The Straits Times, 10 March 1925

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,808. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1925. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      139 1 often "winrnsD" NEVER BEATEN SIDEROSTHEN PAINT jStfgi* Mflttlfti lor a^ van i ze(^ Iron Steel, f&osgjm RUST PROOF and RUST PRE VENTING. w chip, and being- extremely P^r- elastic 'J fee Stocked m BS 5^ BLACK BIV ii^l?,^i^i*SWS! 5| CHOCOI.ATE GREY Bkj^^S^SsS^^i^glM RED GREEN i^^^ SIGNAL RED WHITE a7 aa?l§^
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      197 1 WISDEN'S -3B:T "STANDARD" M fk TENNIS BALLS. Jj The most perfect ball in fig riM:."|Jo|^ Covered with finest Mdton W&[pW cloth procurable. W M^ SLAZENGER'S SLAZENGER'S J. O. ANDERSON G. L. PATTERSON TENNIS RACKETS. TENNIS RACKETS. T. H. PROSSER'S A racket specially designed This racket is* strung with IMPROVED PHENOMENON
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      6 1 i LACTOGEN FOR !j YOUR BABY
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    BELATED REPORTS.
    259 2 Complaints of London Financial Journal. Delay m the publication of Colonial Government reports, of which we have complained m the past, has received th<j condemnation of the Financial News, which considers it a pity that their value should be so greatly reduced m consequence. I Two glaring examples
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    "DRY " AMERICA SHOCKED.
    225 2 DRY AMERICA SHOCKED. Wife's Strange Story m the Divorce Court. A New York cable says The whole country has been rudely shocked by disclosures of Congressional high life, involving stories of drinking and gambling. These stories were told by Mrs. Scotx m the course of the hearing of a divorce
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    THE MISSING LINK.
    211 2 Skull of Man-like Ape Found In Africa. What the newspapers feature and describe as a most important •scientific discovery has been made at Taungs, m Bechuanaland, by Professor Dart, of Witwatersrand University, who has fo. nd a fossilised skull boned m limestone at a depth of 50
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    TENNIS INVENTION.
    194 2 Ball Filled with Gas and Frozen In Ice. A novel tennw ball filled with nitrogen, and said to be air-tight, has been invented by Mr. Albert E. Penfold, the technical expert at Fort Dunlop who created the Maxfli golf ball. "Th» aim," said Mr. Penfold m an interview,
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    47 2 Orders for week ending March 15. Tuesday, March 10.— Ambulaace Class, Headouarters 5.15 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. Signalling Class Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Thursday, March 12.— Band Practice, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Friday, March 13.— Practice for Military Tattoo, Headquartsrs 6.15 p.m.
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      427 2 Of Course He's Proud So are Cavander's. Imagine the pride of a Firm making only good Tobaccos for 1 50 years A pride reflected m the careful choice of the matured Golden Leaf. ARMY CLUB "SANDHURSTS" are made from the best Virginia crops blended m the best possible way. Their
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      266 2 Have You Tried The New Cuticura Shaving Stick? This delicately medicated antiseptic Soap produces a rich creamy lasting lather, enabling you to shave without the slightest irritation. Indispensable for those who shave twice daily. Properly used, it will prevent ingrowing hairs. Try our new Slurini 3lkk. MARCH (1925) ALONG TO
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      182 2 THE LATEST DANCE RECORDS, Made m U.S.A. 10 inch Double Sided $1.70. NO. NO, NANETTE MEDLEY Fox Trot MOON RIVER WalU I WANT TO BE HAFPY Foi Tr»t HAWAIIAN NIGHTINGALE Waltx DOG ON THE PfANO Po, Trot S NK;HT TIME l MAHSI F Trot SOME DAY Vox Trot JUNE NIGHT
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    THE DEEMSTER.
    390 3 A Curious Office in the Isle Qf Man. Great Thoughts gives an account of the office of the Deemster in the Isle of Man. The word Deemster is a corruption of Doomster," which means Th« pronouncer of tne doom or judgment. The oath which all Deemsters have had
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    LONDON MARKETS.
    317 3 In their report, dated London, February 11, William Jacks and Co. state Soane irregularity has been seen m all metals during the past week, but there are signs that business is now improving all round, and markets are m such a position that should these conditions continue prices
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    A Famous Dutch Actor.
    143 3 The Municipal Council of Amsterdam has granted a yearly pension of 4.00(1 guilders (approximately £350) to Louis Frederik Johannes Bouwmeester, the veteran of. Dutch actors, now m his eighty-third year. The proposal was accepted under great enthusiasm, and practically unanimously, only the three antirevolctionary councillors withholding
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    Expedition Up the Amazon River.
