The Straits Times, 4 August 1923

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,320, SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1923 PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • 1528 2 Work of Institute for Medical Research. Amongst interesting documents published as supplements to the P. M. S. Government Gazette" is the annual report of the Institute for Medical Research, F. M. S., for the year, 1922. which is signed by Dr. A. F. Stanton, Director of Government
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 391 2 The best of all Tonics H In sickness, in convales-ence; if insomnia troubles j i you, or if you are merely run down," Glaxo is the I best tonic of all. Glaxo, the sclids of pure, rich milk, can be mm- 3! 1 similate J easily by the most enfeebled
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    • 419 2 Thick Lustrous Hair Kept So By Cuticura At night touch spots of dandruff and itching with Cuticura Ointment. Next mornirsg shampoo with a suds of Cuticura Soap and hot water. Rinse with tepid water. Keep your scalp clean and healthy and your hair will be luxuriant. Sotnli.Tllcolf 34..01at8Mt1i.3i1.u««.U. Soldthrouith«att<i»Enipirr Hr.i
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    • 118 2 2 OiiVE OIL p£ SRSW IP' I PfICKU) <IT W Jl ijf^X In \z and Imperial Gallons. Obtainable from AH Dealers. SOLE IMPORTERS STANLEY F. WARD CO., (Fi H LTD. (Successors to 0. AIRELY CO.) Phone 172. 2-b. Finlayaon Green, Bi«4"spore. A Marelli y Fans WALL FIXED TABLE and CABIN
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  • 476 3 Priceless Works of Literature And Art. I The N. C. Daily News has been able to tr>ve the following further details of interest regarding the fire in the Forbidden City recently. In all about one-ninth of the whole of the Forbidden City was destroyed, the
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    • 360 3 ~J~f There is no I S j?* 3^ 1 need to send M <^J?K^ B om e it <you child 'JSllenburgs Foods Por* Infants Entirely free from harmful germs they give complete independence of doubtful milk supply, and their use is a safeguard against summer diarrhoea and infantile cholera. Of
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    • 220 3 WHAT TO DO WHEN BABY CANNOT SLEEPT The baby that cries half the night does not cry for fun. It erics because it is not well. Almost all infantile ailments, including the pains of teething, arise in the first place from stomach and bowel troubles. To induce sleep in a
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    • 163 3 Special Display m DunhiU's Cigar Cigarette Holders CIGARETTE HOLDERS 4.50 to $35.00 CIGAR HOLDERS $10.00 to $16.00 At Dunhm r Depot MAYNARD CO., LTD. In the Menu of Your Next Dinner Party include these Favourite Dishes Ox-Tail Soup COLD STORAGE OX TAILS, at 40 cts. per lb. Salmon Mayonnaise FRESH
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 795 4 STifIHER SAILINGS P. 0.-Briiish India m d Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated ta England. 7 MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. TJader Contra ;t wltk Hit Majesty's GoTeramewl, LONDON-FAR EASTERN SEBYICB OCTWABDS FKOM LONDON HOMHWABDS FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOB MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Taaaaga
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    • 656 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THB CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO., LTD. (laooryoratod la Badaad). The Bine 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 TORE. Taking eargo oa Urongh
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    • 754 4 STEfIHER SAILWoS ROffiMLTKE PAKETVAART MAATSCIAPfy (BOTAL PACKET NAYIwATION CO, Or MTsTU) (IneorperaUd in Hollead) sTHMaW CONTBACT WTTB THH NBTHERLANDS DTOIA •Vvan.-ifflWf. Tataaaaaw Naa. Paaaaga D*pt, 111. Prelgkt D*»»t, IJM, Man*. t<,>i amd haaa^anaMma Oapt 1417, Manager* Depi. lWa. H£JSSSP~I A^^ t LctonK Tarempa, Hiaal aaa Gentinjj. t.V^t Au^ USt k
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    • 536 5 STEAMER SA.UIHS N.Y.K. LONDON LINE Kashima Mara Aag. 7 Hakone Maru Aug. 29 LIVERPOOL LINE Toknuhtma Mara Aag. S7 Durban Mara mid. Sept. HAMIU'RG LINE Vlto Man Am. 29 Matsuye Maru end Sept. NEWJfORK LINE ria SUEZ SOUTH AMERICAN LINE Kamakura Maru Aug 8 BOMBATJJNE Raao Maru Aug. 6 Hakodate
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    • 342 5 STEAMER SAHINQS Proposed Sallinga from Singapore. (subject to ehange without previous notice.) EUROPEAN LINE For Marseilles, London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suez and Port Said. LONDON MARU Beginning Sept. Calla at Marseilles. NEW YORK LINE For Sen Francisco, Panama, New York, via Japan. ALASKA MARU from Hongkong Aag. SOUTH
