The Straits Times, 27 October 1926

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,310, SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1926, PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      141 1 THI ftVKKYDAT MIX A Good Dinner Deserves the very hest Sherry. I SERVE TRAVERS' Fine Old I Pale I SHERRY ill A WINE OF HIGH CLASS CHARACTER AND BEAUTIFUL NUTTY FLAVOUR. Bottled and guaranteed by JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS, LTD. Established in the City of London. A.D. 16C6. i The Bonded
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      125 1 A Tribute to the Confectioner's Art. WILLARDS CHOCOLATES Delicious Chocolates of generous size, put up in a wide variety of attractive boxes, containing selections to suit all tastes. Due to the ingenious method of packing which has been adopted the Chocolates reach the recipient in the MXC fresh condition as
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      3 1 MILKMAID BTEkIUKKU MILK
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    Nizam of Hyderabad.
    1592 2 Rivals King Solomon in His Glory. Corruption in the State of Hyderabad is alleged to have a brought a strongly worded ultimatum from the Government of India to the Nizam of that important province. According to the report, it was demanded in no uncertain terms that a
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      345 2 For Convalescence 10,000 Doctors recom* mend WINCARNIS' There are very powerful reasons why so many doctors recommend Wincarnis for weakness, anaemia and nerve troubles. They know Wincarnis is reliable a natural, wholesome tonic food! They know how quickly it restores vitality and builds up strength and vigour. They know that
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      207 2 The Tonic that British Doctors recommend Hall's Wine has been prescribed by British doctors for over thirty years. They know how it builds up strength in every case of weakness. If you are weak from any cause, Hall's Wine will quickly restore you to glorious health and vigour. Free Wineglasses.
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      75 2 Write for the latest list Season Co., Ltd. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. AMATEUR IOffEMATOGRAPH; c^Sr^o^ camera r aSl^!gd^^i^^ PROJECTOR ■flßffl^^Sß $65 |K?^<# combined IJW o-"' c lwl $130.00. <!09,Ti0RTHIBRI[X;ER?K^|^^\/^ i jSffIGAPORE '>\|W<2--: JJJ J "DOUGLAS" Motor Cycle Famous E. W. MODEL Ex Stock Sole Agents Cobb Company 149/151,
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    Insurance for Anything.
    456 3 Even Risk of Twins Or Earthquake. Would you like to insure against an earthquake, against rain spoiling your Sunday school treat, against anything in the world If you would, ring up Lloyd's, and they will settle the matter for you in a few minutes. j If you
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      172 3 WHITEAWAYS Have Just Received a New Shipment of LADIES MODEL HATS FOR THE NOVEMBER RACES MEN'S TIES AND HANDKERCHIEFS. TO MATCH. ,d&\ Beautiful designs and Jim^Smß A-^y<sjbti£ m colourings in rich silk. C?^ "'";""r B y^f'^p^'i^ja^ All oter Paisley do- v§ 7M5j|W Grey, Mauve and Gold. V Prices R95 $5.50
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      171 3 Cold, Asthma and Lm I E LL"'-| Bronchitis, the ANISIEDto«.r» MSri% Burest qu'cke»t sQi'iLi u 1 p"- and best remedies TOL^rElfcj are to be found r^ concentrated in K\M ESSENCE OVER SIXTY YEARS' PROVEN tFFICACY ■ay KAY'S from United Pharmacy, OlsVield's Diapenawry amd every otW .j food dnif (tor*. 0
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      267 3 wB Scalp TROUBLE AN occasional dressing with Zam-Buk preserves and beautifies the hair apd keeps tho whole scalp sweet and healthy. Where there is any tendency to dandruff, scaliness, or hair falling out, Zam-Buk will be found a cleansing and stimulating treatment of remarkable efficacy. Vso ZAM-BUK This Way First
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      261 3 t DESPONDENT WOMEN most often will Bod tfc* rm>t <if tli.'ir trouble in simple functional eaux F^r magfe, influence on the? spirits bat idea being injuriAs n spordy aid for this troul>lo Tinkettes, the dainty Uttla laaatWas, at* ot the t?r<'iu«st value. Taken when naa i'Tid eiißure daily intnsWuU activity,
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      578 4 P. b -BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in Kngland) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SKUVHKS. 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 Tonnage due S'pore DELTA H.100 Nov. 6 KHIVA 9,100 Not.
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      590 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LTNB Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Do* Ball t HARUNA MARU 10,600 Oct. 28 19 KAMO MARU 8.000 Not. 11 KATORI MARU 10,000 Not. 26 13 ATSUTA MARU 8 000 Dec. 10 KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Dec. 23 24 HAKONE MARU
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      542 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THB OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, UMITEI». THH CHINA MUTUAL 8TBAM NAV. CO, LTD. (Incorporated In England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GEVOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE-LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT LONDON,
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      502 4 i!E SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Stem) S'CKOK COASTING SERVICE. For man, Kelnntan, Bnngnara, Telu'ateni, Singora, Lucon, Handon, KohsaLangsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure UHATirOK Oct. 21 Oct. 27 r.INI Oct. H Nov. 3 Steamers are fitted throughout with lectrlc light and have excellent accommodation for first-class passengem.
