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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section21 1925-12-23 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. "\Kl> SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, DECEMBER 23, 1925. NO. 2,003.21 words
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Article137 1925-12-23 1 ribers to the "Singapore Free Pre««" t*klj i cumin* froj» Europe to the Straits of the mail lines, are invited to send Manager the name *f their steamer and I arrival m Singapore. Copies will th«n *iied to meet them at various ports of call. I hAm m Europe wishing137 words
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Article120 1925-12-23 1 Dtcembtr 22. T v $140.50 e r 15.00 I White 86.00 B! id 72.00 6.25 ti S« Srrall »-25 12.00 Sundrit-d 12.30 Jfr. Benares ur.t. 4.000 Lianp Hin Chan Mark I Hin Chan Mark RW Eajrle (New) 330 >'iam old No. 1 3.10 R:ini;oon Bintan 260 Rangoon Sioka 2?iss120 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article65 1925-12-23 1 EDWARDS.— At European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, on 13th inst., to Nancy, wife of J. Price Edwards, of Kuala Kubu, a son. BOWMAR.-On Sunday. 13th December, at the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bowmar. of Seremban, a daughter. WALTON. (Nee Bertie Pearce) on December 17th,65 words
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Article45 1925-12-23 1 GIB S O X-M ILK E. -At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Penang by the Rev. Archibald Ewing, Douglas James, third son of the late Mr. R. H. Gibson and of Mrs. Gibson, Aberdeen, to Jess, younger daughter of the late Mr. William Milne, Aberdeen.45 words
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Article25 1925-12-23 1 MACKENZIE.— Died at Dingwall, Scotland, as the result of an accident, Donald, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Murdo Mackenzie, Bukit Bertam Estate. Rantau.25 words
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Article65 1925-12-23 1 December 22. Bank 4 m.s. 2,4 15-32 Bank demand 2<4 1 5-3-Private credits 3 m.s. A 4 t* New Yoik. demand 56% Credits 90 days 58% France, demand 1450 India. T. T. *54^ Hongkong, demand 3» 2 p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 129}* Java, demand 140*4 Bangkok, demand 791 465 words
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Article611 1925-12-23 1 Dec. 16. A favourite method of those who are spoiling for a fight, that they may let off superfluous steam, is to find someone likely to be an adversary, open a case with a figure of straw, and proceed to demolish it. If the one fchosen to quarrel with611 words
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Article782 1925-12-23 1 .Dec. 17. Our fore-runners m Singapore dreaded two things more than others the rapacity of the Colonial Office and hampering the freedom of the .Port (and Colony). Of the former they had a melancholy example m the imposition of the Military Contribution, which was suddenly raised782 words
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Article507 1925-12-23 2 Dec. IS. CaU'h- words have always been the vogue of people who live m masses m towns, or who are closely associated m enterprises that bring large bodies of men together. Mostly to tickle the ear, but occasionally to stimulate the moral sense and revive virtue, amply507 words
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Article242 1925-12-23 2 Our Kuala Lumpur contemporary publishes particulars of the scheme lor damming the Perak River at Chenderoh, to raise its level upstream by sixty feet and create a lake extending ten miles from the dam, and thereby to furnish a net power of 18,000 kilowatts. A steam auxiliary242 words
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Article925 1925-12-23 2 Dec. 11). Consideration of rebuilding some ot" the bridges of Singapore has been before the Commission for some time and a recent meeting of the Committee m charge of the affairs of that department of the municipal work has resolved to carry out the foundations for925 words
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Article243 1925-12-23 2 hhjkjkhjk jkhj,hj,hj of government bonds, or the possessors of other wealth, to disgorge \-h to make the budget ends t, let alone form a basis for debt I ations to restore her credit m tht outer world. Italy is also hard d for money, but her243 words
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Article703 1925-12-23 3 Dec. 22. ra ;<L r <> Singapore owed its imt») the Navy from the stores tl here. The forts on the islands c liesijrned to protect the stores of fut-1. or ;>t* least deny their use .iii enemy. It was never thought we could hold for long as703 words
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Article415 1925-12-23 3 Mr. and Un. and Miss Hannitfan left for Home by the Mor.-a. Mr. C. H. Ferrers, the well-known Kajanjr planter, is homeward bound on the Morea. Mr. A. H. Atsiter, of the Singapore Municipality, has returned from a holiday at Home. Captain I. K. LoveH, Adjutant, P. and P.W.V.C., arrivedStraits Echo - 415 words
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Article83 1925-12-23 3 A PENAKG WEDDING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Dec. 15. The wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church yesterday, the Rev. Mr. A. Ewing officiating, of Mr. Douglas James Gibson, of Labu, Negri Sembilan, and Miss Jess Milne, of Aberdeen, who arrived by the Gltnshiel. Mr. A. P.83 words
