Malaya Tribune, 14 August 1926

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    21 1 The Malaya Tribune yd xnx -No, 189 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1926 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 1926
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      318 1 ICOMMERCIAL1 COMMERCIAL MANILLA BUFF ENVELOPES JUST RECEIVED I OF SPECIAL QUALITY SIZE 6"x34" PM< I $2.00 per 1000 Envelopes (A Lmitcd stock oily is kia<i The Malaya Tribune Press, Ltd. Prater* Stationers, Singapore. mi I FIAT 509 I F° r I Speed Economy Safety Comfort 1 i i I Book
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      123 1 H Metal MMl 2 vlonne combination S Biaclft or eyectaaert. or thrht we'rht mewl etna tpcctkclc* or -rrtliifH j FLOOR COVERING I Si me, Darby Co., Ltd. psrt*) I ji| For I 1 SPORT SNAP-SHOTS I even Wi 'th s'lor'est exposire I 1 v »Ht i use on,y I I
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    COMPANY MEETINGS
    1325 2 Bukit Rajah Rubber Company, Limited The sixth annual ordinary geneTal meeting of the Bukit Raiah Omnanv. Ltd was held on July 8. at the offices of the" company. 20, Eastcheap, E.C. Sir Edward Ro-sling (Chairman cf the Company) presiding. The Secretary (Mr. G. F. Woods) having read the
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    Kramat Pulai, Limited
    388 2 The eighteenth annual general meeting of Kramat Pulai, Ltd.. was held on July 12 at 73, Bas-inghall-street, EC. Mr. C. V. Stephens (the Chairman) presiding The Chairman said it was gratifying to meet shareholders again with such a satisfactory account of the year's operations, and he was
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    BELFAST SHIPBUILDING
    105 2 Six vessels were launched from the Belfast shipyards during he six months ended June 30, with a total tonnage of over 49,000. The output shows an improvement on the coiresponding period last year, but, is still much below the normal. With the exception of .wo 2,370-ton oil tankers,
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      315 2 **********1« J—,, -pp-^. I AN ADDED CHARM I W Nothing; expresses the charm and individuality of the really refined woman j it so aptly as her selection of a perfume. Discriminating women therefore 11 If choose "4711" Eau de Cologne, not only for Itt dainty, lasting fragrance, p but for
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      168 2 THE SECRET OF GOOD DIGESTION. Practically all forms of d &pepna and strmarh trouble are due to or accomp vni»*d by an aba rmal condition koo-vn at acdrv, which causes fermentation ai d tha fo'in->ti n of gas. Correct this condi ion and all pain aud distress instantly di-app<at For
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      217 2 FOR THAT DROWSY FEELING AFTER MEALS so common at this time of year try pkettes, he dainty lttle bowel and H?" regulators, to-night, and see how rmS hotter and brighter you'l feel to-monW morning. Pmkettes dispel tnZS^S Plnkettes biliousness, sick heedaches, clear the sln ß purify the breath, act as
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    TIN MARKET STRONG
    498 3 Outlook for Producers Is Considered Bright Loading marketing factors ascribe different reasons for the present strong tin market, says the "Financial Times." Some tracers take the view that speculation has been encourage 1 by the belief that the British ccal strike will be over soon and the
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    MISS WOO HONOURED
    404 3 First Chinese- 1 Woman to Receive British Decoration The percentage of Chinese who make good in their own country as the result of a university education gained abroad is very small, and Miss Foonyee Catherine Woo, headmistress of St. Paul's Girls' School, Hongkong, whose name appeared in
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      463 3 11 fill? W iĕ^jMmsĔĔP the sparlingkalthdntili Everyone likes a bubbling, cooting {-Vijjf drink of Andrews, and everyone §Sf l»encfits. From the oldest down to tbe youngest, all are better for pure, v C D 00( active functions, and a I well-timed system. The occasional T dose will serve to keep
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      413 3 For Speedy Convalescence V «w/ j» JJ 10,000 doctors recommend this famous W/ Tonic Wine J After fever or any other illness take Wincarnis. It will bring you back again to full health and vigour in record time. Build up your strength. Brace your nerves. Give new vitality to your
