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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1922-02-02 65 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. HIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEffitUARY 2, 1922. No. 1,80018 words
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Article144 1922-02-02 65 February 1. i 30 TOM $81.00 mbiv Oube No. 1 14.00 mbier 10.00 iper Blnck 14.00 aper (white fair) 26.50 pioca, small flake, f .g. #JM pioea medium pearl f.g 7.25 trl Sago small 7.75 _r_» Mix 10.25 ■>r_ Sundried 1050 iurn. Benares uncert: 4.500 c. F.ar.goon white 230144 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article59 1922-02-02 65 KAJENDIE.— Oa the Mt_ Dw_, at 190, Coleherne Court. London, SW, 6, to Hilary and Bortran Majcndie- ;< daughter. COCKE. On th __>th, at the European Hospital, to Mr. arwl My.. M. 11. Cocks, of Athlone Estate, Kapar, n son. MARSH. At Kuala Lumpur or. Jan. _7'.h. the wife59 words
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Article84 1922-02-02 65 ASTON SIMPSON. On February 17th, at Bt Mark's Church, Duttei -worth, P.W... by the Rev. E. Greenhow. Arthur Vincent Aston, Malayan Civil Service, to Marguerite (Rita) only child of Mr. and Mrs. 11. G. Simpson of Butterworth. REILLY SMITH. -On January 25th at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, by the84 words
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Article21 1922-02-02 65 ALLAN. At Tanjong Rhoo, Kilbarchan, on oth Dec. 1921. David, marine engineer, son of the late George Allan, engineer, Johnstone.21 words
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Article207 1922-02-02 65 Three years' hard labour was the sentence dealt out to a Chinese m Hongkong for uttering: a forged note, purporting to be a hundred-dollar note of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and also for being m possession of six similiar fcigeries. We are glad to see that207 words
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Article, Illustration840 1922-02-02 65 January 27. The Government through the Colonial Secretary at the meeting of the rLegisla tive Council announced that it was aware that the accommodation m the English Schools m the Colony is insufficient to meet the demand, and that arrangements are already m progress for the erection of840 words
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Article1174 1922-02-02 65 January 28. Those good people who are always lamenting that Singapore is behind the times will be delighted to know that the "sky-scraper" discussion new going on here is simultaneous with a like discussion m London. It is an evidence of being up to date,1,174 words
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Page 65 Advertisements
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Advertisement345 1922-02-02 65 CONTENTS DERS PAGE c Babei <__ the Towers 66 iiool Accommodat.on 66 mm ent of the Week 6<> E. Shackelton'^ Death 66 11 Government help Trade 66 ICE AND COURT NEWS. kit Timah Double Murder 69, 77 n_fU€ Industrielle 69 hber Boom Deal 70 spick us Characters 74 able Murder345 words
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Page 65 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous244 1922-02-02 65 THE WEEK'S NEWS. A mail from Home is expected here today. Mi. F. B. Smith, representative of the World's Alliance of Churches, gave a kcture on World Peace m the V.M.C.A. last Thursday evening. Mr. Smith is on 8 world tour m the interests of international friendship and peace. A244 words
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Article732 1922-02-02 66 Januaiy 30. The good news of the better understanding between China and Japan, through the medium of the Powers at Washington continues. The telegram is almost enthusiastic, and the attitude of American opinion towards the people -of the land of the Rising l_un has greatly changed.732 words
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Article501 1922-02-02 66 February 1 The news of the death of Major I Sir Ernest Shackleton, just as his fourth Antarctic expedition was m process of getting to work, will be received with the deepest regret m circles far wider than those of pure ientific achievement, for Sir Ernest501 words
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Article731 1922-02-02 66 Will Government help Trade February 2. The transfer of Mr. Hereford frcm the trade statistics department to the legal department m Johore once again illustrates the weakness of a Government system m whi.l very few men are enabled to special j-e fcr their iifework owing to tht calls of promotion731 words
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Article216 1922-02-02 67 __c Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and Justice Barrett-Lennard preside next *k over the Johore Court of Appeal. lajor H. R. Williams, l-10th Gurkha es, attached l-70th Burma Rifles, is nx on a year's leave as from the 15th 1i I t nepaetor Davitt, twentythree years serS and Detective Sub-Inspector216 words
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Article339 1922-02-02 67 THE CHILDREN'S MITE. To t_e Editor. l;ea»* Sir, Will yea please oblige me by publishing: m your paper the enclosed copy of a letter which has been sent to the Inspectors of the Schools m the Straits Settlements. My object m asking you to do this339 words
