The Straits Times, 20 August 1923

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,332. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1923. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      172 1 iBBBb^Ex _vii'P vB UNSWEETENED CONDENSED 2 SWISS MILK I FACSIMILE OF Jsovs*d'*r' 1 iA a ACTUAL SIZE J LABEL. flljFbXi.*" TTN. A very rich appetising milk, containing: all its original cream. Used undiluted, it replaces a fine cream. It is very economical and can be diluted according to require- merits.
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      154 1 ■BBBBBBBBBBfIEBBfIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBVfiHBKBIBIpqieBIISBBBBBCiaiBBEaaaBfIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBH J I f^jiii B IJB fV ..BBtx^ \u BbV 3 M NEW AND i \Mr Distinctive \W DESIGNS IN EP.N.S. WARE S j^^l^ SUITABLE FOR j SPORTS PRSZES I I Special illustrated List may be 5 I '''if -dr obtained on application. 1 SPECIAL TER3IS TO SPORTS 2 CLUBS
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      11 1 1 LACTOGEN FREE I CONSULTATION BUREAU I AMBER MANSIONS NOW OPEN.
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    Bukit Toh Alang Rubber.
    1388 2 Reorganisation of Company's Capital. Mr. N. G. Maitland presided at the annual meeting of shareholders in the Bukit Toh Alang Rubber Estates, Ltd., held at Shanghai on July 26, there also being present Mr. G. Grayrigge (director), Mr. C. J. L. Stewart (representing the secretaries) and
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      349 2 ■4f boy wu brouzKl upon BkU Cluo. »nd fine hr.!;hy rhild. I |?S I Apart from br«M-millt, I am tA lure it it the onjy perfect food." 1( Baby's peaceful sleep Peaceful sleep at the right time is as necessary to Baby I |f as the right kind and quantity
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      271 2 NEVER DRUG A CLOGGED LIVER— IT ONLY NEEDS CLEANSING. A Sluggish, Congested Liver i 3 ahva>3 made worse by frequent dosings with stronc carthartic drugs. This merely irritates the liver and bowels to temporary, violent and convulsive action, only to leave them weaker thnn ever, like whipping a tired horse.
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      162 2 ♦♦<> »»»«♦»«««-»♦««»»♦»>♦»»»»*»»♦■♦♦ LOWRIE Special Blend of Selected Matured Scotch Whisky The best Whisky on the Market Obtainable from all Leading Hotels and all Liquor Stores SOLE IMPORTERS: STANLEY F. WARD CO., (FJE,) LTD. (Successors to G. AURELY CO.) 2-b, Flnlayson Green. Singapore. Pfcon- 172. >« t IM»HH-»M»MM« «M»»'»>M 4 Marelli
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES.
    270 3 Advice from Dorset Village Girl. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales lunched with Mr. Thomas Hardy, 0.M., the famous author, at his Dorchester residence. The Prince was the only guest, and the lunch was of the simplest description. A Dorset parlourmaid waited on the table.
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    "SHOVE-HA'PENNY."
    178 3 SHOVE-HA'PENNY." Rustic Headquarters of a Gentle Art. Writing to the Daily Mail on the Gentle Art. of Shove-ha'penny," Marcus Woodward thinks the game might yet become fashionable. He names Buckinghamshire and neighbouring shires as the headquarters' every inn in which contains a Shove-ha'penny table. Some tables ere polished for the
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    Pan-Pacific Conference.
    157 3 After the Pan-Pacific conference being held in Australia from August 13 to September 3, the scientists will break up into sections to deal with specific subjects, among which will be oil possibilities of Australia and New Guinea, entomological questions, such as the fruit fly, blow fly, and prickty
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    35 3 A recent survey shows that the lake fisheries of Alberta are worth $390,000 annually to the province. Forty-four thousand hundred-weight of fish wera marketed last year, the greater proper, tion of tha catch b«ing whittfish.
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      377 3 STEAWEB SAIUNCS J INDO-CHSNA STEAM NAY. company, LmrntD. (incorporated la Hongkong) rftaa to Japaa via Uuagkoag aad Hbi«.h.r( and to Calcutta via Paaaaa tram Sisgapar*. Tsk-.ug Careo on through Bill* of Lading for Oautv>;>, Macao, Swalow, Amoy, Chsfoo, Tientsin, h»wchw»ng, Yanftas* Port*, Formosa the Vnilippin**, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA
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      466 3 I* A 1 F. Z. 2 4 lirrmin h.p. or about 3 S English h.p. Outboard Motors, Stationary, Motors and Hydrants (Ruthardt Magneto driven) (Made in (Jermany) By Andree-Hauschild-Werk-Berlin-Stralau. bh BBBBB^^V* iB Fitted with the new patent improvement. The latest in German high-class Magneto ALSAGOFF CO. (Import Department!. Sole Agents.
