The Straits Times, 3 July 1925

Total Pages: 16
1 16 The Straits Times
  • 13 1 The Straits Times No. 27,905, SINGAPORE, FRjfDAY, JULY 3, 1925. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    13 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 48 1 J» «-«J OFTXN "WHIPPID" trim BiATBf Bryant and May British mW^l^^^\ m^^mUmx r Homes Obtainable everywhere. Wholesale from THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED SECTIONS. M MM %OMM I^F SIZES. HIGH-SPEED STEEL FlRTirs "CHAIN BRAND" FILES. AUGERS STEELS TOOLS FIRTH'S SPEEDICUT DRILLS. Sole Agents KUALA LUMPUR WILLIAM JACKS CO. SINGAPORE.
      48 words
    • 67 1 ANOTHER SHELL SUCCESS. On May 17 and 18, Mr. T. GILLET at Montherly, Paris, driving a six-cylinder "A.C." car of 16 H.P. single-handed and using SHELL SPIRIT established the following World's records:— 1,300 miles m 18 hours 27 minutes 9 seconds, the average speed being 81 miles per hour. 21
      67 words
    • 107 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. NEW SEASON'S DRESS SUITINGS JUST ARRIVED 3 i In Finest Tropical j(f^« mW^ and Home Weights mk Robinson's M^ Mj FOR LATEST FASHIONS jS^IBf AND FINEST MATERIALS j'j W# NEW PATTERNS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING. Up FULL-DRESS SUITS. SEMI-DRESS SUITS. Lined Silk. Lined Silk. Prices $110.00 to $130.00. Prices
      107 words
    • 4 1 LACTOGEN FOR YOUR BABY
      4 words

  • 786 2 Increased Profits And Dividend. flie fifth annual general meeting of Ulwishiel Rubber Estate* Company, Ltd., \\as held on May 18 at Winchester Mor-,o, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (.the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, Tlic accounts which we submit to you to-day are for
    786 words
  • 107 2 Tlic GAuc-rnincnt rubber godown at Salati>r* whic-li was formerly used for the storing ar/1 treating of rubber has keen kept «mpty for a few years. The Lecomotief asks what the Government intauAt doijiß- with it. Surely, it could be ntilised mn a dwelling house for its feervsntß
    107 words
  • 142 2 Pivieranußc of drills up to and for July! ft, Ji^aay, July 3, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall SJLA. {V}., Gun Drill; 6.15 p.m., Drill j KalL Band, Practice fi.3o p.m., Drill lifftft, "A" and "B" Cos., Camp at' Stela*. Sues leave Drill Hall at 5.30 p.m. Satwday, July
    142 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 224 2 British /^^K Cuarantecd made. ?^p^ 10 years. 'Get these RONEOED" j PRICE LISTS CIRCULAR S ETTEiS SHIPPINfi NOTICEi ACCOUNT COLLECTION LETTERS NOTICES, etc., etc. And man-, otitei v.hero ROKEB BU^UCATORS WILL SAVK rOU TI.NiK AND MONEY. When requesting domcn: i::iiion inquire about the new PARATYPE \>;i\!(^-; Si.:ui! (clliiialic). 11, Collyer
      224 words
    • 218 2 Their rugged endur- ance and exceptional power fit them for j the hardest service. EASTERN AUTO CO. Sa Orchard Road S!NCA"OnE Columbia Storage Batteries THE MOST EFFEGTIVE WAY TO BROADCAST Never mind if you don't own a wireless set. You can send a better message with the Printing you get
      218 words
    • 187 2 We are rushing: for the latest Records AH /\r\ 10 inches Double Sided $1.70. FOX-TROTS. WALTZES MARCHES. Whalll I 4«? UaltiVi ia csiliug ofCocoaat Trot. <onri t»im*< M r*r Hawaii. Shine K< rk h V« "> Bal> y Bl»e». Jackaonville Gal. Mellow Moon. Egyptian Gchoc*. i Msrriana. Off and Gone.
      187 words

  • 891 3 Difl the Biographer Make Johnson 7 "Did Boswell make Johnson" 1 was the subject discussed by the Hon. Sir Charles Russell and Edward Shanks, author and poet, at the School of Economics, London, in mail week, this being one of the series of lectures and counter-lectures organised
    891 words
  • 137 3 Removing Restrictions on Enemy Aliens." The Corporation of London are now considering: the desirability of removing .the severe restrictions which they imposed during and immediately after the war against entering into leases and other contracts with enemy aliens. I During the war those restrictions wern very stringent,
    137 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 237 3 Manufacturers of "CHONATA" BRAND BALATA BELTING (The strongest textile belting ever made) also LEATHER, HAIR AND COTTON BELTINGS. A BELT FOR EVERY DRIVE UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlement.) SINGAPORE. Mmtsers MALAYAN AUTO SERVICE AND AGENCY 139 and 141, BATO ROAD, KUALA LIMPLR. Te lephone 790. Telegram SERVICE,"
      237 words
    • 525 3 CHILDREN AND FRUIT. Musi children love fruit and for bi* reason parents should carefully watch that they onlj u»t fruii which is sound and ripe. Damaged fruit, or fruit which is green or oyer-ri|kc, is a source of great dancer, causing diarrliuru, colic, worms and other serious maladies. When you
      525 words
    • 504 3 STEMER SftHiHBS Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia) For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Re«nlar monthly .ailinf by th. vail known steamers KARELLA (7,»7i toai) and MONTORO (6.000 ton.). The a... MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Antralla, Cabin, da luxe, singU berth
      504 words
    • 314 3 COMBINED SERVICE OP THE OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD, BLUE FUNNEL. LINE (Incorporated m England) THE WEST' AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Engla&d) Fortnightly Serrice taking rarg* aa« I'UBScngera from Singapore. BATAVIA AND SOURABAYA NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIA I'ORTS AMU FREMAN L.V (I'ERTH.) Approximate Sailinga. GORGON inly GASCOYNE Aug. CENTAUR Aug.
