The Straits Times, 13 August 1925

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    KUALA MUDA RUBBER.
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    TROOPS FIGHT LIONS.
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    Changed Her Mind.
    106 2 A beautiful girl, Maria Usilla, visited a famous bathing establishment at El Olimpo, Spain, where she attempted to Commit suicide by cutting the arteries of both wrists white reclining m a bath of attar of roses. Ultimately she was seized with panic and wildly shouted for help.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    83 2 Programme of drills up to and for August 16, 1925. Friday, August 14, 6.30 p.m., Drill Hall, C (Scottish) Co., Company camp at Btelap. Buses leave Drill Hall 5.30 p.m 6.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Ist Reinforcement and Auxiliary, Lewis Gun Instruction. Saturday, August 15, 2 p.m., Farrer
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    69 2 Oh the occasion of the Seremban Sanday School and Epworth League pinic, W) children and 16 adults spent Saturday afternoon on the beach at the 3rd mile, Port Dickson, and had an enjoyable time. There were games and 1 races, m which I all took part, after which refreshments i
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      48 2 Bag Blue fm To make these newly- ItV— V.^*T^ < washed white clothes f r^V JAllf v^\\ Recktlfs Bag Blue m I'Jil^V /iltV Obtainable from all Provision Stores. BARKER KENGCHUAN, Sole Agents S.S. and F.M.S. ScoM W/usfaj TOP NOTCHES ocotcn of rare r lavour /_B£3ssr*s'-y DISTILLERS ACENCY LTD. f^S^^^^^^^S^
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      80 2 Cuticurix Clears The Scalp Of Dandruff Regular shampoos win Cuticura Soap, preceded by light application of Cuticura Ointment, do much to cleanse the scalp of dandruff and promote a healthy condition necessary to producing thick hair. Cuticura Soap am) Ointment m ideal for tvtryday toilet uaes tneetinf •very went of
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      30 2 THE "MASTERTONE" Portable gramophone with double-spring motor. For camp— at the beach for picnics and ior all-around purposes. Price $45.00. SEASON CO., LTD., 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE.
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    " MONOMARKS."
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    EPSTEIN PANEL.
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    American Taxes.
    94 3 President CooKdge announces that, as a result of the economies effected during the last four years under Jlis Budget system, he will propose -a reduction of taxes amounting to between 300,000,000 and 400,000,000 dollars. The detailed scheme has yet to be derided upon. The President expects a surplus
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      369 3 UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED Desire to make known to the trade, the Tin Mining: and Rubber Industries, Motor Repair Works and Garages, and all Machinery users and others interested m Mechanical Engineering that they are m a position to undertake work m SPECIALIZED PROCESSES as undermentioned and will be glad to
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      219 3 Restores Vitality m a trying climate. Halls Wine THE SUPREME TONIC FREE A special crystal wins) (last given Free with evtrr Urge uzm bottle of Hall's Win*. Of all Store*. 1H M. CASSELLI TABLETS Repair Wear and Tear of Nerve and Bedy Price Is. td. and U rmrfpßiNK OF THE
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      440 3 CTEMIEB SJULiIttS BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) S.S. JANUS (Tonnage 4,987) For FREMANTLE. ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE SYDNEY. The above vetural, expected to sail about August li, has excellent accommodation for Ist and 2nd class passengers. For further particulars, apply DOUSTEAD CO.. LTD. Telephone Paauge 3121. Incorporate.! m
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      298 3 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYI PASSENGER SERVICE. Accommodation available Cabin and Intermediate Class to Genoa, North Continental Ports and LONDON (with transhipment ai Genoa) cabin class only. BASIC FARES. Cabin Class Intermediate ClaM £65 To Genoa Mt £72 To North Continental parti MS Dae Singapore FtrLDA Am*. TRIER Not. 28 SAARBRUCKEN Dec 21
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      852 4 > STEAMER S/UUHeS P. 0.-British India Apcar Lines (IneorporaUd ia England) tos MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINBLLAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Gorernment. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL BKRVICB OtrrWABM PBOM LONDON HOMEWARDS rOB CHINA AND JAPAN POB MARSKILLM. LONDON AND ANTWERP Twaaaga
