC. 14, CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS, SINGAPORE. 1 J Jo^> MM> p— a^, -i mJL^m New Model 1! 4 HP> all Stetl ■X II WM WwmaJwWm
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      505 4 P. ft C.-3RITISH INDIA MD APCAR LINES (Incorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CABCO SERVICES. U^R^C^Mci^i^^M^ES^ GOVERNMENT^ W.NDON AND FAR EAST OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAI A^i Tonnage due Spore MOREA 11,000 Feb. M KALYAN 9,100 Mar. I)FVAVHA 8.200 Mar. 12 MACEDONIA IWjW KASHGAR V.OOO Apr. KHYBF.R
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      526 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. UNE (NIPPON YUSEN -LAJtaUI LONDON LTNB Marseilles. London and Aatwsra Vessel. Tonnage Dae Ball KASIMMA MARU 10,000 Feb. 17 18 HAKONK MARU 11,000 Mar. d BUWA MARU 11,000 Mar. 18 19 MJSHIMI MARU 11,000 Apr. 1 2 HAKOZAKI MARU 11,000 Apr. It 18 HAKUSAN MARU 11,000 Apr.
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      569 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE THB OCBAN STEAM BHTP CO, LIMITED. THB CHINA MUTUAL BTHAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated ia England) REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMS TERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.- BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on through Bill
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      454 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la Slam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICB. For Kretay, Kemaman, Kelantan, Bengnare, Telapin, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Bandon, Kohaamui, Langauan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALAYA Feb. It Feb. 17 MALINI Feb. 22 Feb. 24 SUDDHADIB Mar. 1 Mar. S FOR BACHO VIA PORTS Arrival Departure
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      478 4 X. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3A40, with sub-connection to Paasage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depta. and Manager. Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straita Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, supplying of
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      398 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated la Australia) FOR SYDNEY. MELBOURNE, VIA JATA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing by the well known steamers MARELLA (7,375 tona) and MALABAR (4,512 tons). The MAUKI.I.A is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabina de luxe, aingle berth cabins, swimming batl,
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      486 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) -ELLEiIMAN LINH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENT Tia PORTS and SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES OUTWARDS FROM CONTINENT s.s CITY OF SINGAPORE Mar. 1 HOMEWARDS Manellles, London and Hamburg s.s. MALATIAN Feb. 21 Marseilles. Havre, London, Rotterdam,
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      407 5 AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES UNE (Incorporated m KngUa.4) Recnlar Passenger and Freight Serrlee rla JAVA POSTS to FREMANTLB (W. A.), ADELAIDE, MELBOURNI and BTDNIT maintained by Tons lallUg ins s.s. CITY OF PALERMO 8.900 afar. 1 s.s. MKRTON HALL (limited passenger accommodation) Apl. 7 s.s. CITY OF PALERMO 6,900 Hay 7 Single
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      462 5 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SBRVICI BOSTON and NEW TORK Tia PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES. 88 Days to Boston 41 Days to New York Oilburners. No coal doit. No cinders. Absolute Cleanlineis. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World, returning
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      245 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Direct Serrlee to Java rta Hongkong and Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bill, of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Arooy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newehwang, Yangtie Ports, Formoaa, tbe Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA KUTSANG Feb.
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      119 5 ikmSi jHL^j k Ml i It Ml mm*/ aW ?i*<L» afL Tit wf JMammmmmmmmteZ^^*' >•*' Surf a while when you are going home Ur<ii>n < l!.i:>u i">)s I i hi>r Irt-rndr.m v.. it>la ?< :i ii Iropli* fl«>\irr« hh »(»ii tlrvrrrtl r,..ntrijlunlv <•> swMtn :>:. I lifetime if Y.»u railed
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      109 5 NERVE PAINS -Banished! Flliott's Headache Tablets have been specially prepared to give quick relief from all nerve pains. They cure a headache quickly without any weakening effect nn the heart or ;ystem. Taken at first symptoms, they will check influenza, fever or cold m one night. Do not forget there
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      467 6 GAIETY CINEMA !*/■»>"* «)1 its Chinese I'atronH a Happy and Prosperous New Year. At 7.15 p.m. .sharp. THE NIBELUNGS ith PAUL KIC'IITER a* SIKKRIKI) |a T CAM OS eqaal to M REELS. Kerrnd Show at 9.39 p.m. MALAY WAYANG. JELIX AT THE FAIR Mary Pickford Vi THE FIRST NATIONAL PICTIRK