      314 words

  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 787 4 STEAMER SAILINGS p7&^ Oe^rmslTliidia and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) HAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON AND FAB EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOB CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage doe Spore.
      787 words
    • 793 4 STEAMEB SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. I (Incorporated m England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMST£KI>AM, KOITfcROAM, ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking earfo
      793 words
    • 781 4 STEAMEB SAILINGS M.m*m JLL c BOtAB PACKBT NAVIGATION CO. OF BATATIA) (Incorporated ia fioilaiid) CNDBB COKTBACT WITH THB NBIHJCKLAND9 INDIA 6OYBBNMB7Tr. Telephone Noa. Paaaage I*»t. 1»1. Frelghi Deyt, UM, Maria* Dec 4. nnd TranaMfanl DevL 1417, Manager's Deck IMS. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU
      781 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 523 5 STESMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG ■A BUTTON HALL In Port at 8.8. COLORADO due July 28 n. CITY OF MADRID da* An*. IS
      523 words
    • 752 5 STEAMER SAILINGS BLUE ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE llh S.S.CO LTD (Incorporated m England) JOINT SERVICB to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE Via SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steaaer Da* Spore) Roate For tMERTON HALL July 16 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong. XT. COMPANION July 25 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong. For
      752 words
    • 587 5 STEAMER SAILINGS KAWASAKI— ROOSEVELT LINE Gwural Agents Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BBAVEK BTRKET, NEW TORE. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE (VIA SUEZ) S.S. Wales Maru due July 10 M.S. Silverpine due July 28 ES. Silvercedar due Aug. 24 For rate* and
      587 words

  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 509 6 TOC UT UIIKITDECC SUWNA THKA THE HUNTRESS "tsar* IS IN TOWN m**n nsi««t*««i«» Don't ret m hor way Bow.rc-if TUT CfWIIKW you run across her you'll have »<i 1 illj V V II DU I marry her. Bhe*s looking for a hub- rntm w a i\«r by and nothing can
      509 words
    • 383 6 A Night of THRILLS and EXCITEMENT THE PALACEGAY CINEMA, LTD. Presents Another EXPENSIVE and EXTRAORDINARY Programme Stronger and Better A Real Top-notch Selection FOR ONE WEEK TUESDAY, JUNE 30, TO MONDAY, JULY 6. A Universal Jewel Production from Bryon Morgan's Novel SPORTING YOUTH with the English star REGINALD DENNY, m
      383 words
    • 178 6 Width w^P' cents T OBKALCO OUR NEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED New Stripe and Spot Designs, also Plain Colours. Width 32 inches. Price 95 cents w y ard WKffEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO., LTD. (Incorpurntol m England) SINGAPORE, KIAI.A LI MITR, SEUEMH.'.N, MALACCA AND KLANG. r?t i s^~ IIRELLLLJENERAL/ V.1.R., LEAD COVERED C.T.S.
      178 words

  • 175 7 FIXTORn. Friday, July S. High water, 7.58 a.m., 7.47 p.m. P. and O. hui i. ward mr.il (truin). Football, Dlv. I RA. T. S.R.C. Uoxins; Hnppy Vnl'ey, W.U p.m. Saturday, July 4. High water, 9.7 a.m., 8.84 p.m. American Nntionat V.i American mnil closes. Ting Kil Tin
    175 words
  • 303 7 Friday, July 3. Shipi alonfiidc the Wharrea or expected lo arrive. Entrance KEri'EL HARBOUR. Main Winrf Anamhn, Eder.dal.-, Sybil, Mata-Milta, Enterprise, Khocn Fncnjr Oil Wh.nrf ulcander Coal Wbarf Nit VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tinjone Pafar Sheera Wharf Nil. Albert DmI Swartenhoadt Victoria Dot* OHj of Palermo Kcppel
    303 words
  • 133 7 To-day. North North-East and North-West Sumatra I p.m. Malacca P* Pontianak 4 p.m. Ceylon, Southern and Western India, Aden, Egypt, Europe, U.S.A. and Canada p.m. Jnpnn and Korcu ..4 p.m. Tomorrow. DJambi 9 a.m. Prigi Radjah, Tembilahan and Indrnciri 9 a.m. Siam except Western Slam 11 a.m
    133 words
  • 35 7 By Gratiun Teeit* Iniulir.d^ Amboiac .1 i I. ilondtn Left S"pqre May 26 May 29 June 3 turn 1 4 Arrd. London June 15 Jun* 22 Juna 22 Jan* 29 .Tune ."i
    35 words
  • 218 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 3. On London, Bank 4 m/» 2/4 15/32 Dem.nd 8/4 B/32 Private 3m. credit- 8/4 23/32 On New York, D«J»*nd ff* Private 90 d/» 68% On France, Bank T. T. U"5 On India, Bank T.T. 134% O-i Honfrkcnjr, Bank d/d 1% p.c. prem. On
    218 words
  • 61 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. ipot and July Spot and July lug.-Sept. Aug.-Sept. >cl.-b«c Oct.-Dec. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 1.27 1.27'fc 1.24 l.'2.\ 1.1 1 1.14*4 Tone of Market Firm. Latest London cables quote Spot shvct
    61 words
  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 256 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* SI £1 Asam Kumbang 46/6 47/6 1 1 Batsng Padang 0.60 0.63 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.58 1.62 81 £1 Idris Hydraulics 36/- II xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.45 0.47 10/- 10/- K«mpongr 44/G 45/6 PI £1 KamuntinK Tin ">7 W- cd. 10
      256 words
    • 136 7 :i II B. Am. Tobacco 5.10.0 0.12.6 0 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 5 5 Central Motor* 0.75 1.25 nom ■1 M K. Smelting Co. 10.70 10.90 5/. Elec. Tramway 2/9 3/9 nom 0 10 Eraser Neave 51.00 52.00 ItOlM 'lamnier Co. l'JO.OO 195.00 00 100 Kati Bros, del
      136 words
    • 110 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers U. En jr. 6 p.c. $1,234,800 par 10 p.c pn Spore Electric Tramway, p.e. 80 £350,000 Spore Municipal 6 p.c. 1,578,000 par 10 p.c pa Spore Municipal 4H p.c of 1907 $1,600,000 2tt p.c dU-pai Spore Municipal 4H p.d. of 1909 $1,000,000 2tt p.c.
