The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 5 January 1922
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section17 1922-01-05 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY Wkm*>lT\Ott. THIRJ SERIES THUHSDaA JANUARY 5, 1922. No. 1,7%.17 words
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Article214 1922-01-05 1 LEADERS i I'AGB LookinK F«ivard 1 Week-End C»nment& f, >lew Year rnbleme Tohore's E Autional Policy ILICEAND :OURT NEWS. Bukit Timah. luible Murder 11 Motor AccidWis 11 Conservancy Colie's Disappearance IS*. LETTERS' TO EDITOE. Singapore Ar^ltectM 3 Mr. MeyerVHk.an r*nid 5, Japanese Poj^cy 5 Chinese VolunWs 9 France's Intereit214 words
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Article60 1922-01-05 1 iicaporj F -ee Press" klj Europe to -he Straits im s, are inv j to send name of their tna— r and va! Sfllsapure. Cofics will tb ,n •i at various p <3 o f -all. In £urop« wishing bailed in- :>> sbaraa :cc. can h- a copy Co*i Shan60 words
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Article113 1922-01-05 1 January 4. Tin ions Uo% Cube No. 1 14 00 (MM) r P.W.'.k 40 0 r -vhiu lair r75 fake, f jr. 50 pearl f.jf. 705 7 50 v opra Sandi I 10.50 Copra Mix 0 Ooi^ra, Biearei urcert: 4 500 Eaneoon v/hite Km F'ice, Siuni Mo. 1 for113 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article105 1922-01-05 1 ALLEX.— On Dec. U7th at fthe European I Hospital, K>ota Bahru, Kelantan, to Mr. and Mrs. C E. H. Allen, a son. WILLIAMS.— On Dec. 27th. at Taiping IR)^ pital, to the nffe of G. M. L. Williams, parit Buntai v a son. bALE. On Dec. 31, at Maternity105 words
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Article47 1922-01-05 1 MA.OKBSS-AJANSEN. -On the $9tj* $>ecembe«, 19*1, by tM Rev. Father t. I*. I>uveß«» •t t%« Chore* of the Assumption, Pen axxg, Mr. J. W. l&Mftfes, ct Messmt Adameon, Gilfillan Co., Ls*., and Miss K. F. Jansen, (ate!|^,of I Uemwf9. Prhclwra Tonifetd. and Wh»te»w»y, Jbaidlnw Co- Ltd.47 words
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Article35 1922-01-05 1 VAK DEJt fcEEK. -6n 29th ita.st. at residence 22. Buffalo Road Joseph Nicholas Van D»t Beek L fi. O. late Financial Assistant of Police hi* »>7th \var. l'.'iian^, Java. aiM Enjjlisht Ptfpvr*- please copy.35 words
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Article216 1922-01-05 1 A Jtaail from 'Nome brinirincr day-:; to I "December Bth arrived here on Mdh<iay, Jan.*2ml. a meetiffe of* the Leui< Tntive QemneiV 1 during the «Veek H. E. the 6<?neral t|flficA?tf C«M»i»l)noMnp:, M?»jj*r .tyltorat Nejil Mai-' I colm^took the oaths and his se»t on the I Council.216 words
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Article197 1922-01-05 1 January 4. Bank 4 m.s. 214 1-R Bank demand 2'jt 7-8 Private credit 3 m 2'4 3-K New York, demand 48 Credits TO days &OV£ France, demand k. 580 India, T. T. 172% Hongkong-, demand 14 »4 p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand !00'i Java, demand ISS% Bangkok, demand 9Q'A Sovereign.197 words
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Article702 1922-01-05 1 Ike 30. TWf Conference that is shortly i» tfpenpat^ Cannes, a sequel to the Tne'etflj^of M. I.riand and Mr. Lloyd George •in London, may have far IT&VS .immediately in neticud effects en thjsj>yorld than the discussions of the XVhfthin^ton Conference. It will be ahjKempt to work out economic702 words
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Article2785 1922-01-05 1 Dec. 31. A Ceylon Judge ha.- had bei'ort him the curious question of "Is the >ta beach a forest?" A coco-nut planter was charged by the Forest Officer Wsth removing some 700 or 800 cart-Wads of sand from the >tt t uvu y ixJnir forest produce, accod^2,785 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article320 1922-01-05 3 I o the Kditor. Dear Sir,— From the little that I have heard from some architectural friends I gath< r that there must be a strong feeling of dissatisfaction at the way in which this class of professional men will in future be handled or kept under control320 words
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Article150 1922-01-05 3 We have received from the Siamese < lonsulate a copy of the report of the financial adviser on the Siamese budget for the year 1921-1922. The ordinary revenue is estimated at 77,800,000 ticals and expenditure at 82,032,582. The revenue estimate is 5,300,000 more than last year which is150 words
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Article74 1922-01-05 3 His Majesty the Emperor of Japan has cnasly been pleased to confer upon 11 i> Excellency the Governor Sir Laurence Nunns Guillemard, K.c.li., the Is: Class of the Order of the Rising Sun in re•gnition of his services rendered on the occasion of the visit of His74 words
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Article102 1922-01-05 3 special general meeting of the Anjun;i~n-i-Istam was held on the 3 1st ultimo at 39, Sungei Road, to consider how the Anjuman could best help Mr. Sadullah Khan, late editor of the quondam I'tusan Malayu, in the case in which he was sued for damages for inserting102 words
