The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 April 1924

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    16 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 ENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S.. FRIDAY. APRIL 11, 1924. No. 11,167
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    THE DAYS NEWS.
    205 1 M. Poincare defends the att'tude of France to Russia Page 7. The Com mens have read for the second time the Rill of the AngloTurkish Treaty Page 7. The miners cannot agree on the acceptance or non-acceptance of the owners' terms Page 7. The Reparations Expert Committee's
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    "THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.... "
    1039 1 "THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH.... They s*at drinking tea on the verandah of a Sirgapore hotel: a type of womanhood fast pawing away. Sisters they evidently were, belonging to the age when sisters m a family dressed alike There v. as perhaps- a difference <>f some three or four years between
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      343 1 |!> tPETTER OIL KNf.INES (iIYE ENTIRE SATISFACTION (iuthrie Co., Ltd. v> Fa CC\ U L I r EE»M PROGRAMME. Rarrles Hotel ,0,, nsant i me. do i-ines). sSsnssS!S^ C »ncert. raURSDAYa^Caat NigM- WW 12 p.m. Vtomm nd Halves, FRIDAY. Tea Dar.sant. SATURDAY^— {total Sight Dinner an Dance. FRIDAY r a
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      158 1 Preservative Paints trade j^Tmar^ PABCO PRODUCTS. THE UTMOST RESISTANCE AGAINST ACIDS, FUMES AND CORROSION. i PIPE LINES COATED WITH THIS PAINT HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER _>0 YEARS. j Gordon and Company, LIMITED. 6. Battery Road. SINGAPORE Telegrams: Telephone: 1 VAPOROSITY, SINGAPORE. No. 2021. 1 J ~J^^ m
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      139 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The value cf Goodyear tyres Pa«.-e 3. Pah-o painta retist any corroson— Page 1. Crowther Shaw, the well-known tailor— Page 2. Guthrie and r U r Gilbey'a ginsPage 6. William Ja ks f r the Sissoa painta— Page 7. Municipality want an inspector of licens. Ed vehicles Faro
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      12 1 FOUR wiirel-rrakes 1 wmmrdn MECHANICALLY (o>M\V*£[ PERFECT bfiwiifm Guthrie Co., Ltd. (*£^=J
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      143 1 THE WEEK. Fliilcit. \\;lt. High gTater, 1.52 a.m. ::.n P m Robinson ft To., H. Barker's, noon. P. and O. Uneward mail clo-.s. P. and O. outward delivery. Dutch homeward mall clos.s. St. Andrews Mission ami!, nug., 5 p.m. Harmston's Circus, i».15 p.m. Saturday, 12th. High Water, 2.32 a.m. 4.19
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    CABINET TROUBLES IN S. AFRICA.
    360 2 Criticism of General Smuis. (apt To.vp, Mar. 11. The four day.' «koaU 0 tfct Meottd readin-- of the Finamial Relations H;ii will probably end on Wednesday with a victory for the Governnn-iil. The Bill perpetuates the present Provincial qnt§m and postpone] re- »ii'.s caused kern
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    FRENCH LOWS TO LITTLE ENTENTE.
    253 2 France has opened credits to the coun- tilts of the Little Entente as follow: 4-n million francs to Poland, 100 million francs tt Rumania, 300 million francs fco Jugoslavia, and 250 million francs to -Czeehoili ukia, a total of 1,050 million francs. Criticism has been
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    WORDS BY WIRE.
    140 2 Pac fie Cable Hoard Hupe Traffic. During the year ended March 31 last nearly y>,000,000 paying words of international traffic were transmitted across the Vueifie Cable Board's system, states the report of the Board issued yesterday. This was approximately 1,300,000 words m excess of the total during
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      243 2 SKETOLENE. A unique preparation for the prevention of MOSQUITO. And Other Insect Bites. Of All Chemists. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 23 Battery Road. SINGAPORE. DANCING. Commencing Wednesday April 9. From 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. THE HAPPY VALLEY. ON "THE SHIP" Muse by Special Orchestra. Admission Gentleman with a lady $1.00
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      296 2 VICTORIA THEATRE THREE NIGHTS ONLY THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 25 and 26. EDGAR WARWICK announces three recitals by the eminent Scottish Bass-baritone William Heughan from the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN AND ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON. Assisted by Miss GLADYS SAVER, the brilliant Pianiste and Mr. DAVE KENNEDY,
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      256 2 Alhambra From Sunday, 6th April, to Friday, 11th April. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp. TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. "THE BALLOONATIC" A 2-Reel Comedy. (Featuring Buster Keaton). ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PRESENTS THE YEA* GREATEST COMEDY SUCCESS "THE HOTTENTOT" (From WILLIE COLLIER'S famous stage iv DOUGLAS MACLEAN and
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    HOW THE KING'S SHIPS ARE NAMED.
