The Straits Times, 13 March 1926

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,118. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1926, PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      64 1 if K*4ui'V Hh TRY T^^^n THIS W Vf IN W^^^^^^i TEA HBEAR" BRAND i P^IENIC SWISS Mjj I f :j!.ft UNSWEETENED b foS M& BABIES tdfMfo.'ft ARE !^ESEaSFpI^ C BETTER fan.. B ,n.rwmq*gX FOR IT "EXPAMET" Rtgd QQA BRITISH EXPANDED METAL CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT. Stocks of all sizes held by XAAI
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      119 1 GARRON PORTABLE RANGES WITHOUT BOILER f»£j§|Zji WI TOILER The Tony Weller M Range Ha\ing two ovens and large fire box. For burning wood or coal. Fall-down fire door and ash-pan. Size 48 ins. wide, 28 ins. high, 24 ins. deep. ROBINSON COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated m S.S.) RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. DIE
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      4 1 I OK TOUB BABY.
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    Insurance.
    918 2 The Companies Their Security And Their Services. The following is reprinted from the Manchester Guardian of December 23, 1925 What is a Tariff Office? A Tariff 1 Office is a company which enters into associations with other insurance companies with the object (1) of pooling the experience m various
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    Obelisk for Captain Cook.
    128 2 The Federal Government has completed the task of establishing memorials on the Australian mainland first sighted from the deck of Captain Cook's ship, His Majesty's barque Endeavour, and also at the small Possession Island, west of Thursday Island, where Cook landed and formally took possession of
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      491 2 fl^H If you want Jm^ j^mshapely beautiful "\^OU may be ever so careful of your hands JL wear gloves for your housework and gardening. Yet with all this care they simply will notlook groomed and shapely unlessyouknow how to care for your cuticle. The cutide grows just as fast The
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      253 2 ECZEMA IN RED PATCH! LIMB Scaled Over. Irritation Was Dreadful. Healed by Cuticura. I suffered with ec»ema for eighteen months. It first appeared m > red patch on my left limb and later scaled over. The scales kept peeling off, and the irritation was dreadful. The more I interfered with
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      314 2 10 inch Double Sided Brunswick Records. FOX TROT WALTZ 2831 I DONT WANT TO GET 2649 I MISS YOU MOST AT MARRIED (iI.OAMING PLEASE BE GOOD TO MY MEXK "AU YOl'lt I OVF 2919 WHY DO I LOVE YOU LOVEI V LADY TELL ME MORE I DO 2610 I WANT
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    Notes from Siam.
    1268 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, March -I. I.ii .Di'imntion ceremonies which have been m prograsa durin; the last seven >lays concluded yesterday pfternooo with the pvoces&ion on the riur As aim ly stated, the ceremonies were on a les-; umbitinus scale than wns the case m the
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      238 3 RAILWAY MATERIALS BY Luanr railways, ltd., i^ondon. These materials are of the- iinesi quality and our services are at the disposal of all r;ti!\va\s users. RAILS and CROSSINGS, TURNTABLES, LOCOMOTIVES, TRUCKS, TIP WAGONS, etc. Prietg and particulars on request. Sols AfenU UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m pt-nitj "o-.'.l^ana's) SINGAPORE. o
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      412 3 WHY TAKE OIL OR SALTS «h,M. d;iily retatarity sea ba ensured by tht eceasleaal nas ot roiaeties, tht duinty little liver .-nd Intestinal regulators which iire pleasant to take and sowar (rrip<> or purge. PmKETTES ara laxative perfection. They i|uickly bai.iah bittoßSßssa, sick hassWhss. flutulenci-. liverishnes<. clear the skin, purify
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      808 3 CONTRACTS FOR H.M. NAVY Tenders for Contracts for the supply of th" following lo H. M. Ships, etc., at Siniraporc for one year from April 1, 19i:6, will be received at M. M. Nhvol Offices. 24, Meyer's .Mansions, Coleman Street, by the Secretary to CaptHin-in-f'ha.rso, up to NOON on Thursday,
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      910 3 FOR SALE The Trustees of the I.oke Vow Estate Invite SEPARATE tenders for tbe 'ollowing Rubber Estates, of which me particulars are briefly as follows KAMPONG JAVA ESTATE. This Estate is situated on the old Klang Damaaaara Bjpad, b.-ing some 3 miles from Klang and iipproxin uti-ly 25 miles from
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      521 4 P. ft U.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LIKES (Incorporated la England) MATI, AND PASSENCEK AND CAECO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO, UNDER CONTRACT WlTfc HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON \ND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tanuage dne S'pora MACEDONIA 11.100 28 KASHGAR 9,000 Apr.