      110 words
    • 381 7 Fraier and Co. and Lyall and Eratfi Qnotationt. To-day'« Prices Fraser Lyall ft Co. Evatt. Alleiiby (SI) 1.80 1.00 1.80 1.00 Alor Gajah (SI) \M LIB 1.60 1.70 A. Ilitam ($5) 11.00 14JQ 11.00 15.00 A. KuninK ($1) 0.55 0.05 (1.60 0.70 Am. Malay 1*2) L6S 2.75 2.G5
      381 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 947 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adrts., ace pa(* IC. WANTS FOR SALB. ETC. IF YO'R MKSS ii too i xp. M*ive or toa far from town write 65, Straits Time?, i Ip.l TO~LET, 38-2, Cavanngh Road, '.ric light, wittr, gnrag*. Krorfi August 1. Apply within. FOR SAI-K, Excelsior motor cycle i
      947 words
    • 140 7 To-night To-nißht 1 1 NEW WORLD SHOWS MALAY RONOGENG. OPEN AIR CINEMA. CHINESE WAYAMG, TONG CHIA SOON. etc.. etc. THE CITY OPERA w II present A Specially Selected Fairy I'lay PRINCESS KADARUI, NOOR j nith Our New Actors and Ai-treSH, who i Have Just Arrived from Mednn. I Iw moxt
      140 words
    • 80 7 BOXING TO-NIGHT AT THE HAPPY VALLEY Main Evenl. Tor the Bantam-weight Championship of Malaya. RED WARREN (HOLDKIt) KID LIMBACO (CHALLENGER) 10 Round*. 1 Semi-Final. BATTLING KEY DOMY SANTOvS 10 Rounds. And also three other good bouts. Prices $3, $2, $1 and 50 cts. THE ORIENTAL SYNDICATE. YOUR EYES. Do they
      80 words
    • 476 7 *^&§#j§tf YONG NAM 9AY \(J^V^« ROAD. l&ffi&gHg? VOTICF i^ hereby given that tho Tn-.lc Mark depicted above is tho exclusive pron..n Choi. YOXC'XAM SAY, cf Nos. A\ and 4J. Circular Iload. Biagapwr*, and thit JV; nm( i 8 US ed by the said Chop m respect of sponge silk ynrn
      476 words
    • 368 7 < KOTICE \i hereby given that the above Trade Mark consisting »f Steering Wheel m a Triangle U the Trade Mar!: o r UtaaM. (JEBKUMEK NOELLE, of S, Ludenscheid, WMtfalen, Germany M and '.i u-i-d by them m respect of Aluminum and liiitannia metal goods o," all Idnda, especially aitn,
      368 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 73 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office). For Ih.- 21 hours ending at Midnicht on July 2. 192V <icg. *Ar\. thadc 'mill rntui't- 8x F. Min. Rhttdc ti'inprraturc T5 F. Minn >h*dc l;T.i|rr;ilur- H0.3 F. Mn\. niB radiation tM F. Min. pui radiation 71.8 F. Bm
      73 words

  • 1148 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, JULY 3. SIR GEORGE MAXWELL. No more graceful compliment could hav<" been conceived than that of inviting Si George Maxwell to accept Honorary Membership of the Planters Association of Malaya. W-j all know and esteem the veiy exceptional mental qualities the Chk'l Been tary possesses, and
    1,148 words
  • 73 8 One of the most important accessions to Raffles Museum for several years past is recorded m the annual report of that institution for 1921. His Highness the Sultan and the State Council of Trengganu lent a large inscribed stone of considerable historic value. This stone beard .the oldest Malay inscription
    73 words
  • 22 8 Mr. EL E. Morriss, whose horse Manna won the Derby, has sent a cheque for £100 to the Middlesex Hospital Reconstruction Kind.
    22 words
  • 30 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Hs. 153=5100. The rate of payments of Money Order? from India aod Ceylon is Ra. 158 $100.
    30 words
  • 25 8 Mr. W. L. Cwilay, "C.8.E., who recently retired ns Commissioner of Police, F.M.S.. is now officiating a* Deputy Agent, Malay States, Government Agency, Cannon Street.
    25 words
  • 37 8 A message from Jeddah says the Wahabis, who were besieging Jeddah, evacuated their positions on the night of June 20 without giving any warning nd without fiichtinir. It is now supposed that they are retiring on Mecca.
    37 words
  • 42 8 Copies of Folders, being distributed gratis at the Malayan pavilion at Wembley, at the rate of 1,000 n day, are sail to be the cheapest, most informative and bi st got up propaganda-leaflets issued m the whole Exhibition this year or last.
