The Straits Times, 18 January 1923

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,153 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1923, PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      182 1 bm! Cb bL THE OLD ORIGINAL j s j Bear^Brand| GENUINE SWISS MILK >ii>»nnni»»i>»imiimii r 1 OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. B J Sterilized Natural and Concentrated I I If you have not yet tried the "BEAR" Brand Concentrated Milk, ask' n 2 your regular dealer for a sample tin. j s s
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      315 1 ininiunnniniiunnngiiMiinunmiiuiEiinwiii ■BHiiBmHBHiHinHMnmB I "HIS MASTER'S The Two Most Popular /y^T^—^W W^^s^ v* V Models. Celebrated for /^P^X j§^^ j/'^lj U!&&^r (heir perfect sound Re- Q§2§ gf Hl M«tCT> Vmcf| £§&> production. r^n ~S rv)\ y CREATION INTERPRETATION feSS^^^Sl ?J^ttl AND FAULTLESSS REPRODUCTION. Jroiß^^^ nPHE immense repertoire of music that has
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    RUBBER RESULTS
    445 2 < Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. The following brief summaries of rubber company results are taken from a home paper of December 1 I Rim. Int. ilivd. 6 p.c. Segari. Loss to Mar. SI, making, with debit brought in, £8,025. Changkat Salak.— lnt. divd. 12H P*. on Pref.
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    SOUTHERN PERAK DREDGING.
    386 2 Satisfactory Opening-Up Operations. The third Minna] general meetirijr Southern Perak Dredging, Limited, Mm held on December IS at Winchester Hous.'. E.C. Sir Ernest W. Birch. K.C.M.G., presided, and, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said that last ye;;. the accounts showed that £78,;i03 had
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    Chinese Fishing: Story.
    157 2 The Shunpao contained a fishing story from its correspondent in Wuchang which should make the giant ide of Hongkcv. bow its diminished head. A farmer Bring in the outskirts of the city, having eattn no fish for some days, went to the lake to catch some. It
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    17 2 The peculiar rustling noiat ■HOtlatrrl with tM N>w Year tl only thi- twaSau ovir of new leaves.
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      363 2 A Doctor says 1 \st "My baby lias been fed on Glaxo since he was a ffl Ito month old. and has thrived splendidly on it. I always fc K5 advise Glaxo for babies who cannot be breast-fed, <j£ P?T cs in my opinion it is the food par excellence
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      254 2 Cuticura Quickly Soothes Rashes and Irritations Hot baths with Cuticura Sosp, followed by light applications of Cuticura Ointment, afford immediate relief in most cases 01 rashes, irritations, ecrrcmat. etc. Ci-.ticura Talcum is al^o excellent for the akin. ietp U.. li'irjli. 3d. 0: it-.LI It. S4 u4 If M poUtl.r..ui-'.o :dS.
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      193 2 a WH.6JIIJ I Continental CORD TYRES j X ARE BUILT OVERSIZE for EXTRA SERVICE If you see the /^SITN on a Tyre, Chop KUDAH \™y it is a CONTINENTAL !> and is a guarantee for j EXTRA SERVICE I SOLE DISTKIUI TORS FOX MALATA, SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. ♦<«»♦«»♦♦♦♦♦ Luxor
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    ENGLISH LANDMARKS.
    940 3 The Significance of Village Inn Steps. The rustic cares little about the name of his favourite house tf call," and km Wl tiaucht of the origin of the sijni that creaks in iron framework that was wioujrh- sc cunningly by the village blacksmith, says the Rev. P. H.
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    Prospects of Penny Post.
    141 3 The decrease in postage rales at heme, which was effected last May, has not led to such an increase in correspondence as to compensate in the ajtirretrate for the sacrifice of revenue from each postal unit. As matter of fact, says the Pioneer. Lori On.slow has
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    7 3 tart n New Year diary. Yes Letts.
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      784 3 SALES BY AUCTIOW CHEONG KOON SENG CO. MORTGAGEE'S SALE of valunble fnvlioid properties nt Lorone 31. S/#d Alwi Ro;kI tad l'vilau Trkong nnd RubU r !'laiit;itioi>. off .luron? Kond. Siniraporo. At Meears. Cheong Koun Seng Co.'s saleroom, Nil M, QiaUa Bti— t, on Wr<lnrsda>, January 24. at 2.30 p.m. Lot
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      399 3 BEGAN WHEN A GIRL Neglect of s>mptoms which first became rppi.rcnt when she was emerging from child I <>od into womanhood has caused many a liirl long years of suffering in later life. Such wa» the case with Mrs. Mabel Johnston, an American lady residing nt C>7, r.enningli':i I iii.
