The Straits Times, 4 March 1926

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,110. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1926 PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      65 1 |Bka^^ "yfi*^ /cI I 3 TRY r^^^^l THIS Et *&n^ fit IN TEA J^IENIC SWISS Mllj| LU UNSWEETENEO A.|l BABIES. fi^ tpfe^fJJ ARE BETTER K^^'r.t^^^S FOR IT ~^rr^^^^^ BEARING METALS May we send you our Price List LARGE STOCKS WILLIAM JACKS CO. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR 1 l^P Imm 1 jSi
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      61 1 Bt LATEST MAIL ANOTHER CONSIGNMENT OF Jilt" HATS H FROCKS FEATURING THE NEWEST SPRING STYLES ROBINSON COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated m S.S.) B.IFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. JUST ARRIVED— NEW SHIPMENT OF THE FINEST QUALITY SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE C°7,L T P VICREHS-PETTERS LTD. The Pioneer Engine of the Semi-Diesel Type From 25 BJIP.
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      3 1 roa YOUR BART.
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    Sport Miscellany.
    179 2 RUGBY AT HOME. Results of Principal Matches. London, February 20. Results of the piincipal matches played to-day under Rugby Union rules are as follows Bath (i, London Welsh 19. Blackheath 7, Cambridge 'Var. 14. Bristol 21, London Scottish IS. Gloucester 6 Llanelly 11. Leicester 8, Cardiff 3. Old
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    CIVIL SERVICE NEW GROUND.
    61 2 Opening Matches at Chiswick Enclosure. London, February 20.— The match be tween the Civil Service and the Army was played on the Civil Service's new £30,000 ground at Chiswick, which was opened to-day by the Duke of York. The Rugger match m which the Navj boat
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    CUP-TIE CROWDS.
    182 2 Amazing Scenes In Edinburgh. Manchester City provided a record result and were leading by 7 goals to Ml at the interval. Roberts scored five goals and Browell three. Arsenal were the better side in Uw drawn game with Aston Villa. Buchan scored first and Kirton equalized. Fulham weie
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    CROWD OUT OF HAND.
    158 2 Mounted Police Save The Situation. London, February 21. Scenes of disorder recalling; the outbreak at the Wembley Stadium on the occasion of the English Cup Final in 1923 occurred a; Tynecastle, Edinburgh, yesterday, when tiie Hearts-Celtic Scottish Cup-Tie match was played. Tremendous crushing occurred aninnp the
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    CROWDS TO SEE CUP-TIES
    183 2 Welshmen Invade Millwall Enclosure. London, February 20. There were remurknble scents at the principal cup ties. Crowdi besieged tha Villa ground from nine in the morning and thousands were shut out. The pressure forced some of those inside to climb the barricades and take up positions
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      302 2 I V HE profuse creamy lather is lotionfM. and o/i-ve ,U,-no,h- llkc beautifies and iug ttsr—^iit itiiturt i nu-iii soothes while it cleanses and leaves the cJmr to ralmoUv, y^ goft youthfu ftiflrnfffW Hi*} is prdnci "-in Pa'.molive is the purest, mildest vegeumiityn imaktk 'hl' r ta c soa P
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      266 2 PIMPLES ON ARMSANILIMBS Itching Was Terrible. Lost Rest. Cuticura Heals. A lot of small pimple* appeared on my arras and limbs and the itching was terrible. When I washed the affected parts the pimples would break and were very painful. They used to keep me awake a great deal; In
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      169 2 mKmsmuKmmmm—Bu im ii 1 1 11 m 10 inch Double Sided l^iunswick Records. FOX TROT WALTZ 2834 I DON'T WANT TO GET 2649 I MISS YOl MOST AT MARRIED GLOAMING PLEASE BE GOOD TO MY MKXICAU ROSE GIRL Mil MOST OF ALL 1 WANT 2910 WHY DO I LOVE YOU
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    428 3 Par Value. Company. 2/ Allagar £1 Anglo-Malay £1 Ayer Kuning £1 Banteng 2/ Batang Consolidated £1 Batu Caves £1 Batu Tiga 2/ Bekoh 2/ Bertam Consoltd. 2/ Brieh £1 Bidor 2/ Bikam 2/ Brooklands 2/ Bukit Cloh 2/ Bukit Mertajam £1 Bukit Rajah 2/ Bukit Sembawang
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    Soccer Friendlies.
    34 3 London, February 20. Results of soccer friendlies played to-day are as follows Cambridge Tar. 5, Northampton Nomads 6. Brighton 2, Corinthians 1. Coventry 4. West Ham 3. Civil Services 0. Army 3.
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    LAWN TENNIS.
    47 3 Lenglen Plays m Beaulieu Beaulieu, February 21. Mile. Lenglen, after scratching in the tournament here, turned up with Mrs. Satterthwaite, the pair beating Miss Noble and Mist Pitman, 6 0, 6 0. She said she only played because she was accused of over-emphasising her illness.
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    Suzanne May Meet Miss Wills at Paris.
    66 3 London, February 22. Paris. Mile. Lenglen, who is reported to be suffering from heart trouble, states definitely that she has decided, on doctor's orders, not to play any more singles on the Riviera this season. Her next meeting with Miss Wills will be
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    THE CANNES SCANDAL.
    56 3 Definite Charge Against British Player. Beaulieu, February 21. A sensation was caused here when a conference of the leading tennis players met to investigate charges to the effect that players had trafficked m tickets for the Cannes tournament. Proof has been submitted that a well-known English player
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    BRITISH GOLF PROSPECTS
    105 3 Possible Members of British Team Do Well. London, February 20. A good omen for British golf prospects was the match m which several possible members of the Walker Cup team played, at West Hill, against Oxford University, whom they defeated by 17 matches to one. The notable
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    THE BOAT RACE.
