The Singapore Free Press, 8 December 1925
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Title Section13 1925-12-08 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. sin(;apore. sis.. Tuesday. December 8, 1925. NO.. 11,666.13 words
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Article289 1925-12-08 1 The Kuo KujjJites have turned the left flank «,f ('hang Tso-lin's army, which is m full retreat Page 8. The financial loss of the British Empire Exhibition is over a million and a half Page 8. The French Finance Minister proposes the imposition of eight billion francs289 words
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Article810 1925-12-08 1 The youne Indian Principal was bewildered. What ought to be done, he asked, m ;uch a case as this? Had it been rijrht to educate the hoy? Would it have been letter to have him to live the life to which ho was boni The boy was a810 words
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Advertisement170 1925-12-08 1 W ING LOONG THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 52, HIGH STREET. 1 RAFFLES HOTEL Telephone No. 2920 TUESDAY, THURSDAY SATURDAY Dinner Dance, MONDAY FRIDAY The Dansant. LEVINE-HOPKINS DANCE BAND. (X.B. Evening Dress essential for Dinner Dances.) GRILL ROOMr~ j SARKIES BROTHERS, Inder the supervision of an Proprietors, expert170 words
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Advertisement224 1925-12-08 1 ?ji Roneo V^SrT fSi STEEL FIUNG i S3l CABINETS rT^^^ '^^H GIVE MAXIMUM '^^^^^^^l I PROTECTION FROM *kM M lN models OF ONE TO J^V^^H FOl'R DRAWERS. T^^^T AUTOMATIC LOCKS. DRAWERS RUN ON I BALL BEARING SUSPENSION SLIDES. 1.2 R°NEPu. i H^ 11. COLLYER QUAY :^-C] W SINGAPORE f AND224 words
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Advertisement186 1925-12-08 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Albion motors Page 14. Hotel attractions Page 1. Long John whisky Page H. Typewriting wanted Page 7. Roneo steel cabinets Page 1. Letter files, Ribeiro's Page 1. Shipping on pages 10, 12 and 13. Little's for X'mas goods Page X. British beer, Caldbeck's Page 8. X'mas gifts at186 words
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Advertisement14 1925-12-08 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32. HIGH STRKET.14 words
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Miscellaneous84 1925-12-08 1 THE WEEK. Tuesday, &th. High Water. 3.42 a.m., 3.4 p.m. Rugby: S.C.C. (A), vs. Services. Blue Funnel Homeward mail leaves. Keppel Golf Club annl. mtjy., 6.30 p.m. Denishawn Dancers, Vie. Theatre, 9.30 p.m. Wednesday, 9th. Hiffh Water. 4.36 a.m., 4.8 p.m. Denishawn Dancers, Vie. Theatre, 9.50 p.m. Thnrttduy, 10th. Hijrh84 words
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Article359 1925-12-08 2 To-Nijfht's Programme. Ku:h St. iWnis, Ted Shawn and the Depishawn Dfcaetn arrived yesterday by Urn K.uts*a*. The Cofany li composed of twenty danccn m.tl earriss ts own orchestra and < ectrlcal equipment. This Company aaa h—v the greutmt success both tis u.-»..y *»d fi»aa* ally359 words
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Article330 1925-12-08 2 Y.M.C.A. MEMBERSHIP CA MPAIGN. For the first time m its history tht Y.M. CA. of Sinc*P< re haa organised membership campaign v'-h th. ob;«>.;. of enring 500 nem m The mode of operation employed ii to ■score ten team of ten men each vith a captain M the leader. "Prior330 words
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Article47 1925-12-08 2 Programme of Drills. 1 -inlay, 5.15 p.m.— Drill Hall, All Units, S.V.C., Make-up Parade. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Farrer Ranpe, NonKjrwpean Unite; Bukit Timah, European Units, Musketry Classification. Sunday, 8.30 a.m. Farrer Ranpe, All Units, S.V.C., Lewis Gun Classification; BuUt Timah, Chinese Company, Rifle Meeting47 words
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Advertisement525 1925-12-08 2 AT THE HAPPY VALLEY. The Merry Opera Company. In choice new plays. THE ELITE CINEMA. Programme as good as any, better than many. f* ii i TFT F PHONE: 3516 -lUiLiEj GUAM KANZAKI, SINGAPORE. KANZAKI GO. Dyers and Drycleaners of Silk and Woolen Dresses, Suits, etc. OUTSTATION ORDERS C.O.D. PRICE525 words
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Advertisement507 1925-12-08 2 Victoria Theatre. Celebrity Tours Direction A. Strok TO-NIGHT AND FOLLOWING NIGHTS At 9.30 p.m. WORLD TOUR OF THE FAMOUS DANCERS RUTH St. Ills TED SHAWN AND THE DENISHAWN DANCERS. FOUR PROGRAMMES OF DANCES. Booking at Little's. Seats $4, $2, £1. PAVILION (LATE PALLADIUM) From Friday, 4th to Wednesday, 9th December,507 words
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Advertisement302 1925-12-08 2 ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee and Co., L«d.. Proprietor., POSITIVELY THE LAST TWO NIGHTS Tuesday and Wednesday In the Second Show commencing p. m Douglas Fairbanks will appear m his latest and best i.i,., A MARVEL OF ACTION, DASH, COLOUR iv ADVENTURE and HUMOUR AN X Not a screen version of302 words
