The Straits Times, 20 May 1926

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    13 1 The Straits Times Na 88,174 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1926, PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      118 1 tNEW MILLINERY LARGE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR STRAWS J BLACK WHITE and COLOURS. W Prices from $5.50. LADIES' FELT HATS. White and Assorted Colour?. Prices from $5.50.' LADIES' WHITE and COLOURED RIBBON HATS for SPORTS WEAR. Prices from §7.50. NEW SHIPMENT OF CHILDREN'S MILLINERY. ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in S.S.)
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      3 1 FOX YOTTT? n»"Y
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    HOME SPORT.
    2191 2 The Australian Team's Arrival. By Our Special Correspondent London, April 22. For once in a way. we have seen a favourite win a prominent race in the City and Suburban. Depleted as the event was of good horses, Lord Lonsdale's Warden of the Marches was left as topweight
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      228 2 Kill o\\ i atii mof beaut. ful woiaen. What's Become of the i hdmmdfthHtils-^oiK "HoiVelv" Girl 7 toloiir to Pti/i>iutn\- Soap. rWalfnTiiMi'M fin f E »«7«*«« women and girls are lcarnine to mtircly by machtm ry .)>-.' make tnc most of ihe:r looks. i L£Z*U'b£k7hc J-<i,nc, o^hi, is ail about
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      167 2 That One Pimple May Become Many Prevent More by Using Cuticura Soap regularly and Cuticura Ointment when necessary. The Soap cleanses the clogged, instated pores, the Ointment soothes and heals. Soap, Ointment. Talcum sold throughout thr world. British 11.-ol T K.wtttrr C lot Lv:. 31. Bknr.'. St I'-WE at 9m~l
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      167 3 THE "TRUSTY TRIUMPH" Again Proves its Reliability MOTOK-CYCLE Reliability Trial, Singapore, February 28, 1926. Team of Four "P" Type Triumphs wins FIRST place ALSO SECOND AND THIRD INDIVIDUAL PRIZES. "P" Type Triumphs 1926 Models From $450.00. Complete with Lumps. Horn, Pump :ind Tools. Ex Goriown Singapore. Dili very from Stock.
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      269 3 WHY YOU CAN'T SLEEP. Some people lie r.wnke for' hours before they can full ash p. Others wake suddenly in the small hours and worry over trifles, while some doze fitfully and never feel rested. It is the disordered condition of the nervous system that causes insomnia. The nerves arc
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      508 3 HUSBANDS ARE A PROBLEM 1 Breakfast, \J late again? tut ft's always safe to start their day with MARMALADE &> SA, Sole Agents BARLOW CO. The Malayan Camera Club FIFTH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION, 192 H. Open to all residents in S.S. and F.M.S. will be held in St. MARY'S CHI'RCH
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      965 3 GHEONG KOJMSENG GO. AUCTION SALE 01 SINCAPOKK TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES. At Measrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co's »leroom. No. 30. Chulia Street, on Wrditmday, May 26. at 2.3* a.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land situate at Sophia Road, Singapore, area 3.225 square ir«t. Messrs. Chan Eber. Solicitors). Lot 2. Valuable
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      519 4 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AHD APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SEKVK KS. 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 JAPAN Tonna-e due Spore MANTUA 11,000 Hay 21 KAUMALA W)00 June
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      546 4 Shipping Announcements N.YXJUNE (NIPPON TOKEN UL1B1A) LONDON Htm Mantilla*. London _ad Aatwwa Vessels Tonnage Da* Sail HARUNA MARU 11,000 May Z6 Z7 KAMO MARU 8.000 Jan* 10 KATORI MARU 10,000 Jnn* 28 Z4 ATSUTA MARU 8.000 J.ly 7 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Joly tl tZ HAKONE MARU IO.i'OO Aag. 4 S
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      537 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE THH OCBAN STBAM ***** GO. LIMITBD. THB CHINA MUTUAL STBAM NAY. CO, LTD. (laeorponted in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT
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      474 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la Slam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE, far Rrctay, Kemaman, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telapin, Patani, Siii£<ra, Lacon, Bandon, Kohaauiui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VAI.AYA May 24 May 26 PKACHATIPOK May U June 2 The Steamers ar* fitted throughout with electric light and have excellent
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      521 4 Ka P. Mi (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract wits tie NETHERLANDS INDIA. GOVEHNMENT Telephone No. 3640. with lub-conneetioii to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine I Depts. and Managers' Desk. Representative for Singapore arid SI raits Settlement* of the Official Touritt Bureau of Java. All information,
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      444 4 BURNS PKILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR SYUKKY, MELBOURNE. VIA JAVA DARWIN', THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing by the well known s'eamers MARELLA (7,1i75 tons) and MALABAR (4.M2 tuns). The s.s. MAKKLLA is th. j Nrgcst aad finest steamer trading to AuatraI lia, Cabins da luxe, single berth
