The Straits Times, 21 March 1925

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,818, SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1925. PRICE 10 CENTS,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 208 1 ffi^RE -JHS H'C^B OFTEN WHIPPID 11 NEVEB BEATER SAFE MILK Due to the careful process of sterilization to which it is subjected, and the hygienic methods of preparation "BEAR jp RAND" GENUINE NATURAL SWISS MILK is absolutely free from infectious germs of any kind and therefore perfectly safe, no matter
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    • 232 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE. A TkWfCP 6Hfkl?t|l I'ARUE SHIPMENT JUST RECI'IVKD. JblJ. "*****3 l3O"ljCj INCLUDING THESE ILLUSTRATED S *^J BBBiSi BLACK PATENT COURT WHITE CANVAS. WHITE BICKSKIN. SIIOK. WHITE CANVAS. with red beading. Smßrl ,h »n^. \ow shspc. With black patent strapping. Price *1«-75. I'rice
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    • 4 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY
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  • 855 2 Sunday, March 22, 1925. [Under this heading we publish each week brief details of the services to bo held at those Singapore Churches whose authorities supply us with the necessary information. To ensure insertion, these notice* must reach us by Friday afternoon.] St. Andrew's Cathedral.— 7 a.m. Holy
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  • 52 2 Proirramme of drills up to and for March 22, 1925. Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m., Bukit Timah, S.R.A. (V), Musketry Classification 2 p.m., Farrer Range, Malay Co., Recruits' Course. Sunday, March 22, 7 a.m., Bukit Timah S.R.A. (V) Musketry Classification; 7 a.ml Farror Range, Malay Co., Recruits
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  • 24 2 Orders for week ending March 16, 1926. Saturday, 21.— Compulsory Combined Parade. All Troops Headquarters 4.30 p.m.
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  • 70 2 Although some lucky person should have become aware of the good fortune last week m Hongkong, nobody had called for the first prize of about $44,000 m the Jockey Club Champions cash sweep. It is supposed that the winning ticket was purchased by a Chinese who is m no hurry
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 223 2 This Battery Saves You Money because it's brand new when you get it It's a Willard. It's Charged Bone-Dry. It's insulated with Threaded Rubber. Ready the minute you want it. Doesn't start its life until you can use it. 8oi» Ainili i UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlemcata.)
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    • 259 2 FACE COVERED I WITHJCZEMA In Red, Burning, Itching Patches. Cuticu^a Heals. "1 was troubled with eczema on ■ay bee. It broke out m -.mall, red patchea which gradually increased till my whole lace was covered with burning and itching patches. My face began to swell m places, weeping also started.
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    • 255 2 V^sa; '•.x jhmZi W> fH,^M^ "4 fine eoprsr m t*f»v rnvrrtf" JB. THE REMEDY YOU BREATHE. WB&WbJm A s Pe P s tablets dissolve on the tongue they |ap;y"%«WL they give off balsamic, lung healing pine-SMJf^£-\!ft2? forest air. Thus, owing to its perfectly volatile SHrHßafP^ character the Peps medicine is
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  • 486 3 AMERICA AND M ALAYSIA. The Methods of Trade Promotion Contrasted. American eyes are directed to the region known as Malaysia, including th.e NeU»eiland» East Indies and British Malaya, as a field for commercial exploitation, it being pointed out that the United States in a purchaser of raw materials from that
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  • 273 3 Important Position Among Prosperous Territories. There is no doubt that Singapore is rapidly coming to the front as a distributing; centre not only for the products of British Malaya, in the broadcasting of which it plays an important role, says the Chin.. Express, but in receiving and
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  • 99 3 Commenting on the British official wireless news service conducted by the Foreign Office, the Evening Standard says: Itl» no longer propagandist, as m war time,' but it aia>s ai explaining to foreign countries the British viewpoints with regard to foreign affairs, making available correct and adequate information
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  • 96 3 An extensive anti-tobacco movement will be launched, at Washington this month. The programme of action is the promotion of a National Anti-Tobacco Convention. The promotion committee says that the purpose of the convention will be to effect the federation of all organisations and individuals, interested m the programme,
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 519 3 J?. ROOER CO., Lid. Steam Winches A STANDARD TYPE CARGO STEAM WINCH FOR GENERAL PURPOSES. Full particulars und prices on application. SOI.K AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated In the Strait. Settlements) SINGAPORE 44- ft fJniUgrs »«»»»>«.»ee The High Class Shoemakers m Singapore. _dA The shoe service we offer is backed
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    • 630 3 EVERYBODY HAPPY— BUT YOV? If that's how you feel your trouble most likely is constipation or disordered liver, and the remedy you need is Pinkettes, the dainty little laxatives which neither gripe nor purge. Pinkettes restore brightness to life by gently stimulating digestion, dispelling constipation and regulating iHe liver, thus
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    • 647 3 steamer %mm PA6IFKJ MAIL STEAMSHiP COiPAKY Managing Agent.. UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE— FREIGHT and PASSENGERS Port* of Call MANILA .IONGKOKG, SHANGHAI. KORK, YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN STEAMERS Leaving Hongkong. Art. San Fraaclac* PRESIDENT WILSUN Mar. 28 Apl. 21 PRESIDENT LINCOLN Apl. U Muy 6 SPECIAL THBUUGU
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 831 4 STEAMER SAtUMBS P. 0. British India Apcar Lines W r (Incorporated In England) I MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES «►> i I ft B PBNINSULAB AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with Hit Majesty's Government LONDON AND FAB EAST MAIL SEBVICB OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOB CHINA AND
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    • 789 4 STEAMER SAIUIUS TEH OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO- LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL. AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YORK. AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on
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    • 737 4 STBWEB SAILIH6S KONINKLYKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPM (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS. INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone Noa. Passage Dept. 131. Freight Dept.. HOt, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, Manaeer'a Dept. 1002. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlement, of the OFFICIAL TOIRIST BUREAU OF
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 464 5 STEAMER SAHJHCS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) "ELLERMAN LINE Paisenfer and Freight Service! TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT .VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG BLOEMTONTEIN duo Mar. 27 CITY OF CANTON dv* ApL 27 ■.a. CITY OF ATHENS dv* May 27 a.s.
