The Straits Times, 8 December 1925
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Title Section13 1925-12-08 1 The Straits Times No. 28,039 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1925 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement194 1925-12-08 1 OFTEN WHIPI'CDNtVER BEATEN Use JB m JBL JL 9HB| JL ML kJ' JL JL |j j| //^&&&2Sj&3E&3£&Q are obtainable everywhere and A i 11 JL p^g£ FENCING An Ideal and most Economical 2JL==JL==A==^-^--4= 3 Fence for Ru^ r Estates as W^p J*&F=====W& 3 protection against damage by sA^ JL J^194 words
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Advertisement129 1925-12-08 1 MAISON LYONS SPECIALITIES j ———>^ /i <3 I, i; HLV<H^r^ ;<h;>'- 'f I'rice $2.25. FRUIT CAKE^, 2 lb. tins. DUNDM OR FANCY iHORTBREAD. Price $2.50. Price $1.50 per tin. ML&JjfcElJlrl "&&S^£m ROBINSON COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporate! m Strjits Settlements) ■INGAPOU. NEW SHIpMENT A DDI TC AD A MfUQ PI? A PEC129 words
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Article608 1925-12-08 2 Sir Herbert Samuel on Recent Developments. A meeting organized by the English Zionist Federation, on behalf of the Jewish Community, to welcome Sir Herbert Samuel, late High Commissioner for Palestine, on his return to England was held at the Kingsway Hall on November 2. Mr. Philip Guedalla,608 words
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Article432 1925-12-08 2 Make-Believe With A Withered Arm. One of the best contributions to the mountain of literature Germany lias produced on the subject of her war guilt nas passed unnoticed by Nationalist fanatics. This is the psychological interpretation of the ex-Kaiser's character atempted by Professor Emil Ludwig m ais new432 words
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Advertisement218 1925-12-08 2 "Yes that's what I ordered." FRAMROZ Co.'s Finest Quality Aerated Waters. j^ I method of knitting hosiery has ever 1 yet been devised equal to the special process by which the wodd-famoua 1 Interwoven Tec Bod H:el arc produced. For this reason, more men wear Interwoven Socks than any ochsr218 words
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Advertisement351 1925-12-08 2 Fresh Yonthfol Skin Maintained By Cnticura Daily OH of Cuticura Soap, with touches of Cuticura Ointment when required, will do much to prevent pore-clogging, blackheads, pimples, roughness and other unwholesome conditions of the skin. Soap. Ointment. Tikun sold throughout tin i. irM Hrituh IVpot I »«wt»7 S SMS, ltd, 31.351 words
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Advertisement138 1925-12-08 2 OPPORTUNITY I Table Gramophone with powerful double spring motor. Price $50.00. Monthly payment system can be arranged. Season Company, Ltd. 11l and 113. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. ♦-»-*>■»♦■♦ FRASER k NEAVE, LIMITED. Revised Price List for Singapore from December 2, 1925. SODA WATER (per dozen) large $0.80 small $0.60 SWEET DRINKS138 words
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Article803 1925-12-08 3 Position Sound and Prospects G«od Forward Sales. The ordinary general meeting of Sablas— North Borneo Rubber, Ltd., was held on November 4 at the company's I offices 17 St. Helens Place, E.C., Sir West Kidgcway (chairman of the company) presiding;. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of803 words
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Article224 1925-12-08 3 New Sense Given to Hypnotised Mediums. A village schoolmaster of Bernburu. m Saxony, ha succeeded m agitating all the occultist circles of Germany. His claims to be able to bet a normal person m a state of clairvoyance have been upheld by a court of law. This totally224 words
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Advertisement206 1925-12-08 3 MELDRUMS LIMITED TIMPERLEY, MANCHESTER. Refuse Destructors ,^,^t RANGING FROM THE jCj. SMALLEST SIZE >Jv CONSUMING 30 POUNDS PER HOUR ife UP T0 ANY CAPACITY FOR THE LARGEST p^' MUNICIPALITY. Full particulars and literature on request. Sol. A (rents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE. "fjflitggrs" «e-e^e>e «««>««»»«»«♦«♦««♦♦»«♦«»»«»»«««♦♦»♦♦»*♦««»»'»206 words
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Advertisement31 1925-12-08 3 OFFICES TO LET Commercial business premises No. 15. Collyer Quay and Noa. 26-a and 2H-a, Change Alley, formerly occupied by Messrs. Adamson f.illillan Co.. Ltd. Apply Hinjf Loong, 40. Kobinson Koad.31 words
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Advertisement317 1925-12-08 3 COUGH AND CONSTIPATION Troubled This Little Boy In Singapore. He la Now In The Best of Health Through Ilaby's Own Tablets. It is a mistake to suppose that children's coughs are always due to wink or diseased lungs. Very often ths cause is disordered stomach or boy/cis, and cough m317 words
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Advertisement586 1925-12-08 3 C» EVERYBODY'S _.™P > S \g~fr Hill 1 fIW comihnbo srßvscu op V THEWiEafcU *Ti. WIRING NOW. IK (I"" 1"'"1 oratofl < On. of thes. Mt. Will ««•< pa .uit^our Bun,.low or THE WES? IM show how ft S. R will .uit your pur... I* 11 111"" 11 1 W586 words
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Advertisement690 1925-12-08 4 STOKER UOJIIS PO eTb\ D«»2*C^bU ¥**JI« n y.-Bntists India and Apcar Lines 11»e.r».r.«e4 la Baglaad) XAI4 AND PASSENGEE AND CA«GQ BUTIfII PMIBIHI,*! AND OBIBMTAL N. 00. Vider Coatr.«t with Hi. Majaity*. Qov.raat.mt LONDON AND FAB BAST MAIL SBBVICB OOTWABTM FBOM LONDON BOMBWABM fob ctoa and jap*h rOB mabbkojlm^hdos M« Taaaag.690 words