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Article155 1925-12-23 3 Defence of Mui-Tsai. < (From Our Own Cori'espondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 15. The Council' this morning: sat to pass a number of bills, after which it adjourned for the finance committee. The Council resumes on Thursday when speeches of adjournment will be made. Tho bills passed include155 words
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Article81 1925-12-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enang. Dec. I<>. The public enquiry into the allegations of extortion, etc, by Mrs. Lim Chwee Lian ajrainst a tram -conduct or. was held m the Municipal hamber yesterday afternoon before the President ami the Committee. Mr. R. Mume represented the woman, and81 words
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Article92 1925-12-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Dec. 16. The wedding took place at S r Mary's Church, the Rev. B. C. Roberts officiating, oi the well-known broker. Mr. Lancelot Pearon and Miss Olive Lamottee. The bride was given away by Mr. O. Beckett, and the best92 words
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Article87 1925-12-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Dec. 19. His Majesty's ship Deihi. due on the 14th, arrived yesterday. The reason she was overdue is interesting. While proceeding through the Mediterranean she re- ived instructions to patrol between Athens and Africa to look out for Alan Cobham, the87 words
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Article206 1925-12-23 3 No Notice Taken of Previous Rider. (From Our Own Correspondent.) rV)Wf. Dec. 19. The inquest on the Tamil employed by tiie electric department of the Municipality, who was electrocuted recently, was resumed this morning and concluded at noon with evidence of Mr. Hanson, the distribut- engineer,206 words
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Article54 1925-12-23 3 (From Our Own Corresponded.) Penang, Dec. 19. At an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of Simpang Estate, Mr. H. E. Thiede presiding, a resolution \va: passed that the sale of the Company's property and assets to Adamson Gil Elian and Co. comprised m the agreement of October 25th,54 words
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Article77 1925-12-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala, Lumpur, Dec. 21. The Malay Mail is informed on the best ru.hority that what Sir George Maxwell said at the meeting of the Federal Council regarding rubber only conveyed the obvious warning that with a hundred percentage Ftandard production we could not expect restriction77 words
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Article64 1925-12-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Dec. 21. An electric storm yesterday afternoon suddenly lit up all the lamps m a big 1 bungalow near the Racecourse, the lamps going off a few seconds later. Afterwards the lamps functioned without a hitch. Lightning also struck one of64 words
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Article82 1925-12-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). IVnang, Dec. 21. The death has occurred of Lady Rasada, widow of Phya Rasada Nuprauit (better known as Khaw Sim Bee, High Commissioner for Puket), on Saturday at her residence m Northam Road. Although the grave is ready at the family burial ground at Renong,82 words
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Article386 1925-12-23 3 Lull m Activities. The zeal of the ruiber smugglers seems to have declined, from the latest reports to hand. During the week December 10th. to December 17th. only five captures were made, although there have been additions to the Preventive fleet of the FJI.S. Customs Service, which should386 words
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Article74 1925-12-23 3 The hon'ble Mr. 0. F. Stonor arrived m Taiping- on Sunday, with Mrs. Stonor, to assume his appointment as Resident of Perak m succession to 1.t.-Col. C. W. C. Parr, retired. The hon'ble Mr. H. W. Thomson, British Resident of Pahang, takes Mr. Stonor's place at the Selangcr Residency. The74 words
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Article133 1925-12-23 4 'THE THREE TAILORS OF TOOLEY STREET." To Ihe Editor. Sir, I notice an advertisement m today's Free Press m which a copy of a telegram on the recent Marella-Conus has been sent to the owners expressing sympathy with the Marella captain on the "severe" sentence handed133 words
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Article112 1925-12-23 4 To the Editor. Sir,— The old saying that a shoemaker's children are the worst shod is applicable to a half a chain of pavement m a filthy condition right m front of the Health Office m St. Andrew's Read. Rickshaw coolies congregate and lap up their coffee and112 words
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Article447 1925-12-23 4 Funeral Procession. Great crowds lined the streets on Sunday to witness the funeral of the late Mr. Seah Liang Seah, the Chinese millionaire and former member of the Legislative Council, who was buried with all the traditional ceremonial called for by his position as447 words