    148 3 Mr. Marcuse, the well-known amateur wireless operator of Caterham Hill, Surrey, on February 6 got into communication with the operator of Dr. Hamilton Rice's expedition which is proceeding up the Amazon m Brazil, a distance of about 7,000 miles from England. Transmission was very good
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      401 3 Black Diamond Files 44 0N A PINNACLE BY THEMSELVES" sasssss^^^^ INFINITE VARIETY OF FOR EFFICIENT EVERY SHAPE AND FILE WORK INSIST CUTTING QUALITY IS ON THE "BARNETT AVAILABLE FROM BLACK DIAMOND" STOCK FILES n m i II inimiiiiii SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Strait* Settlements) SINGAPORE JOHN
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      655 3 BOTTLE-FED BABIES. M«st Often Need the Help of Baby's Own Tablets. Infants fed by thrir mothers are usually less troubled by constipation than are bottle-fed babies, and as a corrective of infantile constipation Baby's Own 'Tablets stand m a class alone there is nothing else which approaches them m merit.
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      727 3 STEAMER SAH.MOS Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia) For SYI'NEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing by the well knows steamers MARELLA (7.578 tons) and MONTOBO (5,000 tons). The s.s. MARKL..A is the largest snd finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth
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      774 4 STEAMER SAILHHB P. 0.-British India Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OI'TWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAP\N POR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnagl Due Spore
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      776 4 STEAiEB SAIUHfiS 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. BOTTmtDAN, ANTWBSP. HAMEOBG AND BBBMKN. GHNOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL. AND GLASGOW. BOSTON. NEW TORK, AND BALTIMORE. Takir.f carg* throng*
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      741 4 STEAMER SAILMBS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated ia Holland) UNDER Ct NTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT, TO**-. P l"^- M VAN NOORT— March 11, Muntok and Palembang. BINGKEP— March 11 Tongkal, Moeara-Saba and DJambi. SAMPIT— March 11, Paneh-Berombang, Asahan, Belawan-Deli, Ayer-Poeteh and TanjongMYER°— *March
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      485 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) ELLERMAN LINE Passenger and Freight Services J TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG s.s. BLOEHFONTEIN due Mar. 28 o». CITY OF CANTON due Apl. 27 s.s! CITY OF ATHENS due
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      693 5 STEAMER SAIUIieS BLUE üm ELLERMAH FUNNEL se,«ce BUCKNALL LINE with S. S CO LTD (Incorporated m England) JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE ▼ia SUEZ »r PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steamer Doe Spore Route For t CITY OF DURBAN In 'port Suez Phillipines and Hongkong;. tCITY OF BOMBAY
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      519 5 STEAMER SAILIWGS MOIFIO MML STEAMSHIP COMPfW Managing Agenta. UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOXRD TRANS-I ACIFIC SERVICE— FREIGHT and PASSENGERS Ports of Call MANILA. HONGKONG. SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN STEAMERS Leaving Hongkong. Arr. San Franctsce PRESIDENT WILSON Mar. 28 Apl. 21 PRESIDENT LINCOLN Apl. 11 May S SPECIAL
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      516 6 EMPIRE CINEMA Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11. In the First Show at 7.30 Don't fail to see SHORTY HAMILTON m PEN VULTURE It la a Irrmrnduußly gripping I.ore-alory of the Canadian North West. This is a story that will grip and excite you from st.-.rt to ttninh— in
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      499 6 ALHAMBRA From Sunday, March 8 to Friday, March 13. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. A picture that everybody will like, on account of its tense human interest and the splendid acting of the principals. x In tiie Second Show, which commences at 9 p.m. RUDYARD KIPLING'S Greatest Novel, a
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      118 6 1925 Homeward Season The- Hcst -"^fifflSVS^^ Material and The Strongest <^ v 9ROD^L9yHK^ > Workmanship The Cheapest used. All Guaranteed. LUGGAGE CABIN TRUNKS WARDROBE 36 ma. it 40 mc I -1 $50, $55, $00 I -^^^S^p^ia TRUNKS. j iWi Cabin Size and $6d> $14 $16 Cash Discount Ifo Red packet
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    131 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, March 1* High Water, 10.8 a.m., 11.4 p.m. M. M. homeward French mail. BlMaapW Axsizes. Wednesday, March 11 High Water, 10.45 a.m.. 11.29 p.m. Girl Guides Hut, Foundation laying. Naval Boxing, Happy Valley, 9.15 p.m. Thursday, March 12 11. -1. Water, 11.22 a.m., 11.05 p.m.