    998 3 Ir. the United States there is a rumour that the Pulman cars are named by a lady pensioner of the company, who sits m her own home and works through a big book cf reference, getting a dollar for every coach that she names,
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    THE BEST CRAMMER.
    55 3 The suburban naturalist was giving a little lecture to the company on the habits of caterpillars. "Thomson tells us,* he said, "that a cabbage caterpillar can eat his own weight of food m an hour or two." "Whose boy did you say he was?* a-ked the deaf
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      181 3 rW-r _ff II Amm ___I T_l 'a THE TREAD DOES IT. The Geadvear All-Weather Tread most people recognise. dcsiga is one of the oldest on the park*. nas blazoned its trail across the r v v j six continents It has written its Other manufacturers have changed Wl c 4
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      136 3 i SEHNH CHUA BLIIIAL GROUND. I SILAT ROAD) A gVMWftI meeting of th. memb.r? of the Sehnh Chua of the Hokkit-n Community will be held at Chop "Hock Soon Kte," No. 34, Pekin Street, first flcor, on Wednesday, 'th? lfith April, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. BUSINESS. 1. To pass the
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      129 3 WHITEAWAY'S Friday and Saturday SHOE DAYS AT WHITEAWAYS n All LADIES SHOES at 25% ff Usual Prices >,EN S A^ X S H N 0 E ES BOOTS I MEN'S DRESS PUMPS Saturday, $19.50 Pair. $3 oo and $6 50 Pair a-— Whiteaway, Laidlaw Company, Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) BATTERY
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    OUR IRISH LETTER.
    1492 4 THE MUTINY IN THE FREE STATE ARMY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Dublin, March 10. Faced with the heavy financial burden of a lan*e army, and anxious to economise, as well as to improve the quality of the army by improving the quality of its officers the Free
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    NATAL DEFENCE OF THE EMPIRE.
    321 4 It is remourcd that the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with a view to decreasing thej burden of taxation that has for so long clog^odtt^ wheels of industry, and of adding to tnei^rm of the breakfast table, ha called upon A| Admiralty to effect a reduction
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    HE GOT THE RITUAL.
    191 4 The Rev. Michael Adler, D. S. O told a •rood story at a meeting of hi-, varied experiences as the Senior Jewish Chaplain at the front, where he travelled up and down the line so frequently that he came to be known as "the wandering- Jew."
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    THE STUDY OF THE LAW.
    952 4 A GENTLEMAN'S EDUCATION. A fortnight ago the Hilary educational term at the Inns of Court came to an and. The classes were considerable, but not so large as they were before the war. Only for a time was there a rush to the Inns of
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    SIX BABY CROCODILES.
    122 4 Half a dozen baby crocodiles have arrived at the Zoo, and have taken up their home m a lar^e tank specially prepared by Mis* Joan Prcctor, curator of reptiles. A radiator, buried m the sand rntier the bottom of the tank, keeps them warm. They require a
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      333 4 NOTICES. SINGAPORE ELECTRIC TRAMWAY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m the United Kingdom.) o Sections and Fares. o Commencing Saturday 12th April, 1924, improved f:\cilities will be provided on th;tramways by the introduction of more frequent •wet ion points on all Routes and by far. 3, applicable to all sections, on the following
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      578 4 I I V* mm m J\w Instant Postum^^ I A Health Builder Also I INSTANT POSTUM 13 a delicious tasting beverage th.it i, beneficial to the liver and soothing to the nerves, stomach and brain. Instant Postum invigorates those tender nerves and delicate brain cells without stimulation, thereby permanently building
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    OUR LONDON LETTER.
    1459 5 THE BRIGHT SIDE OF ADVERTISING. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, March 12. 1 take this gem from the daily papers:— "A proposal has been submitted to the .Milan Health Department for hav.ng words, figures or illustrations on all kinds of bread. The object would be advertisng of
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    TAI LEE PIRACY.
