The Straits Times, 5 May 1924

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,549. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, MAY 5, 1924. PRICE 10 CE^TS
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      145 1 Unsweetened Condensed llfl l^r IYI I I— rV FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES Quality Purity Richness "Trying it means Adopting it" JOSEPH TROVERS SONS LTD. i Incorporated in F.ngland). SINGAPORE. 20 DIFFERENT KINDS m^ >^§|k riff n A Hf^ n Tho metal sheets are specially B ■■■■a IBEBIBa 8 graded and tested
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      210 1 T. H. PROSSER SONS Jm wk SLAZENGER'S "PHENOMENON TENNIS RACKET. TENNIS RACKET. wD I ill injTffJTnTßy A new feature which will comThe Most Popu.ar of AH. WfflM t Z^Z Strung with the very host <>f two extra rows of trebling. English gut procurable. Tho W ih ese. are designed specialty
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    Prang Besar Estate.
    2256 2 Malayan Rubber Companies And The Industry The third annual general meeting of the Prang Besar Estate, Ltd., was held in Kajang on May 3. Those present were: Messrs. H. Gough (in the chair), S. W. Bunker and J. Cracroft Amcotts (directors), and Mr. F. St. Barbe. The
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      366 2 To feel well and keep well take "APENTA" THE RELIABLE HOUSEHOLD NATURAL APERIENT. For continuous .use by the BanUhe* the BILIOUS. 4MV&. ata t r JuKSft drowsy feeling DYSPEPTIC, v CONSTIPATED, of headache, and GOUTY and a «tawhM«i K^H EMUrep :n a tumbler kw'3 and of warm water *a^Js complexion,
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      323 2 Another Bargain V* plate Klito Camera The K'.r... is i I excellent folding plat* Camera Tor all purposes. A pround gluts vicwinp screen enables you to focus th.' obj ft \<- ir '.in;:, thus ensuring needie-likc shatBSMM on every photograph. A brilliaat re/crsiblc view nd foenaalng scnl^ is also prorWed
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      246 2 With the Mellow Tone The r •■^?=»dT ARISTOCRAT of all L GRAMAPHONES Invites comparison with any other instrument in design, tone, finish, work- manship and PRICE. Write for Complete Catalogue to THE MELOPHONE CO. Singapore, S. S. AMBER MANSIONS. »IH>»t»«>H»»H»> ••«»»>«•.. 2 To all Golf Players, Car Owners, Brass Collectors,
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      240 3 UNBREAKABLE PULLEY AND MILL GEARING COMPANY, LTD. Easy Transmission of Power DOUBLE AHMED sii mi fittings mm^^^B^^^^^ AND t PULLEYS P^^r^^^BU r Oi KLL W' V' DESCRIPTIONS EbjHciJ.fi 'V Diam. <*1 in BfitjwM tH SIM ''/I 91 Hii, 6\) rAfiwßsm Bt Si Jl wwMJJt^Bp MM' c&£\ 4-> VMUw MM mmeY*
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      374 3 WORTH TRYING FOR MALARIA. In many countries where malaria is common Dr. Williams' Pink Pills enjoy an enormous reputation, especially among chronic sufferers upon whom the usual quinine treatment has ceased to have effect. As an example take the following case in Ceylon. Mr. L. G. De Alwis. an electrician
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      427 3 STEAMER SAIUIUS COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fortnightly Service taking e»r«o and Passenger, from Singapore. BATAVIA AND SOURABAIA NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PORTS AND FREMANTLE (PERTH). Approximate Sailings. CHARON May 10 MINDEROO Jun. 4 GORGON June
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      210 3 STEAMER SfIILINBS STRUTHERS BARE f OPERATING U.S. GOVERNMENT SHIP 5 SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AJ I) BAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON May 16 to discharge and load U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP Ji ie to discharge and load U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST IVAN Ji ly to discharge and load and subequent steamers approximate'
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      831 4 STEASEB SfttLimS P. 0. British India ond Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated la laglaadj MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PXNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. TJader Contract with His Majesty's GoTerameat, LONDON-FAR (ASTERN SCRTICI OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Tannage Dae B'pore
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      688 4 STEAiEU SfllLlWtS THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (laeorporated ln Englaad) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDOIf. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AWD BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking eargt) ea through Bill
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      650 4 STEfIWER SftILIBBS koWklyke paketwaart maatschappij ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDEE CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Nee. Paasage Dcpt 131. Freight Dept, 1202, Marino Dept. and Transhlpmxni Dept 1437, Manager's Dept 100). MELCHIOR TREUB— May 5, Bolawan-Dcli. TASMAN May 6, Batavia, Semarang, Sourabaya, Macassar,