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    322 7 Tuesday, March 10. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. M ITU HARBOUR. Main Wharf StiaM, Patrol, Siput, Alert, Ov.enfth, It.P.M. 81, Sapphire, Magnet Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjong I'xgar Sheers Wharf MIL Albert Dock Lch. Edcs, Kan uning Victoria
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    146 7 T*-4ay. Siam except Western Siam 3 p.m. Malacca 4 p.m. Singkvp 4 p.m. AntmU and Natuna Islands 4 p.m. Upper Burma 4 p.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India, Djibouti, Egypt, Europe, U.S.A. and Canada 4 p.m. Te-aieriew. Pmtianak 9 a.m. I.ijambi 9 a.m. Rhio and Billiton 11a.m.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    42 7 ay V. < n klmlyan lMKIllil.ilUiIh Srotius Murea i *it \rri". Spure l.i ndon Jan. SO Feb. 21 Jan. 30 F.b. S Feb. 4 Feb. 21 F,h. r, Mar. Feb. 11 Max. I Keki. is Mar. i\b. 13 Mar. I
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    222 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, March 10. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/4 Private :Sm. credits 2/4 19/32 On New York, Demand 65% Private 90 d's 57 V 4 On France, Bank 1,000 On India, Bank T. T. 154K On Honrkong, Bank d/d p.c dis. On Shanghai,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    57 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Price* Buyers. Sellers. Spot Spot March March April-June April-June July-Sept. July-Sept. Tone of Market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 7',<i. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers 66 ';<;\ 'if.' 66% «:>'; 65% 63V4
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      MINING.
      234 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* 1 1 Batang I'adang 0.62% 0.U5 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.70 1.75 £1 XI Idris Hydraulics 27/- 28/3 xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.54 0.56 10/- 10/- Kampong 41/- 42/- cd. £1 £1 Kamunting Tin 56/- 57/6 10 10 Kinta Asso. 6.20 6.50 1
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      GENERAL.
      138 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.12.6 6.17.6 10 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motors 0.75 1.25 nom. £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 8.60 8.80 h>- 5/- Klec. Tramway 4/- 4/9 nom. 10 10 Fraser Neave 52.00 68.00 100 100 Hammer Co. 170.00 175.00 100 100 Katz
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      DEBENTURES.
      107 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller. U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,800 par 10 p.e. pa S'pore Electric Tramway, 6 p.c. 80 £860,000 S'pore Municipal 6 p.c. 1.878,000 par 10 p.c. pa S'pore Municipal 4V4 p*. of 1907 $1,600,000 par C p.e. pm S'pore Municipal 4% pd. at 1909 $1,000,000 par
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      374 7 Frm-t aai 0». ■■d tyali *w*M QMtmrti. Fraser LtbU Co. Evmtt. Ulenby (?1) 1.32* 1.37 1.30 U5 Uor Gajah ($1) 1.05 1:15 1.00 1.10 I. HiUra (»5) 11.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 L Kuning ($1) 0.32 0.37* 0.32*0.37* \m. Malay (J2) 1.80 1.95 1.S0 2.00 Molek ($1) 1.15 1.25
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      469 7 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby Riven that the above Trade Murks are the property of Lim Poon Toh, Lim Poon I.conjr and Lim Poon Him, trading in partnership under the name or style of Chop Lim Ho Thye Leong Kce at No. 20, Hockien Street, Singapore. The said Marks in various
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      91 7 Universal'^ Latest Censor-prodf Serials THE BEASTS OF PARADISE 16 episodes— -30 reel*. WILLIAM BESMOM) and KII.EJJN SBDGWICK. ALHAMBRA Commencing MARCH 14. THE GHOST CITY 16 episode* 30 reels. PETE MORRISON and MAROARKT MORRIS THE STAR OPERA AT THE THGATKE KOYAI .North Bridge Road. To-night Miss TI.IAH m a Beautiful Play
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      101 7 THE NEW WORLD (The Leading Amusement Park) Kelantan Mak-Yong. Cinema, Jazz Band, etc. CHINESE WAYANG TOXG CHIA SOON. THE CITY OPERA PRINCE INDRA JAVA Come and nee our New and up-to-date scenery costumes Talented Actors, Actresses Clowns. Book your seats early. Tel. No. I*4. WAYANG MKNDOO YATIM MUSTAFA, Part 11.
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      884 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advtu., see page IS. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. ~fTrSiF MARCH SHIPMENT .of Plinth Gowns, Printcmps. 62-3, Orchard Rd. (lp) FOR SALE, nfw bingalow ou hill, elcctr., garage, tennis court Apply 771, S. Times. FORD 1928, self-starter, excellent condition. Sacrifice 5750 cash. Apply 764, Straits Times. ~WANTE6rbiII
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      685 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. IIISCBLLANBOUS. TiHAMPIGNONS. Truffles. Celery su jus. Opes. Fond d'Artichokes, Extra One Greenposs, etc. H. Bolter, Direct Importer, B A High StreeH. Europe Hotel Building. BERIO'S OLIVE OIL, the best for quality. guaranteed pure. Tins of 10 litres, 1 gal., 'j gallon and
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      70 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT Kandang Kerbau Station. (Hy Courtesy of Government Health Office). For the 34 hours ending at Midnight on March 9. 192S. in Max. shade temperature 85.8 K. Min. sliade temperature 73 F. Mean shade U-mperature 78.2 F. Miix. sun radiation 168.5 F. Min. trass radiation 70 F. Sen temperature
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    The Straits Times TUESDAY, MARCH 10. RAILWAY STRIKE AWARDS.
