The Straits Times, 30 July 1921

Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
  • 13 1 The Straits Times. O. 26,703 SINGAPORE, )f^TI7R]MY, JfULY 30, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 102 1 MILKMAID I SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK HBIOB RSDDCKO LONDON f^| m -S tOttt gr I^p^l MW BTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE M||^i! JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS. LTD. (Incorporated in *Bgtin<) SIKGAPORE •>■ f h THERE IS ONLY QNE KODAK, all other apparatus being simply cameras, not manufactured by The Kodak Company. YOU CANNOT MAKE
      102 words
    • 267 1 "filacfc Prince" Footwear -wssr Majesty King Edward have pleasure in announcing to oor f A brand i 8 one of Meet Mmerou, customer \k»t we have now f Bt^^A k™>wn in the trade, and it i. rerjived our first shipment aince the SjSSIW A that nothin but h "i«he.t Shi.
      267 words
    • 9 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK PRICB BBDOOB IZ.M par caa«.
      9 words

  • 1085 2 Spirited Speech at the Annual Meeting. The following report ii supplied officialThe ninth annual gineral meeting of the shareholders of the Yaralc Rubber Co. Ltd., which was adjourned from July 18 for want of a quorum was held at the registered office? of the company, 33c
    1,085 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 249 2 FRASER GHALMERQ ENGINEERINC WORKS. Oflkee and Show Room MAGNET HOUSE. 62 and 63, ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. SOLI AGENTS FOR A. Ransome Co., Ltd MANUFACTURERS OF Woodworking Machines OF EVERY DESCRIPTION SPECIALITY Cask -Making Machinery PROPRIETORS lleneral Electric I 10., ltd, (Incorporated in England) Telephone Ne. ZH. Tdefraau TANNER." 2 18,
      249 words
    • 526 2 Cuticura Insures Thick Glossy Hair Shampoos with Cuticurr Soap preceded by light applications of Cuticura Ointment to the scalp skin do much to cleanse the scalp of dandruff and promote the healthy condition necessary to producing luxuriant hay. SMflilUnmliM.olxtsiatU.Mudt> •<! S.Jdrhr.»wtouUu.k]np:.-, BnliihllrtxH^r !<•» b*TT«Sau. Ltd ,11 rllTllil lillMl HI BBv"Catictm
      526 words
    • 193 2 10' H. P. CITROEN CAR The excellence of French automobile engu'erlnc has lose bc«a beat of this school of production. S«e thia remarkable Car— compare it with any other light car MM Take a demonstration ride drive it yourself If yon like aad m vH know why it is the
      193 words

  • 854 3 rovement Possible in The Future. nineteenth annual general meet- the Tronoh Mine*, Limited, wat on June 29 at the registered offices of the company, Portland House, 73, Basinghall Street, E.C., Mr. C. V. Thomas (chairman of the company) pre- 1 siding. The Chairman, in moving' the adoption of
    854 words
  • 151 3 Dr. Hutchinson, who was formerly Edison's chief engineer, has demonstrated new (run which, it Is claimed, is able to hurl a five-ton projectile from 200 to 300 miles. Tha (run is noiseless, smokeless, and without recoil. It utilises smoke less powder, and can develop muzzle velocity of
    151 words
  • 54 3 I don't believe you know what a bachelor is," said Rose's governess, having been amused at her pupil's use bf the word in a bit of English composition. Yes, I do," said Rose, "a bachelor is a very happy man." How do you know that inquired the governess. Father
    54 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 524 3 —and 'Wincarnis' gives new vitality to those who are Run-down because 1 Wincarnis' is a Tonic, and a ResUtativc. and a Blood-builder and a Nerve Food— all combined in one r:ch delicious health-creating preparation. As a Tonic it tones-up the whole system. As a Restorative it restores iost vitality. As
      524 words
    • 186 3 Truscon Waterproofing Paste CONCENTRATED for Concrete TRUSCON WATERPROOFING PASTE is the only waterproofing compound that embodies the essential qualities of a true integral waterproofing. The absolute RELIABILITY and ECONOMY of the product have established it as THE STANDARD. It is a necessity for concrete work of all kinds, especially in
      186 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 860 4 STEAMER SMLW6B J P. 0.-Brltlsh India AND Apcar Line (OMfUIM iMNfO^ England) HAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIKNTAL 8. N. CO. (Uoe.r Contract with HI. Majesty*. Oownint) The Company's MAIL SERVICE EAST OF BOMBAY are at present -n.vend.rf LONDON FAR-RABTERN SERVICE mm LONDON i TO "^Sf^LiSL""""" Dm Slagapere L—
      860 words
    • 760 4 STEAMER SAILINGS STRUTS STEAMSHIP CO. LIMITED Steamera latesdad to sell rteas •tacsavre KAJANG-- Monday, 12.80 p.m.. for Miri, Labnan. Jesselton, Kndat and Sanda- kan. KlNTA— Monday, 4 p.m., for Port Swettonham and Penang. HYE LBONG— Monday, at 4JO P jb, for Malacca and Mnar. KAKA— Tuesday, at 4.50 p.m, for
      760 words
    • 67 4 STEAMER SAILINGS DOLLAR LINE SINGAPORE TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA SUEZ. Robert Dollar LOADING JULY 31 J Esther Dollar LOADING AUGUST 21 II 1 1 Through 8 11 la of Lading Issued frem Maaepore to the Principal Cities the Dalted 1 States aad CaasaV For fartkar laf ermattoa ac
      67 words
    • 365 4 STEAMER SAILINGS^ •OIVIL HI OSAKA ■BOON KABHA Urn. (laawawMtoa la Jap*») N. I. D. Mm* dabj*rt Am* wMkM* mMw) ■CBOPBAN UHB PW Part BaM. HaiaalUa* Liblw. Aa*a«», BactoziaJß iHtaf arr. «»P HIMALAYA KABU Ant. M Aa«. tl ALASKA MARU Sept. 14 R*»t. U NIW TOBE UNB F«r lv Flaartail W«w
