The Straits Times, 24 December 1923

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    13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,439. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1923, PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      164 1 NSED^Pp". '1 ■aBBBEMfIaHHfIaaiMBBBfIfIBBBHHBHMHWHSiaiMIMMnBBB IBDBBBBBXBBBBBfIfIBBBBIIDBBDfIaBBII |1 1 Drink More Good Milk 1 DRINK AND USE ■•I I GENUINE SWISS MILK A Glass of BEAR BRAND Natural Milk a day will give stamina to your system and keep you well. Obtainable from all dealers in large and small Z I tins, also
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      166 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) Sweets and Chocolates CHOICE SELECTION OF SWEETMEATS FOR CHRISTMAS Fuller's Chocolates in Fancy Hampers and Baskets. Prices $3.85, $4.25, $5.75, $8.50, $10.50, $12.50, $15.50 each. FULLER'S BROOKLYN CHOCOLATES 5> fa Fancy Wmm> FULLER'S REGENT CHOCOLATES J 7s> FULLER'S DESSERT SWEETS 1 lo- Box
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    NEW MERSEY TUNNEL.
    604 2 Huge Scheme for Highway With Trams Under River. A summary of the report of the engineers, Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice and Mr. Basil Mott, appointed by thi -Merseyside Municipal Co-ordination Committee to advise the Committee on the question of Merseyside cross-river communication was issued on September 20 and
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    RUM-RUNNING.
    252 2 Aeroplane Employed for Scouting Purposes. A New York message says that rumrunners are doing their utmost to land many thousands of cases of liquor from ships constituting the famous rum-run before Chirstmas. The smugglers' activities have been so greatly restricted by the prohibition forces that they are employing an
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    A New Beverage.
    98 2 An American Government department has produced at a reasonable cost a new invigorating drink from the cassina leaves. The mctiye principle of this plant is caffeine, of which analysis shows it has a content of 1 per cent., some samples running as high as 1.65, also there
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      353 2 j NS A Molhir mm I" Mr ten H.i j y j£ L Such a Good Baby! j Is th-.t the dtscrSpSion oi yemr little one > Happy and smiling when mf awake, sleeping peace. Jiy at the proper time a "good' Baby. JS A hcn'.t!:y P.jliy i. jusl as
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      193 2 J A Perfamed Velvety I Cream That Removes I Hair Like Magic. IHHHaP^n plmmH than a vilattriM. itottar thaa have had to r«ort to move aopcrftiiouii hair. I^^ Rarium Suiphidr usrd I^^A y4%it VcctCtfamdo»» Whereas raaofl anil ordinary depilaM Tiniuiv Dispraaary. Ltd Mnyaard I Co.; Briliata DUpttuaty Medical Hall. AS
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      283 2 fGLOBEOLi The Ideal Tonic. HwßHi^B^naßs^i AY v v Ceuragt o.'i'S/.-.' m.V :xi ruici y.-ur >\ra!ih aiJ Mtngtht* "I can state positively that Globed considerably curtails the period of convalescence. Generally spcalupjj. it may be said to represent the, standard specific for all ilis*a<f> due to poverty of blood. It is
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    CAPT. COOK'S JOURNAL.
    609 3 For Twelve Thousand Australian Schools. There are 12,000 schools in Australia. This fact came into evidence recently, when the Committee of the Commonwealth National Library decided to place in each school in Australia lithographed 1 (-productions from Captain Cook's j mi nal of the famous voyage of
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    WARFARE OF THE FUTURE.
    252 3 Replacement of the Foot Soldier. That battleships will continue to hold their own against an air attack for a lonsc time to come, is the opinion of Sir Kustace d'Eyncourt, Directors of Navul Construction at the Admiralty, who retires from that position at the end of
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    London's Casino.
    94 3 An English syndicate, including several Kportinu peers, with a capita! of £35,000, proposes to open, next summer, a luxurious country club, with a casino in an old chateau near Calais. The symi.catr is taking steps to enable London visitors to X" to thf club for an afternoon anil
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      367 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAI COMPANY, UMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Direct Service to Japan rla Hongkonf and Shanghai and to Calcntta via Peaanf from infapore. Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Ncwchwane, Yangtsie Ports, Formosa the Philippines, etc. FOR MUM AND CALCUTTA
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      263 3 STEAMER SAILINGS DOOWELL CASTLE LINE FOR BOSTON AXU NEW YORK, (via Suez) MUNCASTER CASTLE due Jan. 9 For freights and passages, apply to PATF.RSOX. SIMONS CO- LTD. 'Incorporated in England) AgenU. M.S. FIONIA Loading Singapore, Penang, end December, for LONDON, HAMBURG and SCANDINAVIA. Excellent pa.«sonjrer accommodation available. For further particulars,
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      334 3 DON'T RUB— ERADICATE. The Wrong and The Right Waya With Rheumatism. When Rheumatism clutches do not waste time on liniments- and rubbing the trouble to another part but root it out by eliminating from the blood the uric acid poison which is its cause. To do this you nted the
