The Straits Times, 28 May 1926

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    13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,181 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1926 PRICE 10 CENTS,
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      179 1 cj B* THE ORIGINAL WOOD PRESERVATIVE Jodelite AND STILL THE BEST THE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated m England) SINGAPORE. PENAN G, IPOH, KUALA LUMPUR, TELUK ANSON ALOR STAR. 1 THE SUPERIOR MOTOR-ISOAT ENGINE NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED Place your orders quickly. SINGAPORE WILLIAM JACKS CO. KUALA LUMPUR. SHELL OIL SHELL
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      194 1 Finest Stpck of FLASHLIGHTS AND TORCHES .-sttf\ Ivir 1;< v m <-rii-:in Winchester Franco- Vmcrlcnn •P|pasqjSs§jj3HssgsßSay HIM No. 2fiO2 $2.2.'. (iliti $1.50 Nn. '.".II! sl.lill AMFPTPAM FVPRrAhV 26:>1 2 :> $2252 25 67i AJWH<KIt/AiN JCiV tjKtjAUl. 2632 *:i.OO £81 a $4.50 2634 $3.75 CB2l $5.73 7ia A^mßTi. 2671 M...1! i:«-»i:
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      3 1 FOR YOUR HABY
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    Malay Rubber.
    1275 2 Dividend of 15 Per Cent. For Year. The sixth annual ordinary general meeting of the British Malay Rubber Company, Ltd., held on April 28, at London, the chairman Major A. Yalden Thomson said Gentlemen, The directors' report and statement of accounts have been sent to all shareholders m
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      300 2 VERITY'S PINDI' FAN THE ALTERNATING CURRENT CEILING FAN LOW CONSUMPTION KEEN PRICE SILENT EFFICIENT Immediate delivery from stock FULL PARTICULARS AND PRICES FROM THE SOLE AGENTS \d c n T r *iLI |^a» ItMQIWt Wow** wTTI I—] SINGAPORE D7OH KUALA LUMPUR. 1 .,,i,.,i. l immt THE AMATEUR PHOTO STORE present
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      143 2 FOR THAT Bad Cold YOU MUST TAKE Pepji 75 cts. per bottle, all Medicine dealer*. Good Quality MANILA ENVELOPES 0 4*l SO P er \^"nr- iooo f(g Size 6x4 Obtainable from tk« PROMPT PRINTERS RICKARD, LTD. 71, Cedl Street, Biiiffapfni Tea So universal is the liking for Brooke Bond Red
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      129 2 $50 ONLY IBB& m ns> north bridgb road High-class gramophone with double spring motor. Monthly payment system can be arranged for local customers. WATER IS SCARCE. DRINK paterson, tn fatwpntioferY\ Bold S.MONS H'ffigSSH CO, LTD. r^ft^-ilj mm The Ever Popular TORNADO FANS FOR DIRECT AND ALTERNATING CURRENT, 230 VOLTS, Ceiling
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    DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE.
    255 3 Count Bernstorff Makes An Impression. (Ancta Wireless Service.) Geneva, May 21 Count von Bernstorff, who represents Germany at the Disarmament Conference, m referring to the question of disarmament asked whether security should precede disarmament or be reached by same. He said that tlie desired security had already guaranteed
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    150 3 Programme of Drills up to and for May 30, 1926. Friday, May 28. 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Motor Cycle Platoon, A Co., Ist Reinforcement, King's Birthday Practice; Shirt Sleeves and Helmets; C (Scottish) Co., King's Birthday 1 Practice, Drill Order, Glengarries; Non-European Units, Extra Arms Drill Parade,
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    41 3 Orders for week ending Sunday May 30. Friday, May 28, Combined Parade for all Troops, Headquarters, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 29, Combined Parade for all Troops, Headquarters, 4.16 p.m. Wireless Class, Headquarters, 5 p.m.
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    BETTING TAX BILL.
    115 3 Heavy Penalties Police Powers Increased. London, May 17. Stringent penalties are set forth m the Betting Tax Bill, published to-day, which empowers Magistrates to endorse a bookmaker's certificate m case of misdemeanour, as motorists' licenses are now endorsed, also if necessary to suspend the certificate. It imposes
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    China's Big War Damages.
    38 3 It is estimated that the loss su tamed through the war of rival m -l »ry cliques during 1925-6, of the 1'....ng Government railways and communications department approximately amounted to 970 million Chinese dollars.
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      489 3 Worn-out Nerves Are you losing mental and bodily vigour? When you begin to feel that your nerve force Is waning, when you tire easily, grow listless, mentally inert, take Dr. Cassell's Tablets. Krm- EtHOpMn livin-; ir) Inilia mint s..,.iier nr Inter pxj.erinico the '.irKilinttinß r-fff.t. of Hi- dimata Hoi waathar
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      437 3 MOTHER'S HELP AND BABY'S FRIEND. young children Baby's Own Tablets lire a necessity. Mothers who once use these Tablets never again resort to the oldfashioned teething powders and purgative* usually given to children, for Baby's Own Tablets inspire confidence from tne first dose. They quickly reduce fever, relieve colic and
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      427 3 Lumbago O Here's the way to tfj£j| I welcome relief il S^^^ The crippling pain of Lumbago, I W f I^. and Backache, as well as all forms of 1 rf' Jj Vw yr-. V Ig. Rheumatic pain, Sprains, Strains x\ If"" if and Bruises, promptly yield to the Jl\
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      389 4 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSES AND CARGO &tK> H..K&. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BJT. CO. iiwn»» mMTmrT with nix MAJWTVn KARMALA 9.000 June 4 KASHMIR 9.000 June 18 MArPnoOTA ll'ono lulv 18 MACEDONIA M.MO July MALWA 11.000 Aug. It M« AR iS fcSS KHVIU..-.