    1029 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, MARCH 10. RAILWAY STRIKE AWARDS. Even the most superficial perusal of the Government's proclamation regarding their decisions m the mattee of the strike at the Railway Central Workshops at Kuala Lumpur lust December will convince everyone that there were patent t»ievances to be redressed- The Government's
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    35 8 Pengkalan Durian Kstate (1921), Ltd., ire declaring, a second interim dividend >f ta«?!s cents five per share (5 per cent,) •>n the issued capital of the company for :he financial year ending March 31, 1926:
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    46 8 In connection with the death of a Chinese woman oh Weld Quay, Penang, the Coroner returned a verdict that death was due to internal haemorrhage from wounds to the lung and 1 heart. Teto Ban Tone the husband of the deceased, is being charged with murder.
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    49 8 Wiring on March 9, our Penang. correspondent says A gang robbery is reported from Balik Pulau m which eight Chinese broke into the house of a Chinese and decamped with about $200 worth of spoils. No arrest has been made, and the police are proceeding with 1 their enquiries.
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    56 8 It has been decided to form mi Amateur Dramatic Society m Sandakan, and a preliminary meeting of those interested was held on February 16 m the Sandakan Hotel. A play was decided on, and it i hoped that rehearsals will begin very shortly for a performance to be given, if
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    23 8 The High Commissioner lias awarded the Coloniai Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal to Private J. V. Booth of the MRlay S.ates Volun;eer Regiment.
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    30 8 The rate ol issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158r=$100.
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    35 8 By kind permission of the Chief Police Officer, the drums of the Singapore Police, conducted by Inspector Barsfcy, will play Retreat m the Botanic Gardens on Friday, the 13th. inst:u t commencing at 5 p.m.
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    54 8 Scotts' Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. recently lav iched a geared turbine passenger and cargo steamer, which bfti been built to the order of the China Navigation Co. for the Bangkok, Honpkoivr and Swatow service. The dimensions are: —Length, 350 feet; breadth, 49 feet; depth, 34 feet; gross tonnage, 3,700. The
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    63 8 A fine of $100, or m default four months' imprisonment, was imposed on a Sikh police constable m the Third Police Court yesterday who was found guilty on two charges of obtaining illegal gratification. The accused was alleged to have demanded money from the cooliw of two K. P. M.
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    68 8 A public meeting, under the auspices of the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association, was held at the' Malacca Club on Sunday, to consider the formation o f a local branch, the election cf a committee, and the possibility of holding a show m Malacca this year. Mr. D. H. Grist, the hon.
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    73 8 At the annual meeting of the Malacca Planters' Association, held on Sunday, Mr. G. B. W. Gray was elected chairman for the current year, A. Gould, vicechairman, Mr. B. Wolde, secretary, and Messrs. Henderson, Martin, Rabjohn, H. C. Butler and Milne, committee. Mr. M. Strivens was thanked for his sen-ices
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    75 8 A correspondent writes that it would be wotth the while of the Singapo.-e Tramway Company to put more cars on the Serangoon-Johnston's Pier route to relieve the congestion daily between the hours of 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to G p.m. The cars are licensed to carry a limited
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    72 8 An enactment to further amend the Secretary for Chinese Affairs Enactments, 1899, is to be introduced into the Legislative Council, as the definition of "Chinese" m the existing enactment, with its reference to the Kmperor and Empire of China is no longer suitable or applicable to present-day conditions. The substitution
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    88 8 An exhibition of oil paintings will be held at the V.M.C.A., from 10 a.m. to > p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday next. The exhibitor, Mr. T. Kobayakawa, :s en route to India to investigate the art there and, also, to find more subject* for his brush. He specialises m
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    88 8 The annual meeting of the Batu Anam (Johore) Club will be held on March 21. The. report for the year shows that the. profit on working was $1,034.08 which added to $600 received m donations and $72.20 profit on the St. Liger Sweep plus <|22.12 bunk interest made a year's
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    94 8 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Monday Two chinese charged with carrying on mining operations on state land were produced m the police court this morning before Mr. W J. K. Stark. In answer ta the charge the men said We are opium smokers and wanted to give up the
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    118 8 The District Judge, Mr. P. A. F. David, has had a crop of rash driving cases before him recently. The driver of car No. 857, charged with rash driving m Orchard Road, was fined $10 and his license suspended for three months. The driver of a motor-hus was fined $20,
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    122 8 Considerable improvements m the accommodation at the E. and O. Hotel, Penang, will be effected at n comparatively early date, says the Straits Echo. The dining room, with which so many residents of Malaya m-e familiar, will, we understand, be completely renovated and the space above it will be replaced
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    441 8 Mr. A. Mil.cllan is now m charge of the Malacca branch of the Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Mrs. F. G. Bourne the wife of Ml F. G. Bourne, Coroner for Singapore has returned from home. Mr. W. Ciotts, manager <.f Ihc Malacca branch of Mww rrmr :inii
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    Fleet to Illuminate.
    22 8 We ure officially informed that H. M. flett at Singapore will illuminate from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. to-day.
