Malaya Tribune, 22 December 1923

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    29 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILYJ AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. i EVENING DAILY, Vol. X.- No. 300 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1923 FIVE CENTS. THE Malaya Tribune. SATURDAY, DEC. 22, 1923.
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      173 1 THE BATTERY PHOTO CO., l2 BATTERT ROAD, SINGAPORE. r or things photographic please call or write— 1 AMATEURS' DEVELOPING I STING ENLARGING I UNDERTAKEN. I RUSTON-HORNSBY I THE CAR OF QUAUTY AND VALUE S j DELIVERY FROM STOCK I SOLE AGENTS* jo HARRISONS. BARKER a C9 (Incorporated ta 6. S.)
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      176 1 SKETOLENE for prevention ci MOSQUITO and other iusect bites. $1.60 Per bottle Medical Hall, Ltd., 23, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ineorpora+ed in Hongkong). LITTLE WONDER" GRAMOPHONE Special Offer $20 each. A USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT. If you want to dance buy I LITTLE WONDER GRAMOPHONE and some of
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      133 1 hem Examined J OP-TOM-E-TRISTS. I THE EASTERN OPTICAL CO., I 13, South C'a. a! Road, Singapore, g The Flying Ox Head on each tin of] Libby's Condensed Milk is your guar-r antee of perfect purity. Libby's Milk is selected cow's milk, from which one-half the water has been extracted That
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    THE SOCIAL EVIL.
    2839 2 REPORT OF THE VENEREAL DISEASES COMMITTEE. A Lengthy Document. (Continued.) I Thus far, the following points have been dealt with:—Control of the Brothel, the Brothel.area, the Prostitute; Entry of prostitutes into the Settlement; Registration of prostitutes; Medical examin.it'on of prostitutes. The next quest on, Treatment of the
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      198 2 l j I M WOJiLD^RENOWNED" I BISCUITS CAKESI I I Sole Agents for Malaya .*a3H*W I FRANCIS MONK Co. g 12, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. J p| cfelicious M cooling drink '/LSI In the heat of a scorching hi?hestfbfin,made from the ''***TA sun, what could be better Pure Limes cultivated on
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      371 2 KEEP THEM HANDY. dark grey feeling creeps over you, when your temper gats away, your spirits aink to aero, you donv't want to be bothered with any body or anything, try P'nkettes, the dainty little laxative v l and liver regulators, and see how quickly they will set things right.
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      232 2 Bsby's progress I Baby's progress will be speedu 1 r| uninterrupted and will you in every way if youfeed I ifo/z onHodkksMdtedMilk, the I /W £W nourishes and sushins. j }torlicksMiltedJiilk assists mhire 1 |3 guard against epidemic diseases m ***d childrens 9 complaints Of a.i Chemists and S f
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      292 3 j You who tire quickly, fee! I j depressed or Run-down, remember— j Wincarnis is always ready to help you to regain strength— to banish depression—to promote new rich, red blood—to surcharge your system with new nerve force—and to create new vitality. Because Wincarnis is a Tonic, a Restorative, a
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      117 3 THE PRICE OF PAINSCIATICA. No one wants pain—still we pay for it heavily in lost health—lost energy—lost ambition—often absolute financial ruin. Why pay this awful price Why suffer the terrible twitching tortures of Sciatica when everlasting relief is so near at hand Perfect health, absolute freedom from pain may again
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      477 3 '^l^^^^^^^'/ T Modern research also discovered J wo other essentials, and Pepsoj It multiplies the alkalinity of the 4 L I on te«^ The Mistake ,41L That millions have corrected I yfiSy As most folks know, brush'ng teeth to cause decay. Germs breed *VA flk mr\ teeth in old ways
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    STAGE AND SCREEN.
    168 4  -  COMMENTS OF LOCAL AND GENERAL INTEREST. the empire cinema. By "Felmar." The change in the second show a the Empire C'nema to-night includes an excellent 6 part drama "What Women Love starring Annette Kellerman. Its a First National Attraction. BetfdM this mm final episode of Pathe serial
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    THE HEART OF MARYLAND."