    537 5 Coroner's Enquiry. The rercU of the Hongkong jmy Into circumstance, of the <.!«-ath of Capt. W'illox was wilful murder against the! osnn, the assistant boeun nnd persons onknown* They recommended that the own-' era' bond ol $5,000 to cany out the Piracy Regulations should be enforced and
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    THE CHEERY KETTLE.
    55 5 Despondency is as fatal m a hospital as the use of the wrone anaesthetic. A cheerful patient, it is alway insisted, l_ halfcured. This explair? the notice m one London hospital: "Remember the steam kettle. It is aljways up to its neck m hot water, but it
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      185 5 V BUSINESS CARDS. I t, ;EN KKH MERCHANT. WDUCW. pRAMROZJkTVI a~-"~~~' (i rlin!it «f (XMMI tr > 'I- tr »i» ti<,n v RENE LXLMANN ips la:»;?s. v moi m ca 'TlinUM v ES, SPIRITS, ji X lAN lAI P _N0 TUNER 0 ens, Granui- ci. VAXC < <>.. Seleg i
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      510 5 BRILLIANT GLASS SIGNS Lettering and Embossing on Glass a speciality CHAS. J. HARDY. Manufacturer 1(> De Souga Street. SAIL MAKERS. (Established 1872). Manufacturers of Patent Canvas Bags for Parking Rubber. A J HEXDRIKS SOX, 112, Middle Rd STEVEDORE. Dubash and General Contractor. BOATS AND LAUNCHES SUPPLIER KM. HUSSAIN. 9-11 Arcade
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      544 5 "VIENNA CAFE" I Q. AMBER MANSIONS, PENANG LANE. SINGAPORE. BREAD DEPT. Read what Mr. Starr, dietician, says about our bread M We are much obliged to you for sending us your Rye and Brown bread. It ii very satisfactory j bread m all ways, and is very uesful for people
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      528 5 j VACANT. "LEST WE PORGST* o It ia requested that whefe nil tki jequa, employers ,ive pSSSIJ? t^H^ t:on s for employment to Ex-rervice men. WANTED. Steno ffl apher, capable, wkl. a»ed kno-.K IKCl KC of Bnaiish, rMsahred immediately. y JS No .466, care of Sincere Free Vre< X J^l
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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      DEATH.
      29 6 PIERCE. On the 7th March r.t Girton College, Cambridge, the result of an accident, Evelyn Alys, younger daughter of Robert and Annie Pierc, late of Singapore, aged 21.
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1924. Mutton Up Again.
    866 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1924. Mutton Up Again. We are told that m the last few days the price of mutton by retail dealers has been advanced from fifty cents a pound to sixtyfive and I mutton eaters are complaining that m the Bulan Pua^a, when a good
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    285 6 Mr. C. E. Gates has been appointed to be a European master, English Education Department, Johore. Mr. P. A. Anthony, C M. G., General -Manager, F. M. S. Railways, has been m Kelantan on official business. Mr. J. A. Swift, Of the P. W. D.,F. M. S. wlio went Home
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    LOCAL WIRES.
    117 6 PECK vS. RUSSELL. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 10. Mr. Russell's evidence, which was commenced on Wednesday of last week, was concluded yesterday. Replying to Mr. Braddell, witness admitted that the Malayan Collieries' directors at a meeting on November 23rd bought the option, of *,he contents
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    MAN-HUNT AT TAIPING.
    501 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Apr. 10. The noon siesta of the residents of Taip-; irp was startlingly disturbed on Tuesday,' when there was a tremendous uproar of whistles, hooters, shouts., and bugrles, j hundreds flocking into the streets to witness a very exciting man-hunt after a
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    241 6 The Rev. Archibald Ewing left IVnan.u on Tuesday by the Kopnh for Sumatra Mr. A. F. Staples, of the Straits Times,' was taken suddenly ill while walking along j Kampor.g Java road on Wednesday even-! j ing-. Overcome by faintness, he fell down I and was picked up by Mr.
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    LATE WIRES.
    463 6 [Router's S r Lom|<, n (ir The experts' report. };iu n London as the most prominent hitherto erected on the r,, Mr T" T n r ta am U infJ the end of the |wmj from Germany's attitude ti,,. tatidpatc that Urn mm i.k.k arise first m the
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    S. S. (SINGAPORE) ASSOCIATION.
