The Straits Times, 29 October 1926

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,312. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1926. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      158 1 TUX I.VS,KYJ.(VT MILL thkuseof fl Jw jw Bl^ B I I JB^^ mmr mxssa Vmwn m m wmmm ;an effective antidote to White Ants and Dry Hot. innniTE" c i r *v i jvurAAit, is manuiacturea tor that purpose ana that purpose only and can be relied on \o do
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      190 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. j (Incorporated in S.S.) p>- LNTIRE NLW STOCK FOR THE SK.^RON. robinsons lightweight mackintoshes. i. i"r T<hvii WMf rublier lined. In a r.cat olive ihsde, itylc llru MEN'S \-.l li'-S /CW^\ rW Price 12-50 each- Pri( 30 each/'lf ivV'V /I 4 Stil^ THE "STAFFORD" MACKINTOSH. r'Vf'A i>iwWi
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    Overseas News by Mail.
    946 2 80 Per Cent, of Portuguese Illiterate. Over 100 Roman coins have been found! by a fanner at Mallerstang, Westmor-I land, when diguing- for coal. Present conditions indicated that the I wheat harvest of the Australian Com- 1 monwealth will yield 140.000.00 C bushels. Tennyson's Harold was
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      127 2 CROMPTON FANS i^Riiin w^^ SEEN BUT NOT HEARD UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement.) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT. 13, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. "llnitggrs'' Now Ready Singapore and Malayan ROUGH DIARY for 1927 An Automatic Memory for Future Events. FRASER NEAVE, LTD. COLLYER QUAY. Your Doctor .Fg%CO «SW oWI) mW>y or
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      166 2 Something New in Antiseptics Powerful but Safe In strength Zonite ranks with iodine, bichloride of mercury, carbolic acid and other powerful poisons. But so far as safety is concorned, Zor.ite is entirely different. It can be poured into open wounds or softs in strong solutions, without injury to tissues, for
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      278 2 Why should you pay more when you can buy a new piano specially built for tropics for $500. Monthly payment system can be arranged. SEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. A CINE-"RODAR" FOR CHRISTMAS If you want to give a Cine "Kodak" or "Kodascope" to friends
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    "A Nation of Shopkeepers."
    1189 3 A Nation of Shopkeepers." Britain Must Set Her House In Order. Since the days of Napoleon, the French have described the British as a nation of shopkeepers, and I contend that :;uch a statement is an unwitting flattery. Tho three main branches of the nation's trade —manufacture, home consumption, foreign
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      138 3 &\>cr. sines 1627 John Haig %J THIifATHER UK ALL SCOTCH WHISKIES %J JOHN HAIG Co Ltd |< >wnim Hai,; 61 Hut. I J) MARKINCH. SCOTLAND. The Most Scientific Dentifrices for Preserving and Cleaning the Teeth are PEBECO TOOTHPASTE AND MOUTH WASH. Obtainable at all Dispensaries. Sole Agents: WILSON CO., LTD.
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      510 3 Be Careful What You I^JWarh Your Hair With J Many soaps, prepared shampoos and shampoo powders, contain too much free alkali, which is very injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle. The best thing to use is Mulsified Jl Jl^Ls jl cocoanut oil shampoo, f^» >
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      800 3 TENDERS TKNDKRS will be received up to noon on Friday, November S, 1926, at the Resident Councillor's Office, Malacca, from persons desirous of contracting: for supplies, etc., for the Government at Malacca, for a perinu of one year, commencing from January 1 1927 (a) Cartage. (b) Firewood. (c) Timber. id;
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      715 3 TIIK EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA SINGAI'OUK l:i{.\NCH. ARMISTICE DAY. Thursday, November 11, 1926. SfcKVICE AT TIIK (KNOT MMl.—The uauul service vi the <' notaph will be held at 7-30 a.m. Ex-Serrlee men and women khould be in position on the Padang side of the road facing the Onolnph at 7.-0
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      585 4 P. J.BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGC SEItVK KS. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8JJ. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY* GOVERNMENT. LONDON AND FAR EAS1 MAM, BOVICl OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHIN/ AND JAPAN Tonnage due S'por« DELTA 8.100 Not. 6 KHIVA 9,100 Not.
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      600 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINE ■rteilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Da* Ball HARUNA MARU 10,600 Oct. 28 SI KAMI) MARU 8,000 Not. 11 U KATORI MARU 10,000 Not. 81 ATSUTA MARU 8.000 Dec 9 It! KASHIMA MARU 10,000 Dee. 23 24 HAKONE MARU 10,600
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      539 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE TOT OCEAN STEAM SHIP COLIMITED. THH CHrNA MUTUAL STMAM NAV. CO.. LTD. (laeorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MAREILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT ONDON,
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      497 4 I THE SIAM STEAM NAV. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Slam) I BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. Fo K-. m.iinan, Kelantnn, Bangnara. Telu pin, PaUnl. Sinporn. f.ncon, Bandon, Koala mui, Langsaan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure MALINI Oct. 31 Not. 8 VALAYA Nov. 7 Nov. 10 The Steamers are fitted throughout wltl electric
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      510 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. GO, OF BATAYIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with th« NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with nub-conncctioni to passage. Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straiti Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries
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      446 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLANDS AND BRIS11ANE Regular monthly .ailing, by th« »»11 known steamer MARELLA (7,375 torn) and the new motor vessel. MALABAR (4,612 tons). The s.s. MAKELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe,
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      495 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 5... CITY OF WELLINGTON Nov. t Marseilles, London, Dunkirk,
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      433 5 AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE PMSfciaiated la KrUal] Regalar Passsager aad Freight gerrtea Via JAVA PORTS to FREMANTLB (W. A.), ADXLAIDI, MELBOURNE aad STDNIX ■slatalasd by Da* Bail. s.s. KIOTO Nov. 6 CITY 07 SPARTA m Not. 7 CITY OF PALERMO Not. 29 Dee. 7 Single Ketnrn Singapore le FreaasaMS $157.14 $45J.»6
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      531 5 ADMIRAL ORIENTAL LINE TEANS-PACtTIG PASSENGEB AND EXPBESS SERVICI It ssts frost Heagkeaa to ieattle ■ailing from Steamer Hongkong PRESIDENT JEFFERSON Oct. tl PRESIDENT GRANT Not. U PRESIDENT MADISON Nor. 14 PRESIDENT JACKSON Dec o PRESIDENT McKINLEY Dec 18 also a sailing every IS days from Hongkong to Manila Throngh bills
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      458 5 STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPU '|NEPERUIND" HOLLANDEASTASIA LINE Homeward Saiilags to AMSTERDAM AND ROTTERDAM Duo Sails t KAMBANGAN Nov. 1 2 PRINSKS JULIANA Nov. 6 5 JOH. DE WITT Nov. 19 19 i BAWEAN Nov. 30 Dec. 1 t Steamers call at Penang. 'A special boat train to Hollaad/UX. waits steamer's arrival at
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      178 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. \C ENTR AI I Vsf Hwbmf Woi»Kt lt?I as— l C. J. SCHIRMER 54, SUMBAWA ROAD. SINGAPORE. Lighting Sets 1.5 and 2.5 K.W.
