The Straits Times, 3 February 1927

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,391 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1927. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      225 1 thk everyday i mi; k. IF IT'S BEAU ilPI^ BRAND" It's the Richest; Purest and Safest Milk the world produces. Recommended by the medical profession throughout the world, and supplied to the principal hospitals and institutions everywhere. Rich in vitamins and other health giving properties, "Bear Brand" Swiss Milk is
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      241 1 ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in S.S.) $lM special display S^% SUPERIOR QUALITY DAY FANCY OPEN END AND BATSWING BOW TIES. In a large selection of the Newest Designs, Spots, Fancy J:\M Figures and Old English Madders. isW%f "WEMBLY" OPEN END TIES. Ready-to-wear Band Bows. WOVEN ZEPHYR STRIFE. "INTERWOVEN" f "INTERWOVEN"
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      4 1 MILKMAID •■!> A mstLUMO HUM
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    PLANTER'S ACTION.
    2382 2 Forward Buying of Rubber Deal. Plaintiff's Counsel Makes Allegations. The hearing in the action in which a planter named V. J. Doughty of Hamilton Estate, Nitai, is suing Messrs. Fearon and Co., and Mr. L. L. Fearon was continued In the Supreme court this morning before the Chief
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    FACT V. FANCY
    195 2 I don't believe in patent medicines," said '.ho sceptic. "Just what <lo you mean by 'p»*<!nt medicines'?" a:-ked liis friend. "Why -er -nil secret medicinal preparation"." answered tl-.e sceptic, "all remediei of which the formula is never divulged. It is senseless to take medicine if you dor.'t
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    RUBBER SEEDS
    59 2 The Anglo-Dutch Plantation! of Java, Ltd., Soebang, Java, regret that, ai all their special rubber teed for deliver; February/April from their isolated budded teed gardens at Wangoenredja hat now been sold, they will be unable to accept further orders for 1927 delivery. Particulars of rubber seed for delivery
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      222 2 v- ..^jiAjiiiumL 1 JUIfUJ I S^^ I f J IKEHX, v ix> worry or inxiety in crinnf Bak»T J^ I healthfully and happily, even in i tropical dißwtt, f X when GUxo it uard >t Baby't food < OUxo tt the food that hu r*rn otrd to rev the c
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      62 2 The Guarantee without a String Attached (HMD) V SINGAPORE. J The Prompt Printers 76 Cecil Street, Singapore Telephone 2228 V < ■ft A smile for every morn- ing in tne year. J "VALET" i J> Safety Razor 'A Or all dealer*. V V Sets from $1.20. V DR. CASSELL'S TABLETS
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      308 2 FLAT BACK MANDOLINE* Specially made for the tropics. $10, $15, $25 and $35. H'ustrated catalogue sent with pleasure. Season Co., td. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE, k*. mXmohampdally sahib s.^ TRADE MARK. f° 3 I mi NOTICE .8 hereby triven that the Trade Mark depicted above is the
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    462 3 Pmr Value. Company. £1 Abaco 2/ Alla^ar £.1 Anglo-Malay 41 Ayer Kuning XI Banteng 2/ Banteng Consolidated 11 Batu Caves £1 Batu Tiga 2/ Bekoh 2/ Bertam Consolidated 2/ Brieh £1 Bidor 2/ Bikarn %t Brooklaruh •I' Bukit Cloh 2/ Bukit Mertajam £1 Bukit Rajah 2/
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      219 3 Highest £iijfi>^ 1 PURE jn^ FOOD CALIFORNIA FRUITS, FISH, VEGETABLES TINS OR GLASS JARS. Obtainable at all Leading Provision Dealers. Insist on Getzbest and you get the best. Distributors GETZ BROS. CO. (Incorporated io U.S.A.) SINGAPORE. S.S. WOLSELEY CARS BIG REDUCTIONS IN PRICE 82,050 V/u B. 50 extr a* l
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      152 3 It-" 'Oifii.tfTY Si^feA 1 vjuavli I i Tlai El jB '-x_ S ij^^i^Jjp: The Whisky \^H W^^ L 'jg^j wßv-''( 7K 4~* T^ I THEOISTIUERSAGENCYL* EDINBVOTH- jf PLEASE MAKE THIS TEST f WHEN YOU BUY A TYPEWRITER 1. Compare it with Royal's construction 2. Compare it with Royal's ease of
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      514 4 P. 0. BRITISH INIIA AND APCAR UNES (Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AM) FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FR«>M LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore MONGOLIA 16,ii00 Feb. 11 MACEDONIA 11"" r"«'b-
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      605 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINE Marseilles,' London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Feb. 8 4 HAKOZAKI MARU 10.500 Feb. 17 18 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Mar. 3 i KITANO MARU 8,000 Mar. 17 IS HARUNA MARU 10,500 Mar. 31 Apl. 1 KAMO
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      525 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) I REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN— GENOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND 1 GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND
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      496 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kernaman, Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Rai:enara, Telupin. Pi.ani. Singora. Lacon, Bandon, Kohs?mui, Langsucn, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure MALINI In port Feb. A REDANG Feb. 7 Feb. 9 The Steamers are fitted throughout with electric light and have
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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. 3G40, with sub-connections to passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries
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      425 4 BURNS PHtLP LINE (Incorporated In Aastralla) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLANDS AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the veil known steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and I the new motor vessel, MALABAR (4,512 1 tons). The s.s. MARELLA i. the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins
