The Straits Times, 26 January 1927

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    HOME LETTER.
    2207 2 Looking Backwards And Forwards. By Our Special Correspondent. London, December 30. No one on this side of the Suez Canal will be particularly sorry to bid farewell to .I9_'G. It has been an evil old year, with many misfortunes and unpleasant event;:, and very few good fortunes and
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      306 2 ,4^tfY SB i^^~-S-*'aWtfi^aTaf aTaf^fe II ***** 1 I 4\?cjv. 'f^^ means of maintaining natu- I ■I VOi A 'l^'i! beauty far superior to P ji v yi\ the use of »r lifici a 1 3 \VJ 'iMi'Jl! -If V methods At other limes, I (^*^*~'*n m a few dr °Ps
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      163 2 Strenuous and Continuous Service MRIS Garters No Metal Can Touch You MANUV ACTtmXBS A STEIN &COMR4NY CUeago Ksw York MuUar CT Phlppi Malaya) ttd. Union IM|., Call jar Quay a»,.»«u.UT«.1.1ta,.p, r^ t s The Guarantee without a String Attached V SINGAPORE. J The Prompt Printers 76 Cecil Street, Singapore Telephone
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      291 2 Nr V#* \jf \*f FLAT BACK MANDOLINE Specially made for the tropics. $10, $15, $25 and $35. Illustrated catalogue sent with pleasure. Season Co., td. 11l and 113, NORTH HIUIK.K ROAD, SINGAPORE. ZEISS Microscope for diagnostic work ESA 95 'Minervitn' MAGNIFICATIONS: 56— US»X ACHROMATIC OBJECTIVES Stand inclinable through 90°, Horn-
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      177 3 WHITEAWAYS Stock-Taking -SALEDoors open 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. TENNIS SHIRTS Made from strong white twill, which will endure the roughest use. Collars attached as sketch. Soft and absorbent material. A USEFUL SHIRT FOR WEEK-END WEAR. Usual Price $2.50. SALE PRICE $2.00. WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW C 0. 9 LTD. (Incorporated in
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      567 3 NOTICE OF TAKING OVER AND RETIRING FROM BUSINESS This is to notify that as Yap Sim Yonsr has agreed to draw out his capital and profits which he is entitled in the business of Aik Leong: A Co., Hard war* Merchants and Ship-chandlers at No. 38, Phillip Street, Singapore, we
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      165 3 THE FAMOUS LITTLE ROVER FOR HOME DELIVERY When you go on leave have a "NIPPY NINE waiting at the other end You can now purchase a Rover 9/20 in Singapore and have it ready for the road on your arrival in England. At the end of your leave we will
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      543 4 P. ft 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AM) PASSENKER AND CARGO SEKVUKS PEXIXSU.AR AND ORIENTAL S.X. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, London AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage due S'pora MANTUA ll.uuu Jan. M MONGOLIA IWM
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      614 4 Shipping Announcements K.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINE Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Feb. 3 4 1 HAKOZAKl MARU 10.500 Feb. 17 IS HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Mar. 3 4 KITANO MARU 8.000 Mar. 17 18 HARUNA MARU 10,500 Mar. 31 Apl. 1
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      565 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THB OCEAN STEAM SHIP COr LIMITED. CHINA MUTUAL 8TIAM NAV. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated In England) (EGULAK SERVICE TO LONDON, AMS 'ERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAM-! IURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— IARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND
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      498 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAV. CO., LTD. (Incorporated la ftiaa) BANGKOK COASTING SIlVICl. For K«!r'«m«n, Kretay, Trenggann, IiltnUn, fUngnara, Telupin, Patani, Slngore, Lseon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon ana Bangkok. Arrival Drpartare PRACHATIPOK Jan. 23 Jan. 28 MALIM Jan. 30 Feb. 2 The Steamers are fitted throughout with electric light and have
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      629 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland) Under eontnet with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone, No. 3640, with sub-connections to passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Strait* Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed Itineraries
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      426 4 BURNS PHILP UNE (Incorporated In AmtralL) FOR SYDNKY. MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA. DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLANDS AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the wsll own Htoamcr MARELLA (7,375 torn) and e new motor vessel. MALAPAR M.512 ns). The i.s. MARELLA i* th« larg.it d finest steamer trading to Australia, bins d« luxe,
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      521 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) ELLERMAN" LINH PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SF.RVICH OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Doe Spore !<■.. KMOWSUT 11A1X Jan. 28 CITY OF MADRID Feb. 17 HOMEWARDS Marseilles, London, Mavre, Hamburg and Liverpool
