The Singapore Free Press, 19 December 1925
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Title Section13 1925-12-19 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SJB., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925. NO. 11,676.13 words
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Article276 1925-12-19 1 French industrialists have come tothe rescue of thtir country with the proposal of a hig loan secured by oneenth of the turnover of 1-rcnrh industry—l »aj?e 9. Men of the I'lster Special Constabulary have struck as a protect against disbandment Page 9. In connection with the Mosul276 words
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Article1167 1925-12-19 1 Qnieqnul m§mmi howimx noslri est fn>ritj9 Li„lli Juvenal. His Ex. not being m Singapore, the Topi:iat can safely wish all his readers a Hap- y Christ mas.' After the explanation of the delay m disclosing the "great plans" that the Chief Secretary would make a statement,1,167 words
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Advertisement182 1925-12-19 1 WING LOONG THK RECOG NISEI) HOrSE for HJKOPEAN TROPICAL SbITS. j2, HIGH STREET. SEA VIEW HOTEL. SUNDAY, Dec. 20th. High Tide 1 p.m. CINEMA 9.30 p.m. SHARP Mary Pickford "Dorothy Vernon of HaddonlHall" 10 Reels. PLEASE BOOK TABLES FOR DINNER. Phone 110. A. F. PEATE, Manager. 1 NOW READY Singapore182 words
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Advertisement239 1925-12-19 1 M Si mm KSsii pj^''''" l^ 'f, 9 5 P*PP^ i a rri -v v»-!a 4M B Mi SI A water test for a cigarette! Shake the contents of an ordinary cigarette into a glass of clean water, and see the dark, uninviting tobacce, stalk, sand and dust. Do the239 words
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Advertisement187 1925-12-19 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hotel attractions Page 1. Long John whisky Page 6. Capstan cigarettes Page 9. Doulatram for silks Page 2. Austin seven for ftale Page 7. School teacher wanted Page 7. Shipping on pages 10, 12 and 13. Tennent's beer, Guthrie's Page 8. Xmas dainties, Robinson's Page 9. Bolter's for187 words
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Advertisement15 1925-12-19 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut a nd Finish Guaranteed. 32. HIGH STREET.15 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous97 1925-12-19 1 THE WEEK. Saturday, 19th. High Water, #.43 a.m., 0.0 noon. P. and O. outward mail due. Alor Gajah Rubber, Derrick's, noon. Pajam, Ltd., Hongkong Bank, 12.30 p.m. Trophy Match: Spore vs Selangor, Stadium. Rugby: Perak vs. Penang. Ipoh. Tanglin Club Fancy DtVMa Dance. Sunday, 20th. High Water, 1.31 a.m., 05097 words
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Article509 1925-12-19 2 Far from Broken. A Meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board was held on Wednesday. The rii>: item for discussion was the price oi ice m Selangor. The Chairman read a letter received from the Singapore Cold Storage Co. dated Dec. 5. The letter was a reply509 words
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Article47 1925-12-19 2 The orchestral concert by the Adelphi Sovonas at the Adelphi Hotel to-morrow at M p.m. will contain the following programme: Ouverture, The Creatures of Prometheus, Beethoven; Liebesleid, Kreisler; Prelude Jarnefelt; Selection, Les Petites fichus, Mes.ager-Dietz; Melody, Serenade, loselh; Fmale, Samson et Dalilah, Saint--NMM; God Save the King47 words
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Advertisement307 1925-12-19 2 AT THE HAPPY VALLEY. The Merry Opera Company. In choice new plays. THE ELITE CINEMA. Programme as good as any, better than many. TFT F PHONE: 3516. IHjUCj gram KANZAKI, SINGAPORE. t KANZAKI GO. i Dyers and Drycleanera of Silk and Woollen Dresses, Suits, etc. OUTSTATION ORDERS C.O.D. PRICE LIST307 words
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Advertisement361 1925-12-19 2 PAVILION (LATE PALLADIUM) From Thursday, 17th to Tuesday, 22nd December. 2nd SHOW AT 9.15 P.M. SHARP. We offer you a Double Attraction that will please you all. WILLIAM FOX Presents EDMUND LOWE and an all star cast. IN "Champion of Lost Causes" 5 REELS. An Amazing Tale of Mystery and361 words
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Advertisement307 1925-12-19 2 BRITISH FILMS! RD|fr NOT ONLY FOR KIT,SH UlAk. BRITISHERS AND BRITOSH SUBJECTS BUT Fop From Wednesday, 16th December, U l^fjfl^ AT THE ALHAMBRa (Tan Cheng Kee Co.. Ltd., Propriety In the Second Show at 9 p. ni A PICTURE THAT FOR ACTING^ND THEME Is p,„ BEST THAT HAS BEEN SEEN307 words
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Article1114 1925-12-19 3 HIS YEAR OF OFFICE IN A LIVERY COMPANY. To be Vaster, or Prime Warden, of one 01 the gieat City Livery Companies is a strange experfence. Out of actual or com- j parative insignificance he emerges for 12 months into a state of circumscribed but veiy definite importance.1,114 words
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Article124 1925-12-19 3 A correspondent writes to the Times. I have a daughter married to a soldier who is stationed m the East. As it is impossible to get her dresses cleaned out there, she has been m the habit of sending them home for that purpose. Last week a124 words
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Article222 1925-12-19 3 The first public demonstration of the Kolt parachute was given at Stag-lane Aerrriroine on Nov. 17. Captain H. Spencer carrying: a Holt Autochute m a pack on his back, dived head first from an aeroplane flying at a height of about 1,000 feet. After he had222 words
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Article15 1925-12-19 3 In the old days "pay dirt" referred to gold-bearing soil, not to the drama.—Wilmington Dispatch.15 words
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Article202 1925-12-19 3 Much that is err< neous has beta published about the ultraviolet-ray effects, the Electrical World finds, but it has been proved that this radiation from electric arts, once considered only as harmful to eyesight, is a very useful industrial and scientific tool, and at the present time202 words
