Malaya Tribune, 25 January 1928

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  • 21 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol. XV.- No. 19 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1928
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 195 1 TRY KOREA MISSION CLOTH Yrn does rot FADE. I 1 dues not SHRINK. x A wears LONGER. Tbe Korean Products Co. 7, Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE. 'PHONE 324. 11 TALAS^ c JUI INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS S Sole Importers V I' V iM ONE MODEL FOR 111 1 1
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    • 186 1 Washing f > Suitings Xs>/ jT For Tropical Wear- HIGH STREET Singapore. nJ IbHW §J I fl I I WW If if If I*l I ■MA^ASJjB-^wl ft 6 i s 1 SOLE AGENTS: g rfl I Sime, Darby Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) I Singapore, Malacca, Seremban and
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  • 450 2 ECHO OF MR. BALDWIN'S SPEECH Non-interference Clause Accepted M. RykoflF, President of the Council of People.- Commissaries, referring to Ihe international situation in a speech at Kharkov, declared: "I wish to avail myself 01 this opportunity to reply to Mr. Baldwin's recent speech. We give the following reply
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  • 335 2 Postcard Torment for Her Faithless Lover It is not possible to sue a man for breach of promise in Italy when the girl's feelings only have suffered, but there are other ways of punishing the man, as a woman, now thirty-six years of age. has punished the
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  • 149 2 Sir Arthur Yapp's letter to the "Times," promising that Loth at Home and in India the V.M.C.A. will be kept clear of controversial politics, can be taken as the official view of this matter. His letter was a reply to one written by three M.P.s. who caller! attention to a
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 243 2 AN 'DEAL f[ V FQO N At I IN| I MALT EXTRACT I" M,L ECCS INSOLUBLE H 3ft Jj 13 3 K^fc^^^ um%\ _< _ii «tl BRITISH PPB^ N g 11 Good Health is 3 Real Wealth J V The most precious possession you can have is 1? Good Health.
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    • 100 2 ill s?3 j j II I i [uJMTE Horse 11 I jj 111 I jJ* _WmSKY| I ||j U S I YES] 1 111 ThE quality can and will II 111 he maintained, although the fez fig demand for "WHITE HORSE" Kg B|| grows day hy day. Millions 111 and
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  • 504 3 501.1) U45W3 Nut >V»rm Neart» .Vre 1ienm6 "lnem Were nny'b.nl? oeeci.-! mnol me rcutl... r in tbe '.one. .d "'.<»"» V" >l-l......tl.2dinO> >.."'' ""> ''">''!''! ,ny wm.b.w. Tb.-> >..».> ,»lo... nnd oom> tu».!..l lt»,,r os b..s"''' lbe nro'lu.-t ,.l no u.Know1".,le<d !nu>i'' ln o .er.e. >.n>
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  • 80 3 The native press at Hankow states that the building of the trick wall .between the back of the French Concession and the native territory has been stopped. This wall runs in front of the \ao Yea kai, the Street in which are situated the Lmc-n headquarters. It has been finished
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 162 3 To tl^^^^^^^^^^ I 111 s SeoTLomteal! I SHEATH KNIVES I I TV/TfN of the great outdoors-B lg Game Hunteis, I M EN 4 s g Guides, Ttappers- cannot JU to 1 a knife especially des.gned for the.r use. 1 This new Remington knife is REMINGTON ARMS CO., Inc. I 9
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    • 135 3 THE PERSON WITHOUT A HEADACHE. A Rarity. There is probably no one who not had a headache some time or °jj£fheadaches there are many, and _the y jay ir! the degree of discomfort they brmgBut whatever a headache may fhing one would like to be out delay. Generally a beaaacne
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    • 173 3 ■|a^pr^*Hßpi]TO OUR CHINESE. NEW YEAR SiNCHiA nff \mm*m m «if WHAT CM YE- QUAH WAX YAW SENG MM 'kT W BEER MAY YOU NEVER LOOK OLDfcR O'^^^^^ Just M THEr New Year in FRASER*NEAVES KOLA. M THE HOLIDAY vlg^j^^^ESEASON BOTH FOLKS AND QLTI DRINK FRPkS^R *NE AV/E-S Xw 4LV'- B
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  • 2236 4 AMPANG (PERAK) TIN DREDGING, LIMITED Sir Ernest Birch on Company's Progress The first annual general meeting of Ampang (Perak) Tin I h edging, Ltd., was held on December 15 at the registered offices, 23, Abehurchlane, E.C, Sir ErnesJ W. Birch, K.C.M.G., presiding. The Secretary (Mr. C. Jackson, A.C.1.5.)
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 359 4 Keep illness at ar^^^^^^^ J| Bovril gives the body J I ft Ik strength to keep illness at arm's length. BOVRIL j Peninsular Trading Company, Ltd. j 32, ROBINSON ROAD. I FOR ORNAMENTAL CEMENT FLOORING I j TILES, CEMENT BRICKS AND 1 I CHANNELS. I 1 Prices and Quality Attract.