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      735 4 STEAMER SAHItWS THE 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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      750 4 STEAMER SAILINGS K.P.M7" BOTAX PiniT NAVIGATION CO. OP BATATU) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONT*ACT WITH TH» NETHERLANDS INDIA OOTIaWMBHT. Telepkeno No. MM, with rah-cwaaacttoaa to Paaaaga, rrelgkt, Trsasklpmeat, Marino nepts., and Maaagar*! Daak. REPRESENTATTVE for Singapore nnd Straits Settlemenlf ol the OFFICIAL TOURIST ItUREAU OF JAVA. All Information, supplying of
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      546 5 STEAMER SAIUIWS Ellcrman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE P&menger and Freight Service! TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG ts.s. CITY OF MADRID due Aug. 28 X CITY OF PEKIN 2 dv*) S^t. tt s.i. CITY OF
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      685 5 STEAiEB SAILINGS HOIE ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE with S. S. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) JOINT SERVICE to BOSTON NEW YORK and BALTIMORE via SUEZ or PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steamer Doe Spore Root* For •TYDEUS Aug. 23 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong, t WALT/VN HALL Sept. 10 Suez Phillipines and
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      572 5 STEAMER SAH-lMfiS Barns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia) tn SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Bffuiar monthy sailing by the wall known steamers MARELLA (7375A. ton«) and MONTORO (C.OOO tons). Th* s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth
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      451 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA TIIEATRE Specially S*lecterf Picture N.^ih flrlrtfr lU.H. l-h.ne No. to-night at sharp. Th c Rarest <>f line entertainments At rone between thornx. RNie TO.NK.IIT «t 9 Lcffrrt'H love Uy between two fnc- >Vm. POX Hon.- of warring mount .iin«ers. It I'nstnlM thr Spcod Melodrama »f 1«»23 took
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      347 6 Palacegay Cinema Specially Selected Programme This Week By Arrangement with Messrs. Pathe Pictures Corp. In the Second Show at 9.13 p.m. sharp. ROMANTIC MOUSE KING'S BIRTHDAY Cartoon. (Local Topical). PLEASANT JOURNEY Comedy m Kcclk. It's n long time since our patrons have missed their IJuikli suppliers. Here wv ensta tremendous
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      126 6 I I |L rJ k I iA fKff Prices that Plead Quality \^^fe MM I Head and Shoulder |^^K| above all. HB^ FRAMROZ Si CO. /A GE€«PHONE BRITAIN'S BEST BROADCASTING RECEIVING SETS. CRYSTAL AND VALVE TYPES. MARCONI VALVES Made at the OSRAM Lamp Works. AMPLIFIERS, LOUD SPEAKERS, BATTERIES, ACCUMULATORS, LOADING
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    131 7 FIXTUWM. Thursday, Aagnst 13 High Water, 6.G a.m., 6.3 p.m. American mail cluses. Friday, August 14 High Watir, fI.4K a.m., C.9 p.m. I*. and (I. hom.wanl mail cluses. P. and outward mail due. Nyalaa Rubber Mtg., noon. Y.W.C.A. Hostel Reception, 4.30 p.m. Dutch homeward mail closes. Saturday,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    194 7 Main Wharf I'lot.i-, Airia, Mercury, Sea Belle, Hithinn. (iruninprli, Abella, Bertha Oil Wharf British 1.v1.1 Coal Wharf Nil VKS.sKI.S IN lIKV IMK K. Tanjong I'agar Sheers Wharf Eloat Albert Dock HahUiSß Victoria Dock Ptli M.nu Keppel Harbour King's Dock Nil No. 1 Dock Nil. No. 2 Dock
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    166 7 To-day. North, North-Kiwt and North-Wi^t Sumatra 3 p.m I'pper Burma, North and Enst India 3 p.m. Trenf ;anu S p.m. United States of America ..2.10p.m. Ceylon. Southern and Western Indis 4 p.m. PnajJ Uadjah, Tembilahan and Indragiri 4 p.ai. Siam (except Western Riam) A p.m. Ualaeca tp.s
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    213 7 EXCHANGE. Slnenpnre. August 13. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 16/82 Private 3m. credits 2/4 11/18 On New York, Dcmi.nd 6T>% PriyaU 90 d/s 68% On France, Bank T. T. 1,150 On India, Bank T. T. 153 On Hongkong. Bank d/d Vk pc. prem. On Shanghai, Bank
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    14 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 o'clock noon August 13.
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      MINING.
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      GENERAL
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      DEBENTURES.
      105 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm S>re fc E.ectric Tr.n.w.y. 6 Px. 80 J350J 350'0™ ?^>r?A llnicip*1 6 px" ,n $1^78,000 par 10 p.c pm 3'pore Municipal 4>4 p.c. of 1907 (1,600,000 2tt px. dis-par 3'pore Municipal Vi p.d. of 1909
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      RUBBER SHARES.