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      1085 4 Amusements. 1 EMPIRE I H TO-NIGHT Tanjong Pagar Road. TO-NIGHT I In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. S THE SUPREME ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SCREEN i C Cecil l>e M.lle's Masterpiece with an Fxctpuonal Cast. g S Theodore 1 oberts, Leatrice Joy, Richard Dix, Nita Nalui r jS Kod
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      267 4 S_™_ North linage Road. ftJ TO-NIGHT AT 9 30 p.m. Pharaoh's Tomb New Pathe Gazette Fred Thomson With the Sc a Mo fc Woadorfo] tier* SILVER KING i n THAT DEVIL QUEMAOO The Horseman of the Hills The R„ neer of Hearts, an Avenger 'of Wrist Romeo, Lothario and Lo.hinvar
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    EARL HAIG'S APPEAL
    312 5 What We Owe to those Who Faced the Battle's Fury On August 4, the anniversary of the liiv upon which, twelve years ago, the h Km pile entered the War, it behoves each < ne of as to pause and consider how ir obligations to the men
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    PASSENGERS DUE
    134 5 The following passengers are due to arrive from Europe by s.s. Kitano Maru on August 17 :—Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Brown, Mrs. C. U'Loughlin. Mr. C. E. O'Loughlin, Mr. aad Mrs. W. H. Perkins, Miss B. J. Perkins, Miss 11. J. Perkins, Mr. H. Sangster, Mr. H.
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    LOCAL AMUSEMENTS
    75 5 THE CITY OPERA The first serial story played by The City Opera was concluded last night when the fifth and final part was staged of "Siti Zubaidah." Tho innovation his proved ouit" 1 su~'"" ,<:sfu! and may be followed by similar plays. Mr. Eddie and Miss Alveira Hollis
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    FINANCE & COMMERCE
    1193 5 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCF Singapore, August 14. Rice, Siam No 1 Per Koyan $396 Rice, Siam 2 $372 Rice, Siam 3 $360 Rice, Saigon 1 $326 Rice, Saigon 2 $32u Rice, Saigon 3 M Rice, Rangoon 1 $300 Rice, Rangoon 2 $2J6 Rice, Par Boiled No 1 per bag $10.50 5i
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    35 5 The rate of issue of Money Order for India and Ceylon .o~day is Rs. 153 equa to $100 'ate cf pivment of Mon«" r Order from India and Ceylon is Rs. 157 ejua to $100.
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    FILIPINOS UP IN ARMS
    165 5 Colonel Thomson's Party and Naked Mangyans The Filipinos are up in asms against the members of the party headed by Colonel Thompson, who, on arrival at Calapan, Mindoro, celebrated their visit by singling out tlv nak 1 Man:yans scmi-sa.-- who live in he mountain fastnesses, for
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    104 5 "I won't wash my face for a month, so it's no use asking me," said little Giovanni Baldini, a Ball ilia urchin of ten, who during the course of a recent parade of boy Blackshirts won Mussolini's admiration, and was kissed by him before all his companions. After the inspection,
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      147 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE. TerHer3 are invited f r the Execution of Alterations t« Houses Nos. 92-1, 92 2, W-4, tod <«2-5 r-eil Road Dr» lags, >-'peeific4ti->ns and Form of Terjder Ruv bi obtvued fiom the Municipal Architect on production of receipt from the Muoic pal *ii s ircr
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      29 5 DENTISTRY Latest Method of Treatment* without Pain. Teeth Replaced Natural-Like. VERT MODERATE CHARGES 0, JITT SIANG, Qualified Dentiit, 75 Hill Street. 1*4 Floor of St. Mary'* DUp«n**rx 'Phone 128«
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      23 5 FOB DEFECTS OF ALL VISION Constilt: M EZEKIEL SONS. Manuf actenng Ophthalmic Opticians, 4, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place. Optometrist: AIL Esskiei, O.D, WS.OA
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      395 5 What is Holding You Down? Tt is not that you 1 aye n \er had the cVance. It is rot tht tomebo iy el c has all he luck. It is Lot that >our employer do?s v -t li c you. It is Lack of Training If yon are true
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      86 5 SINGAPORE D1ARX To-day, August 14 High Tides. —1.20 a.m., 1.67 p.m. Indian Elementary School Sports, 2 p.m. S.C.C. Cricket Tournament. Polo Club's Amateur Race Meeting—Race Course, 2.30 p.m. Malaya Cup Football—Singapore vs. Malacca, at Malacca. To-morrow, August 15 High Tides. —1.57 a.m., z.ta p.m. Monday, August 16 High Tides. —2.40