    779 4 Unusual means of ir.dicat'ng baitb scenes without actually showing the conflict, which are an innovation of the Vitagraph spocal production. "The Heart cf Maryland drew a large crowd at the Gaiety last nigibt and w U. no cbubt continue to draw even lanrer crowds. The unsual
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      385 4 AMUSEMENTS. Empire Cinema TANJONG PAGAR ROAD. From Saturday. December 22, to Honday. December 24. lathe Second Show at 9.30 The Final episode of Pathe serial THE RUTH OF THE ROCKIES A First National Attraction featuring ANNETTE IELLERMAX In WHAT WOMEN LOVE In 6 Reels. And a Pathe comedy DIG UP
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      353 4 AMUSEMENTS ALHAMBRA From Thursday, December 20, to Tuesday, December 25. In the Second Show at 9 pm. Sharp. Topical Budget British Screen News. SAMUEL GOLDWYN Presents Leatrice Joy in Poverty of Riches IN 7 REELS. The picture is told simply and straightforwardly. It is splendidly put together and shows the
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      389 4 AMUSEMENTS. "GAIETY" HALT! Stop a moment and consider what a treat this is for you in the way of a motion picture. CATHERINE CALVERT wira .CRANE WILBUR And an all-star cast ia THE TOM TERBISS SUPER PRODUCTION THE HEART OF MARYLAND From the famous stage play by DAVID BELASCO A.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    242 5 TO-DAY, DEC. 22. Pahat Hang Yon 2 p.m. r k Malacca ■"Ban Whiatt Hin 3 p.m. Muar Malacca ♦Ban Whatt Soon 3 p.m. r j. Ban Fo Soon 3 p.m. p,fjcai'» v Medusa 3 p.m. p Sard Antwerp, RotterSuW. 1 lte rn Hambytrg "Adolf von Bayer 3 p.m.
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    CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
    163 5 Tuesday, Dec. 25. Ganeral Post Office', closed. Savings Bank and Money Order Branch, closed. Telegraph Office, 8 to 10 a.m. 4 to i p m. P «tal Express, no issue. Sub-Offices (postal busrlneea), closed. Sab-Offices (telegrams only), 8 t, 10 a.m. 4 to 5 p.m. Deliveries Town, none.
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    Christmas Cards.
    73 5 Aye- n ia drawn to the present IW f p stage for printed papers, namely 3 cents for every 2 ounces. r v as and New Year cards in p«i c< vera are subject to the rate of posatge for printed papers, providbhing appears in wrat'rtg I!» Date
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    Cables From U. K.
    56 5 The latest time received from Lonit SJ3Q a.m. i 7 p.m. Decembtr 21. 4.40 p.m. December 21. ra c of issue of Money Orders bdla and Ceylon to-day s Rs. 162 5100. The rate of payment y Order* from India and Rs. 167 equal to $100.
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    306 5 ARRIVALS. December 18. British Beacon from Abadan December 20. Hyeon from London* R'au Pad jar ig from Hongkong. December 21. Batjan from Batavia. Dukat from SamarLrula. Giang Seng from Batavia. Yangtsze from Swansea. Lycaon from Liverpool. Langton Hall from New York. Mata Hari from Balawan. Kishu Maru from
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    PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
    104 5 By Gleniffer from London :—Mififtes (two) Lih frakul, Mr. Lourvanij, Mr. ani Mrs. G. H. Douglas Mrs. Rosa and child, Mr. H. C. Bell Mr. W. B. Johnston. The outward French mail steamer Amboise is expected here from Penang on Wednesday the 26th instant at daylight. she will
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    PRICES OF KEROSENE OIL.
