The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 January 1922

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  • 16 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. r/:\ (ents SINGAPORE, S.S., FRIDAY, .JANUARY 27. 1922. No. 10,496.
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  • 198 1 The interrupted Eranco-IJritish negotiations are proceeding, the new Erench Premier having suggested minor alterations of the terms af the proposed Pact Page 7. Two minor conferences, at Paris and London, are being arranged to settle other outstanding Anglo-Erench diffi- ulties Page 7. The delegates at Washington are
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  • 870 1 The Frisians are a fine, hardy race, true •to their word, honest in business, resolute in action, and remarkably independent of the opinion of others. They are reserved, lock themselves up entirely within themselves to reflect upon the problems of life, form an opinion and keep it. One does
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 148 1 Mal-tatd RAFFLES HOTEL. MONDAY.— Tea Dansant, stc 7 p.m. (Admission free). WEDNESDAY.— SpeciaI Musical Programme after Dinner, HH 'KSDAY.— Guest Night and Dancing. (Evening Dress essential for Dancing). FRlDAY.— Special Lunch Orchestra. SATURDAY.— Guest Night and Dancing. (Evening Dress essential for Dancing). D ri will have prior Claim to seats
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    • 390 1 llllllllllllllllllllillilllifl j Choose, now, the teeth you want! I To prevent decay is more important than to repair decay "^TOUR dentist can repair a decayed tooth if you have not neglected it too long. You should see him at least twice a year. But to preven t decay is more
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    • 130 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice re partnership. a u Cum ming Page 5. Special (Sinner an.l cinema at Sea Viow on Sunday -Paga 12. Xew films at the (Jaiety. Liberi,v. and Arcadia cinemas Pace 2. K.P.M., P. and O. and Apcar latest sailings— Pages 8 and y. Lady stenographer required. XV i
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 112 1 Friday, 21th. High Water, 9.48 a.m.. 11.32 p.m. B. I. Homeward mail closes. Pope's Memorial Service. Good Shepherd. R n Municipal Commission. 2 15 p.m. Sporting Club mtg.. Exchange, 6.16 p.m. M. B. M. A. meetings. 10 :l m. and 4.30 p.m. Anl. Dinner, Europe. 8 pm. Fred B. Smith
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  • 196 2 There seem i<> be thi- e urrent ird ing the future of these paym view looks upon Germany aa virti and, therefore, unable t. me her payments next year withint Dili. nancial ruin upon hi :i other OUnl Those who < German Government »inl to a
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  • 92 2 Turtle's Siesta. turtle has men who for i Fooitll National building at Wiehita. Kam v who aiade the i\i*njoti by the Central the ked solidly it The workmen struck aa obstruction, their shovels, and when they <luj: round it they saw the op thmue-h the .-and. 'on<r
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    • 57 2 BUY BETTER PENS P yU CAN'T, RE AIN' ALL BRITISH MADE m Conway-Stewart LEVER FILLER 1 "Speedy Phil" AT ALL 1 stationers Jewellers. /tii f^om $5 anri up G laranteed- for EVER M**' WHOLESA] from the *1 H SOLE AGENTS WEILL MONTOR $i v E. Hitfh Sreet «i3 Singapore. *sjl
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    • 326 2 TO Lil OR FOK SALE. LAMB GO -OWNS, newly erected, area from I .)00 to r,0,000 sq. ft. facing rivei. LAEGE STORES from 6,000 to 24,00(i s-i ft. near wharf and shipp--1 in«:--j Aiso thin t iicd buildinga for offi*es ija:.-.: godowha. Centrally situated. J All immediate entry, going cheap.