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      606 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA, Tonight* J.nc«:on AlLert and W V Street,. >"" th B d K 28 TO-NMHR M 9.1.-, >#w t arloon UU)t £^„11,,.. NcWB aiul (fiiu ii W. RAY JOHNSTON prevents 1h- Almost «;.,ml Mnn (Inivcrsal DECO HOIrVES McslcriO fpaturiim Harry (a rev, S iK JA i iriiK.n :in<l
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      395 6 ALHAMBRA I TONIGHT JACKIE COOGAN in LITTLE ROBINSON CRUSOE HOKEY POKKY WINKY WIN HOW IH) YOU LIKE THK WHITE MEN DONE ITT THEM IN .MII.X AND HITTER AND RUM SAID THE KIM; OK THE CANNIBAL ISLANDS. Conic nnd spend a couple of hours with Jackie on a Cannibal Island and
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      272 6 PAVILION From Member 3. !!•>. ki'iT ;it IiIHEIIJOS. EMPIRE Commencing NOVEMBER 4. DOROTHY GISH NELL GWVN (Nine Reels) The Very Champagne of Screen Entertainment."— THE TIMES. The Whole World can Enjoy It."— DAILY' MAIL. A British Firs! National Picture. PLAY IT ON A BRITAIN'S BEST GRAMOPHONE ENTIRELY BRITISH MADE I).
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    150 7 FIXTURE*. Friday, October 29 High Water, 4.5.1 n m., 3.32 p.m. Malaeaas Hitrh Ti.ie, 0.r.0 p.m., 4.0. Munieiaal lomniissioners. 2.16 p.m. Turf Club Mtjr., Vie. Theatre, 6.16. Saturday. October 20 Ilik'li Water, G. 24 a.m., 6.4 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 1.30 a.m., 4.0, 5.40 p.m., 4.0. d
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    210 7 Friday. October 29. Ships alongside (he Wharves or expected to arrive. KEPI'KL HARBOUR. Mi in Wh.-.rf Bintcnp. Khoen Lie, Attaka. Sp ri.m, Placuna, li-'bp. Oi: Wlu.rf Nil Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Tarjonj I'agar Wharf T>:tl'.ina Albert Dock Gon Lighter 42. Oppel Harbour Kinp-s Dock
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    143 7 To-tfpy. v;it Lower Siajn (ChaJuang) 3 p.m. Ncrth, N. Kast and N. West Suma- n rtls— II I 3 p.m BengkaHi, Siak and Paknn Baroe iSi i Pataaa i a p.m. Tiengganu iQvena) 3 p.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India ■ml Djibouti lAmiral I.atouche Tnvill.i 3 p.m.
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    108 7 DEATH .Mrs. KHOO IT SIM. On October 28, 1926, at her residence No. 19, Wallich Stree'. agad 40, beloved sister of Mr. Lim Kye Kiat, of Messrs. Hin Ilee Co. She behind a widower, one son and one daughter to mourn her loss. Funeral will takr place on
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    37 7 Slamat Mulwa Amatone Orotiu* Klcphanta Tumbuia Left Ami. 8'pon London Sept. 17 Oct. 11 Sept. 113 Oct. 16 Sept. 22 Oct. 18 Swt. 24 itrt. 18 Sept. 30 Oct. 23 Oct. 1 Oct. lib
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    234 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, October 29. On London, Bank m/s 2/4 5/32 Demand 2/3 25/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand Private 90 d/a 5<% On France, Bank T.T. 1775 On India, Bank T.T. 155% On Hong Konpr, Bank T.T. ]si p.c. dU On Shanghai, Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    72 7 Tone of market: —Dull. Latest Cable —London Spot Sheet 20% d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 42% per lb. R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. Standard R.S.S. on Tender n n n Spot Spot November Nov.-Dec. Jan. March Buyers 71
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      MINING.
      372 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyeri Stlleii £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 00/- 02/1 1 Batang Padang 0.U2',6 0.9714 £1 fl Chenderiang 31/- 32/il £1 Eastern Siam Bft/£l 10 Hand Yai 10/- 17/- pra. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.42* 1-47',^ il £1 Idris Hydraulic t>\)/- 00/1 1 Johan Tin U. 41 (1,14
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      GENERAL.