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      220 3 OREUM THE NEW METAL. REPLACES GOLD. CALL AND INSPECT our extensive Stock. Cigarette Cases, Vanity Cases, Powder Boxes, Cups, Cake plates. PRICES VERY MODERATE. OREUM looks like Gold, never changes its colour. Its just THE thing for CHRISTMAS. Sole Agents Weill Montor E, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Bj*i» «-»♦«■««■<> Ijfaj ii*^*iiir
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      842 4 STEAMEft MIUKSS P. 0. British India °"j Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Due Spore
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      680 4 STEAMER SAIUtUS THE OCEAN BTEAM SHIP CO^ LIMITED, THE CHINA MUTUAIJ STEAM NAY. CO, LTD, Ilaeoraorated la KngUni) The Blue Foenel Line XEGULAK SERVICES TO LONDOH, AMSTSBDAM, BOTTKItDAM, ANTWUBU*. HAMBVsM AKD B6E.MEN. GBNOA, MARBEILLBB, UVEKPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVKRPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Tallnf carg* *n threat
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      671 4 oTEAMEB SAIUM6S KONMKLYKE MKETOAART MAATSCHAPPM (KOTAL FACKCT NAVIGATION CO, OF B ATA VIM "i (Incorporated In Hollaad). tnnwM coimtAcr with thi netherlands indlc hotowmbwt. Telephone Wee- Passage Dept. 111. FTelgvt Dept, 1203, Marine Dae*, aai TrassaJfjsjeat Deal. 14t7, Manager's Dept. 1»M SINfJKEL- December 25, Singkawaajg, Selaknu. Pemnngkat and Sambas. IWAHMCMMM
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      433 5 STEAMER SAILINGS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) Singapore to Java Ports, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Torres Straits, also with transhipment to other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Ports, British New Guinea, New Britain Tasmania and New Zealand Ports. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS MARELLA
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      394 5 STEAMER SAH.INBS O.S.K. Proposed Sailings from Singapore. (Subject to change without previous notice). EIROPEAN LINE For London. Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suez and Port Said. Arr. Dep. •ALPS MARU Middle of February Calls at Aden. NEW YORK LINE For San Francisco, Panama, New York, via Japan. Arr. Dep. HAVRE
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      407 5 STEAMER SAILINGS "NEDERLAND" ROYAL MAIL LINE *»D "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE SAILINGS PROM SING'APORF OP NEDERLAND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" R. M LINE R. M LINK via Balawan-Deli, Sabang, Colombo. via Balawan-Deli, Sabang. Colombo, Gafcoa, Algiers, Soithampton Marseille-, Tangier,, Sonthampton to Amsterdam. to Rotterdam. < GROTIUS Nov. 26 TAMBORA Dae. 31
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      763 5 STEAMEB SflmWBS 'EtLERMAN" LINE ■M.MtMAN ■VCKNALL STHaHSHIP Ok, Lt*. (laeorpnrated in F.nglaad) STEAMER Dae Slamoro PABSENQIR SERVICE ORTWABD9. CITT OF CANTERBURY China and Japan Jnm. 3 HOMEWARDS. •s.s. CITY OF PARIS Marseilles taarinm Jan. 7 ••A CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseilles Loa.lon Feb. 2<» •M. CTTT OK YORK Marseilles Loadoa April
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      355 6 CIHEMAS Mr;::v iiristmas TO all our patrons. ALHAMBRA From Thursday, December 20 to Tuesday, December 25. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. aharp. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. SPEED THE SWEDE One Reel Pathe Comedy. TOPICAL BUDGET laemmle pRESENTB Brill* Screen New. jACR MULRALL ta SAMIF.L OOLDWYN
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      355 6 CHOfIS MERRY CnOmUl TO ALL OIR PATRONS. EMPIRE CINEMA From Saturday, December 22 to Monday, December 24. In the Second Show *t S.JO M Show at 7.39 The Final episode of Pathe Serial A Universal feature THE RUTH OF THE ROCKIES THE SCARET CAR in 5 parts. A Fiist National
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      334 6 WHITEAWAYS SPECIAL DEC. OFFER <>fi" Purchases with ■A i 3 jsp 1 B 10 Kxcc P tion of a fow j^kt KM Standard Lines, which Won "s.' wil not allow of KcaMH^Hua iT^y duction. WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co., Ltd., "MSS! Hours of M~ 8.30 ..m. to 5.30 pn, BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    97 7 1 IXTI KKS. ."ii id.:.. Daeatabar 21 High WaUr, l«Jt a.m., 1i.r.l p.m. •dral, :">.15 p.m. Deceaabai 2.1 1 I.'J ll.m. I my. of Straits Timrn. ..I. ling lub ChrtsUaa* Tiffin. Wedni r 2<; nigh Water, 043 a.m., 11.-i:t n.m. Day. osod. i;. i. mail elo nail
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      VESSELS AT THE DOCKS.
      79 7 r.aht Wharf Baals Nil w barf Ichlor I reob, Tara. Bheen Wharl H teveon. »!^.r- .1. i Y. Cotn, Warina, Ayuthla, Circe, Hcdon In ta Mam. Kaiplre Dock Malacca Mara, Ketantan, Wharf Helen rinta. coym. 1-ulo ltrani Coal Wharf-Ml. Kvp'irl llnrlidur. 70. 71, 72, H.P.M. 81,
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      Vessels Arrived.
      95 7 v .iii.. E79 I m H i.' S mra ,u\>.\;::<. 17-lL'. I HENS, Drli ■•.:<> I for i S.A. 8-1. I.en.lor. fr.,:;; Malacca 23-K 25-12. china 27 12. Dut, itavla 1". MAHIDOL, Slam, 474 tons, from Knantao i tan lons, fr..m Miri for Brit., tons, fivm Kelaatan l'".-U.
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    Passengers.