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      368 3 THREE CAUSES OF INDIGESTION And One Tonic Method of Cure. Reading at meals is a bad habit that often leads to acute Dyspepsia. Hurried meals and bolting food without proptr mastication set up mischief that sometimes means years of suffering from weakened organs of digestion. An ill-chosen diet of indigestible
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      334 3 Special Display cut Dunhill's Cigar Cigarette Holders CIGARETTE HOLDERS 4.50 to $35.00 CIGAR HOLDERS $10.00 to $16.00 At DunhW; Depot MAYNARD CO., LTD. a !<■«-»« ».«.>. »jLIlSt< CASTOR OIL CORDIAL MULFORD* (More active and agreeable than cantor oil and the most acceptable method of administering it is to give this
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      704 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. ©.-British India <"<<? Apcar Line (Companies incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSII.AR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AM) JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnaze Due Spore Tonnage
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      98 4 DOLLAR LINE For Boston, New York and Norfolk via Suex VIRGINIA DOLLAR Loading Singapore, September 6. ESTHER DOLLAR Loading Singapore, October 18. Through Bills of Lading issued from Singapore to the Principal Cities of the United States and Canada. For further information aa to Rates, etc., apply to DOLLAR STEAMSHIP
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      644 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) 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 YORK. Taking cargo on through
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      693 4 STEAMER SAIUHCS KON!NKLYKE~^~^ PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GO\EUNMENT Telephone No.. Passage Dept.. 131. Freight Dept, 1202, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1137, Manager's Dept. 1003. V^ni E a M nfG7nting St2l>Let nglKramatlTarCmPa> Sera n SINGKARA— August 21,
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      542 5 STEAMER SAILINIS N. Y. R. LONDON UHI Hakone Mm v Aug. 26 Suwa Maru Sept. 4 Fushimi Maru Sept. 18 Tokushima Maru Sept. 20 Durban M. Bid. Sept. Tsushima Maru end Sept. HAMBURG UN« Mito Haru Aug. 24 Matanyt Maru end Sept. vyw vo»r t rvw t1» gun IHJtITH AMJaUCAW
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      307 5 STEAMEHJAjUjIiS^ 0. S. K. Propoead Sailing! from Slagapor*. (tabjMt to eaange vitaoat prerioaa Mtitt.) IUBOI'KAN LIM For llanalllea, London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Sues a»d Pott Said. An. D»p. LONDON MARU middle Sept. Calli at Mareeillei. NIW TOBK LIM 7 or Baa Frandaco, Panama, Now York, via Japaa. ATLAS
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      366 5 CTM*!EjjJSAILIMiS STOOMVAART MAATSCNAPPY "NEDERLAND" ("Nederland" Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE (of the United Netherlands Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. s.s. SALEIER, August 19 HOLLAND "and^HAMBURG s.s. NIAS, August 31 HOLLAND s.s. KRAKATAU, September 13 HOLLAND s.s. SAPAROEA. September 20 HOLLAND and HAMBURG Cargo is also
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      120 5 THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) For HONGKONG, SHANGHAI and JAPAN 1 BENLEDI due Aug. 29 BENCLEUCH da* Sept. 12 BENARTY due 2nd half Sept. BENVORUCH due Ist half Oct. No Passenger Accommodation. CALLS AT MANILA For freight, please apply to PATERSON, SIMONS CO. LIMITED. (Incorporated
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      666 5 BTBWER SOH.IHBB ELLERMAN'TINE ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in England) STEAMER Dm Singapor* PASSENGER SERVICE OUIV.'AKDS. fs.s. CITY OF KARACHI China and Japan Oct. 5 a.B. CITY OF PARIS China and Jupan Nov. 16 8.». CITY OF CANTERBURY China and Japan Dec. 27 HOMEWARDS. ts.s. CITY OF KARACHI Marseilles
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      599 6 CINEMAS No matter how great a mother's love, has she the right to keep her son from loving any other woman The tragedy that may result from such an attitude on a mother's part is portrayed in the Universal Screen Drama sre,. FORSAKING ALL OTHERS COLLEEN MORE and CULLEN LANDIS
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      446 6 CWEWfIS MARLBOROUGH Wednesday, August 15 U Tuesday, August 21. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. THE UPPER CUT 1 Reel Pathe Comedy Australian Gazette REALART PICTURES PRESENT BEBE DANIEL, in 5 Reels SHE COULDN'T HELP IT ADOLPH ZUKOR PRESENTS AGNES AVERS, in S Reels THE ORDEAL The anguished conflict
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      177 6 WHITE. \W AY'S Further EV doc tons in Sale Pnces ONYX SILK HOSE. Dl RO SHIRTING. BLACK LISLE Tan only. prctt% gti p< THREAD HOSE. Usual pri'.e ?3.95. Usual price $1.50. To clear $1.95. g, ZTwlfa To dear^S cts. UNDERWEAR To clear BLOUSES AND at 25 per cent, off SKIRTS
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    129 7 FIXTI KF.S. Mnnd»>. Auguat 20 Ilich Water. 4.1) a.m., 4.10 p.m. Outward M. M mnil due. loolball. S.F.A. C^ip, Middlesex v. R.G.A. Tuesday, Viicu^t Jl High Water, 5.3G a.m., 5.21 p.m. Weincsdaj. August 22 lliir'i ffater, 7.27 a.m., 6.40 p.m. Outward mnil clue by Mentor. lli.inev.ucl H.
