The Straits Times, 20 January 1927

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    13 1 The Straits TImes No. 28,380. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1927 PRICE 10 CENTS
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      137 1 I THE EVERYDAY MILK. IF IT'S "BEAR Jl BRAND" It's the Richest, Purest and Safest Milk the world produces. Recommended l>y (he medical profession throughout the world, and supplied to the principal hospitals and institutions everywhere. Rich in vitamins and other health giving properties, "Bear Brand" Swiss Milk is specially
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      208 1 tLAST THREE DAYS STOCK-TAKING lIP Al_ E 111 THURSDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY I/ I FINAL REDUCTION OF W HATS and GOWNS fiy T0 BE CLEARED n Regardless of Cost ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in S.S.) I SOME ONE HAS SAID that one of the pleasures of life is the common but
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      6 1 r.-M MILKMAID JM RTK!.II.I..i;i) Mil K.
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    Whose Islands?
    229 2 United States Disputes Possession. Referring to the American Government's dispute with Holland regarding the sovereignty of the island of Las Palmas in the Philippines Archipelago some further information, says the China Express, has come to hand, from which it is learned that Turtle Island and other tiny dots
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    THE TIN MARKET
    721 2 Lean iind Company's Weekly Report. In their weekly report, dated Penang, January 14, l^an and Co. state Tin has only -slightly fluctuated during the week and, after a recovery to i;J01 Ms, Spot and i2!«i months, closes at 1299 2s. 6d. and ±2iM 15.5. with a loss
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    18 2 Wireless waves will be used in the nc.ir future to tronunit electric power over grtat distances.— S«n»tore Marconi.
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      182 2 THE FINISHING TOUCH j A (ouch •>{" "1711" E.iu de Cologne assures (h;U bewitchtßgtlatetiMM that fastidious women i..: Ute 1711" regularly. Inhaled from the handk*v Jiiif it will help you over moments of n. Oklahabi everywhere. l>r.- ;-:.iiiw for the far East India, iOUKKT lil.Al tnion Dli!*.. Sinßapore. *<^2? Cologne
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      291 2 DRY ECZEMA TROUBLED BABY Tossed and Cried at Night Cuticura Heals. From a baby sis month* old my little daughter waa troubled with a dry eczema which first appeared in a rash around her mouth and chin, behind her can and on her back. The irritation caused her to scratch
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      133 2 Why should you pay more when you can buy a new piano specially built for tropics for $500. Monthly payment systrm can be arrangedSEASON CO., LTD. 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. FOR THE EYES, The best is but just good enough. ZEISS PUNKTAL LENSES MEAN PERFECT VISION Prescribed
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    Notes from Siam.
    1181 3 The King's Tour of The North. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, January 10. The tour of the Northern Provinces by the King and Queen is creating the greatest enthusiasm amongst a people who rarely have an opportunity to see the ruling Monarch. Everywhere the Royal party shows
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      338 3 1927 MODELS NOW ON VIEW Only by personal observation can you appreciate the virtue of the latest Model 1927 SWIFT. You may feel assured of receiving courteous treatment if you will favour us with a call and let us help you to satisfy yourself. This places you under no obligation,
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      566 3 iQWbmatfti 'j* is not mere beauty of feature i.r but a clear unblemished skin j A and a fresh youthful com- T plexion. Yen Yusa Cream brings this perfect com- a j* plexion-beauty bvßivino the U skin "an Oxy?,en bath.' fi f! Use Ven-Yusa daily. T M Watch how. under
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      515 3 IHS capital 1 H whisk/JOHN HAIC& CPU? li^iHLruf.c.J DISTILLERS J MARKINCH.SCOTba.HfJ ml^KjP^^f>23 I Local Agent THE ANGLO-SIAM CORPORATION, LTD. SINGAPORE. MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE Tenders are invited for the supply of (a) 500 tons of Asphalt suitable for painting Macadam roads. (b) 1,000 tons of Asphalt suitable for use in Street
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      604 3 CORPORATION OF RANGOON WATER AND SEWAGE DEPT. OVERSEER WANTED. The Corporation are prepared to receive applications for the appointment of Overseer in the Water and Sewage Department from candidates holding Pass Certificate from approved Engineering College and who have had not less than five years experience in the construction of
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      541 4 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PsTNINSn.AR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN Tonnage due Sport MANTUA 11.000 Jan. 28 MONGOLIA 16,500 Feb.