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Advertisement675 1925-12-08 4 ITEAIER SALUHS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED china mu^l^ote^nav. «>, ltd. The Blue Funnel Line WFPTTr AR «WPVTrRq Tft KH.faUL.AK SERVICES TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM. ROTTERDAM. ANTWBRP. HAMBURG AND GENOA, MARSEILLES LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. OOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. TmUa on throßfh BIM of nain*675 words
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Advertisement720 1925-12-08 4 ITEJWEB SAJUBBS "WJT' W^ IK TK JVl* mr mtr^xzsm9mz TODBB CONTBACT WITH THB NBTHIRLANOB INDU wOTBBNUBWr. TJ.a*«a No. IM* with .ab-eoaaacUoa to PaMaga. Freight. Tr..skl*me>«. H«.••^^ tri\;"D^^| (1 nnt;n Mt;, wr. i f D^ t r REPRESENT ATTVE for Singapore and Strait* Bettt«w*J.t. *f tkt OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA.720 words
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Advertisement524 1925-12-08 5 STEAMER SAUJMCS Ellcrman Bucknall m -w -Pi-% I 4-A IT 7 (Incorporated m England) t i iii JCI I KTDidAM I IMC fcLLE.Kff.AN LINt Passenger and Freight Services UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL 1 .1 —1 _M ■*».B«a^»«« FREIGHT SERVICES ■.I. CITY OF GLASGOW Marseilles, L'don,524 words
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Advertisement642 1925-12-08 5 StIiUIER SAILIWGS ]jjJL STISiSS rUHIICL DUUIVIIHLL I IMC with C C PA ITn (U,,t»»ra»»4 In England) "1 i 1 ya&J JDIHT SaiBTICa U BOSTON NJSW TORK aa« BALTIMOM Ha BOW *r PANAMA. from new york ™™J*<Z™ RK m t KIOTO Dec. 15 Suez Phillipines and Hongkong MEMNON Dec. 30 Suez642 words
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Advertisement537 1925-12-08 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Philp Line (Ineorpor.t.d m An.tralia) rr *r btdnit, Melbourne, tU java, Diswm i legnlar montSlr .ailing by tk* vjU knowa .ttam.r* MAtELLA (7*71 toaa) and MONTORO (S.OOO ton.). Tk* MARELLA Is tk* largest and fln.it itaaster tradlag axtralla, Cabin, da loz*. .ingl* b.rta tabin., avlmmtng batk, trßnaalam,537 words
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Advertisement452 1925-12-08 6 EMPIRE Tuesday, December 8 and Wednesday. December 9. pt 'I* the First Show al 7.13 p.m. "sharp. Don't fail to see WOXDKRKI I. NEW SENSATIONS. PHENOMENAL STUNTS. kvtraordinakv climaxes, i.ove element and INDESCRIBABLE THRILLS. In the moat abounding serial «ver made, the TMI7ICTDT F^ A "V IIN V IoIDLL KA452 words
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Advertisement373 1925-12-08 6 LAST NIGHT! SURINA THEATRE At ».1S p.m. aharp. North Bridre Uoad. Tekphonc No. 28». Wn.LIAMFCUprr.-r-.tr £^X s\A^ MM if'Wtnttr4^ 8 S I JMr M WmV E M E M #Wv If M B E M B M M M J^t \tT^^ B 0 V •^*rj#^^ 7 ajiieP'.LUH-W^U ■F,>?^0 t^iflF TI373 words
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Advertisement307 1925-12-08 6 I, I T"Kn IP -a CT7 W» J. 1115 iT-.«A»y TVaV, Thrrc are many '.vavs m which i nrc aie man) .vd)i m hiiiui LlCCtriClty Can help With your housework. Amongst other lhlngs jt wiH boil yolir kctlk j/^ 1 Every EL-xtric Domeslic AppliV S Z.TC'- 'j tieS'Tied lo S2VC307 words
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Article208 1925-12-08 7 nxnnu Tues<:»y, Decetnwat h High Water, :.A2 a.m., 3.4 p.m. Malacca High Tide, H. 50 a.m., 4 ft. 7in. .yard mail, 2 p.m. Annual Mec-tirt: «eppel Golf Clab, 8.30 p.m. H, Denis Dancers, Victoria Theatre. Wednesday, December 9 Hiph Water, 4.3G a«n., 4.8 p.m. .Malacca High Tide,208 words
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Article205 1925-12-08 7 In mi:.;,. December Ships alunuside (he V. h;;rves or expected io arrive. l.Jll PI i. MVKBOIK. .M.iin Wl 1' M Patrol. Oil Wharf War Afridi Co»! Wk»rf HO S IN DKY DOCK. Tanjor.c I'oRar I k( v Albert Dock Nil Victoria Doek Nil l.fi.pol Barbau Kinj; icv.na205 words
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Article148 1925-12-08 7 To-day. Laboeur. Bilik and Tandjong Balei ..1) Bidm, c-xcepl Lower Si;im (Ekatrand) :t p.m. Siam, except Lower Siam (Valaya) a p.m. Peatianeih (Aedang) 4 p.m. To-morrow. Jijambi (Siagkn) 9 China, Japan, Korea, Formosa, East Siberia. Philippine Islands, Western Canada and Western States of r.S.A. Hoji Mart) i148 words
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Article40 1925-12-08 7 B) Titi<iin»i l»Arta;:iian Khiva k. d<r N«4*rUMUa OtpkaaU Slklllut l.rfl Sporr Oct. 80 Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. f, Nuv. Nov. ia Arrd. I ii'idun Not. S4 Not. SO Nov. 80 Vre. 1 Dte. 7 U»c. 640 words
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Article242 1925-12-08 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, December 8. On London. Bank 4 a/. 1/4 16/82 r- »/j B/S9 n n At ,««,n Private "m. credits 2/4 23/32 On New York, Demand 56!» Private 90 d/s 68% On France, Bunk T. T. 1400 On India. Bank T. T. IM% On Honffk.nif, Bank242 words
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59 1925-12-08 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyer*. Seller*. Spot fP ot lanuaiy an.-March Jan.-March tpril-June April-June Singapore otand&rd Bibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Price* Buyer*. Seller*. 1.81 l.XlVj 1.80 1.80VJ 1.75 LW* 1.63 1.64 Tone of Mark>t Dull. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet 4s.59 words
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Article244 1925-12-08 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers i."l £1 Asam Knmbang 54/- 65/1 1 Batang l'adang 0.80 0.85 1 1 Hitani Tin 1.52 'A 1X0 £1 ±4 Idiis Hydraulics :>:?/- 54/1 1 Johan fii. 0.70 0.72 ',i 10/- 10/- Kamponjr 53/3 54/6 U il Kamuntins Tin <!5/- 67/1C 10 Kinta Assa.244 words