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      348 3 Sixty years ago there was little tea grown outside China. Each autumn saw the world's finest sailing ships assemble in the Pagoda anchorage, eager to load the new season's tea for the race home to England. fc*OJlM\ I COVER VuTOrW To-day, India grows more tea and better tea than any
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      205 3 McBRINES BAGGAGE WARDROBE TRUNKS 8 STEAMER SIZE. Li ~~yy There are three major elementa o*~\ which enter into the con.'truc- tion of Mcßrine Wardrobe U[* They are appearance, conveniI^ l^^^) ence and wear. I* I See for yourself why Mcßrine jr^vt^J^ Baggage stands supreme. Steamer size 5150 and $185 Three
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      737 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. British India ond Apcar Line TCotapailel laeeraenlel la RafUal) ■AIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SEBVIL'W PENINBOLA AND ORIBNTAL S. N. CO. ttlad«r Contract with His Majesty's Governmea*) LONDON FAB-EABTERN SERVICI ntOM LONDON TO MARSEILLES, LONDOIf ft ANTWRRP Dae Singapore Leave Itagapore MOREA aboat Jan. 11 I
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      635 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) 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 through
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      774 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONIRKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCNAPPIJ (SOYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (lacorporated 1a Holland) VHDEB CONTBACT WITH TnE NETHERLANDS INDIA, eommtßirr. Teleaheae Nos. Paaaage Deat. ISI, Fright Dept. 120S, Marine Dept. Tr»aaal»«eaf Dept. 14X7, Manager's Dept- IM*. BENGKALIS— January 18, Muntok, Djeboes, F.linjoe, Pangkal-Pinang and Koba. SlNGKEL— January 18, Selat-Pandjang,
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      425 5 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. LOHDOH ISM Kamn Maru Ji i. 2.1 K.it'.ri Muru Feb. LIVERPOOL Lim Delagos Maru mid Fab. HAKTBUBG LINB Mito Mnru early Feb. Matsnye M«rj mid. Feb. ytff TO»K U!H via 8088 ■OOTB AMBsUCAN UNB BOMBAY UNB Tsmba Maru Feb. S Moji Maru Feb. 10 Rnnßoon
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      418 5 STEAMER SAILINGS O.S.K. fll»— il lalUata fr**a liuHwi (sabj««t l*> csaag* wltaoat pr*Tlo*« »«tl«» BUKOPsUN LIN* Fer MaraeUWa, Land**. Hasabarft, atetter- Ant»*rp, via CaUatb*, ta*a *»4 P*rl gala. An. D*». ARGUN MARU Feb. 24 Feb. 25 LONDON WARD Mar. Id Mar. 10 Oatt Mar-Mil**. row tom un Fat ha Matins,
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      597 5 STEAMER SftttHlGS ELLERMAN LINE ELLEBMAN HOCKNALL STEAJhtSHI? Co.. Ltd. (laeorpoiaUd la Cnglaad) BTEAJUEB Dm Stasmpora TASSMSQXR SEkYICI OUTWAJKD. CITY OF SIMLA China and Japan Feb. 5 M. CITY OF POONA China A Umw. t g.s. CITY OF MANCHESTER China Japan June 3. HOMEWARDS. CITY OF YORE Marseilles A Loadoa Feb.
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      75 5 HOIO STINNES LiNFS (laeorpuraUd 1» Oanaaay) B«r»l«r monthly freight aad Paseeagejr eerrtc*. Throagh B/L issued aad Options Granted to C.K., Boaadlaa -Ua aad Baltio Ports. OUTWARD BOUND B*B|k*ag. Bhanghal aad Jaaaa LIDENDORFF, 12,260 tons about Jan. 21 CARL LF.GIEN. 9.000 tons about Fab. 15 ■OMBWABD BOUND Antwerp, sUtterriaai mad Ha»b«r.
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      463 5 STEAMER SAILINGS KERR STEAMSHIP CO INC. SUCCESSORS TO UNITED AMERICAN LINES (Incorporated In U.S.A.) Regular service betweea New York, Singapore and Java Port., and Tie* reraa. FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ HALFMOON due Feb. 14 For freight, apply to GUTHRIE CO.. LIMITED. Agenta, StraiU Settlements aael F.M S AUSTRALIA BY
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      745 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow! 'a**l I. Singapore: Hotel van Wijk Money Changer, Grosvenor. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffle? Placv Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel Money Changer, Europe Hotel Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Raffle* H.>M Koh Co., Bras Basah Road G. H. Kiat Co., Ltd., Change Alley
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      364 6 CWEMAS Eldorado Cinema MALACCA Carpentier-Siki Fight January, 20, 22 and 23 »«>♦«*«»»« «>eeee-ee»»ee«e«eeee«i ALHAMBRA From Thursday, January 18 to Tuesday, January 21, 1923. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. TOPICAL BUDGET -BkITISH NEWS FILMS. A Powerful Dramatic Photoplay, Playgooers Pictures Present J. P. McGowon's Remarkable I roduction DISCONTENTED WIVES
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      321 6 GAIETY CINEMA Yesterday's crowds haven't stopped laughing yet at THE BLACK SHEEP The Five Reel Itiot Charlie Chaplin says "Its Great." A Laugh in every Flicher. In support THE JUNGLE GODDESS SERIAL Episodes Twelve and Thirteen AND A NEW PATHF. GAZETTE. First Show Ultus and the Secret of the Night
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      63 6 CHIEMA3 SURINA THEATRE First Show at 7.30 sharp THUNDERBOLT JACK SERIAL Episodes U, 10, 11 and 12. Eight New Reels. Second Show at 9.30 LARRY SEMON in THE SPORTSMAN Eve's Film Review. New Vod-a-ville Movies THE ATONEMENT A startling Drama THE ATONEMENT In live Parts THE ATONEMENT With (on«a> Tearle
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      233 6 ENTERTAINMENTS VICTORIA THEATRE Tel. 826. Tel. 826/ Commencing WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1 at 9.30 p.m. THE J. C. WILLIAMSON, LTD. GILBERT AND SULLIVAN OPERA COMPANY Including Mr. CHARLES WORKMAN. Wednesday, January 21 THE MIKADO Thursday, January 25 THE GONDOLIERS Friday. January 26 H.M.S. PINAFORE AND TRIAL BY JURY Saturday, January
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      43 6 VICTORIA THEATRE BANDMAN FARCICAL COMEDY CO. Presenting ALL LONDON'S GREATEST OOMBM SL'CCESSES. To-night at 9.3 O Young Person in Pink Friday, January 19 FRENCH LEAVE Satnrday, January 20 FAREWELL PERFORMANCE TONS OF MONEY BOOKIIKI AT MOl TIME'S. Prices $4, $3, $2 and $1.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    137 7 FIXTURES. TliureJay, January 18 PUfk Water, 1n.40 a.m. Phil. Orehoatra, Vie. Kam Hall, 5.11. n, x.ir, p.m. Youn;: Potaoa iii I'ink. Vie. Theatre, 9.30. Friday, Jawamf) 19 IJ v m., 11/J2 p.m. -v 11. J.lj p.m. Sporting dub Mtg., Kxch. 6.15. I aail ctoaas. I rvmii 1
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      85 7 Kant Wharf Raain- MB l.^v' Wharf Ellengm, Kdavana. VVharl Perafc -.li.ii> v. !-..in Islander, Chiaaiilg, Myrmidrn llnik \ic.) Mail!, Medusa, Ho m W'« I V .111,. Khii'S, Kelantun Jsrdincii Wharl N\l. i'ulu Bruni Coal wharf— Nil Keppvi Barboar. Mala \\!::irl Lch. BapfAlM, Minhla, Hop- aal v.darf-
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      Vessels Arrived.