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Article58 1922-01-05 3 On rhar^es of allowing lodging houses to be used for immoral purpose*, two Japanese JuMO Ito, proprietor of the Koyokan Hotel and Shamtzu, o^Tier of the Katong Hotel were convicted and fined $100 each by the fourth magistrate yesterday. Cfcief Detective Inspector Costello gave evidence of raiding the58 words
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Article36 1922-01-05 3 Th« Deputy Controller of Labour, Returns?, wired on I>oc. .'Hst that 10k coolies per y.s. Thongwa had arrived off whom 49 hind**! at PeiUUlg ami the balance prom d c<i direct to Port Swettenham for quarantine.36 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article78 1922-01-05 3 (Aneto.) Weltevreden, Dec. 29. During an interview with Aneta, a director of the Royal Packet Company showed very clearly that a reduction of salaries of ten per cent was absolutely necessary and perfectly justified, so that the action intended by the Union of Captains and Mutes78 words
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Article29 1922-01-05 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) PefUMg, Doc. 2!). successful Police dance tcok place at the Masonic Lodge, preceded by a children's party, both functions being well attended.29 words
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Article88 1922-01-05 3 Pemaag, Dec. tttfc. A; the meeting of Batu Bintang Rubber, the hon'ble Mr. Thome, presiding, ssftd h•• the company hed had the usual troub ea connected with rubber cultivation 1 in this country, but rw thing to detrac fi the excellent condition of the Estate. j They88 words
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Article63 1922-01-05 3 ENGINEER'S UNION REFUSES. < Aneta). Weltevredon, Dec. SI. The Kn^iiK'er's Union has decided net to accept the salary reduction of ten per I tent, proposed by the Royal Packet ComI pany. They recognize that the consequence may be their eventual dismissal. This standpoint will be maintained63 words
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Article104 1922-01-05 3 (From (>ur Own Correspondent) Kuala, Lumpur, Jan. 3rd. The R.G.A., London, cables with regard to restriction! that forms of assent, which have been received from members, represent 470,000 bearing acres, or 55 per cent «.f the total membership. The assent from non-members represents 25,000 acres.104 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article358 1922-01-05 3 S. C. C Defeat S. R. C. The S. C. C. defeated the S. R. C. on the lattcr's p round yesterday by four clear proals. It was a one-sided encounter, spoilt to a great extent by the slushy condition of the ground, and in which the outstaading* feature358 words
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Article936 1922-01-05 3 "Those filmy tissues which Convention, not Nature, imposes on the young-." H. A. Vachell. In this age of intemperate anarchy in all directions, cheap and silly writers (largely feminine) leave nothing untried in the way of suggesting to the young aad inexperienced the folly of all936 words
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Article745 1922-01-05 3 The Hon. Mr. 'j. W. Campbell, in the course of an interview with a representative of the Malay Mail at Malacca, save his views as follow-; Asked what his opinions were with regard to restriction, Mr. Campbell said t at he was in favour of745 words
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Article1385 1922-01-05 4 "King, that haa >ix hundred years and grown !n power, and ever growest, sine I line own Fair Florence honouring chy nativity, Thy Florence, now the crown of Italy, Hath Bought ute of a verse from me, I, wearing but the garland of a day, < ist at thy1,385 words
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Article1380 1922-01-05 4 i Mr. Lowell lit eve. writing years ago, maintained that there is probably no group which offers matter of so 'much beauty and interest as the genus cypraea. whether we regard the animal or the shell (l.)i but it takes one a long way further. as we propose to1,380 words
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Article269 1922-01-05 4 Tn August last the R<\ Walter Naish, iK'tinu- chaplain in Penang, havii ived notice of a Baptism that had been p< p formed at sea off Penai sent a cop the entry to the Rector of Stepney, Loi K. The following letter from the R< I269 words
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Article109 1922-01-05 4 Singapore, Dec The set back reported last week pro to be of a temporary nature, valui b s»how ing a distinct recovery after the Xmai Holidays. Prior to the Auctions erday the tone was steady ai Sh« et Crepe 'JT 1 cents, :m<l, after n quiet open109 words
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Article99 1922-01-05 4 I A ball which proved to 1m i h brilliant function was given a{ Government House, Hongkong, on Dec. 22nd. by H. K. the Governor and Lady Stubbs, among th< many invited pucst^ being Sir Charles, Lady and Miss Addis. A Canton message of December 20 say* that it is99 words