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      478 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE M.S. KANGAROO due to arrive February 2. Sailing from Singapore about February 6. FOR FREMANTLB, WX For particulars regarding pasiags aad frtight rates, apply to MeAUSTKR ft CO, LTD. COLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD PASSENGER AND FREIGHT 81BVIC1 BOSTON and NEW YORK via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA
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      421 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Koai) Direct Service to JAVA via HONO KONG and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via PENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for' Canton, Macao, Swatov, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtxe Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, ate. FOR PENANQ AND CALCUTTA
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      492 5 STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ "NEDERLAND" ROTTERDAMSCHE LLOYD Sailings from Singapore of the STOOMV. MIJ. NEDERLAND" te GENOA, SOUTHAMPTON. AMSTERDAM via Belawan Dell, Sahang. Colombe and Algiers. P. C. HOOFT Jan. 28 REMBRANDT Feb. 11 JOHAN DE WITT Feb. 25 PRINSKS JULIANA Mar. 11 VONDEL Mar. 25 *J. P. COEN Apl. 8 GROTIUS
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      308 5 THE "ORBIT" FAN has proved its undoubted superiority orer fans which merely oscillate lad-rally and has become DESERVEDLY POPULAR WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. READY STOCK. REDUCED PRICES. |C I-M-XR Al I SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. No matter how low or high grade the oil you use, all the lost lubricating
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      471 6 EMPIRE Tucsd.iy, January 2"i and Wednesday, January 26 Second Show at 9 |i.m. WILLAM FOX presents wL HEARTS OF OAK R o 6 e, s James A Herne's famous melodrama of New Entrl.ind and the Frozen North with HOiIAKT BOSWORTH and I'AII.INK STARK. To be preceded by one of the
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      163 6 SURINA THEATRE North Uriilni' Xi: Tel. No. 289. From AVcdnesdaj. January 26 to 1 iiixJnv. Ki-brrary 1, 1927. NIGHTLY at 9 sharp. 11. C. WITWEB'B FAMOUS CLASSICS T" PUNCH lt..\ir K r y. I'imch Aciion (ialore. More Ihnl.ing. more exc.tinK than ever lie Tor e. I— THK MEIH lIANT OF
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      370 6 PALACEGAY CINEMA, LTD. Commencing Tuesday, January 2.'>, 1927. Second Show at 5.15 p.m. In the Flrat Show at 730 p.m lIAil A ONCE MIIKK OI X DOVOI \s Illifl U FAIRBANKS APPEARS AGAIN X* I V H Reels ON THE SCREEN in in continuation of the MARK OK ZORRO mil
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      307 6 tTILLEY KEROSENE OIL LAMPS (NOT PETKOI.) 300 C.P. litirn Common Kerosene OB— Absolutely Safe, Wind and Insect proof All Brass, nothing to Rust— Fire Proof Globes— Selfcontained. The only Lamp on the Market that (rives satisfaction under all conditions. Twelve different models. Hit ALL BRITISH. N» feJaßg^. Full Particulars ;.nd
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    198 7 FIXTURES. idncsday, January IS <{; K h Water, 3.40 a.m.. 3.S4 p.m. homeward moil (Angers) closes, Molucca High Tide, 0.10 p.m., 4.8. TiilkiiiK Picture, Vic. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Thursday, January 27 High Wntcr. 4.24 a.m., 5.9 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 1.20 a.m., 6.0, \.2O p.m.. 4.4. \V.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD
    132 7 . Wedneslav. January M. Shipn alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEI'PEI. HARBOUR. Mbia Wh:.rf The Cub'.e. Pikat. Kalai. Kittiwako, Flevo, KuraHda. (> i Wharf Ki.yal Star Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCKS. "Mfni Pagar Wharf Patrol A'borl !>'>ek Harold Dollar h toria Dock Tarakan Krpuel
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    Vessels Arrived.
    183 7 ACRILLEB, KrM T4M tOM, from Swansea 26 I, for Hong Koi ANGERS, Fret from Yokohama 26-1. I Dut., '.'I tons, from Cheribon g»-l, for BaUvia 27-1. ill AN. 11l it.. 141 tons, from Penang 25-1. iVnang 30-1. t ALYPSO, Brii., 339 tons, from Malacca or Malacca 27-1. i
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    108 7 To-day Bcngfcalla, Sink and Pakan Baroe v Hosjaudorp) :i pm North, N. East and N. West Sumatra M. 8, CtDMtJ 3 p.m I'ontiaaak (Khoeti Hoca) 4 p.m .nd Knsi Korneo (G. G. Daendels) 4 p.m Jaffa South-West Sumatra (Olanf Ann) 4 p.m |:;.nk.i liland (except Muntoki 1
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    Daily by Train.
    21 7 r. .1. rated Malay States, Johorc Mu'.acca and Penang 8p m (Sunday! 4 p.m.) Not despatched on Sunday*.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    34 7 Inn Pietcrtxuon Com Kllora ii'n. MiUinccr KfctM Dpc. 17 Jan. 10 Dec. 23 Jan. 15 D-e. 24 Jan. IB Dae. 29 Jan. 24 IW. n .Inn. 24 lloi> SI Jon 21
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    257 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore,- January 26. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit 2/4 5/16 Oil New York, Demand > Private "JO d I Mfc On France, Banfe T.T. 135u On India, Bank T.T. ll r >- On H'>n X Kern*, Bank T.T.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. DAILY PRICES CURRENT.
    70 7 SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. DAILY PRICES CURRENT. Tone of Market E.i. ii Latest Cable Lon. ton Spot Sheet Is. 7'< id. per l b New York Spct,Sh rt G. cents 38 1 per lb. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Standard R.S.S. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Spot Spot tVo.-M;tr.h
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      MINING.