    42 words
  • 52 8 The Straits Chinese Reading Club will h;>id a. social meeting at IM, Prinsep Street, on Monday next, at 8.15 p.m., to m BVgvrata a new session of work. A good ptogramme has been arranged, and prizes f< r last session will be presented. Young rrcm are invited to join this
    52 words
  • 51 8 A Simla communique reports the discovery of the body of Mr. John Langdon, an American, m the river near Tolti, fifty miles from Skardu. It is 19 days since Mr. Langdon was last seen, and evidently he fell into the river near Draa, which is now flooded, and was accidentally
    51 words
  • 43 8 Under a flaring headline stretching across its ent.'re front page^and bearin;; tl words H.M.S. British Imperialism can claim no water-tight Compartments, the Canton Gazette, tho organ of the Ku<mintang, m its issue of June 19, levelled its metaphorical pop-gun at the Hongkong Government.
    43 words
  • 56 8 The Rev. P. B. Clayton, M.C., commonly known as Tubby Clayton," is due m Singapore about September 29. He will preach m the Cathedral at the 5.M0 p.m. sen-ice on Sunday, October 4, and also at the Parade Service at Tanjrlin m the morning. This visit is m connection with
    56 words
  • 53 8 It appears that the growth of the rubber industry has had a depressing effect on fruit culture m the Malay Peninsula, many fruit gardens havinjr been sacrificed to rubber also with the upward tendency m rubber there was les^ interest m the cotton crop last year. Trials are beiaej conducted
    53 words
  • 55 8 The Air Ministry has placed oiders for experimental type.-, of a newly-invented m< tal proprcller fitted with automatically variable blades, cioctinpr the effect cf an infinitely variable gear, whose ratio it automatically adjusted to the speed and load of the aeroplane, thus removing one of the greatest weaknesses of aero
    55 words
  • 61 8 We regret to learn that Mr. M. C. Lott manager of Messrs. Wbiteaway, Laidlaw i-.nd Co.'s Tuipinsr branch and formerly an assistant in the same firm in Penang, mot with a bad accident whilo riding his nuitor-bicycle from Prai to Taiping. His injuries are safd to be serious and his
    61 words
  • 69 8 The number of books issued by Raffles Library m 1924 was 61,887. Compared with the number issued n 1923 this sJwwi a decrease of 5,2-14 which may possibly be accounted for by the fact that a large number of British subscribers went to England for the British Empire Exhibition, for
    69 words
  • 67 8 A music section of the High School Old Boys' Association, Malacca, has been formed with Mr. Chan Teck Chye, as chairman Mr. Chan Liang Chiang, as subsecretary and Mr. Tan Trn;^ Kwi, as music director. The orchestra will give an opening ixrformance m the club premises to-morrow, at a function
    67 words
  • 91 8 At the annual meeting of the OveiNU Lcajrue, Sir Ernest Birch presiding, it was stated that the membership waa 28,931 including 5,538 life member.". Following: the opening of Overseas House. Park Place, as residential quarters, the League had also bouirht the freeholds of Nos. 4 and 5, Park Place, solely
    91 words
  • 123 8 A message from London, dated June 11 says The heat wave m Great Britain is unprecedented for Juno for 50 /years except the brief one which occurred on June 17, 1917. There has been no rain this month within 1,000 miles of Charing Croat, which Britain regards as a verit
    123 words
  • 116 8 Photographs cf the Rubber Ciowcr-' exhibit at Wembley and of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of »rk to the Malayan Pavilion also a group taken at the I.S.P. Conference at Kuala Lumpur, sp'ortincr events m Singapore, portraits and other illustrations arc rcprodi:ced m the current issue of the
    116 words
  • 413 8 Miss Lila Corbett, of the American Methodist Mission, who has been teaching m the Methodist Girls' School, Singapore. sailed for the United States by the President Adams yesterday. The marriage of Captain C. E. Traffonl, M.C., and Monica, younger daughter ii Sir Hugh Clifford, G.C.M-C G.B.E Governor
    413 words
  • 14 8 From China and Japan, by the Tnyot.k'i Mam, due at Singapore fkvniorrow.
    14 words
  • 30 8 The uvrrage price of rubbor for tho poriod to July 2 in the quarter ending July 31 has been as follows Singapore 105-122 cents London ..2s. Nil
    30 words
  • 34 8 In honour of the National Day th United States Consulate-General will b> closed to-morrow. The African A cintion of Malaya is holding u dinner al Sea View Hotel in the evcii'iij,'.
    34 words
  • 42 8 A Chinese named Lm Bom I ployed in a motor cycle repair shop, was murdered in Short Street at a lnti- hour last night. The Kandang Kcrhuu police have arrested two Poyiwe in eonncctio i with the affair.
    42 words
  • 220 8 Hongkong exchanges of the 1 L'Ttii ult. statthat some excitement was caused by the issue of a statement by seventeen members of the American Canton Christian Collejre staff ;o the effect that the Bring MM first from the troops on Shamee i and that the procession was
    220 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 35 8 I Jfh&yz 1 (Jualtu/ I caun£s~ I jVlrtinifeßlen'tlO^arelel SpoctafSi'ZeMt reigns 7 I I 7 I r.,\Mi«-:m I- Ili? hnolako M p> .vnun.r.n ;^S^Ki British American Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd. (Incorporated m England) KEPPKL ROAD, SINGAPORE.