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      454 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE TASSENCETt AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINKNT via PORTS and SUEZ CANAL. i rek;ht services OUTWARDS FROM CONTINENT For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japun s.s. CITY OF NAI'LKS May 21 HOMEWARDS London, Rotterdam und Hamburg CITY OF
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      427 5 AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE (Incorporated in England) Regular Passenger and Freight Service via JAVA POUTS to FREMANTLE (W. A.), ADKLAIDE, MELBOURNE and SYDNEY maintained by Tons Sailing 1026 k.s. MERTON HALL (limited pahsenger accommodation) June 7 KIOTO (cargo steamer) July 7 r.s. CITY OF PALERMO (passenger steamer S,!KH) tons) Aug. 7
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      413 5 AMERICAN ORIENTAL MAIL LINE TRANS-PACIFIC PASSENGER AND EXPRESS SERVICE It daya from Hongkong to Seattle Sailing from Steamer Hongkong PRESIDENT MADISON May 28 PRESIDENT JACKSON June PRESIDENT McKINLEY June 21 PRESIDENT JEFFERSON July 3 PRESIDENT GRANT July 16 also a sailing every 12 days from Hongkong to Manila Through bills
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      289 5 PRINCE LINE FAR EAST SERVICE Regular Monthly Service of Faat New Motor Vessels. FOR BOSTON. NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND PHILADELPHIA (via Suez Canal) Limited Passenger Accommodation. Arrive Leave Arrive Spore Spore N.York MALAYAN PRINCE June 4 June 11 July 20 JAVANESE PRINCE July 3 July 10 Aug. 18 ASIATIC PRINCE
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      458 5 rfeast is life/IRVING'S YEAST-VITE TABLETS. The Lightning Pick-me-up. Contains no harmful Drug.. Composed of pure Medicinal Yeast, Vitamins, and other valuable ingredient., a. prescribed by leading medical specialists. The gentle fermentation of the Yeast when in contact with the gastric juice, of the stomach cause, a stimulating, buoyant feeling of
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      500 6 EMPIRE Thursday, May 20 to Monday, May 24 In the Second Shrv. at 9.15 p.m. D. W. GRIFFITH Presents SALLY t°h pcp c SAWDUST With CAROL DEMPSTER and W. C. FIELDS— the l;in«:iis Eiirl'sli Cnmodian In 10 Reels. Tli<" stnry is one of tlio most entprtaininp talcs ever Rimed, alive
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      613 6 A TALE OF THE SWEEPING PLAINS I Where a young irirl drove 4,500 head of Cattle. NORTH OF 36 See the Great Stampede. It is only one of many thrills in this Powerful Story. i AN IRVIN WILLAT PRODUCTION. JACK HOLT, LOIS WILSON, ERNST TORRENCE. This is the Film Londan
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      153 6 ,jfe^^^ The No. IA "Kodak" llP^^Sp $55.60 SPECIAL OFFERS BRITISH PIANOS TROPICALLY MADE IN EVERY DETAIL. IRON FRAME, OVERSTRUNG UNDERDAMPER Check Action all Latest Improvements. $550 Inspection invited lo OUR NEW SHOWROOMS THE SINGAPORE PIANO Co. G, RAFFLES PLACE. Tel. 3603. WHAT MAKES MEN WANT THEM? TIGIB HZAD BRAND They
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    358 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, May 2* Hitch Water, 3.18 a.m., 6.56 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 0.20 a.m., 4 ft. 8 In. O.ii) |> .in.. -1 tt. in. Garden l'arly, Government House, 4.45 p.m. Football, Drr. 11 S.C.C. II T. Municipal; S.C.F.A. (B) v. V.M.C.A. English Comedy ltevue Co., Vie.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    230 7 Thursday, May 20. .Ships alongside Ihc Wharvei or expected to arriM'. hEI'I'KI. HAItttOlK. Main Wball Angler, Sapphire. Rcwak, < >blt, Serlndit, Bwma (hong. Oil Wharf Nil Cu»l Wharf Nil KSSKI.S I\ MX IM)CK. Tanjnnc I'agar Slims Wharf Vm Wairwijck Albert Dock Medusa, Tug Tantu Victoria Doik Hj
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    187 7 To-day. North, N. K.ast and N. West Somalia I I.! :.k BJSV Pxntianak 1 BangkalU) p-m-Cnina, lia.n»ui, Japan, Korea, Formosa, Kast Siberia, Philippine lKlmi'lt, Wpxtcrn Canada and Sutes iiPim* (Bsniss) <> ph.. 1. .-morrow Sil.u IKaJah of Baiawak) i.n. frigi Radjah, Teinbllaaaa and In.lrat'iri I Barratta) i
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    41 7 Primes Julian* Kditvana Iniulmde Paul Lceat Ltovanha amid I -t- I I Spore Apl. 9 Apl. 16 Apl. 16 Apl. 21 Apl. 23 Apl. S8 London »Uy S May 10 May 10 May 17 May 17 Mny 17
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    233 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, May 20. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/3 11/16 Pri. ate 3m. credits 2/4 15/32 On New York, Demand 5*^ Private 90 d/s On France, Bank T.T. 1850 On India, Bank T.T. 154* On Hongkong, Bank T.T. 1 pc. dis. On Shanghai,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    61 7 t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot 73Ms Standard R.S.S. on Tender May 73% June 74 July-Sept. 74 Oct.-Dec. 74 74 74 74^ 74 V4 74% Tone of market Quiet-steady. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 22',id. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 47
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      MINING.
      235 7 Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 5/- 5/- Pahang Consol. 12/4V4 13/4V4 £1 £1 Pengkalen 16.25 16.75 1 1 Petaling 2.95 3.05 1 1 Rahman Hyd. 2.02 V4 2.10 £1 £1 Rambutan 26/6 27/6 £1 £1 Ratrut 11/- 11/6 cd. £1 £1 Raub. Atut Gold 3.90 4.05 £1 £1 Rcnong 60/-
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      GENERAL.
      133 7 Issue t'aL Pd Buyers Sellers 51 £1 B. Am. Toba-xo 6-11.0 5.15.0 1 1 Central Engine! 1.00 1.05 •1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 14.75 15.00 ,0 10 Fraser Xeave 51.75 bZ. 25 100 100 Hammer Co. 172.50 176.00— LOO 100 Katr Bros. def. 187.00 192.00 0 10 Mexican Eagrle
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      DEBENTURES.