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    • 132 4 ZSE£—Lrcs? J Buy your f "His Master's Voice" New Model I by V^, Payments I and enjoy your evening concerts at home on the world's acknowledged g best Gramophone without the inconG venience of having to make a big pi outlay. Write or call for full particulars of our Ideal
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  • 761 5 ADMIRAL HONOURED GUEST Week of Festivities for Officers Of Hawkins Friday, January 13. His Excellency the Governor attended by Captain G. N. Macartney, Aide-de-Camp, returned by the morning mail train from Kuala Lumpur. Saturday, January 14. Hi? Excellency attended by Captain G. N. Macartney, Aide-de-Camp, Captain H. S.
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  • 23 5 The rate of issue of Money Orders for The rate of issue eaual Order" from India and Ceylon Rs. W equal to $100.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 269 5 MAKE THIS FROCK YOURSELF Entirely At Our Expense. ft p fcive you a length of pretty figured voile in wd and white, pink and white r black and white; a paper pattern, median size, and full directions for makng provided you become a Member of the Woman*! Institute before February
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    • 481 5 FOR THE ELDERLY and for persons of delicate constitution Pinkettes are a blessing because, taken when needed, they dispel constipation gently and naturally, banish sick headaches, liverishness and bilious attacks, purify the breath, clear the skin, prevent diarrhoea and dysentery, quickly relive Piles. Pinkettes are not habit-forming and neither nain
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    • 165 5 HOUR after hour-day in and day are invariably the choice in motor equipout—without interruption, and ment. with only minimum care and attention, the modern motor Only in Chevrolet can you get such truck renders constant, untir- modern design and sucn rugged constiucing service in the transportation of tion-at ruch low
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous

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    • 418 6 ~,,H HII I fl nnwyiMMiitltiPHaßartii^WMM| I Watch I I EMPIRE CINEMA 1 1 Commencing January 22. I New Year Eve Attraction 1 I IF IT'S A KAU CHE THIAN, I it's the best show in Town I The Most Beautiful Picture of the Year H I A COMBAT BETWEEN I
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    • 386 6 Amusements. I FATHER NIGHTS OF EXCESSIVE HILARITY AND FUN jjj AT THE ALHAMBRA I (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietors.) g IN THE SECOND SHOW COMMENCING 9 P.M. I A Paramount Super Comedy J S Presenting 51 THE SUNNY SIDE OF" THE WAR jjj It is jjj 8 A Bombshell
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    • 423 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert Bencoolen Streets A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR CHINESE PATRONS! From Friday, January 20 to Thursday, January 26. NIGHTLY AT 9.10 P.M. WHAT LOVE WILL DO? A five-reel comedy thrill-o-drama Starring KENNETH McDONALD He broke up a plot to rob a bank, captured the crooked
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    • 168 6 SURINA THEATRE North Bridge Road. 'Phone TO-NIGHT! TUESDAY JANUARY 31, LAST NIGHT Entertainment with a Capital X Richard Talmadge The Stunt Star Supreme Lcved in New York—London P.tr Tokio—Bombay and Petograd! E. —the world over—and best of all in S. At His Bounding Spectacular THE BLUE STREAK His Latest Merry-Go-Roun
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  • 120 7 Ships Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore, January 25. fcast Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) Rajula 22; Elephanta 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3) Mijer and Swartenhondt 16; President Monroe 11; Cyclops 9; Kepong8; Kajang 6. Umpire Dock (Entrance Gate 3) Sunbank 30; Kangaroo 32; Tenyu Maru
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  • 65 7 British Official Wireless [British Official Wireless] London, January 24.. -Y-rk 25^31 uJurdan, 12-0825 ■1 luri 92.06 rlin ,kh ,lm 1820 ■penhagen -nna !:itrue io^rrc ingfors i<trid 28 59 !.t hon 2.375 ns 367.5 !>u<harest 5 59|64 l :'no.s Aires 4^Ij I' .mbay Is 6 l|16d mghai 2s 7^4d H
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  • 199 7 James Christie Convicted at Hong Kong The case against James Christie (formerly of Singapore) and Christopher Bluhm, charged with obtaining money from the Police reservist Au- Yeung by false pretences, was concluded on January 10 at the Central Magistracy, Hong Kong, when Major Willson convicted both defendants.
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  • 101 7 Surma Theatre Twisting, turning, leaping, punching, jumping Dick Talmad'e, the king of high and lofty acting, revels in his glory in his latest production "The Blue Streak," the special attraction of Surma Theatre's change to-night. No more amusing or action-ful story has been flashed across the silver sheet.
