The Straits Times, 15 February 1923

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    12 1 The Straits Times 27,177. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1923, PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    THE MENACE OF MAH JONG.
    799 2 Emulating the Chinese Coolie Class. Anxicus writes to the Straits Echo as follows 1 have failed so far to discover any public note of protest from the more cultured members of this community against the prevalence of what can only be described as a decadent
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    81 2 At Miena, Hobart. on January 17 his Excellency the Gov*rnor-General performed the ceremony of unlocking the multiple arch dam the only one of its kind in the British Empire in connection with the switching on of additional power for the Electrolytic Zinc Works. Subsequently his Excellency was to perform th<'
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      333 2 A Such a Good Baby! j fii Uthisther] ir lit > 1 iipry and smiiinij when jr I ■iIL tne piopet ti:nc a good Baby. \e A !:t 11 ■:•>!*:. tor health and happiness I*? go bind in liniJ ax! healLd v mainly a queiiiun of right i. i/«€ir li-itiU,
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      250 2 Cuticura Beautifies Your Complexion The daily uoe of the Soap cleanses and purifies the pores of the skin, thus preventing blackheads and pimples. The Ointment soothes and heals any irritation or toughness. They are excellent for the toilet as 3 also Cuticura Talcum for powdering and perfuming the ekin. eatpll.TilcKß:i.3d.,GlMn»tli.ld.u4ti.M.
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      143 2 Continental CORD TYRES DEFY COMPETITION Enormous Reduction in Prices AS FROM February 1, 1923 f«?) Sime. Darby Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE AND BRANCHES. IHM»MMIM>M »«»> «Mt| LORRIES 3 M Ton Chassis $4,000 1 Ton Chassis $2,250 IMMEDIATE DELIVERY FROM STOCK. Fall stock of spare parts always available. Bodies of all Types
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    FAMILIAR BELIEFS.
    716 3 Lord Balfour on Framing A Creed." In his GifTord Lecture on Natural Theology at Glasgow University, the Earl of Balfour dealt with the subject of familiar beliefs. He said that he would endeavour to frame what he would call a "entt indicating the character and contents of this
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    STORIES TOLD IN STRING.
    318 3 Dexterous Manipulation by A Woman. The fascination of I piece of strinir to all tha primitive peoples: of the world, from American Indians to tho almost neolithic inhabitants of Polynesia, was the subject of an interesting lecture at the Scientific Novelties Kxhibition in King's Co'.lefre. 3lr.
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      650 3 THE SINGAPORi: HARBOUR BOARD CIIINKSE NEW YEWS DAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1923. WORKS AT TBE WHARVES. NOTICE VESSELS m-XKERIXG.— Vessels alongside the Wkai 's boloru 10 a.m. on Thursday, Fsbluarj It, Nqnirtaf bunker coal will have the full qimntity put on bonrd provided they nre Railing immeilii toly after completion
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      391 3 THE DAWN OF WOMANHOOD Its Difficulties and I).i.i.:>t« Some pirls upon the threshold of womanhood drift into a decline in spite of all ctire and attention. Even strong and usually lively girls become weak, depressed, irriteU« and listlens. It is the dawn of womanhood impo.tarit in the life of every
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      388 3 Tea If you know what really good tea is, boy Brooke Bond and enjoy it. If you don't know what really good tea is, buy Brooke Bond and learn. Brooke Bond Red Label Tea is the best quality. It always reaches you in hrst-class condition, crisp and fresh and full
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      267 3 McBHINES BAGGAGE WARDROBE TRUNKS ESTEAMEB STZB. i There are three major «:oca«Bts o~\ which enter Into the conntroe- tion of "Mcßriin!' v irdNM b»>^ Trunks. sL^ are fcppearsUJf^ v*"*«!-*u r J ence and wear. lif T See for yourself wh? Wcie^l» B»gg&g9 stands ispNsMb Steamer site $150 and $185 Three
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      679 4 steawer sniums P. 0 -British India Apear Line (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PKXINSII.A AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES, LONDON ANTWERP Dae Singapore Leave Singapore DONGOLA abont Feb. 18 KFIIVA about Feb.