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Article1143 1925-12-08 3 COMMERCE AND THE COURTS. China's demand for treaty revision includes a demand for the abolition of extraterritoriality, for the abolition, that is tc say, of the system whereby the subjects of Treaty Powers are amenable only to the jurisdiction of their own Courts. As commerce, contracts,1,143 words
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Article24 1925-12-08 3 If cur water were as dirty as our air we should f ither have a revolution or cease to exist— Dr. R. Veitch Clark.24 words
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Advertisement336 1925-12-08 3 Feeling the Strain? U jSjJPLj^ Kee P Flt b y taking ~^^gr Sanatogen You can give yourself the strength and vigour to succeed m your work if you take Sanatogen, the tonic iooH which produces a steady increase m mental and nerve energy. Millions use it all over the world,336 words
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Advertisement219 1925-12-08 3 Iw iiiv^TtfjMi ■Weß Stocked by all First Class Provision Dealers. I SOLE AGENTS S.S. AND F.M.S. jj BARLOW CO. I SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. j' "BITUMASTIC (REGISTERED) SOLUTION MANUFACTURED BY WAILES DOVE BITUMASTIC, LIMITED. The primary purpose of "BITUMASTIC" SOLUTION IS TO PREVENT CORROSION IN A MORE ECONOMICAL AND PERMANENT219 words
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Article355 1925-12-08 4 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The only Morning Daily m Malaya; a live "news" paper 35-40 columns of news daily, also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning, with Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements together with exclusive special features, "Pictures of the week" Serial355 words
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Article, Illustration1014 1925-12-08 4 SYDNEY DARK'S PEN PORTRAITS— No. 6. 8 A Scries of Intimate Sketches. If i %t SIR WILLIAM ORPEN, K.8.E., R.A. S3 SS rv «S SYDNEY DARK (Caricature by 'Sava"). gg When men attain greatness, they often also attain pomposity. Knighthoods, like alcohol, sometimes go to the head.1,014 words
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Article173 1925-12-08 4 Danger of Discipline m the Nursery. "No infant should ever be called 'naugty.' or even be blamed for his mistakes, because he is too young to know the difference between right and wrong," said Dr. Evelyn Saywell, lecturing on "The Psychology of Infancy," under the auspices of the173 words
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Article1181 1925-12-08 4 <"> Hints on Training for the Novice. o# £c j>s IMPORTANCE OF STYLE jfrtf By so W ALEC ST ANTON tf* a? k->& s<t (Author of "Ballroom Dancing and How to Enjoy it.") Do you know the best possible way of improving your dancing? Have you ever1,181 words
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Article486 1925-12-08 4 We are reminded by a reader thai fifty years ago this month Mr. J. W. Woodford Birch was foully murdered at Pasir Salak. on the banks of the Perak River. He had been sent as the first British Resident to assist Abdullah, the Sultan of486 words
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127 1925-12-08 4 DOCTORS WHO SUFFER FROM NIMGESTION. aue to or accompanied by a -,,j itv fermentation, a. most invaria 1 within five minutes after UUtiwt Magnesia. If you suffer af food lies like lead m your ito^-T pain, distress, and katfffag y u night, get a package of Bisurati-,1 m Tablets from127 words
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Advertisement202 1925-12-08 4 CHILD HAD RASH OF PIMPLES On Arms. Skin Terribly Cracked. Irritation Was Severe. Cuticura Heals. My little girl had a rash if tiny, white pimples on her arms. The skin was terribly cracked and bled, and the irritation was so severe that she could not sleep. I had to bandage202 words
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Advertisement186 1925-12-08 4 These world famous people recommend them Read what three Immm pMMj have written about EVANS l'\s TILLES. Mme. Tetrazzini.the world-famoui Soprano "Thank you for the box of E*MI Pastilles sent me. which 1 find excellent and efficacious Him Grace the Archbiihop of Canterbury The Archbishop has used the lozenges constantly186 words
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Article1270 1925-12-08 5 CONSULATE NEWS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Batavia, Dec. 5. I understand that Mr. Crosby, the Con-sul-General for Great Britain and Ireland m Batavia, will be going O n leave to Europe next year, probably m the middle of April. He expects to be away nne months. Mr. F.1,270 words
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Article557 1925-12-08 5 (By Jean Thirer). England to-day has reached the zeuUh o/ her prestige abroad. A pro-Eng'ush wave is sweeping the world. There JMUf never been such a universal appreciation of the quality of English goods and English ideas, nor such a world-wide respect for a'l that is connoted557 words
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Article537 1925-12-08 5 NEARLY 700 PIKULS SEIZED IN NOVEMBER. During November, there were 35 captures by the F.M.S. Customs Preventive fleet, which brought m 688 pikuls 72 katis of rubber, and resulted m 79 convictions. In October thare was an equal number of captures, involving 757 pikuls of rubber and 94537 words
