The Straits Times, 8 February 1922

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times NO. ***** SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1922 PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 211 1 I "kodakTTtd! 1 wlll^Vk^Su\ Pictures for the home mail m\\l I \\Vv^W\\ MEXTtoycur letter:, »!:<? 'Jvrj^ y<-u:" friends will value most l:ig!i!y. illVll Vft^^vV^\\\ vv^^ c Pi ctures y° ur e* n c ast oc^ :i^ pictures tell the lln R I kWvRA\\ stor >' n a v^ v^ an<^
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  • 696 2 Cause of the Hardness Of DiamondsAtoms so small that 432 millions would be required to bridge a half-penny piece were made visible by m«ans of large models during a lecture by Professor Sir William Bragg, of University College, to the physical Society at South Kensington. The
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  • 202 2 Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro Reached. The Daily Mail's Dar-es-Salam correspodent wires a story of how two Englishmen named Gillman and Nason climbed the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,718 feet). It is a story of determination triumphing over terrific odds. Painful difficulty in breathing in the rarefied atmosphere
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  • 77 2 The wireless station at Welikade lianot, reports the Ceylon Observer, turned out the success it was expected to be, as it is able to get into touch with ships only within a certain radius and in certain directions, but the, naval authorities and the public had to
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 226 2 i A dependable S^pPP jS "Safety" at a Popular Price 7 o^SlSck Safety "^gLZf¥ Razor.} The "7 o'clock" is wonderfully simple in its construction and use no loose parts, cleaned in an instant, and stropped without removal of the blade. It is used by many men who could afford a
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    • 386 2 fa-role^ I f Vonr Skin and m Complexion Sfff Vf.' >n P»rta*!t Cos- >• alac use of Beathaa'i fa rola. It e««>tiaU» r^oT« V afaLtsr* £59 W Ot aUalcb-claMob.mUt.and WSiSk stores. Manafsctured t j DR.GASSaL'S TABLETS I gsjair Wsmr aad Tear «f Narva aad B«e> 1 Priea la. M. so*
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    • 178 2 Pest Flexible Galvanised Steel Wire Ropes IN STOCK SOLE AGENTS FOR BULLIVANT COMPANY, LIMITED !'Hll£zi2.-. PlaH^SlaflflPHtJHJlfliHH 6 STRANDS OF \2 WIRES. Guaranteed to pass Lloyds' and Admiralty Tests for HAWSERS, TOWLINES, CARGO FALLS, HOISTING LINES, RUNNING GEAR, HOISTS, ETC. UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlement!) SINGAPORE. IJTJltggrs Branches
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  • 1092 3 Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine. Major Knowles, 1.M.5., Professor of Protozoology at the School of Tropical Medicine of Calcutta, recently read a very interesting paper on the mechanism and treatment of snake-bite, in India. The paper consisted of a resume of the important work carried out by
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 230 3 FIT FOR A PRINCE Artistic and Beautiful. Artistic anil beautiful advertisements that will be rrad by thousands, during the period I'rbruary to April 1922, and by tens of thousands, (including visitor*), during the lime of the MAI.AYA-ROKNKO KXHIKITION is open for admission, can he Erected and Exhibited Now At a
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    • 353 3 This is to irivi notice that the above trade murks arc the properties of Mudum S. M. Kaverumma of No. 216 Orchard Road, Singapore, Wi.low, and are used by her in respect of AYURVEDIC MEDICINES prepared by her and sold in the Straus Settlements and Federated Malay States. This Notice
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    • 622 3 TEETHING WITHOUT TEARS A NEW LIGHT ON BABY-REARING. It is a recognized fact that Babies and in fact all Children— need medicines of theii own, and that most baby-medicines do more harm in the long run than good. Also great mistakes are often made in measuring dose: for tiny patients.
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    • 652 3 The Victoria Confectionery and Store, 386. Victoria Street, Singapore. Telephone No. 1843 If you want cakes, ices, cold or hot drinks this is the RIGHT place for you to go where you get the RIGHT THINGS at the RIGHT price and at the RIGHT time. We specialize in making wedrtinpr,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 807 4 STEAMER SMUIIM P. 0. British India «nd Apcar Line (CompanUa Incorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (I,'nuVr CaMMst with Ills Majesty'i Government) LONDON FAR-EASTKKN SERVICE. HIM I -JMX.N TO MARSEILLE* AND LONDON i>ae »in k .,*n- Lear* Siagaimr* DSVANHA about I 19 NAGOYA
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    • 623 4 STEMM SJUUWK "ELLERMAN" LINE ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) STEAMER Due Singapore PASSENGER SERVICE HOMEWARDS. Steamer Leaving Singapore s.s. CITY OF MANCHESTER For London Feb. 27 s.s. CITY OF SIMLA For Marseilles. London Mar. 26 s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA For London May 17 OUTWARDS. s.s. CITY OF
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    • 702 4 STEAMER SAIUNGS KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATCHAPPU (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Teleaaoa* Noe. Psaaage Dept. 131, Freight Dept. 1202, Marine D«pt. and Tran«hlpm»Dept. 1457, Manager** Dept. IM2. UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. COEN -February 8, Muntok and Pnlembanir. SINGAPORE- February 8, Moeora-Sabn anil Djambi. SINGKEL
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    • 478 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N.Y^K. LONDON LPVK Sado Mara Feb. 16 Kitano Mxru Feb. 22 Haruna Haru Mar. 8 LIVERPOOL UNE Malacca Haru Feb. 16 HAMBURG LINE Matsumoto Maru Feb. 18 NEW YORK LINE VIA SUEZ SOUTH AMERICAN LINE Kanagawa Maru End Mar. Tosa Maru Mar. 8 BOMBAY LINE Wakasa Maru Feb.