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Article217 1922-02-02 67 To the Editor. Dear Sir, I observe m your report of the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition to-day, that the suggestion to have a special issue of stamps for the occasion has had to be turned down, and no special reason seems to have been assigned. A earful observer of events217 words
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Article279 1922-02-02 67 To the Editor. Sir, Anticipating a journey to Bangkok by rail, I got what is known as a "Pamphlet of Information for Travellers," which is issued under the auspices of the F.M.S. Railway authorities and" is dated 1921. It is excellently got up, contains time tables,279 words
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Article255 1922-02-02 67 To the Editor, Sir,— May I crave the indulgence of your columns to bring to the notice of employers who have recently reduced the wages of thei- staff, or contemplating further cuts m their salaries, not excepting Government, Municipality and the Harbour Board, on the ground that prices255 words
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Article404 1922-02-02 67 To the Editor. Sir,— My attention was only drawn today to the letter appearing m your issue of Monday last over the signature of Another Indian m reply to my plea for Government resuming import of Indian sheep and goats. Your correspondent attempts to be jocular, but404 words
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Article110 1922-02-02 67 A serious affray broke out m the vicinity of Upper Circular Road and Boat Quay on Tuesday night between rival clans of Hokiens end Teochews, resulting m two deaths and several casualties. It would appear that the trouble arose separately at Boat Quay and Upper Circular Road,110 words
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Article272 1922-02-02 67 EUROPEAN MURDERED BY GANGJOBBERS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 27. Another shocking outrage has occurred m Kedah, where Malay gang-robbers attacked and killed Mr. R. O. Smart, of the Government Surveys. The scene of the tragedy was the Baling Road, near Ayer Tawah. The deceased was walking,272 words
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Article98 1922-02-02 67 DEATH OF OLD SINGAPORE RESIDENT. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 27. The death from dysentery, took place m Taiping Hospital last night of Mr. J. W. Dando, representative of Robinson and Company, Singapore, m Perak. The deceased, who was over seventy years of age, decided, two years ago, to98 words
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Article51 1922-02-02 67 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Jan. 31st. It was originally reported by Mr Smart's boy that a gang of seven Malays attacked his master and killed him. Flour have already been arrested and the three remaining suspects have now been captured and will be shortly brought to51 words
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Article241 1922-02-02 67 The latest mail nows down from Hongkong is dated Jan. 25thj. That was so near the New Year that no material change m the position was expected till after the festival. The Cninese owners were reported tc be willing to concede all the seamen demanded, but this241 words
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Article41 1922-02-02 67 Miss Holloway, daughter of Mr. Holloway, of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Hongkong, was recently accosted by a Chinese who threw pepper $n her take and then attempted to snatch her hal__ bag but failed. The man made gdb_ his escape.41 words
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Article2179 1922-02-02 68 MALAYA BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association was opened at the King Edward VII Medical School Singapore yesterday morning. The President, Dr. Ma.coim Watson, was m the chair and there were also present Dr. W. Fletcher (President Elect),2,179 words
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Article659 1922-02-02 68 The members of the Association conti- nued their labours on Friday m the Municipal Council Chamber at £88 p.m. The Effects of Quinine. Dr. Malcolm Watson read his most interesting paper on ''Quinine and the Quinine Controversy." He pointed out that after knowing the dtng for 400659 words
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Article183 1922-02-02 68 There was a great demand for vehicles of all kinds during the New Year, and all along the principal roads, cars were met m quick succession, the motor .use.'- ran till very late at night, and every rikisha i emed engaged. From figures courteously supplied by the183 words
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Article263 1922-02-02 68 Referring to the murder of Mr. Smart by Malays m Kedah. the Pinang Gaaette says From later information that has come to hand we gather that four arrest* have actually been made at a Kampong some dozen miles away from the scene of the murder, m263 words
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Article99 1922-02-02 68 In the interport golf match between Hongkong and Shanghai played at Hongkong, H. R. Buck' and (Hongkong) lost to Rev. W. P. Roberts (Shanghai), A. B. Stewart (Hongkong) beat C. T. Beath (Shanghai). Hongkong just won, the match. A proposal is being put forward m Australia that German New Guinea99 words
