The Straits Times, 13 January 1927

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,374, SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS-
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      216 1 LDEALMIL* THE EVERYDAY MILK. THE MEDICAL PROFESSION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ENDORSE' "BEAR Jl^ BRAND" SWISS MILK If you could see the healthy cattle grazing upon the rich mountain pastures of the Swiss Alps, the spotless factory wherein the milk is prepared and the scrupulous care which is taken to ensure
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      141 1 'mmm SUNDOUR FAST COLOUR |SB FURNISHING FABRICS mtffl|r^lßl P' a n Colour Siindour J^^l Ir^KraWJ^^^ SAMPLES SENT ON REQUEST. Robinson Co M Ltd. SINGAPORE. COOKED SUNDRIES COOKED CORNED COOKED CORNED SILVERSIDE OX TONGUE $1 per lb. $1 per lb. BOLOGNA, WINDSOR, BRAWN, LIVER, BLOOD AND TONGUE SAUSAGE 70 cts. per
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    Overseas News by Mail.
    882 2 Glasgow Presbytery And Sunday Observance. Eastbourne Town Council has accepted a tender for the erection of concrete houses at its garden suburb, Hampden -ark, At a cost of £410 each. Michael O'Leary, V.C., has arrived at Brightlingsea (Essex), where he is to ake up duty, as
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    37 2 We hav^' received calendars for 1927 from the British American Tobacco Co., Krnt-at B»r*l am) Co., the Sun Kuo Mm Press, Horlick's Malted Milk, Tokyo Match Co., Nagri Sembiltui Aerated Watsr Co., and th» English Eltctric Co.
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      182 2 f <KER£ ii t>o worry or anxiety in rearing Bsby I healthfully and happily, even in a tropical climate, JL when Glaxo v used a* Baby'i food < Glaxo v the food that hat been vied to rear the children in fire Royal Nurtehe*. Court Phyticiani see that < Royal
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      187 2 That One Pimple May Become Many Prevent More by Using Cuticura Soap regularly and Cuticura Ointment when accessary. The Soap cleanses the clogged, irritated pores, the Ointment soothes and heals. Soap, OirlmeM. Talcum sold throughout the world, hnttah IK-pot P. ICwtory a Boa* Ltd, 31. kiK St. Lradea, t C.
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      180 2 Ul3aU Why should you pay more when you can buy a now piano specially built for tropics for $500. Moniiily payment system can be arranged. SEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. BUN BEE Co. ARE DEMONSTRATING KUM POWDERED WHOLE MILK CALL AND ASK FOR FREE TRIAL
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    Germany's Spy System!
    283 3 Reported to Have Been Restored. London, December 29.— The arrest in Paris of a man named Stranders, an alleged spy, is noteworthy for the close cooperation between Scotland Yard and the French Police. A special branch of Scotland Yard, which had been for some time interested in
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    PERAK RIVER VALLEY RUBBER.
    208 3 Dividends of 50 Per Cent, for The Year. The report of the directors of the Perak River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd., for the year ended September 30 last shews that the year's working;, after providing liberally for depreciation and manager's commission gives a profit of $212,119.39,
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    KENYA'S COUNCIL.
    96 3 Demand for Elected Majority. Nuirobi, December 28 In view of the forthcoming elections to the Kenya Legislative Council a manifesto nan been issued to-iiay, signed by Lord Delamere and the majority of the elected members, setting out their policy at ltngth. The manifesto declares among other things that
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    LONDON METAL MARKET.
    271 3 William Jarlis and Co. write .'rorn London under date December 15 The continued delay in coal and coke fa'linu to reasonable prices still prevents the all-round improvement in trade from being felt, but before the end of the year consumers arc likely to commence covering their requirements,
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      201 3 Energy jM i. JkT the end of a day's /^^/sS^-^V. i exhausting work you need KlflTVt/^^/ M a new supply of energy for //fW*LS*ik. brain ;incl body. Take it in r^^^Qaj9f\ \i this most t';isil\ assimilable /v* fl^^fi' fc B form- just a glass of Horlick's r^^JP'3 "T p, 1
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      877 3 MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE CITY OP RANGOON WATRR SEWAGE DBPARTMENT. APPOINTMENT OF AN ENGINEERING ASSISTANT. Applications are invited from duly qualified persons for the appointment of one Engineering Assistant. The salary of the appointment is Rs. 350 per month rising by annual increments for satisfactory servica of Rs. 36 per
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      411 3 /'PHCENIX* GIHGER>\LE She, (Q&rrts cMcme 3^/63 >»»mUM»MM»MMM««MM»MM«HHMM«M»«»«M«M' Bachelors' Wear f^S ragoda U ijllK tjOCKS §^F THEY ELIMINATE DARNING CHINA COTTON AND SILK WORKS, LTD., (t on era I Managers, ILBERT Co., Ltd. (Incorporated under the Companies Ordinances, Hong Kong) 1, CAXTON ROAO, SHANGHAI. CaMe Address Code Qm4 "COAILWOKKS." A.B.C. Ml
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      314 3 DR. CASSELL'S TABLETS 1 Repair Wear and Tear of Nerre and Body Price Is. 9d. and 4s. MEMBERS OF NAGARATHAR (CHETTIAR) COMMUNITY OF SINGAPORE CORDIALLY I.NVITK the Ladies and Gen- tlcmi'n of Biasmpors ti be present at tho Festival of Taipusam (tlie day God Subranuiniain son of Sivii, appeared to
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      555 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SKRVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage due Spore KASHGAR 9.000 Jan. 15 MANTUA 11.000 Jan.