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      693 5 STEAMER SAHJH6S Barns Philp Line Ffr SYDNEY, MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular morthly salliags by the veil known steamers MARELLA (7571 tons) aad MONTORO (SOOO tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest aad finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de laxe, single berth cablaa, swimming bath,
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      675 5 STEAMER SAILINGS DOLLAR LINE ROUND THE WORLD PAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE FROM SINGAPORE AND PSNANG TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK VIA POST SAID ALEXANDRIA NAPLES GENOA AND MARSEILLES. Arrives. Salla. a.a. PRESIDENT POLK Maj 7 May 9 s.s. PRESIDENT MONROE May 21 May 23 «.s. PRESIDENT HARRISON June 4
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      629 5 STEAMER SJUUHBS "ELLERMAN" LINE ELLERMAN ft BUCKNALL STRMMSIMP COu LTI). (laeorporated ia Englaad) STEAMER. I).. Singapore I'ASSENGRK SERVICE PASS AGE RATES A Class steamer lnt clasa £BC, M rl.-iss HC, Daeh 122. tB Class steamer Ist claw fft. Bud cU.s.m 00, IVrk £22. Cnrtro steamers M FREIGHT SERVICE e\a. CITY
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      446 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA. From Wednesday, April 30 to Monday, May 5. In Ihe Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. TOPICAL BUDGET AXT¥^ BritM Screen Km BOY AND HIS DOG ASSOCIATED I'IKST NATIONAL One Reel Pithe Film. I'RE.SENTS MIRIAM COOPER in i 1 IiIiNDKLD Ur
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      206 6 CIEEIMS Tfl. 903. PALLADIUM THEATRE Orchard Rd. TO-MGHT D. W. GRIFFITH'S Superb production THE LOVE FLOWER Starring RICHARD BARTHELMESS and CAROL DEMPSTER First House 7.30. KpisooVs 7 and Bof The Social Buccaneer, with Comedies. Middle East Films, Ltd. 206, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE TYI? 17"OV Uej VKi
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      273 6 WHITEAWAY'S JUST TO HAND A very smart and up-to-date delivery of Sunshades, in all the very latest Designs, with the short stick, now very much in Vojjuc. REAL PUTTY These Smart AND DAINTY M U f jnT&fiffiMTiF SI'NSIIADES Numbers Uff/^m^lE wm O! lin:iry lt llKth ni >*!• -y I stick,
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    109 7 I'IXTI'RES. Mondny. IM a.m.. ILH l< m. mail. Vie. Theatre, 9.15 p.m. Taceday. M»> 6 i., 11.18 p.m. Day. [olldny. -trails Timis. edaeadajr, May 7 r. 0.10 p.m. ball Malaya v. S.C.F.A. Pheatre, 8.18 p.m. Thursday. Ma] I 0.14 a.m.. LSI p.m. Ball, "..l"'. II League W*
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    315 7 IM4. M>il.i» alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Sweet, K.M.S. Hopper No. 3. A:i:::nb:i. UPKL HARBOl'R. V. D r Kua.Uaa, IsLi 1, Ayuthla, Sweet, Hopper No. 2. f Nil. Coiii Wharf NU. i.S IN DltY DOCK. l'j»ju><; A!b. U L»-.k NilNil. rbuur Nil. N >. 1
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    103 7 To-day. mhu 2.30 p.m. I u-.Utu 3 p.m. i 1 *iiuT.uitu> kiid Penang 3 p.m. 3 p.m. Hoar 4 p.m. Colombo. Djibouti, Suer, Tort Said, 1 rape, ate. 6 p.m. i:«-i;i .itmtion up to 3 p.m. By train 6 p.m. Tuntday. ihsng, I'rkun, Sungei Lem- hi. an
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    34 7 ■Cnwi i. it Nad*rU»d«a ij.nm.u S'por* Mar. 21 ■ar. 27 Mar. 28 Apl. 2 Apl. 4 Apl. 7 London Apr. ir. Apl. 21 Apr. 21 Apl. 26 Apl. 30 iUy I
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    209 7 EXCHANGE. Sin;r;ipore, May B. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/4 l/"2 Deman4 2/3 15/16 I Bm. credits 2/4 6/16 On New York, Demand ft* Private 1,0 i. Bank T. T. IC6Vi On Hongkong, Bank d/d 1\ p.c. pre:.i. On Sha'ijfhiii, Bank d/d 72 On Java, it-.nk T.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    65 7 Ton* of Marks* :—Steady Latest Lond-->a cables quote: Spot ahcet ll%d. 3'i ■cfcapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices. buyers Sellers. Spot Mny June July-Sopt. Oct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closntf r'rues. Buyers. Seiler*. ■10 40 >4 •Hi', 40tt 41 y -u'-j 42V4 4.
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      MINING.
      226 7 v'al. I J il. Buyers. Sellers. P.utar.jf raJang 0.45 0.50 1 1 Ii: -i.n Tin 1.42% L47Vi El £1 Idiis H>draulic iy/0 20/G cd. l i haa Tia 0.43 0.47 0.15 El £i Kannntiag 46/0 47/0 El ±1 Jin o7/0 38/0 10 lu Kin's Aesn. Wrd J.70 T.'JO El
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      GENERAL.
      144 7 r al. M. Buyer* Seller*. Q n B. An. Tot.accc 5.2.1) 6.B.3 10 10 Centra] Engines 4.00 ti. Onom !0 Central Moton '.!.r>o 3.00 l'1 i; E Smelting Co. 8.90 9.10 5/-6/- Elcc. kmwayi i 3/6 10 A :<■ vc <!.oo 42.00 A 50 1 o. 140.00 150.00 100
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      DEBENTURES.