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Article353 1922-02-02 69 IDAY, JANUARY 27, 1922 TURE BY MR. F. B. SMITH. rowded audience m the V.M.C.A. night, Mr. Fred B. Smith, reive of the World's Alliance of who is on a world tour m the of international friendship and »cc, spoke strongly on the subject nd its ruin on353 words
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Article172 1922-02-02 69 HER MEDICAL EVIDENCE. resumed inquest m the Coroner's sterday into the death of Susie »rt Gomes, wife and son respectGeorge Williams G >mes, lately as draftsman at the Munkiho is said to nave s tabbed them on the morning of December 30 is house, 421 Bukit Timah172 words
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Article70 1922-02-02 69 asked to give the following list ona to this Ball m aid of the -Velfare Association sso each, i Tong Seng, Tsutada, M. Meyer, 'm Mr. Mrs. Lee Choon Guan; from Mrs. Kitovitz, O. Alsagoff, ig and Chan Sze Onn $20 from Joo Kui, $15 from Mr.70 words
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Article46 1922-02-02 69 s a movement m South Africa __c adoption of Pretoria as the c capital of the Union m view itral position, after the eventual tio n of Rhodesia with the Union, nnesburg Press points out that 1 migration to Cape Town twice costly, inconvenient, and wasteful46 words
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Article635 1922-02-02 69 SELLING CHEAP AND BUYING DEAR. The following notes on the trade of the Colony for 1921 are courteously supplied by the acting Registrar of Imports and Exports, Mr. G. A. Hereford. The total value of Imports into the Colony for the year 1921 was 614 million dollars635 words
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Article200 1922-02-02 69 The report of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., for the year ended August 31, 1921, shows a loss of £16,350 16s. lid. on the year's trading. In view of the conditions prevailing generally m finance and commerce the world over, and the fact that during the pci:od200 words
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Article690 1922-02-02 69 MR. SELLS' REPORT. The discussion m the Legislative Council on Monday on the Income Tax Bill was rattier feeble, but a select committee had been through the Bill and made a number of amendments, none of them very material, though the Committee recommend •that m carrying out the690 words
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Article126 1922-02-02 69 The Due d'Uzes, during a stag hunt at Rambouillet, was urhorsed by a stag, which attacked his mount. The Due was somewhat seriously injured. The expensive wooden ships Tanjong Rhu and Tanjong Kling, which were built during the war and fitted with Diesel 'engines, have now been broken up, and126 words
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Article415 1922-02-02 69 WINDING-UP POSTPONED. The affairs of the Banque Industrielle cc Chine were again before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, m the Supreme Court yesterday morning, when application was made by Mr. Mundell, on behalf >f the Bank, for the further adjournment fur one month of the petition for a winding-up order.415 words
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188 1922-02-02 69 THE OVERSEAS CHINESE SOCIETY, GREAT BRITAIN. The Overseas Chinese Society held their third Annual Dinner at the Claridge's Hotel, London, on the 20th December, 1921. There were present as guests of honour, Mr. C. H. Chu, Charge ri'Affaires a. the Chinese Legation; Lady Evelyn and Sii Arthur H. Young, G.C.M.G.,188 words
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Article191 1922-02-02 69 Miss Barber of the Foundling Home, Hongkong, sustained a broken arm and other injuries m a rikisha accident m Hongkong on Jan. 17th. General Jose Maria Oreliana has been elected President of Guatemala by the National Legislative Assembly, m succession to Don Carlos Herrers. The t4 Daily Mail's" Hamburg Correspondent191 words
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Article781 1922-02-02 70 NEW WORKS. The proposal to proceed with the demolition of the old Post Office buildings m Battery-road draws the attention to the large amount of re-building that is, at the moment, being carried on mi n Singapore. Collyer Quay will be completely transfigured by the new buildings which781 words
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Article29 1922-02-02 70 The saying that No man is good enough to be another man's master" may be supplemented by "No man is too good to be another man's servant." Dean Inge.29 words
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Article902 1922-02-02 70 SUPREME COURT ACTION. A rubber deal between Messrs Graham and Co. Ltd., and Messrs. Manasseh and Co. m 1920 resulted In the action which is being heard by the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Si preme Court. The action is brought by Messrs Graham, win902 words
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Article1065 1922-02-02 70 Middle Class. (By Sarah Gertrude Mi 11 m. Collins, Sons and Co., Ltd., 48, Pall Mall, London). South Africa is the scene of this book, but it might almost as well have been written of middle class society m any town m England as m Johannesburg. It is1,065 words
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Article277 1922-02-02 70 Singapore, Jan. 25 The continued declines m rubber and and the imminence of the Chinese ISi Year had a big deterrent effect on b%j ness m the share market and very li| was done. Rubber at SOH cents is I cents lower than last week's figure277 words