    82 3 Design of Oxford's New Boat. London, February 20. The Oxonian's new boat, completed and designed by Dr. Bourne's, is shorter and deeper than the normal boat. It is 61 feet 4V» inches by 10 1-5 inches, the broadest point being at the back of No. 4. The
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    RECORD SKI-ING.
    70 3 Amazing Distance Cleared At Oslo. London, February 21 Oslo. In a ski-ing match near Gjovik several standing jumps of extraordinary length were made by two competitors, covering as much as 228 feet. It is noted that m Revel-stoke, British Columbia, which is stated to be the longest jumping
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    WORLD'S CYCLING RECORD.
    52 3 Ten Miles Covered in Under Ten Minutes. London. February 22 Melbourne. The Australian cyclist, Hubert Opperman, covered ten miles in 9 minutes 30 seconds, motor-paced. It is stated that he has reduced the world's record by 23 2-5 seconds. Opperman's speed on one lap was 65 miles
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    BAN ON GERMANS LIFTED.
    72 3 Decision of Yacht Racing Association. London, February 18. The annual meeting of the Yacht Racing Association rescinded a resolution prohibiting Germans from racing with British yachtsmen for a decade after the signing of the peace. The Chairman said that after the Locarno Pact the least they
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    COURSING AT LIVERPOOL.
    44 3 Jovial Judge Wins Waterloo Cup. Liverpool The final of the Waterloo Cup (cjursing) was won by Mr. J. L. Jarvis' Jovial Judfce, who beat Mr. R. Rank's Running Rein. The betting was 7 to 4 against the winner, who won easily.
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      88 3 AMERICA'S 5TAT1DARD 4 CYCLE HARM MOTOR For— E^SY STARTING, MORE POWER, LESS FUEL. From 4 to 80 B.H.P. 1 to 4 Cylinder, Four Cycle. Sote Af cbU UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits 8»ttl*menti) SINGAPORE. "ijnitggrs" f^O/S\[X>LTD Protect your Books, Stationery and Office Stores by Installing a RONEO FIRE RESISTING
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      87 3 Tea Just note the fragrance of Brooke Bond tea when you open the vacuum tin fresh. It is as good as the day it is packed. Red Label best grade Brooke Bond India Ltd. Agents Messrs. F, A. Bartholoiiedsz Co., No. 3-a, Raffles Quay, Singapore. To keep well m a
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      836 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE— SUIT No. 1049 of 1923. In (he matter M KUL6OM BINTE HADJI AHMED (m.w.) and AHMINA BEEBBE (f) added hy Order of Court dated September 20. 1924, m O. S. No. 97 of 1924, PlaintlSa, and M. J. SHAIK
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      422 3 AUCTION SALE of magnificent well-kept teak household furniture, piano etc. At Villa No. 4, Bukit Ayam Road (off Bukit Chermin Road) Keppel Harbour, on Saturday, March 6, at 2.30 pjn. Comprising an excellent toned cottage piano by Robinson Piano Co. and teak stool to match, fine design teak curio display
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      529 4 P. ft U.BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated In England) MATT. AND PASSENGER AND CABCO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO, UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAI'AN Tonnage doe S'por* KAI.YAN SUOO Mar. 8 DEVANHA 8,200
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      537 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. UNE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINB Marseille., London and Antwerp Vessels Tonnage Do* Ball HAKONE MARU 11,000 Mar. 4 6 SIWA MARU 11,000 Mar. 18 19 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Apr. 1 2 HAKOZAKI MARU 11,000 Apr. IB 16 HAKUSAN MARU 11,000 Apr. 29 80 KITANO MARU 8,000
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      551 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STBAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAM BURG 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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      473 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Siim) RANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kretay, Kemaman, Kelantan, Bangaara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, I. aeon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, (hum pun and Bangkok. Arrivnl Departure REDANG Mar. 8 Mar. 10 MALINI Mar. 15 Mar. 17 FOR BACHO VIA PORTS Arrival Departure ASDANG Mar. 5
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      516 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. 00. OF DATAYIA) (Incorporated m Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT Telephone No. .1640, with sub-ronnrction to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and IfaMkgeflr Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, supplying of
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      402 4 BURNS PHILP UNE (Incorporated m Australia) FOR ITDMtT, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARW N, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing by the well known steamers MARELI.A (7,375 tons) and MALABAR 14,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins dc luxe, single berth cabins,
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      476 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTI. (Incorporated In Kogland) HLLERM AN LINH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENT via POSTS and SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES OUTWARDS FROM CONTINENT For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan s.s. KATHLAMBA Mar. 28 HOMEWARDS London, Rotterdam aad Hamburg It KORANNA Mar. 14
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      403 5 AUSTRAL-EAST .MIES LINE (laeorf orated la Inglaaa) Rag«l»r Passenger aad freight Servlee via JAVA PORTS te FRTIsANTLI (W. A.). ADELAIDE, MILBOUKNI aa* BTDNsTT maintained by Teas Bkiliil UM s.s. CITY OF PALERMO 5.000 Mar. 13 b.b. MERTON HALL (limited passenger accommodation) Apl. 7 s.s. CITY OF PALERMO 8,900 Hay 7
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      454 5 lOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNE ROUND-THB-WOSLD PABSBNOEB AND FREIGHT ÜBTIOaI BOSTON and NEW TORK via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA. NAPLES. GENOA and MARSEILLES. S8 Days to Boston I 41 Days to New York Oilbarners. No coal dost. Ne dnden. Absolato Cleanliness. From New York thess fine aew liner* continue on Round the World,
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      599 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY. LIMITED. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Direct Service to Java via Hongkong aad Shanghai aad to Caleatta via Pemaaa from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA YUENSANG Mar.