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      522 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTB. (Incorporated In England) 1 -ELLERMAN* LINB PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICB OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japaa Du* Spore as. CITY OF MADRID »*b, 17 HOMEWARDS Marseille*, London, Havre, Hamburg and Liverpool s.s. CITY OF
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      469 5 ITATE SHIPPING SERVICE lU. KANGAKOO due to arrive February 3. filing from Singapore about February 10. FOE rEEMANTLB, WA Por particular* rogardiag asjaasj* aa4 •ligat ratos, apply to McAUSTME ft CO- LTB. lOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD PASSENGEB AND FREIGHT iIBVICB OSTON and NEW TOBE tU POET lAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA
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      509 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong Xomg)' Diroet Servies to JAVA fia HONO lONO and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA *ia I'KNANG from SIMGAPOU. Taking cargo on through Bills of Ladiaa for Canton, Macao, Svatov, Amor. Chtfoo, Tientsin, Nowchwanr, Yangtso Forts, Vormoaa th* Philippines, *U. FOR PENANG AND CALCDtTA
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      604 5 A piece of Constructive Christianity deserving of every support. The SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND "Arethusa" Training Ship Are Training 1,000 Boys and Girls from all parts of the U.K. FUNDS URGENTLY NEEDED^ Their Majesties tho KING and QUEEN. President HR.H THE PRINCE OF WALES, KG. 10 MO Boys have been sent
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      367 5 THE "ORBIT" FAN has proved its undoubted superiority over fans which merely oscillate laterally and has become DESERVEDLY POPULAR WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. READY STOCK. REDUCED PRICES. If* ENJTR A I I I N»» S^»flLJ«i'>3«_^_i.7J fcas SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPIIfL «>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦>♦»»♦»»<♦» »»«-»♦♦♦«««»»♦«♦♦♦»♦»♦-»-♦-«»<♦♦♦♦» WE DO NOT ADVERTISE for Special Sale or
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      522 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE Junrllon Albert and Renroolcn Stn-ota. Vrth Bridge Koad. Tel. No. 28». Wish all their Chinese I'ntronm -ill IMr Ciilne«e Patrora A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS A H ''^srEKOrs new year! NEW VKAH Frrta Wednesday. J-Vbruary 2 to r r. -j Tuesday, Ftbruar-y 8, 1927. From Friday January
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      486 6 Wishing Its Chinese Patrons A Happy and Prosperous New Year THE ALHAMBRA Presents an Exceedingly Strong Programme COMMENCING TO-NIGHT and following nights In the Second Show at 9 p.m. A MIGHTY POWERFUL FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTION which has a tremendous fascination and builds a .compact narrative which is (old in terms
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      260 6 I ZEISS i REFLECTOR LAMPS AND FLOOD LIGHTS Interior and IBI^ Kfflcicnt and Exterior Wr gfc W Economic Illuminatioii. la^^^^Jf Lighting. Fu'I i!ii-,x prices, lie. from, the Solo Distrilmtiag Agcnta M. WISEMAN CO., (EASTERN) LTD. (Incorporated In England) M5/H9-A. NORTH Bltim.F. ROaI). nWftArOM. No photographic skill necessary. There are, in
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    202 7 FIXTURES. Thursday, February 3 High Water, 10.43 a.m. Molucca Iliph Tide, 8 15 a.m., 6.8, 8.30 H.'M p.m., 6.5. Homeward mail (Edavanai closes. Friday, February 4 High Water. 0.6 a.m., 11.27 a.m. Malacca High Tide, 8.50 a.m., 6.8, 9.19 p.m., 6.7. Hutch homeward mail Tjcrimai t closes.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    325 7 :<ction 10 Mjuchu Mi.ru 50 7 M IT" 1. HARBOUR. Main Wharf The rr n ble, Kalai, Lch. Lady Evelyn, ML. Tjipai. < II Wharf Fortol IV.al Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DBY DOCKS. Tanjnnß Pafar Sheers Wharf Nil Albert Dock Patrol Victoria Dock Deli Kipprl Harhour Kind's
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    159 7 To-morrow. T-mbilahnn 'Kersiena) Bam i oh ami iiciKiit (Mening) ..I a in 1 ulau Poegi (Hong Tecki 9 a.m. k. rimon I Sri WongMe) ..10 am Puiitiannk ißauhl 10 a.m X.-.st Coast of Pahang (Mahidol) 11 a.m N. rth. North-East and North-West •Sumatra, Ceylon, Southern and Western
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    40 7 flamat ;«n. MeUingcr Khiva Jrotim -:il<nga J ni 1.. i i H'por* l«ndn« Dec. 24 Jan. 16 Dee. 29 J»n 24 Dec. 31 Jan. 24 Doc. SI Jan. 24 Jaa. n j.-m M Jan. 7 Jan. US
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    256 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, February 1. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3m. credit 2/4 5/ 10 On New York, Demand 55 15/10 Private 90 A/% 67% On Fiance, Bank T.T. 139ti On India, Bauk T.T. 153% On Honjt Kong, Bank T.T. 6V» p.c.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    69 7 Buyers Sellers K.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot 65 KM Standard R.S.S. on Tender L° br varyu ary rr aau Mari-h l>t> 66 ,4 April-June «8 GB'i July-Sept. 70^ 70U Tone of Market Quitt. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet Is. 674 d.6 7 4d.
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    MINING.
    388 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asara Kambang 56/6 67/6 1 1 Batang Padang 0.88 0.92 ;i £1 (henderiang 28/ C 29/6 <■! il Eastern Siam 27/- 27 0 £1 10 Haad Yai 13/- 14/- pm. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.22V4 1.27% £1 £1 Idri? Hydraulic 56/6 57/6
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    GENERAL.
    167 7 Issue V&l. Pd. Buyers Sellers El £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.0.0 6.2.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.95 1 1 Cycle Carriage 0.95 1.00 Cl £1 E. Smelting Co. 17.00 17.50 a 5 Fraser Neave 17.40 17.70 100 100 Hammer Co. 173.00 178.00 ilk. 125 125 H. S. B.
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    DEBENTURES.