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      637 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. LINE (NIPPON YJJSEN KAISHA) > LONDON LINB Marseilles, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Do* Sail SUWA MARU 11.000 Jan. 19 21 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Fab. 4; HAKO2AKI MARU 10 500 Feb. 17 18' HAKUSAN MARU 10,600 Mar. 4 KITANO MARU 8.000 Mar. 17 U 1 HARUNA
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      586 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THB OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, LIMITED. THH CHINA MUTUAL BTHAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Ineorporsted in England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MAR- 1 SEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOWMARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND
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      506 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated 1b ■lam) BANGKOK COASTING SEKVICI. Fcr Kenaman, Kretay, Trenggann, Kalantan, Bungnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laeon. Handon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon ana Bangkok. Arrival Departar* REDANG Jan. 18 Jan. 19 PRACHATIPOK Jan. 23 Jan. 26 MALINI Jan. 30 Feb. 2 The Steamtra are fitted throughout
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      580 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF DATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone, No. 3640, with sub-connections to passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manager's Desk. Representatives for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, detailed itineraries
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      416 4 BURNS PNILP LINE (Incorporated In Australia) FOR SYDNEY, MELROURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLANDS AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the welt known steamer MARELLA (7,376 tons) and the new motor vessel. MALAPAR 14,r.12 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest »nd finest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe,
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      535 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN DUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) ELLERMAN n LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT FREIGHT SERVICE OUTWARDS To Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan Due Spore s.s. KNOWSI.EY lIAI.I. Jan. 2R CITY OF MADRID Feb. 17 HOMEWARDS Marseilles, London, Mavre, Hamburg and
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      478 5 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE M.S. KANGAROO due to arrive February 2. Suiting from Singapore about February 6. FOR FBEMANTLX, W.A. For particular, regarding pa.aag. and freight rate., apply to McALISTER ft CO, LTD. DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE ROUND-THE-WORLD PASSENGER AND FREIGHT BERVIC9 BOSTON and NEW YORK via PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA
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      468 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hong long) Direct Service to JAVA via HONO KONG and SHANGHAI and to CALCUTTA via FENANG from SINGAPORE. Taking cargo on through Bill, of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Tangtie Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA
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      593 5 A piece of Constructive Christianity deserving of every support. The SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND "Arethusa" Training Ship Are Training 1,000 Boys and Girls from all parts of the U.K. TUNDS URGENTLY NEEDED_ Patrons Their Majesties the KING and QUEEN. President H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G. ***** Boys have been sent
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      203 5 THE "ORBIT" FAN hae proved its undoubted superiority over fans which merely oscillate laterally and has become DESERVEDLY POPULAR WRITE FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. READY STOCK. REDUCED PRICES. |\e» |jNoi«jJrf°j'«--_i-*l Lf SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. Belliss Morccm, Ltd. BIRMINGHAM. MAM'KACTI REKS OF HEAVY OIL ENGINES (Diesel Type), STEAM TURBINES, CONDENSING PLANT,
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      522 6 GAIETY CINEMA Sanction A|l>rrt and Urncoolen Street*. From I'rid-i 1 January II to Thursday, January 2(1, 1*»27. NKHITI.Y at 9 Hh.irp. International .News ft Picture for all lovers, nil fafhero, nil mMhcrs and soum. For 'all eieeds, all classes uf people HIS PEOPLE The bifri-e»t falher-and-aon picture ever made ainc©
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      147 6 SURINA THEATRE North Bride.- K»ad. Id. No. 289. From Wedm\s<]ny. January 19 to Thursday. January 2.">. NIOHTLY nt '9.15 RICHARD TALMADGE A second Dnuxla.s I'airbanks, whose popularity now m ts (rrent if r*t Creator thru that Irmnus star THE SPEED KING A picture with unlimited action. See the royal reception
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      426 6 PAVILION Commencing Thursday. January 20 to Wednesday, January 26, at 9.15 p.m. sharp. THE LATEST I'ATHE GAZETTE A stupendous production very seldom equnlled a story of those adventurous and romantic days when BocriuMen ruled the S;>ani«h Main, terrorizing the Colonists of the West Indies Mad plundering merchant vessels on the
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      295 6 GOLF HUA HIN-OX-SEA, SIAM. CHINESE NEW YEAR COMPETITION Wednesday, February 2 BOGEY. Thursday. February 3 SIAM CHAMPIONSHIP. Friday, February i KING'S CUP STINTS. Saturday. February OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. Cups and prizes are (ilTered for .nil competition. The Infest date for Straits and F.M.S. J'.ayers to leave will be the 7. 1.i
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      528 6 £150 must be won! in CROSSWORDS COMPETITION IST jC IAA IN I COMPETITION No. l I PRIZE 3IIUU cash riu.ks of k.ntry 2ND nqr> IN I. Thi. compttmon >• compltie in nPRIZE *«iO cash gy pnz «"••■■<"<"■' 1O CONSOLATION PRIZES SST-T 1 toSSTSg conslstiniJ each of v suit IcnUth of
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    219 7 FIXTURES. Thuriday, January 20 High Water. 0.26 a.m., 11.38 a.m. Malacca High Tide, 8.60 a.m., «.4, x.r>s p.m., 8.2. Malaysian Union Mission of Seventh Day Aclventists. Preaching, Service 7.45-9 p.m. I!. I. homeward mail closes. t'hiL Orchestra. Mem. Hall, 615. Billiards, Falkiner v. Stevenson, Tanglin Club. Friday,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    338 7 Thurs.liiy. January L'll. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. hri'l'lX HARBOCB. it. Sangro. Bunga. The able, W H Bertha. (1:1 Wharf War Krishna Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DBT DOCKS. ■Jnr.iong I'agar Thoers Wharf Nil A'bert Dock Nil Victoria Dock Launch No. 6, Rcnsiena Keppel
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    188 7 To-day Ptntiaaak (Kboaa Koengi 3 p.m N.rth, N. Kast and N. West Sumatra (I'erak) p.m. Ciylon, Southern and Western India Tnml.a Man I 3 p.m. Upper Burma. North-Kast and Western India, Egypt, Europe, Canada and U.S.A. (Blara) 3 p.m. Supplementary mail for Europe, etc. (by Train) 4
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd.