      369 7 Issue V'ul. I'd. Buyers Sellers El £1 Asam KumbanK 66/6 67/8 1 1 Batang Padang 0.88 0.'.»2 11 fl Chcn.kTianK »/< 29/6 i'l xl Eastern Siam 27/- 28/11 10 Haad Yai 11/- 15/- pm1 1 Hitani Tin 1 .22 1.27'/j £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 57/ti 58/6 1 1 Johan
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      GENERAL
      167 7 Issue .'al. Pd. Buyers Sellers •1 II B. Am. Tobacco 5.0.0 5.2.fl 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.95 1 1 Cycle Carriage O.Jo 1.00 il fl E. Smelting Co. 17.00 17.50 5 5 Fr«ser Neave 17.4ff 17.76 lOOlCCHammar Co. 173.00 178.00 xd. ■Ik. 125 125 H. S. B. 1,000
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      DEBENTURES.
      104 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 sri5 r i 15 r 'r p.m. I Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 i>.c. $555,000 110 115 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 5 prem. Spore Municipal -1 p.c. of IJO7 $1,600,000 90 par. Spore Municipal 4'i p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      388 7 To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall 4 Co. Evatt. Ailcnby ($1) 2.90 3.00 2.:t0 3.10 Alor Gajah ($1) 270 2.90 2.80 C.90 A. Hitam ($1) 4.75 4.90 4.75 4.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.95 1.00 0.93 1.08 Am. Malay (?2) 4..'>5 4.65 4.55 4.G5 A. Molek (SI) 2.H6 2-80 2.' iS
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      741 7 J! Cold, Asthma and L "S E Lr'-| Bronchitis, the w yy.' > V and best remedies Totu.Tk.trii are to be found jp 2 concentrated in wfjPbM $Compound ■Vessbki Bay KAY'S from United Pharmacy, Singapore; Oldfield's Dispensary, Ipoh;Georgetown Dispensary, lpoh; Seremban Dispensary, Seremban ■nd every other good drug store. GUILDFORD
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      80 7 HARRISONS CROSFIELD, LTD., 1-4, GREAT TOWER STREET, LONDON, E.C. J. The Company invites communications from British manufacturers desirous of developing business in thr Par East. IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS Just to remind our numerous customers that the recent heavy rains have made the present time DISTINCTLY OPPORTUNE for using our CORNUCOPIA
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      778 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., tec paf* 16. WANTS, FOR SALE. BTC. BEACH HOUSE, KATONG. One comfort [able room vacant. Phonf 8553. (Ip) ROVER sports •node', 9 20. oniy done 1,600 mi'es. Apnly W, Straits Time;. FOR Skht. hjdjf'a tailcrcd tweed COKtume \vo<! en (frW M. Straits Timts. ONE DOUBLE
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      796 7 ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE of artistic Jacobean design teak household furniture piano etc. At No. 27. Barker Road off Bukit Timah Res I on Saturday. January 29, at 2.10 p.m. Comprising an escellent toned cottage l-ianO by Mou'iie with (oak' stoot in perfect condition, one double spring motor cabinet jrarn op
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      72 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office.) For the 24 hoars ending at Midnight on January 25, 1937. Def. M..v ihkda ifiiip.Tutuiv 84 F Hin. thada Impmtw F. iad« Umparatwr* 77 K. Unx. sun radiation 1M t. graaa radiation 71 F. 8 iiipi i .iiurf 80
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    DEATHS
    80 8 KOH.— On Janunry -.1, 1!*27, at Chop Thye Kee, Johore Bahru, Mr. Koh Kwong Joo HKfil 55, beloved father of Mr. Koh Kenr Hock. OHO. On January 2.1. IX2", 12 noon a? h«-r residence No. f.7, Waterloo Street Singapore, Madam Onfr V.'hye Gun. beloved wife of Mr. Tan Cheng
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    The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26. THE WOMAN AND THE CHILD
    894 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26. THE WOMAN AND THE CHILD With strikes, rumours of wars, international bickerings and startling scientific discoveries filling the news columns of the <luily papers, we are apt to miss the significance of the many changes in social i life which are taking place the
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    187 8 Yesterday it was announced that the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies has now decided to carry out his previously arranged tour of Sumatra. At Irst, it was thought that the riotous coniitions which have lately prevailed on the West Coast would cause the tour to be
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    29 8 In connection with an alleged murder in a garage in Tanglin Road, in March 1925, a Ccylonese has been arrested in Padang, and will be brought to Singapore to-morrow.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    527 8 Mr. A. W. V.. David on, of the China Li.xht and Power Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, is in the French Convent Hospital, in the neighbouring Colony suffering from pneumonia. Leave has been granted to Mr. C. N. Maxwell (prior to retirement) and Mr. A. W. Greaves. Extension
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    9 8 Tumbuk Estate harvested nuts 145 580 oconuts in December.
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    30 8 The Government and State-aided schools n Singapore will be closed on Friday tfternoon for the Chinese New Year holiJays. They will be eopened on the :-)on.ing of Monday, February 7.
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    40 8 The port of Bangkok and ports of the Kingdom of Siam south of the latitude of that city are suspected places und. r the Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Ordinance owing- to the existence of cholera in a sporadic state.
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    38 8 In the case where two Chinese workmen were charged with attempting to onvcy letters from the prison, one .hinese has been fined $60 or two .aonths' rigorous imprisonment, and the ase of the second accused has been 'ostponed.
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    45 8 About Mi p.m. yesterday, two Chinese tUmpted to rrjurder another Chinese in \:ig Siang Street. The complainant is n the General Hospital with a number f stub wounds in his body caused by lagers and knives. The two alleged assailants have not yet been arrested.