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      278 5 CROMPTON FANS I SEEN BUT NOT HEARD BOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. IS, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. "Mnttesrs" »«♦♦»♦«♦»«»«««♦♦<♦««««» ttM ♦♦♦■♦^e-e. I v Special Announcement 1&&J&&M ONE PR| C E ONLY *> tT?9 CpP^ Goldsmiths and Diamond Merchants V^Sr yJ*^~S( iS^f 7 No- 622,
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      652 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE to-night. o.s. From Coolies to Kings the Here 8 a vital magical emotion of the nupslinn universe is love of home iniesium to-maar at 9. V?h*t nh»\\ he the reward for an William I pna«*ti his wsasH picture •n*»;ed girl who rinks her honour AC XT^i
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      430 6 SPECIAL NOTICE MORE NIGHTS EXTENSION THE TEN COMMANDMENTS i WILL POSITIVELY FINISH IT'S RUN AT ALHAMBRA ON SATURDAY, MARCH 6 And cannot be seen m Singapore again until the end of the year. If you have not seen the him yet, preceded by the (JorKeous Prologue and .Music, do so
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      676 6 TO-NIGHT The Super-Sensation of thi- Screen Friday, March 5 and Saturday. Vic(or Hu s I mmor sat,,rdj;^L:at,pm. THE HUNCHBACK OF VICTORIA THEATRE NOTRE DAME R. 15. BALBBURY Pnacsta The Quaints NO, «0 NANETTE Monday :in I Tuesday, March 8 ;ind V. 1 Thrills, Sliudders and Laughs THE GttOST TRAIN Hi-
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    226 7 FIXTURES. Thursday. March 4 High Water, 1.4 a.m., 1.11 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 9.45 a.m., 6 ft. 4 in., lu p.m., 6 ft. 9 in. Cfal!4 Welfare Society, Government Home, .'> p.m. II. I. homeward mail closes. No, No, Nanette, Vietoria Theatre. Friday, Marrh 5 High Water,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    289 7 (area Bhlpa alongside the Wharves or cxpaelad to arrive. KKI'PEL UAKBOL'B. Main Wharf Kaaxlla, Mocnstonc. Dredge- I, C. 4(0, Kcdid:. i.co, Nerite. War Bl Coal Wh.irf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjong I'ag&r A'Airt Dock Kamuning, Crane Barge ti nijtur Keppcl Uarboar King's Dock r ty of
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    147 7 To-Amf North. North-East and North-Wot Sumatra Pcrak I 3 p.m. UpMr Hurmii. North anil Kast India, Rcrpt, Europe, ISA. and Canada i K'l'.n 3 p.m. Supplementary mail for Europe, etc. (By train) 4 pjs. To-morrow ■affvmk 'Knelling) 8 a.m. North. North-East ar-« Norta-West S'.r:r,.i;-_ S uthi ra
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    Passengers.
    229 7 The following passengers are leaving for Kui'opr by :hi Hak«M Ham ::uilinjc from Singapore to-morrow Mrs. M. Stallard, Mr«. Bcrgcr, Mr. E. R. Baker, Mr. Siau Tong Lee. Mr. \V. H. Kindlay. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Webster. Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Strauh, Mr. and Mrs. Tewws, HiM
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    40 7 Kawi Amazone KhybL-r Johan (I.- Witt Ellenga Patria Left B'pur« J«n. 22 .lan. 27 Jan. 29 Jan. 29 Keb. 4 I 1.. S jtrrd. Ijindcio Feb. 15 Feb. 22 Feb. 20 Frh. 22 Feb. 27 Feb. 27
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    239 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, March 4. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 11/32 demand 2/8 31/32 Privete 3m. credits 2/4V4 On New York Demand 56 1/16 Private 90 d/s 58 7/15 On France, Bank T.T. 1475 On Induj, Bank T.T. 133% On Hongkong, Bank d/d 2Vi p.:. prem On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    76 7 Singapore Standard D S L D ,5 a 1 I) c re t^^, Pale Crepe Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Pricej Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Buyer,. Sellers. Spot S P ot March and April Marc-hand April 85% iniHl i,, nB April-June 84% 85 ft-Sept I?
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      MINING.
      244 7 Issue y a l. pd. Buyers Seller! £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 5-1/- 55/- xa. 1 1 Batanjr I'udanjc 0.77 0.8U 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.43 140 cd. El £1 Idris Hydraulic ."3/0 55/1 1 Joban Tin 0.57 Vi O.tiO 10/- 10/- Kampmijj "'I/O 5:J/£1 £1 KnmuntiiiK Tin O'J/- «7/6
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      GENERAL.
      130 7 Issue fa\. Pd Buyers SeJera 1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.5.0 b.10.0 .0 10 Central Knjrinei 000 8.60 !1 K. Smelting Co. 13.75 14.25 10 10 Fraser Neave 48.00 49.00 [00 100 Hammer Co. 1C0.00 170.00 100 100 Katz Bros. def. 200.00 220.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 18/1 '/j
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      DEBENTURES.