      35 words
    • 115 8 ALHAMBKA TO-NIGHT at 9. THE GOVERNOR'S LADY 8 Reels. TOPICAL BUDGET FELIX THE CAT CARTOON, One two-reel Comedy. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. SAWDUST (Featuring GLADYS WALTON) 5 Reels. JACK DEMPSEVS FIGHT AND WIN SERIES Round 5—2 Reels. TAN CnENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors 11 Helcolight has been
      115 words
    • 63 8 On Other Pages, Paae. OlenakM Rubber Meatlag I Shipping and the Umill Meteorological Report Reutcr Telegrams Malaya tit Wembley 9 Tribute to Sir George Max-.vill Sinpnpore Prison Report 'i A Holiday Tuur Special ArhcV Sporting Intelligence 1" I Uri. .|M,nci.nc I I" Local Shnre Market l'< Rubber Statistics II Passengers
      63 words

  • 849 9 Protest Against Russian Intrigue. Extra-Territorial Question Discussed. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 2. Shanghai While the situation is settling down and the first flush of frenzied excitement has passed off, the boycott movement and the shipping strike are not weakening. Foreign shipping is still tied up. The memorial service
    Reuter  -  849 words
  • 61 9 [reuter telegram.] London, July 2. Wellington Mr. Mellon, m a formal statement on the sudden interruption of the Italo-American debt discussion, confirmed the report that an understanding had been reached when the conference began and denied that an impasse had bten reached. He said the discussion would be
    Reuter  -  61 words
  • 36 9 [REITER TELEGRAM.] London, July 2. Washington An unexpectedly large surplus is revealed by the Treasury statistics for the year. The ordinary receipts amounted to $3,780,000,000 and expenditure- to $3,530,000,000, leaving a mphu of ?.250,000,000.
    Reuter  -  36 words
  • 42 9 [reiter telegram.] London, July 2. Warsaw The floods m Poland have spread enormously, especially m the I ncirth-east. Over 150,000 people are homeless. Bridges, factories and thousands of houses have been destroyed. The j damage is estimated at i'iO.ooo,ooo.
    42 words
  • 42 9 [reuter tklegram.J Loni'on, July 3. Bogota. Colombia Mount Galeras erupted on July 1, great flames issuing from the crater and rocks and ashes covering the surrounding country. It is feared that the town of La Florida SonBaea has been destroyed.
    42 words
  • 37 9 [reuter telegram.] London, July 2. Washington The United States are m August withdrawing the Marines from Nicaragua, where detachments have been serving as a guard to the American Legation for the past thirteen years.
    Reuter  -  37 words
  • 76 9 [itKLTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 2. Bombay The Imperial Bank of India has reduced the discount rate to four per cent. London, July 2. Paris The Senate by 290 to 0 passed a vote of confidence m the Government on UM Moroccan question. Londnn, July 3. Amsterdam An unofficial summary
    76 words
  • Exhibition Notes.
    • 369 9 On Whit-Monday 243,292 people visited Wembley and' at certain moments of the day it seemed as if most of them were inside the Malaya Pavilion. Last year's figures for this day was in the neighbourhood of 321,000 and the visitors were mostly excursionists from
      369 words
    • 478 9 H.H. the Y;im Tuan paid his state visit to the Malaya Pavilion accompanied by his suite (Tengku Abdul Rahman, Tengku Lahsamana, nagkn Aman and Tengku Achap) on June y. Mr. H. B. Ellerton \v:is in attendance on His Highness. His Highness was received hy the
      478 words
  • 130 9 In the Simla Legislative Assembly on March J 1 last, m the course of a general discussion on the Budget, Sir Alexander Muddiinan (Home Member) gave an undertaking to consider tho appointment of a Committee to examine the means of attracting the best qualified Indian youths
    130 words
  • 665 9 Warm Tributes from Asiatic Planters. Warm tributes to the work and charact«r of Sir George Maxwell, Chief Secre- tary in the F.M.S., were paid by leading Chinese and Indian members of the 1 Planters' Association of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, when the honorary membership of
    665 words
  • 143 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnanir, July 2. The Calcutta correspondent of the Pir.anj? Gnzetlc states that Sir Surcndranath Banerjea. President of the India Association, hai sent a cable to the Secretary of State for India to the effect that the India Association learns from pre s reports
    143 words
  • 119 9 According to the report of the Secretary for Agriculture S.S. and F.M.S. for the year 1924. an investigation of the fibre content of pineapple leaves is being carried out from leaves obtained f rum the Serdanfr Experimental Plantation. Waste leaves from a Chinese pineapple plantation m Klang have
    119 words
  • 816 9 Official Details as to Work And Value. The annual report on the prisons' of the Colony for the year 1924 was laid on th? table at the Legislative Council meeting on Monday. Dealing with the Singapore criminal prison, Col. J. H. Tyte, Inspector of Prisons, says that
    816 words
  • 106 9 Messrs. Lewis and Peat, Ltd., report Singapore, July 2. With the close of the half year fewer orders have been received from America, and a sot back had been suffered. The easier tendency may be expected to continue until after the holidays m America at the end
    106 words
  • 2401 9 Some Impressions of South Africa. (Contributed.) Since waiting a week or two ago to the Straits Times 1 have travelled a little in South Africa, and mot various people. My previous article ended up with rather gloomy expressions about the life to be expected, with racial feeling so
    2,401 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 33 9 A marriage will shortly take place between Hugh Wynniatt Littleton-Geacli, of Lindula, Ceylon, and Phyllis Marjorle, daughter of the late Mr. Edward Davis, of Shanghai, and Mrs. P. Atwood Beaver, of Shedfiold, Hants.