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Article29 1925-12-19 3 Mr. IV tt, chief of the Shanghai Fire> 3rigadc, was one of the British delegates at the fortieth congress of the French Federation of Firemen held at Deauville recently.29 words
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Advertisement277 1925-12-19 3 r* m aJ~BS The ENERGY Vi___fl of HEALTH Your growing child is expending far more energy m c Glaxo-fed baby is free from order to keep his health than he G-* nB^ oi such dread diseases would m England Everything is Enteric and Tuberculosis against him the heat, dust, mos-277 words
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Advertisement202 1925-12-19 3 DON ASEPSO BRINGS TO YOUR NOTICE HIS ONLY RELATION. J P C U A Delightful Young Sha?er L iN aam BaBBB> H iVJajßal H Sole Agents j* -a- I PARIPAN Ltd PICCADILLY CIRCUS. LONDON. X MANUFACTURERS OF I THE ENAMELS SUPREME i I PARIPAN GLOSSY PARiPAN FLAT I 1 "BETTER202 words
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Article500 1925-12-19 4 Freak Sidecars No 1 Wanted. Radical changes will be made m the next T. T. races to be run m the Isle of Man m June. There will be only three races instead of five, and tho?c will !.e longer than m the past. The most500 words
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346 1925-12-19 4 Results if the Road Fund is Raided. Dearer road transport, more wear and tear of motor parts and tyres, no stimulus to local authorities to improve bad roads. These are the predictions made by motorists and transport authorities of what will happen if Mr. Churchill346 words
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Article39 1925-12-19 4 Motor sts are going to be taught how to buy used cars. The National Automobile Dealers' Association is beginning an extensive campaign to educate its members and the public m the proper purchas ng and selling of used cars.39 words
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Advertisement306 1925-12-19 4 Shipment aKaert Arrive*!. The Studebaker Duplex Meets All Weather Conditions a THE Studebaker Duplex-Phaeton and workmanship. Unlike other Americombines all the desirable fen- can automobile manufacturers, Studetures of an open car with the pro- baker and Ford build cars complete m tection given by an enclosed car. their own great306 words
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Advertisement266 1925-12-19 4 54 m^ M\ M.P.H. I FOR 1A C NSECUT^ I I HOURS I THIS IS THE REMARKAIILE ACHIEVEMENT OF I LIEUT COL. MRS STEWART RIDING A STANDARD I Rudge-Whii worth] I I Four Valve Speed I fjf HJ\ MOTOR CYCLE I ON THE MONTHLERY TRACK NEAR l\\Kls I 2% H.P.266 words
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Article1575 1925-12-19 5 06MOPOL&TA1N MOTORISTS. The Vriclu- Indian's Refuge. IB] Georgi Cecil f(»r Free Press). R ra." as the English (to the of the inhabitants) term that part S coast of France which stretchi froa Hyeres to San Rcmo, is, perhaps. agreeable motoring ground m En-' For, span1,575 words
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Article118 1925-12-19 5 You may think yourself a very careful, considerate driver. But before you plume yourself too highly, ask yourself one more question, how do you handle your headlights? Do you always dim them on approaching another car? Do you always keep them dimmed except when there are no other cars118 words
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251 1925-12-19 5 British Motor-Cars m Greater Demand. The Board of Trade Returns for October show that m the first ten months of this year total imports of merchandise were 11,074,000,000 as compared with £1,030,000--000 last year, an increase of £44,000.000. Exports of British produce and manufactures for the251 words
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Article208 1925-12-19 5 Cab Drivers Who Own Private Cars. The remarkable prosperity of the United States is the keynote of a report which has been issued on the recent visit to the United States of Colonel the Hon. Vernon Willey. president of the Federation of British Industries, and Mr. Guy208 words
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Article66 1925-12-19 5 Cleveland, O., Cleveland traffic cops must be sweet and loving from now on. This was virtually the order issued by Ed. Barry, Cleveland, director of Public Safety. He directed them to discontinue rebuking motorists with undiluted language. Traffic policemen must smile when they say things to66 words
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Advertisement87 1925-12-19 5 Some of the Principal Users. < ii X,~-rr~- -Lf ir liißßaaaHlßßßk. I »H»a»^"^^ •^^ES^aPO. f m mb iavcs ilnd aH the Principal Chinese and European firms. |gl^ LEYLANDS are BRITISH throughout and have the enviable S^^^ reputation of being the finest lorry m the world. ifcjjL- rranaport troubles are unknown87 words
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Advertisement232 1925-12-19 5 I Ask a about RUGBY ECONOMY 5 He will tell you that, compared J J OWlier Wilh any car that offers anything i\ f approaching the same degree of com- 2| < fort, the RUGBY is unquestionably J STANDARD TOIRING. the less expensive vehicle. There is J 5 m v232 words
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1067 1925-12-19 6 ALBERT IREMONGER - PLAYERS WHO NEED SPECIAL ATTENTION. ALBERT IREMONGER SPECIAL FOOTBALL ARTICLE. I Men I Watch Carefully. I GOALKEEPER'S IMPORTANT LESSON. Os It does not £ake long for a footballer to i realize that certain opponents spell danger, and cf all the men who must learn this lesson quickly the most important1,067 words
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Article89 1925-12-19 6 THE SOUTH AFRICAN TENNIS TOUR. London, Dec. 7. Bethlehem. The British Lawn Tennis team beat Bethlehem by 4 matches to nil. Results: Mrs. Watson beat Mrs. Rowe, 6 l, 6 o. Summerson beat the Bethlehem ite, Watson, 6 l, 6—o. Mrs. Watson and Miss McKane beat Mrs. Clock89 words
