The Straits Times, 18 April 1925

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,841 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1925. PRICE 10 CENTS
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      94 1 OFTEN "WHIITED" I NEVER BEATEN BEAR BRAND" ORIGINAL HYGIENIC GENUINE SWISS MILK S"Vcribcst" Roofing (BRITISH MANUFACTURE) In Rolls 72 ft. by 3 ft., complete with all necessary materials ready for laying. This roofing is manufactured from Pure Bitumen and has long been proved excellent for use m the tropics. WILLIAM
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      122 1 TOOTAL SHIKsHNG SN^^^P Blue Label See Name S'/'^K Quality •on Selvedge tp* /?^>s/"^^*V^ <^^. 'I SOUND VALUE This Shirting is of a very hard wearing texture, is soft to the touch and the colours arc absolutely fast. New stocks m all the latest plain and fancy stripes of brown, blue,
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      4 1 UCTOGEN FOR JOUR BABY
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    THE ISLE OF EXILE.
    390 2 Cheapest Place to Live in The Empire. Napoleon's place of exile, St. Helena, has been rediscovered as an ideal place to live in. /i Daily Mail writer believes it is the cheapest place to live in in the British Empire. There is no income tax at
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    TROTZKY ON LENIN.
    235 2 How the Two Met and Plotted Together m London. Trotzky's first meeting with Lenin m: the kitchen of an obscure Lo.-.Hon lodging house, Cneir early association together iti j the metropolis, how they plotted m secret, I and studied revolution m the reading room of the British
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    " SLEEPING TIME " FOR TREES.
    206 2 SLEEPING TIME FOR TREES. Experiments With Fruit In Kenya. The first consignment cf Kenya-grown fruit is due to arrive at Covent Garden within a few days. There are 500 cases, mainly fruit such as plums. The cargo is an experiment to which the colony attaches great importance. The difficulty attending
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    White Sleeve Police.
    126 2 An interesting; experiment m traffic direction is to be carried out m Parliament Street. Whitehall, when the police on traffic control will be provided with white sleeves, similar to those used by cooks. It has been said that the white gloves of the police are almost covered
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      323 2 X A Swan die {tfttCmz pen. Bmßk Swan Pens are famous fflw I throughout the world for their reliability and lasting wear and B^- the 14 ct. gold nibs are the Hgrlkk finest it is possible to produce. \CWB^r Tlie act that Swan Pens have held undisputed sway IJ^hj^JL over
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      246 2 CUTICURA HEALS ROOPIBS Of A Wet Nature. Itching Was Terrible. Could Scarcely Walk, "My trouble started with an itching and burning rash on the urder part of my knees. It spread aronnd my limbs. It was of a wet nature, and sometimes I could scarcely walk or kneel. The itching
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      219 2 mTfrench perfumes /^,l Flavoors of ALL the FLOWERS, k'fi Wl Extra Old and Amber EAU de IK /(Jf COLOGNE a SPECIALITY at RENE ULLMANN, f t W U HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. C^*^\V c mm l >cerrt r a "d Distributor for V%A BRUN BARB *ER AND AMBOISE V JT PERFUMERY.
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    PERAK COCONUT ESTATES.
    747 3 Satisfactory Progress Since Reconstruction. The fourteenth annual ordinary genera! meeting of shareholders of the Coconut Estates of Perak, Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company, Colombo, on August 8. The Hon. Sir J. Thomson Broom (director) presided and th«re were present Mr. C. H.
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    International Radio.
    118 3 Delegates from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Holland, Sweden, Czecho-Stovakia, and Austria are attending the conference convened by the 8.8.C. with a view to securing co-ordination between European radio s-tations. It is stated that Plymouth, Norwich, and Hull broadcattchers ha*e had their reception spoiled by Continental stations, who, m
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      179 3 PULSOMETER ENGINEERING CO. READING, ENGLAND A PUMPS «l|lß '^v^ Catalogues on n> '^TliHr application to Sl^sv S.S., F.M.S., ~±&F?**jgr and SOLE AGENTS UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE. "MrMtesrs" THE REFINED OLDSMOBILE SIX "THE PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS." The Most Beautiful Car with Great Improvements. AT NEW
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      177 3 WANTED A SUPERMAN. Job WaitingTsays Sir Alfred Mond. Sir Alfred Mond and Mr. Frank Hodges debated Capitalism and Socialism at the Aberstwyth University College political society. Mr. Hodges said it was claimed that Socialism destroyed initiative and killed enterprise, amd that the great captains of industry would be dead. The
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      270 3 IF YOU WANT TO BE ONE of iht happy and successful In Life's battle your first care must be your health. Constipation causes mental inefficiency and bodily sickness. Pinkcttes dispel constipation, stimulate the liver, banish lick headaches and bilious attacks in a single night. Used whenever needed Pinkettei keep yon
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      272 3 STEAMEW SAHHieS Roosevelt Line REGULAR SERVICE From U.S.A. PANAMA to NEW YORK and BALTIMORE via SUEZ CANAL S.S. Fuji Mara due May 2 S.S. Venice Mam due June 5 S.S. Wales Maru due July 5 MJS. Siherpine due Aug. 5 MS. Silvercedar due Sept. 5 For rates and other particulars,
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      278 3 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD PASSENGER SERVICE. Accommodation available Cabin and Intermediate Clais to Genoa, North Continental Porta and LONDON (with transhipment at Genoa) cabin elasa only. BASIC FARES. Cabta Class inter-aedlaU CUaej MS To Ceno« U.% 172 To London or North Continental parts Sit Da* Singapore TRIER Apl. 14 s.i. SAAKBRUECXEV May
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      825 4 STEAMER SAILIN6S P. 0. British India m d Apcar Lines (Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with Hia Majesty's Gorarnmant. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL 8EBV1C1 OUTWARDS FBOM LONDON HOMEWARDS KOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOB MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWEBP.