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      518 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINK Marseille., London and Antwerp Vessels Tonnage Due Sail SUWA MARU 11,000 Mar. 18 19 FUSIIIMI MARU 11,000 Apr. 1 2 lIAKOZAKI MARU 11.000 Apr. 15 16 HAKUSAN MARU 11,000 Apr. 29 SO KITANO MARU 8,000 May IS 14 HARLNA MARU U.COO
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      539 4 THE DLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL BTBAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAM BURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on through
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      486 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Siam) v» BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kretay, Kemaman, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telopin. Patani, Singora, Lacon, liandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure MALINI Mar. 15 Mar. 17 VALAYA Mar. 22 Mar. 24 SUDDHADIB Mar. 29 Mar. 31 MALINI Apl. 5 Apl. 7
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      522 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF DATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connection to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Managers' Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, supplying of
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      406 4 DURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated In Au.tralla) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA. DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE ■•gala! monthly sailing by the well known steamers MAKKLLA (7,:i"5 tons) and MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MAKKI.I A is tha krjrest and linost steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth cabins,
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      505 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUKGNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England. "EU.KRMAN" LINE PASRKN-CKlt AND FREIGHT BKRVICM Tn UNITKU KINGDOM and CONTINKNT via PORTS nnd SUEZ CANAL. mCIGaTT SKKVUF.S OUTW A lilts I ItOM OONTINBMT For Honj'ko'if". ShaiifliHi and Japan ■A KATIII.AMUA Mar. 28 H'IMKWAIMIS London, RatterdaVM nnd Jlamlmri; a.s. KORANNA
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      392 5 AUSTRAL-EAST INIIES UNE (Incorporated m Knjrland.) llc.iilai- P i r.iul rrci(;)it Service via JAVA TOUTS to I-KKMANTLE (W. A.), ADKLAIDS, MCI.HOI'ItN'K nnd SYDNEY malntaiiu-d l>y Tons Sailing mm sa CITY Of PALEBMO r,,omi Mar. H a.. MKRTON HALL (IlmlUd pastaagcr aeeoir.mndation) ApL 7 s.s. CITY OF PALERMO 6,800 May 7
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      447 5 •OiIAR STEAMSHK UNE ROUND-THB-WiORLD PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE BOSTON and MEW YORK via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA and MARSEILLES. S8 Days lo Boston 41 Days to New York Oilburncr*. No coal dust. No cinders. Absolute Cleanliness. From New York these fine new liners Continued on Hound the World, returning
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      553 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY. LIMITEI). (Incorporated m Hongkong.) Direct Service to JAVA via HONGKONG and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via I'KNANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Mill of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow. Amoy, Chcfoo. Tientsin, Nvwchwanc. Taagtas Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANC; AND CALCUTTA HOSANG Mar.
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      278 5 Q TRADE 1 I /MARK f^ ROPENDUfiANCE Te make a durable rope of grett breaking strain and of good appearance, it is necessary not only to use the best, abaca (Manila Hemp) for eontage purposes, bat also to know the technique of manufacture. The location of JohnsonPickett Rope Co.'s factory
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      601 6 GAIETY CINEMA Attention TO-NIGHT at 9.30 !WiUiam Christy Cabanne's Big Production of THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT Starring WM.I.IAM FAVERSHAM Tense drama, Colourful Romance, Thrills, Buspen»e, nil mamhalled together m an intensely haman screen document. Eve's Film Review MAX UNDER m MAX WANTS A DIVORCE First Show at 7.30 TWENTY YEARS AFTER,
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      69 6 SURINA THEATRE The Management regrets Owing Jo the nin.;irriv;i! uf the film A Woman's Faith t>Vy are obliged to i>ut r:i m substitute TO-NIGHT at 9 JACK HOXIE m THE DEMON A li.ivcrsul lilu" Slroak WESTERN TATHE r.AZKTTE. I OOK OCX BEI.OW and SAHAUA BLUES (Comedies). At T.riO AI.BERTINI m
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      472 6 Victoria Theatre LAST TWO PERFORMANCES OF R. B. SALISBURY'S COMPANY THE QUAINTS NO, NO, NANETTE Matinee To-day* at 5 p.m. Children Half to $1 and $2 at Matinee. To-night, at 9.30 Booking at JOHN LITTLE'S, till 1 p.m. At the THEATRF. from 1.30 p.m. Prices $4, $2 and $1. >
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      140 6 F GRIFFITH SALLi //SiTOUST M\ CAROL UEMPSTEIC WL and W. C. FIELEU* (A Iv FOTRTST KALSEY \J»|«»^*y bOROTHV UOtiKtUJr JtSEI I. lovable laughable c«relcM M Laugh «n<J era with 3.% ALHAMBRA COMMENCING MARCH 14. BOXiKQ~~~ AT HAPPY VftILEY MARCH 19. BOY WALLEY BAGANI TAWIDE Twelve 3-minute Rounds. DR. RIGORD'S Interesting
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      365 6 I GREAT SUfXESS HARMSTON'S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE. location: Corner of MIDDLE KO AD and VICTORIA BTMDEI*. First Change of Programme New Acts New Thrills A GRAND BENEFIT NIGHT ON TUESDAY, MARCH 16 In aid of GKTLANG FIRE RELIEF FUND, under the distinguished patron.ittc of the Chinese Consul (General. New
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    256 7 t JMUKKS. Saturday, March 13 High Water, Ml a.m., 10.56 p.a. tea lii^h Tide, 7.05 a.m., 6 ft. 6 In. 7.1 i |i.in., (i ft. 8 m. 6 "i. ■..n'* Circus, 4.30 and 9.16 p.m. No, N6, Nanettu, Victoria Theatre. Sunday, March 14 High Water, 10.28 a.m.,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    238 7 if, March U. SMpa alongside the Wharrei or expected to arrive. Eoirance East Whan' Scott Harlcy East Basin I N«rdi B 1 lUia Wharf Japan 18 3 rnian 10 3 Valencia 14 3 bm IS I ■ha n Agamemnon 8 3 ii Knpirc Dock Sbinnoh Maru 30
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    172 7 To-day S I it Pvndjang, Benglcalii and Bagan Si Api \ii i Van sat Lyni 3 p.m. Pjamfci iSembilan) 4 p.m. Tanjung Balei and Laboean Bilik (Ban Whatt Soon) 4 p.m. Bunk.-. Island, l'ladjoe and Palem- nang) -1 p-i. Beeagci 1 (Will the Wisp)-.. 4 p.m. d
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    SHARE MARKET REPORT.
    279 7 Kohc Macphail and Co. (L, K. MacphaU.) Singapore, March 13. Rubber.-2i. Gd., 2d. up. Local $1.04%. Tin.— <H>2Sl 55., 15s. up. Rubber Shan prices are a&ain marked up consequent on the further rise m the Ue commodity. Mining shares i:;r.c no features of interest and Industrtall and
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    MENACE OF COMMUNISTS.
    173 7 Amending the Sedition Laws. A London telegram of March 1 says That the Government is considering the question of amending the sedition laws was disclosed by Sir William Joynson Hicks (Home Secretary), when answering a question containing a bi,j array of indictments against the recently-formed Ycung Communists'
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    Hat Wanted Urgently.