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      223 5 mails close TO-DAY, AUGUST 14 Djimb! 1 1 (Donai) 2 p.m. Kemaman and Trenggi™ 0 11 2 p mpe«a"f. oelee Meulaboh and Tapa Toean c.-oi, j (*Van Linschoten) 2 p.m. Siak and Pakan Baroe r> j- (Van Hogendorp) 3 p.m. If Pa ndjang, Bengkalis and Bagan Si Api Api o
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      74 5 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT (By Courtesy of the Government Health Officer.) Kandang Kerbau Station for the 24 hour* ending midnight August 13, 1926. dear. Maximum shade temperature 89 8 F. Minimum shade temperature 76 5 F. Mean shade temperature 80 6 F. Maximum sun radiation 152 F. Minimum grass radiation 73 F.
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    Births, Marriages and Deaths
    46 6 DEATH WEE. —On Augusl 13. 15*2«, at 11 am at No. 28. 8 aaleyr ntre?«\ Mr Wea Chim Yean, Opt. China of Beiifeka'ia. DwM ed lchves four son?, and fcur da-gbttrs. to m sm bin loss. (Java ai d fcumatr* papers ccp>).
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    MR. PECK AND THE S.S. ASSOCIATION
    875 6 A storm in a tea cup has arisen over the reports on the Opium Reserve Fund by sub-Committees of the 3S. Association (Singapore) and the Association of British Malaya in London. We are not publicists. Therefore we lack that appreciation of pettyfogging argument so
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    1099 6 The Government announces its untitled of taking ever 13,000 square feet of lanu in the Geyland District for drainage purposes. Numerous small tracts of land in 'he S ttlemenc of Penang and Province WellesIcy Central are being tak< n o/er by the Government for roai widening purposes. The tender of
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    SOCIETY AND PERSONAL
    789 6 Mr- S N. King U appointed DbtrL* Officer, Dmaings. ut Mr. R R. Whi'.ehouse is appointe 1 n; trict Officer at BftHk Pulau. Du Mr. C. JT. A. Sonnet ha. t:n as Second Magistrate, I enar.g. A certifica c of naturalization has granted to Mr. Jesse Varlcy
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    METALS COMBINE
    195 7 Continental Trust Formed BRITISH STEEL INTERESTS STAND OUT Organisation Against American Dumping Reuter's Service. London, August 13. •ions for a great Continental therein representatives of the heavy industries in France, Germany, nd Luxemburg are concerned are the final stages. The British ii stated to be somewhat obscure, h
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    Trade Union Unity
    129 7 AN(; W-R USSIA N MUTINY UNSUCCESSFUL Resolution Condemning T.U.C. Ends in Disagreement Reuter's Service. Moscow, August 13. TV discussions of the Anglo-Russian which met at Paris a fortnight promote Trade Union unity and the entry of Russia to the Into rnational have been far rmonions, according to
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    MR. MELLON'S ROME TRIP
    66 7 Reuter's Service. Rome, August 14. Volpi, intcrvi w;d by Pveuter, said lie Secretary Mellon's calls on n > Mi: solin', and h ms.lf were calls JTi it is easy to uinderstand that itioa touched en finance, though •ny definite object. Mr. Millon to s:e that the
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    AMERICAN AIRWAYS
    57 7 Reuter's Service. Paul Smith's, August 14. 'deal Cfolidge has approved plars th Ti:ms-Continental and South Airway, from Chicago. Secretary ho Pea that there will bo full pasAlth 'a' mail sin£ x tenths. h a numb:r of routea lhave b:en 1 se are the first laid down by n<nt
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    FRANCS STILL STEADY
    20 7 Reuter's Service. P r London, August 13. i-< r cioaa d to-day as follows:—French, W 182i5> j
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    Commerce in Turkey
    130 7 BAN ON THE CHAMBERS NOT UNDERSTOOD Americans Not Badly Hit by Inhibition Reuter's Service. Constantinople, August 13. Foreign circles are at a loss to understand the motives of the order banning foreign Chambers of Commerce, which is attributed partly to the desire of the Turkish Chamber to
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    Westminster Smash
    174 7 TRAM CAR AND OMNIBUS IN COLLISION Rush Hour Accident Injures Many Passengers Reuter's Service. London, August 13. The Westminster Brijge was the scene of a serious traffic accident during the rush hours of the evening, a tram-car colliding with an omnibus, both loaded with passengers. Many were injured.