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Article61 1925-12-19 6 London, Dec. 7. Queen's Club.— ln artificial light, the evening tournament finals were played and resulted as follows: Men's Singles J. Pennycuick beat Leighton Crawford, 6 l, 6 3. Ladies' Singles. Miss Holman beat Mrs. Edgington, 6 4, 6 2. Mixed Doubles.— Leighton Crawford and Miss61 words
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Article57 1925-12-19 6 London, Dec. 7. Sydney.— The British team' of bowlers had a double victory to-day, the first team beating Mossman by 90 points to 75, while the second team defeated Manly by 110 points to 50. London, Dec. 8. Sydney.— The British team of bowlers beat New57 words
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Article63 1925-12-19 6 Prince of Wales Wins. London, Dec. 7. Queen's Club.— The Army Squash Racquets Championship opened with nine first round matches, of which the most interesting was that m which J. Cheney beat Major Rawscn, 4 15, 15 10, 15 9. The Prince of Wales received a63 words
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Article50 1925-12-19 6 London, Dec. 7. Jaipul Singh's All-India hockey team, which is going on a tour to Belgium and Spain haves London on December 17th, and will include Yusuf Afzal and N. U. Ahmad. The team visits Brussels, Antwerp, Barcelona. Valencia, Bilbao and Madrid, returning on January 6th.50 words
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Article54 1925-12-19 6 London, Dec. 7. At the Ring, Blackfriars, a new star has risen m the British boxing firmament m Jack Hood, Birmingham, whose weight is 10 stone 13 lbs. He surprisingly outboxed a clever coloured middleweight, who scaled 11 st. 5 lbs., over the majority of 2054 words
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Article73 1925-12-19 6 Japanese fashions are Ml by the g.'isha girls, says the South Cnina Morning Post. The cut of the kimono and the arrangement o? the coiffure follow their d ctates. There has been a noticeable tend toward Occidental styles. Short' skirts and bobbed locks, however, will not be permitted by the73 words
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Advertisement221 1925-12-19 6 I DONT ARDUE. I I PINEAPPLE) I ARE THE BEST Special Bea^Vte t"" Scotch Whisky MEDITATION. Matured by time m the cellars of Scotland LONG JOHN nobly responds to the call of those who seek meditation and comfort after the trials and difficulties of the day. LONG JOHN Special Reserve221 words
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Advertisement345 1925-12-19 6 Telephone 3463. mm f j ALL EYES ON PHOENIX THE POPULAR NEW MINERAL WATERS. SEND FOR TRIAL ORDER NOW. AS YOU use up one piece of P-W L lead, the "trigger" elimi- mm nates the motions necessary m mil taking the ordinary pencil apart. g*fl, mm I It automatically releases345 words
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Article961 1925-12-19 7 'GERMAN ATIATIQNAND THE ALLIES. LFrom N.E.I. Papers]. Th London. Dec. 13. ■h gJT HUS s-t sad< 1S T an V A.*.* of Locarno. The Gernan Govn.n.nUn the abolition cf J :c r<j!i tri^ior. wbkk apply to tho German Air 1-oree and »sk,d that negotiations should be opened961 words
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Advertisement330 1925-12-19 7 I I YOUR EYESIGHT!!! I lajoULD YOU EXPERIENCE ANY I DIFFICULTY IN YOUR VISION, I THK ADVICE OF OUR I 1 i.LV QUALIFIED I MJROPEAN OPTICIAN H is available daily I laurs a.m. to 4.30 p.m. I SPECIALLY MADE GLASSES I SUPPLIED PROMPTLY. I MOTION SMITH AND SON LTD. I330 words
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Advertisement533 1925-12-19 7 N OTICE. •PREMIER* Ok NOTICE is hereby given that the Trade Mark depicted above is the exclusive nmnprtv t v> SfS Ig? Lm of No 40 Trinity square London E c 3 and j i BR ILS AND NOTICE ia also given that legal proceedings will be taken against any533 words
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Advertisement312 1925-12-19 7 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFF'S SALE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In the cause of Onsr Beng Sin Plaintiff Versus. Keng Koon Company Defendants. The Undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Auction at Raffles Chambers Raffle* Place. ON TUESDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, AT 11 A.V.312 words
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Advertisement447 1925-12-19 7 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE FAMILY BENEFIT SOCIETY. The twelfth Annual General Meeting of the members of the above Societv will he held at the Memorial Hall, Singapore, on Friday the Bth January, 1926, at 5.15 p.m. sharp. AGENDA. 1. To confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting. 2. To447 words
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Miscellaneous583 1925-12-19 7 CHURCH SERVICES, ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. fourth suxday" m advent. <..*0 a.m. Litany. 745 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 5.50 a.m. Sermon. ,n M,1 n flowed by Holy Communion. p.m. ihe Catechism. ■5.30 p.m. Evensone and Sermon. ST. MATTHEWS SEPOY LINES. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. During the following week at the Cathedral:583 words
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Article22 1925-12-19 8 WALTON. (Net- Bertie Pearce)^n December 17th. 1925, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, wife of Robert V. Walton. Penang, of a daughter.22 words
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932 1925-12-19 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1925. Bridge Building for Singapore. Consideration of rebuilding some of the bridges of Singapore has been before the Commission for some time and a recent meeting of the Committee m charge of the affairs of that department of the municipal work has resolved to932 words
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Article824 1925-12-19 8 By kind permission of Lieut. Colonel S. de V. A. Julius, the Band of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Sussex Regiment will perform the following programme m the Botanic Gardens, commencing at 9.15 p.m: March, The Rousillion Plume (By special request), Pomphrey; Nautical Overture, Plymouth Hoe, Ansell; Excerpts from Sullivan's824 words
