The Straits Times, 16 November 1926

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times No. 28,326. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1926, PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 255 1 'BEALMI^j TIIK F.VKItYDAY eu Fire Extinguishers The following is the reprint of an advertisement which appeared in the "Straits Times" on July 8, 1926. It was unsolicited. a THE MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHER. On the nipht of the 3rd instant, a fire broke out at my factory No. r>. Ja!an Rajah,
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    • 56 1 MJfe^^v^ JL JL k-3P incrU Christmas Crackers Novelties GREATER SELECTIONS BY SHOPPING EARLY. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in S.S.) SINGAPORE. SPECIAL OFFER FOR A FEW DAYS OISLY. Boneless SIRLOINS 70 WE CAN CUT YOU ANY QUANTITY cents REQUIRED. per pound. COLD STORAGE ORCHARD ROAD. MrUmH G^ BHbRh PASTELRISED, PIRP, PERFECT.
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    • 6 1 Mil .i viii RTERII.IZK.I) Mil X
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  • 936 2 Positions in the League. Appended is the position in the English and Scottish (first division) leagues to date P. W. D. h. F. A. Pts. Spurs ..15 8 4 3 39 24 20 Sunderland 17 8 4 5 32 24 20 Huddersfield 15 5 9 1 30 22
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  • 242 2 William Jacks and Co.'s report of j Oc tober 20 states With neither of the disputants willing to do anything to facilitate a settlement, the general trade position has naturally drifted from bad to worse during; the past week. The darkest hour, however, is generally iust before
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  • 11 2 We want fewer slogans and more tfeinking.— Air. Ramsay Mac Donald.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 227 2 The Most Effective Iron Preservative Ever Produced. FERRBOIT Easily applied, has great spreading; power, resists fumes and contaminated water, is oil resisting, heat resisting, rust resisting and has very long life. ONCE USED ALWAYS USED. Obtainable in the following colours Chocolate (natural) Black, Red, Bronze Green and Dark Grey. Full
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    • 281 2 TROUBLED WITH ITCHYJCZEI On Hands and Wrists. Healed by Cuticura. I was troubled with eczema on my hands and wrists. The skin became dry and itched and burned dreadfully. It was impossible for me to cook or wash, and at night I could not get my rest on account of
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    • 139 2 p^H Tell them j I M Scotch tmLw&sm napier johnston c's JBH wiiisky THBz 1 CALDBECK,MACGREGOR&Co.Ltd. t mBIBp ii ".'.'.i> 1 Agents for Str.iits Settlements and ZEISS AUTOMOBILE SPOTLIGHT High grade optical work, ffm^T^S feT^ li suitability of construction, uE^0|mK jILx I elegant finish worthy of ilfftl h w ne
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  • 568 3 The Trials of Two Queenslanders. One of the first-hand stories of the difficulties faced in the search for the goldfields in New Guinea is conveyed in a letter by a Mr. Roy Morris to his sister, in Cairns, and published in the Cairns Post. TJ*e letter was
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  • 174 3 An Old Stockyard Hand Takes The Count. An interesting: story has .iiist reached us from Australia which shows that all kangaroos are not weak. An old man kangaroo had entered a stockyard in search of water, and could not find a way out. A member of the
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  • 103 3 King of the Ki'lffians Runs Over A Dc k The Kinjc of the Eclfeians' mntor-c-ar cut shyrt a dispute over the price of a dOK i': t.ic of the streets in IJerne. The ::r: umrat was waxing: hut between th« peasant owner of the dog and a
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  • 75 3 Sfoison Lyons IJeauly May Capture World Prize. Dorwn Vise, the original of the famous Nippy," •ppcaring in all the advertisements of the Maison Lyons, h»s been solerted, with live others, for the final .iudtfinp: in connection with the international beauty contest. Harry Schulman, the American judire
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  • 17 3 American skippers can't marry i>u4.--tnger>. One by one they eliminati' th? iuuurd* of oceuu ti-avel. Detroit Naws.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 238 3 New Roofs for Old A LEAKLKSS ROOF IS ASSURED BY USING $fmi-Liquicl Asbestos Roofing Semi-Liquid Asbestos Roof Repairing Material DURABLE, ACID PROOF, ELASTIC AND FIRE RETARDING. No mattel* what constitutes your present leaky roof, CARBO-LASTIC will make it waterproof— and keep it so. Equally effective on corrugated iron, tin, composition,
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    • 377 3 Rica U ,h. U*utu of /W^) SarUtTwt Those who write via Duofold are 7 strokes ahead! A ud anyvif stroke worth the £14 1 25 -Year Point X Classic Hrauty J Over-iiize Ink Capacity 4 Writing Balance Press-Buttcn Filler to Lucky Curve Feed 7 Safety-scaled Cap npHE WORLD is wit-
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    • 964 3 /AWARDED^ "kst Scotch W^ OF GREAT AGE- DEWAR'S White Label, quality and age guaranteed, is on sale at all Hotels, Clubs and Stores. There is no Whisky of finer value or such good quality obtainable. Sole Artntn uttenbachLazarus Sons, Ltd., pi IsiNGAPORE PENANG IPOH KUALA-LUMPUR. J NOTICE MEETING OF THE
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 639 4 P. ti.-BRITISM INDIA AND APCAR .INES (Incorporated in En land) MAIL AND PASSENOKR *ND CARGO SKRVICKS. PBNIN8DLAB ASH ORIEN 'AL SJ». CO. CNDER CONTRACT WITH t IS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. I.< NDON A D FAR EAST MAIL SERVIC: OUTWARDS FROM I.ONDO1 FOB CHINA AND JAPAN Tonm re due S'pom KHIVA 9.1
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    • 583 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K, LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINE Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnige Due Sail KATORI MARU 10,000 Nov. 2G 27 ATSUTA MARU 8.tK) Doc V M KASHIMA MARU 10.CW Dee- n U IIAKO.VK MARU 111,50.1 Jan. 6 7 SUWA HARU 11,000 Jan. SI t* FUSHIMI MARU