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Article133 1922-02-02 70 ERASER'S REPORT. Singapore, lan. 2 1 The Share Market remains lifeless every section and with few exceptions changes m quotations are easier. Rub at 30 cents spot and Tin at £160... show heavy declines over the week. Industrials.— Straits Traders after b\ ness up to $14.50 e_133 words
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Article113 1922-02-02 70 The fond belief that Trustees may, In spite of warnings firm and strong. Go gambling with investors' funds By buying short and selling long, Has been exploded. But yet The Times with heat maintai As per the grief of Mr. Still, There's something m this113 words
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Article746 1922-02-02 71 To-night H.R.H. the Prince of Wales leave* Hydedrahad for Nagpur, ariving there on Monday morning. The Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co. send us their well-printed calendar, with pictures of the works and its manufactures. The engagement is announced of Miss Kitty David, third daughter of Mr. B.746 words
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Article1536 1922-02-02 71 A meeing of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon, the President, Mr. R. J. Farrer, presiding. There were also present Messrs. O. P. Griffith Jones, E. Tessensohn, E. S. Manasseh, E A. Brown, F. E. De Paula, W. A. Sims, Ong Boon Tat, A. G. Anthony, See1,536 words
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Article91 1922-02-02 71 ma The Hoa. Mr. W. H. Thome has been indisposed these last few days and was not able to attend the Legislative Council meeting yesterday. He was m office for a few hours to-day, says the Straits Echo of Tuesday. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has expressed a91 words
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Article322 1922-02-02 71 REQUIEM SERVICE IN THE GOOD SHEPHERD. The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd was well filled yesterday morning, when a solemn high mass was sung m the memory of the late Pope Benedict XV, whose death was symbolised by the presence of a massive coffin, draped with a322 words
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Article475 1922-02-02 71 A first duty (and pleasure) to the largo community that makes up so much of the commercial and city life of Singapore, is to wish all our Chinese friends a Happy New Year, which we do with all sincerity. Hope springs eternal, and the bad times475 words
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Article39 1922-02-02 71 The latest wedding ring comes from Paris, where they have for a long time been regarding the plain gold band as commonplace. The new affairs are of amber or jade, with an Eastern marriage motto cut on the inside.39 words
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Article1376 1922-02-02 72 _O n Saturday the Singapore Rugger Fifteen will be fighting hard against Selangor on their ground at K. L. for the honour of becoming the first holders of the handsome trophy piesented by H.M.S. Malaya last year. All who have followed the Singapore rugger players during the past1,376 words
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Article230 1922-02-02 72 The following report is supplied by the Secretaries At the third ordinary general meeting of the Company held at the office of the Company, Chartered Bank Chambers, at noon yesterday, the following were present Mr. 11. Robinson (Chairman) Mr. H. B. Egmont Hake (Director) Mr. H. L.230 words
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Article59 1922-02-02 72 H. M. Submarines Ll, L 3, L 4, and L 5, under command of Lieut. A. M. CaTrie R.N., Lieut-Commander A. B. Creig, Lieut.-Com-mander J. H. Owen R.N., and Lieut.Commander Rushbrooke respectively, arrived from Hongkong yesterday. Ll and L 3 are proceeding to Penang on the 30th inst.,59 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article552 1922-02-02 72 On Saturday night a farewell dinner was given to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Nutt by the Singapore Yacht Club, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemard presiding, as the Commodore of the Club. On Sunday morning the final race for the Somerville Bowl came off, and552 words
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Article117 1922-02-02 72 There was a large attendance at the Singapore Club last evening to see H. W. Stevenson, the ex-champion, play Mr. G. Mugliston. It was quite a good game, and when the professional ran out with an unfinished break of 56, Mr. Mugliston was 684. Both players had ups and117 words
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Article85 1922-02-02 72 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 24. At the Penang Club last night Mr. H. W. Stevenson, ex-champion of the world, gave a finished and brilliant exhibition of billiards. He conceded Mr. Oxenham 400 m a game of 800 up, and obtained his points m an hour85 words
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Article110 1922-02-02 72 S.R.C. beat The Navy. The match between the S.R.C. and The Navy, played on the Padang yesterday afternoon, resulted m a win for the Club by five goals to nil. There was no score at half time, all the goals being obtained after the resumption by Lingard. The S.R.C.110 words