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      661 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINB Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail SUWA MARU 11,000 Jan. 20* tl FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Feb. 8 4 HAKOZAKI MARU 11,000 Feb. IT It HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Mar. 8 4 KITANO MAKU 8.000 Mar. 17 18 HARUNA MARU
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      560 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAJ'RE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT
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      521 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la SUm) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kemaman, Kretay, Trenggann, Kelantan, Itangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laeoa, Handon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon ana Bangkok. Arrival Departore SUDDHADIB Jan. 12 Jan. 13 REDAN'C Jan. 17 Jan. 19 PRACHATIPOK Jan. 23 Jan. 26 The Steamer, are fitted throughout
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      581 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF DATAYIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone, No. 3640, with sub-connections to passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's De*k. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries
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      412 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY* ISLANDS AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel, MALAPAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabin, de luxe,
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      527 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) ELLERMAN LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TC THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIC.HT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due Spore s.s. KNOWSLEY HALL Jan. 28 11. CITY OF MADRID Feb. 17 HOMEWARDS Marseilles, London, Havre and Hamburg
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      473 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE M.S. KANGAROO due to arrive January 27. Sailing from Singapore about January 80. FOR FREMANTLK, .W A. For particulars regarding passage and freight rates, apply to MeALISTIR ft CO, LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE BOSTON and NEW YORK Via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES,
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      406 5 INDOCHINA STEAM' HAV. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong; Kong) Direct Service to JAVA via HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA ria PENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtx* Forti, Formosa, the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA
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      292 5 «gft WHAT IS X? HOLLOW f WIRE LIGHTING j The Hollow-wire system "^3 is a self-contained in2 stallation for lighting W bungalows, houses, facI tories, offices, clubs, etc. |C It consists of small 12 tank which is placed tfS outside the building, on y the verandah or at any j'A
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      292 5 THE MOST EFFECTIVE ANTI-CORROSIVE EVER PRODUCED. FERROBIT Obtainable in 28 and 56 Ib. drums, in the following colours Black, Chocolate (Natural), Deep Red and Bronze Green. As used on Anderson Bridge and other important Municipal works also upon local steamers. Address enquiries to JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS, LTD. (Incorporated in Kngland)
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      599 6 TO-NIGHT AND FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY AT THE ALHAMBRA In I lie Second Show, Commencing !l p.m. The Gopge Filzmaurice— United Artiste' Production Adarl-d fr».m the Novel by Edith M. Hull. S-i,,,. 1,. The Sheik hy M same anlhor, re:id by millions the world o\er, Praacaaiaf Virile and Valiant
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      334 6 PALACEGAY CINEMA, LTD. Commencing Tm-sdny, January i. 1927. 20 Reds THE PEARL PAGODA M A r\-mous Chines.- Historical HetßK dapfctdag vividly the Toiiod of Mcnß and the bemitifu! Trail Raffoda of Chirm with numerous ancient structures. TWO SHOWS ONE PAYMENT. NO FUEE LISTS. NOTICE.— The shovinß of tiii platan will
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      498 6 PAVILION Commencing JANUARY 20 RAFAEL SABATINI'S IMMORTAL STORY CAPTAIN BLOOD with I. WARREN KERRIGAN and Fifty Noted Favourites. THE GREATEST SEA BATTLE EVER FILMED. HUNDREDS IN HAND TO HAND COMBATS. tl>MllM»MMlltltttttlltl'*"* ***tt MARLBOROUGH CINEMA THE COW-BOY AND THE WEAVE MAID 9 Reds GU-ING CHIT LU A Uoinartic Chinese Story with
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    223 7 HXTI KKS. Thurxday. January 13 High WaUr, «.1£ »ji.., 7.23 p.m. Molucca High Tide, 3.40 a.m., 6.6, 4.10 p.m., 4.6. IVniinß Races. I', and O. homeward mail (Malwa) closet, I p.m. I'riday, January 14 Miph Water. 7.12 a.m., 8.38 p.m. Malacca High Tide, a m.. 6.9, .10
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    278 7 KEPI'EL HARBOUR. M in Wharf KadiJi, Khocn Foeng, Gorjjiitan, B.P.ML. 81, Pikat, l'cningat. Ut Nil li-ai Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRT DOCKS. 'i.'n'uDK Pacar Sheen Wharf Bronwar A bnrt Dock Nil 1 ictorii l>ock Nil hrppcl Harboa; King's Dock Nil v, Deck lalaadcx No. Hock AMfnto, Agnes
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    179 7 To-day Ticnggaaa (Maaaj :f pm N..rth. N. KHst and N. West Sum* hi i Perak) pm S .n hern UYsiern India Teesi;; H p.m I I'lM-r Hurmn. North and taa: India i Klcphanta) p m Sn m, except Lower Siam (Kian Cwan 4 p.m Ciylon, Aden. Mauritius,
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    35 7 i hamliord I liens* THbMnm) I'mtl I.ccat T. "."T'.iTi'il S-«or« Lnloi Dec 1 Dee. t Dee. 9 Jan. I tot, in !»n. I I I,'C. (I JU|. ]l l>.r 111 J»n. II
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    Penang Races.
    419 7 To-day's Handicaps. Iho following are the handicaps for to-day's races at I'enang Race 1. Class C (five furlongs). Penarth !UO, Anirita 8.8, Loch Ess 8.5, I :uptaway \'inKt-ct-un l.'.i, Brown Laddie 112. Rmi lass D (five furlongs). laioiu- 'JJ>, SeXtant Boy S.lti, Sunsprite S.S', Lord I...HHH H. 2,
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    252 7 Pres. Pinea p. case:—VA cubes StJ%, IVj slices tall $G%, VA, slices MJMI $6.20. Kerosene Oil. —Per unit of Imp. gls. Shell 5.50, Fish 6.35, Dragon 5.36, Crown (8 gls. in tins) 5.20, Crown (8 a Is. in drums) 4.90, Cross (8 gls. in tins) 5 oft,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    60 7 Duyt o*riiriD n.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot (is 68*i Standard K.S.S. on Tender January 6S'_- HV 2 1 ib.-Maivli 69 V* Mtt April-June TO 1 71 July-Sept. 72 72V4 Tone of Market -.—Easier. Latest Cable: London Spol Sheet Is. 7 7 «cl. per
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      MINING.