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    48 8 The following have been appointed members of the Frascr's Hill Development Committee The Director of Pub.ic Works, F.M.S. (chairman), the Secretary for Agriculture, S.S. and F.M.S., the C.overninent Town Planner, F.M.S., the Hon. Mr. C. Ritchie, Dr. A. K. Cosgrave, and Mr. F. M. G. McConechy (hon. secretary).
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    54 8 Five appeals .against awards of the Collector of Land Revenue for land acquired for Government purposes were te have been heard before Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreme Court this morning, but as his Lordship had an unfinished case which will occupy part of today the land cases were postponed
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    55 8 Boustead and Co., Penang, have received a telegram from the secretaries of Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd., to the effect that the -annual report issued shows a profit of £83,636. A final dividend of 11 per cent, is recommended, the sum of £6,500 is to be placed to reserve and £7,474
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    66 8 During the floods an employee at the F'adantr Piol station, fearing the presence of wild animals, sought refuge on the top of a telegraph pole, and was there for three days, without clothes or food. It rained considerably during this period. On December 31 he swam to hut occupied by
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    British Transport Here.
    336 8 Suffolk Battalion En Route For Hong Kong. The B/itish transport Achilles arrived here this morning with the 2nd. Battalion oi the Suffolk Regiment on board, bound for Hong Kong. The Achilles is lying ul tfct .Main Wharf, and is due to leave .<uain on Friday. '1 he
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    Malayan Floods Relief Fund.
    61 8 Further Singapore Subscriptions. Already acknowledged $21,835 United Engineers, Ltd. 1,000 M. S. ..10 G. S. 10 Chinese Commercial Bank, Ltd. 100 Mitsui Bu.ssan Kaisha, Ltd. IN Stanton Nelson and Co., Ltd. 250 R. S. Nelson 100 C. Stewart 100 C. B. Kloss 100 Ardath Tobacco Co.,
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    Fatal Motor Accident.
    95 8 European Cyclist Fined At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, January 20. Mr. Aylmer Aylmour, a European, of Keponp, was lined $100 yesterday in the police court on a chwgt of knocking down a Chinese woman with his motor cycle. It appears that accused was
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    Mails Expected
    46 8 From China and Japan, by Kashmir :lue at Singapore noon to-d:iy. From Holland and Germany, by Insu linde, due at Singapore on Kiiday morn ing, the 28th instant. From Europe (London mails des patched January (i) by Mantua, due a I'enang 10 a.m. to-morrow.
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    H.E. The Governor.
    55 8 Various rumours have been in circulation during the past few days regarding the forthcoming retirement of His Et?ellency the Governor. We have authority for stating that rumours of the retirement of Sir Laurence Guillemard in August or October are unfounded and that nothing yet has been fixed
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    Rubber Prices.
    63 8 Henderson, Helm ami Company, Inc.. New York, send us the following rank* dated January 25, their quotations being in gold dollar cents and closing bid prices. Rubber Exchanges sales to-day 650 tons. January 38.20, February :'.7.f>o. Hatch 38.50, April 38.80, May 39.30, June 39.60, July 40.40 August 40.30,
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      90 8 p— GOLF CLUBS WALTER HAGEN'S CLUBS. DRIVERS KRASSIES AND SPOONS. Price $11.50 each. k\ driving irons, medium m\ irons. mashif.s, niblicks, f ¥ft JIGGERS AND PUTTERS. v^\ SIMPSON'S MODEL PUTTERS. /A Price $7.50 each. \J<i mwii' SIMPSON'S MALINKA Price $7.75 each. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE, PENANG
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      70 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 First National Production SWEET DADDIES Featuring GEORGE SIDNEY, VERA CORDON. CHARLIE MURRAY, JACK MULHALL and JOBYNA RALSTON Supported by Another First National THE PERFECT CLOWN (Featuring LARRY SEMON) First Show at 7.30 William Fox Mystery Drama HONESTY THE BEST POLICY Featuring I»Al
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      51 8 On Other Pages. Home Letter 2 3 Finance and Commerce T Shipping and the Hails r 7 Meteorological Report 7 Cable and Radio News '■> Sport News 10 Municipal Affairs 10 Marina Knquiry Result .10 To-day's Share Market 10 Notes from Ipoh 11 f'orrespondenee 11 December Rubber Returns i:< l'lisscnger
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    BRITISH FORCE FOR CHINA.
    723 9 Shanghai Staff Appointments Announced. GENERAL DUNCAN'S MESSAGE. Purely for Protection of Life And Property. luKiTKit nuaua] London, January 25. The following app jintmonts have been made in the Shanghai Defence Force Commander Major General John DunKin. T.i ncral Stafl" G.S.O. 1, Colonel Viscount Gort G.S.O. 2,
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    PROPAGANDA NEEDED.
    376 9 How British Name Suffers In China. Anxiety of Shanghai Residents. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January 25. Although nothing yet has occurred to indicate that Shanghai is seriously threatened by the Cantonese, a feeling of anxiety c mtinues, especially among tho foreign womenfolk, many of whom are preparing
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    Insurance Rates.
    175 9 Hardening of Some China Quotations. [reuter telegram] London, January 25. Further inquiries regarding the rates to cover property in China igainst risks of damage by war and civil commotion were received in London yesterday. Some quotations, after being rather easier lately, have since hardened. A rate of five
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    New South Wales Loan.
    57 9 Better Price Obtained In United States. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Sydney The Government have concluded arrangements for a £5,000,000 loan in the United States for the purpose of meeting commitments in London. The Prime Minister, Mr. Land, says the money was obtained at a considerably
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    Troops from India.