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    BUDAPEST EXPLOSION
    62 7 No Loss of Life in the Csepel Disaster Reuter's Service. Buda Pest, August 13. It is estimated that about twenty-six tons of powder exploded at Csepel. Many were injured by the air blast and fall of debris. The fire was localised last evening. No further explosions occurred last
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    JUNKMAN FINED
    58 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 13. The police are making a vigilant inspection of the second-hand shops here. The proprietor of one of these was arrester! and found in possession of 63 rounds of ammunition for a revolver and ten blank cartridges. He was fined $250. Accused
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    LIVES LOST IN GALE
    49 7 (From Our Own Correspondent, j Penang, August 13. In all five Tamils belonging to junks ware lost in last night's gale and eight Chinese seamen were saved but the contents of the innks were lost. They included rice miik and flour. Fifteen sampans were damaged.
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    FOWL SELLER WAS ARMED
    113 7 A youthful Chirr se who described himself as a fowl seller was awarded three months in prison yesterJay lor being armed in public with a dange.ous weapon, to wit a dagger. Chief Court Inspector King informed Mr. P. A F. David, the District Judge, that the
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    Mexican Trouble
    135 7 OFFICIAL DENIAL OF ATROCITIES Knights of Columbus Demand Intervention Reuter's Service. Washington, August 13. A petition of the Knights of Columbus for diplomatic intervention in the Mexican religious controversy and for repeal of the embargo on the importation of arms was presented to Secretary Kellogg. The higher Knights
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    MEXICAN LAND LAW
    95 7 New Mining Regulations Issued by Government Reuter's Service. Mexico City, August 13. New mining law regulations just published empower the Government to supervise numerous details of the industry wherein hundreds of millions of dollars a:e invested. The regulations declare that all commercially valuable minerals and precous stones
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    FEDERAL BANK RATE
    78 7 Increase Damps the Ardour of Stock Market Reuter's Service. New York, August 13. The unexpected increase in the bank rate camped the ardour of the stock mrrket Business opened with a flood of selling orders which were -followed by a decline of prices of from one to
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    SIR L. P. BEAUFORT
    109 7 Former Governor of B. N. Borneo Dies in Africa Reuter's Service. Capetown, August 14. The death of Sir L-'cester Beaufort is announced. [Sir Leicster Paul Beaufort, Kt.. M. A., B. C L., was born at Warbirtcn, Chi oh ire, en Dee. 13. 185 J. In 1879
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    JAPANESE NEWS
    196 7 (By courtly cf the Nich -Nlchi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, August 12. Mr. J. Inoue. ex-Mi:iste- for Finance, h;s a-sumc-d the post as Chief Secretary L' -National on of Young Men s Unions. The bright outlcok of th? ihe crop is the main cause of the sixden fall of th-rice-option
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    COAL DISPUTE
    194 7 Mr. Cook Appeals to Government CABINET ATTITUDE STILL ADAMANT No Subsidy Grant Whatever the Circumstances British Official Press Service. London, August 13. The only development to-day in the coal situation was an appeal made to the Government by Mr. Cook, the miners' Secretary, in a press interview, to
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    French Riots
    82 7 GRANVILLE INCIDENT INVESTIGATED Frenchman Reprimanded for His Conduct Reuter's Service. London, August 13. The Commissioner of Police at Granvlle has concluded an enquiry into the stonethrowing mentioni-d on July 26, wh;n a lady passenger was seriously injured by a Frenchman who threw a stone. Interrogated, he said that
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    RHINELAND TROOPS
    25 7 (Havas Agency.) Paris, August IS. "Le Journal" says that the French troops ir. the Rhineland will be reduced by 6.000 men in September.