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    • 305 5 STEAMER SAUJNfiS 0. S. K. TBB OftACA BHOSEN KAISHA LTD. (laeerporated la Japaa) Sis. I, De Seasa Street. Pr.aaa.a SaltUg frees Stagapere (Sabjeet to change wltkoat aotlte) EUROPEAN l.rvi Fa* Fwt Sata. MareelUea, Laaaaa, Aatws.* RwttarsUai aa4 Haaabarg arr. dep. "Oatt KanaUlea ANDES MARU Feb. 23 Feb. 24 NEW TOKK
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    • 420 5 STEAMER SAILINGS IWSmiW BY BUMS f 18/ LIU (Incorporated la Australia) Singapore to Jara Ports, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane and Sydney, Tia Torres Straits, also with transhipment to other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Ports, British New Guinea, New Britain, Tasmania and New Zealand Porte. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS MONTORO
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    • 293 5 STEAMER SAB.IH6S United American Lines inc. Socceneore to LIVERMORE DEARBORN A CO.. LIMITED. (Incorporated Id U.3.A.) INDEPENDRNT STEAMSHIP LINE Regular Service between New York Singapore and Jara ports and vice Tersa FOR NEW YORK DIRECT (via Suez) S.S. about Feb. 27 HALF MOON Mar. 27 WEST CAYIPGAW April 27 FROM
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    • 761 5 SALES BY AUCTION GHEONG KGON SEH3 I CO. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE LAND AND HOUSE PROPERTIES. At oar sale-room. No. 30 Chulia Street, on Wednesday. February 22. at 2.50 p.m. 1. Valuable freehold land and the wellbuilt brf:k and tile roof terrace dwelling house No. 27-2, Sophia Road, a cool,
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    • 428 5 SUTRO AND COMPANY EASTERN, LIMITED. (IN LIQUIDATION) Notice Is btrebv given in pursuance of Section 220 o( tbo Cimpitnies' Ordinance. 1915, that a general meeting <>( tho members of the aboveaafjsM I ompany will bo h"ld at 20, Chartered Bunk Chambers, Singapore, on Tuesday th. 28th d*y of February, l!)
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    • 634 6 01HEMAS From Thursday, PWiaarf to Wednesday, Februarys, 1938 A Fins Al'-BritisS Prod uot lon Bt th( Hcpworth Film Co. o( London lii port*. JUSTICE In I parts. With an cxcellont story of strong human interest. Togother with NINETY-THREE An .ibsorbing melodrama in 2 Chapters of 1 Reels each. Chapters 2.
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    • 606 6 CINEW3 EMPIRE CINEMA In the Secoud Show at 9 30 Vit»«raph prsseDts BABLE WILLIAMS ond GRACE DARMuND in a powerful dotcctivo 5 parts THB MAN WHO WOULDN T rELL '.parts An American Spy drama in which British o/Tioers sudots a chirgo ai Cowardice ratlior thun give away secret intelligence. Together
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    • 214 6 EHTEftTAHHENTS VICTORIAJTHEATRE COMING SHORTLY. WARWICK COMEDY COMPANY. The Warwick Comedy Company are held up in HonffVonf owing to Shipping; strike. Dates will be announced as soon as Transport i< aacurcd. STAR OPERA At the Theatre Royal, North Bridge Boa Sunday, February 12 For the first Thrift A really good Parse*
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    • 95 6 PRINTING MACHINES AND TYPE FOR SALE Applications ar« invited for ths pnrchas« of tba nndcrmcntionsd priatiac machines QUAD CROWN "EELIANCI" AND QUAD DEMY RELIANCE." WHARF"DAI<ES, with asnul srrsssoriM, ecmplsU. (n food rnnning order. Also a few founts of old typa. Can be used for printing 1 Apply Maaarar. Strait* Tizaas.
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  • 154 7 rnTtvoa Wednesday, F«bruar> s. High Watrr. IS »jh. 141 j> m. Tanglln Clut) at Hume, 6.14 p.m. Thanday. February 9. Hi«li \V»lcv. 7.30 a.m., IJU p.m. Mt.ynsrd < .iiirti-icd Bank Chamber-., Don. Bungel Can. Hi rrick' IX.SfI p.m. Football B.C.< I v. St. Joaask'a Old Boys. Orcbeetra
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 81 7 bat Wharf Baaln Nil. Ka^.l Wharf Tonlla. Sheer. Wharf Nil. Mam Wharf Handle, Kamuaing, Trore tkoc cvdopa. Kmpirr Dark Bill Pendragoa Castle •TaH Whan Koala, AohlUaa, flemai Jardines W harl 1.. falo Uraal Coal Wuarr -Nil. Keppel Barbow. Main Wharf Dredger .Shrimp, Launch Leo Coal Wharf
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    • 81 7 ACHILLES, Hr.t T.ltl tons, from Yokohama. 7. for Lonilc.n BAN UIIATT HIN, Im:. Ml ten-, fron, Malacci 7. for Malacca a. BA.NTA, Bni.. :i.7!i I tons, from Hoji T-J aaeertaia unknown BXLEKCA, Itn:.. 1.:,:.> tons, frn. n Calcutu n-J. For Calcutta 9-t. HONG KKAT. Bni.. torn from Malacca
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  • 114 7 To-day Muar and Malir-a 8 p.m Tort Bwotteaham ami Penaog 3 p.m. Medan 3 p.m. Pcnanc ami Calcutta 3 p.m Mauritius 4 p.m Saigon 4 p.m Bangkok 4 p.m. Mi aad 4 p.m. PcnunK. Sue;. I dam I p.n. Parcel p.m. r. Bamba, Manta and Pi mbi
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  • 19 7 •unary b ■naan ll >»»«) J an jui y February February i ebruan i, i'i i:nuiir\ 11
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  • 142 7 EXCHANGE. Singkpots, February 8. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/22 demand 2/3 25/32 Private IS m. cmiits 2 4 7/82 Dii MtW York Demand 4'J% i'livalo HO days 52 4 On France, Bank 575 j On India, Bank T. T. 175 On llonifkniK, Bank d/d 994
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  • 55 7 Tono of Market Steady. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Price* Buyers. Sellers. Sp,.t I fb. March \pril-.fiine July-Sept 29 :!0 Sinirapore Standart Ribbf<i Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers- Sellers Spot February March April-June July-Septi-mbir :!0 30Vfe U :;iV4 DAILT PRICE i CUERBNT. II o'clock
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  • STOCK AND SHARES.
