The Straits Times, 28 August 1924

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,646. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1924, PRICE 10 CENT*
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      138 1 LACTOGEN: FOR YOUR BABY Daql "BEAR f|^r BRAND" Swiss BEAR BRAND Swiss Cream stands unrivalled for natural rich- lL.«l^^^^l fl^^l ness and flavour and is guaranteed not to contain any foreign or preserving matter whatever. This Cream is delicious with all kinds of fruit, coffee, ices, etc. Obtainable from all
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      177 1 Ladies Tennis Apparel ft I WHITE MATERIALS FOR TENNIS FROCKS Jk J jfjl TABRALCO, 38 ins. wide v $1.25 per yard \l f, \A SPECIAL WHITE MATTE, 30 ins. wide $1.00 V I EL LINEN, 36 ins. wide 82.35 t h^foM "3**~ V/HITE VOILE, 40 ins. wide $1.25 *J LjitFfii'
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      48 1 LACT9GEN FOB VOUS BABY O. K.'ri BY THE POLICE MACBETI? LEKSES sizls TO PIT ai ÜBS OV CABfl Makefi your car look (,'lad. A 1 i^'hthousc l.r:is tor your car. $7.00 per pair. und ra toub r lamps vra do the rot. FRANKEL BROTHERS ■mstfon ki.ii a umnnL
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    Ayer Hitam Rubber.
    1515 2 The Great Asset to Country Of Big Estates. The seventeenth annual ordinary ganercl .■neeting of the Ayer Hitain PianUn RyndfcaU, Ltd., ws:s held at Mensrs. Writ t; II and Co.'s offices, Klanx, (in A having been adjourned mM Saturday, Annst 2. The following, rcpoits th Malay Mail,
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      436 2 THE ROLLS ROYCB OP FOUNTAIN PENS Important Men use the Duofold Price is no object to those ivhose Time is valuable iWi WATCH the men who carry and use this black -tipped Coral -red pen with the Over -size barrel that holds so much more ink than ordinary pens. You'll
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      363 2 HlllEll FRQMJ^PU All Over Head, Itched and Burned. Cuticura Heals. "I had w<rt eczema very badly. It started with a little sore eruption at first and then spread all over my head. It itched and burned and my hair came out m combfuls. I lost my rest on account of
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      191 2 Model 5 $85.00 fl Genuine American double «priti|» motor, I ■Sfi"'^ 12 in. turntable, special sound box ar.il f J tonearm, solid teak case piano polished. II Write for illustrated cataloffue of Model 1} $150 musical instruments. Genuine Aaaricaa it ikl motor, I] in. rtYrrt eovared turn table, nicely polished
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    HEROIC WATCHMAN.
    448 3 Trapped by Flames While Saving Horses. While three or four men were making desperate efforts to release a night watchman from burning stables at aiaperdown, Sydney, on July 23 he was burnt to death. Before he collapsed his rescuers heard him crying. For God's sake Ret some water.
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    More General Election Rumours.
    128 3 The political correspondent of the Sunday Times express the opinion that there will be a General Election in the early autumn, as Mr. Ramsay MWDonald hs.s jrained kudos by his successful handl-| injr <if the Allied Conference, and willj never have a better chance of obtaining
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      142 3 1 Railway Materials BY LIGHT RAILWAYS, LTD., LONDON These materials are of the finest quality and our services are at the disposal of all itnilway users. Stocks comprise RAILS and CROSSINGS TURNTABLES, LOCOMOTIVES TRUCKS, TIP WAGONS, etc. Prices and particulars on request. Sole Agenta UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the
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      432 3 THOUGHT HIS HEART WAS TO BLAME But U Pro* nil To he His Stomach. Another 1-ormer SulTercr Form Chronic Indigestion Says "Thanki To Dr. Williams' Pink Pills I Am Now In Perfect Health." Lots of people worry themselves with the thought that they have heart trouble when nil that is
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      401 3 STEAMER SAILINGS NQRDDEUTSGHER LLOYI PASSENGER SERVICE Accommodation available Cabin and Intermediate Class to Genoa, North Continental Ports and LONDON I with transhipment at Genoa cabin class only FARES. Cabin Class Intermediate Claas £65 To Genoa £40 £72 To London or North Continental pur's £12 Due Singapore 8.8. TRIER Oct. 29
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      296 3 STEAMER SAILINGS COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fortnightly Service taking cargo and Passengers from Singapore. BATAVIA AND SOURABAYA NOKTII-WKST AUSTRALIA POKTS AND FREMANTLE (PERTH). Approximate Sailings. GORGON Aug. 28 GASCOYNE Sept. 19 CHARON Oct.
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      779 4 STEAiEU SAHINtS P. 0. British India <""* Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PEXIXSfLA R AXI) ORIEXTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON AND FAR EAST _UL SERVICE. OUTWARDS PBOM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP
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      44 4 SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated la Swedoa) For Barcelona, Chrlatianla, Aarhus, Cofeahagon. Gothenburg, and Swedish ports. s.s. JAPAN due Aug. 28 M. V. CANTON due end Sept. For Hongkong aad Japan. For apace apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO, LTD. (Incorporated In England) Ageata.
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      758 4 STEAMER SfIIUNCS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES 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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      799 4 STEHMEH SAIUK6S PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPfJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland.) CNDBB CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA UOVIZ.v I. Telepkaae We*. Paaaage Dept. ISI, Freight Dept, 12*2, Maria* Dept. and VmmM»— Ml Dept. 1457, Managers Dept. IMS. SINGKAWANG -August B, Ta>ijong-Ment;iMj ,r, Tnnjong-Lcidong, Pnm-li, B«*MBbM_ Asahan and Belawan-Deli.