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    DUGGAN IN S. AMERICA
    14 7 Reuter's Service. Buenos Aire-, August 13. Duggan has arrived here.
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    FOREIGN EXCHANGES
    69 7 British Official Press Service. London, August 13. Exchange rates: Paris 178.25. New York 4.*****5. Brussels 180.25. Geneva 25.14. Amsterdem 12.11. Milan 148. Berlin 20.405. Stockholm 18.145. Copenhagen 18.275. Oslo 22.145. Vienna 34.375. Prague 164. Helsingfcrs 193. Madrid 31.865. Lisbon 2 *****. Rio 7 37|64. Buenos Aires 45.3125. Bombay
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    PENG HOE KOK ASSN.
    95 7 At the fifteenth annual general meeting of th; above Association held at 53, Peck Seah Street on the sth inst., the following gentlemen were re-elected with tho ex.option ot the last two rame~: President, Chsn.Hye Seng; Vice-President, Cheong Kocn Seng, J.P; Hon Secretary, Ong Seng Kit;
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    Sporting News
    261 8 CRICKET County Matches Reuter's Service. London August 13. ESSEX vs. DERBY Essex won on the first innings, scoring 281. (O Connor 66, Ru 3211 102 net cu» t Morton five for 94.) in tne seconu innings Essex ©sored 91 for two anil declared (O'Connor 51 not out.). Derby
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    Last Test Match
    29 8 London, August 13. The substitute will probably stand by and deputise for England's \vick3t keener. Brown, whose thumb was injured in a match aga nst Leicester.
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    Australia's Team
    41 8 London, August 13. Australia's team for the last Test will bs as follows: —Collins, Bardsley, Ryder, Andrews, Woodfull, Pcnsford, Macartney, ©ldtield, Grimmett, Mailey, Gregory and Richardson. The twelfth man will be selected after an inspection of the wicket to-day.
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    Final Test Match
    73 8 British Official Press Service. Lon&an, August 13. Despite heavy stcrnis during the few cays, the wicket at the Oval is in good condition for the final cii ket t;st match between and Australia, which begins to-morrow. The trem~ndou> interest taken in the contest is enhanced because none
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    Notts vs. Gloucester
    48 8 Reuter's Service. London, August 13. At Cheltenham: Notts beat Gloucester by 224. Notts 155 and 299 for 6 dec. Gloucester 128 ani 102. George Gunn, 67 and 68, Walker 105. Parker 8 wickets for 73. Staples took 7 wickets for 38 and 4 fcr 39.
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    St. J.O.B.A. vs. S.C.R.C.
    60 8 The following will rrp esent the St. Joseph s Old: Boys' Association against the SCR.C. on the latter's ground, commencing at 2 p.m. to-morrow:—B. J. E s (Cant), A. A. Samy, X R. S. Kenneth, J. Solomon, A. S. Roman C. Eber, E. Van Jansz. Lim
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    S.C.C. Tournament
    97 8 Batting was slow when the Merchants went in against .he E;ecteras yester ay in the SCC. Tournament match. The score stood at 58 for 3 wickets when stumps were drawn. Scores: MERCHANTS V. 0. Charles worth c Laverton b Bradbury 22 J. V. S. Brooke c Lovett b
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    BILLIARDS
    92 8 V.M.C.A. vs. D. of W. A team from the YM.C A. will meet the Duk- of W.llngton's Regiment at Tang.in on Tuesday, August 17. Members desiring to aoecmrany the players are request d to give th.ir naims to the Physical Director, Mr R Lyne, or to the Billiard Captain,
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    ROWING
    50 8 Chiengmat.Cup The Chiengmat Cup will be rowel for on Saturday, September 25 Crew 3 within? to chal'enge the holders should enter thei- name 3 on the list p-rsted at the Royal Singanore Yacht Club. The holders ar-:—D S. Robertson V. C. Bath, H. A. H. Howell, A. P. Goldman.