    • 186 7 Vai. Pd. Burnt. Sellen. 1 7 Ayer Weng t.OO 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.28 1.:::) 1 1 Jelantoh O.fin 111 1 Kam. Kamuntin* 1.15.0 1.17.6 10 10 KinU Aaoc. 1.60 4.50 11 1 Lahat Minei > Lincui Tin 3.50 4.00 1.0 10 Malayan Coll. 12.50 ISM 1 1 Mcnirlemhu
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    • 132 7 Val. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. If il Br. Am. Tobacco 3.2.0 3.5.0 10 10 Central Engines 15.00 16.00 10 1C Centra] Motor* :'..00 4.00 U 41 K. Smeltint' Co. 6.00 6.2. r r>/- 5/- Electric T'w«y» 2/6 IK 10 Kruscr .Wave 24.00 25.00 rbmner Co. 105 115 100 l«t Kat-c
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    • 108 7 C. Kiitr i>.o. S 1,2:14, :i00 par 5 p.c. p.m. S'i»ire Electrical Tramways, "> p.r. t.;:>(i.i)'in nom. S'por. .Municipal 5 p.c. |LjB7BjPM par n Muf.-.ctpal -l'j p.c. of IHO7 Jn.000,000 10 p.c. Ms. Spore MmiMpsJ 4'i p.c. of IBM jljmjn* 10 p.c. di«. S'porc Municipal 4'j p.c. of lU.iy
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    • 416 7 Fraarr ana Co. mad Lyall and Evan's Quotations. Latest availakl« Sterling Quotations are prfoUd on aaother Mt« <>■ Frifcy. To-0»7 i PncM. Fniw Ly»:i A A Co. Evttt. AUenby ($1) 015 0.25 0.16 0.25 Alor Caja'i (?li 1.20 1.10 1.10 1.30 A. Hitam i? 5) 9.00 10.00 9.00
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 275 7 THE STRAITS TIMES Can n* obtained at tfa« followmg placai 1 Sinitaponi Ilot.l van Wijk Kelly and Walnh, Ltd., Hafßaa Plaoa Money Changer, Adolphi Uutel Money Changer, Kuiope Hotel Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Halßea Bo*aJ Koh Co., i!r«» fiasah Kuad Low Yong Swce, 1, Middle Road Sahib Gany A Co.,
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    • 846 7 LATEST AD VEKTI3EMENTS WANTED PERAMBULATOR, aIM uir K un. Apply 274. ol raits Tumi. AMERICAN wardrobe trunks. wauu-.t r.*,.. Apply 276; StraiU WAXTKI). child* perambulator and cut. Mate prtct anil particjliri. l!7f>, Straits wamkii To PURCHAbt -MialTmotor bout, row boat or canon. Apply 271, Straits MOTOH< I i.r. wanted in
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    • 364 7 VICTORIA THEATRE. MEMORIAL HALL. SATURDAY, Fa*. H, 1922. FOR CHARITY GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL (Fancy Di>e«« Optional) All Proceeds Given To European Uncmiloymt-nt FunJ And ST. MARYS HOME. Tiok«t*> $3. Obtainable at Moutrles, the Victori:i Thentrr, and Members of Committee. Important Notice. OWNER LEAVING THE COLONY. A well established Millinery
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  • 1126 8 W <aw a letter the other clay in which ;i'i Knirlishman who had spent some time in Germany expressed some very enthusiastic riewi about tka people, who were, he Mid, "woririaf like the devil." Well, at I of a jrreat war
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  • 49 8 The building operations that are proceeding on the north side of St. Andrew's Cathedral concern the Chapter House which Major Keys has skilfully incorporated with the porch. By doing this the external lines of the building will be preserved, and provision made for a room measuring about 100 ft.
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  • 68 8 The Monthly Paper of St. Andrew's Cathedral asks Are those who applauded the sentiments expressed by a learned doctor in the Legislative Council in regard to the compulsory examination of women prepared to support a similar proposal in regard to men frequenting the places referred to Are not these distinctions
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  • 79 8 Regular services are held at Johore Bahru on the second Sunday in each month. The Bishop has discovered that a Grant of Land at Johore Bahru was made to the Bishop of Singapore in the year 1885 in the days of Bishop Hose for the purposes of an Anglican Church.
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  • 13 8 Six Chinese business houses in Old Market Square, Kuala Lumpur, have been closed.
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  • 18 8 Mx. Dawson, third magistrate, who has he n indisposed, was able to preside at the third court to-day.
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  • 14 8 The Central Mining Agency's action against the F.M.S. Government has been postponed till April.
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  • 21 8 We would call the attention of those requiring accommodation in Singapore during the Exhibition week to an advertisement on page 6.