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    • 540 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE TDE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTKRDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMUURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT
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    • 508 4 THE SIAM STEAM HAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Bias) BANGKOK COASTING 8KEVKTII. For hi-niMiuin. Trppggonu, Kelantan. B.'.nprnara, Tclupin. Patani, Singora, Lacon, llandon, Kohsamui, Lai'gsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Deparlor* I'RACHATIPOK Nov. 14 Nov. 17 MAMNI Nov. 21 Nov. 24 The Steamers are fitted throughout with, electric light and hare excellent
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    • 506 4 X. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET KAV. GO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated In Holland) Cnder contract with ta« NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. SC4O, with rub-connection* It passage, Freight, Transhipment, K»rine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representative* (or Singapore and Stratti Settlements of th« ntSci»l Toariit Bare»a of Java. All information, detailed itineraries
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    • 483 4 BURNS PHILP LIKE (Incorporated In AantraiU) FOR SYDNEY, MKi.BOORN«, VIA JAY*. DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLANDS AND BRISBANE Regular monthly «ail:n»» Ue w»U known steamer MARELLA (7.S.'5 tons) and the new motor vessel. MALABAR (4,612 tons). The MAKELI.A is the Urgeat and finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins dp luxe, aingle b.Tth
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 491 5 SMpping Announcements ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) 14 ELLERMAN LINB PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. i SOT FREIGHT SERVHH OUTWARDS To Hongkong Due Singapore it. WALTON HALL Dec. 24 HOMEWARDS Marseilles, London, Dunkirk. Havre and Liverpool a. CITY OF PEK1N Not. 80
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    • 405 5 AUSTRAL-EAST 9MIES LINE (locopormted in England) Regular Passenger and Freight Service via JAVA PORTS to FREMANTLE (WJL), ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE and STDNET maintained bj Da. Sail! s.s. KIOTO In port s.s. CITY OF PALERMO Nov. 29 Dec. 1 s.s. CITY OF SPARTA Dec. 30 Jan. 7 Single Return Singapore to Fremantle
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    • 443 5 ADMIRAL ORIENTAL UNE TRANS-PACIFIC PASSENGER AND EXPRESS SERVICE It days from Hone Kong to Sraitl* Sailine trum Steamer Hong Kong PRESIDENT MADISON Nov. 24 PRESIDENT JACKSON Dee. < PRESIDENT McKINLKY Dec. 18 PRESIDENT JEFFERSON Dec. 80 PRESIDENT GRANT Jan. 11 alao a sailing every 12 days from Hongkong to Manila
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    • 297 5 SHANGHAI JARS For Rubber Estate and Bathing. New Stock Arrived Different sizes Best quality Lowest price. Write for Catalogue to TSOU VAN FUNG BROS. CO. 94, SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. WARNING We bog to notify the public that Hit.- only genuine tin of "Milkmaid" Sweetened Condensed Mil. is that which
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    • 113 5 THE ALL-BRITISH IMPERIAL TYPEWRITERS SEVEN MODELS FOR ALL PURPOSES. Acknowledged by all its users as the best machine on the market. Ag s e o nt e8:e 8: DUNCAN ROBERTS, LTD. "MSST <^^Sr f fjfc AERATED WATERS and v tiv e sh. mc? BaWßK3«3i^l»ire*&'»i«^^ ALUNWHYTE WIRE ROPES. 23,900 metres a
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 559 6 From Tuesday. November 16 to Monday, November 22. IJJkEE STARS OF THE FIRST MAGNITUDE combine their talents in the George Fitzmaurice Firslii National Production AT THE ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD.. Pn.yi <■:<>.-.). In 'the Second Show, rommencini; at ii p.m. DOSIB KENTON, RONALD COLMAN AND AII.KKN PBINGLK in
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    • 428 6 PALACEGAY CINEMA, LTD. CoinmenciiiT Tl ESDAY NOVEMHKK IB In Hie Second Show at 9.1.'j p.m. Flr.it Show at 7.30 p.m. Another double Chinene attruclion lICD DAQT I ftUIT CRYSTAL SKAK&KAI KER ™l LO¥E II Reels. TiiertlitT with one reel short subject tatarta* MIM I.YK WMHO PTK and starr.nit MEI LAN
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    • 135 6 Scotch Whisky Sole Agents McAlistsr Co. Ltd. S.S. and F.M.S. j®i^J; f A. HAND WORTH HOLDING PHOENIX, the "Royal Fluih" of Minerals 'Phone 3463 MAKE THIS A I KODAK" CHRISTMAS I ii There is no praent brings such pleasure in its train as a Kodak or a Cinc[j Kodak. We
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  • 178 7 FIXTURES. Tuenday, November 16 High Water, 8.5 a.m., 7.'.fi p.m. Mul:iccn Mich Tide, 4.40 a.m., 6.0, r>2o p.m., 5.6. llluc Panne) homeward innil closes, 2 p.m. Aualni'usiar. jili:l elosM, fi p.m. Singapore Tennis Championship L.L.T.C. Wednesday. November 17 IliKh Water, 842 a.m., 9.1 p.m. Malacca High Tide,
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  • 334 7 Tuesday. November 16. Ship* alonrslda the Wharves or expected to arrive. Ki:iT'"I. HARBOUR. >iain Wharf W Sweet, Lch. Bun(?a, Sapphire, MtHmf, Patrol. Lch. Mercury, Lch. C. 450. O'l Wh.-.rf Nil Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCU. lanlnnf Pagar Da Kerens Albert Dock Beott Baitey Victoria Dock
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  • 72 7 To-day. i Sivalnw and Amoy < Kuala) 3 p.m. irhii. iK Sehiff Bahru) 4 p.m. AyatmUaia (SMNmm) f< p.m To-morrow Karimon (Mcraati) ..9 a.m. Cocoa im.l H.-mii! (Htraiac) 9 a.m. i I Prodaaa i 10 a.m. loaf Tat I .1 p.m .s. !at Pudjaagi BiTiekalis Oagan Aim
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  • 39 7 »7 frina der Nedcrlanden mlrapocr* D'Artagnun Nuns r c. Boifi i.ru Arrn. S'pore London Oct. 8 Nut. 1 Oct. 14 Not. 6 Oct. 16 Not. 6 Oct. 21 Nov. 16 Oct. ai Nov. ID Not. IS
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    • 41 7 The cnpupcrticnt is announced of Mr. Tun Seek Cheng, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan K'.m Hoiik, to Miss Yi-o Tengnh, second daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. Yeo Peck Chong. The marriagv will tnke place on December (S, 1»2«.