      106 7 U. En?. 6 y.c |j. tS4,i<)3 rur lv p.e. ptn S'j\.r.; Kiectric li-amw«y», 6 p.c. UOO SG-53 S'puro Mniriflpil 6 l».<" Mt7B,iot par 13 p.c. pn: Spore Mutxipal <l% p.t of ISO. ?l,uJo,oGl> lv p.c par 6 p.c. pm 3'port Hur.fcipal i-,i p.c. of IMB $1,000,000 10 p.c. pur
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      388 7 Fraeer *ud Co. and Lyall and Biktt'a QnoUtiom. latest avsiluble Sterling; Quotations are printed on another page on Friday. To-day'a Prices. Fraser Lyall ft Co. Kvctt Alor Ca,al> ($1) 0.90 1.05 O.iJO 1.05 Alkr.by UD 1.07% 1.15 1.00 1.15 .m ($5) 10.5U 11.50 11.00 12.00 D| (91) 0.50
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      704 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Olh<T Classified Advts., see page 16. GRANDE MAHNMKi: UQTJEVJtfI, »ajasltl. Cordon Janae, Cordea Hrus-i-. Cerdea Vert, Kutnmi'l Cognac, Mcuthe MonopuW, Veritnble Mandarine. 11. Bolter, Direct Importer, Ku]opc:in Hotel riui'ulin;'. SEASIDE BUNGALOW, Ka ►rood bathlag, tennis. 753, S. Time?. dp) WANTED, esperiaaeed lady stenographist for legal linn. Appl) 781,
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      63 7 SUPSEMS TOMIC RES7ORATWE 'H fat |Q run-down conditions and 1 arary fotxa of weakness. Its I banenta are felt from the firs: dBM I ■ad It buildi ap lasting strength. I jaMwAAMta. A S«ta Pr»p»i«toc« ■>. lnnuSamtr«.Lii.. hew mmn sars ON HIRE DAY AND NIGHT at $2.!5(! per hour. t
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      91 7 p/lf^ PILLS I APIOL STEEL I Sure and certain for all Female I complaints.Everyladyshcald I keep a box in the house. Chemists and Stores sell them throughout the world. I MARTIN, q«mut, sUt»i«pto», Engird. GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. Required as soon ns possible qualified by passing Senior Cambridiro anu
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      187 7 PALLADIUM l>y amagcaveal witli UniTenal Pktarcs Co. poralian i l ff s\ >IGHTtt ONLY WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 TO MONDAY, MAY 12, ;tt ;>.:>o each Night. V \vs^ ///isasssssssssssssssssssi rC^-JsP^^ /MHIaHPI Mi JKPz^ p 3 REELS g Hup STUART HOLM! JAMES KIRKWOOD Spce-ai NotCv- [N< ;i; i USUAI Booking epem; to-day
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      139 7 UIY SMITH Room 158, Raffles Hotel RAGE BATS A3D DRESSES ALSO UWH GOTTOH FROGKS FLOATING CD SALE SUITABLE FOR CONTRACTORS. ■-1 Uakters Gross To;;in rt. loi i f In. deep h Dlsplaeuaent to i«;ui Mm B(««l Saiiinir lii.piii r i.arj;i- b) LobalU I Gross ToBI I^o ft. lojik by 26
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    DEATHS
    85 8 CHIA.— On May 3, 1924, at 28, Loronf 17, off Uaylang Uoad, Madam Chia Slew Hoi.<j (third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chia Hood Theam), age 31, beloved wife of Mr. T:.n Kirn Swce. Funeral to-morrow to Bukil Brown Cemetery. Deeply regretted. YEO. -On May 3, 1924, at No.
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    The Straits Times MONDAY, MAY 5. RUBBER RESTRICTION.
    926 8 The Straits Times MONDAY, MAY 5. RUBBER RESTRICTION. Wo published on Saturday the report of the Restriction (Sliding Scale) sub-com-mittee of the Planters' Association of Malaya, and it is a report which all connected with the still unfortunate rubber industry will read with interest. It U a good attempt to
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    53 8 On the 2nd inst. a policeman took away a girl, a minos. from Bukit Panjang Police Station, the daughter of the Corporal in charge, and murried her the same evening. The following day the police constable was arrested, by Insp. Uphill for kidnapping. The case was mentioned before Mr. Sennett
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    55 8 The rules made by the Governor-in-Council under the Rubber Restriction Ordinance, 1923, and confirmed on January il are now published in the Government Gazette. The export percentage of restriction is fixed at 60 per cent, for the quarter beginning May 1. The Island of Labuan is exempted from the operation
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    70 8 This morning:, on the representation of Chief Detective Insp. Kenny who said the witness was leaving for Borneo to-day the evidence was recorded by Mr. Sennett pf Mr. J. Parkes, who was relieved of a wallet containing: £13 at the junction of North Bridge Road and High Street a few
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    31 8 To-morrow, Hari Raya, is a general holiday throughout Malaya and there will be no issue of the Straits Times on that day. The paper will be published as usual on Wednesday.
