The Straits Times, 7 November 1924

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,707. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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    • 198 1 s^ t^h^^^Sß vf t. iKt --li OFTIN "WHIPPED" NEVES BEATEN It's not really necessary to put your order on your store down m black and white. 111 Just call your boy and tell him the followins v iitl- l J t. 1 VVnjsky tana chukop, pergi I Hioh Sfrpft Stnro
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    • 181 1 AF;:r on christmas^pbesents I I \t__S GENr> 15.(,, n 18 I I (.Evrs 18CT GO1I) cvn ixVes. SI(;NET lUN(;> ck.vt-s s-ct m.i.i. I \I)IFS- 9-CT COM) Various designs. BC*» I !>*• Prices tlUt to S.Vi.OO. LADIRV *-CT. GOLD vSfrrrcAWs riCes -,o t. sio oo W«W* vaotttcaw ph^mSlm. wSWh. I \IMES"
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    • 5 1 LACTOGEN l^i FOB YOUR BABY
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  • 1622 2 Weekly Reports of Singapore Finns. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s weekly report, dated November 5, states With rubber up to Is. 6d. and the statistical position strengthened by a furcher reduction of 5 per cent. ui:der the Stevenson scheme the rubber share market can scarcely be said to
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    • 379 2 SAVING IS EARNING Mi This Machine will ppint most of the jobs you now send to the Printer print them m the privacy of your own office, RONEOTYPE without delay, and at one-third the cost. P pJin B ters" m The Koneot yP e reproduces electros and half tone Type
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    • 282 2 Jj^When heaT\ f becomes unbearable turn to ENO for quick relief. I As soon as the bubbling, gush- I ing draught tumbles down your I parched throat, you begin to feel better. For ENO s I Fruit Salt really cools the I I system as no other drink can. I
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    • 104 2 ~1 CONN'S I Saxophone 3 C MELODY M A^ Silver plated f fi/Stt -°W Pkted boll Complete with case foJJf $300 SEASON Co., ltd. 11l AND lIS. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. PATZENHOFER IMPORTERS: Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. KLOSTER BEER Jpfjfi LION HEAD BRAND Kfi THE BEER WITH THE MB RIGHT TASTE.
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  • 321 3 Farewell to a Popular Worker. The tea party held m honour of Mr. W. Ml.M 1 Edwards, at 4.30 p.m. on thi- fed inst., at Bickley Park, Malacca, was largely attended by members and friimds. I A group photograph was taken, afte: which the final of the
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  • 177 3 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichl Shimbnnsha.) Tokio, November 5. The Tokio municipal tramwaymen's dispute has bern MttM m favour of the men. Mi. Hutta, Principal of the NiiKata High School, has tendered his resignation, acknowledging himself responsible for a dreadful triple murder committed by a secoad
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 341 3 BALATA BELTING "Clionata" BRAND THE STRONGEST TEXTILE BELT EVER MANUFACTURED. EVERY BELT GUARANTEED. ALL REGULAR SIZES IN STOCK. Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated ia ta« Straiti Sattlamtati) SINGAPORE. pT DdLiuson's B&I».t».4 Belting Made from selected American longstaple yarns and purest Balata Gum. DAWSON'S Weltona Hair Belting USED ALL OVER
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    • 755 3 GET A VIAL TO-DAY As remedy for tiic of woman's most troublesome ailments rinkcUes, the dainty little laxatives, are perfi "tion. And they are -equally good for men. A* gently as nature rinkettps dispel constipation, regulate the liver, banish biliousness. ck riTXTTWW l '"T3 l headaches, dizziness, flatulence, purify the
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    • 318 3 steamer sanmss STRUTHERS BARRY OPERATINC. U.S. IOVEMIEIfT SHIPS SINGAPORE TO LOS ANfiELES AND SAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. 8.8. WEST CAJOOT Nov. U U.S.S.B. s.i. WEST FARALUN Nov. U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT Dec. and subsequent steamers approximately 30 days apart. Taking cargo to all Overland points m United States and Canada. For rates
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    • 397 3 1 STSA^gn toium coMHiNen stitvici or THE QGEA3 SX OS., LTI. (Incorporated !u Eaglaad) THE WEST losmLMI S. G9 M ITS. ritrd la Kaclaad) Fortnightly Serrtr* r»Mug rarg* aa4 Pai>aeng«ri from Slngcpor*. BATAVU AND SOURABATA NOBTH-WVBT Ai:9TßAl.r\ I»ohts FREMANTLK (PKIITII). Approilmata Sailing!. GASCOYNE Nc». IT lAUR Dec 2 MINDIiROO Pre.