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  • 235 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, November 16. On London, Bank m/i 2/4 6/82 Demand 2/3 28/S2 Private 3m. credit* 2/4 7/16 On New York, Demand 56% Private 90 d/s 58 On France, Bank T.T. 1620 On India, Bank T.T. 155% On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 13 tt p.c dis. On
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  • 68 7 Tone of market:—Quiet. Latest Cable :—London Spot Sheet 20 %d. per lb. New York Spot Sheet G. cents 41 per lb. t.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. itandard R.S.S. on Tendw MM H mm n Spot November December Jan. -March April-June Buyers 69 69 69
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 379 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 59/- 61/- cd. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.92 Vi 0.97 Vi itL £1 Chenderiang 32/- 33/6 il £1 Eastern Siara 29/- 30/6 *1 10 Haad Yai 13/- 14/- pm. 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.37Vs 1-42* tl £1 ldris Hydraulic 58/6
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    • 152 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers (1 tl B. Am. Tobacco 4.16.0 4.17.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.96 1.00 1 1 Cycle and Carriage 0.96 1.00 H £1 E. Smelting: Co. 17.85 18.25 cd. 5 5 Kraser .Neave 17.35 17.55 LOO 100 Hammer Co. 170.00 175.00 LOOlOOKati Broa. del 190.00
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    • 95 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 57e 1570 p.m. Spore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $555,000 105 110 Spore Municipal 5 p.c $1,878,000 of 1901 par 5 prem. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 90 par Sp re Municipal 4',s p.c of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4
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    • 380 7 Fraser and Co. and 1-yal] and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 3.15 3.20 3.15 3.25 Alor Gajah ($1) 3.00 3.10 3.00 3.10 A. Hi tain ($1) 4.80 4.90 4.75 4.90 A. Kuning ($1) 1.0214 1.07 Vi 1.02 1.06 Am. Malay ($2) 4.05 4.75
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 780 7 WVLUE.- On November 13, 1928, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Margaret Anne, wife of Hector Macdonald Wyllie, k daughter. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advtt., nea put 11 WANTS. FOR SALE. ETC WANTED, garden roller, second-hand Sute price. 681, Straits Tiroes. FOR SALE, pedigree Pomeranians, Collies Airedales and Persian cats.
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    • 110 7 TO-NIGHT AT THE TO-NIGHT, ALL NEW PLAYS NEW WORLD SHOWS the star opera Vcrious Attractions and Numerous other North Bridie Road. Amusements. TO-NIGHT THE CITY OPERA A FALSE CHARGE (Second to none in the Malayan East) Presents the Grand and Interesting Piny To-morr.w Wednesday DUDAR SANI or THE SEA S
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    • 402 7 HARM'S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MIiNAGERIE Location: SINGAPORE BOXING STADIUM. Next to Tramway Station. Grand Opening November 22, at 9,15 p,m. With entire new troupe and new acts. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday, at 4.30 p.m. Children- Half Price to matinees only. Plan and Booking at ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. PRICES
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 116 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbaa Station. (By (nnrti-xy of l.nvernment Health Office.) For the M hour* ending at Midnight on November 14, 1)26. Dc« hade temperatan 87.5 F ndc tempenrtnn 71 9, Mian ihadc temparatara Ml F Max. sun radiation 153 F Mia. an 70 F. Sir ten 81 F. Mesa
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  • 896 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16. THE WORK OF AGITATORS. The news of what was descn'oed as i communistic rising in Java was, a. expected, quickly followed by the inform ation that the trouble had been nearlj suppressed, thou;rh the latest wires ri port furthtr disturbances in some place It
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  • 302 8 An editorial article in the Far Easter r Times, a daily paper of Peking, headed Overseas Chinese to Develop r'uk; i; Province opens with the following sentence "The Overseas CUbcm i:i tht ir'outh Sea Islands, Burma, Siam Bad Annain, who?e love for their Motherland without question, have
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  • 395 8 Mr. Dicphuis has succeeded Mr. Coop? r.s mnnaßiT of the Naval Establishment at Sourabaya. Captafn Christoffel is said to be looking tor land in British North Borneo, and intends to stay there for some time. Mr. P. J. A. Idcnburg, L.L.D., succeeds Mr. J. \V. Roess:n(fh van
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  • 18 8 A list of pensionable oTices in the Government, supcr.-eding previous notin- > itiui.s. ai>p«';irs in the tuiTent GovernBtent Gazette.