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Article384 1925-12-08 5 Mr. Maqbool Mahniood's Bill Dealing with moneylenders m the Punjab, which is attracting considerable interest m the Province, has been re-drafted for introduction m the Provincial Legislative Council. The subject is of great importance to the Punjabi cultivator, since the payment by peasant borrowers of usurious384 words
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Advertisement369 1925-12-08 5 nt*» PROMINENT ENGINEER ENDORSES ZAM-BUK CDIBS BAD ATTACKS OF SKIN MSEASB. HEATS, (UTS, WOUNDS Etc. Mr. Henry Davis, a widely-travelled I Mfineer, now of South 17th. St., v i IS. A., writes to report that v- a < found nothing m any quarter of the n at comparet with ZAM-BUK369 words
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Advertisement382 1925-12-08 5 f FLEISCHMANNS I YEAST. 1 j BE WELL— ONE SINGLE FOOD HAS SHOWN THOUSANDS j^ THE WAY TO HEALTH. > EAT TWO OR THREE CAKES A DAY. THE SAME YEAST THAT IS USED FOR BAKING. < FOR CONSTIPATION— APPETITE AND ENERGY RENEWED —DIGESTION RESTORED. FLEJSCHMANN'S YEAST CORRECTS PIMPLES, BOILS AND382 words
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Article1058 1925-12-08 6 If gold has been produced from mercury, as seems probable, by Professor Miethe^. of Charlottenburg, or by Nagaoka, Sugiura, Asada, and Machida, m Tokyo, 'he achievement has a theoretical importance of absorbing interest. It suggests a third way m which the transmutation of ons clement into another1,058 words
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Article776 1925-12-08 6 AND WHEN WE'RE DEAD WHAT THE LAW SAYS. A partially published correspondence between Lord Knutsford and Mr. F. N. Charrington indicates that the law as to the disposal of the dead is not too well known, writes Alfred Fellows m the Sunday Times. Mr. Charrington, with the noble ideal of776 words
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Article76 1925-12-08 6 The wee Scots lad was m the habit of entering the village baker's shop and asking the proprietrix there to give him two ha-pennies for a penny. This continual request so irritated the lady behind the counter that one day, losing her temper, she scolded him and told him76 words
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Advertisement432 1925-12-08 6 Rheumatism^ Relieve the nagging >C^^*\ pain quickly easily t*^^l with— Sloan's l& 0 Sloan's Liniment kills pain instantly. TL^\ 9 No rubbing. Just lay a little Sloan's on A^ w^fc the stiff, aching part, and immediately f!tfl?\ rl you notice a difference, a feeling that the /V NCffiY^ < li\432 words
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Advertisement296 1925-12-08 6 >Af <^^2^^B I IS^^S^^m^^S^ ''.^r^Otk Acs Lef Wincarnis build you «/> again After the 'flu' or other illness, when you feel thoroughly weak and run down, let Wincarms build up your health again. It is the tonic wine for that purpose, recommen led and prescribed by over \Q,QQO Doctors, the296 words
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Article1732 1925-12-08 7 YESTERDAY'S MEETING. Present. His Excellency the Governor, (Sir Laurence Guillemard.). His Excellency the General Officer Commanding tke Troops, Malaya Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser, X.C.8., C.5.1., C.M.G.). The Hon'ble the Acting Colonial Secretary (Mr. Hayes Marriott, C.M.G.). The Hon'ble the Attorney-General (Mr. M. H. Whitley). The Hon'ble the Treasurer1,732 words
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Article682 1925-12-08 7 WHIRLWIND NEAR BANDOENG. [From N.E.I. Papers]. Bandoeng, Dec. 4. j The neighbourhood of Gjdeg Bageh was I visited by a whirlwind yesterday afternoon. 48 houses were destroyed, 14 completely. The tram stopping place was damaged. A ony and cart were blown into a ditch, but ctherwis? no682 words
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Article91 1925-12-08 7 An old vicar was very ill. Some of his neighbours thought it was worth while to thr< nicle the progress of the disease, so they issued a 3 o'clock bulletin: "Vicar very ill, scarcely expected to live." 44 o'clock btalk'tin —Vicar rapidly." "."> o'clock bulletin —Vicar dead An enterprising newspaper91 words
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Advertisement417 1925-12-08 7 BUSINESS CARDS. TINERALS? fINGAPOM CASKET CO. "EXPERT I'NDERTAKERS." TKLEPHONE 75. W Hi I rlea^e Send f«r the Illustrated J i-utalouiie of Musical Instruments. J SEASON CO.. LTD. cj 0 ill an«l llti N<»i"th Bridge Road. H ;KI)WOKKIN(; AND TRUSTWORTHY SERVANTS. M()Y S. COOKB, AMAHS, AYAHS, ETC. Without ekarft ?»"d under417 words
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Advertisement526 1925-12-08 7 NOTICE. XOTK X is hereby given that the Trade t P Cte(l vh Vi is the WtMHI property ,t .u U ITED o~m*9 incorporated under the law, of the State of Ohio, m the Ln.ted State. o f America, and carrying on business at No. 1144 East Market Street Akron526 words