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      624 4 STEAMER SAILIWCS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LOIITKD (laeorpnrated ta Inglaad) The Blue Funnel Line Regular Servic* to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BRBMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking earro op. throigh
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      739 4 STEAMER SAB.IMBS KOMIRKLYKIE PAKETVAART MAATSCDAFPM (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITn THE NETinCKI.AMtS IMHA GOVERNMENT. Trlephone Nos. rasns XcK c Dept. 131. Fright Dept. 1202. Marine Ix-pl. and Trarshipmont Dept. llfl Manager's I.vpt. lij.l:. SINGAPORE -February 15, Bcngkalis, Panoh, Beromtarg, Asahan and Bdanan-Dcli VAN
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      422 5 STEAMER SAILIH6S N. Y. M« LONDON UWI Atsnta M«m' Feb. 20 Kanhima Mara Mnr. 6 LIVERPOOL LOT Delagoa Maru Feb. 16 Tsushima Muru mid liar. HAMBURG LIN» Mito M.nru Fab. U Matsuyc Maru end Mar. Lima llaru early Apr. NEW YORK LIX« via BUBZ SOtTTH AMERICAN LVft BOMBAY LPfl r.anjro.<n
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      425 5 STEAMER SAILINBS as.K7" Proposed Sailings from Singapore '■object te change without previous notice.) EUROPEAN I,rx« For Marseilles, London. Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suez aad Port Said. Arr. Dep. ARGUN MARU Feb. 21 Feb. 22 LONDON MARU Mar. 15 Mar. 16 Omit Marseilles. NEW YORK LINE For Baa Francisco, Panama,
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      571 5 STEAMER SAILINGS ELLERMAN LINE XLLr-MMAJt ft BTTCKNALL STXAMBjTTZ: t.H, {laoor**!**** '.r v ru** STEAJUE Da* Biacapor* PASSINGIR 31BV1C1 orrwAiu). Aboat a... Crrr OF POONA China Japan Mar. 9 ts.a. CITY OF MANCHESTER Chiaa Japaa Apl. 22 MOMWARDB. About CITY OF YORK. Mar.eillea 4 /x>adoa Feb. SO ••j. CITY O? SIMLA
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      118 5 XERR STEAMSHIP CO INC. "VCCCMOmO TO UNITES AMERICAN LINES (Incorporated to TJJIji.) Eera'-at Mrrl«« b.*w»«a N«i* Yw&, Sintapora aad Jars Pone, aad rtea nm, FOR NEW TORE VIA SUEZ HALFMOON Feb. 26 Fot tnlgtt, appiy guthkii a co., Lmrnri), Agasita, Straiti Sattl»«arti a»4 FJLS. COMPANIA TRASATLANTIGA (SPANISH ROYAL MAIL LINE)
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      736 5 STEAMER SAOfeS STOOMVAART MAATSCTAPPY ("NEDERLAND" STEAM NAVIGATION C«'»: H HOLLAND OOST AZIE LYN (of the United Netherlatrfk V .<> <. C«npMr/J HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. As from first prox., the above Lines vtfl give i'UKttl BNT ROTTERDAM and AMSTERDAM and MONTBI -i> Kmr* i B IMBURG direct and to
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      488 6 fIHEMfIS ALHAMBRA From Sunday, F bruary 11 to Friday, February 16, 1923. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. OPOSSUM 1 Reel Patiie Film. TOPICAL BUDGET BRITISH NEWS FILM. Playsoers Pictures Present J. P. McGOWAN in Rose of the Rattler In S Parts. A Story Dramatic Film 1 Lewis J.
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      406 6 SSHEBftS GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE NORTH IHiIIH.K ROAD. Tremendous Success of Change of Programme Alice Joyce's First at 930 Triumphant Production William Duncan's HER LORD AND MASTER WAB S3!LS A EI 8 Her gowns will be voted "dreams" Episodes 10, 11, 12 and 13. REELS by competent Judges antl you
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      471 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of Sinp^ipore require the Rervices of a cemp. tent and experienced man to carry o:i continuous stocktaking of the various Municipal stores in j rotation. Those include Wuter, Gas and Klcctrkitv departmental stores ns well as I general stores of tools and builders' and contractors'
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      394 6 FOR PIIXCES AND RKII MF'i ONLY. THE ROYAL YAKUTI (\NANG riLASj This Yakuti of life giving nrctar bits b«en preparod from the belt, choicest and riche«t vegetable drugs. It baa a wonderful property of increasing the virile B*wei sad Testifies all urinary disorders. In f«c'., it makes man a man.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    164 7 nxTvta. Thursday, February 13 Ilich Water, 10.7 a.m., 11.21 p.m. I.S.A. mail closes. \:.ni elotea, tr:.in. Phil. Orchestra. Mem. Hall, 6.15. The Bat, Vie. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Friday, February 16 Hifrll \V:.t.r. 10.48 a.m., 11.50 p.m. Ken Year commences. Bank Holiday. No I .■■■.raits Times. Second Mr*.
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      90 7 Eaat Wkarf Banln— Nil Baal Wharf Edarana, Klienga. Sheers Wharf Kamnning. Main V.harl Hoaang, Zaiila, City of Dunkirk, Kcluic.i. i, t^apire J*u< Ruppat, Blthina, Lalsan^. Meds Ton* Mam, Koala, Aj;:.meninon. \\e.,t Wharf Engleatan, Kcli.ntan. Jardiaei >\ h;irl Klang, i'ulo Bmni Cual wharf—Nil Keppel llarliour. Mala Whari
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      Vessels Arrived.