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  • 29 8 A concert will be held in the Raffle: Institution Hall on Saturday, 27th inst r.t 8.30 p.m. which all Old Rafllcsians and their laiiv friends are invited to attend.
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  • 31 8 The Leapue of Nations Budget has b^en divided into 1,015 units. Tht British Empire will accaunt for 238 units, or just over one-quarter of the total Japan has 60, and China
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  • 33 8 A Chinese, Tan Soo. was attacked at Paste Panjang Road, on Friday last, by a party of five Hokiens. who robbed bin of cash and jewellery valued at $120. \< arrests have been made.
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  • 38 8 To judge f;\ini the varied audijnees who so far have been present at its prc--uitation, the Mons Him, now showing it the Vi t 'ria Theatre, is appealing t" :i elaasei of the many couniunitic;; of :n,~;i; I
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  • 35 8 Mr. A. Ueeter has resigned the of B::tn Puteh Estai". B neo, which he has held f.tr a atonber of Man. Mr. Van Veen, who actintf fur Mr. Meecer, 881 BOW I .ii appointed manager.
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  • 53 8 Tenders have been called for, for the levelling of i ItM btjrond the race coursv. Ipoh, for the clearing of the jungle from Xta Cani[), QuMTOn'l iiiirhiands Koad, f":i he QOBStnietion of a sub-station at Klmng lor electric liirht'iv.r. i'nr an extension of liic Beaideacy, Sereakan, and for the construction
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  • 59 8 The final r-ection of the Siamese Eastern Railway, from Krabinburi to Aranya Pradau wa openad to traffic on the Kins ot SUun'l birthday. One way the train u;!! l'ave Banpok a» 7.0. r > a.m. and re.-ih Aru. vi Pradeu at SM p.m. The other uay the tmin leaves Aranya
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  • 58 8 A ease of armed r bbery ia reported to have taken place at the junction of Selegie Road and Prinsep Street, Singapore! at 11. '10 p.m. on Saturday, a Chi iffee thop-keeper being r .hbed of a watch and other valuables valued at over S6.">. Three Chinese, who can I"
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  • 59 8 Those who er.joy consumption of the succulent asparagus will be interested to hear that the word in the best SylaiS circles is believed to have a Malay elerivau n, Ba'paroh kraa. We. who buy ran from the beat Americaa luunee, says tin British North Borneo Herald, are inclined to think
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  • 62 8 The Colonial Secretary, says a Government Gazette notice, is satisfied that the registered society known as the Sin Ng 1.00 Club, Penang, has eSSSsd to exist. The' Beramgooa 'l'eiir Badminton Party. Singaporaj has been exempted from regi.-t-tniti.m under the SocieMa Ordinance. The Hanyang Lkmg-Ngaa Tong Kiew Kongso, Penang, i.< called
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  • 120 8 Important Interests Plan Developments. Sir Ernest Birch Accepts Chairmanship. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London. November 10. The Financial Times says twtctiMvdevelopments in the rubber industry in Drazil are occurring. A larjre I'ara rubber concern, with which important rubber intcrisls arc idcntilird, is boin^ formed. The chairman is Sir Finest
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  • 46 8 Merchants Strenuously Oppose Renewal. (From Our Own Correspondent). Hong Kontr, November 14 Canton The Transportation Guilds kive lifted the new anti-British cargo boycott. No pickets were on the bund yesterday. The merchants of Canton strenuously opposed renewal of the boycott in any form.
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  • 159 8 Addition lo Round-the-World Service. The Dollar Steamship liner PrcsidenIlnrrisc n, which recently ran aground nea S'lan^liai, has been taken to Shanghai for overhaul, and will be in CWHIHtniOM arain shortly. The company announces that the President Harrison will tail from Shanghai on January J8, filling the rap
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  • 28 8 Lewia and Peat'a cable frota their 1., u.lon sflßca (rivei I ti>r.s increase, ulcinir the tntol London ri'bbrr stocks Norenbtr IS, as revised i-'.~M tons.
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  • 25 8 A cable received by I^ewis and Peat from their London office states that rubber is quoted for the whole of 1927
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  • 34 8 Prom Europe (Loadoa maili despatched o.iobi"- j.s) iiy tin Macedonia d>ir ;:t Pmn ;it noun am Tbnnday. Fixiiii Chin. i and Japan I y the Mantua, d.K- ;:t I'lnaiiK nt Mmn tO-Bierriw,
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  • 65 8 llc;:rl<?r!"in, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cable i;.!<'il Xivember 1">, their (Notation! being in gold dollar cents and closing bid prices. llubhcr Exchange talei tn-(|ay TM tons. November 40.00, December ll cents, January 41.40, February I 1" 1. March !1.70, April 41.90, May
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  • 65 8 Already MkaowtodRod s IVr Stnita Juvenile 'Ui!> (Hock Chenc Kok) Qaylanc 110, S. I. 10, <". S. K. Id. T. K. 0. io \v. i;. ii. ie, k. ii. i". L K. V. 1". C. S. C in. Symp«thiser 5, Teetotaller 10, J. s. c. C. C.