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Article530 1922-02-02 72 The Navy put out a pretty good side against the S.C.C. m the match on the Padang last evening, sufficiently strong at any rate to provide a very interesting game, but not sufficiently strong to avert defeat by 4 goals to nil. The S.C.C. were always530 words
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Article78 1922-02-02 72 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Jan. 2tt. Stevenson met the Datch Klana at the Ipoh Club last night m a game of 800 up, the latter receiving a start of 400. The final score was Stevenson 800 and the Datch 590. At the conclusion of the game78 words
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Article108 1922-02-02 72 London, Jan. 3rd.— At tbe annual conference of headmasters of Public Schools, held at Oxford yesterday, on the motion of Dr. Vaughan, Rugby, a resolution was passed deprecating any increase m the number of public championship competitions between schools. The decision of the Selangor Turf Club to108 words
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Article17 1922-02-02 72 *m Really fine craftsmanship cas never be cheap. The artist must be paid appropriate fees. A. Rutherston.17 words
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Article875 1922-02-02 73 DE TO HOLD EXTRA MEETINGS. ere was a large attendance of memof the Sporting Club at the annual ing held m the Exchange rooms yesy afternoon. S. B. Archdeacon presided and on .otion the annual report and accounts lie year ended December 31, 1921, were le Chairman875 words
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Article363 1922-02-02 73 NEXT SEASONS ARRANGEMENTS. Delegates of the various Clubs m tho Malaya Cup Competitions met at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to discuss and make arrangements for the competitions next season. The hon'ble Mr. A. B. Voules presided and there were also present Messrs O. Beckett and A.363 words
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Article116 1922-02-02 73 H.M.S. Titania, repair ship, commanded by Captain C. S. Benning, D.5.0., Commanding China Submarine Flotilla, arrived here from Hongkong late on Wednesday evening, with H. M. Submarine L 2 (Lieut. T. I. Scott Bell), and proceeded to the Empire Dock yesterday morning. The four other submarines at116 words
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Article91 1922-02-02 73 On opening a copy of the "Financier" (December 22) we find, m a prominent position, says the Pinang Gazette, reference to the prospects of gold mining m Kelantan under the following large type headings: "Gold m Malaya. Opportunities m Kelantan. A New Klondyke." We would suggest that this is a91 words
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Article104 1922-02-02 73 An appalling account of the pogroms m the Ukraine was giv_n by the Chief Rabbi, Dr. Hertz, at a large meeting at the Cannon Street Hotel for the relief of the victims. Dr. Hertz declared that m the past three years 3,000,000 human beings m the Ukraine had suffered the104 words
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Article1485 1922-02-02 73 cg,t id hominaa noatri aat f arras* hbeUt JuvaNAL. There is a rumour that Government legal circles are seriously considering amendment of the law relating to barretry (a sea offence m the doing of which the owner of the ship is injured) by adding words to1,485 words
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Article104 1922-02-02 73 Five Chinese were charged before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Magistracy, Hongkong, on Jan. 14 with having stowed away from Singapore by the Van Cloon. The defendants said they wanted to return to their homes at Amoy and pleaded guilty to the charge. Inspector Spear said104 words
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Article66 1922-02-02 73 After suffering from cancer for three months, Mr. H. W. Dick, of Messrs. Vernon and Smyth, Hongkong, died m the Peak hospital on Jan. 7th. The wedding took place at St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, on Jan. 12th, of Lieut. A. D. Nicholl, of H.M.S. Bluebell, and Miss Rose Edkins, only66 words
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Article129 1922-02-02 74 DECLINING PRICES. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on Wednesday, 25th, when there was Catalogued 1,858,809 lbs. Tons 829.85 Offered 1,243,923 lbs. Tons 555.32 Sold 957,671 lbs. Tons 427.53. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per lb. Singapore Standard Quality 30 to 30%129 words
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Article124 1922-02-02 74 GUTHIE'S RU BBER REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 25. During the past week, something approaching a slump m value occurred m the various markets, due to lack of trade support combined with forced liquidation by overbought dealing interests. At the Auctions, to-day, prices of all grades were 5 to 6 cents down124 words
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Article230 1922-02-02 74 Singapore, Jan 26. Rubber. The market has weakened considerably during the past week, and prices dropped to as low as 29% cents for Standard Sheet, but following a slight recovery m London closed firmer at 30 to 31. The weekly auctions on Wednesday opened with a230 words