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    • 725 5 STBHBR SMUHIS BLUE Z ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE S. S CO LTD (IneorpormUd m England) \i JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE via SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Bteaatr Dae Spore Route Per tCITY OF EOMBAY Mar. 23 Suet Phillipinei aud Honjrkon,. CALCHAS Apl. 3 Suez Phillipines
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    • 766 5 mm* 3AIUMS9 i STEAMER SAHIHJQS XT^^t^VS HORDDEUTSGHH LLOYI "irt Vrrfftl PASSENGER StItVICE. •^»^B^' .W Accommodation available Cabin and Intermediate Class to Genoa, North Continental Ports and LONDON (with transhipment at ja^BJßflß^^^ Genoa) cabin class only. *J^JWWWT\ V BASIC FARES. /•ifflßmra^jb^V Clbln Clv( lnt«noedlate Claes \^^f^^2^" W \m 72 To London
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 546 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE Junction Albert and Rencuolen Slrertx. North Bridge It id. Phone No. 28f. FRIDAY, MARCH 20 <o THI RSDAY. WEDNKSDAY. MAl£< H 1H to TUESDAY, MARCH 'ti MARCH 24. Adventure. Hif.tory, Romance. Thrills. At <.3O p.m. DOXT MISS The FLIRT '°""^,^r-' ll doesn't hurt to- flirt, if
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    • 341 6 PALLADIUM TO-NIGHT NORMA TALMADGE IN The Sign on the Door Charming Pollock's Great Play. Directed by HERBERT BRENON. A FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTION Released by MIDDLE EAST FILMS, LTD. It, u~r ,w> li POLA N 6 ■The Perfect Picture The most beautiful and **-C'J alluring Actress on the nSwiH THE SPAN|SH
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    • 355 6 Shrewd Judges SM OKE ORLiK PIPES Each Each IN TWELVE DIFFERENT SHAPES. Orltk Pipes are .fitted with a patent uluminium .scoop, which absolutely ensures a dry cool smoke. Agents S SINGAPORE. mi i >» iMmiiiiiiiitniMtiintttttttttttttttittti Ask for and mm that yon c*t MARSEILLES ROOFING TILES fe BIDGBS AND VBNTILATORB /^^P**ST
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  • 124 7 FlXTt'RBa. Saturday, March 21 High Water, 7.13 a.m., 9.16 p.m. Amerl«in mail closes. Sunday, March 22 Hljrh Water, 8.28 a.m.. 9.BG p.m. H. I. outward mail delivery. Monday, March 23 High Water. 9.26 a.m.. 10.29 p.m. Homowiml M. M. mail closes. L*o White Co., Vic. Theatre, 9.30
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  • 284 7 Saturday, March 21. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. Entrance KEPPEL HARBOIR. Main Whnrf Patrol, Siput, Beta, Ju*i»o, Bintun, Solcnc Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjong I'agar Sheer* Wharf Pt-rok Albert Dock RopKivcin ▼Malta Dock Soon Ann Krapel Harbour King's
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  • 120 7 Ta-4«7. l'oiitiaiiak 3 p.m. North, North Kaat and North West Sumatra 8 p.t» Java, South Wcat Sumatra South Bait borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Billy 4 p.m Hnnka Island, Pladjoc and ralcmbang 4 p.m. Tandjone Bnlei and Laboean Bilik 4 p.m Aaamba ami Natuna Islands 4 p.m.