      84 7 U. Eng. fi p.c. $1,234,300 par 110 I S'porc Municipal 5 p.c. $1,378,000 of ia3o par 10% p-m Spore Municipal 4M p.c of IDO9 $1,100,000 80 par S'porc Municipal 4Mi p.t. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 pax Spore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 $2,000,000 80—90 S.S. 6tt px. Loan 1918
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      376 7 To-day'i Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby (SI) 0.00 3.10 .TOO 3.15 I Alor Gajah <«1) 2.80 2.SK) 2.60 2.80 A.. HiUm ($5) 21.00 2Z.00 21.0(1 22.50 A. Kuninp (81) l.o.'> 1.15 1.30 1.45 Am. Malay ($2) 4.00 4 20 3.80 4.10 A. Mokk (SI) 2.70 2.80xd. 2.50
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      477 7 DO NOT BLAME THE GIRL Who Is Irrlful and "Paddy." It Is Not a Fault But a Symptom. Her Ni-td Is The Good Blood Made By Dr. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS. When 11 sirl m her teens grows dull, m < visn and faddy" when nothing seems .0 interest her, and
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      83 7 SUNBEAMS FOR VALUE, DISTINCTION AND QUALITY. There are no other machines just Uke Sunbeams." They are m a class by Ueemtlvaa. Tlicir distinctiveness arises from the fact that the production of each is a separate and individual job. The possession of a Sunbeam is a guarantee against vexatious breakdowns. Quality
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      643 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page IS. WANTS. FOR SALE. ETC. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Terms moderate. Write S., c o Straits Times. FOR SALK. Baby Grand piano 1 Garciu beautiful tone. 391, Straits Times. pi I TO LET bungalow, 25, Ipoh Lane. Water, gange. Aprly Cheong Koon Seng A
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      430 7 SALE OF WORK m aid of THE ORGAN FUND of the Singapore Presbyterian Church m the TOMUNSON HALL ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9. The Sale will Ik- on.ii.cl at It) jib. liv the Hon. Sir DAVID GALLOWAY. STALLS. Women's. Men's, Children': 1 Household. Fancy Goods. Dollar, I'lunts, Refreshment*. Hours 10 a.m.
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      67 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Randan? Kcrbau Station. <Ry Court«y of Government Health Office). For the 24 hour* ending at Midnight on Marili 3. 1926. AreKu. iMomtm WfJ Win. ImuV tr.npcr.iturc "•"> f. M.an riiada ic»p«rmtw« Mir. Has. xun rnJiation IM F. Mill, trass r:i<li..l ion 70 F. S. u lemixruture 80 T
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    DEATH
    73 8 TAX.— At No. 635, East Coast Road <6lh milestone), Singapore, en March 1, 1925 Mrs. Tan Yong Thian nee Ng Hean Neo. aged 59 years, beloved mother of Tan Khim Chua, Guan Chua, Choon Chua, Hens Chua and mother-in-law of Kwek N'oy Chia and Lee Keng Jin. She leaves
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, MARCH 4. BRITAIN AND THE LEAGUE.
    1009 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, MARCH 4. BRITAIN AND THE LEAGUE. Political discussion continues to circle around the League 'question, and we regret to say that a very strong feeling prevails that Sir Austen Chamberlain has taken a wrong turn. The expressions of opinion m the British Press continue tj favour
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    27 8 A rogue elephant, which had been doing considerable damage to rubber estates at Jeiantut and Jeransong, was shot by Mr. M. R. Hartley on Sunday, February 21.
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    30 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 152=5100. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 156 $100.
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    29 8 Katz Bros, inform us that on March 2, they received the following telegram from the manager of the Klang River Tin Dredging Company's property Dredge started five-thirty last night.
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    33 8 Our Penang correspondent telegraphs that the accounts of the Y.W.C.A. for last year are very satisfactory, there being a balance at the bank and m hand of $670. There are no outstanding payments.
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    41 8 Notice of the annual general meeting of the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association for Monday, Bth instant, will be found m our advertisement columns. Owing to the very large membership, notices of the meeting will not be sent to members of the Association.
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    56 8 The Regimental Orders of the Malay States Volunteer Regiment says that a silver salver suitably inscribed is being given to the Officers, 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment before the departure of the battalion for India. During their tour of service m Malaya, the officers and all ranks have helped us
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    15 8 The directors of Pontianak Gold Dredging Concession-, Limited, notify that the flotation has been oversubscribed.
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    23 8 At the meeting- of Lodge Ailsa No. 1172 S.C., on Monday, Bro. E. OrchestonFintllay, D.M., was elected Worshipful M&sier for the ensuing yeur.
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    21 8 CourtauM's, the artificial silk manufacturers, m conjunction with the German firm of Glanzstoff, are establishing an artificial silk factory m Cologne.
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    30 8 The Menam Motor Boat Company's gross profit for the year 1925 was ticals 60,453. A dividend of 10 per cent, and a bonus of 5 per cent, will be paid.
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    32 8 It is proposed by the Government at Macao to hold a big industrial fair there shortly, which will be divided into four sections, and conducted on similar lines to the Hanoi Fair.
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    41 8 The Japanese Government have appropriated V 1,150,000 for financing Japan's exhibits at the Sc?quicentennial Kxposition which is to open at Philadelphia on June 1. Mr. Jiro Hitomi has been appointed Chief Commissioner and two others will be appointed to assist him.