      86 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 110 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 of 1901 95 pat S'pore Municipal 4Vi p.c of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par S'pore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par S'pore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 $2,000,000 80—90 I S'pore Municipal 5 px. $22,000,000 of
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      375 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby (SI) 3.15 3.60 3.35 MO Alor Gajah ($1) 2.9.i 3.10 3.00 3.10 A. Hitam ($5) 24.00 25.00 24.00 25.00 A. KuniiiR (*1) 1.15 1.20 1.20 1.25 Am. Malay ($2) 5.00 5.25 5.00 5.15
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      235 7 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY THE ENGLISH COMEDY REVUE GO. With a cast of Popular Favourites HARRINGTON RYNOLDS. ELSIE MAY. DON GEMMEL. MYRTLE KINGSLEY. CHARLES MASON. LENA LAWTON. CONNIE MILNE. JOAN NORMAN. TONIGHT AT 9.30 London's Most Successful Revue SNAP Friday. May 21. BUBBLY A Laugh in every Bubble.
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      92 7 ZEISS MICROSCOPE OUTFIT ASA 16 MIERIG (In case fitted with lock and key) EQUIPMENT OF STAND OPTICAL EQUIPMENT Inclinable 3 achromatic objective. >cw MEYER toothed wheel (low 8 (A) num. ap. 6.29 motion 40 (D) m 0.65 Simplified mechanical stage 90 (1/12 In.) n 1.25 Illuminating apparatus with aid* homogeneou.
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      895 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adrts., Me pas* U. WANTS, FOR BAUa, ETC TWO ROOMS available at Beach House. Apply personally or phone 6668. (lp) BOARD AND RESIDENCE (Sans Souei) 6, Oxley Rise, me single and one double room. TO LEtTno. 6 and 7, Cairnhill Ro»d". Apply 29, Sims Avenue (Lorong
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      818 7 THE COMPANIES ENACTMENT 1917. IN THE MATTER OF SUNGEI LEBING RUBBER ESTATE, LTD. (In Voluntary Liquidation). NOTICE is hereby given pumuai.t to Sittion 207 (1) of the Companies F.nactm"iH 1017, that a meeting of the creditors of Sungei Lebing Rubber Estate, Ltd. will bo held in the Liquidator"* Office, No.
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      70 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kundang Kcrbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office.) For Ue 24 hour, ending at Midnight oa May 19, 1926. deg. M;.\. shade temperature »».6 F Mm. shade temperature 74 Mean shade temperature 80.4 V. Mr*, sun radiation 164 F. Mm. grass radiation 68.5 F. Sis. temperature 81
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    44 8 Mrs. Tan Guan Hak and family beg to thr.r.r those who sent letters of condolence wreaths and other expressions cf sympathy in their recent bereavement, tho death o Mr. Tan Guan Hak. and also thank those who kindly attended the funeral oi Sunday.
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, MAY 20. COUNCIL MATTERS.
    1007 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, MAY 20. COUNCIL MATTERS. We do not think that we are being unduly critical f our Government when we say that there was a distinct atmosphere of laissez faire about certain of the answeis to questions asked by unofficial members at the recent meeting of Council.
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    153 8 A team of Hongkong ciickctcr.s starts out en a journey to Singapore to-day, and what should prove en interesting series of matches against Malayan opponents begin next week. Imposing looking shields in the Singapore Cricket Club bee ring dates of the cighteen-nincties show that thiity years ago
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    32 8 The directors of the Royal Exchange Assiiram'R ruct'iiiiitendcd the payment of a final dividend of 1j per cent, on account of W2S, tetttnf i tctil of 25 pci ecr.i. for ths ysar.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    350 8 Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. J- W". Hoflin for the marriage at Wesley Church, Ipoh, on June 5. of Miss Allies Hetherington and Mr. Ernest O. Montford. The engagement is announced of Mr. Cheah Wat Lum, eldest son of Mr. Cheah Tat Jin, of
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    24 8 A Berlin cable to the Daily Chronicle ays the Soviets have decided to permit .yemen to be officers in ships of their nercantile marine.
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    54 8 A copy of the new road map of Singapore which has been issued by the Survey Office is to hand. It is a clearly printed and very useful adjunct to any office, he scale being five inches to the mile, and is obtainable fr,m the Survey Office n wall or
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    45 8 The Old Rafflesians' Association will loid its annual dinner on Saturday, June j (Founder's Dry) at 8 p.m. at the Jarden Club, Raffles Chambers. All Old Joys, whether membeis or not, may attend and may bring guests, and should :ommunicete with Dr. S. K. Lim.
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    46 8 The Chartered Bank advise that they have to-day received the following telegram from their head office Shell Transport and Trading Co., Ltd. declared dividend at the rate of 2s. 6d. per share free of income tax payable July 5, Bearer coupon to be presented No. 47.
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    50 8 The Hongkong Hotel after the fire is ifraduaily getting back to normal. New reception offices m the premises previously occupied by Messrs. Powell and Co., have been opened and the company only a few lays ago opened a bar and lounge in Oes Voeux Road, next tj the Hotel offices.