      120 7 Singapore, January 20. Rubber. Lnal US'* cents per lb. .stculy. Tin.—London .£293 ss. Kubbcis. —Shares steady. Ulu Benuts 70-74 cents,, Mentakabs 59-62 cents. PaJBMBI buyers 2.75, Allenbys at 2.85. Bukit Kepongs sellers at 2.60, Brogas I.."iL"j. Sungei Tukangs 1.25-1.30, Kluangs „in»-s.2(t. Sulohs sellers 62Vi cents, New
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      Rose Macphail and Co.
      113 7 Singapore, January 20. Rubber. Is. 7'£d. Unchanged. Local Rubber GS cents. Tin.— t2U:s os. Down 255. Mining.— Kuchais 2.22 ',a -2.27 Rahman Hydraulic 2.35-2.45. Petaling 4.::">-4.45. i\ in. llu l'iah 1.Ci7 1 -.-1.72 1 Kuyoh I^s-1.80. 'F.'embian :!t«-40. K. L. Tin 30c. (id.-lOs. (id. Idris 575.
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    TIN RETURNS.
    45 7 Chenderiang Tin Dredging. Half month ending January 15, Dredge, piculs 90. Hydrau!icing.— Piculs 70. Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging. The following telegram has been received from the manager of the mine First half January, output 102 piculs. 287 hours worked, 35,000 cubic yards treated.
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    Association of Asiatic Staffs.
    203 7 Mr. D. J. Lecrdam, of Rembau, N.S.. writes that it i« proposed to form an association in Malaya for the Asiatic staffs employed on estates, the objects beir.jr, among others, to protect their interests as well as tho.-e of their employ, ts, and to provide a
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    40 7 r«h»p»n Paul Leeat Macedonia Ian Pieterszoon Coen KOwa Jlamut ■4«iji /irra. 1'par* !«»do» Hee. in Jan.' I Dec. ir> Jan. 10 P«c. lfi Jan. in n«c 17 Jan. in D«c. 23 Jan. 15 Dec. 24 Jan. 15
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    118 7 Six tUKs and 200 men were required for the dry docking; of the Mauretania, which was successfully carried out at Liverpool on December 22. On account of the sire of the Cunarder no fewer than 1,200 graving blocks had to be laid in order to make a good bed for
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    251 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, January 20. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 3/32 Demand 2/8 Private 3m. credit 2/4 o/lti On New York, Demand 50 Private 90 4/s !>7% On France, Bank T.T. 135J On India, Bank T.T. IM On Hong Kong, Bank T.T. 10' a p.c. dis. On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    65 7 R.S.S. equal to Standard, Q.C.*. Spot CT'a 67% Standard K.S.S. on Tender January 07*4 68 m Kcb.-March 08 '4 «S* .A|)!-i!-!une 70 7O',<. July-Sept. 71 \'i 72 Tone of Market Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet Is. 7>»tl. per lb. New York Spot Sheet
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      MINING.
      369 7 Issu« Val. Pd. Buyers Sellara 1 1 Pattani 1.05 1.10 il 11 Pengkalen 23.00 2:i.50 cd. 1 1 Petaling 4.37,2 4.45 it £1 Phin Soon 18/- 19/i! V- Puchong 9/6 10/6 pm. 1 1 Rahman Hy«l. 2.37V-J 2.41H il £1 Ramtmtan 21 /o 22/6 1 1 Rantau (Ord.) 1.80
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      GENERAL.
      170 7 urn Val. Pd. Buyers Selien £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.0.0 5.2.6 1 1 Central Engine 0.90 0.05 t 1 CycJ* and Carriage 0.90 0.95 £1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 17.00 17.50 5 5 Fraser Neave 17.40 17.75 100 100 Hammer Co. 175.00 180.00 Hk. 125 125 H. S.
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      DEBENTURES.