    77 7 An unprecedented incident occurred m the House of Commons m February 10, when a Labour member, Mr. G. Buchanan, was puzzleu how to secure a hat to wear m compliance with the rules of the House when patting a point of order. Miss E. Wilkinson (Labour) came
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    Passengers.
    211 7 ■crs who have arrived m the Straits by the P. and O. stei'mci Uevanha, which left 1.i,!<<1.,n on February IS, inclu-lt Mr. A. Napier Aitk'n, Mr. A. G. Anderson, Mr. and \!rs. .1. Boyd, Mr. J. X. MaefcweH, Mrs. Bennett, Mr. M. A. Baker, Mr. 11. Barnfather, Mr. A.
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 7 Johan de Wkt Ellenga Patria KonU.nebleau Malwa K. dor Xedcrlandcn 9'por» London .Ian. 29 Feh. >2 F«b. 4 Feb. 27 Feb. 5 Feb. 27 Feb. 10 Mar 8 Feb. 11 Mar. 8 Feb. 12 Mar. 12
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    232 7 EXCHANGE. SingapDre, March 13. On London, Bank 4 m/« 2/4% n O/4 Demand Private 3m. credits 2/4 9/16 On New York Demand 56 9/16 Private 90 cl/s 58 9/10 On France, Bank T.T. 1500 On India Bank T. T 1M« On Hongkong, Bank d/d par. On Shanghai,
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    63 7 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 11.30 a.m. Saturday, March 13. Tone of Market :—Steady after opening weak.' Latest London cables quote Spot sheet 2s. 614 d. Spot and March April-June July-Sept <. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers, Spot and March Ipril-June uly-Sept. Singapore
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      MINING.
      241 7 Issue k'al. Pd. Buyers Sellers "1 £1 Asam Kumbang 54/- 55/1 1 Batang Padang 0.79 0.82 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.42^ 1.47»4cd. 1 I Idris Hydraulic 54/- 55/(5 1 1 Johan Tin 59/- 02'.0/- 10/- Kampong 52/- 53/- cd. !1 £1 Kamunting Tin 67/- G8/6 0 10 Kinta Asso.
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      GENERAL.
      128 7 Issue /al. Pd. Buyers Sellers I £1 B. Am. Tobacco 0.5.0 5.10.0 0 10 Central Engine* 9.C0 fl.EO II £1 E. Smelting Co. 14.00 14.25 0 10 Frcser N'eave 40.00 49.50 .00 100 Hammer Co. 160.00 170.00 OOlOOKatx Bros. def. 200.00 2?0.00 .0 10 Mexican Eagh 19/1% 20/1% 10
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      DEBENTURES.
      86 7 Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,309 p»r 110 5'pore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 of 1930 par it)% f.m. 5'p»re Municipal 4H p.e. of 1909 90 p«r 5'pore Mnrucipal 4V4 p.e. of 1909 U, 100,000 SO par 5'pore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 $2,000,000 80—90 S.S 5H pc Loan 1919 I $36,730,000
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      374 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day s Prices FrUM Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 3.20 3.30 3.20 3.25 A\,r ','aiah (SI) KJO :;.10cd. 2.75 2.85 A. Hitan. ($5) 21.00 22.00 21.00 22.00 A. Kunin;? (51) 1.15 1.5o 1.30 1.40 Am. Malay ($2) 1.00 :.2O 4.00
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      17 7 Small Stock of "CINE-KODAK" Model "B" ARRIVING SHORTLY. KODAK LTD. (Incorporated m England) 3 BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE.
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      806 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advti., see pace 16. WANTS, FUR BALR. KTC. TO LffF, r.40, Ka« <:»n.-.i Ik.ul. Oarag*. Apply Mo. 1, Tw6k Kur.iu 1'.0a.:. WANTtfD INDIAN BILL COLLECTOR with cash security of $460. Apply 111. Str::ils Times. Cp) FOR SALE, white polished itaVian marblr tiles, two feet square, m
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      552 7 FOR SALE-SECOND-HAND GARS One each Chandler 7-str. $650 Page 7-sir. *KOO I K*-nault de Luxe 7-str. 40 h.p. $8,000 Stu.lebaker 7-atr. 1925 $2,50,1 Wo!«eley 7-str. 1921 $500 Hudson 7-str. 1921 JfiOO Charroi; 7-str. Sedan $3,000 Fiat 501 5-str. $1,500 Kint Sporting Model 1924 $2,000 Fiat latest model 3 months old
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      64 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (Rf Cir.irt'-y <.f Cnrrrnment IT.nhh Office). for th.- 24 hour* endinjt »t Midnight on ■l.r.i 13, I'J^'i. dec. Km, dbada tempantnrs «v T. tura Tl.."i V. raturo *QA F. radiation 150 F. Mia. graM radiation 71 F. Sea t«'ir.'i ra'nrc SO K. Mean v. iratort
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    DEATH
    83 8 TEO.— At 42 Sunpei Rd., Singapore on March 10. at 3.45 a.m. Mrs. Teo thin Vat nee Goh Sye Choon, aged 58. She leaves besides 4 sons. Teo-Koh Siow Huat, Toe Kwang Leng, Kwang Nffcaa, Kwnng Mui. 4 daughters .Mrs. Phua Kwarig Heok, Hn Lim Kirn Stng. Mrs. T::n
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    The Straits Times SATURDAY, MARCH 13. STANDARD PRODUCTION.
    1085 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, MARCH 13. STANDARD PRODUCTION. A good many people will realise when they read the report issued by the Rubber Control Department, that we have had reason for our oft repeated requests, for a statement of Malaya's Standard Production m the current year. Less than six months
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    28 8 In February 9,335 Chinese immigrants arrived at Singapore, making 40.504 tot the two months, of whom 27,577 were adult males. The departures for the two months were 12,558.
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    37 8 The first prize m the lottery m aid of the Blind Institute, Bandoeng, amounting to f. 100,000, which was won by a native woman employed as ayah by a European lady, has remained unclaimed since last October.
