The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 May 1924
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1924-05-02 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. MAY 2, 1924. NO. 11,184.15 words
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Article217 1924-05-02 1 The nations are considering their navies. Australia has resolved on a new building career, The U. S. Commander in Chief recommends a building programme and the Senate has passed an enlarged appropriations bill —Page 7. The United States Government have decided to buy up all the helium217 words
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Article1166 1924-05-02 1 In real life no social outcast is detested ■8 heartily as is the habitual thief. It must have been robbery that first brought human blood to the boil. No man ever knew fear at the sight of his disturbed, littered, and rifled rooms anger, disgust and.1,166 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement250 1924-05-02 1 V| r f l i V.V. i i .ViV. i iV.SVA > /MV > SPALDING BROS., Ltd. •J lifkMl |pilj HOXING equipment r«MMM QIKEVS Telegrams j: I* Prince St. Tennis «J w „.,V.V. V.V.V.V.V.V. W.VA«A%> RAFFLES HOTEL. Tel. No. 2920 (10 Lir.es.) SPRING RACE MEETING. SATURDAY, 10th May.— Race Tiffin,250 words
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Advertisement181 1924-05-02 1 Iron Demands Protection. PAR P A 1 filly M METAL PAINTS THROUGH EVERY CHANGE OF WEATHER— H OTT E S T TROPICAL SUNLIGHT, EXCESSIVE HUMIDITY, MONj SOON RAINS, THESE PAINTS I CLING FAST TO IRON, STEEL OR WOOD. PABCO METAL PAINTS ARE MADE TO PROTECT THE OUTSIDE OF STRUCTURES WHERE181 words
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Advertisement169 1924-05-02 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Two notices under the Companies Ordinance r'.bout Lmv and Co Papc 4 Plant from H. M. Xava! Base for "*ale— Pa<re 4. Seaside bungalow to lease Pa-e 5 Estate ami Trust have an suction Vale on May 9th Page o. Swee Kiat Shipchandlery Co— Pape 9 Hammer and169 words
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Advertisement23 1924-05-02 1 f A. G. SPALDING BROS., Ltd. < J FOR TENNIS EQUIPMENT J i Consult 5 Telephone QUEEN'S Telegrams 5 1634 3, Prince St. Tennm23 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous119 1924-05-02 1 TKE WEEK. Friday, 2nd. Hiph Water. 9.47 a.m., 10.2 pm FootbaH, S.C.C. vs S.R.C, S.CC 8. S. Assn, mtg., 5.15 p.m. Saturday, 3rd. Hiph Water, 10.26 a.m. 10.30 p.m. B. I. outward mail due. Race Entries c]os*\ Boxing: Pelky vs. Jamito, Stadium, 9.15 p.m Dandy Dick, Vic. Theatre, 9.15 p.m.119 words
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Article371 1924-05-02 2 "Ar e there any lions round here?" I asked my East African host. "Plenty," he grinned. "We may see some presently." We climbed into the rough box-body of the old car Elizabeth was her name took the wheel, and, with a "grumpff'' and a series371 words
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Article89 1924-05-02 2 A splendid electrical power house is installed at the British Empire Exhibition by the organisation known as "Beama," which is entirely British. They received recently a letter applying for the post of superintendent of tha station, the applicant describing himself as an expert electrican, with many other qualifications.89 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement330 1924-05-02 2 COCO- VITAMIN (Lilly) Rich in Vitamins. An Ideal Tonic for the undernourished and convalescent. Promotes normal bone growth and dentition. Agents: MEDICAL HALL LTD, 23 Battery Road. SINGAPORE. THE^BAPPY VALLEY^ SPECIAL WEEK END ATTRACTIONS. By kind permission of Lt. Col. S. de V. Julius and officers, the Full Band of330 words
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Advertisement357 1924-05-02 2 Tei. B2o. Victoria Theatre Tei.B26. THE SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE Will Present DANDY DICK A Farce in Three Acts by A. W. PINERO ON SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, MONDAY, MAY sth, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th, and SATURDAY, MAY 10. At 9.15 p.m. Booking Opens at the THEATRE on Wednesday, April 23rd, at357 words
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Advertisement325 1924-05-02 2 Alhambra From Wednesday, 30th April, to Monday, s|| y\. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sham TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PRESFXTS MIRIAM COOPER IN "KINDRED OF THE DUST" It has thrills galore, touch of humour and a dash of idvcntl with pure romance winding its325 words