      143 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sell«n £1 O. B. Am. Tobacco 4.15.0 4.17.8 1 1 Central Engine 0.95 1.00 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.95 1.00 £1 £1 K. Smelting Co. 17.75 18.00" 5 5 Kraser Neave 16.80 17.00 100 100 Hammer Co. 168.00 172.00 lOOlOOKatz Bros, del 190.00 200.00
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      DEBENTURES.
      96 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 694 157e pm. Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c $555,000 105 110 Spore Municipal 5 p.e. $1,878,000 of 1901 par 6 prcm. Spore Municipal 4 4 p|e. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4*4 p.e. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      375 7 Fraaer and Co. and Lyall and Eratt'a Quotation*. To-day'« Prices Fraser Lyall A Co. Evatt Mlenby ($1) 3.20 3.50 3.20 3.40 Uor Gajah ($1) 3.00 3.10 3.00 3.10 Hitam ($1) 4.80 4.90 4.75 4.90 Kuning: ($1) 1.02% 1.10 1.00 1.10 \m. Malay ($2) 4.70 4.85 4.70 4.85 V.
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      430 7 THE Rubber Research Institute of Malaya The Research Laboratory of the Institute, which is situated on Bungsar Estate, Damansara Road, Kuala Lumpur (2% milestone) will be opened early in November. Communications on research and t(clinical matters concerning planliiig practice and the preparation ot rubber should be addressed to The Director.
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      93 7 #NEW PUMPS Our new selfpriming Centrifugal-Pump* snek water 7 yards. No foot valves. No filling of pipes before itartlnf. Portable Selfpriming Pumping Set "PUMPMOBIL" with keroaine Motor. 7,800 gallons per jour. Irrigates fields, drains foundation trenches etc Ideal Fir* Engine*. Marine Motora from 2 to 9 B.H.P. rnnning on karoiin*
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      736 7 NOTICE in hereby Riven th«t the above TRADE MAKK i< Property of MKSSKS. WF.II.L MONTOR carrying on business at No. L'2, Raffles I'iace, Singapore, and is u?ed by them in respect of Watches Clocks, etc. .imported by them and sold in the Colony of the Straits Settlements, Federated and L'nfed.-rated
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      390 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS j Other Classified Advts., se* par* 1«MISCELLANEOUS ENOIKiH SAID. To avoid disappointment b«.ok your seats now at Ribeiro's. WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES. (1. ITALIAN MANDOLINES. Eight and twelve strings. Banjo-Mandolines, K'jroalne Ukuleles, etc., string and fittings of all kinds. HUDSON'S Music Warehouse, 100, North Bridge Road (Adelphi Bmlding).
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      113 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandanp; Kerriau Station. (By Courtesy of Governmtnt Health Office.) For the 21 hours ending at Midnight on October B, 1926. IVe ;i.lc temperature V.in. shiul.- temperature 78.1 F. ■uturc 80.7 F. on radiation 148 F. Mia. graai railiation ;j V Baa temperature 80 F. 'i'jn bulb temperature 70.9
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    The Straits Times FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. CORRUPTION.
    871 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. CORRUPTION. This is the age of the amateur reformer. To the theorist the attempt to do something to the machinery of civilisation cr to that pa:t which makes thewheels go round, seems irresistible. It is part of our daily labour to read and attempt
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    354 8 Several cf our Malayan contemporaries are giving publicity to a cablegram from a London source, pre.-umably a p.ivate source as distinct f; om a generally known news agency, making the audacious statement that the bulk of city opinion favours cancellation of unused coupons. The cablegram in question
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    335 8 a-< Hillr.iann, head of the N. V Straits Java Trading Company at Singa- '■..is, leaver on Monday by the Hugo "H limes linev Albert Voeifler for a holiday in Kuiope. The house flag of the X.P.M. ashore and ■flirfat. w»s hoisted hnlf-mast yesterday for the death of
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    19 8 At the Cat'redial of the Good Shepherd, kll the collections on Sunday will bs for lie Poppy Day Fund.
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    25 8 A I*l aim poftman named Hsmid bin Jassin, who was dialled with the thett at letters on September 83, was sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment.
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    32 8 Bar) iw and Co.'s copra report of October 28 states: The upward tendency T.ntioiicd last week has steadily cont! rjed, and the market closes steady at tht following:— Sundried $11.35, MixeJ 10.80.
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    38 8 A purre containing R. r >o and other uitu-les h-s be-en found in the Hindu l'cmple at South Bridge Road. Tht owan v>ill have it returned to him upon Siting a description to the wardens of the ttinple.
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    42 8 For the first time the flag of Iraq was flown by a ship of war, the Royal Indian Marine Ship Lawrence. In honour of the anniversary of King Feisal's accession to the Throne, the Lawrence also fired a salute of 21 guns.
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    52 8 The laboratory of the Rubber Research nstitnte of Malaya, on Bungsar Estate. Damanaara Road, Kuala Lumpur, is to 1* ;pen<ri early in November, consequently he R.C.A. laboratory on Pataling Estate- iil dOM on Monday next. Enquiries ho.ild be addressed to the Director of the ■lubber l'.esearch Institute- of Malaya at
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    57 8 Mr. J. Monteiro, of the Singapore>.i;>ort and Export Office, is now on three months vacation leave, en the expiration i" which he will retire on pension, after i-.-arly 40 years of meritorious service, ;4 of which were passed in his present ■lice. On the l">th instant, his mother, Mrs. Petronella
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    63 8 Th? last cf the land acquisition cases in the list for hearing before Mr. Justi.iDeaae and Mr. A. E. Baddtley and Mr. B. S. MaiMHaoh (assessors) was settled yesterday. The collector's original award for four acres of land off Alexandra Road belonging to Tan Gek Lan was $6,."{75, but •i
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    74 8 The C.E.Z.M.S. annual sale will be held in the C.E.Z. School, 19 Sophia Road, Friday, November 5. Lady Guillemard will open the sale, which is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The features are refreshment stall, lingerie and children's clothes, baskets and fancy -irlicles.
