The Straits Times, 15 January 1927

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    15 1 The St raits Ti mes No. 28,376, SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      149 1 rilE EVERYDAY Vll.K. IF IT'S "BEAR J| BRAND" It's the Richest, Purest and Safest Milk the world produces. Recommended by the medical profession throughout the world, and supplied to the principul hospitals and institutions everywhere. Rich in vitamins and other health giving properties, Bear Brand" Swiss Milk is specially suitable
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      157 1 t1927 STOCK-TAKING O Alp- i L J^'^ViH E WH J Mfflv\ FOR ONE WEEK ONLY WTOM IN JANUARY 17, 1! Yl 150 Hats W] 100 Gowsic I TO BE CLEARED Regardless o! Cost ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in S.S.) SOME ONE HAS SAID 1 tha*r one of the pleasures of
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    Book of the Week.
    1504 2 *In Mr. Pickwick's Footsteps. The immortnl Pickwick Papers may be said to boast two centenaries, thi one actual, the other esoteric. For though Pickwick, the work of a brilliant young reporter, having been publfjmed in its complete form in JBd7 will not I each its centenary
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      165 2 RAILWAY MATERIALS BY LIGHT RAILWAYS, LTD., LONDON. Thc:c m. i"i;>ls arc of Ihe tii,cst quality and our services :tre al the disposal of all railways users. RAILS and CROSSINGS, TURNTABLES, LOCOMOTIVES, TRUCKS, TIP WAGONS, etc. Price* and particulars on request. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Strait! Stf.l?ment«)
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      343 2 TETTER BEGAN ON FOREHEAD Spread Over Face, Scalp and Neck. Cuticura Heals. My baby boy bad tetter badly. I It first began with a few spots on I I his forehead and rapidly spread I I over bis face, -calp and neck. It I caused an itching and burning and
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      104 2 FLAT BACK MANDOLINE Specially made for the tropics. $10, $15, $25 and $35. Illustrated catalogue pent with pleasure. Season Co., Ltd. 11l and 113. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. SINGAPORE. FOR THE EYES, The best is but just good enough. ZEISS PUNKTAL LENSES MEAN PERFECT VISION Prescribed by all first-class Opticians and
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    Tutankhamen.
    243 3 The Treasures in The Storeroom. The excavations begun by the late Earl of Carnarvon and Dr. Howard Carter at Tutankhamen's tomb have now entered upon their fifth season. The first work of the present season was to return the body to its place in the great stone sarcophagus which
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    Big Peter's Trip.
    195 3 York Minster's Ten Ton Bell Moved. iiip- 1'eler, the famous bell of York Minster, wighfaf 10% tons, and interior in size only to Big Paul, and Bid Ben, has been removed from Y<irk Minster l>y road to Loughborough, where •t will be recast at a cost of
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    20 3 Bukit Jelotong. 10,245 lbs. East Asiatic— 2Bs,2oB lbs. Mount Austin (J0h0re).— 231,879 lbs United Malacca.— 27,osl lbs.
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    GUILDFORD SCHOOL
    263 3 (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) The Church of England Grammar School, Guildford, ii a Public School for boys (aga 6-19) situated 9 miles from Perth. President of Council, His Grace the Acabishop of Perth. Headmaster, P. Hinckley, M.C., MA., F.R.G.S. (late Housemaster and Head of tae Junior School at Christ's Hospital,
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      251 3 ywtttiiWilßWOTiniliiuiiiiiiHiiNiiifiiiriiiiiiiiiiiviii'i'X'iiiiiiiH^ litiNiiinni <■ ii:;iiii)n-iii' ■i^iiM'ur^ii' >i:"^"i':^i' ;r -'j 1 1 II KYNOCH BRITISH MADE CARTRIDGES ARE THE BEST MOST RELIABLE FOR ALL GAME SHOOTING EXPEDITIONS Ay rj oen "^y AMMUNITION FOR RIFLES, PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS t- MADE AT THE KYNOCH FACTORIES OF NOBlil. INDUSTRIES LIMITED IS GUARANTEED TO GIVE Consistent
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      171 3 flLet tUe |H pert relies on CASTROL W ■I —the lubricant that has IBH i wen more successes than tag HI all other oils combined |s~^ ■SI CASTROL is recom- Vttß ■I mended and used by over ■■I 200 leading Motor manu IKT! facturers, because they Uflj ■f 1 know
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      295 3 Hawaii FOR A NEW HOLIDAY THIS SUMMER Want something different for your next vacation There's novelty aplenty in this Paradise. Boulevards of flowering trees fragrant blossoms luscious tropical fruits bewitching melodies of the southern seas coco palms moonTight Summer is particularly delightful. Tradewinds pleasant Jays coo) nights. Fresh vegetables, moats
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      565 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APGAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CAPGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDKR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN' Tonnage due Spore KASHGAR 0 Jan. 15 MANTUA 11,000 Jan.