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Article72 1925-12-23 4 A fine of $40 was inflicted on a motor car driver m the Second Police Court yesterday for driving m a rash manner and colliding with another car along Bukit Timah Road. Mr. McGrath. who successfully piloted the Lee White and (lay Smith Company through the Far East, has already72 words
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Article722 1925-12-23 4 RUGBY CHAMPION'S SUCCESS. Heriotonians Defeated. (From Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, Nov. 25. A game which will have a vital effect on the Rugby Club Championchip has been played. Glasgow Academicals defeated Heriot's (F.P.) at the Scottish Union ground by two dropped goals and a try to a try,722 words
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Article41 1925-12-23 4 Mr. \V. F. Fletcher, who arrived from Home by the P. and O. Khyber on Thursday, is the new Assistant Engineer for the Penang Municipality whom Mr. M. J. Thorpe selected whiie on Home leave recently. Mi. Fletcher has assumed duties.41 words
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Article836 1925-12-23 4 THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION'S REPORT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Dublin, Nov. 15. It is announced to-day that a reinforced staff of the Irish Boundary Commission is very busily engaged m preparing a huge map, outlining the new frontier between Northern Ireland and the Free State. It if understood836 words
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Article69 1925-12-23 4 AISTRALIA vs. NEW ZEAI \n, Hendry's Record Score. TReuter's Service.] Melbourne. l>, »j Playing for an Australian i4d New Zealand. Hendry increaserl bi* day's score of 213 to 325 not a*, pahl Ml for seven-the ir.v. clared. Henlry was responsible far ficent uff-diivinp and pulling. I: the crease for69 words
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256 1925-12-23 4 NORTH BORNEO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Extract of minutes of a < onu ing held M KmnAw 2 s th at I A letter from the Editor n Herald was placed Mart the < which it was stated that G U'etted that the ChMMfccr*! ti could not le published m it256 words
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Article287 1925-12-23 4 The chvumstamt > nm I of the Norwegian, Bchroe i Hotel, from OBOpoCted n-mains a mystery. tragic death of siu-h M ed a very painful eeling throughout which s'h v:i~ v; I ■acted. At the inanest v dental death wa> returned. Remembrance !#a> Sa\.t-< i r>. Mr. L S. R<dmon«.287 words
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858 1925-12-23 5 WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1923. THE MATTER OF CONFIDENCE. H.C's EXPLANATION. is th- text of the speech I anrmce tluillemard m the Federal dealing with his private consultah- wvnt home. to make a personal statement on '.\hich I have deliberately exclud:nt r.ortum of mv Annual Ad- v.hi.h deals with the ccristi858 words
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Article320 1925-12-23 5 XEW DUTY ON STRAITS RUBBER. Members of Legislative Council were summoned for a five minutes meeting yesterday morning to consider a resolution moved by the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon'hle Mr. Hayes Marriott > that the duty to be levied and paid under Section 11 of the320 words
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Article122 1925-12-23 5 Result of Fox-Brot Competition. The final of the fox-trot competition, arranged by corporals of the 2nd Batt. Royal Sussex Regiment, was held a t Tanglin Barracks on Monday, 14th instant. This competition was judged throughout by Madam Kelvey. and some excellent dancing was witnessed, especially that of122 words
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Article74 1925-12-23 5 Mr. William Turner, Reuter's General j Manager m the Far East, is m Singapore j for a few days en route to China. He was I one of the United Kingdom delegates to the Imperial Conference m Melbourne, and he U on his way thence to Shanghai, Rev- i ter's74 words
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Article1674 1925-12-23 5 FULL STATEMENT. DECENTRALISATION AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF F.M.S. We are now m possession of the full statements made by the High Commissioner at the Federal Council meeting on Monday. My proposals for decentralisation will tk? laid on the table m a typed memorandum, so that I need1,674 words
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Article2928 1925-12-23 5 (Laid on the table of the Federal Council). The problem of over-centralisation m the Federated Malay States is not ne\%. For over twenty years it has given rise to apprehension amongst the Rulers, and all attempts to check the tendency have obtained at most but a temporary success.2,928 words
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Article418 1925-12-23 6 Aunt Sues Nephew An action by an aunt. Inch*- Korifl Mohamed Tahir. against her tu-pht-w, > Allie bin Omar bin Abdullah Bahashuu, to set aside a BMNtymt t" him ti property worth m 11*22 ISMM* •>.«• ound that the defendant exercised undut- influence over her, occupied th« Justice418 words
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Article50 1925-12-23 6 A murder was committed at thy Lumpur Leper Asylum on Friday when one patient is stated to havt an axe on the head of another, ktl him instantly. The murderer is m I at the asylum and it is probably tha preliminary investigations will be out at the asylum itself.50 words