      95 7 U. En*. 0 p.c. $1.2J4,»00 4% 16% ».m. .Spore Cold Stors** D«b7 p.c. $655,000 110 110 Spore Municipal 6 p.«. $1,878,000 of 1901 par I pnn. Spore Municipal i% p.c of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4H p.c. of 1909 11,100,000 »0 par S'por* Municipal 4 p.*. of
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      387 7 Fraaar and Co. ami Lyall and Byatt'a QmoUUoaa. To-daj'i Price* Prasur Lrkll A 4 Co. Kvatt. Allcnby ($1) 2.82 V. 2.1)0 2.80 2.90 Alor (iajah («1) 2.70 2.90 2.70 2.90 A. Hitani ($1) 1.75 4.90 4.75 -I.'JO A. Kuning ($1) 0.95 1.00 0.95 1.05 An. Malay ()2) 4.50
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      69 7 TO LET IN CECIL STREET Premises No. 77. Now vacant. For particulars apply 452, care Straits Times. THE SINGAPORE TRACTION CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom 1 In connection with the reconstruction of North Bridge Road, the tram service now operating between Rochore Road and High Street will terminate
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      58 7 THE MALAKOFF RUBBER CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICK is hereby piv.-n that the share trinsfer hooks of this Company will b« rlo»eil from Tuesday, January 1!5 to Monday. .anuary 31. 1927, both days inc!u»ive. By Order of the Board, BOUSTEAD A CO., LTD.. (Incorporated in the I
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      61 7 TEKKA TAIPI^G, LIMITED I Incorporated r in Enpland) Advico h»i h*e:i received by cable of the declaration of a Dividend of Gil. per ihare m.d a Bonus of la. 3d. per shun- both less Income Tax payable on January 31, 19S7. Kasttm shareholders will receive thoir vrarrunm on arrival of
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      733 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classifled Adrts., see page 16. WANTS, FOR SALE. ETC. WANTED two compounde-s. Apply perscnalry, Straits l'harinaey. WANTED A CI.F.RK. Apply personally. Rtraitl Pharmacy. BEACH HOI.SE, KATONG. One comfortable roum vacant. Phone CCS3. dp) "TWO-SKATER ("AH FOR SALE, overhauled and paintad. Price $400. Apply 54, S. Times. ACCOUNTANT,
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      738 7 DAREX TUREX VALRIX SPINREX NOTICE is hereto Biven that the above inuli- marks are tli axetasiva preperty ■>'■ the- Standard Oil r^mpKTiy -n New Vuik at Union BujMine ("nllyi'r l^uny. Sintapore. Th* trade mark- consisting of the word* "DAREX- "TAKEX" VALKKX "CYLBREX" art. l ■■S.PlXttfX" are usul in respect of
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      72 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy of Government Health Office.) For the 24 hour* ending it Midnight on January IS. INT. D«» Max. .i.ai> temperature 90.5 F. ■in. shade temperature 72 F. Alenn :hadc t-mperiiture 79.5 F. in radiation lfil F. Mill. :.ras< radiation "OF. Sia tcniperature 81 F.
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    The Straits Times THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. KATONG AND TRADE.
    860 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. KATONG AND TRADE. The controversy as to whether the importar.t concern known as General Motors should be allowed to establish an assem- l.v plant on the Pacific Trading Company Mte tt T.tnjong Katong has been definitely decided by General Motors themselves. When the Municipal
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    AN OCCASIONAL NOTE.
    299 8 About this time of year, many find their fancy lightly lurns to thought.* of leave. The ,<r:eat maj irity of peo.nl. answer the call of the Little Gray How in the West, but not all are content to spend the whole of a holiday on their native
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    18 8 We have received a copy of the annual departmental reports of the Straits Settlements for the year 1925.
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    23 8 Keys picked up near the General Post Office have been forwarded to this office. The owner can have them on giving a description.
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    23 8 It is officially notified that as smallpox exists in an epidemic state at Calcutta the port of Calcutta is declared an infected place.
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    181 8 A cable to the Singapore office o Jt-scph T ravers and Sons. Ltd., announce: the death in London of Mr. W. F. Tra vt-rs, the chairman of the company. Mr. Lim Nee Soon, President of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce, who has been in Japan for
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    17 8 The Perak Flood Relief Fund, which amounts now to over $100,000, is to be closed on Saturday.
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    29 8 The Pierpont Morgan Company haw given a partnership to three employee: who have risen from the ranks. Wai Street says the Morgan partnership i worth at least £200,000 annually.
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    42 8 A case in which the Sultan of Siak is the defendant, and a sum of $80,000 ij involved, was mentioned in the Sup- reme Court this morning, and fixed ta further mention next Tuesday. It wil probably be tried early in February.
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    35 8 Information having been received thai raMM exists amongst dogs in Provinc. vVolleslcy, His Highness the Sultan «l fohon has prohibited absolutely, unti further notice, the importation into th-. ■.'.tate cf arty dogs from the Province.
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    44 8 Mr. T. H. Chiu, son of Rev. S. K. Chit: cf Amoy, who has been studying in England, has been elected an associate memker of the Royal Society. Mr. Chiu i> the President of the London Chinese Students' Union. He has many friendsin Singapore.
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    51 8 Th" dramatic section, branch of the Straits Chines*? Reading Club, will comOMtiea work to-day at 8 p.m. in the C.C Hal!. Intending members, who c interested in the study of the Eng. .i.-h language, elocution, dramatic art elc, are requested to attend. Ths class is conducted by Dr. Lim Han
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    60 8 Yesterday afternoon a Shanghai sin^ iiig Rirl waj stabbed by a Chinese in Xew Bridge Road. She was taken to the Geneial Hospital, where it was founJ she had been wounded ten times in the übdomen and back. The girl died the same day. The Chinese afterwards cum- Bitted raidde
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    58 8 Under the auspices of the Anglo■''hini^c School and their Old Boys' Association a dinner will be held on January 27 at the Gard?n Club, Raffles Place, in honour of Bishop W. F. Oldham, found 3i jf the school. Bishop Oldham wili address the gathering, and it is hopec: that as
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    55 8 A Calcutta message of December 20 .ays The body of a European named r. M. Loan v.as found this morning ai Putari, near Kutighat riverside, in the jurisdiction of Tollygunge pjlice station, .vith a bullet wound in his chin and I ■evolver beside him. The post-morten: ■xamination disclosed that death
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    59 8 An inspection of the Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps was held on Sunday by H. E. Major General Sir Theodore rraser, General Officer Commanding. The G.O.C. expressed satisfaction at the conduct of the operation an.] congratulated Major J. J. Saunders, O. C, P. and P. W. V. C. and
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    71 8 The Taipusam Festival celebrations in Singapore concluded last night, when the Silver Car was taken in procession t the Raffles Reclamation ground and a bis display of fireworks was given. Many hundreds accompanied the procession alon? Stamford X ad to the reclamation ground and thousands of people gathered io witness
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    110 8 Mr. G. M. Barron, hon. secretary of the Selangor Golf Club, has circularised members as follows "It is with deep regret the committee record the death of an old and valued servant of the Club in the person of Sudin bin Langkora. He was in the employ of the Club
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    135 8 Interesting changes are pending with regard to the V.M.C.A. in Ipoh. The building which was recently erected mads no provision for housing; accommodation, and as this want has been felt for some time the hoard of dim-tors are now considering what can bo done with a view to erecting a
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    A Royal Tragedy.