    96 7 U. Eng. G p.c. $1,234,300 5C'o 15<r<; p.m. Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. 5555,000 110 115 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878,000 of 1901 par. 5 prem. S'pore Municipal -I 1 p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. S'pore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par. S'pore Municipal 4
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    RUBBER SHARES.
    377 7 To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Ailenby ($1) '2.90 .TOOcd. 2.00 3.10 Alor Gajah ($1) '-'-TO 2.00 2.80 2.90 A. Hitam ($1) 4.75 4.90 4.75 4.90 A. Kuning ($1) 0.95 1.00 0.95 1.05 Am. Malay ($2) 4.55 4.65 4.50 4.65 A. Molek ($1) 2.66 2.R0 2.6fi 275 A.
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      468 7 "GETS-IT" ENDS CORKS Pain All Gone In 3 Seconds World's Fastest Way "Gets-It" is a scientific liquid that millions use, among them famous dancers, athletes, doctors and folks who walk a lot. It ends corns. One drop stops pain in 3 short seconds-. Then the corn loosens and comes off
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      81 7 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 RUBBER FERTILIZER. ADVANTAGE should therefore not be neglected, especially as the soil at present contains heavy moisture, facilitating assimilation. Obtainable from ONG BOON TAT CO,
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      848 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Clasaifled Advts., see page 16. WANTS. FOR SALR, BTC TRANSLATIONS, Onteh, Italia*. French. English. P. O. Box 563. ~~BEA~CH HOUSE, KATONO. On* comfort able room vacant. Phone «665. (Ip) BOOK-KEEPING TAUGHT in six easy postal lessons by fully qualified London Acaoontant, I. <>. Box 503. TrOYAL ENGUBfI
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      590 7 JOHORE GOVERNMENT Tenders will be received by the Executive F.ngineer, Segamat, Joaaw, un to noon of KoWunry 20. 1827, for the erection of (1) Post Office at Labis. (2)- Quarters for Post Master at Labis. (3) Three sets Quarters for Subordinate Officers at Labis. (4) Five sets Quartern for Subordinate
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. THE CRISIS IN CHINA.
    945 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. THE CRISIS IN CHINA. The Inspector-General of the Chinese Tmprrial Maritime Customs has been disj missed cnrl Sir Francis Aprlen leaves th? r "rvice of the Republican GDvernment to which he was appointed just fifteen years ago. Strangely tnoujrh he is nat the only
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    225 8 Some time ago, a reference v.rxs madv in Ikfa column to a Cash-a.nd-Carry urt in Chicago where a mctorist, after being cailcd to book for an offence a;;ain c t traffic regulations, hands to a clerk a ;;li;> netting forth tfct nuture of Ma often;.-. Fhe clerk
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    38 8 According to our Penang correspondent, seven Chinese have been fined $15 each or a fortnight's imprisonment for gambling in Malacca Street, as the sequel to a police raid. One of the men was found hidden under a bed.
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    44 8 Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Cross, of Pahan», who are staying at fhe Europe Hotel, Singapore, wish to make it clear that Mrs. Cross is not the Mrs. Florence Elizabeth Cross who -was the complainant in an action in the Distrirt Court on January St.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    425 8 The Chief Secretary and Mrs. Peel, who have bec-n visiting Perak, arrived back in .\.uul:i Lumpur on Monday. Dr. (Mrs.) Chitty is acting Lady Medical Officer at the Kuala Lumpur Infant Welfare Centre, while Dr. (Mrs.) Were is on local leave. Mr. J. A. P. Oswald, headmaster
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    26 8 inspector T. E. Murphy, of the Pitt S'.rett Pc.lic; Station, Penang, who has icat returned fr;.m leave, has had to go io the Car.eral Hospital, Penang.
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    33 8 A Government Gazette Extraordinary irsue.l on Tuesday states that the Governor in Council has been pleased to fix the rabbet export percentage of restriction for the quarter beginning February 1, 1927, at 70.
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    42 8 Owners end masters of shipping an requested to keep their vessels as clear or trie ran^e as possible during th:' heavy pun practice which will take place from Blakan Mali on February 8, 15 and 25, commencing at 7 a.m. each day.
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    50 8 Mrt Esa. a lorry driver, was charged at Penang Aith driving without a licenc, and rashly and negligently and with damaging a ricksha. Ha was fined $5 »n t hf fust count and $15 on the second, ol which wai ordered t.-> bo paid to tin ickaha puller as compensation.
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    42 8 In the Pennng Police Court on Tues day Sock.ilingam was charged with rash and nep-litrent driving in Burma Roai: and caus'ng hurt to a Chinese boy. Accused pleaded not guiity and the case was postponed, bail being allowed in thesum of ?150.
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    53 8 The S r>r:apore Traction Cftmpany Ltd. hira been Htlvissd by cable that the flireotors' report in respect of the year sneted September :iO, 192C recommends dividend cf 5 per cent, on the preference scares, less income tax at 4s. in the £1. Tha n-eetinj? will be hold in London on
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    64 8 Mr. Justice Bprettle, Mr. Justice Dean.and Mr. Justice Dinsmore will form th^ Ccuu of Appeal commencing on Tuesday nrxt in Penang. They will sit ti hoar the appeals from tho decisions of Mr. Justice Brown. The Chief Justice of tho KM.?., Sir Henry Gompertz, is expected on the Cth instant
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    66 8 By kind permission of LL-OoL C. J. Pickcrinjr. C.M.G.. D.5.0., and (Mfteera, the Band of the 2nd Bn. The Duke of Wellington's Regiment will render the following programme >n the Botanical Gardens tomorrow March, The British lesion, (Bidgood) selection, The Orchid, (Monckton) song. Absent. (Mctcalfe) valse, Solitude, (Waldteufel) overture, Lo
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    82 8 A bill is to be introduced into the Federal Council with the object of protecting the lnr.-.l Boy Scouts Associations by prohibitipt* unauthorised ptmM from selling or wcariiij: badges or falsely eljiinirj; to bo connected with sjch an Association. It further provides a penalty for Boy Scouts attempting by virtue
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    M.C.C. AT COLOMBO.