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      639 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINE j Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail. SUWA MARU 11,000 Jan. 20 til FUSHIMI MARU 11.000 Feb. 4 HAKOZAKI MAUU 10 500 Feb. 17 IS HAKUSAN MARU 10,600 Mar. 8 4, KITANO MARU 8.000 Mar. 1? U HARUNA
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      574 4 EBLUE FUNNEL LINE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. [Incorporated in England) I SERVICE TO LONDON, AM3ERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMURG AND BREMEN.— GENOA, MAREILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— ARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT LONDON, ROTTERDAM
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      519 4 j THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la Siaxa) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kcmaman, Kretay, Trenggauu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lxcon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure MAI.INI Jun. 17 Jan. 19 PIIACUATIPOK Jun. 23 Jan. 26 The Steamers are fitted throughout with' electric light and
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      588 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone, No. 3640, with sub-cunncclinns to passage. Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Uureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries
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      409 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) i FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLANDS AND BRISBANE Krgular monthly sailings by the well own stranur MARELLA (7,375 ton*) and the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,012 tons). The n.a. MAHKI.LA ia the largait and finest iteamer trading to Australia, Cubir.s d«
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      524 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCXNALL STEAMSH!? CO., Liu. (Ineorp° rat H In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO TUE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREICIIT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due Spore s a, KNOWSLEY HALL Jan. 28 i.i. CITY OF MADRID Feb. 17 HOMEWARDS Marseilles, London,
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      473 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE MS. KANGAROO due to arrive January 27. Sailing from Singapore about January 80. FOR FREMANTLE, Wi. For particulars regarding passag* and freight rates, apply to McALISTER A CO, LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE HOSTON and NEW YORK via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA
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      405 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) Direct Service to JAVA tU HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via PENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Arooy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, YangtM Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA
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      280 5 &*jk WHAT IS \y hollow V WIRE LIGHTING 1 The Hollow-wire system ■■£3 is a self-contained inJE atallatiop for lighting bungalows, houses, fac- 1 !>{ tories, offices, clubs, etc. |2 It consists of a small l 5 tank which is placed 4*5 outside the building, on j 141 4 the
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      271 5 .«i:m wright ditson MADE FOR SPORTSMEN BY SPORTSMEN. yf' Try one of their models when next I YOU need a RACKET with a Reputation. I B. F. SANTOS, H THE SPORT SHOP. Showroom: IS, ARCADE, SINGAPORE. jgj Phone 420. THE BUFFALO FORGE COMPANY COMPLETE PORTABLE FORGES and BLOWERS 16 ins.
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      677 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE TaaetUa Ilkm nnd ■tataflw BtfMak North Bridge Road. T*l No 28». Wmm FHday J,u>O Uto Thursday. From We&HMUy. January 12 to „:,:,.> N, I'lJ,. Tuesday, January 18. NIGHTLY at 9 »hirp. Ir.ic-rnational New«~ WOBTLI nt 9 sharp. A Plctare r«r afl lovers, all fathers all KEN
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      304 6 PALACEGAY CINEMA, LTD. Commencing Tuesday, January 4, 1927. THE PEARL PAGODA *>„«,. A i^T C h !r n^ S n Hl ts,ncalt 5,ncal Picture Qepicting vividly -the Period of Men* and the beautiful Pearl Pagoda of China with numerous ancient structures TWO SHOWS ONE PAYMENT. NO FREE LISTS. NOTICE.— The
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      474 6 A PICTURE THAT CREATES A NEW STANDARD, WITH A NEW CLIMAX IN FILM REALISM A Simple. Melodramatic Story in Mu.ic-llcll and ircua Mf«, so fraahlj pr*. arnted in ingeniously photographed scene*. A FILM SO COI.D. SO MOVING, AN II BO WEI.I. CONSTRUCTED THAT CIHTICISM BECOVKH ■UrWLVOUI. (Daily Exprefta, Janu.'ry 2?.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    211 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, J:mu try IS High Water, 6.8 a.m., 9.42 p.m. Mnlacca High Tide, 6.40 a.m., 6.0, 6 p.m., 6.2. I>nang Races. W. Australian m»il (Mindcroo) closes, I) p in. 1-ootbnll, Singapore Malaya Cup Team v Regiment, Stadium. 4.46. Ragb) B.C C v. Halted Service*, s.c.e -round.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    325 7 REIM'EL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Kedidi. Khoen Foeng, Gorgis ton, Sangro. B.P.M.L. 81 Pi'ninpit. Serindit. Asiento Agnes I. Lch. Echo. 0 Whari 11 'I S. Durban Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. Irnnnj I'agar Sheers Wharf Nil A bert Dock Nil Victoria Dock Nil Krppcl Harbour King's
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    168 7 To-day .k ai.il l'.ik.,n Ha ioc ißroutvcri 3pm briat I'andjang. Bengkalis Bagan Si Apt Api (Van der Lyn) S p.m Ranka Island, rindjoe Palembang I Senang) 3 p.m S hi. inapt Lower Siam (Dcli> 3 p.m. Java. South-West Sumatra, SouthI .■■-> Kiirneo. Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dill}
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    41 7 MA ILS FOR EUROPE. Immburd :ilrnr» 1 «b»n»r I'nul l*cot V.K|-.. 1 1,.|,.H 1:.,, l>i..t.t-. .'('•■h S'por* L*b4oi D«e. 1 Dee. 2' Dee. 9 Jan. Dee. 10 Jan. Hit. 16 Jan. H DM. 1« Jan. II i Dm 17 Jan. I
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    Heroic Lady Missionary.
    153 7 Suicide After Period of Intense Over-Work. The inquest, states a London wire of January 7, on Miss Ivy Collier, an exIndian Missionary Hospital Doctor from 1924 to 1925, resulted in a verdict of suk'iclc while of unsound mind caused by overwork due to self-sacrifice and devotion to
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    SHARE MARKET REPORT.