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  • 120 7 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio, January 23. Following the dissolution of the Diet the Government has announced to hold a general election on February 20.^ The annual conferences of the Prefect ural Governors and the Chiefs of the Prefectural Police have been convened for January 20
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  • 54 7 The annual Anglo-Swiss ski-ing events had an exciting termination The British Universities team, which included the Ox> ford stroke Pitman, Howard Ford and Lord Knebworth, won the Slalom race with A noints to 81. The Swiss Universities carried off the downhill race by a narrow maSn, leaving the Britishers winners
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  • 99 7 SMART ROUND-UP AT TANJONG RHU I Daggers and Fully Loaded Pistol Captured: Four Arrests A fight between rival secret soc gangs, which was brewing at Tanjong Rhu on Saturday, was promptly foiled by the arrival of a party of police and detectives under Mr. Tongue, A.S.P., Marine
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  • 206 7 Straits Chinese Bid Adieu to Miss Blackmore A large number of the members of the Straits Chinese M. E. Church met in Wesley Hall, yesterday afternoon, to bid farewell to Miss Sophia Blackmore, who is sailing for Australia on Saturday on retirement. Miss Blackmore has been identified
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  • 189 7 Tbe sellownic: »t 5inr,.P.." l>" "Dp "len >.""l 01, .>l"N.l:.V I5r.m! >..eri»ba,a: «< >l A,- l/ ll >!r. l»' >lt. p Xr. rli,d >lr>. :..,.«< .b.'Ti.lO. >lr... O .>! l.cele,»/. >l>> L. Kernels. 5lr Lo.. Tl»N and >tl W"e Vue. ?,„m :.Vr X baler. .>»> Cb."7ni b.'.e >lr
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  • 165 7 The Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) to-day at the Supreme Court delivered judgment in the dressmakers' suit between Linda Mackechnie (Gaby and Isabelle), plaintiff, and Janet b. Texeira (Vogue). Mr. E. A. Stevens was for the plaintiff and Mr. Talma and Mr. Parsons for the defendant. His Lordship,
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  • 88 7 London, January 20. Manchester Market 8% lbs. Shirtings, fair (new basis) 12s *ji 40's Grey Yarns, single twist 18% a 6 lbs. T. Cloth fair—24 yards »s Liverpool Market Cotton —fully Middling American 10.62 d Egyptian Cotton 17.60 d Metals Tin Standard 3 months £248.15.t Produce Copra fair
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  • 32 7 It is officially announced that the next meeting of the Federal Council will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Monday, Fe*>. 27, at 10 a.m. There will be no ceremonial i opening.
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  • 1297 7 FINANCE COMMERCE f PRODUCE Singapore. January 25 Rice, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $327 Buyers tellers Rice, Siam 2 $307 Mixed Black Pepper 69.00 Rice, Siam 3 $300 Sundried Copra 11.80 Rice, Saigon 1 $260 Mixed Copra 11.40 Rice, Saigon 2 $250 Kayong Copra Rice, Saigon 3 Small Flake Tapioca
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  • 168 7 Ford Taxi Tries Conclusions With Tram Post Although the usual crimes of violence have been absent during the C hinese New Year, motor vehicles were up to all kinds of tricks. A Morris car which ran off the road near the Hindu Temple at Road yesterday was reposing
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  • 76 7 Count Alexander A. Z. Clios, R.1.A.A., who has travelled extensively through the Far East and made a wide variety of paintings of Oriental life and scenery, will give an exhibition of his recent work on the top floor of the establishment of Messrs. Jchn Little and Co. for
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  • 50 7 REQUIEM MASS. A High Mass of Requiem will be sung at of St. Joseph on Monday the 30th instant at 6:30 a.m. for the repose of the soul of the late Ferdinand Anthony Rodrigues. The kind attendance and prayers of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
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  • 54 7 TAY TAN. —The engagement is announced of Mr. Tay Boon Liang, youngest son of the late Mr. Tay Kirn Tee and Mrs. Tay Kirn Tee to Miss Tan Hay Neo, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Keng Tiong and the marriage will take place on February 18, 1928.
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  • 99 7 RODRIGUES.—At Singapore, on Monday, January 23, 1928 Ferdinand Anthony, aged 53 years. Buried on January 23 at 5 p.m. Mr Ngo Beng Huat, Manager of Messrs. Tan Soo Hock Co., Singapore, expired at 7:30 a.m. to-day at his residence No. 11 Mohamed Sultan Road. Aged 25. He was the
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 312 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS Tenders will be received at the Office of Messrs. Keys and Dowdeswell, Architects, Gresham House, Singapore up to noon of the Bth February 1928, for the erecfon of New Premises Cecil Street for the Overseas Chinese Bank, Singapore. Plans and Specification may be seen and all particulars
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 203 7 Tollay. January 25 O.'.'l a.m.. 11:41 a.m. > ,il:l»I».rel Dinner, 3inl5»» < Inb. X p.m. t.. tbe v»»rld." Victor,» -> P.M. l«»m"rrow 4«nu»ry 2H l ><l« —<»:5«4 a.m.. o > I >s T'tne." Tbeatre priday. January 27 l:!.".» an». l:l2 p.in. >' .»nd 0. mud due «> l»..„»ew urd lnail
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    • 247 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT (By courtesy of the Government Health Office) Kandang Kerbau Station For the 24 hours ending midnight January 21 deg. Maximum shade temperature 86 F. Minimum shade temperature 73 F. Mean shade temperature 78.3 F. Maximum sun radiation 159 F. Minimum grass radiation 72 F. Sea temperature (Maximum) 83
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  • 839 8 In the course of recent leading articles we have pointed out the necessity for adopting a scheme of creating "zones" in Singapore, for residential, industrial, and commercial purposes; and also the danger of confusion and backwardness that exists in the near rural districts under the rule of
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  • 1319 8 The Band of the 2nd Battalion of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment will beat retreat in the Botanical Gardens at 5 p.m. to-day. In celebration of Chinese New Year the "Malayan Daily Express" came out in colours in a special edition of twenty-four pages, on Monday. The M. M. s.s.