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    • 778 4 STEAMEU SJUUmi PT¥ 0. British India Apcar Lines (laeorporated la Inglaad.) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES rBNTNoTLAft AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Oader Contract with Bis Majesty's Gorerameat. LONDON AND FAX BaST MAIL BRRVICX. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Dae
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    • 767 4 STEAiER SAtUWtI PHE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO^ LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. aMik t (Incorporated m England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO Lt *DON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW BOSTON AND NEW YORK. akinff
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    • 719 4 STEAWEB SafLIRM KCMiNKLYKE PAKETVAART (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION (O. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated ia Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETIIF.KI ANDS INDIA IHHKWIHI Telephone Nos. Passage Dept. I.M. Freipht Dapt, IMS, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1137, Manager's Dept. 1002. BAUD— November 8, Penan;:, Lho-Seumnwe, Sabang, Oelee-Lhcue, Tjalang, Meulaboh, Tapa-Tocan, Sinabang, Singkrl,
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    • 562 5 STEaMEB SaUHSS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) "ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger «Mid Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG ts.s. CITY OF GLASGOW due Nov. 12 HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG s.s. CITY OF DURHAM due Nov. 28
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    • 625 5 STEAMER SAIUftGS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES (laeorporaUd la USA, Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via I. nama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUEZ DIRECT. ■a STEEL NAVIGATOR due Singapore Nov. 13 a.i. ANNISTON CITY due Singapore Dec. 9 s.s. STEEL INVENTOR due Singapore Jan. 1'! M.S. CHALLENGER due
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    • 622 5 STEAMER S/ULISBS MESSAGERiES MMiTIKFS Under Contract with the French Corrrnmrnt Mail and Passenger Service. DIRBCT FORTNIOHTLT FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARD MAILS. HOMEWARD MAILS. To Japan rla Saigon. Hongkong To Marseille* via Cnlan.lv.- Dn><.sU and Shanghai. and Pert Said. ANCERS 15,000 tons Not. 16 POTJTHOS 21,000 ton* P. LECAT 16,000 tons
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    • 401 6 CINF-.M--J.S j GAIETY CINEMA SURIN A THEATRE T()-M(;lirS 3 SPECIAL ATTnACTIONS j TO-NIGHT'S Grand Western drama of stolen gold At 73 V-m. and sU>lcn hearts New Pathe Gazette, Eve's Review and MARY I'ICKFORD m THE LOVE LIGHT The Mon who mm < O\STA\'-E TAI.MADGE H e had waited yetirs to
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    • 395 6 CINEMAS A DOUBLE FEATURE ATTRACTION To-night at the New Bridge Road. *ALiAV»IIVIA I Vo IG2J Arthur S. Kane presents CHARLES RAY m THE GIRL I LOVED 8 Reels. By JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY and Distinctive Productions Inc. presents GEORGE AIM ISS m THE RULING PASSION 7 reels 7 reels and many
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    • 238 6 WHITEAWAYS Two Special Offers Gent's Gent s Waterproof /i|M^^f% Waterproof Raincoats /Jivv^rTO Raincoats "Wayloo" [yjj 01 "Victory" READY TO WEAR «J 'V»*!| ,I^TM READY TO WE \R WATERPROOF -JX \\H A WATERPROOK RAINCOAT. Wl\i m RAINCOAT. With belt, double 11*; 1A -,v v, breast. Guaranteed f?1 M *Wj t jV,,
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  • 150 7 FIXTURES. Friday, November 7 High Water, 7.39 a.m., 7.32 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail. Warrea Shield Competition. l'hil. Orchestra, V. Mem. Hall, 5.15. Boxing Taiho v. Y. Santos, Happy Valley, ft.ll Saturday, November 8 High Water, 8.29 a.m., 8.40 p.m. Warren Shield Competition. Rugby Malay* Cap:
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  • 308 7 Friday, November 7. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected Entrance Location Ship Gotlown Cat* riiist Wharf Kumphius 2'J 1 Teuta 20 1 Main Whti f Canurtbu ;hiri; 18 3 Takada 14 I Garoet iti K;tlomo 8 I Bratiaa u Empire Dock Wtrioka Maru M 3 Uludor IS
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  • 199 7 To-day i'ort Swettenham and Teluk Amon 8 p.m. ?!<tdan and Penang S p.m. ■tuai I p.m. Malacca auJ Muar 4 p.m. lin'u Pahat 4 p.m. BHnioa, DJekoaa, Bnngel Li-t. l\inj;kal I'inung und Kobu 4 p.m. Christmas Island l< i..m. Medan, Fenantr, Sabang, Colombo, Suez. Marseilles, Rotterdam and
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  • 223 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, Noveniber 7. On London. Bank 4 m/i 2/4 8/16 Demand 2/4 3/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 19/32 On New York, Demand 53% Private 00 d/s 55% On France, Bank 930 On India, Bank T. T. I™\ On Hongkong, Bank d/d 3V4 p.c. preni. On
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  • 59 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Price* Buyers Sellers Sput Spot Nov.-Dec. Now-Dee. •ian.-Maich Jan. -!Wm ch I Singapore Standard tibkwd Smoked Hhv.fl Closing Price* Buyert Sellers :.:i>. 60 t;o fii)'4 5'j'j 5<J% Ton* of Mar, Easier Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 5<K»d.
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 228 7 issue V'al. Pd. Buyera Seller* 1 1 Batang Padang 0.57 Vi 0.60 1 J Hitam Tin 1.67V4 1.72>/4 Cl £1 Idris Hydraulics 27/- 28/- xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.50 0.55 tl £1 Kara. Kamunting 49/- 50/£1 ti Kamiintinp Tin 44/- tf xt!. 10 10 Kinta Asso. 5.50 C.50
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    • 136 7 n £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.8.1 tt 5.10.0 LO 10 Central Eng-inns 4.50 650 5 6 Central .Motors 1.00 1.50 ;i £1 E. Smelting Co. 9.25 9.50 >/-6/- Elec. Tramway 7/0 8'0 10 10 Fraae* ft \'eave 4G.50 47.50 100 100 Hammer Co. 160.00 165.00 00 100 Katz Bros.