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      513 5 STEAMER SAH.IH6S Ellcrman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Ineorporrated m England) "ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG •s.s. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM due Sept. 5 ts.s. I.KPANTO due Sept. 12 s.s. CITY OF PEKIN duo Sept.
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      631 5 STEAMER SABJH6S ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES (Incorporated m U.S-A.) Ragalar Frtif kt Strrie. from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUEZ DIRECT. CHATTANOGA CITY due Singapore Sept. 12 STEEL RANGER due Singapore Oct. I a.s. STEEL NAVIGATOR due Singapore NoV. 2 Taking cargo on through Bills
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      401 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Philp Line iA*6««S .-5 ?!ncorp£r.te<Mrr Australia) For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sa lings by the well known steamers MARELLA (7876 toai) and MONTORO (6000 tors). The s.a. MARELLA U the largest and Ilnest ateamrr trading to Australia. Cabins de luxe,
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      148 5 KERR STEAMSHIP COMPANY (Incorporated m U.SA) j£ i (tegular service between New York, Singapore and Java Ports and vice vena. FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL Half Moon due Sept. 16 West Calumb due Oct. 16 I For freight, apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD. Agents, SINGAPORE and PENANG. >♦♦»»♦«>♦>»♦♦« eeeeeeee
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      311 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA. From Thursday, August 28 to Tuesday, September 2. In m at <) p.m. sharp. th;; watch dog Omt '.'.:•<. 1 i'athe Comedy. TOPICAL BUDGET l!rii:>.!i Screen Ni'ws. IRL LAEMMLE ['RESENTS J. V\ VKREN KEItKIGAN, ANNA i t NILSSON, TOM SANTSCHI THUNBERING DAWN m 7 Reels. Th<> moft iifctacular
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      146 6 In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. THE WICKED CAT One Reel Pathe Film. PATHE PRESENTS PEARL WHITE m THE TREASURE OF PEARL TRAVERS In 15 Episodes or 31 Reels. Episode 7 MOCKED FROM THE GRAVE 2 Reek. Episode 8 THE HUMAN TARGET 2 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD.,
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      329 6 CINEMAS MARLBOROUGH THEATRE TO-NIGHT MILTON SILLS and'ANNA Q. NILSSON. »♦♦♦< nfH EMPIRE CINEMA From ThursJiv, August H to Monday, September I. S t .-!tld Show at 533 First Show at 7 :10 The lalc.t lir.CiMi Production MM before NOKM SHEARER and GLADMN fthow n m M r.j,:ijj if; 1 THELU^™*
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      139 6 Last Two Days OF SEE OUR ODDMENT COUNTERS Shoes, from $2 pair Ladies Silk Hose *j)l Ladies Millinery Jj)s Cretonne 60 cts. yard Huckabuck Towels 50 cts. each Ladies Wool Junipers $4.50 ladies Aertex Chemises 50 cts. each 9# i 4aaaW Saturday Next WHITE AW AY, LAID LAW CO., LTD
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    171 7 llXTlRES. Thursday, Auku«I -S llijih Water, 9M a.m., 9.14 p.m. football, S.R.< v. Tel. Co, Stadium, 5 p.m. 'i. B. Sports heats 5 p.m. Phil. Orc'Hitra. Vic. Mem. Hall, 5.16. Zimbaltet's Kei-it-l, Vic. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Friday, August 29 Hii;h Water, 10.26 a.m., 9.54 p.m. Municipal Onimissinn,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    348 7 Thursday, August 28. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. WmtWL HARBOUR. >iai:i Wharf Magnet, Peniagat, l'.il.uidii Waarf P Coal Wharf Ml. VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tsn.long Pagar Wiiarf Nil. Albert Dock Kator.i;, Tug Sunda Victoria Dock Ca] Keppel Harbour King's i)ock Saarbruckcn, Gorgon No. t
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    239 7 r> nnnif, Ranc*oa and Calcutta 3 p.m. natu Pahst 8 p.m. Penans, Cn nbo, But», Port Said. Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marseilles, Boston anil N«w York 3 p.m. I'niti>l Btat«s »f America Parcels 2 p.m. Malacca and Muar 4 p.m. I'ontianak A p.m. Kiii.la Pakaac Pataa, 8nm»l Lem'■iriK
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    THE BRITISH BREAKFAST.
    441 7 Long Ceas.ed to be a Sociable Occasion. M. Hcrriot, M. Thtunis, Signor Stefani, and Mr. Kellogg breakfasted with the Prime Minister at Downing Street. rendering themselves, for the hospitable occasion, at a quarter to eight in the; morning," says the Morning Post. Yet there arc those who
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    215 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, August 28. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4% Demand 2/4 1/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 9/1G i On New York, Demand ,->:>'* i Print* 90 d/» 54% On France, Bank 880 On India. Bank T. T. 162 >4 O:i Hongkong, Bank d/d p.c. prem.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    60 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepa Cloning Price*. Buyers- Sellers Spot Spot September Sept. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-March Jan.-March Singapore Standard Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Price*. Buyers. Sellers46 "a 4G% 47 47", 47 47% 48 > a 48% Tone of Market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot
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      MINING.
      221 7 Issue Val. Pel. Buyers Sellers 1 1 Batang Padang 0.57% 0.68 tt 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.45 1.55 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 24/0 25/0 i 1 Johan Tin 0.39 0.42 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 47/- 48/£1 £1 Kamuntir.K Tin 39/- 40/10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 6.00 7.00 1 1
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      GENERAL.