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      99 7 East Wharf Basin— Nil. Ka«t Wharf Teesta, Van dor Wijck. Sheer* Wharf Deijala. Btagjaradja. Main Wharf Wait-mata, lpoh, Circe, K rl.r Xederlanden. HaUozi.ki Maru. Kmpire Dock 11. M.5. Iro(;«oi.-. \V«! Wharf PeraoM, Nalgora. Jarrtines Wharl -Nil. I'ulo Ilrani Cost Wharf— Nil. Keppel Harboar. Main Wharf Hebe,
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      Vessels Arrived
      282 7 BAM I'OII GLAN, Brit., 5!)7 tons, from Soural»ava IX-S, fc;~ Sourabava 2.1-H. BATAVtA, Brit.. 215 tons, from Natunas for Natunas 23-8. < 1 1: <;•:. Rvit.. :;i I toaa, from Belawaa- 20-8, for Bolawaa 23 I CITI OF I'KKI.V. Brit., I '-''< tons, from Nanil I 17- 'or
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    192 7 T«4ay. Fort Swcttcnham and Pcnang 3 p.m. Malacca uti'l Muar 8 p.<n. EatJ Pahat a p.m. Bangkok 3 p.m. Bi ndjcrmaain 4 p.m. Batavin, Chcribon and S»mnrnng 4 p.m. Malacca and Muar 4 p.m. I'ontianak 4 p.m. Kdanlan 6 p.m. BuMTMg and New ZoiUnd <"> p.m. Tandaj
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    36 7 MAILS FOR EUROPE By Irll Vrrtl. S'|M»r* I <md»n Elltnga July 11 Auk- 8 In.ulinde July 18 Aug. 1J Chili July 17 Auj. 13 Mahv» .luly 18 Au«. 13 Jolmn <lo Witt July 2t Aue- 17
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    191 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, Aiii'u-t '20. On London, Bunk 4 m/s I I Si -!'J Demand j 1 M Private 3 m. credits l' 1 On Xew York Dnaand "< ;> > Private 90 (1 :,.v. On France, Bank 900 <'n India. Uan!: T.T. lTl^i On HonKKonjr, Bank d/d
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER CF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    60 7 Tone of the market Steady. Late^ London cables quote: Spot sheet Is. 3\id. ipot ifpt kt.-Ppc. a».-M*Tcli Hi mgapore Standard Pal* Crepe. Closing Prices. Buyers, Seller*. Spot Sept. Oct.-I)cc J.in.-Marcii Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet doling Prices. Bayers. Sellers. II (l4 mi :>2\ r>r,
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      MINING
      220 7 MM Val. I'd. Ilujcrs. Sellers. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.42 >,i 0.47tt 1 IHi tarn Tin 1.32 1 1.37 Vfc 1 1 Jelantoh 0.10 0.20 1 1 Johan Tin 0.35 0.40 £1 £1 Km. Kamunting 4G/6 47/6 10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 7.50 8.00 r > 6 Lingui Tin
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      GENERAL
      140 7 Issue V:il. I'd. Buyers. Sellers d il B. Am. Tobacco 5.2.6 5.7.6 10 10 Central Engines 9.50 10.26 10 ia Central Motors 3.25 3.50 £1 fl E. Smelting Co. 7.00 7.1."> 5/- 5/- Elec. Tramways 1/3 1/9 10 10 Fraser Neavc 38.00 39.00 50 60 Hammer Co. IJT.fjO 145.00
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      DEBENTURES
      113 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 6 p.c. p.m. Spore Electric Tramway*, 6 px. £3D0.000 Boas, S'po: c Municipal 6 p.c. $1,878,000 par. Spore Municipal 4tt pe. of 1907 $1,000,000 p.e. dla. Spore. Municipal 4V& p.«. of IOU9 $1,600,500 i p.e. die. 9'pore Municipal 4", i p^. of 1909
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      400 7 Fruur and Co. and Lyall and Kratt'e Q«oUUo««. To-day s Prices. Kraser l.yall Co. Evatt. AllcnbyNew(?l) LM 1.40 l.".O 1.40 Alor Cajah ($1) 1.10 1.50 1.40 LM A. Hltam ($5) 14.00 15.00 14.00 15.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.55 0.C5 0.55 0.65 Am. M;;!ay (s2t :!.'.'O IM -.20 "J.
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      812 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other CkMatfafi Advts., ace page 16. RED HEBEINGS, roaet, imoked, Franktut, Bolofma. WeatphaHa, Cervelat, BaianH, Truffled and Vim,..' saHaagea, ltd I lointeil, Kmoked eels, vciinjr sreen pc:\:i. 11. Holter, Europe lioti! BolldUß}. WANTED TO JiUV. Winter suit M.l iiv. r coat. 2fi39, Str»it» Times. dpi FOR SALE, valuable
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      68 7 Latest available Sterling Quotation* ara printed on another pat* on Friday High Grade Rubber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINI flM«plp«, tMltiar, ariefU, TaJraa, packings k«f tra, riaca, «tc FOR THE MOTORCAR Tyrw. tab«s. rmiUUr-h«M, matting, raje. coaa*»<B4, rale, emanht, Mlatka, ate AND FOR ANT OTHER PURPOSB. Maatfactarwi m\ tow
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      470 7 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore invite tenders for the erection and completion of a new electric nub-station at Mackenzie Road. Plans may be seen and specification and forms of tender obtained at the Municipal Architect's Office, during office hours. Tenders to be delivered to the
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      129 7 COMPANIES ENACTMENT, 1917. In the Court of tho Judicial (omniisnioner at Kuala Lumpur. Miscellaneous Application No. 45 of 1922. In the matter of Companies Enactment, 1917 and in the matter of the SEREMBAN GENERAL AGENCY, Ltd.. in Liquidation. PUBLIC EXAMINATION. NOTICE is hereby given that the public examination of Choo
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    DEATH
    48 8 Mrs. IBRAHIM.— On Augimt 18, 1923. at 12, Joo Chiat Terrace, Mrs. Ibrnhim bin Abdu! Kadir, aged 31, wife of Mr. Ibrahim, of Straits Times Press, I. til. She leaves two sons and a daughter to mourn hi r loss Kuncral yesterday to Uukit Wakaff Deeply regretted.
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    The Straits Times MONDAY, AUGUST 20. OFFICERS OVERSEAS.
    1136 8 Was it wicked to chuckle when we read the following in the London Times Not the least difficult, and almost tinmost important, of Mr. Baldwin's problems in the next few months, will be the selection of fit persons to serve the State
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    21 8 Sir Samuel Courtauld has made a gift »f £50,000 to the Tate Gallery for the purchase of modern and foreiifii pictures.
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    31 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Ks. 173=5100. The rate of payment of money orders j from India and Ceylon is Rs. 17C $100.
