The Straits Times, 22 December 1925

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,051 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1925. •PRICE 10 CExMTS
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      189 1 OfTEN WHIPPSO NZVCK BHaTb> Use English Matches BRYANT AND MAY'S *3ZJ^Wj£&Z£&*7/££jjM are obtainable everywhere and wholesale from THE BORNEO COMPANY, ffi| r LIMITED t W (Incorporated m England) HfeBCIHHaHI Singapore. Penang. Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Alor Star and Teluk Anson. BRYMAY "TIMOIMOX WHITE" I HA perfect White Paint supplied m Sealed
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      111 1 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR LADIES GIFTS THAT LAST A new selection of Ladies' 6-piece Brush sets m satin and velvet lined cases just arrived for Christmas. Prices from $125.00 to $220.00. ROBINSON COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) RAFFLES' PLACE, SINGAPORE. Special Christmas Display AT OUR ORCHARD ROAD DEPOT OF TURKEYS,
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      4 1 LAQOGEN roy YOUR BABY
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    Seletar Plantations.
    2156 2 Big Improvement In Results. The annual general meeting of SeleUr Plantations, Ltd., was held on November 8, at the office of the company, 29, Rood Lant, E.C., Mr. H. F. Jackson (the Chairman) presiding 1. The Chairman said Gentlemen, There arc a few points with reference to the
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      396 2 B. S. SIMODA CO I', ROBINSON ROAD, First floor. IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS, COMMISSION AGENTS. American and Japanese Cotton Duck and Canvas, Printing Paper, Newspaper, Bank Paper, Foolscap, Wrapping Paper and XXX Printing Paper. Telephone No. 781. KANZAKI CO., Malaya's Foremost Drycleaners and Dyers, No. la, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. Phone 3516.
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      200 2 MAISON ROSANE has just received per s.s. Amazone from Paris NEW FROCKS, CAPES, HANDBAGS. EVENING DRESSES from $25. RAFFLES HOTEL, ROOM 160. RAFFLES GAFE AND CONFECTIONERY RAFFLES HOTEL BUILDINGS. Book your orders m time for CHRISTMAS CAKES, PUDDINGS, MINCE PIES, etc Christmas and New Year Cakes a speciality. Various assortments
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      243 2 Cuticura Baths Comfort Baby's Skin The absolute purity and delicate medication of Cuticura Soap make it ideal for baby's tender skin. Used daily, with touches of Ointment to little skin troubles, it keeps the skin smooth, clear and healthy. Cuticura Talcum is soothing and cooling, ideal for baby after a
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      163 2 n^ THE WORLD KNOWN PV^ <£££&£ LUDWIG AND LUDWIG |kj\j f JAZZ DRUM OUTFIT. I 1 UU .pJJ, «J>iJ, «J)ll/U, tplLo Illustrated list on application. SEASON Co., Ltd. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. ♦-♦«>♦♦ •>♦♦♦ ♦■♦•> ♦♦>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ limitrD Good Value «w>' and H Reliable Service H have enabled us
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    Tin More Paying Than Gold.
    94 3 I Transfer of men and equipment of the > Yukon Gold Company, Ltd., under which name the Guggenheim interests of New York have been operating near Dawson, to the Malay Peninsula where the firm has large tin mines, is now proceeding, says the Rangoon Gazette,
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      265 3 _Ly m m IP H ft f_— r i^* I EXTINQ^ISHER I THE ONLY 3^ SUITABLE EXTINGUISHER /_J^fiv\ FOR ALWAYS >*__■ MOTOR CARS READY MOTOR BOATS FOR J '■I MOTOR LORRIES INSTANT USE. FOR f A BUNGALOWS OFFICES PUMPING TM CINEMAS i urn™». HALLS AND JUST TURN PUBLIC THE VALVE.
