The Straits Times, 6 November 1928

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,931 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1928, PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 45 1 Milkmaid Sterilized Full Cream Milk 11 Black White" "Buchanan's Liqueur" Sole Agents i MALAYA. CHATWOOD SAFES I AND STRONG ROOM DOORS LARGE RANGE STOCKED BY WILLIAM JACKS CO., (MALAYA) LIMITED SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, PORT SWETTENHAM, IPOH AND PENANG. Vx Navy Cist m^^ iJ j*; j >
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    • 138 1 CELANESE ("Locknit") UNDERWEAR fl^^F Chemises From $4.50 r\ X^JS Bloomers $4.23 kW^ L Princess Bockers $16.23 1 I Princess Slips $6.Te5 I\\ Night Dresses $15.50 I1 f These goods are specially desigB| ned to meet the needs of the Hk^j^LJ present fashion. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. Singapore WE HAVE A CHOICE
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    • 7 1 I .Mllklna.ii ..i.itUllrd S Natural Milk S
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  • 417 2 RIFLE SHOOTING. Sergt. Kirwan Wins Four Events. Consi'l'-ring the weather conditions, some remarkably fine shooting wa* aaM on the Bukit Tiniah rifle range during j the week-end in the meeting hel.l for! Volunteers and full members of. the! S.V.R.A. Up to 300 yards firing took place with fixed
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  • 240 2 Sclangor's Last-Minute Hotkey Victory. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ikuali I.ujvpur, Nov. 'ihe hockey encounter between Maia^Kj and Seiangor on UK local [rwhHUr M Saturday was tfell contested, alttraugil the state >n' the gtsud w.is not idcul. Malawi were witnout a goalkeeper, and !<• es, of Stlan.vor, deputised. Afier
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  • 358 2 Is ii Good for IHMfe»AfC V v.ntir,' Cottoa, i hf Laachy Part p.-,.. fcssioiiHl gelfer, is at am a tiip t. America t.> leva wwn abmrt fit. H youtic, truant, tuti lias to muuh U.way in i-n- nrU, and what micldle-aifcu .a>ii would net have nj^fesd
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 205 2 1 {Blades You'll have heard tell of the selfIctst stropping device in the head of IonPPT c a et Razor, but do you realise how simple it is. how effiv cient. how by its use blades last, B^K^\ not days or weeks lr.it months. ■&^^^Bm. Each day a perfect shave
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    • 261 2 RED HASH ON I JMNLSANBUMB Of a Dry Nature. Used to Itch and Burn. Cutic;;ra Healed. I had a red ranh on my arms and limb. It was of a dry nature, and used to itch anJ burn at night so that I could not slesp. My limb was affected
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    • 230 2 CIMENT FOUDO "THE ORIGINAL ALUMINOUS CEMENT WHICH SAVES WEEKS OF TIME, HARDENS IN A DAY, LASTS FOR EVER." It takes Portland Cement three months to attain tho strength of CIMENT FONDU one day old. This is not a boast i'ul assertion but an absolute fact proved by tests of a
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  • 613 3 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Moscow, Nov. 4. Agreements have been signed granting Japanese fishing concerns the right to work the existing preserving works in Kamchatka. Sofia, Nov. 4. The Government decided to proceed with the stabilisation of the lev on the present value of 90 leva to the
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  • 193 3 A correspondent writes to Truth front Rome The recent constitution of the Fascist Grand Council with special powers for regulating the succession has revived rumours that King Victor Emmanuel may vacate the throne. There has been talk of making Mussolini Emperor, but a more likely course would
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  • 12 3 The Southward Diocesan Synod has decided by a substantial majority t > sap-
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 258 3 Angier's Emulsion is the most palatable, the most cream-like, the most perfect of all emulsions. Even the most fastidious take it with pleasure, and it agrees perfectly with delicate stomachs. Angier's Emulsion is soothing alike to throat, lungs, stomach and intestines, an aid to digestion and assimilation, and an invigorating
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    • 825 3 MINING REPORT No. 408. The aairmaa ana Directors TBS RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD., SINGAPORE, S.S. Gentlemen,— l beg to forward the report the mining operations, for the four weeks ended Oct. 10th, 1828. Development.— The total footage of development work completed for thr period, U 6W4 feet. Sinkinf
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    • 861 3 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS VOLUNTEER FORCE SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. TENDERS will be received ip to noon of Tuesday, November 13, 1028, at the Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore, from persona desirous of contracting for: (a) the making op of Flannel er Cotton Shirts and Khaki Drill Uniforms (consisting of Jackets, Trooaers, Shorts and
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    • 780 3 TENDERS INVITED TRADE AND CUSTOMS DEPT., F.M.S. GOVERNMENT TODDY SHOPS Tender* will be received at the office of the Commissioner, Trade and Customs, Kuala Lumpur, up to noon on November 15, ll'Js. for the daily supply of pure freah toddy delivered at the shops named hereunder frum January 1. 1929,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 570 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA 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 AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FKOM LONDON FOR CHINA ANI) JAPAN Tonnage due Spore TKKLAWNY Nov. 16 NALDEI!*. 16,100 Nov. 17
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    • 596 4 Shipping Announcement _B B _g__ Bß ß ß pB (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail HAKUSAN MARU 10..100 Nov. 8 9 HARUNA MARU 10,500 Nov. 22 23 KITANO MARU 8,000 Dec. C 7 KAMO MARU 8,000 Dec. 20 21 KATORI MAKU
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    • 519 4 BURKS PK.L? USE (Incorporated lo Australia) FOR BRISBANE. SYDNEY AND MKLBOUKNE. IA JAVA, DARWIN A.\U IBUBSDAT ISLAND Regular monthly mlUaci by the wellknown steamer MAKKLLA ",875 tons) aad the new motor vessel, MALABAK M JIJ tons). The s.s. MAP.ELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia.