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      425 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (N ip POn y^Jsen kaisha) LINB Ye..el. Tonnage Du. Ball TTARUNA MARU 11,000 May 27 28 KAMO MARU 8,000 Jun. 9 10 KATORI MARU 10,000 June 23 21 HAKUSAN MARU 10,400 Sep. 30 Oct. 1 LIVERPOOL LINE Marseille., Valencia and Liverpool DELAGOA MARU Jnne 24 LYONS
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      357 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE ™c SHIP THE CH^ MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) GLASGOW. »^^^NMOR^ V lUK»' A'NU lIAI.IIMUH6. WEEKLY. SERVICE-LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT ONDON ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG LONDON. ROTTE PEISANDER May 29 I I ANTENOR via Marseilles June 6 GLAUCUS June 12 EUMAEUS via Marseilles June
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      336 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. C 0" LTD« (lß«orforata4 U 81am) co^ B|m Kr«uy. K.maman, Kelantan. Bangßara, T.la pin. PA^n^ n^™' n »"d J"'** mul« l*n «™an, Chumpon and Bangkok ™.™..™n. Arrival Departare and Singapor. via Coa.t Port. ar. U.aed at >180 Dur»tlon ol th, ronnd trlp FOR BACHO VIA PORTS
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      358 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. #»C DfITIM/IRN ""Jj.f'f.l (TBeorporaUd In Holland) Und.r eoßtraet with th. Settliment* of th. Offlci.l Tourl.t Bureac rf J>Tm My nforml|tioD iappj ymf of d.. ttiled itlnerariea, fre. of eaarg*. Apply KPM Tourirt Offlc«PALOPO -Mny 29, Batavin and Cheribon. ,y> BROUWER-May 3™ M^ara-Sab. and
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      319 4 BURNS PHILP LINE *-—> < FOP. SYDNEY. HELBOUENE. VIA JATA. DARWIN. THURSDAY IBLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly nailing b/ tk. wall knova BAILINO NEXT SAILING MALABAR May 18 MARELLA Jan. 88 F.r., CU. „-^por. U S'-"-lUt-n Brl.b.n. a«l Syda.y |««J7 1771^ ™Me "urnl |«4 2» »23 8« p,-,^ ci Mi
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      455 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. r J "m SnCnd) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENT via PORTS and SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES niTTWAHn^ from CONTINENT uuiwakus niuin i"""1""1 For Hongkone. Sh.nBhal and Japan s.s. BLOEMFONTEIN June 14 HOMEWARDS Marseilles, London, H.vre and Liverpool
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      442 5 AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE (Incorpor.tedjn En.Lnd) R^l.r P....8,., M Freltht S.rrle. JAVA P°RTS to FREMANTLE (W. A.), ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE and SYDNEY m.inUined by Ton. Sailing a... MERTON HALL (limited P""nB" "">^"^^ J > KIOT° 't°"ntT) 3*ly 7 §JetTY of PALERMO (passenger steamer 5,900 tons) probably Au R. 7 Single Return Singapore
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      474 5 AMERICAN ORIENTAL MAIL LINE jr TRANS-PACIFIC PASSENGER AND EXPRESS SERVICE 7§ Honfkonf to Seattle Steamer Honskonß PRESIDENT JACKSON I» 9 PRESIDENT McKINLEY June 21 PRESIDENT JEFFERSON July S PRESIDENT GRANT July 15 PRESIDENT MADISON July 27 g>i; c J2 {r()m Hon, kong Manila Through bill, of lading U.n.d from Sing.pore
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      603 5 STOOMYAART MAATSCHAPPU H NEIERLANI" HOLLAND-EAST-ASIA LINE Homeward Salllan v AMgTBBDAM, ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG. BREMEN »ia PENANG EA^? N to ,MARSEiL|.Eg, LJTBBPOOL, HAVRE, ,H,H. OL JA AVlA^ HAMBIKG ANl> Loads only for ports for which at time of loading no other conference steamer is :lva"abl< v GKSOf^ AMSTI!RDAMi ROTTERDAM GROTIUS JuUe 18
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      200 5 "Erasmic J) Shampoo WEAL FOR LADIES USE Leaving the hair soft and glossy. Obtainable from JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. Sole Agents for Malays. Sime Darby Co., Ltd. WALL'S HIGH GLASS SAUSAGES SHOE SMARTNKSS WITH ECONOMY. TTGKR HIAD FRAND i"* Men and women who wear Y. 11. shi-s MbM t *i;it
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      507 6 GAIETY CINEMA SIIRINA THEATRE Jonrtion Alher' nnd Bencoolen Streets. Nnr)h j, rirt|fe ;loßj,; loB j, TO-MGHT at Ml TCMfUiBT st 9 sharp. Aeaooi. Fnhle ol THK MYSTERIOI'S HAT N ]>„4hp fin»rt<P (C.rtoon), THE NATIONAL KASH ACH »d1 ne kaZCHC (Sportlleht). Star Atlracti'tn REGINALD DENNY MACISTE The biggest, fastest, funniest, thrill-
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      445 6 H.M.S. AMBROSE WILL HOLD A CARNIVAL DANCE (Fancy Dress Optional) IN THE SAILOR'S ENSTITUTE ANSON ROAD on Saturday. May 29 Prizes for Fancy Dress Gents $1.50 LADIES FREE. VICTORIA THEATRE FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLY. TO-MGHT AT 9.30 WE MOSCOW STATE BALLET Th? only complete Ballet to tour the East since
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      375 6 r, i i m i (Chop "BADAK") Will outlast all others. A trial will convince you. STOCK held by SOLE AGENTS PATERSQN, SIMONS CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. m^~^—m~^J CONCRETE MIXER Vi cubic yard capacity EX STOCK COBS COMPANY 119/151, CECIL STItERT. S Tropical Adoro o 57 (.OR PLATKS AND FILM-PACKS. V/
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    302 7 FIXTURES. Friday, May 28 High Water. 11.14 a.m., 10.47 p.m. Malacca High Tide, 7.40 a.m., 6 ft. 4 in. 8.10 p.m., C ft. 9 in. Cricket Malaya v. Hongkong, S.C.C. ground. Moscow State- Ballet, Vic. Theatre, 9.30. gaturduy. May 29 Hik'h Water, 11.54 a.m., H.23 p.m. Malacca
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    302 7 Friday. May 28. Ship* alongaide the Wharves or expected U> arrive. Entrance KEPI'EL IIARBOUfL Main Wharf The Cable, Angler, Simbanj Khoen-Foi'iig, Siput. Oil Wharf Nil Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjong I'agar Sheen Wharf Nil Albert Dock Nil Victoria Duck Nil Keppel Harbour King's Dock
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    Japanese Emigration.