    100 7 Rose Macphail and Co. Singapore, January l.~>. Rubber.— Is. l\d. Up ><id. Local 68 cts. Tin.— £294 10s. Down 20s. MiiiiiiR.— Taipintt 1.80-1.85. Petalinf 4.35-4.45 ex di\. SuiiRei Way 3.50-3.60. Kinta Dredjring 2.25-2.30. Kuchai 2.17%&22%. Kuyoh 1.25-1.30. Tekka Taiping 2i's.-.Us. 'Renonjt o4k.-56s. Pahang Consolidated 11s. (>(l.-13s. Idris
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    PENANG Y.M.C.A.
    95 7 (Kroni Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 14. The formal opening of the rest room of the Penan}.- Y.M.C.A. took place on Wednesday. The Rev. Keppel Gamier opened the service with prayer and dedicated the room. Mr. Justice Brown, in declaring the room open, said it was pratifyinjr to
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    39 7 The Star Opera, North Bridge Road will give a matinee to-day at 3.30. Admission will be half price to all. Tonight the programme will be Jula Juli Anjrsar, and there will be extra turns and i»cw dances.
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    Glenealy Plantations.
    96 7 The report of the directors of Glenealy Plantations, Ltd., for the year ended Ortcher 81, 1926 states that the profits for that period amounts to $238,641.89 to which must bo added the balance of |49 199.31 brought forward from last account mtrkinjc a total of $287,841.20. Interim dividends
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    Passengers.
    90 7 rmujlll arriving by the Kitano Mnru dui- here on Tuesday next include the following From London -Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Boyd, Mr. R. J. H. Sidney, Mr. S. S. Toi, Mr. C K. K Bdlte, Mr. F. A. Macquiston, K.C., M.P.. Mrs. Macquisten. Miss C. M. Macquisten. From
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    29 7 Miss Elizabeth Cicely, second daughter of the Right Hon. Sir Maurice de Bunsi-n, Bt.. G.C.M.G.. G.C.V.0., C.8., formerly of Bangkok, and Lady de Bunsen, is engaged to be married.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    254 7 Pres. Pines p. case:— l Mi cubes $6% 1H slices tall $6%, l'/s slices squat ?G.25. Kerosene Oil.— Per unit of 8 Imp. gls. Shell 6.50, Fish 6.36, Dragon 6.85, Crown (8 gls. in tins) 6.20, Crown (8 gls. in drums) 4.90, Crow (8 gls. in tins)
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    56 7 t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot 08 <>h'. Itamiard R.S.S. on Tender January <.s'i <**« I'Yi.-Mareh M i April- June 70 U TO 1 July Sept. 71% 72\i Ton* of Market Steady, quiet. Latest Cable:— London Spot Sheet Is. 7"»d. per lb. New York
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      MINING.
      379 7 Issu* Val. I'd. Buy«r» Seilen £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 56/6 67/6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.88 0.32 il i\ Chcndcrianp 28/»> 2'J/ti cd. £1 £1 Eastern Siam 27/- 28/(1 10 Haad Yai 13/- 11/- pm. I 1 Hitam Tin 1.25 1.30 £1 i l Idris Hydraulic 57 6 58/6
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      GENERAL.
      171 7 Ittut Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 21 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.0.0 5.2.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.96 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.90 0.95 tl £1 E. Smelting Co. 17.00 17.25 5 5 Fraser Weave 17.40 17.76 100 IOC Hammer Co. 175.00 180.00 Uk. 125 125 H. S.
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      DEBENTURES.
      95 7 U. En*. 6 p.c. $l,U4,I00 1% 16% p.m. S'por* Cold Storag* D«b. 7 p.c. 1655,000 110 116 S'por* Municipal 6 p.e. $1,878,000 of 1001 par b pnm. S'pore Municipal AM p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par S'pore Municipal 4H pt of 1909 Jl.lOU.OW) 00 par S'por* Municipal 4 p.«.
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      382 7 Fras.r an<s Co. and Lyall and Bratt'a QaoUUoaa. To-d»y's PncM Franer Lyall Co. EvMtt. Allenby ($1) 2.75 LSI 2.70 2.80 Alor Gajah ($1) 2.70 2.90 2.70 2.80 A Hitam ($1) 4.70 4.85 4.75 4.90 A. Kuning (*1) 0.95 100 0.90 0.95 Am. Malay ($2) 4.45 4.55 440 4.50
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    DEATHS
    198 7 LOVKRIDCK. On January 15, 1927, at 48, Meyer Road Katong. Thomas (harlea I.overidge. aged 82 yeurs. Funeral Bidadari, l.P.t pm. to-day. LIM.— On January 14, 1927, nt his residence .\'o 19, Wallich Street, Mr. Lim Mah Yee, aged 81, beloved father of Mr. Urn Kye Kiat and uncle of
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      101 7 MALACCA MUNICIPALITY The Municipal Commissioners of the Town ami Fort of Malacca wilf receive applications for the post of Building Inspector up to January 31, 1927. Such applications to be addressed as under. A salary of $225 riairrg by annual increments of £10 per mensem to $300 per mensem is
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      47 7 THR SINGAPORE MXRINE INSIRANCE ASSOCIATION. IHE FIRE INSURANCE ASSO< lATION OF SINGAPORE. MOTOR INSIRANCE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA. The offices of members of the above Associations will be closed ror the transaction of business on Tuesday, January 18, 1927. By Order of the Committee, C.ATTKY A BATKMAN. Secretaries.