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      830 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO. LTD. (Incorporated la Kn»land) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, h\MBURGMND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YORK, AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on through
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      724 4 STEAMER SAILINGS K. P. M~T~ (BOTAL PACKKT NAVIGATION CO. OF BAT A VIA) (Incorporated in Holland) UNDIB CONTBACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA UOVEBNMBWT. Telt»hon« Not. Puiift D»pt. Ill, Freijnt Dept.. 1202, Maria* D«pt. and TrunMp»«B« Dept. 14*7, Manatee's Desk 1M2. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the OFFICIAL TOURIST
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      475 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellcrman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) "ELLERMAN" LIRE Passenger and Freight Services ,i TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA TORTS AND SUEZ CANAL FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG a* CITY OF CANTON due Apl. 80 m. CITY Of ATHENS due May 28 BUTTON HALL Jon*
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      623 5 STEAMER SA1LW6S BLUE ELLERMA* FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE ilh S. S CO LTD (U«orpor«Ud in Engl.nd) JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE ri» SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK RUuar Da* 8'por* Runt* Far tSUITON HALL May 4 Suez Phillipines %nd Hcngkong. t CITY OF CHRISTIANIA June 14 Suez
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      84 5 SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Sweden.) For Hongkong Shanghai Yokohama and Kobe s.s. SUMATRA Apl. 18 For space apply to ADAMSON, GILFILIAN ft CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) Agents. PRINCE LINE, LIMITED (Incorporated m England). FAR EAST SERVICE Regular Monthly Service FOR BOSTON. NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE (via
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      634 5 STEAMER SAILINGS go "home" via Hawaii Make your homeward voyage by way of the "sunshine route" across the Pacific and when booking passage arrange for a "stop-over" of several days or weeks in beautiful Hawaii. Your ticket agent can arrange it with no increase in travel cost. Tickets are inter-changeable
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      237 5 STEAMER SAILINGS COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S.S. 00., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINK (Incorporated in Englind) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Englaad.) Fortnightly Service taking car** aai Paaaenfera from Singapore. •ATA VIA AND SO I' RAH AY A NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA PORTS AMI FREMANTLE (PERTH.) Approximate Sailing*.
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      538 6 PALLADIUM POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT TONIGHT, at 9 o'clock sharp The First Epoch of the Nihclungcn As presented at the Albert Hall, London, m 8 Marvellous Cantos. SPECIALLY SELECTED MUSIC AND AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA. PRICES OF ADMISSION Boxes and Circle, upstairs $3.00 Boxe.; and 2 rows, downstairs $2.00 Other seats $1,30, $1.00,
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      354 6 THE CORSAIRS Gentlemen buccaneers, bold and daring rovers of the seas, licensed by Kings to pillage and plunder their OVWI of brigands and noble adventurers, who yearned for a fight as they yearned for a maiden's kiss —gallant rascals all, who battled to the death for love or booty. Drift
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      278 6 Have you Seen Our Smoker's Window? VALENTINO PIPES 2.00 PARKER'S PIPES 4.50 ORLIK'S PIPES S 5.00 LOEWE'S PIPES 4.50 DUNHILL'S PIPES $10.00 OILED SILK TOBACCO POUCHES $0.75 and 1.50 c MOROCCO TOBACCO POUCHES 1.50 LIGHTNING CLIP TOBACCO POUCHES 5.50 DUNHILI/S CIGARETTE HOLDERS From $4.50 to $20.00 etc., etc., etc. AT
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      38 6 TONIGHT! AT THE NEW WORLD SHOWS Kelantan Mak-Yong, Kronrhong-an, Open Air Cinema, etc.. etc. THE CITY OPERA TO-NIGIIT. The Company will present a very Interesting I'l.-iy BITI ZAINAH with NEW DKESSES and SCE.NKKY Sunday, nee handbill. Tel. 164.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    186 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, April 18 High Water, 6.21 a.m., 7.55 p.m. Royal Sussex Rifle Meeting. Madeline Rosniter Co., Vie. Theatre, 9.30. Sunday. April 19 High Water, 7.8 a.m., 8.46 p.m. Royal Sussex Rifle Meeting. Monday, April 20 High Water, 8.28 ».m., 9.22 p.m. American mail closes. Jeram-Kuantan, Mtg.,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    218 7 Sitfurduy, April 18. Shlpa alongside the Wh«rve« or expectfd to arrive. KEPPF.l. HARBOUR. Main Wharf Pempo, Splendour, Vedette Magnet Oil Wharf Nil. Coal Wnarf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjung Pagar BbMH V.hnrf Nil. AILef. Do«k Bl Lighter .1. Both Victoria Dock Tig I'andu, Martinique, Lighters F
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    98 7 To-day. North, North-East and North-West Sumatra r P™Taadjeng lalel P-™-Javn South-Vest Sumatra, SouthEust Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor DHly Sibu P>mDjambi 4 P-1" 1 Ilanka Island, Pladjoe and Palembang 4 p.m. Ir do-China und Hokow 6 p.m. Miri, Labuan, North Borneo, Suli and Zamhoanga B P-™-Philippine Island
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    48 7 A Tyne firm has tendered for the conversion of the P. and O. liner Moldavia to oil-bumiiiK. Three British firms ore —iilrtof tl>e work. The vessel was built! < animell Laird and Co. at; Kirk-nhi-iiil m IMd and it is understood that thry have temleml for tht conversion contract.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    43 7 By I iji-r im>.i i'urtl.(,3 VUlwa Juliana rara Patria \ngkor Left Arrd. S'pare Loadoa Mar. 6 Mar. SI Mar. 9 Apl. Mar. 12 Apl. Mai. 13 Apl. 6 Mar. IS Apl. IS Mar. 20 Apl. IS Mar. 23 Apl. 17
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    225 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, April 18, 1925. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/16 Demand 2/4 1/16 Private M credits 2/4 21/32 On New York, Demand 55% Private 90 d/s 57 On France, Bank 1.010 On India, Bank T. T. 156* On Hongkong, Bank T. T. 2% p c.