    81 5 Standard Oil Co.'s Current PnceeDevoe's Imperial Brilliant per two t ns Sylvan Arrow per two tms $4.50 Tiger per two tins Tiger in drums per two drums $4.10 Asiatic Petroleum Co*. Current Prices. Fish per unit of 4 1 gallons (1 t:n) f248 $2.48 Dragon $2
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    SHARE AND PRODUCE.
    131 5 TO DAY QUOTATIONS TIN LOCAL. To-day, $117% per pikul 175 tons sold. I'RODUCE. Buyer» Sellers Gaonbier $19.60 Java Cube Hamburg Cube Press Cube Whte-Papper 25 60 Mixed Black Pepp&r 16.75 Sundried Copra 12-15 Mixed Copra 11.80 Small Flake Tapioca 13.00 Med. Pearl Tap oca 14.50 Small Pearl
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    ETLIN AND CO'S REPORT.
    348 5 Singapore, Dec. 22. Tin.—Lcadon £236.10 0. Rubbar. —London, la. 2%d. Tina. —Taip'ngs $1.06 to $1.08, North Taiping* $1.05 tci $1.10, South Ta ping» $1 to $1.10, Jc'har.s 39 to *41 cents, Menghanbus 47 to 50 cts., Petaiings 96 cents to $1, Nawng Pets to $1.62 V»,
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    EXCHANGE.
    83 5 Singapore, Dec. 22. yn London Bank 4 months' sight 2s. 4V 4 d. Demand 2s. 4 5 32d. Private 3 months' sight 2s 4%d. Om India Bank TeL Transfer 162% Om HongkongBank c'cimand draft %P c. pm. On Shanghai— Bank demand draft M Om Java— Bank Tel. Transter On
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    RUBBER QUOTATIONS.
    61 5 C tiff. Rubber Association. Dec. 22. Pale Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. Spot Latest I/mdon Cables quote. London Spot.— Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Buyers Seller* Spot 48% 49 January' 49 49% Jan to March 50% 60% April to June 51% 52 July to Sept 53 $3 v 2
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    Fred Waterhouse Co., Ltd.
    26 5 Singapore. Dec. 22. To-day's closing rubber quocili >ns are as under: New York—26% cents. Londc.i Spot.—Is. 2%d. Singapore-—48% coats. Tone cf Market.—Firm.
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    Wireless Service with Burma.
    63 5 Direct wireless communication, day and night service, is now in operation between the Straits Settlements aad Burma. Messages are accepted at any Telegrrph Office for transmission by this service at the following rates: —Ordinary 54 cents per word; 'Urgent 64 cents per word. *Th<) urgent service
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      44 5 PARENTS. A i »m asking yourselves what the nv>st useful Christmas daughter? If you know tl *t "he is fond oT sewing, why not a dressmaking Course? yourself under no obligaJ writing to us for particulars. G rTespondence Schools. of London, 137, Cec/l-atreet, Pisfoji,
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      467 5 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THF STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF MALACCA. Originating Summons No. 52 of 1923. In the matter of an Indenture of Mortgage dated 17th December 1919 and made between Lim Cheow Foo and Ong Joo Jee of the one part and Tan Cheng Lock of the other
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      359 5 1 t TITAN I 3 4 BRAND I Cement j I Sok Importers ng Agent j Borneo Sumatra Vkl G Alirely| 3 Trading Co., Ltd. raffles place. 3 (IocDrpoMted in Holland) TelcRr.m AlIRELY. jjj I I MEDICAL NOTES. TREATMENT OF DIABETES with "INSULIN" (Toronto) AND DIABETYLIN. Particulars regarding the latest
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    WHEN AND WHERE.
    106 6 A SINGAPORE DIARY. To-day, Dec. 22. High Tides.—9.33 a-m., 10.48 pm. P. <and O. outward mail due. Rugby Trophy Match, Singapore vs. Selangor, Padang 4.50 p.m. Lodge St. George Regular, 9.15 P-m. To-morrow, Dec 23. High Tides.—lo.4 a.nu, 11.20 p.m. Swimming Club launches To.—9, 10, 11, 2.30.