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    17 8 The Band of Hope will meet at the Y. W. C. A. on Wednesday, at 4.30 p.m.
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    22 8 If there ever was a good business proposition, the Singapore scheme i.s a good business proposition, is the dictum of Lord Balfour.
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    29 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 164=5100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 169=100.
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    37 8 We have received a number of entry forms for the Empire's Bonniest Baby Competition in connection with the Imperial Baby Week to be held at the British Empire Exhibition, at Wembley, from July 28 to July 31.
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    36 8 At an early hour this morning H. E. the Governor went on board H. M. S. Pegasus, the seaplane carrier, and remained on board for several hours inspecting the ship. Three seaplanes went up this morning.
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    37 8 Mr. Chec Soon Kens:, of Messrs. Wilson and Holgate, entertained 200 guests to dinner at his residence, Swandale last evening. After dinner a strinjr band discoursed a fine programme of music while a cinema performance took place.
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    38 8 Under the Post Office Ordinance, postal articles addressed to C. Lund and Co., Denmark, or the Director St. Joseph's Orphanage, Chingleput, South India, or their agents, or representatives may be opened and shall not be forwarded or delivered.
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    41 8 H. Moore, the jockey, was the victim of a motor accident at Tanjong Katong yesterday morning. He slipped from the car in which he was travelling and two wheels passed over him. He was taken to hospital suffering from internal injuries.
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    44 8 A part-heard action in which Mr. J. G. Campbell and Mr. A. V. L. Davies appear for the respective parties war mentioned in the Supreme Court this morning by Mr. Campbell, who stated that Mr. Davies was ill with influenza. The case was adjourned.
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    41 8 A proposal to dispatch an exhibition ship or ships to foreign ports with tinobject of introducing Japanese manufacturers to the world is warmly endorsed by the O.^aka Asahi, which urges the Premier and the naval authorities to give it favourable consideration.
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    47 8 We have received from Messrs. Fraser and Neave copies of the series of pamphlets which they have printed for the Executive Committee (Malaya) British Empire Exhibition to be put on sale at the Malaya Pavilion at Wembley. We have already mentioned the list of subjects dealt with.
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    45 8 A representative gathering of members of the Engineering Association of Malaya assembled at Ipoh on Saturday morning for two-day programme of meetings lectures and visits to places of interest to engineers. There was quite a large gathering from out-stations and fine weather favoured the assembly.
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    53 8 About 11.10 a.m. yesterday Gambling Suppression department raided 11, Sago Lane, and arrested a woman, named I.oi Ah Noi, in respect of a chap jee kee lottery. $411.70 and a large quantity of lottery tickets were foun 1 in a room. The woman will be charged by Mr. Mallard before
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    61 8 The Nattukottai Chetty community of British Malaya have decided to hold a conference in the Ipoh Town Hall during their Visagam Festival, on May 19 a. id 20, under the chairmanship of Mr. T. S. Muthiah Chettiar, of Penang, to discuss problems relative to their business here. A reception committee
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    79 8 A gang robbery took place at the dwelling place of a Chinese in Kranji last night. The robbers, according to the occupants, were armed with revolvers, and shots were fired. The police were soon on the scene and, it is said, found blood on the floor of one of the
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    91 8 A fire broke out at about 4.00 a.m. to-day at a draper's shop, !)58 North Bridge Road. The fire brigade was summoned. All the property in the premises, the roof of which was badly damaged, was destroyed. The proprietress of the shop is alleged to be a Cantonese woman, and
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    86 8 Before Mr. Sennett, this morning, Insp. Cronin charged Tay Man Siang, of Geylang, with cheating in respect of $30, the property of Lim Wye of 210, Jalan Besar. The accused, it is alleged. went to the shop and asked for change for 30 one dollar notes-, which were cunningly arranged
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    103 8 The Railway offices at Kuala Lumpur have begun a campaign against debt collector;;, and on Wednesday Inspector Newman of the Railway police charged at the police court, Kuala Lumpur, a Sikh, a Chettie, anil three Chinese with trespassing at the Railway offices for the purpose of collecting e'ebts. The accused,
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    445 8 General BnKe, leader of the Mount Everest Expedition, has been compelled to leave the party on account of r.n attack of malaria. It is hoped that he will be able to rejoin the expedition shortly. Colonel Norton is taking over eonmand of the Expedition. Miss Winifred Goring
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    Outward Mail.
    34 8 The P. and O. steamer Kashgar, with London mails of April 17, is due at Penang at 4 p.m. on Thursday. The mail* will probably be delivered in Singapore on Saturday morning.
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    Hari Raya.
    76 8 The hon. secretary of the United Islamic Association informs us that up to 8 a.m. to-day no report has been received by the Chief Kadi Singapore, Imam Haji Muhmmad Yusuf bin Haji .Muhammad Said J. P., proving that the nv.i.n inaugurating the month of Shawwal, and terminating the
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    Singapore Assizes.