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      129 7 SALE! SALE! SALE! For this month only. Obtainable m any shape. 18 Ot Rolled (mM Plate (iolden Dial WKISTI.KT WATCH No. 777. **f This is a Tery newest (ypl /S*?\t^l Watch fashionable to >%£JS&2'' mechanism, beautifully aaaraajM to solid Gold. A watch thut will sur.'lv alaaae m ryone and if
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      348 7 ART-SCHOOL "EMULATION" IVHI.TEVKEDEN. Exhibition Demonstration BATIK ON SILK (I'AIXTIXt; ON" SII.K) Method ()airlrn A. A. Krijnm. ALSO Sl'OlT AND STENCILWORK. TO-DAY, 3—B P.M. (Last Day). AT THE DUTCH CLUB. FREE ENTRANCE. NOTHING FOR SALE THE SPECIAL ANNUAL AUGUST DISPLAY it RENE II.I.MANN is a MQ M* aaeeeas this year. Though
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      42 7 ilfflfo sure of your snapshots Ask for Kodak Film Kodak Film is unequalled m speed. No other film allows so much latitude for errors m exposure, and no other film keeps so wed under trying conditions. Kodak. Film "never lets you down"
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      882 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Otkar Cfaasiiad AaVts^, se« page 11. WANTS FOR SALE, tTC NOTICK, TO LCf. A eaaraiagty situated •at at Katong. Apply :ll», A. Tlitrrs. (Ipi SMALL HOUSE WANTKD, hear town preferred, willing share half. Qarac*. SM, Siraii Times. l|. i IIKI'IISIt HOMK ks ttte sea. ku KintsV rooms for
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      529 7 FOR*L"C." (PURSUANT TO SK< IKIN 112 (>F TIIK OOMPANIKB ORDINANCI 1'.1L».!.) SritU'inenl l>\ THE HO HONG BANK, LTD. as n\ HJNB 99, I9SS. The Share fttaifikl »f the Company Is •2lKiian.oOd.iin divided int:i L-'IKI.OOO sh«r-»'of «106.iM) bach. Tlie iiiiml i at P» i '<i;[ is Rll.dfMl. Caßs 1,1 ih. amoanl
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    DEATHS
    86 8 MacDOXALD.— Suddenly, at Niyor, Johore, on August 12, 1025, Angus MacDonaid, Manager, New Rompin Estate, aged 34 Funeral at Bidadnri Cemetery, to-day, at H p.m. MADAM GOH SEOK GOH.— On August 11, 1925, at her residence, No. 44, Cornwall Street, Goh Seok Goh, beloved wife of Mr. Chan Kirn
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, AUGUST 13. THE PEACE PACT.
    1113 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, AUGUST 13. THE PEACE PACT. The fall of Poincare changed greatly the general tone of politics m Europe, but there is a suspicion that he still watches and wait and that he would change a good many things if he got back to power. We suspect
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    55 8 Odr Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Wednesday —The cass m whic.i Alfred, proprietor of the Central Bakery, was charged at the instance of the Health Officer, Selangor, with having m his posMssion ten bags of unwholesome flour was concluded to-day before Mr. W. J. K. Stark. The defendant was convicted
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    24 8 The Hon. the British Resident, Perak, who is on a visit to Tanjong Malim, has inspected the M. V. I. platoon m that district.
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    22 8 There wfll be a celebration of Holy Communion at St. Andrew's Cathedral for Parochial and Mission Workers on Saturday at 7.30 a.m.
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    29 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for tndia and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153=1100 The rate of payments of Money Order* From India and Ceylon is Rs. 168=$100.
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    43 8 It is officially stated that seven prisoners are now awaiting their trial m connection with the attempt during the recent Royal visit to Barcelona to blow up the Royal train m a tunnel. The plot is ascribed to the activities of French extremists.
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    44 8 On Sunday, Syed Aghale, a youth of about fifteen, and brother-in-law to Tuan Syed Hassan Barakabah, Chief Malay Judge, Kedah, was drowned while bathing m the Anak Bukit River. The funeral took place on Monday morning. Th? deceased had only just returned from Mecca.
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    49 8 Although no official news of the whereabouts of Dr. Howard, who was captured by bandits when Major Morgan Palmer's anch was raided and the owner killed on July 28, is to hand, reports have been received indirectly through Harbin. They indicate that he is well and m good spirits.