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      504 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAV. CO. OF BATAYIA) (Incorporated In Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with nub-connection! to passage. Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Strait* Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries
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      443 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Aa«'.rili«) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLANDS AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the wtlt known steamer MARELLA (7,375 torn) and thi> new motor vessel. MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is th« lnrgost and finc.'t steamer trading to Australia, Cubing dc luxe,
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      499 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hongkong Due Singapore s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Oct. 29 HOMEWARDS Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg s.s. CITY OF WELLINGTON Nov. 8 Marseilles, London, Dunkirk,
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      440 5 AUSTRAL-EAST INIIES LINE rtasttrtersUd la sHgICH] Regalar Passsagar aad Freight Serrtee via JAVA PORTS to FSEMANTLI (W. A.), ADILAIDI, MELBOURNE aad BTDNsTX ■atatalaad by Da* lall. s.s. KIOTO Nov. C s.s. CITT 07 SPARTA Nov. s.s. CITY OF PALERMO Nov. 29 Dee. 7 Single Betnrn Singapore te FTeamaatM > 1257.14
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      521 5 ADMIRAL ORIENTAL UNE TBANS.PACITIQ PASSENGER AND EZPKXS9 ME7ICI It daya from Haturkmg to fcstttta ■alllag from Steamsr Hongkong PRESIDENT JEFFEESOH Oat. II PRESIDENT GRANT Nov. 11 PRESIDENT MADISON Nov. M PRESIDENT JACKSON Doe. 6 PRESIDENT McKINLEY Dec. 18 also a sailing svsry 11 days from Hongkong to Manila Throngs, bills
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      403 5 STOOMYAART HAATSGHAPPU "NEDERLANI" ROTTERDAMSCHE LLOYI Sailings from Singapore of the STOOMV. MIJ. "NEDERLAND" to GENOA, SOUTHAMPTON, AMSTERDAM via Belawan Dell, Sabang, Colombo and Algiers. •PRINSES JULIANA Nov. 5 JOHAN DE WITT Nov. 19 KON. DER NEDERLANDEN Dec. 3 *J. P. COKN Dec. 17 GROTIUS Dec. 31 Sailing from Singapore of
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      177 5 VERITYS Slip Ring Motors FOR RELIABILITY Y4Y 4 H.P. and upwards. DYNAMOS, MOTORS— A.C. D.C., FANS, CONTROL GEAR. Industrial Lighting Equipment. Stocked in SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH. IC entr'aM |\sF [twoiNl W»wi<* L-a ssa»| C. J. SCHIRMER 54, SUMBAWA ROAD, SINGAPORE. Lighting Sets 1.5 and 2.5 K.W. Centrifugal Pump. INBOARD
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      546 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junctliio of Alhrrt and Rrn.-oolcu Street*. TO-NKMT i«< Mi Xar OaajecMaf Haahcf (t'arioon). l.ntrst Jiilcrnolioß.il N>«s ;i/ct:p mid a N>-» I'nllir H.nurr RieVf Sprics. I'ACUJC FILM CO. I'rcscnts THE ABLE-MINDED LADY l'rom tbr Sainr.lny Rraafag I'ost Slory ii> William K. Lalgfctaa Waiilai IURNRV B. WALTHALL Suppoi li'l hy
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      49 6 SURINA, Tonight I North hrMai Kii.kl. Tol. No. 2X9. I I :iO p.m. New Cartoon, l.ntc-st lnlcrn:ilion»l News :.i .1 OeaMdy W. RAY JOHNSTON presents REE© .HOWEf Bf^T^S J A«*PRV J.BROWM At t> p.m. I ERII OF TUB WII.M SKUIAI.. S und <. 7 ft lloi.t (iilM.ii in SPOOK RANCH.
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      325 6 ALHAMBRA TONIGHT JACKIE COOGAN in LITTLE ROBINSON CRUSOE lIOKKY I'OKEY WINKY Wl X HOW 1)(» YOU I.IUE THE WHITE MEN DONE 1 ITT THEM IN MII.X AND BI'TTEK AND BUM SAID THE KINt; OK THE CAN.MBAI. ISLANDS. Come und spend a coui^c of hours with Jarkic on a ('annil)al Ishmd
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      140 6 PAVILION From November 3. Baakfog ;it RIBBIBf/8. UPSTAIRS all Scats S2.:>o EMPIRE Commencing NOVEMBER 4. DOROTHY GISH IN {Nine Reels) The Very Champagne of Screen Entertainment"— THE TIMES. "The Whole World can rnjoy If— DAILY MAIL. A British First National Picture, PLAY IT ON A BRITA?NS BEST GRAMOPHONE ENTIRELY BRITISH
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      10 6 Eve Wore 'Em. Adam Got y Em, What Were THEY?
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    185 7 FIXTURE*. Wednesday, October 27 Hiph Water 2:17 a.m.. 1.42 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 10.50 a.m., 6.0, 10.50 p.m., 6.0. Polo Sussex Cup. S.V.HA. Meeting. Drill Hall, 6.15. Thursday, October 28 Hißh Water. BJ( n.m., 2.29 p.m. Malacca Hirh Tide, 11.30 a.m., 5.0, 11 M p.m., 4.5. Australasian
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    158 7 Wi ilmsanj. OoHnsi 27. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KF.PI'KL HARBOUR. Ml in Wharf Hintanp, Khoen Lie, Attnka. Oil Wharf B.M B. Carnfort Coal Wharf Nil wtmrnu in dry docks. Tanjong Papar Sheers Wharf Ri-.hina Dock Hong Peng Victoria Dock Nil f>i pel Harhonr
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    188 7 To-4ay. ri.ilippin." ftlasda, Western Canada ivml Western States of U.S.A. 1 West Pantlea) 3 p.m Banks UUad, Pladjoe and Palembanir (Vaa Swoll) 3 p.m. BengkaHi, Biak tad Takan Baroe (Van Ilonndorpi .3 p.ui Krauuaan .:nd Trenftcanu (Hong Ho) 3 p.m United Btatea at America Parcels I (City
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    34 7 Plam.it Mhlwii Tunbon Left Arrd. Spore Vomdam Sept. J7 Oct. 11 Sept. 23 Oct. 16 S^pt. 22 Oct. 18 s«ii. v\ net. m s?pt. M Oat f\ Ucl. 1 Oct. 2i
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE. DEATH
    64 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE. DEATH Mrs. TAN BOON TECK.—Yesterday morning, October 26, 1926, at her residence, No. 92-4, River Valley Road, aged 60, beloved mother of Mr. Tar Reng Chiang. She leaves behind a widower, one son, two daughters, one daughter-in-law. two sons-in-law (Messrs. Khoo Peck Hock and Lim Soon Swee) and
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    242 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, October 27. On London, Bank m/s 2/4 6/32 Demand 2/3 25/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 56* Private 90 d/s 67% On France, Bank T.T. 1775 On India, Bank T.T. 155% On Hons Kong, Bank T.T. 14 V 4 p.c. dis.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    70 7 Tone of market :—Quiet. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet Is. B%d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 42% per lb. t.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. itandard K.S.S. itandard R.S.S. on Tender Spot Spot November Nov.-Dec. Jan.March Apl.-June (nom.) 71% 71 Vs 72
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      MINING.