    94 6 The usual month.;, meet 1 ntittee of The Stra port-) Association wai h Api H tienti.il MccCii I I this on Friday 2nd Ma Venereal Pis— an A j bers of th»* Association wa on the question of State Kpurpose of combating 1 M per LiMit.
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    131 6 By kiPf! permiss on of General of Police the P r* the S.S.V.F.. (amp l1 BifUp 13th April, from ."> p.m. t Members* of Singapore Vbhil ati'l their frienda mm n >me« Thr yearly twpoti of tl Civil Bcnrie* BrndU Fund, r- 1 that jrood progress ha- been bein? 227
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      133 6 *THE CONNOISSEUR COME^ TO CALDBECKS." FOR CHAMPAGNES Veuve Clicquot (Pons^rdin.) George Goutet 1914. 80l linger Lanson, Pere et Fils. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. (larorporottd m Shanghai). Tel. 228. Kobinson Road. CANADIAN KRAFT CHEESE SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. ORCHARD ROAD. [Incorporated m the S.S CAMPHENOL Antiseptic Disinfectant An Efficient Wound
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      65 6 I turn i n Mnnmif tn nm HM <M *t >>>>>ti>jf U BERNA SWISS CONDENSED MILK. Is Switzerland's best, and s 0 the best of all. DUPIRE BROS. I Sole Agents I S.S. and F.M.S. ROBBIALAC THE PERFECT ENAMEL FOR MOTORCARS AND CYCLES i FOR FREE BOOKLET— "INSTRUCTIONS FOR AMATEURS
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    THE EXPERTS' SCHEMES.
    612 7 I (IF JOIAN_BANK. yOggClf CATtTAL. i ntatot'i Senke.l Paria, Apr. 9. .>. that c monopoly of ..ny for half. -h,.ud by a single th link's kept I 4 be encement it would I I par re trra depo-l would be Governmoal rt-term V iractar of j tad
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    TREATY CONSIDERATIONS.
    417 7 FRANCE AND RUSSIA. THE FRENCH ATTITUDE. I'aris, Apr. 9. M. Poineare ha* 'leaned France's attitude lo Ru->;a m the Senate. He stated that it was not because of Russia's internal ci M that Fra ice had not resumed rela- but because tie Soviet had not yet ■grand to
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    JAPANESE NEWS.
    94 7 (Esy Courtesy of the Nanyo-Nichi-Nichi Sh mbunsha.) Tokio, April 9. Dr. X Srdo. has been appointed to the presidency of the Kanazawa Medical College. The death is announced of Baron Y. Satake The first demonstration of the peasantry ia Japanese hietory is going to be held to-day. A
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    JAPANESE CONSULAR SERVICE.
    88 7 t Tlie Japanese Consul-General m Singa-j pore has received the following telegraphic advicea from the Foreigr Office i© Tokio. For the purpose of securing unity m the consular services, it has been decided to hold Consular Meetings ir several centres la China, the South Seas, North and
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    STRIKES AND TRADE.
    362 7 THE SHIPBUILDERS. i NOTICES WITHDRAWN. [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 9. The conference of London shipyard UCions involved m the Southampton strike reported that there was not a two-thirds majority for continuing the strike. The executive of each affiliated union has ordered the mer to return to work
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    LYALL AND EVATT'S WEEKLY REPORT.
    419 7 Singapore, April 10. General. The market has provided very few features during the last week and. with the exception of a few of the leaders, shares have failed to attract attention. There was a fair amount of investment buying and, accordingly, Loans and Industrials are
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    THE WORLD'S RUGS.
    1129 7 rugs, which he guaranteed harmless, declaring that he would not hesHate to employ it m the cleaning of his most valuable rugs. A good quality soap, fairly free from alkali, should be left to soak m water until it became soft. The rug should be freed from
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      200 7 Sterling Silver Wading Presents Splendid Selection of Useful Gifts. ALWAYS IN STOCK j^l i _s_¥'_ -~a _*_f*_mm* BC _^___SS-_a__B_______9P~~9________>kr m_^* IE _^_i m _9 B_r GK H_\ I IT l__F No. i. CASE OF 6 STERLING SILVER SILVBR COFFEE CI'PS AXD SAUCERS Shelley China. A s >: stocked. PRICE 880.