      134 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.7.6 6.11.3 10 10 Central En^inee 4.50 6.50 6 5 Central Motors 2.00 2.50 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 8.50 8.7.' 5/- 5 Klcc. Tramway 9/0 10/3 10 10 Fraser Ncave 15.50 46.50 100 100 Hammer Co. l. r >0 155 lOOlOOKntz Bros, def
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      DEBENTURES.
      117 7 Issue Val. Pd. Bayers. Sellers. U. Kiit;. 6 p.c. |1,2n<,800 p«r JO p.c. pn Spore Electric Trswwaja. 5 p*. csn ntu\ i 1350.m S < o fi»^V aiclp *1 S pc 1,8,8,000 par 10 p.c. pn. Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1907 51,600,000 par S p.e. pm S'pnre Municipal
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      395 7 Fraiar *wi Co. and Lth.i «cd Fratt'i Q«»UUom. To-day s Prices. Fraser Lyall Co. Kvatt Alor Gajah ($1) 0.80 090 0.80 0.90 Allcnby (SI) 1.02 1 1.07'i 0.93 1.05 A. Hitani (•>.";) HAW 10.00 X.00 10.00 A. Kuninj? (SI) 0.IWV6 0.42% 0.30 0.40 Am. Mulay ($2) 1.C0 1.75
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      283 7 WHEN HOME IN ENGLAND STAY AT SINNY WOKTHING The popular Hesort for Anglo-Indians. Equable climnte with maximum fagfe lioh Sunshine. A pleasant hr.ppy town by the Sen, yet with 111 i*s minutes of London. Tennis, Golf, Houting, FiahinK, 80w1.,. Music. Congeniul onJ interestinj; Society. THE BERKELEY HOTEL on the Marine
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      144 7 New Shipment of COLLINS ILLUSTRATED POCKET CLASSICS has just arrived Over 2jO Interesting Subjects by the following Popular Authors. CHARLES DICKENS SIR WALTER SCOTT tLKXANDBE DUMAS WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE VICTOR HUGO W. M. THACKERAY Mrs. HENRY WOOD LORD LYTTON, etc. Collina' Classics Suit All Tastes. Strong m Binding, Beautiful m Appearance
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      596 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other CU-sitied Advts., see page IB. BREAKFA3T (Drinking) Cb»eoUt«, ened. In the <i lality oi' lii- hading brand. $1.10 pit 1 lb. tin, CO cenis pet 'j Ib. tin. H. Better, Kun.p, Hotel Building. REPAIRS TO HiNUCULAK.S arid loatl[fle instruments. John Duke, Optician, 12, Battery Kuad. (lp) I
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      483 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Otfcsjf CtisWsM Vdvls.. see page 16. LONDON >\ery mail we reeetTt a art f;mk Moderate r 1 Kit, Orchard Boa 4. ROAMER SEDAN MOTOR CAR for sale. Apply h. I>. Muadell, 10, St. H ire. FOR SALE, WoUeW) 18 i-> h.p. ■24 m. to >rai. New tyres. In
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    DEATHS
    84 8 BRANDON.- On August 26, 1924, Minnie l'riinilmi, beloved daughter of J. 11. Brandon ujf.l three years. LEE.— On August 27, 1924, at his residence Mandalny Villa, Katong, the Hon. Mr. Lcc Choon Guan, at G.10 p.m. of kidney trouble Aged 50 years. Deeply regretted. Funeral on Tuesday, September t,
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, AUGUST 28. OF CRICKET.
    1197 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, AUGUST 28. OF CRICKET. The. tour of the South African ericke'. tc.-im m Fngland this summer has beer extremely disappointing from the point o. f view of spoil. During the whole of the time they have been m Kn^lan.l th« South African.; hnvc proved themselves to
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    13 8 Taiping Tin has declared a five per cent interim payable on September 24.
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    18 8 A contribution of $10,000 has bren made by the F.M.S. Government t) ilu South Indian Flood Relief Fund.
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    24 8 Efrem Zimbalist, the distinguished Russian violinist, arrived by the Mantua t»-day and will give a recital at the Victoria Theatre at 9.30 this evening.
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    29 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 160=1100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 1C5=$1OO
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    28 8 Two soldiers, George and MaKar Penin have been sentenced to death for smugKling two poods (72 lbs.) of opium into China over the Turkestan frontier, stata.a Mcscow telegram.
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    35 8 This morning before Captain Junes, Insp. W. G. Higgins charged a Chinese, named The Seng Yah with carrying a dangerous weapon in North Bridge Road yesterday evening in the vicinity of I recent clan fight.
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    43 8 A meeting of the leading members oi the Indian and Ceylonese communities will be held to-day at 5 p.m. at the Ceylon Tamils Association hall, 11 Dhoby Ghaut, to consider the question of raisins: funds for the relief of flood sufferers in India
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    44 8 At their auction room, 20 Raffles Place, Yeo Engr Hoe and Co. sold a rubbnr plantation at the 12% mile Jurong Road, area 74 acres, 19 poles, to Mr. Wm Tiam Ghee for $lfi,200. Other properties were withdrawn, the reserve prices not being reached.