    104 8 The case in which Mr. G, H. Ma<krow is charged with causing death by a rash act is to be heard at the forthcoming Assizes, which open on Wedne day before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw). It will be recalled that this charge arose out of a
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    Sanitary Institute Awards.
    111 8 In connection with the diplomas awarded by the Sanitary Institute for the examination following last year's the three successful competitors out oi ten examined here were A. M. .JoMph. S. T. Manuel and E. J. V. Kulu.i, all 91 Singapore. As we have already mentioned, the new
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      159 8 In. porters imiTISH-AMEHICAN' TOBACCO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. (liieuTDuratail ia Englandj Slncipore, I eiianj and Iv. Lumpur. Zeiss Field Glasses DBLACTIS, 8 !>y 40, powerful race glass. Exceptional light transmittiiiK capacity and with an extremely large field of view. SILVAREM. 6by :',O, special glass for use at dusk. Extensive field of
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      167 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. MIRIAM COOPER in KINDRED OF THE DUST in 8 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. HERBERT RAWLINSON in railroaded' in 5 Reels. TAN CnENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. 2 That little extra light Isn't it fine to be able
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      47 8 On Other Pages, Pag«. Prang Bcsar Estate 2 Shipping and The Mails 7 Reuter Telegrams y To-day's Share Market 'J A Kiialft Lumpur Murder I Dandy Dirk Production 9 our London Letter 9-10 Week-end Sport 10 Correspondence 11 World Flight Attempt 1 I Yachting-Week Lnd R«»ulU lfr
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    RAID IN BERLIN.
    383 9 Alleged German Violation Of Extra-Territoriality. Soviet Ambassador's Protest [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 4. Berlin The Soviet Ambassador has dosed "is offices and departed for Moscow, following the action of the German police in raiding the headquarters of the. Russian Commercial Delegation and arresting eijrht employees. The police
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    German Elections.
    88 9 [REUTER TELBGSAM.] London, May 5. Berlin The first election results announced late in the evening do not indicate how the general voting went. Eighty five per cent, of the electorate polled in .some districts, huge crowds parading the Streets. Thousands assembled at points where returns were thrown on
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    Soldiers' Bonus Bill Vetoed.
    69 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 3. Washington Both Houses having adopted the conference report on the Soldiers' Bonus Bill, the measure now goes to the President of the United States. London. May B. ten President CeoUdge, vetoing the increased Soldiers' Bonus Bill, Myi ho favours reduction of
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    President of Honduras.
    33 9 [Reuter Telegram] London, May 3. Washington The Commissionir reports that peace now obtains in Honduras, where a peace conference resulted in the appointment of General Vieenti Tosta as provisional President.
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    The Ruhr Occupation.
    235 9 Difficulties of a Satisfactory Evacuation. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 4. During the visit to London of M. Theunis and M. Hymans, who left for Brussels to-day, according to the Observer's diplomatic correspondent only general principles were discussed. The difficulty \s that the French Government have hitherto not
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    Migration Conference.
    96 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 3. The British Government have accepted the invitation of Signor Mussolini to an international migration conference at Rome. Lord Ullswatcr will head the British delegation, the United States will be represented by a high official from the Department of Labour, while Germany and Rus-ia
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    Arms Embargo in Cuba.
    40 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 3, Washington The Cuban Government have appealed for permission to purchase arms and ammunition in the United States for use against revolutionaries. It is believed here that the request will be granted.
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    Russia and China.
    48 9 [Reuter Teh gram.] London, May 4 Moscow Daftain, assistant Soviet representative at Pekinjr, has returned here. He asserted that Chinese public opinion is daily increasing its pressure on the Government in favour of a RussoChinese agreement. He believed its signature will not be long delayed.
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    Banishment of a Bishop.
    43 9 [Reuter Teucram.] London, May 3, Paris A message from Moscow states that the death sentence passed on Bishop Prokopiu- at Odessa, on a charge of morally and materially supporting adherents of Denikin ia 1919, has been commuted to banishmeat.
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    38 9 [Reuter Telkgram.] London, May 4 Sir Edward Elgar has been appointed Master of the King's Musick in succession to the late Sir Walter Parratt. London, May 3. Stockholm The Swedo-Rusdian com mercial treaty has passed both houses.
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    World Flight.
    186 9 No News of American Squadron Leader. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 3. Paris Doisy has arrived at Agra. The 800 mile flight from Karachi was accomplished in less than seven hours. The weather was foggy and very hot, causing the fabric of the upper plan to commence to tear.
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    Assuring Against Disaster.
    38 9 [REUTBK TELEGRAM.] London, May 3, Paris A conference of the General Council of the League of Red Cross Societies voted in favour of the establishment of an international assurance fund against earthquakes and other catastrophes.
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    Copra Cargo on Fire.
    39 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 4. At Grao, Spain, a wharf fire burned entirely 135 bags copra, part of 547 bags marked H and C discharged from the Japanese steamer Delagoa Maru. The remainder are intact.
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    New Motor Ship Service.
    38 9 [Rel'Ter Telegram.] London, May 3. The 9,000 ton motor ship Silverpine, launched at Wallsend to-day, inaugurates a new service from New York, via Panama, to China, Japan and India, returning to America via Suez.