      238 7 ADEN MARU, Jap.. 4.2G0 tons, from Hamburg i i-l'. i'.,r Hongkong unc. AGAMEMNON, Brit., 1,201 tons, from Liverpool 1-2. for Yokohama Hi--. CITY OF GLASGOW, Brit, :t.404 tons, from i 1. for London unc. EDAVANA, Bri 2,080 tons, from P.anßOon 14-S, (at Calcutta U 1. FLEVO, Sar, 1-J
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    162 7 To-day. Pulau Sambu 2-50 p.m. Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta 3 p.m. Eangkalia, Labooaa Hilik, Tandjong Balel ami Aiedan ..3 p.m. Port Bald, London, Rotterdam ::;nl Hamburg 4 p.m. Pontianak 4 p.m. Hrgaa 4 p.m. ia (via Knnumtle) 6 p.m. Mail by :;inht expraas io connect with s.k.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    36 7 By Left S'l ore Arrd. London Kas'-gur K. d. r Nederlanden l'las«y nwoi Jan. 2 Jan. 8 Jan. 10 Jan. lfi Jan. 22 Jan. 29 F«b. 1 Feb. 6 l'eb. 12 Feb. 14
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    173 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore. February 15. On London, Bank m/s 2/4% Demand 2/4 5/32 Private 8 mi. credit* 2/4 17/32 On New York Demand 54 V 4 Private 90 d/s 564 On France, Bank 810 On India, Bank T.T. 171 1 On Hongkong, Bank d/d Z% p.c. dis. On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    66 7 Tone of market Quiet. Latest London crbles quote Spot sheet Is. 5%d. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot *arch fuly/Sept fuly-Dcc. DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 o'clock noon, February 15, 1923. Spot Ulareh April-June July-September July-December Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing
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      MINING
      207 7 Issue I'al. Pd. 1 1 liutanE Padang 1 1 Hitam Tin 1 1 Jelaatob 1 1 Jc.han Tin "1 £1 Kam. Kamunt. 10 10 Kinta Asscn. 5 5 Lingui Tin .0 10 Malayan Col. 1 1 Mcmbau Tin 1 1 Mcnirlembu 1 1 Middleton 1 1 Murai Tin 1
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      GENERAL
      141 7 t'al. Pd. '1 £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 4.4.0 4.C.6 10 10 Central Engines 9.00 9.50 10 10 Central Motors 3.00 3.50 21 £1 E. Smelting: Co. C.75 7.25 >/- 5/- Elec. Tramways 1/- 2/-nom !0 10 Fraser Ncave :!4.75 35.25 iO 50 Hammer Co. 137.50 142.50 cd. 100 100
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      DEBENTURES
      107 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,800 par 6 px. p.m. Spore Electrical Tramways, 5 p.c. £350,000 Bom. Spore Municipal S p*. $1,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4% p.c, of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dU. Spore Municipal 4% p.e, of 1909 $1,600,500 10 p.c. dll. Spore Municipal 4H px. of 1809 $1,500,000
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      386 7 Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby New ($1) 1.15 1.25 1.10 1.20 Uor Gajah ($1) 1.30 1.65 1.40 1.60 Hitam ($5) 12.50 14.00 12.50 13.50 Kuninp ($1) 0.60 0.70 0.60 0.?5 \m. Malay (?2) 2.00 2.50 2.10 2.40 K. Molek ($1) 1.35 1.45 1.40 I.GO \yer Panas ($5) 6.50
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      30 7 LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB A Ladies OpcM Anvricati Tourramenl Doubli .lil on March l'J and 20. l»s*sh«H oi! payment of vj Entrance fee and to members on payment •I $1.
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      800 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS ROQUEFORT CHEESE, Swiss Green Cheese, Guuva Cheese, Salami Sausage. H. Uolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Bide. WANTED, children's mrao. English or .11 experienced Eurasian. Apply 1922, Straits limes. FRENCH~AND~SPANISH, easily learnt in \i.ur own home wttk the aid of a Grasnaphotr.-. lull particulars, 1.C.5., Singapore. ONE SINGLE AND
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      54 7 INDIA-RUBBER AND CANVAS BELTING FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND CONVEYING. Built of the best plantation robber and strongest cotton duck. Made in any length, width and strength. The ideal Belt for the tropical climate, economical, reliable damp-dost-acidproof. Prleea <>■ application to Singapore Robber Works Head Office aad Worka Towu Office and
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      658 7 GRAND EUROPE CIRCUS AND MENACERIE. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. BRAND OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 LOCATION BEACH ROAD WITH COMPLETE NEW TENT NEW ARTIST? MATINEES Saturdays and Wednesdays. Children half price. J. JENKINS, Manager. NEW ARRIVALS or THE LATEST MODERN FASHION SILKS. Here are just few of them: I'olixh crepe.
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      268 7 VICTORIA THEATRE BANDMAN'S EASTERN CIRCUIT, LIMITED ROBERT COURTNEIDGE W. E. HOLLOWAY'S LONDON COMPANY In the Latest London Dramatic Successes TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 THE BAT FROM ST. JAMES'S THEATRE, LONDON. Friday, February 16. THE SECOND MRS. TANQUERAY Miss Gladys Cooper's pivaent London Success. Saturday, February 17. CLAUDE ALI.ISTEK and < lIKKRY
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    DEATH
    29 8 WAGEK.- On February 11, 11)23, at Sin.ua port, William John Wager, Secretary of .Messrs. Wcr.rne Bros., BTBgBSOie. aged o years. Funerul at Bidi-.dari Cemetery at 5 p.m. to-day.