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  • 27 8 A new telephone exchange, the largest in Europe, is to be built in Wood-Street, Cheapside, on a site acquired for £50,000. There will be thirty thousand lines.
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  • 26 8 The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard hay.? r?turned to Singapore on the conclusion of the holding of the Appellate Court in Johore.
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  • 30 8 The sale of the rubber and coconut estate at Batu Pahat, Johore, and the steamer Bianca II advertised to take place on the 6th instant, has been postponed sine die.
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  • 35 8 Tho Warwick Comedy Company, which was announced to open on the 16th inst. at the Victoria Theatre, now hopes to be here by the 18th. There has bWn some difficulty owing to the shipping strike.
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  • 41 8 Yesterday's earthquake was felt at the Residency, Kuala Lumpur, also at Kajang and at Taynton and Segambut Estates at 12.15. Several severe earthquake shocks have been experienced in Java during the past few weeks. Kreekatoa is reported ta be active again.
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  • 48 8 Lcrd Mountstephen's estate in the United Kingdom is valued at £1,366,994, sterling. After payment of an annuity of five thousand to his widow end a number of bequests, the chief cf which ir ten thousand to Dr. Bamado's homes, the residue i> 'eft to King Edward's Hospital Fund.
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  • 49 8 The case of George William Gomes who s alleged to have murdered his mistress and child at his own residence, Bukit Pimah Road on December 30 last, was today mentioned before Mr. Bull second Magistrate before whem the preliminary ?nquiry will be held on the 27th and 28th nstant.
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  • 58 8 Raffles Hotel orchestra will play the .'ollowing programme of music to-day at •.45 p.m. under the direction cf Mr. E. N. >haw Overture, Poet and Peasant, Suppe two string pieces, (a) Intermezzo "rcm Cavalleria Rusticana, Mascagni (b) Traumerie, Schumann suite, Tom Jones, dances, German piano solo, Romance, Sibelius serenade, Schubert
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  • 72 8 The wedding of Mr. Robert Anthony 3reen, of the Hongkong and Shanghai 3ank, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Baxter, /nly daughter of Mr. Andrew Baxter of New York, has taken place at the Peak Church, Hongkong. The Rev. H. Copley Vioyle conducted the marriage service. Mt. G. M. Dcdwell gave away
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  • 73 8 Our Ipoh correspondent wires that a meeting of the Perak Committee was held M the Residency, the Resident, Major C. W. C. Parr, in the chair and decided en th? presentation of an address to the Prince of Waks by the hon. Mr. A. N. Kenion, supported by representatives of
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  • 75 8 Two Chinese were placed befcre Mr. Oawson to-day charged with assembling for th? purpose of committing gang robbery in Japan Street. Last night Chief Detective Inspector Costello, with Detective Inspector Phear, and some constables, found the pair in a chandu shop, armed with a revolver, daggers, some rope and all
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  • 109 8 While driving motrr lcrry 506 in HaveIcck Road last Monday evening, a Malay chauffeur, Jockey bin Abau, knocked down a Chinese boy injuring the latter rather severely and necessitating his removal to hospital. The driver was produced before Mr. Bull tn a charge of rash driving yesterday and remanded a
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  • 105 8 Marshal Joffre was received in audience by the Prince Regent and the Empress of Japan en January 21 and a little while later Mme. Joffre and Mile. Joffre were also received by the Empress. The entire party was afterwards entertained to luncheon at which the Imperial Princes and Princesses, Admiral
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  • 115 8 Considerable interest has been aroused in Moulmein and in Rangoon (writes the Rangoon Gazette) by the discovery of oilbearing shale in the Dauna range of hilis beyond Kawkareik. Vested rights for working the shale have been obtained by a syndicate formed by Mr. Mahomed Ebrahim-Al'y Mou.lla. Rangoon, who have had
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  • 372 8 Mr. Gordrn Cranna passed through Kuala Lumpur on Monday on his way to Penang. Mr. P. G. Beal, Deputy Traffic Manager, F.M.S.R., is acting as Traffic Manager. Mr. Henshaw being Acting General Manager. The marriage of the Rev. A. D. Harrus, M. A. to Miss V. L.
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  • 32 8 Commencing Monday, February It, the Raffles Library will be open to the public at 9 a.m. 'instead of y..')U a.m. a.s at present. The hours of closing will remain unaltered.
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  • 34 8 Mails from New York, France, Ceylon and India by the M.M. steamer Andro Lebon are expected to reach Singapore to-morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholdcr.s about 8.30 a.m.