    108 8  -  Wyatt And Centuries by Ceylonese Eleven Manage To Draw. (Special Cable to the Straits Times.) Calcutta, February 2. In a thrilling finish to a two day match between the M.C.C. and the Ceylunese at Colombo the home eleven succejded in forcing a draw. The Ceylonese batted first
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    Death of Mr. R. B. Osborne.
    173 8 Former Private Secretary To The Governor. There appears to be little doubt that the announcement in cur Tuesday's issue ol the death of the military secretary to the Viscount Willingdon, GovernorGene:al of Canada refers to Mr. Richard Iiourke Ostorne, .'I.V.O., M.C., who, fur many
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    Serious Affair in Bangkok.
    68 8 Battle Between Navy Men And Police. (From Our Own Correspondent Bangkok, February 1. A serious affair occurred on the wesibank of the River iMenam as u .-ei|Url ti> a dispute between a naval MM and a policeman. Two hundred naval men attacked th<! police station. The
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    Two Chinese Shot.
    60 8 Arrests Effected by Rochore Police. Two Chinese were shot dead last ni^lit in Beach Hi. id as a result, it i.s prcsumM, of a quar.-cl amontf members of a iamblinjr party. The Uochure police were .-.ble to eff?rt two arre.-ts oa itupkion, ainl it is not improbable
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    Rubber Price Average.
    25 8 Rubber price averages in the past Cestnction quarter up to January :;i Acre as follows Singapore C6.4G cents L(>nt^n Is. 7.:: 1.1.
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    Theatre Performance Cancelled
    32 8 Owing to the unforeseen circumstances t has Ixen decided to cancel the peronnaaea of the Stavrinaky Dancrs vi;ich was to have been given at the «icturia Theatre this evening.
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    Mails Expected.
    29 8 From China and Japan, by Tottori •lain, <liu' ;it Singapore tomorrow. From Europe (Lundon mails despatched ,n January 18) by IWU, iluc at VnariK I! a.m. to-morrow.
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    Rubber Prices.
    55 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., >.'ew York, send us the following cable lated 11-liruiiry1 1 -liruiiry 2. their quotation! bcin;: :n gold dollar cents and closing bid prices. Kubber Exchanges wlm to-<lay ."7"> tons. February -'iT.-O. March 87.70, April iX.'jO, May 38.80, June :i!).20, July 39.60, tugoat 40
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      217 8 FURNISHING FABRICS We are now displaying new stocks of NOVELTY CURTAINS, CRETONNES, FURNISHING BROCADES AND DAMASK. Samples of material and prices will be sent per return on request. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE, PENANG AND KUALA LUMPUR. KEEP IN GOOD SPIRITS By Dtirsking THE BEST OF SPIRITS
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      142 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 First National Attraction MEN OF STEa (Featuring MILTON SILLS) in 10 Reels. First Show at 7.30 Another First National Production BLUE BEARD'S SEVEN WIVES in 8 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., v Proprietors Player Pianos As^fopiano A Piano That Yon Can
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      77 8 On Other Pages, Patrc Planter's Action in Kuala Lumpur I Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails T Meteorological Report 7 C'ublu nnd Kadio News 9 Chim-.ii' New Vein hi Singaparc I Itcitli of IVnti'nuni'n (iiru-ral It Sport UK Ni'w.- Id Round th<- World Un*r*a Vlil( in The Tin
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    CHEN BREAKS OFF NEGOTIATIONS.
    163 9 Objection to British Forces In China. A LENGTHY STATEMENT. Refusal to Sign "Under Duress." [reuter far eastern service.] Shanghai, February 1. Hankow Chen ha? broken off negotiations, refusing t> sign an agreement when British armed forces are being concentrated on Shanghai. [REUTER TELECRAM] London, February 2.
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    Nationalist Statement.
    797 9 Reasons for Ending Hankow Conversations [REVTER FAR EASTERN SERVIC£.] Shanghai, February 2 Hankow, February 1 Mr. Eugene Chea'l itattmiwt to Mr. O'Malley breaking off negotiations declares Since the negotiations regarding the future status of the Briti>h conees.ion at Hankow began on January 12 a singular concentration of armed
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    SIR F. AGLEN'S DISMISSAL.
    277 9 Protest by the British Legation. Reasons for Peking Cabinet's Action. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, February 2. Peking The British Legation has protested to the Foreign Office regarding Sir Francis Aglen's dismissal. Shanghai, February 1. Peking Following the Finance Ministry's statement issued yesterday evening, a mandate
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    Spain and China.
    116 9 Agreement with the British Proposals. IK 1 1 TIB TXLEGRAM) London, rebruary 2 Madrid: Replying to the British Government's memorandum on China, the Spanish Gove:"nment agree to the British proposals with regard to the immediate application of the customs yu -taxes and the gradual modification of extra-territoriality,
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    Unemployment Statistics.
    45 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, February 1. The Ministry of Labour states that the number of unemployed on January 21 was 42,::i8 less than the week before, but was still 1-17,87:5 more than on tho iii spondin? date last year. The total was 1,348,700.
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    TROOPS LEAVE MALTA.
    191 9 Great Send Off for The Megantic. Another Aeroplane Carrier Despatched. iKELTER TELEGRAM] London, February 1. Malta: The second hattalhn of the liorder Regiment and th? first bath-lion of the Bedford-Hertford Regiment left for Shanghai on board tha Megantic in the highest spirits. The transport had 2 tremendous
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    THE GLADSTONE CASE.
    401 9 Capt. Wright Regrets Publication. I Dramatic Moments in libel Action. [REVTER TELEGRAM] London, February 1. The case in tlie K'ne;'s Bench in which I Captain Peter Wright sues Lord Glad- stone for libel resumed dramaticall) ;v.i;h the reading of a telegram from Mis. Langtry, Who i in
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    Germany's Clean Slate.