      366 7 ■MM Vai. Pd. Buj«rs S«'!le» El «1 Asam Kumbang 66/6 67/6 1 1 Riitanc Padanjc Ml 0.U2 El £1 Ghunderiang 21)/- cd. El £1 Eastern Siara 87/- 28/H Hi Haa.l Yai VI, U/- P™. 1 Hium Tin L2S UM •i .1 l.liis Uvdraulic B6/« Bj/- x' 1 1 1
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      GENERAL.
      171 7 UM VjI. Pd. Buyers Seller* £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 3.0.0 fc.2.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.95 1 1 Cycle ami Carriage f\9>l 0.9« £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 17.03 17.25 6 S Fraser ft Neave 17.40 17.T5 100 100 Hammer Co. 172.00 177.00 Hk. 12."; I?:, H.
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      DEBENTURES.
      101 7 J. En«. 6 p.c. 11,234,300 6% I'por* Cold Stonur* D«b. 7 p.c. $555,000 110 i'por* Municipal 6 p.c. (1378,000 of 1901 par i'P' re Municipal <vii p.c of 1907 |1,600,000 90 I'pnre Municipal 4'^ p.e. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 16% p.m. 115 5 pram, par P** i pore Municipal
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      385 7 Fraser wni Us. and Lyali and Evatfa Qaotatkjn*. To-day'i Pricn Fraaer LyaU C... Evatt. Allenby ($1) 2.75. 2£S -70 2.80 I Alor Gajah <*1) 2.70 2.U0 2.70 2.80 A. Hitam ($1) 4.70 4.85 4.75 4.90 A. Kuning<*l) 0.95 100 0 DO 0.95 Am. Malay ($2) 4.45 4.55 4.40
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      277 7 LUNAS RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED .Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE OF LOST SCRIP. Whereas application lies been made to the I Hectors of the above Company, to issue a certificate for 2,500 shares of $1 etch numbered *****1 to *****0 inclusive in the name of Alexander Johnstone Wntt. London. tC
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      1253 7 trRIL 2 to APRIL 12, 1927. The J'air provides an excellent opportunity for th« kispection and purchase of HIGH CLASS SWISS GOODS It is consequently an important' moans for forming or impmting connections with Swiss Exporters.- If you kuippen to jfo on leave in the early Spring, do not lose
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      121 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kundang Kerbau Station. (By < niirt(v,\ of Government Health Office.) For the 24 hour* ending at Midnight on Januiry 11. 1927. Max. shade U'lv.reriiture 87 F. Kin. shaiic temperature 73 F. Ueqn *hadi- temperature 78.7 F. Max. sun radiation 1S8 VMin. Krass radiation 72 K. S«-a tempera: -no
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. THE FLOOD DISASTER.
    944 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. THE FLOOD DISASTER. In dealing with the flood situation ii Malaya the most pressing care at the moment is the alleviation of distress. In another column, Mr. W. Dunman cm phasiscs the magnitude of the disastei ■that has befallen the country and th< consequent
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    195 8 To-day's cabled message fr>m Cap 1 1 Town to the effect that the Indian illf ti n is returning: home with hopes practically fulfilled is news which will be welcomed throughout the Empire. The desirable result Has been attained sol through negotiations having been conducted in a
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    54 8 The Kedah Government Gazette notified the following appointments Mr. R. S. Chantler as member of Jhe R. R. Appeal Committee, Mr. N. Grice to net as Protector of Chinese, Superintendent Monopolies and Customs, Kulim to be 11. C. S. IV. Mr. G. L. Jerram as Surveyor, and Mr. Henry Pearson
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    313 8 Mr. D. F. Topham of Kuala Lumpur is leaving for Home hy the Malwa. By the train yesterday morning Monseigneur Perrichon prjeeeded to Kuala Lumpur, and Father Belet to Bagan Sarai, Perak. The Bishop of London was expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. He is to
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    30 8 Guthrie and Co. have forwarded their pocket wallet fa- 1927. It is designed on novel lines and is certainly one of the best articles of its kind we have seen.
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    36 8 Mr. Yeo Boon Seng, of 24 Norris Road, Singapore, wishes it to be made knuwn that he is not the person of the same name who was recently charged at Penang with attempting to commit suicide.
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    34 8 Commencing on Monday next, field firing will take place in the early morning on the Singapore Golf Club course. Am >..Tii:ial notification, embodying a .yarning to the public, is published e!se•vnore in this issue.