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    London Rubber Stocks.
    36 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat's cable received from their London office to-day gives London Rubber stocks 1,620 tons gown for the week ending March 7. 'I tie total now on hand is 21,630 tons.
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    Presbyterian Church Razaar.
    60 8 A bazaar organised by the nu-mbc s of the Presbyterian Church opened vei y successfully m the Memorial Hall this morning, there being a large attendamv and a varied and attractive display on the stalls. The main object of the bazaar is to raise funds for the
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    Mails Expected.
    80 8 From China and Japan by the Heiyit Maru and Akita Mam dm- here this evening from Holland and Germany by the Tambora due at Singapore- at 10 a.m. to-morrow from China and Japan by the Malwa due at Singapore at 2 p.m. to-morrow from Australia by ihv Tasman
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    Government House.
    84 8 His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard gave a dance on Friday. March 6, m honour of the Visiting Naval Squadron:. Some ;SOO jrue.-ts MM present. The music was united by the band from the Europe Hotel. The following had the honour of ■toying at Government House as
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      145 8 1925 MOTOR CYCLES SUPREME EVERYWHERE South Afiii-.in Tourist Trophy Ibices 200 miles, January 1, IMS. 3.49 H.P. A.J.S. sweeps (he board with FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH and FIFTH Places m the r:"i() c.c. dMC Australian 100 miles Championship Unlimited Class December 27, 1921. FIRST— 3.49 HP. AJJS. Th<M« and many
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      67 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. PERCY MARMONT m THE LIGHT THAT FAILED m 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. REGINALD DENNY m THE LEATHER PUSHERS Round 16, 17, 18 (6 Reels). TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietor*. LUDWIG "Tango" Outfit $125.00 CHEAPER SETS $67.50
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      56 8 On Other Pages. p»g«. London Metal Markets 3 Shipping and the Mails Finance and Commerce 7 Meteorological Report 7 Ileuter Telegrams 9 Legislative Council Agernlu Malayan Fisheries Lecture I Fascinating Slam, Special Article V Singapore Assizes 10 To-day'n Share Market ID A Trademark Case 10 Correspondence 11 Football League Tables
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    MIDLAND BANK CASE.
    255 9 Hobbs Sentenced to Hard Labour. "A Wicked Conspiracy." [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, March I). After a trial lasting intermittently since he was arrested Hobbs. who was Ctnwnml hi Ikl Midland Bank case, has been found »uilty of conspiracy to de-l fraud and sentenced to two years' hard labour.
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    Soviet Affairs.
    116 9 More Arrests on Conspiracy Charge. [BELTER TELECRAM.] London, March 9. llelsingfois It is reported that over Unity persons have been arrested in Leningrad on a charge of serious con■piracy ■galnrt the Soviet. Most of those ■iTMtad are said to be ex-teachers or pupils of the once well-known Alexanilri
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    German Presidency.
    79 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Barlia NomteaUona for the Presidency are taking shape, following the Social-i-.U' adoption of Herr Braun, which has landed the other Democratic parties m a quandary, forcing them to the difficult task <.f -finding their own candidates. Than la no doubt that the Centrists
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    Lord Curzon III.
    72 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. A bulletin issued at Lord Curzon's London residence, says, Lord Curzon underwent a severe operation this morning. The latiint is as well as can be t ii-ud jit this early stage but his condi- tion must call for great anxiety for a
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    The Brazilian Frontier.
    31 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March ii. Rio <le Janeiro: An agreement conclud<d a; Washington settling the Brazil— Colombia frontiers has been initialled. Considerable satisfaction is expressed throughout the country.
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    Mr. Kirkwood's Suspension.
    223 9 Labour Party Withdraw Censure Vote. [miter telegbam.] London, March 9. In the House of Commons Mr. Baldwin read h, letter from Mr. Hope, chairman of committees, explaining his reasons for reporting- Mr. Kirkwcod to the Speaker end empha*sj n g the importance of the debate and th*
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    France and Russia.
    127 9 M. Herriot's Unofficial Tribute. [ttEUTEK TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Paris The guests at a banquet to celebrate the opening of the Lyons Fair included M. Novak, Czecho-Slovak Minister, and M. Krassin. M. Herriot, speaking unofficially as Mayor of Lyons, said that in M. Krasain he greeted the
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    The Tiflis Convention.
    94 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Tiflis Cattle land was adopted as the standard assessment of taxation by the session of the central Soviet executive, which has just closed, after approving the budget, which reduces taxation by nearly 40 per cent, and remits arrears of taxation until next
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    Inter-Allied Debts.
    90 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] Paris, March 9. The Echo de Paris learns that Mr. Chamberlain and M. Clementel discussed on Saturday the answer which the French Government proposed to convey to London concerning Mr. Churchill'^ memorandum on the question of debts. The French Cabinet has not noticeably altered its previous
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    League Meetings Start.