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    52 8 The magisterial enquiry into the charge of attempted murder of Inspector Hourihane, preferred against Udah Abdul Rani, a Malay survey coolie, was further postponed at Ipoh. Inspector Hourihane, who is still in the District Hospital at ipoh, is making good progress. It will more than a fortnight before complete recovery
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    58 8 The dance club of H.M.S. Ambrose will hold a dance in the Sailors' Institute, Robineon Road, on Saturday next, commencing at 8.30 and continuing until 1 a.m. As in former cases, admission for gentlemen will be one dollar, ladies free. It has also been arranged to hold carnival dnnce with
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    60 8 The Resident of Perak has appointed the following gentlemen to be members of a Committee (to be known as the Taiping Gardens Committee) to supervise the general management of the Public Gardens in T&ipuig Messrs. B. H. F. Barnard (chairman). E. F. Beck, G. L. Hani, U J. B. Madden,
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    70 8 During the quarter ending March H, •!22 inquests were held in the Straits Settlermnt*, comprising 214 in Singapore, 3.S in TVnang aiul Dindings, 13 in Province Wcllesley and 27 in Malacca. The gr. aU-st number of deaths, 138, were from natural causes, 116 of them being recorded in Singapore. Misadventure
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    91 8 That rare Chinese flower known as the Keng Hua has bloomed in Penang, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh, says the Times of Malaya. One of these plants the property of Mr. Chin Lcong of the Distri< t Hospital, Tcluk Anson has now bloomed in Tcluk Anson after being in the
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    90 8 The first and oldest Maternity Hospital in London is appealing for th; sum of £100.000 to complete its building. This is the British Hospital for Mothers and Babies, which was founded as long ago as 1749 and took its present title when if amalgamated with the National Training School for
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    Trouble in Acheen.
    59 8 Dutch Troops Clash With Rebels. (Aneta's Service.) Batavia, May 20. It is reported from Koetaradja that a. detachment Hinder Lieut. Khiar clashed with a group of rebellious fanatics at Kloett, which is a centre of the rebellious movement. Six rebels were killed, while one soldier was killed
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    CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES.
    81 8 New Private Secretary For The Governor. Several changes in Malaya Civil Service appointments will take effect after the Whitsun holiday. Mr. J. D. Hall, at present private secretary to H.E. the Governor, will t.-ikr over the Secretaryship to the Hijrh Commissioner, this appointment having oeen rendered vacant
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    Rubber Prices.
    49 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable, dated May 19, their quotations beinu in gold dollar cents Sellers, May 47% June 47>,i next quarter 44. Market quiet and steady. Very little doing. To-day's Singapore price is 71 cents, London price Is. iu'.«d.
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    Rubber Price Averages.
    33 8 The exportable percentage for the current quarter is 100 of standard and tho average prices in Singapore and London to May 19 have been Singapore 78.6 cents. London is. 8.37d.
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    Mails Expected.
    31 8 Mails from Europe (London mails despatched April 29) ex P. and O. Mantua will arrive by train to-morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 9.30.
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    Alleged Forged Cheques.
    40 8 In connection with a charge of forgery against a Chinese named Goh Teck Huat; mentioned yesterday, we are requested to state that the cheques mentioned were not drawn on the Chartered Bank, as stated in our report.
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    Italian Opera Company.
    84 8 Carpi's Italian Opera Company is to pay a return visit to the Victoria Theatre for four nights only from next Monday, on the way to Java. The operas to be staged on this occasion are Madame Butterfly, La Favorita, Othello and the Barber of Seville, and no
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    Kombok (F.M.S.) Rubber.
    96 8 Guthrie and Co. have received a cable at Kuala Lumpur, from the secretaries "f the Koiobok (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Ltd., advising that the directors of this company have decided to recommend, subject to audit and usual adjustments, a final dividend in respect of the. financial year ended
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    Government House.
    123 8 The following had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard at Government Houston Tuesday The Hon. Mr. H. Marriott and Mrs. Marriott, Mr. S. Nakashima and Mrs. Nakashima, Captain J. Yoshitake, Captain and Mrs. H. Shipway, Commander B. Yamamura, Lieut. Commander K. Okano.
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      83 8 SPECIAL OFFER of ENGLISH MADE BICYCLES $5O Complete Specification, Enamelled black, lined green and gold. FRAMES.— 22, 24 and 26 inch. WHEELS.— 2B by V/i inch. BRAKES.— Bowden, front and rear. FREE WHEEL.— B.S.A. Supplied complete with lamp, bell, pump, toolbar, spanners and oilcan. John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in
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      80 8 TO-NIGHT at the ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd.. Proprietors Wm. Fox Super Production HAVOC (Featuring GEORGE O'BRIEN) in 9 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. Fox Production THE FIGHTING HEART in 7 Reels. New Columbia Grafanolas NEW MACHINES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Write for revised illustrated list.
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      66 8 >«♦»♦•♦»>♦» On Other Pages, Pa««. Home Sport tatter I Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 Reutcr and Rugby Radio Messages 9 Local Empire Day Celebrations 9 Trafalgar Rubber Kstatc Report B Rubber Auction Figures I Hank Robbery Out Continued 11 Holiday Sporting '.I'urei; M
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    MINERS' STRIKE.
    502 9 Men Opposed to Wage Reduction. Recommendations to Delegate Conference. [kkiter telegram.] London, May 19. It is understood that the executive of the Miners' Federation will recommend the delegate conference to-morrow to en<<r>r«e th- re-orfranisation proposals in the report of th<> Hoyal Commission but to ie.k>et the i'timodiato wage
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    Cairo Conspiracy Trial.
    55 9 tRF.UTER TELKCRAM.] London, May It, Cairo The conspiracy trial has closed. The court announced that the papers in connection with MohasjMd l'ahmy A!i had been sent to the Mufti, which indicates that I.c a!on^- was sentenced tr death. The judgment with rcir.-tid to the other accused is
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    American Airman Killed.
    43 9 [BELTKK IKI.MiRAM.] I.oM<!»n, May 1U. I'll ludulphia On ttM .summits of llliMil Um a'rmaii, Ross Kirkiytriik, who )';irtiii[i;itpi) in tin- piuivrr fli^l't fr.'Tn ..,1 I V I'. I II, I ;rj! (oroed baAag of :1. Bail aempkuM Juruij a s'.orm.
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    The Khalifat.
