The Straits Times, 16 March 1928

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  • 18 1 The Straits Times No. «,7tt SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, MARCH 16. 1928. m^^m— ii 1 iihii. 1 PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 64 1 Milkmaid Sweetened m gK Full Cnnn, MiUi. BEFORE A MEAL DRINK Gordons Cocktails TASTE GOOD LOOK GOOD ARE GOOD Make sure you get GORDON'S Cocktails in the shakershaped bottles. Obtainable everywhere. Sole Agents MALAYA. Ransomes 9 I COMPOUND CONDENSING PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES. High Economy In Stock Sturdy Construction 20 N.H.P.
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    • 156 1 i I REVELATION SUITCASE (gL ADJUSTSjTOfe) 14.51Z-S It's just a sound strong MS/ J£E3tis*!&BtisW Price"? On- Revelation straightforward suitcase may be slightly dearer —which has an added M, th!l U ol(i ;v| (asi> advanta.i, r of adjusting JMtiMffiWH Jut t lcn olu Kcvclation Lj v D thv>ie, old styi.- easet.
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    • 4 1 Miliui....: ..rilUcd Watwl Milk.
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  • 1793 2 RIfHARDSfIN'S DROPPH) GOAL. (from Our Own Correspondent.) London, Feb. 10. Thou- who read in the middle of Saturday afternoon that 'i-cland were l?:iuin? England at Dublin by thiee points to none at half-time, shcok their heads in mtsgivinp. English teams have lately born put to it little for
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 227 2 A I«W drops of "4711" Fan cle CobffM n part delightful finishing to the toi'(i;<-. Its dainty la.stinn fncnaea is subtly nttrat-tive. Put in handy bottlei that you can readily slip into your bag. ii' in the gamine with the blue l label. Representative for India and the Far East,
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    • 370 2 IN PALACE OR IN HUMBLE HOME Bub\"v Own Tablet* Arc Equally Helpful To h.ldreti's Health. JfetM^R* of gratitude reach the proprietors of Baby's Own tablets from parent* in all mta of life and of many differ. 11 1 nation lit if.- The following comes from Ha Rhine, wife of Maunir
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    • 294 2 U/cers dfc Sores Persistent and Deep-Seated Skin Troubles Many who have suffered aftony for >e:irs from deepseated ulcers, bad leg. and similar complaint*, liave kruwn their first relief owing to the soothing and healing properties of Germolene. There rim l<e nn worse mimj tlian tlwt win n.Mi bad len and
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  • 200 3 infers arc pti ■Ulas at I i..m. I M. HeWdrk, Miaa •I. A. 8. Lea Mr. 1... V. 111. r on, Mr. \V. C. S. 1 »ny, Mr. K. Poiter, Kn, X Miaa and Hi -I. I Mra. C. P. Loire, ir. Hn. K. w. Cat) Mr>- :l U
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 147 3 fc=3[ LOWER PRICES GREATER VALUE The following new reduced prices for Dodge Hrothers four-cylinder cars become effective today the 15th inst. STANDARD TOURING CARS $1,910 SPECIAL TOURING CAR $2,030 SPECIAL ROADSTER $2 O JO SPORTS TOURING CAR $2,075 SPECIAL SEDAN $2,250 DE LUXE SEDAN S2J2:> In addition to the price
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    • 352 3 "For the Blood h the f.iic" Wl nlil wy d i lei FloKnc bad Heven mi on nri.i'" .mi leg*. i 'i' r I nh«Di I tfoli lior glv ii.T II <-. <-. D»: 1 I I n I ;>■ <1 ,i MiaR :i',i kii h d l i months.
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    • 849 3 BHAKO J NOTICE is hereby c ivcn that the (hove Tl in Kali Kee of No. 1, River Valley Road, Binfapove, with preMrred pineapples, toapa, hair lotion, eoemetii bineuita, choo.lates and candies manufactured an 1 ajsswaara, Leeal praeoodinsa will be taken ng.iinnl Mjrk or any in;italion thereof or in any
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 332 4 P. 0. BtaTiSH INDIA AND APGAR LINES flneerpe rated in Fnslandi MAIL AMi PASSENGER VM> CAKGO Sl.i!\ It KS PRNTNSn.AR ORIENTAI. S.N. 00. tACT WITH HIS Ul ■TVS EASI OUTWARD! PROM LONDON POR CBINA AND JAPAN Tonnage .!"<■ s'p.in17 11,000 Uar. ta :i,noo Apl. <; RANI i tn v.i.'n nc
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    • 515 4 Shipping Announcements (NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA) TO LONnON Kaplee, Mareellle., London, Antwerp nnd Rotterdam Vi rael. Teaaoge Pue Sail A I SI I A UARU 8.006 Mnr. 18 1< k VSIII.MA MAIM' 10,000 Uar. 29 30 11AKONE MAIM in.c.'jo Apl. \2 l.i SCWA MARU ll.oim Ap'. f7 ITSHI.MI MARU 11.000 May
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    • 522 4 BURNS PHILP LINE (IncorpoiatPil in Ai.«traliai FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND TBVBSOAt ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by ;he wellknown ."tcamcr MAIICI.I.A t.x.i tons) and the new motor reefel, MALABAR (4.312 tons i. The m. MARELLA i. Ike largeal nnd Hneat ateamer trading "o Au>ira!ia. Cabins de
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    • 613 4 X. P. N3 (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF DATAVIA) Incorporated in mil* i nder contract with thi NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Pi lenhon v SftM, with ifc»conneetlon to Paaaat Freight, T l: ■m< n< Vlai Depta. nn'l M-iti:, t Desk. Repre.entativei for Singapore and Straits Settlement of the Offit-i.-.l Tourial Bui
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    • 543 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCBAN STBAM STIIP CO, LIMITED. TBE CHTNA MUTUAL STBAM NAY. CL, LTD. (laeorporated la IngUad) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AM9Tr;KDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWKRP, HAM BI'KG AND BBEMEN GENOA, V.AR SEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND OLASGOW MARSEILLES, nAVRE. UVERPOOL AND GIA9GOW. -BOSTON, NSW YOP.K AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY PSRV ICE-
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    • 243 4 THE SIA^l STEALS HAY. CO., LTD. BANGKOK I v Dundo ;n-.; n-. Ri v \V.\ for th* round Irip ....i< ard Sin I 19 daya. 1 ABDANC RORIBAI NAVIfiATION GO, LTSS. (BITTTERI IFI i> «W in China. N". SWAT ANTI i m timv-.: LWIE 111 GO S H N [NIR\
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    • 516 5 Shlpp ng Announcements ELLERMAN BJCKNALL STEAMSHIP GU.» LTI. (Incorporated In E-flaad) "■LLBtM \N K.INB MMKNOEI MJD VKKir.wy SERVICE TO THS ONII I D _1 tt)H AND CONTINENT iBBGBT SKRVICB Ol TV. \KDS To Ilonf R-ns- -i «nifhst and Japaa Dae Spore IV OF ROI B 1 Mi.y 5 s.s. CITY
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    • 403 5 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP UNI ROUND-THE-WORLD SERYICI NEW YORK an<» BOSTON via COLOMBO, OKI SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLJB, GENOA and MARSEILLES. Arrive Leave Leave Spore Spore Penani l nt Polk Mar. 19 Mar. 22 Mar. 2' I it Adams Apl. 2 Apl. 5 Apl. I I' ie Giri.la Apl. 18 Apl. 19 Apl.