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    99 8 Correspondents continue to complain about the condition of the tramcars There is undoubtedly pood cause for complaint. The wonder is that some of these contraptions manage to hang together, but as they will be replaced in due course by trolley busses it is not to lie expected that extensive repairs
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    83 8 Si." iMakolm Watson, Klang, is now muffing the programme for Dr. Sir Ronald Ross's virit to Malaya (says the Malay Mail). S> far the programme for Singapore is arranged as follows December 3, imivo Siiu'apan, visit to hospitul, etc. December 4, sec Municipal anti-malaria works, B.M.A. dinru-r December 5, visit
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    Mohamedan Wedding.
    359 8 Syed Omar AlsagolT's Reception. At the invitation of Sycd Omar Alsagoff, a large company of guests mihtsentativc of all communities in Sin^:iporc gathered at bis r-siden. p Bukit Tunggal yesterday afternoon for a reception on the occasion of the marriage of his Bon Sycd Mohamed Alsajroff and Miss
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    Mails Expected.
    52 8 From Europe (Lomtfln iv.:.ih- di OciotxT 7i, t.v l! Ud I. Far* "<<> an;-.-by train to-morrow morning. Corrwpondu\ce will be nmdy for daUvcry to boxr.oldcri Bt 8.46 a.m. From Wcatem Anstntlk bj üm coyne, due on Sunday. From France by the Paul Leeat, due at .Singapore at 4
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    Malayan Tinfields, Ltd.
    60 8 A tfclejrram :"rom the secretaries in London staUs that the Malayan Tinik-Us Ltd. board of director* recommend puy:i:i>nt of dividend it! respect <'f the linant-ial year Jost ended <>f 10 pw cent., payable on 25th proximo, cuny forward, subject to audit a!:<i usual adjustments, ;J,BK>, written off
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    Rubber Prices.
    63 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., S(«fW Y<rk, srnd us the following cable dated October 28, their quotations beins v gold dollar cents and closing bid prices. Rubber Exchange sales to-day 400 tons. NovemlK'i- 42.80, December 42.90, Jan-uai-y 43.20, February 4:;.. r >o, Much 44.10, April 44.20, May 44.40,
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    Defamation Case.
    83 8 The (ii-c in whi.-h a charge <*f defamatidii hus ix-on brought by Mr. Christopher Draper against Mr. 11. K. Wootton was mentioned Ixforc- Mr. P. A. F. l>a\:d ii the District Court this morning. Owing to v misunderstanding it was Iwpowibk to proceed with the ca>c whivli WU
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    Remembrance Day.
    121 8 Them ni uuthpi-ing of representatives of thi- Malay commanlty at -lie Malay Volunteer Club in Bras Basah Road on Wednesday to disCUSS arrnnKuments con•erning the distribution of Poppies at thr lorthcominE Armistice Anniversary. In the absence of the Hun. Mr. Chek Mohamcd Yunes bin Abdullah, who is a
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      202 8 nuaaaßJ3Haa*£KEfc£>inߣ3 l ZTlf p-***"" rpre ««mwatj .^MKrwr^^MMßj fflaT^jH HJaHttaMWffß I il LETTS'S 1927 DIARIES ROUGH INDIA> AND COLONIAL EDITION. Price No. IS. Octavo, paper cover with Concise Directory S 2.50 No. 41. I'oolscap, i-upor cover with Concise Directory S 4.00 No. (1. KooNcap. cloth cover with Concise Directory, Indexed $11.75
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      87 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 THE EMPIRE NEWS BULLETIN A particularly int«r<-stine number, including .mi in -s iii the funeral uf the late Kudolph Valentino. Preceding A Paramount Production A KISS IN THE DARK (Featuring ADOLPHE MENJOU) in 6 Reels. A Metro Special LITTLE ROBINSON CRUSOE (Featuring
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      73 8 On Other Pages. P«ea. Overseas News I Mall Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping mid tha Mails 7 Muleoi-oloRicnl K port 7 Router and British Imperial Radio. U Sporting liui-llicince 10 To-day'i Shara Market 10 Convspondanco 10 A \is.t to Kramal Kusu hi Rubber faction porti m Bankruptcy Court CaiM 10
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    AN ALL-RED AIR ROUTE.
    452 9 Important Speech at The Conference. COOPERATION NEEDED. Minister Outlines Coming Developments. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, October 28. Air communications from the civil point of view formed the subject of an important speech at the Imperial Conference by Sir Samuel Hoaiv, the Air Mini He urged that a
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    Safety of Flying.
    1094 9 Much Greater Progress Expected. (BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.) Rugby, October 28. Reviewing the present position. Sir Samuel lloare remarked that since the last conference the mileage covered by the ivgular air routes of the world had more than doubled. Great technical improvement was to hi noted in machines,
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    FASCISM.
    131 9 Celebrating Four Years Of Power. Mussolini Reviews Progress Made. [relter telegram] L.ndon, October 28. Rome The fourth anniversary of the Fascist revolution was celebrated throughout Italy with ceremonies at which speech by Sijrr.or Mussolini was read glorifying Fascismo and declaring that the Fascist regime was as solid as a
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    International Justice.
    45 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, October 28. Washington In tho course of a manifesto setting forth the fundamental principles of national polity, the Federal Council of Churches urges the Government to utilise the Permanent Court of International Justice in every dispute capable of judicial settlement.
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    COAL POSITION.
    171 9 Feeling Over Ban on Mr. Cook. Mr. Churchill States Official Attitude. [REIiTEB TELEGRAM] London, October 28. It is officially announced that 262,000 miners were working to-day. The smalln°ss cf the net increase was due to appreciable local decrea-es, atUibutcd to feeling engendered by the banning of Mr. Cook's
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    RUSSIA AND THE EAST.