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      668 8 STEAMER SAILINGS BLUE FUNNEL LINE Regular Services to. LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVEhPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through Billa of Lading for all Overland Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. TROILUS London,
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      494 8 STEAMER SARJNGS "I-I_l_l_RMA^r UNE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England). PASSENGER SERVICE. Steamer. Due Singapore. HOMEWARDS. ♦s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles—London Apr. 22 PASSAGE RATES. *A Class Steamers lst Class £86. 2nd Class £56. Deck £22. fB Class Steamers £78. £50. £22. Cargo Steamers £56. FREIGHT SERVICE.
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      508 8 STEAMER SAILINGS N P. o. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. *> PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). o OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, Londen aid
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      608 9 I STEAMER SAILINGS H THE OCEAN STEAM SKIP COMPANY, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. AND EILERMAN BUCKNALL STEAM SHIP Co., LU. IMBRH AN MANCHURIAN LINE.) B (Incorporated m Er_gland). 1()I m <i:KM<K TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA FROM NEW YORK. H Mfeawra Ih,e
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      558 9 J _____^tr_R^j\___fJCS _S_m\ DOLLAR 1 —Wr /lli lm\rm\ VB v __\_WSk UNE Mgk_ 4J W "A"""*-' World" jfel FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE Prom Singapore and Penan* to Boston and New York Tim Port Said, Genoa and Marseilles. s.s. PRESIDENT ADAMS -V^rt*" a Sai S s.s. PRESIDENT GARFIELD A -r
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      716 9 J STEAMER SAILINGS STRUTIffiRS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT to discharge and load Apr 25 TJ.S.S.B. WEST FARALON to discharge and load May If U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP to discharge and load end Le and subsequently steamers approximately 30
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      241 10 ST PAULI GIRL BRAND LAGER BEER N p V n The Original "Girl Brand" v G OF 50 YEARS REPUTATION. R African Eastern Trade Corporation LIMITED. (Incorporated m England). SINGAPORE. Sole Agenta. S. S. F. M. S. aasa—aa Shanks E Sanitary Appliances __j° v Iv^^a-W.'' S-ME-T _r £.'-__F<l 1 l______^ii____l'a
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      445 10 SHIPPING NOTES. The Rotterdam Lloyd mailsteamer Insulinde, which left here or. Mar. 10th,' arrived at Rotterdam on April Bth. Captain Rogers, of the Kampar, will be proceeding home on leave, and Captain A.I M. Crichton will take over command of the Kampar. Captair. Crichton is an old and well-known skipper
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      293 10 Genasco Roofing i 2 PLY AND 3 PLY I COMPLETE WITH PATENT KANT-LEAK KLEATS AND NAILS FOR FIXL\G I THE RESULT OP BPpv^^My^|^^B| IN THE LOW MANUFACTURt: Jlf^^^B HJOOF AND The Borneo Company Ltd, I SINGAPORE, PENANG AND IPOH I (Incorporated m England) I STEAMER SAILINGS. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.,
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      269 10 STEAMER SAILINGS YD TRIESTINO S.N. U (Incorporated m Italy.) HOMEWARD SAII.IM.S For Penanjr. Briivlisi. Veni t md TlieHi via ports taking cargo <>i throQffh Bil'.« of Lading: for Fiunie, the I.tvam urA Black Sea Ports, also to al! ports ii. Coast of Italy. j,, M fo j >up l 0
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      749 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Medan, Sabang, Colombo. Suez, Port Said, Genoa, Southampton and Amsterdam, taking specially superscribed mails for Europe J. P. Coen 8 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Mersing 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Hang Chiap 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Edina 9 a.m. Karimon Soon Lee 9 a.m. Moeara-Saba and
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      636 10 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, Aprl 10. Barom 32 Fah 1015.6, 1012.2, 1013.6. Temp. 82, h6. 82. Wet Bulb Ther 77, 80, 80. Dir. of Wind N.W., N.W., Calm. Max. Temp, m shade 8i». Mm. Temp, m i shade 75. Max. m Sun 110. Ter. rad j Ther 7.5. Rain
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    TRADE AND COMMERCE.