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    32 8 By kind permission of Lieut. -Col. F. E. Swainson and Officers, the Drums anil Fifes of the 2nd Middlesex Regiment will play Retreat in the Botanic Gardens tomorrow, commencing at 5.15 p.m.
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    43 8 Earl Powis announced at a gathering of tenantry at Styche, Shropshire, that he had given his estates to his son, Lord Clive, explaining that in view of heavy I taxation he must make a sacrifice to re- tain the estates in the family.
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    63 8 Ye-sterday the closing services of the Diocesan conference, when the Bishop of Singapore and most of the clergy of diocese were to be present, whs to be held in St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur at 7.30 a.m. and at 6 p.m. Th; the Malay Mail says, is the first occasion
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    17 8 Mr. F. G. Finch, Executive Engineer, Ulu Selangor, has been appointed to act as State Engineer, Pahang.
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    19 8 The F.M.S. Police Officers' Mess held its first mess dinner on Friday evening. Covers were laid for 17 officers.
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    22 8 Mr. H. Bolter left by the City of Piking to-day for London and Hamburg. He expects to be away about twelve months.
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    23 8 Frither Reynard, who has been for thi last fortnight in the European Hospital at Kuala Lumpu;-, has recovered and bal left the hospital.
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    23 8 While residing at the Europe Hotel. Mr. D. Tcminius lost clothing nod eaah valued at $262, which was stolen by some person unknown.
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    26 8 Mr. J. Pe'Jerson, a fkippcr living a» 503, Pasir Panjang Road, reports the theft of tools and a spare wheel, valued at $50, from his motor-car.
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    21 8 Chenderiang Tin Dreelging returns fj the half month eneling August 15 are.Dredge, hours 280, piculs 7">. Tributor; piculs nil. Remark* drought.
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    27 8 A Chinese named Ho Kee Seong has been arrested by Inspector m aw*»— and charged wi'.h being in possession of ele veil spear-heads at Til, Cross Street.
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    30 8 A Chinese mamed Chong Pang was arrested in South Bridge Road on Saturday on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of $500, at Ipoh, on August 13.
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    30 8 A Hylam boy cmployeel by Mr. H. Gild, 30 Cavenagh Roael, has been arrested on a change of stealing a pair of cuff-links, valued at $28, wTiicn have been recovered.
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    39 8 A Chinese named Lim Long, who was arrested by Mr. Kenny, C.D.1., was found to have 219 false twenty-cent pieces and 449 ten-cent pieces in his possession. Another Chinese has> been arrested by Mr. Kenny for a similar offence.
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    39 8 The Chinese who broke into the compound of a house on Fort Canning Hili and was held up by the lady occupant with a revolver, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment by the Third Magistrate, Mr. Gourlay, this morning.
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    39 8 Works of a total value of ove ?5,000,000 are now in progress on h'/h ways and roads of Quebec province unde the direct control of the roads depart ment, according to a declaration t, I Eoulanger, Deputy .Minister of
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    45 8 The Acting Chief Secretary and Miss Hose were At Home on Friday at Carcosa to a large number of guests including HJi. the Sultan of Selangor, the Hon. Mr. O. F. Stonor, the Bishcp of Singapore, Archdeacon Swindell and many other clergy of the diocese.
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    39 8 Chinese circles at Peking are discussing a scandal in the Ministry of Agriculture, in which about ioo labourers am alleged to have received passport! in abling them to enter America and Brasi as Government delegates to study industrial conditions.
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    43 8 There are over 81,000 acres under vines in the Commonwealth of Australia, the leading wine-proJucing States being South Australia, Victoria, and New Sou'.h Wales. A feature of this year's vintage is centred in the production of a Port type of very fine quality.
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    53 8 i It is understood that a !'iii'.|^""~ Building Society, to be known as the Hongkong Development, Bnttding an i Savings Society, is in course of formation with an authorised capital of tun million dollars divided into one million shares of ten dollars each to be paid In instalments as the
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    61 8 A Chinese, who has been arroste.l by the detective department on a ekufl of robbery is alleged to have gone to godowns owned by a certain rubber company and threatened the coolies in connection with a secrei society. When the jajrah attempted to arrest him he produced a revolver, stole
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    65 8 Experiments with fish as destroyers of mosquito larvae have been conducted around Shanghai by Mr. Arthur ile Bowariy, F.Z.S., the noted naturalist. As a result of his investigations, he has discovered that the so-callei parad sc? rish is eminently suited for the purpose, and strongly rtcommends the Municipal authorities to
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    68 8 In the Supreme Couri, Kuala Lumpur, before Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby, the civil suit instituted by Mr. John O'May against Mr. L. L. F. Fearon, trading a' Fearon and Co., for specific performance; of certain contracts, alternatively for payment of $95,466.07, was withdrawn. Mr. F. B. Ivens, who appeared for the
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    81 8 The Penanp Court of Appeal ths part hearing of the Rostados appeal on Friday afternoon adjourned til! I-Yiilay next at 10.30 a.m. In the me utim their Lordships will proceed to Alcr Star for the opening of the new Supreme Court there. The ceremony, as already stated, will take place
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    98 8 I Selangor Coast Club report for the year ended June 30, states that the year has ;been successful both socially and financially. There is a profit of $G37.21 on th.' working account. The unsat feature in the accounts is the members' debit balance of SBoB.o**. Stringent measures are beinu taken
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    486 8 Miss Letts of the P.>nanp: General Hospital has left for home by th c Khiva. She has severed her connection with the! service. Mr. J. Strachan, the new Director of the i\ W.D., Ceylon and Mrs. Strachan arrhrad in Ceylon from the Straits o:i August 7 by
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    Theft of Precious Stones.
    43 8 An Arab dealer in precious atones, named MJhabood Hassan, of 7tf, Ara!> Street, has reported lo the police that a bag containing precious (tonal and cash valued at $20,202 has been stolen from hi.i shop. He suspects another Arab.