    246 8 Death of "Emperor Of Mexico's Widow. [kxuter telegram] London, January 1!*. Brussels The death has occurred of Princess Charlotte, sister of the lute King Leopold and widow of Emperor -Maximilian of Mexico. The Princess lost her reason when her husband was shot by Mexican Republicans in 18G7.
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    Dutch Indies Rubber.
    64 8 Total Production During 1926. (Aneta's Service.) Batavia, January 19. s The statistical bureau of taxation reports that the expn.t of native rubber in 1926 amounted to tons dry rubber. The total production in the Dutch East Indies was 209,000 tons. In 1925 the export of native rubber
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    ROUND-THE-WORLD CRUISE.
    153 8 Steam Yacht Alacrity Arrives At Singapore. The steam yacht Alacrity, which is conveying a party cf American society people on a *ix months cruise round the world, arrived at Singapore yesterday, and leaves for Saigon to-day. The yacht., which has been chartered from Mr. Graham While for the
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    Rubber Price Average.
    25 8 Rubber price averages in the present Restriction quarter up to January 19 are as follows Singapore t;<U.? cents London is. 7.32 d.
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    Mails Expected.
    52 8 From Indo-Oiina, by G. G. Rouine, due at Singapore daylight to-morrow. From China iind Japan, by Altai Maru, Jue at Singapore to-morrinv. From Europe (Land— mails despatched on December ISO) by Tara, due at Penang ii a.m. to-morrow. From Holland and Germany, by Rembrandt, due at Singapore 3
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    Rubber Prices.
    62 8 Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., New York, send us the following cube dated January 19, th'-ir quotations, beini; in gold dollar cents and closing bid prices. 'Rubber Exchanges sales to-day 32h tons. January MS.7O, February 80.10, March "9.40, April :S!).HO, May 39.90, Jon* 40.C0, July 40.70, August 41.20,
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      156 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at t The George Fitzmaurice United Artists Production THE SON OF THE SHEIK (Featuring RUDOLPH VALENTINO and VILMA BANKY) in 7 Reels. Preceded by Two-Reel Fox Comedy and Empire News Bulletin. First Show at 7.30 First National Attraction THE WILDERNESS WOMAN in 7 Reels.
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    ENSURING BRITISH PROTECTION.
    652 9 Forces for Defensive Purposes. DEPARTURE OF THE MARINES. First Cruiser Squadron Leaves Malta. REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January IS. Chatham and Plymouth contingents of Marines, each of 300, left for Portsmouth to embark for China. The streets of Chatham were lined with thousands of people as they passed
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    MOMENTOUS DECISIONS.
    744 9 Policy Warmly Endorsed By Press. Action Together with Other Powers. [beutbr tiixgkam] London, January 19. The British policy in using all the force necessary to defend British interests in China in the event of Chinese rejection of peaceful proposals is warmly endorsed by the newspapers. The Daily Telegraph
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    Prince and British Industries.
    57 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 19. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister made tho interesting announcement at a luncheon in connection with the forthc >minu British Industries Fair that so keen U the Prises of Wales on the British Industries Fair that he has consented to be the chief
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    A FAIR OFFER.
    456 9 Britain Ready and Willing To Go Far. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister's Speech. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 19. The President of the Board of Trade, Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister, presiding at the British Industries Fair luncheon, referred to China, where he said nowhere was it more true that British
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    U. S. A. and Mexico.
    143 9 Plea for Arbitration Of Disputes. [BSUTER TKLKGRAM] London, January 10. Washington There was a very significant development in the Senate when the Democratic leader, Senator Kobinson, introduced a resolution calling upon the United States Government to try and settle through arbitration all disputes with Mexico
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    The Surtaxes.
    71 9 Maritime Customs' Officials Attitude. [reuter par eastern service.] Shanghai, January 19. The Shanghai Commissioner of Customs, interviewed by Keuter, stated that the Maritime CustOßU olikiais had n .thing to do with the collection of surtaxes. It is believed that the surtaxes will be collected by Sun Chuan Fane's
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    Unemployment Returns.
    32 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 19. The latest weekly return regarding the unemployed shows a decrease of 63,839,' the total b*i:ig 1,432,000. This i* 210,607, more than a year ago.
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    LEAVING FOOCHOW.
    133 9 Sinister Rumours Being Circulated. Barricades Ueing Erected At Shameen. [REUTER Ml EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January 19. Foot-how The authorities have promised protection of foreigners and property, but owing to lack of discipline and the sinister rumours being circulated, many women and children are leaving the port. Fifty-nine American
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    Censored Cables.