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Article136 1925-12-08 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 B. Am. Tobacco 6.0.0 6.7.9 10 10 Central Engines 7.00 8.00 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 15.00 15.25 10 10 Fraser Neave 54.00 55.00 100 100 Hammer Co. 190.00 195.00 10(1 100 Katz Bros. fief. 200.00 220:00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 18/9 19/9136 words
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Article91 1925-12-08 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234^00 par 110 S'pore Municipal 6 p.c $1,878,000 of 1930 par 10% p.a.1 3'porc Municipal 4% p.e. of 1907 $1,600,000 par 10% p.m S'pore Municipal 4'i p.c of 1909 $1,1000,000 par 10% p.m. S'pore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 $2,000,000 16 p.c dia. 5 p.c91 words
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Article380 1925-12-08 7 To-day'a Prices Eraser I.yall Co. Evatt. Allcnby (*H ::.«*O 4.10 3.00 4.10 Alor (iajah ($1) :S.7O :f.9Ccd. S.7 7 > 4.00 A. Hitam (S>) 22.00 23.00 22.00 23.00 A. Kuning ($n 1.70 1.80 1.75 1.83 Am. >falay ($2) 4.75 5.00 4.75 5.1C A. Molek ($1) 3.8) 4.00 3.75380 words
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Advertisement545 1925-12-08 7 NERVE PAINS Baniched! Flliolt's Headache Tablets have been specially prepared to give quick relief from all nerve pains. They cure a headache quickly without any weakening tffect on the heart or system. Taken at first symptoms, they will check influenza, lever or co!d m one night. Do not forget there545 words
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Advertisement50 1925-12-08 7 Cart Loads of the World's Best m Money Value Just Unpacked m GROCERIES, ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, FANCY FITTINGS, RADIO SETS and TOILET REQUISITES. For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS While shopping at High Street, don't forget to visit our most up-to-date Polar Cafe. Serves genuine American drinks. LIM YEW CHYE SOUS, 50/62, HIGH STREET.50 words
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Advertisement1532 1925-12-08 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., see page 16. Other Classified Advts., see page 16. WANTS FOB BALE, ETC. MISCEIXANEOIS. FOR SALE, one-ton korry Klcir, $900, new HUY YOUH LIQUORS, wines and provibody. 813, Straits Times. (lp) «ions of H. Itoltor. Tn.-y are now the cl.i-api-.Ht. Kurni. r- Hotel1,532 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous60 1925-12-08 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandanj* Kertmu Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office). For the 21 hours ending at Midnight on Dtttmbmt 7, 192'. do C Max. fhade-temperatan ■< ••> mpenttan 73 r. Mean «ft*d« temperaWre 78.1 F. radiation U" J*Mill, gtmu radiKtion "0.5 K Bel ten-.i Mi-»n wet bulb Umpcratnr* "•'•>60 words
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Obituary45 1925-12-08 8 KOCQUARp.— On Monday, December 7, 1925, at his residence No. -376-b, Keppel Terrace, Te!uk Bl&ngah Road, John Hocquard, dearly beloved husband of Evaline Florence Ifocquani. Cortege will leave his residence at -5.30 pm. for the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, thence to Bidadari Cemetery.45 words
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Article87 1925-12-08 8 Mr. Lee Pang Soo begs to thank his relatives and friends who so kindly attended the funeral of his beloved wife and also those who sent wreaths, telegrams and letters of condolence. Mr. Teo Ling Siang expresses his thanks to all relatives and friends, members of the Sfrails Union87 words
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985 1925-12-08 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The proceedings of the Legislative Council yesterday were brief and comparatively formal, but there is one point we w^h to make clear. In his remarks just before the adjournment the Governor referred to severe criticism of th« inaction of the Government m985 words
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Article27 1925-12-08 8 Mr. H. R. Hertslet, the Hon. Assistant Commissioner for Perak, and Scoutmaster of the Tenth Singapore Boy Scouts, left for Medan by the Plancius, on Monday last.27 words
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Article30 1925-12-08 8 We are informed by the secretaries of Rembau Jelei Rubber, Limited, that the shares (which are not quoted on the London Stock Exchange list) are being sold at 555. 6d.30 words
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Article35 1925-12-08 8 Divine service m English, conducted by the Rev. A. S. Moore Anderson, will be be held m Muar next Sunday at the English Presbyterian Mission Church, Jalan Salleh, at 5 o'clock. All will be welcome.35 words
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Article14 1925-12-08 8 Our report of the special S.C.C. meeting of yesterday evening appears on page 11.14 words
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Article23 1925-12-08 8 Mr. Lim Nee Soon, who was to have come back from Japan by the Kitano Mam, has postponed his return by that steamer.23 words
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Article23 1925-12-08 8 Mr. Nai Hai San, of 253 South Bridge Road, alleges that his Teochew cashier has absconded with $S,JJO. No arrest has teen mad?.23 words
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Article24 1925-12-08 8 The Singapore Philharmonic Orchestra will not meet for the usual .weekly practice on Thursday next, but practices will oe resumed on the following Thursday.24 words
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Article30 1925-12-08 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153=5100. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 $100.30 words