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    34 8 Mr. George Le Fevre, of the staff of Le Journal and L'lntransigeant, who is travelling through the East, studying the lubber question on behalf of L-a Depeche Coloniale, arrived m Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
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    37 8 Wong Ah Phanß is awarded the contract for the erection of quarters for the Colonial Chaplain at Penan.?, his tender being $29,000. Twelve teachers quarters of the English School at Bukit Mcrtajani are to cost S'lfi.^OO. I
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    25 8 The Marquis of Clydesdale and E. Eagan, two well-known British amnteur boxers, who are on a world tour, have been spending several days m Colombo.
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    29 8 Messrs. F. A. Pledger (Singapore) H. O. Maas (iVranjr). and B. G. H Johnson (Kuala Lumpur) have been admitted as partners m the firm of Bous tead and Co.
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    35 8 The United Empire records the arrival m England uf Mr. M. Canagasabay. It will be remembered that Mr. Canagasabay was one of the trio who set out for fcurope from Singapore m a Trjjan car.
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    48 8 His Highness the Sultan of Perak officially declared epen, last week, the new Malayan Volunteer Infantry Club at Kuala Kangsar. In honour of the occasion, His Highness, who takes a very keen interest m the M.V.1., entertained '.he members of platoon VI., about 50 m number, to dinner.
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    51 8 The annual general meeting of tho Selangor St. Andrew's Society was held at the Selangor Club on Saturday. The financial statement showed a cash balance of $1,757.37. Under the headin-g ''general," the meeting decided to make a grant of £50 to Scottisk charities, and $200 to St. Andrew's Church, Kuala
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    65 8 The following officers were successful n their examinations m Malay. Standard I Dr. R. W. C. Kelly, Miss A. M. Scott, )r. A. Dicks ;n-Wright, Miss A. M. Waugh, Mr. D. W. Dale, Mr. E. Smith and Mr. E. 11. Tunn. Standard II Mr. W. S. Corry, Mr. A. K.
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    65 8 The Coixner (Mr. F. G. Bourne! awiiaj his verdict yesterday m an inmat on the bodies of two Chinese, Tan Ah Chop and Wong Lap Liong, which was held yesterday. The two men were shot n Lavender Street at 8.30 p.m. on March 1. No arrests were made after the
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    61 8 Recent appointments by the Secretary if State for the Colonies include the following Mr. R. R. P. Bingham and ?.Ir. I. W. Blel'.och, cadets, Malaya Mr. S. Ward, 8.5.A.. Assistant Mycologist. Malay States Mr. R. E. Hope Falkncr, Police Probationer, Malaya Miss K. I I'roudfoot, nursing sister. Straits SettleKents and
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    74 8 We have received information that th* Peruk River Hydro-Electric Power 'Company is on thi? eve of being floated m London, says the Times of Malaya. It is said that the capital will be a million pounds sterling. We understand that a substantial block of the stock will be made available
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    73 8 The Eastern Welcome Club welcomed Chines? New Year on February 12 by holding its 27th annual dinner at the Restaurant Pagani. Great Portland Street, London, where was provided a menu suitable for the occasion and one specially prepared to tickle tho palates of those whe had long resided m the
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    63 8 Recruiting has been generally resumed m Madras Presidency but the following taluks are closed to recruiting owing to prevalence cf disease Uttenkarai (under the E.C's jurisdiction) Gingi, Villupuram, Chidambaram and Kallakurichy Pivpanasi-m, Nannilam, Thiruturaipoondy, Kumbacon-am, Mayavaram, Negapstam, Pattucottai and Shyslai Lalgudy Palni, Dindigul, Periakulam and Nilacottai. I'aramakudy and Ramnad Strivaigundam,
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    99 8 The Daily Express understands that the Treasury is considering taxing i.nported luxuries, including diamonds m-.d other precious stones, furs, and feathers. A 33 1-3 per cent, import duty on these goods, if imports did not decline, would yield £5,000,000 to £6,000,000 A general internal tax on sales of these articles
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    116 8 The Y.W.C.A. have recently issued a class folder showing at a glarce the activities of the various departments, including classes, sports and social times. There ir.ust be many young girls m Singapore to whom some of the items would appeal. Membership of the Y.W.C.A. is open to all women who
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    136 8 No ceremony held so far m connection with the coronation of Sir Hari Singh could be more surpassing m brilliance and grandeur than the State procession through the city of Jnnimus on February 24. Thousands of citizens and visitors who witr.earcd it were struck with the magnificent elephant which was
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    427 8 Sir Malcolm and Lady Wntsin have gone on a visit to Java. Mr. \V. N. Gourlay m promotoil to Clans IV of the Malayan Civil Service. Captain T. C. Hay, S.V.C., has be«n awarded tht> Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long 1 Service Medal. Commander and Mrs. A. F.
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    Rubber Prices.
    49 8 Henderson, Helm and Hammesfahr, Inc., New York, send us the following cable, dated March 12, their quotations being m gold dollar cents. Sellers, March 60 April, 60 next quarter 60. Manufacturers are not buying. There is no support. To-day's Singapore price ?1.05'j. Loa) don price 2s. 6Wd.
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    The Franconia Here.
    25 8 The 20,000 tons tourist liner Franconia. arrived here, this morning, on her thinl round-the-world cruise, and is lying at the West wharf.
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    No, No, Nanette.
    43 8 There was another crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night when No No Nanette was repeated. A matinee will be given at 5 p.m. to-day and tunight will be the last performance, thus concluding the seasun of the Quaiuts.
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    "The Cheapest Ticket."