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      43 7 THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. The Rubber Market wil'. be closed officially on the following dates being Public Boililuy« I TUESDAY, JANIARY 18. 1827. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 2, 1927. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY S. 1927. By Order, of the Committee, C.ATTKY A HATEMAN, Secretaries.
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      720 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., nee page 16. WANTS. KOR SALE. RTC BEACH HOUSE, KATONG. One comfortable rofm vacant. I'honc 6553. (lp) FOR SALE, 7 ho. Austin car, »750. Apply Capt. Price, Fi.rt Canning or Alexandra Bvriacks. FOR SALE, piano with stoo 1 iby Garcia! excellent tone und condition. $260.
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      751 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. COOPKK -BARNARDISTON'. On December 18, 1926. at Sudbury, Lieu'.-Commander Derek Henry Caldwcll Cooper, K.N., la Joan, daughter of the late Major-Oncral X. W. Barnardiston, C B.. M.V.O.. and Mrs. BamHrdmton, of the Ryes. Sudbury. KAVKNSCROFT -KOEK.-On Dccrmbpr 15, UK «t Field Brouf-hton, Stanley Ravenscroft, of Karachi and Antwerp.
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      75 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Gorernment Health OIHce.) For the 24 hour* ending ut Midnifht on January 14, 1927. D»f. Mhx. shade temperature 88 FMln. shade temperature 73 F. Moan shade temperature 78 1 F. Max. -had.- radiation 160 F. Min. K'ass radiation 71 F Fen temperature
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. SALARIES AND LIVING COSTS.
    936 8 A fortnight ago we had an article with the above heading in which we expressed the opinion that three hundred dollars a month was a fair commencing salary for a young unmarried man in thi: country. The flood of correspondence
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    256 8 The temporary close down i< an every day feature of broadcasting, but the permanent "close down" of a wireless society in these days would te unique. We regret to hear that that fate is likely to overtake the Amattui Tireless Society of Malaya unless more support is
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    36 8 At the nineteenth annual general meeting of the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association officer bearers for 1927 were elected. Mr. Chia Cheng Jin is patron, Mr. Cheang Pen*? Moh president, and Mr. Song Teck Hee hon. secretary.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    374 8 Mt. E. L. Talma, of Battenberg and Talma, arrived with his family from home on the steamer Danmark, yosterday. Mr. W. P. dc Basagoiti, of Klang, who has been paying a short visit to Singa pore, returns to the F.M.S. this afternoon. Mrs. A. R. Matthews, who
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    35 8 It is said that the great floods of th year-end have left the Kinta River, a tiie result of much wash getting int it, at least two feet shallower than it Wai before the floods.
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    27 8 Police orders for the regulation of oa the occasion of the Taipusam rewrrk display on the Raffles Reclama;on ground on Wednesday are published i lha Government Gazette.
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    41 8 It has been the custom of the Chinese Association to hold a re union dinner yearly, when the opportunity is afforded "to all me:nbers to ral.y and meet each other. This year the event has been rixed for Saturday, February 5.
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    32 8 Ong Qua, a Chinese kedai-keeper, of Batu Caves, was charged in the Kual.i Lumpur police court, with illegally sel' ing samsfiu. On pleading guiity, he wa.(incd $100, r two montns' rigorous imnrisonmer.t.
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    39 8 Mr. J. R. Crawford, who has returned to Ipoh t'rem Drastagi, states that on December 28 the port of Btlawan, wfcicft is the seaport of .Uedan, was very badly llcoded, the average depth of the flood »iing four feet.
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    49 8 Mr. T. M. Haslett of the World's otaJw.t Christian Federation wil: speak it the afternoon service at Wesley Church lit M 0 p.m. to-morrow. The •object of his address will be The place >f youth ia the fight for a New World. A genera] invitation is extended to all.
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    50 8 To-morrow evening there wilk be a dedication at St. John's Church, Ipoh, <>. the new chancel vestry screen presented to the church by Mr. A. C". J. Towers This screen was designed by Mr. W Nnsh, Assistant Warden of Mines, Balu ■ujali, ami tru- work was do:;e by a Chinese
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    55 8 A Chinese woman, Low Ncah Nya. was BITSSted by Mr. Ganno, senior pnVSBttva ortice, in Ophir Koad la;,t niyhl and she was charged to-day in the District Court before Mr. P. A. V. David, with having in her possession clianilr valued at $204. The accused pleaded Ruilty and was fined
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    70 8 In the Thiid Court to-day, before Mr. C. P. Smith, a case of murder was •r.-n-tiontd ami postponed. It is alleged that about 11.H0 p.m. on the nth inst., two Chinese entered a house in Gian Tyr Street to commit robbery. While doing so a shat was lirod which killt.l
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    67 8 Mr. A. C. Sparks, M..C, M.1.E.E., an English electrical engineer, has arrived from home and is now staying at the Station Hotel, Ipoh. It was .stated in the Perak Kiver Hydro-Electric Compan.y's progress report that Mr. Sparks US coma out on behalf of that company and has been directed to
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    54 8 The Deputy Controller of Labour, Pi'iianpr, informs us that the following are the numbers of arrivals and depurtures to Madras Presidency for the month of December Arrivals (figures supplied by travelling inspectors) adults 7,05' J. minors 1,045 departures (figures supplied by steamer agents) adults 5,833, minor* 400. The arrivals relate
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    Planters' Deaths.