    120 7 Pei N.Tf K. ttaMMi ;'u--iu.iii Mam, f-om bar -ji To Slnxapen Mr.,. i; w A i»f. Mr. L 1. Buie, V.r. J. Calkoaa, Mr. B. G. Child Hi B. M. Crahay, Mi:,s K. C. < raha Mr. <:. 1. Diekaon, Mr, T. Bfford, Mr. V. Cinsliiifl. Mr. J. G.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    175 7 To-day. Pulau Sambu 2.30 p.m. mm and Muar 3 p.m. ntiamk 3 p.n. Port Swetteiilium nml Penan* S p.m. i d, AnUvelp, nd Saaborg p.m Maine™ and Muar 4 p.m. Port Bwattenham, Penaaf, Bats, London, Rotterdam and Haabarg 4 p.m. Purceln 4 p.m. ngkalll, Sia!: n.l -1
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    40 7 Ity Joh.n de Witt T«Mta Insulimle Chili Malwn Urotiu* Left Arr.». Spore London Nov. U Dee. 6 Nov. 14 Dec. 10 Nov. 19 Dec. 13 N\.v. 20 Dec. 17 Vov. 23 Dec. 17 Nov. 20 IVc. 1)
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    169 7 EXCHANGE PRODUCE Sinca* m DMHatar 24. MlsSMim« December 24. On Loiuldn, IJank 4 m/s 2/4 1/4 Gambier 20.00 Itcmand 2/4 r )/."2 (Cube No. 1 .unpicked) 35.00 I'rivate 8 m. cretlits 2/4 5/8 Copra, Sandriad 12-25 On .New Tack, Demnml 50*4 niixe.' 11.85 Private no aVi 62%
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    63 7 Tone of market. Firm. Latest London cables quote: Spot aheci i. s »%d. hoi lanii.'iry Fan.-Maroh \prii Ji'iih unkjapore standard Pale Crepe, Closing Prices. Buyers Sellers. •l'.''j ,Spr,t January Juiiuary-Mnrch April-Juno Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closiag Prices. Buyers. Sellers. •I.i 49 4 :.i
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      MINING
      225 7 Issue '•I I'd. Ruy*r«. Seller*. 1 1 Rntang Pn-lang 0.37 V 4 0.42 V 4 1 Ilili.ni Tin 1.20 1.2714 1 'Hiuoh o om 1 1 .1..1i;;d Till f!.::7'_. 0.42*4 tl El Kam. Kamunlin? IS/- 47/- cd. £1 £1 Kaniuntiiip Tin 3(J/C 37/6 cd. HI 10 K Dta Assn.
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      GENERAL
      141 7 Wl I'd. Buytra. SelUr*. U El H. Am. Tobacco n.0.0 ii.3.U cil. m 10 Omtnl Kngrines «.oo io.o« 10 in Centra] Motan 2.75 n.oo Q 08. Siv.citin^ Co. 7.7. T 8.00 >/-:./- E1..-C. Tramways 2/2 2/G 10 10 Krascr Ncnvc "7.50 .'!8.00 50 Hammer Co. tM 138 100 100
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      DEBENTURES
      110 7 IT. Enp. 6 p^;. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p.m:' S'poro Electric Tramways, 6 p.c. £:;>O,OOO nom. Spore Municipal 6 p.c. $1,878,000 par. S'pnro Municipal 4*4 p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 6 p.c. (Hi. S'porc Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 $1,600,500 6 p.c. rili. Spore Municipal 4'a p.c. _of 1909 $1,600^00
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      398 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Eratt's Quotation* To-day h Prices. Fr.iser I > ..II Co. Evatt A! rC.-tjah (?1) 1.07 1 a 1.12 1.05 1.15 Allenbj (?i) i.(» 5 ,i.ir, i.on j.ir, A. Ilitam ($5) 11.00 12.00 11.00 12.00 A. Kuninu ($1) 0.45 0.55 0.45 0.55 Am.
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      946 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Clianst*! Advts., see page 16. HHiil i ,\ss CHOCOLATES and Biscuits, in fancy presentation Boxes, Hatter Almonds, BotUr Urasils, BntUr Walnuts, Battered Ginger, Nongst <lc Meatelimar. H. Holler. Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Building. OFFICE TO LET, >;n>und floor, Raffle! Chambers. EaekieF A Son*, Opticians, dpi FOIt SAI.K,
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      163 7 PHKAPPST 1 A M< rrv Oa*sfcll to Oar Patrons LHLiil IVM THE gTAR opERA DKESS-MAKERS /r^^i to To-nirht Ladies' Children's fSk 4 {fa Alonf ith our "ZZ\ f trai fori Uon Hats of Latest KSi.l/;/V-l HAWAI E. MAJLIS Style «^S (A Trlp To Falr >'and) 20 per cent. dUcount 11
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      591 7 Grand Charity Performance In Aid or the Funds of THE SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS' SCHOOL and the CHIN WOO ASSOCIATION on DECEMBER 24 25, Nightly at 8 o'clock by' TIIE CHUI LOK AMATEUR DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION of Kuala Lumpur. (consisting of well-known towkuya, including Messrs. Alan Lokc. Lokc Chow Thye and Yeap
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      293 7 !IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF BINGAPOKB. Suit No. 943 of MM. Between ELSOPE KHAN SI K\TTEK. I'laintiff and MAHMOOD KHXN SURATTEE and K.MIIM KHAN 81 KATIKK. DrfendanlM. NOTICE is hereby given thai l>y N Order •f the Supreni.' t uurt made l,v Mr. lustiee Itarrett-Lennai'd
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    The Straits Times MONDAY, DECEMBER 24. DUTCH INDIA VIEWS.
    1096 8 We had sent to us recently a copy of a Dutch Indies journal which had devoted a leading article to restriction. We do not read Dutch, but if the translator to whom we entrusted the cutting has not pone most woefully
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    23 8 To-morrow, Christmas Day, there will be no issue of the Straits Times. The paper will be published as usual on Boxing Day, Wednesday.
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    31 8 The rates of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 160 »100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. IGS $100.
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    29 8 The case against the three Germans for importing arms without a permit and, also, with possession of arms, has been fixed for hearing before Mr. David, on January 3.
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    12 8 The Union Times Press send us two calendars for the new year.
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    15 8 The latest type of vehicle in Java resembles a ricksha propelled by a small motor.