    201 8 The article by L't Pr.>sim m th<" Nautical Magazine, which we printed yesterday, deals with a matter m which mercantile marine officers take I kci i interest. They hold the view that it degrades their profession when Certificate* to command ships are given locally to men who
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      113 8 ALHAMBRA TO-MORROW, at 9. United Artists Production SALLY t°h f e SAWDUST (Featuring W. C. FIELDS and CAROL DEMPSTER) m 10 Reels. Bazaar of Cairo, Scenic Subject. First Show at 7.30 First National Attraction ONE CLEAR CALL (Featuring MILTON SILLS) m 8 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., Proprietors. ROBINSON
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      60 8 Other Pages. Tag*. .Votes from Siam Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 Meteorological Report 7 To-day's Share Market 7 Reuter and Rugby Radio Telegrams 9 Sinßiipore Assizes 9 Aneta WirtileKH News I Rubber: i'rodurtion aad Exportable :< 11.-uth of Mr. K. Bllrtlag 10 Sporting Intelligence ..10 Correspondence
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    LEAGUE CRISIS.
    869 9 Germany Rejects Scheme Of Conciliation. Grave Fears of Complete Failure. [REI'TER TELEGRAM.] London, March 12. Geneva The Dominions' representative m the Assembly met Sir Austen Chamberlain m the Hotel Bcaurivage at 5» a.m. and conferred with him for an hour. The meeting of the signatories to the Locarno
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    Fascism.
    150 9 Signor Mussolini and Trade Unions. 1..r-:-TES TELEGRAM London, March 12. Rome The Senate approved by 13S votes to 26 the Fascist Trade Unions Bill, providing for compulsory arbitration m labour disputes. Signor Mussolini described the measure as the mest revolutionary yet produced by the F.-sci^t Government. Sijrnor Mussolini* speech
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    Clerical Riot in Mexico.
    125 9 [RCUTIR TELEGRAM.] London. March 12. Topic Navaiit. Mexico An Armed conflict ensued as a MSaM of the Goverrment's attempt to close the Romai Catholic church near Jalisquelle, m wlikii three persons, representing the authorities, were killed and several people wounded, one seriously. It appears thia the
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    Liquor Smuggling.
    117 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. New York A daring attempt to smuggle liquor was revealed to-day when Customs officials announced the seizun of champagne, of a value exceeding $100,000 on a bootleg prices basis, aboard of two well-known American i liners engaged on round-the-world tourist traffic. The champagne
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    Foreign Exchanges.
    66 9 [WIRELESS VIA RUCDY.] Rugby, March 13. F.xchancv rates Paris 133.20, New York 4.86, Brussels 107.05, Geneva £5.25, Amsterdam IJ.IH, Milan 121, Berlin 20.42, Stockholm 18.12, GeaaahaM 18.52, Oslo 22..!( i, Vienna 31.50, Tiague 164, Hclsing(en US, HaeMi :;4.!H, Lisbon 2Vr, Rio Tl.;,T 1 Buenos Aires 44T», Bombay 1/6%,
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    Garden of Eden.
    290 9 Dutch Church and Literal Interpretation. [reltkr telegram.] London, March 12. Amsterdam A literal interpretation of the second and third chapters of Genesis is unjust, complains Dr. J. C. Geelkerken, replying to the Synod's ultimatum that he must sign his belief, inter alia, that the conversation between Eve
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    China Situation.
    62 9 Forts Fire on a Japanese Worship. [bei-tk« telegram.] London, March 12. Peking Two Japanese sailors and on? military officer wire wounded by machinegun and artillery fire from the forts m the vicinity of Taku when two Japanese cruisers attempted to procped up the river. The cruiser* wore compelled
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    French Finance.
    89 9 [H WAS TF.LLCRAM.] Paris, March 12. M. Raoul Pcret, the new Minister for Finance, declared to Lc Petit Parisien that the immediate situation at the Treasury was m no way bad. Yesterday subscriptions t.i the bonds for national defence exceeded the reimbursements by "4,000.000. The Minister will study
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    Commander Franco.
    79 9 [REL'TER TELEGRAM.] London, March 12. Buenos Aires It was a memorable I function when Commander Franco handed over the aeroplane to the Argentine Government. Commander Franco's mechanic takes back a purse of $40,000 raised by Spaniards m Buenos Aires. London, March 12. Buenos Aires After an impressive ceremony,
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    The Cathcart Case.
    27 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 13. New York The Immigration Commissi T.cr, Curran, who came into prominence m connection with the Countess) cusp, has resigned.
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    44 9 Captain A. C. Baker, M.C., has been appointed second m command of the Malacca Volunteer Corps. He is prom ted to -he substantive rank of Captain. Second Lieut. A. Gould, M.C., is appointed acting captain while m command of A Co., Malacca Volunteer Corps.
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    British Coal Trade.
    226 9 Miners and the Commission Report. [WIKEI.ESB TIA BUGBY.] Rugby, Msrch 13. A fully attended conference of miners' delegates was held to-day to discuss the report of the Coal Commission. The executive of the Miners' Federation submitted to the conference the conclusions which it had reached after examination
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    Alan Cobham's Long Flight.
    388 9 [WIRELESS VIA KLGBY.] Rugby, Murch 13. Mr. Alan Cobham, m a message to the Evening News, gives an account of his exciting flight from Sollum m Egypt to Athens, which is a distance, as the crow flies, of 480 miles. The flight over tlie Mediterranean from
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    TRAFFIC CASES.
    173 9 Activities of Traffic Department During February. Below we publish figures of prosecutions couductcd by the Traffic Department for five cjurt days during February Twenty cases of failing to furnish name and address of driver, $10 etch 16 casts of disobeying traffic regulations, $3 each 24 cases of 6oundinjr
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    The Assizes.
    562 9 Wealthy Young Chinese Sentenced. A wealthy Chinese youth, named Chow Sek Woo, the son of a well-known t^wkay at lpoh, was found guiUy at tin 1 Assizes yesterday of causing death by a ra.^h act, and was sentenced by Mr. Justice Mct'cbe Reay t> four months' simple imprisonment.
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    PRODUCTION & EXPORTABLE.