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      87 6 SURINA THEATRE Mli nil Hx CatawM MtaM a nappy and rri'.pi rnus New Year. SPECIAL XKW VICAIt ATTRACTIONS At !•.!"> p.m. HOLD YOUR BREATH An Al Christie Feature with DOROTHY DEVORE (Thr Screen's First Hartal Stuntwoman) WAI.TKR lIKIRS and Tl 1.1.V MARSHALL 6 Reels of thrilling fun nnri fiiiiuv thrills
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      336 6 13 WONDERFUL REELS. A picture that will last for all time THE TEN COMMANDMENTS will never die. A largely Augmented Orchestra. The Musical Score is the same as "used at PAVILION, LONDON. This film will be presented m a manner unknown to this (ountry. Patrons are earnestly urged to book
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      261 6 PIPES PIPES PIPES Complete selections of the following makes DUNHILL'S PIPES $10.00 and $12.00 PETERSEN'S PIPES 4.50 fiICOTIME TRAP W M ABDULLAS DRIBAC Y PIPES $6.00 ORLIK'S PIPES $5.00 We also carry a very select assortment of TOBACCO POl CIIKS. CIGAB ami OCAMTTI HOLDERS, etc., »lc. Mcynar&®2& u .r^ SINGAPORE.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    194 7 Firruußs. Tuooday, rHimj \H High Water, 1.- n.m., 0.52 p.m. Malacca Hig^ Ti<l<-. 9.50 am., 6 ft. 6in lti.lo p.m., IS ft. U m. Kendall Quartet:-. lt.i.f Kuiuivl humcwurd mail closes, 2 p.m Wednmday. Frliruary I" JUgh Water. 1.37 a.m., 1.10 p.m. Malaccu High TiJe, 10.30 a.m.,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    235 7 braary Ships alnnxvidt the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEIM'EL HARBOUR. Mr.in Wharf ScuUUh HonKrcr, Hong Kmp«lle. Bertha, Leo. Oil Wl.ar." !I 1LS. Vim' Coul Wharf ■•■kJl VESSELS i.N DRY DOCK. TnnjoBE Tatar Sheers Wharf Van Overstraten Albert I' ek iiBtkara. CniM LigherA Victoria Due'.; Yutuuto M»ru
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    163 7 To-day Uliocan Iliiik nr..l Tandjong Balei iSamiiit I 3 p.m Bhlo I Bm»ii l>.m i p.m To-merrow Djambi (S iilU. pi ..I v Pemi ngkat and (Singkel) 10 am China, Hainam, Japan, Korea, Formosa, East Siberia, Philippine Island?, Western Canada and Wcsi S i f!i:k: i .1!
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    MAILS FOR ENROPE.
    33 7 iiy nnulinil* Macedonia ■'ondcl L.CII S'porc .Inn. S Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 1.1 l:u.. -Jl Jail 21 London F«b. 1 Fib. 8 Feb. t V»h. !Vb. 13 l-'i*. 15
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    CANCER SCOURGE.
    254 7 CANCER SCO URGE. An Important Advance In Research Work. Professor Francis Carter Wood, Director of the Institute <rf Cancer Research of the Columbia University and an officer of the American Society for the Control of Cnncer. has returned from an investigation of Professor Bell's treatment at Liverpool. Professor Wood said'
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    A DAY TOO SOON.
    241 7 Appeal Court and :i Weddinjj Report. T!ie stciy of a premature report of a iWUhIhH was told m the Couit of Appeal at home on January 11. .Major Chailes Emerson, M. C, a nab auctioneer, i»f (irimsby. unuccess fully ■ppealed from an order of Mr. Justii*
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    AMERICAN LIFE.
    205 7 Severe Criticism by Dr. Charles Shaw. i One of the mo?t bitter critique? on American life has been given by Dr. i Ch:;r!es Shaw, Professor of Philosophy at i the New York University, and one of A.merka'l school of younger philosophers. says the Brisbane Courier of January lb
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    Length of Railway Rails.
    279 7 It is claimed that m the nu.tUr of the t lentfth (l f r*Qi the railways of Australia ire much m advance of those of America. America, now, however, i« coming more into line with Australia, for recently the American Railway Association approved j of the
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    232 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, February IS. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 7/16 Demand 2/4 3/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4% On New York, Demand 6G!s On 1- ranee. Bank T. T. 148* On India, Bank T. T. 10-*tt On Hontrkontr, Bank d d p.c. prem. On Shsnghai, Bank T.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    61 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices BuyerR. Sellers. Spot ..108 gwrt March March April-June April-June July-Sept. ■July-Sept. Ton* of Market Easier. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 1.07 1.07'a 1.05'a 1.06 1.03 1.0.!' a 1.01 1.02 Latest London cables quote Spot
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      MINING.
      246 7 Issue V'al. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 i'l Asam Kumbang M/- HA cd. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.70 0.75 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.4") 1.50 tl il Idris Hydraulic 51/- Bl 8 1 1 Johan Tin 0.55 0.C0 10/- 10 Kampciui f$ Bl 8 Cl i'l Kamunting Tin 07/- 08/10
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      GENERAL.
      126 7 Issue Pd. Buyers Sellers El £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.5.0 5.10.0 10 10 •Central Encinei fl.GO 0.6o 4 11 K. Smelting Co. 13.60 14.00 \2 10 10 Fraser N'eave 47.50 4W.5O 100 100 Hammer Co. 170.00 180.00 100 100 Katz Bros. def. 200.00 220.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 22/C
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      DEBENTURES.
