The Straits Times, 15 January 1923

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,150, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1923, PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      170 1 *53^^^^*^™»jtt6BB5^^k HiMnMiiinuimuniiminimpiiwiiinniHniniiiiißnnminMiwminHi S THE OLD ORIGINAL Be a r Jm Br and! GENUINE SWISS MILK s i M J OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Sterilized Natural and Concentrated i If you have not yet tried the "BEAR" Brand Concentrated Milk, ask* your regular dealer for a sample tin. s ■J II>IIM<IMUHMMMHMtI>» 8 SOLE
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      292 1 1 ROBINSON Co., Ltd. j (Incorporated in Singapore). s i m FURNITURE OF TASTE m I VI EXT to the high standard of workmanship expended on J 1 1 every piece of furniture offered by Robinson Co., Ltd., comes the note of good taste in design which is also a
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    Ayer Tawah Rubber.
    1537 2 Company in Flourishing Condition. The 13th annual general meeting: of the Ayer Tawah Plantation ('<.., Ltd. \-;:i< held at Shanghai on December 28. Mr. Leslie J. Cubitt (chairman) was supported hy Mr. R. N. Truman (Director) and the Secretary (Mr. Ernest Samson). ThiTt were shareholders present representing
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      340 2 You can nurse Baby t yourself I ar ill If the greatest privilege of motherhood is to be yours; if you would know the joy of having Baby dependent on you alone for health and strength, make sure now that you will be able to nurse him yourself. jfl! fV'ery
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      307 2 "All that glitters is not gold," and there arc tea tins which look very much like vacuum tins but they have no vacuum. \CCHEa\ If you insist on seeing the name Brooke Bond, you know that you are getting really good tea, selected and blended By experts, and getting it
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      301 2 r~~ i Continental i j CORD TYRES j j ARE BUILT j OVERSIZE for EXTRA SERVICE If you see the /^JJL^\ on a Tyre, Chop KUDAH \i^7 it is a j CONTINENTAL I v and is a guarantee for EXTRA SERVICE X SOLE DISTKIBI'TORS KOK MALAYA, SIME, DARBY CO., LTD.
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    HONOURS COMMISSION
    355 3 No Testimony Sought From Touts. The Honours Commission report remarks on the activities of persons stiKmatised as touts who have been going about asserting that they are in a position to secure honours in return for specified payments. Mr. Arther Henderson, regretting his Inability to sign the report,
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    First Foreigner to Climb Mt. Fuji.
    169 3 That Sir Rutherford Alcock, the first British Minister to Japan, was the first foreigner to climb Mount Fuji has been established by old documents, stays the Vomiuri. On his ascent of the sacred mountain 63 years ajro, he was accompanied by the staff of
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    26 3 It'i li.-ir.i enough, at best, for lej;isl«Urs to keep their raiml m their businc- And now a -"-year-old pirl has been tlacUd to the Missouri Legislature.
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      990 3 SALES BY AUCTION GHEONG KOON SENG 00. AUCTION SALE of valuable land and house properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Thursday. January, 18, at 2.J9 p.m. ESTATE OF SYED S M.IM BIN MOSEN ALATTAS, DECEASED. Lots 1 to 4. Valuable 999 years' leasehold
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      340 3 A Thing to be Avoided. Do you know that the stomach needs rest iviruUrly and that eatine between meals is v commun cause of indigestion Do you know what happens when you cat more than you can digest Do you know th.it good digestion is impossible unless the biood is
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      364 3 AN APPEAL TO BRITONS IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 266,000 DOLLARS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR THE ARETHUSA TRAINING SHIP 2.600 Old Boys hare joined the Royal Navy and 6,600 the Merchant Service. Patrons THEIR MAJESTIES THE DNG AND QUEEN President H.B-H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Chairman and Treasurer C. E. MALDEN, Esq., M.A.
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      224 3 I McBRINE'S BAGGAGE WARDROBE TRUNKS STEAMER SIZE. *ffß^^jSllL_ "T^^ There are three major elements l^ijjfflj^ which enter into the conatruclw3ll^^L. on c^ r ne Wardrobe Tjp s2^^!^ They are appearance, conveni1 L ///flky~^^^ ence an^ wear< jjL#fl^[|** See for yourself why Mcßrine Baggage stands supreme. Steamer size $150 and $185
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      686 4 r STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0.-British India «"<? Apcar Line t~ rjCoßipaßles la**T^arat*4 la >aglsal) ■AIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SEKVIt'W t PIMNS' I A AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. TTJaler Contract with His Majesty's OeTernaieatt) LONDON FAR-EASTXRN BCRVICI FBOM LONDON TO MARSKILLES, LONDON ft AJfTWIBP Dae Bingapore Leave ■lagaaior* MOREA
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      634 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO- LTD. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) m The Blue Funnel Line Regular Service to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on
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      725 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU (kOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OP BATAVIA) (Incorporated la Holland) nan*, contract with thk NtrrntKiANDs ihtiia, coTivfHBNT. T*l*ph*M No*. Pssssg* Demit. 111, Fright Dept. 12*3, Marine De»t. aa« Titmhlmnl Dept. 14*7, Manager's Dept. lttl. VAN DER LYN— January IC, Bandjermasin. BOTH— January 17, Muntok and Palembang.