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    • 685 5 STEAMER SAJLjjISS "NEDERLAND" ROYAL MAIL UNE <• hp> fmmgm "ROTTERDAM LLOYB" ROYAL MAIL UNE SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OP NEDERLAND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" R. M. LINE R. M. LINE ria Belawan-Deli, Sabang, Colombo, ria Belawan-Dell, Sabang, Colombo, Genoa, Algiers to Amsterdam. Marseillea, Tangier to Rotterdam. GROTIUS Aug. 6 KAWI July 80 KON
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    • 817 5 STEAMER SwlUiroS "ELLERMAN" LINL ■1,1.111 AN BVCKNAIX STRAMSHIP Co, Ltt (la«er»*raW4 la bflaadi STMAMMI Dne Singapore PA3SENGBR SERVICE OOTWABDB. fa-i. CITY OF KARACOI China aad Jai<aa Oct. S *M. CITY OF PAKIS China and Japan Not. 18 is. CITY OF CANTERBURY China and Japan Dee. *7 HOMHWARDS fs.«. CITY OF
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 610 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA From Saturday, August 4 to Thursday, August 9. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. ACCIDENT WILL HAPPEN 1 Real Star Comedy. JESSE L. LASKY PRESENTS GLORIA SWANSON, in 6 Reels. HER HUSBAND'S TRADEMARK A story of romance, matrimonial philosophy, thrill and adventure. A lasting 1c960n to
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    • 251 6 CiKEMfIS EMPIRE CINEMA Spend your spare time And laugh and grow f-t. 18,000 feet o' film fun WORLD FAMOUS COMEDY STARS. In the best of their comedies. By POPULAR REQUEST We are extending the All-Comedy Programme FOR A FURTIIER FOLK NICIITS, UNTIL SUNDAY. NO FREE LIST. Telephone No. 1001. Next
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    • 250 6 SHEPCO'S D, Amber Mansions. In Voluntary I.iquUlat'on. CLEARANCE LINES. Hockey Sticks $5.00 Tennis Nets 0.00 Sprinting Shoes 7.50 Ladies' Woollen Coats 5.00 Golf Clubs 3.25 Golf Balls, dozen 5.00 "Argus" Rackets 25.00 Commencing To-morrow Sunday A Malay Historical I'iuy in 2 parts YATIM MUSTAFA will be Btancd THE STAR OPERA
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    • 37 6 2 t9 Soil Pinos ML. pUP ir-sU BRITISH STANDARD STOCKS CARRIED. Di.im. in inch 2, 2'i. 3, 4, 5, 6. Length 6 ft. Metal in. and 3/lrt in. COMPETITIVE PRICES. ETABLISSEMEXTS BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated in China). SINGAPORE.
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  • 111 7 FIXTUBXfI. Balarday, Aagaat 4 :-.ti-r, ".52 a.m., 3.10 p.m. i on QMaany, 1914. nail due. v. K.U.S. K.I-., Y.M.; A. a|> Malacca v. Johcro. Rtrrttr Kange. Funu'xy. V-. 3 a.m., n.Tj3 p.m. Monday, \u» i t r. Hit,.: TTater, 4.!0 ;:.m., 4.il p.m. Iraiti T-iatca. I a.m.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 59 7 E.iht Wh»rf ■*■>•—MIL i:ast Whir' Tara. S'l: r> Main V,.'..ir! JaTa. Osaka Mara. Empire DtrK Umiir.to, Kampot. W«al [am, Kato.ip. Jardines Wharf-Nil. I'ult (Irani Coal Wharf—Nil. Keppel (larhuar. ia, alert, :< •atrol. Oil W VenHeli ii [>ry Dock. TaaJ«a« !'jf>r Albert Dock Nil. Vlc- Hvc y.
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    • 27 7 Bagaa Ual iccn /A A, I-"'-KINTA. I R. B, BAKOE, Uacsa ■.i.- s. SAINE, 0 iSylatji.p tu:i-. .o.i:it; i:c;:t M* i 'v. si 1 ii.
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  • 92 7 Tu-Jay. Kalantan ..Ry train fi p.m. Kot» Tinjgi By tmin C p.ai. Kuala I'.ih.ir/, IVran, Sungei l^mtfog and nutu (via Gorr.us mi'l JeruntLt) ..By trala kja Monday. S-.id. Cenon. Sootoampti t:.:l At dttm, tailing i.;;>tl£ for Earape H a.m. Kr V .i. .it rang
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  • 34 7 ny l*« Arra. S'por* London R Julian* Tccsta IVILI .'.me L'o July 23 J.i no 27 July 23 July -I July 20 Jj'iv 4 July 31 July 3 July 31 Jdly ft Aug. 3
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  • 200 7 BXCOANGB SinjjapoK 1 Au^. On London, Ban!: 4 m/l 2/4 l/:!2 j Demand I 16/18 I'livato I m. credits 2/4 15/32 On Xtw York Demand 52!i Private 00 d I IfN .On Fi:.n:v. Bank MQ On India, Bank T.T. 1 7- On li' n..-. Hank d/d 2"h
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  • 60 7 Tone of the market Quiet. La'e«t L(-n<!on cables quote Spot shei t la. 2?&d. ingarore Standard 1'ale Crepe. Closing Price* Buyers. Sellen. IMI Spot Aa».-S*pt. September Oct.-t»ec. Jaa.-M&rch Spot Au;r.-Sept. mber OsfeDce. J.-.r:. -March Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoke.1 Sheet Closing Price*. B.:v..-. Seller*. 49H
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES
    • 208 7 iSMUr Val. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Katanfr PaOang 0.42 V-j 0.17'* 1 1 Hitani Tin i. :)■>>* 1.37** 1 1 Jelantoh 0.10 0.20 1 I Johan Tin i).':j ii.:;,:_ Cl Warn. K.imun'.ing 4<i/G 47/0 10 10 Kniln Assn. Ord. 7.5(i B.W Mm) T t-v ---i-iv .<» laTnvan Col.