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Article116 1922-02-02 74 The sequel to a raid conducted by the Chief Police Officer, the Adjutant, Chief Detective Inspector Costello, and a posse of European and other police at a house In Balestier Road, m the early hours of Wednesday morning, took place m the Second Court yesterday, when twenty-four Chinese116 words
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Article99 1922-02-02 74 ERASER'S REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 26. Rubber... Still very dull and few shares changing hands. Mining. Taipings $1 to $1.05, North Taipings $1.10 to $1.15, South Taipings 47% to 52% cents, Collieries $12.75 to $13.25, Nawng Pets 82% to 87% cents, Rawangs 60 to 65 cents, Linguis $3.2599 words
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Article755 1922-02-02 74 We understand that the price of mutton at Government stalls is now 45 cents per lb. The Hon Mr W G Maxwell, C M G, Chief Secretary, is spending the holidays at Port Dickson. H. R. H. the Prince arrives at Nagpur this morning but leaves755 words
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Article1375 1922-02-02 74 COLLYER QUAY EXCEPTION. After the ordinary business of the Municipal Commission was ended on Friday, the Commissioners went into General Committee to consider the plans for the erection of a new building on Collyer Quay by the Union Insurance Company. The Commissioners had previously fixed 96ft. Gin. (that1,375 words
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Article235 1922-02-02 74 As there seems to Wave been a competition between sellers of Government mutton and those who deal m Messrs Belilios Kader Sultan and Co's meat for some time past, our representative did a round of the markets yesterday, and found that mutton is 45 cents at the Government235 words
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Article97 1922-02-02 74 The H.M.S. Hawkins, the flag ship of the China Station, with the H. E. Admiral Sir Alexander L. Duff, X.C.8., Commman-der-in-chief on board, arrived m port yesterday^ She is under the command of Capt. W. N. James R.N,, 0.8r., and is bound from Hongkong to Bangkok, whither97 words
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Article1402 1922-02-02 75 SINGAPORE LOST. LAST MINUTE THRILL. Our Own Representative). the most interesting Rugger f recent years was brought to ion, fittingly exciting, by the h for the Malaya Cup, between md Singapore, at Kuala Lumpur Jay. Singapore and Selangor ys been keen rivals m the field nd this1,402 words
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Article121 1922-02-02 75 sg An l.nglish airman named Baker has arrived m Bandoeng. He has been engaged by the Dutch Colonial Office as an instructor for N. E. I. military fliers m the N. E. I. flying corps. We regret to iearn of the death of Captain A. Moller, master cf the steam-lighter121 words
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Article380 1922-02-02 75 PERAK'S BATSMEN FAIL. PENANG IN STRONG POSITION. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 28. The two-day Inter-State match between Perak and Penang commenced this morning m im. Weather and before a large attendance. Batting first on an excellent wicket, Perak were soon disposed of for the small total380 words
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Article688 1922-02-02 75 On Saturday morning six boats turned out to compete f«>r a trophy kindly presentel by Mr. Carver. The start was at ten prompt, with a strong breeze and heavy swell, so that most of the boats started reefed down, with the exception of Helen who carried full688 words
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Article491 1922-02-02 75 Tie S. C. C. entertained a team selected from H. M. S. Titania and the submarines now m port to a cricket match em the Pjadang on Saturday afternoon, an interesting game resulting m an easy victory for the Club. Winning the toss and hatting first,491 words
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Article96 1922-02-02 75 The office of President of the Swiss Confederation, to which M. Robert Haab has just been elected, became of conspicuously greater internationl importance during the war, and its recent holders have even broken with tradition so far as to pay official visits to foreign countries. A few years age you96 words
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Article366 1922-02-02 76 A special Gazdtte forbids the export to Burma from the Straits Settlements of arms, naval and military stores, saltpetre or sulphur. According to one local authority, the next Pope may possibly be found among the Cardinals Gasparri, Bisleti and De Lai. (Straits Echo.) Mr. Manuel L.366 words
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Article220 1922-02-02 76 MOH AMEDAN DIVORCE LAW. Interesting Court Judgments. Interesting judgments relating to the llohamedan divorce laws have been given m the Court of Appeal m the case m which Syed Mohamed Yassin bin Mohamed Alsagoff and Aboobakar bin Hadji Arshad, suing as the next friend of Sheriffa Rogayah binte Syed Mohamed220 words
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Article120 1922-02-02 76 Early yesterday morning a bi_it..l murder was committed m 34 New Market Read, tenanted by Mr. Seah Ly© Kk.t when one of the lodgers, said to be a relative set upon him and attacked him with a chopper and a sword. His baby son was120 words