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Article34 1925-12-08 8 M;.t Ali, alleged to be a deserter from the F.M.S. Police Force, who was arrested •r. Penang, was on Friday ordered by Mr. .Scnnalt to be taken under escort to Kuala Lumpur for trial.34 words
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Article31 1925-12-08 8 A Tamil dresser named Ponnampalam, while bathing m the pagar at Porstdown, Port Dickson, last week, was attacked by a crocodile, but managed to escape with slight injuries to his back.31 words
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Article33 1925-12-08 8 The Viceroy will open the annual meeting of the Associated Chambers of Com.nere of India and Ceylon at the Ruy&l Exchange on Monday, December 14. The Governor of Bengal will also be present.33 words
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Article57 1925-12-08 8 A Paris message says a French air company is studying the possibilities of establishing a Marseilles- Athens service to be linked up with the Paris-Marseilles service, which it is hoped will be running m MM So a London-Athens service will be possible m 1927 after which Athens to ndia via57 words
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Article54 1925-12-08 8 Intimation has been received m India that Mr. F. A. M. Vincent, Controller of the Indian Section of the Wembley Exhibition, 1925, has assumed charge as Administrator of the Indian Section of the Sesquicentennial Exhibition to be held at Philadelphia from June 1 to November 30, 1y26, with office ot54 words
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Article56 1925-12-08 8 The Chinese Association are holding their yearly picnic on Friday and Saturdr.y, necember 25 and 26, at 81, Pasir Pi-njang Road, the bungalow of Mr. Aw Boon Haw, which has been kindly lent for :he occasion. Members who wish to participate are requested to send m their names as early56 words
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Article54 1925-12-08 8 The annual Christmas Entertainment if The Singapore Catholic Club for .■i.iitiren will be held at the Victoria Memorial Hall, on the evening of Mon'■ay, the 28th instant. On the evening ji the following day, and m the same lall a similar entertainment will be given jy the congregation of the54 words
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Article52 1925-12-08 8 The final figures for Poppy Day Fund collections m Pahang are now made up, and show a total of $9,061.85, a very considerable increase on the 1924 total. The amounts collected m the various districts we:e as follows Raub, $370 Bentong, $532 Temerloh, $710 Kuan.an $4.1 10.5U; Pekan, $579.50; Lipis,52 words
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Article56 1925-12-08 8 The Calcutta Port Police have arrested, on board the British India steamer Arankcla, Mr. R. W. Arnott, Secretary of the Rangoon Telephone Company, on a chares under tertian •COS, that is criminal breach of trust. He was placed before the Chief Presidency Magistrate and ordered to be remanded till the56 words
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Article71 1925-12-08 8 Elaborate arrangements are being; made for the ensuing Delhi baby week which was inaugurated by Her Excellency Lady Reading four years ago. This will In the test function under Her Excellir.cy's personal patronage and the occasion will be utilised by all interested m child welfare to bid a regretful farwell71 words
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Article95 1925-12-08 8 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction at Messrs. C'heong .-Coon Seng and Co's saleroom, 30 Chulia Street on December 2 Freehold land and house 332-A Tampenis Road, area 10 acres and 16 poles, bought by the Hon. Mr. Eu Tong Sen for $6,000 freehold land off Pasir Panjang95 words
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Article89 1925-12-08 8 Three important discoveries m the evolutionary process of life have been made at the Bose Institute m the course of th'j year. The discovery of the muscular system of plants was announced m October at Government House, Darjeeling. and at the Bth anniversary of his Institute on November 29, Sir89 words
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Article107 1925-12-08 8 A large number of ladies and gentlenvn witnessed an interesting function at the China Motors Shanghai, when "Ihe first six-cylinder Hupmobiie to be driven m Shanghai was formally launched," after the fashion of a beautiful cruber, by the time-honoured custom of breaking a bottle of champagne o\rer its bows." This107 words
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Article437 1925-12-08 8 The Piince of Wales received on December 1 the Begum of Uhopat and Col. Hamidulla Ali Khan. A Reuter cable from Now York announces the death of Mr. Percival Smith Hill, President of the American Tobacco Company. 1 Liautena.nt Ralph L. Bridges, R.N.R., of Singapore, has been437 words
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Article44 1925-12-08 8 The Crude Rubber and Foreign Produce Corporation, New York, send us the following cable, dated December 7, their quotations being in gold dollar cents Rather sellers 110; Jan. 107% Jan.-Feb.-Mar. 107 Va- Market firm. To-day's Singapore price $1.81%, London price 4s. 7d.44 words
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Article28 1925-12-08 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat's cable received from their London office to-day gives 32 tons down, making the total London rubber stocks at December 6, :;,767.28 words
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Article22 1925-12-08 8 From Europe (London mails despatched on November 1U) by Teesta, due at Penang 6 a.m. on Friday, the 11th inst.22 words