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION
    67 7 Tone of Market Easier. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 9Hti. Spot April May-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 1 Spot April May-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Shett Closing Prices Buyers. Seliera. 75 V a 76
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      MINING.
      252 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sebert El £1 Asam Kumbanjf 45/- 4<>/1 1 Batang Padang 0.60 0.62 V4 1 1 Hitam Tin LM l.f.Sxd. II £1 Idris Hydraulics m/- 32/1 1 Johan Tin 0.45 0.47 L0/- 10/- Kampcntf 4U/6 41/6 tl i'l Kamunting Tin r )3/6 55/- xd. 10 10
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      GENERAL.
      139 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5. 14.4 >,i 5.17.6 10 10 Central Engine* 4.B0 5.50 t 5 S Central Motors C'S 1.26 nom. £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 8.80 8.95 hi- hi- Elec. Tramway #/8*onL 10 10 Fiascr Neave 50.50 51.50 100 ino Hammer Co. 180.00 185.00 100 100
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      DEBENTURES.
      98 7 VaT U Pd. Buyer, Seller, U. Eng. 6 p.c. J1.234,300 par 10 px. pm. Spore Electric Tramway, 6 p.c 80 *560,000 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. 1,878,000 par 10 p.c. pm Spore Municipal iV» p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 2% p.c. dis-par Spore Municipal 4* p.d. of 1909 $1,000,000 2% pc
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      383 7 Frawr and Co. and Lyair and ETatt 1 Quotation. To-d»y'i Price* Fraeer Lyall ft Co. Evatt Allcnby ($1) 140 1.50 1.40 1.50 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.10 1.29 1.10 1.20 j A. Hitam ($5) 11.00 11.50 11.00 12.00 A. KuninK (SI) 0..X7':.0.45 0.37%0.42'i Am. Malay ($2) l.iJO 2.10 1.90
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      322 7 VICTORIA THEATRE TONIGHT AT 9.30 THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES Present MADELINE RQSStTER ANU HER LONDON COMPANY IN Topsy Turvy The Company Burlesque themselves. Booking at LITTLE'S. Popular Prices $3, $2 and $1. VICTORIA THEATRE WEDNESDAY NEXT, APRIL 22 at 9.10 p.m. GONSALEZ BROS, present Tine ITALIAN 6RAND OPERA GO. OF 50 Artists
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      124 7 DONT BUY yoor camera «ntll you h*v. seen our Contessa-Nettel Tropical models AH lizei fitted with Zeias Tessar F/4.5 and. Compur shutter. Price very moderst*. Singapore Studio, 196, Orchard Road, Telephone No. S8». dp) 1925 EVERLAST BOXWG RECORD 1925 BOXING ENCYCLOPEDIA containing more than 450 pages at compact facts and
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      32 7 SODASTREAM MINIATURE MINERAL WATER PLANT of pr«T«d effleiency, complete installation with supply of Gaa for 160 uoz. large Sodas $132.&0. Immediate supplies uf g«a always available. Devon Selling Aeenoy, Ltd., Singapore. tip >
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      313 7 MISCELLANEOUS. PIANOS FOR HIRE, from $10 per month. Season Co., Lid. (lp) RIBi;iR(VS '■(.A.U." Typewriting Papers. 4to <C 5 cts.) and F'cap <M cts.), boxes ut 125 ar« unbea'ab!e for price and quatity. V TOO KM VISITIXG nUsNKEL'B, you miss that sontething you should not have missed. You always feel
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      232 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., Me page 16. MISCELLANEOUS. SPABKLINC WINES, Ami Spuinanti, Veuve Amiot Dry and Kxtra Dry. Moselle, Hock, Hordeaux White and Bargundiea Kc.1. It. Bolter, Direct Importer. Ip I CHIAXTI BP.OLIO (Han't), the only real product of the Chianti territory on tho market. Litre and 'i litre
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      67 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT Kandang Kerbau Station. (Bf Coartety of Government Health CHBc«). For the 24 hour* ending «t Midnight ob April 17, 1923. deg. Max. shinl.' temperature 87 F. Min. >hade lempcratMv J»«5 Nmi sliB»li> tompcrature l9 -»t,Max. sun rudiution 150 F. .Win. khish radiation <2 F. S#-a temperature 8 Mean
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    DEATHS
    113 8 CHIA.— Mr. Chia Hood Sang of Messrs. Boustead A Co., Ltd., passed away at his mUMH No. 46, Emerald Hill Road, on Tuesday, 14th instant, at 2 a.m. Age oi years. lie leaves behind a widow, two sons. Messrs. Chia How Ghee and Chia Kip Kong, three daughters, a
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    ANNOUNCEMENT
    50 8 Mr. Chia Poh Hock, youngest son of Un late Mr. and Mrs. Chia Ong Tin, brother of Messrs. Chia Quee Eng and Chia Puh Choon, is engaged to MiBS Gan Kng NYo, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gan Chye KR-w. The marriage will take place sometime this year.