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    53 8 An action for divorce has been filed m the Galle District Court, by a person named Jacoris Wanigesekera, of Elliot, Galle, against his wife, Mango Nona. The co-respondent is the Rev. G. K. 9aranande, Chief Priest and incumbent of Sudarsana Paramandena Vihare, Kumbulwellah. The plaintiff claims Rs. 2,000 us damages
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    58 8 In addition to Lieut. -Col. Mackie and Dr. A. Sousa, Assistant Director of Public Health, United Provinces, Dr. Bepin Behari Bramaehari, Assistant Director of Public Health, Bengal, will participate m the tour of public health officers of the Far East which will be held m Japan m the ensuing autumn
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    65 8 A quaint human document has been filed m the will of a Greek Evanghelos Rattapoulos of Karachi, who left £14,000 m Britain. He records that he lived an industrious, healthy and sober life for thirty-five years, notwithstanding which, at the age of sixty-six accursed old age arrived with all its
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    91 8 Says Monday's Times of Malaya An engine was derailed last night at 7.40 near the abbatoir siding. It is alleged that the points were reversed at the tim? the engine was crossing on its way to fetch the cattle trucks from the abbatoirs. All goods traffic was held up on
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    86 8 All Officers, Petty Officers and men on the active or retired list of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Naval Reserve and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who take up their residence m the F.M.S., or who have taken up their residence m the F.M.S. since January 1, 1925, are requested
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    90 8 According to the Chinese press, the deposits throughout China m the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation belonging to Chinese politicians and wealthy merchants are approximately >ne billion and two hundred million dollars. Where it gets this from we have not the slightest idea, says the North China Daily News. It
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    112 8 Captain W. K. Richardson, late of the steamer Confucius, which is at present cpe/ated by a Chinese firm at Bonham Strand, Hongkong,, had been staying at the Sailors' Home, Hongkong, apparently waiting for a suitable opening as a ship's master on one of the local vessels. On August 4 he
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    113 8 News has been received m Ceylon of the death of Mr. W. H. Davies, formerly of Colombo. The late Mr. Davies was very well-known to the older generation of Ceylon residents. He went out to Ceylon m the eighties, and started the firm bearing his name. For many years he
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    106 8 His Highness the Yung di Pertuan Be«ar of Negri Sembitan is the correct title of the ruler of one of the Malay States, who was tbe most picturesque figure invited to meet the Duke and Duchess of York at the Marchioness of Salisbury's party at Arlington Street on July 7
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    505 8 Mr. R. L. Cuscaden, acting Superintendent of Chandu. Kuala Lumpur, leaves for Malacca on transfer on August 16. His place m Kuala Lumpur is being taken by Mr. E. H. Hime from Malacca. Among the passengers passing thn>u;;'i Singapore from Ho'iKKon.^ Dy the P. and steamer Kashgar
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    Mails Expected.
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    Freemasons' Festival.
    109 8 Reuter cabled on Sunday that Freemasons had a great Festival at Olympia on August 8, m connection with the Million Pound War Memorial effort, m which brethren throughout the world belonging to the English Constitution participated. The movement to secure this sum was undertaken at the personal request
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    American Rubber Consumption.
    153 8 Following an inquiry as to the truth of rumours that Akron tyre manufacturers were intending to reduce production, Messrs. Fearon and Co., Kualu Lumpur. have received a cable from New York which says Manufacturers are reducing output 25 per cent., effective during Septembei and extending to January.
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      116 8 PERFECTION Oil cook Stoves ana Ovens Stoves 2 Burner $37.75 3 $48.50 Ovens for above Stoves 2 Burner $10.50 3 $14.50 JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. JOHN TANNS SAFES Are the outcome of the knowledge and experience gained during 130 B years of Safe
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      115 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT at 9. REX INGRAM PRODUCTION I THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE (Featuring RUDOLPH VALENTINO i and ALICE TERRY) 12 Reels. t In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. PARAMOUNT PICTURE MY AMERICAN WIFE (Featuring GLORIA SWANSON) 6 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors. New Bechstein Pianos
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    CHINESE CRISIS.
    249 9 Serious Incident Occurs At Tientsin. Chinese Guards Fire Upon Strikers. [MITER TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. Tientsin Chinese police and military were compelled to fire on strikers from the mills yesterday. Eight strikers were wounded, mostly m the lejrs. London, August 12. Tientsin Many were killed or wounded and
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    French Bank Strike.
    141 9 [MITER TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. Paris A number of, striking bank clerks demonstrated m the Place Trocadero and broke the windows of several bank buildings. They were dispersed by the police, re-assembled m another square and were again dispersed. They then wen( to the boulevards and two
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    Americans in New Zealand.
    97 9 [UVTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. Wellington The celebrations m honour of the American naval visitors continue. To-day's feature was a march through the city of 2,000 officers and men, which was watched with interest by dense crowds. The Governor-General and Admiral Coontz took the salute on
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    Diamond Combine.
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    Morocco Situation.
    280 9 Franco-Spanish Cooperation Begun. [REt'TER TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. Paris It is confirmed that Marshal Petein will return to Morocco to supervise personally the French military reorganisation. London, August 12. Paris Le Journal's Madrid correspondent learns that landing operations at Alhucemas will bejrin as soon as the French offensive
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    Belgian Debt Funding.