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    • 111 7 Issue Val. V<\. Buyers Sell' rs U. Em:. 6 p.c. 31.234,300 par 10 p.c. pf\. S'pore Electric Tramways, 5 p.c. 85 £300,000 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878,000 par 10 p.c. pm S'poie Municipal t'/i p.c. of 1007 $l.GiW,000 pat 5 v.c. urn S'pore Municipal 4tt pjj. of 1909 $1
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    • 394 7 FMMi bi.J Co. and Lyall and ETatt'a QuoUt'ou*. To-Jay'i Pnces Fraser i A Co. Evatt. Allcnbv <*1) l.:!2'i 1.40 1.30 1.40 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.00 1.10 1.00 1.10 A. Hitam ($5) ft.00 11.00 9.00 11.03 A. Kuning (SI) 0.30 0.40 0.35 0.40 Am. Malay (?2) 1.90 2.00 1.90
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 60 7 NOTICE To avoid mistakes we beg to advise our customers that we arc the SoleAjrents and hold the monopoly of the lamous Belgian crystals Val St. I,ambert," for the Straits Settlements :ind the F.M.S. and we have piven the sub-agency to Messrs. Storch Brothers for Kuala Lumpur. As representative, Ste.
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    • 360 7 BOXING THE HAPPY VALLEY TO-NIGHT Main Event TAIHO (Featherweight Oinmpion of Malaya) YOUNG SANTOS for featherweight t'hunpiurmhip nf Orient) 10 BOUNDS. Speetel Return Contest UED WARREN \s. KID LIMBACO 10 Hounds, and Tlirre Special I'reliminarie*. Prices $1, $2, SI and 50 els. Tiekets ai II. MAT Co.. Ltd. and CUIA
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    • 63 7 $2,500 Prize Competition The Federated Malay States Rubber Propaganda Committee offers a prize of $2,500 for the best specimen of rubber footwear suitable for the labouring classes of the East. The Competition closes on January 31, 1925, at noon. Full particulars may be obtained on application to The Secretary, F.M.S.
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    • 933 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see pare 16. SMOKED SAUSAGE- Saucissons Lroni and Aries. Just unpacked. H. Belter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Building. 1850 BRANDY. A de Lur« Fils. Grand Cognac Fine Champajme is guaranteed U!o0 Brandy and is undoubtedly the finest old Brnndy sold in Malaya. Take a trial
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    • 720 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AdrU., sec psjce 16. FRENCH NOVELS Pattara's Store, No. l!i|.-:- Street GODOWNS TO LKT. Nos. 23 and mer Road. Apply Aik Seng Company, No. 25. Markot Stre. t BOARD-RESIDENCE required bj t»- friends, separate roon«, near town. preferable with private family. Apply 264, S. Times. HOARD
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  • 93 8 CHAN' MUI TONG.— On October 26, 192-j, M his residence No. 18, Oxley Road, Singapore, Chan Mvi Tong of Chop Thye Chiang. South Bridge Road, aged SO. Funeral at 9.30 a.m. the 9th instant, from No. lti. Oxley Road to Bukit Brown. LIM. On November 5, 1924, al his
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  • 86 8 Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Marshall beg to tlu::ik all relatives and friunds who attended the funeral of their late daughter, Iris, alsn those who kindly sent wreaths and letter; of condolence. Messrs. Soon Wee Joey and Koh Yew I.ek teg tv thank all relatives and friends who so
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  • 1039 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7. CHINA AND OPIUM. No one can doubt the real earnestness of desire chere is among enlightened Chinese to eradicate the opium habit which has got so strong a hold upon the Chinese people. No one can doubt, either, that m consequence of che political
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  • 40 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co report that the prices for copra have fluctuated during the period under review, and approximately 1,300 tons have changed hands. At the time of writing the market is weak with quotations) at: Sundried 12.80, mixed 12.60.
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  • 19 8 A report is current m Ipoh that a rich tin area has been discovered m JehoTe. opposite Singapore island.
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  • 21 8 We have received from the Government Printing Office a copy of the. return of Impoits and Exports during the year \'.>'2.i.
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  • 26 8 A Chinese Hokien. named Lim In, was arrested by a detective m Geylanp last n'jjhc m possession of a Mauser pis;.'. and seven rounds of ammunition.
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  • 26 8 The half-yearly general meeting of the Johore Planters' Association is arranged to be held m the Batu Anam Club, on Tuesday, November 18, at BJ3 p.m.
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  • 31 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 154 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Us. 159 -$lOO.
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  • 26 8 We have received from the secretary of the Committee for Public Health Education, X.M.S., a copy of the pamphlet on Leprosy which the committee has issued.
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  • 27 8 A Singapore catalogue, recently advertised a camp bed as follows This strong folding camp bed can be easily assembled, and is very comfortable when .not m use."
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  • 33 8 It is requested all ex-service man attending the ceremony at the Cenotaph on Tuesday will wear medals. Dress at the dinner m the evening is optional. Miniatures should be worn with evening dreaa.
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  • 39 8 A bill is being introduced into the Federal Council to give effect to tfie decentralisation policy of the F. M. S. Government by conferring greater powers on the Resident of each state concerned m respect of purely state matters.
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  • 34 8 Inspector Yorke, of the traffic department, has been transferred to Sepoy Line* division while Inspector H. J. Spinks from Orchard Road, takes the former inspector's place. Inspector N'unn relieves Inspector Spinks at Orchard Road.
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  • 41 8 The Malabari, who was shot m the swamp off Nelson Road, it is alleged, by the Chinese Lee Chung Li who, it is also alleged, fatally shot constable Sulaman Khan on the 2nd instant, is progressing satisfactorily at the General Hospital.
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  • 48 8 This morning, before Mr. Pryde, Mr. G. F. Webb, 5 Oxley Road, was charged with driving a car m a rash and negligent manner, thereby causing the death of a Chinese woman, named Say Wah, m Nelson Road at 5 p.m. yesterday. The case was postponed until to-morrow.
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  • 45 8 Shanghai is suffering from an aftermath of the war m the form of an increasingly large number of armed robberies by ex-soldiers am. loafers, who have come into possession of arms through military sources. Last month's number of robberies was the largest for some years.