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    11 8 Lady (Frank) Swettenham has left Albemarle Court, Albemarle Street, for Cannes.
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    14 8 Dr. Williams' Pink Pills Co. and the Grand Hotel Brastagi send new year calendars.
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    22 8 A Burmese jockey named Maung Gyi died as the result of injuries received in a race at Rangoon on the Bth inst.
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    24 8 Malaka Pinda Rubber Estates are paying a dividend of 10 per tent, for the year ended August 31 last and are carrying forward $25,119.
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    27 8 Cases of incendiarism on sugar plantations in Java are becoming less frequent. In 1917 there were 142 fires as against 56 in 1920 and 13 this year.
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    44 8 It was announced at a concert in aid of the Not Forgotten Association, at which Princess Mary and Viscjunt Lascelles were present, that £500 had just arrived from Ceylon, making a gift of £1,000 from Ceylcn for the care of those still in hospital.
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    48 8 During the early hours of yesterday, the residence of Mr. F. G. Ridout, of the Singapore Harbour Board, was entered and, in addition to the removal of a quantity of his clothing, his volunteer rifle was also taken away. Inspector Lyons, of the Detective Department, is making enquiries.
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    43 8 The following services will be held in St. Peter's Church, Stamford Road, on Christmas Day G a..m. Matins and Holy Communion, choral (Tamil) 9 a.m. Matins, Address and Holy Communion (Malay) 2 p.m. Evensong and Sermon (Cantonese) 3.40 p.m. Evensong and Sermon (Foochow).
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    50 8 Mr. J. Curry, European Warder, Pudu Gaol, Kuala Lumpur, is leaving the Government service at the end of this month, owing to an injury to his right hand, inflicted by a long-sentence prisoner, while he was in the convict establishment, Taiping. Mr. Curry arrived in Malaya only two years ago.
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    57 8 The notorious house breaker, Matseh bin Samat, who has been convicted several times for various offences, was brought up' on Saturday, before Mr. David who sentenced him to two years' rigorous imprisonment to be followed by two years' police supervision, on a charge of theft in the apartments occupied by
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    59 8 The Nieuws van den Dag, Batavia, declares that the cost of the trip of Duko Adolf Mecklenburg, brother of the PrinceConsort of the Queen of Holland, is estimated at about hundred thousand guilder? for the voyage through the Netherlands Indies alone. The paper deduces from this that for the extension
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    69 8 The price of petrol was again the subject of an interesting debate at a meeting of the Ceylon Legislative Council on December 14, when the Hon. Mr. E. R. Tambimuttu (the member for the Eastern Province) moved That a committee of this House be appointed to investigate the prevailing conditions
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    87 8 A Mr. N. W. Frerichs of this town, who has been arrested in Penang, is to be brought back to Singapore on a charge of cheating Mr. T. C. Brown in respeci. of two tyres and two tubes, valued at $43.72, the property of Messrs. Ambrossoli Stopani and Co. by
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    79 8 Since the earthquake an average o? three thousand permits has been i.= sut\i daily by the Government authorities for the use of bicycles in the earthquake devastated districts. The authorities am unable to state the exact number of bicycles in use at present, but thf records at the end of
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    83 8 The words of the refrain, he walked into the shop and then walked out again, were exemplified in the recent action of Tow Cheong, who noticing a roll of linoleum in a corner of shop 553, North Bridge Road, cut the strings securing it to other rolls, walked out of
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    88 8 We are informed that, at the statutory meeting of Bachaw Tin (Siam) Ltd., held on Friday, at 6 Battery Road the necessary formal business was concluded. Mr. Wilkie, of the managing agents, Messrs. Wilkie Bros., reported that work at the mine was progressing well and that the initial output can
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    129 8 The fourteenth report of the diraeton of Glenealy Plantations, Ltd., for tl^e year ended October 31, 1023, states that the nttt profit for the year amounts to $36,834.28, add balance from last account $58,281.57, less jiaynu-nt of an interim dividend of 5 per cent. $20,000, leaving a credit balance of
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    432 8 Col. F. E. Spencer, 0.C.. S.S.V.F., returned to Singapoie by thf. Kinta on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Crabb Watt will spend the Christmas holidnjs up Penang Hills with Mr. M. J. Tpcott. Mr. W. H. Threlfall, Penang, has undergone a successful operation for appendicitis and is
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    Fraud on the S.C.C.
    93 8 This morning, in Mr. Gourlay's court, a bill collector of the Singapore Cricket Club, Wahi bin Duamet, pleaded guilty to three charges of criminal breach of trust by him of monies belonging to the club. Mr. F. C. Deason, the Secretary of the club was present,
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    Pantai, Ltd.
    103 8 The fourteenth yearly report of the directors of I'antui, Ltd., for the year ended October 31, 1923, states that the profit for the year is $16,423.15, less debit balance brought forward from last account $1,275.86, leaving a credit balance of £12,347.29, which the directors recommend be dealt with
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    Rubber Position.
    209 8 We are indebted to Messrs. Wilson Holgate and Co. for a copy of th« Rubber Trade Association of London monthly circular bringing results up to end of October. It shews that in the ten months England imported 64,324 tons, against 51,519 in 1922, and 75,450 in 1921. In
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      207 8 I The Garrick SPECIAL SIZE No. 2 CIGARETTES price X?^ price Sold by all High-Class Dealers. Importers BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. (Incorporated in Kngland) Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. BILLIARD. CUES AND ALL ACCESSORIES THE FAMOUS PEALL RECORD CUE. Hand made, ebony butted $12.00 DOUBLE SPLICED CUE 9.50
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      186 8 Merry Christmas to all Oar Patrons. ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. BEATRICE JOY in POVERTY OF RICHES in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. JACK MULHALL in THE SOCIAL BUCCANEER Episode 5 in 10 Episodes or 30 Reels. Episode 3 BLACK SHADOWS, 2
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    German Situation.