    81 9 [MUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. Washington Belgium's first refunding proposal has been found unacceptable. The commissions will resume discussionl) to-morrow. London, August 12. Washington The Belgian commission has rejected the American counter-pro-posal for the settlement of debts. Details are not available, but it is believed that the
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    France and Syria.
    61 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. Paris M. Painleve announced the receipt of despatches from General Surra i l and said the French losses m Syria, including killed, wounded, prisoners and missing, were 800. He adaeu Hal Sueida was surrounded, but the garrison had food and munitions for
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    General Hsu.
    40 9 [MUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. Brussels The King received General Hsu, who was presented by the Chinese Minister. Major-General Pontus, who is attached to Hsu's mission, conducted the party yesterday to Liege, where they visited Fort Loncin. i
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    The Coal Crisis.
    251 9 Subsidy Does Not End The Difficulties. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. The representatives of the miners and the coal owners separately and privately discussed the proposed terms of reference and the personnel of the commission of enquiry into the coal industry. The miners' executive sat for over
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    Aviation.
    87 9 [UUTU TELICBAM.] London, August 12. Paris Captain Arrachart, accompanied by engineer Carol, left Villaeoublay at 4.45 on the morning of the Bth inst. to fly round Europe m three days. He reached Belgrade at 12.45 m the afternoon, Constantinople at six m the evenins, *»d Moscow at nine m
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    German Politics.
    81 9 [UVTSS TELEGRAM.] London, August 12. Berlin The Reichstag passed the Government's tariff bill unamended after heated debates. Prior to the division the Social Democrats and Communists walked out. The Democrats abstained from voting after making a statement expressing doubts as to the legality of the tariff law m
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    British Trade.
    36 9 [UUTM TILTGRAM.] London, August 12. The Board of Trade returns for July are imports, £98,744,000, exports £64,826,000 a decrease of i 12,23 7, 000 and an increase of £5,933,000 respectively as compared with June.
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    117 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 720 th auction on August 12, 1925, when there was catalogued 1,002,745 lbs. or 447.65 tons offered 427,009 lbs. or 190.63 tons sold 338,299 lbs. or 151.03 tons. Spot. London 3s. 4d. New York 73 cts. PRICES REALISED.
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    The Security Pact.
    193 9 Amicable Conclusion of The Conference. [muter telegram.] London, August 12. The conversations between Mr. Chamberlain and M. Briand concluded early this afternoon. A French communique regarding them says, Complete accord has been reached on the terms of the answer to be sent by the French Government, m
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    LAW OF SUCCESSION.
    181 9 Selangor Government's Claim Dismissed. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 12. A lengthy judgment of far-reaching importance by the Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Woodward, is published here m which the whole question of the Chinese law of succession and custom of adoption after intestacy is reviewed m
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    201 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, August 10. Six doctors of medicine including Messrs. Imabuchi, Sumida, Mukai, Haseguwa and Katoh of the Medical Department of the Fukuoka University, have been relieved oi their posts at their own request m connection with a scandal concerning the
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    Shop-Houses Gutted.
    341 9 Strenuous Fire-Fighting In Chinatown. A fire broke out at the corner of Banda Street and Sago Lane, m one of the' most congested districts of Chinatown, m the early hours of this morning which destroyed two three-storied Chines-.' houses and damaged two others. The full resources of the
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    PENANG APPEAL COURT.
    153 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 12. In connection with the appeal of K. Usan Rowther against the decision of Mr. Justice Dearie m the case against Supramanian Chetty and Muthuraman Chetty their Lordships allowed Mr. Terrell's motion to amend the statement of claim, the case to
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    COCAINE TRAFFIC.
    416 9 Becoming Very Prevalent In Calcutta. According to the last annual report of the Kxcise Department illicit traffic m cocaine is very prevalent m Calcutta. The habit, too, shows undoubted signs of becoming popular m Dacca, particularly amon;j some of the old Mohummdean families, and reports of its use
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    The Assizes.
    645 9 Charges Against Euiopean Salesman. Sentence of death was passed by Mr. Justice Deune at the Assizes yesterday, on a Tamil named Oonchor, who wai convicted of murdering a compatriot at Bukit Pasoli on April 12. The motive tor the crime was jealousy over a woraAM, who was also
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    ROUND THE COURTS.