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    60 8 A sum of $15,200, to meet the cost of tickets issued by the Railway Department to Chinese students attending Chinese aided schools, was recently approved by the Finance Committee of the Federal Council, and has piven the Chinese great satisfaction. It is understood that a supplementary warrant for $15,000 will
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    57 8 We are asked to state that Messrs. Seah Neo Chow of Scah's Agency, Limited, E. Es-Chasseriau and Alex. Gilfillan, mining engineer, mining geologist and metallurgist, are leaving for Goenong Banaoel, Landak, Pontianak (Dutch West Borneo) to work molybdenite in a large mining concession containing about 17,936 acres. Mr. Seah will
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    65 8 Mr. Lim Eu Toh, a prominent member of the Chinese community of Penang. and president of the Chamber of Commerce and Justice of the Peace recently visited Lopburi with Messrs. Soow Hood Seng, Seow Keng Lian, Chia Enjj Kee and Dr. Teh Lian Swee. They put up at the Governor's
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    69 8 The youth Ng Kcng, who while driving a car yesterday was stopped by a lance corporal at the Alexandra Road polic station for being in possession of cigarettes imported from Pulau Sambj, and was alleged to have offered the policeman an illegal gratification, was to-day fined $75 for possession of
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    79 8 The 'lance at ihe Penan.T Club on Monday night in honour of the visit of the Pegasus seaplanes was largely attended and proved n most enjoyable function. The Hon. Mr. S. Codrington, actinfj Resident Councillor, and Mrs. Codrington, with Commander H. C. Rnwlings, D.S.O., and Squadron-Leader Tomkinson, D.S.O., were present,
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    83 8 The Committee appointed by the Homt Secretary to inquire into the quettion of women police has issued a report stating The Committee consider that as many women as were employed before the reduction of the force in 1922, should again be appointed.'' Sir Nevil Macready, late Commissioner of Police, in
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    99 8 Lord Milncr, in an interview to the Sunday Exp-ess, says he does net think that there is any cause- for anxiety as a result of the disturbances in the Sudan. He is convinced that we have only to make it clear to the Egyptians that we have no intention to
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    113 8 "A Disappointed Exhibitor" write* to the Malay Mail as follows An agricultural show was hold at Kuala Pilah on Saturday and the show was to be open to the public till 4 p.m. I had sent in foi competition fifteen exhibits. At 11-30 a.m. I went to tiffin and whtn
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    336 8 Mr. R. Goldie, manager of United Engineers, Ipoh, is indisposed. Mr. W. Parry has succeeded Mr. F. 0. W. Dunsford as manager of Titi Tin, Ltd. Towkay Oioon Shin Choy has been elected a member of the "F.M.S. Chamber of Mines. Mr. E. A. Staines Accountant, Post
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    Seaplanes' Long Trip.
    59 8 Two of the seaplanes attached to H.M.S. Pajrasus started from Penan? this morning in an attempt to make a non-stop flight to Johore Bahru, a distance of 350 miles. News has been received of their departure from Penanjf, but up to the time of fcoinfc to press
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    Large Opium Seizure.
    66 8 The Preventive officers nf the W-a\ Government Monopolies made a vtry smart capture of a bier consignment of prepared opium yesterday. It is val'x- I at approximately $120,000. The opium was four/1 in some of the most isolated places of the steamer Hong Hwn wblch arrived in
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    Siamese Royalty.
    125 8 Admiral EL B. H. Prince Asdang of Siam, Heir Presumptive to the Siamese Throne, and Princess Asdung arrived at Prai from Songkhla by motor-car on thu 24th instant and cro.-scd to Penanjc by special Haunches provided for the occasion. A distinguished party forms the Prince's suite 'comprising Khoon
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    Amateur Driver's Joy Ride.
    169 8 At 9.20 a.m. yesterday a Ford hired car was waiting outside the General Post Office, while the Sikh driver wn* doing business inside. A Bengalri'. /riend of his, thinking it would be wiil to have a drive, got into the cur and started it, proceeding in
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      241 8 OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FINEST SELECTION IN THE STRAITS AT REASONABLE PRICES.. l ffi^^l?f 5 H SPECIAL LINE """"4 BEST CANADIAN WARDROBE flj[Ll r4i g^.|r-~- fl Seven -ply wood covered best quality iSTImJ vulcanised fibre. 23r"H|ir#? I] Protected by heavy Brats studs and ,J«^T*^ ~^*^j| I I I*at«nt Locks, strong and
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      174 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. J. WARREN KERRIGAN, ANNA Q. NILSSON, TOM SANTSCHI THUNDERING DAWN m 7 Reels. PEARL WHITE m THE TREASURE OF PEARL TRAVERS In 15 Episodes or 31 Reels. Episode 7 MOCKED FROM THE GRAVE 2 Reels. Episode 8 THE HUMAN TARGET 2
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      88 8 >♦-»♦-»♦♦■♦-♦-♦-»♦-*♦♦*♦♦ On Other Pages. PaffC. Ayer Hitam Rubber Meeting J Shipping and the Mails 7 Finance and Commerce Reuter Telegrams 9 Death of lion. Mr. Lee Choon Guan 9 Rubber Auction Prices Singapore Tramway Share Mystery 9 The Canton Situation 9 Municipal Music Recommendations 9 Home Sport hotter 9 10
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    OPIUM TRAFFIC.
    239 9 Preparations for Controlling Drug. Forthcoming World Conference [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 27. A meeting of the League of Nations advisory committee on opium traffic at Geneva, dealing with the programme of Uh world conference on drug control to ba held in November, considered five ■dMMW, submitted by Britain,
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    The Calcutta Council.
    80 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 27. Calcutta The President of the Legislnti\e Council announced the prorogation of the council sine die. The Swa r ajisU greeted the announcement v.ith prolonged cheering. A communique explains the prorogation as the logical consequence of yesterday's proceedings. Lord Lytton henceforth assumes tliarg*
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    Cross-Channel Flight.
    54 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, Aupust 27. British and French experts are drawing up a scheme for an aerial cros=Channel ferry with a half-hourly service between Folkestone and Boulojrne. Flyinj* boats to accommodate twelve pass■fm will make the crossing in fifteen minute?. It is understood that the fare for cross-Channel
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    Funding of Polish Debt.