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    53 8 Iii the Kuala Lumpur police court on liiu lith inst., before Mr. J. W. W. ilughts, S. Sam.. >x;\ hi, a clerk ta t. P. Vejayuthcn Ch?ttiar, merchant, of Java Street, br >u(fht a charge of assault against S. M. K. M. Velayuthan Chettiar, A. E. Lelah and the letter's
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    53 8 On a complaint by Mr. B. J. Eaton to Lhe C.P.0., a Chinese motor car drivci ivas produced in th-.; Kuala Lumpur polio, -ouit on the 11th in.*t., before tht naoistrate, Mr. J. W. W. Hughes, wd •riarged with reckless driving. The Magistrate impo.sed v line of $20 or one
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    62 8 For recklessly backing his car at Market Squaiv, Kuala Lumpur, and thus colliding with a car driven by Mi. W. Rogers, Town Superintendent, Sanitary Board, Anamaly, the Tamil driver of :'i private car, was sentenced to pay a fine of $.JO, or undergo one month's rigorjus imprisonment by the Kuala
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    68 8 A strong effort is to be made in II n»! Kong in the immediate future to ameliorate the lot of local ricksha and chaii coolies. It is pr .posed to inaugurate movement on a non-sectarian basis, ami to invite the assistance, sympathy aau .support of all religious denominati >n.s, charitable
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    70 8 In the Third Court this morning before Mr. C. P. Smith, a Chinese, Wong Ah Chong, employed by the F.M.S. Rail•.vcys at Singapore, was charged with committing a number of serious offences against a young Chinese school girl. The accused pleaded not guilty. Inspector Bostock who prosecuted asked for a
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    75 8 A Tamil tamby in the employ of Whitcaway Laidlaw and Co. was charged in the Second Court this morning before Mr. H. R. Bull, with theft as a servant, or alternatively with dishonestly retaining stolen property. It is alleged that when the police searched the man's house yesterday afternoon they
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    114 8 In the District Court this morning before Mr. P. A. F. David, a Chinese girl summoned Mrs. K. Campbell with assault. It was alleged that she hit the girl on the head with n pair of scissors. Mrs. Campbell denied this and said that the girl was her servant and
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    THE F.M.S. FLOODS.
    366 8 Opening of Relief Fund In Singapore. Hong Kong Bank Cooperates. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The gravity of the position throughout the F.M.S. caused by the floods does not seem to be fully recognised down here. Communication with some parts is still interrupted, but
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    The Legion of Honour.
    43 8 [HAVAS TELEGRAM.] Paris, January 12. M. Lecomte, French Consul at Hankow has been pronu.ted to be Oflicor of the Legion of Honour. M. l'ibet, a Shanghai merchant, an.i M. Blondeau, Chancellor at Hankow, art made Chevaliers of the Order.
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    Rubber Price Average.
    26 8 Rubber price nmin in the pttMOt Restriction qoarter up tn January Yl are as follows Singapore C>().2~> Ml ts London Is. 7.27 d.
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    Mails Expected.
    62 8 From China and Japan, by Shinto Ylaru. due at Singapore to-morrow. Holland and Germany, by Tjerimui. due at Singapore on Saturday, the 15th instant. Mails from Europe (London mails despatched on December 88) <x P. and O. ftiish-iar will arrive by train to-morrow night. Correspondence will be ready
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    Rubber Prices.
    65 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable dated January 11, their quotations being in gold dollar cents and closing bid prices. Rubber Exchanges sales to-d.iy li.'.D tons. January 40 cts. February 40 cts. March 40.20, April 40.00, May 41.10, Juno 41.40. July 41.G0,
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      144 8 SPECIAL SALE 7}? Commencing JANUARY 10 jW^\ V()R OXE WEKK ONLY OF /4pl\ LADIES' GOWNS and MILLINERY fiteP!/ AT (;RtATLY REI >LX'ED PRICES. JWfmi DAINTY VOILE SILK AND Km\i ZEPHYR GOWNS ||j;f From $5.00 each. jk> 1 j;- j8 Some of these fowni are ixcont *m Jss) Taris Models. II
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      156 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at The George Fitzmaurice United Artists Production THE SON OF THE SHEIK (Featuring RIDOLPH VALENTINO and VILMA BANKY) in 7 Reels. Preceded by Two-Reel Fox Comedy and Empire News Bulletin. First Show at 7.30 First National Attraction THE WILDERNESS WOMAN in 7 Reels. TAN
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      78 8 On Other Pages. Page. Overseas News by Mail 2 Finance and Commerce I Shipping and the Mills 7 Meteorological Report 7 l'enant; Rmm 7 Cable and Radio News 9 Steamer on Reef 9 Sport N*ws 10 Correspondence 10 The Assizes 10 To-dav's Share Markci 10 TMi. Swiss Industries Pair ..11
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    ANTI-FOREIGNISM IN CHINA.
    584 9 Plight of Missionary Refugees. HANKOW AGITATORS ACTIVE. British Cabinet Considers The Position. [RF.CTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, Januury 12. Missionary refugees arriving from central ami western China all tell the tule of intense anti-foreignism. Many had dreadful experiences en mute from the interior to Yangtze ports. NowtWN
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    Japan Praises Britain.
    99 9 [reuter far eastern service.] Shanghai, January 12. Tokio ThouRh hithtrto the Press hag lefraimd from much comment on the YugtM situation, the leading papers are tm» i \pr. ssinjr sympathy with Britain, whose iHTscvprniuc and fortitude, displayed at Hankow and Kiukinntf, ara ■inly praisinl and uiv crmsiclcred
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    MR. O'MALLEY'S MISSION.
    206 9 The Stage of Diplomatic Negotiation. Chen Issues Drastic Proclamation. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 12. Sir Percival Phillips, the Daily Mail correspondent in Hankow, telegraphs that with Mr. OMalley's arrival, it is hoped that the delicate situation at Hankow has passed definitely from the phase of Naval
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    Chen's London Cables.
    327 9 "Nationalist Control Only Alternative." [REITEB TELEGRAM] London, January 12. Mr. Chen has cabled to the Daily Mail declaring that it is the duty of th« Nationalist Government effectively to protect the lives and property of British subjects and other foreign nationals in Hankow and other parts of
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    Summary of Latest News.
    246 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 12. The following is a summary of the latest news available from China. At Hankow conditions are at present quiet. The British flag was yesterday rehoisted over the Consulate. The Chinese officials state that the Cantonese flag was only employed there
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    MEXICAN TROUBLE.