    60 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Calcutta It is understood that a battalion of British troops proceed to China on board the transport Takliwa on Thursday and two battalions of Indian troops on board the Sirdhana on Sunday. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Hong Kong, January 25. The rest
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    UNITED STATES POLICY.
    227 9 Problem Different to That Of British. No Concentration of Fofces Expected. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Washington Mr. Kellogg is preparing a public statement on American policy in China. Apparently Britain's lead will not be followed at present by extensive concentration of American forces in the Orient.
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    Mexican Oil Laws.
    212 9 Declaration of American Policy. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Washington A further change in official opinion over the alien oil rights controversy in Mexico was announced today, presumably with a \iew to its possible effect on the Mexican Government, by a spokesman of the State Department. He
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    The King's Speech.
    96 9 Preparing for Re-Assembly Of Parliament. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 2S. On February 8, Parliament will reassemble, and the Government Departments concerned are engaged upon the preparation of the King's speech. The most important subject dealt with in the speech will be the Chinese situation. In regard
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    Sun Chuan Fang.
    63 9 No Truth in Report Of Reverse. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January 25. According to the best available informstion here information on which the authorities depend in connection with defence arrangements there is no truth whatever in the newspaper reports that Sun huan Fang has received a
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    Hankow Banks Re-Open.
    24 9 [REUTEB FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January 25. A wireless message from Hankow dated yesterday states that the banks opened without incident.
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    PURELY PROTECTIVE.
    173 9 Troops Should Have Pacific Effect. Resolutely Conciliatory Policy Continues. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 25. The troops being despatched to China are to be employed in a purely protective capacity. This is the point which 'is consistently emphasised, and it is of much importance. Their presence, it is
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    A Rumour Denied.
    89 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. It is learned from a well-informed source that so far no offer has been made by the Australian and New Zealand Governments to send troops to China, as suggested in a message from Peking. In the absence of confirmation from Australia and
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    Egyptian Cotton.
    103 9 Important Congress Opens In Cairo. [RCUTEK TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Cairo King Fuad opened the International Cotton CoagTCM in the presence of a large and distinguished gathering, including. Lord Lloyd and 160 delegates, representing 1 IT countries. Mr Hqlroud, president of the International Tedc-ration of Master Cotton Spinners
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    The New Hebrides.
    115 9 Protecting the Rights of British Settlers. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 25. As a result of the discussions which took place during the Imperial Conference, it has been decided to send to the New Hebrides a commission comprising representatives of His Majesty's Government in Great Britain, Australia
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    Largest British Submarine.
    67 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 25. The cruiser Conquest and the first submarine flotilla of the Atlantic Fleet left Portsmouth yesterday to join the fleet in Gibraltar. Included in the flotilla is submarine XI, which now joins the fleet for the first time on commission of a
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    Dutch Battle-Cruiser.
    50 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. The Hague The battle cruiser Sumatra, which is en route to the Dutch East Indies, left Honolulu on the 18th in»it. for Yokohama, and is due on February 2. The Sumatra will remain until after the Emperor's funeral and then proceed to Shanghai.
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    H.M.S. Renown at Panama.
    33 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Gatun H.M.S. Renown, on which the Drke end Duchess of York are travelling to Australasia, has arrived and will pass through tha Panama Canal.
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    FRANCE AND CHINA.
    190 9 Complete Agreement With Britain. Necessity of Protecting Shanghai. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Paris The British policy of sending reinforcements to China to protect British lives and property against mob violence is supported by Le Journal, which is of opinion that the despatch of additional troops is
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    Evacuating the Interior.
    118 9 Refugees Arriving At Hong Kong. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SL'KVICE.] Hong Kong, January 26. Acting on advice, the Italian Sisters of Charity of the Canossian Order have been recalled to Hong Kong from the Swabue, Nantao and Waichow districts of Kwangtung. The evacuation of foreigners, including missionaries, from
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    Beam Wireless.
    117 9 Result of Tests With Australia. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 25. A report on the beam wireless tests made during the past week between stations in England and Australia h issued by the Marconi Company. It states that the tests have demonstrated that this wireless link is capable
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    Viscount Craigavon.
    34 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. The Prime Minister of Ulster, Sir James Craig, becomes Viscount Craigavor. The elevation of Sir James Craig to a Viscounty was announced In the New Year Honours.
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    Unemployment in Britain.
    40 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 25. The Ministry of Labour announces that on January 17, the total number of unemployed was 1,390,000. This was 41,014 less than a week ago, but 175,125 more than a year ago.
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    American Shipping.
    33 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Washington The Shipping Board has rejected all bids for the Leviathan and other ships of the United States line and freighters of the American merchant line.
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    FRENCH FINANCES.
    255 9 M. Poincare's Optimistic Review. Hopes to Maintain Present Exchange. [IIKI'TKR TELEGRAM] London, January 25. Paris M. Poincare gave the most cptimistic review of French finances since the Government entered office in July, speaking before the Chamber finances c< mmittee, showing improvement in tho state credit, the Treasury position,
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    German Cabinet.
    115 9 Hopes of Forming A Coalition [HUIU TKI.ECRAMI London, January -.">. Hcrlin There is every prospect that He-it Marx's efforts to constitute a new I Coalition Government are about to meet I with success, and he will shortly announce an administration backed by the Cen« trists. German and Bavarian
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    A Geneva Incident.