    62 7 With a view to stimulate the activities of Japanese emigrants abroad, the Government is understood to have taken up a more positive attitude. Plans to convene an economic conference in September at which consuls stationed in the South-seas end India will participate, and to increase the l.ninny to
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    27 7 Members and friends of the Boys and Girls' Friendly Bunds axe reminded of th« anniversary social which takes place to-ni^t ut 8 oYlock at the V.M.C.A. Hall.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    152 7 To-dar. North, N. East and N. Wtit Sumatra K.'vnst i 3 p.m. Soengei Liat (Flevo) 3 p.m. Java, South-West Sumatra, SonthEast Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas Timor Dilly and Australasia (excepting Western Australia) (Malabar 8 p.m. China, Hainam, Japan, Korea, Formosa, East Siberia, Philippine Islands, Canada and U.S.A. (Chile
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    39 7 By Devanha Vondel Kalyan l-.kma Tuba nan Chantilly Uft Spore Apl. 23 Apl. 23 Apl. 27 Apl. 22 Anl. 30 Ap!. 29 Arrd. London Hay 17 May 17 May 22 May 22 May 24 May 27
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    222 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, May 28. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/3 11/16 Private 3m. credit. 2/4 7/16 On New York, Demand 56 3-16 Private 90 d/s 58% On France, Bank T.T. 1650 On India Bank T.T f^ On Hongkong, Bank T.T. 1 p.c dis. On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    64 7 t.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.F. Spot k 67* Standard R.S.S. Spot 67V4 Standard R.S.S. on Tender June G7 July-Sept «8K n Oct.-Dec. 68 V6 Tone of market Quiet. 68 68 68 68% 69 Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 21d. per lb. New York Spot
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
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      MINING.
      224 7 MM fa.1 P<L Buyers Sellers il £1 Aiam Kumbang 57/6 60/- o 1 1 Batang l'adang 0.77 0.80 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.37% 1.42% 1 1 Idris Hydraulic 60/9 61/6 1 1 Johan Tin 0.35 0.37 .0/- 10/- Kampong 47/6 48/6 ■1 £1 Kamunting Tin 67/- 69/.0 10 Kinta
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      GENERAL.
      132 7 /aL Pd. Buyers Sellers !1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.19.4^ 6.5.0 1 1 Central Engine! 1.00 1.06 :l £1 K. Smelling Co. l-j.15 10.45 jj .0 10 Fraser Hww 51.00 52.00 .00 100 Hammer Co. 170.00 175.00 100 100 Katz Bros. def. 190.00 195.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 23/-
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      DEBENTURES.
      85 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 110 S'pore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 of 1901 95 par S'pore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par S'pore Municipal 4lj p.c of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par S'pore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 $2,000,000 80—90 S'pore Municipal 5 p-e. $22,000,000 of 1926
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      377 7 1 raser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotation*. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Ulenby ($1) V..HO 3.80cd. 3.55 3.65 Vlor Gajah ($1) :i.<m 3.25 3.00 3.10 V. Hitam ($5) 23.J5 23.75xd. 24.00 25.00 V. Kuning ($1) 1.15 1.20cd. 1.15 1.20 \m. Malay ($2) 5.10 5.30 5.00
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      297 7 WHEN WILLING to INVEST MONEY WHEN WILLING to BUY DIAMONDS The Best is to Come and See •4 RENE ULLMANN, 1.. High Street, SINGAPORE. here buying IS an Investment. The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) is prepared to act as EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR TRUSTEE
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      784 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adrta* BM page 1«. WAMTS, FOB BAL* PC. TWO ROOMS available at Beach Home. Apply personally or phone 6553. (lp) VACANCY~OCCURS m share broker's office for young European assistant. 872, Straits Times. WANTED second-hand saddle and bridle. Apply stating condition and price to 874, Straits Times.
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      917 7 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF MALACCA Originating Summons No. 20 of IMC In the matter of the Trust of the Will of CHUA VAN KENG, DCCKASED, between CHAN KIM CHIEW NEO Administratrix of the estate and effects of CHUA LIP HOW, DECEASED, Plaintiff and 1.