    175 8 Three Young Men Lost In Three Weeks. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, January' H. Following the death at Bntu Gajah hospital last week of a young planter named Baniber, who came out recently, a report from Tntping Hospital last night records the death of another recent arrival who
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    Chinese Labour.
    93 8 Big Increase in Arrivals At Singapore. The current isiue of the Government Gazette ffftNM the ritum of Chinese immigrants arriving at Singapore during the whole of last year as well as the number cf CUMM dtek pHMBgOl who loft the Settlement fof Cnina in tb" ,ia.t twelve HOBtiu.
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    BOARD OF ARCHITECTS.
    202 8 Applications For Registration Under New Ordinance. The board constituted under the Architects Ordinance 1926 hold its inaugural .nulling on the Uth instant under tba Presidency of the Colonial Engineer who U .-.'.so Registrar for the Board. Mr. Stalhvood was nominated as hon. MCMtMIJ and treasurer. it was
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    Mails expected.
    26 8 From II Hand and Germany, by Tjeiimai. due at Singapore :5 p.m. to-day. From China and Japan, by A-nea due at Singapore to-morrow morning.
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    Rubber Prices.
    66 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us tho following cablo I dated January 18, their quoiV.ions being lin gold doliar cents and closing bid prices. Rubber Exchanges sales to-day MB tons. January 39.80, February 39.50, March :".).X(\. April 40.30, May 40.70, Jane 41 cts. July 41.40,
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    Chinese Now Year Crackers.
    106 8 The firing of sand crackers is strictly prohibited in connection with the celebration cf Chinese New Tear. The Government Gazette .states the times and areas at and ii which the letting off of crackers is permitted. Crackers ;:iay only be fired from midnight on February 1
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      155 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 The George Fitzmaurice United Artists Production THE SON OF THE SHEIK (Featuring RUDOLPH 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.
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      71 8 On Other Pages. Pagfl. Ilofk of thr Week I Finance and Commerco 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 To-day's Shire- Market 7 Cable and ltnd.o News Sport News ID Corri'spondcTcc .1(1 Eridane* In Chandn Case in The Ri'-.uli i.i Sun, :ilra 10 linn. Mr. J. Mitch.!! Decorated
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    PROTECTION OF SHANGHAI.
    718 9 Necessity for Joint Action. LULL IN HANKOW SITUATION. Hindu Propagandists In Procession. [REITER FAR EASTERN SEKVICE.] Shanghai, January 14. Hankow, January 11 A dem nstration v.as held on the CMbm racecourse to-day \n honour of Chiang Kai Shell and the Russian General Galen. To-night a dinner wiii
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    HANKOW TENSION.
    612 9 Minor Incidents in All Concessions. British Community Still In A.P.C. Godown. [BRITISH IMPERUL RADIO.] Rugby, January 14. Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, com-mandcr-in-chicf of the British Naval forces in China, reached Nanking yesterday on board the destroyer Veteran, and transferred to the gunboat Gnat, in which lie is proceeding
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    Manchester Cotton Losses.
    133 9 Effect of the Situation In China. [RECTOR TELEGRAMI London, January 14. The annual report of the China and Far Bast section <>f the Manchester Chamber of Commerce says the fact that Lancashire's c\|>orts of cotton p>ece goods t" China have shrunk in the last iuo yews to
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    BELGIUM'S ATTITUDE.
    774 9 Friendly Chinese Relations Desired. Support of the British Memorandum. [reuter telegram] London, January 14. Brussels On receiving the British memorandum on China the Belgian Government immediately expressed their I sympathy with the sentiments of it, par- tia;lar!y with regard to the legitimacy of the national aspirations of China
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    Actor's Tragic Fate.
    27 9 [REUTF.S TELEGRAM] London, January 14. New York Tlio act r Arnold Daly was; burr.od to death when trapped in a firs; in a tat
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    BLOW TO NATIONALISTS.
    694 9 How Business Stoppage Affects Them. Chinese New Year Settlements Threatened. [REI'TER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January l.">. i Router's specia! correspondent in Hankow reports that the continued stoppage of British banks and business is having all the effects of a boycott agair.^t tho Nationalists. With the nearness
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    Sir Herbert Samuel.
    90 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL UMk] Rugby, January 14. The Liberal party has decided to invtta Sir Herbert Samuel to become its candidate at the forthcoming by-e'ection in the Stourbridge division of Worcestershire. In the event of success Sir Herbert will thui return to domestic- poiiti.s. As is known, he
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    TRADE AND TAXES.
    284 9 Industries' Suggestion To Government. Making Up the Coal Stoppage Loss. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 11. The Federation of British industries decided yesterday to seek an interview with the Chancellor of the Kxchequer and to urge that the loss of revenue resulting from the coal stoppage should
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    A Divorce Case.
    182 9 Co-Respondent Who Lived In Penang. iHEVTER TKLECRAM] London, January 14. A divorce enss in which the President, lord Uerrivale, said a nrnHst statement of facts should be given and the det«rrint of publiei'y was applicable, concerned a petition by Mis. Christabel Nora WiilU on the ground of
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    Beam Wireless Tests.
    79 9 [nR;T::.ii nmui radio.] Ru;^by, January 14. i Official tests by the British Post Ofltce j between the short wave Beam i stations in Knirlmd and Australia began to-day. Ft seven hours daily for a week hifrh telegraphic communication by beam will be conducted over a distance of
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    Cinema Disaster.