    229 9 Catholic Bishop to Be Deported. Boycott of United States Goods Suggested. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 12. Mexico City Two of the arrested Roman Catholic prelates have been released. The Bishop of Tabasco, who was ordered to be deported, is believed to have been taken to Vcra Cruz. Meanwhile
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    BRITISH TRADE LOSSES.
    218 9 Effect of Last Year's Labour Troubles. Decrease of Over £121,000,000 In Exports. [MUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 1-. The Board cf Trade returns show that imports in December were i£lJ3,:5l2,00O and exports i4y,7O7,000, an increase of £18,000 and a decrease of £:i,^5G,0O0 respectively compared •.vitii November. Imports during
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    The Influenza Epidemic.
    90 9 Attacks in All Countries Not Severe. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 12. The first of the special bulletins regarding the European influenza epidemic being issued by the health section of the League of Nations is reussurini*. Reports from Belgium, Czecho-Slova-kia, Denmaik, France. Germany, Great Britain and Ireland,
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    Peking and Surtaxes.
    98 9 [REL'TER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January 12. Peking The Cabinet met this morning and decided that Dr. Wellington Koo should remain Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Cabinet also decided to issue a j mandate declaring the enforcement of the j Washington t\k per cent,
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    SHANGHAI TERRORISM.
    290 9 Chinese Tramway Foreman Murdered. Red Campaign Against Key Workers. [reuter far eastern service.] Shanghai, January 12. The Chinese foreman of the Shanghai foreign settlement tramways, while driving- in a ricksha this morning in a quiet part of the settlement, was attacked three Chinese, one of whom shot him
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    French Comment.
    139 9 Powers Realising Their Solidarity. [MUTER TELEGRAM j London, January 12. Paris The Chinese situation is reported to have been the subject of a statement by M. Biiand to the Ministerial Council yesterday, and affairs in China are still among the topics of the day here. L'Ocuvre remarks that
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    New G.O.C. for Malaya.
    279 9 Major-General van Straubenzec Appointed. [reiter telegram] London, January 12. The War Office announces the appointment of Major-General C. C. van Straubenzee, C.B., C.M.G., R.A., as General Officer Commanding the Troops, Mr.laya, vie? Major-General Sir Theodore i'raser, K.C.B. Major-General Casimir Cartwright van Strtubenzee, C.B., C.M.G., was born
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    INDUSTRIAL PEACE.
    217 9 Labour Suggestion Of Economic Council. A Permanent National Body Advised. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 12. Speaking last night at Falkirk, Mr. Arthur Henderson, Home Secretary in the late Labour Government, dealt with the question of industrial peace. He suggested that the Prime Minister should convene a conference
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    Nicaragua Fighting.
    131 9 Further Neutral Zones Established. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 12. Managua The United States Naval forces worked their way 60 miles up the Escondido River for the purpose of estahlhhtni a neutral zone in the interior. Another neutral zone has been prepared at the mouth of the Wawa River,
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    Massacres by Bandits.
    108 9 Appalling Conditions in The Interior. [■DIB FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January 12. A missionary arrived to-day fiom a district near the scene of the bandit massacre at Wangchipao, and says such affairs are common, especially in Honan. When bandits arrive at a village if the inhabitants make
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    Shakespeare Memorial.
    53 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 12. A scheme embracing the preservation of the fifteenth century Clopton Bridge at Stratford-on-Aven and the erection on a new site of a Shakespeare Memorial Theatre to replace the one destroyed by fire last year is under the consideration of the Royal Institute
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    "Wet" Policy in Norway.
    47 9 [RXUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 12. Oslo A bill introduced in Government Abolishing liquor prohibition authorises the sale of liquor in towns where last year's plebiscite showed an anti-prohibi-tion majority, but individual purchasers will require a Municipal licence which will be withdrawn if abused.
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    Non-inflammable Films.
    35 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 12. The Westminster Gazette states that Mr. Malabar, who is a Fellow of the Roynl Photographic Society, has, after fourteen yenrs experimental work, invented a non-inflammable tinematogrupn film.
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    STEAMER ON REEF.
    179 9 Holed in Singapore Strait. Freighter Arrives with Heavy List. The British freighter Roynl Star arrived in the roads this morning down by the head and with a heavy list to starboard, having .struck a Ncf in the outer Singapore stiait an hour previously. The Royal Star, which
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    Indians in South Africa.
    142 9 Delegation Well Satisfied With Results. [REUTER TELEGRAM] Lon<lon, January 12. Cape Town Indians «t Cape Town bade farewell to the Indian delegation, which has been discussing the question of Indians in South AfYica, .it a social function at the City Hall. Mr. Saslri, in an address,
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    U. S. Merchant Marine.
    82 9 Impossible Without (Jovernment Subsidy. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, January 1-. Washington The United Suites Shipping Board has reported to the Senate that private operation of the American merchant marine will lie impossible without a Government intwidy. This finding is based on the testimony of business interests taken
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    Too Lenient Governor.
    67 9 Ma Ferguson's Passion Vov Pardoning. [REUTEB TELEGRAM} London, .January l'J. San Antonio As the only known, means of stemming the Hood of pardons wliic-h the w.mian nvtmor of Texns "Ma" Ferguson, is issuing, the trial of all criminal cases is nupended for a wifk until her term
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    Unemployment in Britain.
    85 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 12. The latest weekly unemployment return discloses an increase of 144,000 in the number cut of work, and a'though this is traceable to the Christmas holiday it is generally agreed that the reduction of unemployment has been les.i rapid since the collapse
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    Drug Smugglers Caught.