    260 9 PRODUCTION EXPORTABLE. Attached to the statement m a special IF.M.S. Gazette dealing with Standard Producti n, which we published ye.-ter-day, there is a statement as follows Export of rubber from Malayan Restriction Area, February, 1020. (Provisional figures.) Straits Settlements (excluding Islands of Penan? and Singapore) and Federated Malay States. Tons.
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    MURDERER OF MR. L. KARL.
    114 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March U, The Tamil, Chelliah, a Municipal carpenter, was found guilty Hid sentenced to death for the murder of l«mis Karl, Chief Conservancy Inspector, on February 13. After hearing the sentence, Chelliah declared I never intended to kill him G
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      701 9 Aneta Wireless Via Java. i Former German Royal Families Naucn, March C. Chancellor Luther received the German party chiefs and discussed the possibilities of a compromise on the question of the j disposition of properties belonging to farmer royal families as a final lellls merit of the dispute. Sir Alfred
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      RIVIERA TENNIS.
      63 10 Two American Players m The Final. [Reuter Telegram.] I. mid m, March 12. Nice In the semi-finals of the South France championships Miss Helen Wills beat the Hungari?n player, Madame Pererie, 6—2,6 2, 6—2. A Bostonian, Miss Isabelle Lee Mumford, hitherto unknown on the Riviera, beat the Englishwoman,
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      Palm Beach Title.
      25 10 I.i mil m, March 12. Palm Beach, California Richards by defeating Harada, 4—6, 6—l, 6—l,6 1, 6—3, won the Palm Beach title.
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      CHARITY FOOTBALL.
      121 10 New Regiment's First Match This Afternoon. This afternoon, on the Stadium, the Duke of Wellington's Regiment football tram will make their first eppearance on a local sports ground, when they will be opposed by a strong B.C.F.A. side. The jir.K-cids of the match will gv to the G«ylanp
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      NAVAL FOOTBALL.
      58 10 Concord's Exhibition at Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 12. A soccer team of naval men from H.M.S. Concord gave a splendid display against a Penang team beating them :> 0. The former gave their opponents a lesson m combination, and displayed almost pei feet control of
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      CRICKET.
      186 10 Disastrous Innings on Wet Wicket. The match between the two padang clubs was commenced yesterday afternoon, although the ground had been soaked by a heavy shower which feli earlier m the afternoon. The S.C.C batted first, and fared disastrously on the wet wicket, the S.R.C. bowlers taking seven wickets
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      211 10 S.C.C. Tournament. TUESDAY'S TIES. The following ties m the S.C.C. spring t lunianu-nt will be played on Tuesday, March 16 .Newcomers' Handicap. Hazell, owe 30 v. Bowen, phw 2. Crisp, owe 'J v. Mackay, owe 3. Matt, plus v. Hancock, owe 3. Wiiinall. scr. v. Griffin, owe 1.
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      Tanglin Club Tournament.
      112 10 MONDAY'S TIES. Dyne Cup. Miss Gunn and Miles owe 15.4 v. Miss St. (itienson and Webb, scr. Handicap Doubles Men. Hewitt and Riches, owe II v. Dyne and Milligan, MM 1. Bell and Nicoll. scr. v. Green and Wild, owe 15. Championship Pairs Men. Fuller and Murphy
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      Hockey.
      90 10 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. again >t Fort Canning Staff Depts. at hockey on Monday' on the V.M.C.A. ground R. H. Penmfather C. A. f'ennefather and R. Lyne T. Dumodarain, D. W. Dale and D. K. Samy; M. Catchatoor, C. D. Smith, H. G. Stack (capt.), E. V.
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      SELANGOR TURF CLUB.
      58 10 Draw for Pony Griffins To-morrow. The 24 pony griffins for the Summer Meeting of the Selangor Turf Club are due to arrive to-day by the Tasman and will be taken direct to the Singapore Turf Club's stables in Thomson Koad, where they will be measured at 7
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      HOME RUGBY.
      125 10 Results of Principal Club Matches. London, February 27. Results of the principal matches played under Rugby Union auspices to-day were Bath 3, Gloucester 0. Birkenhead P. 6, Guy's Hos. 3. Coventiy 21, Leicester 8. Newport 8, Cardiff 5. Old Leysrens 0, Blackheath 28. Richmond ft, Bristol 11. Rosslyn
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      Inter-Hospitals Rugby.
      130 10 London, March 2. In the Inter-Hos-pitals Rugby Competition Cup St. Thomas beat St. Barts by 15 points to 3 at Richmond. Brasenose Win Oxford Tournament. London, March 1 Oxford.— The interCollegiate rugger final resulted as follows Brasenose 27 Queen's 4. London, March 4.— ln the Northern Union, Hull
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      ARMY RACQUETS.
      203 10 Preliminary and Final Results. London, February 27. In the second round of the Army Singles Racquets Championship, Lieut. Scott Chad beat Captain Christie, 15 5, 15 9, 6—15,6 15, 17—15. London, March 1. At Queen's Club m the second round of the Army Racquets Singles Championship the results
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      TEAM SPIRIT IN CRICKET.
      113 10 Australians' Advantage Over English Team. London, March 4. Mr. C. R. Fry, speaking at the Soroptmists' luncheon, at the Criterion Restaurant, said he had discovered a most interesting psychological point m cricket, namely, that when playIng m a real (earn one became endowed with a virtue
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      NOTABLE GOLF RESULTS.
      169 10 Sir E. H«iderness Defeats Duncan. London, March 3. At St. George's Hill, Weybridge, the Surrey professionals beat Surrey Amateurs by 14 matches to 9. The most notable singles were those m which Sir Ernest Holderness beat George Duncan hy 3 and 2; Arthur Havers beat Roger Wethered,
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      INDIAN ARMY HOCKEY.
      66 10 Team to be Sent to New Zealand. Delhi, March 2. Army Headquarters has decided to send an Indian Army hockey team to New Zealand m the middle of April. Before sailing the team plays about 18 matches. The team will be recruited from Indian regiments of the
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      THE PRINCE OF WALES.