    134 9 Sentence for Assaulting A Minister. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 2i>. Geneva Ivan de Justh has been sentenced to twenty-four days ijti prison* ment, which he ha 9 already served, a fin* of 500 francs, and banishment for 10J years. Router cables of June last stated S Count
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    Opium Commission.
    68 9 The Smuggling; of Harmful Drugs. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January J.i. Geneva The opium commission by srveit to two rejected the Italian propose 1 requesting special consideration for the contingent question of the manufacture of harmful drugs and appropriate measures for the prevention of smuggling. Opponents of the proposal
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    Capt. Doisy Honoured.
    40 9 lltEITER TELEGRAM) London, January 25. Paris The International Aeronautic Federation uwarded the Clifford Harmon trophy of 10,000 francs and the gold medal to Cupt. Pelletier Doisy. Capt. Doisy made a record time flight from Parii to Tolcio.
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    Catalan Revolt.
    32 9 IKIUTCR TKLBGRAM] London, January 25. Paris The four Garibaldi brothers, including Ricciotti, have sent a letter to M. Doumergue asking leave to return their insignia of tha Legion of Honour.
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      Tennis.
      180 10 Arrangements for New Year Tournament. Judging by the entries received, the open invitation tournament to be held at > ti „i I liruary 2 to C should he ve ry intvi The entries number close on 250, and players in the men's singles will include Si i.i and Hovil,
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      SWIMMING CLUB.
      93 10 Kntertaininjc Troops For China. Mcinlcr.-. (if the Singapore Swimming f!!Db ar. advised that the committee have mission for men of the Second Suffolk*, wi.o are on their way to China, 10, nmkc u=e of the club ;his afternoon. This, of course, will not nlerfere with the KM (if
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      HOME FOOTBALL.
      24 10 The Scottish Cup. [Reuter Telegram. V London, January 25. In the first round of the Scottish Cup Arthurlie beat NKhedak by 2—o.
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      RIFLE SHOOTING.
      98 10 Malay Volunteer Rifie Club. All members o r the Malay Co., S.V.C. arc reminded that thp Service Challenge Cup presented by Capt. N. M. Hashim will be competed for on Saturday, 2!lth instant, at the Bu!;it Tiniah Range, starling at 2.-10 p.m. In addition to the above the
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      Football.
      135 10 The Mtcfa betWtU Guthlie and Co. Mid the Chartered Kank yesterday on the S.C.C. pround ended in a win for the former by six goals to nil. For the winning team, Kwong Chee Wah opened the score und Mobil. Zin and Saine added two and three goals, respectively, in
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      Hockey.
      48 10 The following will represent the V M .A. against the R.A.M.C. at hockey to-morrow on the V.M.C.A. ground <;. Neubronner K. I.yne and H. Singh F. Singh, CD. Smith and D. K. Samy M. Cl chatoor, L Arathoon, H. G. Stack, (rapt.), C. Lall and A. N. Katyal.
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      MOKE HAIRPIN SNATCHING.
      130 10 Exciting Chase by Police And Warder. A I ainaae was charged before Mr. C. P. Smith in the Third Court to-day with snatching a hairpin, valued at $14, from the head of a Chinese woman. Inspector Bostock prosecuted and said that about 2.16 yesterday afternoon a woman,
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      Missions to Seamen.
      55 10 The Missions to Seamen Chaplain will he very grateful for gifts of illustrated papers, magazines and other reading matter likely to be of interest to seamen. N(. thing is more appreciated by the sailor a> h re than a stock of literature. Gifts should be sent to
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      Malacca Sport.
      389 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malaria, January 24. j In the somi-final of the Golf Gold Medal, Major W. M. L. Bower (5) defeated E. W. Hide (10) by 4 and 3, and J. B. Wallace (H) defeated C. V. Brandon (15) and 2. An additional prize has been
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    Britain's "Red" M.P.
    215 10 Return to India After 13 Years' Absence. Bombay. January 14. Mr. SaklaUala, member of the House of Commons, has arrived and was welcomed by a large gathering. After landing he placed the numerous garlands presented to him on the last resting place of the late Mr. Tilak.
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd
      147 10 Singapore, January 26. Rubber.— Local 00 cents, quiet. I.. .ridon.— Tin i2BB. Rubbers.— Shares are steady. New Scudais an quoted B.77te>&B2Vi mm Malaka lindas at 2.70-2.75. Allenbys have buyers at 2.95 and Brogas at 1.47 V». Sungei Tukangs are quoted 1.25-1.30 and I'ajams at 2.70-2.80 ex.
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      Rose Macphail and Co,
      78 10 Singapore, January 26. RuWr.— London Is. 7Hd. Down Md. Local (ii> cents. Tin.— London £288. Down £5 10s. Mining.— Kuchai 2.19-2.24, Kinta 2.192.24. Rahman MStt-2.47%, Sungei Way 2.77%-2.82%, Petaling 4.55-4.65 ex, Riintau Prefs. l.tiO-1.85. Ratrut 305. -31s. cum, Mamhau 1.55-1.60, Takuapa 455.M*., llu Piah 1.H9-1.74. Rubber,—
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    M.C.C. IN INDIA.