      33 words

  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    • 215 10 Singapore, July 3. Rubber. London .Is. l\d. Firm. Local $l.27H. Tin. London JK255 5s. Local $128 (100 tons sold). Rubbers. The rubber share market is firm with prices up, and mostly buyers in evidence. Malaya Pindas are quoted L!.^(i-lJ.lJ2. Jeiam Kuantans have buyers ;it Sii with
      215 words
    • 175 10 Singapore, July 3. Tin.— £2ss. down ss. Local $128 100 to as. Rubber. ;!s. l%d. uncbanged. Cheerful conditions prevail m the share market, and fair business is to be rioted m all sections. Rubbers are steady. Tins have rather more enquiries, and certain amount of interest is
      175 words
    • 173 10 Rose Macphail Co.'s Report. (L. R. MaepkmU). Singapore, July 3. Rubber.— 3s. l%d. unchanged. Loca! Tin.— £255 down 5s. Local 100 tons at $128. The price of rubber i» unchanged but the tone of the share market i* better r.nd there are good enquiries at rising quotations. Mining stocks are
      173 words
  • 145 10 A charabanc containing the York municipal officers, who were going on a picnic, overturned on a steep hillside and fell 30 feet into a moorland stream from what is called the Devil's Bridge. Five men and two women were killed and many were injured. Before descending the hill
    145 words
  • 42 10 We arc informed that the four days' exhibition to be held on the Race Course, Kuala Lumpur, will be officially opened at 11 a.m. on Friday, July :U, by the Hon. Mr. O. F. Stoner, C.M.G. British Resident, Selangor.
    42 words
  • 49 10 Speaking at the World \Vomen's Temperance Convention, at Edinburgh, Lady Cecilia Roberts said they looked to a much greater power of self-government m India and Ceylon. To bring about prohibition there, she commended the example of New Zealand, which enacted prohibition for whites as well as natives m Samoa.
    49 words
  • Sporting News and Notes.
    • 453 10 Wins for Borotra and Lacoste. [Reutor Telegram.] London, July 2. Men's seini-firml day failed to attract such a huge crowd a3 yesterday. Women were again in the majority, making the centie court arena, n kale'deoscops of colour. In the semi-final men's .singles Borotra beat Cochet, 5—7, 8—6, 6
      Reuter  -  453 words
    • 269 10 Innings Defeat for Somerset At j Ley ton. [Rcuter Telegram.] London, July 2. At Leyton Essex defeated Somerset by an innings and 92 runs. The Essex's total was 443, Russell making 150, Perrin 92. O'Connor 57, and Morris 58. The visiting county replied with 210, and followed on to
      Reuter  -  269 words
    • 55 10 To-night's Contests. To-night's programme of boxing at the Happy Valley promises well. In the main event Red Warren will defend his title of bantamweight champion against Kid Limbaeo, while that old favourite Battling Key will have another try against Domy Santos. Three other bouts are billed, and prices range
      55 words
    • 151 10 Seventy yards (A) and 50 yards (B) handicap races were swum off at the Chinese Swimminjr Club last Sunday. Lie Choon Nghee, who went at 4, was first in 57 4-5 sees, while Ng Uonp Giian (50) and Wong SioiiR Heng (52) tied for second place in the 75
      151 words
    • 244 10 Points for Telephone Company. The O.T.F.C. gained a decisive victory, and two second division points, at the expense of the S.R.C. II team on the padang yesterday evening, winning by fonr goals to nil. The Olut> forwards had a good share of the play, but their finishing was p«or.
      244 words
    • 24 10 Those who are attending to-morrow's gymkhana at the Polo Club are requested to note that the time of starting is 3.30.
      24 words
  • 584 10 Very Healthy Position of The Company. The ordinary general meeting of the Siamese Tin Syndicate, Ltd., was held on May 25 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. William H. P. Stevens, the chairman, presiding. The Secretary (Mr. Charles A. Underwood, F.C.1.5.) read the notice convening the
    584 words
  • 83 10 At the New World the Iberia Vaudeville Co., which has proved very popular is remaining 1 for a few nights more. The City Opera drew a crowded house last night with a special performance for Hari Raya Haji. The Huntress, a First National Picture, is the attraction of
    83 words
  • 60 10 By the P. and O. steamer Malwa which sailed this morning two pupils of the St. Joseph's Institution, Mr. V. d? Souza, the well-known athlete and eldest son of I)r F. O. B. de Souza, and Mr. Lee Teck Jin, left for Edinburgh to proaecut* their stti'dies. Mr. Lee Twang
    60 words
  • CORRESPONDENCE.
    • 592 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— The provision of a Public Hall in Singapore, at all events as part of the propose! Municipal bniMfctg, has been finally turnc/1 down. Nevertheless the fact remains, that when the Municipality converted the old Town Hall into the Victoria
      592 words
    • 805 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, For some time the public have haii to put up with inconvenience, on account of our local I'.W.D., but one had hoped that matters would improve. A^. however W« appear to he rapidly /infting from bad to worse, it teens'
      805 words
    • 314 10 To the Editors of the Straits Times. Eir,— Thi bauble in China i* due to etting aa a "species- that we arc products of Nature and that thp Laws of Nature are balanced by the law of contrast, of varietus of species thus thiiruth nf Kipling's philosophy
      314 words
  • 110 10 The Secretary of Austral Malay Tin Ltd., reports the following outputs «f Its <1 companies for the month '>C Juno. Kwapong Kapranting Tin Dredging. Hours run (Two drcdgCi) t,2. r >7, cubic yards treated l!)4,000, totnl piculs O44.DC, nott value $72,n::i. Asnm Kiimbanjr Tin Dredging.— Hoars run 624,
    110 words
  • 134 10 WYiting of the heat wave m England, J^ the. Kancp of Sarawak says If we attempted to do m Sarawak half of what we do over here m a heat-wave the road < would be strewn with dead. But m. the Kast we make no effort.