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  • 49 8 The P. and O. Banking Corporation are opening a branch at Canton, says the Canton Gazette. This is one of the younger British Blinking institutions m the East, which is strongly supported and is an off-shoot of the bigrcst British mail and passenger shipping line operating m the Orient.
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  • 54 8 Speaking at the annual meeting of Harrisons and Crosfield, Mr. H. Eric Miller said It is clear that the margin of profit now obtainable by prodimrs el tea will attract capital for considerably extending the planted area, but any su -h extensions must take at least six years to affect
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  • 65 8 By kind permission of Lieut. -Col. S. V. Julius and officers the Band of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Sussex Regiment will play the following progiamnie m the Botanic Gardens on Sunday, November 9, commencing at It p.m. Excerpts from Sullivan's Operas song. A Garden m Brittany morceau, Canterbury Chimes,
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  • 76 8 Mr. Tan Hock Ann, Chief Clo-k of the Supreme Court Penang, who has been promoted and appointed Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court, Singapore, and who is leaving on the 11th to take up his new appointment, was entertained on Sunday to a lunch, at Tanjon;; Bungah, by the staff of the
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  • 85 8 Sir George Maxwell, Chief Secretary. and Mr. A. M. Goodman, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, visited the Soon Yin School at Kuala Lumpur M Wec'.ios lay. They saw the different classes and tried the pupils m reading, dictation, und drawing. A tea party was held m their honour, with Mr. Yap
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  • 81 8 Authentic news has been received stating that Mr. Lee Quee < heo of Messrs. Seng Kee and Co., aad Mr. Khaw Joo Tock, J.F., both well-known merchants of Penang, have been granted certificates of approval by the Government of Burma, thus qualifying them for the working of mining concessions in_
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  • 93 8 At the conclusion of the inquest, m the death of Mr. W. M. Todd, of the Eastern Smelting Co., who died from injuries received as the result of a motor-cycle collision, the jury, consisting of Messrs. D. Mat Meson, D.D.B. Cook, and H. R. Jennings, returned a unanimous verdict of
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  • 392 8 Sir Harry Lnuder and Lady Lander arlived ill India last month. The Key. Sir George Rowley, m ii ngsr m the Mantua for Singapore from Aden. Mr. H. A. Kiabat. Registrar at tho Hongkong Supreme Court, is at present m Singapore homeward bound on th<P. i.nd 0.
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  • 95 8 The following had the honour (if .!:ninp with His Excellency the Governor :it a farewell dinner (riven to the Hon. Mr. W. M. Buddeley at Government House !.i-.t nitrht The Hon. Mr. F. M. Baddeley, the Hon. Mr. H. Marriott, the Hon. Mr. \V. Lowther Kemp, the Hon.
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  • 118 8 The Committee of the Society known as "Association Des Anc: ns Combuttants Engages Volontairee Dans L'Arme-o Framcaise Headquarter, 3, Rue I>J Heldcr, Paris IKe, France, request earnestly an inciVase of members. The aim of the association is to relieve the widows and orphans of
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  • 148 8 The hon. secretary of the v Association of Malaya a>ks upublicity to the following Military |i;ii;uii'i are annually arranged at suuiy centres throuKhout Malaya on this greateat of all Remembrance Days November 11. Each purade will be attended, it is the hope, by every ex-Service man m the
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 107 8 (J(, 111 1 if CHRISTMAS GOODS Special Display m All Departments From MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Silverware. Electro Plate. Jewellery and Cut Glass Exclusive Selection Crackers Enormous Selection at all Prices Christmas Cards and Calenders The Season's latest Novelties Chocolates Confectionery Attractive Selection of fnn<*y Boxes and presentation Caskets. Toy Bazaar
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    • 133 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. IRENE RICH STRONGHEART (The Wonder Dog) m BRAWN OF THE NORTH m 8 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30. p.m. WILLIAM DUNCAN m THE STEEL TRAIL In 15 Episodes or 30 Reels. Episode 9 THE DAM BURSTS, 2 Reels. Episode
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    • 82 8 On Other Pages. I'Uk'«. Weekly Sh.-ire Markets Malacca Epworth LeagM :i Shipping iind the Mails 7 Finance and fommtm 7 Keuter Telegrams The New labir. Car Owner Sued Judgment Kx-Service Dinner Arrangements ti Malaya (on.manj Kille bTeettag '■< Tbs Mew Admiral for China Sporting Intelligent* i» To-day's Share Market li
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  • 309 9 Mr. Churchill Chancellor Of Exchequer. Mr. Chamberlain as Foreign Secretary. [UUIU TELEGRAM.] London, November 7. The official list of members of the Cabinet is a.s follows Prime Minister and Leader of the HoUM of Commons, Mr. Stanley Baldwin. Secretary for India, Lord Birkenhead Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr.
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  • 150 9 [reuter telegram.] Paris, November C. ommontiag <m Mr. Coolidge's rei lei t ion, l.c I'c-tit Parisien says that the iot only expressed their desire for Mr. Coolidge, but also a desire for v continuation of America's indirect cooperation m Europe's reconstruction. L'Echo de Paris thinks that the election
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  • 48 9 [reuter telegram.] London, NoWmber 'i. In consequence of the decision to abandon the system of eeaopetitiva ■■!*>. which is not favounnl :in<l hy the bulk of home exhihitoi n I board .'f the Wembley Exhibition is issuing supply of medals and cortifieatai for distribution to all exhibitor*.