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 232 8 LITTLE'S js^ CHRISTMAS BAZAAR n<£Tl| is now open fWJJ^5'*Y^i Special Display in all All the hip.-.: and ir.csl attraetiv* Toys /Cartf «B CHi'ISTMAS CARDS AM) /^L I'Kov.'.sa- :s \.\i) SSHL^HBSH X.'S^tS SPIRITS. pen-* SILVERWARE AND ELECTRO PLATE V^H JEWELLERY CHOCOLATES AND CONFECTIONERY |aj. fr SEASONABLE DELICACIES. "****^jj Our New Annual
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    • 104 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 George Fitzmaurice First National Production THIEF ,n PARADISE in 9 Reels. First Show at 7.30 SHORE LEAVE in 9 Reels. (Featuring KICIIAR1) BARTHEI.MESS) TAN CUM KEE CO.. LTD., Proprietors The Rachals Grand SnORT GRANDS. BOUDOIR GRANDS. You'll love this new RACHALS Grand.
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    • 80 8 On Other Pages. 11. me Football Lmkim TabU I Loaaon Metal Hariuri Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping nnd the Mails 7 Meteorological Hopnrt 7 Router nnd British Imperial Radio.. 9 Thi Rubber Position By A.W.8.) I Th- turn Disorders v. vt\ Tour in India 8 ■.■<■ Cable I l)utcli India*
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  • 183 9 Exciting Rescues At Sea. FIERCE GALES. Considerable Damage By Flooding. (BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.) Rugby, November IS. Wild weather, accompanied by heavy rainfall, swept the British Isle's during the vi 1.-cml, and in some parts con■iderahle damage waj dune by flooding. Thr. njrhnut Saturday the wind maintained
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  • 129 9 Mr. Penny Questions Mr. Amery. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, November li. I.i the House of Commons Mr. Y. G. Penny asked whether, in view of the aneertainty v,ith regard to the actual quantity of rubber held in the East against uaased expert rights, Mr. Amery cciuld state the
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  • 135 9 Programme of the Duke Of York's Tour. (BfUTISH IMPFRIAL RADIO.) Rugby, November 18, The oaVial programme of the Duke of York's visit to Australia and New Zealand is issued. His Royal Highness v. ill leave Potts— tt on January 0 in the battle cruiser Renown. He
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  • 87 9 Preparations for Assembly At Geneva. (BRITISH I.MIT.RIAL ItADIO.) Rogby, November ir>. j The (preparatory committee for the I economic conference en the League of Nations is meeting in (ieiuva to-day. It will decide on the date and compo>ition eif the conference. A nuniKr of essential subjects will
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  • 118 9 Inspired by Republican Party. Eight Free State Barracks Raided. [REUTF.R TELEGRAM] London, November 16. The outburst of disorder in Cork appeals' to have been part of a c ncerted action the purpose of which is obscure. At least eight barracks in the Free State were raided. The
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  • 174 9 Questions in the House Of Commons. [RIUTXB TILXORAM] London, November 15. In the House of Commons Sir Harry Brittain asked whether any effective form of cooperation existed between the powers interested for the protection of the lives and property of their nationals in China. Sir Austen Chamberlain
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  • 97 9 Alleged Fears of Fascist Italy. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, November 1">. Paris The meeting of Chicherin and Rushdi Bty continues to provoke much comment. It II regarded by the newspapers as indicating Turkey's fear of Fascist Italy. The Echo de Paris scouts the idea of the formation of
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  • 78 9 Alleged Breach of Emergency Rules. [REITER TELEGRAM] London, November 16. Kxtraordiiiary interest was evinced by crowded police court at Renishaw, Derbyshire, to-day, when four summonses were returnable charging Mr. D. Kirkv.oml. M.P., with breaking the emergency regulations in the course of speeches delivered in Derbyshire villages on
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  • 68 9 Revolutionary Movement On Border. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, November 1.1. Xl I'aso In spite of emphatic ofliciu! denials, rumours persist at Juarez that ii revolutionary movement is developing; rlong the northern I. orders of Mexico, i It is reported that General Fernandez, former number of General Pascho Villa.- staff,
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  • 548 9 District Votes Favour Acceptance. Dispute Expected to End This Week. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, November 15. There were 7,442 more miners working to-dny, making a total of 336,153. London, November 16. Reports from number of coalfields indicate that a majority will be obtained for acceptance of the Government's
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  • 81 9 Comparison of Production This And Last Year. (Aneta's Service.) Batavia, November IS. The Statistical Bureau of Taxations places rubber production in 192 C of estate rubber in -lava at 51,770 tons, other parts of the Dutch East Indies 72,207 tons, against, respectively, 44,404 tons and (i1,G43 tons
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  • 431 9 Plans of New British Corporation. Press Interests Not to Be Affected. (BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.) Rugby, November 15. The P ;stmaster General introduced in the House of Commons the supplementary estimate for the British Broadcasting Corporation, which is to take over on January 1, r.s a nati nal concern, the
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  • 138 9 Wish to Modify International Law. [REL'TER TELEGRAM] London, November 1"). New York Why did Mr. Coo!idgc go out of his way to raise the question cf the World Court and irritate Europe This question, which is agitating irany newspapers since the President's speech Bt Kansas City, is answered
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  • 71 9 The following appointments have been made by the Ad' .irally 1'ayr. Lieut.0 mmr. P. H. Alon isscy, M.B.E., to Hawkins, additional and as Set-. t:> Chict (if Start' (on transfer of flax). 1 Payr. Lieuts. A. G. Spears to Hawkins, additional :ni<l ai AssLst. Sec. to V/A Sir K. Tyrwhitt
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  • 177 9 Attack on Garrison At Laboean. Rebels Suffer Heavy Losses. (Ancta's Service.) Batavia, November 13. Yesterday evening a band of ">00 armed men, flourishing white flags, made a mass attack on the Harrison at I.abocan. Captain Bekking, the commanding officer, nfter some volleys ordered rapid fire and the attack
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  • 93 9 South Punjab Just Save Defeat. One Wicket to Fall When Stumps Drawn. (Special Cable to the Straits Times.) Calcutta November 15. South Punjab managed to draw with the M.C.C. in a match at Lahore, after j a thrilling finish. Batting first the H.C.C made Hi, including Eckersley Go
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  • 48 9 Arab Sentenced For Manslaughter. [REVTEK TELEGRAM] London, November 15. Bagdad The Arab tribesman who Brad the shot which killed Sir Alan Cobham'l mechanic. Mr. Elliott, while on the flight to Australia, has been found guilty oi" m::n:-!au b'.ir and sentenced I five yean rigoroui imprisonment.