    134 words
  • 76 10 The cieuth has occurred at the General Hospital, Colombo, of Dr. Evelyn Samarasirighe after a brief illness. The late Dr. Samarasinghe, who was :!S years of age, joined the Indian Medical Service during th? war and was on the NorthWest frontier for several months, ri-iiiv-. to the rank of Captain.
    76 words

  • 586 11 uptain Amundsen Tells His Own Story. London, June 22.— Accordinj. la Captain Amund.-cn's i \v:i story 'he order was 1,'ivrn to curtail the eorsumption of provisi us, and at the start the party lived <<ii NMl rutions. Breakfast and supper consisted of ons cup of cocoa
    586 words
  • 61 11 The l'ho, nix Aerated Water Works his staited business at G.'l, Anson Koad. The fartory is under experienced supervisio-i und ev.-ry arran^ment has been made t > supply the lust of aerated waters at chc-ai) pi ires. Up-to-date machinery is used, i mbodyiiiK the latest improvemer.ts m the [iriPi-i bom
    61 words
  • 261 11 I'opuiar Member of Hongkong Dank Staff. Tho Hongkong Daily News of June 27 prints the fallowing It is with grent regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Allen Junius Dennys, which occurred at Amoy on the 25th inst., from influenza foUcwed,
    261 words
  • 628 11 The folio-Ainu pas«t!ij;.-is arc proceeding to Europe l>y the Malv.a which sailed at a.m. today:— Mrs. Hell-Smith, foeht A lul bin MimtalTe, Inche Mohamed T.iliir kin Kwmmt Cant Haii Mooanwd Said, Mr. J. Gallinafffc, Mr. K. It. Wadswonh, Mr. J. K. B. William*, Mr. T. Leak. Lt. C. J.
    628 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 306 11 British Malaya Rubber Statistics. Statement of Quantity and Value of Kubber Exported During June, 1925. The Registrar of Imports and Exports has sent u« the following compuratiTi' statement of the quantity and value of rubber exported from British Malfcya taring Junr, IMS. Thr figures, which are m tons, represent total
      306 words
    • 163 11 MOUTRIE GRAND A Masterpiece of small grand design and construction. Its artistic lines and tonal balance proved delight to both eye and ear. Possessing as it does, the range and power of grands of much larger size, it gives an air of distinction to any home. Illustrated catalogue on request.
      163 words
    • 398 11 Raffles Hotel TeL No. 2920. GUEST NIGHTS, Dinner Dance Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday* N.B. Eyening Dress Essential for Dancing. TEA DANCES Every Monday and Friday. FlO I SARKIES BROTHERS, VirtlluJLf Proprietors. Seventy Varieties besides the LEQN YAY MEN. Daily Special Dishes. Sea View Hotel JMUSIC ON THE LAWN DURING
      398 words

  • 378 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES JUNE 3. Stock Par Exchange Value. Company. Prices. £1 Anglo-Malay 28'9 i'l Ayer Kutiin^ 12/6 il B.kap Plantns 10/ £1 Bateng 30/7V4 i'l Batu Caves 17/6 £1 Batu Kawan 18/9 £1 Batu Tiga 42/6 2/ Bertam ConaoL 4/11 il Bidor 41/3 £1
    378 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 769 12 TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC Offices m tha Arcade. 20, (Ground floor) Kafflas PUc«. 7-b 11 and 11-b, D'Almeida StrMt 16-a 18-1 and 22, Chang* All*/. 1, Collyer Quay. 16, Baffle* Quay. IS, Cross Street 8 and 10, (Ground floor) Robimon Read. 29, 81, 33, 86 and 87, Alkaff Q«»y
      769 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 250 13 When You Use Truscon HY-818 Metal Lath Remember it is backed by a reputation which extends over the whole world and now covers twenty years of service. Better Than Ever Made of SPECIAL STEEL for the Tropics. ALL WEIGHTS AND SIZES. ALWAYS IN STOCK. Sole Agents Sime Darby Co., Ltd.