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    • 510 5 STOOMVAART MAATSCKAPPM "HEDERLAND" HOLLANDEAS7-ASIA LINE Homrwurd MslMnt* to AMSTEUOAM ASli ROTTERDAM Due Sails SALEIER Mar 20 J. P. COEN Mar. i;:i 23 BORNEO Anl. 1 2 PBINB Dl-.R NEDERLANDKN Api. 6 c i SfMALOER Apl I<l 17 (Hi!. HUTGKNB Apl. 20 20 JOH. DE WITT May 4 4 t MOENA
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    • 288 5 JAVA PACIFIC LIJN DIRECT N QUICK WSsf REGULAR SERVICE H.twetn SIN6AI*O-tl and LOS ANGBLBS (SAN I'EDKO) SAN FKANf IS( SEATTLE via MANILA. KIRST SAILING S.S. DELI I ipers Kay I An. 1. 1.- iagvlei June I Sim Pranciaco June T Seatth June li For full informution please apply to INTERNATIONAL-!
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    • 219 5 VIGOROUS ROBUST CHILDREN Give your children a chance. Feed them on ROBINSON'S "Patent" GROATS ihroiiKhout childhood, from thf time they an weaned, and you give them every chance of a strong, robust constitution throughout life, ROBINSON'S "Patent" GROATS contains the most valuable flesh and bone -forming properties. It is easily
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 469 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE In.tion Mliirt and Immln MMtta. Ni.rlh Hr d^.- Raai. I'd. No. 2SS. TKI Kl'Honk Nn. ll st ftmm WeAwadkr, Harcft it Tacadajr, lr»m PHiur, March 16 to Thur-dav. .^Jj-i-V'l I*2" Maich 22 lt'S NK.il I.^ Bt *|,arp. 7SB S^ I) CHAPLIN in, ALMKRTIMin (UI WUAf A
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    • 383 6 VICTORIA THEATRE Sunday. March, IS, al p.m. CELEBRITY TOUR^ I'ndor the- aatraaaa* mmt In tho pro««T.c«- «>i I! l!ir (i«». rn,,r fc I aH> liffortl. < UK. TWO RECITALS ONLY of I lie W-.vli! hMH ALEXANDER iiSUILEWSKY AT THE PIANO DUCHESS NADYA OF LEUCRTENBEBG Pried SI. ;md $1. Commcncinpr MONDAY.
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    • 107 6 COMING First Nationals Greatest Production Since THE SEA HAWK RICHARD RARTHELMESS IN THE PATENT HITHER KiD A I'h'itDjjhiv Ihai b Sound bj it- rcnji i iWc li und sincerity. Watch for Further Announcement. ALHAMBRA, Be Prepared —To Wclcomt CAPTAIN March mml STRQGOFF fTheSventqf in pi \^[^HH iwwLu. GIRL* pavhjc Unto?