    486 11 FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. I t;„ f. Singapore, April 10- Tin, after a steady advance, has experienced a further set-back and the share market has- beer comparatively neglected during the week. R ubber has inii)roved difhtly i„ p rice but this hag had effect on the price of
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    LYALL AND EVATT'S REPORT.
    137 11 LYALL AND EVATT 'S REPORT. Tin .EMU m. r. Sin f a ,< r e. Apr.l 10. iV 'T 1 Down £4 127: 125 tons liubbcrs Quiet. Allenbya 1.0t5 1 10 Avov gS- n *s_ j«»«ftu 8 5 9o; 10 _4jS ""in o r__T'J Kat,ls >0 S3 Indraciri, -o _,o,
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    EXCHANGE.
    68 11 April, 10. Bdnk 4 m.s. <y Bank demand o < Private credits I m.s. 2 4 7^ New York, demand 50 Cre-dus 90 days 5 0,; Funce demand 770 India, T. T. 166? Hongkong, demand •> B c p,. m iokohama, d.mand 119.. Java, demand „,o T» lit 1'1J"1
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    PRODUCE.
    191 11 April, 10. P 1 K 125 Ton $127.00 ambier 26.00 Pepper white g.j 00 Pepper Black 18 oo Flake Tapioca !3 Q j Pearl Sago Small c/ 05 Copra 0 G0 Copra Sundried 10.80 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 276.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00
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    C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    44 11 Singapore, April 10, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe. Spot 43 43 \>- Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 41% 42; April 42 12i-; May-June 42 1 43; July-Sept 43H 14;V)ct-Dec. 44^ 45. London Quotation Shee\ Is o%d. Market Quiet.
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    ROSE MACPHAIL & CO'S REPORT.
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    143 11 The American Consul at Medan, Sumatra reports that there is but one company m that district (growing and exporting sisal fibre. Tlu> product which it handles is known as '"Agave Sisa'ana," but the i<j;ai trade name is sisai hemp- The plant is not like the
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    LEWIS AND PEAT'S REPORT.
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    LINGGI RUBBER.
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    KELANTAN GOLD MINES.
    1308 12 C'AIT. ROOKE-COWELL REPLIES. To the Editor, Sir, Referring to the letter of the Secretary of the Kelantan Gold Mines Company, m your issue of even date, there are certain MMthH made ir. it which I think will' n«.t stand an impartial investigation. The asseition that my report
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    HONGKONG AND SINGAPORE.
    666 12 HONGKONG AND SINGAPORE. MR. WILLIES MAKES COMPARISONS. Some Things Th&t Singapore Lacks. Hongkong may have its faults and its re.ieients their eternal grumbles, but m the eyes of a visitor, it is a paradise compared with Sing..pere. Shopping facilities, trade, public utilities and other modern amenities arc far ahead, asserted
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    INTERNATIONAL CHESS.
    40 12 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Apr. 9. j By defining Reti ir the sixteenth rounds of the chess tournament, Doctor Lasker' has drawn well into the leading position, in 1 view of Capablancas only drawing with I Marshall. j
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    LONDON'S HOMELESS.
    87 12 The annual census of homeless persons just taken by the London County Council shows that the old type of vagrant has al BM t entirely disappeared. On census night only fovr persons, all women, were scheduled as sheltering urid.-r arches or on staircases. In street- there were wandering
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    SINGAPORE FOOTBALL.
    1503 12 PROSPECTS OF LEAGUE CLUBS. I League football commences m Singapore on Monday with the match m the First Division of the S.F.A. League, between the S.C.C. and the S.CF.A, to be followed by a second match m the same Division on the following Wednesday. It is expected that
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      146 12 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Championship. (Preliminary) Foyser beat Doig, w.o. Smith beat Baker, 6—o, 6—l. Winter, J. W. vs. Walsh, postponed. Profession Pairs. Col. Bond and Capt. Thompson beat Furber and Lowry, (5—3, 6—4. Donnell and Hamilton beat Wilson and Xewbery, 7—5, 6—4. Championship. (Proper) Winter, C. E. beat
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      BOXING.
      54 12 Owtng to Battlin/ Key having sustained; a damaged hand during his training, the Kev-Giady fight which was to have takenr.Uce nt the Happy Valley to-right hasbeen postponed until the 16th. instant. Thf Y. M. C. A. swimming pool will be] closed till further notice, under the instil c tion*
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