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    Changsha Ashore.
    69 8 A cable message has been received by I ill-General for the Netherlands stating that the steamer Changsha is in difficulties in position .'.7 K. A:h\ 119.57 E. (in the neighbourhood of Dutch B The itaaniwr Catherine is in the vicinity. The Changsha is owned by Messrs. (i. S.
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    From Fremantle in Fifteen-Tonner.
    94 8 A fifteen-ton yacht which had voyage! all the way from Fremantle. Australia, arrived in harbour on Saturday. Her owner is Dr. Leighton Jones, who brought her up with thi- assistance of a companion and a native hand, and h<reports a good trip up. Tin- run from
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    Singapore Wedding.
    187 8 A pretty wadding was solemnized on Saturday at the Church of St. Joseph, the Rev. Father Sapatre officiating, of Mr. Rodolph Lopez, manager of t heEmpire Cinema, to Miss Mercy .MarsFernandez B. A., eldest daughter of Mr. G. A. Fernandez, late of Singa] ore- and of Trivandrum. The
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    TERRIBLE TYPHOON
    655 9 Hongkong Shipping Seriously Damaged. British Submarine Sunk In Harbour. TReuter's Service.l London, August 18. Hongkong The British submarine LO was sunk In the harbour ami many steamers were wrecked through a typhoon. It is feared that many lives are lost. Two blui jickets who alone were on board
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    Bulgarian Politics.
    66 9 [Reuter's Service. l London, August 19. Sofia The Plevna court has sentenced ObotT, Minister of Agriculture in Stan.bulisky's Government, to fifteen JfWßi in;pr mi—it .n contumariam, and loss of rights fm 21 years, for organising arme-i c« against the present Governmint. Another ex-Government deputy has bern similarly sentenced,
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    Chinese Situation.
    211 9 Some Suggestions by Sir John Jordan. [Reuter's Sebvice.] London, August 18. Bad as the present position in China undoubtedly is, says Sir John Jordan in The Times, it is no WWM than it has been more than once in the past. He eons'iders that the causes of the
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    Fighting in Morocco.
    87 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 19. Paris Records show that the rapid consummation of military plans which have been carried out on a largo scale for several months with the object of definitely subjugating enemy tribe: men in Morocco, has just been successfully terminated in a converging movement
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    British Naval Plans.
    83 9 [Reuter's Servicb.l London, August 19. The battleships Nelson and Rodney, now building at Chatham, will each mour.t nine 16-inch guns carried in triple turrets. This is an elaboration of the idea already introduced in the Japanese and American navies. Each gun will be capable of hurling a
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    The Fastest Horse.
    57 9 [Reuter's Se" -cc.l Loi iii, August 19. Mr. Ben Irish, owner of the Derby winner Papyrus, has accepted a challenge from American racing men to race against a selected American champion at Belmont Park on October 20 for £40,000 and the title of the fastest horse in
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    Oil Tank Explosion.
    43 9 [Reuter's Service.l London, August 18. San Pedro Following the explosion of the oil tank, a south-west wind is sweeping the flames in the direction of neighbouring residences. Hundreds are fleeing from the vicinity of the tank, carrying their personal effects.
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    48 9 (By Courtesy of the Naayo Nichi-Nicbi Shirabua.) Tokio, August 17. Mr. Okada Ryohei has accepted the President ship of Toyo University. Baron Ohkura Kiba'.-hire will retire fiom business next year when he will be 88 years of age. His golden wedding will also be celebrated.
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    JOLT TIN RETURNS.
    23 9 Ilu Piah.— 3so piculs. Sluicing 290 riculs ;ind tributors 60 picuU. Tne low output i. <lit« lo shortage nf water.
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    European Situation.
    485 9 The Position in France And Germany. [RiUTtß's Service] London, August 18. Paris M. Poincare' intends to invert the original order of the reply to the British note, making the general exposition of French policy precede and not follow the detailed analysis of the note. Thus the exposition will
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    CAR OVER A CLIFF.
    233 9 Details of the Penang Motor Fatality. The Pinang Gazette of Saturday says Batu Ferringhi road, in the vicinity of the 9th mile stone, was last night the scene of a fatal motor accident which resulted in the death of Mrs. Coombs, the wife of Mr. K.
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    51 9 The works in progress at the Federal Capital, Canberra, have now so far advanced as to necessitate the introduction of a bill to provide for the constitution of a commission to control the territory. It is proposed to empower it to raise loans for tne construction and development of ilio
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    Irish Election.
    142 9 [EIUTER'S SERVICS.] London, August 19. Nominations of candidates for the new Dail were made throughout the Free State yesterday. Altogether there are 30 constituencies with 150 seats. Mr. Ernest ATton, Professor James Craig and Professor William Thrift, three Indepandents, sitting 1 for Dublin University in the late Dail,
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    Australian Trade Unionism.
    75 9 [Beutor's Service.] London, August 18. Melbourne In view of the complaint of seamen on German steamers at present in Australian waters that their wages artonly s' id. a month English money, in consequence of the collapse of the mark, the Australian Seamen's Union is calling on the
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    Various.
    40 9 [Relter's Service.! London, August 18. Paris The gliders Vauville and Simon remained in the air 47 minutes 35 seconds. London, August 19. The dock strike has ended following niectinsrs, the strikers in London decid- ing to resume on Tuesday.
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      Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      105 9 Singapore, August 20. Rubber. London l/3Ud. Local UK. Tin.— London, August 17, £186.0.0. Local $93% (75 tons sold.) Share Market.— Dull. Rubbers.— Kuala Sidims 2.45-2.50, Mentakabs 25-28 cents. Bassetts 1.17%L2SVfc, Ulu Benuts 27-29 cents. Malaka Pindas 1 .02% -1.67%, Radellas 3.90-1.10, Pantais 8')-8r> cents. Tins. Taipinffs
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report.