    139 9 Solution of Disarmament Problem. [REI'TF.R TELEGRAM] London, February 1 Paris: The agreement between the Conference of Ambassadors and the German Government with regard to tha fortifications (in Germany's eastern frontiers pasus the sponge over the who'.e disarmament problem and gives Germany a clean slate. It was agreed
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    THE BRITISH PROPOSALS.
    486 9 Text of Mr. (Galley's Offer. Important Concessions On Several Points. [BRITISH IMPERIAL KAOIO.] Rugby, February 2. The following i3 the texl of the British proposals communicated to the chief authorities at Peking and Hankow on January 27 1. His Majesty's Government are pre- 1 pared to recognise
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    The Drug Traffic.
    112 9 League Commission Adopts Proposals. [REVTEK TKLECRAMj I.or.'lon, February l Geneva: Tho o;>ium Commission of the League adopted the proposals of Sir M. Delevintrne to the effect that methodical investigations should be undertaken by the Governments of all countries manufacturing narcotics in order to determine the s mrcei
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    Hankow Employees' Plight.
    68 9 No Funds Available For January Pay. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, February 1. The employe! s of the Hani: >w British Municipal Council who are taking refuse at Shanghai have received word that th 3 banks at Hankow have refusal to extend further credit to the Council
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    Soviet Ambassador.
    23 9 [REfTER TELEGRAM] London, February 1. Motcav Ilovgalevsky, ex-Soviet Mir| ister to Sweden, has been appointed Ambassador to Tokio, replacing Victor Kopp.
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    U. S. VOLUNTEERS.
    302 9 Authorities Call to Ex-Service Men. To Serve with Forces In Tientsin. [REI'TER TELEGRAM] London, February 3. New York The military authorities have called on ex service men or "especially promising recruits to volunteer for service in China with the American forces at Tientsin. London, February 1. Washincton
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    Collision in the Air.
    85 9 British Pilot Killed At Malta. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, February 2. Details have been received of an air collision which occurred yesterday over the sea off Benhaingsa, Malta. The machines ware Kainey 3 D seaplane and a Fainey Flycatcher. Both fell into the sea after the
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    Philippines Fighting.
    88 9 Constabulary Attack Rebel Fortress. Tkevter telegram] London, February 1. Manila The Phi'ippine constabulary attacked with rillos and tear gas the fortress of the rebel, Datu Tahil, on .1010 Island. Thirty-five rebels were kill I the number of wounded is so far not available. Tahil finally Bad, leaving 2o(i
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    U. S. Navy Bill.
    86 9 [REI'TER TELEGRAM] London, February 1. Washington: In spite of the avowed opposition of President Coolidge to the immediate construction of three new cruisers, which is part of the accepted building programme of the Navy, the Senate, by 48 to 27, voted to amend the pending Navy
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    Palestine's Chief Justice.
    56 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, February 1 It is officially announced that Mr. Michael Francis McDonnell, of the Inner Temple, has been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Palestine. Mr. McDonnell has held number of iudicial and legal posts in West Africa. His last office was
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    BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE.
    619 9 Shanghai Comment on Sir Austen's Speech. "Not the Time to Surrender Rights. 1 [rxuteb far eastxrn service. J Pekinjr, January U, The Chinese and fore tin MWspapcn haw Dot commented on Sir Au:Un Chambe) lain'i ipt eeh. l'lip.'.'i'icnt Chincie, when willins* to express v:e\.-A on it at all,
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    Chinese New Year.
    168 9 Less Fireworks Than Usual In Singapore The Chinese New Year holiday which la now in pniriess has passed off without Incident, and business in Singapore will Uc resumed to morrow, after two public holidays. The barrage* of flreworki which herald the eve of llii.; festival did DOt
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    CENTENARIAN GENERAL DIES.
    707 10 CENTENARIAN GENERAL DIES. Passing of Sir George Higginson. Episodes in a Wonderful Career [BRITISH IMPERIAL BAUIO.] Rugby, February 1 General Sir Qerjfge. Higginson, who celebrated hi- hundredth birthday last June, died to-day at Marlow. He obtained his commission in 1845 and fought through the Crim-. an war .vitii the Greradie-r
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    "THE MIKADO.'
    86 10 KorthnMiiinv; IVodiution By Sin}t;ip<>re A.D.C Tin' Singapore Amateur Dramatic Comntittee'i production of The Mikad wiD occupy the Victoria Theatre on March 2J. l'iJ. 'J.i and ''i and April 2. As the opera i- .i lonii one the performance will start promptly at p.m. Ih.' i in', hied is
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    KING OF SLAM'S TOUR.
    26 10 I ir>i dm Ow« Cut-respondent). Bangkok. February I. The Knur and Queen of Siam will re tuin from the North on Sunday.
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    Notes from Java.
    633 10 Communist Letters and The Revolt (From Our Own Correspondent). I'.atavia. January 28. The Law courts continue to be occupied trying the cases against those who were in some way or other impliccated in the communistic disturbances during last ."November, and in the mean time new eases arc
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    128 10 Malay Volunteer Rifle Club, The Service Challeiure Cup, presented Iby Cant, N. M. Hashim, was competed I ior on January at Bukit Timah Range and was won by Lance-Corporal Mohamed bin Mustaffa. Th's is the second year in succession this troph) has been won by him. In conjunction
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    ANTHRAX IN BANGKOK.
    37 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, February 1. An oatbiftak f anthrax has occurred in the Government cattl* sheds. Only one animal is affected. The utnio t precautions are being taken to pn-vint I spread.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS
    58 10 Fred Thomson and Silver King will be ein at the Surma Theatre to-night in their Western picture, The Fighting Sap. In support is Johnny Hines in The Early liird. a r>,f>oo feet comedy. There will be two half price matinees of different picj lures daily at 10 a.m.