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Article746 1922-01-05 5 Mr. Beck, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Registrar of Criminals, S.S. and F.M.S. has returned from long leave. the Prince of Wales leave? ta by sea this afternoon, awd arrives Horning of January 2nd, at Rangoon where he stays for a week or more. Major C.746 words
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Article236 1922-01-05 5 THURBDAY. DEC. 29. Present. His Excellcnej the Deputy Governor (the Ho«. Mr. I\ James.) His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Truops (Major Cfeneral Xeill Malcolm). The Hon*Me the Attorney-General (Sir J. W. Murison.) Ihv Hon'hle the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. A. M. Pountney The Hon'ble the Colonial Engineer236 words
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Article210 1922-01-05 5 WHO GETS TUB TYRE PROFITS (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Dec. 29. Interviewed by <\ representative of the Pinang Gazette, Lord Northcliffe said that thii part of the East suffers from lack of world propaganda at the moment, and in the future the Malay Peninsula must be210 words
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Article139 1922-01-05 5 Nearly two years ago a movement was inaugurated for s Co-operative Society to be formed in Singapore, on a basis founded on well known Societies elsewhere. A number of members was secured and a considerable capital subscribed, rules drawn up and everything possible done to start the139 words
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Article156 1922-01-05 5 Messrs. Teh Vok Chin and Chua Boon Tcek left Kuala Lumpur en route for Hong Kong t«» join the university to study modi cine. According to a report made to the police by Mr. G. J. Lintf, a Dutch planter living at the Hotel van Wijk, he was robbed of156 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article615 1922-01-05 5 To the Editor. Sir, Your correspondent, Why Not," referring to my statement regarding the resumption by Mr. Meyer of the sum .;iven for an orjjan to be placed in the long-pro-jected and very much needed substitute for the old Town Hall, evidently has not considered, or615 words
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Article219 1922-01-05 5 To The Editor Sir, It i» much regrettable for me that I have to take exception to what is implied in your remarks appeared in your paper I of the 27th inst., on Viscount Takahashi's dealing- with China in regard to the restoration of Kiauchow and Shantung rail-219 words
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Article532 1922-01-05 5 ANNUAL MEETING. Mr. W. i.. Watkini presided at the twelfth annum] genera] meeting- of Pajam Limited, which was held at Gresham House yesterday. There were also present .Messrs. J. M. Sime, \v. P. Plummer, J, W. Campbell, G. Teale, Captain Daly and Captain Reek. In moving the adoption532 words
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Article51 1922-01-05 5 PHASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Dec. 28. Owinj* to the Christmas Holidays we po to press this week a day later. As usual at this time of the year business has been curtailed considerably, ami both Tin and Rubber are slightly easier although the Share Market closes pmctic_My51 words
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Article217 1922-01-05 5 Mr. W. G. Peter, Manager of the Chartered Kank, Singapore, and his brother, Mr J. C. Peter, Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Singapore, are on a visit to Penan_r. Bays the Pinang Gazette. The Malacca Rubber Plantations' offices— formerly the premises occupied bj the Chartered Bank— and gocfawns,217 words
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Article746 1922-01-05 6 Four more specifications of patents by Marconi's Telegram Co., have been permitted to be filed under the Inventions Ordinance. The death occurred at Canton on December is <<f Mr. 11. Sawada, Assistant Manager of the local branch of The Mitsui Bassan Kaisha Ltd. Major F. O.746 words
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Article790 1922-01-05 6 VALUE OF LONG CONTRACTS. i A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held in the Board Room vesterday afternoon, with Mr. R. J. Fnrrer, the j President, in the chair. Others in attendance were Messrs Ong Boon Tat, F. E. de Paula. A. (J. Anthony. See Tiong Wall,790 words
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Article1586 1922-01-05 6 Quicquid agunt homines nostri mi farrmfi libelli Juvbnal. Evidences of the Slump ami of Hard Times were visible everywhere in Singapore during the week end. Even the consumption of champagne showed a falling off from the palmy days of 1870. while the inexpensive little things that1,586 words
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Article111 1922-01-05 6 Mr. E. Walker is appointed a member of the Singapore Pilot Board, vice Mr. de Haviland, resigned. Also Mr. Walker is appointed a member of the committee of the Singapore Sailors Institute. The Postmaster-General (Mr. F. G. Kellaway) denies the report U to a collapse of the Imperial "wireless chain"111 words