      363 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 60/- 62/1 1 Batanjr Padanjt 0.92M: 0.97 Va £1 £1 Chenderiang 32/G 33/6 £1 £1 Eastern Siam 30/- 31/£1 10 Haad Yai 17/- W<- pm. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.42% 1.17V.. £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic B'J/G 60/6 1 1 Johan
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      GENERAL.
      145 7 Val. Pd. Buyers Seller! tl £1 B. Am. Tobacco 4.15.0 4.17.& 1 1 Central Engine 0.1)5 1.00 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.95 1.00 :i £1 E. Smelting Co. 17.75 18.00 5 5 Fraser Neave 16.80 17.00 LOO 100 Hammer Co. 168.00 172.00 .00 100 Katz Bros, del 190.00
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      DEBENTURES.
      97 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 6% 157 c pm. Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $555,000 106 110 Spore Municipal 6 p.e. $1,878,000 of 1901 par 6 prcm. Spore Municipal 4% p]c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4% p.r. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      375 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evan's Quotations. To-day's Pricei Fraser Lyall A Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 3.20 3.S0 3.20 3.40 Alor Gajah ($1) 3.00 3.10 3.00 3.10 A. Hitam ($1) 1.80 4.W0 4.75 4.90 A. Kuning (fl) 1.02% 1.10 1.00 1.10 Am. Malay ($2) 4.70 4.85 4.70
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      700 7 Mrs. A. F. MATHEWS p.p.c. s.s. Patroclus. Mrs. F.. A. STRINGER p.p.c. s.s. Patroclus. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. WANTS. FOR SALE, ETC. WANTED building owassr. Apply 593, Straits Times. WANTED, a small bungalow or compound house at November 1. Apply Beverloo, B, 1.1.er Road. SHORTHAND-TYPIST WANTED.
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      55 7 10-mght To-night AT THE NEW WORLD SNOWS SRI KANESANADA DRAMATIC TROUPE present* a very interesting play, entitled SATHARAM. THE CITY OPERA Presents William Shakespeare's TWELTH NIGHT OR WHAT YOU WILL WATCH For the approaching date Mr. Andek Kechong of Singapore presents a (iol<! Cup to the City Opera, and arveral
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      46 7 Saturday, October .10 SETI NORMA A Realistic Piece of Padang With plenty of the latmt Kronchonrs of Batav THE STAK OPERA North Bridie Road. A New Programme by Abbas PRINCE ALBERT will be staged K. H. CHEONG, Proprietor. L. Y. TAN, Manager. •l'fcuna list far eeata.
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      552 7 The Most Scientific Dentifrices for Preserving and Cleaning the Teeth are PEBECO TOOTHPASTE AND MOUTH WASH. Obtainable at all Dispensarii s. Sole Agents: WILSON ft CO., LTD, SINGAPORE HUXLEY PALMER'S ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS INVITED. We have decided to issue a Christmas' and New Year's Annual of the good old-fashioned type, yet
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      114 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Offlc«.> For the 24 hoor< ending at Midnight oa October jr., 1926. Dee. :nre 84.5 F. Min. ll n 'ure W F. -Mian :ure 79.4 F. Max. -un rmdUUon 150 F. M in. irr.iss radiation 71.5 F. rature 80 F.
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27. P.C.A. IN SINGAPORE.
    879 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27. P.C.A. IN SINGAPORE. The recent revival of interest in the subject of the treatment of animals in Singapore resulted in a request from the Straits Settlements Association to Government to appoint a commission of inquiry. Government replied asking foi proof of the existence of
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    228 8 Few people realise quite the difficulties connected with newspaper fin-ance. Lord Beaverbrook, in an article in the Evening Standard, announcing the enlargement o.' this London evening paper from 16 to 21 pages, gives some interesting details of what this enlargement means to the proprietary. The new expenditure
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    52 8 A sequel to the safety razor devel pment, over which much ink has been spilt in the interests of British trade, is an advertisement which is given much prominence in the Home newspapers, of British manufacturers offering to present every soldier and n n-com-missioned officer with a safety razor and
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    57 8 Anuja Charan Sen Gupta, editor of the Hindu Sangha, a Calcutta vernacular weekly, has been sentenced to two months' simple impris >nment, on a charge' of inciting class hatred. The Magistrate's comment was that for an article of th's description to have been published at that particular time was certainly
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    506 8 It is confidently expected that Sir Gtorfe RfinHtl Will be appointed Chief of Bengal. Mr. J. Taylor, .of Messrs. Wreford and Thornton, Penang, and Mr. K. H. Finch, of kfaesrs. Hogan and Ivens, have been admitted to practice at the Straits Bar, before Mr. Justice Brown. Dr.
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    17 8 The 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Eorderers haw arrived at Hongkong tc replace the Ist East Surreys.
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    22 8 The fete which is bcint? organised or l*>half of the English Church in Selangor has been postponed to January 14 and 15.