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    • 137 7 I'd. Inran. Sellers. tl Cl U. Am. Tobacco 4.17.3 4.1'J.6 10 10 Central Engines MO 10.25 to ;;> Ceatnl Bfoten L25 c.."0 d I.'. Snultinsr Co. 7.00 7.. r >o S/-6/- Klec. Tran;way.i 1/3 1/9 :o io Fnser i: Near* 38.00 3'j.00 SO f>» Hummer Co. 110 146 100
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    • 103 7 U. En* 8 p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 f.c. p.m. 3'pn.- El-Ltric TwWwji fi pj;. 4':: i. KM Boak $i.«:3.Ci.0 P^,, S'pc" i v Municipal 4H p^. of i 907 $l,0(!0,0nn 5 p^.. rtli. S'p nr Muni?ii>til 4H V-«'--of IPO9 $l/00.50t> d.<, Ul*. oi '509 J1.600,500 16 p.«. dl». i'-'pvre
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    • 407 7 mM tod I 'ft. aort l.rall arid Kvatf> (,i,ut. w Latest arailable SterUng QuoUtioni are printed on another pa?«> on Fridar To-dav Prices. Tim-it Lyall Co. Kvatt. AiknbyKrw(fl) 1.27'L-l.:i2>-j 1.25 L3O a;«- Gaj&fa (fl) i.:;:i 1.40 1.35 1.45 A. }i:tam (SS) 14.00 15.00 14.C0 15.00 A. Kuning (Si)
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 74 7 Uim Hil^EL LINE T.S.S. SARPEDON (I stecmcr of 11,400 t"iis G.!:. i:. due Singa] ore from Hongkong, en thi' Uth ta r London via NHAV. PEKANG, COLOMBO I the 13th. till available. Fare S7.">.*> to London, irtacr patiUalm. apply MANSFIELD Co.. Ltd., Oeeaa Uuildings. NOTICE next. Auirust C, hc^inic Public
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    • 771 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other C!a*sifi«l Adrt*.. nee pajr* 18. JAMS IN GLASS Ch«rr7, Strawberry. RaapbcrTy, Cranberry, Apricot, Blnck and I>d Currant, Lemon *****. 11. Boiler, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Building. SEVEX-SEATEr. ?;..r civ. L"i h four- j cylinders, being sacrilU-t]. KIM, S. Timei (ip; FOU SALE, valuable freehold land, Ciuny Koail,
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    • 56 7 High Grade Rubber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINK Ueseplpc bcltlag, sheets, valves, packings, baffen, rlxrs *te. FOB THE MOTOUCAR Tyres, tabes, radiator-host, matting, vole, compound, rale, eatvaa, sointJan, etc AND FOR ANT OTHER PDRPOSI. Ha>Hfact«r«4 at Jew price* by the SINGAPORE ROBBER WORKS ■•ad-OOe* aa4 W*rk» i T«m»-Offlc. «n-i
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    • 470 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other lassifiod Advts., see page 16. VIOLIN tuition, terms cheap. Kula*. Straits Times. dp) AMBER MANSIONS, flats to let. large and small. Apply Chan Szc Onn Co., 64, Market Str?et. GODOWKS TO LET. No. 72-13, Mohamed Sultan Road, No. f>3, Kntsim Street. Apply Tco Chin Chay, 3, Synagogue
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    • 81 7 B 1 rff IMPROVED (JKMIXF TIIONET BEXTWOOI) CHAIM. Extra strong, with new patai upoorts. And Iron 4 Po^t und foldii Cots, with sprin,- awttn No. 14 v- „.oo each No. 18 sMI Not 20 U.OO Colours, Black and Dark mahogany. Beds from Colours Black and ALSAGOFF tO tS COMPANY (import
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  • 37 8 MACLEAN.— At Greonock, Scotland, on Jul. 20, 1923, Jane Maclean, aged 82, widow u the late Lachlan Maclean, Boilermaker Tanjong Pagur Dock Co., and mother oi Dunccn Maclean, Engineer s.s. Selangur By Cable.