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    APPEAL OF THE EYE.
    939 6 In response to patriotic requests from the management of the British Empire Exhibition, of which H. R. H. the Prince of Wales is the President, we have at intervals called attention editorially to the great project next year in which England will see the Empire and
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    NOTES AND COMMENTS.
    585 6 Work of Magistrate*. In support of out recent appeal for the appointment of another magistrate a correspondent of long experience here points out that in 1905 there wore four magistrate*, the fourth mainly employed in taking information and freeing the others for trying cases. We have now
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    304 6 ***There will be no issue of the Malaya Triburt en Tuesday next, Christmas Day. Mr. N. A. M. Griffin Mr. R. H. de S. Or.ratr are appoii.tc! Superintendents of Poiice. From ReveS.'e en 24th to Revqille on 27th Dec. will be a holiday for the troop m Garrison. Mr. J.
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    CHINESE "SANDOW."
    201 6 Wonderful Feats of Strength. A fine exhibit'on of feats of strength was given by Mr. Sang Kum Chee, the Chktese "Sandow." at the New World test night, when he performed a series of hair raising stunts. Mr. Kum Ghee possesses wonderful physique and is truly worthy of admiration
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    MAILS EXPECTED.
    61 6 From China and Japan by s.s. Penang Maru, due Singapore to-day. From China and Japan by s.s. Afcsuta Maru, d»ue Singapore on Monday mam3rcg, the 24th jnst. From Fnar-ce by s.s. Amboise, due Penjarig 6 a.m. on Monday, the 24th its*. From United Kingdom (London mails despatched December
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    239 6 The present untitled of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force is laid down in the Gazette, and also tne rules mad. under the 1923 Ordinance. The funeral of tho late Mns. Lim Cheng Wee, beloved mother of Dr. S. K. Lim, will take place to-morrow at 10.30 a.m. from 36 High-etrcet
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    "ALL'S WELL" AT WEMBLEY.
    710 6 THE GREAT Pvn, ""nth, To (Frcm a Sn ml r to go before the British P bition will be ope* to the??** mow interest i. way things are snap--the new city being erected here in We-L?** Briefly, it ma y v well", and *S schedule. The
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      285 6 I New Records for I I December- ~—j S all the Latest 1 DANCE HITS, I* ORCHESTRAL, I INSTRUMENTAL j I AND S I VOCAL MUSIC. y WRITER OB CALL .FOB NEW LISTS. I ROBINSON Co., Ltd. I 5j (Incorporated in S.S.) j3 g SINGAPORE. fNEW BOOMS. "I THE WHITE
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      73 6 WHAT INTERESTS YOU Page No. Appeal of the Eye Thia page Notes and Comments This page "ATI Well" at Wembley This page Afghan Trouble 7 IHdian Ejections 7 Greek Politics/ 7 Mex can 7 Home Elect ions 7 The Social Evil 2 8 Stage and Screen 4 Mail Nctice 5
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    AFGHAN TROUBLE.
    115 7 MAHSUDS COMING TO TERMS. Improved Situation. Reuter. LONDON, Yesterday. Rcut-r learns that well-:n>-fonned crch-s opine that the military posdtoT1 ii the North-Wes£ frontier has not bet n made worse as a resoilt of recent events. Happenings n Afghanis! did not affect the sfetuaton militarily, the front'er bemg unaltered
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    CHINA'S FUTURE.
    173 7 Chinese Students Dinner. Reuter. LONDON, Yesterday. Among the guests at annual dinner of the Central Union of Chinese itudfr.ts. under th* presidency of Poet, r T. K. Lee were Sir Denison r, and Mr. T. P. O'Comwr. The latter said that desp'te all the row that was happening,
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    U. S. AND RUSSIA.