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  • 90 8 It is the settled opinion of the officers and passengers of the Torilla that the Straits Chinese Yeo Chay Sang, who was icturning as a prisoner to Singapore, and who mysteriously disappeared from tho vessel early in the morning of Monday 'ast, is not on board, and
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  • 126 8 The Ist battalion South Staffordshire Regiment were accorded a hearty send off on the occasion of their departure by the Huntsend from opposite No. 12 godown, Keppel Harbour, yesterday. By i) a.m. the whole battalion was on board, and from then onwards to the time of departure,
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  • 199 8 The horrors of the local sanitary system are notorious and tbcra have been hint* that the sewerage scheme, t(\e most uru't'iit of local improvements, is beini; (k-layrd for want of funds. In Umh circumstances one would expect any alleviation t.> be welcome. There is what is known as the
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 70 8 LOOK jjU cicarett£ s o! \L There are many Virginia Cigarettes HUT ONLY ONE "Gold Flake" MADE ISY W1L1.5. ■>;>r can 110 a BOH on The Prince Rain Coat Without PMeUaUai !.r,-iw.;: r.,: rv. Kaiaaeaof >.: IVHiiil«. sot. Aronts JOHK I-.XTTL.E CO., LTD. T"ri.i.J in KnflanJ) A. t»m Xl VIA
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    • 178 8 ALHAMBRA Beach R0.4. 6 lUs. THE HEART LINE 6 Pts. Kcat v rinj{ U'ah Baird Topical Budget, Tathc Review and other interesting Comedies First Show. Pts. A PAI-GHTEU OF RUSSIA 4 Pts. 2 PU. THE CHAMPION LIAR 2 PU. marlboroughT B«*ch Roa4 I Pts. JISTICE 4 Pts. i Pts. MNRTY-THREE
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  • 362 9 Cardinal Ratti Selected. Blessing Given to All The Nations. Reuter's Service. Paris, February 6. Rome White smoke from the Vatican chimney was observed at 11.33 a.m. to-day indicating that the new Pope had been elected. (Havas.) Paris, February 6. Cardinal Ratti has been elected Pope and given
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  • 146 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 6. Pretoria A deputation of the Industrial Federation met General Smuts and Mr. Malan, the Minister of Mines. They discussed for several hour? the proposals made l.y QoMtal Smut- after which they adjourned until February d. Subsequently General Smuts submitted the proposals to
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  • 38 9 Reuter's Service. London, February fl. Konir Signor Drnicola, president of th? Chamber, has been definitely charged with the formation of a ministry which is expected to bo strongly democratic, commanding the support of even the socialists.
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  • 30 9 Reuter's Service. London, February C. Los Angeles The police have detained two men, a cinema actor and a camera man, in connection with Mm murder of Taylor.
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  • 350 9 Closing Scenes of Memorable Assembly. Reuter's Service. London, February 6. Washington The final session of tht conference attracted larger crowds than ever before. Numbers were seated in the aisles and standing round the walls. Mrs. Harding, Mrs. Coolidge and the wives of other officials were accommodated in boxes.
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  • 280 9 Reuter's Service. London, February C. At a special annual meeting of the Piking Syndicate, Colonel Brinsley Fitzgerald, presiding, in moving the adoption of the report, said the company had been passing through a most anxious period. Referring to the company's position as regards the Banque Industrie le de
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  • 21 9 Reuter's Sbevice. London, February 6. Viscount Lascelles' best man will be Major Sir Victor Mackenzie, of the Scots Guards.
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  • 249 9 Grave Conflict in United Provinces. Riuter's Service. London, February 6. An India office communique states that the Commissioner at Gorakpur, in the north-east United Provinces, telegraphs that two sub-inspectors and 15 constables were killed in en attack by 2,000 volunteers and villagers on the police offices in the
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  • 135 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 6. Berlin, February 6 Although arrang--ments fir gas, water and power service? were functioning yesterday most of Berlii is still unprovided with these services The streets last night were dark and the. telephone service are crippled. There werti leng queue-s of women at
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  • 137 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 6. A message from Amsterdam says that the Minister for the Navy made a statement maintaining that the introduction of the Naval Bill was not premature in view of the Washington Conference discussions and declaring that the Netherlands Government agrees regarding the necessity of
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  • 52 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 6. The North I', land Cabinet met in London this rmrning, after which the Prime Minister, Sir James Craig, wrote to Mr. Lloyd George declaring tl:at the Northern Government cannot consent to any alteration of the boundary fixed by the act of 1920 except by
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  • 97 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 6. Presumably owing to the Washington agreements, it is announced at Devonport that recruiting of naval ratings and marines ceases forthwith, excepting forty seamen and boys and one ordnance artificer a week. Recruiting of re-entry ratings also ceases. London, February 6. Dockyard economies popularly
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  • 56 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, February 7. Eighteen hundred coolies were working ships this morning. Hopes of the seamen's return are now centred on the mission of local boarding house-keepers, who have proceeded to Canton at the request of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs to influence the strikers
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  • 64 9 Aneta Service. Weltevreden, February 8. The total Trust sales of new crop now amount to 10,042,752 piculs, of which superior totalled 6,095,990, Channel 1,401,026, Muscovados 2,141,100, Superior Syrup Sugar 256,110, Molosses 135,526 and Bag Sugar 10,000. Among the buyers European firms purchased 2,205,240 piculs, Japanese 4,629,718, big Chinese
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  • 613 9 A Far- Easterner's Ecstatic Impressions. Thufly writes a gentleman— full bloodid British v/h) has recently been spendng seme little time in Germany. It is thre* ««ears sine 3 the end of the war, quite long enough for the bottom dog tc iearn to fawn on folk with sound
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  • 2169 9 Moves and Counter Moves On Election Chessboard. By Our Special Correspondent. London, January 13. The best laid schemes of mice and men gang aft aglay, even when one of those men happens to be the Prime Minister of England, intent on a game after his own heart, viz,
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  • 499 10 Inevitableness of War Discussed. The second meeting of K;irtle- Sor'ei. of P.alavia whs held at the Leezaa;. Koningsplein, Bataria oa February •J.wlur, a debate was held on the proposition •That War ii inevitable." Mr. Wyki•ham Price took the chair. The Rev. H. J. Sillitoe in proposing
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  • 166 10 Sii.-nth l.i«t of Subscriptions. A moon I previoaaly acknowledged $:..7kk.k. 11. P. Collected by Sir.-. Swindell Hi. K. Horn I" \u-\. .1. Butterworth l<> Rev. W. T. Cherry 10 llv. .1. W. Schaiff Hi i > a. i.. iioops in Mrs. O. Ma. M Dr. Noel L.