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      70 7 MKTEOHOLOGICAL REPORT. Handling Kerbau Station. (By Cuurtcay of Government Health Office.) Far Ue 24 honra ending at Midnight oa May 27, 1926. deft. Max. shuck- temperature 91.5 F. Mil. shade temperature 80.5 F. Meun shade temperature 85 F. kfaz. IBB rud.atiol. 154 F. y..n. gnm rad.ntion 71.5 F. •Sea temperature
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    DEATHS
    177 8 LIM. Mr. Lim Soon Liang at his residence No. 7, Martin Lane, at. 1 a.m. on Friday, the 23th instant at the ripe age of Bi. He leaves behind him a widow (Madam Ta.. Teck Ghee Neo), four sons (Messrs. Lim Tiam Ek. Tiam Hock, Tiam Siew and Tinm
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    The Straits Times FRIDAY, MAY 28. LIBERTY OF THE PRESS.
    894 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, MAY 28. LIBERTY OF THE PRESS. That there is a strong conviction m the public mind that all is not well with a section of the Press was significantly jonlirmed by the overwhelming majority vote of 222 to 5 m the House of Commons m favour
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    167 8 The time has come when the road hogging indulged in along Bukit Timah road and elsewhere must be put a stop to. One can understand the intense desire for sneed among the youthful Malay drivers over-riding a sense for 'safety-first," but it is difficult to understand the
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    47 8 Placing pledge cards m the seat of a Hongkong church the janitor, who did the distributing, added a pencil m every pew, some 275 m number. When the cards were taken up, 275 were accounted for, but when it came to the pencils, there were only 42.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    872 8 Lord and Lady Gosford are visiting Shanghai. A daughter has been born to Sir William Manning (the late Governor of Ceylon) and Lady Mamring. The death is announced of Viscount Genthu Fujinami, a notable member of the Japanese House of Peers. Mr. Robert E. Streeter, American Vice-Consul
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    IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL.
    85 8 Presentation to PeUBBg 1'.W.1). Mfeer. (From Our Own Correspondent.) i m May -*<. In the Governor's office yesterday, m the piesence of rarkws head f depart menls and a large number of subordinates Mr. J. \V. Ogle, letiied builuiny: inspector, P.W.D., Penanp, raceitod the Imperial •Service Medal
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    ISOLATING BANGKOK.
    132 8 No Deck Passengers Allowed To Come Down. No third or deck passengers axe bow allowed to come down to the Straits by sin from Bangkok owing to the cholera epidemic m that port, and similar action is being taken with regard tn certain States m the north of
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    Mails Expected.
    29 8 Mrils from Europe (London mails despatched May l,y the Teoata will arrive by train to-morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery to boxholders at !l a.m.
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    Rubber Price Averages.
    34 8 We regret an obvious error which passed —noticed m the rubber price averages published m yesterday*! issue. The London average price for the current restriction quarter should read Is, 10.93 d.
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    Malacca Rubber Plantations.
    73 8 Guthrie and Co., Ltd., have received i cable from the seeretariea to the effect that the Malacca Rubber Plantations board have decided to recommend a linal dividend of 5 per cent., payable on June 21 on the ordinary ;:nd preference share.-, making a total dividend nf :;">
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    Rubber Prices.
    62 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., Ntw York, send us the following cable, dated May 28, their quotation* being m gold dollar cents Sellers, May 44 June 4-1 next Cfuarter 40 l /a. Market very duli. Manufacturers disinterested. It is reported, lut unconfirmed, that large failure m London is
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    Singapore Wireless Concert.
    91 8 A very attractive proKramme has been arranged by Madame Diet! for the wireless concert on Sunday next. The artists performing will be Madame Dietz, Mrs. G. M. AJford, Mrs. Martens, Mr. Tryner, Mr. Barneit, Mr. Sc-ott, Mr. Martens nnd Mr. Uyt <len Bogmard. The concert v .1
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      51 8 Ka^aa TO L 5, LONDOr^^^B pP^,l Finest Old f'L^ii! Hi hland Whisky ASK FOR IT BY NAME TO ENSURE GETTING IT. Guaranteed I I 12 YEARS OLD Uujj IfA/wi ft>dA£\j^/j7iJ Jtou£. f yfßw Soi6 \fPt*llt\ fP t*Ilt I JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) SINGAPORE. PENANG AND KUALA LUMPUR.
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      41 8 TO-NIGHt ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietor* Win. Fox Super Production LIGHTNIN' m 8 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. THE CIRCUS CYCLONE A Universal Western Drama m 5 Reels. Sole Agents GUTHRIE CO., LTD, (Incorporated m S.S.)
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      180 8 Smith-Bamberger LitldelowMehchurne. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penanj*, May 27. The wedding took place this Morning ;il St. George's Church, the Uov. K«ppel Gamier officiating, of Mr. Wnlter John Smith, of the Public Works Department, Kuala Lumpur, and Mrs. Estellc Bamberger, widow of Mr. Henry Ilamberger of Philadelphia. Mr. C. G.
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    COAL SHORTAGE PRECAUTIONS.
    414 9 Strict Rationing of Household Supplies. LIGHTING REDUCED Regulations Recall Wartime Measures. [KILTIE TEIXOUAM.] London, May 27. The seriousness of the coal situation is emphasised by the announcement of the Secretary for Mines that householders will only be allowed half a hundredweight of coal a week from to-morrow,
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    Mexican Bandits.
    85 9 Alleged Torture of American Miner. [REUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, May 27. Mt-xico City That he was ill as a result of torture inflicted by iwndit.t, who hung him up by his thumbs, is announced in a letter to the American Consul at Torreon from Laredo in Texas by a
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    Royal Air Force Flight.
    51 9 [reuteb telegram.] London, May 27. Thf Royal Air Force flyers, M'turninc from Cape Town, landed at Ho'iopolis. General Making and Air Vice-Marshal Swunn congratulated Winp Commanders I'ulford and Lloyd, w-ho sent a telegram 'i;itinc that after overhaul the machines w < 11 Id vuntinue the flight
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    Parliamentary Conference.