    247 9 Sequel to Fatal TrafficAccident. A Chinese bus-driver was charged m the Second Police Court this morning with causing death by a rash act. The accused was the driver of a bus which .knocked down and killed a four-year old Chinese child m Jalan Sultan yesterday. The case
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    54 9 The Archbishop of Canterbury has nominated the Rev. J. B. Simpson, Vicar of St. Mary Magdalene, Munster-square, formerly a member of St. Andrew's Brotherhood, Tokio, to the See of Kobe, which has been formed out of the Diocese of Osaka, and has been vacant since the resignation of Dr. H.
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    53 9 The Shanghai Times is informed that there is no truth m the vague rumours of aerial mail services, either about to commence or m contemplation, m any part of China. The Chinese have neither tho airmen, mechanics, riggers or ground organisation even to contemplate such services, neither have they suitable
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      99 9 Mr. H. H. Swan, of Sourabaya, And Miss McDaniel. The marriage was solemnised at Wenley Church yesterday of Mr. Hugh H. Swan, of Sourabaya, and Miss Camille McDaniel, of Moscow, Idaho, U.S.A. The Rev. Edwin F. Lee officiated, and the bride, who arrived by the President Monroe, was accompanied by
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      FOOTBALL.
      546 10 S.K.C. Concede Two Goal* To Chinese, The first division League fixture between the S.C.F.A. and the S.R.C. at the Stadium yesterday resulted m a win for the Chinese by two goals to nil. The Chinese were the superior side m all department*, and fully deserved their victory, but the
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      MOTOR-CYCLING.
      81 10 Good Performance by Kuala Lumpur Riders. A good performance was put np by three Matchless machine* which canu iluwr by road from Kuala Lumpur to toniDcle m the motor cycle reliability tii»l here,. The. total tonkjuriK time was 7,4 hours, :md Vhe average >ftee<l SUfl miles an hour.'the highest
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      Malaca High School Sports.
      109 10 'I he High School, Malacc'u, held its annual spoil* on the Malacca Club l'.ui.in;; on August 1 under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. R. Scott, the Resident Councillor, i.nd Mrs. Scott. There were altogether 29 events on the programme, which were tarried through tn time.
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    Chong Nam School Building Fund.
    158 10 The committee beg to acknowledge v iti many thanks the following xubscriptiitfte Mr. Thio Kirn Chuan und Thoag Hu\i Nguyen Seng each $100, Mr. Siak Ah, Hin. Mr. Chua Yong Whatt, Mr. Gaw Khjfk Khiam, Mr. Chee Soon Keng and Mr. Tan Hock Ann each
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      239 10 Singapore, August 13. Rubbe.-. London 3s. 4Vid. Firm. Local $1.17. Tin.— London £261 ss. Local $181 H, (175 tons sold). Rubbers. Indiagiris offer at 8. Craigieleas are quoted 1.32-1,37 N'yalas have buyers at 9.20 and sellers at 9.25 ex div. Pajanis have sellers at 9 buyars
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      Lyall and Evatt.
      190 10 Singapore, August 13. Tin— £2ol ss. down 555. Rubber. 3s. 4*-sd. up 'jd. Rubbers. With the commodity firmer locally, shares are inclined ti appreciate. There are for Jeiamx round 97'a cents, sellers asking 1.02V4. Craigielras are m demand at LM and Mentakab* at 37 cents. Ulu Benutfi
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    THE COASTGUARD.
    191 10 Proposed Transfer to Board Of Trade. The text of a Bill, fnlroduced by Lord Peel, to amend the law with respect to the Coastguard was issued on July 11. It consists of only three clauses, {he firnt of which provides for the transfer of the personnel of the
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    66 10 The gunboat which carries money from Kongmoon to the Canton Governmrnt such moneys being remittances which Canton has insisted must not be appropriated by local warlords —has sunk on account of an explosion m the engine room. It is stated that the gunboat was near Yungki when boiler trouble brought
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      48 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, One gets so tired of hearing what the manufacturers want to do regarding rubber production is there no one m The House who can speak giving the Producer's point of view Yours, etc., PRODUCER. Johure, August 10, 1925.
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    SCIENCE OF NAVIGATION.
    375 10 Prizes Offered by Royal Society Of Arts. The Royal Society of Arts have now approved the scheme by which they will carry out the wishes of the late Thomas L. Gray, who appointed the Society the residuary legatee of his estate for the purpose of founding a
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    Passengers.
    469 10 The following passengers an- proceeding Vo Europe by the Ket-hg-r suiting at 3 p.m. tomorrow -Mr. B. C. Woodcook. Mr. S. E. KidC, Kaju Lope, Sved Sh.h Bar»l;abah, Mejcat Mohamed Suli.' Mujor J. B. Neilson, Lieut. C M. Knure, R. W, Mr. F. 6. Kookle.l«e, Master L. Brook, Mr.