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    Pedestrianism.
    55 9 [Reuter Telecram.] London, May 3 In the Stock Exchange, London to Brighton walk, there were 28 starters. It was won by H. Grimwade, in 9 hours 25 mm. 46 sees. J. Chambers was second in 9 hours 43 mm. 55 sees., and E. St. George Taylor third in 9
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    Death of Mr. Yeo Hock Hoe.
    173 9 The many friends of Mr. Yeo Hock Hoe will be sorry to hear of his death which occurred at his residence 1, Cairnhill Circle, on Saturday at the age of 49. He was a well-known member of the Chinese community and was the Chairman
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    F.M.S. Mining Year Book.
    94 9 We have received the 1923 Year Book of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, which is a production fully worthy of the important and influential institution responsible for it. Into 182 pages has been collected all the information concerning the mining industry in this country which could
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    Disturbances in Afghanistan.
    97 9 [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 3 Peshawar The opposition of the tribes of the Kohat region has been roused by certain reforms of the Amir of Afghanistan, which are considered to interfere with Mohammedan law. An outbreak of hostilities occurred at Khost, where Mangalladram tribal forces ambushed an
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    HUMAN HAND REVEALS MURDER.
    124 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 5, A mysterious murder was discovered by a Chinese kebun at the 5% mile Damar.sara Road on Saturday afternoon. While walking along an estate he saw a human hand from near the wrist protruding out of the ground. Having
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd., Report.
      219 9 Singapore, May 5. Rubber. London 11 %d. Local 40 cents. Tin.— London, May 3 £238 12s. Rubber.— Allenbys 1 to 1.10, Ayer Panas 4.50 to 4.75, Bassetts 80 to 85 cents, Brogas 55 to CO cents, Craigieleas 40 to 45 cents, Haytors 4.50 to 4.75,
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      134 9 Singapore, May 5. Tin.— £23B 12s. <W. (3/5/21) Rubber.— ll %d.— up Hd. Rubbers. Amalgamated Malays 85-95, Bassetts 80-85, Brogas 55-GQ Connemaras 67'*-72Vi, Jimahs 87',«.-92Vj, Katoyang Bahrus 75-80, Kcilahs 1.80-1.90, Malaka Pindas 1.07H-1.12V4, New Serendahs 1.952.05, United Malaccas 1-1.0714. Mining. Asam Kumbanps buyers at 475., Chenderiangs
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      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      226 9 (L. R. Macphail) Singapore, May 5. Rubber.— ll Tid. 40 cents, $120 i '5 tons sold. Tin.— £23B 12s. Gd. Rubbers.— Sungei Tukangs 22 to 24 cents, New Serendahs 1.95 to 2.05, Mentakabs 16 to 18 cents, Mandai Tekongs 27 to 29 cents, Malacca Pindas
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    Dandy Dick.
    1038 9 Amusing Show By Singapore Amateurs The Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee scored a genume MMMM with Dandy Dick, a farce by Sir Arthur Pinero, at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, when there was an audience of encouraging size, and much enthusiasm. The atmosphere was as frosty as usual
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    48 9 On the occasion of the centenary of the Nederlandsche Handel Maatschi ppy, a banquet was given at Amsterdam, to which two hundred and twenty-eight guests were. invited. The Prince Contort and several Ministers supported Dr. C. J. K. van Aalst, Jhr., and many oth.-r piominent men were present.
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    1466 9 Government Defeat Over The Rent Muddle. By Our Special Correspondent London, Aprtl 10. The Government have been defeated on their ill-advised attempt to amend the Rent Restrictions Act, and although the majority against them was no more than nine it has a significance greater t hit ii mere
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    A KAJANG CRIME.
    245 10 (.ir! Strangled and [Juried In Mine Hole. The police at Kajang are now busy inquiring into a despicable case of murder. Full detr.i!-; of the crime are not availsble but a reporter of the Malay Mail was able to glean some information. urn i a Chinese girl,
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    PRIEST'S DILEMMA.
    228 10 Dramatic Case for French Divorce Court. A commotion was caused at the Palace of Justice Paris on March 29 when the names were called of a couple who were to interview the judge charged with the duty of trying to bring about reconciliations, and the man was found
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    Singapore Mortality Statistics.
    130 10 Tiie Municipal Health statement for the week ending April 20, gives the total numbor of deaths as 194, representing a death rate of 26.21 per mille per annum compared with 25.27 in the preceding week and with 27.29 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    163 10 Programme of Drills up to and for .May 11:—1 Monday sth, 5.15 p.m., Raeburn House, B Co. No. 5 platoon, company training Drill Hall, B Co. No. 6 and 7 platoon ar.d C Co., company training. Wednesday 7th, 5.15 p.m., Balestier Range, A Co. Lewis gun, Balestier
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    24 10 Dr. Chia Boon Leong has severed his connection with the Eastern Pharmacy and is now practising at Chia Lee Pharmacy, 192 New Bridge Road.
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    12 10 Mr. G. 0. Hide, supervisor. Government Monopolies, leaves for home on Friday.