      123 9 Singapore, August 20. Tin.— £lB6.o.od. Rubber.— l/3 Hd. Up %d. Rubbers.— Pantais 85-90, Sandycrofts 1.80-1.90, Lunas 7.90-8.10, Craigieleas 68-72, Brogas 72% -77%, Ulu Benuts 28-31, Amalgamated Malays 2.22%-2.32'%, Bassetts 1.17%-1.22%, Indragiris 5.60--5.80, Mentakabs 25-27%, Pajams 6.70-6.90, Radellas '1-4.25, Katoyang Bahrus 99--1.02. 2, Tambalaks 82% -87%, Ulu
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    Singapore Mortality Statistics.
    129 9 The Municipal health statement for the week ending August 11, gives the total number of deaths as 177 representing a death rate of 24.C4 per mille per annum compared with 28.40 in the preceding week and with 30.83 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief
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    Ahead of the Mail.
    1275 9 Supplementary Wires }From Indian Exchanges. The following: supplementary cables are taken from Indian exchanges to hand Bogus Theatrical Managers. London, August 7 The appeal was heard at Bow Street of a well-known thcatr'cal agency against the revocation of its license by the London County Council. The
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    OIL IN AUSTRALIA.
    313 9 Government Royalty on Mineral Won. The Minister for Mines in th? State of Queensland, in an announcement made in Brisbane, in June, said Geologically we are satisfied that oil exists in Qaeensland. We are satisfied too that it i-; here by the result of operations at the
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    Former Ceylon Planter Murdered.
    150 9 Mr. A. C. Morrell, a European rubber planter on Kailiyar Estate, fourteen miles east of Alwayc Southern India, I murdered, and his body Is bei::j,' brought to British Cochin for burial. A wire says that a border dispute on th..estate lands, north of Travancore, led i
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    Waterfall Rubber.
    64 9 Speaking at t'u- annual nn Waterfall Rubber Co., the chain W. R. Davies, said We have no* opened all the land suitah'e fiat present owned by the compi the capital received and borrowed now stands at about MM per i?anst £200 originally Cl6O i itill too high, and
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    53 9 A turtle said to have weighed abov five hundred pounds was rcctr.tly waahc up dead on East Shi-ova beach. Japsa The turtle i.v an animal for which th Japanese have a special regard and a the respect due to •>! called for, the young men of the nlac buried it
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      MALAYA CUP FOOTBALL.
      1448 10 Tine Win for Singapore. Singapore qualified t'> meet Peiak in th< final for the Malaya Cup by defeat' In Malacca un the r^'lans; 09 Satuulay ;..urnoon by thiee goals, to nil. Tho visitors were in the -trongcr position 3t the commencement of the game, requiring only a
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      S. C. C. Tennis Tournament.
      112 10 TO-DAY'S TIES. Newcomers' Handicap. Crichton v. Way. Lt. Thomas v. Gagan. Adams v. Van Weering. Swinbourne v. H. C. Harrison. Sturgess v. J. Lee. Cave v. Giggins. Stewart v. Wor.wm. Knight v. E. S. Matthew. Willis v. Thornton. Ellison v. Wulff. E. E. Story v.
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      Y. M. C. A. Tennis.
      142 10 Saturdays ties will be played on Wednesday and not Tuesday as previously announced. TO-DAY'S TIES. M. King, owe 30.3. v. K. Angus, scr. Lee Peng Yam, scr., v. J. Ikeda, owe 15 3 Kio:'? Woon Kcw, owe v. Cneong Chce Juay, owe 15. O. Struys,
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      International Tennis.
      106 10 [Reuter*s Service.] London, August 18. Portal Hill Miss Helen Wills won the women's American lawn tennis championship, defeating Mrs. Mallory, 6 2, 6 l. Miss Wills is a California^ schoolgirl. She played spectacularly throughout and outgeneralled Mr?. Mallory, who has held the title seven times. The British couple
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      Record Tote Dividend.
      119 10 At a lice meeting held at Poon' recently, the record dividend of Rs. 17,109 was paid by the Rs. 10. Totalizator. It was in the second division of the Nasiriyeh Plate, over seven furlongs, in which SB ponies faced the starter. Only one ticket was sold on
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      PENANG POLO CLUB.
      347 10 Details of Successful Gymkhana. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penamg, August 20. Excellent weather prevailed for the Penang Polo Club gymkhana, the going waa good and a large crowd attended. The lesul'.s were as follows Race I.— l, Flossie (Mr. Bulford). 2, My Favourite (Mr. Hcah Seng Tbye).
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      Swimming Records.
      65 10 London, August 0. A now Thames swimming record has been established by a Westminster clerk, Miss Mcrcedc* Gleiise, who swam 27*4 miles in 10% hours. She started from Putney bridge, reached Greenwich and returned to Barnes. London, August 7. At Leicester J. G. Hatfie'd, of Middiesborough, won tnc
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      Golf.
      235 10 Koppcl won the match against the Garrison by 8% to 5. Scores were as follows, Garrison players mentioned ft rat Macphail and Wodehouse, 0, Rutley and Bath, 1. B:rsc and McMichael, 0, Hendrie and F. S. Stewart, 1. Everitt and Stocks, Hi, D. Stewart and Irving Jones, 0. >■
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      Shooting.
      39 10 The Singapore Ladies Rifle Association momthly spoon competition was won by Mrs. Macgrcgor with a total of 10-11 made up as follows «__j_ ti» Eight cards were returned. .500 200 100 31 2" 24 .93=34.72 .98=34.16 .93 34.23
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      Victoria Bridge School Sports.