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      237 3 IS YOUR BABY GETTING HIS TEETH Baby's Own Tableta Save Pain and Tears. Every parent knows the worries that come when baby is teething. Many parents have found m Baby's Own Tablets help which seems almost magical at his trying time. These Tablets promptly ease the pain and bring natural
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      658 3 STEAMER SAHIRIS INDO-GHHIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. (Incorporated m Hongkong) IS. SUISANG FOR MANILA AND HONGKONG. This steamer, expected to sail about December 2.">, lias excellent passenger accommodation and ample space for cargo. For particulars, apply to I**-. FreW. SU* S ffrJs? Passage 3121. e>eee« c I »»»»<M»«<| IsAMIiMyiM COMBTNXD
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      778 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. British India »nd Apcar Lines (laeerpevaiad la IhicUai) JAJJB AW» rABSENCER AND €AltrQ illYlWll PsWDIBTnuAB AKD Of IsVfTAX S. C*. Vad.T Coatraet witb His Majesty*a Govaramaat LONDON AND FAB CAST MAIL SBBVICB OUTWARD* FBOM LONDON FJOMBWABM FOB OUIIA AlfD JAP*N FOB ■ABSBTIJ.BB. LOWPOW sVH* T».iK dae
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      773 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated la Englaad) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON. AMBTKSDAM, KOTTBRDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBUBfi AMD BREMEN. GKNOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taklag cargo OB
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      721 4 STEAMER SAILINGS K. P. M. (BOTAX PACMTT NATIOATION CO. OF BATATIA) fl»t«rp«raUd !r. Bella»d> CNDBB CONTBACT WITH THB NBTHBBLANDB INDIA «WT«."(»ENT. Tslipbnis Na. IM«. with aab^asnaadaa U Paaaaga, Fraigb*, TraaaatpMMi Marina Daata, aad Miu«r'i Daak. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Strait* SettlMM*Bti ft t»s OFFICTAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. All Information,
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      506 5 ffIEAMB SAOJMS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd, (lasorporated m England) "ELLERMAI" LIRE Passenger and Freight Services H to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL j >/,«»» ia c j FREIGHT SERVICES ii CITY OF GLASGOW Marteilli s. L'don, R'dam and H'bnrg In port s.s. CITY OF BARODA
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      672 5 STEAMER WHIMS Ilhe mm- ellerman funnel bucknall LINE ilh S S. CO., LTD llMotter»ts4 la Eaglaad) WIMT IWTICB I* «O6TOH N«W TOEK »4 BALTHIOM fta 8W» *r FANAM A. FROM NEW YORK te— at Dae S'Bore Keato fmt MEMNON Dec. 30 Suez Phiilipines and Hongkong t CITY OF LAHORE Jan.
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      540 5 STEAMER SJUUMCS Burns Philp Line (Incorporated In Aaitralia) F«r STDNIT, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DABWKS THURSDAY ISLAND u4 BRI3BANI Hcgnlar moatkly sailing by tae w»U kr.owa (teasers HAIELLA (TI7I tew) and MALABAR (4,512 tons). Tao c.a. MARELLA la tae largest aad ftuoit staaaiez trading »c AaitralU, Cablaa da luxe, ilngle bertk
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      368 6 PALACEGAY CINEMA In the Seooad 9how at Ml p.m. I INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 1. I A CARL LAEMMLK presents m*»'.: THE GHOST CITY i* Rlarrlni PTTT. MORRISON and MABOAKR MOItIMS. Rpi*o<le 11. AMBISHKD. Episode 12. THE UK llt \"i M HOOT SfIWM tn BROADWAY OR BUST Keels. A riilinjr romnncc
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      505 6 ANOTHER BIG PICTURE FOLLOWING IN THE WAKE OF THE LAST AT THE ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., Proprietors). From Tuesday, December 22 to Sunday, December 27 In the Second Show at H p.m. A CECIL B. DE MILLE— PARAMOUNT SUPER PRODUCTION \dapted by Jeanie Macpher<ion from May Kilgincton's Saturday
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      202 6 FRAMROZ Cos. BEVERAGES OF MERIT Do Not Part With YOUR OLD PIANO It Can Be Repaired Consult Mr. LEO DYE. 6. Raffles Place. Phone 60. (N<\t do«C t<> C. IMicir» o). The "Kodak" Company are always ahead m making hatter Cameras, as you know. JUST INSPECT THE LATEST GREAT INVENTION
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    228 7 FIXTI KES. Tuesday, DecemJ.er 22 Uck Watir, :U7 a.m., 2.D2 p.m. >lalaccu l!'k"l> Tide, Noon, 5 ft. Him Funnel humeward mail closes, 2 p.m. Wedaeaday, December 23 High Water. 4.1G ;:.m., 4.7 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 12.40 a.m., S ft. 6 m. 1 m., 1 ft. a
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    113 7 I tL 'Ship. alongside Urn WWrr*] ur expected to arrive. XXI PH lIAKI.OUK. M.i Hinlia 1. 11, rculcs. War Kn- Oti Wlijuf Nil Coal W.arf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjoag Pagar Sheers Wharf Nil Albert Pock Nil I iii. Nn. l>e Carpenticr Keppel Hzrl.uur King's Dock
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    133 7 To-day. Java, South Wt>3t Sumatra, Southtjnti Born<">, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dill> Tamtam I P-"> it iM. S. Martinique) p.m J.ohop»n llilik ami Tandjong Rait-! i Kocraai i 3 p.m Ovlon. Southern and W.-sW-rn India i k 4 p.m To-aaorrow. Banka laiand. Pladjoe and Palembang i Van
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    223 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, December 22. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Private 3m. credits 2/4% On New York, Demand 66% Private 90 d/s 68% On France, Bank T.T 1,450 On India, Bank T. T. 154V4 On HonKknnK Ban, d., .r, p.c. „r,n-. Ob Shanghai, Bank ,ld .4 )n
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    14 7 DAILY P&iCBS CUBKNT. 12 o'clock nopn I>ecemb*r 22.