    100 9 Delegates Received by The King. [REUTKR TEI.F.CRAM.] London, May 27. The Kin<r received in audience 40 dtelejiates of the Interactional Parliamentary Commercial Conference. His Majesty, recalling the 1918 conference, when only eijrht countries were represented, said he thought the present wa? an encouraging increase and indicated a j-rneral
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    The White Star Line.
    80 9 Meeting to Confirm Proposed Sale. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 27. New York The International Mercantile Marine Company will hold a meeting on June 17 to xonfnm the proposed sale of the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, otherwise known as the White Star line, to British interests, headed
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    A Bath of Champagne.
    68 9 Sequel to a New York Party. [MITE* TOIXGKAM.] London, May 27. New York-: Esrl Carroll, the theatrical producer, has been found guilty of perjury for swearing before a grand jury that no intoxicants were served at his party, at v.hich a chorus girl's aliened bath in
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    Swedish Royalties in U.S.
    78 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 27. New Yoik The Crown Prince and Princess 01 Sweden ui rived amid the screaming of v.lmtles of vessels in the harbour. They were met by the Swedish Minister and a. number cf distinguished Americans and escorted up Broadway by 600 picked
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    Printers' Dispute Settled.
    73 9 [REUTER TELECUAM.] London. May 27. The Federation of Master Printers and Newspaper Societies to-day agreed to a national settlement with the Printing and -imlted Trades Federation providing for a continuance of the agreements existing prior to May 1. The settlement contains provisions on the prevention of lightning
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    Coal Mine Fire.
    67 9 [REUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, May 27. Scranton, Pennsylvania About 80 miners were believed to be trapped behind a fire which broke out in Mount Lookout coal mine, but they managed to reach an air chamber where they waited until thpy were rescued. Five miners managed to fight their
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    U.S. Aliens Law.
    38 9 [REUTER TELEGKAM.] London, May 27. \V; shin;t'"i PiwUmM CooKdge has signed the bill permitting aliens who terved with (he American forces during the world war to enter the United Slates regardless of thu quota restrictions.
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    ABD EL KRIM.
    461 9 The End of a Remarkable Career. Effects of the Riffian Adventure. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, May 27. Abd el Krim's surrender not merely ends the career of the world's most picturesque f;gure> whose five yerrs of guerilla warfare against two European powers began v.ith the crushing defeat of
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    RUBBER FAILURE RUMOUR.
    40 9 Now York, May 28. Our special Kubbir correspondent in New York cables under to-day's date it is reported in that city, hut the report has not yet been confirmed, that a large failure in London is pending.
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    Arms Smuggler Arrested.
    76 9 [RXUTEK TELEGRAM.] London, May 27. A Chinese seaman on the steamer Pembrokeshire was charged in East Ham poHce court \ftth oonceaHng 63 automatic pistols, two walking-stick guns, and G.700 rounds of ammunition. He told the Customs officers the arms were given to him at Antwerp by a
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    Japanese Cabinet.
    30 9 (Aneta Wiieless Service.) Iwaki, May 19. Yiscouni Aoki of Kcnkyukai and Mr. Tnkonair.i of Seiyuhonto have stated their willingness to co-opeiate with the Ker.seikui in reforming the cabinet.
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    MOTOR FATALITY.
    516 9 Inquest on Victims Opened To-day. Medical Evidence. The inquiry was begun this morning before Mr. F. G. Bourne into deaths of Mr. P. N. Lowndes and Mr. H. W. Kernick, who were killed in a motor accident on the Tanjong Pagar Road on Monday evening. The enquiry was
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    Note Forgeries.
    108 9 Sentences in Budapest Case. [reuter telegram.] London, May 26. Budapest Sentences of four years penal servitude were passed on ex-chief of police Nadosy and Prince Windischgraetz. and two years on Geroei, adviser to the Cartographical Institute, in connection with the forged franc note affair. Two other members of
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    Amundsen's Flight.
    41 9 [REUTER TELECIIAM.] London, May 27. Nome, Alaska Capt. Amundsen ai.' Comdr. Nobile have declined invitations to lecture m the United States. They will proceed across America from Seattle to Oslo, where they will write a book on their experiences.
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    ROYAL TOURISTS.
    55 9 Crown Princ and Princess Of Sweden. London, May 17 The Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden, attended by a suite of six, have embarked for America, where they will stay two months. They will visit many Swedish settlements, after which they will visit China, Japan and India before
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    French Finances.
    87 9 Interpellations on Situation Postponed. [RIUTCR TELEGRAM.] London. May 27. Paris Tantamount to a vote of confidence, the Chamber, by 320 to 209, agreed to the Government's demand for the adjournment of interpellations on the financial situation. Undoubtedly the recovery of the franc, followed by the collapse of Abd
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    Submarine's Long Cruise.
    70 9 [rbuter telegram.] London, May 27 Amsterdam The Dutch submarineKl3 has left for a seven months crui»e to the Dutch East Indies. This is believed to be the longest trip ever undertaken by a submarine unescorted. The submarine is expected to arrive ut Sourabaya, on December 12, via
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    Exchanges.
    65 9 [WirtEI.ESS VIA RUGBY.] Rugby, May 26. Exchanges are as follows Paris 145% New York 4.86 9-16 Brussels 152 Miltn 128% Geneva 25.1 Amsterdam 12.10 Berlin 20.43 Stockholm 1817 Copenhagen 18.50'^ Oslo 22.1 Vienna 34.45>i Prague 164 H Helsingfors 195 Madrid 33.0^4 Lisbon 2 17-:;2; Rio 7 17-32; Buenos Aires
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION.