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  • 39 7 inaulinda tirboise irotiui Korea Para K»wi L'hantilly S'pore London Fab. 8 Mar. i Fsb. 11 Mar. 1 Feb. 13 Mar. Fab. 13 Mar. I Feb. 18 Mar. 1( Feb. 20 Mar. II Feb. 22 Mar. H
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  • 81 7 Appeal to Preserve National Memorial. The object of the Fund is tn assure adequate measures for preservation of the most famous building m the British Kmpire, the burial place of Lord Nelson, and of many other great servants of the State. The following donations have been received
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  • 256 7 A baby show, under the auspices of the Child Welfare Society of Singapore, and under the patronage of Lady Guillemard, will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, April 29. There will be three competitions of which the first will be held between 9 and
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  • 213 7 The report of Sungei Ranial Syndicate for the year ended December U, 1924. states that nett profit after allowing; for depreciation amounts t» $38,345.52 which with the balance of $6,810.95 brought forward from the previous year makes a total of $45,656.47 at the credit of profit and
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  • 221 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, March 21. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1/16 Demand 2/3 31/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4 17/32 On N.w York Demand KM Private Vi) d/s 57% On Fiance, Bank 1,010 On India, Bank T. T. 155 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 1% p.c. dis. On Shanghai,
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  • 58 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing PripM Buyers. Seller*. 3pot Spot \pril-Jnne April-June Fuly-Sept. July-Sept. Ton* of Market Steady. Latest London cablet quote Spot sheet is. 8<1. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Shr< i Closing Prides Bayers. Sellers 67«-i G7*i 66^14 67 "S 63% 64 DAILY
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 250 7 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers Sellers El £1 Asam Kumbang 47/- 48/1 1 Batanpr Padang 062% 0.65 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.70 1.75 El £1 I:lns Hydraulics 29/- 30/- xd. j 1 1 Johan Tin 0.50 0.53 10/- 10/- Kampong 41/- 42/- cd. £1 £1 Kamuntins Tin 56/- 57/- cd.
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    • 140 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.12.6 6.17.6 10 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motors 0.75 1.25 nom. £1 ti E. Smeltirjr Co. 8.50 R.80 5/-5/-Elec. Tramway 4/- 4/9 nom. 10 10 Fraser Neave 52.25 53.00 cd. 1 OH 100 H..mmer Co. l'7.">.00 180.00 100 100 Katz
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    • 113 7 Issue Val. Pd. Bayers Sellers U. Enjr. 6 p.c. 51, 234,300 par 10 p.c. pnj. Spore Electric Tramway, 5 p.c. 80 WIN Spore Municipal 5 p.c 1,878,000 par 10 px. pm 1 Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 2% px. dis-par I Spore Municipal 4* 2 p.d. of
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    • 386 7 Fraser and Co. and Lya II and Evatfs Quotations. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall L Co. Evatt. AUc-r.by ('-11 l.:;2'/j 1.37V4 1.30 1.49 Alor Gajah (?1) 1.05 1.15 1.05 1.15 A. Hituu <«5) 11.00 11.60 11.00 12.00 A. Kunin* (SI) 0.32% 0.37% 0.32% 0.37H Am. Malay ($2) 1.80 1.95
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 15 7 Coming PRISCILLA DEAN m THE STORM DAUGHTER A Thrilling Sea Drama It's A Universal Jewel.
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    • 112 7 If you need a wristwatch. but hesitate on account of the cost, you will stirMy be glad to lcnm that a Rood Hontebrand only costs *3. IJke everybody you will be wondering h;w such a jrood-lookinc. an.] reliable timekeejier can be sold at such a low price. Get one now,
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    • 114 7 Fnnlf rhinntf Ho-lHh ELEGANCE IN FOOD is part of that rOUK V IH<»Ill» neaiin Eregance of life which makes the fine Developing Laboratory, 3>2, north HKIDGE KOAD 'linner table is the focus of Society. Let EARLINGTON add his quota to the general enjoyment. Inventor of Fook Chiong Violet R»>« Generator,
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    • 730 7 The Manufacturers' Life Insurance Company, Head Office TORONTO, CANADA. Branch Office HONGKONG BANK CHAMBERS. SINGAPORE. 1924 ANOTHER BANNER YEAR. New Insurance Issued £12,419,206 Insurance m Force £57,779,992 Income 2,945,721 Assets £10,891,178 The amount of New Business, the increase m Assets and Payments to Policy holders were the largest m the
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    • 527 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., «co page 16. MISCELLANEOUS. FOUKNIKR-DEMAUS UQUKUBB. (irou American, Cream do Menthc, IVppermint, Cassis, Orange Curacao, etc. H. Bolter, Direct Importer. "p( ~CHIANTI BROLIO (Claret', tlu only real product of the ChU cl territory on the irarket. Litre and '.i litre itrawad liots. phone 172, G.
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 71 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office) For the 21 hours ending at Midnight on March 20. 1 «!.->. de B Ma-c. shade temperature 89 f, Mill, shade temperature 74 F. Me;in shade temperature 80.1 F Max. sun radiation 145 r Mm. grsa railintitn 72 F.
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  • 21 8 LfN'A ELIAS SOLOMON— Aged 68. died or March 20, 1926, at 19, Wilkie Road. Indian and China papers please copy.
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  • 1053 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, MARCH 21. SINGAPORE NAVAL BASE. The First Lord of the Admiralty has clearly defined the present Government'spolicy m regard to the Singapore nava base, seizing upon the chance offered by the introduction of the naval estimates m the House of Commons. It leaves us no longer
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  • 43 8 Tho hearing was resumed on Thursday m the District Court, Ponang, of the case n w*ich Chew Eng Kum is charged at the instance of Mr. A. E. Moore, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company. Penang, with celling Socony gasoline as Shell motor, spirit.
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  • 56 8 Sir. C. W. Ingham, formerly Assistant Charges Officer at the Colombo Customs, was found dead on March 12 on a verandah of the Borclla marut-t. His body was removed to the Borella Police Mortuary, where Mr. Waldo Sansoni, the Acting City Coroner, held an inquest. A verdict that death was
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  • 61 8 Sir George Maxwell is reported to have stated to a representative of the Tines of Malaya that his trip to Cameron's Highlands had been a most enjoyable one and that he had been much impressed by the possibilities ther^ Sir George pointed out that (he was writing an official report
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  • 11 8 Messrs. Fras«r and Neave's annual meeting was held at noon to-day.