      30 10 Fifth in Point-to-Point Race. London, March 4. In the Hazeldon Beaufort Hunt Poiht-to-Point race, Major Rupert Lewis won on Droraoria. The Prince of Wales finished fifth.
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      BOXING.
      25 10 Inter-Varsity Tournament. London, March 5. Cambridge beat Oxford m the inter-Varsity boxing tournament by 4 matches te 3 at Cambridge. There were no knock-outs.
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    ANOTHER SECRET SOCIETY.
    141 10 Five Arrests m Gcylang Raid. Another secret society case came before Mr. P. A. F. David m the District Court, this morning, m which five Chinese nave various charges preferred against them. Mr. A. V. L. Davies appeared fo- No. 5 accused. Members of the police and
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    SIXTY YEARS AGO.
    187 10 Complaints of Piracy m The Straits. (From the Straits Times cl Saturday, March 10, 1866.) One of the principal topics I here of late has been the prevalence of piracy m the neighbourhood, and this ritft only m the China Sea, but m the creeks -and coast-lines
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    M.S.V.R.
    178 10 Annual Prize Meeting at Kuala Lumpur. The annual meeting of the M.S.V.R. Lattalion Rifle Association which is open to all-comers, wHI take place on the Kuala Lumpur rifle range during th« Easter holidays, beginning on Good Friday, April 2 with pool and sweepstakes events only. On Saturday morning, the
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      165 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Having read with interest your review on the book Tamil Vocabulary by Mr. R. C. Manners m which you write The purpose of the book is to provide a very simple and straightforward instructor m the Tamil language." I came to
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    DEATH OF MR. R. READING
    116 10 Fatal Attack of Malaria At Penan g. We rccret to record the death of Mr. R. Reading, of Sendilands, Buttery and Co., which occurred m the Penang hospital sn Thursday nijebt from malaria. The deceased, who was only 24 years of age, came out from
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    RUBBER SMUGGLING.
    264 10 More Captures off The West Coast. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 12. The preventive launches operating m the Straits have made c. few more captures of rubber smugglers duiing the past fortnight. At 7 a.m. on tfee sth inst. when on patrol oft* Kukub the o.c.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    149 10 Sally of the Sawdust, m ten reels, is the attraction at the Alhambra which changes its proKramme to-morrow, ft features W. C. Fields, the English comedian, with Carol Dempster. The pictuie is pun: entertainment without theme or moia! merely the drift of laughter and pathos among fascinating people.
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    Adjustable Astral Planisphere.
    162 10 We have received from John Swain and Son, London, a copy of an adjustable astral planisphere for latitudes 40 deg. North to 10 deg. South. In other words it is a north polar stereographic projection, containing all the constellations of the heavens and by it one is
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    BANKRUPTCY COURT.
    495 10 Moneylenders' Tout Granted Discharge Some twenty bankruptcy matters wer* disposed of very exped/tiously before the Chief Justice (Sir Wil/iam Murison) yegt«rday, iiu.Bt <-' the cases being adjourned. The International Banking Corpmation petitioned for a receiving order against If. C. D'Almeida, a partner m D'Almeida and Co. Their counsel,
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    CAR DRIVER'S APPEAL.
    187 10 Sequel to Motoring Smash At Klang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 12. A Chinese hired car driver named Cheng Hee appealed before the Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Gompertz) ,h:s morning against a conviction and sentence of three months' hard labour for driving m a rash
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    Geylang Fire Relief Fund.
    160 10 The Hon. Treasurer begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following donations Previously acknowledged $11,197. Joo Chiang: and Co., Sin Seng Moh and Co., Quah Nam Siang, Lam Choon, Teo Siang Guan Ke«, Chee Chuan, Aik Ho, 300; Tan Chian, Cheang Jim Chuan, each
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    Harmston's Circus.
    70 10 The well known circus continues to draw large 'houses nightly on the Middle Road-Victoria Street location. There is a matinee to-day. On Tuesday night, the performance will be a benefit for the Geylang fire relief fund, under the patronage of the Consul-General for China, and the programme will
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    A Remarkable Snail.
    1093 10 How Did Achatina Fulica Get To Singapore Considerable interest has recently been aroused by the sudden and unexpected appear»nce of some very large snails m gardens m different parts of Singapore. The surprise would be much greater if < the fuideii knew that the true home of
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    15 10 Sue ,ny aro advertising thiir gasoiina and motor oil by means of us< ful blotters.
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    Queen Victoria.
    1117 11 Second Scries of Letters By Royal Command. Mr. Juhn Murray ia to publish by tho JvinJT's command tin- second P st-ri:ti of giutn Victoria's Letter*, m two volume*. *ditid by Mr. Buckle, a former editor o: The Tinea. Mr. Buckle genera Uy follows the lines of Urn editor's
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    268 11 Lewis and IVat report Singapore, March 11. As anticipated last week the market hu Htn sevcie fluctuations during the period under review. Jt is leported from London that the pr.ducing companies are taking concerted action to not only hold oit supplies from the market, but to voluntarily
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    NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
    235 11 Acquisition of T.K.K. I'atili.: Service. At an extraordinary gmnl meeting of iht- Nippon Yusen Kaisiiu. held at Tokio on March 10, the res .lution adopting the Inoorpontion of the Pacific service of the Tojra KJaan Kaisha with the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, as Horn Ma:c!i 15, «a» duly
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    JURY'S RIDER.
    224 11 Grave Miscarriage of Justice Alleged. At the resumed inquest at TrowbricUe en the deuth of Edwin Charli-s Rfchantei for whose murder Lincoln was MntiMMd to death on January 1, the jury returned a verdict of murder by persons who have not been identified. The foreman said he wished
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    Property Sale.
    150 11 The faUinrins Singapore properties were sold by auc'ion at the KiUeroom of Chaong Been Sentc and Co.. on Wednesday :—99: 99 yeais' leasehold land and house 12 Ophir Uoad, <>87 s<|. ft.. Dr. Chen Su Lan, $•1300; freehold land and hous' 37 Dhoby (Jhaut," '.Ms so. f'., Mr.