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  • 752 8 Mr. C. B. Whitehead, Chief Poli c < Province Wellesley, is shortly retii Government service after a V The marriage of Miss Mason of J to Dr De Silva, of Kuala Lun. take place at Kuala Lumpur on Mr. and Mrs. J. Regan, of Pulai Water Works,
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  • 55 8 From Australia by s.s. Mai; Singapore to-day. From Holland by s.s. ladrap < Singapore to-morrow. From Europe (London mail January 5) by s.s. Macedonia, at (y a.m. to-morrow. From China and .laoan by s.s. duo at Singapore at 6 p.m. to-daj From htdo-China by s.s. I 11 due
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 281 8 I ROBINSON'S PATENT LEVER I I NICKEL POCKET WATCHES I 5 A GOOD OPEN-FACE WATCH I Tif. liW Till Wear l S GUARANTEED PERFECT [j TIME KEEPERS G Ln v Dy Size No. l Br. Made Specially w t9 00 Nell I I for Tropical Wear $9 00 Ne,t i
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    • 139 8 g By Special Appointment g g To His Majesty S I THE KING OF SIAM. S Established 1872. I WE SPECIALISE 1 a Diamond Jewellery, Genuine S cj Pearl Necklaces, Jade and S H Pearl Jewellery, Watches, c{ S Ladies Bags and Vanity g jjjCases, Smokers Requisites, [3 ji s
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  • 161 9 Indignant Denial of Rumours STATEMENT BY REICHS GOVERNMENT Nanking Authorities* Action Against Firms [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin, January 24. i nsiderable excitement is prevailing r-• over the allegation of German supply arms arid ammunition to Clnna. The Berlin Press expresses unfeigned prise at the Nanking
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  • 331 9 Reuter's Service. Berlin, January 24. K plying to a question from the Budget Committee of the Reichstag. Dr. Stresemann stated that the Naval Department assured the Foreign Office that neithtr it n«»r any of its officials had anything to do with the shipments of arms and munitions
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  • 74 9 Branch of De Havilland Factory At Toronto British Official Wireless [British Official Wireless] London, January 24. The De Havilland Aircraft Company, Limited, intend to establish a factory Leaside Aerodrome, Toronto, P™*% provide a service station for many 'tcht aeroplanes that are being s PP o Canada. The
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  • 62 9 Former Adjutant-General to Abdul Hamid [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin, January 24. The death of Lieutenant-Ceneral Hobe "asha has occurred at Magdeburg, tpital of Prussian Saxony and one r_ e ief fortresses of the German P Pasha held the a PF 01 tm «iiutant-General to Abdul Hamid any
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  • 54 9 (ammunists Sentenced to Various Terms [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Riga, January 24. The lengthy trial of Communists here has st Veen concluded resulting in fift® r s vi rions. Sentences ranging from tw y to four years have been passed on risoners. Ttrillpr Among the convicted persons is
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  • 243 9 War Alarm Raised by Admiral SEVERE CRITICISM MADE BY NEWSPAPERS Reuter's Service. New York, January 24. newspapers make light of the remarks on the subject of war, attributed to Admiral Plunkett, the Navyyard Commandant, cabled yesterday. The "New York World' in an editorial strongly endorses Senator Borah's
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  • 78 9 SWISS RECORD HOLDER KILLED Fatal Airplane Crash in Switzerland [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berne, January 24. The death of Flight Captain Cartier ■occurred at Thun, neat* here, under tragic circumstances this afternoon. f'antain Cartier, who is famed in aeronautical circles, was the holder of the S vi ?s height
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  • 97 9 Discussions with Employers to Be Continued Reuter's Service. London, January 24. After a lengthy sitting the Generall Council of the Trade Union Congress officially stated that it has decided to continue the discussions with the employers and has authorised a committee, including Messrs. Ben Turner, J. H.