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    Tourist Liner's Visit.
    227 10 Singapore Seen During Chinese Holiday. There were 480 tourists in Singapore yesterday, when the round-the-world iiner Empress of Scotland was berthed at Tanjcng Pagar. It wa3 not the most convenient time for the tourists to arrive, as all the Chinese shops were closed, for the New Year
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    THE TIN MARKET.
    671 10 Lean and Co's Weekly Report. In their report dated Penang, January ;> 1 -an and C&. stutc Tin. after an advance to £299 Ids. and BM -■>-.. developed 'sudden pronounced weakness resulting in overnight falls of 17 and B 10s. to ISM ss. and £288, and the
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    The Straits Budget.
    101 10 The Straits Budget, tho weekly issue of the Straits Times, which is published to-day, features a numbei of phototrrnphs taken in Pahang, after the floods had subsided. There is a view of a Malay mosque, which was conveyed by the waters a distance of lf> mil»s and
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    Legislative Council.
    452 10 Mr. Taa Cheng Lock And Chinese Marriages. A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Monday, February 7, when the agenda will include the following questions and motions (hints. Marriage Couimlttrc. Question by Mr. Tan Chen? Lock The Chinese Marriage Committee appointed in 11)25, having submitted
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    Indians in Fiji.
    109 10 Increased Representation On Local Council Three out of 12 non-official elective seats in the Fiji Council will now b« given to Indians, who have hitherto held only one seat. The Government of India expresses the following opinion: "The Government of India adhere to. their opinion that the
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    Excessive Fine.
    170 10 I ottery Conviction Before Appeal Court. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penanp, February 1. In the Supreme Court the appeal was heard this morning before Mr. Justice Sproule of Lee Choon Tat against a conviction and fine of $250 imposed by the police magistrate at Balik Pu.au for assisting
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    21 10 The next cinema show will* be held in the V.M.C.A. hall to-morrow at 8.10 p.m. An excellent programme has been arranged.
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    34 10 Dr. W. Rogers, of Ipoh, was in Kuala I.umpur durinj; the week-end, accomnonied by his eldest son, Mr. Bertie Rogers, who was given a farewell entertainment on Saturday prior to hia departure for Europe.
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      Singapore Tennis.
      305 10 Wet Weather Spoils New Year Tournament. The Chinese New Year tennis tournament organised by the S.C.C. has been sadly hampered by the wet weather prevailing during the holiday. The S.C.C. courts ware unplayable yesterdoy, and were in the same condition this morning, but a itart has been made
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      GOLF.
      66 10 Garrison Golf I lul> The Men's monthly medal February (bo^cy) will be played on Suturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th inst., and the ladies monthly medal (bopey) on Thursday, the 17th instant. The Governor's Cup is to be played on Saturday and Sunday the 19th and 20th inst.
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      M.C.C. IN SOUTH AMERICA.
      141 10 Win Test Rubber Amid Great Excitement. London, January 23. Buenos Aires. The M.C.C. tourists in Argentina won the unofficial Test rubber after a thrilling finish by an innings and 12 runs. The M.C.C. declared their first innings closed at 38 1 for nine wickets. Stanyforth scored
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      HOME RUGBY.
      103 10 Scottish Rugby Team to Meet Wales. The Scottish Rugby team to meet Wales on Saturday will be as follows U. Dryndale (Hcriots), Ian Smith (Edinburgh University), G. Macpherson (K(linl)ur(rh Acas.). J. Dykes (Glasgow Acas.) W, Simi'iers (Glasgow Aca«.), H. Waddell (Glasgow Acas.), J- Nelson (Glasgow Acas J. Bunnerman
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    Christian Document.
    102 10 Important Discovery of A Codex. Rome, January 20 The attention of antiquaries is concentrated on the discovery in South Italy of a 1st Century Greek codex, which, the finders assert, constitutes the principal source from which the four Gospels are derived. The codex consists of :>1 pages, of
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    71 10 A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Bukit Nanas, on Saturday, at which the Rev. Father Duvelle officiated, between Mr. G. A. Brown, of Raub, Pahang, and Miss M. O'Donnell, of Glasgow. The bride was given away by Mr. C. L. Roberts, of Carey Island. The bridesmaid wa>
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    F.A. Cup Replays.
    250 10 Brentford Beat West Ham By Two Coals. [Reuter Telegram.J I^ondon, February 2. The folk winp are the results of iup raplayi plmyad to-day: We publish thfl draw for the next round, to be played on February 11), with the altcrntionr- effected by the results of the replays
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    CONSTABLE SENTENCED.
    327 10 Convicted on Charge Of Robbery. On Moiulay in thf Distri'.-t Court, bjloi j .Mr. P. A. K. David, a police constable, o-deily to Mr. Oniatt, was sentenced to 12 months' rigOT 'Us imprisonment 'or robbery. The complainant, a Malay syce, < mployed l>y Mr. Parsons of Sophia Read,
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    MALAYAN STUDENTS AT HOME
    138 10 IriinO!.. taajctMKC in (Jrcal Hritain. A Miilaviiii Siudents' Society has, with tin- approval of thl Federated Malay Stiilcs GeverUMBt, baM formed in V.UKland for the )>urpose of rendering friendly assistance and advice to students who are in the L'nited Kingdom and whose parents are in the
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    21 10 The Selangor branch of the Royal Society of St. George has a membership cif 881, and a reserve fund of $2,000.
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    97 10 Lord and I.ady Seibcrne arrived io Penang on Saturday, awaeing over from the mainland. They were met at Penang by Lieut. Bak r. A.D.C., to His Kxcelli'ncy the Governor, Commander Oldershaw and Mr. A. W. Blackstone. Lord Selborne is a Director of the F.astern Extension Telegraph Company and has been
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    EURASIAN VOLUNTEERS.