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  • 468 9 Sir John Jordan on Feng's Action. [BETTER TELEGRAM.] London, November C. Speaking at the annual dinner of the China Association, which was attended by the Kail of Onslow, the Marquis of Sligo, Sir Frank Swettenham, Sir Stewart Luckhart, Lieut.-General Sir George Macdonogh, the Bishop of North China and
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  • 152 9 [mutes telegram.] London, November 7. Calcutta The conference of Swarajists and Mr. Gandhi concluded m a compromise on the views contained m the published scatement to the effect that as a policy of repression had been initiated by the Bengal Government with the sanction of the Viceroy, designed
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  • 81 9 [rkuter telegram.] London, November 6. Revul The trial of 159 Communists on a charge of plotting for a coup d'etat begins on the 10th inst. Two men who were discovered last night piercing a hole m the wall of the prison were fired on by the police and arrested
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  • 241 9 Its Vital Importance Fully Realised. [reuter telegram.] London, November 6. Wellington Mr. Massey has informed Parliament that Government will lose neither opportunity nor time m impressing; on the British Government the value of the Singapore base to New Zealand and Australia. London, November 6. Berlin In the
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  • 80 9 [KXUTEK TELEGUAM.] London, November 6. Official information received m Landon from Rio de Janeiro slute- that junior officers on the warship Sao Paolo revolted on the 4th and put to sea with the intention of relieving political prisoners incarcerated on an island. The fort fired on the
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  • 89 9 [BKUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, November C. The Bank of Italy has announced that the amount of che German loan allotted to Italy was over-subscribed fifty-six times. London, November C. Mexico City The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered the closing of Mexican Consulates m all British dominions by November 20.
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  • 146 9 Vice-Admiral Sir Allan F. Everett, K.C.M.G., X.C.V.0., the new Commander-in-Chief of the China Squadron m the place of Vice-Admiral C. Leveson, X.C.8., whose tenure of office has expired, arrives m Singapore from home this afternoon by the Mantua. Sir Allan Everett's last command afloat was that of
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  • 107 9 The committee of the ex-Service Association wish to call the attention of exservice men to the announcement which appears elsewhere m our issue of to-day. The rule that tickets must be applied for by noon on Monday, November 10, must be adhered to as satisfactory arrangements cannot otherwise
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  • 20 9 The Rev. P. L. Peach will conduct a Communinion service at the Gaylang Methodist Church on Sunday, at 11 a.m.
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  • 1084 9 Substantial Damages Awarded To Lecal Residents. The case m which Regimental Ser-geant-Major Powell, of the Singapore Volunteer Corps and Mrs. Powell claimed $10,320 from (Jnoh Keng Lam as damages for injuries sustained by Mrs. Powell through the alleged negligence of the driver of a tar owned by
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  • 114 9 [REUTER IIIEGRAM.] Londoiv November G. Melbourne A general waterfront stoppage of work throughout Australia is threatened as the result of seamen here declining to provide steam for cranes and donkey engines for wharf labourers working overtime. The trouble began with ami-overtime strikes of dockers at Sydney and
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  • 565 9 Airship Links Throughout The Empire. Rapidity and efficiency of our Imperial communications may well be the measure of our success or of our failure to hold our Empire together m future" said Air-vice-Marshal Sir Sefton Brancker, I when discussing: before the conference of the Institute
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  • 91 9 This meeting opens to-day and it is hoped that those taking part will have fine weather. We hear the entries are numerous both for team and individual events. Many competitors from upcountry are taking part and it is anticipated that there will be several very close
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  • 783 9 Severe Comments on Chinese Attitude. Crux of Matter Production In China. [RELTER TEI.KCRAM.] London, November Geneva The- atmosphere of the Opium Conference was again rnSM owing to Dr. Sze's criticisms of other states with repaid to the rMtriction <>f poppy-growing. The Portuguese ileletrute ■troflßly protested against Dr. Sze's
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  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 451 10 Fuller Wins A Singles. Owing l;i vitii his opponent plus 2 was too Brack for I). H. kirnii'.aii ill thfcfinal 01" A Single* ai the S.C.C. yesterday, and 0. t ulle r WOB W«ll at d—l,d I, o—l.0 1. Althou, irancei the handicapIM'is iuui looked on Fuller with
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    • 97 10 Mulaya Team fer Hongkong. The Malay* tciuu whirh it going to Hontfkmif!: i o take P«rt m the triangular tounianu-nV—Shanghr.i, Hongkong Malaya is leavMg by the Mantoa ;it noon to-morrow. The team i- U (ollowa —A. E. Holmes-Brown iFM.S.), N. >ii«nier (F.M.S.), K. W. X. Wyutt (Kuala I.i'mpur C.