    127 7 Study of Russian Question Authorised. Reuter. WASHINGTON, Yesterday. Fallowing the introduction of a r<> ution by Senator Boraih.. urg'ng Mr. lidge to ex'errd recognition to the Soviet Government, the senate h-o authorised the extensive etudy of the e re Russian question by a For :<rn Relations
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    WAGES BOARD FINDINGS.
    41 7 Accepted by Railwayanen's Conference. Reuter. LONDON, Yesterday. The Railwayman's Conference toss titled after same heated argument, b a very large majority, to accept finding» of the Wagpes Board, *hieh w:li nvofive only a si ght variation* :n wages.—
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    PUBLIC SERVANTS WAGES.
    58 7 Reuter. PARIS, Yesterday. *he Government received a check the handa of the Chamber which :;1 to 200 votes referred the hill r the increase of payment of public ''rvar.u. owing to the higher coat of > comm'tbee for further conn. The Government had prothe increase should be
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    GERMAN HOLDINGS IN U.S.
    53 7 Reuter. NEW YORK Yesterday. n T mes says that the bankers G ii-mar hold ngs in the j2o' te<J Approximately at 000 ca.'lh or its equivalent I lfltrty D%rJ>, treasury jj.. bankers acceptances, etc. u!*i he use<V as a basis of oe to two billion dollars
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    GREEK POLITICS.
    137 7 LIBERALS FAVOUR RETURN OF VENIZELOS. Opposition by Democrats. Reuter. ATHENS, Yesterday. Great efforts are being made to induce Venizetos to return to Greece from Paris. The Officers and tihe Corps have proposed to telegraph urging him to return The liberals have telegraphed to him, but the Democrats hav
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    CHESTER CONCESSION.
    88 7 Annulment by Turkey Denied. Reuter. NEW YORK, Yesterday. Mr. H. G. Knowles, Counsel to the Ottoman Development Company has derted that the Turkish Government has annulled the Chester Concession, but said that new company would be formed in London with a capital of £5,000,000 to finance the construct'on
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    BRUTAL ATTACK ON WOMAN.
    212 7 Alleged Assailant Arrested. In connection with the most brutal Ettack that was made on a Straits bom Chinese woman in CaimhailHroad on August 8, a Malay named Ahmad Afendi bin Abubaker was arrested by the Detective Department yesterday and charged th.'s morning with attempt murder. The
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    RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
    70 7 Chinese Boy X lied. (From Our Own Correspondeat). IPOH, To-day. In an accident at the rtoflway crossing at Ipoh yesterday evening a Chinese lad was knocked down and killed and two otJhems were seriously injured. It appeans that two trains were due simultaneously. Th*? gate man did not
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    ASSIZE DATES.
    75 7 The Government Gaze ta announces that the Chief Justice wth the concurrence of H. E. the Governor makes the following: alterations in the Court Calendar for 1924 (1) The date of the May Assizes at S'mgapore and Penang is altered from TuePiay, May 5, to Wednesday, May 7.
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    MEXICAN REBELLION.
    148 7 GOVERNMENT CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS. Peace Anticipated. Reuter. MEXICO CITY, Yesterday. Pre* dent Obregon has ordered the suspension of recruiting in •tatee. The sxhwinrLstration possesses sufficient forces to maintan order in a>nother rebellion) at Vera Cruz, Jarsco and Caxaca. In the meanwhile the Government states that it has obtained
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    RECENT GERMAN REQUEST.
    78 7 Referred to Governments for Instructions. Reuter. PARIS, Yeaterday. The Reparations Commission has unanimously decided to refer Germany's food credit request of December 16 to the Governments for instruictionis, and in the meantime to request tihe Guarantees Committee to repoßt soo.i on the s'tuation \n Germany as regards
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    £10,000 FOR HOUSEKEEPER.
    159 7 Two Houses Also Bequeathed by Bishop's Cousin. Mr. Cleveland Miastterman, of 2. Flavia-terrace. South Shields, whc left £134 251, bequeathed:— £10,000 up*Ti trust for fo's housekeeper, Martlha Mary Ann Broom, for life, wkih remainder as to one-half equally between the four children of her late daughter, Eliza
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    MUNICIPAL ACTION.