      365 words
    • 388 4 STEAMER SAILINGS NIPPON YUSEN HAISBV (laeorporatod In Japan i Unaer Mall Contract with the laanertal Japanea* Governaent. Subject to alterations without notic» LONDON LINK Fortnightly Service Per London, Antwerp via (Malacca) Peaaaa. Colombo, Snea, Port Said and Marseille*. YOKOHAMA MARU Aug. 8 KLEIST Au SbHIMA MAKU Aug. U UVEBPOOL LINE
      388 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 588 5 STEAMER SAMJNiS MESSAGERIES MARITIMES DE FRANCE tfrnier Contract with the French Government Mall aad Paaaenger Service* DIRECT MARSEILLES FAR EASTERN SERVICE HOMEWARD HAILS OUTWARD MAILS T» Marseilles via Colombo, To J.ipan. via Saigon, Hongkoaa Djibouti, Port Said and Shanghai CAP ARCONA 15,000 tons Aug. 6 CORDILLERE 10.000 tons Aug. 7
      588 words
    • 292 5 OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA SURVEY OF CARGO. Consignees are hereby notified that the survey of cargo landed in damaged condition will be held at Tanjong Pagar Godown, as indermentioned, and no other survey thenceforward. Claim, if any, must reach this office within 7 days after survey. Godown Date of Steamer Arrival
      292 words
    • 499 5 STEAMER SAILINGS OANADIAN PACIFIC OCEAfI SERVICES, LTB. i Incorporated ia England^ rmprs.s of Ramda aad Eamama* et 16,880 tons Quadrupl* *cr*w*. Saewd knoti Hongkong to Vancouver 18 daya O. ttT*.'Hongkong to Montreal tt day* Q. I4BIJU Bongkong to New York tt day* G. MB* H >ngkong to Europe tt day*
      499 words
    • 693 5 GLENEALY PLANTATIONS, LIMITED NOTICE OF LOSS OF SCRIPS. Whereaa application haa been made to the Directors of the above Company to Issue duplicate Certificates for 750 share, numbered *****-***** (tad.) and 8267(82*26 find.), in the name of the late Henry Hardley Deighton Potter of Ipoh, upon certificate to the effect
      693 words
    • 363 5 THE KEY REGISTRATION CO. EASTERN REPRESENTATIVE G. A. MINN. Agents THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS BILLPOSTING CO, 6, The Arcade, Singapore. The object of the Key Registration Co. is to provide a means of returning to regiitered owners their lost keys. It costs $1.50 to register all persons registered get a
      363 words
    • 285 5 PETER CHONG CO. 186, Cecil Street, cloee to th* Datch H.-fc-We caa aapply all kinds of I— SCHOOL BOOKS SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE STATIONERY STATIONERY FOR THE HOME CINEMA BADGES AND POSTCARDS BOXING POSTCARDS TUCK'S POSTCARDS CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS, ETC. at price* that defy competition. Wholesale prices on application.
      285 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 742 6 CINEMAS from Momiay, Mfc *J, to Saturday, July 30, 19*1. Th* LMt P»otui«S) PfOSjMUnm. to be Presented «t thi. Theatre Will be comprised of ti.e following Pictures Par Excellence In the Second Shov, commencing 9. 15. A Snlrndid World Brady-made Production. Kia uring the well known E. K. Liocoin >nd
      742 words
    • 436 6 CINEMAS ANP TtPTBES HALL, LIMITED Worth Bridge Road Second Bhc*> at 9.16 p.m. Ben Wilson, Nera Gerber and Joseph Gerard in the most mystifying and the most •ensational of all aerials TUB BCRBAMINO .HADOW Episodes 5 and 6 in 4 part* More mystery! More thrills! l More action! Together with
      436 words
    • 199 6 IPOH GYMKHANA CLUB RAGE DAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Non-sellicg Sweep $50,000 on Race 5. TICKETS $6 EACH. H. L. ARMSTRONG. Hon. Secretary. Telegnsu RACING, IPOH. MADAME MOME JUST ARRIVED FROM PARIS with a large selection of the following latest Paris Fashions MORNING DRESS, AFTERNOON DRESS
      199 words
    • 198 6 announcement We wish to announce that w* have just added to oar already modern equipment a RUBBER STAMP MAKING PLANT You wlO welcome the announcement, we are sore, for the same high quality of perfection which has built op oar Printing Department, will be maintained in oar new addition. We
      198 words

  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 319 7 A Reuter telegram from Cleveland, Ohio, says the state boxing commission of local sporting writers has named Bryan Downey as world's middleweight champion, asserting that in a twelve round contest here yesterday evening he knocked out the holdtr. Johnny Wilson, in .the seventh round. The referee, Gardner
      Reuter  -  319 words
    • 89 7 The Kuala Lumpur Hotspurs fuotba'l iam is meeting the Malacca St. Francis Association at football and rricket to-day on the Police Depot ground and will mwt the Malacca Cliinose Football C!ub at sotccer tin Monday. The following team will represent Selancor in the soccer match against S.C.C. to be
      89 words
    • 253 7 The following were elected officers at the annual meeting of the Singapore <'hine.«e Football Association: President. Mr. Lim Scow Kiew vice-presidents, Messrs. Lee Pang Seng, V. G. Savi, Chew Woon Poh, and S. Q. Wong assist, hon. jri-n. sec., >tr. Goh Lyi? King hon. gen. Me* Mr. Seah
      253 words
    • 47 7 Two nltcrntions have been mnHe in the ties in the Open Lawn Tennis Championship announced yesterday. G. W. Allom will play C. A Norris on the S.C.C. ground Tuesday, and G. Haridas and R. W. Sinclair will meet on the S.C.C. ground on Wednesday.