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Article869 1922-01-05 7 A LOSS ON THE YEAR. The twelfth annual general meeting of Uor Gajah Rubber Estate Limited was held at Greaham House yesterday, Mr. J. M. Si me, presiding. There were a>o present rs -I. \V. Campbell, W. P. Plummer, E. Kong Guan, P, C. Peck, an! Captain869 words
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Article333 1922-01-05 7 Singapore, Dec. 29. There has been very little change in share prices during the week an 1 business has again been large'y confined to tins and industrials. Tin cloaca at A'l74 sa. per ton, an increase of £1. There have been some enquiries in rubbers with sellers333 words
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Article89 1922-01-05 7 Snii-apore. !•♦*<•. ;',O. Kubl>ers. Little doing. Mining. Steady, Muris S~i.lo, Linjr»ii> |4.40, Collieries $15.15, Johan Tins 90 cents, Titis $7, Padang Plaml ks 10 rents i discount, Ulu Piahs i 1 1 2 1 Ulu Yams 235. 1., Nawng Pets $1.67Vj, Ta $1.10, Xoith Taipings $1.17^. Industrials.89 words
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Article91 1922-01-05 7 S.C.C. 1922 Prograniine. The cricket practice nets will be out or the Padang for £a\(\ members on Tuesday. Everything points to a verj interesting season, as. in additon to the customary Inter-State mat hes, and the Singa Tournament, the S.ia\ Tournament which lapsed last year has been revived. Vn91 words
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Article173 1922-01-05 7 The wedding was solemnised by Mr. E. Tipson, at the Gospel Hall, Golf Road, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, Dec. 24th, Victor Stanley van Langenberg, of the Centra] Engine Works, Singapore, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. van Langenberg o{ Kua i Lumpur, with Miss Ivy Gladys Smith. The173 words
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Article1286 1922-01-05 7 THE FIRST REPORT. The first annual general meeting of the Company was held at French Bank Buildings at noon yesterday, presided over by Mr. .J. a. Elias. Others present were Messrs. Tan ECheam Hock, 11. Clarksoi and <'. V. Bailey (for the Secretaries Messrs. j :i I1,286 words
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Article202 1922-01-05 7 The ball room at the Tanjj i I lub presented a very pay and animated scene last night. I: was the occasion of the annual New Vtar Fancy Dress Ball, had \i sed since the beginnng o f the war and vms 1m ing held202 words
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Article178 1922-01-05 7 The report of the ininistsionei of the Singapore and South Malaya Boy Sc I Association on the work of the year I! states that the outsit PVenl waß {hr Mg of tin W iiJquarteri <•' the old Post Office building h is drably suited lo their requin178 words
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Article91 1922-01-05 7 ,1^ Mis- Zung Wei-tsung, a [ady wh;> represented China the V.' irkinj Women's Congress at Geneva recently, prave a lecture in ti e Helen > May I- tit Hongkong, <>n lu-<-. ::i $t. on laboui I a in Eui^pe and < 'hina. Mr. I>. S. KJrby, Government Veterinary Inspector, who91 words
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Article141 1922-01-05 8 Mathematically no one point of the circumference of a circle is of more importance than another. Nor is one day in the cycle of time really distinguishable from another but conventionally we look upon the last day of tht. year as marking the end of a definite period141 words
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Article29 1922-01-05 8 A large banquet was given in Hon^kong recently by Chinese merchants, in honour of the hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son, lately appointed an unofficial member of the Hongkong Legislative Council.29 words
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Article586 1922-01-05 8 UNIVERSITY OF PHILIPPINES. The -Manila Bulletin of Dec. 21st contaiac these references. International peace will come easily with the establishment of an international university, teaching love for all mankind, better living and higher arts. That's the belief of Dr. I.im Boon Keng, president of Amoy University,586 words
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Article1189 1922-01-05 8 LIVELY MEETING. Tin affairs of the Tiang Gunn Brick and Tile Manufacturing (0., Ltd. came in for considerable amount of criticism oy shareholders at the annual genera] meeting which Wai held at the Van Wijk Hotel yesterday afternoon. Mr. C. J. Schirmer presided and1,189 words
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Article434 1922-01-05 8 A GREAT SUCCESS. Ii was something of an innovation to lnt\e comic football match in Singapore, and the event "staged" on the Padang yesterday afternoon was voted by all to be an unqualified success. Aa was anticipated, the "performance" attracted a huge .row!, and the funds of434 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article521 1922-01-05 8 >..<:.('. vs. STAFFORD^ Interesting Farewell Match. In .spilt' of the unpleasant conditions, quiio large attendance watched the n on the Padang Lis:, evening between ihv S.< and the South Stafford!. It was nu more than fitting that this b'.-ing the farewell game of a good ■porting team, who have521 words