    88 9 Hong Kong, January 19. It is reported from Shameen that sailors from H.M.S. Cicala are building a barricade of sandbags and iron plates at the back of the tund of Shameen. Shanghai, January .19. Further censored extracts from wires from Reuters' Hankow correspondent contained speeches by Chiang Kai
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    The Boxer Indemnity.
    313 9 University Proposal Not Supported. [reuter tar eastern service.] Hong Kong, January 19. Anticipating the introduction of an Act of Parliament adopting Lord Willing- j don's report on the Boxer indemnity, j general well-informed opinion in Hong Kong: strongly condemns the committee's] scheme for its mappropriateness at the
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    Lord Mayor in Paris.
    103 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 19. Tha Lord Mayor of London and the Lady Mayoress, with the Sheriffs and their wives, will leave London to-morrow for Paris. On Friday they will attend a banquet of the British Chamber of Commerce. On Saturday m-imine, introduced by the
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    Wireless Telephones.
    76 9 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 19. Official researches are in progress with a view to ensuring privacy for the wireless telephonic service which was recently inaugurated between England and America. A special correspondent of the Daily Mail states that the main principle of th-^se experiments consists in transmitting
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    ORPHANAGE LOOTED.
    165 9 Harrowing Tales of Foochow Refugees. Mob Takes Away Two Hundred Children. (From Our Own Correspondent). Hong Kong, January 20. Missionary refugees from Foochow arrived in Hong Kong tell harrowing tales of the recent outbreak. Students first entered the Spanish Sisters' orphanage demanding an investigation of conditions, alleging that
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    Japan's Attitude.
    228 9 Canton Government May Be j Recognised. [REUTER FAR EASTERN SERVICE.] Shanghai, January 19- I Tokio The Japanese papers are I generally well satisfied with Marquis Shidehara's speech and support the authorities' policy of non-interference in China. Some infer from certain remarks that Japan is paving the way for
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    The French View.
    73 9 Britain's Attitude of Prudent Expectancy." [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 19. Paris According to the newspapers the conversation held yesterday between M. Briand and Lord Crewe was connected with the situation in China. Le Journal is of opinion that Britain is now inclining towards an attitude 0.prudent expectancy,
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    U. S. A. and Turkey.
    40 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 19. Washington The Senate, in so-called executive session, rejected the Lausanne Treaty re-establishing diplomatic and commercial relations with Turkey. The administration whips failed to get the two-thirds majority necessary for ratification.
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    The Opium Commission.
    35 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, January 19. Geneva In fhe course of the Opiuni Commission, Signor Cavazzini stated that Italy is ready to adopt the necessary measure to enforce the Hague Convention of 1912.
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    SUBMARINE CABLES.
    939 9 Remarkable Advance In Transmission. Inauguration of a New Discovery. [REI-TEK TELEGRAM] London, January 19. A remarkable advance in rabfMU me cable transmission was demonstrated before London representatives of the Press at the Eastern Extension Australia and China Telegraph Co. offices this afternoon. One of the recent outstanding developments
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      Rugby.
      220 10 Teams for the Malaya Cup Final. The following have ban chosen to play fui .W^'ii SvJibilwi in the Malaya Cup liui.l at Kuala Lumpur next Saturday Keith Woollanl, Brifcgs, McHardy and Conn Foulds a'id Massey Newi>oult, Gilbert, Greek, Theophilus, LJoyd-Owen, i'likinKton, Jackson and MocNeiL ftwni vm Forwards. Barnet Smith,
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      Home Football.
      107 10 The Scottish Cup. !n the liist round of the Scottish Cup Dundee United beat Arbroath by 7—o,7 0, in the Arbroath ground. Effect of Mariners' Departure. [Reuter Telegram] London, January 19. Then 1 is consternation in Portsmouth football circles owing to the imminent departure of a thousand Marines
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      HOCKEY.
      184 10 Army Heat the S.C.C. On the padang yesterday, an Army XI defeated the S.C.C. by two goals to one. The ipUM was a good one and a fair reflex of the run of the play. Both forward lines attacked with great energy and jjply good gclal-kveeping on both ni^.
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      GOLF.
      61 10 K.G.C. January Ladies Spoon. Eighteen <-ards were taken out for the •January Indies spoon, stroke, competition the following: returned being -Mrs. E. A. Gibson 50—10=40 .1. Robertson Smith 52—10 =42 J. Groothoff 04—12=42 J. 1.. Campbell 48— 5= 43 .1. U. Mair 52— 9=43 .1. M. Ormston 47— 3=
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      Football.
      63 10 In a mutch played yesteiday, the Monopottee lnHt the Borneo Co. by three goals to one. A team rayrMMtiac Guthries will meet the St. Joseph's Old Boys to-day on the Bt, Ii -iph's ground. The following will represent the linn :—Oheok Chuan Ong Seng Wan and lave Yong Teck,
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      Billiards.
      127 10 Another Win for Falkiner. At the Garden Club yesterday, Claude l'alkin.'r beat 11. W. Stevenson in a match of 780 up by 228. Scoring was slow at first, both finding difficulty in settling down, owing to the slowness of the table. The best breaks were as follows Falkiner.— lls,
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      Tunney's Next Opponent.