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  • 659 10 Keaort for The Year 1921. The report for 1921 just issued states that the total number of applications received was fill (totalling Hi persons). Assistance was given in 57 cases and would have In en given En two nioiv had funds been available. Passages were provided
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  • 217 10 On Thursday. February '->. a pretty weeding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, the Kcv. (I. 1!. Douglas oAeiatinf, the contracting partit to which were Mr. A. Mitchell, of the Eastirn and Extension Telegraph Company. Singapore, and Miss Irene Constance Wait, daughter of Mr. and .Mi-. Wait,
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  • 96 10 The following subscriptions have been received towards the above Fund for de-.u-ration BWaNMei l>v the Straits Chinese Community on the occasion of His Royal Highness The Prime of Wales' vi -it Hon. Mr. Song Ong Siang 50 Mr. Tan Soo Bin 200 Mr. Tan Sop Jin
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  • 491 10 Departing Regiment and Their Successors. The following letters have passed between the Officer Commanding Ist Battn. South Staffordshire Regiment and the Singapore Branch of the Ex-Services Association of Malaya Singapore, February 1, 1922. The Officer Commanding, Ist Battn., South Staffordshire Regt. Dear Sir, It is with many regrets
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  • 280 10 Viscount (Jrey Re-enters The I'rav. Ws are taking the field against, and entering the lifts with Mr. Lloyd <i< urge, was the declaration uttered by Viscount Gladstone, the chief oiganiser of the Independent Liberals, at a demonstration in London as a e:iunter-bla.st to the Coalition
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  • 38 10 Mr. Oaf Thy.- (ihee. of the Anglo-Chinese School, has resigned from the leaching jprofession to take up work as accountant istant secretary of the World Marar) Co., Ltd., newly ()i.:il,-il cojireTn >>f :il.out half ii million dollars capital.
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  • 854 10 More Rent and Extra Charges Allowed. The most Important item on the Rent Board agenda yesterday afternoon was an application for increase of rents as well as separate payment for the electric light in respect to the Crescei.t Flats at Katong, and which are the property of
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  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    • 93 10 Singapore, February 8. Silver :J4V Hongkong 9% p.e. prem. Three months gold P214. Share market. Quiet. Rubbers. No enquiry. Tins.— Taiping 1-1.05, Norths 1.07.*.--1.12%, Souths 50-55 cents, Papans 17^--22 '/fc cents, Nawng Pets 80-85 cents, Kaw-i.ngs 57'.2-62>4 cents, Johans 85-90 cents, Lingui? .'!.56-."t.85, Tongkah Harbours
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  • 69 10 We are indebted to the Registrar of Imports and Exports, Singapore, for thr following early return of imports and exports for December and January. The total value of foreign imports of merchandise into British Malaya during January, 1922 $37,435,596 December. IH2I $42,532,842 Decrease 5,097,246 The total
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 181 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, While coming down Serango( n Road at 10 p.m. on Saturday night I encounter, d three stray buffaloes in the middle of the road. I was on a motorcycle. The three animals separated two going to the right and one
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  • 718 10 The Question of Contributory Negligence. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. February 7. Yesterday, before Mr. E. N. Taylcr in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, Fazal Khan, the motor car driver of Mr. G. H. Cobb, of Messrs. Geo. Cobb and Co., was charged with rashly and
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  • 101 10 It is to be hopi'il that all the dancers in Singapore will tarn up at the Charity Ball to be helil in the .Memorial Hall on Satunlay next, Kebruary It, when the two charities the European I'm mi>lo\ ment Kund uul St. Mary.- Home should
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 397 10 A mixed S.C.C. team met Naval visitors on the S.C.C. ground yesterday, and the result was a win for the dull by I -1. ft was by no means a one sided affair, however, and in the first half particularly the sailors gave quite good account of themselves. They
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    • 64 10 An S.C.C. hockey team is leaving for Sertmban on Friday to play Negri Sembilan on Saturday and Kaiang on Sunday. The visitors, who will wear white shirts, will be F. 11. La Mothe, O. K. S. Bateman, Capt. O. S. Cumming, T. H. Holyoak. Major Newnham, Lt. Elliot. E.
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    • 131 10 The S.C.C. spring lawn tennis toumapacat will begin on March 6. Entries close at 7 p.m. on the 22nd inst. The only events are Champii nship. Championship Pair-- and Newcomers' Handicap, as according to the new arrangement the other handicap events are now played in the
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    • 89 10 The Singapore Golf Club's Ladies Spoon Competition for February was played on Monday, »>th inst.. and ic-ult il in a win for Mrs. F:. A. Elder with a net score, of :!7. Seven cards w.-re taken out and the following were returned Mrs. K. A. Elder 4!)— 12 :;T
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    • 159 10 Thanks to Rooters." Mr. C. Graham Brown, captain ■<{ S.C.C. i.is written a letter of thanks to Mr. Owen Boa, lead r of the happy band 'a ho gave such whole lieai ted vocal ancotumgement to the t«am oa the occasion ->t ih Malaya Cup final. "It was most ■porting
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    • 136 10 The Bamrk'.k Daily Mail lays The well-known Str:iii racehom Bernlea has arrived here by the Katong, we •ml having been puivha-ed by Luang Bhanda. Bernlea is a brown geldine; with a big record in long-distance events. Id LtM he WOT the Paddock Plate. Singapore (.1 m. B'i
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  • 44 10 Mr. K. M. Uonati .if I'uthe Kilni.s has ottered to photograph the performance at the Kheng Seng Peng Theatre Hall ami to c< ntribute the proceed! from the Half of the film toward- the funds of the Chine. c Industrial mwl Commercial Centtinualion School.