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  • 247 7 IVIl KKS. Friday. Marrh 16 II. W. 4.i a.m., 7 4. 7.42 p.m., 6.0. P. ami <>. liimuwitrd mail, Khiva, train I p.m. v. S.K.C.. S.C.C. reiil up Ho Hong Bank r. A. PC. M Welfare .Mtg., Govt. House, 6.15 p.m Saturday, March 17 II. W. Ml
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  • 243 7 Iri.lay. March 16. Ship* alunixidr thr Wharves or expected tv arrive. Eatraacr KEPPKL HARBOUR M.nn Wharf W H Kitty I. Sea Belle II, Sunik. Barant;, Angler, DrcJ-i-'ir Foremost, m/|. Crow, Si r indit. Oil Wharf Nil CmI Whurf Nil VESSELS IN DBY DOCKS. Tanjon« Pagar Albert Dock
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  • 149 7 To-day. Belst rsadjaag. Benekalis, Siak and ■a Kwon X 2 p.m Ranka Island, Java, South-West Sunutra. South-East Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas and Timor Dilly r Tread 1 2 p.m North and K;4si ladle (Tilawa) 2 p.m North, N. East and N. West Sumatra I\ an iler c ipvllen
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  • SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
    • 167 7 Singapore, War. 16. Rubber. Local io:,. Stl Tin. London £227 Ua. Rubber.—Easier. New Scttdais 1.47---IJtH, MaUka 1 ladas li7*i-1.8«'», Menukabs 31-a:i cents, Ulu lienuts 32-.;.". OSSOa, Bassetts 66-724 cents, Jcrain Kunnians S71.1. Songei Kacans M IM, Bedferds ,>7-h.) cents, l-.i-.ki; klatila 66- Siin^i, Takani 87H-M cents,
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    • 159 7 Singaporcy Mar. 16. London.- Rubber ll\d.. up '-d. Local 40..- eeata. London. Tin 827 165., up 10s. Mining. Quiet. Kinta Dredge 1.10-1.42 1 PnUh 1.50- l.r-r,. Malaya Consolidated 1.04th Taiping 1.06-1.10, Taiping l.llVi1.17'j. IVnawat 71-77 cents, Sungei Way S.Ot, Kuchai 1.87'..-l.'.i2 1 EtaataO I'rei. IJ7H-IJSH, Liv
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  • 51 7 Records for seven days ending midnic'i: Saturday, March 10 Peaaag BUI c 2.100 ft.), ay. temp 1 evaporation .4UH inche-, rainfal! nil Taipinc Hill (3.500 fl.i, ay. lemp. TLM t evaporation .lIX inches, rainfall nil Bukit Fraser 1 4.1:)n ft.), ay. temp. r,7.;i evaporation .628 inches, rainfall
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  • 77 7 [BEITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Mar. 15. Foreign exchanges are Amsterdam U.UH, Athens :d'.7'.-, Berlin "HMI, Boaiaa) Is. Cd., Brussels 35. Bucliarcst 7K7 1 BiienoV •ires 47 Coßsnkagea 18.11, Geneva lU4, Helsingfors 19S. Hone Kong la, M*d, Kobl Is. 15-16 d., Lisbon 1 15-16, Madrid JH.IIJ'Milan 92.10, New York 4.57
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  • 250 7 The Rev. Father Lee and the committee of the church of St. Peter and St. Paul request us to acknowledge wreaths sen; SB the occasion of the funeral of the Rev. Father Marietta by H. K. the Governor, Sir Hu K h Clifford. Lady Clifford and
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  • 88 7 Programme of Drills up to and for Mar. 18. 11)28 Friday. Mar. 14, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall. S.R.A. (v). Lecture rrill Hall, S.R.E. (v) Signals, Station WorkinK Drill Hall, "A" Compai.y. "C" Clu>s- -Vickcrs Machine Gun Tra.liiiK DriH Hall, "C Co., No 11 Platoon— Parade Drill Hall,
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  • 23 7 I Orders for week ending March 18 Friday, March* 16, Ambulance Clase I HeadquarUri, 5.15 p.m.
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  • 248 7 ■num. Singapore, Mur. lti. On London, Bank 4 m s 1 J 15, 11 D.m.wul K Private 3 m. credit 2 1 I 32 On Htm V ork. Demand 6C S, Hi Plivatf !)y d 57^ On Pnnec. Bank T.T. 1426 On India, Bunk T.T. 153'a On
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  • 58 7 Tone of M&rket t Steady, Mllen NMtad. Latest Cable I— Lomlun Spot BhMt ll%d. per lb. New York Spot Shttt etnti MM I" ll>. R.S.S. equal to Standard, vJ.C.F. Standard U.SS. on Ti-ndar Spot March Aprl-Juiif Jv.l\-Sciit. iuyera I" 1 •IP, .Hi. Seller* MM
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  • STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 431 7 Val. Pd. Bu>ers Seller! £1 £1 Aura Kurnbang £1 £1 Bancrlii Tin l l BaiuiiK Padang l i Bata Ca«w £1 £1 Chendoiiuiiß 1 1 Chin Chin El ii EwUrn Si;,m £1 £1 Haail Yai 1 1 Hitam Tin l l Hang !V.tt £1 n Huoy Yot Pref. tl
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    • 179 7 Issue V»l. Pd. Buyers Stll«r» £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco -1.18.0 5.0.0 1 1 Central Engine 0.60 0.55 1 1 Cycle Carricge 0.77H 0.82 hi 11 1 E. Smelling Co. 14.00 1450 5 5 Frascr Ncaro iX.25 18.50 cd. 100 100 Hammer Co. 182.00 1*6.00 Ilk. IM 125 11.
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    • 96 7 U. Eng. S p.c. $1,234,300 S7c 6Tc pram. Singapore Cold Storage Deb. 7 p.c. $555,000 104 108 Singapore Municipal 5 p.c 1,878,00 c >f 1901 par. 6 prem. Singapore Municipal thi p.c of 1907 $1,600,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal m p.c of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par. Singapore Municipal 4
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    • 398 7 Fraser snd Co. snd Lyall and Evatt's quotations. To-day's Prices Kraser Lyall A Co. Evatt. Allinby ($1) Alor Gajah ($1) A. Ilium ($1) A. Kuning (»1) Am. Malay fs2) A. M<.|. r. A. Punas ($5 I Balgownie ($1) Bassett ($1) Diogaa N. ($1) Brunei U. (J5) B. Jclutong
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
    • 73 7 MATHIEBON. At the General Hospital. on March IS, I!'2S. Donald Mathieson, United Kngineers. Lt<l.. FAsaaag. TAP. On March 12. 1928. at his residence No. X<>>. River Valley Koad, Yap Geok Si>ng, aged H years. He leaves two widows three suns. Messrs. Yap Kirn Chuaii. Koon Hoe. Kirn Sweo, a
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    • 90 7 MAY, Taipini;, F.MS., March 16. 1908 and QUEKNIE, our daughter, Lelce I Norember IUI7. I sometimes hoid it halt a sin To put in words the grief I leel ri.i- words, like Nature, half reveal And hah conceal the Soul within. Bat, I'iT the unquiet heart and bruin,
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    • 53 7 Messrs. Vm Bag Toh. Wie Joo Hock and (am 11] hoi; to thank all those who sent trrratlx, scroll:' and MMfM i.f iomlul-c-nce on the recent duath of Mrs. \Vt< Kntr Toh nee Tan Woon Neo. They also wish to thnnk all for their kind niKiil Httrndancox un<l presence
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  • 44 7 ST. ANDIiKWS CATRXDBAL. 4th Suniiay ir. l.enl, March IK. IMt, 7.30 a.m. Litany 7.1". a.r.i.. H.l'. (Choral) and addr—S j 1i.1.". a.r.i., Matins and H.C. |..m. The Catechism .i.oO p.m.. Evensong and Sermon. Also at S. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 7 a.m., H.C.