      269 10 The athletic sports of Victoria Bridge School were held on Saturday. The events were keenly contested, and, de. spite the unfavourable weather conditions, the results were satisfactory. The competitors were placed in two divisions, of which the second was the more successful. The individual championship was
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      Local Boxing.
      313 10 Saturday's boxing programme at the New World turned out to be quite a good one. The Manila boys won as usual. but there was some useful opposition from the local talent. The visit of these clever Filipino lads has done a tremendous amount of good to the game
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      The Channel Swim.
      202 10 London Aug. 7. The thrilling nature of Harry Sullvan's final struggle was revealed in the story told to members of tho party when returned to Dover this morning. Sullivan covered the first five miles in three hours, and, encouraged by relays of swimmers, was only a few
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      R. S. Y. C.
      738 10 The annals of the Club seem to be blessed with some exciting 1 events, the last race for th<? Elizabeth Cup yesterday being no except in to the rule. The Helen beat Jean II for first svlace by one second only, and the next four boats
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      Badminton.
      52 10 The Amateur Sporting Association badminton championship ties will be played as under Wednesday Low Kirn Too v. Tan Soo Sin. Thursday TOVI Cheng Kiat v. Lee Chin Yam. Friday Chew Keow Bock v. Lim Chin Jo* Saturday Kiong Benjr Hong v. Lew Kirn Te-o, Tan Soo Sin v. Lim
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      Club Annual Meetings.
      91 10 The annual mec-tins of the Singapore Cricket Club is fixed for next Monday at 3.15, and the annual meeting of the Singapore Polo Chib will be held in the Exchange Buildings on the same date and at the s"mc time. There was no cricket on Saturday owing
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      Footway Beggars.
      66 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The five-foot way along Battery Road and Raffles Place is infested with a most pestiferous crowd of beggars, male and female, in all stages of decay and deformity. I presume that the police ar>arranging a local production of the •Beggars'
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      Local Horrors.
      112 10 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, In addition to the screech of steam whistles which the Harbour Board inflict upon the public regularly every day, they have now started another persecution in the shape of a syren. If everyone who e-mploycd labourers took to themselves the
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    73 10 Pollyana, :he latest Mary Pickford film to reach here, proved a success at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. It is a story with pathos and humour skilfully blended, the world's sweetheart is as attractive as ever. Thi» is the fourth picture shown here by the United Artistes
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    Institutional Religion.
    121 10 In connection with the Singapore Diocesan Conference, which was held in Kuala Lumpur, there was a public meeting in St. Mary's Parish Room o<i Friday, when Archdeacon Swindell read a paper on The Need of Institutional Religion, which was in the nature of a commentary on the Archbishop
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    Book of the Day.
    1113 10 Byways and Hamlets Of England. Si ace the days of John Bull anil certainly since those of Queert Elizabeth the English countryside lias been disappearing, and with the coming motor char-a-banc then are some of us who believ* that it is entirely gone. But tho char-a-banc,
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    Tidying Things Up.
    1268 11 Mr. Henry Ford and The American Presidency. Describing an interview with Mi. Henry Ford, before the death of President H. iding, on the mttler of his running for the Presidency of the United States, William U SUdgcr writes .n the New York Outlook When I went, I
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    BUKIT IJOK RUBBER.
    907 11 i i/ower Working Costs During The Year. I The twelfth ordinary general meeting of the Bukit Ijok (Selangor) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held an July 10 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C Mr. Gerald kingsley (chairman of^ the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, the report
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    Austral Malay Tin, Ltd.
    101 11 The secretary of Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., reports the following outputs of its associated companies for the half month of August Kamponjr Kamunting Tin Drwifrinir. Hours run (two dredjres) 601, Cubic yards treated 86,000, total piculs 1 568.29, net value $31,186.80. No. 1 drcdir<lost eight h-nirs
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    LOSS OF ILL-FATED OKARA.
    395 12 Was the Vessel in a Seaworthy ConditionExpert evidence on the cause of the loss of the Okara was given at the resumed Marine Court inquiry at Calcutta on August 8, over which Mr. Roxburgh, Chief Presidency Magistrate, presided. The most interesting evidence was iriven by Captain
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    LIGHTS O' LONDON DIMMED.
    299 12 Holding Up the Chiswick Fire Brigade. A curious hitch occurred during the filming of The Lights o' London, the famous Sims melodrama, which calls for a fire and fire brigade rescue scenes. Arrangements were made at the expensa of the film company for the Chiswick Fire
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    DIVORCE MANIA.
    221 12 One to Every Seven Marriages In Paris. Remarkable divorce statistics show tnat petitions for divorce in France rose from 19,000 before the war to 35,000 in 1920, apart from judicial separations, bui slightly decreased in 1921 and 1922. There were 5,200 divorces in 1922 in Paris alone, equivalent
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    JULY RUBBER RETURNS.
    23 12 Juru.— 16,854 lbs. Kong Lee (Perak).— 6oo lbs. Malaka Pinda.— 29,23B lbs. Perak River Valley.— l9,ooo lbs. Sttmanggol. 20,130 lbs.
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      249 12 Once more retailers are urged to return any square containers they may have in stock the tea is now unfit for consumption. Stock will be replaced with the round vacuum tins or cash refunded. It is futile to expect tea to keep good in any sort of tin, round or
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      274 12 HOTEL BRASTAGI Telegraphic Address Postal Address BRASTAGI. MEDAN. llBo feet abOTe Se L wL BRASTAGI, Sumitr., O. K. Climate frefch, invigorating:, equivalent to an English Summer. General temperature 52 to 60 degrees by night, 60 to 75 dexrees by d.n. No regular wet season. Rainfall 75 inches equally distributed throughout
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    FARMING IN SOUTH AFRICA.