    152 9 Position of Moslem Leader Defined. [reuter telegram.] London, May 19. Cairo The Khalifat Con-press disrussed the report of the committeee on the definition and necessity of the Khalifat. The report defined Khalifat as the office of the spiritual and temporal chief of the Moslems, and declared that the
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    United States Senate.
    150 9 Story of Undue Campaign Expenses. [reuter telegram.] London, May 19. Washington Senator Reed, Democrat, Missouri, gives currency to a sensational story to the effect that anything between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000 was spent at a recent Senatorial primary election in Pennsylvania when he moved that the Senate should
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    Labour in Italy.
    139 9 Mussolini States Fascist Policy. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 19. Rome' On the occasion of the adop.l ii cf a labour law prohibiting strikes, Signor Mussolini made a statement to ascisls declaring that for the first time B the history of the world a constructive revolution had been
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    The Spy Case.
    140 9 Statement by Sir Austen Chamberlain. [wireless via rugby.] Rugby, May 19. Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Kir Austen Chamberlain said Lord Crcwe, the British Ambassador in Paris, had informed him of the sentences passed upon British subjects for alleged espionage. He then read
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    RIFF WAR.
    366 9 Abd f\ Krim Pressed on Four Sides. French and Spanish Troops Advance. [RELTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 19. Like a wild boar defending its mountain home to the last rock," is the description applied by Reuter's Paris correspondent to Abd el Krim's position in face of the joint French
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    Nicaraguan Revolt.
    88 9 Protest Against Seizure Of Customs. [reuter telegram.] London, May 19. Managua, Nicaragua The American Collector-General of Customs has protested to the State Department against the removal by revolutionaries of the American collector of customs *nd his deputy at Blucficlds, because they refused to hand over collection!. Seizure of
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    Resumption of Racing.
    87 9 Railways Prepared To Transport Horses. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 19. The stewards of the Jockey Club and the National Hunt Committee have received a communication from the railway companies stating that they arc prepared to deal' with racehorse traffic for race meetings. The stewards have therefore given
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    26 9 Ifee name of that portion of Pangkor Hi; ad, I'c.nai'e, ."> v,!>irh roya! palms arc planted, run«!sg bst-ween Mea!i3ter Eoad °.r.i Vtrak F.cid, his been re-niiued Peel
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    INDIANS IN AFRICA.
    205 9 Joint Government Conference Arranged. Hopes for an Amicable Solution. [WIRELESS VIA RUGBY.] Rugby, May 19. Lord Birkenhead announced in the House of L >rds that a conference had been arranged between the representatives of the Government of the 'Union of South Africa and of the Government of
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    Communists Convicted.
    90 9 Fines for Breach of Emergency Rules. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 19. Mrs. Margery Pollitt, wife of the Communist leader Harry Pollitt, who was charged et Bow Street with unlawful possession of documents containing false information, in contravention of the emergency regulations, was fined £50 and £5 5s. costs,
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    Fatalities in Russia.
    85 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 19. Moscow Three mishaps attended by fatalities are reported. Fifteen men were electrocuted owing tj a piece of machinery at a works near Moscow fouling an overhead high tension cable. Nineteen persons were drowned by the sinking of a ferry boat in the
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    Germany's Foreign Policy.
    80 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 19. Berlin In the Reichstag Herr Marx declared that the' Government's foreign policy had not changed. He emphasised that the Russo-Gcrman treaty was merely a link in a chain of treaties in the interest of the pacification and consolidation of Europe. The Reichstag,
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    Exchanges.
    73 9 [wireless via rucby.] Ratty, May 19. Kxchanircs arc as follows Paris 172 New York 4.86 7 16 Brussels 169% Geneva 25.11 Amsterdam ia.o9'4 Milan 127 Berlin 20.43 Stockholm 18.17 Copenhagen 18.52% Oslo 22.42% Vienna 3444 \i Prague 164% Helsingfors 193 V 4 Madrid 33.71 Lisbon 2.17-32 Rio 7 11-32
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    Fall of the Franc.
    352 9 French Government Plans To Remedy. [BEUTER TELEGRAM.] London, Msy 19. M. Pcret, the French Finance Minister, has proceeded to Paris. Interviewed by Router he expressed himself satisfied with the result of his conversations with Mr. Churchill.. > have arrived at nothing definite yet," he said, but
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    TRAFALGAR RUBBER REPORT.
    367 9 Directors Advise Removal Of Coconut I'alms. The following is the report of the Trafalgar Rubber Company, the annual meeting of which, will be held at N Prince Street on Saturday, May The profit for the year is $11. -Ml-, which, added to the amount broucht forward from
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    48 9 Arrangements are being mnde f7>r tinearly removal of the Ovfer.>eas Ceylon Association (Malayan branch) to their new premises £'I, .I:iv;i Sijvrt, (mrond floor*, Kua'a Luitv>u'\ *"<l to provide a reading rsom. Thi. uraaapatnl I b tended to meet tfcs long-felt r.-ant of a Taws Club for the Ccylonoss.
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    EMPIRE DAY.
    650 9 i His Majesty's Message to The Schools. "Draw Closer the Common Ties." Following the annual custom in Singapore, extensive preparations have been made by Mr. H. Clark, Inspector of Schools, who has been heartily backed up by the staffs of the various schools, for the celebration of -Empire
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    130 9 Offered .'513 Tons Sold 236 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber A ociation held its 700 th auction, yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,1 12,592 lbs. or 510.09 tons offeri,l 701,294 ibs. or lU.W tons; sold ii) |be. or 25&28 tons. M Inndw Is. mm. a.
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    BANK ROBBERY CASE.
    843 10 Story of Recesses in An Almirah. Alleged Finding of Hidden Notes. The bunk robber, usumed yesterday afternoon hi the District Court before Mi. P. A. 1- [)i rid. The case concerns the r bncry of the Banque de I'lndo Chine effected in LtSS when over SiiOO.OOO and
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    Re-Issue of Bank Notes.