      145 7 F.AN TECK UVAN, It'if.. ir.3 tons, from Bagan 17-1, IU-I. l.l'i:.\l)A' B lons, from Calcutta 17-1, for Calcutta 18-1. i'l.M IRI, Dot, Mi; tens, from Indragiri 18-1, tor Hhio 11-L hKIA.V. Brit, 458 tons, frcm Penang 17-1, 19-1. UARTINIQUE, D..11.. 2s:l tons, from Bangkok 17-1, for BaigOfl 1!'
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    169 7 To-day r 1 S .niliu ..2.30p.m. ;)too:i i-..iil (aicut.a 3 p.m Muntok, lij.boe.-. lllinjru and PangI Pinaac p.m Selat Pandjang, Bengkalis, l.aboean, I undjong Balei ami Medan 3 p.m Malaaea and ataaf 3 p.m. Cfa '■■■<n£ 4 p.n: Malacca and Muar 4 p.m Amsterdam and London I|
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE
    27 7 Lift Spore. Arr. London. I.oceir.'.vr 7 January 1 l'tKi.iger 8 January 2 l>'vrniLir 12 January 8 Dccrailicr IS January 8 DaMMhu 21 January 15
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    171 7 EXCHANGB Singapore, January 18, 1923. On London, Bank m/s 2/4 A Demand 2/4 5/32 Private :i ms. cred is 2/4 17/32 On New York Demand 54U Private <] s 56'^ On France Bank 750 On India, Bank T.T. IT.!'/* On Honjrkcnit, Bank d/<l 2 p.c. dls. On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    52 7 Tone of market Steady. Latest Lcndcn cables quote Spot sheet Is. 4%d. Pal* Crepa Cloiing Prieaa Boyna. B.U.n. Spot Feb/March April/June July/Sept ibed Smoked Sheet Cloalag Prices Spot Feb/March April/June July/Sept Gl GP.4 62% C2',4 (34 1 05 DAILY PRICES CUKRHNT 12. nooa January
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      MINING
      202 7 VaL I'd. Bnytn. Sellers. 1 1 Batang Padang 52>i 57 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.20 1.30 1 1 Jelaatoh 0.20 0.40 norn 1 1 Johan Tin 0.48 0.5 1 £1 11 Kam. Kamunt. 1.17.0 1.19.0 xd. 10 10 Kinta Asscn. 6.75 7.25 ."i ."> Lingui Tin 4.40 4.60 10
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      GENERAL
      149 7 Issue VaL I'd. Boyen. Seller*. £1 £1 Br. Am. Tohafto 4 8.0 4.11.0 cd. 10 10 Central Engines 8.75 9.25 10 10 Central Motors 2.50 2.75 11 1 B. SnultitiK Co. 7.00 7.20 5/- 6/- Electric Tramways 1/- 2/-nam 10 10 Fraser and Neave 33.75 34.25 50 50 Hammer
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      DEBENTURES
      110 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p.m. S'pore Electrical Tramwayi, 5 p.c. £350,000 nom. S'pore Municipal 6 p.e. 41,878,000 par S'pore Municipal 4V4 p.e, of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dla. S'pore Municipal 4% p.c of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.c. dil. S'pore Municipal 4V4 p.e. of 1909 $1,500,000
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      413 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt'a Quotations. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another pare on Friday. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall Co. Evalt. Alk-nbv Now ($1) 1.15 1.30 1.20 1.30 A lor Gajah ($1) 1.60 2.00 1.70 1.90 A. Hitam ($5) l:j.OO 14.00 13.00 14.00 A.
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      44 7 INDO-GHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. li.c iipoi..u :l in Hongkong) SS. LAISANG (Tonnage 3.450) FOR HONGKONG .xpected to sail about Janu Mcllent passenger accommodation. rtluT particulars, apply nOI'STEAD CO., LTD. (Incorporated ir. the F.M.S.) Agents. laito rhlaa Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. 3123. Paaaa** 3124.
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      833 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS MUKD FIGS. Uric.l Prunes, L"ried App!«s, Muscatel Raisins, Salted Alinunda. 11. Bolter, Hired Importer, Europe Hotel Building. RELIABLE light-weight motor cycle. $100 e«ah, 1751, Straits Times. (Ip) TO LET, furnished bungulow at Tunah lierah, facing sea. Apply 1769, Straits Times. WANTED IMMKDIATKI.Y. jiinim lad? shorthand-typist. Apply 33-04, Winchester
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      56 7 INDIA-RUBBER AND CANVAS BELTING FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND CONVEYING. Built of the beat plantation rubber and strongest cotton duck. Made in any length, width and strength. The ideal Belt for the tropical climate, economical, reliable damp-duat-acidproof. Prices en application to Singapore Rubber Works Head Oftco mat Works Town Office and
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      433 7 NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OK SOH HONG CHI'AN, DECEASED Pursuant to section \lj of Ordir.aiu-.- Ho. 144 (Trustees) notice is hereby given t :'»t all creditors or other persons hai claims again: t the aatata of .'-'nh lionjr Cl nan, deceased, late of No. SSB, Upper B*ran(oon !:ok(I, Sinirnporc, who
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      334 7 VICTORIA THEAtRE GILBEST AND SI I.I.IVAN SKASO!f. The PuSilii are MMa«d i I >. Tbt ptaM of will bo at tiiv Vie hull, on Friday, Janu bookiaf will i-i.ii.. (2i. in older to WtH la I. Ar.iilicitiiin tor IW parUai ■rill lint. i I. Tamblot v:ii dII n;< country Utl>
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    41 8 FERNANDEZ.— On Jnnuary 18, 1023, at 31 Buffalo Road, Sophia Charlotte, dearlybeloved wife of Mr! Edward Fernanda".. Cortege leaves the house at 4.30 p.m. to-day for the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, and thence to Bidadari Cemetery for the interment.