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Article278 1922-01-05 8 Thr Hongkong P.W.D. put up for t-ale recently certain blocks of land in Kovt Tht first, area 16,800 sq. ft. M $27,000 the upset price being $13.4-1 second, area 23,275 sq. ft. fetch i $41 f «K)<i tht upset price hein^- $18,020. A marriage has been arranged b Mr. Harold278 words
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Article712 1922-01-05 9 We are pleased to be able to state that Dr. Hanr.a is slightly better, says Wednesiay's Pinang Gazette. Dr. Savage is making a good recovery from the injury to his head incurred by his accident, says the Malay Mail. The name of the Duke of York712 words
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Article295 1922-01-05 9 NEARLY 400 1921 RECRUITS. Yesterday the Straits Settlements Volun- j teer Force came into being, with a strength, j so far as Singapore is concerned, of 380 Europeans, 96 Chinese, and 83 Malays. These figures indicate the splendid response j which has been made here to the call295 words
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Article431 1922-01-05 9 To the Kditor. Dear Sir, May 1 again (rave tiie use of your Columns to bring to the notice of the Straits Chinese tin* fact that there is still room in the Chinese Co. S. V. I. for strong healthy men. Friday the 30th inst., the first enrolment431 words
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Article138 1922-01-05 9 The i tannage arranged between (Jeotf- j rey h ee Linford, of the P. M. S. Police, and PI His Wylde, daughter of Charles Wylde Hughes, of Glyn Pedr, Crickhowftll, and #>;. M daughter of the late Baron May of Aru lei House, Fulham, and (Treat granddaughter of the late138 words
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Article467 1922-01-05 9 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION. We are officially informed that ilis Royal Highness ;he Prince of Wales, m at present arranged, leaves Port Swettenham on the night of Thursday, 30th March,, in the "Renown" and reaches Singa, re on tarrning of Friday, Hist Mar h. \\.< llo>al Highness467 words
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Article102 1922-01-05 9 The usual Christmas party of St. Marys l!<.MM' was held with great success lasi Wednesday evening, when the girls enter tuined a number «<f their friends from Andrew's House. A number of ladies gentlemen, interested m the welfare of tlie Home, were also present, and nil. after102 words
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Article240 1922-01-05 9 Mr. H. C. Pinching, A. R, C. S., Mycolojris! to the Rubber Growers' Assoeiat who has beer stationed in [poh since 1017, has been appointed Senior Scientific Officer for tlie Association's scientific work in Malaya and goes to Kuala Lumpur. Reports of depredations by tifjers come t'rvmi Bukit Pinang situated240 words
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Article587 1922-01-05 9 CONSERVATIVE POLICY JUSTIFIED. I The twelfth annual general meeting of Glenealy Plantations, Limited was held at I Gresham House, Battery Road, at noon on I Saturday, Mr. W. I'. i: avy prtwirili Otherj present ware Messrs. H. Robinson, F, v 'un.i:.:: Sanderson, Capt. J. M. Daly, j Capt.587 words
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Article183 1922-01-05 9 BARLOW CO'S PRODUCE REPORT. Singapore, I ><•<-- 31. Hubber. Since la>t reporting the market has improved and at the weekly auction which, owing to the holidays, was j on Friday, demand was fairly jjcod ail round at prices Bhowing increases > 3 nr.ts. Standard Sheet was in trot.d favour &i183 words
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Article66 1922-01-05 9 .^fr»l It may not be generally known that the suggestion about rubber tecs was first made by Mr. T. H. Reid, of the Malay States Information Agency. The Daily Mail is responsible a »v--port that there is a possibility <>f the Rt. Hon. Mr. Sastri, F.C., succeeding Lord ?inha as66 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article152 1922-01-05 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 31. In the final match of the northern section, to decide which team is to meet Singapore in the final for this cup, Selangor had only to draw to get top position. After a fairly good game, in which152 words
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Article676 1922-01-05 10 UNDER THIRTYS' BIG WIN. The veterans, if one may be allowed thus to describe the Singapore rugger players who turned out on the Padang on Saturday under the caption of "Over Thirty,* 1 cm wintered a sorry defeat at the hands of their younger opponents, "Under Thirty." and they676 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article864 1922-01-05 10 To the Editor. The contention that Fiance should be entitled to the same ratio of naval armaments as Japan has met with some criti- cisn.s which, it seems to me, are oniy ex- i plieable by a certain amount of ignorance of the essential data864 words