    998 11 Headquarters of Singapore Company. GeaeraTl Compliments At Opening Oremony. The new bendajnarten of the Eurasian Of tli Singapore Volunteer tni t .1 i:i the 8-\ •<'. compound in Roerti Rend, m formallji opened by i:.K. the »;.<»• m Fraser, Tin company pioviilcd a goard of fifty men, which
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    78 11 The following weie the principal oflice-ix'arrr-i circled at th.' annual rnuetinj; of the Aniatcu. Bporting Aisoclntisa, Singapore :—l'atr: I'atr n, Mi. Aw Boon Haw; preside "t. Mr, T.ni Jin Clam (.v-rlect-d for ihinl mr) \i< -pn- uli'tus, Mi-suni. Tan Tiani Taw, Suh Bag Sianp: and Poh Choo Sim; hon. tecrwtarj,
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      GENERAL MOTORS IN JAVA.
      177 11 To the Kditov of the Straits TfaMs. Sir, tpon his airival in Java, Mr. G. K. lioward, Regional Director of the Ueneral Motors ISxson Cecnpany, for me i newmpaper accounts set;uiK tonJi tht ariiion of ihe company ..-!i operation! m Batavia, which accounts, he lei, did
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      HANKOW AND PEKING.
      104 11 To the Editor of the Straits limes. Sir, -1 think that it h bat right ihat, :.s :i Chinese, I ihoa.d wxpnmt my fee-linK on the subject of yuLi leading 1 think that if your MggMtkil! re a ChincM conference at Wei-hai wti could be carried out
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      THE CHINESE IN MALAYA.
      117 11 To tht Editor of the Straits 1 imes. Sir,— l shall be mu.-h obliged if you will ki:n!.y iio.v SM space in your valuI »k A t riend of Truth a -v. i. with regard to the above heading iii youi issue. n t-o say Wat
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      MUSLIM PILGRIMS.
      116 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, 1 quite ar.'ree with your correspond! Nt, Islamica, that, as British subjects, my Islam friends are entitled Lance lrom Government •OJmLs with other comniuniti.s in their difficulties. Islamica will admii, I believe, that if our impai-tial Government were to help
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      188 11 A TRIUMPH In sound reproduction has at last been achieved by "His Master's Voice" The new model instruments now in stock fully prove this, and we will be pleased to demonstrate this to you at any time. CALL OR WRITE FOR CATALOGUE S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. LEVER
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      277 11 Raffles Hotel DINER DANSANT every Thursday and Saturday, at 8.15 p.m. (Dinner will In- served in the Bsll-room) BATIK GRILL All Grill Room orders are under the personal supervision of the Management. For reservations Pho~e 2020. J. WILLIAMS, Manager. Sea View Hotel TANJONG KATONG, SINGAPORE. THE ONLY SEA SIDE HOTEL
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    First Flight in 1560.
    100 12 Originator Beheaded as A Sorcerer. London, January 22 Wilbur and Orville Wright may be considered fortunate that the real originator of aviation was beheaded in 1560 as a sorcerer," says the Strasbourg correspondent of the Daily Mail. Documents from Kremlin reveal that a Rutpian named Nikicba,
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    63 12 The Malay Mail understands that Mr. E.. A. S. Wagaer is shortly Waving for Fngland tor a few months' holiday and that in his absence Mr. J. T. Toswill, of the lejral arm of Ford and Dflamore, wiH. as before, carry on Mr. Warner's praotioe. Mr. Toswill will, hrwever, in
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    Electricity in England.
    68 12 Sir Andrew Duncan's New Appointment. London, January 21 Sir Andrew Duncan has accepted the chairmanship of the Central Electricity Board under the ne\r. Electricity Supply Act. The appointment may involve considerable difficulty in reconciling the interests of municipal undertakings. The salary is not disclosed, but is stated
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEBR CORPS.
    63 12 Programme of Drills up to and for February 0 Friday, February 4, 6.15 p.m., Drill Hal!, European Units, Officers and N C.O.s Classes 6.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. Band, Band Practice 5.15 p.tn., Malay Hall, Malay Company, Company Parade. Sunday, Febrvary 6, 7.30 a.m., Bukit Timah, European
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      258 12 Distinguished for centuries by its flavour and maturity, Whisky is still unequalled //WPw (Owtri)! Hki« Ham, Lt'd.> t-^J^^^ MARKINCH. SCOTLAND. Local Agent* THE AN«;l.O-S!AM CORPORATION, LTD. SIXCAPORE. Meet the I' h demands I of modern M /MADE IN A y olr sUre f vital ri £tifli4CMT CJtflYt' Jt energy hus
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      608 12 RUBBER RESTRICTION. Statistics for the Month of December. The Deputy Controller of Rubber Export, S.S. and F.M.S., forwards us the following statistics up to and including December, 1U26 (sth Restriction Year). I. Exports and Imports of Rubber, British Malaya (Trade Figures). Total Imports i Dry Rubber. Latex. Total Exports. Foreign
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      413 12 all on w h/c/i the X m sun never sets JBk^~\ /CENTURIES ago the ship* that sailed /ng^-' 1 from Amsttrdam wore seen in every j/ JHSBrf% pi>Ttm he Amsrel. the river of M^^. BwVVk. Amsterdam, was a name familiar over all the /«fMf' L^iaW the kllown worlJ To il.iy.'Am
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    MALAYAN FLOODS RELIEF (CHINESE) FUND.