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  • 67 9 Development of Done z Valley Metal Works [Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia] Berlin, January 24. An agreement between Russia and America in which certain German firms including the well-known establishment of Otto Wolf, are said to be associated, for a loan of forty million dollars, has just be T^e
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  • 19 9 to lle6j22 Government via pan-4»l»1 Verne. January l. expert» «re to aaldst tbe N^n?. l>n».c, «-l.K pa^iment»
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  • 37 9 Reuter's Service. Wellington, January 25. Prompt of 5 of the Opposition, t0 h T declares statement, «Mcd on Rkh d that the recall of Ma J°| is an imron, Administrator of s>amoa, mediate necessity.
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  • 160 9 Year s Summary Issued by Lloyd's ENORMOUS INCREASE IN BRITISH TONNAGE Reuter's Service. Lolid.m. ,n I<loy.l'. renter lbe :»onuul >s7 ,.s .bipbn.bl.Tiu t..r x'.. o «»f tonl, launcbe.l lbrourb".'! ">. w<.rld l..'2.'.l«>t> ton? l.elon»r!< t" t.re-.l ,«.n an», Ireland: 2i>!'.tM> l"'''"" >' 17:».0<»" ton,. United 8tate.; ll'.'."'»'
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  • 123 9 SIMILAR TO THE FRENCH FIGHTERS Non-Stop Flight Curtailed Owing to Ice on Wings Reuter's Service. [Reuter's Service.] New York, January 24. The Ford aerop'ane has made its first public appearance. The 'plane is undei twenty fest in wingspread and has a petrol capacity of forty-eight gallons stored
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  • 86 9 Statement by Mexican Financial Agent Reuter's Service. New York, January 24. The Mexican financial agent ha- announced that the Mexican Government has informed the International Bankers Committee it was unable to resume on Jan. 1 the full service of the Sinking Fund on th.entire direct debt and
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  • 116 9 Latest Figures Issued Show Further Decrease British Official Wireless [British Official Wireless] London, January 24. Further reduction by over 38,000 in the number of persons unemployed is recordea by the Ministry of Labour for the wee* ended January 16. The number of men. women and boys unemployed
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  • 82 9 Mrs. Baldwin Performs The Launching Ceremony British Official Wireless [British Official Wireless] London, January 24. The new Canadian Pacific Steamer Duchess of Bedford, for service between Liverpool and the Saint Lawrence, was launched to-day by Mrs. Baldwin. W Prime Minister was present and ai subsequent luncheon he
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  • 357 9 America's Great Stocks Of Gold NEW ERA IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSHIPS Country's Problems Numerous And Complicated Reuter's Service. British Official Wireless London, January 24. "The world to-day is on the dollar standard" declared Mr. Reginald McKenna, Chairman, presiding at a meeting of the Midland Bank, London, to-day.
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  • 90 9 run >l^«VLkrk Nauenter at VVealtnv 3ilK-3oinner s.Tran^ -0cean via p»n-4«i»1 >lilan. January 24. It porte z bere tbu« tb. only <inu»rbler .,f ll>- ll !>!,<"< tb.- l',.:. '"-.tb.s bat been niuider. l. Tb. "Ulrn... i. a 5en- ,v>r> »k> b'-nll made ro .l». ...>o...n by 'b. bee,-.
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  • 87 9 Assistance to Cotton Industry Not Practicable Reuter's Service. London, January 24. Presiding at the annual meeting of Martin's Bank at Liverpool, Mr. R. M. Holland Martin declared that the suggestion that the banks should come to the assistance of the cotton industry and take control by investing
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  • 189 9 Dr. Chang to be Head of the Institution The University of Amoy has emerged unscathed through all the troubles in China during the last two years. Dr. Lim Boon Keng had intended to retire some time ago but the interests of the University made it undesirable for him
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 192 9 j OILBET'S I X>RY GIN j I For Cocktails. I THIS GIN IS GU\R\NTEED PURE. S MOST REASONABLY PRICED AND OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. Sole Agents: I GUTHRIE CO., LTD. S (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) AY-PR OCESS^^^F^^ IJj/ to the best dance fly FT bandsin America v Efc H NEW RELEASES.
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  • 884 10 TENNIS NEW YEAR TOURNAMENT CONTINUED Rain Drives Players to Hard Courts Rain again.considerably spoilt yrsterdaj *S Chinese -New Year Tournament at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club. If it had not been for the remarkable progress made c a Monday, when all but thirteen or fourteen matches were decided,
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  • 265 10 No Hard Court Championships Played Yet A meeting ot the Malayan Lawn Tennis Association, was held at the Singapore Crick t Club on Sunday morning, under the hairmanship of Sir William Murison, the Chief Justice, who was later elected President of the Association. Mr. E. Bagot
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  • 395 10 Lope Tenerio—New Menace For White Boxers Young Pelkey, (Lope Tenerio) who is well remembered here, is now in the United States where he is regarded as a real uanger. The following reference to Pelkey, taken from a prominent American journal, should be interesting to his many friends here:— No
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  • 46 10 Chinese New Year Competitions At Keppel Club The following are tie results of the Competitions:— Mixed Flag Winners: Mrs. G. F. Jackson and H. Smith. Four Ball BogeyTie between A. Barron and N. R W T ilson and N. E. Bath and F. G. Ridout.