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Advertisement498 1925-12-08 7 SAFEGUARD YOUR EYESIGHT SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTY IN YOUR VISIpN. THE ADVICE OF OUR FULLY QUALIFIED EUROPEAN OPTICIAN is available daily Hours 9 a.m. t« 4.30 p.m. SPECIALLY MADE GLASSES SUPPLIED PROMPTLY. MOTION SMITH AND SON LTD. 14, Battery Road. SINGAPORE. TENDBBS. RAFFLES COLLEGE. Tenders are invited for the498 words
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881 1925-12-08 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1925. Railway Management. The new General Manager of the F.M.S. railways has arrived m Malaya and is now, slips and spills permitting, at headquarters at Kuala Lumpur. Our contemporary of the Federated Capital criticises the method of Mr. Spiller's appointment, chosen by Mr. Amery881 words
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Article20 1925-12-08 8 Lieutenant Ralph L. Bridges, R.N.R., of Singapore, has been promoted to the rank of Lieut-Commander, R.N.R. on the ref'red list.20 words
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Article59 1925-12-08 8 PEATE On December 6th. 1925, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Peate. a daughter. CROSSLEY. At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on Dec. 4th. to Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Crossley. a son. MURRAY. At the Nur>ing Home, Syers Road, on 4th December, to59 words
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Article30 1925-12-08 8 KIXLOCH-PARSONAGE. On December 5. 1925. at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Singapore, by the Yen Archdeacon SwindeM, Ida Mary Parsonage with William Lennox Kinloch, Edinburgh. The bride"> home was Downhani. BftgbUML30 words
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Article45 1925-12-08 8 HOCQIARD. On Monday, December 7th. lift, at his residence. No. 376-P. Keppel Terrace. Teluk Blangah Road, JOHN HOCQCARD, dearly beloved husband of Evaline Florence Hocquard. Cortege will leave his residence at 4.30 p.m. for the Cathedral of the "Good Shepherd." thence to Bidadari Cemetery.45 words
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Article35 1925-12-08 8 Mr. Lee Pang Soo begs t© thank his relatives and friends who so kindly attended the funeral of his beloved wife and also those who ?Tt wreaths, telegrams and letters of condolence. 7-12 8-1235 words
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Article158 1925-12-08 8 INCIDENT IN LOCAL SCHOOL. An incident which occurred m the AnjfloChinese School recently and m which Mr. Wong Yong Soo, complainant m the sensational Kiat case, was involved, had a sequel m the District Court yesterday, when Mr. Lee Chye Van brought a charge of voluntarily158 words
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Article645 1925-12-08 8 Mr. Lim Xee Soon, who was t<> have come back from Japan by the Kitano Maru, as- announced m the local press a few days agu. has postponed his return. Three Chinese have been arrested m connection with a secret society disturbance iv. the Bencoolen Stueet district on Friday night,645 words
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Article147 1925-12-08 8 seeks wm\vr X UFE Ml KOEN T||l;kT| KXK|I [Reutcr^ 5.r,,-,.| The Kuo Sun,.-,;..,-. U of surrendering. turn«.,| the f t Chan* Tso-linites. Th,,, .i,f! t f completely Collapsed mm] lhn retreat to Mukden. They nut ""I full stand on the Urn River. The pletc breakdown all147 words
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Article76 1925-12-08 8 [EeuterV Service.] .ur,,. Drr. 7 Air. A an Cobham ha* luni. t air... A lan Cobham baa [A Boater cable of Nov. 161 .\j r Alas Coohnn Ik;- depart) d on his trans-African i n a de Havilland SO th< he recently went to Rangoon with Mr76 words
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Article69 1925-12-08 8 [Ssnter'i Sei ice.] l'an>. Dec «i. m an interview with a representative t! Le Matin. M. Loucheui >ai»l tl FrsßCi would re-open the question of Fren debts without delay. 11.- wai going t>. Lmv don m January and M. Berengei wai |sisj to Washington. IHavas Service Pan-.69 words
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Article72 1925-12-08 8 U S. COSTLY POSTAGE. [Reuter's Servic. WTsshiagtsn, Dec. 7. The annual report of PsstlMSter-GCMfll New states that the United Star.- ervice was conducted at I lot of M..l" M last year. Over hah' i f the OOtgoiSf vcrsea w:iil ar"l ■wbfftsntlsl BSMMSI of the becoming mail waa carried bj Aawrkss72 words
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Article61 1925-12-08 8 Renter's Service]. Moscow, l > r Declaied to be th.- largest <>f it- kin.l the world, the State electrk power eighty miles from Moscow wai fi-i mally opened by M. Trotsky ii' the presence i members of the Diplomatic Corp*, X British and German Him- ihared equipping61 words
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Article52 1925-12-08 8 [Reiiter*i Service.] Washington. !><• The United Stato' Shipping nual report urge* upon Congrew of Government aid for tht Aweri chant Marine, and saya that the op of the <;< vernment .Merchant Flee! a loss of $:«i,<)(i<M)Uo daring th.- ft* of IMS ending June :'.oth.. compsn a loss52 words