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      139 11 We have just received Neiv Stocks of Musical Instruments including JAZZ BANDS, MANDOLINES, VIOLINS, BOWS, JAZZ FLUTES, etc., etc. GET YOURS TO-DAY. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. HI Sandeniao's Ports JMI and Sherries $X are stocked by the following bun bee co te^lilSidfesSl^ HIGH STREET PROVISION I'^ i^ANDEMAjiI
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      233 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone No. 2920. SARKIES BROS., Proprietors. jSaj"—^^ Ivlhv^Eb I K'' t^Fm^B' f c! ,Sa*S^sV' I fa 4§uA^ j y'SiJOB To-migkt The Great International Characteristic Classical Russian Dancers. Miss Ladova and Youry Yourlo Amission to Non-Diners $1. A. F. PKATE, MiMgcr. ADELPHI HOTEL Every Tuesday, 5.30—7.30 p.m. TEA DANCE
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    Church Services.
    1025 12 Sunday, March 14, 1926. [Under this heading wo publish each week brief details ,of the services to De held at those Singapore Churches whose authorities supply us with the necessary information. To ensure insertion, these notices must reach us by Friday afternoon, j St. Andrew's Cathedral. Fourth Sunday
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    72 12 Programme of Drills up to and for March 14, 192G Saturday, March 13, :?.:>0 p.m., Bukit Timah, S.V.R. Association, Simultaneous Sliootinjr Match. 3 p.m.. Drill Hall, Motor Cycle Platoon, Practice Parade. 2.15 p.m., Farrer Range, (Officers and N.C.O's.) (European Units), Lewis Gun Course. Sunday, March 14, 2.30
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      326 12 GREAT REDUCTION ON ALL MODELS 509 2 sealer de luxe $1,750 509 s'■ P skater de luxe ,900 501 10 U h.p. 4.5 seator de luxe $2,400 505 W2O h.f». 6 7 seater le luxe 3*3,600 510 20 30 h.p. ti 7 seater de luxe $4,300 519 K» h.p. 7
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      562 12 TRADE MARK WARNING It has come to our notice thai Soaps are being «old a« <;os«a£es which arc not of Gossuges'manulncture. In order to protect consimicr* rom these imitations, Gos»age«' Soaps arc now stamped witli tl»e Trade Mark on the reverse aide. Gossages' Soaps have over SO years' good reputation
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      293 12 ODASGHEAM Three m one, and ,one m three Odaseheam will always he. Complexion's aid, sh;i\iin£s' delight And ever the mosqliitoeH fright. A spoonful iv washing water will disinfect pores ami render the most beautiful complexion of which any skin is capable. An eggspoonful m shaving water makes shaving much easier
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      293 13 SOCONY Motor Gasoline NOW ON SALE AT THE Buick Distributors GUTHRIE CO. 2tt, GKANGB ROAD. I STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK (Incorporated m U.S.A.) Cr-un-H ,nm M W»W Model 11.4 H.P. all Slcel I|Mn|sKaju. !g£xat& /t£?*%\ ffF Bmimm Kk. I French Body. Itt-tH ftu fi llviS ggOuji Complete with
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      111 13 t^"^l i«i?w »J t gjy' W~.Sk. PATENT IMPROVED BLAKE STONE BREAKER AND ORE CRUSHER STRENCTH, QUALITY AND DURABILITY Jfcmir&fi&^L UNSURPASSED. *'W /Ix^^^Sk ol rca^' n^ Coprolites, Phosphates Fossils, Mints, J&/ m^A Hard Rocks, Lime Stone, Slap, Emerj Ores, Bricks. m| ;-.u,j^,r je^V,. t ,'»r;l Coal, Cement, (ir^nite. Quartz, Road .Metal.
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      200 13 OFFICE TO LET No. 5, Laidlaw Building, area about 3,000 square feet. Immediate entry. On lease or monthly tenancy. Rent $150 per mensem. Apply E. A. Barbour, Ltd., Union RuiMiaga. TO LET COMMODIOUS OFFICES at i cheap rental. Every convenience. Apply Gresham House, Battery Road. OFFICES TO LET Commercial baaineri
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      519 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) HEAD OmCll Winchester House, Singspore. LONDON OFFICE: 62, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      599 14 INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $14,000,000 Owned by THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK. Head Office 60, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office 36, P.ISHOPSGATE. E. i Branches. BARCELONA COLON MADRID OSAKA UATAVIA DAIKKN MANILA SHANKHAI IIOMBAY HANKOW PANAMA SINGAPORE CALCUTTA HAKIUN PEKING TIENTSIN CANTON
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      501 14 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) EsUblUhed 1863. CAPITAL F. 60.000,000 (about £u,000,000> ISSUED Fl. 65,000.000 (übout £4,600,000 RESERVE FUND Fl. 23.300.000 (about «1,MO,000) HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. SUB-AGENCIEB IN THE HAGUE AND ROTTERDAM. EASTERN HEAD OFFICE. BATAVIA. BRANCHES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Medan, Sourabaya, Semarung, Bandoeng, Weltevreden, Cncribon,
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      426 14 BANKING THB BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED. (I_a*r»erate€ by Special Charctx j| Jaaaaj Capital Sabceribed T44,1)00,00f Capital Paid-up YoU,if7S,ooo Kaaarre Fund V 1,060,000 President H. MoW, Esi. I DIBECTOKS G. Kawasaki, £sq. I T. SisatuunJ, Kia D. Takita, Esq. I M. Snuto, IleQ. HKAU OFFICE Tslpeh, Formosa (Taiwan)l ■RANCHES AND AGENCIKB
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      287 16 A BOOK OF THE CHINESE ABROAD By H. F. Macnair, l'h. D. Professor Mncnair has put together m this volume a muss of useful information, gathered from documents, historical records, periodical*, yearbook etc., on Chinese emigration and told the story m an interesting why. An attempt is made to give
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