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Article177 1925-12-19 8 ANLNWantk, )|;vi Hf "Tell the accuse,!. rJ H rhird Police Magisuav if th complain,,,' m his tarpaulin it ake hr* assaulting him." "It was a very natural tl_ ventured Court laapector Ste**? •_Oh yes," rejomed M It all arose out of an h*.^ one might have mistaken177 words
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Article154 1925-12-19 8 It was a very happy Chiacse the Police Courts yesterday oita doubtful looking cabbage, imder bit a Outside the court house, mo t joined m happy rennioi gitfc hu --ITI who had just figured m caje of nature. "He speaks Malay mingled with H said the154 words
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Article162 1925-12-19 8 FRASER NEAVES COMPETITION. The Winning umber. At the advertiser.!, ii' toria Memorial Hall last night a go competition was coadopted by .V Praaer and Neave. Ltd. A large jar filled with Crown corks of t hi- firm's avrated water products was scaled and pla view, and competitors were asked I162 words
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Article157 1925-12-19 8 Eurasian Com pan). Then are now a limited amah* I cancies m the Company for H I Members of the Kurasian community I I Singapore who desire to join *oaM cither m writing or personally H the following:- -Lieut. H. R. Ifi, Raffles Place; Lieut W. Cain.157 words
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40 1925-12-19 8 A telephonic communication a from Mr. Wing Loon*, the H 6j» tailor, last night stating thai ployees throughout the wh.... went on strike yesterda>. x The Singapore Merchant I ciation will meet to-da> t situation.40 words
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Advertisement207 1925-12-19 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMLS TO CALDBECK'S" FOR CHRISTMAS WE KEEP A CHOICE OF 140 DIFFERENT KINDS OF CHEER IN OUR GODOWN. RETAIL OFFICE 45, Robinson Road. Tel. 228. CALDBECK, MACGREGGR CO., LTD. (Tnc. m Shancrhai). j PVTRONISED A sk^kr^ BY ROYALTY. ESTD. Hg|_^fe^s^ 1872 THE PICK OF THE VERY BEST For207 words
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Advertisement39 1925-12-19 8 FOR ALL T VERMIN USE aWer aa— _a_>f AGENTS: W. R. Loxley Co. a^gg^^ aa»».S^BßSß»>aa»— m phbj PEARS* I GOLDEN SERIES. I X RENOVATE YOUR CAR OR CYCLE YOURSELF WITH X* |hj3B !IB| My. :in.l Mrs. FRANKLYN ROBINSON, p.p.c.39 words
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Article179 1925-12-19 9 PERSIA RECOGNISED. f Reuter's Service.] New York, Dec. 18. emrtlinji prohibitioa statistics are quoted J" Mr. Buckner, the United States Attor- ffbo, ii a speech, declared that there c 11 deaths from alcoholic poisoning m V rk City m 1923, compared with f t n 1918. Fifty po*179 words
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Article108 1925-12-19 9 [Reuter's Service] Paris. Dec. lb. by the leaden of industry o tin c of a solution of the ss been submitted to Pre- le by the Xord industriaBUggested that all French float a ten-milliard loan. and abroad, secured on onebosinest turnover of French DoumergtM* was108 words
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Article152 1925-12-19 9 [Reuter's Service.] aj ammrngtam* Dec. 17. to Mr. Weeks' letter, Colonel •day declared that both Mr. aad President CooMmga -indirectly informed regarding the condition •i and national defence. Mitchell the summing up address for the >nd simply read a brief statement effect that tlu- truth of his152 words
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Article75 1925-12-19 9 [Reuter's Service.] Constantinople, Dec. 18. I CI wad from Angora, comment Vl,,sul mmioion is not enlightening, League, generally, is criticised i* tool of Great Britain." »»Wiet remarks. "We shall save i. we saved Smyrna, Adana and M, ,t f (omm s<a rs held a special ItnmT75 words
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Article35 1925-12-19 9 ""ual meeting of the V.M.C.A. Hui|,i Ub WiU bt hc ld m the Association j ls ,nR n Tuesday, December 22nd, at A H members interested m cric,l" ''-quested to attend.35 words
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Article28 1925-12-19 9 D| I. I)(| v. .'< nes, late of the Geological i( F.M.S., is shortly to contribute IV, n Tbi Tin »elds of the World fc known English mining journal.28 words
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Article52 1925-12-19 9 TOKYO REPORT. SAFEGUARDING -THE RAILWAY. [Reuter's Service.] T London. Dec. 18. lhe correspondent of the Daily Mail wmng from Tokyo, Bays that Japan^ anrtT ,Z* 'I 1 P ossessi °n Mukden and forbidden the entry of any armed force, or of operations within six miles of the52 words
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Article181 1925-12-19 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. IS. Irotesting against their disbandment, as the result of the Irish Boundary Agreement, C, nit i CUSS <>f the S^al Constabulary, including a number of British ex-officers, at three of the five special Belfast barracks struck and seized the barracks, refusing access to181 words
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Article103 1925-12-19 9 [Renter's Service.] London, Dec. 17. After a rather lively meeting, lasting t% hours, the shareholders of Vickers, Limited, adopted by an overwhelming majority the reconstruction proposals already cabled. [A London telegram of the 9th inst.. stated: A drastic reconstruction of Vickers. Limited, was recommended by a commission appointed103 words
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Article56 1925-12-19 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washing on, Dec. 17. The galleries of the Senate were crowded at the beginning of consideration of the question of American membership of the World-Court, on the ratification of a resolution moved by the Democrat Swanson. whose action is m the nature of a novelty,56 words
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Article23 1925-12-19 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Dec. 17. The Senate passed a vote of confidence m the Government, after a debate on Syria.23 words