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    • 458 2 Was^ 77^ _C B^_^_ _*Sfc-3_ ___i _I^___S_— _k Ss* TO ALL OUR (MIN ESE PATRONS AND PRIENDS f We ereel you with all good wish;,, for your happiness and prosperity throughout the New Year To begin the New ear n 11, see tnis programme, none ean excel IN THE FIRST
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    • 483 2 ALHAMBRA From TUESDAY, January 24, to SUNDAY, January A FOX PRODUCTION OF (iRI LIM NC INTERI Featuring the famous WILLIAM FARNUM In a human-interest story ol itrong dramatic lituati HOC DM AN BLIND In 0 Parts A picture presenting William Farnum as a hero somewhat different fn heroes he has
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  • 546 3 I Need St. Patrick's Cross be Taken Ont? The propoaed new atatua for Ireland has raised lhe question whether it will be thought necessary or desirable to alter the designs of the Union Jack and the Royal Cent of Arms. In official circles yesterday nothing had been
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  • 243 3 New York, Dee. 16. American sporting circles followed with intense interest the course of the civil ial to recover £24.000 paid for the racehorse Playfellow, full brother of the famous Man-o'-War, which cb sed yesterday at the Brooklyn, New York, Supreme Court, and the verdict in which
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  • 79 3 The carnival in Bangkok at which the lottery was drawn was one of the most popular ever held in Siam. the brilliantly decorated fair grounds being crowded. The various stalls were numerous and included Siamese Arts, and stalls in which the state departments advertised the advantages of their special subjects,
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    • 163 3 j The approved rogue in practical style j A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF HANDSOME AND ATTRACTIVE SILKS j NOW BEING UNPACKED. j Plainly marked prices make every purchase a bargain MONEY BUYS MORE, AT WA-SIAMULi ASSOMULL Co. LADIES DRESS MAKERS Phone 1144 5«.- )7 UiKh Street I BOSCH PRODUCTS For Cycles
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  • 796 4  -  H. F. S. THE NEXT ELECTION. (By The adjournment instead of the proroga- j tion of Parliament means that the Govern- ment have decided to keep the door open to provide for the contingency of the Dail lef using to ratify the Treaty. In that event
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    • 142 4 m i •.v.VV.'-V.'.VAV.VdWiV.VAV.W.V.'.f; NY CARLSBERG. j Manufactured in Denmark, j m\ o 1 1 m vtc rfi- \''i..M> 4 S _r_lA _-_S^___ _H i II 1 MALACCA SEREMBAN MUAR;_^_l £p B v at HALLAM \M) COMPANY I 4^^S! *^i-OVTvr^^^^__r ll I 111 V^EXFRI_SUrFC«»tXF: p .TBV^y I JJ ssswi-.v/.v.v.v.v.'. v.v.'.v.w i
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    • 461 4 If Disease Germs were Visible IF you could see the germs which cause Sore Throat, Scarlet Fever, Measles, and other dangerous infectious diseases, you would never be without Formamint, the germkilling throat tablet. The habit of sucking these tablets protects you against the constant risk of infectiou aad keeps vour
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    • 500 4 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT, JOHORE BAHRU Miscellaneous Suit No. 1 of 1921. The Oversea Chinese Bank Ltd. of Singapore Cha.-, Against Navena Soona Naraina Pillai of Karaikudi, India Charge. The Undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Auction at thtir RAFFLES CHAMBERS, RAFFLES PLACE,
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 449 5 TO LET. So 1 Oxley Rise, entry from Ist u c. w i sle flat ef a Compound B unfurnished, <»r lure roeau adjoin* itli bathroom attached and a WaU r, and Telephone. n J, Whkh can h tO town. l mn tones saedi Koad Imngah I Appi] tO Boa
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    • 550 5 WANTED. VOUNG LADY REQUIRED by English firm ra Assistant Stenographer. Apply k<.\ <.»:,<.» (are of Fre.- Pr. :;ui clerk, to do booka typo-writs i.i B Singapore office. Apply ng salary Box Ko. J'i tare of Free PrCSS W-l H-1 \VA\ ii.i) Fully qualified enalytkal chcInorganic chemistry; knowledge of fuels. ste.
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    • 696 5 AUCTION SALES MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF BTEAMBHIP BIANCA II as ths now los in ths Singspore Harbour The undorsiffrned have been instructed to sell by public auction at th/ir Sale-room, Rallies Chambers, Raflea Place, Singapore. ON MONDAY, Sth FEB., AT 2.:<0 P.M. The Steamship M Bianca II". Mu'l built of wood.
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    • 743 5 NOTICES. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. I Offers will ba received at the Colonial Secretary's Ottice. up to noon of the 3rd February, 1922, for the following work: demolition of the Old Post Office. Master Attendant's Office and Surveyor of Ships* Office, etc.. between ph Bridge and Anderson Bridge and Bingapore !üb. X.B.
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    • 932 5 1 M. A. Ahmed Din Bros. i Motor Hiring Dept. For comfortable and reliable Cars Phone No. 1 545. Charges Moderate. Mr. jj N BUCKERIDGE'S NEW STUDIO C5 ORCHARD RO VD Next Door But One to the Palladium 'PHONE NOTICES. NOTICE. Mr. 11. 11. Kiiis haa been admitted a partner
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  • 863 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, JAN UARY 27, 1922 School Accommodation. iThe Government through the Colonial Secretary at the meeting of tht Legislative Council announced that it was aware that the accommoi tiation in the English Schools in the Colony is insufficient to meet the F demand, and that arrangements are
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  • 377 6 m The Singapore Free Press will be published on Saturday and Monday, al- though they are public holidays, but there will be no issue on Tuesday next. Miss Barber of the Foundling Home, Hongkong, sustained a broken arm and 'other injuries in a rikisha accident in Hongkong on Jan. 17th.