    42 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Geneva The sittings of the Council of the League opened with a private meeting presided over by Mr. Chamberlain. It was mainly concerned with procedure pending the arrival of the Belgian representative, M. Hymani.
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    Dutch Steamer Ashore.
    258 9 Lives Lost in Rescue Work. [reuter telegram.] London, Muivh 9. The Rotterdamsche Lloyd cargo ship Soeiakaua went ashore off North Pier, Hook of Holland, in a heavy sea and strong wind. She is in a dangerous position. Two lifeboats attempted to reach the ship but one tan
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    St. Paul's Cathedral.
    63 9 Part Beneath Dime to Be Closed. [belter telegram. 1 London, Mtrch 9. The portion of St. Paul's Ctthedral beneath the dome, and including the c hoir and transepts, will be closed at the end'! of this month and all special services vi\\ be suspended in order to
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    Arsenal Fire Not Serious.
    70 9 [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. I Contrary to the wireless reports cir-" culated, the fire at Woolwich Arsenal on Maich 4 was not serious. It broke out m a workshop and spread to the anti-gas factory. Fire engines confined the blaze to relatively unimportant buildings. It
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    Dutch Factory Fire.
    24 9 [recter telegram.] London, March 9. Amsterdam The factories of the cocoa manufacturers Gebroeders, Grootes and Westzaan have been destroyed by fire.
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    Flevo Towed In.
    33 9 [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Batavia The steamer Flevo has not sunk and has been towed m to port. The first mate and eight of the' crew are still missing.
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    RUBBER DISEASES.
    160 9 Scientific Officer's Address To Planters. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, March 9. In the course of a lecture on rubber diseases to the Perak Planters' Association, Mr. H. C. Pinching, senior scientific officer, Rubber Growers' Association, drew attention to a new disease which was present m the Bruas
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    Legislative Council.
    881 9 Orders of the Day for the Next Meeting. At a meeting ol the Legislative Council on Monday, Mafh 16, the orders (t i lu- day include the i> Mowing Questions by Mr. S..ng Ong Slang Will the Government consider th question of the advisability of bringing into force,
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    FOUR KILLED IN LANDSLIDE.
    31 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 9. A serious landslide occurred during excavations at Lahat mine yesterday. Four coolies were buried and their dead bodies were recovered.
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    Malayan Fisheries.
    891 9 Trawlinjj in Tropical Waters. "Trawler Fi^hinjj in Tropical Waters" was the subjert of a very interesting lecture given ti, the Singapore Natural History Society at Raffles Museum yesterday evening by Mr. C. F. Green, Director of Fisheries for the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. The Kev. Dexter Allen presided,
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    RUBBER DEALER DISAPPEARS.
    43 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 9. Several rubber growers at Kuala Kangsar bemoan the sudden disappearance of a Chinese dealer and the owner of a local rubber factory, leaving a quarter of a million dollars unpaid for rubber purchased.
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    56 9 The death took place on February 24 at Soochow Hospital, of Dr. W. M. Russell, M.D., F.A.C.S., surgeon m charge of Changchow General Hospital of the Methodist Mission, South. Dr. Russell died of typhus fever, which it is believed that he caught from one of the many wounded Chinese soldiers
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    Fascinating Siam.
    2838 9 (By \V. K. Foran, K.IUi.S., etc.) III. Orientalised en iff. Bangkok's development is not hindcrc.l by space or encompassing hills, (or it sits in the midst of a flat alluvial plain and 80 it has spread itself prodigiously, especially on the east bank of the Mciuim river. It
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    MEDICATED WINE.
    213 10 Litigation Concludes in Supreme Court. In the Supreme Court yesterday Mr. A. V. L. l)avies, on behalf of a Chinese merchant named Chua Keng Hwee, moved for the discharge of a committal order against his client. The defendant was ordered by the Chief Justice (Sir Ws'ter Shaw) in
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    The Covered Wagon.
    340 10 TAe long heralded '.'film epic," The Co/ered Wagon, is witJi us at last, and was sfcown before a large audience at the Victjria Theatre last night. Lady Guillemard and party were among those present. We have been asked for our unbiassed opinion of The Covered Wagon, and
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    The Assizes.
    538 10 Echo- of New Year's Day Fatality. i •I'he second Singapore Assizes, opened this morning before Mr. Justice BarrettLennard. There are twenty-one oases on the calendar, including five of murder. The tirst case taken was that in which a young Straits-born Chinese named .Tan Heng Chua wau charged with
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    HOBBS CONVICTED.
    452 10 Earlier Scenes in Rem»'kable Prosecution. A Reuter cable publish*! to-day states I that William Cooper *obb«. who was charged with conspira^ in the Midland I Bank case, hHa bee* sentenced to two years hard labour. Earlier messag* stated that when the tiial opened on March 2, Mr. Travers
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    29 10 The world is not progressing: will be the subject of the lecture at the Indian Association at 8 p.m. to-morrow. Mr. K. M. R. Manon Will U the ip«ak«n
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    A Sarong Dispute.