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Article1039 1924-05-02 3 PARISIAN A. THE TRIUMPH OF THE WHISKER. (From Our Own Correspondent). Paris, Mar. 24. The short whiskers, to which Parisians of ton were so partial last year, disappeared as suddenly as they sprouted. Now, however, the hairy and unsightly horrors on.e more ave disfiguring gilded youth, and with fatal effect.1,039 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement348 1924-05-02 3 I 4-23-27 AN^ IDEAL SHEET PACKING GooJyearitc i> high-pressure asbestos sheet packing. I It j* designated for high-temperature and high-pressure joints but is I equall* well suited for low pressures and temperatures. I II i s made principally of asbestos with just enough "binder" or 'filler" I n. make the348 words
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Advertisement179 1924-05-02 3 Crompton Fans We Cannot Supply all tho Fans Used in Singapore I So must be Content To supply only THE BEST UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. K Incorporated in the Rtroltf Betttanent*.) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT 13, Battery Road. SINGAPORE. d SB SB s» m I Inttggrs Baby's First Solid Food jSllenburgs RUSKS The179 words
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Article1752 1924-05-02 4 OUR UNEMPLOYED YOUTH. (From Our Own Correspondent) Edinburgh, April 2. A grave feature of the unemployment prob'em is that more than forty per cent, of the unemployed in Scotland are young men between the ages of 18 and 28. Attention was called to this fact at a luncheon1,752 words
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Article311 1924-05-02 4 As to the much-extolled merits of the papau and mango, writes a correspondent to an Excharge one can come across very inferior varieties of both fruits. The first mango I ever tasted was too like a turnip soaked in petrol. My first papau pave me a touch of311 words
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Article18 1924-05-02 4 Education should be a means of making men and manners, not machines and mere mechanics. Prof. Henry Armstrongs18 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement731 1924-05-02 4 "VIENNA CAFE" Q. AMBER MANSIONS, PENANG LANE. BREAD DEPT. Read what Mr. Starr, Dietician, says about our bread. "We aivf much obliged to you for sending us your Rye and Brown bread. It is very satisfactory bread in all ways, anri is very useful for people to prevent indigestion and731 words
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Advertisement292 1924-05-02 4 NOTICES. H. M. NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE. o PLANT FOR SALE. Offers are invited for the purchase of plant including LOCO CRANES, PILING FRAMES AND HAMMERS, WINCH, STEAM PUMPS, BOILERS, HAND PUMPS, RAIL PRESSES, HYDRAULIC WHEEL PRESS, PLANING MACHINES, LATHE. AIR COMPRESSOR, DRILLING MACHINES, DERRICK CRANE, ELECTRIC MOTORS, 3 NO. 50292 words
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Advertisement407 1924-05-02 4 Blancmanges! fSsr^^^^t ifci Creamy Firm Smooth. w) "~g^-~ (jj i^^fM^ Who can resist the temptation to eat the W( N U W 9 inviting blancmanges, fvjf -Vx* fc custards or puddings E»^*fc^,><oS?^ S that are prepared with yj^ t^i^H milk and Cornflour I^*' Brown Poison's Cornflour has a flavour all407 words
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Article486 1924-05-02 5 t,, Singapore, April 26. i*e prices quoted are generally those CLrr-nt at Clyde Terrace Market. At the clhtr markets there may be small variations. PfOnS. Long Kuti 12 Beans, French do 22 j Beans, sprouts (tßOgofc) do 05 Br njals (trong) do 11 Cabbage, China do 16486 words
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Article333 1924-05-02 5 Newspapers* Rival Station The United State* Federal Trade Commission, in w-'.ix ordered by Congress on the- wirele i Industry in America, states that the Radio Corporation "has secured a virtual monopoly in the field of international commrnkation. and it controls all the hichpower stations, v.ith the333 words
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Article28 1924-05-02 5 For the conservation of the peace of Europe what is of most importance is an equilibrium of forces excluding: any hegemony of one people over another. Signor Giolitti.28 words
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CHINA TALKS TO CHILDREN.