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  • 133 6 HARBOUB ARRANGEMENTS. The following circular has been issued b> Mr. S. A. Line, Chairman of the Harbour Committee, to all owners and agents o1 vessels j On the occasion of the impending visii of His Royal Highness the Prince of Walesto Singapore, I have the honour to
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  • 425 6 LECTURE BY MB. V. B. SMITH. To a crowded audience in the Y.M.t A Hall last night, Mr. Fred B. Smith, re presentative ot* the World's Alliance 0 Churches, who il on a world tour in tin interests of international friendship an. world peace, spoke strongly on the
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  • 283 6 Saturday, Chinese New Year Day, and Monday are Gorernment holidays. There will be no isiue of the Straits Times or the Malaya Tribune on Saturday. Tiie Free Press wiil be issued on Saturday and Monday, but not on Tuesday, giving the staff a holiday on Monday.
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  • 25 6 -_-ti The Due d'Uzes, during a stag hunt at Rambouillet, was unhorsed by a stag, which attacked his mount. Thc Due was somewhat seriously injured.
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  • 654 6 RE- BUILDING SINGAPORE. NBW VVORk> f f The proposal |o pr f tion of the old 1' Battery-road drawl tit- it t large amount of re-buil<! I thc monient, being carried on j t CoUyer Quay will he complet) B ed by the new buildings which ai t cess of
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  • 49 6 H.M.T. Huntsend ii expected I Singapore at daylight on M instant. Disembarkition of tl talion The Middlesex Beghnem place at 8 a.m. The lst. South Staffordshire will embark on the morning of Uo* February. Disembarkation and wnhnrkstiol take place at Main Wharf oppeiHl mO Godown.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 165 6 j PERRIER 1 I jj i The Champagne i i of Table Waters, j Sole Agents Caldbeek Macgregor Co., Ltd. 5 (Incorporated in Shanghai.) > Tel. 228 87 Cecil Street. 5 I BEFORE BUYING A CAMERA 1 CALL AND LET US SHOW YOU THE j "ANSCO" J THE BEST AND
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    • 89 6 111 ii i»w— iiii 59 REAVELL'S HAND OPERATED il —I ii II AIR COMPRESSORS FOR STARTING GAS OR OIL ENGINES, PUMPING UP MOTOR TYRES, ETC. This little machine i.s an extremely simple and reliable hand driven Air Compressor, suitable for charging tho starting receivers of gas and oil engines, inflating
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  • 139 7 I KR ANCO-BRTTISH PACT, 11,11 NLNN ENTENTE. [\l, WU rvice]. Paris, Jan. 14, tre now carrying 1 1a- o Britieh negotil tood M. Poincare hai of tne Anglo extended to i*. to <• rm tini eof ihonld baaii with ling certain general With n ng'opreparation for >nfei -i
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  • 75 7 mi RRITISH CONDITIONS. oastantinople, Jan. 21. pourparler! with referEast have so fai- pronas submit! tish condition.-. It the evacuation of with adequate guaranMinorities, including ernorTh racian -hall follow «'f Midia on thi* ling ;>t Rodesto. lider unsound. \i E.NBI > 1 IRE HAND. Cairo. Jan. 21. red
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  • 82 7 ISPORI IN Tm-; STATE. u Camp, Hyderabad, Jan. 25. Prince Ua..- on his arrival f. The ancient by adornments of lendour and colouring. The ilar to those in Prince has visitin the difference of the ent. The pre-arranged sa to leave portunity tor sport rowdi turned out
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  • 58 7 I" "-lair „hip, commanded Btnning, D.S.O„ CornFlotilla, arrived late on Wednesday > Submarine 1.2 (Lieut. eeed I to the morning. The tre the L3 (Lt.-Com- Gi D.SJ I which 1 (Lt. Commander 'i-t. Commander Ll snd L8 leave on remainder of the war- tor IVnang. b »*nus-
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  • 37 7 1.. U'ing made <* ths Singapore War The plinth ii f»r tho remainder Practically rea dy. *ori__. who are supKStiaga, are turning out vi r I "I workmanship. The March C m,,leted casil y *-fore
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  • 238 7 COTTON STRIKE AVERTED. I INDUSTRY lEM POR ARU. Y STABILISED. 1 Reuter's S- rvice]. I ondon, Jan. 21. The Lancaahire eotta n o leratirei hare to accept the emi proposal to reduce from three- months e, on. month the period formV t-M for alb-ration I I f wag.-.