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    16 7 Issaed by Irasfx and Co., Exchange aad Stork Rrokers, Sin-api.rc. FVc. 22. nnon.
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    MINING.
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    GENERAL.
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    DEBENTURES.
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    RUBBER SHARES.
    10 7 Fr.ser aad Co. and Lyall and B*tf. Qaot.tleM.
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      20 7 KIMAIAK UKULELES, Trnor Hahjos, lUnjoliiics. Bagjo-fnandolinrti, Kwat.ee BanjoUniUiaa, etc.. at Hudson's, 100, North Bridge l'.oad lAdclphi IloFtbl Building). Phone 1700.
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      51 7 mmmmmm^^m^mmmmmmm^mm^mm^^mm^ml^^m^m^^m^mm^m.—mm————mmm, 1926 Model Harlej-Davidson I I llfl ATA nOlf ft IHO II llVllll I IflU lUI UJUIUU 7-S h.p. Magneto v, 10-12 h.p. Magneto ££&A AH JBf*!"* (T7AA AA V'S h- P- EkClriC 10"12 h- P- EleCtrk $675.00 jOL=y2?S: $725.00 NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. UNITED MOTOR WORKS SINGAPORE AND KUALA
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    The Straits Times TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. ENGLAND AND TURKEY.
    995 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. ENGLAND AND TURKEY. We are quite certain that there is nothing England more earnestly desire* to avoid than friction with Turkey. In the matter of the Mosul area, we have submitted to every decision or recommendation made by the League of Nations, and with
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    35 8 Tho Raffles Museum and Library, will be closed on Friday, Christmas Day, and ;n Saturday, Boxing Day. New books, including those for the junior department, *ill be issued on Thursday, the 24th, at J a.m.
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    33 8 We have received a handy New Year >ocket diary from Mr. "M. Lymbery, reoresenting Messrs. J. and J. Coleman, Ltd., mustard manufacturers of London, .or whom Barker and Kengchuan are the 'ocal agents.
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    40 8 The Chief Scout has swarded the dsccrttion of the Honorary Silver Wolf to Mr. L. R. Wheeler, District Commissioner for Perak, and Medal of Merit to Mi. H. It. Cheeseman, District Commissions/ for Penang, for good services m the irovement.
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    46 8 The annual Christmas tree at the Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, for the children of members was held on Saturday afternoon and was a great success. About 400 little ones were entertained, and the fact that they all wore fancy dress added glamour to a sparkling function.
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    44 8 Miniature battles at Kuala Lumpur between ricksha-pullers of rival factions have been occurring very frequently during December and yesterday morning, a number of these men were arraigned before Mr. Stark, the Police Magistrate, who postponed the case for a week, no bail being allowed.
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    69 8 Miss Vera Orth. the new assistant secretary of the Y.W.C.A. has arrived to assist m the general work of the association. Miss Orth has followed a most successful musical career m Australia ard Japan, but has given it up at the urgent request of the association m Singapore. It is
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    23 8 Archdeacon Swindell will take Christ-n-is Services at Johore" Bahru on Sunday next at 6 p.m., and on Monday, the 28tb at 7.T.0 a.m.
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    30 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. IM-SIOU. The rate of payments of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158 =$100.
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    30 8 In respect of the financial year ending April .'!0 next, the directors of Beaufort Borneo Rubber Co., Ltd. have declared a divici'.nd of 10 per cent., payable on 16th prox.
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    24 8 After 34 years of distinguished ser\iv :n India, including the acting Gov?nioiship of As.sam, Sir William Reid is v{oin^ on leave preparatory to retirement.