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130 1925-12-19 9 AT HOME ON JAPANESE TRAINING CRUISER. His Excellency Major-Genera 1 Sir Theodore Eraser, G.0.C., Miss Fraser, the hon'ble Mr. Hayes Marriott and a representative of the Naval Department attended the At Home given by the Captain and officers of the Japanese training cruiser, Iwate. yesterday afternoen. There was also a130 words
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Article83 1925-12-19 9 (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha). Tokio. Dec. 17. Dr. Okano. ex-Minister of Justice, is reported to be lying very seriously ill with lung trouble at Oiso. A certain very influential person is stated to be contemplating bringing about peace between Chan Tso-lin and Kuo Sunling. Japan,83 words
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Article1132 1925-12-19 9 ADJOURNMENT SPEECHES. Protest by Unofficial. From the Malay Mail we take the following report of the speeches on the adjournment. H.H. the Sultan of Perak spoke first and said he wished to make a few remarks to the Members of the Council on the subject of the1,132 words
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Article148 1925-12-19 9 "THE MESSIAH/* To the Editor. Si**. Will you allow me space m your columns to thank those ladies and gentlemen both of the orchestra and the choir who helped to render the Messiah so wonderfully m the Cathedral this week? It is obviously impossible that I148 words
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Article85 1925-12-19 9 To the Editor. Sir, Nearly a month has passed since the price of mineral waters was reduced 20 per cent by the makers. A long suffering public is still paying 4" cts. for its stengah at the hotels. What for? Was the reduction made primarily m85 words
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Article230 1925-12-19 9 Several interesting cases figure m the iitt of matters to be dealt with by the Supreme Court Judges when the Christmas vacation terminates on January 9. The list was a long one and several cases were stood over until February. Among these were the following: Tay Lian230 words
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Article120 1925-12-19 9 To-night the V.M.C.A. is holding its annual Christmas social and is providing for a large attendance. The Physical Director is taking charge of all the games and competitions and will be assisted by Messrs. Gibbs and Kirn. Some interesting musical items have been arranged, and following this a120 words
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Advertisement168 1925-12-19 9 X'MASmma ßß_ X'MAS DAINTIES Rmapgßaßt DAINTIES bbLl/ ¥\ri A l^ CRYSTALLISED FRUITS ASSORTED, PINK AND WHITE PEARS, GREENGAGES, i APRICOTS. I IN 1 LB. WOOD BOXES. PRICE $2.00. Jn\ LYONS CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS IN TINS I LB. PRICE $1.25, 2 LBS. PRICE $2.25, 3 LBS. PRICE $3.00, 4 LB. $4.00. J.168 words
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Advertisement757 1925-12-19 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE 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. 1 PATROCLUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow Dec. 20757 words
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Advertisement562 1925-12-19 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. f (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE s.s. CITY OF BARODA Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 28 s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Jan. 3 s.s.562 words
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Advertisement587 1925-12-19 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated m England.) MAIL. PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION (n LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARD* For China and Japan. For Marseilles. London _aJ Due """■lk Tonnage. Singapore. a>587 words
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994 1925-12-19 11 Turkish fear that the V.M.C.A is enpaged m proselytizing Turkish children is not entirely allayed by the ney regimo umler whu-h all organizations labeled as -hnstian are barred from the country. It *riU be remembered that Turkey has separated Church and State by abolishing the994 words
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Article801 1925-12-19 11 "RIGHT-O THE UNIVERSAL EXPRESSION. When our whistling butcher's boy calls for his order, whether I ask for best end of neck or say: "Not this week, thank you," his answer is the same. He does not say "Yes, ma'am" or "Thank you, ma'am," as his ancestors used to do, but801 words
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Article31 1925-12-19 11 The Chinese press reports that Marshal Sun Chuan-fang proposes to reorganise the Shanghai Chinese police and to increase their number to 5,000 strong m order to preserve peace and order locally.31 words
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Article333 1925-12-19 11 French Hampered by Lack of Troops. Beyrouth, Syria, Nov. 6. Although reinforcements of cavalry and infantry are beginning to arrive here, no substantial increase m the French forces m Syria can be expected for some weeks. The French military authorities seem to intend first to concentrate333 words
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Article15 1925-12-19 11 The coal-miners are doinp; their bit toward making fire-prevention a reality. Fergus Falls (Minn.) Journal.15 words
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Article407 1925-12-19 11 Hankow, Nov. 20. $500,000 a plate for dinner is probably the most expensive meal on record ever since dinners became a daily institution for those who can afford more than one meal a day. This was paid last Friday night b> Mr. L. S. Hoong, manager of407 words
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189 1925-12-19 11 CHANNEL ISLANDS AND IMPERIAL FUNDS. Privy Council Assessment of Jersey. The Jersey Correspondent of the Times telegraphed. "The Jersey States met to hear the local Committee's report on the question of an Imperial contribution. The report stated that the Committee could not accede to an annual contribution, but recommended the189 words