    47 9 [reutek telegram.] London, August 27. Warsaw The Prime Minister has instructed the Polish Minister at Washington to conclude the funding of the Polish debt, amounting to i!:35,00O,O00. It has been decided to commence negotiations for the funding of the debt to Britain shortly.
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    Hurricane at Sea.
    44 9 [KKITER TELEGKAM.] London, August 27. Porto Diilo Th-' While Star liner Arabic, which is arriving in a few hours from Hamburg, has wuclis-xl requesting that eight ambulances be prepared for pMMag*** injured wlun u hurricane .struck tlie damaged vessel last night.
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    Bolivian Tin Output.
    42 9 {REITER TELEGRAM.] London, August 2S. Washington American interests have purvhasid BoHriu tin mines at Llallagua and I'nii.i and also the Machaca-Mana-Uncia railway for $27,000,000. The properties are said to produce fifty per tent. of ih<> Boln ian tin ovtpat.
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    Canton Trouble.
    48 9 Merchants Declare General Strike. (From Our Own Correspondent) Hongkong, August 27. A crisis is approaching in Canton, where the merchants have declared a general strike. The movement is Raining strength and food prices are soaring. Hongkong, August 28. Cnnton is quiet, but the situation ia anxious.
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    Cotton Outlook Brighter.
    86 9 [REVTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 27. The Manchester correspondent of the Westminster Gazette is of opinion that the cotton industry will probably witness a period of increased trade in the near future owing to the promise of larger supplies from the United States. Raw cotton is now at
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    Claims of Russians.
    65 9 [reuter telegram.] London, August 27. Mof.i-ow Interviewed with regard to claims of Russians for compensation for personal injury and loss of property as the result of foreign intervention in Russia, M. Chitcherin emphasised the importance of such claims in any future negotiations the Sovift had with Britain
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    Reparations Officials.
    64 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 27. It is stated that the Reparations Commission will invite the New York lawyer, Mr, Seymour Lewis, to accept appointment as permanent Agent-General of Reparations. Mr. Lewis was under-»ecrn-tary to the Treasury in Washington during the Wilson and Harding administrations. Meanwhile Mr. Owen <unij
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    British in Cologne.
    36 9 [RF.L'TER TELECRAM.] London, August 27. ColoRr.c It is announced that the War Office has ordered the suspension of all new works performed by Royal Engineers in connection with military requirements except emergency repairs.
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    Next Year at Wembley.
    29 9 [REUTER TELECRAM.] London, August 27. Keuter learns that the Dominion Governments have been asked to re-consider their decisions against re-opening the Wembley Exhibition in 1923.
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    Passengers Incinerated.
    29 9 [HELTFR TELEGRAM.] London, August 27. Amsterdam Five passengers were incinerated and two seriously hurt through a motorbus catching fire yesterday at Hcino, in the province of Overijsel.
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    118 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, August 27. Dissatisfied at the measures taken by the Canton Government against imported munitions and also refusing the new curnncy notos issued by the Central Bank, h)1 merchant? m the city have struck. An imposing memorial service will take
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    LONDON PACT.
    217 9 Disgraceful Scenes in The Reichstag. Communists Forcibly Ejected. tREUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 27. Berlin It is officially announced that the Reichstag will be dissolved in the event of rejection of the London Pact, which, however, will be signed in any case by the Government on the 30th inrtant.
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    Various.
    96 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 27. General Sir Charles Fergusson will succeed Admiral Viscount Jellicoe as Governor of New Zealand. London, August 27. Plymouth, Vermont It is announced that President Coolidjre has appointed Mr. Bancroft, a well-known Chicago lawyer. Ambassador to Japan and Mr. James R. Sheffield Ambassador to Mexico.
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    126 9 Offered 591 Tons Sold 1 1 1 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 670th auction on Aujcu.-.t 21, when there was catalogued 2,255,045 lbs. or 1,006.72 tons offered 1.324,081 lbs. or 591.10 tons sold 994,695 lbs. or 444.06 tons. Spot. London Is. l%d.
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    Singapore Tramway Share Mystery.
    251 9 Truth, of July 2.J, has the following comment The ss. ordinary shaies of the Singapore Electric Tramways, which formerly stood at something less than half-a-crown each, had a sharp rise lately, and on Monday last were dealt m at 9s. The movement looks like a market
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    Death of Mr. Lee Choon Guan.
    877 9 Sudden Passing Away of A Leading Chinese. Singapore leaiMt this morning with much regret that the Hon. Mr. Lee Choon Guan, J.P., the leading member of the local Chinese conr.nunity, suddenly passed away (at the comparatively early age of 56) last evening at his
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    China Inundation Relief Fund.
    126 9 A committee to raise funds for the relief of the victims of the China inundation was formed at the United Chinese Library on August 23. Telegrams recently received state thct the inundation had spread over several provinces Hokien, Canton, Hunan, Kiangsi. Kwanjrsi, Hupeh, Chihlk, Konan, Mukden
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    Municipal Music.
    789 9 Subsidised Police Band Recommended. Appended is tho report of the special committee appointed by the Municipal Commissioners on July 25 to inquire into and report upon the practical possibilities of the formation of a Municipal Orchestra for the town of Singapore. The committee has issued its report with
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    Pulau Tekong Fire Relief Fund.
    110 9 The Committee beg to acknowledge with thanks the follov-ing subscriptions Previously acknowledged $8,700 Thung Shau Hong 10 San Kiang Chon Tan Club. 10 Kia Lam Pit Soo 25 Vat Lam Club 20 Lv Pak Hone 10 Gymnastic Party 12 Straits-Born Prcvident Association 25 Cantonese Rattan
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    HOME SPORT.