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    30 8 The Ho Hon? Bank Ltd., Saremban branch moved into its own building i>3 Birch Road on the 21st., inst. Formal ppaniag will be postponed till completion of the strong room.
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    29 8 Th Christmas social of the Boys' Friendly Band will be held at the Tunilinson Hall .annex, Presbyterian hurth, Orchard Road, to-morrow at 8.15 pjn. Members and friends are welcome.
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    39 8 Tha Golden Jubilee of Father F. X. Ciohan ts a menber of the Society of Jtsu.-; was celet:atcd at St. Xavier's, Calcutta. Father Crohan holds the unique distinction of having been both a pupil e:iu Rector of the College.
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    44 8 It is reported that Lieut. Fox, R A.S.C., at present m Singapore, hag been appointed secretary of the Selangor Turf Club, m succesjion to Mr. K. Browne (resigned), and that he will leave the st-rvu-e and take up his new duties from January 1.
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    40 8 1: inating papers were read before the Indian Historical Reseaich Commission at Lahore, which, it was stated, v.a3 important collections of Oriental MSS. There are some 10,000 Sanskrit MSS, which the owners will neither sell nor allow to be copied.
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    47 8 The bungalow m the Club Road, lpoh, which was occupied until very recently by the Senior Assistant. Anderson School, lpoh, is undergoing alterations with a iew to turning it into a Rest House for lpoh. This building waa used some years ago :.s a railway halting bungalow.
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    73 8 His Majesty the King-Emperor has been jrainously pleased to direct that as this is the last occasion on which His Excellency Lord Reading will be m Calcutta it will be proper for him to <attend the races on the King Emperor's Cup Day and on •.he Viceroy's Cup Day and
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    95 8 A farewell luncheon was given on Satuiday at the Selangor Club by the Club committee to the Hon. Mr. O. F. Stonor, the retiring president. Among those present were the Chief Justicj (Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz) and the Hon. Mr. H. W. Thomson. Mr. Stonor's health was proposed by
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    85 8 The Weslty Church Sunday School Christmas service was held on Sunday mon.ing when a highly interesting and instructive programme was presented, concluding with the distribution of presents from the pile at the base of the Christmas tree, and the receipt of offerings of White Christmas boxes presented by the Sunday
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    87 8 Th 3 Rt. Hon. Sir Montague Barlow, who has recently arranged with the Government the Perak hydro-electric agreement on behalf 'of Messrs. Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth and Co., Ltd. is '.caving Penang by the Haruna Maru on Saturday, 26th instant, it is heped that the Perak Hydro-Electric Power Company
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    99 8 Since the opening of the now Golf Course at Circular Road, Kuala Lumpur, the amount of motor traffic using Weld Road and Weld Lane has increased considerably, so much so that more than one serious motor accident has occurred at the spot where Treacher Road crosses tha junction of Weld
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    129 8 D:\ Ti avers, the most popular doctor nn<i sportsman who has finally retired from Malaya, has gone out to Kenya Colony with Mrs. Travers to visit their son. The doctor has purchased two Cifro puns for big game, and hopes to do some lion and elephant hunting. It is rumoured
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    464 8 The Rev. Bio. Aimar, Director of St. Joseph's College, Hongkong, who mi km for a few days, returned to Hongkong by the Khybcr. A Reuter cable announces tlio death of M. Felix Jules Meline, ex-Premier of France and Deputy for the Vosges. He was an avocut a
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    Rubber Prices.
    43 8 The Crude Rubber and Foreign Produce Corporation, New York, send us the following cable, dated December 21, their quotations being m gold dollar cents Business done 90 Jan. 89 Jan.-Feb.-Mar. 87. Market steady. To-day's Singapore price, $1.50% London price, :te. lOd.
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    London Rubber Stocks.
    29 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat's cable received from their London office to-day ghraa '.US tons up making the total London rubber stocks at December lit, 5 402.
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    H.M.S. Delhi Departs.
    19 8 II M. cruiser Delhi, which arrived hero on Saturday from Europe, sailed for Kremantle this morning.
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    Mails Expected.
    32 8 From China and Japan, by Haruna Maru, dua at Singapore, to-morrow. From Europe (London mails despatched Dece-rbci- 3) by Tarr, due at Penang 6 a.m. on Friday, the 25th instant.
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    The Straits Budget.