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      409 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. LOWDOW UM Kamo Mara Ji i. 21 Katori Maru Feb. 7 UYstBPOOL UNB Delagoa Mara mid Feb. HAKBPBO UNB Mito Maru early Fell. Matanye Mara mid. Feb. NBW TOBK UNI via SPBB jOPTH AMBBICAH UNB BOMBAT LIIB Awm Mara Jan. 17 Tamba Maru Feb. 8
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      441 5 STEAMER SAILINGS 0.5.K7 rrapsssa 1 Salilan fresa Blaatfete (sabjeet te caaage vlthoat prerloas aetlee.) ■CBOPBAM Urn Fer Harselllee, Leadea. Hassbar*. Bettar. daai, Aatwergs via Celeasbe, Saea aad Pert Said. Art. Dea. ATLAS MARU Jan. 15 Jan. 16 ARGUN MARU Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Oailt sUrseUlea. K«W TOBK UNB Fer Baa
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      686 5 STEAMER SAH.IN6S ELLERMAN' LINE ELLEBMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP. o*. Ltd. (laeorpeiatod ia laglaa4) BTEAMEB Dae Biagapore PASSENGER SEHVICI OUTWARD. ■.a. CITY OF SIMLA China A Japan Fab. 4 SI CITY OF POONA China Japaa Mar, 8 HOMEWARDS. BdS. CITY OF YORK Marseilles A Loadoa Feb. 20 s.B. CITY OF SIMLA Marseilles
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      372 5 STEAMER SAILINGS KERR STEAMSHIP CO IRC SUCCESSORS TO UNITED AMERICAN LINES (Incorporated in USA.) Regular service betweev New York,' Singapore and Java Ports, and vice verts. FOR NEW YORK yiA SUEZ HALFMOON due Feb. 22 For freight, apply to GUTHRIE CO., LIMITED, Agenta, Straita Settlement* sad F.M.S. AUSTRALIA BY BURNS
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      211 5 STEAMER SAILINGS United American Lines Inc. Bneeessors te LIVERMORE DEARBORN A CO. LIMITED. (Incorporated la U.S. A INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP LINE Regular Seniee between New York Singapore and Java ports and vlre fans FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ s.s. Jalapa due Feb. 10 For freight, apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD., Agents,
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      361 6 CWEMfIS ALHAMBRA Programme from Friday, January 12 to Wednesday, January 17, 1923 In the Second Show at 9 p.m. The Most Thrilling Detective Story for Years. A Plot that will hold you Spellbound. Samuel Goldwyn and Kex Beach present Leroy Scott's Famous Dctectivs PARTNERS OF THE NIGHT la 7 parts.
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      394 6 CINEMAS SURINA THEATRE NORTH BRIDGE ROAD SCREEN SENSATIONS First Show at 7.30 Australasian Gazette. JUNGLE GODDESS SERIAL Episodes Twelve and Thirteen. LARRY SEMON in THE SPORTSMAN Second Show at 9.30 CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE FLOORWALKER Eve's Film Review. Vod-a-ville Movies. GEORGE EDWARDS HALL'S ATONEMENT with Conway Tearle Hal Grace Davidson
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      577 6 ENTERTAINMENTS VICTORIA THEATRE Commencing To-night at 0.3 0 BANDMAN FARCICAL COMEDY CO. Presenting ALL LONDON'S GREATEST COMEDY SUCCESSES. Monday. January 15 TILLY OF BLOOMSBURY Tuesday, January 16 A WEEK END Wednesday, January 17 CHARLEY'S AUNT Thursday, January 18 YOUNG PERSON IN PINK Friday, January 19 FRENCH LEAVE Saturday, January 20
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      398 6 STEAMER SAILINGS THE BEH LIRE STEAMERS LTO (la*«T»*raU4 la Us U«lt*4 ITMiiiaj] ram cbtika anu, ut*x MENGLOE duo Jan. 13 UENVORI.ICH cm! No Passenger Accommodation. For frstgat, plans s»»:y to PATERSON, SIMONS CO. i mi r»n (la«*r»«rat(4 Is e*j!»u*() aaJMti HUSO STIHKrs UHfT ll«« rj>«.mf«d it >irr Esgmlar mrathly frslght
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    131 7 FIXTURES. MaatajS Januar\ 11 Hi^'ii Water, K J n.m O.;-7p.m. i P.loi.mjhury, Vie. theatre, 9.30. luenday, JaMMtl IS Higa Water, MS am, 10.2 p.m. Laaas Rabbtr Eatetaa, Ewtt's, noon. H.irni in Urn Gardaaa, 5.13 p.m. A Woek Ind, Vie. Theatrs 5.30 p.m. *Vcd߻j,da.v. January 17 Jli k
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      92 7 Cast Whirr Baain Ji' K;.si H'barl Van i Wijck, Ellenga. Sheers Wharf -Nil. Mala \\h::rl Xc hi:i»n, Eumaeus, Ayutliia !r«c. Km|)irt' Dock Anr.:» X'alu, Katong. i ftaari -lyifi'Miira. M h:irl l.# I'ulo Urani Coal vliarf— Nil Kcptwlliarboor. Main IVkari lion Shell, W, B Supply. UagßCt, H
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      Vessels Arrived.