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 20 7 We do in g" aS-j Presents IN HALL MARKED SILVERWARE AND (KYSTAL CUT GLASS FRANKEL'S (Watch Our AdM. Page 16).
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    • 154 7 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby ghrei thai il-e partnership busines:; of Pulau ilram Siore. I'ulau Brani. heretofore subsisting i Ann Neo and Chus Booa Kian has this da) soea dissolved by mutaal The said (hua Boon K an Mtim from the business wnicl: will henceforth be carred on bs the said
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    • 152 7 TO WIRELESS ENTHUSIASTS. rotary for Postal Affairs cordially invites, all holders si Receiving Lsssbmm to cooperate will, tl.e Engineering Branch oi the Posts and Telegraphs Department in the collection of data relating to Wlrelesi Reception in Malaya. Caalas of Licensees lots will be gratefully welcomed if they an sent lo
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    • 334 7 iOl LYER, U the Maternit] Hospital. SiiiKano.-c. on March IS, 1918, to Mr. ami Mrs, W. 11. Coltyer, a Mr. uid Mi... f. IACKSOM p. p. i'. s.r. Khiva. JOHN DONALDSON I >-!»-■-. s.s-. Lnni'Sihiii-. MENSSANA THE BKAIN FOOD. MAKES YOUR BRAIN ACTIVE— BE A QUICK THINKER— IT PAYS. SOI.I)
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    • 822 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advt.i.. see paga 16. WANTS. FOR SALE, ETC. 13, LLOYD RD., ciui.pcr t.ian hotel. S5 p.d. SELF-CONT. KLAT >furn.. at i:*. Lloyd Rd. Xl KN. APARTMENT to let. 82. Waterloo St. rTRNISIIEI) ROOM. (1. P: ip tcp Strw v K(M: BALK, ISM Clyno roor-seater. Wi hart.
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 74 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Courtesy or Government Health Office.) For the 24 Mourn ending at Midnight on March !.V Max. llmtl temperature SB Min. ?hane temperature Mi-.in ite4* tompantan I Max. sun radiation I Min. (trass radiation 71 K Sea tempvratan Max. sj, Min. S2 V. Mean wet
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  • 584 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. MARCH 16. ADVISORY COMMITTEES' REPORT. As a pronouncement, the report emanating from a joint meeting of the Federated Malay States and the Straits Settlements Central Advisory Committees must be accepted as Ihe most important of any of the reports which have been forthcoming in reply
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  • 296 8 Major Glyn's Bill to legalise the totalisator in Britain, which will shortly l>e brought before the Hou-»e of Commons, has raised a riot of criticism in many quartern. It has, however, brought many supporters, among the strongest of whom is undoubtedly Lord Hamilton, who prophesies that the totalisator
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  • 49 8 His Excellency Phya Pradibaddha Khubal. His Siamese Majesty's ConsulGeneral for the S.S. and F.M.S., and Lady Phya Pradibaddha Bhubal will leave to-day by the Prins der Nederlanden for Java and Bali. During His Excellency's absence the Consulate-General will be under the charge of the Vice-Con-sul l-Phra Sri Sayara KHch.)
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  • 1078 8 IX. STRANGE TRIBAL CUSTOMS. The women of the various tribes the Monobo, Bacobo, Belong and Tagacola are evidently of a much more sensitive disposition than you would give them credit for. Two cases of suicide occurred within two months in the Lais valley while I
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  • 426 8 Mr. I". Ritchie, who has been api>ointed Lo ins|Hut the Australian and the Eastern agencies of the P. and O. Company, was formerly in the Singapore Agency. The Rev. H. E. Hyde. Commissary uf j the Province of West Australia, has been j compelled to cancel his
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  • 57 8 Departure for Bima To-day. 4 (Aneta's Service.) Batavia, Mar. l.">. The aeroplane Red Rose, in which j (.'apt. A. H. Lancaster and Mrs. Keith I MiMer arc attempting to fly to Australia, 'arrived at Sourabaya at 1 1.4."> a.m. to-da\. Batavia, Mai. It The Red Rose
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  • 60 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hontr Kong, Mar. IC Li Chai-sum and Chen Ming-shu, who ■.verc expected to arrive here yesterday ■n route to Nanking:, failed to do so. It has been ascertained that their passages on the P. and O. Mantua have been i-ancelled, indicating that
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  • 66 8 i Henderson, Helm and Company, Inc., I \cw York, .send us the following cable dated Mar. 15, their quotations being in j dollar cents closing bid prices Rubber exchanges sales to-day 6,267 Mate* 24.50, April 24.70, May 24.80 .Tune 24.90, July 2-J.UO, August 25 its. 1 September 2.'>.10,
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  • 79 8 Mails from Kurope (London mails des- patched on Fib. -S',) ex 8.1. Rajula *ill arrive by train to-morrow morning. 1 "urn spuncivnce will be ready for delivery I :<> Imxholdt-rs at 'J.'M a.m. Kron> Frame, l>y Andre Lebon, due at Singapore 7 a.m. on Sunday, the 18th mii
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 129 8 <«-- Tin,... r.... rfM llt Hb>l nwlxllVu I"*_.^ Virginia y CIGARETTES WDe> H.O.Wills. Bt^i5TCL J, LONDON. ■t&ift't 818 >. ii»i^— ii^^— i—^| a— a— CRICKET ACCESSORIES. JACK HOBBS "FORCE" CRICKET BATS. Blade of Hpecially selected willow and beautifully balanced. Prices from $14.50 to $24.00. willow &3[P* WISDEN "SI I'KR EXTIM
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    • 57 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 FOX SUPER PRODUCTION COLOSSUS Featuring GEORCF O'BRIEN. lirst Show at 7.30 A Western Drama SILVER VALLEY Featuring TOM MIX and HIS HORSE TONY. TAN CHENG KEE CO.. LTD., Proprietors. HIS MAJESTY THE KING USES CARS Sole Distributors fo~ Malaya GUTHRIE CO., LTD.,