    31 10 London. May 7. The leading banks have been instructed to ie-i.-sue Bank of England noUs. contrary to the usiml practice. Dilapidated Treasury notes are being similarly re-issued.
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    Dr. Besant Sails for Europe.
    78 10 Bombay. May X Pr. Besant. Mfampanied by Mr. J. Krishnamurti, sailed to-day for Europe and America, where she intends to vounter-act anti-Indian propaganda and to work on behalf of the Commonwealth of India Bill. Dr. Besant is very optimistic about the Bill. Any measure, she
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      GOLF.
      101 10 Daily Mail i' 1,200 Tournament. [Reuter Telegram.]" London, May 19. At St. Andrew's a hundred professionals who had previously qualified in sectional tournament.; throughout the country plavec! off the lirst 36 of 72 holes in the Daily Mail £1,200 tournament. G<dd, Roehampton, with 75 and 73, and Aubrey Boomer,
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      GUILLEMARD CUP TENNIS.
      53 10 Final Matches in Qualifying Competition. The final matches in the qualifying competition for the F.M.S. v. Colony tennis matches were played yesterday afternoon, when Hall and Hupjrins defeated Nozu and Matsukawa 6—1, 6—2, and John Lim beat Hunt 6 2, 8 -6. The winners in each cane
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      SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB.
      74 10 Farewell Tiffin to Mr. W. Makepeace. A farewell tiffin to Mr. W. Makepeace, who is retiring and leaving for home next month after nearly forty years in Singapore, is to be given at the Swimming Club on Sunday, June 1.1. Mr. Makepeace is a founder and expresident
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      YACHTING.
      363 10 Fairy Point Challenge Cup. On Sunday the Fair/ Point Challenge Cup, presented by Mr. E. M. Ksdesse, will be sailed for from the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, and will be held for the next twelve' months by the winner. Course as last Sunday: start 10 a.m. Handicaps Jean, scratch;
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      GOLF.
      262 10 The Navy Challenge Cup. The Navy Challenge Cup will be competed for at Bukit Timah on Monday next. The draw is as follows: 3.15 Miss Atkins and L. D. Hardie (S.G.C.) v Mrs. McMichael and J. J. McMichael (G.G.C.). 3.20 Mrs. J. M. Jackson and V> H. Elkins (S.G.C.)
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    TIN RETURNS.
    47 10 Phin Soon Tin Mjnes Ltd.— Output for first half of May 316.43 piculs, yardage treated 12,659, overburden 2,543, Karang 10,116, hours run 200. Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co., N. L. Output for first half of May 88 piculs, 304 hours worked, 30,000 cubic yards treated.
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    RUBBER RETURNS.
    21 10 Ampat (Sumatra).— 34,7so lbs. Continental Plantation. 23,881 lbs. Kwa10e.— 40,303 lbs. Sumatra Caoutchouc. 132,136 lbs. Sungoi 8uaya.— 32,550 lbs.
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    Begum of Bhopal.
    17 10 London, May 7 Their Majesties the King and Queen received the Begum of Bhopal.
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    65 10 According to the London Evening Standard, a syndicate, headed by a Chinese who was deported from England a few years ago was formed some months ago in Antwerp, with its aim the control of the drug traffic of Europe with agents in Germany, France, Belgium and England. Suspected agents in
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    Malacca Notes.
    333 10 Plans for Agri-Horticultural Exhibition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, May 18. The Committee of the Society of th? Agri-Horticultural Exhibition have lost a very valuable President with the departure of the Hon. Mr. Ralph Scott who was keenly interested in Malacca agricultural activities. The Hon. Mr. J. \V.
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    KHILAFAT CONFERENCE.
    134 10 No Interference with Religious Rights. Simla. May 8. A special session of the Khilafat Conference opened to-day in Delhi under the presidency of Moulana Syed Sulainu'ii Madvi, leader of the Indian Khilafat delegation to the Hedjaz I World Moslem Conference. Ihe Moulana declared that the time had conic
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    225 10 Sally of the Sawdust, a United Artists' Coiporation release, is now showing at the Empire Cinema. It is gay with laughter. The English Comedy Revue Company open a three nights visit to the Victoria Theatre this evening, when they will present the rerue Snap, which is said to
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    Late Sir Herbert Miles.
    128 10 The death has occurred of Lieut. -General Sir Herbert Miles. Lieut. -General Sir Herbert Miles, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.C.B.. C.B., G.B.E., C.V.O.. M.V.O., was r-o-> on July 31, 1850. He was educaUu at Wellington College, and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He entered th2 Army, 1869. He
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    32 10 On the occasion of the feast of St. John Baptist de la Salle the pupils of St. Joseph's Institution gave a successful entertainment. The chief item wa- rkotrh by the sonior students.
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    Firestone in Sarawak.
    227 10 Rubber Plantations Around I Sibu Inspected. Mr. Harvey Firestone, junr., accompanied by Mrs. Firestone, Mr. Myeis, Mr. Cheek and Mr. Timlin, passed through Kuching in April on their return to Singapore from Sibu. We understand, says the Sarawak Gazette, that Mr. Firestone was much interested in the
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      206 10 Singapore, May 20. Rubber.—Local 74'. 2 cents per Ib. Tin.—London £265. Rubbers.—Shares are quiet. Malaka Pindas are quoted 3.10-3.15, United Malaccas at 2.90-2.95 and New Scudais at 3.15-3.20. Ayer Panas have sellers at 14.50 and Pajams at 15.50. Mentakabs have buyers at IJ4' 2 cents and
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      Rose Macphail and Co. (L. R. Macphail.)