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Article1281 1924-05-02 5 If every one of the children of China on whose behalf I am now speaking said Mr. hao Hsin Chu recently in a broadcast ta k to children, sent their best wishes to you, the children of England, each of you would pet about ten1,281 words
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Article704 1924-05-02 5 Foreigners resident in China are natuially influenced by ChVßese superstitions, we a-o told, and so when the word begins to spread that the new year, which is known as the Cycle of the Rat. is going to be better than the last ye«.r, the Cycle704 words
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Article125 1924-05-02 5 Speaking of the work of the Manchester Evening (Masses Committee. AM. J. Johrston (chairman), who recently toured the Far East, contrasted what it did with the neglect of child life in Thira and Japan. In Shanghai and Hankow there were cotton mills, nearly nil built by Er.tflish capitalists, where children125 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement557 1924-05-02 5 BUSINESS CARDS. PHOTO ENGRAVING. g FINE ART AND COMMERCIAL. g All types of Blocks. g STRAITS PHOTO ENGRAVING CO. 43 Cecil Street. h Please Send for the Illustrated Catalogue <f Musical Instruments. SEASON CO., LTD 111 an.i 113, North Bridge Road. J LACE CIRIO MERCHANTS HANDMADE CEYLON LACE A SPECIALITY557 words
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Advertisement672 1924-05-02 5 AUCTION SALES. REMINDER. ON SATURDAY 3id MAY AT 2.30 P.M. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Te>.k Household Furniture comprising dining room, sitting- room and bedroom furniture, large centre carpets and stair carpeting, mirrors, Pathe Cinema Machine, His Moster's Voice Gramophone and records, tennis net, lawn roller, marker and mower, fvrns, orchids672 words
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Article25 1924-05-02 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. HOG AN. —At Penang, on the 28th April, Elvira Hogan, widow of the late John Hogan, Notary Public, Penang, Aged J)0 years.25 words
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654 1924-05-02 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1924. A Rubber Sliding Scale. The Planters' Association of Malaya has issued to its members the report by a sub-committee on a Restriction Sliding Scale. Whether agreeing or disagreeing with the conclusions and deductions of the Committee, the report must be welcomed as evidence654 words
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Article613 1924-05-02 6 Mr. Justice Gompertz is acting: as Chief Justice of Hongkong and Mr. Dyer Ball as Puisne»Judgre. Mr. J. D. Kemp has been appointed a Municipal Commissioner, Penangr vice Mr. F. H. Grummit. who has prone Home on leave. The Management of the Adelphi Hotel beg to announce that until fuith^r613 words
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Article93 1924-05-02 6 A PENANG TRAGEDY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, May Ist. Ban Ching Beng of the Central Sales Rooms hired a sampan this morning to board a ship in the harbour. Half way out to the ship he jumped into the water but was held afloat by the sampan93 words
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Article338 1924-05-02 6 Judgment Against Italian Firm. The hearing of the action brought by Ferdinand Bonzani. the Italian motorisi and electrical foreman employed in Singapore by Messrs AmV»resoli Stoppar.i, in which he claimed damages from his former employers for wrongful dismissal, concluded before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, yesterday338 words
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Article138 1924-05-02 6 At the Municipal Offices on Wednesday, Mr. G. R. Allen, the Executive Municipal Engineer, who is ret ring shortly was the recipient of a handsome present consisting of a silver tea-set and cigarette case from h:& subordinate officers. In niskinur the presentation Mr Tar138 words
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Article141 1924-05-02 6 The following notice is posted up in each room at the Kuala Kubu Resthouse: "Notice is hereby given that in the event of the Selangoi river overtopping or breaching the bund this bu lding will be in danger- All persons occupying room* in or using the Resthouse are141 words
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Article58 1924-05-02 6 "Pasar Malam" opens at the New World, Jalan Besar, this evening. There will be a remarkable Chingay procession, music of all kinds, fireworks etc. Seats can be obtained in the grandstand or football arena at varying prices from $4. From Morxlay next there will be open air58 words