    58 8 A Christmas Day falls on Friday next, the Straits Budget will ba available this week on Thursday morning. It will contain, m addition to all the news of the preceding week, the usual four pagy illustrated supplement, including a very good picture of the Singapore and Selangor
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    Royal Passengers.
    128 8 With reference to thp voyage of Their Majesties the King ami Queen of tho Belgians by the Suwa Maru from Colombo to Marseilles on October ?M last. the following telegram has been reieivtil by the President of the Nippon Yuson Kaisha from Hi 3 Majesty King Albert:- Punctually
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      112 8 /^C\ DO YOUR I <%~t^%^ onurrinu JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. WOLSELEY CARS NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED Ail models m stock— let us give you a trial run. Phone 1563, call or write. CENTRAL MOTORS Ptoprlrturj CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE. i i vssd~
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      123 8 ALHAMBRA Paramount Production Triumph (Featurinc LEATRICE JOY and ROD LA ROCQI'E) m 8 Reels. Two-reel Paramount Comedy, etc. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. FIGHT AND WIN SERIES Round B—2 Reels. THE SOCIAL CODE 5 Reel Drama. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD, Proprietors. THE NEW ROBINSON Specially constructed for
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      73 8 On Other Pages, Pace Si'ictur Plantations Meeting Finance and Commerce 1 Shipping and the Mails Meteorological Report 7 Reuter Telegrams 9 Local Strike Position 0 U. S. Astronomers Arrive 9 Mishap to a Locul Steamer A Blind Man's SuiciiW 0 Local Share Market 9 Federal Policy The Official and Inofficial
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    MOSUL POLICY.
    951 9 Labour Party Withdraw From House. Allegations of Coercing Parliament. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 21. In the House of Commons, Mr. Baldwin declined the request of Mr. Clynes to remove from the order paper a motion m Mr. Baldwin's name that the House approves of the action of the
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    Russia Supports Turkey.
    96 9 London, December 21 Berlin In the course of an interview M. Chicherin supported the Turkish standpoint vis a vis the Mosul decision. He laid stress on the dangers likely to and hoped that other governments would use their influence to bring Great Britain to a more conciliatory
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    Britain and Russia.
    150 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 21 That an early change m the British attitude towards Russia is not likely was indicated at question time m the House of Commons, when Mr. Baldwin declined a request to appoint a committee on Anglo-Russian economic relations m the absence of any
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    French Finance.
    79 9 [reuter telegram.] Paris, December 21. According to the papers, M. Doumer proposes to balance the 1926 budget by the exaction of additional taxes. Recently an increase m the price of tobacco, the payment of a turnover tax on exports and an increase m the turnover tax on interior
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    America and Rubber.
    53 9 [BELTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 21. Washington The House of Representatives adopted Mr. Tilson's rubber. motion. A supporter of the motion m a speech complained that Great Britain was openly proclaiming her intention to collect four milliard dollars from America m increased rubber prices m order to pay
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    France and Syria.
    39 9 [reuter telegram.] London, December 21. M. l'jiinleve warmly defended General Sarrail, who had to cope with a difficult situation m Syria from the beginning. He hud possibly made a few errors, which had been greatly exaggerated.
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    Condition of Steel Industry.
    109 9 Cannot Apply Safeguarding Act. [reuter telegram.] London, December 2L At question time, Mr. Baldwin said that the Civil Research Committee of the House of Commons had lengthily considered an application by the steel industry for protection under the Safeguarding of Industries Act. They heard many witnesses
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    American Navy.
    95 9 [MUTER TELEGRAM.] London, December 21. Washington Mr. Stephens, a member of the House of Representatives and one of the Congressional committee which visited the Hawaiian Islands last summer, recommended to the House Committee on Naval Affairs many improvements at Pearl Harbour, including the provision of berths for 16
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    Various.
    63 9 [reuter telegram.] London, December 21 Washington The House of Representatives passed a resolution authorising the Government to participate m the conference on narcotics at Philadelphia m June. London, December 21 New York The death is announced of the zoologist, Professor Edward Sylvester Morse. London, December 21. It is officially
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    SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    203 9 Macphail and Co., Ltd. Singapore, December 22. London Rubber Market. Latest quotations despatched 6.40 p.m. on 21st by Messrs. Henry Gardner and Co., Ltd. L.S. R.S.S. Spot m warehouse 3s. 10d., do. shipment month following cable date 3s. 6d., do. C.I.F. U.K.-New York 3s. 6d std. crepe
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    Malay Runs Amok.