    86 10 Victory (her Combined Eleven. Last Match of the Madras Series. (Special (Vole to the Straits Times.) t Calcutta, January 25. In the last match at Madras the M.C.C. beat the combined Europeans and Indians by 211 runs. The first ittningl Korea were M.C.C. Ml, Europeans and Indians
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    General Booth's Return.
    400 10 Dramatic Scenes at the Albert Hall. All ranks of the Salvation Army invested the Albert Btfl on December 28 j to welcome h. me from Japan, Korea, and i the Dutch Bast Indies their Commander- j I in-Chief, General Bramwell Booth. I His return was dramatically stage-
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    EURASIAN CO., S.V.C
    162 10 Opening of New Headquarters Building. On "Wednesday, February 2, the new headquarters building of the Eurasian Company, Singapore Volunteer Corps, will be opened by the G. O. C, H. W Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser. A guard of honour from the whole of i the Eurasian Company will
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    SUMATRA SULTAN IN COURT
    168 10 Mr. Justice Deane's Finding In Siak Case. Mr. Justice Deane was occupied yesterday with the hearing of issues arising out of the payment by the present Sultan of S.-l;. a Sumatra potentate, of debts amounting to $84,000 contracted in Singapore by his father. Provision for the
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    Municipal Affairs.
    225 10 Legal Fees and Expenses In Foiir Tears. At an ordinary meeting of the Municipal CoWHlis»knWrt lo lie held on Friday, at. 2.15 p.m. Mr. J. Laycock will ask What were the total amounts spent by rhe Municipal Commissioners of Singapore in le/aj fees, icsts and expense* (either directly
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    Famous Kit Cat Club.
    180 10 Police Raid Leads To Prosecution. London. .January 14. Nearly n hundred j BUIUHtonSBI wire hfaril at Marlborough Street Police Court to-day against the management and guests of the Kit Cat I I Club, one of the '0.-st-known London isiicitty clubs, which wa?, raidtd on December 11.
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    Exchanges.
    75 10 [rritish imperial radio.] Riiitby, January 2& Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.14HAthens 879%. Berlin IT... Bombay Is. tPfcd. Brussels :!1.90. V Buenos Aires 46 7-IC. Copenhagen 18.21. Geneva 25. 1 it. Helsingfors 192%. Hong Kong 2s. Lisbon 2 17-32. Madrid 2<J.5BVi. Milan 11-' v. New York 4.85 5-16. Oslo 18'J!li...
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS
    53 10 H. C. Witwer's Classics with a Punch, the first three of which will be presented from to-nigh', is the special attraction of the Surma programme this week. Each story is oompTete in itself and contains plenty of boxing, comedy, action and thrills. Anothen good picture i.s A Adventure,
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    Anjuman-i-lslam.
    146 10 A reception was held at the Anjuman- Islam, 62, Kerbau Road, on Saturday last, in honour of the departure on a holiday to India of Messrs. O. Shaik Mohamed, M. Akisamalim and P. Shaik MaricaT, committee members of the Anjuman. There was a large number of irembers and friends
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    TIN RETURNS.
    14 10 Rpnon.-r Tin Dredging. No. 2 dredge piculs US, No. dredge piculs 125.
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    32 10 The anniversary of Robert Burns was celebrate;! by a number of enthusiasts at KnfnVs Hotel Ift.st night. Dinner was served in the ball-room and dancing was kept up until a late hour.
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    The Rubber Industry.
    292 10 Foreign Imiwrts Into Singapore And I'enang. Official figures of the foreign imports of lubber into Singapore and Penang during the year 1926 have been received from the acting Registrar of Imports and Exports. 'ihe total imported from the Netherlands East Indies, Sarawak and British North Borneo and
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    Counterfeit Coins.
    157 10 Large Seizures on Dutch Mot.ir Ship. A discovery of a huge quantity of counterfeit t:-n cent pieces was made by Revenue officers on board the Dutch j motor vessel Cremer, on her arrival iron) Amov and other China ports yesterday. An officer noticed what appeared to 'ka piece
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    Spanish Consul Appointed.
    17 10 [RECTER TELEGRAM] London, January 2">. Madrid Senor Spotorno has been appointed Consul at Shanghai.
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    SINGAPORE ASSIZES.
    210 10 Chief Justice Disagrees With Verdict. The Chiei Justice (Sir William. Mu. r- v remarked that he entirely disagreed with th< verdict returnod by the common jury the Singapore Asifecs yesterday in a ease in which a Chinese named I.iew Chai Mah pleaded not guilty to causing hurt ».i.ile
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    REMAKING FULLERTON ROAD.
    184 10 Rash Operation* by Municipal Department. One-way traffic on Ful'.erton Road is a serious imatter at the rush hours, and < the motoring public have reason to he /ratef'il It the municipal road depart- 1 ment for having worked overtime in ord'.T to minimise the inconvenience as much
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    STEAMER AGROUND.
    682 10 Result of the Marine Inquiry. Lack ol Ip-to-date v harts Condemned. Thi' marine inqnirj rounding of the Blue Star steamer, Royal Star, north of iiiitu Beranti in t:.i- Singapore Straits .1. January l wmi continued 1 yesterday In the i' Tlio assessors were .Mr. P. A.F.David, Capt. Freyburg,
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    209 10 The Nestle 1 and An idew Milk Co. havp uttned their ah: the currort year. h the Catbedral of The Good Shepherd, there will be a reoaten Mirh mass ot> Friday for the late Maw. Bte. Cl tilde, for many' vi ars the Lady Superior of the branch of the
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    Notes from Ipoh.