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    24 8 The Castlefield group of estates Selangor, is holdiiiK its annual baby show on Sunday. The British Resident f Selangor has promised to be present.
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    33 8 Notices concerning the liability of persons staying over 60 days in Siam to pay the capitati /n tax are now posted on al! the steamers on the regular run between Singapore and Bangkok.
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    32 8 lI.M. Cruiser Carysfort arrived here this morning from England, on her way to join the China Squadron. She has two dttails of the King's Own Scottish Borderers on board under open arrest.
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    37 8 A cable from London states that the directors of the Pahang Consolidated Co., Ltd., recommend a final ordinary dividend of 22' i per cent., less tax, payable on December 1, making JO per cent, for the year.
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    68 8 We have received an excellent illustrated brochure published by the F.M.S. Rubber Propaganda Committee entitled "Rubber and its Uses in Mining." It is edited by Mr. Mungo Park, Mining Engineer, and Mr. B. J. Eaton, 0.8. E., Agricultural Chemist, Department of Agriculture, F.M.S. and S.S., who prove conclusively the economic
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    76 8 A Kuala Lumpur correspondent to tha Malay Mail writes objecting to the habit of advertising by means of handbills broadcast from motor buses and lorries. There is imminent clanger, he considers, of accidents to the pedestrians who dash into the traffic blindly to pick up the leaflets. Children are the
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    90 8 Selections from The Creation (Haydn) were given by the choir of St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon. This followed a similar musical service some uk ks ag;> and again gave the opportunity of h—rfal K(Hxl <h)ial singing. Indivi(ly.il members of the choir sang solo parts very effectively, particularly Mrs. Kinloch, who
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    Land Acquisitions.
    153 8 Brickworks Proprietor Disputes Award. Four acquisitions of land off Alexandra Koad by Government were the subject of appeals which came before Mr. Justice Deaas in the Supreme Court this morning. Mr. E. S. Manasseh and Mr. A. E. Bnddelcy sat as ai I The first appeal heard was
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    Bus Conductor Charged.
    107 8 Allegations of False Information to Police. A charge of giving false information to a Police officer has been mad. 1 against a Chinese, Tan Kirn Chan, a motor bus conductor. The accused was Drought l>cfore Mr. P. A. P. David this norning and the case was postponed.
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    EXEMPLARY SENTENCES.
    98 8 Javanese in Possession cf Stolen Pistol. Tajohn Tagc-sa:i, a Javanese who was irreeted on October 2-, ill possession o: a pistol and ammunition, was brought aefors Mr. P. A. F. David in the I'istrici Court this morninjr. On a charge of being in possession of a pistol, he
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    Mails Expected.
    30 8 From China and Japan, by the Haruna Maru, due to-morrow. From Europe (London mails despatched October 7) by the Tara, due at Penang at 6 a.m. on Friday.
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    Quantity of Chandu Seized.
    61 8 A Chinese, who was arrested by the Harbour Beard Police, after a cha.-e. in sampan at Pulo Biani, w:is brought baton Mr. X A. P. David this morning. He w charged with being in pi of a quantity of thaiuiu and was Sued SICO or throe
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    Rubber Prices.
    65 8 Henderson, Helm arr.d Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cabledated October 2(5, their quotations beim? in gold dollar cents ar.d closing bid prices. Kubber Exchange sales to-day 875 tons, October 42.20, November 42.">0, December 4.i cents, January 49 cents, February 13.30, March 48.70, April 43.80, May
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    European Merchant Robbed.
    87 8 Mr. Fink, a European diamond merchant, has reported to the police that a Bengali has absconded with $800. It appears that Mr. Fink, on leaving Singa pore for a short period, handad the money to th« Bengali to pay coolies employed on a rubber estate. On his
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    Sultan of Kelantan's Visit.
    100 8 H.H. the Sultan of Kelanian is at present on an unofficial visit to Singapore, and is staying with Mr. Seat: Peck Saab at the latter*! residence in Orchard Road. His Highness called on His Excellency tinGoYtrnor at GoverametU House yesterday. The Sultan will probably remain in
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      96 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 THE EMPIRE NEWS BULLETIN A particularly interesting number, including v enex in the funeral of the late Kudolph Valentino. Preceding A Paramount Production A KISS IN THE DARK (Featuring ADOLI'HE MENJOU) in 6 Reels. A Metro Special LITTLE ROBINSON CRUSOE (Featuring JACKIE
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    THE FIGHTING IN CHINA.
    217 9 Foreigners Evacuated From Sianfu. AN EXCITING JOURNEY. Chiang Kai Shek Dies From Wounds. [Rei'tek Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, October 27. Peking Dr. Wheeler reached Peking to-day after «n exciting journey in the coarse of which he saeeeeafally obtained the < variation of the foUowmS foreigners from
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    Tea Prices.
    66 9 Food Council's Note To Association. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, October 26. In the House of Commons at question time Sir P. Cunliffe-Lister stated that the Government had communicated to the T( a Buying Brokers and Jobber.-' Aseetiation the recommendation of the' Food Council that the association should prohibit members
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    Attempted Bomb Outrage.
    70 9 1 Discovery in IT. S. County Courts. [REUTER TELECRAV] I.undon, October 2t>. Sew York A bomb which expert! iadan contained enough dynamite to blow up a section of lower New York was fiiur.d on a window ledge of the county court house. A ticking sound from the
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    British Naval Loss.
    28 9 Eighty-five Missing from H.M.S. Valerian. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Octjber 2l>. The Admiralty has announced the names of 8"i missing from H.M.S. Valerias, including four officers.
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    Communist Conference.
    33 9 [REVTER TELEGRAM] London, October 26. Moscow The conference of the Communist party has opened in the Kremlin. It unanimously elected a Presidium of "7 members, including Stalin, Bukharin, Rykoff, and Tomsky.