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    FOOTBALL
    36 8 Malaya Cup (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 13. There is great interest at Penang in the Malaya Cup contest, and heavy betting that the local team will win. Hard piactice is going on daily.
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    LAWN TENNIS
    100 8 Tanglin Club Tournament YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Mn's Handicap Doubles Potts and Savage owe 4 beat Ewing and Munro owe, 3, 6—l, 6—2. B. C ass Doubles Mixed Major Stoohr anil Mrs. Burnett owe 1 beat Rutley and Miss Salmond scr., 6—3, 4—6, 7—5. MONDAYS TIES Mixed Open Doubles Mr.
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    S.R.C. Tournament
    79 8 MONDAY TIES Double Handicap E. E d- S uza r.nd E G. Wheatey vs. W. A. Bahctchet and W. A. Acria, Mixed Doubles E. W de Cruz ani F. C de Souza vs. C. A. Norris and T. Leijssius. TUESDAY'S TIES Championship Doubles E. E. de Souza nrd
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    Y.M.C.A. Tournament
    23 8 The V.M C.A hard court tennis tournament final nrtiee is given that the entries close at 11 a.m. Monday, August 16.
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    New York Championship
    26 8 Reuter's Service. New York, August 13. In the New York State championship, semi final, Mrs. Malory b;at Miss He.en Wills 6—B, 6—4. 6—2.
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    THE TURF
    70 8 Amateur Race Meeting TO DAY'S SCRATCHINGS The fallowing' are the ecratchings for the Singapore Polo Club amateur race meeting this afternoon:— Race I:—Maid of A thole, Ma via, Lady Hampton. Race 2:—Bosh Happy Thoughts, Be Jabers Napoleon. Race 3:— H.F., Stirling. Race 4:—Brilgal* Nancy, Corkscrew. Race s:—Dainty, Happy
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    RUGBY
    251 8 S.C.C. Meeting Dr. Lindow pre iced over a meetin cf rugby enthusiasts held in the Singapore Cricket Club yesterday. Matters connected with the coming :ugger season were ciiscussei, the meeting electing Mr. Vaughn as Hon. Secretary D\ Lindow. rug y convener, and Mr. R. f Leonard Ca.tai L Dr.
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    HIS FRIENDS BLAMED
    99 8 Mr. Tan Kah Kee's Employee Sent to Jail Convicted on charges of criminal breach of trust, a Chinese cashier named Tan Leng Keng was sentenced to twelve months' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. P. A .F. David, the District Judge, on Thursday. The accused who was employed by
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    37 8 Burma is engaging a specialist officer for the C vil Veterinary Department, at a good salary, to carry out researches in connecton with tTi? dis ases of elephants and draught buffaloes employed in tha formats in Burma.