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Article113 1925-12-19 11 The assertion made during Ufcj Munich "Mob m th? back" libel tr:ai that the German fleet was always ready to meet the British is contradicted by the well-known naval writer, Captain Persius, who quotes a esent report sent m li>lo* by Admiral von Ei iieer to113 words
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Article38 1925-12-19 11 China, the $500,000, was paid over in cash. Since his experience a few nights ago, it has been decided by other bank managers in Hankow to refuse all dinner invitations here. They are rather imgmmm and expensive experiments.38 words
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Advertisement202 1925-12-19 11 The Navy's Choice sy 0 %***-*k PLYMOUTH GIN. Obtainable Everywhere. L I 1' MPLES CAUSED GREAT PAIN Hands. Suffered Years, liealed by Cuticura. |fy d.vjc,hter'3 hands smarted md then small pimples Bed. They rilled vvuh water and ;id then break and fester caushc; t;reat pain. She would often up at202 words
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Advertisement27 1925-12-19 11 C Second Ufficer makes f CJ^ a/ observation C y^^j y^k IPiffiP *X NAVY CUT CIGARETTES N^ tt&oeA -taitde-iti&it'iizri /^[S^^^^n f W.D.% H.O.WILLS J^^^^mi- 1 BRISTOL LONDON27 words
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Article166 1925-12-19 12 The Blue Funnel liner Helenus sailed m good time from New York to Yokohama, I making the journey m thirty-six days. The P. and O. Khyber is expected to arrive from Penang at 4 p.m. this afternoon. .She will proceed to the P. and O. Wharf on arrival.166 words
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Article123 1925-12-19 12 Exploring Shifts' Vain Search. No trace has been found of the shoal which was reported to have been discovered m the Bay of Biscay by the commander of the troopship Loiret. Three vessels, including the exploring ship Pourquoi Psa, have carried out extensive investigations with negative123 words
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Article441 1925-12-19 12 Device That Might Save Lives. (By Leslie Hore-Belisha, M.P.) If the crews of submarines are to stand any chance of being saved after their vessels have been rammed or sunk, it seems imperative that some means should be devised whereby they can communicate with the surface to441 words
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Advertisement435 1925-12-19 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). :0:— FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. :0:— Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons j* and MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins Luxe, single berth cabins,435 words
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Advertisement179 1925-12-19 12 HUGO SHNNES LINES. (Incorporated m Germany). REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT. PASSENGER SERVICE. OUTWARD BOUND. tONGKONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s.s. Emil Kirdof 9,000 tons In Port s.s. Havenstein 12,250 Jan. 12 HOMEWARD BOUND. NAPLES, ANTWERP. ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. Tirpits 12,250 n Dec. 21, Adolf von Baeyer 9,000 tons Jan, 16 A fonts:179 words
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Advertisement328 1925-12-19 12 MESSAGEBIES MARITIMES HOMEWARD MAILS. To Colombo, Djibouti, Port Ssid, Marseilles from Singapore. PAUL LECAT 20,000 tons Dec. 30 AMBOISE 16,000 tons Jan. 13 FROM PENANG ONLY. CHANTILLY 17,000 tons Jan. 5 OUTWARD MAILS. To Saigon, Hongkong, Shanghai snd Jspsn. FONTAINEBLEAU 17,000 tons Dec. 28 DARTAGNAN 20,500 tons Jan. 12 To328 words
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Advertisement269 1925-12-19 12 GOLDEN GUINEA I 111 l THE FINEST SPARKLING WINE j PROCURABLE. LOOK FOR THE GOLDEN COIN TRADE MARK. IT IS THK HALL MARK OF QUALITY. John Little 8 Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Ei gland). Singapore and Kuala Lumpur _J§9£K^£h£h£k^ •W, ic^/^'^('"""(""""'""""""te __U_^___^_____^___^ LLOYD TRIESTEVO NAY. (ft (Incorporated m Italy.) HOMEWARD269 words
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Miscellaneous752 1925-12-19 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 an. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah t 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Kota752 words
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Miscellaneous141 1925-12-19 12 S. Iguchi, Mr. K. Katoh, Mr. M. Nakamura, Mr. K. Maruyama, Mr. S. Taguchi, Mr. C. Yabe, Mr. M. Yamamoto, Mr. Tei Chin Sin, Mr. K. Kano, Mr. T. Kiuchi, Mr. M. Kodama. Mr. H. Wani, Mr. I. Asama, Mr. H. Ikehara, Mr. A. Tanaka, Mr. T. Hirata, Mrs. Y.141 words
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Advertisement686 1925-12-19 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Bteame*s. Att n t Uadoß. Hamburg, Rotterdam, Tr D «P*Antwerp, Bremen, via Colombo, Aden and Port Said. AUas M Durban. Tape Town, Santos, Rio, Jan 14 Jan 15 gnd Bnenos Aires via Colombo. f Santos Maru Jan 5 t and Beeatay. t Honolulu Man, Dec'686 words
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Advertisement444 1925-12-19 13 *M aavl^^ M9*W*M&MLMkMYmmt*r*r**my*m*L em tVt&SWa jM H« >ISS Round-the-World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE S8 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEAN.INESE. via Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the444 words
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Advertisement663 1925-12-19 13 GENERAL i^^^ 51^ 18 Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) -REGULAR FREIGHTSEBVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE (via Suez) ■a FUJI MAP.II due 30 bb. VENICE MARU due 7*l' 18 -.s. WALES MARU 11 *or rates and other particulars apply:- GUTHRIE CO.,663 words