    2006 9 Some Recent Cricket Incidents. By Our Special Correspondent London, July 81. Lord Derby's horses are always well supported at Liverpool, and with Pharos far and away the animal of t«e-t dm in the Summer Cup it was no wonder to find him starting at so short a price
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    PROMISSORY NOTE CASE.
    441 10 Indian Dealers' Claim Against Meyer Bros. The action commenced in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard yesterday morning; for a declaration that thirty-four promissory notes, each lor $1,000, were invalid, in which the plaintiffs are two Indian dealers named K. M. Nathoisahib and S. H. Mohamed
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    MT. ELIZABETH ACCIDENT.
    272 10 Young Siamese Knocked off His Cycle. Before Mr. Scnnett, yesterday, the case was commenced in which the driver of car 'lio't, owned by Mr. M. Mcrgler, was charged with causing hurt by a rash act to the nine-year old son of H.E. Phya Montri Sriwongsa, who was
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    Safety of St. Paul's Cathedral.
    80 10 The safety of St. Paul's Cathedral is by far the most vital problem raised by the proposal to build a bridge across the Thames near the Cathedral. A Royal Fine Art Commission, instructed to report on the matter, says that the piers supporting the dome
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    60 10 A meeting of Travancore Muslim* was hold yesterday at 3, Enggor Street* Tunjong I'airar, with Mr. M. R. Muhomed Kunjoo m the chair, when a resolution of condolence was passed m connection with the recent death of the Maharaja of Travancore. The meeting decided to send a cable to the
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  • LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd., Report.
      218 10 Singapore, August 28. Rubber. London Is. 194d. Quic-t. Local 46% ccnu. Tin. London £254, up 45.'-. Rubbers.— Quiet. Mining. Petalings are firmer with buyers at 1,35 and 1.38 for delnye4 delivery- Mambaus quiet with buyers ai iii) sellers at !>8 Souths buyors at 1 and
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report
      114 10 Singapore,. August 28. Tin.— £254— up 46s. Rubber.— Is. l*d.— %d. Notwithstanding advances in ths prices of commodities, the market for shares is extremely quiet. Rubber.* are freely offered, but there are no buyers except at bargain rates, and in consequence business ia very difficult to
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      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      174 10 (L. R. Maephkil.) Singapore, August ,28. Rubber.— Is. l\d.— 46>~ cents. Tin.— £254— $127% 50 tons sold. The improvement to-day in tin and rubber has given the share market a firmer undertone but there is very little change in quotations. Among mining share? there is
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    INCITING TO MUTINY.
    251 10 Case Against London Editor Dismissed. Mr. J. R. Campbell, Editor of the Workers' Weekly, who was remanded on bail at Bow Street Police Court on August 6, for inciting to mutiny in the Army and Navy, was discharged on August 13. Mr. Travers Humphery, on behalf of
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    Bouquets for Judges.
    128 10 Each summer at the Old Bailey, London, is observed the old-time .custom of the carrying of bouquets by* the judge* and aldermen, and the strewing of the Bench with sweet herbs. The custom originated in the middle of the 18th century, the flowers being used to ameliorate
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    • Letter
      Starting a Car.
      59 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your MnUM P«ra in yesterday's issue headed Starting a Car omitted to state that two shrill whistles reversed the engine, causing the car to run backwards. Your readers will no doubt be glad to hear of this additional remarkable
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      Advertising Malaya.
      138 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In the British Empire Section of The Times, dated July 2 l J, 1024, Malaya is advertised as producing 60 per cent, of the world's supply of plantation rubber, and in support of this a picture of a rubber plantation
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      The Medical College.
      106 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Some time ago the cflficial version was published in your esteemed journal. We are anxious to ascertain the students' grievances against the Janitor and Principal. May we ask the students' lawyer, Mr. R. Page, to clearly stat- the student
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    94 10 The Malay Opera Co. of Malacca is drawing crowded houses at the Alexandra Hull. The company il assisted by two Australian vanderiHt 'artistes, Spark and Fuse. Bintanp Kukus will be staged toni&ht. The Empire Cinema will present tonight in the second show two new five reel pictures. One
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    CHINESE NEWSPAPER FINED.
    223 10 Offences Under the Companies Ordinance. At Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (writes our correspondent) the Yik Khuan Press, Ltd., was charged before Mr. Stork, police magistrate, with two offences under, the Companies Ordinance. At the outset Mr. Joaquim, for the defendants, said that a technical offence had been
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    Rubber Roads in America.
    113 10 A report has been received from the Massachusetts Automobile Association to the effect that a week or two ago a section of one of the freight trains operated by the Union Railroad jumped the rails on the Northern Avenue Bridge, Boston, tearing up the wooden paving
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    47 10 The death is announced of Mr. Alfrad Edward Wackrill, who wa.i in Ceylon in the 'eighties, having; come out to join the Survey Department. Ho retired in November, 190 1, at the age of 12 owing to ill-health, while holding th.> position of Superintendent of Application Survey*.
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      RUGBY FOOTBALL.
      403 10 ArranRements for The Coming Season. A mwtins of rugby p.'aycrs was held at the S.C.C. yesterday e.ening to discuss arrangements for the coming season. On the proposition of Dr. Lindow. seconded by MV- Leonard, Mr. B. E. Ablitt was unanimously re-elected captain, and Mr. Martini' was elected hon.
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      Pritish Team Beaten Again.
      303 10 [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 27. Pretoria Pretoria beat the British liuvby team by G points to 0. S.C.C. Tournament. Yesterday's results were as follows C Double*. Adamson and Smith beat Furber and Lowry, 2—6, 6—2, 6—3. Boardman and Hallow? beat Davidson and Rumney 6—2,6 2, 7—5.7
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      CRICKET.