      47 words
    • 47 7 Yesterday's play resulted as follows ladies Doubles (Open.) Mrs. Schafer and Mrs. Morrell beat Mr*. Brooke nnd Mts. de Havilland, 6—2, 6—l. Championship Single* Final. Mrs. Connell beat Mrs. Dorrington Ward, 6—2, 6—3. TO-DAY'S TIES. Ladies Singles. Mrs. Olafsson v. Miss Brooke. MONDAT No Play.
      47 words
    • 29 7 Members of the Swimming Club should not*- that the launch will run to and from the club on Monday, the times being thu MM as on Sundays.
      29 words
    • 98 7 Capt. V. G. Savi, Major Huntingdon, Mr. R. H. Gale, Mr. L. D. Goslinß and Mr. H. L. Hopkin will be included among the officials of the big boxing tournament to be held in the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday, August 9. An excellent programme is being:
      98 words
  • 182 7 IUXURM Saturday, July SO. High Water, 6.40 a.m., E. 83 p.m. Public Holiday. Victoria Bridge School Sports, 2.30 p.m. Lodge Ailsa, 0 p.m. Irene, Victoria Theatre. Sunday, Jnly SI. High Water, 7.31 a.m., 6.44 p.m. Monday. August 1. Bank Holiday. V High Water, B.SI a.m., 7.68 p.m.
    182 words
  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 89 7 eaat Wharf Basin—Nil. East Wharf Rea<-I. Sheers Wharf— Sloet van de Beele. Main Wharf China, if.M.S. Merlin. Kmpire Dock Nishiyama Maru. Marella. West Wharf- Katong. Krinn. Jardlnea Wharf Nil. Polo Brant Coal Wharf. Nil. Keppel Harbnar. Main Wharf Harvard, P V Dersingham Mapnrt. Untbarg, I.eh Leo,
      89 words
  • 129 7 IWay K..r, Tingui •> P Monday Kuala Pahanr, Pekan, Sungei Lombini; and Kuantan 6 a.m. \liri, Labuan, Juselton, Kudat and Sandakan 11 am iaifton and Haiphong 11 a.m. Hongkong noon Pontianak noon Malacca and Muar noon Surapit and Baadiarntasin noon Suez, Marseilles and Liverpool 10 a.m. Tandaj
    129 words
  • 46 7 M.V.R. Battalion Rifle Club. The Range ia open to all comers. Shoots for July, 1921. Saturday, 30th 4 p.m. Sunday, 31st 7.50 a.m. July Spoon will be shot for on Saturday, July 30, at 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 81, at ■vso ajn.
    46 words
  • 136 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 28. On London, Bank 4 m/a. 2/4 8/16 Demand 2/3 13/16 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 41 tt Private 90 days (>n Fran -e Bank On India Bank T. T. 178 On Hongkong Bank d/d 24 px. prem. On
    136 words
  • 52 7 Tone of market Weak. Spot Aug. Sept. Oct.-Dec. Singapore SUndai Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers Selle Spot August September October-December Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Price! Buyers Sellers 26 26H ..26 27 27 27H ..29 30 DAILY PRICES CURRBNT. 12 o'clock noon. July
    52 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 180 7 vS. Pd. Bnym. Mlm 1 1 Ay«r W«n« 100 £1 £1 Kirn Kunanting 1.17.8 2.2.6 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 7.00 1 1 Hitam Tin LM 1.70 1 1 Jelantoh 0.80 11 n. Lahmt Minw > 5 5 Lingui Tin 4.60 6.00 10 10 Malayan Coll. 14.00 16.00 1 1
      180 words
    • 124 7 v'ai. Pd Bayer*. S«Uen. :i £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 5.0.0 1.10.C il £1 E. Smelting Co. 6.60 7.00 5/ Electric Twayt t/« 10 10 Fraser Neaves 27.50 29 iO 50 W. Hammer Co. $80 $90 LOO 100 Katz Bros, deb 140.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 5.2.6. 5.12.6 L 0
      124 words
    • 93 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 f«tipA|B S'por* Electric Tramways 5 p.c. £360,00 C bob Spore Municipal p.c. $1,878,000 P»i Spore Mun. 4% ba of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.t dis Spore Mun. 4% px. of 1909 $1,600,600 10 p.c. dis Spore Mun. 4% p* of 1909 $1,500,000 IB p.c. dis
      93 words
    • 379 7 FrtMt ud Co. Ml Lja'l and Eratfi QaoUtfcwa. Lataat mtUfe 8Urlta« QaotattoM an prtetod o. uoOmt hi* w Friday To-day"! Price*. Fra.er Lyall Co. Ermtt Allenby ($1) 026 0.55 0.20 0.30 Alar Gajah ($1) 1.00 155 1.10 1.25 Am. Malay ($2) 2.00 1.60 2.00 A HiUm ($6) 8.50
      379 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 269 7 THE STRAITS TIMES Ctm ha obutned at tha faltowfag places V Slnripore HoUl van Wijk K.'ly and Walsh, Ltd, Raffles Rm Money Changer, Adelphl HoUl Money Chunger, Europe Hotal Money Chanrar, RaSet Hotal Koh Co Bras Batah Boad &oh A Co., 1-b, Robinaon Boa* Low Tone Swea, 1, Middle Road