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    • 648 4 K. P. (ROYAL PAGKEfefAV. CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in tlollan.l) Under contract with the j NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT J Telephone No. 3fi4U. with sub-connections j to- Passage, Freight, Transhipment Marine Dcpls. and Managers Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourmt Hir.au of Javu. All info.-mution, detailed
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    • 558 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN ITBAN SUII' CO., LIMITS). THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) KEGILAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMtf TERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, UAM BUKC and BREMEN, GENOA, SEILLKS, LIVERPOOL ANO GLASGOW.MAP.SKILI.KS, RAYBS, LIVERPOOL ANI GLASGOW.— BOSTON. NEW TORE AN! BALTIMORE. WEEKLY BRVICE LONDON AND
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    • 453 4 THE SIA& STEAD KAV. CO., LTD. tfaafpinaiaj in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Krelay, Trengtcanu, Kelantmi, Uangnara, Telupin, Patani. Singora, Laron. Sichon, Bandon, Koh.-ai.iui, Langsuan, 1 humpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure VALATA N. Sot. 7 The at— en are fitted throughout with electric light a.id l.avc excellent accommodation for first-class
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 534 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Incorporated In Inglsnd) •HU.KKM4N LINM rASSBNCEK AND FREIGHT BIRVICI TO IHB UNITRU KINOPOM AMD CONTINENT ru.Mc.rn skkvicb OUTWARD* T* Host Kong. 3h»tgbml ass Japan Due B'pore CITT OF CEKSTEE Not. 17 ss. CITY OF MADRAS !>«<•■ 16 HOMEWARDS CITY OF EASTIIOUHNE London R'dam.
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    • 425 5 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNE BOI7ND-THE- WORLD SERVICI NEW YORK and BOSTON Tia COLOMBO, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLJS GBVOA aad MARSEILLES Arrire Leave Leare Spore Spore Penang Presldtat Adasss Not. 12 Not. 15 Not. 17 President Garlald Not. 20 Not. 29 Dee. 1 Preeldent Harrison Dee. 10 Dee. 18 Dec. 16 Prealdent
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    • 528 5 DUTCH MAILS Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland and Rotterdam Lloyd WEEKLY MAIL and PASSENGER SERVICE TO Genoa Amaterdam Southampton Marseilles Rotterdam Tonnac* Lravr Spore Patria 10,000 R.L. Nov. 9 Johan de Witt 10,400 S.M.N. Nov. 16 Slaroat 12,000 R.L. Nov. 23 I'rinses Juliana 8,100 S.M.N. Nov. 30 Tarn bora 6.C00 R.L. Dec.
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    • 501 5 AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE SINGAPORE PROPERTIES. At Messrs. Cheung Kuon Seng A Co.'s ssleroom, No. 30, Chulia Strt-ct, un Wednesday, November 7. at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold building land situate at Thomson Road, (6<4 milestone), Singapore, area 1 acre, 18 poles, uf part of Grant Gi2. (Messrs. llraddcll
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    • 231 5 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Direct Sailing to Europe \.<* SINGAPORE-COLOMBO-BOMBAY EMPRESS CANADA Leave Hong Kong Nov. 2d Arrive Singapore Dec. Z Singapore Dec. 2 Colombo Dec 6 Colombo Dec. 6 liomhay Dec. 9 Bombay Dec. 9 Plymouth Dec. 24 BOOKING NOW OPEN For further particular!), please apply to Messrs. UOUSTEAD
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 489 6 phone da ifff lAN PHOWI!; No. »03. IT A V lJuIUil No. 903. From Wednesday, November 7 to Monday, November 12, at 9.15 p.m. sharp. PICTORIAL REVIEW THE LATEST PATKE GAZETTE and LOCAL NEWS THE SMALL BACHELOR [T^ Featuring BARBARA KENT and ANDRE BERANGER i In the First Show at
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    • 147 6 Poppy Day Performance AT THE PAVILION TO-NIGHT AT 9.15 P.m. REMEMBRANCE A "UNITED KINGDOM CO." Production kindiy supplied by Messrs. Australasian Minis. Limited. Total takings go to the Fund. For Tickets kindly apply to Mrs. Manassth, till Tuesday, at 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. at Pavilion. The acting of I'OI.A
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    • 493 6 VICTORIAJTHEATRE Coming Attractions I NOVEMBER CECILIA HANSEN The world's foremost woman violinist in one farewell recital. WILBUR'S BLACKBIRDS 15 coloured artists in the latest Jazz, Harmony, etc. DECEMBER WILLIAM HEUGHAN The famous actor-singer. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION— DEC. 18 to St. THE MACDONA PLAYERS in plays by BERNARD SHAW. Watch for
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  • 161 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday. November 6 H. W. 811 a.m.. 7.2. CM p.m., 7.5. C. v. Duke's, Stadium. Class Finat. ipila, Vie. Theatre, PcrforauUkM at the Pavilion. dne-.1:.-. N.ivemher 7 11. 7.-J7 :>.'.•:., 7.f.., fi.4l p.m.. 7.6. ..rial Hall. rvici s v. S.C.C. Thursday, November 8 H.W. .1 I
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  • 259 7 T»e«dhy, Nov. 6. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR Hail Wharc Hr.d;r:-r Foremost, Floating I', t «a No. L. I'atrol, Jhr. Van der Does de Bije, Tui: Sri Tunda, Hopper Barge Bt Kust, Hilvercedar. "I Lighter Rusa, Dredger Knantaa, Daisy, Splendour, rM.S. Hoppers
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  • 130 7 T..-dj> !.a' an Bilik and Tandm'aradja > 2 p.m. Siuk und I'akan Ba- huan 1 2 p.p. Ipl Api i.\:iijr Leong) 2 p.m. am! Western India 2 p.m. ilc nit Khenit) 3 p.m. nh. N. Kast and N. West Suma3 p.m. Mapt Lower Slant 4 p.m. West
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  • 38 7 By Whim II I I', (nan Sibsjak £fcr» Left Arrd. S'pors L»»<— S*pt. tH Oct. 22 Oct. B Oct. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 28 Oct. f Oct. M Oct. 11 Not. 2 Oct. U Not.