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  • 42 9 Pilgrimage to London Cenotaph. (BRITISH IMI'EKIAI, RADIO.) Rugby, November 1">. Yesterday being Armistice Sunday. there was an almost unbroken pilgrimage to the Cenotaph, and hundreds of wreaths were added to the a.'ready great mass of flowers heaped high about it.
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  • 1135 9 Refreshing Optimism On Demand Question. Notes by A. W. S. A. W. S., writing from London under date October 21, says: London stocks at the end of last week were rep rted to be 39,650 tons, an advance of 2,421 on the week and of in.i' the beginning
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  • 631 10 Twelfth Plenary Session Held. Imperial Defence Discussion Not Published. [REfTKR TELEGRAM] London, November U. The Imperial Conference decided for the ,i ,t to publish the discussion on Imperial dc lcr.ee. The conference approved committee re ports rrtoinnunding to the Empire Governments the principles of the recent Washington draft
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  • 471 10 Judgment in Sime Darby Case Disputed. The Singapore Court of Appeal opened I his morning, thr judges being the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison), Mr. Justice Brown and Justice McCabe Reay. There are 13 appeals on the list, including seven against decisions of Mr. Justice Deane, live against
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  • 181 10 Amateur Production Early Next Year. The Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee intend to produce The Miiiado early next year. No doubt many newiomers In the Colony will be anxiou> to aseitt hi the production, and the S. A. D. C. are therefore opening a list, as they have done
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  • 188 10 I'rogiamme of drills up to and for November 21, Vj2G Tuesday, November 16, ">.l"> p.m., Chinese Drill Hall, Chinese Co., Warren Shield Practice Marching. Wednesday, November 17, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.R.A. (v). Procedure for Sunday's Shoot 5.1"> p.m.. Drill Hal!, S.V.I. Ambulance, Drill 5.15 p.m.. Drill
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  • 75 10 Harmston's inns, which is always a very popular at', ruction n Singapore, will return from Java in a few days. i'.ncJ is booked to open another local seasen on. the Malayan Boxing Stadium Ciiuiul. in Mackenzie Road (oaT Bukit limah Road) on Monday m si. Mr. linrmston is
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • 1106 10 Notes on the Germans Match. Singap it- beat Johore 22 0 on Saturday at Genuang in the southern section of the Maiayu Cup competition. Johore pressed at start, but after five minutes Robeiison sored a typical try from a dropped pass by a Johore forward, end King converted.
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    • 283 10 Draw for First Round Of i English Cup. [Reuter Telegram.] London, November 15. The draw for the first round of the competition proper for the Football Association Cup, to bo played on November 27, is as follows Workington v. Crook Stockton v. Ashington Bishop Auckland or Eshwinning v.
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    • 121 10 Championship Meeting Opens To-day. The open championship meeting organised by the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association opens at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club this afternoon. The events for the meeting c mpris e> men's singlos ■nd doubles and ladies' singles, and nearly all the leading local players are competing,
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    • 54 10 Keypel Competitions. The f llowinp were the results of the November huliuay com put it inns at Kep-j.-c-l i lajr Competition. Bath ami Webb on 1Kb Kieen. Mixed Foursome. Mrs. J. D.^Mair I Mrs. Wilson" and A. Barron 46 4 B U II B 'U Mrs. and A. J.
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    • 525 10 Rainy Week-End at Rifle Range. Frequent showers of rain intcrferred to somt extent with the Singapore Bislej meeting held at the Bukit Timah rifle range during the week-end under the auspices of the local Volunteer Rifle Association, but the programme was carried out successfully, with the exception of
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    • 78 10 V..M.C.A. Beat Fort Canning The V.M.C.A. defeated Fort Canning by 3—o3 0 on Saturday. In another match yesterday the V.M.C.A. won by :i 1. The following will represent the Kafflesians aj-ainst Boustead and Co. to-morrow on the Raffles school ground: .1. V. H as C. Richards and T. S.
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    • 70 10 TbngUa Club Tournament. Ties for Thursday Handicap Doubles Dath and Turner plus 2 v. Godwin and Dunnian ser.. Riches and Poyser plus 4 v. Houghton and Bennett ser. Withers Cup: Elphick v. Webb, Dr. Chill v. Dr. Elder. Friday's Ties. Championship Pain Qodwia and John Donaldson v. .la-. Donaldson
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    • 47 10 British Schoolboys' Score. London. November 6. Britain's team of 2,000 schoolboys scored 141,132 points for the King's Trophy in connection with the Imperial Challenge Shields Competition of l:rji> National rifle A: sue iation. The results of the iheotißg of the Overseas and DomlnJOBS are awaiteci.