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    The Straits TImes THURSDAY, JANUARY 18. AMERICA AND RUBBER.
    1148 8 It would appear that some folk in America are very angry because folk in Malaya object to selling rubber belqw its cost price. We have already dealt with some absurd aspects of this matter but it may be worthy of a
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    38 8 The number of taxicabs in use in the larger Japanese cities is increasing rapid*ly, and the hire garages, with their extremely variable charges aie beginning •o feel the competition of the cheaper taximeter cars, says the Commercial Osaka.
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    49 8 A remarkable improvement in the coal jutput of Great Britain which has been recorded since last July culminated during '.he week ended December 16 in tonnage which surpassed by over 200,000 tons, the average weekly output of 1913. The jutput for the week ended December 16 was 5,738,400 tons.
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    59 8 Sta'.e Fish Commissioner George H. Isaac, of Pocatelo, Idaho, has just received a. request from Takeuchi Brothers of San Francisco to supply them with 500,000 Idaho trout eggs to be planted in Nagano province in Japan. The order will be filled in the spring so that Japanese fishermen w ll
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    73 8 James Doyle, aged 42, an ex-officer in the Chinese Maritime Customs service has been charged in H. M. Police Court, Shanghai, with having unlawfully impersonated a Customs officer, and having attempted to obtain money from Chinese in connection with opium smuggling on board the steamer Kiangwah. The sentence of three
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    8 8 Rampah Coconut Estate harvested 219,700 nuts last month.
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    16 8 The Malacca Medical Mission acknowledges the receipt of $96.33 and is very grateful to the donor.
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    17 8 The Bangkok branch of the Mercantile Bank was opened for public business on Monday the 15th instant.
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    22 8 Glasgow University has received £25,000 from Mr. Henry Mechan of Mechans, Ltd., engineers and contractors, for a new chair of public health.
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    33 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 172 to $100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 175 to $100.
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    32 8 An event of considerable interest to many people in this part of the world takes place at Bangkok on February 8. Only about half of the estimated million tickets have been sold.
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    35 8 Next month British and Siamese official? ire to meet at Singora with ft view to ;oncerting measures for the repression of :rime on the frontier. The actual date? rf meeting have yet to be fixed.
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    36 8 Mr. Lee Kirn Puat has been appointed president of the Straits Athletic Club in place of Mr. Chan Siew Lock, resigned and Mr. Chew Cheng Chuan, assistant hon. secretary in place of Mr. Yeo Tian Lye.
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    36 8 By k'nd permission of Lt. Col F. E. Swainson the Drums and Fifes of the 2nd Battalion the Middlesex Regiment will sound Retreat in the Botanic Gardens on Tuesday the 23rd instant, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
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    42 8 At St. Matthew's, Sepo- Lines, next Sunday the Bishop of Singapore will celebrate the Holy Communion at 7 a.m., and there will be Evensong and sermon at 8.15 p.m. conducted by Archdeacor Swindell. There will also be Sunday School at 4 p.m.
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    45 8 The Government of India have been considering for some time the question cf print ng currency notes in I r 'a and ha\t now deputed Colonel Will' R.E., Mint Master, Bombay, to proceei England to investigate thoroughly tr possibility of work being undertaken ir. ndia.
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    45 8 Leading medical practitioners of Lucknow have met and unanimously protested aga'nst the appointment, of thirty Britishers to the Indian Medical Service on more favourable terms than heretofore obtainable as being subversive of the principles of justice, economy, Indianisat on if the service and equal treatment.
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    52 8 The Boyanese bey who was formerly employed by Mr. Wynn Jones of Warton Estate. Bukit Timah, who, it will be remembered, recently shot another Boyanese with 'Ims master's service rifle and held cut against the police hpfcrc he inally surrendered, was commit'ed to the Lunatic Asylum by Mr. Dawson, second
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    60 8 Address'ng the London Commercial Club, General Brancker, Director of Civil Aviation, said that it was estimated '.hat the carrying of gold to Ind'a by air in a week instead of the time taken at present would save £100,000 annually in interest. He thought that the time of the flight to
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    56 8 According to the Tanganyika Press, Dar-es-Sahiam, the chief seaport and capital of the country, has had an unusual jxperience. The native market in the town has been repeatedly raided by lions. Eventually, one lion was caught in a trap and shot, and the carcase was carried through Dar-es-Salaam amid scenes
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    65 8 Tan Bah Chee, store-keeper, employed by the East As'atic Company, was charged before Mr. Dawson, second magistrate yesterday with criminal breach of trust .i> a servant, in respect of 100 casks of cement, valued at $720. The offence is alleged to have betn committed on December 29. The case was
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    67 8 In giving judgment yesterday in the case of an appeal by the Chetty firms against the assessment of their income tax, Mr. Justice Sproule remarked that hedid not intend to make his judgment a lengthy one. He had gone thoroughly into 'he matter in reaching his decision, but the Income
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    59 8 The following paragraph is going the rounds The greatest single enterprise ever undertaken in the exhibition of motion pictures has been launched by an American torporation, formed for the purpose of flooding China w'th American films. This undertaking wili, as a beginning, open 2,000 picture theatres in China. The propaganda
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    74 8 The through train service between Bangkok and Penang is getting increasingly popular, says the Bangkok Times of the 13th instant. Twenty-seven first-class passengers travelled by Tuesday morning* train to Penang and the same number arrived at Bangkok by last night's train. Amongst these were Mr. D. Coupcr-Johns-ton, Dr. and Mme.
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    95 8 Inspector Johnson of the Traffic department prosecuted three Chinese before Mr. Gourlay, third magistrate yesterday morn'ng, for abetting police constables in receiving illegal gratification. The first two accused were ricksha-pullers, who had been arrested for disobeying the traffic regulations, and were -fined' $10 each. The third accused was a Chinese
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,
    361 8 Mia. Leonard and Mr. and Mrs. Pope re homeward hound in the spring. Mr. G. F. Hennings of the Chineso Protectorate, Kuala Lumpur, is leaving for home. A Reuter wire cf the 17th inst. state? The late Rev. Frederick Doxat, a fanner missionary in China, left £8,555.