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    57 10 The statement was made by the Inspector of Schools m the course of a discussion at the Education Board meeting at Hongkong on August 5 that the question of policy with regard to the return to schools m the Colony of striking students was already before the Government and the
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    72 10 At tke Kowloon Magistracy on August 6, before Mr. E. W. Hamiltbn, an Annamite pantry boy of the French steamer Angers was charged with th* unlawful possession of an automatic pistol ami ten rouitds of ammunition. The accused was given a good character by an officer •f thevessrl, and His
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    Cancer Research.
    1514 10 Important Discoveries by Dr. Gye. A London wire of July 1G says Dr. Gye and Mr. J. E. Barnard describe voluminously m the London Lancet their discoveries m connection with the disease of cancer. The Lancet, which pays a tribute to their brilliant services, emphasises the point that,
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    NEW INDUSTRY FOR INDIA.
    418 10 Egg-Products m Desiccated Powder. At the risk of being labelled a dreamer of impossibilities, says a writer m the Statesman, I would like to make public the potentialities of an export trade which, if organised, would bring many millions of rupees annually to India's revenues. The
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    24 10 The Governor's Lady, the William Fox screen version of the David Belasco play, is being shown at the Empire Cinema from to-night.
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    57 10 Two loud reports were heard m th; vicinity of the Canton Hospital the other night and soon after flames broke out among the (hipping along the Bund, and were visible from the Shameen. The cause was the explosion of two bombs thrown into a passenger boat because the vasael refused
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    19 10 Ptachie I'd like to try on that rose dress m the window." Salesman Sorry, Mist. That's the lamp shad*."
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    MOUNT AUSTIN RUBBER.
    771 10 Company's Progress Since Its Inception. The fifteenth ordinary generul meeting of the Mount Austin (Johtfre) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at 2, Holbergsgadc, Copenhagen, on July 14, Mr. H. Schitxlt presiding. The local secretary, Mr. A. Vesterdul having read the notice convening the meeting; and the report
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    Rubber Coupon Case.
    163 10 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Wednesday Two Chinese towkays, named Chong Hin and Chong Kok San, were charged m the police court this afternoon, before Mr. W. J. K. Stark, with dishonestly retaining two 10 piculs rubber coupons, valued at $500, the property of the F.M.S.
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    Students in Liner Engine-rooms.
    154 10 Encouraged by the success of their scheme, begun m the summer of 1921, to provide engineering students of Liverpool University with practical experience during the vacation, the White Star line has arranged for a future number of students to sail aboard their liners during the summer
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    OIL AND WAR.
    564 11 Mr. Dohenv on Peril Of Invasion. The great oil scandal, which has never beafl out of the public eye for more lha" few weeks at a time during the past 11 1 'iir years, has gushed out again, this time into the field of international affairs, says
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    SUBSIDISING THE STRIKE.
    356 11 Movement Paid by Trading Vessels. Arc our Guvcrnnicnt aware that what nipoonls virlunlly to a subsidy cf the kuviuiiitanjc. lh« BcUHm'i I'nion and the >■■••'• 1 iikr nni\oiiiciit ii beinc paid by 1-.lain visscl- tmJinK from this Hurbvur hi varioua Com) Port* mil JSinjrapui"' 1 isks the
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    JULY RUBBER RETURNS.
    494 11 An«lo Malay.—KW,9C7 lbs. Allonby.--i!1,4X0 lbs. Asahan.—7o.ClOo lbs. Anclo-Suniatrji. —T.i.n.il lbs. Alor Gajah.—l2,soo 1t,.-. Aycr I'anaa 34,000 Iba. Australasia.—lo,7oo lbs. Bah Lias.—lls.7oo lbs. Broome (Selangor).—36,loo Iba. Batu Tiira.—72,o<Mi lbs. Dukit kajnnK. -«4,5 tH lbs. Bunawc. —f>,2;*6 lbs. Bila.—C7.ooo lbs. Bikam.—27,ooo lbs. Kaljrownic—lB,l7o lbs. Bnkit Kubu.—lll.GOO lbs. Rantcntr (5c1ang0r).—45,745
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      160 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS The expression of true music demands an instrument of the Highest Merit. 'In a MOUTRIE PIANO You have the best that skilled artisans can achieve. Call and demonstrate this for yourself before Purchasing. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Hongkong) THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. ACCUMULATORS for ROUSE LIGHTING. CENTRAL
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      372 11 Raffles Hotel TeL No. 2920. GUEST NIGHT, Dinner and Dance. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. N.B.— Evening Dress Essenthd fur Dancing. TEA DANCES Every Monday and Friday. GRILL ROOM SARKIES BRO E r Now under the aupervision of an VAVWBV expert foreign caterer. New UlMn. H. 1 AI.MhIN, "ill carte
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    TIN RETURNS.