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Article164 1922-01-05 10 To the Editor, Sir, —The following telegram has been received from the Saigon Branch General Manager wires as follows. —Circular telegram.- —Chamber <»f Deputies ha* adopted by a strong majority Mr. Outrey's motion expressing the Chamber's resolution to preserve from all injury the prestige and credit164 words
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Article130 1922-01-05 10 A FAIR DEMAND. Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on Friday, 30th. when there was Catalogued 1,98f>,333 lbs. Tons 886.76; Offered 1.849,931 lbs. Tons 825.86; Sold 1,525,253 lbs. Tons 680.91. PRICES REALIZED. Kihhed Smoked Sheet rents per II). Singapore Standard Quality 38 to 3s130 words
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Article143 1922-01-05 10 a »unt of the sixth annual general meeting of C imnail (P.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Ltd held in the Council Room of i Rubber Growers' Association, :>S eap, LcnJon on November Isth# has !..>.'■ to u by the local secretaries, thy ant) Ltd. The n, Sii En ist Wo143 words
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Article183 1922-01-05 10 i .1 of this ordinance, published in the Gazette, prohibits the giving or receivof i remiums exoepi when they are embodied in an instrument duly stamped pr< nted t<> the Municipal authorities portion. Further a receipt is to riven in English for all payments for rent. The183 words
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Article80 1922-01-05 10 A very impressive memorial service for tin 1 late Dr. Gregory Paul Jordan, who <hed whilst on holiday in England, was held in St. Stephen's Church, Hongkong, On Dec. 11th. The Lord Bishop of Victoria (Rt. Rt-v. C. R. Duppuy), the Rev. C. B. Shann, Rev. E. \V. L. Martin,80 words
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Article583 1922-01-05 10 Mr. Gandhi, sa>\s the Straits Echo, to v horn the moral responsibility for the disorders in Bombay belongs, and whom Mr. Montagu once described as his "friend", finds that the movement he initialed has beyond his control and is now in the hands of individuals to whom583 words
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Article183 1922-01-05 10 has been decided by Municipal Co, nnttee that in 1 "mates for the tra shown separate l\ Major pield'g report on i cutting system has been an has been re. u stud to working. Approval has beer granted Hi capital Engineer to visit the Fremantle abattoirs. A183 words
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Article477 1922-01-05 11 The Hongkong Chinese Y. 11. *5. A. held their fourteenth annual athletic sports on Saturday, Dec. 17th. Mr, 11/;: Miller, Manager of the Cawnbranch of the Imperial Tobacco Co., of In lifi ah >t himself reeei.tly. The London address of the Association of British Malaya is477 words
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98 1922-01-05 11 VICTORIA THEATRE VICTORIA THEATRE. The "All Chaplin" Programme Success The management of the Victoria Theatre it! nk the right note in presenting an "All Chaplin" programme <>n Monday and Tuesday evenings, as was evidenced by the packed houses on each occasion. Such great laughter producers as "A Day's Pleasure," '*Sunny.sidt\"98 words
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Article165 1922-01-05 11 A double murder was committed ;»t No. 121 Bukit Timah Road, fifth milestone on Friday last, when a Eurasian named George William Gomes, employed as draughtsman at the Municipality fatally attacked his wife and children with a knife, and stabbed himself afterwards. Hi> wife Susie ar.d165 words
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Article610 1922-01-05 11 MALAYAN RECIPIENTS. Wo give below a few personal details of the Malayan recipients of New Year Honours: Mr. .Lionel Mahbot Woodward. Chief .Judicial Commissioner F. M. S., has been in the Malayan service since 1888 when he came out as a cadet to the Straits. He is610 words
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Article167 1922-01-05 11 Near the Wharf Superintendent's office at the Empire Dock there If a little establishment w'hieh is keenly appreciated by nil sea-faring men. It is an exchange library for the Mercantile Marine, to which the oAcen and men of any ship can resort and exchange tine- books they have for167 words
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Article66 1922-01-05 11 On Sunday nitfht last. Detective Inspector Phear made a smart capture of a coiner at Tanjon^ 1 Rhu. While he was hard .at work on the top story of a disused coolie house, the inspector made the raid and arrested him in the midst of various instruments and materials. A66 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article277 1922-01-05 11 Dear Sir,— The writer and another friend j went to the Drill Hall for enlistment on the opening day and were informed by the Officer in Charge that there was no Indian Unit at the present moment and the only units existing were for Europeans, Eurasians,277 words