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  • 165 7 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, Nov. 6. Rubber. Local 30 cents per Ib. Quiet. Tin.— London £221 Rubbers.-- (juie;. Ayer Molekj 1.n7 1 2 -1.l. r i. New Seiidais 1.1i."i-1.10, Pajams 1.1 7 .-1.2."i. TMakl 1.11 1 .50, Bropi-s fi7' -7.". 1 cents. United Malaccas IJSIt-1.17H. Bedfords
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  • 196 7 Pingaporc, Nov. 6. London. -BobfcM 8 13-lCd. Unchanged Local 80 cents. London.— Tin £221 155., down 555. Mining. -Steady. Sungei Way 3.30-3.40. Kiichai 1.69-1.73. Hong Fatt 33-35 cents, Klaiiß River S.TO-US, Petuling 4.90-5, Rahman Hydraulic 1.15-1.50, Ulu Klang l.VlT'j cents preui.. I'enawat 89-91 cents, T.iipinj; 1.0.-i-I.OH,
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  • 293 7 Position and Prospects. In their weekly share report, dated Nov. 5, Messrs. Baker, Morgan and Co.. of Kuala Lumpur, say Cable advices from London indicate that the present position is regarded as disclosing a Aght between large associated interests in Tin shares and what may be termed
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  • 100 7 New York, Oct. Mrs. Samjini N'jiidu at a luncheon, at which rise was ent-rtuined before leaving for (hieajro to deliver her first lecture, was introduced to the quests as an unofficial Ambassador of Indian Culture." Her lectures will endeavour to interpret the East to the West.
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  • 85 7 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 5. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam 12.09, Athens 375, Berlin 20.36, Bombay Is. 1 1-Kid., Brussels 3-J.S9. Bucharest 805 I*,1 \ires 17 15-72. Copenhagen IX. 19. Geneva 2. r >.2o, Deisms-Tors 192%, Hon* Kon« 2s. o>*d.. Kobe Is. 0 15-16 d., Lisbon .rid 30.066, Milan
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  • 261 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, Nov. 6. On London, Bank 4 m'« 2/4'.s DcmanJ 2 .1 Sl/32 Private 3 m. credit 2/4 10/32 On New York Demand 36 s PT.T.U 90 d/. mh On France, Bank T.T. 1416 i On India, Bank T.T. 154 I On Hong Konir. Bank T.T.
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  • 66 7 Tone of Market Steady, quiet. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 8 13-lCd. per 1b. New York Spot Sheet (J. cents 1804 per lb. 12 o'clock noon Nov. 6. R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.7. Spot Standard B.S.3. on Tender November •i >, B December Jan.
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 476 7 Vul. P<1. £1 £1 Asam Kumbang £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 1 1 Batang Pariang 1 1 Batu Caves 1 .75 Bukit Arang £1 £1 Bnrmah Malay £1 £1 Chenderiang 1 1 Chin Chin £1 £1 Kastern Siam £1 £1 Hand Yai 1 1 Hitnm Tin 1 1 Hong Fatt
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    • 215 7 Val. rd. Buyers Sellers 2 2 Alex. Brick. Prefg. 2.02 Hi 2.07V. 2 2 Alex. Brick. Ords. 2.65 2.70 El fl Brit. Am. Tobacco 6.16.0 6.18.G Canadian Eagles 13/6 14/6 1 1 Central Knfcine 0.50 0.55 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.40 0.50 in 10s. lmff Development 8/9 9/3
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    • 119 7 J. Kng. C p.c. l,2 r 25,500 3% 6'i prcm. i'pore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 106 110 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c. of 100.'. red. 1930 $1,878,000 par. 5',; prcm. lingaporc Municipal I 1 p.c. of 1907 red. 1947 (1,600,000 95 par, incaporc
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    • 398 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. To-days Prices Kra«er Lyall ft C.i. Kvatl Allcnby (%l) 1.32 '/d 1.37 Vt 1.25 LJi Mot (,mj«h (|1) 1.0(1 1.25 1.00 1.26 A. Hi tarn ($1) 2.00 :>.2h 2.00 2.26 A. Kuninf ($1) 0.31) OJUl 0.30 (US Am. Malay (12)
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 43 7 SINGAPORE BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT For ENTRY FORMS Apply FRANKEL BROTHERS VICTORIA STREET. YOUR EYE DOM IT TRQI/BLE TOO W SO. try Seller's Lotus Honey, the latent, surest and mo»t hik'hly-praiscd Nature's Cure for Eyediseases. Cures even Cataract, etc. Literature free. BOON PHARMACY. PENANC.