    269 9 Indications of Returning Prosperity. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 22. Berlin A sensation was caused in Hanover at sevon in the evening, when the streets were crowded, by a tremendous bomb explosion in a Government building, blowing out windows and window frames and demolishing the ground floor. The attack
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    United States News.
    207 9 [Reuteji'3 Service.] London, December 22. New York M Werthcimer, owner of the famous French race horse Epinard, prior to embarkation foi Cherbourg said he had arranged for Epinard to race the pick of American four- /ear-olds in three races next September and October, over one, one and
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    Greek Crisis.
    58 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 22. Athens The Cabinet has decided to invite M. Venizelos unconditionally and with completely free ii itiative to return to Greece and take the political situation in hand. London, December 23. Bukharcst Their Greek Majesties have arrived and were welcomed by Their Rumanian Majesties
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    Death of Raisuli.
    34 9 [Rcutxr'B Service.] London, December 22. Gibraltar Moors arriving from Tanpier state that the well-known chieftain Raisuli, who was suffering from dropsy, died on the 19th inst. Ottilia! confirmation U If eking.
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    French Politics.
    228 9 M. Poincare Defeated but Not Displaced. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 23. Paris M. Poincare and his Government have emerged successfully from the attack on their proposals as regards allowances to public servants owing to the higher cost of living. The Chamber by 392 votes to 169 rejected an
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    Aviation.
    149 9 French Dirigible Dixmude In Danger. [Reuter's Service.] London, December 23. Paris Some anxiety is felt with regard to the fate of the b'g French dirigible Dixmude, with a crew of forty, which left Cuers aerodrome on Thursday on a 72-hour test cruise over Algeria, and was subsequently ordered by
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    Wei Hai Wei Retrocession.
    115 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 22. The Daily News diplomatic correspondent says there is a deadlock in the negotiations over the return of Weihaiwei to China. The latest suggestions jut forward by the Chinese Government are not acceptable to Britain, who for the time being is withholding
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    Grounding of Leviathan.
    98 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 22New York The Leviathan was refloated late in the afternoon and proceeded to the pier. Later The Leviathan has been docked. London, December 23. New York Much space is at present taken up by controversy regarding responsibility for the grounding of the Luviathan.
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    Mexican Rebels.
    174 9 Warning Against Lending Money. [Rkutbr's Service.] London, December 22. Washington The rebel leader Huerta has instructed his representative in the United States that, inasmuch as Obregon's dictatorship is endeavouring to obtain funds by means of a loan arranged with oil operators on account of advance Texas oil, oil
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    Aircraft Armaments.
    82 9 [Rii-ter'B Service.] London, December 22. Washington President Coolidge and the Duke of Sutherland discussed the general question of calling an international conference on the limitation of air armaments. The President seemed to hold the view repeatedly expressed by responsible American officials that the time was not propitious. The
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    Railway Wage Dispute.
    70 9 [Reutek's Sermce] London, December 22. There has baw M unexpected development of the railway wage dispute in consequence of the Society of LocomotiveEngineers and Firemen deciding to ballot their members en the question of accepting the Wdfees Board's findings. In the event of rejection the executive will
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    British Politics.
    69 9 [Reutek's Service.] London, December 22. In view of the near approach of Christmas there is a complete cessation of political activity. Meanwhile, as a result of the general election the committee presided over by Lord Milner which Mr. Baldwin appointed to prepare the tariff scheme has decided to
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    Trotsky and Communism.
    52 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 23. Riga Vinoviev addressed 3,000 communists at Petrograd, and they passed a -resolution summoning Trotsky to express regret at the ambiguous attitude suggested by the letter recently addressed to the communist conference, whicli Stalin and other leaders interpret as disloyalty towards the party's
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    Various.
    69 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 22. Philadelphia Mr. Cyrus Curtis, head of the Curtis Publishing Company, has purchased the New York Evening Post. London, December 22. The death has occurred from cancer of Mr- Frank Cobb, editor of the New York World. Deceased was an outstanding champion of the League
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    Japanese Earthquake.
    100 9 Honours for Distinguished Services. [Reuter's Service.] 1...n Inn. Decenber 22. His Majesty has approved the following appointments in recognition of services connection with the Japanese earthquake C.M.G.— Mr. Charles Palairct, Counsellor of Embassy, Tokio Mr. Ralph Forster, Consul-General at Kobe Mr. Robert Boulter, Vice-Coi.sul, Yokohama. C.B.E.— Mr. Paske-Smith,
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    Empire Squadron Cruise.
    140 9 [Rel'TEji'B Service.] London, December 22. Cape Town Hundreds of spectators watched the arrival of the Empire cruise squadron in a sudden thunderstorm and heavy seas. The city was decorated with flags. Troops lined the streets when the Admirals landed. London, December 23. Cape Town Speaking at the
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    Indian Politics.
    56 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 23. Nagpur In view of the electoral successes of the Swarajists in the Central Provinces, where they claim to have a majority in the Legislative Council, the Governor has invited the Swaraj leader. Dr. KmOJM. to form a ministry. Dr. Moonjee, while thanking the
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    Traffic to Russia.
    46 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 22. It is announced that an important group of British, Canadian and Dutch transportation companies has completed negotiations with the Soviets for the formation of a mixed company for the development of overseas passenger traffic to and from Russia.
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    Risks of Rum-Running.
    46 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, December 22. Wilmington The British schooner AwaSind, from Nassau for Halifax, carry>ing a cargo of 21,000 cases of liquor, alleged to be whisky, grounded on Fryingpan shoals. Coastguardsmen refloated the vessel, which was taken to Southport in a leaking condition.