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Article1584 1925-12-23 7 When the Singapore and Selangor XV's the Stadium on Saturday af torn i: will be the twentieth occasion on v h the State and Settlement have been litlea with the Rugby Trophy at The record of the series is all m Dl r Singapore, albeit m recent years1,584 words
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Article47 1925-12-23 7 In connection with the Government's policy of gradually suppressing tha opium traffic, the local Government Monopoly has acquired two shop houses at Bunga Raya, Mjalacca, for retailing cbandu to the public m 1926. In d-ing so the Government will have a better control of the opium traffic.47 words
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Article344 1925-12-23 7 ALIEN REGISTRATION. Dancer Who Evaded Registration. Loulu Dailly, a lady not unknown m Singapore, since she graced tlie Victoria Theatre stage during one of her visits here although the performance on that occasion did not meet with any measure of success was named m the course of344 words
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Article360 1925-12-23 7 Ship Carried Passengers Hut No Doctor. Captain J. Foumier. represented by the 1 on'hb Mr. C. Everkt, pleaded guilty m the Third Police Court yesterday to charges <»t failing to produce a clearance and passenper list, as required under the -Merchant Shipping Ordinance, and that, being tin360 words
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Article101 1925-12-23 7 Although no definite details are available, th? authorities have discovered that n. mail bag which was deposited at Penang from en board the British steamer Teesta had been tampered with. It is believed that the tampering must have been done efore tre bag was tended at Penang.101 words
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Article511 1925-12-23 7 Company's Prosperous Year. The annual general meeting of Wearne Brothers, Limited was held yesterday, Mr. C. F. F. Wearne presiding. Others present were: Messrs T. J. B. Wearne, EL W. Slight, S. Q. Wong, Eu Tong Seng. J. A. Clarke (Evatt and Co.), H. Oke. F. F.511 words
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Article121 1925-12-23 7 The annual feast of Mouliul-un-Xabi, m Commemoration <>f the Birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, was held at the Association premises. No. i>l, Belegie Road, on Sunday, 13th instant, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 9 p.m. the same nijrht. Mr. Shaik Salimin jrave a discourse m121 words
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Article149 1925-12-23 7 The Hon. Treasurer of the Child Welfare Society acknowledges with best thanks the sum of $1,620.3], received from Mrs. Rupert Manasseh, being the nett proceeds resulting from the "Children* 1 Ballet" entertainment m aid of the above Society's fun. -is. On Saturday, being* Founder's Day. he following old Carthusians dined149 words
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Article423 1925-12-23 8 For export to Singapore 41,000 sovereigns were withdrawn from the Bank of England on Nov. 16. Mr. G. Holden and Mr. A. Rogers have been appointed senior executive engineers fron- Jan. Ist., 1926. Mr. A. F. Richards, Secretary to the High Commissioner, will be going to423 words
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Article238 1925-12-23 8 Captain Fined By District Judge. In the District Court yesterday, Captain Cotton of the stiamer S— f Bee, was fined 500 dollars and costs m consequence of the seizure on board the vessel a short while ago o f a considerable quantity of non-Government chandu. The238 words
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Article88 1925-12-23 8 Marine Police Constables told an interesting story of the arrest of two Chinese m a sampan and the recovery by divers of a quantity of non-Government chandu from the bottom of the sea off Beach Road m the District Court yesterday, when the two Chinese were charged.88 words
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Article557 1925-12-23 8 CONTRACTS FOR FIRST BUILDINGS. Progress of Public Subscription. The opening of Raffles College may be said to be within sight at last. Contracts have been let to Chinese contractors for p the erection of quarters for the staff and of one of the three students' hostels, while tenders557 words
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Article133 1925-12-23 8 The Second Magistrate had to deal with two cases of possession of dutiable liquor yesterday. A Chinese who was arrested m a rikiaha m Balestier Road recently with dutiable liquor the duty on which wan assessed at $100 and with a tin which was specially made to fit133 words
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Article114 1925-12-23 8 Christmas m IVnang. His Excellency Sir Laurence Guillemard will spend Christmas and the New Year At Bel Kctiro, Penan*? Hill. His Excellency is expected to arrive by the Government yacht Seabelle on the morning: of the 23rd and will proceed up the Hill at once. Lady114 words
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Article907 1925-12-23 8 ACTION FOR MALICIOUS PROSECUTION. Loans at 2' 2 per cent per week. The prosecution, on a charge of cheating: of the manager of a Chinese chop of builders' merchants at the instance of a moneylender who, it was stated, had been lending money to the chop at the907 words