    83 9 [REL'TER TELEGRAM] London, January 12. Berlin Ostensibly shaving soap, boot polish, varnish, etc., goods handled by a gang of international dealers with excellent bank references, working throughout Europe and the Far East, were discovered to be narcotics. Efforts by the Eerlin criminal police during the pa«t month
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    EIGHT MONTHS IN NEW GUINEA.
    1145 10 Stirling Expedition Back At Singapore. 8,000 SPECIMENS. American Explorers Among Pygmy Tribes. After penetrating miles into the interior of Hutch New duinea, and spending eight months in that country, three of which were paseed In previously unknown territ iry, three members of the Stirling expedition
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    The Assizes.
    666 10 Clear Case of Attempted Murder by Shooting. Before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murisan) in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon a Chinese, named Liin F'ei-k liuan, was llmigail with attempting to murder two Chinese, Alice Koh anil Henry Koh. by shooting at them while they were in their
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    THE HEALTH BUREAU.
    524 10 Close of Singapore Conference. Wireless and Medical Research Questions. The annual meeting ol" the advisory council of the League of Nations Health Bureau concluded at Singapore on Monday, and the thirteen delegates from Far Kastern medica! services are departing for their respective countries. The report of the
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    The Straits Budget.
    140 10 Anain it may be claimed that the picture supplement of this week's Straits Budget, the weekly edition of the Straits Times, is of particular local interest. Last week photographs of the floods in Kuala Lumpur were published, this week eight pictures of Ipoh give an excellent idea
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    The Thaipusam festival.
    129 10 The Chettiar community of Singapore will celebrate the festival of Taipusam mi M.miay, Tuesday and Wednesday next. On Monday the ornate silver car which is the chief symbol of the community is taken in procession from the temple in Tank Road to Kreta Ayer Road from !>
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    70 10 Where Was I one of the best Universal Jewel productions starring the favnirite comedian Reginald Denny is now hoing shown at tbe Empire Cinema. The Pavilion has a new programme tonight. In addition to a new number of the popular Pathe Gazette, the second show pr< -prpuime offers
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      RUBBER STATISTICS.
      803 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, On November Zl last, you published a circular giving rubber statistics and estimates supplied by Messrs. E. A. Barbour, Ltd., in which that ttrm express their conviction that lower prices are inevitable and assume that restriction will go to, and
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      ST. JAMES' POWER STATION
      286 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times S\ r Memorandum, which constitutes the official reply to the criticisms in my Utter dated November 30, 11)2(5, bu appeared in the Press. It states that my letter contains several inaccuracies." These "inaccuracies"'' are the creations of an imagination
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    Cinemas in Canada.
    76 10 Strengthening Fire Prevention Restrictions. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 12. Montreal As a result of the cinema disaster the city authorities have ordered that all th.cal.iv* presenting stagefeatures of any kind must be equipped with the same fire prevention aids as legitimate houses, including automatic sprinklers and an
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    Unrest in Mesopotamia.
    39 10 (Aneta's Service.) Batavia. January i:l. Be'lin: It is reported from Baghdad that unrest has occurred following a conflict on army increase between t!ic Prime Minister AUskari ami Parliament. Alaskari thseatens to dissolve Parliament. Disturbances are feared.
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    Exchanges.
    74 10 [BItITISH IMPEKIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 12. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.13 ft. Berlin 20.46. Bombay Is. 6 lil. Brussels 34.90. Buenos Aires 4G 16-32. Copenhagen 18.20. Geneva 25.18. Hcl.-:invrfors 199%. Hong Kong: 2s. Lisbon 2 17-32. Madrid -WAI,. .Hilan lll'i New York 4.N-I 6 18. Oslo is.:r>. Paris 122...
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    JAVA COMMUNISTS.
    82 10 The Recent Arrests In Singapore. (Aneta's Service.) Batav la. Junuary 12. In connection with the article in the Strait.- Times of the Bth inst., concerning two Communists being arrested in Singapore, Aaeta reports that the GovernorGeneral declared during a press conference at the Palr.ce, that the Government, an
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      164 10 Singapore, January 13. Kubber. Local 68 Vi cents per Ib. Slightly easier. London.— Tin 5293 15s. Rubbers. Shares are quiet. Bukit Katils have buyers at 1.17'j and United Malaccas at LMH. Malaka Pindas are quoted 2.70-2.75 and New Scudais at 2.77 ,4- 2.82 1 ;>. Punggors
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      Rose Macphail and Co.
      80 10 Singapore, January 1". London. Rubber Is. 7%d., down Vid. Local 68 Va cents. London.— Tin £293 155., unchanged. Mining— Petaling 4.85-4.40 ex div., Kuchai 2.17%-2.22'i, Kinta 2.20-^.24, Lingui 1.85-1.90 cum div.. Malaya Consols 1.28-1. 31!, Takuapa 445. -455., Kuyoh 1.251.30, Sungei Way 2.55-2.6.5, Rantau Prefs 1
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      Tunney's Next Fight.
      81 10 Promoter Deposits Guarantee Money. [Keuter Telegram.] London, .lanuary 12. Naw York 'n fullilmeiit of a clatisi' in his conn-act u» siu^e a championship fight in the ■MOOMt, t'c v. Ki<knrd to-<lay (i<p..sui(l 1100^00 in Net Ifork bank. The remaining $100,()()(). makimc up the Rliaianti:, will lie deposited
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      Golf Supremacy.
      78 10 i Britain and the American Championships. [Reuter telegram.] Lond .n. .January 12. i The year's event in golfing history will -h* an organised British attack on th> American ebaaiyioNhipa. The newspaper Golf Illoal raising a national fu>nl of at least £3,000 to Inane* the tour of ntn t
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      F. A. Cup Replays.