      87 7 U. Gng. 6 p.c. $1,L'34,300 par 110 Spore Municipal 5 px. $1,878 000 of 1930 par 10% p.m. Spore Municipal 4>i p.c. of ll»09 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4H p.c of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4 p.c of 1913 $2,000,000 80—90 dis. S.S. 5H p.c. Loan
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      371 7 Fraser and Co. and I.;all and Evmtt's Quotation*. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt Ailtnby ($1) 2.!>il S.lted.S.91 MS Aior Gajah (Si) l'.8«l 3.00 2.90 S.10 A. Hitiirn (S5) 2^.dii S2JS0 21.UU Ji.'io A. Kilning (SI) 1JS I.4S \M 145 An\ Malay (52) :i.W) -1.10 Il.TS 4JB .Moltk
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      34 7 BEWARE Look for the ivord Tropical m addition to the words SEALED IN TIN on the yellow Kodak film ear ton. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. KODAK LTD. (IneorporaKd m England) J. UAIIKKY KO.'.U, SIXCAI'OKK.
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      713 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see pace 16. WANTS. FOR SALE. ETC. PERAMBULATOR rer sale Api < v Kt'inDe, Trenggann, I Oi: SALE, Chevrolet car, -four-lUv- .e»tr F>cellent conu'ition. Apply 204, S. Times FOR SA.LE, white polished Italisn marMt_> tiles, two fpet square, m stock. Apply No. 132, Havelock Roud.
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      636 7 GEMENCHEH RUBB£fl ESTATE, LTD. Companies Ordinanre 1923. NOTICE i- hereby Kitvr. that at un Extraoruinarjr General Meeting uf the kbaraholdera lof Gfrticncin'ii l!n'.ii r Estate, Ltd,^Meld at [thi refixtered aflee pi ilm < onf l-, 192<;, the rial resolntionn .1 an EJftraordiiwry Cti-nora Mc.-tm kame place on Friday, Jtmuirf s
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      62 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office). For the 24 hnurs (Hiding at Midnight on Febraan It, is.'ii. deg. h r Mil.. >-iailf temperature "•"> Mean ihadc Umjwnture 80JJ Max. sun rdiatSan 14U F. -Mill. *hil<K- temperature 71.5 F ritur.- It > Mean Wol i.n'l' t«np
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    DEATH
    61 8 CIIFONG.-At 193, Queen Street, on Monday Feb. 15. 1920, at at 5.30 p.m., Mrs. Cheung Ah Foo, aged 91, beloved mother of Mr Cheong Khye Yonp and Mrs. Lee Kich .Soon. Interment on Wednesday, Februeri 17. 1926, cortege leaving 193, Queen Street at 430 p.m. sharp to Church of
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    The Straits Times TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. CERMANY AND THE LEAGUE.
    1110 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. CERMANY AND THE LEAGUE. Whatever may be said to the contrary Germany is a gi-eat nation great because of her population, because of her almost abnormal scientific development, because of her commercial interests, and, also, because of her potential military power. When she joins
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    53 8 In order to give physical training to students the Burmah Government have sanctioned the securing by the Education Department of the services of the Physical Director of the V.M.C.A. Rangoon, for a further period of one year from April 6, 1926 on payment of an annual grant of Rs. 6.000
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    64 8 Australian Aerial Services report that the following reduced fares are m operation: Melb >ume to Echuca. £4 7s. fid.; to Deniliquin, £6; to Lay, £8 2s. 6d. to Narrandera, £10 to Cootamundra, £11 15s. to Mildura, £11 ss. to Adelaide, £15 7s. 6. U Broken Hill, £14 17s. 6d.; to
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    29 8 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., are m receipt of a cable from the secretaries of Rembau Jelei Rubber, Ltd., advising the latest price of the company's shares as 575. Gd.
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    32 8 Mrs. Annie Besant intends to pay a visit to the Dutch East Indies following on her tour m the United States. The well-known Theosophist. Kreshna Murti, will also tour those islands shortly.
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    33 8 In connection with the public examination of Lim Chin Boon m the Bankruptcy Court last week, a misprint was responsible for the statement that the debtor owed $13,000. The correct amount was $1300.
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    39 8 The Royal Aerial Navigation Co. (X.L.M.) will again make a request for a subsidy from the Dutch Government for the opening of airways m the Dutch Indies. The request this time will be for a smaller amount than before.
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    37 8 A wombat, a mammal of the opossum family, burrowing under the aqueduct m Warburton caused a landslide of 2,000 cubic yards, temporarily blocking the flow of 20,000.000 gallons of water which b quarter of the capital's supply.
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    41 8 The tender of Ng Chew Ho, $25,030, for the erection of headmaster's quarters of the English School at Bukit Mertajam has been accepted and that of H > Ah Weng, $20,600, for the erection of two mistresses' quarters of the same school.
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    43 8 At the last meeting of the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute 28 resident Fellows, four Undergraduates, 42 nonrosident Fellows and 42 Associates elected, amongst them being the following from British Malaya J. W. S. Anderson (Singapore) and G. W. Wong (Kuala Lumpur).
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    42 8 General Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the insurrections against Spain and the United States, has been unanimously retlected President of the Filipino Veterans. The election is of considerable political significance as Aguinaldo is extremely influential and opposes immediate separation from the United States.