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Article215 1922-02-02 76 In Aid of St. Andrew's Mission Hospital. The concert and variety entertainment, very thoughtfully organised by the Chinese sub-committee of the St. Andrew's Mission Hospital Building Fund on Saturday evening, Chinese New Years Day, was quite a success. The attendance was encouraging, and though empty seats were215 words
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Article192 1922-02-02 76 The F. M. S. Gazette contains the following appointments Mr. C. G. Coleman to be a European Master, Education Department, S. S. and F. M. S; Mr. E. de la M. Stowell to be an Aasistant Master m the Education Department, S. S. and F. M.192 words
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Article145 1922-02-02 76 The progress made by the Singapore Chinese Girls' School during the year was plainly Fetn at the annual prize giving last Tuesday, when there was a record attendance fo parents and friends. The splendid work put m by Miss Ethel Graham, the new Principal, who arrived145 words
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Article114 1922-02-02 76 Perhaps with the downward tendency m prices, and indications of a revival, however slight, m the trade of the colony, our Chinese friends are celebrating their New Year with greater show than last year. Holiday makers were m abundance on the street and m new clothes were114 words
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Article72 1922-02-02 76 FRASER CO'S SHARE REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 31. Rubbers.— Still very dull, with sellers predominating. Mining.—Collienes $13, Taipings $1.07%, North Taipings $1.12%, South Taipings 50 cents, Nawng Pets 95 cents, Rawangs"62% cents, Linguis $3.50, Uiu Piahs $1.07%, Renongs 255. 3d. Padang Plandoks 15 cents discount. Industrials. Uniteers $10 $10.50, Traders $1372 words
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Article588 1922-02-02 76 NEW REGIMENT'S FINE RECORD. The 2nd Battalion Middlesex Regiment (Diehards) arrived at Singapore on H. M. Transport Huntsend on Monday evening, and disembarked yesterday morning, taking up their quarters for the next few days at FoVt Canning, Tanglin and Nonnanton, until the Ist South Staffords embark. The 2nd588 words
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Article164 1922-02-02 76 While driving along Orchard Road on Sunday moijning last, Ahmad, driver of motor-car 3156 m the employ of Dr. Crahay ran over a Chinese, who succumbed to his injuries later m hospital. The driver was before the Second Magistrate yesterday charged with causing death by rash driving and164 words
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Article34 1922-02-02 76 The Rev. Bro. Barnitus, Director, and Rev. Bro. Henry, Sub-Director, of St. Xavier's Institution, are leaving Penang for Europe by the Yoshino Maru. They expect to be back before the end of the year.34 words
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Article169 1922-02-02 76 PENANG BEAT PERAK. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 30. Continuing their second innings this. morning, the Perak batsmen did rather better than on Saturday, but the side was dismissed by noon for a total of 136, Penang thus winning by an innings and 36 runs. The best169 words
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Article28 1922-02-02 76 The Weiding Cup was competed for on 29th and 30th Jan., and was won by H. Manby with a score of 47, 44, 12, 79.28 words
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Article525 1922-02-02 76 SCOTS RUGBY MEN FOR PARIS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Edinburgh, Dec. 28. After the trial game at Inverleith between Scotland and the Rest, the following fifteen were chosen to represent Scotland against France at Paris: Full Back— H. H. Forsayth, Oxford University. Three-quarters A. Browning, Glasgow High School525 words
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Article174 1922-02-02 77 )AY, FEBRUARY 2, 1922. ERDAY'S 54 RECRUITS. period of desultory recruiting ore Volunteer Force was contrengthened as a result of the sponse made to the recent caii lers, the special recruiting yes feting 54 men. 'ihis brings tn2 ie European i orr;e to 538, of her :n:{ have listed174 words
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Article254 1922-02-02 77 •tion with the brutal murder, committed m 34 New Market on Tuesday morning, when [iat, a well known towkay, and eaT old son were hacked to s believed that the supposed _eah Kirn Kwah has made a to the magistrate. He lived .ife m the same254 words
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Article86 1922-02-02 77 Bourne, the Coroner, delivered yesterday at the conclusion of into the death of Susie and ies. wife and son respectively -lliam Gomes, formerly draftsMunicipality, who is alleged bbed them while under the in_illuemations that his life was after. It will be remembered ned the knife against himself86 words
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Article56 1922-02-02 77 Indian Army order states that the King-Emperor has been leased to nominate Colonel His less Edward, Prince of Wales of Cornwall, K.G, G.C.M.G., 8.E., M.C., as Colonel-in-Chief •mentioned Indian units ivalry (late 35th Scinde Horse acob's Horse), 92nd Punjabis utana Infantry, 51st Sikhs, ree, 37th Dogras. ts56 words
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Article2656 1922-02-02 77 JUDGES DIFFER. Judgment m the appeal brought by two children of the late Syed Mohamed Alsagoff against a judgment deliverer! by Mr. Justice Woodward m May, 1920, m an action brought by them agai- st other members c_ the family and executors of their Cather't will, has2,656 words