    278 9 The Straits Echo says Alor Star was agog on December 17, when three dastardly murders were committed and two men were brutally knifed as the result of a man named Salleh running amok m the compound] of the residence of the Hon. Tuan Syed Hussan, Chief Malay
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    More Astronomers.
    126 9 Second Party Arrives From United States. Four more astronomers, on their way to Sumatra to view the total eclipse of the sun which is to take place on January 16. 1920, arrived on board the Dollar liner, President Harrison, and left for Sumatra last week. Dr. H. T.
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    THE TAILORS' STRIKE.
    143 9 No Improvement m The Situation. Upon ei.quiry to-day, we found that there is no change m th:- situation with regard to the t-.ilors' strike. Indeed, the employers are faced with a position which is not only unique, but impossible. They have offered terms, but the men seem
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    LOCAL STEAMER'S MISHAP.
    97 9 News reached Singapore yesterday that che small steamer Don lam, which sailed from here for Djambi on Saturday, was helpless m the Durian Straits, about six hours' sail from here, with a broken pro-pel!cr-:-haft, and the agei.ts dispatched a tug to bring the vessel into Singapore. The
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    BLIND MANS SUICIDE.
    77 9 Incident m Pasir Panjanjj Hospital. Yesterday a Chinese patient m the blind ward of P-asir I>njcnx hospital was discovered dead with one end of a piece of cloth round his r.cck and thr other tied to the post of his bed. The body of a Chinese man
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    STRAITS TIMES SUBSCRIPTIONS
    126 9 Effects of New Postage Rates. The new scale of postage rates which comes into operation from January 1, 1926, includes a revised charge on newspapers. This scale enables us to give suoscribers to the daily Straits Times who receive their copies by post the benefit of a
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    Kundong Rubber Estate.
    132 9 Ths report of the directors of the Kundoi.g Rubber Estate for the twelve months ended September 30, 1925 states that after charging depreciation upon the assets of the company amounting to $3,761.41 and providing for directors' fees, the profit and loss account shows a net profit on
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    Java Business.
    73 9 A cable received by the American Jrade Commissioner m Manila from the Trade Commissioner m Batavia reports that a moderate improvement m general business conditions during December and January is expected, although the rains have begun and there will probably be the usual seasonal influences incident to the
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    FEDERAL POLICY.
    3177 9 Official and Unofficial Views. A compact survey of the discussion ;:i ising out of the proposals laid before the Federal Council on December 14, may be of service to those who have been unable to foltaw the whole of the discussion. In the followng statement we have condensed
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
    33 10 Position of English and Scottish Chibs. The following are the positions m the English and Scottish Leagues to date Division I. Division 11. Division 111 (Southern). Division HI (Northern). Scottish League.
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    THE PURU OF MALAYA.
    64 10 Curing a Scourge of The Kumpongs. An interestns: and useful booklet has been issued by Or. A. Viswalingam, L.M.S., (Singapore) of the F.M.S. medical service, dealing with the puru of Malaya, its treatment and eradication. This skin disease is a scourge m Malay l::;riipi.n;vs. but the
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    Selangor Coconuts.
    1074 10 Fourteenth Annual General Meeting. The following report is officially sup c plied The fourteenth annual general meeting c of Selangor Coconuts. Ltd., was held at 1 the registered office of the company, 1 Embankment, Kua'.a Lumpur, on Decem1 ber 11, the chairman, Capt. H. L. Carter, I presiding.
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    RUBBER SMUGGLING.
    339 10 Further Captures m Malayan Waters (From Our. Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 21, On November i, the Rewak captured i kotah loaded with 1G cases of rubber marked Ram bah," and the manager o: Kucob Estate, to whom the rubber belonged, was fined $100 by Mr. Huggins at
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    CRUISE IN LIFEBOAT
    503 10 Food Values and Wireless Tests. Lying beside the President m the Thames near Blackfriars Bridge is a diminutive boat which is shortly to attempt a world-wide* cruise of 38 000 mites. She is the Elizabeth and Blanche, and for 30 years did duty as a lifeboat m
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    Seaview Christmas Tree.
    50 10 A Christmas Tree entertainment for children is being held ut 5 p.m. on Thursday, at the Seavicw Hotel. Tickets ai c being issued for this and parents who wish their children to attend should make application immediately at the reception office. Raffles Hotel, or at the Seaview.
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    Singapore Turf Club Debentures.
    25 10 We are officially informed that the issuo of $80,000 debentures has been over subscribed among members of the Singapore Turf Club.