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    68 8 A lecture was given Dr. Li.n Boon Keng at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, when there were present Mr. Tan Kah Kee, Mr. Lim Chee Ghee., Mr. Tan Ean Khiam, and Mr. Loke Van Kit. The educational system of China was discussed. It is hoped to start a
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    80 8 Fire broke out shortly after 8 p.m. on the 7th inst., on the Empress of Australia, m dock at Taikoo, Hongkong. The blaze was discovered to be on {he orlop deck m the f ,re part of the vessel where broken wooden, cases, packing matting, etc.. were stored. Shortly after
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    84 8 The Daily Express understands that Mr. Percy Hunter, formerly Australian C immissioner of Immigration m England, has been appointed general manager of the Pacific Cable Board at a salary of £2,000 a year and an allowance for expenses. His appointment comes at a serijus moment m the affairs of the
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    87 8 A success for the F.M.S. is announced m the results just published of the December, 1925, competitions of the Sloan-Duployan Shorthand Society (headquarters, Ramsgate, England). Entries were recieved from all parts of the empire, a total of 10 medals being awarded. The Silver Medal m Class II for the best
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    97 8 The well-known firm.' of G. P. and H. A. Lammert, auctioneers and brokers, has been through the bankruptcy court m Hongkong. It was stated that a proposal for composition had been made to the creditors the gist of it being that debtors should pay a dividend of 25 per cent,
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    96 8 A London wire of January 14 says England is now getting the tail-end of the st. rm which plunged most of Europe into the bitterest cold, even Rome being snow-covered. All liners were tossed m a very severe gale on the Portuguese coast, and a!si m the Golf of Lyons,
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    112 8 According to a Dutch paper. Frederick Antonius Siihotz a former clerk of the Court at Pandeglang, who recently gave the false name of F. A. Arathoon and cheated one of the Banks with about $10,000 of spurious Straits Settlements notes of $100 denomination has appeared before the Supreme Court at
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    425 8 Mr. Robert Lyell Williamson, managing director, the Anglo-Burma Rice Co., Ltd., Rangoon, had died m London, aged 51. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Pash have returned to Singapore from Southern Siam. Mr. Pash is rejoining his old firm uf Rose, Macphail and Co., brokers. The Straits Settlements
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    Rubber Prices.
    25 8 At the time of going to press no wire had been received from New York. To-day's Singapore price $1.07%, London price 2s. 7d.
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    London Rubber Stocks.
    30 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat's cable received from their London office this morning gives 16 tons up making the total London rubber stocks at February 13. 9,479 tons.
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    New A.D.C. to the Governor.
    28 8 Lieut. J. A. Taker arrived by the Vindictive during the week-end t > take up nis appointment as naval A.D.C. to H.E. the Governor.
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    Bank Robbery Case.
    104 8 In the Second Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. R. Bull, the case m which three Tamils are charged m connection with the robbery of the Banque de l'lndo Chine, which occurred ;n VJSI, was mentioned. Mr. Griffith Williams appeared on behalf of Kurumbain, the first
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    The Kendall Quartette.
    126 8 The programme of the concert to be given by the Kendall string quartette at the Victoria Theatre to-nit,-ht will be as follows Beethoven Opus 18 No. 6 B. fiat. By the Tarn and Jack o'Lantern (Eugene Goossens). Tschaikowsky m D. (by request). Cherry Ripe (Frank Bridges). Molly
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      71 8 Other Pages. Pagt, Notes from Siam 2 Finance and Commerce r 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 To-day's Share Market 7 Reuter and Rugby Radio Telegrams 9 Medic.il Association Meeting 9 Three Cruisers m Port Motor Car Accidents m K. Lumpur 9 Open mit Ceremony of Medica!'ColUne 9 lUfle Shooting
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    Germany and the League.
    284 9 More About the Impending Admission. [reuter telegram.] London, February 15. Ili-utt r learns on high authority that UMM is no truth whatsoever in the report circulated abroad to the effect that Great Britain has agreed to a proposal that permanent seats on the League Council should
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    Japan and Europe.
    190 9 [REUTER TF.LEGRAM.] London, February 13 By signing the Treaty of Versailles Japan assumed a new responsibility which fundamentally distinguishes Japan's par: m the world after the war from her part m the world before the war, points out Baron Matsui m an article m the Manchester Guardian
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    Anti-Catholic Mexico.
    106 9 [reuter telegram.] London, February 15. Mexico City Continuing its activities against the Cath-ilic Church enforcing the article of the constitution requiring nil priests to be native born, the authorities have closed the convent here and anjther at Coyoacan. All priests will be deported, but the fate of twelve
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    New British Cruiser.
    92 9 [WIRELESS TIA RUGBY.] Rugby, February 15. The mm tnlmmt Suffolk will be launched at Portsmouth dockyard to-morrow. It will be the first of five new light cruisers laid down m connection with the replacement programme of 1024-25 to take the water. The five vessels which are to
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    Bush Fires.
    277 9 Twenty-three Lives Lost In Australia. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, February 16. Melbourne In <a temperature exceeding 100 degrees and fanned by a northerly gale, bushfires occurred extensively throughout Victoria yesterday. Twentythree persons have been incinerated and many are missing while considerable damage has been done and homes, farms and
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    Britain and Russia.