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Article1474 1925-12-19 14 The committee for Public Health Educa- I tion m the F.M.S. have had printed a pam- I phlet by Dr. A. Viswalingam, L.M.S. I (Singapore) on this common disease among I Malays. The medical aspect of the dis- I ease is treated of fully and illustrations1,474 words
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Article381 1925-12-19 14 Over five hundred years ago the Chinese were working the rich mineral deposits of a strip of land which lay between India and their own country, now an important and romaiuie possession of, the British Empre known as Burma. How they came to de=ert the workings is381 words
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Article29 1925-12-19 14 Th? modern poet, one reads, does not look like a poet. And a casual scanning of his output will show that he doesn't write like one, either. Arkansas Gazette.29 words
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Article834 1925-12-19 14 IN THE LONDON COURTS. I A small and depressed-looking man climbed into the dock at Bow-street and eyed the Bench dejectedly while the evidence against him was given. It was alleged that he had been guilty of conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. The834 words
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462 1925-12-19 14 TOWN-PLANNING IN THE UNITED STATES. The Zoning Laws. Mr. G. Topham Forrest, F.R.S.E., delivered a lecture on "City Development m the United States: A Study m Civic Effectiveness," at the Bishopsgate Institute, E.C. There was a widespread movement throughout America, he said, not so much for big cities as for462 words
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Article418 1925-12-19 14 Christian Science Among Aboriginals. A curious belief, which m it.-; essentials pproximatts m a surprising degree to hristian Sc'ence, is held by the aboriginal Santals m Chota Nagpur, with whom the ReT. P. 0. Boddinf deals m an interesting paper which is appearing m the memoirs f418 words
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Article239 1925-12-19 14 Wonderful Jewels found. Cairo. Nov. 1? A communique issued by the Mi: Public Works says: The examination of the mumni;. I Pharaoh Tutankhamen was n.r.tir.uvd the 14th and 16th, when a large I amulets and jewelry W*M aWlssai, Ik* being as many as lt*> lajsn IS M of239 words
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Article75 1925-12-19 14 Christmas Berriees, At Sunday Honing Servfe the children of the Suf 'present and will sing brtetma* At BJt Evening Woi special Christina- Basic, th Mrs. Uindiay, Mr-. DoasH Mr. W. Davis. Anthem. Will by the choir. On Ckriattnai Morninj? *>« j there will be a join- Ho* Methodist75 words
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Advertisement78 1925-12-19 14 _^meuimwe^mewmm**w***n****eememen*m* >S_aBE_SaS£»'*GIUQU(VV Ut JL. you use the Genuine Gillette Safety Razor* Quick, clean, smooth shaves— not a bit of pull or smart or chafe— every hair leveled off at the surface of the skin. There are many styles of Genuine Gillettes at popular prices. For sale everywhere at prices so78 words
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Article914 1925-12-19 15 F.M.S. POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS. THEIR COMMERCIAL ASPECT. A copy has been received of paper No 34 laid before the Federal Council, "Report on the Commercial Accounts of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, F.M.S. for the year 1924." It contains much interesting matter. The net results for 1924, drawn up on914 words
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Article67 1925-12-19 15 Decenibe r ML Bank 4 m.s. 4 15 32 Bank demand 24 Private credits 3 m.s. 2,4 &T New Yoik, demand 557/ Credits 90 days 5g 7/8 France, demand 1500 India, T. T. 1541 Hongkong, demand 2% p.c. Prem". Yokohama, demand 128 Vfe Java, demand 140 Vi Bangkok, demand67 words
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Article212 1925-12-19 15 December 18. Tin 150 Tons $138.50 Gambie r 15 0Q Pepper White 83.00 Pepper Black 70 00 Flake Tapioca g 25 Pearl Sago Small 8 25 Copra liM Copra Sundried 12 40 Opium, Benares unt. 4.000 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New)212 words
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Article166 1925-12-19 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Kinta Tin 1.13 1.15 Malayan Collieries (10> 41.25 42.25 cd. Murai Tin 2.40 2.00 x.d. Pengkalen 18.25 18.50 cd. Allenby 3.60 3.80 Alor Gajah 3.50 3.80 cd. Ayer Panas (5) 16.00 16.50 Ayer Molek 3.60 3.90 Balgownie ($1) 6.25 6.50 Bassett 1.70 1.90 cd. Brunei166 words
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Article63 1925-12-19 15 Messrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart (Ipoh) are instructed by the directors to announce the successful flotation of the above Company, and to state that there has been a very heavy application from investors m England m addition to the local subscriptions. It is probable that arrangements63 words
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Article142 1925-12-19 15 MACPHAIL CO., LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, Dec 18. Rubber.— London 4s. lv. WeaK. Local 1.56. Tin.— London £276 15s. Local 138 H. 150 tons sold. Rubbers.— Shares remain very dull, with hardly any business passing. The following are a few selling quotations:- Jeram Kuantans 1.60. United Malaccas 3.27142 words
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272 1925-12-19 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R Macphail) Singapore, Dec 18. JRirbber.— 4s. Id. 2>id. up. Local 1.56. Tin. £276 15s. 80s. up. The share market is dull m all sections with little business passing. Rubbers.— All stocks are on offer at easing quotatious and buyers are hard to locate. Deals272 words
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Article175 1925-12-19 15 Singapore, Dec. 18. Panic conditions have reigned m the Commodity Market during the week and values declined 25 per lb. before finding a level. The break was started by the absence of orders on the spot, and liquidation of stale bulls on the speculative positions. The gesture at175 words