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    43 8 Messrr,. OnR Kah Lock, Ong Kah Gee and brothers bee to thunk ell kind friends a,:. relatives who sent letters of condolence, and those who sent .scrolls and attcne!e>d the funeral of their father, Or.£ Boon Bin last Sunday, the Uth instant.
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    IN MEMORIAM
    16 8 MORTON.— In lovinjf memory cf Monti Phyllis, who died February IS, 1022, at Singapore.
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. AMERICA AND RUBBER.
    1049 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. AMERICA AND RUBBER. It would appear that the Rubber interests in America have induced President Harding to decide that Congress shall be asked to vote funds for an inquiry into the production of rubber, and the cultivation of it in the Philippines and elsewhere
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    26 8 Ths London County, Westminster and Parrs Bank, the first of the big amalgamations, contemplates the shedding of this cumbersome title and styling itself the Westminster Bank.
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    31 8 A Southern syndicate has obtained options over 23,000 acres in the RockHampton district with a view to dividing it into farms for cotton growing and dairying combined, says an Australian exchange.
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    42 8 A paragraph in a Chinese contemporary seems to suggest that the tea dance habit Is spreading. It is said that President Li Yuan Hung has issued invitations to some 700 Chinese and foreign friends to attend such a function in the capital.
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    40 8 The report issued by the Scottish Board of Health on the Loch Merce poisoning case of last August deals with the prevention of botulism and expresses the view that tin .•ontainers for preserved foods are to be preferred to glass.
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    45 8 Lord Armstrong, who inherited £1.250,000 from his great-uncle, the foundor of the famous armament firm, has ;losed Cragsidc, the family seat in Northumberland. He will inhabit a cottage belonging to a former estate agent. High taxa'.icn is supposed to be the cause cf this decision.
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    24 8 "To-morrow, a Chinese New Year holiday, there will be no issue of the S'.raits Tim>s. The paper will be published a? usual on Saturday.
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    15 8 Shanghai has been holding a Cattle Show, an enterprise initiated by the French Municipal Council.
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    18 8 The P.A.M. general meeting was to bi held in the Hall of Lodge Tullibardir.e Kuala Lumpur, this morning.
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    20 8 Captain J. A. Campbell, the popular master of the steamer BelangOT, is back from home looking as fit as ever.
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    22 8 The Rev. G. H. Douglas hopes to conluct evening worship in the Drill Hall, Johore Bahru, on Sunday next, at G p.m.
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    20 8 The fortnightly returns of NaWßg Vi Tin shews Hours worked 379. yardagi 28,000 ore 394 piculs and net profi $22,000.
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    22 8 Messrs. Drew and Napier are baJßg instructed to apply for an injunction against saw mill owners obstructing the Rochore Canil with logs.
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    31 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. l(jy— $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 175 $100.
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    35 8 By kind permission of Lt.-Col. P. E. Swainson, the Drums and Fifes of the 2nd Battalion, ths Middlesex Regiment, will play Retreat in the Botanic Gardens. >n Friday, the 23rd inst., commencing at j.l."> p.m.
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    36 8 The monthly i:iter-dpn:>minational meeting will be held D. V. at the Tomiinson Hall on Monday, the l'Jth, at 5.30 p.m. Dr. P. J. Maclagan, Ph. U., Secretary tv he Foreign Mission's Committee will l>. he speaker.
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    44 8 It is announced elsewhere that Ciil'on will give a performance at. the Theatre fioyal at 9.30 DJn. to-day. T:.is will b: he only opportunity afforded i,i Singapon ot seeing this great exponent of the mystic art at his best. He snouid not oj misled.
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    42 8 The F.M.S. Railways announce reductions in all fares on the Kuala LumpurSaremban and Tampln-Malacca lines, as from February 21, when first class fares will be reduced to 6 cents a mile, second jlass to 3V4 cents and third class to two :ents.
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    43 8 The Singapore Police Courts had a ejistinctly clean odour this morning which was more than noticeable. The tk itairs had been washed with some much needed disinfectant and we might Hlggest hat if funds permit this may be done a little more often
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    39 8 Apparently the Egyptian Government ire in disagreement with Lcrd Carnarvon, who arranged with the Times for he sole agency of news regarding tlie Luxor tomb. The Government say all .•crrespondents will be admitted to the /alley of the tombs.
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    49 8 It would be quite a good idea if n-.ot;>r-ars for hire were prevented from blocking he road leading to the entrance to tht Victoria Theatre and touting for fares vhen traffic is increasing jusi as people ire leaving the building. They are a nuisance to pedestrians and cars alike.