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Article36 1925-12-08 8 [Reuter's Service.] London. l>«« The Ripon bye-election, m eonseq the Rt. Hon. E. F. L. WoodY *PP as Viceroy of India, result*. l aMajor J. W. Hills (Conssrvsti ye Mr. John Murray (Lateral) 11.4236 words
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Article19 1925-12-08 8 [Reuter's Service.] Tokio. Dw Her Royal Highness the Crown Pri ha.*- given brth to a daughter.19 words
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Advertisement165 1925-12-08 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMLS TO CALDBECK'S" BRITISH BEER IS BEST ALLSOPFS PILSENER IS THE BEST BRITISH BEER. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Shanghai.) SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. PEN ANG AND IPOH. > PATRONISED J^ BY ROYALTY. QUALITY DESIGN AND ASSORTMENT IN THE LATEST ARRIVALS OF Xmas Presents m JEWELLERY SILVERWARE REIGN165 words
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Advertisement48 1925-12-08 8 gG%^^\ FOR ALL X VERMIN USE AGENTS: W. R. Loxley Co. H 1 GOLDEN SERIES. M ft S DRINK THE BEST BEER. ill {Am<4<A*%t/' M: I V'.laa buttled hy v Jwj- YmC.G.HIBBERU CO \L:M V&. LONDON, Jlpy V^gs. tHCUkHli\s44&ry Adamson, Gilfillan Co.. Ltd. Singapore. Penang, Kuala Lumpur Malacca.48 words
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Article3104 1925-12-08 9 NrFK s CRITICISE GOVERNMENT ;<K<KI lIMKM OF LABOUR. T»r«a< of Naval Base. matters discussed by the Planters' Association of eld their half-yearly meet- t hc Singapore Chamber of ComRoom yesterday morning, question, particularly as it iffecl and i>- likely to be af--truction of the naval g, The Chairman3,104 words
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Article54 1925-12-08 9 [Reuter's Service.] Beirut, Dec. 6. Sharp fighting was reported yesterday south of Damascus, where a large force of Druses attacked a French post. A strong French column of tanks, armoured-cars, and aeroplanes made a sortie from the city, and after an alfVlay fight drove off the msurgents54 words
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Article50 1925-12-08 9 [Reuter's Service.? W London, Dec. 7. b Chartered accountants' statement of ac- Zi counts of the British Empire Exhibition VJ show that, up to the present, the financial loss is nearly £1, G00,000. The immediate HabMity of the guarantors is fixed at fifteen shillings to the50 words
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Article43 1925-12-08 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 7. On the Stock Exchange excitement over rubber shares was more acute than ever, this morning's large accumulation of orders, together with the firmness of the commodity, causing a wild rush for shares at soaring prices.43 words
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Article164 1925-12-08 9 Indian Gunners Defeat A. P.O. The Indian Gunners from Blakan Mati succeeded m defeating the A.P.C. on the Padang yesterday by the comfortable margin of four goals to two. It was a fast game, but a rather soft ivround made passing and dribbling difficult and seemed to favour the164 words
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Article17 1925-12-08 9 The V.M.C.A. swimming pool will not be ready for use until Thursday, December 10th.17 words
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Advertisement104 1925-12-08 9 Sterling Silverware f For Presentation. i ROUND "CHIPPENDALE" WAITERS ON THREE CAST FEET. DIAMETER 10 inches PRICE J l5O !r 23() J Jf 28.'. IS 350 SUPPLIED IN OAK CASES LINED HUE VELVET >. I* AT SLIGHT EXTRA CHARGE. J I ROBINSON CO., LTD. I ■I (Incorpoiated m the Straits104 words
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Advertisement736 1925-12-08 10 BLUE FUNNEL UNE REGULAR SERVICES TO:— LONDON AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG BREMEN. GENOA. MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. TROILUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In Port ADRASTUS736 words
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Advertisement582 1925-12-08 10 EUennan Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLERMAir LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 16 s.s. CITY OF BARODA Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 28 s.s. CITY582 words
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Advertisement588 1925-12-08 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION m LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON^ HOMEWAKDS For China and Japan. For Marseilles. London «nd Ant Due An iw*|, Tonnage.588 words
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Article1062 1925-12-08 11 "THE PERIL OF THE WHITE." "The leril «f the White." By Sir Leo C riozza Money. Those who are not acquainted with Sir ChloZ2 Moneys former i-ontribution* to sociological literature might expect to M vvathin the covers of this book, with its sensational title, some thrilling story fit for the1,062 words
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Article768 1925-12-08 11 W. Sibbald Malcolm, editor of The Isis, Kays m a London paper: For over a year the Oxford under-gradu-ate has been the target for all arrows of biting criticism which the older generation can shoot with quaking hand from rusty quiver. "Give me the old days!"768 words