    379 9 Offered 332 Tons Sold 212 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 761st auction, yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,215,932 lbs. or 542.83 tons offered 744,132 lbs 332.20 tons sold 542,809 lbs. or 242.32 tons. Spot London I* 9d. New York 45 cts. PRICES
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    Sarawak Appointments.
    51 9 The following Sarawak Government Soivice appointments are announced Mr. W. Hamivkjto he Assistant Survoyoi m the Survey Department Dr. F. L. Webstor to be Acting Licensing Offir«r, Miri during the ahst-nce on leave of Dr. V. A. Stookes Mr. W. W. Duncan to be Assistant Controller Government Monopolies,
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    CRICKET.
    674 9 Hongkong and Malaya on The Padang. Opening Stages of The Match. The three-day cricket match between Hongkong and Malaya— the first played in the Straits for thirty-five years—opened on the padang this morning. The weather was fine; but slightly overcast, and the wicket was hard and fast, the heavy
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    Japanese Prince Regent.
    26 9 (Areta Win-less Service.) hraUt May 20. The Prince Repent of Japan lias started on his naval inspection tour on board the battleship Nagato.
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      SINGAPORE FOOTBALL.
      847 10 Close Fijtht Between S.C.C. And S.R.C. The display of football on the Stadium last nigfit, when the S.C.C. and the 8.R.C. met in a first division fixture could only he described, at its best, as ordinary. Oi late tha S.C.C. have been very erratic in form. In friendly
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      Singapore Cricket.
      54 10 The following will represent the A.P.C. against the S.K.C. to-morrow on the S.li.f". ground, beginning at 2,15 p.m.: L. K. Canipbell, A. E. Chelvan, T. F. Garside, K. B. S. Kenneth, .1. S. Long, K. M. Scooter, H. Stack, E. J. Stur- I W. Taylor. E. G. Wheatley
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      32 10 Through a telegraphic error we announced that B. S. Gill, playing for Selangor, made no runs m the second inning* of the match between Selanitor and Renting. Actually hit more wu 24.
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      THE DERBY.
      88 10 Acceptances and Latest Betting. [Reuter TelegramJ London, May 27. Derby betting is as follows Colorado, 6—2. Coronach, 5 1. Lex, 10—1. Swift and Sure, 100 8. Finglas, 25—1. All the above are taken and offered. The Derby acceptances are Plixbouig, Swift and Sure, Booklet, Hercules, Lex,' Review Order,
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      THE AUSTRALIAN TOUR.
      115 10 Remarkable Partnership Between Andrew and Ryder. [Reuter Telegram.] London, May 27. Dull weather prevailed on the third day of the match between the Australians ana the South of England. The wicket was easy and there was a large attendance. The South of England scored 211 in their
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      272 10 Entries for L.L.T.C. Tournament. The Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tournament will commence on June 1. The events are all open, and have attracted many of the best-known local players. There are 36 entries for the mixed handicap doubles, II in the ladies' open singles, Ifl tur the ladies'
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      AMERICAN GOLFERS.
      88 10 Walker Cup Team Defeat The Universities. London, May 16. The American Walker Cup team beat the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society at Kye by four matches to one. Seven members of the Society team were British Walker Cup nominees and Ihe only win they secured was that in
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      Visitors Beaten in Foursomes.
      127 10 London, May 17. The Oxford and Cambridge golfers avenged yesterday's defeat at the hands of the Amercian Walker Cup players at Eye toy winning three out of the five foursomes. Francis Ouimet and Jesse Guildford beat R. Wethered and Cyril Tolley by one hole. H. D.
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      HENDRY DOWN WITH FEVER.
      49 10 triable to Flay for Australians For Weelra. London, May 15. The Australian cricketer, Hendiy, has entered hospital in London suffering from scai let fever His condition is not serious, but it is unlikely that he will be able to play for six or sevan weeks.
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      GOLF.
      302 10 Closing Stages of Amateur Championship. [Renter Telegram.] London, May 27. With the transition from the preliminary to the closing stages of the amateur championship at Muirfield the position is one of absorbing interest. Three of the first four results involved the defeat of foreigners. The Hon. Brownlow Addington beat
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      SELANGOR RACES.
      276 10 Entries for the Forthcoming* Meeting. Entries for the Selangor Turf 01ul> meeting are announced as foWow6 7 First Day. pNtM Open Horses.— Potluck, MeKssa, Daybrook, Coleus, Victrola, Furious (late Cheerio), Carrie B., Grey Habil, Star of Athole, Gombroom, Sunsprite, Air Bird II, Hsvilah, Red Sands, Ellen's Book, Red
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    A Dressmaker's Complaint.
    143 10 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on Thursday On the complaint of dressmaker, Miss Jansen, Albert Lelah, partner in the firm of S. A. Lelah and Sons, Java Street, appeared in the police court this morning: charged with accepting letters addressed to Miss Jansen and not delivering them.
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    ATTACK ON SIMBANG.
    233 10 Two Men Arrested. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 28In connection with the attack on the Simbang by smugglers, it is understood that two of the attackers have been arrested in Johore. The two men are stated to have trot away in a boat after the
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      228 10 Singapore, May 28. Rubber. Local 67 V4 cents per r u. Tin- London £267 15s. per ion. Rubbers.— Shares are quiet. New Seudais have buyers at U716 and United Malaccas at 3.92*4. New Serendahs are quoted 5.40-5-60 and Kuala Sidims 3.954. L'lu Benuis offer 81 cents
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      Rose Macphail and Co.
      150 10 (L. R. Macphail.) Singapore, May 28. London Rubber Is. 9d., up Local 67 V 4 cents. Tin. £267 155., down ss. Market continues dull m all sections. Rubbers. N'yalas 15.40, Ayer Hitams 24.25, Ayer Par.as 14.40, Kedahs 440, New Scudais 3.20, Malaka Pindas 3.10, United Malaccas
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    OIL SHOW POSTPONED.