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    56 8 Our Penang correspondent wires Mr. Justice Whitley gave judgment for the defendants in an insurance claim, over a fire at IGI McAlister Road with atosts, but held that the Insurance Company had faiLd to prove arson. They, however, succeeded on the sceond ground of their defence, namely, that the premises
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    63 8 Mr. Gourlay, the third magistrate, had to leave four- hurriedly this morning in response to a telephone call from Tan To.-k Seng's Hospital. Although no letails are available, we understand, that Mr. Gourlay was sent for tc tak ;h> depositions of a Chinese who nuta'ned a fractured skull during a
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    78 8 The Salford Council of Christian Congregations has resolved to empower the executive to oppose the grant of music licences to Public Houses, to permit the installation of wireless receiving sets and apparatus. It said that the recent decision of a Magistrate that a Public House which had a music licence
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    77 8 Jamaica, which is ventilating its grievances against Sir Leslie Probyn, has a knack of disagreeing with its Governors. One of the first of them, Sir Charles Grey, was recalled in 1853 in consequence of dissension with the Colonial legislature and twelve years later came the suspension, and subsequent trial, of
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    88 8 Speaking at the Central Perak P. A. Meeting, Mr. Waugh said that in connection with the delivery of the English mail arriving on Saturdays or Sundays. there seemed, for some reason, a delay in regard to delivering Scottish correspondence till the next day. He could see no reason why Englishmen
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    89 8 Last Saturday, Mr. Me Breim, who had come down from Singapore, mm) a Malacca friend entertaini.'.l llv Brother* and boarders of St. Francis Institution to a pien'c at Sunirei U— Bn about 100 persons in all to sptml the da; Bt the seaside, twrive milts away, whir. liberal refreshments were
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    409 8 Earl Dunraviii has l«ft England for Ceylon. Mr. .1. A. Gibson, the n.w editor <'f tin Malay Mail, has arrived in Kuaia Lumpur A farewell dinner will be given to Mr. A. F. Goodrich, who is leaving for home shortly, by the m.-mbers of the Penang Chamber
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    Eight Years Ago.
    62 8 Those who w.to in Singapore eight years ago will cast their minds ■••■■:<. 10-clay to the exciting and ghastly event; >f the afternoon cf February 16, 1915, at Tanglin Barracks, in the Pasir Panjans district and elsewhsre. This is the inniverury of he Mutiny in which, on
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    Daylight Gang Robbery.
    155 8 We are informed that at about half past ei;rht this morn!n;r foor Chinese armed with revolvers broke inlo house l-A, Blair Koad, Singapore, an a woman there making preparations for the New Year feast threatened to dike her ;.nd then threw her on to a bed. Making
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    Rubber Estate Values.
    159 8 Gie us a gnid conceit o' oorsels is supposed to be the Scotsman's prayer, and his need of ths petition is doubtful. Still less does it seem necessary in tho •jase of the small rubber estate holder if the following may be taken as an example With
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    Help the Children Fund.
    154 8 We are glad, very glad, that a most kindly response has been made r of our readers to Lord Weardale'.i appeal on behalf of Britain's Help the Children Fund. In ihe wide area covertd by war and revolution Ihe sufferings of little children have been almost
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    FRANCE AND GERMANY.
    1203 9 League of Nations Action Suggested. French Reply to the British Premier. Reuter's BarvKß. Lumlur'., Febraary 14. Commenting on Mr. Bonar 1 1 v. paper* declaie, thai the statement that France <\n-> aotl 1 i i,.ny strong enough to j pay the reparations, i the rtverwe of the
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    Various.
    82 9 Reuter's Service London, February 14. Following the rise in the price of sugar in France and America, wholesale dealers en the Clyde have asked for an advance of 6s. plt cwt. London, February 14. The late Lord Marcus Beresford, who left £35,641, bequeathed all his racehorses and brood mares
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    Russian Crown Jewels.
    366 9 Sailor's Grave Opened In America. Pouter's Service London, February 14. New York Large crowds gathered at the military cemet.-ry at Brooklyn to witness the offich.l re-opening of the grave of an obscure seaman which, it was alleged, contained the Russian Crown Jewels. Several attempts were recently made
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    Valley of the Kings.
    125 9 Reuter's Service. Londen, February 14. Luxor The tourists already thronging the Valley of the Kings are increasing j daily, following rhe announcement of the i (iei'isi:n to open the sealed chamber in Tutankhamen's tomb. The occaskn will be one of |Teat ceremony, and attended by Lord
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    France and Rubber.
    46 9 Reuter's Service. London, February 14. A Paris message states that the Cham- her of Commerce has passed a resolution calling for the formation of a forward market in rubber. They are of opinion that this will materially help the French colonial rubber concerns.
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    Chinese Rhododendrons.
    35 9 Reutxk's Service London, February 14. It is pointed out in The Times that many new Rhododendrons which have been introduced from West China, are proving hurdy in England, at-any rate in sheltered gardens.
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    Foreign Exchange.
    42 9 Reuter's Service Londen, February 14. London exchanges were quiet in the: past few days, the closing prices to-day j were French francs 78.05, Belgian 83.55, Italian lires 98. German marksj improved to 103,000-107,000 and sterling en New York was 4/6794.
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    Gunong Pulai Proposals.
    69 9 The following is the official minute of j the action taken at n committee meeting' of the Municipal Commission, held on February y The President reports, that Government have approved of. the Gunong Pulai proposals, but stipulate that should the Consulting Engi- neers recommend that the Ltnggui
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    311 9 Distinct Improvement in The Prices. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 590 th auction yesterday, February M, when there was catalogued 1,266,365 lbs. 565.34 tons. Offered <J:;0,H51 lbs. 115.56 tons. Sold 702,926 lbs. 313.80 tons. PRICES REALIZED. London Is. l%eL New York BSfl etS.