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    • 80 8 On Other Pages, j Home Sport Letter 2 Finance and Commerce 7 Shipping *nd the Maili ..7 Meteorological Report 7 I To-day j Share Market 7 Cable and Kadio NVw> 1 un.ral of Mr. A. C. W. Lewis a i hin.se Boy Sentenced 10 Volunteer Notes 10 Sport Km and
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  • 176 9 A REQUEST MR. ORMSBY GORE INTERVIEWED. "TO SEE EFFECT OF DECISION." fRELTKR TELEGRAM] London, Mar. IS. In the- lloiim of (Ymnmns. asked if he would receive :i deputation of nit'itibers NpNMßtiaC rubber amstOgS, whose property had depp -rimed in consequence of the announcement <>f the fiuwinmsnt inquiry,
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  • 231 9 Mr. Kellogg on Foreign Relations. [REI TER TELEGRAM] L-ndon. Mar. IS. New V.,rk Shaking at a dinner of the (otiriil of Foreign Keliitions, Mr. Kellogg, while yigoroasly advocating an unqualified, multilateral anti-war treaty, imphasised that the United States Government would not become a natty to any agreement which,
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  • 116 9 Work of Raising at Scapa Flow. [BRITISn IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby. Mar. 15. In Rome of Commons Colonel Headl.nn, Parliamentary Secretary 10 the Admiralty, Mid the firm who hud pur- i rkaaed certain of the loakea German I warships at Scapa How had raised one 1 large ship, which
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  • 87 9 C i >ml iK ion of Stale Visit. [MHM IMPERIAL RADIO] Kugby, Mar. 15. The Slate visit of the King and Qi Hi Of Afghanistan concluded to-day, when their Majesties left Buckingham Palace for Claridge'i HoteL They wen received at the hotel by ViacotWt Feel, on
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  • 182 9 POLICY ATTACKED IN ASSEMBLY. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Mar. 15. New Delhi The legislative Assembly ■fjNai, by M to 51, to a motion to reduce by Rs. 570,000 the expenditure on the Army Department. Various Indian speakers attacked Field-Marshal Sir William Birdwood's policy, which they described as "an outlage
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  • 192 9 Vigorous Reply by General Smuts. [REfTER TELEGRAM] London, Mar. 18. Cape Town The Assembly resumed tlm debate on the motion to ratify the report on the Imperial Conference. General Smuts developed views opposing General Hertzog's opinion regarding the Dominions' right to neutrality. He intimated that the Opposition
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  • 98 9 Raiding Tribes' Headquarters Bombarded. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Rugby, Mar. 15. The tribe of Zeidissi Yainen who, despite repeated warnings, have encroached upon the Aden Protectorate and have made raids and kidnapped inhabitants, have received punishment from the Roya! Air Force stationed at Aden. The Zeidi headquarters at
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  • 47 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Mar. 10. In the House of Commons at question time. Sir L. Worthington-Evans, Secretary for War, said he estimated the cost in respect to the additional troops sent to China at 4"1 ,026,500 for 1926 and £3,090,000 for litL'7.
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  • 182 9 Counsel's Desire to Have Inquest. The death of Mr. F. W. Eber, fathet of Mr. R. L. Eber, a member of the Singapore bar, following a collision on March 8, with a Chevrolet lorry in Serangoon Road, was mentioned before th« Singapore Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne)
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  • 248 9 CABLE RADIO FUSION. NEW COMPANY. EXCITED DEALINGS ON STOCK EXCHANGE. [revter telegram] London, Mar. 15. The proposals with regard to the fusion of interests of the Eastern and Associated Telegraph Companies and the Marconi Wirless Company contemplate the formation of a holding company with a capital of £53,700,000 in three
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  • 126 9 Germany Breaks Off Trade Negotiations. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Mar. 15. Berlin As a result of the arrest of German engineers in Russia, Germany has broken off the commercial negotiations which had been proceeding for the past three weeks. The communique states that the Government is demanding from
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  • 89 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Mar. 15. Geneva The League of Nations committee on the traffic in women and children adopted the British resolution expressing the hope that countries retaining the licensed house system would investigate the question in the light of the experts' report. The committee recognises
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  • 198 9 (Nichi-Nichi Service). Tokio, Mar. 13. The Planters' Association of Tokio has drawn up a declaration in favour of the abolition of the restriction scheme should the Dutch East Indies refuse to join. However, in view of the fact that the declaration does not coincide with the
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  • 260 9 A NAVAL INCIDENT. QUESTION IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. [REUTER TELEGRAM] London, Mar. lti. Interest was excited at the conclusion of the debate on the Navy estimates last night when Comdr. C. Bellairs invited an official statement regarding a telegram which he believed would be published in
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  • 582 9 TRIBUTES AT FUNERAL IN SINGAPORE. Singapore newspaper men and other friends of the late Mr. A. C. VVentworth Lewis, editor of the Straits Times, who died at the General Hospital yesterday morning, gathered at Bidadaii cemetery yesterday afternoon to pay a last tribute to
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  • 28 9 [REUTER TELECRAM] London, Mar. 16. San Francisco The French airmen Coste* and Le Brix have sailed for Tokio to return* their flight around the world.