      250 words
    • 873 13 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tc-ider ill be n0.:.. I al <h<- Colonial BMtftat/a Offrp. up i. -n of July Uj 1!*26, frr the ertctiull of nil W* connecti I with Pirn CUM 3 ar.J C. WarUs, Genei. I Hosyiti.', ft'mgrjon. K\ r) person «pl;lng for a form of TenAm I*lll it to
      873 words
    • 361 13 With Adjustable Front eat Only fi^^Tfcl B Jlll J 45m v %JP BOOK YOUR ORDERS NOW. Colonial Motor Company Phone No. 950. 189, ORCHARD ROAD. BUFFALO br*n D CEMENT Packed m ffjf- fjSk Price iron drums. > competitive. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY ARRIVALS Fully complies with British Standard requirements. Sole Importers Borneo-Sumatra
      361 words
    • 156 13 and GOUT. RHEUMATISM. What is Gout? GOUT. GRAVEL <*>.... cai n ii i aan wilh LALtULI. Rh.onm.Mi.. NEURALGIA. «■■»«.< SICK-HEADACHE. SS^St SCIATICA. *J^&P ijf' oi unc ici ,n ARTERIO-SCLEROSIS.«t^Irr^W^ S^Li *Z> OBESITY. ACIDITY. |i\? YJP' Nrtr**"^^ Urodonal X JfrA j» S clcinnet the Kidney*, l-.ver. aod Joint. w< fiAVW one
      156 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 543 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. .'lncorporated In StralU Settlement*.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFIC3 ti, Old Jewry, The Comp y has £20,030 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the British Life Assurance Com
      543 words
    • 591 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL NANKING CORPORATION Capital Paid-up U.S. $5,000,000 U.S. $5,000,000 Owned br THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK. Head Office Ct, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office IS. BISHOPSGATE, E.C Branches. BARCELONA COLON MADRID SANTO DOMINGO BATAVIA DAIREN MANILA SHANGHAI BOMBAY HANKOW PANAMA SINGAPORE CALCUTTA HARBIN PEKING TIENTSIN CANTON
      591 words
    • 495 14 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1863. CAPITAL Fl. 60,000,000 (about £5,000.000) ISSUED Fl. 55,000,000 (about £4,600,000) RESERVE FUND Fl. 21.600,000 (aboat £1,860,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. SUB-AGENCIES IN THE HAGUE AND ROTTERDAM. EASTERN HEAD OFFICE, BATAVIA. BRANCHES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Uedan, Sourabaya, Semarang, Bandoeng, Weltevreden, Cheribon, Tegal,
      495 words
    • 400 14 BANKING THE jBANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (Incorporated by Special Charter m Japan) Capital Subscribed Y60.000.000 Capital Paid-up Y52,000,00U Reserve Fund Y13,78U,0U0 President K. Nakaftawa, Ksq. Vice-President H. Mori, Esq. DIRECTORS G. Kawasaki, Eaq. D. TiiV-ita, Esq. M. Esaki, Esq. T. Hisamune, Esq. M. Shuto, Ks.|. HEAD OFFICE Taipeh, Formosa (Taiwan).
      400 words
    • 478 14 THE MINIMUM OF SAFETY FOR A MARRIED MAN. It has been decided, by those who have made a careful study of the subject, that a married man should always be m a position to leave his family m the event of his death an amount equal to at least THREE
      478 words
    • 556 14 AUCTION SALE o£ valuable teak household furniture, piano, plants, etc. At No. 7, Institution Hill (off River Valley Road) on Saturaday, July 4, 1925, at 2 p.m. Comprising a good toned cottage piuno by Moutrie Co., Lt'l., m first-class condition with stool, wax polished teuk square dining table, dinner wagon
      556 words

  • 972 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. World's Automobile Market. A veiy wide range of events have been Wrcnged by the Society of Motor Manui factuicrs and Traders for the MM year, ond the exhibitions, which caver a wide range of motor products, should be of particular interest
    972 words
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 349 15 The Armstrong Siddeley 14 H.P. CAR /j The New 1925 Model has Arrived. Making this Car without exception. The finest value for money m this market. i Price $3,175 MALAYAN MOTORS (Proprietors WEAR.NE BROS.. LTD.) «>»♦« ♦♦♦»»MM»M«»»M>M>l>M»>M<t»»li:i The 9/20 h.p. ROVER BB^MLk^EZSfi j- "~^a^fl>SST I^^ Its four -cylinder overhead- \alve
      349 words
    • 27 15 OFFICE TO LET Ke. 4. C aaa«* AJ ley nypw •oors, rooms la Moa. 100, 100-e anJ 100-1, Roblasoa Mcmi i»U S*u IMW 1» l«ai M*\U Ui
      27 words
    • 322 15 f§ GARDNER CAR Straits Motor Garage SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. Agencies V.VI XHAIJ, BEAN, TROJAN, MAUDS, lIANDI.F.I!. GBAT, I.KYI. AM) I.ORKIKS. RATCON TYRES. •tt To see the 'i^^^P New Buick 1925, 6 CTL. 5 SEATER. rf*Q Oriefk 1S to expect reat things, Olllf to drive and ride m it is
      322 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 342 16 BE SURE Always to ask for THE APPROVED BRAND Marseilles Roofing Tiles "BEE" BRAND WHITE GLAZED TILES, WHITE GLAZED CAPPINGS, WHITE GLAZED ANGLES (Internal and External) ASBESTOS CEMENT SHEETS, mil size*. Importers The Straits Commercial Co., LIMJTKD M. U and «6, MARKET BTSUET. TeL No. 3414. How Would You Like
      342 words
    • 315 16 HALF LEMON SHAPE Porcelain Latex Cups Shipment arriving early July, ENQUIRIES INVITED. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET. KEMPE'S ENGINEER'S YEAR BOOK. FOR 1925. A Compendium of the Modern Practice of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Gas, Marine, Mine and Metallurgical Engineering. 32nd EDITION. Price $18.00. THE STATESMAN'S YEAR BOOK. Statistical and
      315 words
    • 1454 16 _CLASSIFe ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., In ordinary eloee set type (average six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 48 etf., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten Ins. 1.40,
      1,454 words
    • 185 16 I STEVENSON THE BILLIARD CHAMPION Broke Records on BILLIARD TABLES fitted with New Fast PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP CUSHIONS ALL PADMORE'S BILLIARD TABLES WE SELL are fitted with these Cushions. Sole Agents for S.S, F.M.S. and SIAM. LEO FROM PARIS Is Showing every day his beautiful coiled ion at PRICES WITHOUT COMPETITION.
      185 words
    • 436 16 NEWEST MEDICAL BOOKS JUST ARRIVED BY POST. ORGANIC AND FUNCTIONAI NERVOUS DISEASES, a Text Book of \»iir.>lc. Cv. ,> M. Allen Starr. M.D., Ph. I)., l.l.l)., Sr. I). Illustrated with 323 enitrnvinei m Hie Tc*t 30 plates m colours and Monccliroriie Price $I5.I'I). DISEASES OF THE GALL-BLADDF.U \> I) BILE-DUCKS,
      436 words