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  • 14 8 J The King will not be advised to disallow the Inventions Ordinance Amendment Bill.
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  • 16 8 The dead body of a Chinese coolie was found at Kranji yesterday with the throat cut.
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  • 16 8 The Prince of Wales on March 3 visited The Times office, and lunched with the directors.
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  • 24 8 No less than 700 forged $1 notes were found on two Chinese who were arrested at Tanjong Pagar yesterday by the de tective department.
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  • 22 8 Miss G. D. Trevor-Smith, a nursing sister m tho Straits Medical Department, has been' seconded for service under the Government of Johore.
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  • 23 8 Six months' rigorous imprisonment was imposed on a Cantonese for being ir possession of a very dangerous dagger by the Second Magistrate yesterday.
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  • 21 8 The Penang Ratepayers' Association if exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance and the Silat Funera: Association has been duly registered.
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  • 26 8 The annual general meeting of members of the Singapore Chamber of Com merce and Exchange will be held m the Exchange Room on Monday March 39.
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  • 29 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is- Rs. 153=5100 The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158=$100.
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  • 35 8 Mr. 11. B. Baker, Mr. Cheong Chee Hai Dr. J. Sharp, Dr. M. J. Rattray, Dr. P. S. Hunter and Dr. A. S. McKern UK appointed members of the Hospitals Board for the current year.
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  • 26 8 Inventions privileges are granted to the General Rubber Company, New York regarding crude rubber manufacture and to the Dunlop Rubber Company S.S regarding an all-rubber tyre.
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  • 40 8 During the fourth quarter of 1924 the opium revenue of the Colony amounted to $2,648 934, the liquor revenue to $816,193. and tobacco revenue to $579,272 as against $2,648,934, $816,193 and $579,272, respec tively, for the corresponding quarter oi 1923.
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  • 42 8 Messrs. D. Wills, A. W. Hay anc E. V. G. Day have parsed tiiiir law examinations and Messrs. Wills and A Williams their examinations m Colonia' regulations and General Orders. Dr. E. D Lindow has passed the first standard examination m Malay.
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  • 52 8 The Resident of Selangor orders al dogs out of doors within a radius of ten miles of the Government offices, Kuala Lumpur, to be muzzled, tied up, or led on a chain. Owners offending against the order are liable on conviction to a fine of $100, and their dogs to
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  • 52 8 Visitors coming into town from TanJong Pagar will not be impressed greatly by one method of advertising that has been adopted. At one time there was a great outcry against some of the cinema films being shown indoor;, but what wil be said about what is being displayed outdoors m
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  • 92 8 Litigation m 1924 was normal, according to the figures given m Mr. Noel Davies m his report on the Supreme Court Registry. Suits numbered 1203 (against 1,192 and 1,781 m 1923 and 1922 respec lively). Summons m chambers for tin three years were 1,490, 1,281 and 1,368 There were 20
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  • 105 8 On the 28th ult., about 2 p.m. the lighthouse at Koh Chuang off the Siamese Coast, was attacked by pirates. The island is- m the commune of Na Kleua. amphur Bang Lamung, changvad Jorburi. Six armed men went to the island m c sailing boat. The responsible keeper was absent
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  • 131 8 The directors of the Rajah Hitam Coconut Estate Ltd. report that for the year ending December 31, 1924, the net profit on a crop of 8,344 piculs of copra and 28,452 lbs. of rubber wa* £7,866 88. lid. Interim dividends of i~ per cent, and 2Vi pc- cent, were paid
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  • 132 8 The report of the directors of the Kuala Sidim Rubber Co. for the yeai ended December 31 last states that the net profit for the year amounted to $59,568.03, to which has to be added $28,691.61 brought forward from last ac count, making a total of $88,259.64 which the directors
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  • 415 8 Second Lieutenants' commissions m the S.S.V.F. have keen granted to Mr. H. Relph and Mr. E. H. Hime. Capt. J. J. Saunders acts as Major while m command of Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps. Mr. G. L. Ham has been appointed a Custodian of Enemy Property
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  • 31 8 Under the will of the late Mr. Frank Adams, the well-known Singapore rusident who died m Scotland recently, the V.M.C.A. at Singapore receive a legacy of $1,000.
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  • 31 8 The average rubber prices in Singapore and London for the current Restriction quarter for the period ending March 20 are as follows Singapore *****8 cents London is. 6-367d.