      200 7 AYUTHIA, Brit.. !23 tons, from T. Bali 15-1. lor BBC BOTH, Hj... BSTjtoiU, from Pa'.embang 15-1, for Pbli mbaßfl i7-l. BAM POH OtlN, Brit, 578 tons, from Sonrab* i.i. for Sourabaya 18-1. CIRCE, Brit, 3)7 tons, from Deli 15-1, for l)«!i 17-1. ;:i If, 1.2D0 tons, fror.i Bangkoll
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    172 7 To-day rang and Soural.:iya p.m. IN.r. Swcttenham ;ird I'cnang !i p.m. talteca ami Moat ..3 p.m. Paagkok 4 p.m. Malacca mid Muur 4 p.m Japan San i and Now Yon, takinf 'i I'.S.A. ami Canada 4 p.m tan and I'ulau Bulling ..4p.m. Kitn Tinnu' P-m- n m..nllr
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    24 7 Left Spore. An. London. m! or 7 January 1 December 8 January 2 D.vi'mbir 11 January 8 December 16 January 8
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    96 7 At the annual general meet'nf» of the Straits Junior Association held at Mr. Kaon S. ;;^"s Bungalow, 37, Joo (hint Road, on Sunday, the following were elected office-bearers for the curr yi'iir i*re.~i<lent. Mr. Cheong Koon Si'iij: v cr-|<n siik-nts, Messrs. C'hua Lim i Tan Chmg Boon, hon. secretary! Mi.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    172 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, January 13. On London, Bank m/s 2/414 Demand 2/4 5/32 PrivaU- DM. cred ts 2/4 17/32 On New York Demand 54 Vi Private 90 c! s uO?4 On France Bank 750 On India, Bank T.T. 173*4 On Honkong. Bank d/d 2% p.c. riis. On Shanghai,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    56 7 Tone of market. Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 3%d. Pali Crept Cioting I'rif «i spot ?eb/March \pril/June [uly/Dec. Spof Fcb.-March April-June July-Dec. Blbl >btd Smoked Shett Clotint PrieM Baywi. Ballm. 54 >i 54% f>:» a^ g 56% 57 58% 60 DAILY
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      MINING
      204 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyew. Seller* 1 1 Butang Padang ui'i 57 i 1 1 Hitam Tin IXO 1.30 1 1 Jclaatob 0.20 0.40 noxr I 1 Johnn Tin 0.50 0.55 I'l £1 X.-mi. Kainunt. 1.16.6 1.18.0 xd. 10 10 Kinta Asscn. 6.75 7.25 5 5 Lingui Tn 4.40 4.60
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      GENERAL
      148 7 VaL Pd. Bayers. Seller*, a £1 Br. Am. Tobacci 4.8.0 4.11.0 c.d. 10 10 Central Engines 8.79 8.25 tO 10 Central Motorr 2.50 2.75 a £1 E. Smelting Co. 7.15 7.30 V- 6/- Electric Tramways 1/- 2/- norn 0 10 Fraser and Neave. 33.73 34.25 ■)0 50 ITamnier and
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      DEBENTURES
      108 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,800 par 5 p.c. p.m. Spore Electrical Tramways, 5 p.c. £350,000 nom. ."pore Municipal 6 p.e. .$1,878,000 par Spore Municipal XV» p.c of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dia. Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.e. dii. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 1,600,000
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      397 7 Frascr and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday. To-day's I'ricos. Fraser I.yall Co. Evatt. Ulenby New ($1) 1.15 1.25 1.00 1.00 \lor Gajah (?1> 1.35 1.50 1.40 1.5U K. Hitam ($5) 12.00 14.00 12.50 ISJO A. Kuning
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      825 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS ASSORTKO KRI IT HONBONS. m decorat(l tin, Vanilhi Marshmallows, in fine pre- ntution boxes, Peak Krean's Tropical i hocolato.i, Paris Nougat Chocolates. 11. Ho'it'i. Kuropf Hotel Huildinp. FOR SALE, c»;ilJ'» rutUii f.u ar.il Knglioh l><r»mbulator with canopy. < Apply 17-TJ. ■Straits Tinn-s. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, furnished or >.ii.ui!ii
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      134 7 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION GO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) S.S. HOSANG (Tonnage 5,698) FOR PENANG and CALCUTTA. This fast, new, oil-burning steamer expected to sail about January 19, has excellent passenger accommodation. For further particulars, apply BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Telephones Freight 3123. (incorporated in the f.mjj.) Passage 3124. A cnt >«HfMM*t»tIMIM»«HMMM
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      402 7 MUNICIPAL NOTICE TAX ON VEHICLES. NOTICE is hereby Riven that tax on Traction Engines, Carriages, Carts, Wagons, Motor Can, Jinrikshas, etc.. is now psyuu.'t at the Vehicle Registration Office, Middle Koad. The rates payable, subject to tbe ppproval of the Governor-in-Council, are as follows: For every cart drawn by any
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      322 7 THE STRAITS TIMES C.-in be obtained at the follower 'aces in Singapurr: Hc.te! van Wijk Money Changer, Grotvtßor. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Ru:!!.? flace, Moniy Chansvr. Adi'lpi.i Money Changer, Europe llu'.d Federal Hubber Stamp Co., Uaffles Ilotel Koh Co., Kras Uasah Road 0. H Kiat Co., Ltd., Change Alley and
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    ANNOUNCEMENT
    45 8 Kngagement is announced of Mr. Lim Cheng Yam, only son of the late Mr. Lim Ban, to Miss Lily Tan, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Tun Keng Sicw. The marriage will take place at No. 113-2, Tiong Bahru, on Sunday, January 21, 1923.
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    IN MEMORIAM.
    28 8 In loving memory of Mary Margaret Martin:-., who departed this life on January 15, 1901, on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Madras papers please copy.
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    The Straits Times MONDAY, JANUARY 15. FRANCE AND GERMANY.
    1085 8 M. Poincare has been defending his policy in the Chamber of Deputies, but his speech seems rather premature. No one has doubted the ability of France to send a sufficiency of troops Into the Ruhr area to assure France being master
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    13 8 The Djockja police seized no less than 5,875 packets of opium during December.
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    19 8 The Deutsche Orient line (German Orient line) has paid a dividend of 50 per cent, for the past year.
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    25 8 The potato crop in England and Wales last year amounted to 3,986,000 tons, an average of 7.1 tons an acre, the heaviest crop since 1885.
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    38 8 An Ipoh correspondent writes to the Straits Echo that Capt. Ramplen Jones, jf the Eastern Smelting Co., Mrs. Ramplen Jones and the Misses Ramplen Jones expect to leave for England abou' May and will be away eight months.
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    43 8 A notification in Bangkok announces that the rate of exchange for the issue of legal currency in Bangkok, against gold paid abroad by telegraphic transfer, will until further notice, be Tcs. 10.80 per £1, or approximately Is. 10 7/32 d. to the tical.
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    13 8 Pantai, Ltd., annual meeting was fixed to be held at 12.30 p.m. to-day.
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    15 8 The name of the steamer Perak, Eastern Shipping Co., has been changed to the Taiping.
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    18 8 The cooking classes, open to all guides, will re-opeh on January 25, at 5 p.m. at the Y.W.C.A.