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    57 8 It is understood on good authority, £ays the N. C. Daily News, that a number of local merchants are propc- in^' to establish still another bunk m Shanghai, with branches all along the Lung-Hai Railway. The new institution will be known as the Lung-Hai Banking Corporation and it will have
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    70 8 This Siam Cement Company's riosi profit for the year 1925 was Tcs. 001,8^4. It is proposed to pay a final dividend of 2 per cent, with bonus at the rate of Tcs. 2 per fully paid share (making for the year 10 per cent, plus the bonus.) The carry forward
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    68 8 Following on the inauguration of a Ceneral Provident Fund for Malayan Planters, says the Ceylon Planters' Chronicle, comes the information thot the draft rules for a similar fund m Ceylon will be ready before the end of 'his month. The Ceylon Estates Proprietary Associatijn has, according to that paper, agreed
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    93 8 Dr. Robert Chidley Holloway, youngest con of the late Mr. Henry Holloway, of Singapore, passed away on the 28th ult. at the age of 42, and was buried the following morning by Archdeacon Swindell. Deceased was the first student to obtain his diploma at the local Medical School and bel
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    101 8 A car, driven by a Chinese, ran into the Rochoie Canal this morning. It appear?, that the mother of the driver had just died, and he had been up to Tank Road to inform some relatives. On the Rochorc Road he met a car coming from Sumbawa Road and m
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    101 8 A Bill is to lie introduced ints tiie Federal Council to amend the Planters Loans Fund Enactment of 1915. Tho objects and reasons state As explained m the preamble to this Bill it is desired to render the Planters Loan Fund available for loans for other than strictly agricultural purposes,
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    97 8 Declaring that our system of penol gy has proved to be an utter failure and that Canadian prisons are no longer places jf punishment but "warm winter residences for the lazy and schools I'or crime," Mr. R. B. Graham, Public Prosecutor of Winnipeg, told the Alberta Law Society at Calgary
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    122 8 The gross profit of the Siamese Tramway Co. Ltd., f .i- the year 1925 was Tcs. 206,119, interest earned Tcs. 2,334. balance brought m Tcs. 10,766, total Tcs. 219,220. Deductions amounting to Tcs. 30,000 for depreciation reserve, and Tcs. 15,000 f r amortisation reserve, auditor's fee Tcs. 750, left available
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    139 8 An amusing incident occurred during the visit of the King and Queen to the British Industries Fair when a Sa'tutionist lass begged a donation t Ihe Self-Denial Fund. The King and Qu?en stopped and smilingly felt their pickets for the purses and looked helple.-..^ y it each other having discovered
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    441 8 Tlic Rev. Archibald Ewing, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ptnang, has gone to Sumatra for ten days to taka services there. Mr. Lim Nee Soon left this morning by the Sarpedon for Japan where he intends to spend the Spring. He will return t> Singapore at the
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    Rubber Prices.
    44 8 Henderson, Helm and Hammersfahr, Inc., New York, send us the following cable, dated March 3, their quotations being m gold dollar cents Sellers, March 53; April Wk next quarter, 51 ',i. No support. To-day's Singapore price 86^ cents, London price 2s. 2%d.
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    Rubber Price Averages.
    36 8 The exportable percentage for the current quarter is 100 of standard, and the price of first grade ii. Singapore and London to March 3 have been: Singapore lO.'f.y cents. London 2s. 5. lUd.
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    Mails Expected.
    32 8 From France by Paul Lccat due at Singapore 4 p.m. on Sunday, the 7th inst. From Europe (London mails despatch3d February 11), by Teesta due at Penang ■3 a.m. to-morrow.
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    The Hadji Season.
    44 8 Four steamers bearing 2,4. r >3 Mohumedan piigrims left Singapore for Mecca last week. Results of the rubber boom are unmistakeably reflected m tho prosperous appearance of th^e pilgrims, who are much tetter equipped than they have been m previous years.
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    The Geylang Fire.
    67 8 The damag- done by the Gey lane fire is estimated to comprise a pineapple factory, 87 attap huts, two attap bungalows, six plank and tile roof bungalows, and a shed and some OothoOM*. In connection with the fire, a Chinese woman has been charged. It is alleged
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    Government House.
    95 8 The following had the honour of attending a farewell dinner to Lt. CiL and Mrs. S. de V. Julius at Government House on March 2 Lieut. -Col. and Mrs. 11. Ellis, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Tull. Opt. N. C. D. Brownjohn, M.C., Mr. IM Mrs. D. Santry,
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      94 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT Second Show at t Cecil B. de Mille's Masterpiece Paramount Production THE TEN COMMANDMENTS m 13 Reels. Special Settings, Augmented Orchestra with Special Music. First Show at 7.30 p.m. Paramount Special SINNERS IN HEAVEN (Featuring BEBE DANIELS and RICHARD DIX) m 7 Reels. NO FREE LIST. TAN CHENG
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      92 8 Other Pages. Par Sport Miscellany 2 Stirling Kubbrr Shan Trices 3 Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 lUuter and Rugby Radio Telegmms 9 Muslim I.ibi'l Action 9 Takut and Economic 9 Local Rubber Auction Figures V Congratu'ntions to King of Siam To-day's Share Market
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    LEAGUE AND LOCARNO.
    395 9 Parliamentary Debate Being Arranged. French and Belgian Views On Situation. [reltek telecram.] London, March 3. In thr Houkc of Commons, Mr. Ramsay .MaeDunnlcl asked whither Mr. Baldwin hail any statement to make rcgaiding the business of th-> Council of the League next week, pi rticulaily as lizards
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    France and Belgium.
    352 9 Lhavas ir.Ltxr.Aii.] Paris, March 3. Commenting Ml lh.' ratification of the I mkm l'act, L* Journal says that it is a splendid nceMl for M. Brand, all parties m the Chamber, except the Extreme Right and the Communists, approving of his foreign policy. Le Matin writes that
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    Britain and China.
    252 9 Peking Tariffs and Canton Boycott. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 3. In the House cf Commons, replying to a suggestion that the Btitish representatives on the Tariff Conference ai Peking should be impiessed with the nt( expedili;i;<; their occlslon on the interim tariff proposals, Sir Austen Chamberlain alluded
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    British Army Estimates.