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    FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT.
    159 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, December 24. Mrs. Augustin, wife of Mr. R. C. Augustin, of Sungei Tukang Estate, has d ed in Penang Hospital from the offects of a motor accident in Province Wellealey, last Wednesday evening. [Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Augustin and their two
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    SPECIAL SERVICE SQUADRON.
    410 9 Offers of Hospitality to Officers Invilpl. Mr. A. S. Jelf, vice-chairman of the Squadron Entertainment Comm.ttee, has forwarded us a copy of a circular in which it is staled 'Ihe Squadron Entertainment Committee invites the kind co-operation of residents in .S.ngapoie in regard to offering hospitality to
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    A RESTRICTION CHARGE.
    551 9 Sensational Confession of Coupon Clerk. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 23. J. C. Rodrigues, a clerk employed at the olfice of the Controller of Rubber Exports, Kuala Lumpur, who was charged under the Rubber Restriction enactment, made a sensational confession to the Police Magistrate, Mr.
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    76 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, December 21. As the result of objection led by th.? non-official members of the committee, it is likely that the Board of Reconstruction will be converted into a bureau under the Ministry of Interior. The Peking Cabinet has resigned.
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    HOME LETTER.
    2190 9 Election Candidates in The Field. By Our Special Correspondent. Lon<ion, November 20. For the Cl 5 seats in the House of Commons to be filled at the General Elect i I on December 6 no fewer than 1,440 odd candidates have come forward. Of thc-c 50 were unopposed,
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    371 10 Macphail and Co., Lld.'s Report. Singapore, December 24. Rubber.— London Is. 2',4d. Local 49 I Rtfr Tin.— London, 22-12-23 £236 10s. Local .>llf U h() tons sold. Rubbers.— Allenbys 1.02 Vi to LWii Ayer Moleks 1 to 1.10, Ayer Panas 5 to 5.25, Bassetts 1 to 1.05,
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    Lyall and Evatt's Report
    115 10 Singapore, December 24. Tin.— £236 10s. $118 M —50 tons sold. Kubber.— is. 2 >id.— unchanged. Rubbers.— Mandai Tekongs 32-34, Bukit Jelotongs 47 I -.">2'-. Ufa Pandans 49--51, Craigiatou iiPi-.i::, Malacca Pindas 1.32H-1.424 turn div.. Mentakabs 20Vi--22, IMu Benuts 22^4-25, Ayer Panas s- .■>.]■">. Mmmg Ulu
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      Venereal Disease.
      624 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The charges for curing V. D. naturally vary according to circumstances, and, no doubt, your correspondant is right, but, perhaps, he forgets that even if the medicine costs even $1 a layman cannot use it, and it is for medical
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    150 10 The management of the Palladium is serving up light but attractive fare for Christmas, week starting to-night. The feature of the evening will be Pinto, starring Mabel Normand in a comedy A rapid action and original settings, an entirely new picture released for the first time at the
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    Sea-Ports of the Far East.
    180 10 We have received a very handsomely bound antl attractively printed volume entitled "Sea-Ports of the Far East," which is a perfect mine of information grouped under the heads of "historical, descriptive, commercial, and industrial," and compiled by Mr. Allister Macmillan, F.R.G.S. In the course of
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    15 10 Mr. J. A. Bheem resumed duties today, at the District Court, after hit recent illntsi.
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      RUGBY.
      1406 10 Memorable Match for the Trophy. in the history of the (Singapore v. Selangor Tijphy there cannot Have been any finer |HM than that iiicii was seen on the padang on Saturday afternoun. The Colony won by a try and a penalty goal (t! points) to nil, and the coveted
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      YACHTING.
      735 10 Final Race for Iyticmxlcs tup. The third and l:lL under handicap for the Knowlea Cap wu .u\'.al off yesOg at the Boy*) Singapore owing I > the vagaries of iitement waa kept at tght to the finish. Mr. Perry started the sixteen boats on 'the Club Course at 10
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      Swimming Club Tiffin.
      46 10 Members of the Swimming Club who have n.t yet booked for the Christmas tiffin will still be in time if they notif> the Secretary to-day or early to-ni .1 row. Launches leave Johnst n's I'ier in the morning at 10, 11 and VI.
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      Billiards.
      102 10 S.C.C. tournament results B Class. Cassels beat Mel. Brown by 58. Snooker.— O'Keefe beat Brown by 80. Correction. Betteridge beat Davison by 41. The final of the championship dais in the Bendemeer Athletic Club billiard t.HiinanuiH between Seah Peng Hearn and Tay Teck Seng ended in a win for
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      Golf.
      176 10 The following competitions of tlv Keppel Gclf Club have been arranged for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Members who desire to play, are askid to sign lists posted in the Club Houses. December 25. Flag Competition, usual conditions. December 2G. Mcrning. Scotland v. Rest by foursome play. Tards
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      Chinese Tennis Championship.
      27 10 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires that owing to the inclemency of the weather the Chinese lawn tennis championship meet has been postponed sine die.
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      Hockey.
      21 10 Owing to a number of men being unable to play the S. C C. game arranged fox Thursday is cancelled.
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      Cricket.
      180 10 In the cricket match played on Saturday on the Raffles School ground between the V.M.C.A. and the Indian Association, the former won by 3t» runs. Scores V.M.C.A.— C. Smith b Vyas 12 ;F. R. Martinus c Selle b Manikam 16 P. Jayawardene b Manikam 16 G. Bates b Vyas
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    The Late Mr. Ho Seng Giap.
    245 10 A correspondent forwards the following appreciation With the death of Mr. Ho Seng Giap, Malacca has lost a genial and prominent resident, cut off at the prime of life. Familiarly known as Twa Ko, Ho Seng Giap stood out quite a character on his
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    Singapore Mortality Statistics.