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    THE USE OF THE KNIFE.
    377 9 Coroner's Investigation Into Serious Crime, The next Singapore Assizes will prorably be very prominent on account of an uriUKja! number of murder charges to be head. Quite a number of sucii crimes, nwfltly Chinese,, have been broagtit to light recently and this morning the City
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    Death of Mr. W. J. Wager.
    273 9 The news will be received with very sincere regret throughout Malaya cf the sudden death, from heart failure, last eveni-ig of Mr. William Jolin Wager, secretary of Messrs. Wearne Bros., of Orchard Koad. To those who knew him intimately, and there were many in
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    CHINESE GIRLS' SCHOOL.
    718 9 rattling Against the Apathy Of ealthy Classes. The Singapore Chinese Girls' School Ik Id :ts annual distribution of prizes and exhibition of work in the school premises at the junction of Hill Street and Coieman Street last Friday. Mrs. Lee Choon Guan, MB. Id, a close friend
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    MALAYAN COLLIERIES.
    186 9 Allegations of Criminal Intimidation. (Ffom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. February 14. On the application of Mr. J. A. Russell, ihe Kuala Lumpur police magistrate today issued a warrant for the arrest of Ng Hong Guan. Tho facts as alleged are that, on Friday last, Ng Hong Guan
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    65 9 (By Courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbun.) Tokio, February 13. Mr. Oku, the President of the Imperial Diet, has tendered his resignation on account of illness. The Government have purchased a million koku of home rice. The Ssiyu Party have submitted a bill to the Diet encouraging farm-villages.
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    A Trip to the Maldives.
    2463 9 Picturesque Account of a Land Of Peace. A lady residing in Singapore semis v.; the following Interesting account of her trip to th? Maldives During the war I had on opportunity of visiting- the Maldives, a group of BiactMß aiolls situated off the lOUtn-Weet of
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    DIVORCE ACTION.
    671 10 Tan Teng Kirn v. Voon Choy Yin And Tan Hong Tian. A divorce action was commenced, in the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, this morning, in which the petitioner is Mr. Tan Teng Kirn, a mercantile assistant employed in the j Universal Film Manufacturing
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    Choosing a Husband.
    174 10 Last month, An English girl, Margot Andrews arrived at Vincent. Cape Verde, to marry Mr. R. W. Burrows, an employee of the Western Telegraph Company. On arriving she found she no longer loved him, and arranged to return immediately. A hundred and fifty other English bachelors persuaded
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    THE MAN FROM TORONTO.
    848 10 Courtneidge-Holloway Company's Season. The season in Singapore of Mr. Robert Courtneidge antl Mr, W. E. Holloway's London company in a repertoire of tne latest London successes was opened by Bandman's Eastern Circuit, Ltd. at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when the merry, light comedy, The Man
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    114 10 The Palladium was reopened last night with special universal attractions, and Out of the Silent Night, Headin' West, as well as two episodes of the Robinson Crusoe serial were much enjoyed. The first matinee will be on Saturday. To-night, at the Empire, in addition to the fourth and
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    New Treatment of Lunacy.
    112 10 A further stag? in the new treatment of lunacy was reached when the Minister of Health opened the London County Council M&udsley Hospital at Denmark Hill for the treatment of types of mental disorder ill which an early recovery is possible without the necessity of certification.
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    CHINESE NEW YEAR.
    665 10 Celebration of Great Oriental Festival. The Chinese New Year commences tomorrow, and already there are signs of the v.-hi -ring in of this great Oriental festival, which is celebrated with such eclat in Malaya, and indeed wherever a few Chinese are gathered together. A writer in his
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  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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      452 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s weekly report dated February 14, states The approach of Chinese New Year has made its usual effect felt in the local: share market and in spite of a steady price for rubber and a considerable advance in the price of tin,
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      Macphail and C'o.'s Report.
      104 10 Singapore, February U. Rubber. Lcndon I*. 574 d. Local 62. Tin.— London £188 sa. Local l Jb% (200 tons sold). Share Market. Very quiet. Rubbers. Mentnkabs 25-27'; cents, Kedahs 2.45-2.55, Bassetts 1.20-1.2.">, Jeram Padangs 70-75 €ents, Allenbys 1.15-1.20. Tin's.— Taipinjfß 95-1, Norths 1.17H--1.22V4, Souths 1.20-1.25, Johans
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      141 10 Singapore, February 1.1. Tin.— £lBB ss. Rubbers.— Allenbys Llt%-L.l7tt, Bassctts 1.20-1.25, Brojjas 55-GO, CraiffieleaK 72 '"-75, J era pi Kuantans 44-50, Jimah I.CO-1.67H-, Malaka Pindas 1.60-1.70, Tapahs 12-12.50, Mentakabs 25-30, Utan Simpans 1J2%-2. Mines.— Hitams 1.20-1.25, Pe'.alings 70--75, Norths 1.17Vi-1.22Vi. Johans 50-55, Nawntr Pets 1.50-1.55, Souths
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      " Malacca Grouses."