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    22 8 A laudable campaign has been instituted by The Rubber Age for paving the roadway around the Cenotaph in Whitehall with rubber blocks.
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    33 8 The rate of issue of money orders for tndia and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 173 to 5100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 17G to $100.
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    28 8 The following telegram has been received from Milan, dated 11th inst., noon Exchange on London, I ires 94.20 per sterling. Italian War Loan 5 per cent, lires 84.50.
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    27 8 Mr. W. F. Holzhey formerly planting in the F.M.S. has been appointed manager of Horagoda Estate, Matugama, Ceylon, and sails from home by the Kashmir this month.
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    37 8 A Tamil was arrested on the 13th instant for the alleged theft of a necklace from a Tamil lady living at Tras Street. He is being charged with theft by the detective department before Mr. Gourlay, to-day.
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    47 8 The hon. treasurers of the TeochewSwatow Relief Fund, Malacca, write to correct a slip that was made by those furnishing the final list of contributions. Nett proceeds of the Anglo-Chinese Concert, Malacca $864.72 should be read instead of Collected by Mr. Tan Soo Hock (7 items) $8G4.72.
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    52 8 Pavlowa made her first appearance in Calcutta on January 9 at the Empire Theatre to a crowded house which accorded her a very cordial reception. Appreciation was shown by gifts of bouquets after her performance in The Swan and at the close of the evening. The Governor and Lady Lytton
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    56 8 Detec'.ive-Sergeant Andrews cf Kowloon in searching the steamer Empress of Canada for arms, discovered in one of the pantries a large quantity of arms and ammunition, which was hidden in various :orners> of the pantry. The seizure comprised 27 Mauser pistols, 14 Luger pistols, 2 revolvers, 2 rifles, 1 Colt
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    51 8 The Japanese Consul-General informs us that a cable received from Tokio on the 13th instant, states The AsahiShinbun has inaugurated a regular weekly air service between Tokio and Osaka, conveying general parcels free. H. I. H. Prince Yamashina attended the inauguration ceremony on Thursday when the first flying was performed
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    61 8 Mr. Kam Cheng Soo is to be a member of the committee of the Po Leung Kuk, Singapore, vice Mr. Tan Cheng Siong, J.P., deceased. The Governor has nominated Mrs. Ball to be honorary secretary and Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Hannigan, Lady Murison and Mrs. Trimmer to be members of the
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    69 8 The tramway drivers and tick sellers on the S:am Electricity Compp- :'s tramway system went on strike oi he morning of the 31st ult. and remr H out on 'hat day and the following resuming work on the morning; of in<> 2nd, says the Bangkok Times. Among other things the
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    66 8 During the inquest on Lieut.-Com-mander Hooper, of H.M.S. Hawkins, who was killed in a motor-car accident on the Causeway Bay Road, Hongkong in the early hours of January 2, whilst returning from the Fancy Dress Carnival held at Repulse Bay Hotel on New Year's night, allegations were maii<; and denied
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    69 8 An extraordinary general meeting of The Straits Trading Company, Limited, was held at the company's registered Office, 11, Collyer Quay, at noon to-day, when the resolution in connection with the articles of association passed at an extraordinary general meeting of the company held on December 28, 1922, was confirmed. The
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    81 8 In the course of a glowing tribute paid to Mr. H. Gittins, who retired from the position of Adviser and Chief Engineer, Siam State Railways, last Aprl, an official report says He left Government Service ..at a time when the Southern Line, over the construction of which he was in
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    84 8 At the annual general meeting of the Van Leng Hean Association held at Mr. Teonh Liok Swee's residence, 26 Cheng Cheok Street, en Saturday, tfce following were elected office-bearers for the current year Pres dent Mr. Teonh Liok Swee, vice-president Mr. Cheang Hong Tian, hon. sec. Mr. Lim Beng Sunn,
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    94 8 On or about February 5, 1923, a flashing white light, visible about 12 miles, will be exhibited from a lattice work steel structure which has been erected on the highest point of East St. John's Island. The height of the structure is 21 feet 6 in. and the height of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    403 8 Mr. R. C Watson, C.M.G., If reported to be much better and he hopes to leave the nursing home at home in the spring. Reuter announces the death in Now York of oidge Moore, a well-known capitalist, iiternational horse show exhibitor, and a coaching enthusiast. A Reuter
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    Battle in Singapore Phntation.
    126 8 Late on- Friday afternoon Hokicns of lurong Road went in force to Choa Chua Kang Itoad, at the 16th mile, and there assaulttd the Teochews, during which two :oolies, named So Piow and Yap Kai were killed. Apparently there vas a big fifcht in a plantation,
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    F. M. S. Appointments.
    185 8 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette Mr. C. M. Kariapjia to be an Assistant Engineer, P.W.D., F.M.S., Mr. C. M. Kariappa to be Buildng Inspector, Sanitary Board. Kinta, Mr. R. N. Thamby Thurai tj ba office assistant, Federal Secretariat, Raja Omar bin
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    The Medico.
    255 8 The Medico for January is just out, and once again it is possible to congratulate the students of the King Edward VI I College cf Medicine on the excellence of their journal. It can be said quite accurately that there is a very marked improvement in the literary
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    FRANCE AND GERMANY
    1668 9 Strong Protest in The Reichstag. Breach of the Peace Treaty AUeged. Reuter's Service London, January 13. Berlin The admission of French journalists in the Reichstag has been suspended. The House remained standing to hear the speech of Chancellor Cuno vehemently denouncing the French most costly military action,
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    Lausanne Conference.
    93 9 Reuter's Service London, January 13. Lausanne The Russian note says that the Russian, Ukrainian and Georgian delegation desires to reach a general agreement and not rupture. It is conscious that only unanimous conclusions will lead to a stable situation in the Near East. London, January 1 1. Lausanne
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    Banque Industrielle.