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    • 122 7 ""MAGIC Q^^k SORES powder 0F A Miracle of A Modern Cur* WT KJNDS Blisters, Sunburn, Scalds, Chafins, Kcxema Rasheit, Ulcers, Piles, Ringworm, Sore Eyes Prickly Heat, Mosquito Bites, Skin Eruptions and all itching or ulcerated surfaces Cures, and at once relieves pain of water; and swollen ears. Stops btteding almosl
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    • 572 7 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES DEATH DAWBON. At r.leni.it-liy. 1 Scotstoiinhill Scotland, in No- i:. i. ISIB, Ajnes Dal rial, wife of Capi. W. Dmweon, late oi .Singapore. N'OTICK is hereby given that the abovi Trade .Mark is the property of Messrs. Tar Kah Kee and Company of No. 1 River Valle.v Road.
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    • 794 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Clamifcd AdrU., Me par* II WANTS. FOR SAL* BTC. ROOMS Wl> GARAGES to let Applj BiriitiKton. Colemaa BtiaiL WANTED, qualified dmwi for healthy in North Applj 730, 8. Times. rTOR i 41 BALESMAK, pr.rrably v. i,:i previous experience. Apply Jtraits Motor I dp) r<)K SAI.K. French motor-cycle,
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 72 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kanriang Kerbau Station. ,Bj (uorteay of Government Health Ofle*.) For the 24 Hi..- ending at Midnight on deg. Max. >hmi>- temfarttan mi F.\ Min. nha.lc temperature 7:;..">K. Mean shade temperature A!ax. sun radiatii.n 12"i F. ■is. irrass radiation Tl&T. »>ca temprrature Max. M, Mm. F. Mean wet bulb
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  • 929 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6. "PER ARDUA AD ASTRA." It was at a public dinner early in t'.ip year that His Excellency the Governor, who counts aviation among his many enthusiasms, strongly advised the people of Malaya to cultivate an air sense." Sir Hugh Clifford lost no opportunity
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  • 1318 8 The depth has occurred of Mr. J. M. Hogge, who represented East Edinburgh in Parliament from 1012 to 1924 and was associated with B. Seebohn Rowntree in social investigation, etc. Born in Edinburgh in April, lH7:i, James Mylcs Hogge was educated at the Edinburgh Normal School, Edinburgh University, Moray House
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  • 803 8 ORIGIN OF SHORT SKIRTS. From Madras comes a strange tale of a short skirt which was made longer and a consequent action for damages in court. It seems that the authorities of a certain school, making a brave attempt to stem the flowing tide of fashion,
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 111 8 XMAS DISPLAY AT TOYS and NOVELTIES, MJ^^^{o CRACKERS, CHOCOLATES, CHRISTMAS CARDS and fWO. CALENDARS, SILVERWARE, (&tmm&o>) GENT'S WEAR, W^ PRESENTS FOR ALL. JOHN LITTLE CO. LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE, PENANG AND KUALA LUMPUR. ANNOUNCING THE ADVENT OF THE "ICYBALL" I Heating for one hour gives 24 hours continuous freezing
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    • 87 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9. Metro— Goldwyn Meyer Production Presents MAE MURRAY in VALENCIA Supported by Latest Empire News and a Fox Comedy, Don't Marry." First Show at 7.30. MIKE Featuring SALLY O'NEILL. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. MADE WITH SKILL 30LD WITH PRIDE BOUGHT WITH
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  • 2445 9 REVIEW OF F.M.S. AFFAIRS. BUDGFT FEATURES. HEAVY DROP IN RUBBER DUTY. C'ONFIDKM K IN M'TURE PROSPERITY. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Unapvar, No*. •'>. H. K. the Hiu' i Cotaasieoioner (Sir Marriott), presided at to-day's Meeting of the Federal Couwll, at which ■II t>ie Meaiben wire preauirt except the Kija
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  • 120 9 WHITE STAR LINER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 5. A collision occurred last niu'ht, o.T; Greenock, between the British cruiser London and the White Star liner Runic. The Runic arrived at Liverpool to-day with hor stem damaged and entered the dock for repair. She is
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  • 202 9 Governor Smith's Final Message. [reuter telegram] New York, Nov. 6. Broadcasting stations from coast to coast transmitted Mr. Smith's final appeal, which was addressed to the farmers, who form one-third of the total number of voters. He declared that while both parties agreed oii the subjects of the
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  • 202 9 The Hilton-Young Commission's Report. London, Oct. 80. Under the heading New East African Dominion," the weekly journal East Africa states that the Hilton-Young Commission has signed a report which will be published simultaneously in London and I Kast Africa probably before the end of I the year.
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  • 178 9 Lord Kirkenhead's Vigorous Reply To Dean Inge. London, Oct. 30. Lord Birkenhead's first pronouncement I mc ha resigned from Government appears in an article in the Evening Standard on "Rewards of Merit in our Public Life" in which he vigorously teplies to an article by Dean Inge
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  • 80 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL. RADIO] Rugby, Nov. a, Plans to establish Hull as the air port of tho North of England are stated to be taksaf shape The proposals include the purchase of three aeroplanes for a leguiar mail service to Northern Europe and >ie for raoorvo.
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  • 1119 9 IMPOSING CEREMONIES. EMPEROR'S DEPARTURE FOR KYOTO. [reuter far eastern service] Tokio, Nov. C. This morning witnessed the departure of the Emperor for the ancient Capital of i Kyoto, there to play the leading role in the long-awaited ceremonies marking his formal accession to the Throne as the
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  • 241 9 FLOURISHING TRADE. DOMINATING WORLD'S MARKETS. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Nov. 5. Sir William Joynson-Hicks, the Home Secretary, opened the Cycle and Motor-Cycb Show at Olympia today. Sir William declared that the motor-cycle industry was one of the few bright spots in British trade at present. In 1925
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  • 118 9 Position Not Considered In Danger. [reuter telegram] Paris, Nov. 5. The position of the Poincare Government is not so endangered as might appear from the proceedings at the Radical Socialist Congress at Angers. Theoretically th? Congress ordered its members in the Cabinet to dictate terms to M.