      269 words
    • 81 7 THE 1920 TOURIST TROPHY WINNERS SUNBEAM 3«/ 2 HJ\ MOTOR CYCLES are fitted with DETACHABLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE WHEELS, PATENT LEAF SPRING FORK, CHAIN TRANSMISSION ENTIRELY ENCLOSED IN OIL BATH CHAIN CASE EFFICIENT MUDGUARDS. The Sunbeam Three-Speed Countershaft Gear is the best of its kind there are no sliding pinions the
      81 words
    • 896 7 BIG BOXING TOURNAMENT AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1921 WILL INCLUDK TIIK INTER-COMPANY WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE STAFFORD REGIMENT Full Details will be published later. Booking open* at Mot THIICS ON TUESDAY. AUGUST 2. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Thf undersigned have BwM favoured with instructions n. sell by public
      896 words

  • 71 8 LAW. At Stanbridge, Witnbornv, Dorset, on July 26, 1921, Sir Archibald Fitz-GeraJd Law. late Chief Judicial Commissioner to the Federated Malay States, in his 69th year. YEO. At hi-r residence No. 19, Lorong 13, Gaylang Road, on Friday, July 29, 1921, Mm. Yfo Lok Sam, aged 49 years. Mother
    71 words
  • 1209 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY. JULY 30. WANTED A HOSTEL. We had a letter yesterday from an old and experienced planter living not far from Singapore. He described how two Europeans called on him to ascertain whether tiier- was any chance of work, and his answer had to be the usual.
    1,209 words
  • 20 8 In the Ezra bankruptcy case at Shanghai judgment on appeal against the Official Receiver's decision was reversed by Judge Grain.
    20 words
  • 26 8 A serious flood has occurred at Goondiwincii, Queensland, the whole of the town urea b^ing covered with water. Low?idown the river 7,000 sheep have been drowned.
    26 words
  • 16 8 Aneta wires from Weltevreden state that the Java Bank pays a dividend of 35 per cent.
    16 words
  • 19 8 The outward B I. packet Teesta, with mails from Europe, was expected to reach Penang at 2 p.m. to-day.
    19 words
  • 34 8 The service at Bethesda Hall, Bras Basah Road to-morrow at 8 p.m. will be conducted by Mr. L. J. Donaldson. A hearty invitation is extended to all. All s?ats free, and hymn books provided.
    34 words
  • 30 8 Service will be held at the Boustead Institute on Sunday evening at 8.15. Rev. O. H. Douglas will give the address. A cordial invitation is extended t-> all to attend.
    30 words
  • 30 8 A social evening will be held at the V.M.C.A. to-night. The programme will consist of competitions, for which prizes are offered, and music. Members and friends are invited to attend.
    30 words
  • 30 8 A company under the title of the Associate'l London Flour Millers has been formed, with a nominal capital of £1,750,000. The company embraces seven leading flour milling firms in London.
    30 words
  • 37 8 The Australian Press Association learns that the experiment of conveying mails to India by aeroplane will probably be undertaken in September, and that in the' event of the experiment proving successful a regular service will be maintained.
    37 words
  • 43 8 The officials of the Home and Teiritories Department at Melbourne state that up to the present there are only four syndicates endeavouring to qualify for -the Commonwealth bonus of £10,000 to the first person who discovers petroleum oil in Australia in commercial quantities.
    43 words
  • 41 8 The committee of the Chinese Fraternal Union request the company of til. members to special tiffin at their club house on Sunday at 12.30 p.m. precisely, the occasion being their third anniversary celebration. A Chinese singing party will be in attendance.
    41 words
  • 54 8 Miss A. Moses, of Shanghai was charged with manslaughter at the British Police Court there in connection with the dj.-ath of a coolie knocked down by her car. The magistrate declined to frame a charge on the mix,3d court rider at the inquest on the ground cf its being improper.
    54 words
  • 55 8 Interest in the young woman, Miss Bridget Mary Partridge (Sister Lig.uri) and her dramatic departure from a convent last year, was reawakened at Sydnej on June 30 by her claim for £5,000 damage's from the Right Rev. Joseph Wilfred Dwyer, Bishop of Wagga, which was opened before his Honour Mr.