    68 9 Findings at the Coroner's Inquest. [RECTm TTLCCRAMj London, January 14. Montreal The coroner found the owner, the assistant manager and the head usher of the Laurlsr Cinema Th 4 strc criminally responsible- f:r the death ol' 78 children in the recent fir> p Evidence showed that th;\v were
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    Mediterranean Fleet Cruise.
    65 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby. January 14. Admiral Sir Roger Keys, commanding the British Mediterranean Fleet, which i- new visiting Greek waters, was oAeUljy welcomed on board his flriership YV":irypite on arrival at Phalcron yesterday. A representative of the Greek Foreign Office attended to welcome Mr. Winston Churchill,
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    U. S. POLICY CONDEMNED.
    296 9 Vigorous Speech by Mr. Borah. No Need for Force In Nicaragua. [RXl'TKR TELKGKAM] London, January 1 I. Washington In tho senate, Mr. Borah, in chaiacteristic and vigorous .erms, attacked the GovWHMBt policy in Nicaragua and expressed dissatisfaction with {'resident Coolidffc's mestiage to Congress. He said he
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    Statements Repudiated.
    99 9 Iwndiwi. January 14. Ifexieo City: The Foreign Minister hn- i.-sued a statement energetically repudiating Mr, Kellogg*s char s that ::i^ to estsbli li a nj in Latin America :.r. i declaring that Soviet principles mcontrary to those f the Mexican GovernTli newspaper Excelsior, which is hostile t'> Caiiea,
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    Wireless Telephones.
    193 9 Ship to Ship Experiments In The Arctic. [DrtlTISlI IMPERIAL lAOIO.] Rugby, January 14. The transmiat i m of the human voico from one merchant Mii.. to another eve* the Arctic circle reported by the Bay Company a< having taken place during the last voyage of tho steamer Bay
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    Indians in S. Africa.
    50 9 [REtTER TELEGRAM] I. 'in!. in. January 14. rown It Is untlt rstood I round table conference attended by ih> inciian delegates resulted In the con* elusion of a provisional agreement, which reauirefl ratification by the Union and Indian Gove i mi nt an I I1I 1
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    Trouble in Albania.
    36 9 (Anetas Service.) Batavia, January i L Berlin The Belgrade Politics states that lively military preparations an n Albania. member of the Italian General Si-nir" has arrived, and Italian war material ha* hvi'ti wot.
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      270 10 Handicaps for To-day. lince 1. Bonaft, (lass B II (five furlongs).—The Mahdi 9, Lonjrinus 8.13, Magwync H.7, Kcnildor 8.3, Over There H.I. Bnnlear I, BoMbean 8, K<iuimaid 8. Race L'. Cla>s I> (six furlongs). Doughnut 9, Slippery Ann K.12, Pontianak 8.8, Humoroni BJ, LJttla Reeves 8.5, Tommy T.
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      160 10 i: t Op« Horses Class C (five furlongs).— Some silk U~. Crisp 8.3, Joven s.l. Klonl.V Pel B.I, King Cole s.i Graennt B, Shorehaw 7.12, Navarino 7.11, More Air 7.10, D<.:othy Dee 7.10, Out of Fashion 7.7. Little Wonder 7. Race •">. BOMM Class A (one distanci
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      RUGBY.
      122 10 Teams for To-day's Match. The match between H.M.S. Durban and the B.C.C arranged for this afternoon, lias had to be cancelled. The club fixture with tho United Services will he nlayed on the S.C.C. ground, starting at 146. The teair.s will be United Services. Private Marion Major Wilson, Private
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      SINGAPORE FOOTBALL.
      101 10 Teams for To-day's Charity Match'. The Irani- fur to-day's match at the Stadium la nid of the Permk Flood Relief Fund, bi'tv.i'cn the Singapore Malaya Cup team anil the Duke of WHlinfrton's are as follows Singapore Tan Bom K.nj; Yee Cheok Wah and Lgrt Ytnw Soon heonp Chee
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      Hockey.
      54 10 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. against the S.K.C. at hockey on Mm day on the S.R.C. ground Davis E. <;. Whcatlev and W EL Follenfant R. Lyne. C D. Smith and D. K. S.-ni.v M. Cat. hatoor, I). I'aranjoti. H. G. Stack leapt. L. Arathoon and A. N.
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      Football.
      42 10 At the annual general meeting of the Hukit Bahru Football Club held i.t Nelson Road, oa the Tth inst. officebearers for the current rear were elected. The president is Mr. Ong Kiam (Juan ami the lion, secretary, Mr. Ons S.np- Iv'.
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      Golf.
      13 10 The Garrison Golf Club ladies' monthly medal will be phvved for to-day.
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      Billiards.
      123 10 Falkiner at the Singapore Club. Claude Falkiner was in brilliant form in an exhibition match at the Singapore Club yesterday afternoon. Playing 1,000 up against Licut.-Col. J. H. Tyte, who was conceded 600, the professional made 800 under the hour His best breaks were 211, 208 and 135. Lieut.
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      Golf.
      123 10 S.G.C. Mixed Foursome. A mixed foursome competition, nine holes medal play, was held at the Singapore Golf Club yesterday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mr. W. H. Elkinn and Mrs. Gammon. Eighteen cards were taken out and the following were return ed Ur. Llkins and Mrs. Gammon
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    Informers' Evidence.
    680 10 Conviction of Singapore Chinese Quashed. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent, wiitinp on Friday, says In the Supremo (.""iirt this morning the Chief Justice! (Sir Henry Gompertu) heard a criminal] appeal from the Kuala Lumpur poli«e, court in which two young: English-speak-, ing Chinese from Singapore were con- j victed
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    General Strike Inquiry.