    87 9 Reutlr's Service London, January 13. Paris In the Senate, M. Jeanneney, the reporter of the bill for reconstructing the Banque Industrielle de Chine, who had resigned, spoke at length, urging its rejection. M. Poincare declared it was difficult to establish the responsibility of a financier. Nevertheless, justice would
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    Shares Booming.
    48 9 Reuter's Service London, January 13. It is announced that the recent AngloPersian issue was twelve times over-sub-scribed. Business in rubber shares on the Stock Exchange has expanded considerably and prices improved all round in view of the rise in the commodity to Is. 4d. per lb.
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    Airship Disaster.
    55 9 Reuter's Service c London, January 14. J Key West The airship Columbus which t departed yesterday en route for Havana fell into the sea and sank 20 miles from i its destination. The five passengers comprising a New York sugar merchant, c Mr. Atkins, with four members cf
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    Hopeless Ireland.
    283 9 The Reign of Terror Being Resumed. Reuter's Service London, January 13. Three irregulars convicted of possessing arms were executed at Dundalk. Lo..don, January 13. The unoccupied country residence of Mr. W. T. Cosgrave, President of the Dail Eircann, at Rathfamham, has been practically burned down. The fire brigade,
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    Mexico.
    67 9 Reuter's Service. London, January 13. Mexico City Mexico's refusal of the invitation to the Pan-American Congress is interpreted as further evidence of her determination to work out her own salvation without the United States. London, January 14. Mexico City It is announced that President Obregon has ordered the expulsion
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    Explosion in India.
    34 9 Reuter's Service. London, January 13. Delhi It is officially announced that 75 deaths were caused as the result of an explosion in a colliery in the Manbhum district on January 4.
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    Various.
    39 9 Reuter's Slrvice London, January 13. Malta H.M.S. Emperor of India has sailed for Constantinople. London, January 14. Washington Mr. Secretary Hughes has accepted the invitation to attend the PanAmerican Conference at Santiago de Chile if his duties permit.
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    SIGNALLING TO SHIPS.
    209 9 Efficiency of the Mercantile Marine. The quarterly return of signalling between ships of the Royal Navy and vessels of the Mercantile Marine, shows the considerable increase in the number of exercises carried out over and above any previous quarter since this return was instituted." The total number
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    Opium.
    206 9 Reuter's Service London, January 13. Geneva Tbe League of Nations Opium Committee has decided that the quantity of opium and other drugs required by various countries for medical and scientific purposes should be determined, inter alia by a comparison of their imports and exports of the drug, by enquiries
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    AMERICAN RUBBER IMPORTS
    177 9 Rubber Association of America Statistics. A good deal of discussion has been taking place as to the imports of rubber by the United States, and we are pleased to have the following per favour of the Planters' Association of Malaya. The statistics are prepared by The Rubber
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    DANGEROUS BUILDINGS.
    212 9 What Would Happen if They Were Pulled Down. Before his honour Mr. P. A. F. David, District Judge and First Magistrate, on Saturday, the hearing was concluded of the matter in which the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore ask for an order that a nuisance notice served on the
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    Opium for Dutch Indies and Borneo.
    99 9 At the instance of the Dutch Bast Indies the Government of Ind a have agreed to the renewal of the agreement for the direct supply of opium, at a fixed price, to the Dutch East Indies for a further period of one year, from
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    Lithuania.
    217 9 German Action Causing Trouble. Reuter's Service London, January 13. Official The Lithuanian statement declares that the local rising at Memcl is the natural sequel to the policy of Germanisation in defiance of the wishes of the inhabitants, pursued by a so-called direktorium which the Germans established when they controlled
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    CANTON HOLDING OUT.
    61 9 Battle to the Death to Yunnan And Kwongsi. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, January 15. Chan Kwing Ming explains that his retreat was due to financial troubles which are now overcome. He has decided to give battle to the death to the Yunnanese and Kwongsi forces. Confidence
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    STRAITS CURRENCY REPORT.
    151 9 The Currency Commissioners' Provisional return for the month of December, 1922, is as follows c. (A) Whole amount of Currency Note* in Circulation on December 31, 1922 2,944,004.70 Average amount of Currency Notes in Circulation during the month of December, 1922 72,939,5 "7.6° [B) Coin Portion of
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    Federal Council
    195 9 A meeting of the Federal Council will be held on Tuesday, January 23. The Chief Secretary to Government is to move That this Council approves the special provision of $100,000, being the compensation payable to the Central Milling Agency on account of the Kuala Kurau Rice Mill. The
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      RUGBY FOOTBALL.
      118 10 Penang Outclassed by Pcrak. Oar Penang correspondent wipes: li.X. t.':i Governor attended tl-.e Bagger match, Ps-raim v. Perak, at IVnang, on deatiaatad ;> e!iang to defend '■:ilf <if the Kami. Ihe end if the Brat 15 points i>) nil, the scorers being Barwiae, d. Newboult one ef tinunptii
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      SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB.
      671 10 Exciting Race for the Milner Cup. ihe following account 1 '1 race in connection with the U..y.il Singapore Yacht Club: tfilner Can was saikil in regular moi oon weather yeaterday, with all hands and the eot ting a thorough soaking, but that did not turning out, and
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      MIDDLESEX SPORTS.
      349 10 A Very Successful Meeting At Tanglin. The fa x Regimental been worked off on Satur- j day Men Bg tin Baali Wan decided as .11 the afternoon and a mosti ful meeting was brought to a! elaae. In spite of the rain-soaked ground which made tin- (joing heavy,
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      Singapore Sporting Club.
      289 10 In the course of the report of the Singapore Sporting Club for 1922 it is stated The accompanying statement of accounts shews a credit balance for the year of $20,477.88 after deducting .Vi',<)07.98 for depreciation, expending 1 on upkeep and improvements' to the ilub's premises, and placing
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      M. C. C. in South Africa.
      50 10 A Reuter win of the 13th inst. stales At Pietermaritzburg, in fine hot. weather before 4,000 specta'.trs. Natal were all dismissed for 124. Woolley took five wickets for Toe M.C.C. replies! with 17« for two wickets. Sandham made 7t> ajkj Russell 7G not cut.