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Article178 1925-12-08 8 What might have been a serious fire was averted yesterday by the prompt action of the policemen on guard duty at the Government Offices, Kuala Lumpur, says Monday's Malay Mail. At: about 2.15 p.m., an Indian constable, who had just relieved another stationed at the guard178 words
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Advertisement118 1925-12-08 8 EVENING GOWNS dust Arrived N il IP^ y" A selection' of the latest Parisian (kH\ A i modes m ■af /Mr GEORGETTE, iV'l CREPE DE CHINE Am I (tn d FIGURED SATINS. LOJ/ Prices $42 to $82 W JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated ia Ejcland) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. WOLSELEY118 words
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Advertisement211 1925-12-08 8 ALHAMBRA Positi\ely the last two nights. United Artists Corp. Production DON Q, SON OF ZORRO (Featuring DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS) m 11 Reels. TOPICAL BUDGET In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. Wm. Fox Production SHOULD A HUSBAND FORGIVE (Featuring MARIAM COOPER) m 6 Reels. NO FREE LIST. TAN CHENG KEE A211 words
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Advertisement56 1925-12-08 8 On Other Pages. P»C«. Finance and Commerce 7 .Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 Router Telegrams 9 The Planters' Mectinß 9 Sum Improvements Sporting Intelligence 10 Correspondence 10 A Singapore Weddinc 10 Malay Trustee m Trouble ..10 To-day's Share Market 10 I < Special Meeting 1] Lean's Tin56 words
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Article316 1925-12-08 9 Big Defeat of the Tso Lin Faction. Anxiety Among Japanese Residents. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London. December 7. Peking Tlle Kuo Sunglites, under the pretence of surrojndinfi, turned the Chang Tsoiinites left flank and their defence line completely collapsed and they are m full retreat to Mukden. XVy mayReuter - 316 words
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Article93 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELECRAM.] London, December 7. In the House of Commons, Commander Kenworthy asked whether m view of M. Chicherin's presence m Paris and his recent conferences with M. Briand, the Government would take an opportunity for similar conferences with a view to a settlement of outstanding questions.Reuter - 93 words
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Article75 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 8. Miimhw The International Railway Conference has opened to discuss the problem of through traffic from the Far Kast to Western Europe, via Soviet Russia. The conference is attended byrepresentatives of the Soviet Government, France, Germany, Japan, Latvia, Esthonia, Lithuania and Poland. The proposedReuter - 75 words
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Article36 1925-12-08 9 [RSUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. The Ripon by-election, m consequence of Mr. K. F. L Wood's appointment as Viceroy of India, resulted as follows Major J. W. Hills, Conservative, 16,433 John Murray, Libeial. 11,422.Reuter - 36 words
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Article34 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. Mr. Loi-ke r-L:impson has been appointed Patliamentaiy Umier-Secretary to the Forcijjn Office im succession to' Mr. Ronald McN'eill, who was last month nppjinlcd Financial Secretary to the Tiea-iuiy.Reuter - 34 words
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Article202 1925-12-08 9 British Firms Seriously Suspected. [reuteb telegram.] London, December 7. l'i.iis: Great interest is being taken m the case of a young woman, named Marcelle Monseil, otherwise Mai the Moreil, described m the press as a new Mata Hari," who was arrested on a charge of being a spy m202 words
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Article95 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. Washington Before the adjournment, the House of Representatives placed at the head of the agenda the tax reduction bill, reducing next year's revenue by $326,000, of which $194,000 represent relief ftom income tax. London, December 8. Wa.=hing*on The preponderance of regular Republicans mReuter - 95 words
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Article60 1925-12-08 9 [RXI'TER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. Melbourne The Rockefeller Foundation Line offered to establish reciprocal research scholarships between American ar.d Australian universities. Mr. Copland, Professor of Commerce at Melbourne University, has invited the United States to settle the details of the scheme which would be somewhat similar to theReuter - 60 words
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Article65 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. In the House of Commons, Mr. Cunliffe Lister stated that reports from the principal ports showed that, till the evening of December 4, five passenger and 124 cargo ships left without wireless operators. The number of passengers affected was not available. TheReuter - 65 words
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Article70 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. The Dail, after a heated discussion, adjourned the debate on Mr. Cosgrave's motion for the second reading of the bill ratifying the Irish agreement, although the motion of Mr. Cosgrave to suspend t'he standing orders so as to enable the second readingReuter - 70 words