    179 7 Reuter. At meeting of committee No. 4 he'd on December 18, it was decided to apprwe a plan of bungalow at Eraser's Bill subject to ascertainment of cost, and that the supervision orf the erect'on of the bungalow should be in the hands of the Engineer in Charge
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    INDIAN ELECTIONS.
    124 7 Other District Returns. SWARAJISTS IN MINORITY IN PUNJAB. Reuter. DELHI Yesterday. The elections have resulted in eome forty Swara-jists bojig returned to the Assembly out of 140 members. Swarajisrt» are in a minority in the Punjab Council. The Land-holders' majority is 'secure in the United Provincea, where it
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    IN NEW YORK HARBOUR.
    98 7 Leviathan Goes Aground. Reuter. NEW YORK, Yesterday. Th- "Leviathan*" when coming in from Cherbourg went aground in the New York harbour after leaving quarantine.—Renter. NEW YORK, Yesterday. In response to the "Leviathan's" signals half a dozen tugs trjied to drag her off from Rob ns Reef,
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    B.N.B. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
    376 7 Committee Meeting Held on Nov. 24. Present:—Mr. F. W. Pinnock (ia the chair,) Mr. W. A. Anderson, Mr. J. George, Mr. D. M. Matthews, Mr. Soh Sdew Boh, with Mr. C. K. Langlande, (Honorary Secretary.) Absent:—Mr. C. E. Chubb, The Hbn. Mr. C. Watt. The mlfcutes
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    LAWN TENNIS.
    39 7 JOHNSTON OUT OF THE TEAM. Reuter. NEW YORK, Yesterday. It is officially announced that Mr. W. M. Johnston will net be member of the American Olympic Lawn Tenn a team in 1924 owing to pressure ci business-
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    HOME ELECTION.
    59 7 FINAL STATE OF THE PARTIES. West Derbyshire Result. LONDON, Yeaterday. The election for West Derbyshire, which wae postponed owing to the death of the original Liberal oardddate has resulted in the Conservative, Marqu s Harticgtoc, pafaUßS the eeat from the Liberals. LONDON, Yeaterday. The final state of tbe
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    ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE.
    37 7 Reuter. DOUGLAS, ARIZONA, Ycsteiday. Reports h-ve been rece'ved of an earthquake at nine last night which destroyed the townships of Granada, Huasba arid Opoto in the state of Sonora Mex'co. k lli.ig and injuring many.—
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    THE MISSING LINK.
    435 7 Java's Ape Man. "Pithecanthropus eTectus" the Java apeman the world's most famoue prehistoric creative has come out of retirement After thirty years de-. a] to his fellow-scientists from all nations, Dr. Engene Dubo's, discoverer cf this "m ssing-link" in human evolution, hag just accorded to the American
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    GUTHRIE & CO'S WEEKLY REPORT.
    102 7 GUTHRIE CO'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Yesterday. Values ruve remained more or less stationary on a dull and lifeless market and no improvement s looked for before the tnirn of the yetfr. Business ha* again been of 6mail d numsionts, with dealers tak'.ig but I' tie interest. Quota.ions —Spot 48 cents,
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      519 7 PEARNS 48 PUMPS. MANCHESTER DONKEY OR WALL PUMP. CONSTRUCTION.—The lUam cylinder in carried by the main framing which also forms the delivery air vessel The crank shaft is of forged steel, working in adjustable bearicgs. The conncctirg rod is i fitted with adjustable gun metal bearings. The v lives and
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    WEARNE BROTHERS, LIMITED.