    137 9 League of Oriental -Nations Suggested. Chinese Ambassador Visits Angora. [reuter telegram] London, October 28. The Times' correspondent at Constantinople states that Mr. Sze, Chinese Ambassador at Washington, has spent a forti.ight in Turkey and has gone to Angora to open relations with the Turkish Government. The
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    Australia and Oil.
    149 9 Allegations Against Companies Denied. [REUTEB TELEGRAM] London, October 2f>. Melbourne The British Imperial Company has issued a statement ridiculing Mr. Page's assertion that foreign oil companies were bleeding the country white, and declaring that the difference of 3d. a gallon charged by foreign importers compared with the
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    Chinese Bishops.
    95 9 An Impressive Consecration Ceremony. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, October 28 fiome St. Peter s wai crowded with people of all nationalities to witness the papal consecration of six Chinese bishops. Philip Chao, Louis Chen, Simon Hou, John Tsou, Melchior Souen and Odoricj Souen, who are respectively the vicars of
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    Argentine and France.
    77 9 Valuable Concessions Regarding Loan. [havas telegram.] Paris, October 2S The papers announce that the Argentine Government, which is a creditor of France for a debt of 18,000,000 gold pesos, due on January 1, 1027, has now, after several delays, offered by herself, proposed that payment should be
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    Trade Unions and India.
    63 9 [RIUTEB TELEGRAM] London, October 28. Amsterdam The Textiel Arbeider status that following a resolution passed at the International Federation of Textile Workers, Mr. Shaw, secretary, accompanied by several Liritish and German colleagues, will shortly visit British India to investigate the conditions, as regards hours and wa^es,
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    COTTON RESTRICTION.
    121 9 Plan to Curtail American Output. Decree Limiting Egyptian Acreage. [RXCTIR TELEGRAM] London, October 28. New York North Carolina, South Carolina. Alabama, Georgia and the combination of Louisiana and the Southern Mississipi having formed corporations of a million dollars each, Mr. Eugene Meyer announces that with* the organisation of
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    The Egyptian Decree.
    41 9 London, October 28 Cairo An oOSci^.l communique announces that the Government intend to make a decree limiting Egypt's cotton acreage to one-third of the land which can be cultivated. The decree will apply to foreigners and Egyptians dike.
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    American Prosperity.
    190 9 Mr. Coolidge Optimistic as To Future. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, October 28. Washington Speaking at the annual banquet of advertising agencies of the United States here to-day, President Coolidge said he hoped American prosperity would continue indefinitely, addin? that mass production on the basis of this prosperity and the
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    German Shipping.
    68 9 Hamburg-America Closes iJig Deal. [REUTER TELEGRAM] L.mdon, October 20. Berlin The fusion of the German- Australiaa and X smos lines with the Hamburg-America line has been approved by the boards of directors. By the acquisition of the two companies,' the Hamburg-America will c >niinand 87!),000 tons and thus
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    Dutch Taxes Reduced.
    45 9 Twenty Per Cent. Off The Income Tax. [REL'TER TELEGRAM] London, October 2i). The Hague The Second Chamber passed bills providing for a 20 per cent, reduction in income tax from November 1, and also a reduction in the death and donation duties.
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    66 9 Mrs. A. G. Shorrock, the well known missionary lady, who died in the City of Sianfu, during the sbge, was a Dative Wraysbuiy. Her father, Mr. Doultun, was one of the directors of Doullon ami Co.. porcelain works, and a leading man in liis district. During the Revolution as now
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    IMPERIAL RELATIONS.
    119 9 Dominions and the Locarno Pact. Notable Improvement in The Situation. [REUTER TELEGRAM] I^ondon, October 28. Reuter learns from an unimpeachable source that the stories of decision! being reached by the committee of Prime Ministers on Imperial relations or that the Prime Ministers signified approval of the Locarno treaty
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    A Change in Three Years.
    205 9 London, October 18. Beater leurns ;:s a result of inquiries in well-informed British quarters that the notable improvement in the general European political situation, explained in the full and frank declarations mada to the Dominion* Prime Ministers, deeply impressed thy bearers of tho ipecehes. The
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    Russia's Trade.
    126 9 A Poficy of Lowering Prices. [RELTER TELEGRAM] London, October 2S. Moscow A policy of lowering prices, with a view to enlarging the market and consolidating the union between the proletariat and the community, was foreshadowed by Ryhoff in an economic rep it to the conference of the All-Russia
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    Bishop Captured.
    48 9 Carried Off by Chinese Bandits. [fIECTER Far Eastern BSRVtCM.] Shan^Hai, October 2S. The China Press learns from Taianfo, Shantung, that a loving band of outlaws has capUned Bishop T. A. Scott, of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel and of the China Inland Msstoß.
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    Japanese Steamer Aground.
    48 9 Accident Three Miles From Yokohama. [Kmnm Far Kastern Service.] Shanghai, October 28. TohJO The Tepyo Miiru, which sailed for America this aftunoan, carryingYen 4,0')0.000 in gold, grounded three miles from Yokohama. Mo damage w «s done, and it is hoped to refloat the vessel to-morrow.
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      Wanderers' Tour.
      70 10 Bandoeng iical Visitors 2—o.2—0. (Aneta's Service.) Batavia, October l".». I Ttweeii Bandoeng and the < ren resulted in victory lor the home team by -—0. Wanderers have lost the thre^ mat Aayed in their Java tour. Hen ules beat them 2—l and the Semarang <■< mbination won 2—o.2—0.
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      HOME FOOTBALL.