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  • 215 9 SLENDER CHANCES OF SAFETY. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] RuKby, Mar. 15. Xo further news has been received regarding Capt. Hinchliffe, who, accompanied by Miss Elsie Mackay, daughter of Viscount Inchcape, took off from Cranwell Aerodrome in the Stinson Det rotter monoplane Endeavour on Tuesday morninjr in an
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  • 103 9 Princess's Husband Not Popular. [RIUTEB TELCGBAIi] London, Mar. 18. Berlin The tx-Kaiser's brotlier^in-law, the Russian Zubkoff, aged 28, who married Princess Victoria of Schaumberg-Lippe, aged 6.i, id November last, has been expelled from the country as a man without nationality or occupation." Zubkoff repeatedly failed to renew
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  • 240 9 First of Local County Associations. What is believed to be the first English county association to be formed in Singapore—as distinct from the national organisations already in existence— -came into being at a well-attended meeting at the Officers' Mess, Tanglin Barracks, last night, when it was decided to
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  • 76 9 Raid of Tokio Communists' Headquarters. [BRITISH IMPERIAL RADIO] Tokio, Mar. 15. Tokio As the result of investigations carried out since the general election, when handbills attacking the present form of Government were seized in various parts of the country, the police early this < morning raided the
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  • 30 9 [WITH TELEGRAM] London, Mar. 13. J Mr. Baldwin announced in the House of j Commons that the Budget would be taken i an April 24. 1
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  • 833 9 THE ESTIMATES. THREE CRUISERS DROPPED. NO COMPETITION WITH I S. A. [REITER IBMUM] London. Mar. 1">. Introducing the Navy estimates, Mr. Bildgwoaa, Pint Lord of the Admiralty, emphasised that the present year's policy was mainly policy of replace'iient. Britain had 'not dropped the time enrim because she
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  • 408 10 SEVEN YEARS FOR $8.40. SEVERE SENTENCE. JUDGE'S COMMENT ON THE i,.\\V. OUth who was r Chines a with a knii'e end robbing him of $8.40 ..■•i years' rigorous. and tet the at" sises. Mr. Justice Deane, the presiding judge, lhe minimum „r this offence. 'his id I CSAnot sentence him
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  • 307 10 Conviction of Perjury Upheld. Judgment was given in the Supreme Court yesterday by the Chief Justice iSr William Murison). in the appeal of against sentence of 12 months' imprisonment, inflicted by the District Judge for perjury in a civil I uit. The perjury was committed in res pert
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  • 68 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Mar. 15. Penang will shortly lose twe of hc>i rominent sportsmen. Mr. G. H champion. transferred to SanJilands, Buttery am 1o Singapore. Plnckaey is also a rug' i r mas but an injured knee stopped his Living last season. her epectssnaa is
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  • 357 10 Progress of "A" Company Amalgamation. Th. ttioa od A Company with thi Machine (i'.;n Platoon will take place in the near future. Very satisfactory progress has been made bj members of ,pany and ihe unit should be fully j organised almost immediately after the amalgamation has taken place.
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  • 249 10 CHARGE AGAINST LIGHTER OWNER. Ir a case of alleged fraudulent possessioa «>f coal before the Third Police Magistrate (Mr. H. Dakers) yesterday afternoon, 11 was stated that watching detectives saw coal being transferred into defendant's lighters in the sea off Teluk Ayei Market, from other lighters
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  • 252 10 Progress of Work at Elgin Hridge. Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3 of the Municipal Commissioners held on March 9, included the following: Confirmed requisition, estimate, and >iul apportionment of the cost of making up Kelantan Road under section 101. Decided that the negotiations for
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  • SPORTING NEWS AND COMMENTS.
    • 1103 10 Big Improvement in Club Side. "i esterday's match on the Padang, in which the S.C.C. defeated the S.C.F.A. by two goals to one had several interesting features. In the first place the Club team hp.f Improved beyoad all recognition compared with that which w»s playing iast y< ,u\
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    • 168 10 Preparing for Malayan Championship. The Malayan golf championship is to be decided at Kuala Lumpur this year, during the meeting to be held at Easter, on April (i, 7, 8 and A number of well-known Singapore players will be taking part, including Messrs. L. D. Hardie, L. P. Hickey,
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    • 477 10 Winners Beat Rest. The concluding match in connection with the Framroz Cup LeagU* was played yesterday on the V.M.C.A. ground between the V.M.C.A. (the winners) and the Rest. The V.M.C.A. won 4—l. Both sides were well matched, and the game was played at a fast pace throughcut. Both sets
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    • 122 10 Tanglin Club Tournament. Yesterday's results Cullen Cup. Williams and Mrs. Salzmann plus 3 beat Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevens owe 2, C—l,C 1, 6—4.6 4. Mixed Doubles Open. Fulcher and Mrs. Goldie beat Williams and Miss Richardson, 6—2,6 2, 6—3. Dyne Cup. Green and Mrs. Freyberg owe 15.3 beat
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    • 162 10 The following will represent the Old RaHlesians' Association v. S.C.R.C. tomorrow on the S.C.R.C. ground H. G. Stnck (capt.), E. G. Wheatley, C. E. H. Jacobs, C. Richards, T. E. K. Retnam, G. Armstrong, M. Ignatius, K. P. Oehlers, S. Oehlers, C. Angus, O. E. N. Oehlers. Reserves R.
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  • 692 10 The Shipping and the Import and Export OfleM will be closed on Friday, Maivh 28. The Tanjteyukc* amateur danu 1 ba:ul will play at Tanjrlin to-morrow evening in ;irtdit*ion to the rluh's own orchestra. Barlow and Co. state There is slight improvement in the price of copra.