    147 10 Trade Union Congress's Report. iREOTER TELJCGRAM] London, January 14. The report of the council of the Trade Union Congress f >r the long deferred inquest on the general strike in the shape of a special conference of executives of affiliated unions on the 20th inst. was issued
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    German Government.
    51 10 Curtius Fails to Form Cabinet. [BBUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 14. Berlin Dr. Curtiu?, Minister of Economics in the lost Cabinet, has notified President von Hindenburg of his failure to form a Cabinet owing to the Centrists not seeing their way clear to cooperate in a government with the
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    Peking Surtaxes.
    115 10 [relter far eastern service.] Shanghai, January 14. Peking The Waichiaopu representative informed the Legations yesterday of the Government's intention to levy surtaxes. The Japanese decided to protest, irrespective of the action of the other power?. lUKLTEU TELEGRAM] London, January 14. Washington Hitherto there is no indication that the
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    Many Burnt to Death.
    47 10 [REDTEB TELEGRAM] London. January 14. Tampico, Mexico A spark from the crashing together of two steel girders being removed caused an explosion in a gasolene tank in the British steamer Efsex Isles. Thirty-seven longshoremen were killed and the ship was set on fire.
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION
    298 10 Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, January 14. Tiie market has shown considerable strength during the past week and values advanced to 70 cents for January tender on an unsatisfied demand for prompt rubber. A slight reaction is noticeable at the close rellecting an erratic forward market due
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    CEYLON RUBBER CONTROL.
    53 10 The Controller of Rubber, Ceylon, sends us the following statement of exports of rubber from Ceylon during November 1925 192 C. Ceylon Imported Ceylon Imported Rubber Rubber Rr.bber Rubber Tons. Tons. Tons. Tons. n.r. W)4l T7B «,498 filB Latex Exports. D.h.i nber, 1926.— Nil gallons. Exportable max.
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    Revolt In Sumatra.
    526 10 Government Determined To Quell Rising. (Aneta's Service.) Batavia, January 8. Supplementing; previous reports regarding the revolt on Sumatra's west coast, it is stated that on the morning of the 5th inst., the troops in the district of Sil'.ei;:;kang carried out a vigorous offensive. Between Sawah Loento and
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    Exchanges.
    76 10 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rucliy. January 14. Foreign exchanges »re Amsterdam 12.13%. Berlin 20. 4 5. Bombay Is. C> 1-lGd. Brussels .14.90. Buenos Aires 46 15-32. Copenhagen 18.20. Geneva 25.17 'a. Helsinjrfors 192%. Honsr Konir Is. ll%d. Lisbon 2 17-32. Madrid ;!0.;;"' a Mitan 110V New York 4.85%. Oslo 18.!U'j.
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    Y.M.C.A. Notes.
    153 10 The attention of Y. M. C. A. member? i 15 eaOad to the following announce- 1 ments First aid instruction classes will commence early in February. The St. John First Aid Handbook will be used and examinations for St. John Ambulance certificates will be conducted. All members wishing:
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    62 10 We regret to record the death of Mis. Zein. wife of lnche Mohamed Zein, of the Straits Time--, which took place tlm m at her residence, 125,, Teluk Blangah Road, after a very short illness. Shp loaves a widowe-- and four children to mniit 11 her loss. The funeral takes
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    Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell.
    478 10 Decorated for Services As Consular Agent. As a recognition of his services to the French Government during the war, ami eighteen years as Consular Agent for France, in Penang. the Hon. Mr. John Mitchell ha.- received the Older of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. The
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    Singapore Assizes.
    446 10 Chief Justice Criticises Local Police. The story of the alleged robbery in i Serangoon Road in broad daylight was i continued at the Singapore Assizes yes- terday afternoon before the Chief Justice (Sir William Malison). A Chinese named 1 l'oey Kah Sian had pleaded not guilty j to
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    28 10 All burglars who are arrested this winter will be sentenced to death, according to the order of Commissioner Chien Ta-chun of the Cant m Bureau of Public Safety.
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    CORRESPONDENCE.
    94 10 [The StrtiU Timed If not raaponiibU for the opiiiiiii* its correspondents. Correspondent* ihoi.ii! li. >ar m mind that letter* must lie short un.i to the point. Long rnmlihnj; epittlM art liable to be rejected or ruthlessly rul ilovii. u rre»pondBnt9 mult •ucl.'ir thin nam<'*. not M't-i i:nrily for pubi.cation
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    DOGS FOR HOME.
    205 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In view of inquiries received from people desirous of taking i h«-i dogs with them to t*v United Kingdom when going on leav. or retiring from this country, I have Ike honour to inform you that ji am advised
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    LANDLORDS AND RENTS.
    278 10 To the Editor of the Strrits Times. Sir, -Reading la leading article In your valuable paper, expressing a certain feelii oi idmiral on for the proclamatioi issued by tl Shanghai Municipal Coun?il, probably ta some extent they have overstepped their authority. nclii to think ■that they know
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    Sixty Years Ago.
    234 10 Problems and Speculations On Government Cftangw. (From the Stn.i'. Times of i Though upon no au >: I nouncement, the impr become [general that in .-\prii next v hen the I Colonial regime is introduced there will jbe a change of ail the superior officers |of the
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    THE VICTORIA THEATRE.