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Article40 1925-12-19 15 Singapore, Dec. IK, 12 noon. I Singapore Standard Ribbed Sflftoked Sheet. Spot IXB lJ88; Jan. 1.50 1 .r>7 Jan.--i March 1.40 1.50; April-June 1.30 1.40. London Quotation Sheet 4s Id. Market 1 Easier. ***************8888 *****8840 words
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Article109 1925-12-19 15 Sees: Guthrie and Co. (Penanjr). Ronong Tin. output for 2nd half of Nov.. Dredge No. 1, 107 nikuls; No. 2 231 pikuls. Total approximate output for Nov., 868 pikuls. Dredge No, 2 tost M hours through floods. j Sees; Guthrie and Co. (Kuala Lumpur). Banteng, 47,079;109 words
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Article62 1925-12-19 15 Messrs. Barlow and Co.. (Kuala Lumpur). advise us of the following second interim I dividends for the current year: The Highlands and Lowlands Para Rsbber Co.npany. I Limited, 10 percent, miking 17'j ncr cent to date. The Ay»»- Kuni.ig (F.M.S.) Rub- ber Company. Limiteil, 10 per c nt. making; 12062 words
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Advertisement518 1925-12-19 15 Assets over $5,500,000. -Ji *< -r^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^************ 3 THE GREAT INTERN LIJE ASSIJRANt^ HEAD OFFICE:-Winchester mJ*?***** m SlMite Settlem^> The Company has £20,000 deposited with tb^wL n LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. P lea with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF518 words
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Advertisement464 1925-12-19 15 1 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subscribed V.100,000,000 (fully psid up) Reserve Fund V.83,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq Vice-President: R. Ichinomiya?Esq. v DIRECTORS. iff ni mm^ w 5.» Esq Baron X Morimura. iM. Odagiri, Esq. N. Igarashi, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami, Esq K. Tatsumi, Esq.464 words
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Advertisement436 1925-12-19 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) mmmmmmt e d P*^ Hongkong. hS^t-2af__i $50,000,000, SSL m *SiS 2 __lup1 up $20,000,000 wasrve Fund Sterling g 4,500;000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors IK'SoS COURT OP DIRECTORS. H Z DV?v tten^ cn Es( l-' Chairmsr WlklMS E8q Chairman DP Bff 2!436 words
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Advertisement39 1925-12-19 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Roysl Charter A. D. 17t0). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singap^* Representative -Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., Ltd. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor^ GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article1865 1925-12-19 16 JUDGE UNWILLINGLY GRANTS DISCHARGE. Longest Period of Suspension. Describing his bankruptcy as a bad one the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. P. J. Sproule, sitting m Bankruptcy yesterday afternoon, unwillingly granted his discharge to Abubakar Abdul Raheem, formerly the proprietor of Ismail and Raheem, the Bras Basah Road firm1,865 words
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Article63 1925-12-19 16 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. vs. Sergeants, Royal Sussex Regiment to-da^ at Tanglin Barracks:— R. H. Pennefather; R. Lyne and D. W. Dale; H. S. Duncan, L. Arathoon and C. D. Smith; M. Catchatoor, V. Arathoon, H. G. Stack (Captain), E. V. Smith and E. T. Brettelle. Reserves:63 words
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Article136 1925-12-19 16 In reply Mr. Davies submitted that the position of the creditors had not altered. At the meeting when the composition proposal was refused the creditors knew that the Company claimed the security of these shares. They also knew that the Company had not put a valuation on the shares, but136 words
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Article288 1925-12-19 16 TO-DAY'S TROPHY MATCH. The Stadium should be m good condition for the match this afternoon between Singapore and Selangor for the Rugby Trophy. It is the 20th meeting between the two s'des, m this series of matches, Singapore having won 11 of the provious games cc ijelangor's 5, Admission288 words
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Article280 1925-12-19 16 The English. Scottish and Irish trials wfflch are being played to-day point the approach cf the international matches, and inteiest will once again be centring round the Calcutta Cup games and the other internationals. On the new Murrayne.c' ground m Edinburgh to-day the final Scottish Rugby Union280 words
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Article22 1925-12-19 16 [Reuter's Service.] London. Dec. 17. Football Association Cup replays resulted as follows: Rochdale 1, Chilton 2. Charlton 1, Rangers 0.22 words
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Article13 1925-12-19 16 Tuesday's Tie. I-ayton and Roos* vs. Smith and Webb.13 words
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Article45 1925-12-19 16 The December Spoon Competition took place at Seletar on Thursday, Dec. 17th and was won by Mrs. G. F. Jackson with a total score of 102.86. The Ammunition Sweep was also won by Mrs. Jackson with a nett score of 34.45 words
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Article949 1925-12-19 16 APPLICATION BY EASTERN MINING COMPANY OPPOSED. Once again the affairs of Mr. Poey Keng Seng, formerly managing director of Eastern Mining and Rubber Company, have occupied the attention of the Supreme Court, Mr. Justice Deane and counsel being engaged nearly the whole of yesterday morning m the Bankruptcy949 words
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Advertisement195 1925-12-19 16 The Moutrie Grand An instrument embodying the finest traditk of Art, together with the latest developments i Pianoforte Construction the ln MOUTRIE is unsurpassed for Beauty and Clarity of Tune Let us demonstrate this to you. S. MOUTRIE AND CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Honpkonjjr). The Arcade, SINGAPORE. I fJfltA'* n195 words
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