    241 10 Trade-Mark Case in Supreme Court. An /action in which C H. Kizar Mohamed and Co., statid to be the hogwt dealers in sarongs in the local market, asked tor an injunction restraining A. A. K. Mudaliar, a rival manufacturer, from usinp a trademark alleged to be an
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      171 10 Stfßapore, March 10. Rubber.—Landon Is. ,7d. Quiet. Local G6Ms cents. fin— London £249.; Local »123% (120 tons sold). Rubbers.—Jeram Kuartans have buyers at 40 and sellers at 41 Vi cents. Colinsburgs are enquired f<yat 119 with sellers at 1.22V4. KundortTS can be place! at 1.18 ex
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      Lall and Evatt.
      130 10 Singapore, March 10. Tin.—i'2-m. down 60s. Local 123% 125. Rubber.—Is. 7V4d., down 'id. Local 66 U. Both sections of the market are dull and business is on a very restricted scale. Rubbers.—Jeram Kuantans offer at 42 cents., Nyalas at 4.50, Craigieleas at 55 cents, Malakoffs are wanted
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      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report. (L. R. Macphail.)
      221 10 Rubber.—ls. 7%d,. 66A cents. Tin.—£249 Sl2B*. -Tons 125. With a furtn*¥ fall m the price of Tin and drop of 14d. m Rubber :he market is dull and featureless. Industrials continue to attract attention and all issues of Loans are wanted at
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    JAVANESE RUNS AMOK.
    109 10 Wife and Garage Manager Stabbed. No arrest has yet been made m a remarkable case which was reported to the Orchard, Road police last week-end, and one of the victims of it is reported to be m a serious condition. A Javanese, named Awi, is alleged to
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      FOOTBALL.
      162 10 The (jp Scmi-Finals. [Reutf Telegram.] London, Mn>ch 9. The draw for the Association cup semi-finals, to be played on March 28, resulted as follows Southampton v. Sheffield United, to be played at Chelsea. Blackburn v. Cardiff, be played on the Notts County groffidLeague AeBults. [Renter' Telegram.] London, March 9.
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      HOCKEY.
      152 10 Eight Goals in Padang Match. Eight goals were scored in the match between the S.C.C. and the China Squadron which wi played on the padang yesterday afternoon. The Club emerged from a very keen game two goals ahead, after leading by that margin at half-time. The naval men opened
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      BOXING.
      292 10 British Cruiserweight Title. [Reuter Telegram.J London, March 10. At the National Sporting Club m a twenty rounds contest for the cruiserweight championship of Britain Tom Berry of London boat Sergeant Syd Pape of Yorkshire on points. Berry, who is approaching the veteran stage, was quicker and cleverer throughout. His
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      Rugby.
      73 10 In the .semi-final of the Hospital Cup (Rugger), London Hospital beat St. Thomas Hospital by 3 points to nil at Richmond. The Royal Air Force beat the Royal Navy to-day at Twickenham, and Berkihire Wanderers lost to Richmond by 10 points to 14. In the Rugby Union on March
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      RACING.
      232 10 Polo Club Gymkhana Entries. The Singapore Polo Club's gymkhana, i to be held on the race course on Saturday, promises to be a thorough success. The i entries, which closed yesterday, are good, I and keen racing should be mn. 7hert will b« |S cash iwo»p» and th« usual
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      182 10 Tanglin Club Tournament. Yesterday's results were as follows Men's Handicap Doubled. Bridges and Hewitt, plus 4, beat Rutley and Cameron, 6—2,6 2, (i 3. Dobson and Hickey, plus 5 bast Phayre and Beville, plus C, G—B,G 8, 6—4. Donaldson and Teale, plus 15.2 beat Hutchison and Summerhayes, plus
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      GOLF.
      259 10 S.G.C. Competitions. The Singapore Golf Club March Bogey Competition was played for over the week-end. The senior division was tied for by W. R. Forde, F. Harrison, A. R. E. Young, E. Pretty and H. R. Nichol with a score of one down. The junior division was won by
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    Smuggling Matches.
    227 10 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Monday Two Chinese* Kok Pun and Lim Pooi, were charged m the Police Court this morning before Mr. W. J. K. Stark with attempted evasion of customs duty on a consignment of 3,200 boxes of matches. The story for tha prosecution was
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      192 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—At the present moment I am a patient m 'he General Hospital, and as such I condescend to make reply to the letter written by a person signing himself Mac," which you have published m your issue of March ti.
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      160 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—When 1 was young and foolish I thought it very clever to write to the papeis attacking GovernVnent departments, but when i learnt that no Government servant could reply defending his department, I realised it was not cricket and dropped it. I have
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      Signalling in the Merchant Service.
      335 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—At the present time, when there U considerable naval activity m these waters, and i uinoui s of a naval base to be establishes] at Singapore at some future time. 1 should like to call attention to the
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      Rubber Propaganda.