      165 10 Singapore, May 20. Rubber.— London Is. lOVid., up >4d. Local 73 M. Tin.— £265, down 5s. The rubber shi'ie market is more active than for some days, with quotations inclined to be firmer. Mining shares cuiet. Industrials and loans enquired for at quotations.
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    HONGKONG SCHEME.
    111 10 New Berlhage for Ocean -Goin^ Vessels. Finance'' I; CUmM millionaire, with the work carried out by the Netherlands Harbour Works Co., and supervised by the Post Development Department, the first and most difficult stage of one of the biggest schemes of private enterprise for harbour improvement yet put
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    Insulin Discovery.
    65 10 Professor Abel, of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, has reported to the American National Academy of Sciences that he has obtained a crystalline substance which he believes to be pure insulin. It is about thirty times as active as the best products so far obtained. A sing4e ounce of
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    42 10 Vicar's Daughter I'm sorry you don't like the Vicar's sermons, William. What is the matter with them Are they too long William 'Yes, miss. Yon curate, 'c says, 'In conclusion, and > do conclude. But f vlnr Baft, 'I vlly nnd do last.'.'
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    CO-OPERATION.
    983 10 Progress of the Movement In F.M.S. Agricultural and Thrift Societies. A very interesting summary of the progress made by the co-oueralivi ni'.vcment in all its lamilications in the K..M.S. during 14*2.3 is found in the annual rcpoi l a': the department, extracts from which ale published below The total
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    War of the Future.
    1273 11 Aerial Research Cases And Sprays New Inventions. t;,c Important pail which science i; destined to play in future wars in outlined by UeuL-CMonel I". T. Etherton, Pwmmandmg 51st (London) AnU-Airrrad Brigade In an article in the Sunday Kxpreaa. The writer |H>iius nut astounding racta regarding modern
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    RAFFLES LIBRARY.
    479 11 New 15ooks Availat<!e On Saturday. In addition to a selection of new Qcti< v (he underaoted works have beep added to ltaftei Library and will bo available for is.->ue on Saturday Andrews (H.) and W. S. Alexander. The secret «.f Athletic Training, l'.n", illustrated. Bailey (H. P.)— Shanghaied
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    ADVERTISEMENT CASE.
    124 11 I^aruo Sum of Money Misappropriated. Madias, Hay N.—The City Policy have arrested one Padma. who is alleged to have cheated several p< OfJa by a bogus advertisement. it is alleged thai the accused called for applications for the post of cashier in his oflice. 'I he accused is
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    23 11 It is six times harder to lie a sheikh's i bride than to play one of Shakesp.-are"a 1 masterly character.;. —Mi.-;s Madge Titheladfc.
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      129 11 No Home is Complete without a MOUTRIE PIANO Call or write for free illustrated Price List. S. Moutrie 81 Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. «-»>»-»-•-»♦♦♦»<•♦♦*»♦»*♦♦♦♦-♦♦♦ Sandeman's Ports Jih and Sherries IK? Jl^BK?lM|i| are stocked by the following -■■••BmßtP^ BUN BEE C 0 F t0 gA^?lMAB f^ CHIX GUAN I l55«DtM^
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      326 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone No. 2920. SARKIES BROS., Proprietors Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday DINNER DANCE (Evening Dress Essentisl for Dancing). Monday, Wednesday and Friday THE DANSANT GRILL ROOM afp EATE Under the supervision of an Manager, expert European. Sea View Hotel Daily and Permanent rates. Rates include Tiffin at Raffles Hotel
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    445 12 Value. Company. £1 Abaco 2/ Allagar £1 Anglo-Malay £1 Ayer Kuning £1 Banteng 2/ Batang Consolidated £1 B«tu Caves il Batu Tiga 2/ Bekoh 2/ Bertam Consoltd. 2/ Brieh £1 Bidor 2/ Bikum 2/ Brooklunds 2/ Bukit Cloh 2/ Bukit Mertajam £1 Bukit Rajah 2/ Bukit
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      289 12 OVER THE TEA-GUPS What are these Standard Values WMtMNrajM iife always advertising They are articles of wear and utility in everday demand in th« l.ast. Whiteaway's tremendous scope und purchasing power has i i!:il>lcd them to create Standard Values. The intrinsic worth and consistent reliability have made them what they
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      345 12 free 10-Day Tube Mail Coupon Her Wonderful Teeth Remove the dingy film that's clouding yours and you'll be surprised that your teeth are just as white and charming a% any one's~ make this unique test. HERE is a simple test beauty, film is a serious dan* that proves the truth
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      162 12 VERITY'S PINDI' FAN THE ALTERNATING CURRENT CEILING FAN LOW CONSUMPTION KEEN PRICE T SILENT EFFICIENT Immediate delivery from stock FULL PARTICULARS AND PRICES FROM THE SOLE AGENTS If* ENTRAI I I W SMomrwoßus Ltd sW| SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. »■»♦♦♦♦-♦-»■»■»♦♦-»-»-»♦»♦-»■>-»-»♦♦•«♦♦« SINGER 1026 H.P. 4 5 Seater, de Luxe, 45 M.P.G.