    55 words
  • 66 8 The following is the list of music that will be rendered by the choir at St. Andrew's Cathedral to-morrow after even-' song at 5.30 p.m. —Solo, Arm, Arm, ye Brave, From Judas Maccabbaeus (Handel); anthem. The Wilderness (Goss), Words frcm Isaiah 85; organ, sonata in D Minor (Lloyd) anthem, Send
    66 words
  • 71 8 Referring to the decline in the raining industry in Australia Archdeacon Oakes, who has been visiting Charters Towers, writes, that a factor that militates against the success of the industry, is the appalling amount of swindling and dishonesty that prevails. English capitalists have been robbed to such an extent by
    71 words
  • 80 8 The Rev. Goh Hood Keng, pastor of Middle Road Methodist Cnur. *<>r Straits Chin.se, will have charge of the evening service at 5.30 to-morrow in W*siey Church. Mr. Goh was the lay delegate from Malaya to the quadrennial General Conference in the United States last year, where large congregations listened
    80 words
  • 77 8 Three weeks' gaol was the sentence imposed upon three Chinese who were proved befcre Mr. Orme at the Hongkong police court on July 20 to have stowed away on board the Van Cloon at Singapore. Evidence tendered by the second officer cf the vessel disci:sed that all passengers were searched
    77 words
  • 86 8 At a meeting of the Legislative Council on August 8, the treasurer will move That this Council approves a further vote of $25,000 for the purposes of relief of unemployed Europeans in Malaya. Mr. Wolfcrstan will move That this Council approve* of a further extension of $140,000 to the vote
    86 words
  • 145 8 A bill, about to be brought before th« Federal Council, has been prepared, upon instructions received from the Secretary!i of State, for tha purpose of introducing' i into the General Loan- and Inscribed Stock f Enactment certain amendments -which ex- i perience 'Of present conditions has shewn c to be
    145 words
  • 304 8 Mr. R. J. F. Curtis, is to be an Assistant District Judge for Malacca. Capt. E. A. Ross. M.C. is to be an Annuitant Controller of Labour. Temporary Major Norman Black, M.C. Singapore Volunteer Corps, is granted permission to retain the rank of Major. Dr. Noel Clarke
    304 words
  • 59 8 We have reprinted the special article on Malaya's Grave Crisis which appeared in our issue of the 15th inst., and which it will be remembered set out, in considerable detail, a scheme for Rubber Estate Relief. A copy of the reprint will be sent" by post to
    59 words
  • 84 8 After Dec?mber 31, 1921, no person will be permitted to use on any publicthoroughfare or place a motor car constructed in such a manner that the driving seat is situated on the left-hand .side of the car. A motor car so constructed which has been registered in
    84 words
  • 102 8 Residents in Kuala Lumpur were startled on Tuesday afternoon by what obviously was to the large majority of them an unknown phenomenon, namely, a hail storm of unprecedented density. Some of the hailstorms were as larga as the new 5 cent nickel pieces. Fillis' Circus tent suffered
    102 words
  • 148 8 We regrat to record the death at Witn borne, Dorset, on July 26, of Sir Arcbii>ald Fitzgerald Law, late Chief Judicial Commissioner, F.M.S. and a firmer actn? Chief Justice and Puisne Judge of thu Straits Settlements. He was born in 1853 and was called to
    148 words
  • 168 8 The following is the translation of part )f a cable which was despatched to London, m July 27 by the Hon. Mr. Wm. Duncan n Federal Cuncil on July 26, the High commissioner referred to rubber position md hinted that there was some confusion is the result
    168 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 260 8 |H nintf" New Books «»««>«♦««««♦♦» ALL CLOTH BOUND. II NETT. t Aaron West, by John Knittely $2.75 S Prince of the Palais Royal by Max Pemberton. 2.75 Three, by Fergus Hurme 2.75 j Lady Bountiful, by George A. Birmingham 2.75 The Lady in Waiting, by William Le Quex 2.75 The
      260 words
    • 116 8 To-aJgßt SERIAL NIGHT ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. (Taa Cfcaaw Km Co, Ltd, Proprietor THB GREAT VITAGRAPH SERIAL Faatarfcmf WILLIAM DUNCAN, EDITH JOHNSON, JOB RYAN AND LEO MALONET A FIGHT FOR MILLIONS la 16 Epiaodca or 10 Reels FIRST SHOW AT 1M SECOND SHOW AT ».1S B« Tight OB time at 7JO.
      116 words

  • 526 9 Humours of More Allied Friction. Imperial Cabinet Discusses Situation* Reuter Telegrams. London, July 37. la spite of yesterday's promises of an Anglo F ranch compromise on the Upper Silesian question, Reuter has received a dramatic announcement from French sources stating that the French Ambassador informed Lord Curzon that
    Reuter  -  526 words
  • 33 9 Reuter Telegram. London. July 28. Kangoon The Rice Commissioner has iiwued an order permitting export by lif^nco of puttoo and broken carjro rice to a limit of 500 tors a month.
    Reuter  -  33 words
  • 29 9 KKI-TKK TELEGRAM. London, July 27. I'ans Twt> Amiriian.x, Lieutenant (iunthi r and Corporal RoRfrs, were burnt to il> :ith mar O blentz yesterday through their aeroplane crashing.
    29 words
  • 373 9 Reiter Telegrams. London, July 27. The Dominion Prime Ministers yesterday and to-day discussed the question of the Pacific Conference. London, July 28. The Daily News states that the Imperial Conference has decided to proceed with the scheme for an Imperial Wireless f'hain. Stations have already been built at
    Reuter  -  373 words
  • 144 9 Reltkr Telegrams. London, July 28. Rt-ulrr Imh thiil Japan has despatched a note to the L'nited States accepting tho invitation to the Pacific Confer: nee, conditionally on the agenda h imr discusstxl and d.*cided in advance. London, July 28. Washington Mr. Hughe* annouaevs that Japan has accepted an
    144 words
  • 68 9 Reitkr Telegram. London, July 28. The Daily Express Riga correspondent says a special train from Mo-cow to Riga with foreign communists returning from the Third International Congress was wrecked raar Kursk. Six delegates, in- eluding Hewlett, Britain, and Frimack, Australia, w«e killed and many were seriously injured. The
    Reuter  -  68 words
  • 36 9 Reiter Telegram. London, July 28. Amsterdam The new Dutch Imties seven per cent, loan of 75,000,000 gruilders has been issued at par and over subscribed. It is redeemable in forty years by drawings.