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      Penang Races.
      308 10 The following are the entries for the aaaaad and third days of the Penang 1 Race?, January 23 and 27 SECOND DAY. Races 1 and 9. Kiva, Shantung, Orthez, Babz, Duke, Hatlield Boy, Maharani, Royal Blocd, Ccrnstalk, Calculatcr, Heartspcar, Arjuna, Gancsh, Brcomhills, Pickny, I Caaher. The Quest, Beau
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      New North Johore Soccer Club.
      277 10 On Friday the 12th instant, a meeting w.<s held in the Batu Anam Club building with Mr. P. J. Williams in the chair, to cons'der the question of forming an Association Football Club. The meeting was not so representative as one would have wished owing
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      The Calcutta Sweep.
      124 10 The Statesman understands that a new arrangement ha? been made this year by the Royal Calcutta Turf Club in connection with their Derby Sweep. A plan has been adopted which it is claimed will restrict participation in the sweep largely to members of the Club. Under the
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      New Swimming Record.
      61 10 Sydney Charlton, a 16 ',a year old boy swimmer, has been accomplishing amazing times lately. Recently he broke the world's record for the half mile in Rushcutters Bay baths (Sydney, N.S.W.) his time being 11 mm. 3-5 sec. The World's record was 11 mm. 24 1-5 sec.,
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    Income Tax Appeal.
    116 10 At the Supreme Court on Saturday, the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, heard an appeal by the Chetty firms of P. A. and A. R. A. M. against the assessment of the Income Tax Commissioners for 1020. The matter was originally heard by Sir Walter Shaw
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    Malay States Volunteers.
    81 10 The High Commissioner has appointed Mr. John Henry Harris, Mr. Charles Eathurst, M.C., and Mr. Robert Westrup Blair to be Second Lieutenants in the Malay States Volunteer Regiment. Ths." following Second Lieutenants have been promoted to be Lieutenants in the Malay States Volunteer Regiment Charley Darby, Leonard
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    Bandman Opera Company.
    76 10 The P. and O. steamer Plassy arrived in port this morning from Shanghai and leaves to-morrow for home. The Bandman Opera Company travelled by hei from Shanghai and open their season tonight at the Victoria Theatre with Tilly of Bloomsbury, the piece that proved so popular on
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    School Accommodation.
    59 10 We are informed that Sir Sidney Giindle, one of the Permanent Under Secretaries of Slate for the Colonies, received a deputation at home consisting of Mr. Song On-; Siang, Dr. M. L. Clarke and Mr. Tan Soo Bin and the grievance of shortage of school accommodation in the
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    76 10 There was a large attendance on Friday at the Penang Residency at Home. Tho Hon. Resident Councillor and Mrs. Voules received their guests who were all introduced to H. E. the Governor and Lady GuiFlemard. A heavy down pour of rain made tennis impossible and other outdoor games for which
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    59 10 About 9.50 p.m. on Saturday a gang robbery took place at a chandu shop at 105, Tanjong Pagar. Five Chinese came in and smoked chandu, and just as the place was to be closed held up the whole house, and got away with $110 in cash. Nothing is known of
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    48 10 Detective Inspector Phcar has arrested Ar;r Wm Juan, the tukan ayer in the employment of Mr. Ezelciel of the Treassury, with theft of a diamond ring, valued at $450, and also a chain and locket, from hir. master's residence. The accused is being placed before Mr. Gourlay to-Uay.
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    THE FLORA OF KRAKATAU
    538 10 Evolutionary Developments Since Eruption. Dr. W. van Leewen, Director of the Botanical Gardens at Buitenxorg, read a paper on the Flora of Krakatau before a meeting of the (ironingen Natural Philosophical Society on November 11. He stated that before the 1883 eruption very little was known
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    Methodist Conference.
    152 10 The Methodist Conference reached an important decision at Saturday's sitting when, fag answer to a petition presented by the Chinese and Tamil representatives, it was resolved to admit one each of these tame to seats on the Conference finance committee. It was also resolved to appeal to the
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    Large Contract for British Firm.
    114 10 Messrs. Fraser and Chalmers has recently sc-cured a bit; contract fur vfce supply of rolling mill plant for the well-known firm of Messrs. Stewart anJ Lloyds, Lv!. The value of the contract is in the neighbourhood of £100,000, and the mill will be capable cf
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    145 10 Mr. R. C. Tread well, United States Consul at Large for the Territory from Hongkong to Persia and the North Coast of Africa, arrived in Rangoon from the Straits on the 9th inst., and will remain vhcre until January 18. Mr. Treadwell, who is the youngest Consul General at Ltfgv
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    104 10 In the District Court, Penang, on Saturday, says the Pinang Gazette, before Mr. K. Scott, s'tting as police magistrate, Det. Inspector E. J. Brownings produced D. M. D. Stephen, alias D. D. Martin, alias F. Xavier, a Sinhalese of about 06 years of age, whom he had arrested on a
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    GLENEALY PLANTATIONS. LTD.
    402 10 Reasons for Declaration Of Dividend. The annual general meeting of Gleneaiy Plantations, Ltu. was held on Saturday at the company's registered office, Gre3.l»m House. Singapore. Mr. H. Hobinson presided and was supported by Messrs. W. P. Plummer, H. L. Cowdy and P. J. Ward (for the secretaries).
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      Those Footways.
      104 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Further to your correspondent's letter appearing in the issue of the Straits Times of 6lh instant, 1 would draw the attention of our Civic Fathers to they order of January, 1883 "to remove obstructions in open arcades and verandahs [opening
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    Tea-Money Substituted.