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  • 1125 8 We report to-day with very (Treat regret the death of Warren G. Harding, President of the United States. A few days ago, the news would have come as less of a surprise, for it was known that the President was a very si?k man. but
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  • 44 8 The first vehicle of the new motor bus service in Hongkong has been put on the run between the Western Market and th<> Ming Yuen Gardens. Built on a Ford chassis the body of the bus has cushioned seats capable of accommodating 14 passengers.
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  • 48 8 The trustees of the estate of the late Dr. Loke Yew, C.M.G., have sent a further donation of $1,000 to the funds of the Perak Chinese Maternity Association. This donation should go far towards meeting the cost of the improvements and extensions now being made in this institution.
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  • 50 8 In the final comments on the Budget in the House of Commons on July 4, Sir W. Joynson-Hicks reminded his critics that the only sound method of reducing taxation was reduction of expenditure. Singapore," la -onically interjected one of the critics, to which the Minister responded by waving Singapore aside.
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  • 62 8 The Chinese press states that complaints have been made by the Ministry of Justice that executions are beinic carried out at the Arsenal without its knowledge. In future, permission to execute a condemned criminal must be obtained from the Ministry. Under the Empire *11 death warrants were supposed to be
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  • 23 8 There will be no issue of the Straits Times on Monday next, Auir--'^' bank holiday. Publication will be resumed as usual on Tuesday.
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  • 11 8 The Siong-boo Kongsee, Pen:ng, haf been registered under the Societies Ordinance.
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  • 20 8 Mr. J. V. S. Brooke has been granted an auctioneer's licence for Singapore. He is with Messr.-. Boustead and Co.
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  • 21 8 The Governor in Council has fixed the rubber export percentage of restriction for the quarter beginning August 1, IMS at 60.
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  • 22 8 Mr. K. W. H. Austin, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Penang. has been granted leave of absence for T'j months, commencing on August
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  • 26 8 The Chinese brigands are demanding a ransom of $100,000 for the captured British subject, D'Arcy Wetherby, who who was captured at Chiuho, Yunnan, on July 24.
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  • 24 8 Theßesident.Labuan.has appointed Mr. Sidney Herbert Belson, Master Mariner. to be an examiner for local cert'ficates of competency for the purposes of OrdinanceNo. 127 (Labuan).
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  • 34 8 Fifteen spectatois were injured during 'he Royal procession of the Duke and Duchess of York at Liverpool, when the horses of the High Sheriff of Lancashire dashed with the carriage into the cheering crowds.
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  • 32 8 The Shanghai Chinese Chamber of Commerce has issued a circular telegram throughout the country protesting against the proposal of foreign intervention on the railways, according to a message to the Daily Bulletin.
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  • 34 8 The leading Chinese gentlemen have shewn a considerable interest in the Volunteer movement, reports the Resident Councillor of Penang, with the result that the recruiting of a good class of Chinese is progressing satisfactorily.
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  • 55 8 The Coastal Farmers' Society of Sydney has completed an agreement for the sole use in New South Wales of Jonas Nielsen's milk pasteuriser and steriliser, a remarkable Danish invention, which, it is believed, will revolutionise the condi'ions attending the transport of milk, as it enables milk to be kept pure
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  • 57 8 Two American rubber experts commissioned by the United States Congress to investigate the possibilities of the rubber industry in South America and the Philippines are due to arrive at Manila shortly. Governor-General Wood. says a Manila contemporary, is making the necessary arrangements to help- them study the great possibilities of
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  • 81 8 Six people were killed anil 31 injured n week-end accidents in Kujrlatid, lays .1 vire of July 23. Three pwiOM 1 •.rrived at Morccambe on a holiday \vc:;c ..nocked down and killed by a charabanc-, *hich got out of control through a broken 1 eering rod. Twelve people were I*
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  • 74 8 The charge of bigamy against Joseph Andrew Samuel, who is alleged to Inve married his sister-in-law according to Hin.lu rites, having previously contracted a Christian marriage, concluded in the Second Police Court yesterday before Mr. Ahearne. Mr. Shelley Thompson appeared for the comphinant, and Mr. V. I). Knowles and Mr.