      59 10 Starting the Elimination Tournament. [Reuter Telegram.] London, January 19. Now York Tex Rickard announces that he has concluded negotiations for a heavyweight mutch at Madison Square Gardens on February 18 between Jack Delaney and Jim Maloney, the first fight in the elimination tournament, the winner of which
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      Cricket.
      31 10 The Y. M. C. A. members interested in cricket are requested to be present at the meeting to be held at thY. M. C. A. to-morrow at G. 15 p.m.
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    Honour for Dr. S. W. Phoon
    159 10 Among- the recipients of distinctions at the Congregation of the University of Hoßg Kong (iii January 11 was Dr. Phoor, Seek Weog, of the medical staff of the Alice Memorial Hospital, an ;>ld UniverMiy irraduat* 1 An M. D. degree, for which Dr. Phoon
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    Death of Martin Donohoe.
    350 10 Famous Journalist and War Correspondent. A Reuter telegram from London, dated yesterday, ami unces the death at the age of 58, of Martin Henry D^nohoe, who had a thrilling career as a journalist and war correspondent. He was born in Galway, Ireland, in 186'J, and began
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    Boy Gangs.
    90 10 Six Months' Gaol for Chinese Youths. A case in which two Hylani youths were charged with house-breaking, was heard by Mr. P. A. F. David, in the District Court to-day. Chief Court Inspector Meredith told the indue that there had been a lot of house-breaking in the Geylang
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    The Straits Budget.
    133 10 Flood pictures from the East Coast are a feature of the current issue of the Straits Budget, the weekly edition of the Straits Times. Among them are probably some of the most remarkable We have vet reproduced. One picture includes the launch on which the estate assistants
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      THE PINE INDUSTRY.
      442 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, 1 have read with interest Mr. Tan Kah Kte's letter published in your issue of 19th inst., and though the position frtm the viewpoint of shippers was admirably expressed in an article published in your paper on January 7,
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      DIDACTICAL !
      41 10 DIDACTICAL To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. -Singapore is full of municipal notices calling upon us to "Drive Slow." As the tramp remarked when told to "git nut of this, quick"— why not employ the adverb Yours, etc., PAINED.
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    Girl Murders Boy.
    277 10 Remarkable Case at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, January 20. After an all-day hearing the trial concluded last night in which a Chinese girl, under 12 years of age, was charged wiih the murder of a Chinese boy, about six years of age, on
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    Perak Flood Fatalities
    49 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, January 20. The official report of the deaths in the floods states that 16 wore drowned, including a rescued party of twelve who were in a boat which capsized when t>e iiv towed into Teluk Ar.son. A European was also drowned.
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    34 10 Members of the Chinese Association are requested to r.oto that Mr. Koh Thian Seng has >>e<ri appointed Hon. Treasurer in place of Mr. Lye Eng Hour, who has resigned owing to pressure of work.
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    BROKER'S ACTION.
    755 10 Suit Against Singapore Association. Alleged Kefusal to Grant Membership. The committee of ihe Singapore Exchange Brokers' Association were defendants in ai; action which commenced before Mr. Justice Denne in the Supreme Court this i!iorning. The pb.intiff was Mr. R. L. Hannah, and he claimed a declaration that he
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    Exchanges.
    76 10 [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO.] Rugby, January 19. Foreign exchange* are Amsterdam 12.13 I Berlin 20.46. Bombay Ik. 6 3-32 d. Brussels 34.91. Buenos Aires -16 15-IG. Copenhagen IS.2U'j. Geneva 25.20. Helsingfors 192%. Hong Kong Is. 11 %d. Lisbon 2 17-82. Madrid 30.17%. Milan 112%. New York 4.85 5-18. Oslo 19.0i>.
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    M.C.C. IN INDIA.
    119 10 First of the Madras Matches Drawn. Good Scores by Indian Batsmen. (Special Cable to the Straits Times.) Calcutta, January 20. The M.f.C. players aie now in HadtM for the last matches of the Indian tour, following the visit to Rangoon. After the Madias matches they will po
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    Singapore Assizes.
    424 10 Javanese Acquitted on Capital Charge. In the As>size Court yesterday afternoon, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, a Javanese was found guilty of culpable homicdc not amounting to murder, and causing grwvuiM hurt with a dangerous weapon. The accused who was charged with murder and attempted murder,
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    Shipping Accidents.
    117 10 Pressure on Dry Dock Space. The dry docks at Keppel Harbonr are h:ivin« a rush time just now. In addition to the K< jml Star, which la umlergoinß extensive though only temporary repairs, the Heap En« Moh Stoamship Company s steamer Ban Hong Leung, in the command of
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    FLOOD RELIEF.
    162 10 Hoi Thin Amateur Dramatic Association. A general meeting of the Hoi Thin Anutteur Dramatic Association was held on Tuesday to consider measures for i I'i'litA inn distress caused by the floods in Malaya. Mr. N'u Sine I'hann preside. i and it was decided to advance on account of
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    FLOODS RELIEF FUND.
    203 10 Further List of Singapore Subscriptions. The Hon. Treasurer of the I.M.S. Relief Food, (are of Beag Koag :.iul Rhanghal Bnnk, Singapore, eekßowtedfjH (eeeipi of th» following subscriptions Already achaowledged P. C. I. 100 John (i. Campbell and Co. ion J. Brtwlatin -'•">" District Grand Lodge of the
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    APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT.