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  • 50 9 American Pilots Killed In Crash. [reuter telegram] Prescott, Arizoi a, Nov. 5. An aeroplane tragedy has occurred near here, the machine Yankee-Doodle crashing, and the occupants, Capt. Collyer and Mr. Harry Tucker, both being killed. They were attempting to break the west-to-east non-stop .record across the American continent.
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  • 92 9 [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] Berlin, Nov. 5. The Graf lappaUn arrived here to-day after a flight I rom Kriedrichshafen occupying only six hours, in spite of low clouds and continuous rain. Large crowds gave an enthusiastic reception to the officers and crew and the 24 passengers, who
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  • 51 9 [reuter telegram] New York, Nov. S. While walking in the street yesterday evening Mr. Arnold Rothstein, a wellknown figure on the American Turf, was shot and seriously wounded by an assailant who fired from a motor-car containing three men. After the shooting the car speeded
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  • 587 9 FLIGHT-LIEUT. GREIG'S EFFORT DESCRIBED. As reported by Reuter's Agency in a cable published yesterday, Flight-Lieut. d'Arcy Greig, flying a Super-Marine Napier seaplane, made his official attempt to beat the speed record of 318% miles an hour established by the Italian airman, Major Bernhardi. Flight-Lieut. Grieg covered the
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  • 77 9 Comdr. Byrd's Tribute to British Explorers. [reuter telegram] Wellington, Nov. 5. Comdr. Byrd and the principal members of his expedition to the Antarctic have arrived on board the whaler G. A. Larsen. Speaking at a civic reception, Comdr. Byrd paid a warm tribute to the great pioneering work
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  • 118 9 Story of Fakir's Curse, London, Oct. 28. The police are investigating the mystery surrounding the death of Mrs. Barttett, formerly Miss Marjory Hall (23) who was born in India. She was found in bed in a room over a confectionery shop at Bath which she and her
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  • 33 9 [HAVAS TELEGRAM.] Paris, Nov. 5. President Doumergue laid the first stone of the Colonial Museum, which is to be opened on the occasion of the International Colonial Exhibition in 1931.
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  • 23 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] Managua, Nov. 6. The Liberal candidate, General Moncada, has been elected President of Nicaragua by a majority of 10,000.
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  • 475 9 AUSTRALIAN VENTURE. JAVA REACHED IN ONE FLIGHT. The Spirit of Australia," the aeroplane in which two Australian airmen are trying to break the Australia-England record, arrived at Sourabaya yesterday from Wyndham, in the Northern Territory of Australia. An Aneta message received as we go to press
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  • 135 9 Mr. Baldwin and Glasgow Rectorial Election. London, Oct. HO. A reference to the fflaatnw Rectorial election was made by the Duke of Montrose at a National Party demonstration at Glasgow. irfce believed that Mr. Baldwin would he the last English politician to be Lord Rector of Glasgow
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  • 173 9 [reuter telegram] Warsaw, Nov. 5. Ten people were killed and many seriously injured through a fire in Rozanka forest, on the eastern borderlands. Four of those killed were incinerated. [TRANS-OCEAN VIA PAN-ASIA] Berlin, Nov. 5. There ars indications that the lock-out at Essen i.s assuming a
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  • 887 10 Salaries Increase Viewed With Grave Concern." The Hon. Mr. A. S. Bailey referred to what BO termed some unfortunate features of the Budget. He referred to the warning which Sir Hugh Clifford uttered in his address last year with regard to tho increasing expenditure on personal emohmi<mta, etc.,
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  • SPORTING NEWS AND COMMENTS.
    • 97 10 M.C.C.— Victoria Match Abandoned. (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney. Nov. .">. The match bctWOSB tae M.C.I and Victoria ended in a draw, rain eaaahaj play to be abandoned yesterday. The Yi.C.r. had scored 486, D. R. Jardine 104, Hendren 100. Larwood 79, A. P. F. Chapman 71.
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    • 236 10 Volunteers v. Regulars this Afternoon. The first Rugby encounter between the Singapore Volunteer Corps and the 2nd Duke of Wellington's Regiment will b?| seen at. the Stadium this afternoon. The' kick-off will be at 4.45, and ths teams i j will be as follows Doha's*— L.-Cpl. Hardiir.pnt Pte. Bamford,
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    • 109 10 Bendemeer v. United Banks To-morrow. Th" following wil! represent the BejT-| demeer Athletic Club against the United Banks in a friendly soccer" panic tomorrow at the Stadium —Messrs. \Y:iy Yong, SwM Chiang, Ywe Hock, An Hui, i Ah Kow. Y. C. Song, Kwee; Liang, Gim Poh, Gim Hock and
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    • 54 10 Th.' final of the B class handicap in' the ;->.C.C. billiards tournament wa.s play-1 eel last night, when R. G. t ittlehale* (owe 25) beat R. Morris (scr.) by 38 in! 150 up. To-night J. W. Jones (owe 125) will' Met E. R. B. Upton (scr.) in the
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    • 68 10 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., i New Yor!<. send us th«; following c»bie a dated Nov. 6, their quotations being in g..iil dollar rents I hieing bid prices Rubber Exchange sales to-day 550 tons. Ni.veml.er 18.70, December 18.70, January IMS, FOB! liai J 15.70, March 18.70,: April 18.80,
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    • 413 10 Decision to Form Board In Malaya. The decision to form a Malayan Boxing Board of Control waa uik>-n at a wellattended meeting of inxiplc int-ivsted in boxing h- Id at the Memorial Hall yesterday afternoon. Mr. Denis Santry was elected to the chair. At the outset. Mr.