      94 10 S.C.C. v. Malacca. The S.C.C are visiting Malacca for a two day match on Saturday and Sunday. The eleven will leave by the night mail on Friday, returning from Tar.ipin by the night nail on Sunday. The teams will be R. C. C. O. P. firrffith-Jones (rapt.). Lieut. Bcville,
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      HOME CRICKET.
      65 10 South Africans and Soni [Reuter Telegram.) London, A:!.;u^i 27. The match between Boattnet and the South Africans WEI Started :.t T:iuntir,i to-day in fine we.ithor and <;:i I wicket. Somerset bntterf first and mack' 208. including ")!t by UcBnran. Blanckcnbertf took six wicki-N for Ti!. When stumps wore
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      FOOTBALL.
      26 10 To-day's Match. The S. R. C. and tha Telephone Company will meet m a Singapore Cup match at the Stadium to-day, starting at five o'clock.
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      BOXING.
      331 10 Jamito and Mor.uhan. With h'i< recent victories hh Pellcy, Regan un>l (ialit it: mind and the fact that he gaintd the decision over Jamito when they last met, Jerry Monahan i-. generally faiui'.l to win his fifteen three-min. round bout wH is to take place at the Singapoi Stadium
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      Swimming.
      17 10 There will be a 75 yard back stroke handicap race at the ChhMM Clift) on Sunday.
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      Hockey.
      67 10 The followin-r will n urcsuit the S.S.C. Rgainsl the [nd Uon al hoc-key to-morrow on the S.R.C ground (i. G. Gray F. Albuquerque aiu! K. Anjru:. J. V. Moss, N. I! tnd .1. Etodrifiue? F. B. Ochlers, A. \V. Moreira, H. Stmck (capt.) C. A. Norria and K. J.
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    FLOODS IN SOUTH INDIA.
    327 10 Disquieting News From Cochin. A Mad ~as message of Au. says The arrangement to run trains from Shoranur and Calicut from the Mitli instant has fallen through, owing to fu, ther heavy rains on the west o will not be possible to complete repairs to the
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    MEDICAL COLLEGE INCIDENT.
    648 11 Ipoh Paper (illls for F" llcr Siiitrmi'iU. The Time* of Malaya, Ipoh, publishes tlic following eminent upon th* punt Medical College lncid< nt It would be tn strain unduly and unnecessarily the significance of the recent incidents at the College "f Medicine in Singapore to associa e
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    Moslem Association.
    252 11 The annual pmnl wHwg of the! Moslem Association was held at the club ptemiaes, 91 Seteffk Koad, on the 25th inat at 8 p.m. In the absence of the President, Mr. M. Ismail, Mr. M. H. lMwood, ipik' of th« ice-presidents, took Lbe chair. Than was a foot
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    " Siamese " Twins Who Dance.
    167 11 Siamese Twins Who Dance. Violet and Daisy Hilton, pretty girls, I aged sixteen, joined together m much the HUM manner as the famous Siamese Twins, have arrived m Chicago on a visit. They were horn m Brighton, England. \W intend t.> see eveiy thing m Chicago except the inside of
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    SHANGHAI ADVENTURESSES.
    549 11 Fresh Fields for Easy Money In Manila. The North China Daily News of Ausu.t 14 publishes the following further u-ports have reached Shanghai i.f the won. on who, upon their arrival h. ii- from America on May 17, registered the Artor Hoaae and then proceeded to victimise some
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    Life Prisoners.
    162 11 The Montreal Star says that a proposal to exchange prisoners convicted of murder, and serving life imprisonment after the commutation of the death sentCBM, was made to the British Government by the Canadian Prisoners' Welfaro Ismgm hut declined by the Secretary for Home Affairs (Mr. A. Henderson). The
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    Keeping of Public Accounts.
    122 11 The report of the Select Committee on Public Accounts just issued shows that £104.000,000 was raised unnecessarily by Government Departments in the last two years. It points out that the overestimates in the year 1922-23 were Army, £12,500,000. Kavy, £7,500,000 Air Force. £2,000,000. Civil Service, 146
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    89 11 Programme of drills up to and for August 31, 1924 Friday, August 29, 5.30 p.m., Drill Hall, All Officers and R. of O. S.V.C., lecture by commandant 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.R.E. (V) Sig., lecture. Saturday, Augu.rt 30, 2.30 p.m., Drill Hall, S.R.E. (V) Sig., commandant's inspcction
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    32 11 Orders for week ending August 31. 1924 Saturday, 30th. Cyclist Tests, Headquarters, 2 p.m. Instruction for Sims' Shield, Officers and Patrol Leaders only, 4 p.m.
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    DEEDS DONE IN THE AIR.
    855 12 Worfderful Flight of the American Aviators. The news of the safety of SquadronLeader AlacLaren and his companions was received with a feeling of relief, for if it be true that a landing at Broughton Bay was included in their programme, the fact had not been
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    Mr. Baldwin's Irish Ancestry.
    95 12 Mr. Baldwin's visit to Ulster was a complete surprise and his departure from London was kept a secret, says a London wire. Th« papers state that complete unanimity prevailed at the Conference, which lasted several hours. It is noteworthy that, though Mr. Baldwin himself is silent,
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    Lepers in the Philippines.