    171 9 [WIRELESS TIA RU-.BY.] Rugby, March 4 Sir L. Wottkißgton EhraU declared that he haci had c very oiflicult task m effecting the economy of £2.000,000 m the Army Estimates. Ho had put one thing first, vhich was that there must be no reduction m the efficiency of
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    Death of Sir Sidney Lee.
    84 9 [WIRELESS VIA BUGBY.] Rugby, March 3. The death occurred m London this afternoon of Sir Sidney Lee, the famous biographer, who will be chiefly remembered as an authority on Shakespeare and Elizabethan England. In addition, he was engaged on a biography of King Edward the
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    U.S. Military Aviation.
    92 9 U. S. Military Aviation. [EEUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 3. WaaWngtM Mr, Davis, Secretary for War, has published the military aviation programme for the next five years. If it is adopted, the Army Air Force will possess 2,200 aeroplanes five years hence and the personnel will consist of 1,650 regular army
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    Foreign Made Goods.
    293 9 Legislation to Protect Home Trade. [reltkk telegram.] London, March 3. The proposals dealing with the protlom indicating the origin of certain imported goods are contained m the text of the Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Bill, which was introduced into the House cf Commons by Sir P. Cunliffe-Lister.
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    U.S. Railway Slump.
    164 9 U. S. Railway Slump. Exciting Scene on New York Exchange. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 4 New Yo:k There were indescribable scenes m the stock market as a result of a record slump m railroad shares, hundreds of thousands of which were freely offered. Trading this afternoon was done at a
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    Wembley.
    107 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] Lon:".on, March 3. The Wembley Urban District Council have agreed with the liquidators of the Empire Exhibition that the site of the exhibition iray be used for factories, with the exception of that part which is to become an open space. The New Zealand and M;.h.ya buildings
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    Foreign Exchanges.
    68 9 [WIRELESS VIA RVCBY.] Rugby, March 4. Exchange rates Paris 130, New York ttt 15 /IC, Brussels 107, Geneva 25.25, Amsterdam 12.1%, Milan 121, Berlin 20.40. Stockholm 18.12, Copenhagen 18.70, Oslo 22.64, Vienna 04.46, Prague 164, H.'.sine.fors 193, Madrid 34.49, Lisbon 2\i, I!io Vi, Buenos Aires 45 V», Bombay
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    The Libel Action.
    1460 9 Closing Stages of The Defence. The last of the witnesses for the defence m the Mohamedan libel action was heard by Mr. Justice Deane yesterday, and Mr. H. D. Mundell, counsel for toe defence, addressed the court. Mr. Mundell submitted that thsre wano question, that the subject
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    TAKUT AND ECONOMIC!
    482 9 Yesterday we had an editorial entitled Tukut, m which we dealt with certain aspects of Cantonese Bolshevist propaganda m Singapore. On Tuesday last the Straits Echo printed a note headed Economic which reads as follows Whoever out here told the Secretary of State for the Colonies that
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    129 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 749 th auction, yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,124 688 lbs. or 502.09 tons; offered 715.324 lbs. or 319.S 1 suld 078,888 lbs. or 2.W05 tons. Spot. L ndon 2s. sd. New York M i PRICES REALISED. Kibbed
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    The King of Siam.
    124 9 Indications of Democratic Tastes. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, March 2. The King reoeivej numerous messages of congratulation on his coronation from Kings and PrttfdoaCl throughout the world. Kinj? George conferred on him tho Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath. The King also received
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    Naval Promotions.
    75 9 [reltkr telegram.] London, March fc Vica-Admirai.s Sir Roger Keycs, Sir Hugh Tothili and Sir Victor Stanley have boon promoted Admirals. Sir Rotcer K:-yis, ('omir&niler-iii-Chiuf (,f Ihe AL-dicerranean Station sincr l'J2O, organised the biilliant naval attack on Zcebru^icc and Ostond m April 1918. Sir Huch Tothili was Ojinmandcr-in- hi.;',
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    FIREMEN'S CRY UNHEEDED.
    92 9 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Pcnang, March 3. A serious charge of negligently an.l wilfully obstructing a fire engine proceeding to a fire was preferred against a Malay d:ivcr. Mr. L. E. Coleman, Su-' pcrintendent of the Penang Fire Brigade, m the course of his evidence, stated that
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    SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    179 9 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, March 4. Rubber.— L:;cal 06 cents per lb. Tin.— Lond-n £282 10s. Local $142. 120 tons sold. Rubbers. Shtre.; weak. Jeram Kuantens quoted IMM-IAVA, Ulu Benuts 7072V4, Tamlxilaks offer at 1.27.*, United Malaccas 2.57 ',i. Jlalaka. Pindcs quoted 2.«ji -2.70, New Scuduis
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    Rose Macphail and Co. (L. R. Macphail.)
    268 9 Singapore, March 4. Rubber.— 2s. 2%d. 2d. down. Local 83 cents. Tin.— £2B2 10s. 40s. do\.n. The market is again on the quiet side m all sections. Rubbers. Brogas can be placed at 1.65. Jeram Kuantans were taken at 1.57*4Mentakabs at 4G and
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      THE TEST SELECTORS.
      68 10 The Two Professionals Co-Opted. [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 3. The Th 4 select us have co-opted Hobbs and Rhodes. A meeting of the M.C.C. on February 24 selected Mr. Warner (chairman), Pevin and OUligan as the Te»t selection subcommittee. They were to co-opt two profrom the Noith
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      Douglas Operated Upon.
      44 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, March 3. Tin- crick.ter, Mr. J. \V. H. T. Douglas, hM own taken to hospital for appeiidiJ it is understood that an operation will be necessary. London, Match 3. Dmigliis baa been operated upon, and is ■■ig satisfactorily.
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      HOME FOOTBALL.