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    IN MEMORIAM
    40 8 In ever lovinff memory of Michael Sarkirr Martin, who passed away on April 18, 1622. Clod called him home, it wu« Hi* will But m our hearts we love- him still. From his sorrowing wife, sont and daughters.
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY, APRIL 18. BRITISH NAVAL RESERVES.
    1080 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, APRIL 18. BRITISH NAVAL RESERVES. A great change m British naval conditions has resulted from the late war. While the German Navy menaced our shores and our trade, concentration of our forces m the North Sea was essential. The keenest advocate of that policy of concentration
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    20 8 The following Ordinances are gazetted a» having received the Governor's as•ent. Minor Offences Amendment, Port* Amendment and Deleterious Drugs Amendment.
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    10 8 The Johore Prospecting Co., Ltd., U to be wound up.
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    9 8 Penanjr As«izes are gazetted to commence or. May 5.
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    11 8 Mr. N. R. Jarrett is appointed an assistant Controller of Labour.
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    14 8 The Lee Sih Chong Soo Association, Penang, has been registered under the Societies Ordinance.
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    18 8 To-morrow the Rev. E. G. Semple, C.F., will preach at the 6.:>0 p.m. svivice at St. Andrew's Cathedral.
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    20 8 The new American Club, Foochsw Road, Shanghai, was opened on April 1, by Mr. E. S. CunningliAra, the U.S. Con-sul-General.
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    23 8 A Proclamation m the Government Gazette extends the period prohibiting the exports of arms, etc., to China for three years from April 17.
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    29 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 155=5100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Ks. 160=$100.
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    27 8 The South British Insurance Company, Ltd., have declared an interim dividend uf Is. per share. The dividend wilt be paid to local shareholders on Thursday, 'IZviX instant.
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    37 8 Messrs. Whittall and Co. advise us that the- directors of Sungei Choh Rubber Co. have declared a dividend of 7 per cent, for the financial year ended December 31, 1924, carrying forward £6,375 to this year's accounts.
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    43 8 In March 6,998 Chinese deck passenpfis left Singapore for China and 35,05:) arrived. The total arrivals up to March this year was 59,886, of whom 41,479 were adult males. Since the beginning of the yea/ 18,213 deck passengers have left Singapore for China.
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    41 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co., writing on April 17, state Approximately 725 tons of copra have changed hands during tha past week. After touching $12.15 for sundried and $11.80 for mixed, closing quotations show a slight drop, viz Saniried $12.05, mixed $11.65.
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    51 8 On Thursday there died at the General Hospital Mr. Tom Chater, who some four or five years ago was a well known figure on the Singapore turf, being the >wner of some winning racers. He is lurvived by his widow and some young :hiidren, for whom there will be much
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    64 8 Our Penang correspondent telegraphs that judgment has been reserved m the ;ase m which Annamalay Chftty, earring on business as S.R.M.M.A., better known m India as the Hon. Sir Sathappa ftamathan Muthia, claims from Muthia »nd Ramasami, Madras bankers nnd inlanders, $8,985 with interest, etc., balance of a loan. Defendants
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    64 8 By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. S. V. Julius and officers, the band of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Sussex Regiment w<U play the following programme m the Botanic Gardens on Tuesday, commencing *t 6 p.m. Fest March from Tannhauser, (Wagner) overture, Rosamunde, (Schubert) tone poem. Life Divine, (Jenkins) .rombone solo,
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    85 8 Messrs. Boustead and Co., a; agents for Takuapa Valley Tin Dredging N. L., write that further information just to hand regarding the breakdown on the Iredge is to the effect thqt the No. 3 generator broke down through earthing jf the commutator. It has been shipped t.o Singapore for repairs.
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    84 8 Pzung Tsz Kuang, otherwise Jonson T. K. Dzung, an interpreter whose name tfai mentioned at the magisterial hearing at Shanghai of the charge of forgery »nd uttering against Mr. Lawrence K. Kentwell, was arrested by the Kren.-h police, at Shanghai, on April Later Dzung was brought up at the French
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    95 8 On enquiry of the manager of the Jaya1, China, Japan Lijn, on April 5, the Hongkong Daily Press was informed that the Oostkerk had arrived safely m harbour, under her own steam, on the Saturday evening. The Oostkerk, of the Holland East Asia line, went ashore at a point near
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    99 8 On April 5, on board H.M.S. Dur'ian, a ceremony, both interesting 1 and unique m the annals of the Royal and Ancient Order of Buffaloes was performed. This was the consecration of a new Lodtre, named after the ship, Durban Lod.re, under the banner of the Grand Lodge of England.