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Article42 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. The chartered accountants' statement of accounts of the Empire Exhibition show that, up to the present, the financial loss is nearly £1,600,000. The immediate liability of the guarantors is fixed at 15s. m the i\Reuter - 42 words
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Article81 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. On the Stock Exchange excitement over rubber shares is more acute than ever, the morning's large accumulation of orders, together with firmness of the commodity, causing a wild rush for shares at soaring prices. London, December 8. Tli. iv was wild excitementReuter - 81 words
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Article96 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 8. The Daily Telegraph hears from Riga that information has been received from Moscow m regard to serious military preparations of the Soviet Union. The Government have adopted a plan for the mobilisation of industry m the event of war, drawn up byReuter - 96 words
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Article65 1925-12-08 9 [RILTKB TILEGRAM.] London, December 7. Moscow Declared to be the largest of its kind m the world the State electric power station, 80 miles from Moscow, was formally opened by M. Trotsky m the presence of the Diplomatic Corps. Russian, British and German firms shared m the65 words
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Article58 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. Rome Forty-five nations are repiesentcd on the committee of the International Conference on Emigration, an outcome of the Rome Conference of 1924. Signor Mussolini, m welcoming ti.e delegates, extolled the work of the Rome Conference drawing prominent attention to the problems of .migrationReuter - 58 words
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Article48 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. That the coal subsidy had cost the nation £19,000,000 was revealed m the supplementary estimates showing that the original estimate of £10,000,000 was exceeded by £9,000,000. Simultaneously, the estimates provide for £1,100,000 as the Government's share of the Wembley guarantee.Reuter - 48 words
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Article58 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 6. Beirut Sharp fighting was reported yesterday south of Damascus where a large force of Druses attacked a French post. A strong French column of tanks, armoured cars and aeroplanes made a scrtie from the city and after a fight lasting throughout theReuter - 58 words
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Article53 1925-12-08 9 [belter telegram.] London, December 8. In the House of Commons, after discussion on the report stage, three of the safeguarding resolutions passed m committee last week were confirmed and embodied m a special finance bill, entitled the Safeguarding of Industries and Customs Duties Bill, which was formally read53 words
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Article31 1925-12-08 9 (Aneta'c Service.) Batavia, December 7. The new cruiser Java has arrived at Tandjong Priok where it was welcomed by Hear- Admiral Gooszen, commander of the Netherlands Indian fleet.31 words
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Article93 1925-12-08 9 [HAVAS TELEGRAM.] Paris, Decenibc-r 7. According to Le Journal, M. Leucheur will propose eight billions of francs of new taxes. London, December 7. Paris The scope with which ti'.c Opposition will exercise its disagreement is contained m the comprehensive financial prlicy of M. Loucheur, embodied m seven separate93 words
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Article84 1925-12-08 9 [reuter telecuam.] London, December 7. Cairo Mr. Alan Cobham has arrived at Sollum. Cairo Mr. Cobham has Mllwi A Rcutor cable of November- 16 stated Mr. Alan Cobham has departed from Cioydon on his trans- African flight to Cape Town on a ds Hcvilland 50, the san.e m which84 words
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Article33 1925-12-08 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 7. Amsterdam The death is announced of Wilhelmina Drucker, Holland's first suffragette. London, December 7. Paris The appointment of M. Henri Berenger as Ambassador to Washington is confirmed.Reuter - 33 words
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Article561 1925-12-08 9 $4,000,000 Loan Approved In Council. The raising of a loan of j'4,000,000 by the Municipal Commissioners of I'eiiang for the purposes of town improvement was approved at yesterday's meeting ol the Legislative Council. In moiing the proposal, the Treasurer (the Hon. Mr. A. M. I'ountney) said This561 words
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Article945 1925-12-08 9 Mr. Still's Vision of Harvey Firestone. The Johore Planters' Association entertained the delegates to the half-yearly meeting of the Planters' Association of Mainya to tiffin at the Europe Hotel yesterday, the guest of honour being Mr. A. W. Still, who had previously received the honorary membership of945 words
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Article107 1925-12-08 9 Ruth St. Denis, Ted Shawn and the Denishnwn Dancers arrived here to-day by the Kutsang and will open a season at the Victoria Theatre, this evening. The company is composed of 20 (lancers and carries its own orchestra and electrical equipment. It has played eight weeks m Japan,107 words
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Article4255 1925-12-08 9 Honorary Membership For Mr. A. W. Still. Labour and the Naval Base. At the half-yearly meeting of thu Planters' Association cf Malaya, held m the Exchange rooms yesterday, the honorary membership of ihe association was conferred upon Mr. A. W. Still. In proposing the resolution to this effect4,255 words