    107 9 [reuter telegram.] London, February 15. In the House cf Commons, a profitable British deal with Russia was mentioned by Mr. Lockcr-Lampson in moving the supplementary estimate for the Office of Works. He said that a mission had been sent to Leningrad and Moscow to try and recover
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    Wireless Operators.
    111 9 [revter telegram.] Lci'.don, February 1.3. In the House of Commons at question time. Sir A. Stetl-Maitland said he refused to appoint a commission of enquiry into the msrine wireless dispute on the ground that such a court was only empowered to enquire into the circumstances and not lay
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    Brave Men's Welcome
    78 9 [REUTFR TELEGRAM.] London, February 15. New York The wives of Capt Fried and the crew having previously boarded the vessel at the quarantine island, there were happy crowds aboard "tof the President Roosevelt, with her scrubbed decks and shining: brass, on her arrival from Europe. Steamboats sounded
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    Premature.
    48 9 [reuter telegram.] London, February 15. New York Mr. John Rockefeller, Junior, denies that he has offered King Fund and the Egyptians $10,000,000 for a museum at Cairj. He states that negotiations have been proceeding m connection with such a project, but no decision has yet been reached.
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    Singapore in Parliament.
    162 9 References to the Moral Conditions. [reuter telegram.] London, February 15. In the House of Commons, replying to a question regarding the action being taken m connection with the report of the advisory committee on social hygiene m the Straits Settlements m 1925, Mr. Amery sold that action
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    French Finance Muddle.
    253 9 REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, February 15 Paris In the Chamber, the Finance Committee rejected by 13 votes to eight the Government's proposal regarding: tax payments which was the main feature of M. Doumer's proposals. London, February 15. Paris The Chamber was engaged during the week-end in a sort
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    British Industries.
    143 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, February 15. The British Industries Fair, which i un-.erous overseas buyers are attending m London and Birmingham, was formally inaugurated by a banquet m London at which the Prince of Wales was the principal guest. His Royal Highness emphasised that evidence of improved design and
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    Naval Volunteers.
    95 9 [reuteb telegram.] London, February 15. In the House of Commons, Mr. Amery replied in the affirmative to a question whether the Government had suggested to Hongkong the formation of a corps of Naval Volunteers. He added that the question of forming similar corps in Singapore and other places
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    Countess Cathcart Case.
    280 9 [reuter telegram.] London, February 15. New York Mr. Curran has telegraphed to the Department of Labour at Washington requesting a warrant for the arrest of Earl Craven. When the warrant arrives Earl Craven will be taken to Ellis Island for hearing. London, February 15. Washington The Department
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    British Shipping.
    216 9 [WIRELESS TIA KUGBY.] Rugby, February 15. The annual report of the British Chamber of Shipping states that the past year has seen further development m the construction of motor tonnage, notwithstanding a decrease m coal prices and the increase and uncertainty m the cost of oil fuel. Of
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    Burma Rice Crop.
    75 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London. February 16. At Rangoon, there is a mild sensation iv the rice market. Owing to the final forecast of the Burma rice crop the Government have reduced the exportable surplus of the new crop to 2,*****0 tons cargo of rice, or 250,000 tons below
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    Foreign Exchanges.
    66 9 [wireless via rugby.] Rugby, February 13. Exchange rates.— Paris lMt\k, New York 4.86, Brussels 107.*, Geneva 25.25, Amsterdam 12.13, Milan *****, Berlin 20.43, Stockholm 18.16, Copenhagen 18.71, Oslo 23.38, Vienna 34.57, Prague 164 Vi. Helsinjrfors 193, Madrid 34.. r )5, Lisbon 2 Ms, Rio 714, Buenos Aires •H'.'.4,
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    43 9 A Delhi Education Department communique states that, m order to meet the convenience of pilgrims proceeding to the Hedjaz from Bengal and adjoining provinces, the Government of India have decided to reopen with immediate effect the port of Calcutta to Hedjaz pilgrim traffic
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    Medical Association.
    483 9 Annual Gathering of Malayan Branch. Members of the Malayan branch of the British Medical Association met in Singapore during the week-end for their annual gathering. On Saturday the annunl meeting was held at the College of Medicine, and about sixty members and guests attended the annual dinner at
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    Three Cruisers in Port.
    119 9 Naval Visits During Holiday Week-end. Two cruisers, a light cruiser, end an aircraft carrier, visited Singapore during the week-end. H.M. cruiser, Yarmouth, arrived from Hongkong bound for Colombo on Saturday, and H.M. cruiser Vindictive arrived from Cobmbo en route for Hongkong ti join the China Squadron
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    MOTOR CAR ACCIDENTS.
    197 9 Enjoying the Holidays at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 16. A number of motor accident/s are reported during the Chinese New Year holidays. In one case a European s syce thinking it a good season m which t > make money took his
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    MEDICAL COLLEGE.