    1229 11 The Floods and the Relief Fund. (From a Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 22. For the moment, discussion of the floods and the aftermath have eclipsed all other considerations. The responsiveness of the different communities throughout Perak and the unfailing generosity manifested towards the Peru Flood Relief Fund which
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
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      SALARIES AND LIVING COSTS
      626 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I have the hospitality of your columns l.i open up the ca-e far the European women workers in this town. i; a yoanfc man lint's it impossible to live <■>: salary of $:><l(>. how is the girl
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      SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
      88 11 l'i "'--rani n:o of drills up to and for January 30, 1927. Wednesday, January _'(j, B.IC p.m.. Drill Hr.li. Eurasian Co., yards Range I*rac- tieo for Recruits. Thursday, January 27. US p.m., Uril! j Hall. Eurasian Co., (iuard of Honour 1 i'r;i ti;<\ Friday, January .j.li p.m..
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      247 11 Raffles Hotel DINER DANSANT every Thursday and Saturday, L at 8.15 p.m. (Dinner will b« serred in the Ball-rooss) BATIK GRILL All Grill Room orders arc under the persona' supervision of the Management. For reservations Pl.one 2920. J. WILLIAMS. Manager. Sea View Hotel TANJONG KATONG, SINGAPORE. THE ONLY SEA SIDE
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    Membakut Rubber.
    444 12 Development of Sandala Estate. The seventeenth ordinary general meeting: of the shareholders of the Membakut Rubber, Ltd., was held on December 14, at 17 St. Helen's Place, Binhopsßate, E.C., the Hon. Mountstuart W. Elphirtstone (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of his remarks, said:
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    Vesuvius Changing.
    406 12 Summit of Mountain Becoming More Conical. Vesuvius is providing the finest pyrotechnic exhibition of modern times, says the Naples correspondent of the Daily Chronicle in mail week. i Within the volcanic basin the eruptive mouth which formed a cone, some twenty years ago, when the top of Vesuviua
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    66 12 A number of generous gifts to h ispitals and public institutions are announced. The motor manufacturer, Mr. Morris, has Riven #104,000 to St. Thomas's Hospital Sir Gilbert Wills, f50,000 to Guy's Lord Buckland, £5,000 annually for seven years t wards the building fund of the National Museum of Wales heinjr
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    Gan Kee Rubber Estate.
    380 13 Extension of the Planted Area. Th/j sixteenth annual general BMeting <.f the shareholders of the (lan Kc-e KubIkt Batate), 1.ti1., w:is hi 111 in mail wool, at 7, Martin's l.unc, Cannon Street. E.C.. Mr. W. Aittuir Addinscll (tlia'rman o1 the company) preakUnc, The Chairman, in the
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    87 13 AnutlguMated.— 1-">.'.'V i lb«. Ka1au.— 34,109 H-. I.i ranano;. -:\i.s'-<; lbs. BerUm (TUsk I 59,918 lbs. B -81,000 lbs. Ilr.M.k uihlf.— lCo.ooo lbs. Bukit Kcponff. 17,07 Chembonsr.— 79,»Bo lbs. Cberas.- 39,100 II Connemara.- ■'■•> ':''>• Glenshill.— 49Js3 lbs. Kamas*n —26,400 lbs. Kcpong lU!*y. 110,187 I1I 1 Rone
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    Passengers.
    432 13 tan v.lio dlaambarked at Sinnpen from i'.\ President Gartald jrcaterdaj art**: Mr. and Mr- Adama, Mrs. Imtlj, Mi nml Ms Baeigalupi, Matter Bncigalnp'., Mi C Baker. Mr I". J. Balja. Mr. Cheung H. A. Cohen Ir. D. M. C>| i. Ir 'J. M RBdy, Mr. V Green* V.r J.
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      143 13 CARBONIC ACID 6AS Supplied in 44 lbs. Steel Cylinders THH Phoenix Aerated Water Works, Phone 3463. SINGAPORE. Tel. PHOENIX. The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Strain Settlemanti) is prepared to act as EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR TRUSTEE CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ATTORNEY OR AGENT For further particulars apply to
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      517 14 Assets over $7,000,000 S.C. Assarance in force over $23,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICI Wlnehestar Hoase, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, E.C Tha Company kai 120.000 dsposited with tba Supreme Court of England and complies vith the British Life Assarancs Companies
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      598 14 BANKING THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK (With which is affiliated the International Banking Corporation). Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $140,000,000 Bead Office 55, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office 36, BISHOPSGATE, E.C. Branches of the Bank are established in ARGENTINA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, CUBA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC,
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      514 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NKTH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Eatablished 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 60.000,000 (about £5,000,000) Paid up Capital Glds. 65,000,000 (about £4 600,000) Reserves Glds. 24,180,703 (about £2,000,000) HEAD OFFICE AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUE, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEA BRANCHES BATAVIA. HEAD OFFICE FOR ASIA. BRANCH OFFICES DUTCH EAST INDIES
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      508 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1,800.000; Capital Paid up £1,050,000: Reserve Fund and Rest £1,612,884 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hambro, J O. Robinson, Esq. Esq. Sir David Yule, Bart. W. H.
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      654 14 PERAK TURF CLUB 1927 SPRING MEETING. Official Programme. FIRST DAT 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 2.50 p.«. 15 Races for Open Horses. Stakes
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