    2378 8 FIVE PER CENT DIVIDEND DECLARED. The eleven** annual j J of Wearne Brothers Limited, was held at noon yeterday at the.r office*, Orchard, Mr. T. J. B. th. Deputy Chairman Other, pre ent were the Mr. Eu Tor* Sen. Lee Phan Hock._». C. McCo'l W. J. Wearne,
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      62 8 AS AN ENGAGED MAN you are perhaps ask Lag yourself what sort of a present you could give your-girl for Christmas. If you know that she is fond of sewing, why not ve her a Dressmaking Course? It the most useful thing you can give her. For particulars write to
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      408 8 CHURCH SERVICES. THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. December ft*, 1*23. St Andrew'! Cathedral. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral.) 9.15 a.m. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. Chrldrena Service. §.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Dutfjig the following week:— Monday Holy CommunAon at 8 a.m. Christmas Eve. 5.15 p.m.
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      386 8 Christian Science Reading* Room Magna-' House (2nd Floor) 62-63 Robinson-road. Services Sundays 10 a.m. Testimony Meeting Lait Wednesday in each month, 5.30 p.m Reading Room open free to all oh Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church, Penang Lane. All services on Saturday: 4 p.m.
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      364 8 Special XMAS Offer I FRESH STOCK AT RED JCED prices Badminton Rackets I STRIDING GUARANTEED SIX MONTHS I 3 Limited stock. Book your orders Maharaji Special I 5 imnadiately in oriar to avoid Maharaja I DUappoiatment g» I RAJA Co., I I SpaaialisoJ Sparts OjMiters. 117, Narß i IT MAO
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    1031 9 LATEST PRICES QUOTED IN THE MARKET. Messrs. LYALL AND EVATT, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quota tions: Singapore, Dec. 22. RUBBER. STERLING SHARES. Mail Quotations. Issue value of shares shown after name of company. Allagar 2s 1 jO Anglo-Java 2s 1 2|5% Anglo-Malay
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      508 9 Beforejgoing, for a bath, M fck- don't forget; to use fl "Bell Brand" j BATHROOM ■BBH RUBBER PRICES SLIPPERS, from 70 to 80 mi per pair. GET THEM FROM:— I Tan Kah Kee Co, I Rubber Goods Manufacturers, SINGAPORE. I Sale Departments: 215 South Bridge Road. 438 North Bridge Road.
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      267 9 j XMAS CARDS I and Calendars with (Local Views) for 1924 WHOLESALE Now on View at NAKAJIMA CO., Raffles Hotel Building, j Photographers, sing a pork j I CHOTIRMALL'S I GRAND CLEARANCE ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE* NOW ON 51 52, High Street, Singapore. TELEPHONE No. 1957. t 1 i i i
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      617 10 AUCTION SALE. ESTATE TRUST AGENCIES, LTD. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE < The Undersigned have been instructed to sail by Public Auction at their sale-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, On Monday, December 31, at 2-30 p.m. SOUTfl BRIDGE B0AD Lot 1 Very valuable freehold land containing aa area of 1,276 square feet
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      553 10 AUCTION SALE. ESTATE OF TAN HONG LIAN DECEASED. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable articles of Jewellery belonging to the abovenamed Deed, comprising:— Gold waist bands, gold krosangs mounted on brilliants and diamond stones, brilliant earstudi, Hair pins, and gold buttons on diamond stones, £tc Etc. and also a piece of freehold
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      350 10 mB Jin The Streptococcic Th« B«ln InA*BW» wbicb c«utM «U» which cum Sor* Thfott. lnfluwu*. Aetuti h<n>oiicros-»pe« uk n lt# Laboratory. These are the cause of SORE THROATS Disease spreading germs swarm in the air in countless millions, always seeking to attack through the mouth and throat. EUANS* fiastif/ts are
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      589 10 STEAMER SAILINGS PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY MANAGING AGENTS, UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD TRANS PACIFIC SERVICE—FREIGHT PORTS OF CALL—MANILA HONGKONG SHANtwa YOKOHAMA HONOLULU AND SAN FRavptc K B E AMERICAN STEAMERS. Leaves Hongkong Arrives PRESIDENT WILSON Dec 31 ban fcs^ PRESIDENT PIERCE Jan 16 Jai1 22 SPECIAL THROUGH FARES, HONGKONG T