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    101 8 The exodus from London for the Easter holidays has begun, says a wireless imssageof the Bth inst., and bookings for the continent are already largo. There is an undoubted increase m the organisation of tours of France, Belgium and Switzerland for this spring holiday. It is noteworthy that school and
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    456 8 Lieut.-Commander J. B. Xewill, D.5.0.. R.X.. is appointed a police magistrate for Singapore. Sir Walter Shaw is (-ranted leave of absence for three months prior to retiremcr.t. Sir J. \V. Murison is granted im I i months' leave. Mr. D. Paterson is appointed a member of the
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    Mails Expected.
    43 8 From Western Australia, by the Gordon, due at Singapore at I p.m. to-day. r'rom Fiance, by the Amboise, due at Singapore at 7 a.m. to-morrow. 1 rom Indo-China, by the Angers, di:e at Singapore at daylight on Tuesday, the 21;-t instant.
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    Children's Fresh Air Fund.
    112 8 We arc very grateful to our readers for their prompt response to our offeY to receive subscriptions on behalf of the PlMUMH Fresh Air Fund, which gives the joy of a country holiday to thot$>andx of the poorest children in London. As much voluntary sen-ice and
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    Freemasonry.
    145 8 The installation ceremonies of I.i dg St. George touk place last eveniiiK, tin R. W. the District Grand Master, tn. Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule, at-tiiiK M Installing Mas.ter. The officers for l'J25-G are Wor. Bio. B. Lowick, W.M. Woi. Bio. C. Salter, l.P.M. Bro. C. G. Mawton, S.W. Bio.
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    AIRSHIP'S RETURN.
    714 9 Safe Arrival at Pulham Aerodrome. A Magnificent Effort. f RKl'TKR TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. Ul ai rived at Pulham at 2.10 this afternoon, and has been safely housed. London, April 17. Delight ;<i relatives affectionately greeted the wcaiy crew when they disembarked. They were taken to huts and
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    French Cabinet.
    232 9 Improvement m the Franc Reported. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. Paris There is much conjecture regarding the possibilities of the new Cabinet, m which M. Caillaux's association with M. Briand is only as remarkable as his leap back to power. It is worthy of note that the franc
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    International Conference.
    61 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.) London, April 17. i Rome The inaugural meeting of the International Parliamentary- and Commercial Conference was held at the Capitol m the presence of the King and Sisnor Mussolini. It is attended by delegations representing ;i7 states. Signor Tittoni and Signor Mussolini made speeches of welcome,
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    The Prince's Tour.
    111 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. Nigeria The Prince of Wales arrived at midnight. The Prince drove the train for half an hour yesterday afternoon accompanied by the driver who drove King Edward, when, as Prince of Wales, he visited West Africa en route to India. It has
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    China Willing to Learn.
    61 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. Qeawnl Hsu, interviewed by Reuter, declared that he had considerably benefited by his investigations m France, where he found many things which m a modified form might be adopted by China. He hoped for good results from the report he would
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    Trotzky Better.
    31 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. Moscow M. Trotrky is stated to have recovered as a result of his -cure m the Caucasus, and is expected to return to Moscow.
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    Not "Dry" in Australia.
    27 9 Not "Dry" i n Australia. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. Melbourne The official functions m connection with the visit of the American fleet will not b. "dry."
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    Cotton Industry.
    210 9 Production of Cheap Goods Not Approved. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. According to the Manchester Guardian, the recenc suggestion of Mr. S. S. Hammersley, M.P., that the cotton industry might be improved by applying a more substantial proportion of Lanca shire's spinning machinery to the use ol Indian
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    Shipping Casualties.
    101 9 [reuter telegram.] London, April IT. It is reported from Port Said that the British steamer Carnarvonshire, from London to Yokohama, is aground m the Suez Canal. Assistance has been sent f>r unloading. Passage of the. canal is free. London, April 17. Port Said The Swedish motor-vessel Canton, which
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    Hongkong & Singapore R.A.
    56 9 Hongkong Singapore R.A. [UUTEB TZLBSEAIf.] London, April 17. i The pensions for families of native soldiers m the Hongkong and Singapore brigade of Royal Artillery, according to a new Army order, will be at rates identical with those for families of native soldiers equivalent m rank m the Indian Army,
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    Rumanian Oil.
    44 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. Washington The Rumanian Legation .learns that a settlement has been reach-, cd with the Standard Oil interests re- garding the dispute m connection with. the new Rumanian mining law. No de-. 'tails have been reached so far.
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    Raisuli Dead.
    45 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, April 17. Tangier It is officially stated that Raisuli is dead. Raisuli, the famous bandit chieftain of Morocco, has been reported dead before. He captuied and held to ransom many well-known people, among whom Kaid Harry McLean will be remembered.
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    A Distinguished Fireman.