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    • 37 10 I'aris Club Championship. London, November 7. Paris A surprise was caused in the Paris Law n Tennis Club Championship when Jacob, who h id been playing well, was beaten in the finat by Laurent, 6/3, I
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  • 26 10 The bcardin? establishment known as San Souci, (i Oxley Rise will from today be known as East Atijflia an. I will In under entirely new management.
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  • 298 10 Fine Display at Convent School. Opened by Lady Cuillemard, an exhibition of work wna given at the Convent >>f Holy Infant Jesus to-day. A Straits Times representative, who attended, wae astonished at the qua'ity of the needlework, drawings, toys, and all wanner of useful and decorative articles the
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  • 123 10 Ten Years and the Cat for Gang Robber. Then m sequel to a brutal gang robbery on I'ulau Tekong— in which Ine Chine c robbed a .Malay haute, stabbed .i woman and ill treated the other OCCUpants at the Singapore Assiies this morning. A Chinese WM Mnteneed
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  • 68 10 (BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.) Rugby, Moveasber W. Foreign exchangee arc Amsterdam lii.i-'j. Berlin I• Bombay is. 5 56-64 A Brussels 84£4. Buenos A ire Copenhagen 18.20. Geneva 25.15. Helsin Hong Kong Is. lid. Lisbon 2 17-82. Madrid 82.0 Milan New York i.M 1-16. Oslo 19.89V4. Paris 111"-. Prague 16*41. Rio
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORT.
    • 114 10 Bingapore, November 16. Robber.— 1... a] 68M cent i pel li>. Steady. TiiL—London E3Ol 10s. Rubbers.—Shares remain quiet. Tapaha 1 offer at •';.<!<• and Pajami at Hamiltons ar- Sungci Tukangs :A 1.40-1.45 Cum. AllenSys Hirer at :\.2» and A naL Malayi a1 L7O. Mining.—Share* an firm.
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    • 77 10 Singapore, November l". London.—Rubber Is. B%d^ down Kd. Local 60 cents. London.--Tin 801 10*, op 86a. Mining.—Rahman Uydraulici 2.80-2.85, Linguis 1.90-1.95 cum, Northi 1.06-1.10, Kinta Dredging 2.19-2.81, Petaling* LC2H4.67V4, Ri 64, Ulu I'ialis i.r.2>-.-1.67H, i: 96-97%, Pontianalc Gold 148-1.70, Taipingi 2.06-2.10, Tejaa" Tronohs Ms.-965. Kamuntingi BBs.-90«.
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  • 18 10 Mr. Tir**** I'ursh.itani. manager o{ Ranchordi am, is arriving from Calcutta by the Talma, expected to-morrow -it day-light.
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  • 1549 11 Singapore Races. Many Good Dividends On Second Day. Heavy doing and Unexpected Results. If the- teat of handicapping la that (avouritea rt>> not coma In th moaotoai tu regularity, Mr. 1). A. a;. Brown c rtainiy bad l day yesterday. The heavy K"in»r after the rain i..;' urally
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 243 11 A TRIUMPH In sound reproduction has at last been achieved by "His Master's Voice" The new model instruments now in stock fully prove this, and we will be pleased to demonstrate this to you at any time. CALL OR WRITE FOR CATALOGUE S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. FULL
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    • 211 11 Raffles Hotel SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 After the Races DINNER DANSANT 8-15 p.m. Dinners will be served in the Ball-room DANCING to 1.15 a.m. TO-NIGHT DINNER DANCE For reservations Phone 2920. J. WILLIAMS, Manager. Sea View Hotel Daily and Permanent rates. Rates feeMc Tiffin at Raffles Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE
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  • 871 12 India Under Lord EUonborouurh. Students of Indian history will wel:ome the valuable and informative book inder the above title just published by tohn Murray. India Under Lord Ellenboroush (10s. 3d.) is a selection from tht hitherto unpublished papers and secret despatches of Edward Earl of Ellenborough, who was
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  • 112 12 A meeting of creditors of the OrWntal Commercial Bank. Ltd., Honjr Konu, which it, in voluntary liquidation, was held at registered offices of the Company, the object of the meeting being to consider I the advisability of the winding up of the Company by the Court. Mr.
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 643 12 Suitable Christmas Gifts for your Friends Abroad. We will Post any book anywhere add resonable Postage to the value of the book and we do the rest. THE 111-K W SAMUEL JOHNSON, l.y Jnmcs Boswcll, illustrated with 20 photogravure etchings, fifty halt toai plat**, and a fa.-c.in.le autograph letter. 3
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    • 516 12 Hair Often Ruined 1 By Carelew Washing i Soap should be used very carefully, if you want to koep your hair looking its best. Many soaps, prepared shompoos and shampoo powders, contain tot much free alkali. This dries the I SSr-T~~l scalp, makes the hair brittle, and ruins it. *JU^|
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    • 241 12 Ceramics ancient and modern The perfect specimens of handfashioned pottery preserved from the ancient dynasties of Rome and Egypt are admirable examples of this craft. To-day the same pride of production and the same ideal of perfection lies behind the hand-making of SWEfeESS VIRGINIA CIGARETTES Made by hand One at
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  • 647 13 New Puzzle What Causes Face Marks I was fortvaata raoath yesterday, iayi a Daily News Special correspondent, to K'.t a photograph of the remarkable stigmatic markings which mysteriously appear on t he face of Kleonore Zii^un, the Kumani::n poltergeist gi:l new ln-lnu cb«* red at Ihe National Laboratory
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  • 121 13 Becoming Popular In London. Empire-froon) U-.bacco, which until a ■oothl Biro wa< almost unknown to thi British public, has become remarkably )> 'pular. T» a L.indon reporter th? manatrcr of a larj-'e distributinjc firm said: It w«s n. t until lust year, when the campaign to l>i.y British
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  • 25 13 N'awiiK Pet. First half November, output 00 piculs. I'hin Soon Tin —First half November, 159 piculs. Talam Mir.cs, Ltd.— October Tributf l>ls. 549.