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    • 301 10 S.( V. m al I'ulau Brani. Th'j S.C < team played the Coast Defences XV at Pulau Brani yc-s-U Tilay aftenuM Mid won by a goal and a try (eigkt point:-) 10 nil. The Club wen the stronger side, and would have won liy a larger margin but for
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    • 107 10 The following have Won chosei t i In their first Malay. i to-morrow, 'm the padang at 4.4."> p.m. Dr. Lindow; B. E. Ablitt. D. S. Robertson, V. Burton and J. T. W Bevilk and A. D. Poison; K. F Leonard, T. C. Bfarthie, F. i Martin. S,
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    • 198 10 S.G.C. v. Keppel. A match between the Singapore and Keppel Golf Clubs will be played on the links of the Singapore Golf Club, Bukit Timah, on Sunday morning. The following are the teams, S.G.C. players mentioned tirbt. Gibson and Forde v. Rutley and Hendrie Cameron and Newell v. Stewart
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    • 176 10 The following will play for Man Fun's team against Yong Liang's this afteinoon on the S.C.F.A. ground at B p.m. Sim Kwang Tow Hens Cheng Yeok, Foo Siak :J*ng Lim Tian Seng, C'hua Boon Lay, Loo Seng Jone Chan Peng Swee, Lim Tian Lye, Foong Un Sun, Thio Kek
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    • 133 10 The match between Taiho, featherweight champion of Malaya, ami Young Santos is exciting a good deal of interest, and a lar~e crowd is expected at the Happy Valley this evenmjr. It is over ten two-min. rounds and there tre several bout; m support, including a ten rounds -return
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  • 154 10 This week the Kabar Kawat Malayu, a Komaniscd Malay weekly newspaper, makes its bow on the local journalistic stage. It is well got up and strikes us as likely to meet with appreciation and support from the community that is able to readily follow the Malay language
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  • 95 10 The exploits of Capt. and Miss Wanderwell," who are motoring round the world with a couple of Ford cars, have been very conspicuous m the foreign papers m China, but it has taken the Press of Japan to discover that they are suspicious characters. The Osaka Asahi reports that they
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  • 108 10 This morning Mr. W. Taylor, head of the Preventive Service, charged a youngs Chinese, named Teng Ah Jee, before Mr Pryde, With possession of packets of Benares and Chinese opium, chandu and chandu dross, there "being four packets m all. Accused said that he had just conu from China, and
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    • 160 10 Singapore, November' 7. Rubber. London Is. 5%d. Quiet. Local 60 cents. Tin. London £259 15s. Local $128% (200 tons sold). Rubbers.— Malaka Pindas offer at 1.45. United Malaccas at 1.27 Bukic Katils at 78 cents. Nyalas at 4.90 and Punggors at 60 cents. Mini.ig. Kamuntinfc? have
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    • 250 10 Singapore November 7. Tin.— £"2s9.lss. down 15s. Rubber. Is. 5%d. down %d. Rather quieter conditions prevail m the share market and there is littls of interest to lecoid. Quotations remain as indicated, with few exceptions. Rubbers.^ The decline m the price of the commodity, though expected, is
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    • 208 10 Singapore, November 7. Rubber.— H. 5%d. 59»4. Tin.— £2s9-150 $128% 200 tons. A good enquiry is maintained for mining shares which are not affected by the drop to-day of 15s. m the price of tin metal. There is less business m industrials but
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  • 440 10 The following passengers have arrived m the Straits by the P. and O. steamer Mantua which left London on October 10 Mr. »n<i Mrs. A. Angus, Mrs. M, L. Aspinall, Rev. C. H. K. Boughton, Mrs. E. M. Bower, Mis* Bower, Mr. S. Brayahay. Mrs. W. Brown, Mr. W.
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  • 16 10 Mr. H. R. Kerr, Inspector of Mines, Tapah. has entered the Batu Gajah hospital with fever.
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 138 10 To the Eoitor of the Straits Times. Sir, According to the report of the la:,t meeting of the Legislative Council a:; published m the local press, I have bten represented as beinx opposed to the education of Urn Malay?- m their own language. The real truth ia
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    • 337 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I know that I am like a voice crying m the wilderness, but conscientiously 1 must say that the present system of nominating Members of the Council is far superior to any so-called representative form. What is sadly wanted
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    • 309 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have closely followed the Council report which appeared m your columns of 4th instant and referred to as curry m your leading article of yesterday, with interest besides admiring a pariicular sambal that helped to formulate its perfection
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    • 426 10 Sufferers in the Hejaz War An Appeal Following an Appeal. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Is there any kind-hearted sympathetic person to respond News from Mecca and papers from Bgypi which reach us tell v.v thai tha residents of Mecca and Taif suffered badly m Taif during
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  • 99 10 Receiving Order Against German Merchant. A and adjudication order was made by Mr. Justice Barrett-Li'nnard m the Bankruptcy Court t hi:j morning against O. Muhlenbein, a German merchant who formerly traded at 4 Cecil Street, and who left the Colony for Europe m September of this year. The
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  • 179 10 Gaiety's offer this week in the first showis Mary Pickford in The Love Light (7 reels), in the second Constance Talmadgc' in A Lady's Name and Gladys Walton in The Town Scandal' each in five pa'ts. There are also a new Pathe Gazette and Eye's Film Review. Next
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  • 111 10 The Malay Mail is told that a great deal of rubber is sent from Kuila Lumpur to Port Swettenharn by motor lorry. It is said that on some days as many as fifty lorries are engaged on this wor'c. It is evidently cheaper to send the rubber by lorry than
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  • 113 10 The English climate is too bad for mosquitoes to live m. They have a very aristocratic instinct," said Sir Ronald Ros9 m a lecture on Malaria and Mosquitoes at the Regent-street Polytechnic. Malaria, said Sir Ronald, was not prevent to any extent m Great Britain, and people did not know
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  • 2423 10 The New Zealanders' Close Call. By Our Special Correspondent London. Oetobtr ft. The much-debated question as to the relative mtritl of the classic parfonMTl of this year and last was settled IV) decisively m favour of the older generation by the Jockey Club Stakes. It is true that
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  • 551 11 League Tables. The position m Divisions II and 111 of| the Bncibk League i p to and including. October 2.", are as follows I Uivison Ii. r. w. u v. v. a. Derby 12 9 1 2 :\1 1 1 Manchester 11 8 l 2 20 3 Black]
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  • 29 11 Members of the Wesley Kpworth L— m are asked to note that the '-eirular weekly meeting <>f the leairue will begin 1a? TSO thif fv/iiinij instead of 8.18 as
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 219 11 WHICHEVER STYLE MQUTRIE PlANO you may choose, yon are assured of standard and uniform quality of the highest grade throughout. Our Stock of the various Models is the largest in Singapore and you are sure to be able to choose one that suits your individual requirements Call or write for
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    • 395 11 HATsOIC "RAFFLES." SING APORBL VJ&I I\iV\J lIULVIO "SARKIES," P3NANG. (Conducted nnder lha personal snpervlsion of the Proprietors). IN SINGAPORE. RAFFLES HOTEL The Popular Rendezvous. GUEST NIGHT Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Dinner and Dancing. TEA DANCES Every Monday and Friday. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS Every Sunday Night. Grill Room open till midnight.