      46 10 High Scoring in Three 1 Matches. [Reuter Tslagjass.] London, January IJ. The itamlta of replays in the F.A. < up played to-day were as follows Port Yak ."> Clapton Orient 1 Liverpool i Bournemouth Manchester 1. 2 Heading 2 MHtneath i Bristol Roven U
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      Billiards.
      70 10 Stevenson and Falkiner At S.C.C. It le i sported that the two leading billia idiots. H. W. Stevenson and Claode Kalkiner. who will be in Singapore over I the week-end, will meet is match al j the Singapore ricket Clan on Monday ami Tin idajr. I'lay will be from
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      RUGBY.
      76 10 H.C.C. ii.\;..v !>■:.' i)..n On Sulurdav. The following have been invited to play Rugby football for the B.C.C. agailiat H..M.S. Dutban on Saturday on tiie S.R.C. ground Ci P. Smith. 11. M. I h. g, 110-jHcy. L. a. Gibson, A. E. Roberta 11. I M. Buchanan, '0. W. GUmour,
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      FOOTBALL.
      148 10 Teams fur Salurd.nV Charily Match. The following are the teams for the malch between the Singapore Malaya Cup XI and the Duke of VVellington's at the Stadium on Saturday in a match in aid of the Perak Flood Relief Fund -Mabya (up Xi. -Tan Coon Eng Yee Chrok Wah
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      Tanglin Bowls Tournament.
      41 10 The following ties arc announced .Monday. -Jltxed Doubles: Dyne an.l Mrs. Davics v. Trimmer and Mrs. J. C. Walker. Tuesday. Mixed Doubles (Final) Dr. Chill and Mrs. Miller v. Dji.c and Mrs. Davi«s or Tiimmor and Mrs. Walker.
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      Golf.
      49 10 i ii am ual p at r»l i I af the Gwniaoa Gol Club will ba luld at Kurt (.'anriiiiK en 1 li.irMiay. 1'ebruaiy Ordinal^ memben havimc propoa^li for ida :irc askfd t > forward thrni, with iiam.' of seconder, to the hon. secretary, not later than January 22.
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    Singapore Bangkok Run.
    115 10 The matter of the steamer Baadviken irninlaiiis that he has ;;ot tin 1 fastest. boat r.i tin' Bangkok-Singapore run. A rival claimant may be th.' Straits Steamship Co.'a vessel Katong which recently made the trip in heavy weather in (our dura "'I I i;,'ht hum's against the
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    Swiss Industries Fair.
    768 11 The International Exhibition U Uasle. On pace 7 to-day will be found an unnouncment of interest to those who may coat inpla'.' visiting Switzerland in this sp'in-. It refers to the Swiss Indu tries hair. This is in reality i a continuation ..r the famous Basle Pair
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    LORRY DRIVER ACQUITTED.
    47 11 (Front O;:r own Correspondent). IVnanjr. January 12. In the Police Court Ooi Bag ciman. a motor lorry driver, was charged with rash and negligent driying and with rausinjt the death >>f compatriot. Aci used was diseharire<l. the Ciininer having found thai death was accidental.
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    92 11 Pint lUpi in i lie creation of the bi| nationalist library planned for Chans- lian University will be taken withi'i tho next three month*, tajra Canton jonrnaL An initial fund <>f half million will be raiani Later an additional mil1 mi will raised, making founding a and of xi.r.oo.ooo. Tliis
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    Singapore Tramways.
    320 11 Trolley Buses to be Extended In March. The manager of the Singapore tramways told our representative in an interview yesterday of the pr egress made in the transformation of the system. AlthoUKh to the general public the progTH* n.-ay have seemed slow it is phasing to realise that
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    'Planes for Goldseekers.
    147 11 Proposed Air Service to NewGuinea. Proposals for p.n air service from Salamoa. on the const of New Guinea to the froldfields were placed before the Acin,: Minister for Defence (Mr. Marr) 8] Iney, New South Wales. Mr. Raymond Tarer. partner wi;h M'lntosh in the famous flight from
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    116 11 Offered .J96 Tons Sold 3«:i Tons. The Stagapon Clumber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 794th auction Ml January U, when then was catalogued 1,199,602 lb*. or .'>::.".. I tons offered 887,821 it>s. or 39&3S Urns; sold 813,718 itf. or .■>i'.:'.."J7 i-.ns Spot I-ondMi Is. 8d. New
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    PENANG ASSIZES.
    110 11 Chinese Robs Fellow Hospital Patient. (l-'roni Our Own CoRWpoaint). I'enanp, January 12. At tM Assizes Una Kah Senjt ami Ton l...|i li.'.ii nn charged with e— riag tart to Tan Til l'oh and robbinjf him. The complainant entered hospital to l>e cured of the opium habit and handed
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    PENANG POLICE COURT.
    121 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 12. No I Ml Una MH Municipal summonses were disposal of in the Police Court, the fact inlliud ak r !-'rc-iratinx MM. Hamid bin Mydin and Saibu Hainid bin Parker wen iinrtwm* to i» strokes of the rattan and three months'
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      254 11 STEINWAY GRAND PIANO Adds just that touch of refinement and quiet dignity to a drawing room so essential in a home. Used by all the leading artists, it is the standard by which all others are judged. CALL TO-DAY AND INSPECT THESE. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. KAFFLBS PLACE, SINGAPORE. mii
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      333 11 Raffles Hotel DINER DANSANT eTery Thuradaj and Saturday, i at 8.15 pan. (Dinner will b« served in the Hall-room) BATIK GRILL AH Grill Room orders are under the personal supervision of the Management. For reservations Phone 2920. J. WILLIAMS, Manager. Sea View Hotel A Swimming Carnival will be held at
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    461 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES DEC. 15. Stock Par Exchang* Valur Company. PricM. Bl Abaco 3/ 2/ AUagar 4/ U Anglo-Malay 1/11/16 El Ayer Kuninf 3/5/16 El Banteng 2% 2/ Banteng Consolidated 2/10 16 El Batu Cavei 23/9 El Batu Tiga 2% 2/ Bekoh 2/7 tt 2/
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    White's Club Limited.