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  • 39 13 News has just been received at Barry that an uncle in Australia left several thousands of pounds to Frederick Andrews (aged 70 years), the local dustman, but Andrews had been run over and killed a week previously.
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 229 13 SPECIFY Ck Grompton's PROVED RELIABILITY When we first stalled in business our quest was "QUALITY" and no cheapening influences of competition can ever Make us forget it. UNITED ENGINEERS, LIMITED Incorporated in the Strait* Settlement^ SINGAPORE. Mnttssrs BLBCTUCAL DEFURTMENT, 13, BATTERY ROAD. 1926 MODEL WILLYS KNIGHT OLDSMOBILE 6 PRIVATE MOTOR
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    • 245 13 —and World-Wide Demand Continues to Grow Satisfactory performance has Sales chiriny the first eight monthß built a profound public respect of J 926 aggregated 25,383 trucks tor Orahara Brothers Trucks compared with 14,207 for the and Buses the world over. first eight months of 1925. Quality is the highest, prices
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 1988 14 ..-.yi 'A*** .re< 17,000,006 S.Q. ta i".««MM The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. w.. lln-nor^ (I-corporatsd In Strata B.tU.m«U.J omcl 0M Jwy> HXAD OFTICI Wineksstsr Hoase, iingapor*. T.. Company h« «0.000 d.po.ltsd wit. Us S.prsm. C.»« .f «.fla,« *.< wl» tM *M.k W Cmmml- A* U M«««lM. ATTEACTIV* PLANS
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    • 852 14 SHEONG KOON SENG CO. AUCTION SALE OF SINGAPORE TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES. X: Messrs. Cheng Koon Song Co.'s saleroom, No. 30 Chulia Street, on Wednesday. November 17, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. Valuable froehoM residential seaside dwelling house known as No. 330 East Coast Road near the 1\ milestone, Singapore,
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    • 337 14 Phone 173). Central Motor Hiring Co. (Tkre* doon from PaT»ll»».) NEW FIAT CAM on Hire at a BIG REDUCTION IN RATI. STRAITS HIRING GOiPAMY Phone 3956. 14, OBCHARD ROAD, meit FerUla*. m LATEST FIAT CARS Model 502. ON HIRE DAY AND NIGHT RING UP 2273 Per hMi. DODGE CARS $3.00
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 113 15 Fisk Balloon Tyres ,mk Ensure Comfort, |||i Security and Quality. ■#^y| Distributors: I CYCLE CARRIAGE CO, (1926) SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, 3*lll PENANG, &H-1* MALACCA. THE Fisk Tire Export Company Inc. ;ff U, CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS. SINGAPORE. 9 -^vim W&klli^ -the smile of welcome one always itiLxi 1 ]^\'i\iflii\ accords to
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    • 236 15 j CHRYSLER ANNOUNCEMENT Owing to sudden alterations in Mr. CADVS arrangements, the demonstration lectures with the Chrysler 6 cylinder ■sectional chassis will be held at our premises as follows Wednesday, November 17, at 5 p.m. Thursday, 18, 5 p.m. Friday, 19, „10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, 20, „10 a.m.
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 133 16 Choice Presents MODERN DESIGNS CHARGES MODERATE. Just unpacked. r A large collection DIAMONDS, DIAMOND and STERLING SILVER WARES NOW EXHIBITED. Inspection cordially invited. ISMAIL A. RAHEEM (Crown Jeweller), 81-1 ft 2, BRAS BASAH ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone 129 X. Tekram "TTTAIBA." g| CAST j PIPES WATER SANITARY WORK. Better md not
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    • 365 16 NEW SHIPMENT JUSTJRRIVED. SHANGHAI JARS All sizes. COAGULATING PANS 13 ins. x 9 ins. x 3>/_ ins. Seamless, round corners. TALCUM POWDER Superior quality. LEE KIM SOO 40, HIGH STREET. Specially Prepared for Residents of Malaya. Three Charming Calendars for IJJ27. With Water-eoloar Studies by a wsllknown local artist reproduced
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    • 1819 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS^^ THE PRETAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., In ordinary close set tvne faverage nix words to line are Per line One insertion 28 cents, two Ins. 46 rti., tuiee ins. 64 cts four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. (173, ten ins. $1.40,
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    • 147 16 lllrt^rt fi\t\f\ V:lff| |l ill M I ILD^. \Z t\]S\j\M -V-W.W .<.* <_- j f\ t TCP C_ J SllP "l BB EXTENDED FOR ONE WEEK ONLY Ending Monday, Nov. 22 KCM U ft MTQ AND fIITORTS L? li UIL il! O HALF SALE PRICES HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS. ridHßdl DlUi>.
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    • 310 16 RECEIVED BY THE LATEST MAIL. On'y A Few Copies—Selling Like Hot Cakes. THE DANCING FLOOR, by John llurhan (liltli K<ln.) MOD WOK|, OF i ONOI'K, hy Sapprr JJ.BO 'HALF A SOVEREIGN, by lan Hay J.'I.W I THE NOKTIIINC TRAMP, t.y Kdgar I Wallace M.OO RKI.LARION, by Rafael Sahatinl fI.tO YOOWO
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