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  • 45 10 H.M.S. Hawkins Beat I Selangor (From Our Own Correspondent.) v Kuala Lumpur, January 24. The H.M.S. Hawkins defeated Selangor at soccer by 3—2. Selangor were a man Short throughout the game and the seamen never really pushed. The Selangor team was very much changed.
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  • 49 10 V.M.C.A. to Play Against Duke's The following will represent the V.M.C.A. vs. the Duke's at hockey tomorrow on the V.M.C.A. ground: A. G Foote. R. Lyne and C. Lall, G. W. Cariyle, R. H Yorke, H. G. Stack P. Buschow and A. N. Katyal. Reserve: D. K. Samy.
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  • 195 10 SOUTH AFRICAN TEST MATCH England's Big Lead on First Innings Reuter's Service. [Reuters Service.] Durban, January 24. The weather was sunny and hot for the third day's play in the third test match. The attendance was only small, and play was fairly fast. England completed its first: innings with
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  • 287 10 Singapore Fifteen Selected Yesterday After the trial game on the Padang yesterday afternoon between the Probables (Whites) and Colours the Singapore Rugby selectors sat down to choose the fifteen to be put against Perak in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday in the final of the Malaya Cup competition. The Committee
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  • 215 10 Entries for Approaching Ipoh Races (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 25. The entries for the Ipoh races closed yesterday afternoon and the Committee was recording them till late in the evening. The following were entered: Horses: Mahdi, Bombastic, Tinakill, Greenut, Himena, Direction, Guardsman, Daybrook, Stiffy, She, Chippendale,
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  • 123 10 A Chinese cashier employed at Leng Naw (the newly opened big Chinese hotel in New Town, Ipoh) disappeared about a fortnight ago with, it is alleged, nearly $1,600 of the hotel's money. The police are on the lookout for the man. The Government started a night school at Pekan this
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  • 339 10 SIXTY-TWO CASES OF RUBBER MISSING Chinese Agrees ta Proposal Under Threat Before the District Judge, Mr. N. D. Mudie, two Chinese, Tan Kee Teng and Ong Ah Hai, were charged with abetting Teo Kim Keat, the headman of a twakow, who has already been convicted of criminal breach
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  • 106 10 I'amil on 1"riizl on Capital Cnar^e Tb» .--re ...ntinoeu' tc. doy l».t.»l'. tbe l.bnl i>»r >Villiain wben 2 Tamil. > "llb .liurder. Tbe l'.p.l'. P7'<. <U'..i bl.li.Is ..s lbe thrown al..i 1! < <«ese..,t> <i. ll .2.. alleged tlull lbe tabbed tb- .l,eea<. >l and tben stobtx'.l !s. >
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  • 176 10 About ten days ago a very learned Ara:> gentleman named Syed Abdulrahman bin Abidullah Alsagoff arrived here from Arabia and stayed at Bukit Tunggal as the guest of Syed Mohamed Alsagoff, during his visit to Singapore. When he was in Aden he was entertained by the Assistant
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  • 188 10 British Official Wireless Reuter's Service. [British Official Wireless] London* January 24. The cruiser Cumberland, the' first of the County class, will leave Sheerness on January 26 to join the cruiser squadron on the China Station. Calcutta, January 24. The strike by the East Indian Railway workers has
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  • 796 10 Last Night's Lecture by Swami Paramananda (By Our Indian Correspondent.) To a crowded house at the Victoria Theatre, last night, Swami Paramananda, of the Ramakrishna Mission and FounderPresident of the Vedanta-Centre, Boston, and Ananda Ashram, La Crescenta, California, delivered an address on his mission to the
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  • 43 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 24. Yesterday afternoon two Chinese passengers were seriously injured and a driver had a narrow escape. A Tamil telephone linesman was knocked down in Perak Road and received minor injuries. He was sent to hospital.