      22 10 ÜB.] I. ndon, October 28. i n (Southern) match played to-daj Norwich City lost to ye Albion by two g.ials
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      MALAYAN FOOTBALL.
      110 10 St. Johns Institution Wins InterSchool Cup. toothaO was witnessed n und (says the Malay i the ftnal in the inter-school tin tor the much coveted rat played between the stitution and the St. John's tter winning by the only be match. ol over (>OO present .hi. which was
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      HOCKEY.
      19 10 -it Kafflcsians Beat Past. EUflwknM defeated a X I at hockey yesterday by ring l\vc> >roals in each
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      MILLIARDS.
      30 10 G.C. Tournament. of the S.C.C. Billiards reached the semi-final i Winter being the re- play oil". Tho^-e who into the semi-final i illen and Hansell. econd round is being
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      Cricket.
      28 10 will voi'rosent the Iw B.CJLC. at erietet ground, rtarUu (i. Staik (capt.), R. .tky. M. Ignatius, H. <J. V. NVubrunner, I. H Silva, M. Catchatoor and A.
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      105 10 .pore, October 29. nts. quiet. Sunpei Tukangs v i- bidding 1.42';. i L'.'.io-:;. Mcntakabs nt* and Kuala Sidims i'imlas are quoted 1 In Beaats 77-80 cents. inte 1 at ::.17'!j sellers I'ajams have buyers i.lO, Kempas are are dull Kastern Siams buyen bidding 28s. 6d. lOted
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      Rose Macphail and Co.
      57 10 Siiv-aporc, Oitobor 2'.t. is. 'JVml., up 'id. cents. 1 .on.!. down 455. Dredging M7%-2£2M, 0 95, N*l Hoots 1.05-1.10. Tmipingi 2.05-2.10, Nawng Pets 1.82' A. 1.. i", iVnirknlms it. Stain fttt-Wt (i<l- .i.. Kunpaag Kamuntn is ii.TO-'.'.iH), I.unas 4.1010.60 ;0.'.i0, Scndaii 8.15-I-2.97H, Kuala leei LBO Traders
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    20 10 etor Rostock of the Third 1 Sinvapore, is on a fort- liis|H-ctor Stewart bf the 1 ii deputising for him.
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    Rugby.
    414 10 'A.P.C.'s Good Display Against' S.C.C. The Asiatic Petrolcuni Company turned out a strong side against an S.C.C. fifteen I at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, and I won 17—8. The A.P.C. have an unusually large I number of players this season, and the| fixtures which they have already played have
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT.
    313 10 Applications Before Mr Justice Deane. In the Bankruptcy Court this morning. before Mr. Justice DeaiK-, an application to set aside a bankruptcy notice against X. K. Xagappa Chetty wai r il --P° ne d l° r a week. Lim Oh Tcng, formerly trading as Chop Kah Swee. was
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    BATU LINTANG RUBBER.
    92 10 (Fran Our Own Correspondent). Penang, October 29. At the Batu Lintang Rubber Co. annual meetinir Mr. Brown, presiding, said the company, within seven years, had raised dividend from 2Va per cent, to 15 per cent., and was also able to place $.">O,OOO to general reserve. In addition
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    COURTS ENACTMENT IN F.M.S.
    93 10 Appeal from Conviction By Jury. A Hill tether to amend tiie CoeSta Enactment, 1918, is to be introduced in the Federal' Council. This Bill effects certain small amendment! in the Courts Enactment. The new Criminal Procedure Code provides the machinery for the introduction df the jury
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    62 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its corrcs;ai:idi;i)ti. Correspondents 'ahoulil brar in mind that letters trust be short ur.\ to the 'point. Long rumbling epistles liublc lo be rejected or ruthlessly cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, nut necessarily fur I'Ublicttion but a* guarantee
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    Malayan Fishermen.
    533 10 To Uit- Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, In the issue of the Straits Times dated October lit it was stated that "Ikan Krisi (sea bream) is being caught in fairly large quantities, is eagerly sought after, and fetches the highest price at auctions. It is apparently known
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    Land for Local Men.
    237 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, Makan from Klang has made out a very strong point (a matter for the Kurasian Society to take up) and I congratulate him on it, as I am informed there 13 a similar undertaking in Sumatra by the
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    A Wireless Difficulty.
    89 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Will any of your numerous readers who have had experience in the working of Heterodyne wirelecs receivers kindly oblige with their help. I have just imported a supersonic Heterodyne set and though following the makers instructions I have been
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    45 10 On Sunday evening next the Sea View Hotel open air cinema will screen The Swan, a comedy featuring Adolphe Menjou. This will be preceded by a comic representation of a Ghostly Niirht. Special dinners have been arranp-ed for and tables will be reserved.
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    45 10 Stacked Cards featuring the new Cowbiy star, Fred Church, is the special attraction at Gaiety Cinema to-night. In the first show is the Universal Jewel production The Tornado. Other pictures ar/:— The Wayward Dog (Cartoon) Latest International News, Harry Carey western and new Century comedy.
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    Shipping and Canton.
    86 10 Pickets Maintain Defiant Attitude. (From Our Own Correspondent) Hong: Kong, October 2*. The defiant attitude of pickets in Canton is uncurbed. They cord >ned two approaches to the steamboat company's wharves and searchers aic pestering passengers, while cargo coolies are warned to inform their masters that goods
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    Garoet Murder.
    46 10 Reuben Sentenced to Life Imprisonment (Aneta's Service.) Batavia, October 28. Garoet Reuben, an Indian, one of the accused in the case of the murder of Mrs. Campbell Mactie, an Australian lady, in a hotel at Garoet last year, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    556 10 Effects of the Restriction Announcement. Lewis and Peat's report states Singapore, October 28 The Colonial Office announcement in regard to restriction was published here on Monday. The immediate effect was to create a more optimistic feeling and prices in the absence of sellers were advanced one to
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    Illicit Liquor.