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Article97 1924-05-02 6 [Reutov's Service.] London, Apr. 30. The result of the City ard Suburban at Epsom over a mile and a quarter was: (1) Ulula, 100—6; (2) Verdict, s—l; (3) Greek Bachelor, B—l.8 1. Only ten ran and the race was won by three lengths, two between second97 words
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Article47 1924-05-02 6 A Chinese member of the Boys' Brigade, Lance-corporal Chen, of the Ist South China Company in Swatow, will be in charge of one of the exhibits in the Hong Kong-st. at Wembley Exhibition. He is the first Brigade boy from China to visit England. He speaks English.47 words
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Article87 1924-05-02 6 [Beater*! Strtfct.] Further accour^oUrV^ M^ swept the southeast,rn staT^T h( 'k fifty were killed and n, V"* injured. In South-Carolina ".i" Mn < Hi were killed. In Alabama ami h killed and 10 injured ,h <" is estimated at t«,, tk?? ((f th. Jong. Sixteen were kill,. N,87 words
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Article63 1924-05-02 6 The following were Excellency the I Government Horn Mr and Mrs Meadow, Major and Mrs. R i a Mr. Barton. (a,,t. and M,. k. r i, Major H. E. Priestly, C.M.G Major E. V. Watsoi D Mr. E. A. Stevens. Mr. I-. C. Stewi Xiv. A. Chaaiier. Lt63 words
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Article148 1924-05-02 6 Replying to the I ast of lt the dinner at Penai ■Jr. l(>hn Mitche I the k ndnen shown him- and told some in;. early Life in Penan-. H he was leaving Penaag hii hear always be there-:... years ago— and gave iom« amat lights on ihipping148 words
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Article410 1924-05-02 6 A handsome silver cup and an »ddr<e>printed on silk was irhe/i Is .Mr- V.velyr A. Lee on Friday morning la-t from communities of Taipin^ and outlyine <i.>tr.c*-. as a small token of their appreciation o all the hard work she has done durn* her residence in Taipin^. The Hon. Mr.410 words
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Advertisement126 1924-05-02 6 •THE (CONNOISSEUR Q OMES TO (^ALDBECKS." If You Want H| You MUST use luii^imil Martini Rossi 'j^^j Italian Vermouth |gg CALDBECK, MACGHEGuK A: Co.. L»d Tel. 223. (Incorporated in Shanghai.) 45, Kobinsua Kuad. Pickled Pork Fresh supplies always obtainable Only the be&t AUSTRALIAN PORK used. rSINGA P O R E126 words
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Advertisement49 1924-05-02 6 BERNA SWISS CONDENSED MILK. Is Switzerland's best, and So the best of all. DUPIREBROS. Sole Agents S.S. and F.M.S. ROBBIALAC THE PERFECT ENAMEL FOR MOTORCARS AND CYCLES FOR FREE BOOKLET— "INSTRUCTIONS FOR AMATEURS TO RENOVATE A CAR." Apply: A DAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTD. Singapore. Penangr, Kua.a Lumpur, and Malacca.49 words
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Article338 1924-05-02 7 U STRATA'S PROGRAMME. lUMA,I UMA AMKKK A NEEDS. Renter*! Service. Melbourne, April 30. „,,,<! thf Government' s naval im€ for tin- Best nine years includes «tion of f<>ur li.ht-crui.ers and r .milfC nuising submarines costa palter at I million sterling Washington, April 30. j building proffWMM to338 words
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Article217 1924-05-02 7 Wheel ing, Virginia, Apr. 30. seventynine bodies have beer, ed from the mine. FRANCO-JAPANESE TREATY. Paris. Apr. 30. Ishii has recently been discus*ith M. Poincare the conclusion of a -•lapane.-e commercial treaty. The Ambassador's proposals therea- eißf considered by the appro- 1 I "merits. London, ft ay217 words
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Article123 1924-05-02 7 ii n took on rhri t th* foremen, and n chair*- himself whilst in >ni ■on**. The *•<,«•. Compuy nearly three Kum, -,',n Viry Ken ««"*»y liked and ■-Ma,'; 1 OI th inland attended 1 th I> 0 v tlK svrvice w read '1-w 1(f R»fy. Mrs. Howard, U«* Pas.,123 words
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Article96 1924-05-02 7 THE EXCLUSION CLAUSE. FIGHT ON ITS POSTPONEMENT. Reuter's Service. Washington, April 30. It is understood that President Coolidge has suggested to a joint conference of representatives of both Houses of Congress, which is discussing the Immigration Bill, that the operation of the provision in regard to96 words