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  • 90 8 Lady Chalmers, wife of Lord Chalmers, 'ied on July 2, the thirty-fifth anniveiary of her wedding. She \va-. Hand Mary, daughter of the late John George "■igott, and she was married in 188« to r .ord Chalmers, who became ihuhhlhlji Chairman of the Board of Inland Reran* Governor of Ceylon,
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  • 123 8 A despatch from Rangoon to an American paper states that the rules for tourists pn sight-seeing trips have been made more stringent and that the spectacle of wealthy American women removing their silk stockings in the streets of an Oriental City is now attracting much attention. The occasion for these
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  • 146 8 The first report of the first Co-opera-tive Society registered under the Cooperative Societies Enactmt.it (1922) of the F.M.S. is that of the F.M.S. Posts and Telegraphs Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society and covers the period August 1, 1922 to June 30, 1923. The year was successful beyond all expectations. There
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  • 488 8 Mr. 11. B. Baker is appointed a member of the Hospitals Board for the year 1323, vice Mr. J. C. Cobbett. The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Office; s Decoration has been awarded to Major A. A. Lermit, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force. Mr. r.nd Mrs. Einest Aakey hava by
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  • 95 8 In the Hcuse of Commons on July 0, Mr. Penny aiked the Under-Secret3ry of State for the Colonies whether be will •onsider the advisability of introducing legislation which will enable the Federated Malay States to rsi.-e loans in London which will be a trustee security, and so remove
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  • 93 8 At a meeting of the Ceylon Legislative Council, on July 20, the Colonial Secretary, replying to a questicn, said The Principal, University College, In I informed Government that in ill probability within a year from the Breatßt date the University College Council should be in a position
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  • 114 8 An eloquent sign of the progress of tb.4 Church re-union movement was at the Cathedral of Bristol on July 22, where tfaa local Bishop, with the d< chaplain and a crowded conffl listened to the sermon of a Nonconformist minister, the Bar. Farrier Lulme, President of the
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  • 140 8 Very considerable progress W3s madu with the Hill Railway, state* tk ent Councillor of Penang, in Us it;, m en Penang for IMS. It i- bafalg built by the K.M.S. Railway Department an.l will U takan over by the Straits Govvnmuni on completion. It is expected to
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 98 8 A. J. S. Motor Cycles 7 H.P. Twin Cylinder Model, complete with Lucas magdyno lighting set Price $1,100 7 HP. without lighting set Price $990 AJ.S. Sidecar for 7 H.P. Model Price $450 2*/ 4 Single Cylinder Model Price $725 AJ.S. Sidecar for 2 3 4 HP. Model Price $250
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    • 118 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. GLORIA SWANSON IN Her Husband's Trademark in 6 Reels. LOUISE LORRAINE AND JOE MOORE IN Up In The Air About Mary in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. CHARLES HUTCHISON WITH LUCY FOX IN SPEED In 15 Episodes or
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  • 1383 9 Collapse After Hopeful Symptoms. World-Wide Sympathy And Regret. [Renter's Service.l London, August Prisidmt Harding is dead. London, August San Francisco A bulletin issued by the physicians in attendance on President Harding says The President died inMuntaiKously without warning while conversing with members of his family ;;t
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  • 150 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 3. Moscow The United States Senators King, Utah, and Ladd, North Dakota, with Mr. Frear, member of the House of Representatives, and Professor Johnson, have arrived in order to thoroughly investigate the situation in Russia. London, August 3. Riga It is reported from Moscow
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  • 82 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 3. Helsingfors A hundred and eight communists have been arrested for participating in revolutionary activities in Finland. The Government ordered the arrest of all free members of the central committee of the communist party also editors of communist newspapers, the publication of which
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  • 74 9 TRelteb's Service.] London, August 3. The report on public petitions shows that the petition for amendments of the constitution of Hongkong for the purpose of securing to the inhabitants the rights of self-government in purely internal and local affairs received 83 signatures. It is added that further signatures
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  • 66 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 3. Calcutta Four armed dacoits this afternoon raided the branch post office Central Calcutta and shot dead the Indian postmaster, who refused to hand over the takings. They escaped down a side street, firing as they went. One was seized by an Indian passer
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  • 27 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 3. A marriage has been arranged between Prince Paul of Serbia and Princess Olga, eldest daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece.
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  • 44 9 Bagan Serai.— 27,ooo lbs. Batak Rabit.— 26,ooo lbs. Chembong. 35,321 lbs. Kurau— 22,6oo lbs. Mount Austin (J0h0re).— 164,966 lbs. Merchiston.— l4,ooo lbs. Penang R. E.— 185,000 lbs. Rubana. 65,000 lbs. Sabrang. 56,000 lbs. Straits Rubber. 170.000 lbs. Tali Ayer.— 7l,ooo lbs.
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  • 941 9 British Newspapers Asking i What Next. Still No Line of British Policy. [Reuter's Service.l London, August 3. The phrase What next sums up the bulk of the comment by this morning's papers on the European crisis, which all agree in regarding as of a very grave character. The Government's
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  • 492 9 Opening of Colony v. F.M.S. Match. The match between the Colony and the F.M.S. was begun on the S.C.C. ground this morning under favourable conditions. I The teams are Colony Major Spring (captain), E. C. Baker, R. L. L. Braddell, G. C. Clarke, N. A. M. Griffin, P.