      634 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir Your correspondent Roadways is ouile correct in writinjr that the Rubber I'rupaeanda Committee has neither initiative nor coong* nor imagination to venfurp boyniul trodden paths. Except for a few lectures at the start, which have apparently ceased now, hy the
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      Wireless in Malaya.
      519 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— My committee have instructed ms to furnish you with the following particulars relating to the Amateur Wireless Society of Malaya. I would mention that this Society is essentially an amateur concern and is in no way associated with any
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    Passengers.
    197 11 IVr Plancius fr^m Java t)f>rt« L. M. Sarkies. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bartlett, H. W. Hauksworth, M. H. Pearson. D. H. Vli'aun, Mrs A. O. Koaenboom, Tio Tl»n Tjoo, Kathrie Tichov, Mrs. ttourer. V-lson, Mr. bihI Mr*. .1. R. I.ooniis. Miss loomis. Mis:-, Ball, Miss Hambury. Mm. J. Oempsoy,
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    917 12 Hie League Positions. The positions m the English and Scottish Football Leagues to date are as follow.-r- West Bromwich Huddersfield Newcastle Bolton Bury Sutherland Liverpool Birmingham Manchester C. Tottenham Notts County West Ham Cardiff Sheffield Burnley Aston Villa Blackburn Arsenal Leeds Everton Notts Forest Preston wan. P. W.
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    Jewish National Home.
    99 12 The Jerusalem and Palestine Arab Executire has telegraphed to Lord Balfour. m connection with his forthcoming visit, stating that, realising that the Balfour Declaration is fatal to Palestine, the inhabitants will withhold the reception otherwise due to him on the day of his arrival. Work will cease,
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    121 12 Programme of drills up to and for March 15, 1925. Tuesday, March 10, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Band, Band Practice. Wednesday, March 11, 5.15 p.m., Robinson Road, Signals, Lamp and Flag. Thursday, March 12, Siglap Camp, Officers and N.C.O's, 1st Course assembles. Busses leave Drill Hall at
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      391 13 ■j "GOLDEN SPECIALS" RUBBER Result of the R. A. T. Company's Competition The Golden Specials competition organised by the Eritish American Tobacco Company, who offered $1,000 m prizes for the nearest guesses to the quantity of rubber exported during February, created great interest and drew a very large number of
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      1134 14 Assets OTer $5,000,000 S.C Assurance m force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE I ft, Old 7«wry, The Company has 420,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      397 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter In Japan) Capital Subscribed Y0T.000,000 Capital Paid-up TBJ,OM,OOO R, serve Fund YIVTBO.OOO President X. Nakagawm, Esq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Esq. I D. TaUta, Esq. M Esski, Esq. I T. Hiaamue, Esq. M. Shuto, Esq. HEAD OFFICE
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      381 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION. ASSURANCE CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London Established 1803. Capital t
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      841 14 CHEONG KOON SEN 6 GO. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold town and country properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng 4 Co's saleroom, Ni, 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, March 11, at 2.39 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and the attap house knovn as No. 475, Gaylang Road, Singapore,
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      732 14 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, invite spplications for the post of TEMPORAPY POWER HOUSE CHARGE ENGINEER m the EleStrie Supply Department. The salary is $400 per month and the appointment will be for 8 montr*i only but with possibility of permanency. The applicant must not be
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    987 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Safety and Courtesy. The metorinc differences between the rule of the road, the unwritten rule of the road, and the courtesy of the road nre not always appreciated very fully, says a writer in a home paper. And the weaknesses of
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    54 15 Captain Kingdon Ward and Lord Cawdor have returned to Calcutta after a botanical expedition of over some six months m the Himalayas and Tibet. The greater part of the tim* they were completely cut off from civilisation. Over a thousand rare plants have been secured, to be distributed among botanical
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      167 16 Compare a Horsebrand watch with another timekeeper costing the same price and you wjjl understand why all the world asks for Horsebrand." E. O. GAMMETER CO. G. H. First Floor, BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. MARYIIffITH has received by this mail ELASTIC CORSETS WASHING SILK DRESSES AND SMART FRENCH COTTON FROCKS. It
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      238 16 Goal Tar Qualities AUSTRALIAN SINGAPORE GAS WORKS SINGAPORE REFINED. COMPETITIVE PRICES ENQUIRIES INVITED. Lee Kirn Soo, 20, HIGH STREET. Telegram; LBEKIM8OO." SHAMAN SAIVA SUFI A STUDY OF THE EVOLUTION OF MALAY MAGIC By R. O. WINBTEDT, M.A., D.Litt. (Oxon.) Malayan Civil Service. Editor of Malaya The Straits Settlements and the
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      796 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 114, Cecil St. Apply 8, Malacca St TO LET, 3, St. Thomas's Walk, renovated, ga«, water. Apply Meyer, Oriental Hotel. TO LET, 67, Cecil Street, at present occupied by L. Y. Swee Co., Ltd. Apply within. TO LET, houie KoT. 35-l~and^B6-4, Cairnhill Road. Rent moderate.
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