    797 13 Second List of Sui);;iriptions. Mr. Tjey Kok Kconf;, the Hon. General Secretary, thai-ks the following for tiieir subscriptions towards the Malayan h loods Relief Fund Already acknowledged $21,770 Seong i.iin Sawmill 300 ll i Kwor.E Sheng Loon^ 250 V,.. iik and Co. 150 MIJ eacii.—
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      297 13 rrtudof hfcvMft You See Them Always Together She, poised confident; warm cheeks and blim shoulders; the woman clever enough to I'ulm nn./ affw till pt; v voiwie with her husband. He, with pride ing iltt—ri-ut tuiturt tgruu ■Jturto Pmtm»li<vt Step. P" Moon 1:1 every unconscious action; the husband who is
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      391 13 FEDERATED MOTORS SINGAPORE. NEW MODEL CITROEN SPECIAL FEATURES Flat and Large Radiator, \ttj Silent and Perfectly Balanced Engine, Magneto Ignition, Improved SlngU Plate Clutch, Adjaatible i'edaia. Shock Absorbers in the rear, Large Capacity Petrol Tank and Four Wheel Brakes. B. 14 CITROEN de Lnie can are fltted ».th attractive Dash
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      519 14 JsViMeti over 17,000,000 S.C AMuruce in force over $23,000,009 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits SettleaseaU) HEAD OITICI Winchester Homse. llagapore, LONDON OfTICI »2, Old J.wry, I.C. Tk. Cmpaay sn ttO.OCO deposited wltk tk* Supreme Coart el Inglaad and complin witk tk. Brltisk LU. Auaranc. Conpaalea
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      621 14 BANKING THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK (With which ia affiliated the International Banking Corporation). Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $140,000,000 Bead Office 65, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office 36, BISHOPSG ATE, E.C. Branches of th. Bank are established in ARGENTINA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, CUBA. DOMINICAN
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      502 14 £5,000.000) Paid up Capital Glds. 66,000.000 (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 Ampenan. Bandoeng, Cheribon, Gorontalo, Makassar, Medan, Menalo, Paiembang, Pekalongan, Probolinggo, Semirang, Sourabaya, Tegal, Telok-Betong, Tj latjap
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      542 14 BANKING saVsssi THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authorised «3,000,000 Cap.tal Subscribed M £1.800.000 Capital Paid up *1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest rj mm £1,512,884 BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. M. Ryrie, Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hambro, J. O. Robinson, Esq. Esq. Sir David
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      549 14 MADAME FARINA ROOM 58, RAFFLES HOTEL Grand Display of a Fine Collection of HATS, MORNING VOILE DRESSES, CREPE DE CHINE and CREPE SATIN, AFTERNOON DRESSES, VERY SMART EVENING DRESSES. Just unpacked direct from Paris. ON VIEW UNTIL FEBRUARY 5. i THE NAVY'S CHOICE 1 \*S PLYMOUTH GIN OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. <*?**
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      338 14 Phone 1733 I Central Motor Hiring Co. (Three doora from PaTiHon.) ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY on Hire at a BIG REDUCTION IN RATE. STRAITS HIRING COIPMY Phone 3956. 64, ORCHARD ROAD, nest PaTillom. THE LATEST FIAT CARS Model 502. ON HIRE DAY AND NIGHT. GASOLENE AUTOMOBILE HIRING Next to RAFFLES HOTBL, No. 11,
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      213 15 I I i g^i I n I UJhere ytua/ity counts ]aj 7>ezqns supreme. I' I LAMBERT ©BUTLER. Si) li I ENGLAND yf '"^^V Q. 'SILVAN A CIGARS Also obtainable from r- BAN GUAN LOONG Co., v^ JOHORE BAHRU. C'^^^O^/ff^Mffi fi < and 2. Jalan Enif Ann, jtfl /kj IJATU I'AHVT.
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      205 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 PANG KIM TAN CO.,
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      141 16 IT IS NOT TOO EARLY TO THINK OF CHINESE NEW YEAR THE DIAMOND MART is the place to select a nice present in Jewellery for your dear ones. ISMAIL A. RAHEEM HIGH CLASS lEWBUB and DI\MOND MERCHANT. 82-1 and 2. BRAS IMSATI ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telegram: "TIIAIBA." Telnihnne 2292. £M CIST
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      396 16 LATEX CUPS 10 oz. size PORCELAIN and EARTHENWARE IN STOCK. LEE KIM SOO, 40, HIGH STREET. PUBLIC SPEAKING DO'S AND DONT-S By SIDNEY F. WICKS. The purpose of this book is to teach men to say in fifty telling words what they try to say in five hundred weak ones,
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      958 16 aASSffe ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID eh»re«s for Wanta, For Sale, To L«t, etc., in ordinsry close Mt type average six words to line are Per line One insertion 28 eenta, two int. 46 ets., three Ins. 44 cts four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six 1n«. fl.lS, ten ins. $1.40,
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      733 16 SITUATIONS WANTED CHIEF CLERK, with xtensive experience ir. all estate accounts, is open for engagement. FirJt-class credentials. Reply 94, Straits Times. PLANTER, 15 years' experience, recently j returned from home, re'iuirt-s billet any capa- j city, thorough knowledge estate and factory] work uml accustomed to all classes labour. Appy 111,
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      202 16 CHINESE NEW YEAR BRINGS PLENTY OF GOOD CHEER j Make your home look glad. NOW ON SALE Charming Venetian Mirror Wall Brackets, tteautiful Venetian All-glass Mirrors, Latest designs, all sizes. THONETS World renowned bonhvood Chairs. GORGEOUS Venetian AJI-glass Electric Lamps. PICTURESQUE Attractive Wall Plates. Particularly Clever Wall and Table Ornaments.
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      210 16 MOST PLEASING AND IDEAL GIFT BOOK. [THE THOUSAND AND ONR NIGHTS I Translat'Ml from the Arabic by Ed. Wm. Lane .md edited by Ed. Stanley Poole, fully illustrated. Handsome book in :t vols. Over 1,800 pages n all, deitiy-8 vo. Price $14.20 per set Tost free for S.S. and F.M.S.
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