    91 10 To be Held with Congress Next Year. The International Oil Exhibition, which was to have been held at the Crystal Palace has been postponed until next year. The date is to be fixed later. The reason for the postponement is that several prominent European oil combines are
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    Eros To Return.
    69 10 The Shafteshury memorial fountain is to return to Piccadilly Circus on compfetion of tfhe works which are being ca/ried out by the London Electric RaiJway Company but the exact position is postponed until the whole site of Piccadilry Circus has been cleared, when it wall be possible
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    33 10 Mr. John H. Whitaker will give an address at the Wesley M. E. Church, Fort Canning Road, on Sunday at 5.30 ■pjn. m th». subject, That racial superiority and vital Christianity are irreconcilable.
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      Municipal Ethics.
      229 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference td the letter of Ratepayer published in your issue of the 2Gth instant, and your rupiy thereto, provision is made by our Ordinance No. 135 (Municipal) against Municipal Commissioners being interested in Municipal contracts. Section 8 of the
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      Traffic Conditions.
      290 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Will you spare me little space in your valuable journal to comment u| en the unsatisfactory manner in which traffic is regulated in this country. In view of the danger risked by the public, it" is most necessary that immediate
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    THE DIOCESAN MAGAZINE.
    247 10 Record of Work in the Singapore Diocese. The Diocesan Magazine for this month contains much to interest not only those who are intimately connected with the activities of the Church of England in chis part of the world, but also those who are more or less on
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    Peking Conference.
    27 10 The Customs Tariff Conference at Peking has adjourned m a form of Summer vacation after passing a resolution for the imposition of a special surtax.
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    A Morris Flotation.
    43 10 Mr. W. R. Morris., the mass producer of motor cars, is reported to be considering a £4,000,000 stock flotation as a means of expanding his business. The value of the output of Morris-.Cowley and Morris-Oxford cars reached £20,000,000 last year.
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    The Cattle King.
    398 10 Visit of Sir Sidney Kidman To Singapore. Sir Sidney Kidman, known the world over as the Australian cattle king, has been spending a few days in Singapore, accompanied by his wife and two daughters. A Straits Times representative found Sir Sidney at the Europe Hotel carefully studying
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    COOLIE DISCHARGED.
    252 10 Possession of Arms Case Not Proved. In the District Court yesterday, Mr. P. A. F. David discharged a Chinese coolie, who was charged with being in possession of a pistol and fifty rounds of ammunition. Two detectives of the Harbour Board Police, said that acting upon instructions, they
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    205 10 The Moscow State Ballet will open their season at the Victoria Theatre to-night with The Fire-Bird. To-night Gaiety Cinema is presenting the Univer.ial-Jewel production California Straight Ahead, with a comedy-drama m eight reels featuring Reginald Denny. In the fast show is the Shepherd King, m nine reeit, to
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    "THE INDIA THAT IS TO BE."
    488 11 Government and People Partners. Lord Invin's Reply to Europeans' Address. Simla, May 13 At the inception of my work m India, I know only singly desire of joining hands with all, whetlu r they be British or Indian, official or unofficial, who are striving
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    ANTI-RIOT BILL.
    159 11 .Nifesuardin?; L fc In CsJeotta. < al.uU-j, May 17.- M t';-dny"s BBBCtinjj of tin- Bengal liaglsialin Council, hir Hush Stephcnson mored the cunBidcration of tl»' Presidency Area (Kmcrgtucy) Security Bill, l'J26, lvi safeguarding life and property m Bengal m times of emergency. After some amendment* were proposed the
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    Press Agency Banquet.
    81 11 (Aneta Vkalm Service.) Iwaki, May It. At n banquet uiven in the Imperial Hotel, Tokio, Bt which the prewier, foreign minister, ambassadors, ininistct-.s of fort'ijrn powers, touting ncmbtn of the Upper mid Lower Ko— t, and cor- tJdenbK mraiber of prominent bMtaess: men and other inl!ucr.ii.-l iwati
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    Paolino as Champion.
    36 11 I (Ancta IflraltM Banrtec.) Nuut-n, M:iy LMl. i'lmiino wr< steel the title ot European hfvy-wetyht clianipiun from Spalla, whom iie defeated in 12 round bout at Bnicclona. He won tl;c li^lit on Doints.
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    30 11 AccordinT to n report rcci-iv.'l by Anil;i (ton The HaflHM, it is learned that the net profits of the DcliBataviu U'.ibbvr Cuiniiiny for tlic past fear WWQ v.i ii2,g i
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    Alor Pongsu Rubber.
    528 11 Dividend of 27 1 Per Cent. For Year. The general mating of the Ate ronj;su Kuuber Estate. Ltd., was he'd o i April 24, at London. Mr. K. E. Morenu, C.B.E., who prcsiiu<1, said thnt the capital expenditure f" I he past vc.-h- m 12,-lss. The amount
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    POLICE RAID IN BOMBAY.
    98 11 Discovery of LaVKC Start Of Aminuniticn. Bombay, May iT— Tlu- Bombay Police have made the accidental discovery of -i l?rj;c sick of rifles, wlvera, Run? and 3.0H0 round i of ammunrUon, m the cooate of a raid m Ota northern part of the dty I iwinar
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    Operations in Syria.
    81 11 (AmU Wirelew Sendee.) Xaucn, Itsy 22. The Syrian mttdumti committee ha > I has ■ppealed to th<- mU tar help demanding the immediate Intervention rci policy in Syiia. The London Daily relecraph in describing tbc bombardnwiii ox nmiiMtuM by .1 h nayi tliat the Pvaneb fir surrounded
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    Good Insurance Service.