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    A Strange Rumour.
    114 8 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Wednesday There is a strange rumcur current locally to the effect that two European children hardly two weeks old had been found floating in a box in '.he river which passes through tha tewn cf Kuala Lumpur. On hearing it, hflwever,
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    Singapore Assizes.
    107 8 The case in which two Javanese sailors were charged with attempting to murder a shipmate came to a conclusion at the Assize Court yesterday afternoon before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lcnnard. The jury returned a verdict atjinst Siman bin Vlanap cf guilty of causing grievous hurt »nd he was committed
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    Accused's Excuse for Stealing,
    134 8 Before Mr. David, District Judge, >;<:;- -'inlay. Inspector Sheedv, central division, charged a Chim-sc with having committed housebreaking :snd theft at shop at the Junction of Market and Teluk Aycr Streets, on Tuisday nijeht. According to the prosecution story, the accused climbed through a window of
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    Bold, Bad Robbers
    176 8 With faces bedaubed with black, white and red, some half a dozen or more Hokien dare-devils rowed stealthily about in the harbour early yesterday morning, and when within a quarter (if a mile from the seafront, opposite the offices of the Eastern Telegraph Company, on Raffles Quay,
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    FRANCE AND GERMANY.
    734 9 Progress of the Coercive Policy. Italy and Belgium Closely Co-operating. Reutek's Service London, January 17. Paris Under the requisitions the first tiainload of coal was despatched to-day. It is understood that it was originally intended for Bavaria, but was diverted westwards. London, January 17. Paris Orders have
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    America and Britain.
    289 9 Debt Funding Commission Suspended. Reuter"s Service London, January 17. Washington To-morrow's meeting of the Debt Funding Commission will be in the nature of a leave-taking. Mr. Baldwin and his colleagues sail for home on January 20. The Americans intimated to the British that President Harding was not
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    Chinese Idealism.
    132 9 Reuter's Service London, January 17. Miss Kemp, who spent many years travelling and painting; pictures in China, lecturing to the As'atic Society on Chinese idealism, said whereas in India, Egypt and Greece the name of a god or goddess was given to a temple, temples n China were
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    Lithuania.
    50 9 Eeuter's Service London, January 17. Berlin A message from Memel says the Lithuanians have proclaimed martial-law. Further Allied warships are expected. London, January 17. Paris The Conference of Ambassadors has decided to send an extraordinary commission to Memel to constitute a provisional government under the aegis of the Allies.
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    Various.
    32 9 Reuter's Service. London, January 17. Washington President Harding is in bed with influenza and has cancelled all his engagements. London, January 17. Calcutta The dock strike of January 10 has ended.
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    Rubber Restriction.
    189 9 Message from Secretary Of State. Reuter's Service London, January 17. The Colonial Secretary has informed the Governments of Ceylon and Malaya that it is undesirable to modify the present scale of export allowances in append x A of the Rubber Report. It is suggested that if necessary a
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    Duffs and Kelantan.
    175 9 Court of Appeal Against Company. Reuter's Service London, January 17. The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal from, the judgment of Mr. Justice Russell in the action of the Duff Development Company against the Government of Kelantan. The Master of the Rolls said that the Court
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    London Finance.
    128 9 Reuter's Service London, January 17. The news from Ruhr had a further disquieting influence on the London foreign exchange market. German marks are now 84,000 to 85,000, French francs are 69.15 and Belgian francs 75.60. Sterling on New York, owing to the debt hitch at Washington, has receded
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    America and Russia.
    56 9 Reuter's Service. Londoa, January 17. New York A party of officers and engineers sails for Baku on January 27 for the purpose of drilling under the terms of the agreement of the International Barnstall Corporation. The Soviet Government is giving the corporation a concession to operate a
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    English Election.
    47 9 Riutxr'B Service. London, January 18. The Newcastle East bye-election, necessitated by the death of the Labourite, Mr. J. N. Bell, resulted in Mr. Arthur Henderson, Labour, being returned with 1 1 ,066 votes. Major Barnes, Independent Liberal, had 6,682 votes and Captain Gee, Conservative, 6,480.
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    Kuala Lumpur Smash.
    447 9 Serious Motor-cycle Accident Reported. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 18. One of the most serious motor-cycling accidents which has occurred at Kuala Lumpur fcr a long time, took place yesterday about 8.45 p.m. on the Ampang Road, opposite Mr. Chan Sow Lin's factory. Mr. Harry
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    SINGAPORE RUBBER AUCTION.
    194 9 The r iBoth auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held on January 17, when there was catalogued 1,247,191 lbs. or 556.77 tons. Offered 847,409 lbs. or 378.30 tons. Sold 071,000 lbs. or 299.55 tens. N.B. One let sheet awarded and in cases sold
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    106 9 (By Courtesy of tlie Nichi Nichi Shimbun.) Tok:o, January 16. Rubber f.a.q. spot is quoted at 59 sen, while future delivery is quoted at 61 sen. In view of the fact that the ill-health of the Premier, Baron Kato, may preclude his taking part in the next
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    55 9 The alarming spread of cancer is given prominence by the publication of the report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kent. He states that IU2I showed the highest death-rate yet recorded in Great Britain. It was nearly 50 per cent, above 1908. One person in 780 died from cancer.
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    Fall of Canton.
    35 9 Forces of Sun Vat Sen In Possession. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkcng, January 18. Sun Vat Sen's troops are now in complete possession of Cantcn. Sun Vat Sen is still at Shanghai.
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    RESTRICTION.
    549 9 The Futile Wait for Dutch Indies Cooperation. A very important point was made by the Hon. Mr. R. C. M. Kimlersley vi reference to the secrecy of despatches from the Government to IM Colonial Office in his recent Ipeeea at Ike Federal Council meeting. We would bke to indorse
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    RUBBER LATEX IN PAPER.