    414 10 A correspondent wriu-s \Viih reference to the passing of an oidinancc making it illegal for any landlord or agent of any landlord, tenant or subtenant, to receive any premium or consideration for granting or renewing any lease or agreement for the tenancy of any house, building or part
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    43 10 The Japanese O. S. K. have opened a direct service between Bangkok and .lav,: with the newly-built Deli Maru of 2,170 tons, 290 feet long, and a speed of 11% miles. The new vessel has accommodation lor 15 saloon and 150 deck passengers.
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  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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      Messrs. Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report.
      180 10 Singapore, January 10. Rubber.— Louden Is. Siad. Local 68%. Tin.— London Jan. 13 CUS 12s. tid. Local $91' L (175 tons sold). Share Market. Quie'.er. Rubbers.— Aiienbys at 1.15-1.25, Hew eas 75-88 cents, Ulu Btnuts W%Bt% eenta, Bassetts 146-1.16, Kuat;i Sidims &25-&SA, Sungei TokangS
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      Lyall and Evatt's Share Report.
      99 10 Messrs. Lyall and Evatt report under to-day's date Ti?\--i:iB3 12s. od. Rubbers. Allenbys 1.15-1.25, Brogas ."i^'j-.'i" 1 Craigicleas 7."i-fc."i, Glenealya 1 10-1.60 ex, Haytors 6^25-6.75, Kantaaani 8.76-4.25, Lunas 8.75-!».25, Malaka Pindas 1.00-1.70, Mandai Tekongs 50-60, Radellu.s 2r>, L'tan Simpans 1.55-1.05, United Malaccas l.io-i.:>o. Mines.— Norths
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    J'ACCUSE ON THE SCREEN.
    389 10 A Tragic Picture of the Great War. There was a good attendance at tho Victoria Theatre on Saturday when that, famous film of the Great War, J'accuse, was specially exhibited to help the benevolent funds of the Ex-Services Association. The film is a French production, wonderfully
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    Children's Aid Society.
    100 10 [3rd List of Subscriptions.] Amount previously acknowledged r >iß.xr> I John Donaldson M Mrs. .Spr.;ule 25 Collected by Mm. Beatty— G. Gordon Wilson 2.1 Mrs. Gordon 10 i Mr. F. M. Basideley 25 Hon. Mr. K. C H. Wolff M Hon. Mr. D. Beatty 20 j Collected
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    76 10 The Singapore Assizes were continued this morning before Mr. Justice BarrettLcnnard ami three Chinese, Pui Ah Soon, Too Eng Guan and Wee Soon Cheong, were charged with counterfeiting coins. The D. P. P. prosecuted and said that the accused were arrested by Insp. Kenney on November 22 last in a
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    27 10 In the Indian New Year's honours list are the names of Mr. J. A. Jones, editor of the Statesman, C.1.E., Mr. Frank McCarty, journalist, Burma, a Knighthood.
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    Siam's Steady Progress.
    1397 11 General Development of The Country. The following is a translation of Hb M.ijfsty the Kinp of Siam's speech, ii reply to tha UHsliattfal >ry nddrcsses prt vt-nt'i-H to His Majesty on the occasion tt thilay In listening to the congratulator> :i.'ili«s-rs that have just 1-ecn present* to
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    NEW PREHISTORIC PEEP.
    715 11 Siberian Mammoth in London Museum. Tliere has just been added to the prelistorie peeps at the Natural History luseum the skull and tusks complete of a .iberian mammoth. Dr. Smith VVocdward talc- that this is the first specimen of a '.iberian mammcth skull that has ever unie
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    61 11 Brunei United Plantations. 4,700 lbs. Changkat Serdang.— 23,4Bo lbs. Hsytor.— S.lUOlbs.; 12 mths., 171,807 1b5. lmlratriri. :U,514 lbs. Juru.— lB,2oo lbs. I .unas.— .ll.Boo lbs. Malaka Pinda.— .!l,6s3 lbs. Muar.— o,loo lbs. Nyalas.— 2o.6B7 lbs. Pak.in Baroe. 27,727 lbs. I'erak River Va11ey.— 20,654 lbs. S-manßßol.— l9.9oo lbs.
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      141 11 Moutrie Player Piano > Perfection in Player mechanism SIMPLICITY RELIABILITY DURABILITY A piano of exquisite tone for ordinary > use, a Player Piano on which you can play music to your individual taste. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. 5 S*3i/ *I i^ ...j .1^ sys vi >iP HnSl Ii inilULla?
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    Is Our Sun Safe?
    933 12 Progress of Astronomical Science. The reported appearance of a new star near Vega, the brightest star in the northern hemisphere, sent me to the recent volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica, writes a correspondent in the Times. I fell on the following sentence in the article on
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    Resources of New Guinea.