    128 10 The Municipal health statement for the week ending December 15 gtvM the total number of deaths as 181, representing a death rate of 2<5?20 per mille per annum compared with 2G.IU in the preceding week and with 32.41 la the corresponding week of last year. The chief
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    SUNGEI SIPUT PLANTATIONS.
    1248 11 Belter Prices Realised in Past Yc:.r. The thirteenth ordinary general meeting of Sungei Siput Robber Plantations, Ltd, was held on November 20 at Winchester House, oid B i.rdstreet, I. Sir Ivor I'hiHipps, KC.H, ms ii (the chairman), presiding. Mr. P. M Jones, lipi OS Hill lag the
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    X-RAYS V. MALARIA.
    717 11 Chronic Cases Cured by New Method. An evil result of the Great War was the itcrudcsctn-e of iiiu!.ii:h in rarfatu parts of hurnpc, and particularly in lialy, .vnere the rontinu Marshes have for lentuiies been a breeding' place for the Anopheles mosquito, the earner necessary ior ihe
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    An Unfortunate .Misprint.
    147 11 A diverting example of the misprint 1 is piovided in an article published in a| contemporary attempting to set forth the ernnomir disabilities of the Service^ in India. The author, in explaining that ihp work of the British official is more strenuous than in the days of
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      174 11 Musical Instruments OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. VIOLINS, UKELELES, SWANEE WHISTLES, ACCORDEONS, MOUTH ORGANS, elc. We have recently received a new consignment of the above at lowest prices. INSPECT THESE TO-DAY S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. >t| n I t ttt t iTI«»»»»MT«il 1 THE SCREWS THAT GRIP THE SCREWDRIVER Recess Screws
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      393 11 RAFFLES HOTEL MONDAY, DECEMBER 24.— Tea Dance. Xmn Ere Dinner and Dane*. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2."..— Christ man Dinner. Crackers. Orchei- tral Concert until 11 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26.— Boxing Night. Grand Carnlral Dinner and Ball. Dancing until 1.45 a.m. Distribution of Carnival Novelties. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27.— Guest Night Dinner and
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    THE RUBBER INDUSTRY.
    697 12 THE R UBBER INDUSTRY. Pioneers in Engendering Spirit Of Co-operation. The second annual dinner of the Inun ..f the Bobber Industry was held ..n November l<i at the Hotel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue, W.C. The chair occupied l\v Mr. Alexander Johnston. .i.!'. (presidem of the institution and managing director of the
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    ROOKS RECEIVED.
    195 12 Mr. W/rrison's Guide to The F.M.S. \\V h.ivi- received from the Malar States Information Kgtmey a copy of the new ■i if the Illustrated Guide to the Main States, compiled by Mr. Cuthbert Woodville Harrison. This is the fourth impression of an exrellcnt which in scope ami presentation
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    The Unemployed in Java.
    74 12 \ii '.vc iMrabiMdN Courant write* Nearly every u.-iy. F»ni»— m call at the head Office of Policy in Sourabaya, asking to bp leal back to Europe. These people do not a'ways brlnp to the beacheombinit clus, fi r it happens that porin many Instance* with wife
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      618 12 BATU CAVES PORTLAND CEMENT WORKS The Trustees of the Late Dr. Loke Tew, C.M.G., invite offers for the Purchase, or would consider the Leasing, of the Batn Cares Portland Cement Works, the latter subject to the approval of the Selangor (iovernment, situate at Batn Caves, Selnngor, Federated Malay States. The
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      702 12 NOTICE THE SINGAPORE FAMILY BENEFIT SOCIETY The Tenth Annual General Meeting of the members of the above Society, will be held a: the Memorial Hall, Singapore, on Thursday, December 27, 1923, at 5.15 p.m. sharp. AGENDA. 1. To confirm Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting. 2. To receive and
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      355 12 HOTEL BRASTAGI Tel.gr.paie Address: f Postal Address RKASTAGI. MEDAN 9W fMt T H L T BRASTAGI, S.matra. O. K. Climat. fresh, invigorating, equivalent to an English Hammer. General terap«r»t«re 52 to 60 degrees by night, 60 to 75 degrees by day. No regular wet season. Rainfall 75 Inches equally distributed
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      160 12 What Quality Wiring" Means to You 1. Better Lights. 2. Cheaper Maintenance Costs. IT MEANS ower Electricit y Bills. U. Your Infinite Satisfaction. COMPETENCY— RIGHT MATERIALS— SERVICE These Essentials make up QUALITY WIRING. This Line— one of our Specialities— May we serve you YEW BIN COMPANY, RX CROSS STRFHT. SINGAPORE.
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    MERBAU RUBBER ESTATE.
    599 13 Dividend of 5 per cent. For Past Year. The fourteenth ordinary general meatng of Mcrbau Rubber Estate, Ltd., was heul on November 20, at the registered offices, 3 and 4, Great Winchester-street, E.C., Mr. E. E. Morcau, C.B.E. (the I'hairman), presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, the directors'
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    A MERCANTILE CASE.
    212 13 Assistant's Right to Pm Money. A HUM of M little interest to covenant id assistanli and the mcrcutitiie cuninunity generally has just neon disposed of by Mr. Just cc Can in the Kangoon Hijfh Court. H. Lonp, a covenanted assistant, sued the firm of S. Oppenheinier and
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    AN EASTERN AUCTION
    187 13 Secret !;i(!di:v.- by Hand Clasps. Dunna has the stranjjest sell nn tya> ti-in in the world. Once a year, the entire quantity of jade (Wnw in twelve months is put up for sale at one "sitting" On the day before the sale all the stones are exhibited,
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      180 13 CHEVROLETS FOFfDS MAXWFLLI OVGRLANDS THERi: IS NOTHING BETTER IN TYKES THAN THE Cord £3Ox3i In tho now Cnntirrntal R:m7o of Motor Tyros a vast improvement has licon made in all ?i/;-s. The t;ri-< nre bii'lt heavy and strone. There is true tyre ntiafactiM in CONTINENTAL COBDB for owners inuedbtg <|i-;'.!