    366 9 (Contributed.) Much has been written on this subject, but one rarely if ever hears it suggested that it is time paper was made locally. Why cannot this splendidly situated rubber-growing ccuntry go the whole hog instead of always considering half measures Why should not paper be
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    53 9 Sir Thomas Fisher, chairman of the Canadian Pacific Line, and recently Na-' tional Liberal candidate for Central. Portsmouth, decided to complete the crews of three ships of his company! early th:s month from the ranks of ex-' naval men resident in Portsmouth. The men are being engaged through the Royal
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    Rubber Restriction.
    1897 9 Scheme for Helping the Small Holders. The following report explains the most successful effort so far made to protect the interests of the small holdings owners under the Restriction scheme A report on two conferences held in the District of Batang Padang in the Mukims of Sungkai and
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    57 10 Romance, a super ittMdy with Charlie Chr.plin will the Empire Cinema. i an excellent one, including Mabel Normand and Maria Dressier. It will be screened ,n ;he MCSnd shew al :in with a I n feature the I >-: iv Fat', r, •-i Bret house, Qold serai and two two-reel
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    THE METHODIST MISSION.
    651 10 New Church for English Speaking Chinese. The property at the junction of Middle Road with Short Street, on which the Hotel Malaya now stands, and the adjoining mm fneimr the latter street, have been acquired by the Methodist Mission fi urn th<- Hob. Mr. Lea Ohms Guan,
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    Charley's Aunt.
    250 10 That hardy annual, Charley's Aunt, was stage il by the Bandman Comedy Company al the Victoiia Theatre last night, and an excellent cast met with wall deaarvad applause from a thoroughly delighted audience. The story cf tl:e play il too well-known to need recapitulation, ar.ii ii is sufficient
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    Arbuckle's Move for Japan.
    211 10 Commenting on a report that Roscoe Arbuckle, the corpulent film actor, intends to set up a bar in Japan, the Mainichi says, "We advise the noted comedian to think twice before he makes up his mind in this way, because a man who finds his own
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      Messrs. Macphail and Co.'s Daily Report.
      176 10 SUUfa'pore, January 18. Rubber. —Londou^ls. 4'sd. Local 60. Tin— London £182~t»s. od. Locar $9H4 (50 tons sold). Shnre Market.—Steadier. Rubber?.—Kuala Sidims 2.50-2.6.", Allenbys 1.20-I.HO. Aver Moleks 1.50-1.60, Ayer Kunings 65-75 cents, United Malaccas 1.70-1.75, Malaka Pindas I.7SH--1.82%, Jimahs 1.50-1.60, Broijas 55-60 cents, Inelragiris 6-6.50,
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      Lyall and Evatt's Share Report.
      96 10 Messrs. Lyall and Evatt report under I to-duy's date Tin.— £lB2 ss. Rubbers.— Allonbys 1.25-1.35, Bassetts 1.25-1.;)5, Brogas 55-«0, Craigicleas SO-'JO, Jeram Kuantsns 40-45, Jimahs I.GO-1.70, Kama-ans 3.85-4.25, Lunas 8.75-U.25, Malaka Pindas 1.80-1.90, Tapacs 14.50-1.5, Mentakabs 27'/2-32Vi, Mandai Tekon'^s 50-60, Pantais 1-1.10, Radellas 4.15-4.50, Utan
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    NEW PASTEUR INSTITUTE.
    267 10 Home of Research Dedicated At Shanghai. A new Pasteur Institute was opened on December 27, at St. Maricis Ho: pit;;! in the French Concession, Shanghai, very appropriately on the centenary day of <ke grtat scientist. This most valuable addition to the equipment of the community in fighting
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    Sale of Tapah Estate.
    153 10 It is reported from Ipoh that, in pursuance of an order from the Court, Mr. Barr, of Messrs. Barr and Co. Auctioneers, Ipoh, on the 15th, inst., put up for sale the estate known as Allington H ii Estate, situated a quarter of a mile south
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    New Local Industry.
    142 10 An interesting commercial development in Shanghai is the establishment of a factory for the production of paperboxes or more strictly fibre cases or containers. The promoters, the China Fibre Container Co., are already established near Tokio, where they are turning out fibre boxes for all conceivable uses
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      FOOTBALL.
      176 10 S. C. C. 11. Draw With S. R. C. 11. A soccer match was played on the S.R.C. ground yesterday between the S.R.C. A and the S.C.C. 11, which ended in a draw of one goal all, although th." issue was uncertain all through. The S.C.C. were the better
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      Hockey.
      234 10 Colours were far superior in the hockey practice match en the Padang -yesterday afternoon, and carried off the game by five clear goals to one. The Whites were kept on the defensive from the start and although Pcnnefather and Law did their best, the Colours were leading by two
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      Golf.
      133 10 Play for the championship of the Ipoh Golf Club will take place, during February and March. There will be no qualifying round. About ten entries-- have been received to date and entries close on the 31st. The Captain of the Club will present a cup to the winner and
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      Boxing.
      42 10 All complimentary tickets issued for the boxing on January 4, to officials, etc., will be available for to-night's boxing. The usual band will be in attendance. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the first bout will start at 8.45 p.m.
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      Billiards.
      68 10 There was a billiard tournament in Sungei Lembing amongst the clerical staff of the Pahang Consolidated Co., Ltd., of Kuantan. It was a handicap event of 150 up. Owing to the small number of entries (eight) the tournament was played on a league and not knock out system. The
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      Home Football
      257 10 The following are the Association football results for January 6. League Division I.— Stoke 1, Arsenal 0 Preston :>, Villa 2 Birmingham 1, Sunderland 2 West Bromwich I, Blackburn 0 Cardiff 1, Bolton 0 Burnley 1, Sheffield 1; Liverpool 1, Chelsea 0; Huddersfield 1, Everton 0 Oldham 0,
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    29 10 Additional membership of the British I Empire Order is henceforth limited to 1,657 appointments annually, of which 297 will be in the military division. The present membership exceeds 25,000;
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      Cameron's Plateau.