    199 12 Ulu I'iah 050 piculs, Hill section 175 )>icu)s, Southern section 125 piculs and tiibutors 50 piculs. Nawng Pet Tin. Hours run 205, yardage treated 13,600, ore won piculs 156, rainfall 4.84 inches. Johan Tin Dredpinjj. Dtedjre output piculs 232.29, yardage 74,923, hours run 685.45, revenue from sale of
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      423 12 ID n (l) --v wn yS" n IJk 1 tijfck I NOTICE is hereby civen that the above four Trade Marks are the property >f THE BORNEO SUMATRA TRADING COMPANY, LiMITKD, of 37, 38 and 40, The Arcade, Singapore, and are used by thrt» i.i respect of cotton piece goods,
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      562 13 IF YOU HAVE ANY PAINT OR VARNISH PROBLEMS Let Wilkinson Heywood Clark Solve them for you I 4 £lf 'lfYltf'll K^^i^ With their experience of over one hundred and seventy liv t n 1 «i Delirious Vanilla Ice Cream coaled with Chocolate. Try it vcars, their up-to-date research Laboratories staffed
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      223 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Strait. Settlements.) «EAD OFFICE Winche.ter Hou»e, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 62, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company ha. £20,000 deposited with the Supremo Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      813 14 THE MINIUM 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
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      94 15 binjftritishJ andbePmudcfit OXFORD AN ENGINE THAT NEVER GIVES TROUBLE. WITH A LUXURIOUSLY FITTED BODY. %1 QSfl (f r <> nt Wheel Brakes v*»WW SIOO extra Agents Malayan Motors, (Proprietor! Messrs. WE.VRNE BROS.. LTD.) «>♦•>#»*.»•*»•• Dddbe Brothers S P ECIAU TDURINS CAR STRIKING BEAUTY OF DESIGN. EXCEPTIONAL RIDING COMFORT. MARKED SMOOTHNESS
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      34 15 OFFICES TO LET Commercial business premixi No. 16, i ullyer Qaay and No*. 26 -a and 28-a, Change Alley, formerly occupied by Minn Adamtun Gillillan a Co., Ltd. Apply H«n( Looog. 40, Rnbinion Road.
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      250 15 IP —^"^^P!!^^//^ Maxwell Chrysler engineers have MAXWEL% developed four and six-cylinder \xv. motor car performance to an amazing degree of efficiency. Prove this at our invitation. BORNEO MOTORS, LIMITED SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, TBLLK ANSON, IPOH, PENANG AND MALACCA. THE CAR FOR THE MILLIONS WITH THE MILLION DOLLAR MOTOR. \l^^E^ ytiffi^ff
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      313 16 BEST SOFT SOAP IN CWT, DRUMS LOWEST PRICE. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. A HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE With Copious Extracts from Great Authors By ARTHUR COMPTON-RICKETT. A Complete Compendium of English Literature from the earliest timea to the present day. In extent equal to six large volumes.
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      754 16 SITUATIONS VACANT. LEST WB FORGET 7 It ia requested that, where all thing! are equal, employers give preference to appliesions for employment by Ex-scrviee men. WAMTXD. MADRAi COOK AND MADRAS BOY immediately. Apply with testimonials K. Welch, Kola Tinggi, Johorc. "WANTED A TAMIL JUNIOR CLERK with knowledge of typewriting. Salary
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      719 16 LAND AND HOUSES. Tl) IET> FURNISHED HOUSE, with clectrie light and septic tank. Apply Rodyk and Davidson. Tc) LET, Llandudno, 50, East Coast Road, E<'7ICNrtnt.n?1r- t b riC ßaffle n s ni 'Qua^ lraße- JJ*i sen-side bungalow ut Katong. tkm" by a|>poi; ntment Kh w I rit t c le
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      143 16 Opening Shortly TOWN SHOW ROOM No. 2O RAFFLES PLACE (CORNER MALACCA STREET.) Where we will exhibit The Latest IN Things Beautiful AT PRICES That will appeal to you. "PrankelS I O yiCTORIA STREET. British Electro-Plating 195-A, WOrKS. Orchard Rd. Send your car to our works at 8 a.m. and we
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      213 16 $4.00. When m need of a strong watch get a "Horsebrand." It's a timekeeper specially constructed for rough wear it tells time as accurately as watches costing five times as much. E. O. GAMMETER CO. I? 1 »j MR BUCKERIDGE'S Photographs (COST NO MORE than Asiatic productions they are the
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