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Article31 1925-12-08 10 A lecture on Race Problems will be deliyered by Mr. S. M. TheVathasan. M.A., L.T., at the Indian Association at 8 p.m., to-morrow. Tha Eov. E. F. Loo will pr«- lid*.31 words
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Letter377 1925-12-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l desire to draw attention to the condition of mining and rubber shares, m the Straits Settlements, and Malaya, and the very inconvenient method now m use, for investors. Every company should have a registered office, m this country, for377 words
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Article344 1925-12-08 10 Well-known Edinburgh Vocalist l Married. Chan h goers and vocalists m Singapore will be pleased to learn of the addition to their- number made by one who has established a reputation m the community she has just left. We refer to Miss I. M. Parsonage, of Edinburgh, who344 words
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Article116 1925-12-08 10 (handti Found Behind Fan In Ship's Cabin. Two Chinese, members of the crew of the Seang Bee, were charged m thi' District Court this morning with bein? concerned m the importation of chandu and, further, with the importation of a deleterious drug. It was explained that the analyst116 words
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Article29 1925-12-08 10 The Palacegay Cinema show to-night a very interesting detective photoplay featuring th« great actor John Barrymorc m Sherlock Holmes m nine reels, supported by comedies and itrlil.29 words
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Article87 1925-12-08 10 S.C.C. v. United Services To-day The following are the teams for the game to be played on the padatig this afternoon between the S.C.C. A team and the United Services S.C.C. A—A. D. Pearson Storr, Evans, King and Edlin; Macpherson and Moffatt; Peet, Leonard, Martine, K. G. Holiday, Hay-Barclay,87 words
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Article62 1925-12-08 10 Cup Replays and League Fixtures. [Router Telegram.] London, December 7. K. A. Cup teplays resulted as follows Bradford 2, Lincoln I. Reeding 2, Torquay 0. Blyth Spartans 1, Hartlepools 1. lettering 2, Worce In the lirst division of the League Burnley beat Birmingham by three goal* to one. InReuter - 62 words
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Article172 1925-12-08 10 Four Goals for Indian Gunners. The H.K. and S. Gunners met the A.P.C. on the patlang yesterday afternoon, and won 4—2.4—2. The Gunners, playing m bare feet, kept their footing well on the soft ground, and played a fast game. The Company played a man short most of the172 words
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Article331 1925-12-08 10 The Europeans v. The Mahomedans. liombay, November uO. The fust match of the Quadrangular Cricket Tournament, Europeans v. Mahomedans, wa? commenced to-day. The Mahomedans won the toss and went m to bat on a good wicket, playing well agamst good bowling. The Mahomedans at lunoh time made 162331 words
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Article153 1925-12-08 10 After an investigation, lasting about nine months m some 282 big towns and villages m connection with the cost of lwint: m the Dutch East Indies, the Central Statistical Office of Wcltevrtden, says the Straits Echo, has published the fruits of its labour. It says inter alia153 words
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Article475 1925-12-08 10 $60,000 Defalcations Alleged In Court. Remarkable allegations were made against Rnliim Khan Suratee, the cotrustee of a wealthy Malay estate, m the course of his public examination m the Bankruptcy Court this morning,, before Mr. Justice Deane. Mr. John Laycock, who examined the bankrupt, said that litigation475 words
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Article156 1925-12-08 10 Singapore, December S. Rubber.—London 4s. 7'id. Dull. Local SI.HI. Tin.—London 1880 10s. Local $14;! (100 tons sold.) Rubbers.—Shares ate steady. New. Scuuair arc quoted $4*o to MJ New Serend.ihs %6M to KM. Swtaei Ranicls have buyers at $-1.85 sellers $4.90", and Pajams at $10.7". to xI7.J.156 words
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Article244 1925-12-08 10 (1.. R. Macphail.) Singapore, ftr+tulnt 8. Rubber.—4s. 7%d., \d. up. Local $1.81. Tin.—£2Bo 10s. 355. down. Local, 100 tons sold at $142. The rubber share market is quiet with shares on offer rather than m dcnian 1. Mining stocks are steady. Industrials have fair enquiries244 words
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Article79 1925-12-08 10 News comes from Afghanistan that the Amir is gradually building up an effidient air fleet. During his recent visit to Khandahur the ruyal mail was carried regularly between Kabul and Khandahar and the Amir was kept fully in touch with affairs at his capital by means of this air service.79 words
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Article916 1925-12-08 11 Members Strongly Oppose Alterutions. At the request o. 19 members of the SCO., a special meting of the Club wa3 held yesterday evening to discuss a proposed alteration m the Club rules. Ap- 1 plications have, been invited by advertise- 1 ment for the post of Secretary916 words
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Article135 1925-12-08 11 Kxperimmta an \n-,nx wiM <>ut m (!•.<• l«p|i'' of evohrtac mm RwtiMd l>y v. liirh mails ciin safely dropped from aircraft ftytag .-it oik) or r,,00n fact At i r <-..«-ii» 'he technical ilrt.iiis «f the d»>lew which bare horn tntcd art Laing kept aarnH b*l135 words