    63 12 More than 120 women relatives of the lepers of the Culion colony broke into the House of Representatives at Manila during: the morning session and petitioned for the freeing of the lepers from Culion, or, at least, the improving of their lot. The House suspended the
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      117 12 DAY IN DAY OUT DAY IN AND DAY OUT DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR SERVES ITS OWNERS FAITHFULLY AND AT LOW COST. THIS IS BECAUSE DODGE BROTHERS HAVE CONSISTENTLY BUILT THEIR PRODUCT MORE STAUNCHLY THAN STRICT MANUFACTURING PRACTICE REQUIRES. EMPLOYING ONLY THE FINEST MATERIALS, THEY HAVE INSISTED UPON AN EXCEP- TIONAL
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      227 12 Owing to the repeated requests for supplies of CLEMENTS TONIC, the Proprietors have now pleasure m announcing to the General Public, thai they have appointed Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., as Sole Wholesale Agents for Straits Settlements and F.M.S. CLEMENTS TONIC This favourite family medicine has been famous throughout Australia
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      298 12 SALES BY AUCTION CHEONG KOON SENG CO. MORTGAGEE'S SALE of valuable properties situate at Chin Hiu Street, Wayang Street and New Market lloail, Singapore Town. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, On Wednesday, September 3, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable 99 years' leasehold land
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    DOES MURDER OUT ?
    834 13 DOES MURDER OUT The Riggest I^rward Step In Criminology. W. Teignmouth Shore writes i:i a London paper as follows One M Scotland Yawl's "Big Four" said to me the other day Clever murderers We don't find out the clever ones." Which is flat fact, bringing us uy against the unanswerable
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    Sequel to Workers' Weekly Case.
    157 13 The Communist Tarty manifesto en the subject of the prosecution of Mr. Campbell, Editor of Workers' Weekly, refers to nrwspup if a"tL*lcs adverse y criticising- the ciuumstar.ces of the release, and says that the forcer, of reaction are already endeavouri::^- to attack the Labour movement
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    59 13 Modern Traipbrt iinnojncc:? that the Crown Agents have placed contracts l v r 18 locomotives and 100 covcre and 100 low-side wagons for the Uganda RaJwny. five locomotives for Nigeria, two locomotives for Ceylon, seven locomotives, 100 covered and 100 open wagons for Madras, and six locomotives for to Sudan.
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      248 13 HOLLOWAY'S LONDON The Finest Basis for all Cocktails IMPORTERS Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlement*, HIM I X With the Mellow Tone The j^_Jm ARISTOCRAT fj]]|]|]|| Of all pWairiw/iTg GRAMAPHONES Invites comparison with any other instrument m design, tone, finish, work- r-r- manship and PRICE. Write for
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      113 13 iffil Model SOI The Motor m this famous Car is undoubtedly the Most Ef t'icient m the World, producing as it does Mftximum Power at Minimum Cost COLONIAL MOTOR COMPANY ITALASIA LTD., Proprietors. SINGAPORE. CAKDOSA CO., UROSSVENOR MOTORS. E. E. MANASSEiI. KUALA LUMPUR. I'ENANG. IPOH. Have You Hoard about Our
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      1140 14 Aaseto over $5,000,000 S.C. As»uraaee In force over 117,000,0 m The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Ineorporsted m Straits Settlements.) HEAD OmCBl Winchester Houst, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 52, Old J«w-y, E.C. Tin' Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance
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      416 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter la Japaa) Capital Subscribed Y60,000,000 CapiUl Paid-up sm Yd 2,000,000 Keserre Fund Ytf.MO.OOO President K. Nakagewa, Esq. Vlce-Presideat H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. I T. Hlsamuae, Eaq. M. Esakl, Esq. I D. Tskita, Eaq. M. Suto, Esq. HEAD
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      384 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO, LTD. (laeorporate* la KagUaet) fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets «40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Undenrritar, ■astera Branca, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m England) 1 and t, Bartholomew Lane, London, Eatabllahed 1808. CapiUl 6,480,
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      666 14 AMONG THE POLICIES RECENTLY ARRAN GED FOR CLIENTS. Client with two children aged 3 and 1 takes policy to give 11 (Ml and profits to each child from age 15 to 20. .Married Man, 32, takes £3,000, 20 year Endowment, the premium bring £43.1.0 quarterly. Married Man, 36, $10,000 Life
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      315 14 AN APPEAL TO BRITONS IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. 260,000 DOLLARS URGENTLY NKEDED FOR THE ARETHUSA TRAINING SHIP 2,600 Old Boys bave joined the Royal Navy and 6,500 the Merchant Service. Patrons THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN. President H.R.H. THE PKINCE OF WALES. Chairman and Treasurer C. E. MALDEN, Esq. MA.
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1012 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Automobile Association Meeting. The nineteenth annual meeting of the Automobile Association-- (he hi^ge-i <■•■- frunii-stion of motorists m the world wa I heM at thp Savoy Hotel, London, on July !>. The l!t. Hon. the Karl of Lonsdaic, L.L., I'rc.sideiii of
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      169 15 AX LHSt I A GENEROUS OFFER OF INEXPENSIVE MOTORING THE ALL-BRITISH 14 H.P. Armstrong Siddeley is a most economical and popular family car of exceptional quality and merit. Tyre wear is extremely Light Petrol Consumption is remarkably Low SO THAT AT This silent, comfortable Top-gear car is an exceptional value
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      19 15 Liquid Fuel AND Shell Lubricants Chin Huat Hin Oil Trading Co. General Merchants Commission Agents. mi, south nmnr.B roar
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      183 16 Their daintiness and charm \l make "JEWEL" the most suitable timekeeper for evenI ing-wear. Beauty, however, is not their only asset, they jj; are accurate and reliable timekeepers as well. Sold at all high class stores- j y E. O. GAMMETER CO. |jj P I PARFUMS DORSAY DELICATELY FRAGRANT SUBTLE
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      1004 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Ths PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sal*, To Ist, ate, la ordinary eloss sst type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 48 cts- three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 eta, five ins. $1.00, six Ins. $1.18, ten ins. 11.40,
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