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Article400 1925-12-23 8 THREE CHINESE CHAIN. v, Expert Evidence <;iv en m < „u n Expert evidence on the ha lottery was given yesterday Police Court, before Mr. Ho. three Chinese named Beh Ah N T>e and Tn* Lye Sen, were^ a ff ng m < a which is400 words
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Article135 1925-12-23 8 In his Budjrt t sp« < > row 'i.uncil. Sir Geor<ro M wwli In IVrak aUo they iid -ivcr.-, MOSt interesting <»f w WBJ the Camcion\< Bigfelaiuh which wouid be of the fitiatest lervio i la the civilian piflltkw MH-ml'tT- of the Si ctiinccted with the135 words
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Article72 1925-12-23 8 the cheques to the interpreter. N" asked him whether he had a<h:<i:oii t*f m exchange for them. Mr. Talma: With n -irani to thr I cheques you mentioned m your iafonj you no longer maintain that you a cash? Defendant replied that it *M I time ago, he could not72 words
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Article489 1925-12-23 9 RUG FCI'XD IN CASES MARKED CARBOLIC ACID. .Is concerning what was described m uu: kab!y clever attempt to smug- :i« rphine were disclosed before Mr P David m the District Court yesterday, allegations were made against Cap;i n Hirano of the O.S.X. steamer Amazon Mara, as to489 words
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192 1925-12-23 9 Mdttj broadcasted an enjoyable provided by the Marcus Bros., the I i, r red Da Silva. Mr. and Miss Ilia n under the direction of Mr. L. A. Conditions were excellent for re- ft, and listeners-in had a very enterMHH— I provided for their dci. n.192 words
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Article21 1925-12-23 9 H. de C. Elton, who has been Superintendent, Chandu Monopoly, i.umpur. has, on the return of Mr. itt-nham, jrone to Ipoh.21 words
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Article147 1925-12-23 9 YESTERDAY'S LIST. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its 738 th. auction yesterday, when thero was Catalogued 1,080,432 lbs.; 482.34 tons. Offered 420,833 lbs.; 187.88 tons. Sold 190,932 lbs.; 85.26 tons. Spot. London 4s 2^d. New York *U cts> PRICES REALIZED. The next auction will be147 words
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Article203 1925-12-23 9 Taiping, Dec. 15. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Huey Yot Tin Dredging. Limited, was held at the roistered office of the Company on Monday When several resolutions which had been submitted to shareholders by circular, relating to the reconstruction of the Company,203 words
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Article60 1925-12-23 9 HOME FOOTBALL. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 14. In the Second Division of the English League Oldham bent Derby by 2 goals to nil. LAWN TENNIS IN~SOUTH AFRICA. F Reuter's Service]. Durban, Dec. 14. The British lawn-tennis players who have won all the previous nine matches, to-day beat South60 words
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Article224 1925-12-23 9 In the Billiards Tournament at the Cricket Club E. J. Riches minus 175 had a walk o\er from J. Lee minus 50 m A. Class. T. M. Lamb scratch beat S. H. Moss minus 125 by 8, and J. S. Messenger minus 50 beat P. H. Roniney224 words
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Article67 1925-12-23 9 [Renter*! Service.] Lausanne, Dec. 16. A conference of delegates from French nnd German athletic associations decided that France and Germany will immediately resume pre-war relations m the domain of ithletics. The first meeting; of French, German and Swiss athletes will he held m Switzerland next August and the67 words
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Article52 1925-12-23 9 (From Oui Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 16. In an Inter-State rugby match played yesterday at Kuala Lumpur, Negri Sembilan deflated Selangor by 17 points to nil. Selangor was weakly represented, notable absentees b'.ing Whitehorn, Winter, and Langworthy. The Negri three-quarters dominated the fame, and had things their52 words
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Article23 1925-12-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 15. In the Football Association Cup replay match, Grimsby defeated Kettering by three goals to one.23 words
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Article85 1925-12-23 9 Mr. P. M. Framroz has very kindly presented two silver cups and 24 medals for a cricket and hockey league during 192G cpen to all Clubs m Singapore. The cups aie to be played for on the league system, each team meeting each other once or twice according85 words
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Article48 1925-12-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Dec. 16. The Canadians' hockey team from Montreal won the Prince of Wales Trophy, defeating the New York Americans by 3 goals to l at Madison Square Gardens. Fifteen thousand spectators listened to selections played by the Canadian Governor-General's root Guards.48 words
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45 1925-12-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 17. The death has occurred of the old-time cricketer, Mr. A. N. Hornby, who captained Lancashire for nearly twenty seasons. Mr. \V. E. Dyer has been appointed to be a European master, English Education Department, Johore.45 words