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  • 377 12 I'nr Value. Company. .Vi;:M>-M:ii;i> I 1 Ay«T kuninx il Bakap Plant ns BanUnig il Iiatu I a Batn Kawan ti Bato Ti^i XI Bertaai Consol. £1 Bktor VI Bikam ■>/ Brooklaadi '1/ Bukit Mertajam I BUkit Ka.iah Bembawang 2/ Castlcfu-ld l' hei »one»e I j:i Chain
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 115 12 Messrs. PERRY COMPANY (Overseas) LIMITED (Incorporated m England) Bee to notify the Public that they have OPENED A FULLY EQUIPPED MACHINE JOINERY WORKS at 8.1, ROCHOKE CANAL ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 3083. Th« works are under KUROI'EAN MANAGEMENT, and are m a position to supply all types of joinery, flooring
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    • 204 12 TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC. Offices m the Arcade. 29, 31, 33, 35 and 37, Alkaff Quay. 2-i\ and 230, Havelock Road. 16-a, 18 and 18-1, Change Alley. 8-a and 10, Do Souza Street. 16, Raffles Quay. 7 and 90, Robinson Road. 10 Shophouses newly built at Owen Road. Ready
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    • 254 12 THE SAME PRICE YOU PAY AT HOME $4,350 20 H.P. ARROL JOHNSTON SPECIAL FEATIRES. C.A.V. starting and lighting set. clock, dash li^'hl. extra bulb horn. Sliding front seat. Cowl ventilator, side lamps, lußßage carriers. Running board footplates, petrol tin and carrier. Spare wheel, tyre and tube. Central Motors Ltd. SINGAPORE.
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    • 202 12 EMPIRE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR. Traveller* will fled tkit the Leading family and commercial Hotel ia Halaya fox comfort and service. It command! the finest position and is centrally led. Faces Selangur Club, the Padang and Government Offices, and is within easy reach of shopping, banks and th« Post Oll.ce. The
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    • 71 12 TENDERS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHTING OF TF.I.rK ANSON SANITARY fiOMtn AUEA. Tesden are invited fif electric litrl't anil i Specifications, plan* be obtained on applic to Resident, Pcrak. Tenderers am require to fill la Schedule 1! and to return it to the SicreUrj to Resident, Perak, toget!.i-r with $100 as guarantee
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  • 531 13 Prices Improve and Tone Steady. Mesrrs. Earlow and Co. report Singapore, November 0. Since our last prices have improved considerably. There was a very steady tcne m yesterday's local auction, and although no sales of awarded sheet were made under the hammer, business \va? rime privately at
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  • 108 13 A^«:lo-Johore ConsoUdaiUd<— 16,M0 Iba Bnkit Palong Syndicate. 1 IK lbs. Consolidated Malay.— 42,-JO'J !';s. Chain (Selangor).— 2l,ooo lbs. JimaJu— l64o7 lbs. Mambau (1'.M.5.).— 22.0D;) lbs. Naiborongfa P.Mi.). 82^0 New Scudai. Limited. 28^00 Ihs. Pe.:iang H. E. end Co., Ltd. 189,000 lbs I'.tma- -1 l.iC'T lbs. Pusinjr Robber
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  • 107 13 tfenfflemba I,n<!;re Mining. 244 pelt. Lingui Tin. Sluicing 350.76 p.ls, tribute, 11.04 peh, total :::»l.«0 pIU. Five days' sluicing \v< ■<■ losl through floating the plant to a new nadcN.ek. Pegang P'-i)sp'.>ctin(r Co. Piculs ;:^.ii estimated to realise $30,0G8, tribute at 7 ptr cent, payable to company
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  • 72 13 The Dublin of the Daily reports tliat tho Irish Frte State (iovoinment has ordered the rigid enforcement of t!ie Lotteries Act, which prohibits all sweepstakes, lotteries, pria? drawings", and even Christmas Goose Clubs. The Government's decision will put an end to a hujre business which has
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 684 13 Uf »> ."iCi. XX-l ZTV' »l^_JtX KfTT'JJL- >■ ry_ TOT ~T~"*7:': TT" T~-'f *> mmmm^umtm old time customs n ffrtirxxsrJTß raaadtd hv Thomai Donattt. an mot. In 1715, m !i..n..u- ..t Kin« Ocot« I's accession. The ptiM GOMOMa ot a red coat with a silver badge on me arm. and
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    • 512 13 ETLIN COMPANY NOTICE is nerebf glVeii UuM the partnprsl.ip hitherto ex luting between the undersigned DKNJAMIN I^TI.IN. TAN' CHONfi HOA ENG WAN, LEE I'ANG SENG, T.w BOON KENO and IfEO BOON GUAN m the business of Share Brokers currifl on 1 it Nos. 31/33 The Arcade Singapore, has lalved i>.v
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    • 318 13 Q BGV^Bsna^P^ H *-3 /WP*l -T"' I is trtai ice The Ice cream made by the Singapore Cold Storage Ccmpi~.y is scientifically proportioned to makj a perfect food. Containing ct least 10 per cent, of Milk Fat it thereby furnishes the growth promoting vitamines A and B. Thi natural crushed
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 1586 14 Assets, over $5,000,000 S.C. Auormncc m force otct 117.000.0 M. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (laeorporated In ItralU Sottleaaenta.} HKAD OPTIC*: Wlaeh**t*r Hesse, Sfofsporo. MNDOH OrflCl i U, 014 lawry. B.CL Th* Comptny ha* ttO.OOO deposited with th* Supreme Court of Eaglaad aad compiles witk tke Brltlak Life