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      CRICKET.
      978 10 Exciting Finish to Tourniment Game. The S.C.C. tournament game played on the padaag on Saturday afternoon between the Etceteras and the Merchants was an unusually interesting one. The Merchants were strongly represented, having live Colony players in their ranks, and on paper should have had no difficulty in winning.
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      BOXING.
      836 10 Jamito beats Pelky on a Foul. arach ankictpat teh has taken place. Si Jamito and Young Pelky met at the M Ihya Boxing Stadinni on Saturday cvi ning, and tho conti it as far as it went well pi nsanas who gathered to sec- it. i:-::!"iy ni an nnlooked
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      Ben Tracey Arrives.
      97 10 P.tn Tiacey, an Australian lightweight, arrived by the Tasman to-day, accompanied by Sammy Chapman, his trainer end manager. Trarey, who has a good reputation, i.-> in fair trim, and will saea bo ready .for his first match in Singapore, whu'h will probably be against Battling K.y. Key
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      Billiards.
      20 10 (Reuter's Service.) London, May At the Burroughe- Hall, in the piofessional billiards championship final, Newman, lG.ooo, beat Reeee, U.MS.
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      554 10 S.C.C. Tournament. TO-DAY'S TIES. Donneil and Treadgold v. Utermaik ar.'l Pate-rson. Championship. Li;iton v. Hamilton. WEDNESDAY'S TIES. Championship Pairs. Donneil and Trecdrold, or Utermark aad fiilai sun r. I'otts and Leggatt. S. R. C. Tournament. TO-DAY'S TIES. Doubles Handicap. C. A. Norris and C. A. R. Bateman, owe
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      SWIMMING CLUB.
      156 10 Poto Racing and Monthly Tiffin. There was a large attendance at the Swimming Club yesterday morning, when thire was a good tide and fine weather. A water polo match was played between Mansfield's and the Club, and it is matter for congratulation that this wellknown house, which has
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      Football.
      136 10 The Royal Sussex sewnd oleven scored heir third win on Saturday when they net and defeated the YM.c.A. by three •uais to nil. The Regiment opened the mots in the ihst half, adding two in the lecond. RJB.'s second eacoanter m the league ,vas with the Boustead's whom thej
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      RACING.
      470 10 Handicaps for First I The following are the entries for Saturday, the tir.-t (lay of tiu> forthcoming ipring race meeting BIISS l, B and B.— Lady Wallae, PolyMa. Cornstalk, Nader, Castaway, Dion, Ganesh, Peg O' My Heart, Shantung, ArjiMia. Minuetti', Prince Charming He Mtsjn ir, Celagold, Qneen of Bheba,
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      Olympic Rugby.
      23 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, .May i. Paris In the Olympic gatei at KUgbj football trance beat Rumania by (il points to 3.
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      Golf.
      213 10 A match between Kvppel Golf Club and officers from H.M.S. lroeruois, Pegasus, and Hollyhock resulted as follows Four Hall Foursomes. Trimmer and Hemmant 0 v. Sq. Ldr. Toinkinson and Capt. Calthrop-Calthrop 114. Mi Walter and Tradewell 0 v. Lt. Comdr. Rushbrooke and Paymaster Lt. Com. Drayson 1. We-atherstone and
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      610 11 Rubber Restrict ion Assessment. To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, Allow me to appeal to you and to .-ill ministers of justice for a decision as to whethei it is in accordance with the tradition* of British justice to briny into force* any law or order whereby a
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      CHEAPER POSTAGE.
      390 11 Views of a Former Straits Settlements OH rill Mr. Noel Trotter, formerly PostnMUtcrGeneral at Singapore, write! to The 1 mm :i- follows Horn that I Socialist Government is in office md various inggettiona are being put forward in the net! for the consi leration of the Chancellor of
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    THE CONVOY SYSTEM.
    409 11 How Ships and Lives Might Have Been Saved. (apt. C. V. Osborne, R.N., lectured at the Koyal United Service Institution in l.ond' n on the submarine campaign in the Mediterranean in 1916, illustrating •Me success of the convoy system. The staking! of merchant ships were reduced month
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    192 11 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., report Singapore, May 2. The commodity market continues dull and values are again a shade easier. Trade buyers show little interest and the general demand can only be described as poor. Forward business is practically at a standstill and values in this section
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    71 11 (By Courtesy of the N'nnyo N'ichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, May 2. It is officially announced that a vote written in Roman character- nominating a candidate for flection is valid. Dairen and Ryojun (Port Arthur) are to be organised as municipalities. The new Imperial University of Chosen Seoul, is
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    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS.
    89 11 Ayer Kuning.— 2B,B72 lbs. Biadwall.— ;«,9BB lbs. Hutak Habit.— nil Bagan Serai.— ll,ooo Cher.sonese.— 24,so9 lbs. llennistown (Knan X.M.S.) 18.-100 lbs. Highlands and Lowlands. 75,100* lbs. Kuiau. 14,000 Kuala Geh.— 19,050 lbs. Klahane.— 2l,loo lbs. Krian Plantations.— 6, Boo lbs. Mount Austin (J0h0re).— 190,322 lbs. Meivhiston. nil.