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      748 13 SALES BY AUCTIOi CHEONG KOON SENS GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of ralaahl* Innd and houi>e properties At Maim. Clipong Koon S-ng Co.'s salcr.ii'in, No. Chulia Street, on Wednesday, January 9, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Varaahta freehold land and dwelling baaaa kn««a a:< No. H Lorone 23 off Cajlaiu lt;.a<l,
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      245 13 THE ROYAL NETHERLAD 8 YEARS' GUARANTEE Instalment systems $75 down, monthly $23 S^BS^ > Please Rend for the catalogue of musical instruments. SEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 113, NORTH MtIDGI KOA1). HMMMMM) lIMHMHI «««»»»»««»«»»»»<<»teJ Brunner Mond Co., Limited NORTHWICn. ENGLANU. Mannfacturen of PURE ALKALI (Soda Aah) SILICATf: OF SODA CAUSTIC
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      1952 14 ■gg-%>lUlllMimi«mHHlllaaallWlllllalMllawMMMnillinMllimiMlllgllimiHllillllHMllilllMMlM S Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) I'KAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Sln»»p->re. LONDON OFFICE: 62, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British
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      275 14 Kensitas Cigarettes "AS GOOD AS REALLY GOOD CIGARETTES CAN BE" «y. There's only one inJmA f^j ducement offered to Kensitas smokers, fr^HHj-^^wfljw ot ol(i matured Virginia Tobacco, made aaaHa(»m]/n wl Un^ 01 m^ gOOd wKa ill I 111 Ullfm cigarettes. No picWiIkII i^Balll tures, competitions, HllillI" flff oi )rem unis
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    THE MOTORING WOULD.
    868 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Flexible Motor-Car Bodies. i At tkfl invil iiiiin of the Rotax Motor Accessories Company of Willesdeii, who holtl the patent rights for this country, we had an opportunity, says the Field, to examine and lest the Weymann system of body construction.
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    Aviators' Financial Bad Luck.
    113 15 Financial disaster has again overtaken Captains MacMillan and Malms in their cJntemplated world flight. The vessel Frontiersman, which left England to deposit petrol and other stores at North Pacific islands, was not dniy arrested by the Prohibition agents in California, but was late attached for debt.
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    53 15 Invitations are issued by Mr. Lo Man Kain to a tea party n the 29th instant at Pasir Puteh, Chamberlain Read, Ipoh, and to a dinner on the 30th on the occas on <.f the marriage of his nephew Mr. Lo Cheuk ShitiK, of the Ipoh AneloChinese School, to Miss
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      203 15 Youd Be Surprised with the wonderful value The 1924 Model MORRIS-COWLEY offers to those people who have always wanted an ALL BRITISH CAR but have been scared by the price. Equipped with Lucas 12-volt dynamotor star-ter-lightiH£ set, Smith speed indicator and 8-day clock, oil and petrol guages, Enots pump chassis
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      172 15 STILL LEADING TO-DAYS Pi^ICE i|) lijj\j TOEPBDO DE LUXE <() COLONIAL MOTOR COMPANY, SINGAPORE ♦»tM>IMMIH>IIMMM»mi» FrnNfiniv lit P^ ir Ir/^^ \II TYKES are made of the AJAX TYRES will be supplied rnmiFc(o h direct if your usual dealer can- \yUlliKfCf v^V not deliver. (IneorponUd la Slngapor*) »«>«♦««♦««<♦♦*««»<»♦»»*»♦♦♦»♦ i)H'».'pro»'*»y» i oyoii.ft
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      279 16 TO LET A spacious top floor frontage fitted with electric lights, ceiling fan and hathroom attached, suitable for a General Office. For further particulars, apply at 35, PHILLIP STREET. HIGH QUALITY PROMPTNESS and LOW PRICES are the Special Features of our Prescription Service. M. EZEKIEL SONS, (iriKIAXS, Baffles Chamber*. K.-ilfle*
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      454 16 LADIES! THE PARISIAN HOUSE is closed for a few days more owing to the absence of the Proprietress in Kuala Lumpur, where a new branch is being opened, at Club Road. The Singapore house will shortly open with a new stock of smart goods at low prices. WATCH FOR DATE
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      975 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sals, To Let, etc., in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 ctk., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 ets., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,
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      781 16 LAND AND HOUSES I TO LET, No. 76, Middle Road. Apply I Meyi-r Brothers. TO LET, 3-c, Scott's Road. Enry lmmeriia'-. Apply M. A Namazia 19, Malacca Street. TO LET, new compound house, 135, Bukit Timah Road. Apply to Tan Boon Cheng, ?7«. Victoria Stro.t TO LET, furnished, Broadstairs, GilstehO
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      309 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per cent, of headaches are Oenlar Headaches cause,! through some defect of vision. If your headache is so caused you w;ll never be relieved until you wear scientifically-fitted glasses to correct the defect. Let me test your sight and make certain. You will not be advised glasses
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      382 16 IDEAL GIFT WONDER BOOKS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR PRESENTATIONS. Crown 4to. Pleten Boards, 25f< to 264 pages, 300 illustrations, 12 to 16 Colour Plates, Book Wrapper in Colour, and special end-papers. The Wonder Book. The Wonder Rook of Wonder, The under Hook of Why and What. Th.- Wonder Book
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