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  • 63 8 Mail? from Europe (London mails despatched February 26) by ths 8.1. steamer Ellenjia. will arrive by train to-night. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at 9 a.m. to-morrow. The G. P. O. will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and then-
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  • 63 8 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires The funeral of the, late Mr. F. P. short took place at Yenning Road cemetery yesterday and was largely a'tended, many friends of the deceased an.l the whole staff of the linn to which h<; belonged being present. There
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  • 86 8 The Malay Mail sa.v.- -In connection with the suit tiled by Mr. H. N. Ferren igainst the Straits Times, Ltd., and Mr. A. W. Still, for damages for alle^-ed libel, m connection with comments on the recent Malayan Collieries meeting, Messrs. Ford and Delamore, on behalf of
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 95 8 SOLE AGENTS JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated la England) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. i— i— The A-S Machine For Ice Making and Cold Storage Work In construction the A-S machine is simple and robust it is almost silent when running, while the power required to drive it is very THE
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    • 77 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at p.m. PAT O' MALLEY m GO AND GET IT 7 Reels. and TOPICAL BUDGET In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. WILLIAM DESMOND m THE BEASTS OF PARADISE In 15 Episodes or 30 Reels. Episodes 3 and 4, each 2 Reals. TAN CHENG KEE
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    • 68 8 On Other Pages. Pago. Church Services 2 Shipping and the Mails 7 Finance and Commerce 7 Meteorological Report 7 Rcuter Telegrams "j Wings for Traffic I'olice 9 Singapore Assiies Riotous Assembly Sequel 9 Rubber Smuggling I Death of Mr. A. E. Sliven n Through the Dutch Indies Special Film Manager
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  • 224 9 FRANCE VATICAN. Violent Scenes in The Chamber. > The Withdrawal of The Embassy. [BELTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 20. Paris Scenes of almost unparalleled violence occurred in the Chamber this evening, when Deputies freely indulged in fisticuffs. This ended a debate, which had been very orderly up to that point, on
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  • 166 9 New Honour for Distinguished Soldier. [REUTE* TELEGRAM.! I. melon. March 20. It is officially annoinccd that General Sir William Birdwood has been promoted Kicld-Marshal and appointed to succeed General Lord Rawliiison as Commander in Chief in India. The new Field-Ms rshal acted as Com-mander-in-Chief m ndia for Lord
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  • 90 9 Urgent Need for British Effort. [REt'TER TELEGRAM.] London. March 20. The urgent need of scientific research, particularly in the tropical portions of the Empire, was emphasised by Major W. Ormby-Gorc, in a speech in London. He said it was a disgrace to the Empire that until recently it
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  • 54 9 IKKITKU TELEGRAM.] Pari*. March 20. During the last few days M. Herriot has had interviews with the Polish and CzechoHovakian Ministers of Foreign Affairs about the question of security. The papers consider the interviews open nn interim phase between the Geneva protocol, repudiated by England, and the future
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  • 35 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] Pari.-, March 20. The Chinese General, Hsu. accompanied by Mr. Tchenpr I.i>h, visited Le Bourget aerodrome. General Hsu laid a wreath .on the ti<nili of (be Unknown Warrior. (Hnvas.)
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  • 324 9 Awful Scenes of Death And Destruction. [RF.ITTR TELEGRAM.] London, March 20. Springfield AH the resources of the Red Cross have been placed at the disposal of the victims of the tornado. The tornado appears to have lasted scarcely five minutes, but it occurred in mid afternoon, when the
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  • 62 9 Reported Sale of Six Steamers. ,'RKITER TELEGRAM.] LotmL.i, March 20. Following the examples of the United States and Australia, it is stated that the Indian Government are inviting offer3 for the purchase of a fleet of six merchant steamers, totalling 33,000 tons., all exGerman vessels which have
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  • 49 9 [REL'TER TELTC'M.l London, March 20. Delhi The Council of State, discussing the Finance Bill, carried by 35 to 4 the amendment restoring the salt tax to one rupee four annas. The bill will now return to the Assembly, where the amendment is likely to be approved.
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  • 37 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London*, March 20. Moscow The Vice-Commissary for Foreign Trade m a speech said arrangements would be made with certain Japanese interests to exploit coal and oil m Sakhalin, when evacuation was completed.
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  • 20 9 [REUTER TELEGBAM.] London, March 20. Genoa Their Majesties have arrived all well and embarked on the yacht.
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  • 60 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 21. At a meeting of the Kinta Sanitary Board, it was disclosed that since the Ipoh electric light was started Government had been buying current from Pengkalen Limited at 6 cents per unit nnd retailing it at 26 cents. They
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  • 789 9 Career of a Distinguished Statesman. [reuter telegram.] London, March 20. The death has occurred of Marquess Curzon, of Kedleston, K.G., Lord President of the Council and leader of the House of Lords. London, March 20. Lord Curzon will be buried at Kedleston on the 26th inst. A
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  • 131 9 Action taken at a meeting of committee No. 5, held on March 17, included the following: Approved generally a schedule of machinery and plant estimated to be required for hcadworks for the Johore water scheme. Authorised the C. R. E. J. to call for tenders from bona fide
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  • 47 9 The Hansa liner Ockenfels, which arrived m Colombo on March 11 from Calcutta and is on her way to Hamburg has about 50 monkeys on board. The animals are from Calcutta and are being taken to Germany for the purpose of experiments m connection with thyroid gland.