    Reuter  -  36 words
  • 373 9 Government and the Sinn Fein Claims. Rettter Tfle v\ms. London, July 27. In the House of Lords the question of the Irish conversations was raised by Lord Salisbury, who complained that the statement in the House of Commons yesterday indicated that De Valera's answer was unlikely to be received
    373 words
  • 54 9 Rkitkk Tki.kc.ram. 1 mnJiiii. July 27. Mexico City The chamber has rejected President Obr.jron's request to grant him extraordinary powrs to adjust the Article of the Constitution nationalising oil deposits, which has long been a stumbling block to Mexican and United Stattis relations. The v^rate had previously
    54 words
  • 40 9 Rki tkr Telegram. London, July -H. Madrid The Minister for War in communique .states thut the military situation in Morocco is improving. There is new complete tranquiltty at Melilla, and reinforcements have already arrived at the front.
    40 words
  • 45 9 Reuter Telbgkam. London, July 2H. A Calcutta telegram states that 53 were killed is collision of a mail and a goods train on the Rangoon- Mandalay railway. The victims include four Burmese jockeys and only one Englishman, namely one of the engine drivers.
    Reuter  -  45 words
  • 38 9 RKUTKR TEI.Er.RAM. London, July 28. Reports from China that the consortium is giving up its activities are authoritatively denied in New York. Mr. F. H. Stevens, the American representative, is returning to Peking on August 11.
    38 words
  • 268 9 Reuter Telegrams. London, July 27. Washington Mr. Hughes has formally H°manded fr nn the Soviet Government the relaase of all American prisoners. It is not yet indicated What course will be taken in the event of the Soviet Government ignoring thfe demand. London, July 28. Washington Official
    Reuter  -  268 words
  • 36 9 Rbuter Telegrams. London, J uly 28. Paris The Bank of France has reduced the rate of discount to '>'-. London, July 27. i In the half year ending June 30. 1,893 Jewish immigrants have entered Palestine.
    Reuter  -  36 words
  • 480 9 m Man Charged after Exhumation Of' His "Victim. Bef.re the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and a special jury, the case was concluded in the Supreme Court, yesterday, in which a Tamil named Sambasiwan was charged with the murder of his employee, Sund-Tsamy, on February 17 last
    480 words
  • 16 9 I ara a respectable widow, and 1 defy I any one to prove it"— At EaN»*.
    16 words
  • 3727 9 A Field Day of Questions And Motions. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. C. F. J. Green presided and the other Commissioners present were Messrs. J. A. Ehas, G. R. K. •Mugliston, See Teong Wah, E. Tessensohn, W. A. Sims, O.
    3,727 words

  • 384 10 fwakow Owner and His Lost Rice Cargo. The case of Tan Cha v. Tan An Kew was heard before Mr. Justice BarrettLennard on July 28. The action was brought to recover the sum of $2,000 offered by the plaintiff by an advertisement which was us follows Reward.
    384 words
  • 214 10 The Bandman Company scored a real succoss with Afgar at the Victoria Theatre last night, and a large audience showed every appreciation of a well mounted and well praseited musical show. The piece has to do with life in a Mioorish harem, so there was plenty
    214 words
  • CORRESPONDENCE,
    • 1269 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I make no apul.gy for the comments which follow on Mr. Still's scheme which, with all deference to thosa who by virtue perhaps of more intimate knowledge than I possess of the controlling factor* of the industry plump for
      1,269 words
    • 488 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The question asked at th? recent meeting of the Federal Council as to what substitutes had been provided by the Government for the gambling farms, raises again the matter of recreational facilities for the public. It is obviously unwise to
      488 words
    • 405 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Thirteen voyages round the w rid from Melbourne and two trips through India, Burma and the Malay State* have proved to me that Australia is far and away the best country 'or British people who wish to make
      405 words
  • 2036 10 (From a Correspondent.) July 25. It has been threatening rain almost every day, we have had one or two sprays, but we are all longing for a real deluge and are not frightened of even another flood. The dryness is noticeable in a good many throats, hoarseness and
    2,036 words
  • 19 10 (Aneta Service.) Weltevreden, July 29 During June, there were 350 fatal cases of plajrue in Java.
    19 words
  • 105 10 List of Subscribers. Previously acknowledged $72,858 55 Anon i Dr. W. J. Dixon 25 Hon. Mr. W. F. Nutt 500 C. Beamish \qq Further contribution from the Pawn concert party 25 B. M. Schwabe (2nd con.) 50 Total $73,559.f.r. Singapore branch Previously acknowledged ..$13,554.6U This week 1,330.69
    105 words

  • 1334 11 Liquidation of Wagon-Pachair.ig Mines. The following report has been MBl in by Messrs. Barker and Co., Penang The ninth general meeting: of the V' kdMOBg Wolfram Mines Ltd. was held- at the offices of the company, British India House, Penang, on July 23. There were present Messrs.