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      CRICKET.
      76 10 New Zealand Playing At Melbourne. [Reuter Telegram.] London, December 21. Melbourne Playing for an Australian side against New Zealand, Heiulry increased his Saturday's score of 111 to H2"> not out. at which pomt 592 for Reven the innings wa« declared. Hendry displayed magnificent offdriving and pulling. He was batting
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      RUGBY
      43 10 S.C.C. A and The Services. The following is the A team which will n-pri'si'iit the S.C.C. against the United Services on the padang this afternoon Scouktr K.ilip. Bease, Evans and Storr Nibiock 4.ml Hay-Barclay Tiddeman. Sturgen, Duncan, Hollidi'.y, Taylor, Peet and Phipps.
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      HOCKEY.
      306 10 V.M.C.A. Lose to Royal Sussex Regiment. The V.M.C.A. were only able to field 10 men against the Royal Sussex Regiment at hockey at the Telok Ayer ground yesterday, but nevertheless the game was a very interesting one, and m the first half neither side were able to score. In
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      Boxing.
      62 10 We understand that a new boxing syn- dicxtc under the name of the Woodsdale Boxing Syndicate is to promote a series of boxing bouU at the beginning of the New Year. The promoter has secured several well known Manila boys who have recently arrived. Any local boy.-: who would
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      Bromhead-Matthews Shield.
      65 10 In the recent competition for the Bromhead-Matthews shooting shield, 2!t trim's competed throughout Malaya, eight of them from the S:ngapor.e Volunteei Cana. The Singapore teams were placed as follows Eurasian Co. (No. 1) 2nd Chinese Co. 4th B Co. Gth Euiasian Co. (No. 2) 7th S. R. A.
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      SELANGOR GOLF.
      289 10 Christmas Meeting at Kuaia Lumpur. The annual Christinas meeting of the Selangor Golf Club will be held between 2. r >th instant and 3rd proximo inclusive, when the following programme will be carried out President's Prize. 18 holes stroke play under Club handicaps. Open to all members of
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      HOME RUGBY.
      215 10 Results of Numerous (lull Fixture's. London, December 1.. The following are results of principMl matches played under Rugby Union rUN to-day Gloucestershire 20, Cornwall 10. Bath !>, Richmond 16. Blackheath 7. Leicester 10. Devon B, Royal Navy 14. Gloucester (i, Cheltenham 7. Harlequins 25, Old M. T. 3,
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    THE DOOM OF "LE BOB."
    519 10 j Another Change For The "bob" is dead vivo "la swirl I"' (writes a Paris correspondent -of the Morning Post.) The swirl is the nam« which has been given to the latest niodi- ficstion m present-day hairdressing modes for women. "Le bob," w*ich is now
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    107 10 Mr. Frand Oldrieve, who departs for West Africa on January 6 to form branches of the Empire Leprosy Relief Association m Nigeria, Gold Coast Colony and Sierra Leone, thereafter proceeding to the- West Indies m connection with the all-Empire campaign, was on December 15 received by the Princr of Wales,
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    HOME LETTER.
    2678 11 The Passing of a Gracious Queen. By Our Special Correspondent London, November 2d. I When this letter is speeding on the first part of its long journey to the East the nation at home will be paying its last tribute of affectioi ate respect to the memory of
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      188 11 THE MOUTRIE GRAND Is an instrument that delights both eye and ear and lends to your home that indefinable charm which is achieved only by a really artistic appearance and a tone which is unequalled for quality. TRY THIS INSTRUMENT TO-DAY. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (laeorpor»t»d In HoagkMg) THE ARCADE,
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      415 11 Christmas and New Year Festivities Raffles Hotel CHRISTMA9 E¥E Thnraday, December 24, ltSi. CHRISTMAS DINNER and DANCI Tickets $3.00. BOXING NIGHT NEW YEAR'S EVB Saturday, December 26, ItSS. Tkarsda/. Dcceaiher 81, ltU. DINNER and FANCY DINNER and FANCY DRESS BALL. DRESS BALL. DMtribatiea ef Central Nerehies. Dlatrlfcatlsa of Parielaa NeTeHtoa,
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    THE TIN MARKET.