    4259 9 Formally Opened by The Governor. The Acropolis of Singapore. Yesterday, history was made as far as medicine is concerned in Singapore, when H. E. the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemard, opened, in the presence of a largo attendance, the King Edwnrd VII Colleg* of Medicine. The attendance, though large,
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      TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
      818 10 Up-country Havers' Success In The Finals. Three days of btrenuous tennis came to a successful conclusion at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club yesterday afternoon, when the finals m the open tournament were played. There was a lapge attendance of spectators, including H.E. thp Governor and Lady Guillemavd, and
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      Tanglin Club Tournament.
      237 10 THURSDAY'S TIES. Mixed Championship Pairs. Miss J. Gunn and Miles v. Mrs. Cullen and Savage. Miss Hope-Falkner and Cameron v. Mrs. Elder and Griifith-Jones. Men's Championship Paim. Hickey and Wild v. Buteman and Holyoak. Fulcher and Hewitt v. Prentis and Green. Fuller and Murphy v. Marriott and
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      FOOTBALL.
      106 10 Naval Team on The I'adang To-day. An interesting football match will be played on the parianK this afternoon between the S.C.C. and t team raised fro:ii the China Station cruisers now in port. The Club team will be a? follows Falls Ciuik and Wallich IS < Jamie-son and KUiin
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      HOCKEY.
      80 10 Penanfc Defeat Medan Visitors. At hockey Penr-ng defeated the Medzn visitors by two goals to nil. Pedlow and Cook scored. Penantr dominated the jranic throughout. The following will represent the Old Kafflesitns against R.A.M.C. at hookey to-morrow on the Raffles School ground: J. V. Moss T. Singh and E.
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      GOLF.
      91 10 Raton- Golf Club. The Welding Cup was played for over the Chinese New Year and was wan by Mr. R. C. Taylor with a net score of 65. Singapore Golf Club. The following are the results of the Chinese New Year competitions Flag, winners, J. Stmchan and H. I.
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      CRICKET.
      65 10 Bombay Cricket Team's Win The match between the Bombay cricketers and Dr. John RockwoodV European XI was concluded on the 6th inst, on the Colombo C. C. ground, the visitors winning by nine wickets after two days' interesting, play. The Europeans followed on and topped their opponents' first innings'
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    RIFLE MEETING.
    294 10 Excellent Shooting m Week-End Competitions. On Saturday and M. inlay, the Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association held their annual Chinese New Year meeting at the Bukit Timah range. The entries were well up to the average, about 40 marksmen taking part, and the shooting was vei-y gxid indeed, -At
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      199 10 Singapore. February l(j. Rubber.—Local WI.WJVt. Tin.—London. 15/2/ M C2BL 7s. CdRubbers.— Orr the decline m price share? are neglected. Malaka I'imlas are quoted 8.77^-2.86 and tnite.l .Malaccas at 2.6.V 2.72'>j. Jenm Knantans offer at 1.5"> and Bukit Jelotongs at 1.2.V C-cnnevnaras have buyers at 2.40 and
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    SECOND RODEO SEASON.
    228 10 Successful Opening op Saturday Night A number of inn vatii.us have been inI troduced into the pTOCWMM of the I Rodeo Co!)ii)any, which made its sec m! I appearance at Singapore on the Anxcn I Bottd ground on Saturday night. In parI titular, more is 1MB it
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    STOWAWAYS CAUGHT.
    102 10 Discoveries on French And German Steamers. On the arrivui of the German steamer Emil Kirdoif from Yokohama during the weekend two stowaways stated to be of j American nationality discovered on board during the vosagtf wore handed over to the maiiri" police. Three Annamese stnwaways were found or.
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    FACTORY DECALOGUE.
    287 10 Manager s Advice to His Employee*. The craze for CMBltail decalogue* is spreading steadily, and the latest -in to be found in a London factory, when' this advice is given. 1. D-n't lie. It wastes my time and jours. 1 am sure to catch you in the end,
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    Concert at the Dutch Club.
    133 10 We have not had much of Dutch musicians giving recituls m Singapore for the last year or two and would have expected a numerous gathering when Miss Renee Pelerin, the well-known Dutch soprano, gave a recital at the Dutch Club on Saturday night, writes a
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      423 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Boat time ago a writer complained in jour i-i'per nt> >ut solicitation in Kanjfkok streets. Apart from that ques- tion we find many times in the papers of the F.M.S. and especially I am sorry to say in the
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      Rubber Statistics.
      633 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Do we all Hlie>iataiMl and mean UM same thin;; \\h«u we talk of rubber statistics 1 am inclined to think wj Go n.it. .\!i>m |>e.ipl(! mean the figure* Of actual production, of estimates Of m tiiiil pr auction whereas what
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      Alcohol and Opium.
      581 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, After reading Dr. Ngoh Lean Tuck- (Wu Lien Teh's) article and jour instructive leader, I feel it necessary tu write you this letter to remove possible misinterpretations and misconceptions. 1 Alcohol and opium are really both narcotics. The harm
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    JANUARY RUBBER RETURNS.