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    • 147 10 Plan to Keep Prices at a Minimum. Leading bookmakeis all over Great Briluin hay? completed their plans for controlling the returns of the totalisator j^hen it eomea into competition with them !on the course. Though they will offer to 'pay. their clients on tho totalisatcr price.;,
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  • 115 10 I The well-known Russian dancer Tania j Svetlanova. who is a favourite artist lit Raffles Hotel, has returned after a suc1 cessful season in Java, and made her reappearance at the hotel at yesterday I afternoon's tea dance, accompanied by her I partner, Alexander Salnikoff. They will appear
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  • 42 10 From China and Japan, oy Nagano Mara, by due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Panama Maru. due at Singapoie to-morrow. From Europe. (London mails despatched m Oct. 18) by Rohna, due at Penang G ;'.m. on Friday.
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  • 37 10 A cable received by Lewis and Peat (Singapore), Ltd., from their London correspondents states that rubber stocks 1 in London are now 22,920 tons, showing a decrease of 1,320 tons during the past week.
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  • 159 10 I Mr. J. H. Whittaker has assumed the editorship of the Malacca Guardian. I a I A Chinese was knocked down by a motor-car in Orchard Road, near the Killeney Road junction, this morning. He was not badly hurt. The accident is attributed to the man dashing blindly across the
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  • 365 10 Joy's Win in Somerville Bowl. The first round for the Somerville Bowl was sailed on Sunday. Ella Dorothy rounded 17 mark first 'nit June overhauled her near the Man-o"-War Huoy rourding which the leaders put in n leg seaward in order to make use of the tide, but they
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  • 260 10 Keen Contest Between Municipal Teams. The final round of the Farrer Cup Competition, which was played at the Stadium yesterday between the Municipal Secretary's and Treasure- 1 !><■- partment and the Electrical Department, proved a dour struggle from beginning to end, and a win for the former
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  • 171 10 S.R.C. Beat V.M.C.A Owing to the v.-et ground, play was not of a fa:;t order yesterday when the S.R.C. were at home to the V.M.C.A. The result was v win for the S.K.C. by 4—l. At hah" time the S.R.C. led by U--O, and in the second half each
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  • 47 10 Strephon Now Joint Favourite For Melbourne Cup. (From Our Own Correspondent) Sydney, Nov. .">. Strephnn (the winner of the Victoria Derby) and Statesman are now joint favourites for the Melbourne Cup at 3 1. Others are at 12 1 and upward. Sea Money has been .scratched.
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  • 38 10 [RKUTEK TELEGRAM] Catania, Nov. 5. The eruption of Mount Etna is nearly over. The streams of lava were checked some kilometres from the villages at the foot of the mountain. .irtUlU :)l „i r.\,-.-,,\h. lit
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  • 232 10 IMPORTANT EXPERIMENT IN P.M.S. (From Our O'vn Corrcxi Kuala Liimpur. Nov. 6. Important experiments to i>c made by the I'nsts and Telegraphs Department with what is known as Carrier Telephony were Pienlioned by ;he nief Sacretary in his memorandum on the F.M.S. Budget, laid on the table at
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  • 112 10 Constable Who Smoked While On Duty. During the hearing of a ease this morning the- Second Poli:-.- Magistrate (Mr. W. N. GoOrlay) ordered Malay police constable No. BJ'"> to be called, and asl.ed him what he meant by smoking oa the verandah flanking th,' court. The constable
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  • 190 10 Story of Assault on Pulau Tekonjr. At a preliminary inquiry yesterday afternoon into a charge against a Chinese coolie of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, to another Chinese coolie, the complainant stated that the accused and three others. after striking him with their fists, poured acid over his
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  • 193 10 Murder tha rue in Province Case Falls Through. (From Our Own Oorrespondcrt) Penang, No*. The hist ;-e el ih Penaitx \y>- for this year commenced yesterda) before (Ir. Justice Stevens. Tnsre weri ci. s on the calendar, and ara expected i> bat :i fortnight. Tha first ease deal!