      204 10 Cameron' s Plateau. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In your issue of September 15 last, you state that this lanel of myth is about 500 feet above Ma lev. and extends to something lik< sixteen square miles. As it is now over 37 years since Cameron, a
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      High Rents.
      154 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I shall be obliged if you will kindly insert the undermentioned in your valuable paper. When I started living in my present house some over lit! ysars ago, I only paid $18 rent per month. Since- then the landlord has
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      359 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l entirely endorse the suggestion made by your corespondent From Those Unrepresented ar.u I know many others join me. It 's certainly a sensible anel reasonable suggestion, and I don'i think it is difficult at all for the Government to carry it
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      193 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Although I am aware that you have not yet uttered a word for or against the present soaring rents, I fool sure that if you take the trouble to investigate just a few complaints, your heart will be moved. Meantime T beg
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      Gunong Pulai Scheme.
      398 10 To the Editor of the Strais Times. Sir. It is timo that oTicials realise! that they hold cfTce at the pleasure of the publi* and if they cannot learn to bs more explicit in their writing and speakiiiK, for an ordinary mine! to follow, they shearid be
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    Alleged Daring Robbery.
    348 10 I Our Kuala Lumpur coneascndent, writing on Wednesday, says The story jof a most daring theft alleged on thes I part cf a Malay packer, employee) at IMtSSeR. S. Mcutrie and Co., was told to the police magistrate this morning. It appears that some little time bark
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    Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Co.
    175 10 Among those staying at present at tho A.klpl.i Hotel is Miss Thelma Lawn, business loprcr.entative of J. C. Williams' n, Ltd., under wtoea aegis the Gilbee't am! Sullivan Optra Co. are making their toar. The company, who haveI carried everything before them in their Indian
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    Children's Aid Society.
    98 10 [4th IM of subscriptions.] Amount previously acknowledge-d $888.85 Sir John Pete* 100 St. Mark's, Seremban Xmas Day Collection per Mrs. Braddon 82.35 Jaeger anei Co. 100 Collected by Mrs. C. H. G. Clarke E. L. Talma 25 Mrs. W. N. Masterton 20 Collected by Mrs. Bcatty (2nd
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    15 10 Major ami Mrs. W. R. S&'iguinetti from A M.r Star, Kcdah,* are visiting Kuala Lumpur.
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    Science in Rubber Factory.
    1468 11 Surprisingly Little Advance In Eighty Years. At a meeting of the Institution of Rubber Industry, at Birmingham, on December M, Mr. B. D. Porntt M.Sc. X.1.C., K.K.S.F.. (director of the Research A..M>ciation of British Rubber and Tyre Manufacturers), lean a puper entitled, Some Aspects of Science
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    THE ROYAL ENGAGEMENT.
    292 11 Forfarshire Home of Lady Bowes-Lyon. In an editorial note linking the name of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon with that of the Prince of Wales, whose engagement to her was recently announced and then officially denied, the Siam Observer makes the following comments, which arc equally applicable to the
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    THE MUI-TSAI BILL.
    213 11 Overwhelming Majority Favours Bill. The kaifong meeting held at the Tung Wah Hospital, Hongkong, on the 10th instant, to discuss the Mui-tsai Bill, now before the Hongkong Legislative Council, terminated in an uproar, as the result of the Chairman (Mr. Lo Chung Kui) declaring the meeting closed
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    108 11 Kvorybody knows what a tip is, but how many know the origin of the word A correspondent to a Calcutta paper (rives the following; explanation. It used to be the custom in olden days for inns to have small boxes placed near the door on wh eh were inscribed: "To
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    Broome (Selangor) Rubber.
    1346 12 The Rehabilitation of The Industry. The tenth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Broome (Selangor) Kubber Plantations, Ltd., was held on December 18 at the company's offices, 4, Huckinirham-gate, S.W., Mr. Joseph Kelly (Chairman an. l managing director) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of his
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    A MONTH'S RESTRICTION.
    364 12 Reasons of Increase in London Stock. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair, in their weekly circular, dated December 15, say After a rather more active week price* in the rubber market show an advance of '4d. to %d. per pound over those of Friday last. Comparisons are now possible
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    72 12 Bedford Plantations.— 7,4oo lbi. Bernam Perak.— 25,443 lbs. Bruas Perak. 1.'J.000 lbs. Buloh Kasap.— 2o,ooo lbs. Glenealy.— lB,l6s lbs. Gadek.— M.soo lbs. Hillrise.— l2,2so lbs. Kelantan.— :)3,r,39 lbs. Malakoff.— 4o,ooo lbs. Nordanal (Johore). 53,628 lbs. Pahanjr.— :S7,4l9 lbs., total for year, 432.500 lbs. Reyland.— 6,s63 lbs. RaUnui.—
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    Murderer's Appeal Dismissed.
    237 12 The Court of Criminal Appeal in London, on December 20, dismissed an ■ppliction for leave to appeal against his conviction of Lee Doon, who had been convicted at Leeds Assizes of the murder of another Chinese, named Sine Lei-, and had been sentenced to death. The Lord
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    79 12 Water hyacinth is just aa troublesome n parts of the U.S.A. as it is on the northern rivers of New South Wales, says an Australian contemporary. Paper has l« i'!i suici-ssfully manufactured from the wred fibre by a chemist at Crowley, near New Orleans. Good cattle food is also Mm
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      296 12 ASTHMA IS CURABLE Sufferers from Asthma and Bronchitis bscomc Hopeless the tUncovcror of Dr. Hair's Asthma Care did they also grow ■u||||<ml consequently thvy pass by such an announcement as this. But the statement at the head of this ndvertiftcraent is the conviction of many who hare tried Dr. HAIR'S
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    FABRICS FROM TREES.
    573 13 Another of Germany's Great Discoveries. German enterprise has displayed itself in a form which effers a serious challenge to several important industries in Britain. Our cotton and wool spinning, silk an I linen, carpet weavinpr, floor cloth and linclcnum industries are presented with a rival which may
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    BAFFLING BURGLARS.