    1,334 words
  • 684 11 Present Difficulties Only Transitory. The fifteenth annual general meeting of the Consolidated Malay Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on June 28 at 38, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. J. L. LoudounSliand presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said I deeply regret that, after the
    684 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 184 11 I MOUTRIE PIANOS "re still the most popular in the East The same Mrh qunllty is maintained but ICol PRICES RAVE «o/ BEEN REDUCED 1° This Offer for Spot Cash Payment only ALL NEW STOCK iend to-day for Illustrated Catalogue S. MOUTRIE CO LTD. < Incorporated ia Hoagkoac.) Raffle* Place.
      184 words
    • 327 11 Raffles Hotel MONDAY.— Tea Dansant, 6 t.. 7 p.m. (Admission free). WEDNESDAY.— SpeciaI Musical Programme after Dinner. THURSDAY.— Guest Night and Dancing. (Evening Dress essential for Dancing). FRlDAY.— Special Lunch— Orchestra. SATURDAY. Guest Night and Dancing < Evening Drens essential (or Dancing). PICTURES Sunday. July 31, 1921. at 9.30 p.m.
      327 words

  • 1297 12 Inception and Progress of The Scheme. At St. Martin's-le-Grand on June 20 a representative of The Daily Telegraph obtained the official view of the questions] raised in a letter, regarding the inception and progress of the Government's Imperial wireless scheme. A prominent official explained at the outset
    1,297 words
  • 494 12 SUNDAY JULY 31. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.18 a.m. Matins followed by Litany. 4 p.m. The Catechism. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. A selection of music will be sung by the Choir after Evensong. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 8.30 p.m.
    494 words
  • 15 12 Will yon please tend a policeman to threaten my next-door neighbour 1 At Willcsd^n. I
    15 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 188 12 KIAM KIAT STANDS fov AXIS FACTORY ERVIC Do not worry. w« win htlp you. DOT EMBOSSED Box Strapping IN CONTINUOUS LENGTH COILS OF 800 FEET Hade of flexible, cold rolled steel, lacquered to prevent rusting and embossed to protect the head of the nail. The edges are rounded to prevent
      188 words
    • 65 12 mk Pineapple Brand Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED BfIRKER CO., LIU Engineering Department OFFICE 6, BATTERY ROAD. i NEW GARAGE FOR STORING, CLEANING, AND REPAIRING Motor Lorries NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, ELOIN BRIDOE 50 Yard* from HIQH STREET THE wlp 0F BIGN <^^» QUALITY FAaWHQUE m CIGAHETTEJ 1 IJ^ Huil VEKEVBVSWRfiVaI
      65 words

  • 534 13 Pied Piper and Missionary In Tristan da Cunha. In the loneliest parish in England a young clergyman-traveller is waiting anxiously for news of a whaling ship that will take him to the loneliest British possession Tristan da Cnnha, the South Atlantic ■sland 1,700 miles from
    534 words
  • 400 13 I Nelson's Flagship Falls on Evil Days. Lord Nelson's famous flagship the most richly historic vessel in the world is de- cay mg fast. Dry rot has ravaged her old timbers, and according to the Marquis of MUford Haven she is in real peril of sinking at her
    400 words
  • 31 13 Landlord, of his woman lodger, at Bow County Court She smashed a window in the bathroom." The woman (indigrtant'y) :"It is a lie Why, I haven't washed for eighteen months I
    31 words
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 326 13 Whiteaway, Laidlaw's pL GREAT Annual Sale n^ NOW PROCEEDING VMAZING REDUCTIONS IN -j fN»jfg *f DEPARTMENTS. the -good morningOne Day Alarm Clock, nickel silver case, Arabic figures, 3H inch dial, HIXX-h TO U < I.KAKEI) KBGAROLBSS "T.na? prieVHST" OK COST. Malr price 13.M. We Illustrate here only few of Oar
      326 words
    • 421 13 c C Jkfl PropHetor.: \s\ |W| IVA HOHO*G P f^L^jH 61. Ktl/ig St. IVI N .-n§§^ N *P BY TEST THE BEST. *J* saaaaasar»w««^M>«aaa»«a«swaßMSMsaaaßaa^aMMaaaaia«ta)ta^fc*-iw<>«< tawaasaaßSßaaaasaaßsaavitaMfc^-^ •-*+r aaaaaaaaai HAIPHONG ■gfk DRAGON VSP CEMENT Supplied to the S pore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F.M.S. Railways and all leading architects and
      421 words
    • 48 13 FRENCH PERFUMtS Large assortment of Cotys and Hoobigants Perftunts, including. La Rose Jacque Magnet $10.00 mont 7.50 La ac p onpre 7^o Lilac Blanc 7.50 _1 Styx 7.50 Quelque Fleurs 15.00 La France Rom 15.00 Majestic 15.00 Powders, Toilet Waters, Soap, BriHantines, Eau-de-Toilette, etc THE DISPENSARY, LTD., UPSTAIRS
      48 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 1052 14 SALES BY AUCTION NOTICE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT AT JOHORE BAHRU. MISCELLANEOUS SUIT No. 20 of 1921. Between M. P. L. Palaniappa Chetty, Chargee agalnat Tan Teck Joon, Chargor. AUCTION SALE of valuable Rubber Estate, at Segamat, Johore. rhe undersigned have received instructions to sell by public auction
      1,052 words
    • 788 14 AflMts over $4,000,000 B.C. Ajsnrance in force over $17,000 000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. dncorporaUd a Strait. Settlements) HEAD OFFICE J Wtatfcaatar Hoaaa, BUgaaora. LONDON OFPICE 32. Old Jawry. E.C The Company haa 00,000 deposited with th* Supreme Coort *f Ka«la»< and complies with th. British Life
      788 words
    • 512 14 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED Established 1880. Capital Subscribed (fully paid op) Y100,000,000 Reserve Fund T 63,000,000 President N. Kajiwara, E.g. Vice-President I S. K. Suzuki, Esq. Directora N. Soma, Esq. M. Mitsui, Esq. T. Yamakawa, E.g. Baron K. Morimura M. Odagiri, Esq. R. Ichinomiya, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki K.