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  • 66 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. IS, A meeting held at the Rubber Exchange passed a resolution to be forwarded tv the Civil Research Committee stating that the meeting views with grave concern the feeling of uncertainty itmong all branches uf the rubber industry and in of the
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  • 586 10 Fine Violinist at Victoria Theatre. Last night's recital at the Victoria Theatre illustrated the great importance of the publicity agent in art. Here was a tirst-rate violin'^t, with as charming and sympathetic a tOBS M we have ever heard, and comparing favourably with many whose names are familiar.
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  • 195 10 Previous Records Surpassed Last YearThe forty-Ant annual report of the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., as submitted to polieyholdcrs and shareholders at the annual meeting held on Jan. 19, indicates a year of marked expansion. Another record in new assurances was established. The new business for 192? amounted to
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  • 8 10 Tumbok EsUte harvested I ■;<;..-,.-,<j coconut.-- last month.
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  • 31 10 Lewis and Peat, Ltd.. London, forward us a number of their plantation and wild para rubber reports and statistic lor 1927. We will be pleased tv hand copies to those interested.
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  • CORRESPONDENCE.
  • 15 11 Ie !n Prices. i :ifitl r C '111.-.. :l centa, I ,ii>..
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  • 64 11 Fatal FigU M Dutch Steamer. MTedneai bin a petty d to two yean' ■.in coniting I it. pleaded IV i.. outlining the fact*, sum 1 arrived in harbour tin rd< r- I memhad pr< viously n they reel upon ny ihf of whom had an broal men X
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  • 243 11 Official Statement On Sultan's Property. I*. Malay Mail i»f jrcsterda; 1 1 remark regarding the reporti In Johore and elaewhare to the at the rubber estate! <>! tn>r are bo( >.iii.ic" t i" restric- ill. ited letter from Hi* Hi^hprivate si following extract, to which w are
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  • 89 11 !,.v. MR novei! wvrv a lui-d •> Raflli-n LJbrar) during the paat fortnight: >l iria. Claire and I r iim i J, Unmnei. > cap i Hi< 1., t Bow. Thi- Captain uf the P V "I. .'I i Ali i.llirhard. Pawna of Allah. ifU niing, i:. 'i'!i»
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  • 98 11 5 ..".A. ORjccr Nh Haw M Mai Ho Done. (i :i < v.-ii yesterday with cruel t to BO turtles by »hellin?| 1 i .I'i.r. third Polk-o Masristrate (Mr. j I w I* turtle I I Court Far.|ahani v The nter. 111 1 er of th" Prevention of
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  • 46 11 BISHOPRIC ENDOWMENT FUND 1928. ••th List of DMHUkaw. „,u U-rton r. ii. no o s i >i 11.1 1. Hrwan nul Kuobi r i Lunfriiam Cartel .!i Num.. I- v Hill I ibber «r*. Dona I. Cummins PaipinK Rubbr; Pltn*. i < I I I ■_>n v
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  • 93 11 Tha local branch of ams Specie Bank. Ltd >\ t uf 'M from theii head office atatinjr that Wth haH-yearly general meeting held on thy irnh l—taat ih>- follow in« renolatioiM re pnaead Thai the nett profit for ;hr half-! Dec. ):<i:7. amount: t-> yen 15^2:J,.">;;<«.4« im-ludini
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  • 64 11 A j.ul'li meeting of Indiani w;.^ lifi'l ihe discus* the fornuition of an I ore. l.v her prasUed. It decided r.ourly that the Uhociation rmed. The following wi n > ad i for ihr j Bar Dr. 8. k •<- lent. Mr. T. C. Eaaan hon n:.:r», ..iimum I'm:, treasurer,
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    • 255 11 v>&^;* 3 h V T^il TT7^~ '-*r The Dance Orchestras record- l V r W for "HIS MASTER'S V>^' _*S" VOICK are the finest in the world, and all the new titles of merit are added to jm. -f the Catalogue immediately V *^rI '-Iflfti'X' a or wr 't« 'or
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    • 264 11 Raffles Hotel Rooms with Latest Sanitary Arnmgemerts. Grill Room unequalled in the Bast. TEA DANCES EVERY .MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY DINER DANSANT EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY SATURDAY in the Finest and Coolest Rail Room la 0 SAKE McGUIRE'S ORCHESTRA GHERIE V*im.NE TOMASITA BIRDWELL The well-known International Dancers appear durinc all (tie
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  • 869 12 NEW ASSOCIATION. NEED FOR COOPERATION REALISED. At a meeting of Singapore planters. held in the Europe Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, it was decide.il to form a District Planters" Association for Singapore island and Pulau Übin, to be affiliated with the Plasters' ftiaoi iatioa rf Malaya and the
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    • 344 12 ORGA PRIVATE FOR OFFICE AND HOME ■am i^ X V sa Compare the work and price $90 From THE FEDERAL RUBBER STAMP CO., 32, RAFFLES PLACE "1^ r.TM A COMBINBD 'ENGINES Hf HM 111 4Th. AND PUMPS Sclf-ror.faiiu-d Direct (ienr Driven PARAFFIN ENGINE AND PUMP ■I SKH X SHananad i
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    • 102 12 What do you know about the MILK you drink? For taaapls tia wad 1 citls .1.1 [>S 111 Dislrihutnrs (JKTZ UROS. CO.. (Incorp.i'-.itc.l In I.S.A. Hone Kenu I'.ank Chamber*. REINFORCED Rubber "LINATAX" Miners MINES Specially designed by chemists and engineers to replace steel. Let us send you our illustrated booklet