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    ARMED OUTLAWS
    512 8 Desperate Bandits Active POLICEMEN SHOT AND KNIFED LAST NIGHT Gang Robbers Terrorize Victims in Target Road Chinese outlaws, armed to the teeth as it were, continue to terrorize Singapore. In days gone by when confronted by officers of the law, the ruffiains usually took to their heels or
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    ELLIOTT'S DEATH
    326 8 Mother's Vision of End to Tragic Flight Somehow, I had a feeling that Arthur would WOt come ba k H s widowed mo her made that statement in an interview following the tragic death of Mr. A. B. EHott. the mechanic accompanying Mr. Alan Cobham on his flight
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    PAGEANT FOR CHILDREN
    129 8 His Excellency the G n ral Officio- Com- mending the Troon Malaya and the Committee o' the MT tary Pageant have invited school chil ien frem a t Singapore schrols to a Dres3 R hear al of the Pageant on Thursday, the 26th instant, at 6 p.m
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    Bankruptcy
    1614 8 MAN WHO SOLD HIS OWN CHILD Driven to Desperate Measures by Misfortune At the Bankruptcy Court, yesterday af t A rnoon Mr, Smith applcd for reccing !nH Idiuuicaticn orcers against Koh Chu Setf trading as Chop Yong Ann, whose 35V of business had been closed. The P „;,nt oi
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    426 8 Singapore, August 12. General Market Conditions. Since last writing the market has improved about 2 cents subject to slight fluctuations, and at close remains steady. In the meantime also it has been confirmed officially that the Export allowance will be reduced by 2D per cent for the next
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    131 8 Singapore, August 13. The Rubber Market is firmer and prices have advanced on a good factory demand for prompt and near deliveries. There is no pressure to sell and the recent heavy Auctions have been readily absorbed. In view of the Official re-assurance thnt the provisions governing releases would be
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    482 8 Malaya's Representative at Oxford Conference MISS HOSE AT WORLD MEETING A letter was received by the bst mvi from Miss Hose giving a report nf uT World's Y.W.CA. Committee Meeting Si at be. Huges College m Oxiord the Z n ning of July which she attended as th
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    432 8 Cheques for Thousands With $5 in Bank The ease against E. D. Sykes, who stands charged on three courts of cheating by giving dishonoured cheques, was again mentioned before Mr. P. A. F. David, the District Judge, yesterday and postponed until the 17th instant. It will be
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    44 8 The rehearsals and peri Miitarv Pageant mi l H ew cium. finaapare as f 11 Rehearsals, at 6 p m I i 23 24 en*. 26. e ach Pe-fo: mane s, at 9 P 3 and August 28 and 31, September n
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      58 8 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS To-day, August 14 Puloe Brani, S.R.E. P. Sect, Ii Camp. 2.30 p.m.—Bukit Timah Range, Casuals European Units. Musketry Classification 2.30 p.m. Praser Range, Chineae Com pan j Musketry Classification. To-morrow, August 15 Puloe Brani, S.R.E. P. Sect. L Camp. 7.30 a.m. —Bukit Timah Range, Casuals European Units. Musketry
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      642 9 Church Services ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY August 15, 1926 S. Andrew's Cathedral 7.30 a.m. Litany. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) and Sermon. g gis a.m Matins fallowed by Holy Communion. 4 p.m. No Catechism. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon, poring the f (allowing week at the Cathedra 1: -Monday, 7.40
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      521 9 Wednesday in each month. Reading Koom open, free to aIL ob Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.8( a.m. to 11 a.m. THE TEMPLE OF THE DIVINE SPIRIT 432, Gaylang KoaO. Intercession Service, 7 to 9 a.m. •vary oay. Sunday, 4 p.m. Healing Service. Suibjtct of Homily:—'Then are ye my disciples indeed."
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      312 9 II Victoria Theatre. I FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY I Friday and Saturday, August 27th and 28th. 0 I DICK NORTON Presents THE jj GLOBE TROTTERS THE SHOW WITH A HUNDRED LAUGHS. I NEW SONGS, NEW BURLESQUES, NEW DANCES AND NEW ARTISTES Booking opens at John Little's on Saturday, August 21st
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      229 9 I JWL AH' I 7/ifTIl LEMON S ///All FRMROZ'B I lllli Mil LEMON I I Squash. I Ijj] Trade Mask HO I I Ĕj 1 With real Diamonds |j X Nickel 7 Jewels Lever 15 Jew.ls Movt. Pmßl S Lever Movement U Kl Eoiid Gold $90.00 and "pS I F
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    307 10 Remarkable Plea for Divorce Proves Successful A romantic marriage in the great Gobi desert of Mongolia, twenty years ago, between two explorers, Count Jacques Pouly de Lesdain, a Frenchman, and Miss Mabel Bailey, an American girl, has been occupying the attention of the French Courts in a