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  • 65 10 Committee No. 6 took the following action at a meeting held on January 17:— Approved revision of schedule of charges for electricity by inclusion of a rate of 3U cents for consumption in excess of 75,000 units but not exceeding 100,000 units. Approved proposal to purchase electric fans
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  • 106 10 British North untitled railway officials do not appear to understand how easy it is to drive an elephant from a neighbourhood in which it is not wanted, says The Pinang Gazette." On the Socama railway, elephants obstruct the line and refuse to move when a train is approaching. Apparently the
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  • 771 10 ORDERS OF THE DAY FOR NEXT MEETING Government Confronted \Vhh Shower of Questions At the regular meeting of the tive Council on Monday next mg questions will he asked:—' By Mr. Mohamed Eunos bin "Will the Government state (a) Whether it is a fact that ernment has acquired
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  • 56 10 Arising out of the untitled post and telegraph services of the Settlements and Federated Mala} there are rumours of a unified stamp bo serve the whole of the Malay Pel hut no definite announcement is forthcoming, says a Home paper. Ai other countries where new pontage are impending is Siam,
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  • 1342 11 l»oe5 IHV to 8ins2pore? IAGISTRATE DELIVERS JUDGMENT rtant points regarding the Rubber tion ordinance were raised by Mr. Hull, the Second Police Magistrate, in day, when His Worship delivered rthv judgment. The case concerned rest of a Chinese and a lorry driver J chore Causeway when a
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  • 195 11 The following: passengers arrived here on Monday from the U.S.A. and way ports by the as. President Monroe: —Robert T. Armstrong. Mr. Robert T. Armstrong, Jr.. .Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bad ham, Mrs. Marie de Boer, Miss Mary L. de Boer. Miss Wang Kuei Chi, Mr. and Mrs.
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  • 51 11 Orders for week ending Sunday, January 29 1928. to-morrow, January 26.—Band practice, Headquarters 5:15 p.m. Friday, January 27— Annual meeting, V.M.C.A. Hall at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, January 28.—Rally at Government House. All troops parade on the ground opposite St. Joseph's Institution, at 3-30 p.m. Full uniform with
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  • 331 11 •'Kyle for a man," says a Scottish proverb, and Robert Burns, who was born in the Kvle district of Central Aryshire on January 25, 1759, was a man. Were his songs not sung, his poems unread, Scots would still recall the life of this smallholder's son, who.
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    • 399 11 TO-NIGHT! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25. TO-NIGHT! AT TUB NEW WOULD SHOWS VARIED ATTRACTIONS THE CITY OPERA with New Numbers of Extra Turns. The Management Presents a Thrilling and Exciting Play THE BLACK ROBBERS It is one which will re-call to memory the pranks of ROBIN HooDthough this play is under a
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    • 184 11 1 I X t I t J "Better be sure 4& i than sorry" i J j Better make certain J I of securing whisky of absolute reliability by (A jĔ^U&^* I of getting immature I j spirit by merely saying I j Obtainable from every good Dealer or from
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  • 383 12 NOII» stalling—tne i>lft8t frequent C»U3e ol Ve2tn8 I l.«.ve llown wbat ifi perbap» tbo no»t se.nurkable uirplul»e il» tbe counts tbat i.. ot control nben cir»peed below n certain point. ...el» tll> 7N"?l l,..luel»t c,.u»e of denlbl in lbe "s 8tallinc5 ln ll,l> inucbine lrom wbob l
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  • 530 12 Departure of Mr. and Mrs. Goldfinch for Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent.) Labuan, January 19. Another popular resident of Labuan left these shores .iast week in the person oi Mr. E. G. Goldlinch, Harbour Master and Deputy Superintendent of the Government Monopolies. Labuan. Mr. Goldfinch has been transferred
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    • 316 12 I Coming f DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS J AS I THE GAUCHOI s g HIS LATEST PRODUCTION. I i I WATCH FOR SCREENING DATE. 1 oesonaoE=i( aeaoßsao PARAMOUNT S Q PRESENTS U l ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS I Behind 3 J THE j IA Front" i fl AD > A Barrage of Laughter
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    • 255 12 Cuticiira Loveliness Beauty of Mother Bestowed On Daughter For more than two generations mothers everywhere have been using Cuticura Preparations and have been teaching their daughters that daily use of them produces clear skin and healthy hair. They hnd the Soap pure and cleansing, the Ointment soothing and healing and
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    • 328 12 c! POLYDOR DANCE RECORDS 10 in. I G Di C B. *****-4. "When aril Where." I B. *****-2. Muddy Water C A Fascinating French I ouch. I'm Looking for 1 [J Fox-trot. girl named Mary n] nj "When and Where." B. *****-6. Rio Rita. 5 n Those I empting Lips.