    397 12 Messrs. Lean and Co.'s Weekly Report. In their report, dated Penang, December 18 Messrs. Lean and Co. state The break m tin by £7 17s. 6d. to £272 los. three months does not appear justified by the statistical position and may reasonably be attributed to year-end liquidation,
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      411 12 OVKR m.p.h. Any ordinary There is no other car of its hill climbed on "top." Smooth, <;u;ility available at anything like s lent running at all speeds n its price. Petrol consumption works performance which is not excelled out at 30 m.p.g. and the car keeps by many cars of
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      132 12 If cigarettes were L/\\ 1 mass-production cigarettes contain stalk, sand and dust, which harm State Express 555 Cigarettes contain only long strands of golden tobacco, free from stalk, sand and dust. The accepted superiority of State Express 555 is the result of superlative golden leaf and skilled hand-making. Ali impurities
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      215 13 Ei ASMIC Sh //f wip \i/ j 3yr I v<i< V a '^fc. V" "*B^w ;I^rK!!^s^2rsi t^Sr*^™ JVJlK^|*fs iff U: is *tf ik". IBHB(''liii?A 1 <\ K^L W^-^ MB M 1T)F,4l I 4 if! I i J)/l-'< 1 '</■' IMJU/Hj Wl\ lj/lUlt,d LJdL loavine tho hair *nft ami wb»m*» MjCaVing
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      218 13 JfilJL =31" j^r^^Srss minutes of tlic Businc;.* Centre. EUROPEAN SUPERVISION Modern Banitation throuichout the Hotel. Electric Ilihta, Fans, lielU m every room. °*n Motor G» r:1*'rates f Tic.l: 2i 7 d T special alienee to commercial Travellers. Reduced monthly rates on application. T.ie,r.m.: RovALHOTEi., BANGKOK. Manager :E. ANTOLIM. CHEOtIG I(OON
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      240 13 CRAWFORD'S CREAM CRACKERS CRISP AND CREAMY »"C sa 'c of Crawford s (ream C rackers is enormous, and is still growing. We recommend them, we advertise them, we push them but behind our efforts we have the quality, the quality that is liked everywhere, thc quality that has made the
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    Rubber Results.
    698 15 < Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. Simo. Int. divd. 60 p.c. Kwaloe.— lnt. divd. 6H p.c. Aengsono. Int. divd. 10 p.c. Merchiston. Int. divd. 10 p.c. Seremban. Divd. l'/i per share. Langkon N. Borneo. Int. divd. 7V4 p.c. Ayer Kilning. Second int. divd. 10 p.i-. Highlands and Lowlands.
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      141 15 Shipments Have Arrived of THE NEW You Must TRY IT. ASK US MALAYAN MOTORS Proprietors WEARNE BROS. LTD. DO NOT DECIDE ON YOUR NEW CAR UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE WOLSELEY CARS AT CENTRAL MOTORS' SHOWROOMS. THE CARS OF QUALITY Prices from $2,450 We insure free for one year. UP-COUNTRY
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      65 15 A FRESH SHIPMENT of PAGODA Silk Stockings m different Colours and Sizes. THE BUAN HAK CO., 55-4, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. D. A. DEVENDRA, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER. Dealer m Diamonds and precious stones. I Jewellery of every description made to i order. English Jewellery and Ceylon I precious stones m stock. Workmanship
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      422 15 THE AUSTIN SEVEN The running cost of an Austin Seven is approximately 3 cents per mile, and this car gives the advantages of comfort, speed and absolute dependability. Mechanically it is a masterpiece and to own one is a joy to those requiring real and constant transport facilities. THE RUGBY
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      191 16 THE HEADQUARTERS FOB DIAMONDS PUBLIC APPROVAL The strength of our organizalion, its influence over the diamond markets and capacity to lend force to our customers, coupled with our ability to supply diamonds at lowest markct prices has brought us many patrons. An inspection of our diamonds will prove that you
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      1611 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Bah, To Let, etc., In ordinary close set type (*Tcrago six words to line) are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten Ins. (1.40,
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      139 16 Toys! Toys Toys!!! Delight to the Kids, Memories of childhood days to the parents. Something: clever yet low m price. FOR LITTLE TOTS MEDIUM TOTS BIG TOTS We have the toy to suit. Your dollar goes a long way at "THE TOY HOUSE." FRANKELS The City's moet beautiful store VICTORIA
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      316 16 1926. Annuals nnd Ideal Gift liooks for children of all Ajres. Collins Letts*! Diaries of different varieties, suitable for our ri-Kular customers. Christmas and New Year Greeting Cards of numerous kinds. All our customers are requested to make early selection and satisfy thi'ir requirements. PRICES ARE REDUCED TO LOWEST MINIMUM.
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