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      236 13 ]n \r~n :£jtsw^ i i -••►^T* j ITALASIA Ltd. Engineering Department. 189. ORCHARD ROAD. Vhone fofl. LATHES, SHAPING AND DRILLING MACHINES, CATALOGUES AND PRICES FROM SOLE OaVWmMI The East Asiatic Company, Ltd. (Incorporated la Daamark) SINGAPORE. AJAX SIX (MASH-BUILT). MOTOR CAR SUPERIORITY NEW TO TIIIS FIELD. All of tlic lone
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      165 13 East of Suez !or West, North or South of it for that matter you will have no difficulty in obtaining "Capstan" Navy Cut Cigarettes. Years of increasing demand have conclusively proved them to be the ideal cigarettes for the East. Throughout the world, the y popularity of "Capstan" Cigarettes is
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      518 14 Assets over $6,500,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $22,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has 120,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Lll» Assurance Companies
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      1116 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $14,000,000 Owned by THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OK NEW YORK. Head Office 6t. WALL STREET. NEW YORK. London Office 36. HISHOPSGATE, RC. Branches. BARCELONA DAIREN MANILA t'ifStsS?* BATAVIA HANKOW E^'r^M TOKIO nnvnAY HARBIV RANGOON TUKIO Calcutta "ongkomg san francisco Yokohama
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      436 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter in Japan) Capital Subscribed Y45.000.000 Capital Paid-up Y39.875.000 Reserve Fund V 1,760,000 s President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS O. Takita, Esq. I T. Sisamune, Esq. G. Kawasaki, Ksq. I M. Sl'.uto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formosa I Taiwan). BRANCHES AND
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      789 14 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Ordinance No. 133 (Municipal). PREPARATION OF SCHEME FOR BUILDING. WHKRKAS certain land situated in Gelling, biing part of Gclang Mukim No. XXV, to wit, the uren bounded on the North, South, East and West by Gaylang Koad, Grove Road, Huifr Road, and Tanjong Katong Road, is in
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      569 14 WANTED The Co-operative Societies Department, F.M.S. and S.S., requires the services of a, well educated Malay between the ages of 2t and 30. A good knowledge of English and Malay (Romanised and Jawi) is essential. He should preferably have some knowledge of land values and agricultural conditions. The selected candidate
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    Hoover and Rubber.
    463 15 Report of U.S. Senate Committee. Approval of the stand taken by Secretary of Commerce Hoover," says Automobile Topics, was acen in the report of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce following its investigation into the rubber and similarly controlled industries. That the American consumer of
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    INDIAN NATIONAL PARTY.
    149 15 Responsive Coopeiv.tionists To Join. Bombay, May 8 :—lt: It that the Responsive C (-operation i'arty has decided to join the newly formed Indian National Party. Addressing a largely attended public meeting. Pundit Mntilu! Ni-hru explained how the separate drafts of Mr. Jayakar and Mr. Gandhi were not
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    215 15 Programme of Drills up to and for May 24, 1926 Friday, May 21, 6.10 p.m., Drill Hall, S.R.A. (v), and BJLK. (v) Assemble -for Siglap Camp; Drill Hall, Machine Gun Platoon, Garrison Sp"its Practice Machine Gun Team Drill Hall, Motor Cycle Platoon, Garrison Sports Practice. Practice. Grenade
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    14 15 High wages and rest-ictod output arc a double cuw.- Mr. 11..1. Y;ilvs (l!;nliation, Ltd.).
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      93 15 DOUBLE P^ RIBBED L^-^SPARK 1 1 PLUGS^ t^*^"'-i Suitable for k t CADILLAC 110. rSSPL.' CHANDLER in the i^W t hrvsler 5 > CLEVELAND BLUE j COLE mx HUPMOBILE Wh OVERLAND 93 WILLYS-KNIGHT 6 Every Dealer Stocks Them. Sole Agents MALAYAN MOTORS Proprietors \YEAK.\«c BROS. LTD. SINGAPORE. FOR DIRECT CURRENT
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      107 15 Fisk Balloon Tyres Ensure Comfort, Security and Quality. THE FISK TIRE EXPORT COMPANY, INC. 14, CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE. "^7" If T"^^ "Uf f%k W THE CAR SUPER W Am m^J SIL A-m 1J excellent. (BRITISH) STRAITS MOTOR GARAGE SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. i^— i T* CHEVROLET Buying a Car
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      372 16 Our Experience Keeping closely in personal touch with the principal sources of diamond supply, enables us to offer AT ALL TIMES the best and most reasonable loose diamonds that the market affords. We also set these stones in an original line of highclass mountings at attractive prices. Our values are
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      438 16 GOAL TAR FROM THE MUNICIPAL GAS WORKS Obtainable from LEE KIM $00 40, HIGH STREET. SEPIA By OWEN RUTTER Author of "The Song of Tiadatha," "The Travels of Tiadatha," and Through Formosa This is a story of the Bast, of a British official a mope boy on outpost in dark
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      981 16 aASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wanti, For Sale, To Let, ete., in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 eenti, two ins. 46 ets., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six in. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      794 16 SITUATIONS WANTED PLANTER, B years' experience, seeks billet. Salary $275. Highest references. 819, Strait.) Times. ENGLISH LADY wishes position as companion or nursery-governess. Town or country. Apply 829, Strait3jTimc3. LADY seeks light employment secretarial. Reads and speaks Dutch fluently, also conversant with German, Malay and Hindustani. Reply 827, Straits Times.
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      129 16 THE MIGHTY PEN AT MIGHTY LOW PRICES IMITATED BUT NEVER EQUALLED. Sold by FRANKELS OF RAFFLES PLACE. "THE PEN CORNER." STRAITS HIRING COMPANY Phone 3956 80, OKCHAP.n ROAD, liryond Pavilion. THE LATEST Ff AT CARS Modei "02. ON HIRE DAY AND NIGHT AS FROM JUNE I. v~ __*^^\t.-- y I
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      256 16 LATEST FICTION. THE PBACOCKI TAIL. By Mm. Knmillv l'edi'i n. Tails of (.crman intrigue* during the War. o: Iks strife sstasis Spaniards and Mmirn and the exploit* ufa cirl who is thy SSSJIM of -rtion I'rice $:i.O« mi noun pbtml. h.v oi<waid K»ndall. A brilliant tale of xeaniannhip, tor the
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