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Advertisement196 1925-12-08 11 The Soap that suits the Climate There is a strong demand moving steadily here and m other Eastern Countries for falveiTs 20 7o Carbolic Medical Soap The old resident knows, and the newcomer soon learns hou often such a powerful ptsepOC Soap is wanted, ■CM .VERTS" is always the same,196 words
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Advertisement55 1925-12-08 11 The only Safety Razor that sharpens its own blades. Nothing to take to pieces for either stropping or cleaning. "VALET" Safety Razor set complete J?**^^ l\ blade m neat i J 1 e 3he Steward aat&J H jl m I I i g i y h I NAVY CUT CIGARETTES55 words
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Article95 1925-12-08 12 H.M S. Delhi, on her way from the Mediterranean fleet to Australia, is timed to be at Singapore December 18th. 20th., and to spend Christmas Day at Christmas Island. The Siamese gunboat Ratanakosindr, constructed at the Armstrong Yard, Newcas-tle-on-Tyne, sailed from England for Bangkok on October 29th. and95 words
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Article176 1925-12-08 12 The Fleet Order embodying the revised rates of pay which have been approved for officers and men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines which was issued on the 2nd ult., will doubtless have a considerable efl'ect on the minds of those who are m176 words
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Article159 1925-12-08 12 German-Built Motor Vessel. i Hamburg, Nov. 10. This afternoon the first of the five motorships of 10,000 tons dead-weight ordered by a British shipping company was successfully launched at the Deutsche Werft. The ship has been named Japanese Prince. The Japanese Prince is one of159 words
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Article148 1925-12-08 12 Proposed Big Naval Reduction. Tokyo, Nov. 6. The present retrenchment policy of the Government has intensified the perennial departmental tussle between the Exchequer and the Admiralty. The Exchequer, which is believed to be backed up by Viscount Kato, the Prime Minister, insists on cutting down the total148 words
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244 1925-12-08 12 The passage of H.M.S. Hood through the Panama Canal on her return from the Empire cnrse set up three new records for that waterway, according: to data just published m America, writes H. C. B. m the Daily News. This giant battle-cruiser was the244 words
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Advertisement568 1925-12-08 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). :O:— I FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. :O:— Regular monthly sailing* by the well-known steamer HARELLA (7,876 tons) and ONTORO (5,000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading 1 to Australia. Cabins Luxe, single berth568 words
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Advertisement400 1925-12-08 12 MESSAGERIES MARHIMES HOMEWARD MAILS. To Colombo, Djibouti. Port Said. Marseilles from Singapore. A. LEBON 20,000 tons Dec. 16 PAUL LECAT 20,000 tons Dee. 30 FROM PENANG ONLY. AZAY LE RIDEAU 14,000 tons Dee, 8 OUTWARD MAILS. To Saigon, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. AMAZONE 12,000 tons Dec. 14 FONTAINEBLEAU 17,000 tons400 words
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Advertisement215 1925-12-08 12 GOLDEN GUINEA L I 3d i urn THE FINEST SPARKLING WINE PROCURABLE. LOOK FOR THE GOLDEN COIN TRADE MARK. IT TS THE HALL MARK OF QUALITY. John Link 8 Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m E? gland). Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. LLOYD TRIESTINO NAY. CO. (Incorporated m Italy.) HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Bi-monthly service215 words
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Miscellaneous687 1925-12-08 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kual* Pah*ng. Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) •very Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and R 6tLm Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah g m Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday c p.m. Kota Tinggi and687 words
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Advertisement679 1925-12-08 13 O. S. K. Line. destinations. Steamers. Arr Dent j on Hamburg Rotterdam, Antwerp. Bremen, via Colombo, *den anH Port Said Andes Maru Dec. 15 Dec. 16 r ban. Cap* Town. Santos, Rio, V [[d BBenoa Aires via Colombo. t Santos Maru J an 5 Jan 7 Colombo ami Bombay via679 words
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Advertisement445 1925-12-08 13 flBS^? steamship line <^SS Round-the-World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE S6 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTS CLBANLINMB. via Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Geiioa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World, returning to Singapore445 words