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Article56 1925-12-23 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 16. In a Football Association Cup replay match Wigan beat Crewe by two goals to ne. Bury defeated Burnley by 8 goals to 1 m the Ist Division of the English League, and m the Northern Section of the 3rd Division the match Bradford56 words
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Article844 1925-12-23 9 "Cam" ye by Atholl, lad «rf the philabeg, Doon by the Tummel an' banks o' the Garry?" Not a very happy title. It is the name by wh'ch Pitlochry advertises itself on high-coloured posters m the railway sta- tions of the United Kingdom, and it strikes844 words
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Article527 1925-12-23 10 Mr. D. G. A. Fraser has been appointed a member of the Licensing Board, Muar, m the place of Mr. T. C. Hume, resigned. Mrs. V. Lash, living at 87 Meyer Road, reports the theft on the night of the 15th. instant of geese, ducks and527 words
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Article106 1925-12-23 10 V ALUATION APPEALS. Committee Meeting. The following action was taken at a meeting held on Dee. 14th: After hearing objections the following valuations are determined: 10 Seah Street, > 1.080; 1»5 Purvis Street $1,260; Ford Street—") and $2,100; 7, 8iH)0; 1, $i*00; 2. |900; 10, $lM)o 11 and 12, $l,S00;106 words
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Article116 1925-12-23 10 MORE ILLICIT LIQ UOR. Another illicit still was discovered by Mr. Hide. Supervisor of the (Jovernment Monopolies, at 2 dob. on Wednesday m a home m a Lorong off GeyUng Road. The still wai a very large one and a search of the surrounding: district brought to light a large116 words
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Article480 1925-12-23 10 H. C. AND NATIVE RULERS. There is one matter m connection with His Excellency's statement to which we feel bound to refer though it is somewhat (ielicate, says the Straits Echo. It is the position of the Rulers. His Excellency's own special emphasis of this point makes480 words
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424 1925-12-23 10 The hearing of the action m which a -Malay lady seeks to have set aside a deed of {rift under which she gave to her Aral' nephew a house m South Bridge Road and land m Minter Road, worth together some $22,000. on the424 words
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Article786 1925-12-23 10 SEQUEL TO POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS. A Councillor's 50 per cent Interest. The hearing of the action m which Lim Chin Han, the nfanager of Chop Chin Thong and Co. is suing Soh Boon Kheh, a grocer and moneychanger, for five thousand damages for alleged malicious prosecutkn was786 words
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Article51 1925-12-23 10 The Chinese driver of motor hus S-2625 has been arrested and charged with causing grievous hurt by a rash act as the result of an accident which occurred along Geylang road on the afternoon of the 16th. instant when an Indian ice water seller was knocked down and sustained fractured51 words
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Article241 1925-12-23 10 VIEWS OF INOFFICIAL MKM, :KUs H.( Pretty Wit (From Our Own Correspond, Kuala Lumpur. In the discussion on the pro, changes, four of fe S'iltar aureemtnt with the proposals. Mr. Robson, speak m- <, n beh officials, said he was Nfaft t( wer, entirely m favour of :h241 words
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Article267 1925-12-23 10 The following act:. vai r meeting of Comm; 31th:— Decided that She constm MMHI as foundation- }!i idee ihevhJ b■dm i I basis of actual BMf minimum coat ef the l estimated st 1372JM0. Decided to Mcoejuuea inir on the north rfdi i be undertaken m trde that267 words
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Article42 1925-12-23 10 (From Our Own Correspondent IVnanpr. Ifci*' Th? inquiry into the ailcpvd ch-atiiw a tram conductor of a Chinese nonia resumed yesterday and cokMM ift* committee had sat for three hours, I I mining five witnesses. The decision wm reserved.42 words
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Article320 1925-12-23 11 Dr. J. C. Tull has been appointed to act M iWesscr of Medicine. College of Medicine. Singapore. B. \V. Elles is appointed to act as tary for Agriculture, S.S. and F.M.S., wit: tflM from Dec. 11th. Mrs. M. K. Whitlock is appointed a membet uf the320 words
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Article313 1925-12-23 11 Annual Report. 1 sixth report of the directors to the art holders for the year ended Sept. 30th, which will be presented at the annual •inp at Chartered Bank Chambers on 23rd.. states: I ultiva ion.— The position at the close •he year was as follows: Division313 words
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45 1925-12-23 11 SINGAPORE TAILORS' EMPLOYEES ON STRIKE. A telephonic communication was received from Mr. Win*,' Loon*, the High Street tailor, last night stating that tailors* employees throughout the whole of Singapore vent on strike yesterday. The Singapore Merchant Tailors' Association will meet to-day to consider the situation.45 words
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Article1816 1925-12-23 11 JLD(;e UNWILLINGLY GRANTS DISCHARGE. Longest Period of Suspension. Describing his bankruptcy as a bad one the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. P. J. Sproule, sitting m Bankruptcy yesterday afternoon, unwillingly granted his discharge to Abubakar Abdul Raheem, formerly the proprietor of Ismail and Raheem, the Bras Basah Road firm1,816 words