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Article217 1922-01-05 11 T< the Editor. Sir, The objections t»> the use of the bi«.r Victoria Hall, enumerated by Major St. ('lair, for purposes of music in any form, are both sound and convincing. Is he not somewhat captious in stating that be hat! no idea of a new217 words
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Article352 1922-01-05 11 To the Editor. Sir, -The repeated ill-behaviour on the part of some customers at a restaurant in Smith Street prompts me to inform the public the sufferings of some traders in Singapore. Some little time ago, a Eurasian and his wife went to the said restaurant352 words
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282 1922-01-05 11 The following from the minutes of Committee meeting held at the Garden Club on Friday, 30th December, are of public interest. Shortage of Accommodation lor School Children. The committee felt that this was a matter of great importance as the Government had not done anything to282 words
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Article291 1922-01-05 11 The ninth anniversary of the Mutual Improvement Association was successfully held on 25th and 2<>th December at Mr. Ye<» Cheow Yam's bungalow at Jurong Road with ronggeng in attendance. The annual general meeting was also held on 26th with Mr. Wee Chin Kam in the chair. After291 words
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Article113 1922-01-05 11 While driving along Crawford Street on the afternoon of New Year's day, Manan bin Hussain, chauffeur of car .'.">:j, collided with a Chinese boy and caused him slight injuries. He appeared before Mr. Bull in the Second Court yesterday charged with rash driving and was remanded till the113 words
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Article1109 1922-01-05 12 TWO SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS. The New Year Sports, which haw been the most Attractive event of the year in Singapore, so far as the native population ?s concerned, for a very Uqgge number of years, were hel<l on Monday and Were attended by a measure of success comparing1,109 words
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Article101 1922-01-05 12 THE SELANGOR PERAK MATCH. From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. S. The Malaya Cup rugby match, played between Selangor and Perak, resulted in a win for ttie former by four goals to one goal and one mark goal. Se angor had the better of the early101 words
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Article307 1922-01-05 12 The opening race of the New Vear was on Siui'.ru for tin- Somerville Bowl and ten boats started in finp weather and smooth water. The Cub Course was used and Margaret II was the- ftr&t in rounding the Man-o'-War Buoy wit: the Kathleen next ami then Mie307 words
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Article180 1922-01-05 12 The week-end matches in the league competition were as follows On Saturday, Bendemeor Athletic beat Straits Youngsters by four goals to one. (Goals for winners scored by (him Teng Biew, 2, Ctiua Wa*i Cheng, I, and Chia Kwang Hung, 1 foi losers by Teo Whay Kow,180 words
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Article1044 1922-01-05 12 A Scotswoman who has not been very long out here, said to me after the St. Andrew's concert "1 couldn't join in the chorus of 'The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond. 1 You see I used to live there and it just made n lump come1,044 words
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Article114 1922-01-05 12 Frasers Report. Singapore, .lan. 3. Rubbers^ Very little business passing. Pajams $5.75, uiu Bcnuts 30 cents. Nya las $5.25, Kedaha $2.35, Brogaa 45 cents, Alor Gajahs $1.50, United Malaccas $1. IT 1 Perak Rivers $1.40. Indragiris $4.50, Tapahfl $11.50, Ayer Panaa $6.20, Malaka Pindas $1.25. .Mining. Quiet.114 words
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157 1922-01-05 12 Singapore, Jan. 3. Owing to the holidays and absence of cables, there is very little change to report since our last issue. Standard Sheet. Spot has sold between 38 and 3D cents, January 39 Vs to 40, February to March 42 to 43, April to157 words
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Article253 1922-01-05 12 The week of festivities commenced at this popular hotel or. X'mai Eve, when a largely attended fancy dress ball was held. There were many charming and original costumes, and the prizes were awarded to Mrs. Edmett, Best Dress (Spanish Lady) Mrs. Freeman, Original (Christmas Tree) Mr. Alsagoff,253 words
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Article115 1922-01-05 12 Mr. H. R. Campos, a clerk in the Hongkong branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, was attacked: and inflicted with a number of injuries by two Chinese, whilst out walking one evening with his wife and party of friends. Robbery is thought to be the motive115 words