    154 11 Brunei United.— 2l,l4o lbs. Bruseh T. and R. Estates.— 2H.2oo lbs. Bukit Timah, 12,075 lbs. Bukit Lintang. 36,000 lbs. Chimpul. 28,000 lbs. Central Johore 15,243 lbs. Colinsburgh.— .{o,32o lbs. Consolidated Plantation.— ll4,ooo lbs. Crnigitlen.— 64,loo lbs. Changkat Serdanp. 24,878 lbs., 12 months 215,309 lbs. Haytor— lo B7B
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    80 11 SING APORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills up to and for February 81, 1956. Tuesday, February H», 5. 1 r> p.m., Drill Hall, B.R.A. (V), Qnn Laying, etc. Friday, February 18, 5.1". p.m.. Drill Hall, M. G. Platoon, Gun Prill. Saturday, February 89, y.J'.o p.m., Kan-cr Range, Malay Musketry Classificaficn
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    45 11 Up to February 2, the number of unemployed Europeans on the register of the Labour Bureau at Medan was 44, am njfst whom were 10 estate assistants. Towards the end of the year out of 130 applicants for employment 86 were successful m obtaining appointments.
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      97 11 WHEN YOU SAY "The Best that Money Can Buy" YOU MEAN A Stein way S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. SOLE AGENTS. iittn nni m •■-»>« VAI VF nJ_s* feisS^i* VALVL Type j^r^^^^M RESEATER Nls ;Vl TRUING SS s /p^^ VALVES VALVE SEATS OF MOTOR y^>X ENGINES. ://y% _T7
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      347 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone No. 2920. SARKIES BROS., Proprietors. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday DINNER DANCE (Evening Dress Essential for Dancing) Monday, Wednesday and Friday THE DANSANT LEVINE-HOPKINS DANCE BAND. GRILL ROOM Under the supervision of an Manager, expert European. 0 Sea View Hotel Daily and Permanent rates. Rates include Tiffin at
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    WIRELESS TELEGRAMS.
    1283 12 Received via Java from Aneta Press Bureau. Dutch Cabinet Crisis. The Hague, February 10. Mr. Umburg will, it is reported, shortly complete his tusk of forming: a new cabinet. It is doubtful whether Minister Welter (Dept. for the Colonies) will remain in office unless Mr. Limburg fails to
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      622 12 TEETHING WITHOUT PAIN. Gratrful Father Teatiflea To The Efficacy of BABY'S OWN TABLETS. In the British West Indies, as elsewhere. Baby's Own Tablets are used and prized by parents as a remedy for their children's ailments. I have found Baby's Own Tablets of great help for my own child and
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      585 12 Quality Visible and Quality Concealed m every Studebaker The fine lacquer finish, genuine mohair, wool or leathTbe One-ProSt er upholstery, the numerous body refinements these Unit-Bui t m are o |jj V jOUSj 0US indications of quality which can be easily Btud«bi^trjs On^.rofc geen Qn a jj studebaker cars. And
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      414 13 ==UNSTINTED VALUE FOUR-WHEEL BRAKES, Real leather upholstery, Rear screen, Driving mirror, Windscreen wiper, Luggage carrier, Gabriel snubbers front and rear. Over 50 m.p.h. Over 30 m.p.jr The 15/30 h.p. Crossley. £430 !js||§r^2i|£ 43 Full details of all models from Authorised Agents I The Cycle Carriage Co., Ltd. Singapore, and at
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      198 13 SYNOLEO ON A PINNACLE BY ITSELF THE OK. BOUND DISTEMPER |«£kj3JOH the oil BOUND DISTEMPER 1 1 *^**f \j I Mobiloil JMqic tit dmtjourjuidt) IS IT WORTH IT? In the past fir* years, Gargoylr Mobiloil has been more widely imitated than any othrr brand of lubricating ■*f oil aoU ior
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      139 13 OFHCE TO LET No. 5, Laidlaw Building, area about 3,000 square feet. Immediate entry. On lease or monthly tenancy. Rent $200 per mensem. Apply E. A. liar hour, Limited. TO LET COMMODIOUS OFFICES at clicap rental. Every convenience. Apply Grcshara House, Battery Road. OFFICES TO LET f'liimiir rci«l business pretniict
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      514 14 ABsetH over 15,500,000 S.C. Amrance m torem over |l<«.o<iiu"iu. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. flEeorporated m Strait, gettl.aeata HEAD OITICI I Wlß.kctol Hoai«. Singapore. LONDON OmCI tU. Old Jawry, Tka Company aas rtO.OOO deposited with tk. Supreme Coort of EngUad aad m|UH with tke Britba Life Aiiaraac Companies
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      559 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION Capital Paid-up U.S. 15,000,006 Surplus UA 1 5,000,00« owa*4 by THE NATIONAL CITT BANK OF NEW TOM. Head Office WALL STREKT, NEW TOBK. London OBco St, BISHOPSGATC, I.C. branches BARCELONA <*"£* MS A SHANGHAI HANKOW gSroAFOM rAICOTTA HARyiV PEKING TIENTSIN jIF BBS*™ 2E c #&c-oo SSi'oW
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      503 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 186*. CAPITA! Fl. 60,000,000 (afcoa* 25.000.00 C) ISSUED Fl. 55,000,000 (aboat £4,600,000) RESERVE FUND Fl. 23,800,000 (abaat ■MMM HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. SUB-AGENCIES IN THE HAGUE AIQ ROTTERDAM. EASTERN HEAD OFFICE, BATAVIA. BRANCHES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Medan, Sourabaya, Semarang, Bandoeng, Weltevreden, Cheribon,
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      438 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter la Japan) Capital Subscribed Till, 000,000 Capital Paid-up Y39J7B.O0O Reserre Fund Y 1,780,000 President H Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. I T. Sisaranne, Esq. D. Takita, Esq. M. Shuto, E»q. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Forn.osa (Taiwan). BRANCHES AND AGENCIES KeelnnK.