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      493 11 STEAMER SAILINGS pTo. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGERS AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) OUTWARDS from LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China A Japan For Marseilles, London Antwerp. Due Leaves Tonnage Singapore Tonnage Singapore
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      401 11 STEAMER SAILINGS HUGO STINNES LINES (Incorporated in Germany.) Regular monthly freight and Passenger service. OUTWARD BOUND. FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Scheer j an 11 Albert Voegler Jan 25 HOMEWARD BOUND. FOR ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. Adolf yon Bayer Dec 22 Hindenburg j an 18 *Emil Kirdorf Feb 11 ♦Caltfng
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      480 11 STEAMER SAILINGS LINE OF STEAMERS Monthly sailings to and from Australia for cargo only, calling at mm* Batavia, Sourabaya, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. SCHEDULE OF ARRIVAL? AND SAILINGS. Date of Arrival Date of Departure 1924 1924 EMITA Jan. 14 Jan. 16 ENOGGERA Feb. 11 Feb. 1« For further particulars
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      528 11 STEAMER SAILINGS i (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINE. Atsuta Maru Marseilles London Antwerp Dec 25 Kashima Maru Marseilles London Antwerp Jan 8 Hakone Maru Marseilles London Anitwerp Jan 22 Suwa Maru Marseilles London Antwerp Feb 5 LIVERPOOL LINE. ♦Dakar Maru Genoa Marseilles Valencia Dec 23^ *Tottori Maru Marseilles Liverpool End
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      544 12 NOTICE. NOTICE The Excrp.nge Banks will be cVsed on following days Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Dec. 26.. Christmas Holidays. Monday, Dec. 31, Bank Holiday. Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year Holiday. THE SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD WHARF DEPARTMENT. r Holidays Christmas Day and New Year s Day. I Notice is hereby
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      331 12 NOTICE. SITUATION VACANT. WANTED.—Qualified Medical Officer required for Cable Ship proceeding Australasia February. Appointment probably three months. European preferred, others, may apply. Terms on application to Divisional Manager, Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, Singapore. T O LET. TO LET.—No. 6-c D'Almeida Street Rent moderate. Apply No. 8 D'Almeida Street. TO' LET,
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      440 12 BANKS. THE CHINESE COMMERCIAL BANK, LIMITED. 64, CHULIA STREET, SINGAPORE, (incorporated in the S.S.) Au horised Capital $4,000,000 Issued Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up Capital $1,000,000 Reserved Liability of Shareholder*. $1,000,000 Reserve Funds and Undiv'ded Profit $1,589,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chairman:—The Hon. Mr. Lee Choon Guan. |p Dr. Lim Boon Keng, 0.8.
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      412 12 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Registered ia London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd Dec 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest.. £1,352,105 Head Office: 15, GRACE CHURCH STREET,London, E. C 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Sir R.
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      500 12 BANKS. CHARTERED BANS OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 1853. Paid up Capital in 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund £3,800,000 Reserve Liab lity of Proprietors £3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hongkong Puket Am ri tsar
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      363 12 INSURANCE. HuPl 80UTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE MARINE TRANSIT I INSURANCES ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager. Offices: 2, Finlaysou Green. THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LIMITED, (Incorporated in the S.S.) Head Office: Singapore, Ist Floor, Banque del Indo Chins lA, Malacca Street. 'Phvne, No. 257.
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      349 12 THE MEOICINuIL en st ™S Ueveragc GOOD FOR TRVITTO Do not fail AY General Debility. Sold fo^ Sold by The Internationa. Pi The The Medical Office The Umited Pharmacy British Pharmacy The India Dispe^ 7 and Ayur Vedic Mcl,,; THE MALAYA TRIBUNE AND SHIPPING GAZETTJ, < EVENING DAILT.) SOBSCBIPTIOJJ Rates,
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