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  • 420 7 London. Jan. 23. 1 pursuance of -lie government's policy of economy and disarmament, orden have been received at Rosyth dockyard to reduce programme. Nearly 3. 000 men will aquently be discharged at the rate of l'o" weekly, leaving a maximum itafl of It ii cat-Bated that a
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  • 115 7 The sequel to a raid conducted by the Chief Police Officer, the Adjutant. Detective Inspector Costello, and a posse of European and other police at a house in Balestier Road, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, took place in the Second Court yesterday, when twenty-four Chinese were
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  • 185 7 THE POPE'S DEATH. MEDIAEVAL CEREMONIES. [Reuter's Service] Rome, Jan. 23. The death certificate of the Pope has been sent to the Municipality by the Hol.v See. It says he died of influenzal br;meho pneumonia. REMOVAL TO ST. PETER'S. The body of the Pope was transferred from the
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  • 378 7 New York. Jan. 2'*. Significance is attached to the statement by the Cnited states lection of the InterAmerican High Commission of which Mr. Hoover. Secretary of Commerce is chairman, as reflecting considerations likely largely to weigh with gorernment in connection with its reply to the invitation
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  • 216 7 BUKIT TIMAH DO UBLE MURDER. FURTHER MEDICAL EVIDENCE. At the resumed inquest in the Coroner's Court yesterday into the death of Susie and Robert Gomes, wife and son respectivelv of GeorfW Williams Gomes, lately employed as draftsman at the Municipality, who is said to nave stabbed them to death on
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  • 654 7 SELLING CHEAP AND IKYING DEAR. I f The following notes o n the trade of the Colony for 1921 are courteously supplied by the acting Registrar of Imports and Exports, Mr. G. A. Hereford.— The total value of Imports into the Colony for the year 1921 was
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  • 176 7 Questions by Dr. H. S. Moonshi at to-'" day's meeting: i I I. What provision has been made by l this Municipality fer the burial of Sing- S halese Buddhists afu-r the closing of the Gaylang Lorong 3 Cemetery j i 2. With regard to constant complaint !l
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  • 92 7 Ws are asked to give the following lust of donations to this Ball in aid of tha 1 Child's Welfare Association sso each, J Messrs Eu Tong Seng, Tsutada, If. Meyer. Tan Sco Jin Mr. Mrs. Lee Choon Guan; $25 each from Mrs. Kitovitz, O. Alsagoff, T.
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 172 7 >.-__ mj m-m 1 i. m mmmmmmm ***w**Mmsm***Mss*mm JUST RECEIVED j A Shirt of I Distinction. fcjj ZEPHYR MJf j fh\ TUNIC SHIRT. fi fj IMJJX WHITE, WITH NARROW <fl/|| IJ 3 /> WOVEN BLUE OR BLACK I /*i J^M, < C\^ STRIPES, WITH FASHION- X^^W^ ABLE POLO COLLAR TO
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 399 8 N. Y. K_ EUROPEAN LINES. EUROPEAN LINES. U?NDON LINK rortaighUy BsSTtee *FOR MARSEILLES. LONDON A ANTWBRP. via Porti. SADO MARU February 16 KITANO M ARC February 22 VPTRPOOL LINK Moathly Serrtse FOR MARSKU.I KS A LIVERPOOL, ri* Parts. MIHirRGLLNK Mcsthlj UmoOm POR LONDON. ANTWERP. ROTTRRDAM. A HAMBURG, via Port*. *IMR
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    • 520 8 4 4 II ,11 "ELLERMAN" LINE ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). PASSENGER SERVICE HOMEWARD. Steamer Leaving Singapore s.s. CITY OF MANCHESTER For Marseilles, London Feb. 27 s.s. CITY OF SIMLA For Marseilles, London Mar. 26 s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA For London May 17 OUTWARD. s.s. CITY OF
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    • 556 8 I P. O. -BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorportted in England.) .MAIL AND PASSENGEr SERVICE I'ENIXf JLAR AND ORIENTAL S. I (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government LONDON FAR EASTERN SERVICE. FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES I DUE SINGAPORE LEAVE SINGA Pi KASHMIR KHIVA about Peb. 6 NAGOYA K. D DEVANHA