    162 9 Early next month Singapore is to have a visit from Mr. Thomas G. Dyson, late Commanding Officer Fire Brigades, Windsor, who set out from London m March to visit the principal fire brigades m Algiers, Egypt, Arabia, India, Burma, Straits Settlements, China, Japan, Canada, and the U.S.A.
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    Compliments from the Bench.
    276 9 Gang Robbers Caught By Europeans. Sentence of one year's rigorous imprisonment was passed this morning on three Chinese who pleaded guilty to attempted extortion m th.* District Court. The circumstances of t.ie case, as stated by Mr. R. L. Eber, who appeared for| the Crown, were
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    SEMANGGOL RUBBER.
    148 9 Prospects of 5 Per Cent. Interim Dividends. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, April 17. Mr. McNeill presided at the annual meeting of Seir.anggol Rubber and explained the reason for the increase of allin cost. The company's property had been maintained m good condition! throughout the year. He regretted
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    AN AUNTS JEWELLERY.
    202 9 Charges Against Two MalayYouths. I An alleged theft of $5,000 worth of jewellery from an old Malay woman living fct Pasir Panjang formed the subject of a case heard m the Second Police Court yesterday, m which two Malay youths were charged. The first accused was the
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    BETRAYED BY HIS LEGS.
    100 9 Chinese Thief Caught m Cabin Port-Hole. Sentence of six months' rigorous imprisonment was imposed on a Chinese, named Lee Ah Porg m the District Court yesterday for house breaking and theft on board the Dutch steamer Hermers. The accused was caught under curious circumstances. While the
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    A "BAD HAT" CAUGHT.
    82 9 Evaded Arrest For Nearly Three Years. The police effected a coup of some importance when they arrested a notorious Chinese bad hat m Kirn Kiat Road on Thursday. This man has been wanted by the police for nearly three years for a variety of offences. He
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    Fight on a Launch.
    837 9 Court Story of Amazing Incident. The preliminary enquiry into the charge of murder and attempted murder against two young 1 Chinese from Java named Lim Hoay Bing and Tan Tiok Siong, who are alleged to have hired a motor-boat and thrown the serang and mate into
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    A LUCKY CONTRACTOR.
    193 9 Strikes Tin Ore at Kuala Lumpur. Mr. S. Karuppiah, a contractor m Kuala Lumpur, has been very fortunate m connection with work which he undertook for the Electrical Department relating to the proposed new power station m Bungsar Road, says the Malay Mail. Mr. Karuppiah, among other
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    BULGARIA.
    413 9 Many Killed by Bomb Explosion. f City in a Ferment. i [REL'TER TELEGRAM.] London, Api.il 17. Sofia It is believed that 30 were kill- ed and 200 injured, mostly slightly, in the bomb explosion at tlM Cathedral. The 1 dead include Generals DavidofT nnd Ner- zoff and ex-Minister Kolonehcff.
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    JUSTICE BARRETT-LENNARD.
    94 9 Long Leave Ordered by .Medical Advisers. We i-rgret to announce that Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, who has been unwell for some time past, has been ordered by his medical advisers to take ski. leave, at;d accordingly he will be leavinu for England next month, probably by the Sardinia. His
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    Chetty in Court.
    85 9 A case was mentioned m the Third Police Court this morning m which two ."■erious charges are preferred against A. V. A. Vengudsalam Chetty. The Br»1 is that he cheated Abraham Joseph by inducing him to deliver 98,000 to him on the security of (5,050 shares m
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    Association of British Malaya.
    68 9 The annual dinner of the Association of British Malaya will be held at the Tncadero Restaurant, on Monday, May 2.7 In addition to members of the Aaeoejation all visitors from Malaya and then friends are eligible to attend and are cordially invited. Applications fur tickets should
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    35 9 Inventions privileges have been in-ant-ed to Carl Heinz Tillmanns and Cornelia Johannes Rooters van Lennep, both of Bandoen?, Java, employees on a tea enterprise, respecting a method und device for the treatment of gathered tea.
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    Bankruptcy Court.
    747 10 A Collection of Financial Troubles. The public examination of Mr. Pocy Keng Serik r tVmici chairman of the Kastciii Minim: and Rubber Company, who was iidju'iic ited bankrupt recently, was on the list for the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, but the Official Assignee (Mr. Colman) staled that the several
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    ASIATIC RUBBER PRODUCERS.
    191 10 The Proposed Association For Malaya. A meeting will be held at the premises of the Selangor Miners' Association, Birch Road, Kuala Lumpur, at 10.30 a.m. on May 1, to pftMMtT the suggestion to create tie Asfetk Rubber Producers' Association of Malaya. The proposal has the support of
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    Madeline Rossiter Company.
    74 10 Man. line 'Jossiter and her company put up ciiecry show at the Victoria Theatre last nipht. when they presented Flashlights, a collection of songs, dances, and burlesques. To-night they conclude their visit with Topsy-Turvy, m which they tfasniM tn burlesque themselves. The result should be amusing, and
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    BANGKOK RAILWAY.
    473 10 Serious Wash Outs Mail Trains Held Up. The Bangkok Times of the 11th instant says The unprecedented rains which have fallen thiß week have been much heavier iii the Peninsula than m Bangkok and have led to serious damage on the Southern Line. A telegram received last evening
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      90 10 S.C.C. Tournament. MONDAY. Championship. Kleinman v. Murphy. Hamilton v. Sinclair, to finish. TUESDAY. Profession Pairs. Webster and Davidson v. Hamilton and Griffith-Jonos. WEDNESDAY. Major Vyvyan and Hamilton v. Fuller and Murphy. S.R.C. Tournament. MONDAY. Championship. L. Gammell v. G. de Souza. W. Neubronner v. N. E. Ess. F.