    137 11 Murli that is tail to r»'"\ au»ta»l In* uiar.c c companies by nnaerupuiwu p"liti<»l proprgMidista, ami the 1 i ignore it, the v- t am ■•■\v of food 1 h:\t era lx- s.-ii.l << f Rood lervfcc 1>: .•omiuinir i. Mver esploitod. v < think !h;t suili
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    Sir James Frazer Honoured.
    93 11 Tin' title of Coaunsnder of bba Lagioa of Honour ni eonfawwd on Sir Jojbm Frasor, O.M.. tlia nxrthafHy on Mytho■ojry, and BOtbor if "The Golfaa Bou^h," !.y M. d< Flriir Mi, the 1'nnch AMOMSJ«lor, OH bfhalf of the (Invr. nment of the French R"i)ublic. The CTemony
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    13 11 I have chosen a* the motto of my life Live danzerouily Ssr. MUwJoliui.
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      227 11 THE HIS MASTERS VOICE" GRAMOPHONE AND "HIS MASTERS VOICE" RECORDS Provide all the Music of all the World. GREATEST ARTISTES, FINEST RECORDING. Ask for free illustrated Price List*. S. Moutrie Si Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. »»>»>>>«»«*»♦♦♦♦«•♦«♦«»»»«»» Milliken Buildings f*T T^ /oer 20 ft. torr r 3OfT. iorr 30 rr.
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    SUNGEI WAY RUBBER.
    882 12 Fine Coming-of-Age for The Company. At the annual meeting of the Sungei Way (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., on April 15, the chairman, Mr. T. N. Christie, taid When we met at this time last year I ventured to say that the prospect for 192,5 was that of
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    HINDUS AND MUSLIMS.
    74 12 Bengal Governor Presides At Conference. Calcutta, May 17.— The question of music before Mosques was discussed at the conference of leaders various communities at Government House to-day at which Lord Lytton was present. His Excellency suggested that Hindus and Mohamedans should confer, and either recommend an agreed
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    Bank's 50th Anniversary.
    43 12 In commemoration of its Fiftieth Anniversary to be held m July, the management of the Mitsui Bank has decided to distribute a lump sum, which is alleged to be three million yen, among the shareholders, the directors and the employees.
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    15 12 Mrs. Gerald Wesley, of Northampton, lias jriven birth to triplets, two boys and p girl.
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      223 13 Dodbe- Brothers MOTOR CARS The new tow price of Dodse Brotht-rs Touring Car is not the only advantage to be considered. Observe the complete special equipment the high-grade body, with iis deep genuine leather seats anj generous lounging space then consider the qualities of the car itself and the excellent
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      353 13 I (TyCaliunis j] Scots OQhisl^ H I™ d €6)NBURQH(FOUNbeM?O7)LONdpIS p* Obtainable from all Dealers. J^^S^Sl^^^^k easteriTmemcses W J SS^m SINGAPORE. H X X AN ITP-TO-DATE CAR 11-4 h.p. Fivc-Seatcr AH-Steel Body. Complete with 4 wheel brakes. Now-a-davg every business man troubled *iih the problem of minimizinx hi- travelling expen»ea. This
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      14 13 Mr jj'iji J[R|3^^^J^ll» rr»Bll»»rMtNtl CMATt.AIM ||H Sole AgfnU, m Slncapore and tj/LS. DUPIRE BROTHERS.
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      1846 14 Asset* over $6,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $22,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Strain Settlementt.) HEAD OFFICTt Wlneaester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICB t M, Old Jewry, «.a The Company has «0,000 deposited with the Svprema Conrt of England and eomplht with the British Ufa Aasnrane*
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      973 14 CHEONG KOON SENG CO. AUCTION* SALE of Singapore town and country properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co's saleroom, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Wednesday, June 2, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable freehold land and shop house premises known r.s No. 202, Orchard IIo:id, Singapore, area 1,C65 square feet.
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      814 14 AUCTION SALE oC valuable walnut-stained teak household furniture etc. At No. 11, Mount Elizabeth Road (off Orchard Road) on Saturday, May 29, at 3.30 p.m. Comprising a walnut-stained teak spring seated drawing room suite upholstered m imitation leather (7 pieces) latest design teak display cabinet with glass doors, sideboard with
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    Overseas News by Mail.
    826 15 Gandhi Attending Finnish Conference. Mr. Lloyd George has received the honorary freedom of the city of Bath. Sydney University has conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on Mr. Bruce, the Australian Prune Minister. While hunting with the Devon and Somerset Staghounds, Mr. B.
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    COLOUR BAR PROBLEM.
    49 15 Mr. Paddison Consults With Government. Simla, May 17. Mr. Paddison, the head of the Government of India's delegation to South Africa, has returned to Simla and consulted with the Government on the latest South African situation. Mr. C. P. Andrews and Raza Ali w»r« also prcient.
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      275 15 CHEVROLET Buying a Car is not just buying Sturdiness solely or just economy or simply Comfort the Car you want is the Car that Combines all of these features at a reasonable price. Chevrolet docs Combine those features and at a price so reasonable that it Constitutes the finest value
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      410 16 KEMPE'S ENGINEER'S YEAR-BOOK »>« 1926 A compendium of the Modem Practice of Civil Mechanical, Electrical, Gas, Marine, Mine and Metallurgical Engineering. With Formulae, Rules, Tables, Data and Memoranda and with 2,500 illustrations specially en--graved for the work. Price $18.00, Postage extra. Phone No. 3695. M. MOHD. DULFAKIR ft GO. Corner
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