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  • 92 9 The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin Ltd., reports the following outputs of it* associated companies for July I Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging- Hours run (Two dredges) 1,206, cubic yards treated 193,000, total piculs 942.38, nett value $48,795.18. Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging. Houis run 548, cubic yards treated
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  • 1638 9 Romantic Career of Late President. The First Journalist OccqpNftt The Daily Chronicle's spondent in New York writing at tho time the late Se.iator Harding'- election as President of he- United Sates, in November, 1920, said When Senator '.Varren Gamal, ingr enters the White House he will have in
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  • 398 10 Intereatitiß Public Teat By Brigade. A demonstration of the most modem type of lire-engine in existence was given <mtsi<ic the Victoria Theatre, y< afternoon, when the Fi-c Brigade put tho new Dennis engine re-cntly purchased by the Municipality from Messrs. WearmBror., Ltd., through Its testa. A cont;njjent
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  • 1203 10 I Growing Fondness for Fanciful Verbiage. An American writer has said thp.t the COimpter of a language stats straight at the heart cf his country. He commits' a crime against every individual of the nation, for he throws it poison into a stii-am from wnich all mast
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 464 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, My attention has been drawn to the document that Was tabled at the Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur, the other day, and published in your issue of the 26th ultimo, wherein Mr. C. H. Allen, Director of Posts and Telegraphs,
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    • 344 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, You together with a majority of Engh-h papers are trying to convince the world that France is wrom; in occupying the Kuhr, that she should negotiate and for the peace of the worid France should forget, forgive and forgo
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  • 108 10 Extraordinary Discovery In Penang Harbour. (From Our Own Conospoiv\;u Penang, Aagnst An extraordinary discovery was made in Penang Harbour yesterday afternoon. Several employes of Km Per.nng H&rboar Board, on duty at Bwi tt< nham jetty, observed a quantity of paper floating ii the harbour, which, on dean
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  • 663 10 THE 9.1 5. PERFORMANCE. Handsome Benefit For Medical Mission liosniial. The phenomenally liieh s-taiubr reachby the first "9.15 Perfonnttea," in aid ut St. Andrew's Medical Mission Hospital, on Wednesday last wai again reached and even excelled at tho second performance in the Victoria Theatre last night. A huge audience watehod
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  • 24 10 Programmes of Drills up to and for August 0 Saturday, 4th. 8 a.m., S.V.R.A., August prize meeting (first day), Seletar Range.
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  • 126 10 We have had the opportunity of inspecting a brochure of photographic views of the Philips electric lamp works in Holland, forwarded to us bv United Engineers, Ltd., electrical department, who are the agents for the Philips product. The booklet gives a good idea of the extent of a business whose
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 473 10 Another Cup Tie Draw. Another Singapore Cup fixture rmlted ill a draw when the Royal Engineer.* and St. Joseph's Old Boys met on the padaiu last night. Although the Old Boys had the better of the first half, the teams were quite well balanced, ami the score is a
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    • 56 10 The New World, Jalan Eesar. is starting in the boxing line to-night. Some good bouts have been arrangid, namely Claude R;>znrio v. H. Perreau, 8 rounds Cowboy Reyes v. G. Morales, 8 rounds Yew Gin v. Young Pastrano, 6 rounds Lam Bong v. Teddy Watson, 4 roumi.s. Kid
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    • 43 10 In the Malaya Cup match between Malacca and Johoro on the former's ground yesterday Malacca won by 3 o. Home Tennis. [Reuter's Sen 1 ice] London, August 3. Seabright, New Jersey Mrs. Mallovy beat Miss McKane, C— 4, C— 3.
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    • 64 10 YESTERDAYS TIE. Mixed Doubles. H. G. Suck and G. G. Gray beat Dr. V. H. N'orris and D. C. dc Soaza, 6 3, 6—l, 7—5. Hotkey. The hockey match niranged to b? played to-day between 1.-.c S. R. C. and the Kuala Lumpur Y. t&. A. has
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    • 194 10 [Reuter's Service] London, August 3. Horrogate Yorkshire beat Worcestershire by an innings anrl :<7 runs. Worcestershire made only 12 in the first innings when Macaulay ti ok five wickets for 11. In the second Innings they made IG3 Macaulay took five for 58. Yorkshite declared with 242 for
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    • 40 10 The Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association propose holding: a Bisley meeting at the Stletar Kani;c\ Singapore, on November 3 and i and 10 an:: 12. Com""tit'ons are to be open to all comers. Programmes will be circulated in due course.