    917 13 The 1820 Memorial Settlers' Association. We quote the following from The Observer Country gautljp and farmers desiring for their sons a farming career in one ot the Overseas Dominions will be interested in theobjects and progress of the Association which was started three years ■go, with
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    A Missing Heir.
    164 13 After a world-wide search for the Ion? lost heir to the Glensaugh Estates, in Kincardineshire, the Scottish courts havrpresumed the death of the heir. By this decision Willism Sweetwan, a postal official in Melbourne, pets for life the rents of the estate, and the property poes to
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      188 13 (-2) T. TYRES FRESH STOCKS HAVE JUST ARRIVED. Prices Reduced Considerably. Supplies efctalaafcie frMa nil repataUa dealor.-) or freai Sime Darby Co., Ltd. laeoqparated la th<- Straits Battlaaaata) SINGAPORE AND BRANCHES. For Bab}^ when Teething •w 9 RUSKS Lightly nahed, delightfully crip mJ wholesome, the "AUenbaryt" Rutki arc JcsixneJ to
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      551 13 /^^^**^^^^^^^^~i a^^Niflh^lßlL'gmai '^lawa^Bi aVsMsiy^tV'- HB^«*v\ M^ltfs\fsMX^ufwHsw&Wsfjf7^B^J Libby's Condensed or Libby's Evaporated Milk is put up under the most perfect hygienic conditions nothing is taken out except half the original water. It is twice as rich as ordinary tinned sterilized milk. For infants and invalids, for cooking and table, use Libby's
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      327 13 IN THE SUPREME COUHT AT MUAR, JOHORE. MI*c«IUa«MM Siit No. *7 ef 192 Z. UO BONG BaNK. Ltd. «f Smcapor*. Charg*** aaajhaj LOW CHIN TKCK. ef B*aaar ftUharanl, Maar, Charger. mmnm auction sale OF VALUABLE RUBBER ESTATE IN MUAR. T»« aurtrr«i«i'<-<! kave hern lnntriiet<d to sell by nubile auction at
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      238 14 *3 y^Mk LIFEBUOY /-^JJJWBL Royal Disinfectant Ai-UWft^^i -Soap Ls a practical ['bJJ Wft^Jw precaution for the health of man X///V>\ i woman or child. Is £P/~y^ specially suitable for Or JCImT 1 warm climates. £j l^jfl**^ i KEEPS THE BODY IN y-^^^ U M«nul»cturrd by tho Proprietors of Sunlight Soap.
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      520 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (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 Assurance Companies
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      615 14 THE MERCANTILE BANK I OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1,800,000 Capital Paid-up £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,362,105 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sir K. J. Black, Bart., Chairman. J. M. Ryrie, Esq. H. Mi'lvill Simons, Esq. F. R. Chalmers, Esq. Sir David Yule, Bart. Lord
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      484 14 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1903. CAPITAL Fl. 60,000,000 (about £5,000,000). ISSUED AND Fl. 65,000.000 (about £4,000,000). RESERVE -FUND Fl, 20,000,000 (about £1,676,000). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. i BRANCHES: Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe,' Mcdan, Soerabaya, Samsrang, Bandoeng, Weltevreden, Cheribon. Tegal, Pecalonga, Probolinggo, Tjilatjap,
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      353 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Ingland.) Fire, Marine, Accident. Guarantee and Motor. Assets exceed £40,000,000 W. A. ijIMS Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United witb the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established IKO3. Capital
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      214 15 LOOK FOR THIS SIGN SPURIOUS PARTS will CRIPPLE YOUR CAR. You would not think of using binder twine to mend a fence, or a fiddle string to lace a belt, yet when you use a spurious part in your Ford you are using something still less fit for the purpose.
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      842 15 FIFTH CONGRESS OF THE FAR EASTERN ASSOCIATION OF TROPICAL MEDICINE. This Congress will bp opened by H.E. Sir I.;iurcnce Uuillemard, X.C.8., K.C.M.G., at 9.30 a.m. on Monday. September 3, 1923, in I the Victoria Memorial Hall. The Congress will sit in Singapore from Monday, September 3, .until Saturday, September 8.
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      191 15 A LIMITED NUMBER OF DUNLOP SOLID BAND TYRES At Clearance Prices SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING LORRIES AND BUSES. FORD 1 TON $25 and $30 each nett. FIAT 3% TON $35 and $40 each nett. Front „„„> DAIMLER 2% TON $40 each nett. HALLEY 3 TON $35, $45 and $50 each
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      289 16 TO LET A spacious top floor frontage fitted with electric lights, ceiling lan and bathroom attached, suitable for a General Office, For further particulars, apply at 86, PHILLIP STREET. DO YOU KNOW That Eyeglasses properly fitted are as distinctively yours H your thumbprint 7 Your lcn«es must be held in
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      364 16 THE PARISIAN HOUSE AND BON MARCHE. All goods for ladse3 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 HOTEL BUILDING. THE ELKAYES POTTERIES OF SINGAPORE PRODUCE Latex Cups of various sizes
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      948 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charge* for Wants, For Sals, To Let, ste, In ordinary doss set type (average six words to line) are per line one insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 ets, five ins. $1.00, six Ins. (1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      885 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, Paulaborc, 10. Gila'.cad Rood. Immediate entry. Apply 2635, Straits Times. TO LET, immediate entry, N»s. 55-27, 35-29. Cairnhill Road. Apply to Frankels, Ltd.. Victoria Street. TO LET, compound house No. 5, Sophia Road, from August 1. Apply Ed. M. Nathan, 3-b, Ue Souza Street. TO
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