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    Sugar Crop Suiters.
    39 9 [REI'TER TELEGRAM j London, October 26. Perl I. vi.-, Mauritius As a result of the hurri-ano in April, the amount of sugar available for export is estimated at UMN tuns t mparod with 240,000 last year.
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    COAL POSITION.
    470 9 Trade Union Leaders Meet Mr. Baldwin. Commons Pass Emergency Regulations. [REL'TER TELEGRAM] London, October 26. The House of Commons adopted the continuance for a month of the emergency regulations by 185 to 68. The House adjourned until November 9 London, October 26. Over 250,000 miners are now working,
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    Canton Position.
    47 9 Wang Chiang Wei Urged To Return. [Relter Far Eastern Service.] Shanghai, October 27. The Canton authorities are stated to have sent for W:-ng Chiang Wei, who is said to be at present in France, urging him to return to take charge of the Nationalist Government.
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    Naval Mission to Greece.
    33 9 (BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.) Rugby, October 26. The British Government, at the request of the Greek Prime Minister, General Kondylis, has agreed to send a new naval mission to Greece.
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    76 9 The Commander-in-Chief in India, His Excellency Field Marshal Sir William R. Birdw.iod, Bart., G.C.8., G.C.M.G., X.C.5.1.. ('.1.E.. D.5.0.. accompanied by Major F. A. Macartney, 0.8. E., M.C., 1 Assistant Military Secretary (Personal): and Captain X.C.D. Dawsoa, M.8.E., I A.D.C., are expected to arrive in Burma] on November 9 at Tamu
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    IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.
    479 9 The Collection of Empire Statistics. Importance of Forestry Research. (BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.) Rugby, October 2G. All the Dominions and India were represented at the ninth meeting of the Imperial Conference this morning, when discussions on defence were begun. The epening statement was made by the British Prime Minister,
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    Belgium and China.
    47 9 [RF.UTER TELEGRAM] London, October 26. Hrussels The newspaper Vingtieme Siecle states that M. Vandervelde, the Foreign Minister, is still negotiating with the Peking Government with regard to the Sino-Belgian commercial treaty of 1865, and the hopes of a satisfactory .solution should not be abandoned.
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    A PENANG FATALITY.
    75 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, October 26. At the Coroner's inquest on a Chinese mason named Leontc Siow, who died at the leper asylum, Pulau Jerejak, after an all ,'ged fight wilh another Chinese, named Yee Geoh, a carpenter, a verdict of death fropi a ruptured kidney
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    MEASURING LONGITUDE.
    173 9 Important Observations At Greenwich: Experiments by Wireless Telegraphy. (BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.) Rugby, October 20. Scientists at Greenwich and at many other observatories throughout the world are this month and next conducting experiments under the auspices of the international Astronomical Union for verifying or correcting the world's longitude measurement.;
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    Australia and Oil.
    113 9 Foreign Companies' Methods Condemned. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, October 26. Sydney Opening the country press conference, Mr. Pajre, Treasurer of the Commonwealth, said the foreign oi! companies not only bled the country white but were attempting to lay down how the country should progress. The Federal Government were
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    French Currency Improves.
    65 9 Effect of Franc's Steady Rise. [HAVAS TKLKGKAM.] Paris, October 26. 1 According: to the Echo de Paris, thu, total of appreciated currencies buught by I the French Treasury, thanks to the steady riae of the franc, would "exceed four billions of paper francs. The Benque de France
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    Exchanges.
    73 9 (BRITISH IMPERIAL tABIC.) Rugby, October 2C. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.12. Berlin 20.:i0. Bombay Is. 5 27-32(1. IJrussels 114.81. Buenos Aires 45%. Copenhagen 18.23. Geneva 25.14. Helsinpfors 192 Vj. Hong Kong Is. llVid. Lisbon 2 17-32. Madrid 32.07 Vi. Milan 108%. New York 4.84%. Oslo 19.33>/4. Paris *****. Prague
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    99 9 A Washington message says Sir Albi in Bauer ii. ex-Diwan of Mysore, has been presented to President Coolidge by the British Embassy, after wh>ch, in an inter- view with Reuters representative, he said he was proceeding: t > Rneland to seek election to the House of C unrnons. S'r Albion
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    THE BELGIAN FRANC.
    158 9 Success of Stabilisation Scheme. London and New York Demand For Loan. [BELTER TELEGRAM] t London, October 2G. The London portion of the Belgian I stabilisation loan of $100,000,000 at seven per cent., amounting to rT,2. r >o,ooo, is being offered for public subscription to1 moriJW at 94
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    U. S. Constitution.
    103 9 President's Right to Remove Officials. [RELTEB TELEGRAM] London, October 20. Washington The United States Supreme Court has settled a historic point by upholding the President's right to remove without consulting the Senate executive officers whom he appoints with the Senate's advice and consent. The ruling was aside
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    U. S. Agriculture.
    103 9 Finance Corporations Being Formed. [KELTER TELEGRAM] London, October 26. Atlaßtt After conference with Mr. Eugene Meyer, who is touring the south with a group of prominent bankers an.i business men, the" agriculturists indicate thtir intention to organise a finance corporation similar to those contemplated in north and
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    Cutter Sues Employer.
    197 9 Damages Claimed for Alleged Wrongful Arrest. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, October 20. An interesting case came up for hearing before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry! Gompertz) this miming in the Supreme Court. The parties to the suit were Moham- 1 mcd Taffail, an Indian Islam
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    43 9 A Siamese has been induced to offer counterfeit currency notes to a Bangkok detective. They were fixing up the deal r whtn the detective's friends in unif >rm interrupted the proceedings. The Siamese was caught with 30 counterfeit 10-tical notes in his possession.
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    MOTOR CAR BOOM.