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Article212 1925-12-23 11 AN UNWANTED BATHE. "Tell the accused," said Mr. Howitt r Third Police Magistrate, yesterday, "that even if the complainant did make a hole m his tarpaulin it was no cause for nis assaulting him." "It was a very natural thing to do," ventured Court Inspector Stewart. "Oh,212 words
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Article172 1925-12-23 11 It was a very happy Chinese who left the Police Courts yesterday with a pile of doubtful looking cabbages under his arm. Outside the court house, he most protiabiy joined m happy reunion with his co-mate who had just figured m a case of a similar172 words
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Article360 1925-12-23 11 Cable Service to Egypt, the F.M.S. and Australia? The Times of Ceylon of Dec. Bth states:— The Ceylon .Government are considering whether it is possible and feasible to institute an all-wireless cable service between Ceylon and Australia, the Straits Settlements and the Egyptian Station at Abu Zabal,360 words
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Article35 1925-12-23 11 rhcw my opinion of this man's bankruptcy and his attitude I shall use the extreme period. I grant the discharge unwillingly and suspend it for the longest time m accordance with our practice, two years/*35 words
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Article1159 1925-12-23 12 Qnicq'tid agunt homims nostri est farrage Lilnlli Juvenal. His Ex. not being m Singapore, the Topicist can safely wish all his readers a Hap--1 y Christmas! After the explanation of the delay m disclosing the "great plans" —that the Chief Secretary would make a statement, it1,159 words
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Article509 1925-12-23 12 Far from Broken. A meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board was held on Wednesday. The first item for discussion was the price of ice m Selangor. The Chairman read a letter received from the Singapore Cold Storage Co. dated Dec. r >. Thi' letter was a509 words
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Article18 1925-12-23 12 Mr. C. A. Vlieland is appointed to act as Ist Assistant Secretary (A) with effect from Dec. 15th.18 words
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Article1069 1925-12-23 12 APPLICATION BY EASTERN MINING COMPANY OPPOSED. Once again the«affairs of Mr. Poey Keng Seng, formerly managing director of Eastern Mining and Rubber Company, have occupied the attention of the Supreme Court, Mr. Justice Deane and counsel being: engaged nearly the whole of yesterday morning m the Bankruptcy Court1,069 words
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Article331 1925-12-23 12 NEGRI SEMBILAX \S. Si:u Nlill|{ Visitors' Hunan a > Yi<t,,r> Wednesday's Malay Mail was a large crowd, including Maxwell, Sir Montague BarU ber of Unofficial Men Council, to ■Mini th, match between Mnm lan on the Kuala Lumpur,, which proved a Ineti di«a, Selangor support*'-. g team weakened331 words
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94 1925-12-23 12 His Excellency Major-C i dore Fraser. G.O.C. M hoir'blo Mr. Haver Harri sentative of the Naval Dl ded the At HWK iriv«-n by oflfeen <»f the tnui Iwate. yesterday alt. also lartrr attendanio nu-ml' Japanese community, iiul;. (leneral's representative. 1' weather the entertainnu-i.: &ve\94 words
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Article489 1925-12-23 13 ntzpatriek, Batu Gajah, has left for li-«-»"»e and Lady Maxwell intend to i i'li! istmas at Taiping Hill. A. B. Cross, who is retiring from sails for England on Jan. 18. R. E. Falknur. probationer. Straits Police Force, arrived by the ■.T. Koiiouiable Mr. A. V.489 words
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Article123 1925-12-23 13 MiarkahU' fact that neither m I m tin- F.M.S. has it been carry out anything like prtgnUMN of works for which MM was made. At Kuala Lumpur 1 -n.issioner attributed this to of c ■tiatltl and labour, and a f trained subordinates. We had :hat contractors were as123 words
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Article1510 1925-12-23 13 SINGAPORE WIN TROPHY. Selangor Unfortunate. Singapore. 19 pts. Selangor. 5 pts. By defeating Selangor a* the Stadium on Saturday afternoon by two goals and three tnes (li> points) to one goal (5 points) Singapore took possession of the Rugby Trophy for the twelfth time m the history of this1,510 words
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Article467 1925-12-23 13 IVrak n pts. Peaans (From <><Jr Own Correspondent.) Ipuh. Saturday. Perak beat Penang m the northern section of the Malaya Cup competition to-day by eleven points to nil. Both sides played B fine game Kn the loose and at the start hi' Penang threes indulged467 words
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Article133 1925-12-23 13 TRAMWAY DESTINATION PLATES. To The Editor. Sir, The tramcars, being the cheapest means of transport, are chiefly made use of by the native population, comprising Chinese, Malays and Indians. On behalf of those who could hardly read English might I suggest to the Tramway Authorities that133 words