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  • 636 13 YOUNG MIDSHIPMAN AT A BOMBARDMENT <»re»t Xavlil teut liecallecl in 3alt l'b» I...oboslimeiit of 4l.->«.'"ll,.. l l,o,n lbc p.ool view ..l 2 >." .'bo lnn le.l ir. con."»oo.l el i. <> V.lMiral 1 »>.,,.,;,. l„ .l'Mlv l»i.!-..<.',;." .l!.,.-'.!l»'<'<l >'> X.>o...o! < «t tlu.' N>. .ionlor !,,!.i,.b.!.!„2n in ll»'
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  • 201 13 A strike is reported among the workers of the Yua Hua Cotton Mill at Wuchang, and although it is rumoured that there are Communist elements behind it, it is generally considered in authoritative circles tha» the strike is caused solely by the fact that a promise made by the management
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    • 1064 13 iijg I A physician writes I I fejfl^k jSPSj in the Medwu.' TH _Siial Echo": X/ 'M Ek After taking Sana'- P*' 1 J i can Jo mi »or£ fWk /J nithout any ft cling V #s^l o/ fatigue ensuing at f/ Hullo! how are yow Great, feeling fine! Things
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    • 305 14 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA HOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION The Annual Meeting of the Association will be held in the V.M.C.A. Hall on rndav, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. business.- -To pass the Accounts for 1927. To elect Officers for 1928. Other BU Al" e who are interested in the
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    • 457 14 situations vacant WANTED—Experienced Typewriter Mechanic. Apply 137 Cecil Street. WANTED —Experienced motor-car salesman required. Good prospects to right man. Apply personally to Italasia Ltd., GO G6 Orchard Road. TO LET TO LET—Raffles Chambers, three sections 2nd floor, area 2,680 square feet. Rent $200 p.m. Immediate entry. Apply to The Secretary,
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    • 519 14 BANKS THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1, Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16, Ilir. Hong Kong 13, Queen s Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai
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    • 522 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on December 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital «300,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,545,666 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E. C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. M.
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    • 336 14 INSURANCE I j THE (mA scutb %MJ" BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2, Finlayson Green. SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO., LTD. Incorporated in the S.S.) Established 1907. HEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STREET SINGAPORE. Paid-up
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    • 159 14 INBUICANLE THE EASTERN UNIT] ASSURANCE CORPORA! [OA*,0 A LIMITED. (Incorporated in the S. HEAD OFFICE: SINGAPORE 2nd Floor of No. 3, Malacca Street, Singapore. Phone Nos. 3046 and 3047. BOARD OF DIRECTOR See Teong Wah, Esq. (Chairman). Gaw Khek Khiam, Esq. (Vice Chairman). Ong Soon Tee, Esq. Koh San Hin,
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    • 389 15 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES rporated in England.) 411 PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. \R AND ORIENTAL STEAM rION CO., LONDON AND IST MAIL SERVICE, ontnct with His Majesty's Government.) YARDS from LONDON r China Japan Due Tonnage Singapore 1928 11,000 Jan 27 9.100 Feb 3 <)000 Feb
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    • 432 15 STEAMER SAILINGS THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING COMPANY. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE Singapore, Soerabaia Bandjermasin S.S. HOCK SENG Sailing Jan. 22, Noon. Ist 2nd Class Accommodation. For Freight, Passage and other particulars, Apply to the Agents:— STRAITS BORNEO TRADING CO., 12 13, Boat Quay, Singapore. 'Phone 3373 562. HAMBURG-AMERICA LINIE Including HUGO
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    • 377 15 STEAMER SAILINGS %4fcjl\ norddeutscher LLOYD Vl J (Incorporated VT in Germany.) The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures: OUTWARDS FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. t AUGSBURG Feb 2 f ODER Feb FOR MANILA, JAPAN AND VLADIVOSTOCK. f LIPPE Feb 12 FOR MANILA, HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND NORTH CHINA PORTS.
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    • 316 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. STEAMERS INTENDED TO SAIL FROM SINGAPORE. MONDAY KINTA, 4 p.m., for Port Swettenham and Penang. MEDUSA, 4 p.m., for Port Dickson, Lumut, Teluk Anson and P. Dickson. TRONOH 4 p.m., for Muar. KOPAH 5 p.m., for Malacca. TUESDAY ♦GEMAS 4 p.m., for Batu Pahat.
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    • 479 15 STEAMER sailings (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination L>ue Sail rHaruna Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Tiiaruna maru Rotterdam reb 3 4 u-amn Maru 8,000 Marseilles, London, A'werp R'dam Feb 16 17 Katori Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Katori Maru > r Rotterdam Mar 1 2
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    • 120 16 'POPULAR* I W, AERATED WATERS 1 m%\ You II find it exhilarating ffl ?y from your parched throat fyj clear down to your toes f I I THE I I Popular Aerated Water Works 1 26, 28 30, Choon Guan Street, (OFF ANSON ROAD) X j Phone 379 I For
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    • 167 16 I Portable Gramophone I I DOUBLE SPRING MOTOR j I i and sapphire needles J^— S Price $34 only. I SEASON Go,. Ltd I r3 111 113 North Bridge Road. t gj OINTMENT FOR WOUNDS BETTER THAN BALM Try it yourself in all Cases of Wounds, Ulcers, Burns, Skin Diseases,
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    • 360 16 25B525ESE525B£aSESH5H5M£^ I YOUR CAR Ring Up lljl FOR RENOVATION ANGLO-AMERICAN MOTORS !(The shop worthy of your confidence.) 61, Kallang Rood. 5E5^5H525Z*****Z5E5? j ru j MOST ASTOUNDING I BEAUTY MIRACLE OF W 1 THE CENTURY! J~J| I AMAZING NEW METHOD PUTS THE GLOW; fj OF YOUTH IN YOUR SKIN—OVERNIGHT! CLEOPATRA I
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