    72 10 A ricksha which was stopped in Kirn Kiat Road yesterday, by a detective, was found to contain twelve gallons of illicit liquor, valued at $66. The puller was arrested and produced before Mr. H. R. Bull in the Second Police Court this morning, whe 1 he said that
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    44 10 Members of the Friendly Band are reminded of the social to be held to-morrow M "0 p.m. at 1 Gilstead Road, in connection with the forthcoming departure of the Rev. A. S. Moore Anderson and the return of the Rev. W. Murray from furlough.
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    A Visit to Kramat Kusu.
    599 10 (Contributed.) Some three miles to the sr.uth of Singapore is a little island known as Kramat Kusu. About 400 yards m perimeter this rock contains the tombs of two Kramats. Except for the caretakers of the Chinese Temple and the Kramats, this place is uninhubited,
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    Exchanges.
    77 10 (BBITISX IKTEBIAL «*BIO.) Kupby, October 28. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.12. Berlin 20.40. Bombay is. 5?4d. Brussels o4>. rr > Ij.1 j. Buenos Aires 1". 27-32. Copenhagen 18.23. Geneva 20.14. Helsingfors 192%. Konp Kong Is. 11 %d. ion 2 17-32. Madrid .52.08^. Milan 1101*. New York 4.84%. Oslo 19.41P::.
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    LONG SUPREME COURT LIST.
    148 10 Cases Fixed for November Sittings. There were seventy-seven cases in the list for the November sittings of the Supreme Court, the dates for which w« iv fixed this morning, but most of the cases were stood over until December when the list was considered this morning.
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    71 10 At the ninth annual general wetinj: of the Malayalee Association the following were elected as office-bearers fur the ensuing year: Mr. F. Neelankavil, president; Mr. G. B. Pereira, vice-president; Mr. V. M. Gomez, hon. secretary; Mi. Peter Gomez, hon. treasurer Messrs. T. B. Pereira, M. J. D'Cruz, K. P. Menon,
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    Books Reviewed.
    886 10 Jerome K. Jerome s Life And Times. Mr. Jerome K. Jerome, the author of Idle Tlmugh:^ oi an liiu Fellow, Three Men in a is<va,. i be •■•<■ Third Floor Backai.i and plays, has now pul reminiscences "My Life ::n<i 1 aphy is full of humour [l .is
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    25 10 The Captain \nnthcr point ;i]>or', I (ovt "Gracious; that'i tha Ncond ptot ,f port be' called fur within a f.-•.-■Hor do ilrink, ti be sun.-!
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    Rubber and New Uses.
    865 11 The 11. G. Association's Exhibition Policy. Jn a recent column under this heading we discussed Robber Growers' Association'i Exhibition policy and v preliminary st m given i.t the trade show* i.i which it mi intended to participate. Bince 'hen the list hai been considerably augmented, and
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    55 11 Herei* thelateal bobbed-hair tragedy. In tin- list "< bankruptciea now iho-u-.I there an- seven manufaetnren of fancy comb* ;imcl tW« of tmirpins. On t'ui.lher hand, then- are 120 ladle* 1 hairdressers in Par;- in c-m-.ss of the ininibar w!i<> exwted two yean ago, and it long siin.- there has been
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    Labour in India.
    226 11 South African Delegate's Criticism. After a sojourn in India of just over three weeks to observe conditions so as to enable the .Union's delegates at the round table Conference in December next to view the Indian problem in the rij^ht perspective, the South African Parliamentary Deputation sailed
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    THE MONS FILM.
    477 11 Fine Tributes lo a Urilish Production. "An Old Contemptible" writes as follows regarding the British film Hoot, which is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, from November 12:— I The lights dimmed, the new "Mons"j film began to roll aiTO.-s the screen, and I found
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    Gun Leaves and Asthma.
    92 11 When Mr, Gc rfc A. Taylor, K.K.A.S.. of Australia, wa< on a visit to the Meditenanean be had seven attack <>f asthma Ik- told the conference of health inspect is licld recently' in Sy<lne>. Visitine a chemist he was reconinit'iidci :i certain braad of dgarette. Tryimt
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER COPS.
    70 11 Programme of drills up to and for October 'Jl Friday. October 2.), 4 p.m., Seletar Rang*, Chinese Company, Warren Shield Practice. ."..1"> p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.F. Ambulance, Assemble for Camp. Saturday, October 30, a.m., Siglap, B.V.P. Ambulance in Camp. Sunday, October 81, a.m., S Kla;>, S.Y.F. Ambulance,
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    Passengers Homeward.
    142 11 'I'hf following putkinn lafl tht BtralU for Hobm -y tfca HI-.-.o Kiumcl liner I', tr. elui Mr and Mra. A. M. Bnlara Mrs. Sirincer Mr \V. TbooUOD, Mr. P. \V. Klynn, Mrs. .1. I' Str;.rh;.n Mis. X I'inu.ck. Mr. .Morre»u, Un i, E. BarnM, Mr*. A. K. MHthi-ws,
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      243 11 A TRIUMPH In sound reproduction has at last been achieved by "His Master's Voice" The new model instruments now in stock fully prove this, and we will be pleased to demonstrate this to you at any time. CALL OR WRITE FOR CATALOGUE S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. G3
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      325 11 SEA VIEW HOTEL Sunday, October 31. HIGH TIDE, 7.36 a.m. CINEMA at 9.30 p.m. A GHOSTLY NIGHT (COMIC) Featuring JIMMY AUBREY. THE SWAN (COMEDY) Featuring ADOLPHE MENJOU. SPECIAL DINNER. Tables may be booked. Phone 110. F. DEASON, Manager. ADELPHIjaOTEL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME CHRISTMAS EVE.— December 24. Special Dinner and Dance $.1.00
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    Parit-Bruas Estates.