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    • 366 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (laeorporated is Eaglaad.) Fire, Maria*, Accident, Quaraatee and Motor. As**ts .140,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager aad TJaderwriter, Kaster* Branch, Biagapor*. The Imperial Fire Office. United with tke Alliance Aasnraae* Co., Ltd. (laeorporated la Eaglaad.) 1 sad I. Bartholomew Lan*, London, Established 180 S. Capital
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    • 813 14 AMONG THE POLICIES RECENTLY ARRANGED FOR CLIENTS. Client with two children aged 3 and 1 take* policy to rive 1100 and profit* to each child from ace 15 to 20. Married Man, 32, takes £3.000, 20 year Endowment, the premium hoins £13.1.0. quarterly. Married Mar, 36, $10,000 Life policy, premium
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    • 213 14 AUCTION SALE of excellent- blnck poll furniture, etc. To he held at room No. 9, Me] ..I. •-M. in B .m Saturday. Xovemlier 6, at tM p.m. iriaing excellent blacs polished tea! table, arm and standard chairs uh oval bevelled mirror .iid. almeirahs and wardrobe wil bevelled mirror door, sideboard
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  • 891 15 An Indian Army War Mystery Solved. I Major-General Sir George MacMunn! contributes to the current number of: Blackwood a stirring narrative of loyalty and devotion which will be read I with pride by all connected with the Indian Army. I During the fighting on the Suer
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  • 108 15 The French Government hav>> decided that Meerck, who was summuri'y executed during the war for alleged espionage, was entirely innocent, and has awarded his widow a money (riant and a pension. Meerck was a resident of the Aisne district. Owing to the fact that he
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  • 59 15 Experiments which were made on an expiess railway train bound to Hamburg reveal a new wireless possibility. A reporter of the Berliner Tcgreblatt, who was travelling on the train, telephoned wirelessly to his office, and dictated an entire article. Later, he received the article as set,
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 140 15 BEFORE YOU DECIDE COME AND SEE THE FAMOUS HUDSON NOW ONLY $3,500 ASK US ABOUT IT. MALAYAN~MOTORS 209-212, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. FINEST OBTAINABLE HENNESSY'S BRANDY. jf'a BOTTLED IN COGNAC On Sale Everywhere HMHtMMM ♦««♦♦♦>>»«»♦♦«»♦>«»«»» «>♦♦-,_» t>»«>»« ttt t<>t s"**^ \\f'-"^k' insects can and do give ';s^j»fy»|JiSfc > M lmic annoyance,
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    • 350 15 NOW! BALLOON TYRES That Fit Present Rims. (■oodyear is ntakin? balloon tyres m the It means that into balloon tyre il smaller diameter rim sizes. and construction are Ltuilt the Invaluable It is also building balloon tyres that can lessons of the years of Goodyear testa be fitted to a
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 238 16 V3SION should be clear. Tf you fed tired when reading, or tee objects blurred, or get racking luadaohes even after resorting to medicinal and massage, THEN YOUR EYES ARE NOT NORMAL. For all defects of Vision consult K. F. CIIONG, I\S..M.C, D.8.0.A., X.1.0, LONDON. CHARGES VERY~ MODERATE. Office UNITED PHARMACY
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    • 164 16 LATEX CUPS Earthenware and Porcelain. AH sizes and prices. CUPHANGERS AH sizes made to order from old cable wire. ENQUIRIES INVITED. Lee Kirn Soo, 20, HIGH STREET. KELLY S WALSH'S PRIVATE CHRISTMAS CARDS Our special design printed on i Hand-made, deckled-edge card (folded) with envelope to match THESE CARDS HAVE
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    • 884 16 ADVERTISEMENTS Tha PREPAID ehargaa for Waotl, For Sala, To L«t, ate, ia ordinary eloao .at type (averag* aix word. »o lina) ara Par lina One insertion 28 cants, two tns. 46 eis., three ins. 64 eta., four ins. 82 eta., Aye ma. $1.00, six ma. $1.13, bm ma. $1.40, twelve
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    • 843 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO XET, 119, Selegie Koad. Apply 171, Waterloo Street. TO LET, No. 1, Oxley Rise, furnished. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, compound house No. 1, Oxley Road. Apply 6, Malacca Street. LET, 3. St. Thomas's Walk. 112, River Valley Roud. Apply M. 11. Sassocn, 5-1, Malacca Street.
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    • 401 16 SUITABLE ?y^ta GLASSES W^P RELIEVE HEADACHES AND EYESTRAIN CONSULT JOHN DUKE, OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, ?JJ.OJU F.S.M.C 13, BATTKBT 3OAD, SINOAPOgJL rail $1.20 perdoz lask for it "ITyx" NAIL POWDER X YX polishes the nails like a mirror anj makes (lie hands appear elegant. Price s<l «•**>«. Obtainable at Dte|»«n»«.rlaa mr direct
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    • 488 16 JUST ARRIVED Christmas and New Year SEASON GREETING CARDS Annuals and Gift Books DIARIES FOR 1925 (This year various new lines are published m pocket sizes). COMPLETE STOCK FOR THK SEASON Prices cheaper than elsewhere. Make your tlioioe r.irl... Full purliculn-s and price lists on applicative-.. M. MOHD. DULFAKIR CO.
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