    208 9 Great Success of Olympia Exhibition. .Increased Demand for Hritish Makes. (BRITISH fMTERIAL RADIO.) Rugby, October 26. A motor car boom in the coming year is predicted by those who h;>v<> studied the results of the first tew day of the Motor Show at Olympia. The magnitude of
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    Mission to Seamen.
    265 9 I New Work to be Started In Singapore. The Sck'emban Players, who a;e presenting Billeted on Saturday ■tolling at the Victoria Theatre, arc giving their I performance in aid of the Singapore branch of tho Mission to Seamen and St. Andrews Sell oL The latter institution is
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    Charge of Cheating.
    319 9 Allegations of Chinese Towkay Denied. The case was continued in the Third Police court yesterday afternoon in whicli a Chinese to\\i;a;; alleges 1 that he was cheated of $2,!>(.i0 by three Chinese, who had just arrived in Singapore from th» l Island of Formosa. The st ry
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      Singapore Cup Final.
      823 10 Bent's Double Event In Local Season. Duk« of Wellington's Regiment tomethtag that will be reraembersd in local football circles for Arriving in Singaimmencement of the football they have gone from another, winning the first ■ml division* of the Singapore nifty afternoon, by trictoi r>.•■> uoals to one
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      Singapore Tennis.
      262 10 Open Tournament at Ladies' Lawn. Thanks to the action of the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club in placing six courts at the disposal of the Singapore Tennis Association, it will be possible to hold an open championship meeting this year, and the programme will include men's singles and doubles
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      Golf.
      262 10 S.G.C. v. Keppel Foursomes. The following are the teams for the turn smiles taaXda to be played at Bukit Tin-.iih on Sunday morning. The names of the Keppei Golf Cluli representatives are given first 5.4") J. Kennedy and J. Thomson v. G. C. Nash and F. \V. Lyall. 8.49
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      RUGBY.
      110 10 Result of Yesterday's S.C.C. Fixture. In the S.C.C. practice match played on the S.R.C. ground yesterday Colours beat Whites IC—O. There wai no scoring in the first half, brighter play was seen after the interval, and Pecker, Wainwright, Preston and Poison got over for Colours, Leonard converting two of
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      Hockey.
      51 10 The following will represent the Past v. Present Rafflesians to-morrow on the School ground :—J. V. Moss E. G. Wheatley and C. Richards Kee Yew Hock, T. S. Mann and A. G. Armstrong G. F. Towers, C. D. Smith, H. G. Stark (capt.), L V. Brisk and Wong Quek
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      Wanderers' Tour.
      22 10 Visitors Beaten At Semarang. (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, October 27. Semarang The Semarang Combination defeated the Calcutta Wanderers by 2—o.2 —0.
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      M.C.C. in India.
      267 10 Good Start in Karachi Match. The M.C.C. eleven started their Indian tour well with the match against the Parsi-Mr.hamedan combined eleven at Karachi. According to a Karachi wire of October 20, the M.C.C. made 339, Sandham, Tate and Arthur Gilligan each scoring 57 and R. E. S.
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      RUGBY.
      148 10 Results of Home Matches. The results cf the principal matches played on October M undqr Rugby Union mlcs were Somerset 8, Maoris 21. (At Weston). Birkeniicd P. 17, Bradford 6. Blackheata London Scottish 11. l (urdiu IJ. Gloucester 8. Devonport S. IJ. Portsmouth U. S. 21. Guys Hos. 11,
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    300 10 His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan was present at the City Opera on Monday night and witnessed the play Cleopatra. To-night, the City' Opera gives Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Mr. Andik Reckong presents a gold cup and gold medal to the artistes on Friday next. Mura Shipoff and Company,
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    Y.M.C.A. Social.
    65 10 The quarterly V.M.C.A. Social for members and their friends will be held on Friday, the 29th instant, commencing at 18.301 8.30 p.m. A full programme has been arranged —games, competitions, music, cinema. The musical programme is in the bands of Mr. B. Barlow, and the Amateur I Friendly
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    One-Eyed Boxer.
    156 10 The Late Harry Greb's Secret. [Reuter Telegram.] London, October 26. New York All except the closest friends of the late Harry Greb, the wellknown light heavyweight boxer, were surprised to learn to-day that he had fought since 1921 with only one eye. He lost the sight of his
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    Lord Oxford in Tears.
    134 10 rTouching Scene in Scottish Town. London, October 16.—Hard on the heels of his resignation of the Leadership of the Liberal Party Lord Oxford and Asquith addressed a Liberal demonstiation at Greenock, where he was carried away by the warmth of his reception. Tears streamed down his
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    Karakhan's Prophecy.
    129 10 "Canton Will Conquer All China." Ambassador Karakhan, the Russian envoy to Peking and probably the next Foreign Minister of the Soviet Government, said in a newspaper interview published at Vladivostock, where he has arrived from Shanghai, that the Cantonese Army would be victorious in the present civil war
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    Macphail and Co., Ltd.
    99 10 Singapore, October 27. Tin.—London £501 10s. Rubbers.—Shares quiet. Glenealys 2.92Vi-3. Kedahs 4.r>r.-4.6.'>. Mentakabs sellers 67 cents. Sungei Tukangs 1.47 Vi« L'lu Benuts 77-80. Pajams 3.02^-3.10. Connemaras 2.82 Kuala Sidims 3.90. Allenbys 3.17>2-3.25. Kempas 9.50-9.80. Mining.—Shares easier. Sungei Ways 3.96-4.05. Kuchais 2.\'y-2.22'-. Lahats 255. 3d. Tekka Taipings
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    Rose Macphail and Co.