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  • 779 10 Handicaps for To-day. Race 1 (One mile). Slipocry Sam 9.'., Zara 9.1, Shantung 8.11, Queen of Snub:. 8.11, Stotfield 7.4, Polybia 7.2. Race 2 (Five furlongs). Firstaway 9.9, Kennerley 8.12, Cesarion Girl ?J3, Helanel 7.8. Raco 3 (Six furlongs). -Gin Sling 11.7, Manarani is.4, Killara S.4, Heartspear 7.4,
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  • 131 10 The chief attraction at Surina Hall is the Pathe production of The Sultaneas oi' Love. Other items are Knights an I Knighties a Jimmy Aubrey comedy, latest International News, and the finul eight reels of the Ruth Roland serial The Avenging Arrow, There is a matinee today for
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  • 1340 11 A Practical Mystic Mr. Asquith was complaining in jocu- j Iht fnshion the other day of tne way in v. i:'uh our bookshelves are crowded with i biographies, and he ventured to sny that we shculd be lujky if Mr. Garvin let us i if with
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  • 446 11 How Railway Official Stopped A Runaway Train. Mr. Denis M'Grath, a night officer on the Caims-Herberton railway, Australia, who has been awarded the Clarke Gold Medal (the highest award in the society's gift) by the Koyal Humane Society, won this distinction for a deed which was the
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  • 241 11 Miss Lono Fuller, one of the Hawaiian Troubadours, who fell sick when the company arrived in Simla, and was too ill to be moved when they left, passed sway, it is said, from pneumonia supiWM'ning on enteric fever in the Walker Hospital. The event was
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  • 155 11 Naajlaet of essentials and worship of trivialities are outstaml'nß features of the modern world," ?aid Father Degen. a well-known priest, who has recently been most outspoken in his condemnation of public wrongs. Perambulator walking races, continuous piano play in; for days on end, and non-stop
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 74 11 ARE HERE CALL OR WRITE FOR LISTS. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE SINOAPORE. »♦♦♦♦»>♦»♦ 4 SANITARY FITTINGS ALFRED JOHNSON SON, LIMITED., QUEENSDOROUGH, ENGLAND. iwminiiwiuiiffnimMMH^^ IN STOCK. William Jacks Co. SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. -I C C liiTD I faW I it nil I 3 Han PATENT SAFETY GEAR 5$
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    • 288 11 RAFFLES HOTEL u»n>. ■OWPAT^— T— Dmiul WKDmSDAT.— Orck»»tr»l Coeeart, i THURSDAY.— T.iM. N'*»t, Olsacr sb4 Dane*. Tka fl*«st BallrMa la ts« last. FsUDAT.— T«n l«st OATUHDAT.— G«iii lUakt, Dim** ln« Daac*. RAFFLKB "HCHr.-TR*. 6RILL, op.n till IS pm. EDGAR Hl' f LAND. Maniral Director. TO-NIGHT Guest Night, Dinner and Dance
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  • 684 12 t SUNDAY. AUGUST 3, 1923. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. TAB a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.15 a.m. Mntins followed by Holy Communion. 1 i> m. Children 1 Sen'ice. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. During the following week Holy Communion on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m.
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 347 12 WATCH ANO kiAKEX.S BL JEWELLERS. T« H.M. T«. Kint of Slaas. Societe Anonyme Beige. lyocally knowa n the S.A.B. BANGKOK < s »am) WATCHES, CLOCKS JEWELLERY, FANCY GOODS PRECIOUS STONES GOLD AND SILVERWARE (SIAMESE AND EUROrrw,. REPAIR DEPARTMENT Inder European Sapen talon. Recommended by Tourists. Gandy's ImprAyed Hair Belti tg
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    • 1511 13 SAUES IY AUGTIOII TN THE SUPREME COURT AT JOHORE BAHRU Miacellaaeoua Application No. S of 1923. THE S/.K HAI TONG BANKING A INSURANCE Co.. Ltd.. Charge** against CHAN CHIN KWANG. Chargor. AS ADMINISTRATOR OF SIM CHOON KEE, DECEASED. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE RUBBER ESTATES IN MUAR AND KOTA TINGGI.
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    • 582 13 CONDENSED MILK FULL CREAM GUARDIAN ANGEL g a GIANELLI MAJNO -milan NOTICE is hercoy Riven that the above Mark is the Trade Mirk of S. A. Gianelli Majno, Milan, whose sole agents in the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States are Koustend Company, Limited (Incorporates in the Federated Mulay States)
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    • 92 13 TTTP Hi TV BRAND O £2 IMC BMT TRADE |2-_ v.-^ K^iJ MARK Sole Importers BORNEO SUMATRA TRADING CO LTD. for S.S. and F.M-3., Sjle Silling AgentS G AURELY, (Stanley F. WARD Co. Far East), Ltd.) 2b. FINLATSON GREEN. SINGAPORE. Phone 172 -jt »»«»i"t-t''*"»-*"»»»*-» ■«-«-*->■>■«■ «-«-»-*-e-e-e-e e* E. C. MONOD
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 276 14 S In a Kitchen where MONKEY BRAND i is used for the coppers, the tinware, the kitchen tables and floors, the good housewife's I work is done almost before the day is begun. I WONT WASH CLOTHES. For a thousand household purposes MAKES COPPER LIKE GOLD TIN LIKE SILVER For