    481 12 Family Estates Won and Lost At Cards. White's, of London, the oldest and most famous club in the world, is to be floated as a company. Founded in 1697, it has been for centuries the exclusive h)ine of aristocrats and sportsmen. It has on its list of
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    52 12 Programme of drills up to and f..r January 10, 1927 Thin sday, Jmiuniy 18, 5.1.) p.m. Pn|' Hall, S.V.C. Units, meeting of all Unit Commanders, Officers, and W.O.s and N.C.O.'s who wish to attend. Friday, January 14, ,r>.ls, r >.15 p.m., Drill Ilttil, S.V.C. Units, all recruits
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    Dolly Sisters Win.
    158 12 £3,660 Damages Against Moulin Rouge. The question of whether a theatre has the right to put the names of the other artists on the posters in letters as big: as those of the principal star was decided in a Paris court. The Dolly Sisters were awarded £3,660
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    Passengers.
    537 12 The following passengers arc proceeding I to Europe by the Malwa sailing at 8 a.m. to-morrow Mr. and Mrs. W. L. P. Cook, Mr. A. W. Greaves, Mr. C. Ephraums, Mr. R. W. N«wti.n Howes. Mrs. de la Mare Norria, Rev. and Mrs. K. L. Andrews, Masters Andrews, Miss
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    931 13 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. All-Weather Equipments. The Stratford five-seated body as fitted to the 14/28 h.p. Standard Cars for 1'J.17 hat certain exciusHc features in it* fcU'WOMIKr hood equipment that cannot l.iii to ue appieciated by men. Instead ot the usual s:iic screens, pegged in
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      343 13 jjfbt PACKARD —'the Choice of Diplomats t **"^"ff ri^RfjTfci"' •Tikis:-: «!io arr i!io:.cn to represent ■^^PS'Mfel 1 r t u trics at llr c;>urts °f h<-' 'Srv^a^B tnA V' rrjst in turn possess equioC ~~-^''^S l O^jß^ -> !>"""t in Ucepmjj with the importance of 'H I ••si' 1 c:1
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      386 13 PERAK TURF CLUB 1927 SPRING MEETING. Official Programme. FIRST DAY Saturday, February 5, 1927. SECOND DAY Tuesday, February 8, 1927. THIRD DAY Thursday, February 10, 1927. FOURTH DAY Saturday, February 12, 1927. FIFTH DAY Monday, February 14, 1927. FIRST RACE EACH DAY 2.30 p.m. 15 Race* for Open Horses. Stakes
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      78 13 PLEASE MAKE THIS TEST J WHEN YOU BUY A TYPEWRITER 1. Compare it with Royal's construction. 2. Compare it with Royal's case of operation. 3. Compare it with Royal's capacity for work. 4. Compare the work itself. Comparison is the only infallible test of relative value. Comparison proves Royal's capacity
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      511 14 Assets over $7,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $23,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, E.C. Tie Company has «0.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      596 14 BANKING THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK (WUh which is affiliated the International Banking Corporation). Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $113,000,000 Head Office 53, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office 3G, BISHOPSGATE, E.C. Branches of the Bank are established in ARGENTINA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CHILE CHINA, CUBA. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
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      507 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (.NT.TH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 186S at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 80,000,000 (ahomt £5,000,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 55,000,000 (aboat £4.600,000) Rfservts Glds. 24,180,708 (about £2,000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUB, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA BRANCHES I BATAVIA. HEAD OFFICE FOR ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES DUTCH EAST INDIES
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      514 14 BANKING j i THE MERCANTILE BANK; OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated la England) I Capital Authorised m 18,000,000 Capital Subscribed 41,800,000 Capital Paid up 41,060,000 Reserve Fund an<t Rest i 1,512,&84 BOARD OF DIRECTORS t J. M. Ryrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charlss J. Hambro, J. O. Robinson, Esq. Esq.
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      878 14 ESTATE OF THOMAS DUNMAN, DECEASED A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUIRfNG VALUABLE FREEHOLD i:i 11.1H.y, SITES AT KATONG. AUCTION SALE OF TEN BUILDING ALLOTMENTS SITUATE AT GROVE ROAD. To be held At Messrs. CHEONG KOON SENG COS sale-room. No. 30, Chulia Street, SINGAPORE, on Wednesday, January 19, at 2.30 p.m. Lot
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      406 14 DISTRESS SALE Distress No. 1 of 1927. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF; THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE, n the Cause of R. 9. MANA99EH, Landlord versos CHUNG AUTO HIRING CO.. Tensnt. AUCTION SALE of one four-cylinder five-seator FIAT Csf No. S-1067 and one four-cylinder five-scetrr Clyno Car No. S-6201
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      215 15 W ANNOUNCEMENT We have pleasure in announcing having been appointed sole distributors in Malaya for the Essex and Hudson Cars as from January 1, 1927. Immediate delivery of Essex Coach and Touring Cars. Full range of spares always in stock. Straits Motor Garage SINGAPORE. Bl i:- AGENTS PANS MM VAN
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      183 15 The Car of International Reputation The same workmanship and engineering skill which created the Fiat engine which won the SCHNEIDER CUP RACE at the astounding speed of OVER 246 MILES PER HOUR breaking all previous records and establishing New World's Record for three kilometres are incorporated in all Fiat Motor
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