    74 10 Tawing Picture to Open v\t Wednesday. The Ion;: promised talking pictures, in which a groat deal of inure -t has been evinced locally, will open at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesda) at 9.30. Bookings iiijy be made ;:t John Little's at |8, $2 and $1. The talking
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    13 10 The Malacca Merryweataer Club is iiiilic<! upon I furniaa proof of it > existence.
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    "C. C. C."
    741 11 Suggestions Tor An Improved Calendar. have rcceiv- i a booklet C.C.c,"— tho in referrint tu (I) "Commercial Product*' of Malays," which will prove a comprehensive, it' brief, rtporl on the article.'; handled i:i Singapore and Malaya I !u>;:l<J be of definite, ..ten. and men :aints (2) "Comparison!
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    The Shy V. C.
    145 11 Michael O'Ltary's Iloru 1 Coming. Michael O'Leary, the btmoas V.C, nd to any of the other rountries hr has v;si!,,|. he s«id, when he di mbarked at Plymouth from the I in l.i.i'lnn. I am going to live in Pnic heater." he r:iiil want to settle
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    Dispute Over Car.
    607 11 Motor Dealer Sues Hotel Manager. <;>.r- Koala Lumpui cemapondenc. wnl.s A i.i t- came- up for hearing before > tin (met Justice (Sir Henry Uumpcr'.sz) I i.i w::i-n fucn I i>in]i:iny, a mm ol motor jdeaien and repairers, sue-d Mr. Samuel' Brows, Manager oi Um Empire Hotel,
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    Imported Shorthorns.
    383 11 One Bull Out of Four Prospers. iiJ.^nt of the Government ;'aiik' Farm, British Noun Borneo in ii« \."2j report states that with the ixeeption of tlw newly Imported shorthorn Wills, tre heaith of the stock has been ,;li that could ba desired and the ionlition of the cattle
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      246 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 arc judged. CALL TO-DAY AND INSPECT THESE. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. f
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      335 11 SEA VIEW HOTEL FANCY DRESS SWIMMING CARNIVAL FANCY DRESS OPTIONAL A Swimming Carnival will be held at the above Hotel on Tuesday, January 18, at 10 p.m., when the following events will be contested 1. 50 Yards Scratch Race for Gentlemen. 2. 50 Yards Scratch Race for Ladies. 3. Diving
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    Church Services.
    779 12 Sunday, January 16. [Under this heading 1 w» publish each week brief detail* of the services to be held at those Singapore Churches whose authorities supply us with the necessary information. To ensure insertion, these notices malt reach us by Friday afternoon.] ST. Andrew 1 Cathedral.— 2nd Sunday
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    A Young Russian Vagrant.
    225 12 Succession of Stowaway Adventures. Appealing for leniency, when charged under the vagrancy a«t, at the Central Magistracy, Hong Kong on January 8. :i sixteen year-old Russian boy told a pitiable story of his life, says the Hong Kong Daily Press. Th< i youth Elija Nihito Phonmenko,
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    TEMERLOH'S FATE.
    995 13 Flood Comes Like a Huge Wall. Mempeteh Disappears. An mwdlmlj Interesting ?:>od story has bci.li siril lo the Malay Mail by v cormpondent, which ho suys From about tlif lir-t ii.iv of .iup.uury rumours have been perrisU-nt ia bentonjj that the town of Mentakub and the villages of
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      310 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.S0 p.m. 15 Race* for Open Homes. Stake*
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      503 14 'Assets over $7,000,000 S.C. Assurance in £orce over $23,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. HEAD OmCE W»*..« <■■■«»•»« <• > OFF.CE OK k. U Ts» Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Lif. Assurance Companies Act in .Tery particular. ATTRACTIVE
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      601 14 RANKING THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK (With which is affiliated the International Banking Corporation). Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $113,000,000 Bead Office 55. WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office 36, BISHOPSGATE, E.C. Branches of the Bank are c .lablished in ARGENTINA BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CHILE CHINA, CUBA, DOMINICAN
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      514 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Gldi. 80,000,000 (aboat £6,000,000) Paid bd Capital Glds. 66,000,000 (abeat £4,600,000) Reserves Glds. 24,180,703 (about £2,000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUI, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA BRANCHES I BATAVIA. HEAD OFFICE FOR ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES DUTCH EAST INDIES
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      517 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised m M.000,000 Capital Subscribed m m. £1,800,000 Capital Paid up 11,050,000 Reserve Fund and Best m 11,612,884 BOARD OF DIRECTORS I J. ft. Ryrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hambro, J. O. Robinson, Esq. Esq. Sir
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      795 14 ESTATE OF THOMAS DUNMAN, DECEASED A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUIRING VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING SITES AT KATONG. AUCTION SALE OF TEN BUILDING ALLOTMENTS SITUATE AT (iROVE ROAD. To ho held At Messrs. C— OHC KOON SENG COS sale-room. No. N, Chulia Street, SINGAPORE. on Wednesday. January 19, at 2.30 p.m. Lot
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      328 14 •""SB* 8 Ho awni km an lv* ANY MAKE OF CAR If bo «a.lir« for yew to km f jlly licensed and ms<Wa MffllTCoftCAtU wha'. make you cant WI&JJ2S cheque as deboS't. MOREOVER m all cases, eta^linr Amancon Cars, we, will refund you 65/ of 4hc J>ofchasc t>nc9 wrfhm Six
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      284 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. SUB-AGENTS PANO KIM VAN ft CO,
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