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  • 869 11 Virtues of Largely Increasing Local Import. Amonc th productive industries of Canada one of tha first in importance is that of Boar-nil ling. During: the years ■needing the war, when the Dominion was takirir rank as one of the important WwMt-raiaing u-eions of the WOrW. mill inn. too.
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  • 62 11 Mica Hartholonuw, of Cheltenham, the the fiancee of the late Mr. K. Smait, who left the Khiva at Colombo, and on the advice of the Captain anil friends re turned to England in the Egypt, which whs then in port, nveivcd the news of the murder of
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  • 29 11 ol diets for week eiuliin; February 12 Thiirsdiiy. I'th.— Hand Practice. Bujsl>" and [>mma, Malay Volunteer Chili j-,r. li i.i.|ii:nt r.ir. p.m.
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  • 301 11 Spontaneous Welcome to The Prince. The Prince continues his triumphal tour, says a Mysore message of January 19. At Bangalore, His Royal Highness recuved a welcome which for spjntaneius enthusiasm eemU -ia;cely have been excelled. Pagaantry has everywhere triumph d. utility and modernity sinking humiiitatcd into the
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  • 355 11 A Perilous Ride Among The Kashgars. The young folk for whom Christmas lectures ;ire arranged by the Royal Geoitra>h:<:»; Society at th Aeolian Hall may well have concluded that A Ride on the Roof jf the World." :i~ described by Miai Klia Bykes, could he
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  • 308 11 Provision ot Comfort for The Passengers. A leitui on Specialized Aircraft m delivered the other night by Wing-Con-■anihr \V. I). B<-;itty. i.i fen- die Royal \vr> nautical Ba ety, i t the Koyal Society .f Arts. John-street, VMphi. He said .hut civil aircraft tended to diverge widely Trom
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 114 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS J fe Teak Cases Guaranteed NEW OR USED PIANOS ON EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Liberal Discount for Cash. GALL OR WRITE FOR PARTICULARS. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. Steels. THOS. FIRTH SONS, LTD. SHEFFIELD. High-speed u Speedicut" Tool Steel Cast Steel for Tools Mining
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    • 293 11 Raffles Hotel, MONDAY.— Tea Dansant, 6 to 7 p.m. (Admission tow). WEDNESDAY.— SpeciaI Musical Programme after Dinner. THURSDAY. Guest Night and Danring. (Evening Dress omentinl for Dancing). FRlDAY.— Special Lonch— Orchestra. SATURDAY. Guest Night and Dancing. (Evening Dress essential for Dancing). MOTE. Residents and Dinars will btv* prior claim to
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 194 12 1922 Commence the New Tear well by keeping yoar store with sufficient stock. Never keep it empty. We do the supply in the line of Ship-chandlery, Estate and Mlae requirements at new rates. Writ* or Call Kiam Kiat Co. 108 and 109, MARKET STREET. Bergougnan Tyres (MADE IN rRANCB.) Sr
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    • 174 12 BATTERIES L.B.C. English Batteries. 6 Volts, $50; 12 Volts $65 Limited number in Stock. Special double waterproof material for hoods. MAGNETO SPECIALISTS Repairs to Motor Cars and Motor Cycles executed promptly. CHARGES MODERATE. Agent* for THE OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, LTD. Let as insure your Car, Lorry or Motor
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    • 101 12 PINEAPPLE HAMS. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED Michelin Cord and Fabric Tyres ALL SIZES IN STOCK. CHIN HUAT HIN OIL TRADING CO., 246, South Bridge Road. MINING MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES We can deliver Ex-stock at Reduced Prices 3-STAMP PROSPECTING MILL, 10 in. by 6 in. BLAKE TYPE CRUSHER, F. C.
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  • 857 13 Germany's Desperate Efforts For Trade. After a somewhat prolonged stay in the Dutch East Indies, Colonel' J. Unsworth, travelling secretary of the Salvation Army, has returned to Britain impressed by the opportunities which the Indies offer for commercial enterprise. He is especially impressed by the desperate efforts
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  • 179 13 Millions Starve While Food Is Wasted. Although hundreds of thousands of human beings in famine-stricken areas of the world rre doomed to perish of starvation this winter, it is estimated that 2">,00(),000 bushels of niaizp will be burned in tin- Western United States daring the MM months. The
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 123 13 WHITEAWAYS Great SALE Jlll!lllllll!lllllilllllilllllllll!lll!illlllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllll|||f|||||||; NOW ON Jfwf 7 Opportunity! Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE. j MANGEODINE Price $1 SPECIFIC FOB MAMGB IN ANIMALB. A lUBB AND BATB CUBB, Obtalaabla froM t— THE STRAITS PHABMACT, 147, Middle KID SAM DISPENSABT. lU, Tlcterla M. llfii&U. HA..U Ud, BatU^ B-d.
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    • 148 13 /ggvnssx TO USERS OF CEMENT c^/^ 5 w t4&bx <> > if ou awe lookin rokf 4& J^y -i r\ Mere Cheapness ©1 fy^lfey) ''jm jsl THIS IS NOT THE BRAND FOR YOU. n^VCap^^ The Highest Quality of Look for this Trade-Mark. Cement THEN THIS IS THE VERY BRAND FOR
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 427 14 The China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED THE Shanghai Life Insurance Co., Ltd. il'.oth incorporated under the Hongkong Ordinances). Head Office SHANGHAI. MANAGERS B. NEILL, i i. r. a, s. (Eng.) J. K TWEED. ACTUARY H. R. STURT, i i (Kng.) SECRETARY TOM GRIFFIN, < a.