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Article145 1925-12-23 13 To the Editor. Sir, Will you allow me space m your columns to thank those ladies and j_?ntlenten both of the orchestra and the choir who helped to render the Messiah bo wonderfully m the Cathedral this week? It is obviously impossible that I can write to them145 words
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Article87 1925-12-23 13 To the Editor. Sir, Nearly a month has passed since the price of mineral water.- was reduced 20 per cent by the makers. A long suffering public is still paying 4 r cts. for its Btengah at the hotels. What for'? Was the reduction made primarily87 words
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Article109 1925-12-23 13 TANGL IN CLUB DANCE. The test of any function of the nature of a fancy dress dance is the amount of the enjoyment extracted from it by the participants. Applying this test to the fancy dress dance which was held at the Tanglin Club on Saturday night, this event may109 words
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Article30 1925-12-23 13 Ifr. Thomas Logan Scott, of the editorial staff of the Glasgow Citizen, arrived at Penang by the P. and 0. Khyber and joined the editorial staff of the Pinang Gazette.30 words
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Article775 1925-12-23 14 VICE-COMMODORE 1921 CUP. At 10 a.m. Captain Flett sent eleven boats away over the Burton Cup course for the competition and with the hard winds and strong flood tide prevailing the going was anything but a picnic. At pun-tire, the Ella-Dorothy, Betty, Ella, Joy and Jean II were first775 words
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Article45 1925-12-23 14 The December Spoon Competition took place at Seletar on Thursday, Dec. 17th and was won by Mrs. G. F. Jackson with a total score of 102.86. The Ammunition Sweep was also won by Mrs. Jackson with a nett score of 34.45 words
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Article22 1925-12-23 14 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 17. Football Association Cup replays resulted m lollows: Rochdale 1, Chilton S. Charlton 1, Rangers 0.22 words
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Article632 1925-12-23 14 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of t(^ie above Company was held on Saturday, Mr. W. L. Watkins presiding. Others present were: Messrs J. M. Sime, D. G. Ward, V. Chuneek, S. H. Moss and Capt. Daly. In moving the adoption of the report and accounts the632 words
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Article172 1925-12-23 14 In *he Supreme ('< urt on Saturday, the Hoe Aik Steamship Company appealed against a fine of c ro iicpcscti by 'iicDistiict Judge for permitting an excess number of passengers to be carried on board one of their steamers running to Pulau Samboe. The captain and ehinehew172 words
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Article12 1925-12-23 14 Mr. F. R. Twiss, Superintendent, Revenue Surveys, Selangor, has returned from leave.12 words
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Article126 1925-12-23 14 POLICE INVESTIGATIONS PROCEEDING. The Police are investigating ..he circumstances responsible for the death of Olnord Wohl Schroeder, a Norwegian, v. »u> was found m his bed seriously ill on Friday morning after th? door of his room had been broken open. Dr. Rattray was called but the126 words
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Article254 1925-12-23 14 Let us summarize (says the Malay Mail) our argument* which m due course, as promised, we intend to elaborate much more fully. The High Commissioner is m favour of local autonomy for the States. So are we. He thinks this will weaken tbt Federal Government. We254 words
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Article398 1925-12-23 14 No Land for Extension. The annual general meeting of the above company was held on Saturday. Mr. J. M. Sime presided and others present were Messrs K. k^n^r Guan. D. J. Ward. J. A. Duthie and Captain Daly. The Chairman, m moving the adoption of the report398 words
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Article18 1925-12-23 14 Mr. Guy Clarke, of the A.P.C., and Mr. Patrick Hadow, the well-known rubber expert, have returned from leave.18 words
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Article553 1925-12-23 14 BY THE U (By Our Chinese- R,, v Interest m the discussion „< ration of Chine*- narruu, and outside seems to have late A .pell of qtt iet of advantage t o all concern, heated debar, which- ffc subject was GrifciiiaHy MM^ hoped that the pariod peace will553 words
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Article19 1925-12-23 14 It is said that Lt.-Col. Cecil Rat- ceed Lt.-Col. Parr as OffWr Comman< the M. V. I. m Perak.19 words
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Article5899 1925-12-23 15 London, Dec. 14. K. Marshall Hall, opening for the tin m the Morriss case, said that was a merchant engaged m the >•. The woman prisoner Roberts CCI a domestic servant and also a i lant, but when arrested was acthousekeeper to Morriss. I>.stailing I, he said that Roberts5,899 words
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Article83 1925-12-23 16 It is definitely stated that Mr. P. rier, Secretary of the Kuala Lumpur Sar tary Board, will succeed Mr. Ashhy Secretary of the Kinta Sanitary 1 The teachers of the Sort* m bar. Ani Chinese School, who are members Epworth League, pave a dinner at Negri Sembilan Miners' Association Seremban,83 words