    129 12 Lord Plymouth presided at a dinner pven at the Savoy Hotel to the Advance Party of the British Pacitic Science Expedition, which is proceeding to New Guinea shortly. Sir Earnest Birch, late Governor of British North Borneo, proposed the toast of Success to the Advance Party,'*
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      392 12 By reason of I Annans I Its reliability Straits Settlements 11 w c frTVn -THIS is what Messrs. J. S. Fry bons, Ltd., the famous Cocoa F«d. \i ,i,,v state, oovt. Manufacturers, say of their Albions Id. M.il.iv htatcs Rly. "We considered it advisable to ?s£r*»toE M». standardize on this
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      140 12 M A i AHE Bright Virginia Leaf of which 555 are ]L Xi made is selected in very small quantities at a time on the actual Tobacco Fields- (a jw Only 5 ibs. out of every HKX)lbs. of Virginia leaf f/i grov. n are kqoU enough for 555. l We
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      336 13 ASK FOR Ml'l fc'\ It is worth your while to make Ml a special effort to get Milk m/ilm^Bk\ Stout. Keep on asking for S wfaa ra\\ i( until you pet !t tne op M hl'bs aft* Loaf on the label will tell you M af'ali ffi'\ whether you have
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      527 13 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB NOTICE is hereby jriven that the Annual General Meeting of the Members will be held in the Singapore Exchange, on Friday, January 19, Mat, nl 5.15 p.m. BUSINESS. 1. To receive and, if approved, to pass the Annual Report and Accounts oi the Club for the year
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      182 13 THE VICTORIOUS UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND CENTRAL PALACE, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 23, 1922. Professional FIRST FOUR Underwood Amateur FIRST THREE do. Novice FIRST FOUR do. One-minute Championship WINNER do. SIZES STOCKED 10'/ 2 in., 14 in., 18 in., 20 in., 26 in. and PORTABLE. ALL STANDARD KEYBOARD. Sole Agents
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      302 14 E.C.C. The Electric Construction Co., Ltd. WOLVERHAMPTON. Motors Dynamos "S. P." Continuous Current Motors Highly efficient, mechanically strong and thoroughly reliable in every sense. All motors are fitted with ball bearings. "S.P." Continuous Current Dynamos FOR CONSTANT E.M.F. Self contained well-constructed machines, fitted with ball bearings. Thoroughly reliable in every
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      415 14 AiMtJ »v«r $s,ee9,*H S.C, A—ttmt* 1* t»n» tmt $17,ffH,tff The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. 1 (lueorporatod la sfralU ■e«tlaaie«*j,l MBAD OVFIOB i WUohottor Mouse, WagayeTCi LONDON OFFICI s U, 01* iewry, B.a Tko Compaay has 00,000 leaoaltod wltk tho Supreme Coart of Eaglaad cad compiles wltk tha Brittsh
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      535 14 BANKING NEDEBLANDBCH LNDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NBTH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 186 S. CAPITAL FL 60,000,000 (abont <S,000,000). ISSUED AND PI. M,000,000 (abort £4,600,000). RESERVE FUND FI. 10.000,000 (aboat £1,676,000). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM HEAD AGENCY LN BATAVIA BRANCHES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Medan, Soerabaya, Samarang, Bandoecg, Welterreden, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalonga, Probolinggo, Tjllatjap,
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      560 14 BANKING ASIA BANKING CORPORATION CAPITAL 14.M0.100 SURPLUS $2,000,090 HEAD OFFICE FOR THE FAR EAST Shanghai. Singapore Offlea 22, RAFFLES PLACE. Current, Savings Accounts and Fixed Deposits in U.S. Gold, Sterling, Francs, Taels and Local Currency. Drafts Bought, Sold and Entered for Collection. Commercial and Traveller. Letters of Credit. Telegraphle Transfer,
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      507 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPOBATION (OWNED BY THE NATIONAL CITY BANsI OF NEW YORK.) Capital UA I f,OM^M Surplus sad Uadivided Profits U.S. 10.400,001 Haad OBco 80, WaU Street, New York. Saa Francisco Office > tit, Montgomery Street. London OSco 16, BlshopogaU, K.G. EASTERN BRANCH Ck. OJBbi Canton, Hankow, Harbia, Hoagkoag,
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    TOBACCO GROWING
    785 15 A Promising Industry In Hampshire. Three months ago, writes a Farnborough correspondent in the Times, men and girls were busy in the fields near Church Crookham, Fleet, cutting and gathering the Hampshire tobacco crop. The plants, as they were then speared on wooden laths for removal to the
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    THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
    227 15 Question of Oblique and Subtle Advertising. Some cin-;i,u3 Statements were made at. I he recent meeting of Iho General Medical Council when the question of oblique and subtle advertising by doctors came up for discussion. A resolution was carried unanimously that the executive committee should consider and
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    29 15 The way things are tending it will sc^n be easier for a woman to get a seat in any legislative body in the country than in a street car.
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      238 15 HAIPHONG Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, FM.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BIOS. Sole Agents, Singapore. 'BLOCK" SPARKING PLUGS WM^ tßm lC t 7^9^S^ OFFICES TO LET IN Sole Agents: C. MOTTE Cf), W^ T\ Jfc KUALA LUMPUR Antwerp, Dusscldorf, SinEapore. W
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      180 16 TO LET Immediate entry. A large compound bungalow, with 4 bedrooms, at 1507, Joo Chiat Place, area 81,200 square feet APPLY 35, PHILLIP STREET. The Stamrx "i'.U Evening QS3 No. OH Clothts GOCD'from and practical service are con.bincd when corredly •styled i unless eye glasses add the i.r.al touch to
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      281 16 DO I NEED GLASSES? If in doubt consult JOHN DUKE, Optician, 16 Battery Road, Singapore. BRUNOLINUM WOOD PRESERVER Timber is subject to DRY ROT, WET ROT FUNGUS and DECAY and in the Tropics its greatest enemy is WHITE ANT. BRUNOLINUM is guaranteed to be an ABSOLUTE PREVENTATIVE of all these.
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      1732 16 _OASSIFe n VERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sals, To Let, et«., la ordiaary close let type (average six words to line) are per line one Insertion 28 cents., two las. 46 cts., three ins. 64 ets., fonr ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. 1.13, ten ins.
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      772 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET GROUND FLOOR of Commercial Union Buildings, Robinson Road. Apply on the premises. TO LET, office or godowa, 1,000 square feet. Rent cheap. Apply Doaeaa Roberta, Ltd, 187, Cecil Street. TO BE LET, offices and godowas to salt all requirements. Apply S. Manasseh A Co., No.
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      200 16 PRINCESS GARMENTS CO, ANNOUNCE BIG REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICES OF THEIR PARISIAN LINGERIE HOSIERY DRESSES, ETC. t 4. BAFFLJU CHAMBMS (Ofpealte Boblaaeaa), Business hoars 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CENTRAL MOTOR HIRING COMPANY 66, ORCHARD ROAD. HUPMQBILB CARS ON HIRE DAT AND NIGHT, Thone 1733. PHOTOGRAPHS For the beat of
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      201 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TILtVHUNH Editorial and General U Manager's Office hit All communications relating to editorial mattera and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All eommunicationa relating to business mattera advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, »tc, should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. ■Tants, For Sale, To Let, etc,
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