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  • 231 9 White Wings for Traffic Constables. At several of the. met important traffic junctions In the towr> the constables on point duty were seen yesterday to have sprouted a pair of very realistic wings from their shoulders. This new device for traffic control presents unlimited opportunities for
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  • 76 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 21. A sequel to the riotous assembly at Ipoh on Wednesday when a crowd of Chinese attempted to storm a Chinese shop which refused to close on the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen's mourning: day, was enacted in the magistrate's court when Ngee
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  • 67 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, March 20. The death occurred at noon to-day of Mr, Albert Edward Stiven, manager of the produce department of the Borneo Co., Ltd., who had been in Bangkok for 33 years. He was 56 years of age and belonged
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  • 161 9 Film Manager Fined by District Judge. Mr. E. C. Hickling, manager of Australasian Films, Ltd., was summoned in the District Court, this morning for abetting in the exhibition of a poster which had been banned by the film censor. Mr. N. H. P. Whitley, Deputy Public
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  • 133 9 Receiving Orders in Malaya And England. The bankruptcy of Mr. Oscar Lloyd, formerly a master at the King Edward VII School, Taiping, came up in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), when the Official Assignee (Mr. Coleman) applied for an order adjourning
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  • 153 9 Quite a contingent of Malayan planters and their wives left for home by the Patroclus, amongst them being Mr. W. M. McKerrow, manager, Bekoh Consolidated Rubber Estate, Malacca, and Mrs. McKerrow Mr. H. E. Brindley, manager, Sungei Krian Rubber Estate, Bagan Se>ai Mr. W. Pike, manager, Windsor Estate, Krian Road.
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  • 134 9 Seven Years for Fatal Assault. Sentence of seven years' rigorous imprisonment was passed on a Tamil named Govindasamy at the Singapore Assize* yesterday for causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. The story of the prosecution waa that the accused was caught in the set of stealing benzine
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  • 230 9 Police Discovery in Malacca Mosque. Rubber smugglers and dealers in illicit rubber are in some instances adopting novel methods for secreting their of cargoes prior to shipment, reports the Malay Mail. The latest hiding place reported is a mosque at Ayer Hitam, Malacca, where the Penjrkalen Balak police
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  • 281 9 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, March 20 The market continues on the upgrade, and closes firm after a very steady week! London and New York have evidenced considerable strength, and an optimistic view of the future prevails, owing to the further substantial reduction in London stocks
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  • 252 9 Unpleasant Light on Well-Known People. Considerable prominence continues to be given by the newspapers to the Dennistoun case, says a London wire of March 12. Astounding evidence, throwing unpleasant light on some well-known Society people, is being given. A new point raised yesterday ij whether the Dennistoun divorce
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  • 2790 9 (Bj W. R. Koran F.K.G.S., etc.) IV— BALI ISLAND (Continued). The Arts of the Balinese. I have claimed that Den Pasar is the gem of Bali. Those who have visited the Island will not disagree with this verdict. It is in the south, more than
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  • 413 10 Fifth List of Donors. The entertainment committee thank the following donors who have kindly booked seats for the plays to be given by the members of the Hoi Thin Amateur Dramatic Association on April 1, 2 and 3 in aid of the funds of the above Society
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  • 156 10 To-morrew's programme at the Sea View includes a special dinner and cinema at 9.45 p.m., Buster Keaton m The Electric House and the Mvtro super feature Success. Strangling Threads, an English production, adapted from Leon. M. Lion's play The Cobweb, is a revelation of what can be turned
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 660 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is evident that you are not very well posted with regard to the big game question of this country or jou, as a champion of rubber planting, would not have had so much to say in praise of
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  • 194 10 Company Experiences a Banner Year. The thirty-eighth annual report of the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., as sabraitted to policyholders and shareholders at the annual meeting at the home office, Toronto, on January 15, shows remarkable expansion. AH previous records as regards new assurances were broken, the amount of.
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  • 25 10 The crown which Ismail A. Rahecm has made to the order of the Sultan of Perak is now on view at 82-1, Bras Basah Road.)
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  • Sporting News and Notes
    • 302 10 Services Good Start. Under the happily inspired system in which matches are starti d on the Friday, the Services v. Public Services ano Law match was begun at the S.C.C. yesterday, and a valuable hour and a quarter's play' was put in. The Services batted, and Lt.-Col. Jotham and
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    • 129 10 S.C.C.'s Three Goals Against Naval Side. An SC.C. side met the football team of H.M.S. Foxglove on the padang yesterday evening, and won by three goals to nil. The naval men played up strongly, and there was no scoring until tcwards the end, when the Club suddenly scored three
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    • 72 10 Satisfactory Trial By Cambridge. [Reutcr Telegram.] London, March 20. Cambridge rowed a full course trial in 19 min. 36 sec. Conditions were good, with a following wind and slight rain. They »hot Hammersmith Bridge in U min. Id sec., spurted towards Putney Bridge and finished fresh and
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    • 197 10 New Sports Gronnd at Telok Aycr. A comprehsnFive propranime of athletic and sporting activities is now getting into full swing at the Y.M.C.A., thanks to the energetic work put in by Mr. Roland Lyne, the new physical director, since he arrived from home a few months ago. A
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    • 43 10 Th» following cards were returned in the Ladies monthly Medal for March at tho Garrison Golf Club Mrs. Webb 50—10—40 Mr*. Mawson 52 12 40 Lady Colina Hussey 55 10 45, The ti* is to be played off before the 81st instant.
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    • 26 10 Thetc will be the usual monthly Spoon Shoot on the Bukit Timah Range, on Sunday the 29th in=it. Firing will commence at 8 a.m.