    104 10 Singapore, October 27. London.—Rubber Is. 8%d., down 144 Local 71 Vi cents. London.—Tin £301 10s., down 655. Local, $154' i for 100 tons. 'lining.—.Remhians 72-74, Kinta Dredging 2.30-2.32 V Pontianak Gold 1.57^L62tt, Taipings 2.05-2.10, Petalings 4.304.40, Talains 1.57>5-1.62%, Malaya Consolidated 45-47 premium, Sungei Ways I4.05, Kampong
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    Rubber Interim Dividends.
    23 10 Batu Caves P-ibber Co., Ltd.—s per cent, payable S ptember 30. Seafield Rubber Co., Ltd.—lo per cent, payable October 18.
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    15 10 Dr. Thomas Peterson Noble has been appointed Professor of Surgery at the Chulalongkurn University, Bangkok.
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    Notes from Java.
    851 10 The Oosthaven —Palembang Railway. (Frm Our Own Correspondent). Batavla, O tober B. It is expected that on the first February next railway communication will be establ;sr.ed between Oosthaven and Palembang in South Surr.atra. It is the intention to run one train per day, and with an average
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    101 10 In a circular letter the Muslim Students' Aid Society states —Education is one of the vital subjects which no Muslim can afford to neglect. Our position in Society amongst our mixed population, now or in the future, is greatly dependent upon the number of our educated men. As a community
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    Bukit K. B. Estates.
    443 10 Putting New Block of Rubber In Order. The annual general meeting of the bukit K. E. Rubber Company was held yssterday at the Chartered Rank Chambers, Mr. J. M. Sime presiding. Moving the adoption of the repot ami heewttts the Chairman said: The report ami acCODntl
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    147 10 Water Scheme S{afl and Provident Fund. The following action by the Singap re Municipal Commissioners in committee is reported: Appr ved th recommendation of Committee No. "> that the present arrangement whereby officers oi Johore Water Scheme E I to participate in the benefit.^ of the Municipal Pn>-
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    LONDON METAL MARKET.
    239 10 William Jacks and Co.'s report of September 2!< states The failure of the attempted settlement of the Coal Strike d markets all round, and Bears who had covered their requirements in anticipation of a settlement resold their purchases. Copper remains the cheap commodity of the Metal Market.
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    52 10 At the annual general meeting of tho Chinese Friend m (in Chinese Wah Yew X let 104 B, Balestfa i the office-bearer;- for the ensui" Ifhicisd I'ri 1 'clem. Mr. I.iii) l.ia;i Queo vice-president la Chye ■ay, Oi ■<■!-. Tan Kay Foh and T< Kye S on; hon. secretary, Mr.
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    Sarawak Marine.
    261 11 GrvTITlMKnt Vessels Cannot Compete. The Shipping Master, Sarawak, in bis annual report on the Marine Department, tlCi."), says Communication with Singapore wi maintain *l regularly by vessels <>f tiif Sr.rawak Steamship Company, Limited, Kuchinjc running dive:' between Kuching and Singapore, ami Rajah of Sarawak Sil v nd Singapore,
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    Million Rupees Opium Case.
    107 11 Story of Shipments From Persia. Chan i hi r Chiu, ;i Chinese merchant connected with Kwong Hing Loong Firm p! 108, Dei Voju: Road Central, Honz i- discharged :it the rge "f purchasing :i opium for hi.< own account foi s:i.".i being j>:irt of consignment by
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    LONDON RUBBER MARKET.
    192 11 <i w Wil* i; report dated 1 i states The ru ..-t has fully firm dviii whilst enquiry haH .-i,c,-.vn s me expansion. Pricei ai ;> iged. The rubber market 'i niuvr the past week ■d a little fri m opening quota- r..i- )\wn > R. S.
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    Singapore Mortality Statistics.
    131 11 The Singapore Municipal health :-'at the week ending October 1-' trivet the total number f deaths as male 173, female 77. Th:. represents a death i.:ti oi :)!.M per millo per annum compared with 32.22 in the preceding week and 31.44 .n the corresponding week last year.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    81 11 Programme i f drills up to and for Wednesday, October l! 7. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Ball, B.V. Rifle Association, Annu-il Ck-ner: I Mi tinje. Drill Hall, "A" Coml»ny, Practice Warrra Shield. Drill Mall. S.i:.\. (v) Sitmals, Signal Training. Drill Mall. S.V.P. Ambulance, Training. Friday, October 29, 4
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
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      Small Holdings.
      373 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to your aptly headed leader of the :2:2ml instant entitled A Wonl of Warning, it a great pity that, seeing the Chairman of the Muai Planters' Association remarked upon the fact that at a general Bseettag, when tin'
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      Amended Constitution.
      267 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your suggestion for an amended constitution for the S.S. is certainly "a consummation to be devoutly wished." When the Straits-born Chinese, Indiana and Malays, as wi 1! as the Kurai-inns, jret that summum bon im realised, then they \>ill ceasi
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    KUALA LUMPUS WEDDING.
    97 11 Mr. .1. Laini; and Miss iolot Howctt. The marriage took place on Sunday at the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. John D. Laing. of Singapore, only surviving *on of th? late Mr. W. D. Lai'lK and Mrs. I aing to Mi-s Violet
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    Minor Banks in Japan.
    67 11 Tokio. October 86. Japan's money market superficially appear to be easy, but the under-current does no', admit of much optimism. This Is mainly due to the financial difficulties under which the minor banks are now suffering. Since the appearance of the guarantee trust companies with the
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    Capital Leaving Holland.