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      Cricket.
      100 10 Rain prevented the match between the Bankers, Brokers and Insurance, and the Etceteras being commenced yesterday evening and the game will start this afternoon at 2 p.m. The teams will be 8.8. and I. H. M. Cantrell, W. H. Findlay, O. P. Griffith-Jonox, R. N. Hamilton (captain), E. W.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    176 10 Reginald Denny, well known m connection with the popular boxing stories on the screen. The Leather Pushers, figures m an excellent Jewel production, Spotting Youth, to be shown at the Alhambra from to-night. It is a picture of lively action, thrills and humour with an exciting motor race
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    Steamer Ashore.
    169 10 Ship Holed Near the Horsburgk Light. The Feng Lee, a vessel of about 2,000 tons bound from Saigon to Singapore, ran ashore at three o'clock yesterdaymorning on the Tanjong Brakit reef, near the Horsburgh lighthouse, about thirty miles from Singapore on the east side. The Captain left the
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      Lyall and Evatt.
      165 10 Singapore, April 18. Tin.--£236 ss. up 85s. Rubber.—ls. 9V»d. down Vsd. Rubbers.—Ulu Benuts are m demar.d at 2G cents, Jcram Kuantans offer at 4o cents cum, Tapa-hs en wanted at 10.55 and Lunas at 8. Xyalas have made 5 07 and tan be placed further. kluangs ate
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      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      140 10 (L. R. Macphail.) Singapore, April 18. Rubber— l-. oV*d. down '4d. Local 76 cents. Tin. £230 ss. up 85s. Local 150 tons at 118Vi. The rubber share market is quieter than for some days past although fair enquiry continues. The substantial, rise up. the price
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    TANGLIN CLUB.
    206 10 Proceedings at The Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of members of the Tanglin Club was held at the club last night, when Mr. O. P. Griffith-Jones presided over a small attendance. The report and accounts were adopted, and the officials for the year were elected as follows President,
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    Automobile Guide of Malaya.
    114 10 We have received the 1925 iesue of the Automobile Guide of Malaya, which is a bulky volume, well printed on good paper, and containing a vast amount of information. It includes the year-books of the Penang Automobile Club, Perak Motor Union, Selangor Automobile Association, and Singapore
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    European Fined.
    79 10 A European named J. Pringle Miller was found guilty by the Third Magistrate this morning of cheating the Raffles Hotel, by signing chits S.S.P.", and thereby impersonating an inspector of the Straits Settlements Police. Tha Magistrate imposed a fine of $25, or m default seven days' rigorous imprisonment,
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    548 10 Firm Tone Rnpki Advance In Tahws. Messrs. Guthrie and Co, report Singapore, April 17. The Commodity Market re-opened after the Easter holidays with a Arm tone and values advanced rapidly on the news of a further reduction of 1,126 tons m LonoVii stocks. Business was cone up
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    Sandycroft Rubber Co.
    319 10 The directors of the Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd., m their report for the twelve months ended January 31, 1925, state that the balance brought forward to the credit of the profit and loss account stood at $1,239.62. The profit earned during the period amounted to $17,703.2:; so
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      A Local R.N.V.R. Unit.
      318 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The news that the formation of a local R. N. V. R. unit is contemplated should gladden the hearts of those who desire to r»>new their association with i the ser.ior service on a volunteer basis that is
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    581 10 i Action taken at a meeting ol committee No. I!, held on April 8, included the following Decided, subject to sanction of the Governor, to appoint an Assis'^nt Bridge Engineer on three years' agreement at a I -ni.try of $4"<o. -5-ITS and $500 per mensem respectively. Approved, subject
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    52 10 There will be no parades next week but classes, etc., will re-commence on April 27. The Officers class will be held on May 1. There will be a Special Combined Parade on May 2 and a Church Parade at St. Andrew's Cathedral on
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    Rubber Smuggling.
    633 10 Government Launches* Busy Fortnight. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 17. The Government preventive launches have had a very busy fortnight UTMting rubber smugglers. In one case, the launch Penmngat sighted no less than 11 praus. On giving chase they all made for the shore and about
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    STORY OF A PUMP.
    197 10 Eurasian Who Smashed Car Fined. A Eurasian, named C. N. W. Fredericks, who pleaded guilty on Thursday, before the Third Magistrate ((.'apt. Jones) to criminal breach of trus;:. 111 respect of a motor oar pump, came up for sentence this morning. The accused was alleged to
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    Singapore Chinese Girls' School.
    125 10 As advertised, the pupils of the Singapore Chinese Girlw' School will give a performance of h musical play entitled Silver Slippers m "aid of the building fund of the school on Mondwy, the 20th inst., at the Victoria Theatre, commencing from X.IJO p.m. T.iis will be
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    41 10 At the last meeting of the Board of Directors of the Youns Men's Christian Association of Singapore. Mr. W. .1. Wilcoxscn was elected President of the Association In raeceesiofl t<> Mr. <!. W, A. Trimmer, who resigned prior to leaving for home.