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    287 10 Materialistic Prosperity Named as Cause of its Fall Two nationally known American scientists have within the last month declared the civilisation ani culture of the white races to be submerging before the advance of the waves of materialistic prosperity. One believes that another race, the yellow or brown
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    179 10 Heavy Losses in Fire in Shanghai According to the latest reports of tha big fire which took place in the godowns of the Messrgeriea Marltimes, on the French Bund, Shanghai, on July 23, the damage is placed at from six to ten lakhs. The budding was rented by
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      191 10 Baszsasasaszsasasasaasaszsasaszsasasaszsgszsaszsa^^ Presented by I I THEIR HIGHNESSES THE SULTANS I 1 PERAK, SELANGOR, NEGRI SEMBILAN PAHANG I 6 ia A GOLD CUP 3 B a H I for Inter-State Malay Football Competition I lATI AT I The Malayan Exhibition THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY THERAPION NO. 1 THERAPION N0.2 THERAPION No
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      188 10 THE FEVER PERIL, NOT DIFFICULT TO OVERCOMES Suffering, from Malaria "on and off for years," not being able to take quinine in any form by mouth, running to hospital every time and taking quinine injections, was the unpleasant experience of Mr. C. 0. H. Stevens of Rohri. He found great
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      235 10 j FAIRBANKS-MORSE. j C Typhoon Power Pumps q Single Cylinder Double Acting 8 TYPHON PUMPS are adapted for use In connection with water system* on the farm, 8 C suburban homes and factories for pumping water into elevated sfc>rage tankg f or I q low pressure boiler fesding; for circulating
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      602 11 AUCTION SALE ESTATE TRUST AGENCIES LTD. SALES. LAND AND HOUSES Held Weekly on Monday FURNITURE SUNDRY Held Weekly on Tuesday GOODS Friday and Saturday PAWNBROKERS' UNRE- Held monthly. DEEMED PLEDGES MORTGAGES ARRANGED immediate attention assured. Account Sales promptly rendered. CHING KENG LEE Manager. ESTATE TRUST AGENCIES LIMITED. Valuers, Auctioneers 4
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      656 11 STEAMER SAILINGS P &0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL. PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. 'ENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract wit* Hit Majesty't Government.) OUTWARDS from LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China A Japan *<* Mamiliaa, London ft Antwerp. Dae Leave
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      837 11 STEAMER SAILINGS LONDON LINE Tonnage Destination Dne Rail fSuwa Maru 11,0U0 Marseilles, London Antwerp Aug 19 20 Fushimi Maru 11,000 Marseilles, London Antwerp Sept 2 3 Hakozaki Maou 10,500 Marseilles, London Antwerp Sept 16 17 Hakusan Maru 10,500 Marseilles, London A Antwerp Sept 30 Oct 1 X tano Maru 8,000
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      583 12 PUBLIC NOTICES The Singapore Traction Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in the Ui ited Kingdom) TROLLEY BUS SERVICES BETWEEN:— (a) Geylano and Tanjong Paoab AND <B) Post 310 and Outbam Road. Notice is hereby given thit a terviee of Trolley Buses will come into operation as from tho l*th instant beiween Jco
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      767 12 PUBLIC NOTICES Mr. Ohua Kee Boon of our Pi in tin? r>epartment, Penang is not the Chua Kee Poo 1 igainst whom charges of ohating and criminal ->re-»oh of trust are pen iing in the Penang Polioa Court. O. H. KTk f i Co., Ltd., Penang. Mr. Poon Simg Poh
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      496 12 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94. MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85 Beach Street. Malacca 131 Jonker Street. Muar 77-79 Jalan Suleiman. Batu Pahat 109 Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16 Ilir. Hongkong 13 Queen's Road Central. Seremban 63 Birch Road Batavia 47 Corner Lloyd Straat. AGENCIES AT: London. New
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      509 12 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. I (Registered m London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd December 1892. Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,512,884 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E.C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.
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      471 12 INSURANCE n THE fm3 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCES ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C MARGOLIOUTH, Manager. Office: 2, Finlayson Green. ORIENTAL Government Security LIFE ASSURANCE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in India 1874.) Results of Company's Onerations during the three years 1922-1924. PROFIT Rs.
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      487 12 M. HASSAN ELECTRICAL CONTRACT** 86, Bras Basah Road. SINGAPORE. If you are in need of electric lights, fans, bells, p J(?er f motors and etc. Please write to the above address or 'Phone up o# 3^ CHARGES MODERATE 2419 "For the beat tyre that giveg iervioe, use A Pirelli Tyre—tha
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