      51 10 Kn-lisli and Scottish Fixture. [Reuter Telegram Lundon, March 3. In the fust division of the League Huddersiield beat the Spu.u Z—l,Z 1, and Notts County beat Birmingham 3—o.3 0. In the second division South Shields lost to Huh l— a. In the Scottish League Hearts lost to Celtic
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      TANGLIN CLUB TENNIS.
      211 10 Results of Yesterday's Play. Dyne Cup. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, scr. beat) Mrs. Salzmann and Leggatt, plus 2, 7—5,7 5, 6—o.6 0. Mrs. Hedley Stevens and Assiter, scr. Leat Miss L. Hutchison and Stephenson, scr., 6—4,6 4, 6—4. Cullen Cup. Mr. and Mrs. I.yall, owe 3 beat
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      GOLF.
      88 10 Race Course Golf Club. Twenty-six cards were taken out for the February (1926) medal of the Race Course Golf Club, and the best nine returned were as follows H. L. H. Lim I. Leijsiiug J. Lag Keritf Tye J. Vudu W. A. Balhatchet T. Moiita E. Van der Beck
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      BOXING.
      174 10 Excellent Programme Arranged For Friday. That Boy Walley and Al Trono will UMI ut lv.st is finally settled beyond all doubt. On Friday, the two will contest the fly-weight championship of Malaya. The contest should be one of the best staged m Singapore for some time, for both are
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      THE YACHT CLUB.
      222 10 Arrangements for Sunday's Event. The following arrangements are announced On Sunday the first race for l lie .l.siii II Challenge Cup will be sailed. Yachts t be steered by uieir owners unless the Sailing Committee permits otherwise. Time allowances to be taken at the beginning of the
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      RELIABILITY TRIAL.
      264 10 The result of the motor-cycle reliability trial, on February 28 is as follows, the first three names being placed 1, 2 and 3-— The fallowing were disqualified for failing to keep to the correct route Nos. 3, 16, 21 and 36. The following: failed to complete the course
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    CHAP-GOH-MEH.
    294 10 The "Music" of the Motor Horn In Taiping. A Chinese correspondent at Taiping has sent us the following which we give as written, as it is much too good to alter, says the Times of Malaya. Chap Goh Men, literally fifteenth night m English, is next m importance among
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    The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
    213 10 At the Pavilion Theatre, yesterday afternoon, an invitation matinee screaning of The Hunchback of Notre Dame was given. Th* picture will be shown on and from Monday next at the Pavilion, for an indefinite period, and those who wish to see the whole of it
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      Rubber.
      1329 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I add yet another argument to confound the pessimists. With rubber at a fair economical value say 2/6 there are over 300 sundry articles not tyres but rubber dolls, bath-mats etc., which can be manufactured and marketed to the public.
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      Future of Tramways.
      126 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to your article under the above heading m Tuesday's issue, I must cast a doubt on the statement that Stoke-on-Trent is the first town m Great Britain to abolish its tramwtys. 1 have always been led to
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      Malay Association.
      226 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I shall be very much obliged if you will kindly allow me a little space m your valuable columns. My purpose m writing this letter is to draw the attention of my fellow Malays to the present backward condition of
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      South Africa.
      257 10 To the Editor of the Straits Timfs. Sir, It may interest you somewhat, by inspecting thD stamps on the enclosed envelope, to note m what manner the Nationalist Government of South Africa, under the Premiership of General Hertzog, is gradually att3mpting to expel English symbols and influences from
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    106 10 The season of The Ten Commandments at the Alhambra will be extended up to Saturday, and there will be a matinee on Saturday at 4 p.m. sharp. The management of the New World had planned a special pyrotechnic display for the Chinese New Year. Owing to unforeseen circumstances,
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    A Partnership Action.
    383 10 Samarang Chinese Sued At Singapore. An issue arising out of Utis&tion l.etween the Oversea Chinese Bank and Chop Bian Kcny; was tri?d by the Chief Justice (Sir Willicn: Murison) this morninp. The issue war. whether The Sam Yan^, a wealthy Chinese resident m Saniiranj, was a paitner
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    A Dishonest Foreman.
    316 10 Before Mr. C. W. A. Sennett m the Penang Police Court on Mcrch 2, a man named Hujsain, who had been foreman of the Grosvenor Motors, Ltd., was charged by Chief Detective Inspector J. Costello with dMioneslly retaining several motor accessaries belonging to the firm m 400
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    Bibby Line.
    196 10 Foil iwing is an extract from thr February issue of the Bibby Line Gazette forwarded to us by Paterson, Simons and Co., the local agents of the Bibby line We give below a copy of a letter received from Sir Harry Brittain, K.8.E., C.M.G., M.P., Travellers m this
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    The Straits Budget.
    129 10 Photographs of particular interest to Singapore and Malaya generally arc again to be found m the Straits Budget for this week, issued this morning. Engineering schemes for Singapore und Pcrak are both portiayed m o series of well-produced photographs of the Perak hydro-electric scheme and the Singapore
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    STORY OF THE SPARK PLUG.
    644 10 An Instructive IMIm at Malayan Motors. A very educational and interesting film was shown yesterday afternoon at the ppemiMi ol Malayan Motors, Orchard Kcad by Mr. Oeorgv M. Bakewell, factory icpresuntative it the Champion Spark iiug ■.'<•. at Toledo, Ohio, entitled The 1 the Spark
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    CHUP JI KEE.
    226 10 Penang Banker's Heavy Fine Confirmed. In the Penang Supreme Court on Monday, Mr. Justice A. V. Brown dismissed the appeal of Lim Ong Lum, who was convicted by the Second Magistrate, Penan* (Mr. C. W. A. Sennett), and fined $1,000 or six months' rigorous imprisonment, for assisting
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    A Book for Planters.