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    96 11 Puiiriß a terrific thunderstorm, which l broke over Colombo in the early hours of i Good Friday morning, the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Lucia was struck, but fortunately no serious damage was dono. Two images of saint? above the main entrance facade were damaged. The Cathedral is fitted with
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      532 11 RAFFLES HOTEL TaL Na. MSt (1* Lisas.) SPRING RAGE MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 10.— Race Tiffin, Dinner and Dance. MONDAY, May 12.— Tea Dance. TUESDAY, MAY 13.— Race Tiffin, Dinner and Dance. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14.— Orchestral Concert. THURSDAY. MAY 15.— Race Tiffin, Dinner and Dance. FRIDAY, MAY 16.— Tea Dance. BATURDAY,
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      128 12 ■I'll j^^^ .^ITu inmiiuitiin""" 111 '"-^n j J^i^^^ r^BEiTmiij*" rgs lT: "'^?imii?ij iJj3}n|uiiinw]BsP A u— Sphinx 1 1 im^imtuuniM^^ 1 I***'1 SPECIAL SIZE No. 2 1 CIGARETTES I A smoker is very conservative in his taste and he does not mind paying a high price for a really good Cigarette,
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    WORLD FLIGHT ATTEMPT.
    736 13 American Planes' Route Across The Orient. The following mepsape dated Peking, April 1, was circulated by Reuter The official start of the American round-the-world flight is scheduled to be made from Seattle to-day, and the foui seaplanes engaged in it are expected to reach the China coast
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    Utan Simpan Rubber Co.
    232 13 The report of the directors of the L'tan Simpan Rubber Co. for the yo.-u ended IH'combcr 81, 102:3. states that the ntt piolit for the yenr after allowing for depreciation amounts to $40,614.71. which, toifether with the balance o! S l",;i >.!.'.) I brought forward from
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    70 13 The party who figured in the shootinc affair at the n&p of the Chinese paper tv-ar the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. Bangkok, the other morning, are ChiMM from Taiwan and at first, it is said, they wanted to take the people in the before the Japanese Consul. The Xangsue Bimb
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      1131 14 r« Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assur ance in force over $17,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) ID OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 52, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life
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      650 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. Incorporate by Special Charter la Japaa.) Capital Subscribed Tf10.000,000 1 Capital Pald-np YC2,rHX>,OOO Reserve Fund m, Y12.130,000 Prestdeat K. Nakafawa, Esq. Tie* President H. Mori. Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. I T. Hlsamnn*, Esq. M. Esakl, Esq. D. Takite, Esq. M. Into, Esq. HEAD
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      534 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated ia Raglan*) Fir*, Maria*, Aecldaat, QnaraaU* and Motor. Ass*ts *xc**d ..,«..M0,000,000 W. A. SIMS Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. Uniud wit* th* Alliaae* Assnraaee Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Eaglasd) 1 aad 2, Bartholomew Laa*, Loadoa, Established 180*. Capitol
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      949 14 SINGAPORE TURF CLUB SPRING RACE MEETING, 1924. Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, May 10, 13, 15 and 17. LADIES' TICKETS. Ladies attending the races are reminded that admission to the Grand Stand and Lawn will be by tickets only, which are obtainable through members, free, and which must bear the
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      638 14 PUBLIC AUCTION The undersigned have received instructions to sell by public action on Wednesday, June 11, commencing at 3 o'clock p.m. at the premises of the Hongkong Tramways, Ltd., Bowrington Canal Road East THE STEAM DRIVEN ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT consisting of BOILERS Two Babcock and Wilcox Boilers (complete) each having
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    YACHTING.
    853 15 Ciose Sailing "in Ludie--' Ra.ee. AfUr five «U 'Opby presented by :-'i. < bo won jas Jean II and Jo;, .its after Saturday': i;., ..i retail will have to take place to decide the winner. At 1.16 p.n Xci n El (Mrs. Knoz) Joy (Mrs. H. C. Hopkins) and
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    TIN RETURNS.
    169 15 The secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the CoOowißg outputs of it.'. associated companies for the month of April Kompong Kamuntin;; Tin Dred Hours run (two dredges) 1,100, cubi yavds treatnl ISI.OOO, total piculs 1,12 1.5-1, neti value $77,500. No. 1 dicii^e lost 78 hours boiler eLaaning
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    20 15 Orders for week ending May 11: Thursday, Bth. Land practice at 5.15 p.m.
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      438 15 The economical, reliable performance of the GOOD MAXWELL has made a marked appeal throughout the world. Everywhere this fine car is being accepted as far and away the greatest value in its class. MAXWELL GOODYEAR. Cord Tyres disc steel wheels demountable at rim vi. A at liuli. Drum <>pc lamps.
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      753 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 1, Oxley Road. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, 61, Meyer Road, entry May 1. Apply to Meyer Brothers. HOUSE No. 1, INSTITUTION HILL to Ist. Apply Secretary, United Engineer!, Ltd. FURNISHED HOUSE to let. 28-6, Stevens Road. Gas and water, garage. 325, 3.
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