      178 10 Malacca Grouses." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, -I support your correspondent, Broken Axel and Tired Body, in everything he says. I implore you, Mr. Editor, to beat your gong hard enough to wake up the sleepy man responsible for such slow work. I know for a fact
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    Borneo Hill Station.
    120 10 A writer in the British North Borneo Herald writes Our thoughts are much taken up with the problems connected with a Sanatorium or Hill Station in the vicinity of Kinabalu. Mr. Surfleet is now up in that locality, acting: as the corpus vile in an experiment to
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    New Pleasure Resort for Singapore.
    209 10 A large numbei of people were attracted to the New Orient Park last evening when it was officially opened to the public. The park, which is quite a new venture in Singapore, is charmingly situated on the hill near the powder magazine, on the East
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    35 10 Mr. Christopher PilWnffton is photottraphinjr and filming on the Boni3o Coast for purposes of S. P. G. and other mission pronajranda. He has produced some i really beautiful photographs, especially tome of Kinabalu from Kotabclud.
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      Cricket.
      167 10 The S. C. C. will meet an All-Ceylon XI on Saturday next in an all-day match commencing at 11.30 a.m. The tearrs will be S.C.C.— G. C. Clarke (Captain), C. C. Simpson, R. T. Holder, Major T. C. Spring, A. H. Assiter, K. J. Riches, R. L. D. Wcdehouse.
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      Selangor Races.
      38 10 The rcratohir.tfs for to-day's races tat ts follow Race 4 Idle Girl. Kace 5 The Dodger, Avro, Sorlronjr. Race 7 Kemalist.. Mahatma. Race 8 Lady Nin, Cromwoll. The lotteries were poorly attended and the bidding low.
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      Hockey.
      267 10 Quite a good game of hockey was seen yesterday on the S.C.C. ground between the S.C..C. and the S.R.C. As the latter team were two men short, Bateman of the S.C.C. went over to tile other side in order to balance the team. From the bully off the S.C.C.
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      Football.
      53 10 The following will represent the S.R.C. II v. Hand, Middlesex Repiment, at football to-day on the S.R.C. ground K. Oliveiio C. M. Rodripues and G. H. Kraal J. R. Rodrigm's, N. S. Hogan and N. de Silva V. C. Westerhout, M. de Souza, H. C. Scully, J. F. Pestana
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      Malacca Football.
      98 10 In honour of the D.0., Mr. R. S. Jei ■vois.-, going home on leave a "soccer match has be«n arranged and will take place at Tampin to-morrow between the Tampin Recreation Club and the Vinolia Malacca. The following will represent the former D. J. Leerdam Tungku Syed Ibrahim,
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      Golf.
      208 10 Lt.-Col. Whitroarsh was the winner of the Men's Monthly Medal (Bogey) of the Gairison Golf Club. Affairs of Ernest Barry. Ernest Barry, the world's champion sculler, applied at the Brentford Countycourt for discharge in bankruptcy. The Official Receiver reported that the liabilities were £1,7:50 and the assets realised £25.
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    Luxurious Travelling.
    101 10 The P, and O. Company announce the institution of a rail and sea (our from London overland to. Marseilles and back by sea, or vice versa, the rail journey bein* performed via Paris by the P. and O. Bombay Express of restaurant and sleeping ears. The fare fcr
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    Lumut Rubber Estates.
    1453 11 Strong Financial Position Of Company. h:rtccnth annual general meeting of the Lumut Rubber Estates, Limit ■>!. v:;s held on January 11. in th. rs' Association, i Lane, K < Sir Prank Athelstane lam, G.C.MG., 1.11., chairman of impany, presiding. The Chairman said If I may take '.I'.r
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    ORDINARY " SAFETY."
    666 11 ORDINARY SAFETY." Progress Denied by the Average Man. Captain Campbell, V. C, Royal Navy, hero of my-xtery ships used to put in his l'itfht "i-dc-r book, ns a closing admonition, Safety last. Time and again, says a writer in the Saturday Evening Post. Captain Campbell took a chance and tunic
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      306 11 RAFFLES HOTEL. T.whon. m*. ao i.i m SINGAPORE. Th* Finest Ballroom in the Ea«t. THURSDAY Guest Night, Dinner Dance EDGAR HULLAND, at th* piano. SARKIES BROTHERS. Proprietors. GROSVENOR HOTEL 2586 SINGAPORE. Family HoteL APARTMENTS. With or without Board (inclusive ehsrge for Apartment, mora than one person can occupy same without
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    The Rubber Market.