      512 words
    • 577 14 'BANKING HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hongkong.) Paid-up Capital 116,000,00* Reserve Funds Starling I 2,500,009 Silver $21,600,008 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors $15,000,0 M COURT OF DIRECTORS G. T. H. Edkins, Esq., Chairman G. M. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chainnas D. G. M. Bernard, Esq. Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Par
      577 words

  • 864 15 Brief Summaries of Company Reports. Crop of Kurau Rubber Estate for 1920 totalled 352,638 lbs. and average net price realised, including estimated value of unsold portion, was Is. 3. 01 d. per pound. Cost of production f.o.b. at port, including depreciation, was 10.43 d. per pound. Net profit
    864 words
  • 92 15 In honour of the late Baron Kondo, who was president of the Nippon Yuaen Kaisha, the present Baron has given a sum of half a million yen to be devoid to the development of the interests of the mercantile marine. Before Baron Kendo's death he was given V.700,000 by the
    92 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 143 15 THE SERVICE jIGN MINIMUM SALES FOR 1 MONTH 40 CARS. Why are we selling these large number of Fords in these times of depression Because it is the only car which can satisfy the present day call for economy and is cheapest in first cost and the most economical to
      143 words
    • 83 15 IBB! C Cs^—nn—^^n»s—^^^^^>^ E JilVe A R \\W m\ A s yjjt jip J l V-*'*^ 1 P/ E 4mbrosoii Stoppani Go. I AGENTS SINGAPORE, PENAN O Michelin Cord Tyres (STRAIGHT SIDE) 33 by 4 34 by 4«/ 2 32 by 3'/ 2 STOCKISTS CHIN HUAT HIN OIL TRADING COMPANY
      83 words
    • 378 15 "^Ts%^/"*""*^^ WE SPECIALIZE IN BRITISH PRINTING ONLT. We shall girt you the practical thing ana it will be of a dignity and style that will surely please you. We've cot the conplat* equipment, we've pot the experience, aa4 well deliver the job on time and in perfac* order. Give us
      378 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 539 16 NEW SHIPMENTS JUST RECEIVED Yala Bronze Levar Padlock* Talc aad Townie Chain Pullay Block* Smooth -on- Oment Galvanized Rooßng BolU aad NaU Galvanised Single Boat Hook* Bradc* Handled Paranga, etc.. etc., ate *UAN XI AT ft CO., LTi. tft. PHILLIP BTREET. The auccesiful Tenderer* for supply of BfUcellaneou* ArticUs and
      539 words
    • 715 16 TAY GUAN KIAT If. PHILLIP STREET. Phone Noa. 111$ aad tilsThe successful contractor for sappry of FIREWOOD AND BASKETS AND BROOMS, ETC to the Singapore Municipality daring the year 1921. GLOBE BOILER UsflDT For clearing and preserving steam boilsrs of all type. Used by all factories, steamers, •tc, and found
      715 words
    • 933 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TV. TKEPAID charges for Wu&m, Fer dale, T* Ul. etc, 1b erdlaary doea-set i type (average word* to line) an Per line one insertion 28 eta two in. eta, three ins. 64 cU., four ins. 82 cU., flTe ins. fl.0O. six ins. $1.18 ten ins 11 40 twelve
      933 words
    • 947 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, small furnished bungalow, Darker Road. Garage. Apply 36K. -fitraib Times. COMPOUND HOUSE TO "LET,'2oo3^~East Coast Road. Apply Lanka Dispensary, 42, Scraogoon Road. FURNISHED" ROOMS, with bath-rooms at--1 ached, near town, good table. Terms moderate.' 18, Lloyd Road. TO LET ON LEASE, 1453, East Coaat Road
      947 words
    • 629 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS j TO LET, ssoond floor No. lt-8, Chans* All*y, suitable for offle* Immediate *atry. Apply No. 8, Talnk Ayer Street. TO LET, «o, Rob'nson Roaa, (round Boar, second aad third floor*, tultabl* for codown c«. offices. Apply to M. S. E. AniaUl* and Co., I, Rohinfoo Road.
      629 words
    • 321 16 Straits Motorcar Service, Ltd tlt-21«, ORCHARD ROAH Sob Distributor* of BELLANGER famous French Car All kiads of Repairs to Motor Cyrlc Can, and Lorries executed. Cracked CyliftOers, Crank -Cases Gears a» < broken parts of all metal*. Welded RELIABLE CARS AND LORRIES HIRED. Good* Transported from Ship*. Godowa*. Private Honsrs,
      321 words
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 206 16 TIE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONE* Editorial and General U Manager's Office 11lJob Printing Office 1544 All communication* relating to sditorla matters and news should be addr**s*4 to THE EDITOR. All commanieation* relating to business matters advertis* ments, subscriptions, accounts, printing etc.. should be addressed to T:! MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants, For
      206 words