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  • 94 10 Naked Body with Shocking Wounds. (From Oin Own Correspond Prnang, N The naked body of a Ji.vani at woman was discovered yesterday lying in a drain in Macalister Road, Penang, amkl a pool of t.lood. Her neck was slaaae I almost right through, and :i was discovered on
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  • 535 11 COOI) PROGRESS AND MUCH ENTHUSIASM. Though in existence only six months and rut of action fir four of those while :iwaitiri;r the arrival of an instructor, the Singapore Flying Club has made excellent pNfgNM and proved itself a very lively and energetic body. With the two De
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  • 158 11 Separate Body to Regulate Traffic Needed. London, Oct. 29 The assertion that there was a tendency to use the police to enforce morals, instead of merely seeing the law upheld by which the police went out of their way to di-scover and some times encourage vice in order
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  • 280 11 FINANCIAL WORRIES IN HIS OLD AGE. Recently it was announced that Sir Ronald Ross, the man who made the control of malaria practicable, had had to sell his original MSS. and notebooks to raise at least £2,000. The man who has done more than any other to
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  • 242 11 Age of Consent Inquiry Bombay, Oct. 20, The Age of Consent Committee took evidence here to-day. The first witness, Mr. S. K. Bole, M.L.C., said that the age I of consent should be raised to 18, and any j marriage before 18 should be reckoned I 'as a
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  • 119 11 COCKTAIL CAR." Fantastic Tales of Indian Princes, London, Oct. 22. The Maharaja of Patiala, in an article in the Sunday Express, protests against statements in the Press suggesting that ihe Princes spend lavishly and wastefully when in Europe. "We ruling Piinces of India cannot buy a standard motor-car without afterwards
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  • 90 11 Probably Not Until September. London, Oct. 16, There is little or nc possibility of the General Election being held in June as there are very serious difficulties in the way. Probably the final decision will be to appeal to the country at the end of September. It
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  • 66 11 New York, Oct. 31 Difficulties raised by the United States Customs authorities in New York regarding the proposed exhibition of pictures by British artists on board the Cunard liner Berengaria were satisfactorily overcome, and the exhibition was successfully inaugurated. Already 35 pictures had been sold during the voyage
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  • 56 11 London, Oct. 30. A bookmaker named James Hannigan was fined £500 on each of the five summonses in the Dublin Court for failing to pay proper duty in respect of bets at dog-racing meetings at Dublin. Another bookmaker named James Caryffin was lined i"500 on oath of
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  • 78 11 l'ropamme of drills up to and for Sund*>. Nov. 11. I Tu.'.l.y. \..v. C. Ml p.m.. Drill Hall. Brigade Sig. Section (Indians!, Signal Training. Thursday. Nov. K. 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. Bntade Sig. Section {Indians), Signal Truiniric. Friday. Nov. 9, 5 IS p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. Band,
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  • 220 11 Passengers arriving at Singapore from Java per s.s. I'lancius on Monday Hr. A. Abendanen, Mr. and Mrs. Kanje Tanaka, Hr. Pek Hwee Thwa, Hr. and Mevr. It. R. Wanack, Hr. D. W. N. Knelt, Mr. Moh. Ibrahim Malhanjak, Hr. and Mevr. Pakpahan, Mr. and Mrs. Hendesschot, Hr. H. Lie
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    • 221 11 r New DANCE .^/C^yJ^ New HI. Matter*! Voice Electrical sJF^ Recording! are iiiued twice monthly oo the It a/vi 15th. We cordially N^^ invite you to cmil and hear the follow- Ing new Dance numbcrt. ArrivinglNov, 4. TliMii iirtfrrr s MOUTRIE CO., LTD. JtZrca^u/A The New Cap J^jj|< with the
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    • 443 11 Raffles Hotel CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES CHRISTMAS EVE.— Monday. December 24. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE Tickets $-1. CHRISTMAS NlGHT.— Tuesday, December 25. OLD ENGLISH DINNER ».i; p.m. OOMCBKT. Tickets $1. BOXING NlGHT.— Wednesday, Dccembc-r 12«. DINNER AND FANCY DRESS BALL (FANCY HUH OPTIONAL) Latest Novelties frcim 1 c:ndon, I'aris anJ New Vurk
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  • 848 12 Church and state in FRANCE. DISPUTE^ AiITICJLES IN BUDGET LAW. As mentioned on Saturday, two Articles 70 and 71— -of the new French Budget Law, authorizing certain ecclesiastical property to be assigned to missionary organizations, have given rise to a certain liveliness in political circles. In a manifesto the Socialist
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  • 153 12 Peking Monks Eager To Marry. Peking, Oct 14. When Feng Yu-hsiang was in Nanking be recommended an abbot there to take i a yvife and set gpocL example to his flock. The younger Buddhut .monks here have seized upon .this advice and are eager to marry, forthwith,
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    • 389 12 The Perfect Mealtime Drink Drink it Because it's Delicious— but Know it's Qood for Vow, Too YOU drink Instant Postum because you like it everybody does. But if you knew that it was \ery good for you and why you would drink it morning, noon and night. Yes, and at
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    • 304 12 NdWKotex Sanitary Towels The new way in personal hygiene, recommended by nurses, approved by doctors, and adopted by better class women the world over. Superior in every way to old fashion ed home-made pads. '1. Scientifically shaped, made of softest material, comfortable, and actually non-detectable when worn. 2. Discard easily,
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    • 140 12 Fit and Forge f iKS iss^U^l isV A V /.am V jksSa kOTORING joys are^Gp increased when tyres can be forgotten when IW^w you can trust them on> e^ejtf foad, and know that: they are good for mile* after mile of care- free travel. There is no tyre more trustworthy
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  • 785 13 TRADER'S APPEAL I\ JOHORE. ApjKTuled tl the judgment piv^n liv Mr .Jjr.tiii- UcCabt Ki-ay in :i MM In ho < ■ii whith Chtk chion*. appealed acminat ■trvktioa >n a fMrff, cndi-r ti;« Kxcis»- Knactment. of aeUinS !iqui)r aftei ■MBS. Ml- wm reprtatnUd by Mr. W. E. Demulh.