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 658 9 THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO- LTD. (INCORPORATED IN SIAM). SINGAPORE BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE Trengganu, Kelantan, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora Lagel Langsuan, Chumpon, and Bangkok. Arrival Departure EJan. 30 Feb 1 MAHIDOL Feb. 6 Keb x YUGALA F,b. i:: F k 15 fitted throughout with electric Hgfct, and have excellent for
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    • 557 9 The Ocean Steam Ship Company, Limited. The China Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. AND EUerman BucknaU Steam Ship Co., Ltd. (AMERICAN ft MANCHURIAN LINH.) (Incorpoiated ia En-gland.) iINT rC_r_lf_G3TLY VCr.VICE TO NFW YORK via StHW OR PAHAMA FROM NEW YORK. Sto-jser Dae S'pora Route For KABINGA Feb. 10 Suez Straits
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    • 652 9 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) FOR ACCOUNT OF THE U. S. SHIPPING 30ARD. SAN FRANCISCO— MANILA— EAST INDIA. ■AILINGS FROM SINGAPORE. FOR CALCUTTA DIRECT WOLVERINE STATE Passengers and Freight February 20 FOR SAN FRANCISCO via MANILA AND HONOLULU. CREOLE STATE Passengers and Freight February 16 WOLVERINE SI ATE
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  • 543 10 FRA SKR CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. THURSDAY, JAN. 2Gth 1922. MINING. [Fignrea in brackets shows the capital and issue value of the Share in dollars urdess otherwise marked. C.—Cum div. x equals ex div.] Hitam Tin (300,000) 1.30—1.40 Jciantoh ($1) .60 K. Kamunting 1.1f>.0 1.17.6 Kinta
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  • 111 10 A Handley-Pnge aeroplane, which left St Christmsst-de fcr Paris, carried nine passengera, ailk dreasing gowns, satin shoes, Tungsten filament, Chnstmas crackers and paddings, feathers, 1,630 tobacco pipes, children's books, pineapples, choccIstea erinea, cakes, mince-pies, umbrellas, plstinam, printing type, and a Christmas stocking. The F. M. S. Gazette contains the following
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 486 10 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. The oaly Morning Daily ia Malaya and tl. bsst Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chita Hazri each morning, with I_*test Telegrams, Latest Newi and LstSßl Announcements. T lephone 56. Cable Address, Advertiser." P. O. Box No. 206. Communications relating to News and
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    • 356 10 DVDO-CHINA Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) Direct Service to Japan via Hongkong and Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang. from Singapore. Taking Cargo on tkrough Bills of leading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo Tientsin, Nev*chwang, Yangtze ports, Formosa, the Phiiippinea, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA FOOKSANG Feb.
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    • 208 10 j JODELITE "*1 j The Timber Preservative Stocked in 1,5 ~&1(0 Gallon Drums WHY PAY High Prices for Hard Wood [When Soft Wood treated With JODELITE IS CHEAPER JUST AS GOOn ll Write for Particulars to The Borneo Company Limited (Incorporated in England.) Singapore, ipoh and Penana. -_B_-___-___-_M-_-_-S-B-_BB-8-l r an
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
    • 794 10 SHIPPING NOTES. The passengers on s.s. Minderoo, which arrived here from Fremantle yesterday were principally Japanese and Chinese from Broome. MAIL TABLE. Intermediate and local mails will be found in list below: Federated Malay States, Malacca, Muar and Penang (by train) 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily (except Sunday). TO-DAY.
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 1690 11 Aisorancee la force sver $17,000,00#, I TiiE (iREAT EASTERN E ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. I (-Mwpotetti l» Rti»lt« Settl«_.wt»). ncn: wu__..tr- sou*.. s_*.r LON]iON OFFICE: 82 m Jewry 22 0.000 a*t*sa*a w.th tu -,c^ al Hnd rJw tht Brittah Mmmm^ Com PLANS OF ASaU l -.-»NCE t -p.--.nv AGENTS WAMTBD _NOi
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    • 1026 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). "RE MOTORCAR" MAT IN A Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bond, Singapori R*pfe_ent«Uve. a ~Mesf rs. BARLOW &Co Messrs. BARKER Co., i id Branch Offic,--64, The Arcad e^^fi? C L A. COR HON LEE, Resiuent Maimer. EXCHANGE. Januarj Bank 4
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  • PRODUCE MARKET.