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    • 565 10 Tanglin Club Tournament. Yesterday's results were as follows Men's Hatyticaa Doubles. Donaldson ai <1 Teale plus 1">.2 beat Dobaon and Hi<key plu3 5, 7 5, 6 3. ladies Handicap Doubles, Final. Mrs. Hamilton And Mrs. Treadgold minus 3 v. Mrs. H. Stevens and Miss Hutchison, scr., unfinished. MONDAY'S
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    • 193 10 Reasons for England's Poor Display. A lamentable business is how The Times cricket expert describe* England's final test effort. The collapse, he declares, would he morp easily understood if thf- RngliHh L-Usmen had had no previous experience of Giimmett. It would .-com that the faihire of Hobb* and
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS
    • 141 10 Singapore, March £1. Tin. £251, up 9f)». Rubber.— Is. 7 7 id., up VhU. Rubbers. The shan- market is dull, shares offerinK alt round with few buyers in siKht. Quotations remain unchangjd. Bassetts offer at I>8 cents, Bukit Jelotonirs at 59 cents, Jerani Kuantans at 42 cent-*,
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    • 223 10 (L. R. Macphail.) Singapore, March 21. Rubber. Is. 7%d. Tin.— £251. Tin shows n ostantial rise of 96». 1 and mininjr share.5 are in jrood dcmai.l. Rubber is Aim and shar,e prices in this section are improving but business still i continues difficult to negotiate.
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  • 194 10 In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday, reports the Malay Mail, th« Chief Justice decided n preliminary point m the action brought by the Anglo-French Trading Co., against the Chief Secretary', m connection with a shipment of rubber, the plaintiffs ar.king for a declaration that they
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  • 60 10 The following are the officers of the Wesley Epworth League for the ensuing six months ending August 81: President, Miss A. Keasberry; vice-presidents Miss M. Brodic, Mr. K. Saropie, Miss M. Keasberry assisted by Miss N. Toshiko and Mr. Gwee Siew Siong, Mr. A. Kirn assisted by Miss F. Menahcm
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  • 78 10 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires A fatal motor accident took place at I'udu yesterday afternoon. A Chine- icrcc-ream seller was riding a bicycle when a hire car, driven by a Chinese, named Khor Kicng, ran into him with considerable force. The bicycle was completely, smashed and the man was removed
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  • 125 10 It was generally understood that the Hon. Mr. A. B. Voulee, Resident-Coun-cillor, Pcnang, who is due for retirement this .year, would remain here until September or even later. >7e now learn, however, says the Straits Echo, that Mi. and Mrs. Voules will Ik- leaving early m May, travelling home mi
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    • 96 10 A Chinese wedding of much local in- terebt is to take place about the end of this month, says the Malay. Mail, when Miss Teh Yok Choo, only daughter of, Mr. and Mrs. Teh Scow Teng f will be married to Mr. Yong Loo Lim, son of. Mr. and Mrs.
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  • 3588 11 Report of the P. A. M. Sub-Committee. Assessment of Standard Qualities. 'ihe concluding portion of the report of the sub-committee of tli; Planters' Association of Malaya appointed to inquire into matters connected with the transport and handling of and charge < «i. rubber und also matters relating ti>
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 212 11 Moutrie Pianos and Organs Are specially and scientifically constructed to stand the climate of the Far East. Perfect in TONE, TOUCH and FINISH $600.00 Call or write for illustrated catalogue. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. Branches in KUALA IAMPl R, HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN PEKING. SINGAPORE. Beldam Asbestos Co., Ltd. "LASCAR" PACKINGS
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    • 372 11 Hftf O I Q -RAFFLES- BWGAPOU. \J(XI J\l KO lI VJ I Vls 3ARKIES." PINANO. (Condor t«d aidar tha paraoml ioa*r»i«lon •f taa Proprietors). |N SINGAPORE. Grill Roma open till altfnlf hi. BAFFLES KOTEL The Popular Rendezvous. GUEST NIGHT Every Tuesday, Thursday ana] Saturday. Dinner and Dancing. TEA DANCES Every
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    • 487 12 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned Choa Tian Keng and Khoo Chong Seng, m the firm of Keng A Company of No. 29, The Arcade, Singapore, share brokers, has been dissolved by mutual consent as from December 31, 1924. The said
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    • 817 12 FOR_SALE The PlADtcr* Loans Board, on behalf of the (lovernmept of the Federated Malay States, offari for sale the property known aa The Government Plantation, Pondek Tanjong, Perak. Particulars are briefly as follow* SITUATION.— On main road to Selama, distant about 14 milci from Hie township of Taiping and one
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    • 159 12 If you have any Paint or Varnish Problems Let Wilkinson Hey wood Clark Solve them for you With their experience of over one hundred and seventy years, their up-to-date research Laboratories staffed with keen and capable analytical chemists, they have unrivalled facilities at their disposal for solving all problems appertaining
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    • 159 13 LONDONS BEST Awaits your pleasure Sir There's such satisfaction m a Piar.niilly smoke. It's a link with Home right enough. Rich, mellow and pure. Packed m airtight tins which keep them as fresh as the day they were made. Preserved m perfect condition. That's the charm of a Piccadilly fresh
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    • 216 13 For SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS y r^ f~~W If if"^\ ■nd DRAWING MATKRIAId p"^ Hl/ VJ ID« aOl/^XvC^ NAUTICAL REQUISITES »^> ¥jj I I llf WATCHES ar.d CLOCKS. I l\\/ f\ 1W I f\\| I \l I fl OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS. v, J^&IW AERATED Motion Smith Son, Ltd. I Jf W WATERS 14.