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Advertisement672 1925-12-08 13 GBNEBAL AGEN^ SAKI ROOSBVBtT Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) »,~*J!E GULAR frbighFsbbvicb to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and r BALIIMORE (via Suez) m.B. SILVERAY Tn n s.s. VENICE MARU due Jan lg For rates and other particular, apply:- GUTHRIE CO., LTD. Agent* Singapore672 words
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Article573 1925-12-08 14 LIGHTER RIFLE. The military authorities are endeavouring to reduce the weight of the field equipment now borne by the soldier. The infantry soldier on a campaign carries approximately 601 b. This is held to be too great a burden since it is agreed that troops should enter573 words
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Article202 1925-12-08 14 EGYPTIAN EX-DEPUTIES IGNORE BAN. London, Nov. 21. Cairo.— When the alliance between the Liberal Party and the Ittehad Party was dissolved three months ago, following the summary ejection of Abdel Aziz Fahmy from the Cabinet and the consequent Ministerial resignations, it seemed inevitable that this would drive members of the202 words
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Article19 1925-12-08 14 We shall, wever have a good society until I wealth really expressee service.— Mr. Ram- J say If aicDonald. <19 words
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457 1925-12-08 14 The wizardry of automatic telephoning will soon be realised m London. A Daily Express representative went on a tour of inspection at the Holborn Automatic Exchange, which will be working at the end of next year, to see how the thing 1 is done. He457 words
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Article421 1925-12-08 14 I*aris. Nov. 1. Max Linder. the famous French film ar- tist, and his youn^r wife were found dying: at an hotel m the Avenue Kleber yesterday. They were lyinp m a bed soaked m blood. Evidently the two had agreed to die together. It seems clear421 words
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Article343 1925-12-08 14 RIZA KHAN' S CAREER. His Emulation of MaatapjM Kcma! MH To thoae who have f< I owed I trend of events m Persia the coapwto just resulted m the <b ]<• affords no surprisi Sinn- 1923, when Khan became Prime .Minister, thibeen more or less invitable. Riza Khan, who ;it343 words
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Advertisement309 1925-12-08 14 from the Bunt ofVMj I and that, m the end, is one Ig J of the most important factors a cS passenger vehicle owner has to =S consider— the Albion 'Bus and Motor }§S Coach Models approach more nearly |S the comfort of a private car than any 1 2309 words
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Advertisement112 1925-12-08 14 «|p%ml.f you would get I Mf^Jfyova: full share of I X^gfflL shaving comfort I ■rlpfF and luxury from I ffi^# your Gillette Safety I Razor use only genuine I Qillette Blades* I The Gillette is the keenest blade I m all the world* From it you will I obtain clean,112 words
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458 1925-12-08 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th. i S.S. 5^2 p.c. Loan 1919 $36,710,000 ***** 104 c.i. S.S. 5% p.c. Loan 1918 $28,655,700 105 105% c.i. S.S. and F.M.S. 5 p.c. Vie, Bonds 1920 $15,078,000 105 105 V» c.i. S.S. 7 p.c. Loan 1921 $20,216,000 101 102 c.i.458 words
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Article150 1925-12-08 15 In the report of Selangor Coconuts, Ltd., for the year ended June 30th (for presentation at the annual meeting m Kuala Lumpur, on Friday, Dec. 11th.) the net profit for the year is given as $53,754.47, after allowing for depreciation. Together with the balance brought forward from150 words
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Article68 1925-12-08 15 December 7. B»«k n.. s fM 16 32 Bank demand 24 5-3'> Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 23-32 >.\-\v oik, demand 567^ Credits 90 days 58? France, demand 1400 India, T.. T. M > Hongkong, demand H pc p re m. Yokohama, deimind iffi Java, demand 14q Bangkok,68 words
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Article213 1925-12-08 15 December 7. Tin 100 Tons $143.00 Gambier 15 05 Pepper White JS.QO Pepii-i- Black 70 00 Flake Tapioca 0 Ptaii Sago Small H. 25 Copra 12.15 Copra Sundried 12.40 Opium, Benares unt. 4.000 Kice. Liang Hin Chan Mark Blue Eagle (Old) 360 Rice. Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle213 words
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Article32 1925-12-08 15 C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION. Singapore, Dec. 7, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 1.80 I.M; Jan. -March 1.7<5 1.77; April-Juno 1.65 Lf«u London Quotation Sheet 4s. 7d. Market Easy.32 words
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Article332 1925-12-08 15 A ROOd deal of IMWIIBfH has b. en loused by the renewed energetics of Mr. Firestone and his proposals for the extensive growth of rubber m Liberia. One correspondent suggests to us that Liberia lias hitherto been mainly noted for its sale of postage stamps, which have proved332 words