    1051 12 Dividend of 35 Per Cent. For The Year. The general meeting of the ParitBruas (Malay) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on September 29, at the office of the company, Salisbury House, Londonwall, E. C, Major J. C. G. McFerran, D.L., J. P. (Chairman of the company), presiding. The
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      271 12 I! j| SCOTCH WHISKY f/ (guaranteed HHMbi^...Bßbw \X\ Pre-war Age *"*>,* 111 and Qmj'.Us. <>»£ /ll nim§6O7Vi~JV^ y THE DISTILLERS #**u&X> AGENCY, LTD., KIMNIII KCll, SCOTLAND. "o-^f^ Up AMATEUR. KLNEMATOGRAPHy Jr* CAMERA /^gSv PROJECTOR -W4 COMBINED bAMATEURffIoTOToREk. ./>-— SIHG A POSE '\y J IN PR '^ls"e'~~6f GOOD BEER FRIAR'S SONG
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      713 12 GHEONG KOON SENG GO. AUCTION SALE OF SINGAPORE PROPERTIES. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, November S, «t 2M p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold building land situate at Balmoral Road, Singapore, area 60 806 square feet, Grant No. 40. (Messrs. Allen Glcdhill, Solicitors).
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      529 12 Wood Carving HAN OC! AFT ancient and modern It has been the delight of craftsmen of all ages to transform plain solid material into a wonder of design and embellishment. A transformation which could only be achieved by hand. It is the same spirit of handcraft allied with pure golden
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    Selangor Coconuts.
    705 13 Dividend of Ten Per Cent. For the Year. The Mlowtag report i ..Mi.-iaily supplied The fifteenth annual general ne.tini igor Coconuts, Ltd., wai lu-ld a". Koala Lumpur <>n Monday, t!ie Chairman, Cant, H. 1.. Carter, presldintr. Thf Chairman addrcsjed the meeting U follows Tile profit tor the jrear,
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    Jewelled Knees.
    205 13 Latest Fashions at Trade Exhibition. n autocrats are still attempting to impose strange and daring innovations on our women folk, as was made pljin by the Trade Exhibition at Holland Park, London fashion writer. 1 cannot believe, he continues, that the in -v: conspiracy for keeping husbands and
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      386 13 Price from ss «iL =5 TI(X rom $1,650. Jl>6s0 THE NEW CARS THE 1927 changes in "Morris" Cars are no mere m seasonal variation. The draslic sacrifice of (he old, sb^ljb oss^H I a(^* IMS BflsrßffiPn^s^ cherished radiator tells you that. The- new cars are ififfl XX I ■■HUH mdiutor
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      478 14 m Ann nnn q r Ajsnirrjiee ta fore* »Ter 1 25,00«,»H Aapets over $7,000,000 S.C The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits S.ttl.».»ta.) LONDON OFFICE Old Jewry, ift tbs v« p«* ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE. AOBMTB 3TA«Taj» O. C. KNOX. W AP INSURANCE THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE
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      1032 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING wMWTM Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $14,000,00. Owned by THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK Held Office 60. WALL BTRSET. NEW YOBI London Office PISHOPBCATK, E.C. BRANCHES -MANILA SINGAPORE BARCFXONa VA^OW PKKINQ TIENTSIN BATAVIA A Smv RANGOON T"KIO ||F SS» SHANGHAI "^r^Tand Tra^^Accon^openVd-^nd^ Transfer, bought
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      441 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised S'SSo'ooo Capital Subscribed "'S^mo Capital P.id up "f°-$* Reserve Fund and Kelt m K.612,884 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I J. M. Ryrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hambro, J. 0. Robinson, Esq. Sir David Tula, Bart. Chief
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      557 14 "DOUGLAS" Motor Cycle Famous E. W. MODEL Ex Stock Sole Agents Cobb 81 Company 149/151, CECIL STREET. YOU CHAMPION Jjk Improve your game Ai ifXk with WRIGHT DITSON /w/^S\ Equipment. f/\t\ Buy From \j \L^\ B. F. SANTOS, jLjW Athletic Outfitters. Jjjff^^^SBJr Showroom 15, ARCADE. SINGAPORE. JK~ ii M^^-* Phone
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      263 15 m^T^j dt 4 Ti lit' 1 »1 fiilf Wfj'/ l/L. i f(A f mf Ut~~ I m f m££^i^^^^b^^M M A YEAR FROM TO-DAY WHAT WILL YOUR CAR BE WORTH THEN OR IN TWO YEARS OR IN FIVE These vital questions create no worry in the minds of Dodge Bros,
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      783 16 EUGENE PJMMEL LTD GAS WORKS TAR T (i\'MO\' anA PARIQ Report on the comparative condition LOIMJUIN and PAKIS. of and untr eatcd wooda after three years in the testing ground by f'Vjfc the Forest Research Officer, F.M.S. p'Trai*— §frft Dated October 5, 192 C. VVflb<#> Umber P'cti S A BA
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      1014 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS THE PREPAID ebivrces for Wants, For Sale. To Let, etc., tn ordinary close type (ivtrs::e six words to lint) ars Per line One insertion 28 eenu, two ins. 4t eta. three ins. 64 ets.. four ins. 82 rants, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13. ten ins, Sl.io twelve
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      845 16 situations wanted AN EXPERIENCED DEALiiK •>. all kiucij uf quods, prepared to buy and'or toll !oo_m!sai<ra all old stock* of LjuupWbr. re, Mantles, Piece, gootls, Raiu coats, eta /Jdress 430, Struits Time*. WAKTED, position with shipping fini: extea knowli'ußc passafa nnd Raltht d» „rs ashore and ni I with li-s'-c':iss
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