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    • 291 14 HOLLOWAY'S LONDON GIN The Finest Basis for all Cocktails UtPOITMMI Simc, Darby Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In the Straits Settlement**, »«>♦«».«♦♦♦♦«♦•«♦♦»♦«»♦...♦»»»»♦»»««.<»♦»»♦♦«♦♦ 7 '$nK\ Sf^ Weak, Anemic, JJjtK^r\.Y Nervous, Rim-dovin. Ts\ Si ;Ej» VsWAfiWa. et Wincarnis give you Q\ }|*i(M new health and vitality. »V '/SHr c mittlon d Winrarni* it to
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    • 127 14 Si Good Opportunity!! By Rj We Will Exchange Lff DP New German one PC MB Difference qan be iff Settled by monthly PC Mandolines, LJJ| ■Q Con cert Guitars, LW ■H Complete Violin W May be had on rU ■n Monthly paymemi pD Write fopo Illustrated nd nd Catalogues. MOTOR
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    • 237 14 PATERSON, SIMONS GO. LIMITED (Incorporated m England) SINGAPORE. Kalamunda High School. A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL. For GIRLS and LITTLE BOYS Beautiful and Healthy Surroundings, 800 feet above sea level. Modern English Methods. Resident French Mistress. Easy distance from Perth. Apply Miss E. G. WIUTMARSH.'B.A., Gooseberry Hill, West Australia. MASSAGE
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    • 514 14 CHEONG KOON SENG ft 90. AUCTION SALE of valuable freehold town and country p-operties. To be held at Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng A Co.'s sale-room. No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, March 25, at 2.30 p.m. MORTGAGEE'S SALE. Lot 1. Valuable lan t and house known as No. 3, Jalan
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    • 235 14 i SB W B LJLJBa I Elliott't Headache Tablets I have be«n specially pre- I pared to give quick relief I I from all nerve pain*. They I may be taken with perfed safety, becauae they do 1 not affect the heart. No reason now to suffer with I Headache
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  • 1050 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. London's Motor Accidents. London's traffic accidents steadily increase year by year, and on every publication of the sombre lints the daily i Press discusses the matter almost as though it were a motoring phenomenon, says the Field. That, we suppose, is
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  • 40 15 The Straits Echo hears that special steps have been taken to bring to tfc« personal knowledge of the King of Siam the scandal that exists as regards the traffio m women rind girls* adw thf Siamese llriii ;h Malayan frontier.
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 220 15 SAVE YOUR BIG GAR Let the Ford take the wear and tear. The saved depreciation on your big car will more than pay for a Ford. TOURING CAR $1 ,095 Wearne Bros., Ltd. !>'♦ a a'f a Vaf a a Va a a »~a aa'aaaa IH>Y>"»">»1 UJOLSELEY" 11-22 H.P. A
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    • 369 15 Read This Extract from the Malay Mail, March 5, 1925. 44 An equally unusual accident occurred at the Gap. On stopping the ctr, a 1921 model Maxwell, the «yce omitted to throw the engine out of gear, w.th the result that when he started it again, by means of the
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 198 16 ■>t«. 1871. Patroolted by Royalty. A Choice Selection of Handsome JEWELLERY an introduction of the Season's FASHIONS Enormous stock m infinite styles to suit the purses of any buyer. B. P. De Silva The Royal Jeweller. CS/S, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. ■ranch No. 1, BISHOP BTRMT, PENANG. «>««»««»«»« %M 6ast yw
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    • 167 16 Japanese Porcelain Latex Cups New Shipment Just Arrived. QUOTATION AND SAMPLES FROM LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET. Telegram j LEHKIMSOO WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG By A. A. MILNE. Here is a departure from this popular author and dramatist's usual lines. He has always amused and delighted grown-up readers
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    • 910 16 The PREPAID charges for Wsnts, For Sale, To Let, etc., m ordinary elosa set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 ctft., three ins. 64 eta., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. 1.40, nu'lve ins.
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    • 883 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 114, Cecil St Apply 8, Malacca St. TO LET, 34, Shrewibery Road. Apply 22, Sungei Road. TO LET, compound house, 106-1, Orchard Road. Apply 192, Cecil Street. TO LET, furnTshea\ 47, Cairnhill Road. Apply Sandilands Buttery t Co. TO LET, 3, Balmoral Road. Apply Wee
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    • 360 16 TWO SIGHT HOI (GLASSES **JJJ Give perfect vision to those requiring different sights for Reading and Distant Villon. johnTduke, F.8.0.A., F.S.M.C., Ophlfcalmle Optician, 11, BATTEr. Y BOAD, SINGAPORE. CSTABUSHIO 1854 MANILA The present excellent quality of "ANCHOR" BRAND Manila Ropes is the result of over 70 years' experience and therefore
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    • 392 16 THI HANDY ROYAL ATLAS 1924 EDITION. THE HANDY ROTAL ATLAS is dedicated by special permission to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, and this edition was produced for the British Empire Exhibition, of which the Prince of Wales wss President. AH the latest Treaties, such as those dealing with Turkey and
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