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  • 976 13 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. The "Busibus." pare! price of the ;>iot"i lower, naturally '.m- circle oi p«s>lli! !>iiivh.\~<':- w enormously, but there arc man) busine !>■.■":>> 1 nsines* could be tar more bandied if they had sturdy economical vehicle for the better transport "i light
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    • 237 13 I g f v v t ~~~^l M CIGARETTES li *J »J J I i 1 A aturit y ea^ s one iVJLthc predominant tea- Hires which give to State Express No. 555 Virginia cigarettes their perfect >$ smoking qualities. The purest leaf obtainable the unique 555 leaf— allied to
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    • 244 13 I'O'T. Wide Doors. '.H-Sted Body. 14 j New rounded back and curved window frames. rr^^sssssssSHsHßs&^B 1 araio ad.justnlile front scats. TSfiSfl tt&*M Luxurious upholstery t.ircc-i-ol.iir Finish. '"^^^issssbl Wffii^jk i Luxe 12-24 h.p. engine with oi!, ai:- and if"'^^ SOWBPif^'i*' FB") Pour Wheel Brakes. ur^ Citron Servo Brakes. NEW PERFORMANCE on
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    • 1875 14 I kmet* over SS.nOO.OOO S.C. Assurance in force over $30,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Lid. 'Incr.-pc^tsd in Strtita Settlements') BXAO OmCI Winchester House. Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 27, Old Jewry, E.C >y ha-; £20,000 deposited with the Inpieajl Court of Fnpland and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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    • 947 14 in thf: supreme court of THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SKTTI.IiMKVr OK RINGAPOBB. OriKin:ilin<4 Sanimoiis No. ,s.: of lilt. In the Mailer i.f TAN SIKOW KO\(.. nn a lieu oil Lanatie and la i!i of the (ivil Proceaarc I AUCTION SALE of raluabU leasehold land and shophoaae li-remi is situate al Boat
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    • 820 14 MALAYA PUBLISHING HOUSE, LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN '.liat the above-named Company i.< IS«B« lag a Prospectus, dated March d, 102 ropy of which has been lileil with the Registrar of Companies, Inviting subscrißpar tcr 155,000 shares of SI e.uli. us states among other ;ihim> that the above Company has
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    • 246 15 $J)/L tftfdS 40 MILES TO IpCi^C^^^ 'HE GALLON /&^S^3) lOl* EcOtlOrflV uith an en?ine developing (Sr m^s *^v,v/nviiiaj ,(j, (j Brake Horge power I-neiiitratic ?eats, fully jQ~ tompensatin^, four wheel -^i-saa^,^ -fy brakei instantly adjustable *J Uc iun fu jj equipment. FEDERATED MOTORS, wmummk NOTICE LEYLAND OWNERS We wish to
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    • 223 15 CHEVROLET CARS AND TRUCKS I '^^Sl J& "I tfblßlilßnS^^n^i N Tourer $1,3,*.) > W Iw Ji:ft«| i^BJPH|E 1 L Sedan $1,793 Ton Truck $1,295 I The Supreme Transport for Economy and Utility BORNEO CHEVROLET, LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) 68, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE. r TRIDEKT J mne I SALMON
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    • 146 16 PAGODA "999" SLIPPER HEEL STOCKINGS $3.00 a pair Every pair guaranteed NAMSEN'S 53, HIGH STREET. Have Your PIANO REPAIRED GARCIA'S Piano Factory Up-to-date Machinery and Expert European Supervision Ensures Satisfaction. Worn Parts are Not Patched Up They are Replaced with New. Estimates Free and Charges Low. t j. Ircia 2,
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    • 226 16 OXIDIZED COPPER SUN DIAL On Concrete Pedestal A perpetual time-keeper. i CONCRETE VASES FOUNTAINS BENCHES, etc. Inspection invited. THE Elkayes Concrete Works, 40, HIGH STREET. COMMERCIAL BOOKS 1 I'it man's Business Man's Encyclopaedia 4 vbls. (per set) $50.00 Dictionary of Kire Insurance I'itman'K $18.00 I'it man's MERCANTILE LAW 4.50 KVK.m
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    • 947 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS PREPAYMENT CHARGES for Wants, For Sa>, To Let. etc.. in ordinary »>o*c *et type taveraRi* six words to lint) are Per !:no Onp iaaVPtion 2* eenta, two cents, lime ins. 04 cen'.s, four ins. K2 .pi.ts.Sve int. 'l.HO. six ins. $1.13, tea ins. $1.40, twelve ins. $1.55. fifteen
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    • 864 16 SITUATIONS WANTED TWO CBBTIFICATED mals attendanti seek enfjuKomcnt with mental patient. Applj 464, Straits Timea. BILLET WANTED, South Indian, factory conductor and 2nd grndi- c«s and driver. Write stating salary t<> j:m». B.Tlaei EUROPEAN seeks position as assistant In arehiteefs or contractor's firm. Construe tion and artistic draftsman or supervisor.
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    • 193 16 TMVELTESTED IK AT LOV/EST PRICES HARTMANN WINSHIP AND SEWARD i,iODELS AMER SIZE from SSLSO to $175* ATTABOY. CABIN TRUNKS STEAMER SIZE 34 inch $3451 each :;g .5:!7.r,0 38 $41 JMI 40 $13.00 STRONG SERVICEABLE THE CHEAPEST and BEST BOLD BT FRAME'S 375, VICTORIA STREET, SINGAPORE .fnd at KUALA LUMPUB— IPOB—
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    • 311 16 PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOKS THE rOMPUmt PUFSS PSOTOGBA. f'HEK, !•> Bell II- H.II. I'mal1 I'liiiu' of the IlriliKh Journal of j rUli.'T;.nh> 51,,11 I PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS AMI CHEMISTRY, h> I. S.,ulh»orth and Bsatky. This boak aaala «ith ihc rariawa rswafeal swwawi arfcseh arc UM'ri for ph<>;<ii;raph)-dcvi-lupini:. printing inl<-n«if\intt. rrdurinir. rli Bach »rai—l
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