    402 13 Flame-Proof Plates and Time Locks. The latest devices to outwit Uie scien'ific burglar were described by Mr. H. Kmory Chubb, cne of the managing directors of the firm of Iccksiniths and safemakers cf that name, in a lecture illustrated by cinematograph at the Royal Socie'y of Arts en
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    28 13 The old English Christmas greeting, a kiss, has been superseded by the more sober handshake. Still, even this is better than the Mexican habit of exrlumKMc revolver shots.
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    THE OPIUM QUESTION.
    396 15 Straits Settlements Mystery I'nexplained. A littk- White Paper issued by the Home Oflici 1 makes Urn claim that th* Govrrnment havo ti ipd steadily an<l W«fl for ten years to reduce opium smokinjf n British colonits, says the Manchester Guardian. Crown colonies, that is, since Use Dominions
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    SENSATIONAL JEWEL THEFT.
    346 15 Angry Lover's Letter Leads To Discovery. All Italy was lately ringing with the story cf how Donna Franca Florio, a famous beauty ami a lady-in-waiting to Quien Elena, v. as robbed of her jewels worth four million lire. Her husband, "i^ion Kloric, i.-> one of the wealthiest
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    TYRANNOUS BAR.
    249 15 The Public Warned to Avoid Litigation. According to tht' Daily News a warning to the public to avoid litigation in> the High Court, if they can, is given by tho Law Ueform Association. If their grievances cannot bo put right in the County Court they had better according
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      171 15 1923 FORDS Unprecedented Value NOW ONLY $1,250 F.O.R SINGAPORE. Including the following improvements Khaki coloured one man top GUARANTEED WATERPROOF SMpuig and ventilating wind shield. Detechtbk rims with spare rim carried at rear of car. Non-skid tyres front and Rear. Improved and more comfortable body. Wearne Brothers., Ltd. Sole Distributors
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      423 15 WMMHMHHIHIIHMIIIWII SOLID TYRES I A commercial vehicle is saving or earning money only when it is in service, consequently those tyres which enable the vehicle to give continuous service are the most ECONOMICAL GOODRICH Stands for Service and Economy. Tbe Goodrich Tyre Agency ADAMSON GILFILLAN ft CO, LTD. ■■iiMMMißMiaa >
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      123 15 BLOCK. Si .i|i!:r only from r.;i..!U- dealer-. i j*sy""^»''!w |Bfe.Frce Catalogue i!'j iiiuj'ifcJ b'r'o'cr'sOO iilaslrations H O.uct.i». AassHßfhSi La«B* Photo-%Hou^hion-Butchcr Eastern T Lld^ HOUSE /|^i\ KODINSON KOAD I I **"]JJJ j SINGAPORE V'^'^/ tahles "1 "IST." KAR EAS tiN f TOURIST /.KNCT \-> i££\ Packers, Carriers, S^JSbJv Rvaioven, General Shipping
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      335 15 BOUSES, BUSINESS PHKMISES AND GODOWNS, TO LET COMPOUND HOUSES Fully furnished >(•»■? ldc bungalow No. 48, £»st Coast Rond. 'lennia court and garage. O, Rolland lark. i Holland r;ir!:. 'Dip whole furniture in boUM ban be taken over at valuation. No \t aad ,n«'t-«o Kt»>. No. 1(8, BahM Itaaa ttuad.
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      536 16 lUAR MAT ft CO* LTB. •S. PHILLIP STRKFT. New Shipments Just Received. Champion Portable Forgea with 18 in. hearth Champion Post Drilling Machines, to drill from in. to 1 in. hole. Boardons Steam Pressure Ganges, fitted with control cocks Sizes 4 in. dia. by 20« lbs. 6 by 200 lbs.
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      312 16 OF INTEREST TO LADIES The Parisian House 5, ORCHARD ROAD. Expected new consignment of real latest Paris Models in Hats Dresses SHOES, CORSETS, JEWELLERY. Better hats cannot be obtained in Singapore at my prices. These hats are all made in Parisian hound. DO I NEED GLASSES? If in doubt coaault
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      876 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS^ The PEEPAID charges for Wanta, Fcr Sale, To Let, ate, la ordlaary eloee sat typa (average six words to Una) ara par line one insertion 28 cents., two Ins. 48 cts., three ins. 84 cts., four mi. 82 eta., five mi. $1.00, six mi. 1.13, ten mi. $1.40,
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      817 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, homo 70, Prinacp Street. lamediate entry. Apply Clarke Quay. TO LET, 36-2 and 35-3, Cairnhilf^oad. Water and gas laid on. Apply 101, Chin Swee Road. TO LET FURNISHED, immediate entry No. 28-5, Stevens Road. Apply to Gathrie Co, Ltd. TO LET OR FOR~SALE. bungalow Nu\
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      897 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, Nos. 89 and 41, North Boat Quay, immediate entry. Apply 16, Change Allay. SMALL AND LARGE OFFICES, at 11 Malacca St. Apply Sayers A. Co., 8, Malacca St. TO LET GROUND FLOOR of Commercial Union Buildings, Robinson Road. Apply on the premises. TO LET, office
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      208 16 PRINCESS GARMENTS GO. ANNOUNCE BIG REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICES OF THEIR PARISIAN LINGERIE HOSIERY DRESSES, ETC. 4. KAJTLKS CHAMBEU tO#»*»H. BobiMoas). Busineßa hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CENTRAL MOTOR HIRIXB COMPANY 66, ORCHARD ROAD. HUPMOBILE CARS ON HIRE DAT AND NIGHT, Thone 1733. PHOTOGRAPHS For the bast of everything
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      200 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TUIPHONM I Editorial and Canaral »J Manager's Orßce 1117 All eommunicationa relating to editor!*: matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business mattera advertisement!, aubscriptions, accounts, printing, etc, should be addreaied to THE MANAGES. ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wants. Fnr Sale, To Let,
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