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    • 473 14 AmtiM »rw* M,fM,Ht B.C, 'AbWimw t» fare* .t« fl7 t«« m< The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. ■aUZ> orriCß Tri^aiam Wmm. SagaaaM. W»w»eia«e4 ia Straita letUemea**) LONDOH OfTICB i IS. 01*1 Jewry. BX. The Company aa* ne,»M d.pesiUd «Ma the Bapreme Court et England aad complies with tke British
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    • 466 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED (Isorteitus hy Special haaerial Caarte/ U Jaaaa.) Capital a absented TM^MM Capital P.id-up Ta,Mo^»* aVtserrs Tanas Tll^M.Ow* Presldea* i K. Nakagawa, Xsa. Vlee- President t 1. Marl, Baf. DIKECTOM i T. HUaamne, i*«. O. Kawasaki. Eaa. K. Merlnage. Baa. M. Eaakl, Baa. T. tt.ea,
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    • 993 14 BANKING ASIA BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated In New Tork) STOCKHOLDING BANKS. AagU a*4 Loadoa Parla Natioaal Baak ef Saa Fraadacw. Baakara Treat Coapaay. New Tork Cltj. OaUaaataJ aad Commtreial Natiuaa) Baak ef Cakag*. Gaaraaty Trast Co. af New Tark. Gaardiaa Saviaga aaa Trn*t Cr.sipsny, Dcvelaad. Harcaatll* Baak of th* America*. New
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  • 499 15 Better when it is Out Of Tune! A modern composer is said to have remarked that a piano sounds better when slightly out of tuns and an American musir professor agrees that lack of perfect concord may furnish needed vaiiit;. to music. The professor quotes a musical
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  • 389 15 Probable Date of Being Called." The assumption in certain quarters. write* a legal correspondent in a home paper, that any women will be called to the Engraft Bar next Call Day, at the end of January, ns a matter of course is erroneous. Five womtn have passed their
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  • 201 15 Of nil the ills that flesh is heir to, one of the strangest we have heard of for many a day is referred to in the following paragraph, which we cull from a home m>er Anjtioneurotic oedema, a form >>f localised, quickly vanishing Kwellinfr of the skin,
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 131 15 Mmw Motor Wfflf PRICES REDUCED The Dunlop Rubber Co. (S), Ltd. (laeorp«ra*.»4 \x Japafc* DUNLOP HOUSM, SINGAPORE. "CEDOS^ BRITISH MADE LIGHT-WEIGHT MOTOR CYCLE TWO-STROKB TWO-SPBED SPORTING FRAME. Thin Machine is not an asiemb'.y *t uiher aakan Specialities, it it manufactured entirely by one l'a'tory, resulting in au efficient, compact and
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    • 171 15 Special Lines PAPER CUPS 100 in box Ring Clips 25 cts. per box Gem Clips 25 Owl Clips 40 Paper Fasteners 100 in box Assorted Sizes (Brass) From 60 cts. upwards Round and Flat Kee Lox Carbon Paper $6.75 per box (quarto or foolscap folio) Obtainable from Rickard Ltd. PROMPT
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    • 80 15 FIAT CARS Model 501 4 s=sea(er. Model 505 7-seater. Model 510 7=seater, 6 cylinder. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Trial Runs and Demonstration ARRANOED BY COLONIAL MOTOR CO. ISO, Orchard Road, Singapore. 'PHONE 950 SOLE AGENTS Ambrosoli Stoppani Co. SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Ansco Cameras A MODEL TO SUIT EVERYBODY. Call and
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 422 16 SUAN KIAT ft CO. LIB. S«, PHILLIP STRECT. •Phone Noit. SI IS and 1114 NEW STOCKS JIST ARRIVED. Lamp Sclaaora. Wad Punches Woodlte (iaug-e (.lass Kings, Pressure Gaaijea Spoke Brushes and Handled Brushes Double and Single Ended Spannera Tube Expanders, assorted File Handles, Brasa Aetna Blow lamps Assorted nixes. Brans
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    • 333 16 TAY GUAN KIAT It, PHILLIP CTTEVr, Thaaa Noa. lilt art (114, The aneetMfnl contractor for •apply of MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, BROOMS, BASKETS, etc, etc., etc To Tha Siagapora Maaiciaality. MR. BUCKERIDGE'S NEW STUDIO X, ORCHARD ROAD (aeit to tha Pallailam.) Phone 1898 HHBBUCKI PAINTS AND OIL VARIOUS COLOUBB. Larf a atoek
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    • 974 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREP A 'P chargea for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc. In ordinary cloae-aet type (average mi words to line) are per line ona insertion 28 cts., two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins., $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins.
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    • 956 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 1, Oxley Rise, entry from March 1. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, 44 Robinson Road. Apply to ¥*-_H _Sa»|ooii__^l I_Jlalaeea1 _Jlalaeea Street. TO LET, a shop facing .North Bridge Rood in new building^Appjy Meyer Brothers. TO LKT. 1, Cairnhill Road, immediate entry. Apply Abdulla.
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    • 618 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, store No. 39, North Boat Quay. Anply 14, Chance Alley. TO LET, godowns and offices, in town. Ipply to Sayors i <> B, Malacca Street. TO LET, from February 1, gudown No. 41, North Boat Quay. Apply 14, Change Alley. TO BE LKT, OFFICES AND
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    • 203 16 WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE SILENT ALAMO! t la the moat perfect balanced plaat oa he market. Ton do not require experta to m aad maintain it Full year's guarantee afalaat defective workmanship or material. We carry aparea to build completa plaaU, Call and ace a Demonstrator. MODERN APPLIANCE CO, 26-3.
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 206 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General 68 Manager's Office U" Job Printing Offica 12** Ml communications relating to editorial matters and nvws should be addressed to THK EDITOR. All communications I relating to business matters advertisements, subscription!i, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants,
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