    53 11 (Aneta Wireless Service.) The Bagne, Oct tat '^o. An Aneta message from The lla<;u<' states that ill the ipeech f ]om the throne in rimanrtioti with the proposed intro.lucl: n of a bill for the prevention of the Ili^lit of capital has been submitted lo the State
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      207 11 AN ALL-BRITISH MASTERPIECE THE BROADWOOD PIANO lias been in use for more than 150 years and, despite foreign competition, THE BROADWOOD STILL STANDS SUPREME IN QUALITY AND PRICE. Ask for a demonstration to-day or write for illustrated List. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE. SINGAPORE. CORONA ff With features never
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      285 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Christmas and New Year Festivities CHRISTMAS EVE Special Dinner and Dance $4 CHRISTMAS DAY A Christmas Dinner $4 BOXING DAY Carnival Dinner and Dance -$7 With latest Carnival Novelties from Paris NEW YEAR'S EVE Fancy Dress Dinner and Ball $7 Costumes will be adjudged and prizes awarded Reservations
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    On "Taking Up Art."
    1010 12 Young men and girls frequently embark on the career of an artist in a completely casual way, says a writer in the Evening Standard. In the case of girls this attitude is comprehensible. Girls can afford to be casual about their choice of career because in
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    37 12 The Beiersdorf Work*, Hamburg arc re-introducing their Pebci-o tooth-paste, and mouth-wash to Singapore. This dentifrice was much in demand in Malaya during pre-war days. The quality it is claimed has been further improved through continual research work.
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    33 12 Messrs. Frankel Bros, will hold a cash clearance sale at their premises Victoria Street and Raffles Place Singapore from November 1. Over $200,000 worth of «tocks are to he cleared at cmupefMve prices.
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    THE EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA
    232 12 THE EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA SINGAPORE BRANCH. ARMISTICE DAY. Thursday, November 11, 1926. SERVICE At THE CENOTAPH.—The usual service at the Cenotaph will be held at 7.30 a.m.. Ex-Service men and women should be in position on the Padang side of the road facing the Cenotaph at 7.20 a.m. SERVICE
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    JOHORE GOVERNMENT
    139 12 Tenders are invited for the supply of diets (excluding milk) for the General Hospital, Lunatic and Leper Asylums Johore Bahru and the Hospitals at Kota Tingjri, Kukob, Batu I'ahat, Kluane. Mcrsing, S«f?amat, Tangkak and Muar for the year 1927. Tenders which may be made for one, several, or
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    SINGAPORE TURF CLUB
    78 12 To THE ORDINARY MEMBERS, of the Singapore Turf Club. NOTICE is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Ordinary Members will be held at the Victoria Theatre, on Friday, October 29, 1926, at 5.15 p.m. BUSINESS.—To consider and, if approved, to pass the accompanying 1 proposed
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      575 12 Business Effjciena/ Depends on yourlelephone Service 'T'l'l.l I'HONKS „f c»cry known pattern from the small interphone to the uutomatic. but all of V tlu-iii telephone! <>f v world-wide reputation for 7 quality. V,, v t U ii specify Standard apparatus with 9kN the knowledge ti'.nt it lias stood the lest
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      306 12 Ml /ill >Hl v w '> HI /l^<l s-4k refreshed. Here too is a II! ill 1 IV^9L— •K^^ff' means of maintaining natull wliV j/Sll ra >eaut y ar superior to I i \\&&B C"^S^S r^' a fl w rfr "l>^ "1 the CcnuiniB MIRRLEES— DIESEL f Engines H 50
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    Indian Agriculture.
    348 13 Lord UnHthgow Opens Royal Commission. Siv.Ui, October 11.—The Royal «',,n:niission on Indian A^i•i-.-ulture lulu i.a iirsi Bitting to-day in the Committee mom of the Assembly v.mii the Marquis of Linlithgow, tii chairman, and :>ll the eight member* were present, namely Sir Henry Lawrence, Sir Thomas Miildleton, Sir Ganga
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    THE LATE MR. H. M. SIMONS.
    340 13 Tributes ai Funeral At Harpsden. The funen of Mr. Henry Melvill Simons, chairman I Paterson, I Co., I place at H Cemetciy, Henley. The nioun The wi lo v. Mi Utter Mi Ivill, Sir E. W. D. Ward, iiart., and isi y War'!, i
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      474 13 NEW PRICES™- 1927 MODELS MORRIS COWLEY MORRIS OXFORD 2 Scatcr Plain $1,650 2 Seater F.W.B. $2,125 2 Seater F.W.B. $1,750 4 5 Seater F.W.B. $2,535 1 Seater Plain $1,730 Coupe $2,700 4 Seater F.W.B. SI ,870 Cabriolet $3,260 Coupe F.W.B 82,095 Saloon $2,900 Saloon F.W.B. $2,210 Landaulette $3,450 MOWS CAW
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      614 13 GHEONB KOON SENG CO. AUCTION SALE OK SINGAPORE PROPKHTIKS. At Messrs. Chconß Koon Senc Co's saleroom. No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday. November 3. at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold building land at Balru.ru! Road. Sincapore. area iligOrt square feet. Qnilt o. 10. i Messrs. Utel Clcilhill, Solicitors). Lol
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      510 14 Assets over 17,000,000 S.C. Aararasee in force ovei |23,000,0N The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFId I Winchester Hoase, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, E.C The Company hat 120,000 depoiited with the Snprsmt Court of England and compiles with the British Life Asiaraaee
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      592 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $14,000,000 Owned by TBE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YOB* Head Cffice 60. WALL STREET, NEW YORK London Office 36, PISHOI'SGATE, E.C BRANCHES BARCELONA ™R™ 5&34 tIeNtISj" rANTON KOBE OSAKA CEBU MADRID SHANGHAI Commercial and Traveller.' Letters of Credit Issued.
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      508 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA, COMMERCIAL BANK) Eatabiished 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capita! Glds. t* 'O.nno (about £5.000,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 65.000,000 (abont £1.600,000) Reserve* Glds. 24.180,703 (abont £2,000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM OVERSEA BRANCHES BATAVIA HEAD OFFICE FOR ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES DUTCH EAST INDIES
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