    150 10 We have received a copy of a new Tamil vocabulary, compiled by Mr. R. G. Manners, of Tampin Linggi Estate, Rantau, Negri Scmbilan. The purn of the book is to provide a very simple and straightforward instructor m the Tamil language. The planters success with his
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    Malayan Camera Club.
    723 11 Fifth Annual E.vhibition Bcln^ Arranged. Encouraged by tho hearty support given to the aniuiul exhibition m the past years the Malayan Camera Club have decided to again hold an exhibition, open to all users 01 the comcra professional M well as amnteur, resident m the- Malay j
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    SEARCH FOR WRECKED CREW.
    310 11 ISont.sn.iin's Heroism m H«\-py Sea. Afier many hours of mtQmm flying m th'- teeth of a forty ndiea an hour gale airmen are searching an islund on th« (•a I way coast for the mis-iinjt trawlrr ni'-n, says a Loltd 'ii cabta of February Tli' y
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    21 11 Womt-ii of Knulaiid spend at least i' 21,000,000 year paora with thoir h4:r<lresser« tliun they did bofore shinprlinjf hmw Hie rashion.
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    THE FATE OF WEMBLEY.
    698 11 Problem Facing The Official Liquidators. j To-day's telegrams contain a reference Ito the future of the «itc of Wembley. Lust year, soon lifter the exhibition closed, three liquidators were appointed by the (ibVernmtnt for the disposal of the sit* and buildings«of the Empire Exhibition. j One
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    165 11 In additi 'ii to a selection of new fiction the underr.oted works have been added to rtafflct. library, and will be available for lame on (Saturday, March 6, at IS a.m. Brown, K. Grant. Burma as I saw it, 1889-1917. ill. f.ildwell, Harry R.--Blue Tiger adventure > of
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    Harmston's Circus.
    133 11 'I'll- Baneral pubUe, growa-opi and children, h.ivi- never lost than interest for the eircua, with its anjnal performances aad mirth-provofcinK clowns. Harm•ton'l Circtu ia ;.i;.iin with us ami thx liim performance takes place to-night at the Victoria .Strict a:»l Middle Road location, vliilst thi-rc will I*' a matinee
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    SUPREME COURT.
    402 12 List of Cases for March Sittings. The following cases will heard by the Supreme Court judges this month Klaeis Plantations, Ltd., v. Ang Wee Boon. Meeran Lebbaik Maullim and K. C. Marican, v. J. Mohamed Ismail Marican and The Straits Printing Works. Lam Choon and Co., v. Lim
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    THE INDRAPOERA.
    481 12 New Dutch Motor Ship Due Next Thursday. The agents of the Rotterdam Uoyd mail line are m receipt of a telegram stating that the new Rotterdam Lloyd mailship Indrapoera will arrive at this port on Thursday morning, the 11th inst. The Indrapoera, like the majority qf the Rotterdam
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    TIN RETURNS.
    26 12 Tonpkah Compound No. 2N. L. Hour* run 471 hour*, yardage treated 55,156 cubic yards, output 455 pieul*. Pattani Tin. Hours 550, yardare 2&JWO. piculiulfiß.
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      116 12 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. will arrive the very fiM^ M 'TC *"5t latest FIAT mod. 509 W^o*^W\\ I'/ the little car which R|^^
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      659 13 WILKINSON, HEYWOOD <g^x X AND CLARK Callender ?"rustioide Cable 4Bmat BLACK BITUMINOUS PAINT HIH I US e on Galvanised Iron. Zinc and Steel. f STOCK r. A ?T i iw3^HFW<tttS 1 4 Rust resisting and withstands the action of B Hv/ i r li'V iW^r^fo t Salt or Fresh Water,
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      517 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $19,000, «00. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Struits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 52, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance,
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      1089 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $14,000,000 Owned hy THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK. Head Office 60, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office 36, r.ISHorSGATK. E.C. Branches. BARCELONA COLON MADRID OSAKA BATAVIA DAIRKN- MANILA SHANKHAI BOMBAY HANKOW PANAMA SINGAPORE CALCUTTA HARBIN PEKING TIENTSIN CANTON
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      470 14 BANKING THB BANK OP TAIWAN, LIMITED. (laeoraerated by Special Charter la ?aaea) I Capital Subscribed T48.000.00* Capital Paid-up Y."..i,b76,000 Reserve Fund T 1,760,000 President H. Mo»i. iSi-j. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. I T. Sicaraune, Esq. D. Taklta, Esq. M. Shuto, Eaq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formosa (Taiwan), ■RANCHES AND AGENCIES I
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      903 14 FOR SALE The Trustees of the Loke Yew Estate invite SEPARATE tenders for the following Rubber Estates, of which the particulars are briefly as follows KAMPONG JAVA ESTATE. This Estate is situated on the old Klang Damansara Kond, being some 3 miles from Klang and approximately 25 miles from Kuala
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      582 14 NOTICE GOVERNMENT OF SELANGOR Tenders will be received at the office of the Mate Engineer Selangor, P.W.D. Kuala l.umpur, up to 2 p.m. of March 17, 1926, for the following (a) Two class VII quarters Kajang. (b) Metalling of Ayer Hitam— Teluk Datoh Road. (c) Deviation of Trunk Road 23\4
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    SEDENAK. RUBBER ESTATES.
    788 15 Satisfactory Profits Sound Position. The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of the Sedenak Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on January 26 at Winchester House, E.C. Mr. P. C. Turnbull (.the chairman), m moving the adoption of the report and account* and the declaration of the dividend i niiiii.)
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