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Article173 1925-12-08 15 MACPHAIL CO., LTD'S REPORT. T Singapore, Dee. 7. l.^o on 4s Td Wl uk U)tal 14.i. 100 tons told. Mfal* Shtmiwim .ft-rain Kuantans are quoted 1.75 l.hO, and United Malaccas at d ,0 3 SO. Kluangs have buyers at at 5.70 5^6. Mandai Tekongs have buyers at173 words
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Article209 1925-12-08 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. K. Marphail) Singapore, Dec. 7. Uubber.— 4s 7<l. Up p 4( j. iOea kO i., Tin. 12S1 15s. Dec. .">. The rubber share market is firmer con•equent on the substantial rial m the price of the commodity. Tin shares are quiet. Industrials and Loans are209 words
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Article389 1925-12-08 15 Annual Report. The directors' report to shareholders for th year [ailed June Mth last, which will be presented at the annual jmnl meeting at French Bank Building! »«u IKe 12th., states: Accuunts. -Th:- net profit for the year amounted to $40 1,5<52.2G, to which must be389 words
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Advertisement416 1925-12-08 15 Assets over $5,500,000. TUP OUW? arm a nmnniT w«^ Aararance m force over $19,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. HEAD .^-Winchester Ho J^" ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE om PaMeB Act AGENTS WANTED gTSL ManaginB Wwctop C RORAeE W. RAPER. a. ROBINSON, F L A. INSURANCE. lff% the" ifr)!416 words
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Advertisement756 1925-12-08 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Reserve Liability !»S COURT OF DIRECTORS. H 1 811 611 sq Chairman WhA^,?^ Chairman Hon.Mr.P.H.Holyo2 k G S. Chief Manager: n o A. H. Barlow, Esq G. H. Stitt, Esq. Manager. q Shangh,i LONDON BANKERS: Westminster Bank, Limited annum on the756 words
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Advertisement41 1925-12-08 15 1 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapr-v, Representative Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., Ltd. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist fctr) A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.41 words
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Article1430 1925-12-08 16 ASSOCIATION MAKES HIM HONORARY MEMBER. Advocacy of Restriction. At yes»«_';*day morning's meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya a resolution was unanimously passed *l)y which Mr. A. W. Still, the editor of the ".Straits Times," becomes an honorary member of the Association, this honour having been1,430 words
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Article998 1925-12-08 16 The delegates to the half-yearly meeting: of the Planters' Association of Malaya were the quests of the Johore Planters' Associat on at luncheon at the Europe Hotel yesteiday. Mr. C. S. Spencer. Chairman of the J.P.A., presided. Mr. A. W. Still being the principal .guest. The loyal toast998 words
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Article141 1925-12-08 16 The Committee had just spent something like threequarters of -an hour making a preliminary examination of the l st of gentlemen who had applied for the post. They had got the list down to manageable figures and now they proposed, not to add to the number, but to decrease it141 words
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Article97 1925-12-08 16 Ladies December Spoon. The ladies December spoon was competed for over the first nine holes at Bukit Timah yesterday and resulted m a win for Mrs. Gilroy, who returned a net score of 41. Thirty-four cards were taken out and the following were returned: Mrs. Gilroy 5097 words
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Article40 1925-12-08 16 The following is the programme of rowing events at the R.S.Y.C. on Saturday next: 4.30 p.m. Rodesse Cup (Club Sculling Championship). 4.45 p.m. Scratch Fours (Light Boats). 5 p.m. Scratch Fours (Heavy Boats). Launch arrangements will be published later.40 words
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Article44 1925-12-08 16 The largest fan, that of the Circular Shaft of the Government Areas, Transvaal, is 30 feet m diameter and 10 feet wide, and delivers (H)0,000 cubic feet of air per minute when driven at 125 revolutions per minute by a 1,425 horsepower compound engine.44 words
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Article923 1925-12-08 16 PROPOSAL TO ALTER RULE. Signa'ories' Resolution Defeated. The meeting called at the instance of nineteen members of the Cricket Club who were desiious of altering the existing rule providing for the appointment by the Committee of Secretary and Treasurer so that he should be appointed by a general923 words
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Advertisement214 1925-12-08 16 Moutrie Pianos I The expression of true music demands v I ment of the Highest Merit. n j nh I MOUTRIE PIANO I You have the best that skilled artisana I achieve. can Call and demonstrate this for vourst It k t I Purchasing. Htore I S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD.214 words
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