    971 12 Report of the Colombo Brokers' Association. The Colombo Brokers' Association have issupil the following repcrt on the Colcmbo Kubber Market for the year 1922 The year 1922 has keen an eventful cne and in reviewing it two points stand out by themselves 1 the new low record
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      279 12 •Jj iiK'iJjr^""^ I',1 f"• The Rajah's Favourite. fJ&7^ i refinement of t aste :m.l appreciation of iiifit' quality is equally shown in the choice of beer u VMAiX^yi ngsoflifc. titfjQ&lSz To those w!io know, there is no substitute scr /ffio(r^ tor "Amstel." No other beer has the same v> y^^/^"
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      494 12 Five Quick Effects When you brush teeth in this way This new way of tooth brushing brings five de- tics have proved them by many careful tests. Tha sired effects. Some are immediate, all are quick. A best dental opinion endorses them. sagtfaxztt** <"•* jgsrsa ?«fes tfaaß« Leading dentists everywhere
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      586 13 SENG KEE CO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE TSY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT OF JOHORE AT MUAR. MISCELLANEOUS SUIT No. 157 «.f 1922. between 11.I 1 A. R. N. SOCKAMNOAM CHETTT Charfa* and ME X' AN nliai 1.1 KUAN Charter FOR THE RECOVERY OF $128,392 AND COSTS. The aaderaifned will <ell
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      598 13 GHEONG KOON SENG GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable town and country properties. At Messrs. Chconjj Koon Seng Co.'s saleroom. No. 30, Ckaltl Street, on Wednesday, February 20. at 2.30 p.m. ESTATE OF SHERIFF A FATIM.MI BINTE OMAR AL JIMEI). DECEASED. Lot 1. Valuable freehold !»n<l r.nd Urn t'nree brick
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      160 13 Stock of Lathes, Shaping and Drilling Machines, &c* Manufactured by DANISH MACHINE CO., LTD., Copenhagen. KOI.B IMPORTERS THE EAST ASIATIC Go., Ltd., Singapore. (Incorporated in Denmark) •,.'Mt<mt(titiitiH< 93 BHAND CEMENT WATERPROOFER POLLUTED WELLS A cement rendering inside a well waterproofed with this powder is the same as a continuous glass
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      464 14 DEWARS W iISKY Because Sir John Dewar m&Sk and Associated Companies ffflß hold the largest stocks of ilfllH finest Malted Scotch Whisky W\ jf a Spirit of finest quality can always be maintained, ff >^ «W\ There is nothing of finer (|wll:^ylli lllllffl value or such good quahty I |\JkJ|^
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      1924 14 S Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in forct over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. j (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1013 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. British Trade Speeding Ahead. The British motor trade, judging from the practical results of the recent Olympia and White City exhibitions, and from other trustworthy infoimation, has definitely round?d the post which marked its lowest ebb of prosperity, says a writer
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      155 15 Just Arrived mfc 7 PASSENGER TOURING CAR. PRICE GREATLY REDUCED Making the 1923 Model HUDSON undoubtedly the best proposition at present offered in the automobile market. A Limited Number Only Available. Further particulars and demonstration on application to Malayan Motors A, B and C, AMBER MANSIONS, ORCHARD ROAD. THE 1923
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      93 15 |9 111 L^L^l i I f^vM/j" Ut y° u soon begin to notice other wHf aVm« .4^* Cords render means a big money "Em aiw» JKaflßdfff saving. MfrMWw SUPERIORITY— they are the Either inch or millimeter sizes in The Goodrich Tyre Agency ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd. >>« »«♦♦♦♦♦»>♦ Model 1923
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      533 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Finjrapore) U, PHH.I.IP STREET. New Shipments Just Received Ex s.s. BEARPORT and CITY OF NORWICH. Garage Lock Washers, File Cards, Trojan Screw Drivers, and Never Slip Lock Washers. Assorted l'anel Saws, Adjustable Brass Stencils, Alphabets and Figures, Pike Domestic (.ii riders, Extra Corundum Wheels,
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      425 16 DO I NEED GLASSES? If im doabt couolt JOHN DUKE, Optician* If! Battery Road, Suifaporr A MATCH IS GOOD AND SAFE WHEN 1. It strikes EASILY. 2. And burns SLOWLY. BAD AND DANGEROUS WHEN 1. It has to be hammered HARD. 2. And [gnitM FIERCELY with an explosion. Try CROCODILE
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      898 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS^^ Taa PKEPAID eaargas for Waats, For S*l«, To Let, at*., la •nSiaarj «loa» sat [jrpt (averag* six words to line) arc par line on* '.ni«rttoa 28 casts., two las. 46 ets., three ins. 64 etc., four ins. £2 eta, five ins. II 00. six Ins. 1.13, tea lea.
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      896 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 01, Meyer Road. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, 35-2 and p3s-3, Cairnhill Road. Water and gas laid on. Apply 101, Chin S yce Road. TO LET FURNISHED, Purmec House, Ml, KEmpoug Bahru Road. Gas and water luid on garage and tennis court.
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      864 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, office No. 29-2, Raffles Place. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, Godowns Nos. 82 and 83, Robertson Quay. Apply to Meyer Brothers. TO LET, two sections in P.affles Chambers, Vpply to the Secretary, Garden Club. TO LET, office and godown, 94, Robinson Road. Apply Estate
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      242 16 H. P. Corsets A LA BERUERE We have just unpacked a few dozen of the?e famous corsets. Sizes from 22 inches to 32 inches, five styles, at prices from $1.25 to 10.50. Our customers are reminded that the last supply of these splendid corsets was rapidly exhausted. Goods sent C.O.D.
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      195 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General 63 Manac.i's Office ..1117 AH communications relating to editoriel matters and news should Lc addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, prinlli should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVEKTISEMTNT li 11 I Wants, For Sale, To Let,
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