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Article42 1922-02-02 77 Judgment for $3,814 and costs was delivered for the plaintiff, Mr. R. G. Ashton, m an action brought by him m Shanghai against Messrs. Moutrie and Co. Ltd., by whom he was previously employed. The action was for damages for wrongful dismissal.42 words
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Article252 1922-02-02 78 Singapore, Jan. 31. The depression of the past week is not quite so acute, although the Chinese holidays have considerably interfered with business. Rubber and tin are both lower over the period and the Rubber Share Market lacks support of any kind. Tin shares, however, have252 words
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Article248 1922-02-02 78 The shock was distinctly felt shortly after nine o'clock en Tuesday morning it. the Mount Faber district. It was quite .harp and only one quake was observed. The pendant electric lamp was set aswinging. from east to west. Two previous occasions of earthquakes are remembered m Singapore.248 words
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Article268 1922-02-02 78 MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. The advent of the Chinese New Year Holidays largely restricted business during the week, but there was latterly a general improvement m the tone of the share market. As a result of small advances In the prices of both rubber and tin the more sensitive of these268 words
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Article25 1922-02-02 78 V The police report a large number of nondescript unemployed foreigners, attracted to Shanghai through the absence of passport regulations. These constitute a menace. n25 words
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Article311 1922-02-02 78 MR. STEVENSON AT THE GARDEN CLUB. There was a large attendance at the Garden Club last night, when Mr. H. W. Stevenson gave a brilliant and polished exhibition of billiards. Conceding the hon'ble Mr. S. Q. Wong 400 m a game of 800 up, the ex-Champion ran to311 words
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Article542 1922-02-02 78 The following is the Malaya Mail criticism Saturday's game. Selangor having the match m their hands nearly gave it away, first by slacking off m the closing minutes and than by not playing to the whistle. But we think everybody will agree that they deserved to542 words
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Article3640 1922-02-02 78 HOME. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 23. It is officially announced that Princess Mary's wedding has been fixed for February 28. London, Jan. 23. The new issues of thirty millions sterling of three per cent British local oans stock at 57 and the Anglo-Persian oil shares have been over-subscribed, the3,640 words
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Article220 1922-02-02 79 Referring to the game between the Singapore Wanderers and Kuala Lumpur the Malay Mail says: The game was fast and exciting throughout, the turf giving good holding. The Wanderers ap) teared it a disadvantage particularly m the second chukka owing to their ponies being fresh and220 words
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Article52 1922-02-02 79 The result of the ballot for the election of Election Committee is as follows: H. M Cantrell, A. C. Smith, A. W. D. Dove, H. R. L. Dyne, F. R. Heron, L. J. Gilbertson, F. T. S. Newell, A. G. Anthony, J. D. Saunders, Major G. R.52 words
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Article791 1922-02-02 79 I .cad on. Jan. 23. A bad attack of the blues regard mc; the C(;nference has been recently afflicting Washington, but a more cheerful feeling now prevails partly m consequence of President Harding pointing <ut tie.; pessimism is unjustified and that i' Is unfair to criticise work oniy half791 words
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Article2489 1922-02-02 80 London, Jan. 24. According to a Russian trade delegation telegram from Moscow, the Bolshevik government has accepted the invitation to the Genoa Conference. M. Tchitcherin informed Sr Bonomi that the pan-Russian executive committee would meet on Jan. 27 to appoint delegates. The telegram adds that plans are being elaborated for2,489 words
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Article115 1922-02-02 80 Goodwood Hall entered tipor last night when the official op< premises under the new propi Mr. E. S. Johannes took place, a large attendance at dinner subsequent fancy dress ball who very pleasing costumes wei special dinner was served and i continues on the lines of115 words
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Article94 1922-02-02 80 The three principal races at Christmas meeting resulted as W. A. Derby. Easingwold, Smiles 2 Poondarra, 3. Se^ 7 to 4 winner. Time, 2. 37 1 Railway Stakes. Fair Int Earl of Seafield, 2 Piargea, started. 9 to 2 winner, fl s. Won by a head. Perth Cup.—94 words
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Article184 1922-02-02 80 An Independent Church foi Remarkable proposals are to ed before the end of January by, if approved, one indopende nomous Christian Church will m South India. Anglican, Presbyterian, am tional will alike lose their se« tity, and become merged m Viewing this situation as an A sionary184 words