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      158 10 Property Sale. The following Singapore properties belonging to the Estate of Shaik Awath bm Sallim Hamdoon, deceased, were sold bv auction at the sale room of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co., 30, Chulia Street on April 15 996 years' leasehold lands and houses 182 South Bridge Road, area 879
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    Selangor Trade.
    1001 11 Annual Meeting of Chamber Of Commerce. (Krom Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, April 15. The annual meeting of the Selangor branch of the K.M*.S. Chamber of Corn-; ■MM was held nt the office of tae secretaries, Messrs. Evatt and Co., at nor.u to-day. Mr. B. H. Johnson presided
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    WEMBLEY TRADE FILMS.
    633 11 Alleged Bogus Agents at Work In Calcutta. I An extraordinary story of transaction. s I in films by a number of Anglo-Indians 1 residing in Calcutta, who are now under I arrest, has been unearthed, says th.> Statesman of April 5. The circumstances, as related to a
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    CENSORING PLAYS.
    197 11 English Actress on Experience In America. Wai Beatrice I.illie (Lady Peel) ar.d Miss Gertrude Lawrence, who hhve just letumed to London after play.n^- m "Chariot's Revue" m the United States do not think very much of the Amri.a.i censorship of plays. Miss Lillie told the Daily Ne.vs that
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    MODERN GIRL PRAISED.
    180 11 Moral Standard Never Higher j Than To-day." .Miss Lilian Barker. Governor of the Borstal Institut'on for Glrh at Ayltebury. I lecturing at Aylesbiiry, said the BMatal] outlook of th? young paoalt t'wiay was the greatest hope far the future. There was no humbug about it. They did
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    Church Services.
    654 12 Sunday, Afrril 19, 1&5. [Under this heading we publish each week brief details of the serricas to be held at those Singapore Churches whose authorities supply u» with the necessary information. To ensure insertion, these notices must reach us by Friday afternoon.] St. Andrew's Cathedral. -7 a.m. Holy
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    EXCEPTIONAL SIGHT.
    262 12 Jupiter's Moons Without A Telescope. To test one's sight on the stars is an interesting occupation on a clear winter's night. Many stars, says discovery, offer really fine tests for kwmne'ss of vision. The Pleiades are a notatfe example. This celebrated group, VFrrtch' can be easily recognised by
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    54 12 Programme of drills up to and tot April 19, 1925. Saturday, April 18, 2 p.m., Farter. Range, M. G. Platoon Class Firing; 2 p.m., Bukit Timah, Royal Sussex Regiment Rifle Meeting. Sunday, April 19, 7 a.m., Farrer Range, M.G. Platoon Class Firinr; 7 «.m., BoWt Timab, Royal
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      385 12 Colds &/nffuenja Elliott's Cinnamon Gunpound is a most effective medicine for relieving Coughs, Colds, Catarrh, Asthma and Bronchitis. Its principal ingredient. Cinnamon, is officially recognised as a prophylactic against influenza and similar throat and chest affection. Its curative properties quickly relieve Indigestion, Colic and Dysentery. It wards off Malaria and
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      207 12 I Another Link t Ja^ _-j?f^2^!i W1 home ■a^aW^^a^BW —and a good>k>| N.^U one too A FAR cry back to Piccidillf. But there's something that brings it •■near. Piccadilly Cigarettes I If you were to step into number 55, Piccadilly this minute and ask for a box of Piccadilly, you
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      1522 14 Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 52, Old Jewry, EC. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      406 14 BANKING THE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED, [Iaeerporated by Special Charter to Japta) Capital flubieribed T40.000.M* Capital Paid-up M YS2,000,000 Reeerre Fond T18.780.000 President K. Nakagawa, Ct«. ▼iM-Pntldent H. Mori, la*. DIRECTORS: 0. bnukl, Eaq. I D. TaHta, Rea. M. EaaU, Baq. I T. maaaane. Esc.. X. Shato, Esq. HEAD OFFICI
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    MIDDLE-AGE.
    942 15 t Spirited Defence to Lord Esher's Attack. Lord Esher has advanced the opinion that few men arc fit for politics after 40. But history refutes this, says the Daily Chronicle. Taking our own country, and jfoing back only half a century, the names of Gladstone, Disraeli. Salisbury, Balfour, Roßebery,
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    The Rod and the Child.
    159 15 Samuel Parr, the centenary of whose death occurs this year, regarded corporal punishment as an essential aid to education. When headmaster of Norwich Grammar School he used to give a dinner party every year to celebrate his birthday, and one of the tousts invariably proposed
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      179 16 COAL TAR Singapore Refined Singapore Gss Works. Australian. WOOD TAR Genuine Quality. BRUNOLINUM Wood Preservative. BRUNOLINUM PLANTARIUM Care of Bark Disease m Rubber Trees. TALCUM POWDER Commercial Quality. LATEX CUPS Porcelain and Earthenware. CUP HANGERS Made of Old Cable Wire. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET. JUST RECEIVED NEW STOCKS
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      1728 16 The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sal*, To Lat, etc., In ordinary eloM set type (average six words to line) art Per line On* lnsortion 28 cents, two Ins. 46 eis., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cants, five ins. $1.00, six ins. 91.18, ten ins. 1.40, twlve ins.
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