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Article650 1922-01-05 13 (>. Langley, wh* ha* been in holiday, left f«r Singapore on Sat 0.8.E., R.M.C., M.B. Ch. 15. Dr. Rattray h 1 partnership Ltd. and taels damage was he result of a fire at the Standar I Oil Company's godown at Pootung ai wire. on board the650 words
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271 1922-01-05 13 Great excitement prevailed yesterday morning shortly after 8 o'clock opposite i tin old Municipal Market, in Robinson-rd. when the rumour about that a con- s ivaiiry cooly, wfho had gone down t-o clear the sewage pipes had not returned. The other coolies who were standing by were271 words
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Article337 1922-01-05 13 The < anadian Trade Commissioner sends us the following excerpt from the Canadian Customs Tariff Amendment Act, 1921. 12. a. That all goods imported into j Canada whic arc capable of being mark- j ed, stamped, branded r label ed, without Injury, shall be marked, stamped, branded, labelled337 words
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Article163 1922-01-05 13 I •to Brereton charged a Chine named Chew Koon, wit! robbery <-f $2,500 <% tv .1 Chinese merchant, in the Third Court yesterday before Mr. Dawson. Ac cording to complainant's statements, he was Roing to the Chinese Commercial Bank on the -!H. inst. and while h< was163 words
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Article19 1922-01-05 13 The will of Mr. J. I>. Dunlop, whose destb was announced on October 24, has been proved for i.is.oH4.19 words
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Article1144 1922-01-05 13 MR. SC AIM) A VS VIEWS. A Satisfactory Trip. I Carnarvon, Dec. L3. Mr. J. Bcaddan (Minister for Mi: and Railways), in discussing with the Wet Australian" representative his impi ns I of the trip, expressed the opinioi I I visit of th<> trade delegate n to1,144 words
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Article168 1922-01-05 13 Fraser s Report. Singapore, Jan. 3. ■>' volunu* of business during the past wreck has been very small. The intervention of the New Year holidays has !>ecn mainly responsible for this state of affairs. Rubbei and tin an practically unchanged, and business such as it is. his168 words
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Article289 1922-01-05 13 Singapore, Jan. I. The share market has been fairly quiet during tl e week. Tin is weaker at £170 15s. per ton, a fall of £3 10s. A~ a resuli tin shares are slightly easier. Rubber is also weaker at 38% cents but closes a steady market.289 words
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Article576 1922-01-05 14 SIR WEST RIDGBWAY ARRIVES. (From Our Own Correspondent) Jesselton, Dec. 2**. The Right Honourable Sir West Ridpe- way, G.C.8.. G.C.M.G., K.C.S.I. arrived at Jeaaelton on December 28th by the Selangor. The Presidenti who desired no official reception or ceremonial landing, was net by the Honourable the Resident576 words
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Article122 1922-01-05 14 At the instance of Mr. V. G. Savi, Chief Police Officer, number of people were fined by the fourth magistrate yesterday f<>r breaches of the Arms' ordinance. Mr. Bogstra of the Rotterdam Trading Co. wafl mil ete.l in a sum of $10 for having had in his122 words
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Article63 1922-01-05 14 Li*t of subscribers. Previously Acknowledged $!JE\252.47 Sungei Buloh Rubber Co., Ltd., 1,000.00 "E. W. J." (further contribution) 100.00 B. E. Shaw (2nd contribution) 50.00 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Churck: Collection at the Service held in conjunction with the Fitzgerald Memo rial Churck, Penang. 44.40 Total $m.42<;.87 Singapore IJranch:63 words
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Article2467 1922-01-05 14 TELEGRAMS. HOME. Ahmedabad, Dec. 28. The Nationalist Congress opened with speeches in favour of answering Government's methods with a more stringent enforcement of non-cooperation. The Subjects Committee of the Congress has passed a resolution that all other activities should be suspended in order to concentrate attention on civil disobedience. The2,467 words
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Article475 1922-01-05 15 CHRISTMAS IN ENGLAND. Merriest Since I9IS. London, Dec. 127. In spite of the shadow of unemployment this has been the merriest Vuletide in England since 1913. The weather has been the only unseasonable feature. Sunday v as told and a drizzle was followed by mist, but Boxing475 words
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Article5413 1922-01-05 15 I Washington, Dec. 28. It is understood that the Japanese de- j legation may informally suggest to Britain, France and America the drafting of a written agreement that the Pacific treaty be not construed as being applicable to the Japanese Mainland. Baron Shictehara liaff visited Mr. Hughes. Washington, Hoc.5,413 words