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Article539 1925-12-08 11 Messrs. Lean and C'o.'s Weekly itepurt. In their report, dated Penang, December 4, Messrs. Lean and Co. state After slight fluctuations tin closes £281 3 months, £1 about lasl week's level, the premium of £5 ss. for spot-tin being .still maintained and thus pointing to cither consumers539 words
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Article417 1925-12-08 11 Diiiiuncss. Damascus, where the Freru-h and the Druses are m conflict, is known to the Arabs ns K-.h-Shams, the City of the West, for long before Rome was born it was mighty capital and n meltingpot of trade at the farthest extremity of ihe then known world. To-d.ny417 words
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Article44 1925-12-08 11 Programme of drills up to and for December 1". lf»2">. Friday, December 11, US p.m.. Prill Hrll, All Units. S.V.C., Mnkc-up Parade. Saturday, December 12, 'J..10 p.m., Farrer Range, Non-European Units, Musketry Classification 2.30 p.m., Bukit Timah. Kuronpnn Units. Musketi-v Classi-44 words
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Advertisement685 1925-12-08 11 Excellence m Tonal Quality Christmas and New Year and Touch Festivities •re responsible for the large increase m Oo,Pffi««. ur^ft^i Sales of the KaillOS HOtei CHRISTMAS EVE Thursday, December 24, 1925. mm ■|VB% M|M —M A CHRISTMAS DINNER and DANCE 111 UU I If Ik I lAriU BOXING 'NIGHT NEW685 words
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Article1036 1925-12-08 12 Position of the Leagues. The following arc the positions in the [English and Scolush Leagues to date [The figures in parenthesis denotf positions of clubs at the conclusion of last season]. uvau. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts Arsenal (20) 20 11 5 4 47 32 261,036 words
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Advertisement170 1925-12-08 13 v\ 4, V~l\^ ffj(\) ylk'} x >/ \l'l r& 3 Vw i x!~~-of^: jl A/"'/ /!-u fxp^'' jj Jrf\ ftjw S<'o (/-jVp \3 A IVf f■* 4J\J^.OITIIV^ Tootli Paste Arrests decay by destroying the Germs. Disinfects the mouth and cnsuret Cannot injure the enamel. The most effective tooth cleanser, beaatifiei170 words
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Advertisement280 1925-12-08 13 MUSIC! MUSIC! Vocal and instrumental music of every description. Don't miss the opportunity of securing a fine selection of joorf music af a small cost. ;00 NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. (AHri|>hi Hotel nuiidinc). ALL-BRITISH IMPERIAL ypewriter <tß^^Mn^F^Tlxj. '3JfSs^^^S^*^ > 5,,.ASen,»: DUNCAN ROBERTS. LTD. 137, CECIL STKEET, SINGAPORE. ,,ISTREc-Eivir7TTHss STOCK OF CREPE-DE-CHINE280 words
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Advertisement1144 1925-12-08 14 :i i■ i ■——■—«—■—————-———-i■—■——«———- i j Asuets ovfr |K,5f)0,000 S.C. Awiwwice m force ©ver $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE I Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON ONFICE 62, Old Jewry. F.C. The :>ipnny h.-.s £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England nnrt1,144 words
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Advertisement315 1925-12-08 14 banking ™i bank of Taiwan. br^pVcllcV.-rt., 0.»,u. s.b^HbW— tu.^.h. Capital Pad-«» T«^7»,000 8e..-* Fond T 1.7W.0M Pr..ld*Bt I Mori _v dibSctomj i.kit*, k.q. i v. Bknt™ a _!i. KBAD OFFICB t lale.h Formo.a iTai—«) laip.a. rormo.. trai—tt). BBANCHK3 AND AGBNCI—1 1 Jami'uL 1 T To«n' K SWint T ek*a*Nal?0? 0315 words
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Advertisement683 1925-12-08 14 Cable Addrwn < odfs A.XX. ana """w j 5'5 J HUWt > INSURANCE and ESTATE T.ROKER. Room 14 (Second floor). UNION BUILDING. OMTADnop SINGAPORE MUN.CPAUTY The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite applications for the post of Foreman Timberman qualified to supervise the erection of gantries for cranes, etc.. and similar683 words
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Article1083 1925-12-08 15 Sir Basil Thomson's Interesting Stories. I have known many murderers whose sentences were commuted," writes Sir Basil Thomson, K.C.B., in his book, The Criminal, just published. I can remember only one Stinie Morrison whom I would not trust not to commit a second munler." The former chief of1,083 words
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Advertisement222 1925-12-08 15 The Chrysler Four is a worthy That is no idle boast us you can companion of the Chrysler Six. It prove m twenty minutes. Let uh brings to the four cylinder Motor demonstrate the Chrysler Four. Car. performance results that Ride m it, even though you may motorists have long222 words
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Advertisement837 1925-12-08 16 CLASSIFIEDADVERTISEMENTSI__ The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., m ordinary close set type faverage six words to line) are: —Per line: One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 ets., three ins. 04 cts., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. »1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. »1.40, twelve837 words
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Advertisement690 1925-12-08 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET- 163 »nd 164- Ccci! Street. For M"n""h C Aj°'«^ jlree TO LET, FERNDALE, 6, Derbyshire Road, off Thomson Road, compound house, partly furnished. Immediate entry. Apply 699, Strr.its Times. personally. Estate and Trust Agencies, Ltd., Auctione rs and Estate Agents. LET, compound houleTTituated at 5*690 words
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