    400 10 To tht Editor of the Straits Times. rhapj. a few particulars in regard to the eabUßity which h:>s befallen the northern part of Malaya will be of interest. The N'.'.tiw States which have suffered from the floods are Perak, PaJwng, Ktdah, Perlis. Tren^Kunu and KcUntan. Taking the
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    CHINESE FOREMAN SHOT.
    46 10 (Krnm Our Own Correspondent): [poh, .lanuary 19. A (himse foreman in Wearne'i workshop was drinking at a I offeeshop when I: suddenly reoeived three Uoiletl in the i -li an automatic pistol tired outa window. i'h man was killed. The perpetrator is unknown.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    84 10 The lioad to Cloiy, featuring Ford Sterling, ia beim: shown at tin Empire Cinema, toce'her with the eight red tpi picture the Johnstown Flood. Captain blood, which will be weened lit the (Yvilion to-night and onwards for a week, b a striking ami successful adaptation of Rafael Sal>atini's
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    11 10 A Gillette calendar for 1'.»27 has been forw urdt-U to us.
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    PACIFIC STUDENTS' CONFERENCE.
    2129 11 PACIFIC STUDENTS' CONFERENCE. International Adventure At Peking. Political. Social, and Industrial Problems. [By Mr. T. M. Baslett, M.A.. Far Eastern Secretary of the World Student lvi tiini Federation], A Pacific Ana O nl'ieiue How far away it sounds! And what an Anal Any examination of Its remoteness and is a
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    LABOUR POSITION.
    113 11 Am approximate Idea <>f the stats "t labour supply in Malaya is obtained by extracting Indian, Chinese, and Dutch Indies Bgnrei trim the -Arrivals an<l Departure! lp.v >••:> tnm and to Foreign Ports," published monthly in the Straits Settlement* Go 'arm—t Gaastte. Figures tor the twthf months c-ndiiiK
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    Singapore Turi Club.
    697 11 Surplus of Over $100,000 On 1926. I tie annual meeting of the Singapore i'urf Club will be held in the Victoria Theatre on r'riday, January 2.S at 5-15 p.m. Tile new rules have been circulated to members, and it is notified thai one of then provides that
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    DECEMBER RUBBER RETURNS.
    34 11 Bedford Plantation*.— 9,769 His. (iU'iu-aly. -31,435 Mis. Hill Rise. 19,600 lbs. Jura.— 2B,B4l lbs. I'crak River \all.y. -L'11.1.-.S ll.s Ucvliiid. -11.450 lbs. Ratanui.- 58,848 Semannrol. :M.H7.-> ii>s. Tn Ink. 28,881 lbs.
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    Notes from Penang.
    673 12 Local Police Methods In Question. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, January 18. A senior European resident ran over a Chinese coolie last montn and killed him and since that time various tumours have been circulated to the effect that the police were collecting evidtnee before making out
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    TELEPHONES IN SPAIN.
    348 12 Inauguration of Up-to-Date System. The International Telephone and Telepruph Corporation cables as follows from Madrid Kteg Alfonso, General Primo De Rivera and some 200 Government Officials, Diplomats and leading citizens of Spain participated in tin establishment of new European bnjr distance telephone record, when a conversation was
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    49 12 Progamme of drills up to and for January 23, 1927. Thursday, January 20, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, Eurasian Co., Practice Guard of Honour. Friday, January 21, 6.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. Units, Recruits Parade. Saturday, January 22, 2 p.m., Siglap Camp, Machine Gun Platoon, Recruits Camp.
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      517 14 'Assets over $7,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $23,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straiti Settlement*) HEAD OFFICE WlneheiUr House, Sln»>?"T*« LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, EX. Tk* Company hai 420.000 deposited vitk the d :;-«mt Court of England and eompliel vitk tk* Brltllk Life Assoranc.
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      599 14 BANKING THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK (With which is affiliated the International Banking Corporation). Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits U.S. $113,000,000 Head Office 55, WALL STREET, NEW YORK. London Office 36, BISHOPSG ATE, E.C. Branehei of the Bank an established In ARGENTINA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, CUBA, DOMINICAN
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      488 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Capital Authored ffl.OOO.OOO Capital Subscribed fL*00,000 Capital Paid up Cl.OBO.000 Reserve Fond and Rest m *1^12,884 BOARD 07 DIRECT018 J. M. Ryrie. Chairmaa. P. R. Chalmers, Esq. Charles J. Hasbro, J. 0. Robinson, Esq. Esq. Sir David Yule, Bart. W.
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      914 14 ESTATE OF SYED ABDULLAH BIN SYED ABDULRAZAK, DECEASED AUCTION SALE OF FIRST CLASS TOWN PROPERTIES. The undersigned have been Instructed to offer for kale by public auction at their suit-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, on Monday, January 24, at 2.30 p.m. Lot 1. 999 years' leasehold land and house No.
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      126 15 W ANNOUNCEMENT We have pleasure in announcing having been appointed sole distributors in Malaya for the Essex and Hudson Cars as from January 1, 1927. Immediate delivery of Essex Coach and Touring Cars. Full range of spares always in stock. Straits Motor Garage SINGAPORE. SLH-AGENTS I'ANT. KIM VAN CO., Malacca.
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