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  • 167 13 Lord Lyt ton's Tribute London, Oct. 10, At the meeting af the F.ast India Assoiation, all the speakers who participated n the discussion on Father Vanschuren's ocper paid a tribute to the work of Belgian and other nitssiona; i»s in upliftin); .he aboriginal tribes of Chota
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  • 99 13 The Maaaraneo of Raroda, in an interi.w with the London Daily Express on Oct. 20, said that one of the greatest carriers to education in India was the purdah system. The system was foreign o India and was forced on her by MohamBMaafl conquest as it was the only way
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    • 370 13 GREEN MANURE SEED PAMANOEKAN TJIASEM COJAVA. (THE ANGLO DUTCH PLANTATION OP JAVA, I-Tll.. LONDON). The above Company will h» ye B«a9aM for sale in July-Derembtr. V<2s. considei able quantities of seed from th' fofluwtol Green Manure types F«t Plcbl c.i.f. S'por f Centrosema Plumieri 22.50 Centrusema Pubcscens 26.00 Crotalaria Usaramoensis
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    • 355 13 Soap from T«tpac! 1 HCC5 fffvm The only oils in Palmolive Soap are f H the priceless beauty oils from these three trees two kinds of Palm and the Olive Tree. Palmolive contains no other fats whatsoever no animal fats. That is why Palmolive Soap is the -p. JL^rfg> natural
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    • 303 11 THE NEW NASH "400" SERIES To« Day NASH presents a New and Finer Motor Car NEW TWIN IGNITION MOt OR NEW SALOON BODIES The three now Nash Series, which are being introduced everywhere to-day, achieve the ambition of my manufiirtnrinr career. They represent an entirely new type of Motor car,
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    • 140 11 New Engineering Principles Length with lowness is the aim of every motor car designer. In the Victory Six, Dodge Brothers enirineeni have achieved the effect of extended wSeISTatS WOVc/eW OV c/e^ gg e ht> redUCin h Victory performance is as different and superior as Thecar 'slow center of gr^SacS th«
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    • 335 12 FERTILIZERS f OF THE I. G. FARBENINDUSTRIE A/G The following fertilizers will be sold in Malaya SUIJ'HATK OF SMMONIA-BASF, containing 20.5 per cent Bitrafen. ÜBEA-BASF, containing 40 p?r cent, nitrogen. LBUNAPHOS EG, containing 20 per cent. nitifucn. 20 per cent, phosphoric acid. DIAMMONPHO t- containing li i per cent. nitrogen,
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    • 386 12 Assets over 18,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over J30.000.000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated tn Straits Settlementej HEAD OFFICF. Wlueheeter House, Singapora LONDON OFFICB I O. Old J.WTJ. RO. The Company has CO.OOO deposited with the Sapreme Court of England and complies with Ik* British Ufa lejtNMi
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    • 603 12 BANKING CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Ineorpomt-'il in Enijland by Royal Charier 18i3.) Paid Dp Tppitnl in 600,000 shares of £o rach f3,000,000 Reierv; Poad f4,0n0.000 leiai »ll Liability of Proprietors f1.000.0n0 HEAD OFFICS: 38, Riiliopsgale, London, E.C. 1. Agen'.ies and Branches Alor V-V.it I! :'.o .-.remban Amritsnr
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    • 616 12 BANKING HONG KONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hong Kong) Head Office HONG KONG Authorised Capital $60,000,000 c hsoed and fully paid op $20,000,000 c Reserve Funds F Sterlin" 6,000,000 r Silver $14,000,000 Resent! Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT UF Di HECTORS. r A. M. Compion, Kbi)., Chairman. N. S.
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    • 415 12 BANKING THE MERCANTILE HANK OF INDIA. LTD. (Incorporated in Englasd) Capital Authorised M.000.000 Capital Subscribed iI.Bno,OUU Reserve Fund and Rest <1,6K<,846 Capital Paid up £1,050,000 BOARD of DIRnCTORS J. M. Ryrie Chairman. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles 1. Hambro, J. O. Robinson, Esq. Esq. Sir Thomas Catto. Bart. W. H.
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    • 284 13 HINDHEDE CO., LTD. BETING FROM STOCK "DURABEL" HAIR BELTING. 3 ins. $0.73 4 $0.97 5 $1.21 6 $1.45 8 $2.11 10 $2.88 12 $3.65 R.D.W. BALATA BELTING. V/t ins. by 3 ply 17 cts. 2 ins. by 3 ply 22 2'/ 2 ins. by I ply 28 3 Ins. by
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    • 267 13 ANTI-MALARIAL OR SUB-SOIL PIPES 4, 6 and 8 in. sizes. Stock available for immediate delivery. THE ELKAYES POTTERIES, 40, HIGH STREET. For Your Friends at Home. WATER-COLOUR SKETCHES OF MALAYA By MARGARET FELKIN. Twelve reproductions in colour. Size 11 by 9. "They express charmingly th« vivid colouring cf the East."—
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    • 960 13 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. PREPAYMENT CHARGES for WANTS, For Sale, To L«t, ate, in ordl. ary eloaa act type (average sii worda to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ma 46 cents, three ma. 64 cents, four ins. 82 cents, five ir.s. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins $1
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    • 922 13 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 136, Devonshire Road. Apply^T7. Ellis, 4, D'Almeida Street. TO LET, store No. 55, Japan Street. Entry immediately. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, No. 11, Newton Road. Apply H. M. Kassim, 5, St. Thomas's Walk. TO LET, new ahophouses. Sims Av.nue water, gas. Rent $45. Apply
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    • 413 13 HOMEWARD BOUND "THE UTILITY" BRITISH MADE HAND WARDROBE SUIT CASE THE fc^TS^ HANDIEST Suitable for GENTS or LADIES LIGHT and COMPACT Weighs 22 lbs. Size 32 x 19 x 9 inches. COMPLETE WITH HANGERS $40.00 only. Sole Agents FRANKEL BROS. 175, VICTORIA STREET, SINGAPORE, K. .LUMPUR, IPOH and FFNANG. DO
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    • 378 13 Books on Commercial Art. Lifr Aasurancr A handbook of thr practical and Hcicnlific anp«cts of the businrna, by S. G. LriKh. F.1. A.. $.1.00 Insurance I'oinl: Worth Knowing Bring Practical Information for- thr Uar nf Insurer*. Ak.'t-ntn and I'anvasHrrn. (Lifr, Fire, LiahUitirg. Acridrnt*. Motor and Grnrral), by C. 1.. Adams
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