    • 130 12 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on Wednesday, Mth, when there was Catalogued i>- lbs. Ton- 889.85 Offered 1,248,923 lbs. Tons 556.82; Sold 867,871 bs. Tons 427.53. PRICES KEA LIZ Kl). Ribbed Smoked Sheet (ents per lb. Bingnport Btnndnrd Quality *o to SOH
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    • 234 12 HARLOW A ND CO'S REPORT. Singapore, Jan 26. Rubber. The market has weakened considerably during the peel week, and pi ices dropped to as low as 89 tt cents for Standard Sheet, but following a slight recovery in London closed firmer at 80 to 31. The Weekly auctions on Weinesday
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    • 125 12 Singapore. Jan. 25. During the past wee!>, something approaching a slump in value occurred in the various markets, due to lack of trade .-upport combined witr forced liquidation by overbought dealing interest-. At the Auctions, to-day, prices "f a grades were 5 to 6 cents down on
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  • 102 12 I R.ASERS REPORT. Singapore. Jan. 2<>. Ruhl>ers. Still very dull and few shares ehan<ring hands. Mining.— Taipings .-1 te IMC, Xorth Ta pinga $1.10 to $1.15, South Taipincrs 17 1 to S2tt cents. Collieries $12.75 to $13.25, Nawng Peta 82 tt to 87 tt Rawangs 88 t«
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  • 204 12 The- report of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd, for the year ended August 81, 1921, shows a loss of 116^60 16s. lid. on the year's trading. In view of the conditions prevailing generally in finance and c tmmerce the- world over, and the fact that during the'
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  • 917 12 SUPREME COURT ACTION. A rubber deal between Messrs Graham and Co. Ltd., ami Messrs. Manasseh and Co. Kn I'J2U resulted in the action which is being henH bf the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, in the Supreme Court. The acticn is brought hy Messrs Graham, whj are
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  • 33 12 The long-looked- for trade revival wil be scarcely half what it should be if business is to be throttled by the dead weight of exorbitant rates for postage telephones, and telegrams. Lord Blyth.
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • 585 12 The Xavy put out a pretty good side against the S.C.C. in the match on the Padang last evening, sufficiently strong at any rate to provide a very interesting game, but not sufficiently strong to avert defeat by 4 goais to ni The S.C.C. were always
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    • 79 12 I (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. Jan. 26. Stevenaon met the Datch Klana at the Ipoh Club last night in a jrame of 800 up, the tatter receiving a start of 400. The final score was Stevenson SCO and the Datch ,')9O. At the conclusion of the
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    • 58 12 The following, will represent the S.R.C. vs. Royal Xavy at hockey to-day on the S.R.C. ground G. G. Gray E. G. Wheatley and L. M. Pennefather; J. A. .Jansen, J. S. de Souza 1 and EL O. Angus; C. Richards A. V. ran de Seek, H. G. Stncfc (capt.)
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    • 54 12 On Saturday morning there will be a Race for a Trophy give n by Mr. Carver, I Club Course, Start 10 o'clock. On Sunday morning there will be a i Sweepstake Race, starting at 10 o'clock. On Monday morning there wil be a i cruise ending at
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    • 45 12 s The Singapore Wanderers who will play r the Selangor Polo Club in Kuala Lumpur > during Chinese New Year are. Dr. A. J. S. Sloper 1; Mr. A. J. Ferguson 2; Mr. R. H. de S. Onraet 3; Mr. F. T. S. Newell back.
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    • 84 12 T In connection with the Chinese New Year holidays, members of the Swimming >, Club are notified that the launch will run on Saturday and Monday, times being the same as on Sunday, and tiflin will also be provided on both days. Th? tide is [favourable for morning
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    • 126 12 London, .lan. 3rd.—At the annual eonfere nee of headmasters of Public Schools, helei at Oxford yesterday, on the motion of Dr. Vaughan, Rugby, a resolution was passed deprecating any increase in the number of pub ic championship competitions between schools. The decision of the Selangor Turi Club
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  • 338 12 THE CHILDREN'S MITE To the Editor. Dear Sir,— Will vou phase oblige me by publishing in your paper the enclosed copy of a letter which has been sent to the Inspectors of the Schools in the Straits Settlements. My object in asking you to do this
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  • 107 12 VAN CLOON 'S STOWAWAYS. Five Chinese were charged before Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Magistracy. Hongkong, on Jan. 14 with having stowed away from Singapore by the Van Cloon. The defendants said they wanted :o riturn to their homes at Amoy and pleaded guilty to the charge. Inspector Spear"
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