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    • 1998 14 ■■■K»a]MllBl«l«1MB«»«aC«lM«BaTlBl»MBlM«lal«B«lBl«a1R«Xlla1BB« AsMta «v«r |5,009,00t S.C, Anirue* la force •vn |17.«00,00«. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd, (Incorporated in ttraiU fettl.m.ati.) CHAD OFTICI r Wlachectu Bonse, Singapore. LONDON OFFICI f H, Old Jewry, B.b Th* Company has rro.ooo deposited with the Bnpr.*me Court of Englaad aad compiles with tke British
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  • 790 15 Attitude of the Malay Padi Planters. The following excerpt is taken from the annual report on Co-operative Societies in :he Straits Settlements and F.M.S. ,up to the year ending December 31. 1J22 In October, 1921, the District Officer, Krian, convened a meeting of nil his Pcnchnltu to discuss
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  • 163 15 Mystery surrounds the departure from Dover of the salvage steamer Semper Parntus with clearance papers for the North Atlantic. The vessel has had a complete overhaul at Dover and is fully provisioned. Although, no information of the actual destination can be obtained ti.er'e is roason to believe
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  • 61 15 HaMTB. Stanley F. Ward and Co. (Far East) Ltd. have forwarded two miniature bottles and* two match boxes, advertising the special blend of selected matured Scotch Whisky known as Lowrie, for wh.eh they are sole agents. This whisky, by the way, was supplied free to the committee of management of
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 175 15 tHEIUNiyERS'ALXC'AR Reasons Why You Should Drive THE FORD SED\N It will give you a new conception of Motoring comfort no need to worry, whether it rains or blows. The same qualities of service and durability which have so distinguished the Ford are an integral part of the FORD SEDAN. Economy
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    • 397 15 Remember Wincarnis is positive necettity to you if you are Weak, Anaemic, Nervous or Run-down Wincarnis is not a luxury it is a positive necessity to all ■who are Weak, or Anaemic, or Nervous, or Kun-down. Because Wincarnis exercises an extraordinary power in promoting New Strength and New Vitality. And
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    • 344 15 y^ r S' Seventeenth International £ffi& MOTOR fjgfey EXHIBITION drtd^tf^W for Private Motor Cars ytf*^ U 2nd.-10th. NOV. 1923 sfTV?l\ Organised by The Society 'I Motor Manufacturers and "T>S Tr*den Ltd., H3 PALL MALI, LONDON. S.W.I International Commercial j MOTORTRANSPORT 8c ROADS DE\T.LOPMENT OLYMPIA EXHIBITION (Including Town Planning Section) LONDON
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 398 16 TO LET A spacious top floor frontage fitted with electric lights, ceiling fan and bathroom attached, suitable for a General Office. For further particulars, apply at 85, PHILLIP STREET. SPECTACLES. N. LAZARUS— OPTICIAN, MEDICAL BALL BATTERY ROAD. Refractionist. Mr. B. V. METER, F.S.M.C (London), FXO. (England). FRESH SHIPMENT Sudium Bisulphite
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    • 287 16 THE PARISIAN HOUSE AND BON MARCHE. All goods for ladies at lowest prices. Buying largely, we sell for less, selling largely, we buy for less. Soon to arrive from Paris, good washing dresses from $5.00 At GROSVENOR HOTEi BUILDING. SAVE PART OF THE $2,000,000 which Malaya annually pays for imported
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    • 875 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary dose set type (average six words to line) are per line one insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three fns. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. 51.40,
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    • 912 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 68, Prinsep Street. Entry August 1. Apply 9, Clarke Quay. TO LET, immediate entry, Nos. SB-27, 85-29. Cairnhill Road. Apply to Frankels, Ltd.. Victoria Street. TO LET, No. 2, Amber Road. Entry tmmediate. 9 bedrooms, electric, servants' quarters, garage, etc. Apply within or to Messrs.
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    • 950 16 JOHN DUKE FB.OJL, P.ULC. OPTICIAN. U, BATTM7 KOAD. bTNGAPOEB. I TEARS' LONDON EXPERIENCE IN SPECTACLE FITTING. TENDERST TENDERS will be received at the Colonia Secretary's Office until noon on August 24. 1923, for the following services for the Government Monopolies Department for the year 1924 (1) Supply of hist Amoy
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    • 274 16 LATEST BOOKS H> RAPPER. The HsKk V.\nw\ $8.78 The Diner (lab L25 Bull Dog Drummond r >o Men, Woman ;;nd Guna IM The Lieutenant Others 1.00 Sergeant Michael CanMy 1.00 M. MOHD. DUIFAX.R CORNER Of lICB BTS PHOTOGRAPH^ tmt the best of everything la »v»n Braack of Photugrsnh) MR, BUCKERIDGL
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  • Page 16 Miscellaneous
    • 176 16 TKS TUAPBONX? «a Mortal sod Geaetal Maeuxer's Ofllc. 411 eoanncnicattoni relaticg matters and nisi should be addl THE EDITOR. All eoionn.nic.-. latlng to business matters—ad7erti»*n«'.>V. subscriptions, accounts, printing, »M. should be addressed to TUT" MA.' ADVERTISEMENT ItATES A'aats, For Sale, To Let, at*, 1.) type clone set (average six wordi
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