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      645 14 GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED. MOTOR CAR INSURANCE AT LOWEST RATES. A cents Central Engine Works, Ltd. THE NYALAS RUBBER ESTATES, LTD. (Incorporated m the Str.-iits Settlements) NOTICE OF LOST SCRIP. Whereas application has been made to the Directors of the above Compuny, to issue duplicate certificate
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      649 14 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Comi.iissioners of the Town of Sinicapore invite tenders for the Demolition of the Old Municipal Offices at St. Andrew's Road. Specifications and Form of Tenders may hi- ulitiiined ut the Municipal Architect's Office, during ofllre hours. Tenders to be lodged with the .Municipal
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    787 15 i Notes and Comments On Current Topics. New All-Weather Equipment Motorist! cannot fail to appreciate the ijreat improvement represented by the all-\ve;:ther equipment of the 14 h.p. Standard five-seater for 1926. The body is of the cabriolet all-weather type, which hitherto has been associated exclusively with the
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      178 15 Shipments Have Arrived of THE NEW You Must TRY IT. ASK US MALAYAN MOTORS Proprietor! WEARNE BROS. LTD. The Wonderful Willys-Knight THE GREAT HEART OF A GREAT CAR. Summed up, here is what you get m a WillysKnight over und above such things as beauty, comfort and power. You will
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      33 15 To keep well m a trying climate take Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC AFRICAN AND EASTERN TRADK CORPORATION. LTD. Singapore and Fcnang. Safe Propritlorl t SIFPHIN SUITH CO.. I.TB ]U,w. I uKDOR. kNGLJUU.
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      320 15 Uafl H 9*> I .a^aW^ Power-Beauty-Comfort POWER to sweep along from Comfort for every person over 2 miles an hour to well over every road there is ample 60 miles m top gear power room m the spacious body. Balto master any hill power to loon tyres, improved spring pull
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      230 16 DIAMOND MERCHANTS MAY COME AND DIAMOND MERCHANTS MAY GO BUT ISMAIL A. RAHEEM REMAIN FOR EVER. It is to your advantage to inspect our loose diamonds and set Jewellery. ISMAIL A. RAHEEM -KOWN JEWELLER AND RENOWNED MANUFACTURER. Telegrams Telephone THAIBA." 22«2. No. 82-1 and 82-2, BRAS BASAH ROAD RAFFLES HOTEL,
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      282 16 IN STOCK new mm cases LATEX CUPS Flat bottom and halflemon shapes, 8 and 10 oz. sizes, also LOCAL EARTHENWARE CUPS ENQUIRIES INVITED. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS 1892-1916 By VISCOUNT GREY of FALLODON, K.G. In Two Volumes— lllustrated. Price $25. KELLY WALSH, LTD. (Incorporated m Hongkong)
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      918 16 ._._CLAMHgp ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., m ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 40 ct»., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      417 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS READ STREET GODOWNS near rirer to let. Apply United Engineers, Ltd. TO LET, 63, Robinson Road, Concrete building, 4,500 sq. ft. C, Malacca Street. TO LET, small ground floor office. Apply X.ithsn, 8 and 8-b, De Souza St. Tel. 1243. TO BE LET, offices and godowns. Apply
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      205 16 5i i. CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS SMASHING PRICES Shiploads of new goods unpacking daily. We need the space. Bargains m all j Departments You are Welcome at FRANKELS of VICTORIA STREET also RAFFLES PLACE. Wafer Camera Thinner than a pocket book. Weight ana bulk reduced to minimum. A
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      334 16 BOOKS HI II III! and TOASTS anri the CHAIRMAira I.IIDK. including Mints to SpeiIwfß, Model examr les for all occasions. With instruction* concerning every phase uf public procedure $2.7* THI CHAIRMAN'S (iIIDE AND SF.CREI \!.VS COMPANION. With useful Hlnta l;.r the conduct of business and necisl jg.ilherings of all kinds
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      247 16 THE STRAITS TIMES itLzraoxn. Editorial aid Geatrsi M Managar-s <>*<•• 1111 All eorsra.iidevtions relating to AdltorUl matters and nsws should be addrustd W THE EDITOR. All communications nlsl.ng to businssi matters —adTerttssmeata subscriptions, accounts, printlag, ate, should be addressed to THE MANAQIK. SUBSCRIPTION RATKS. Pay vhl* la Advance. MTUMTS IIMEB
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