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Article244 1924-05-02 7 London, April 30. The signalman giving evident at the enquiry into the Wembley accident admitted that in a moment of forgetfulness he passed the electric train to the line on which the express was standing. Th<? fifth death as a result of the Wembley collision occurred in244 words
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Article216 1924-05-02 7 Trainers seem to be lying low pretty well, for although the going was good yesterday morning and the full use of the track allowed there was nothing- of a very exciting nature done. A four days' meeting, and the way ir. which the programme is now drawn up,216 words
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Article49 1924-05-02 7 The following will play for the S.R.C. a-ainst the SX'.C. to-dn(y. on the S.C.C. u round: V. C. Westerhout. E. G. Wheatley, H. C. Mills. L. A. Rappa. W. A. Aeria, N. de Silva, A. C Carnegry. C. A. Norris, W. L ngard, T. Leijssius, W. Deans.49 words
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Article111 1924-05-02 7 The following will play for S.R.C. against Lanka Union on Saturday, at 2 p.m. on the S R.C ground: R. Bartels, T. Leijssius, E. G. Wheatley, S. D. Gauder, L. Campbell M. G. Anthoniss, C. P. Hoffmann W. F. Came«jv, V. C. Westerhout, H. G. Stack, W. A. Keyt.111 words
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Article35 1924-05-02 7 Members of the Indian Association arc asked to note that entries for the forthcoming tennis tournament will close on the ">th inst. Further particulars can be had from Mr. G. J. Vyas, the sports secretary35 words
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Article444 1924-05-02 7 FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. m m Singapore, April 30. The price of Tin has fluctuated within narrow Lmits and the share market has uispiayed very little activity during the past week. Rubber continues dull and weafc and share quotations are in most cases purely nominal. ludustrials have gtt444 words
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Article283 1924-05-02 7 Singapore, April 30. General.— Owing to the Easter Holidays no report was issued last week. Tin and Rubber have fluctuated very slightly, and the tendency of both of these classes of shares has been, with one or two exceptions, downward. Loans and Industrials continue firm.283 words
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259 1924-05-02 7 Singapore, April 30. Since our last report the share market has remained very quiet and there is little business to be reported. Both tin and rubber show very small fluctuations and there is little interest in these sections. Industrials and Loans have again been259 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article23 1924-05-02 7 London, April 17. At Queen's Club in the Public Schools rackets final Rugby (holders) beat Eton 10-15, 10-15, 15-7, 15-5, 15-8, 15-2.23 words
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Article30 1924-05-02 7 London, April 19. The Paris helicopter expert Pescara claims a world record, covering 807 yards in a straight line in 4 min. 11 sec. at Issy-les-Moulineaux.— Rangoon Gazette.30 words
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Article31 1924-05-02 7 The Men's monthly m t Jal (stroke) will be played on Saturday and Sunday, 10th., ard 11th., May, and the Ladies' monthly medal (stroke) on Thursday 15th. May.31 words
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Article149 1924-05-02 7 During the Easter holidays the accommodatior, at Hua Hin Hotel was' fully taxed, says the Siam Observer. Golf, bathing etc. were engaged in, heartily, but >wing to the desire to rest the tennis ?ourts after the recent tournament, there •.vas no tennis. The greatest149 words
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Article65 1924-05-02 7 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Championship Pairs. Utermark and Paterson beat Mugliston and Linton, 6 4, 6 3. Championship Singles. Kleinman beat Major Harrison, 6 l, 6 4. C. E. Winter beat Leakey, 6 4. 6—o. TO-DAY'S TIES. Champ onship Singles. Hill vs. Linton (to finish). Kleinman vs. Denham. MONDAY'S TIES.65 words
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148 1924-05-02 7 Doubles Handicap. E. W. de Cruz and W. F. Carnegy, owe 15.3, beat E Oliveiro and N. Gammell, owe 15.2, 6 4, 6—3. Championship (Pairs). E. E. de Souza and N. E. Ess beat W. A. Balhetehet and V. H. Norris, 6 4, 6148 words
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136 1924-05-02 7 LADIES LAWN TENNIS CLUB, YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Ladies' Championship Singles. Miss Hope Falkner beat Miss Richardson, w.o. v Miss Marsh beat Miss Sanderson. 6 2, 6—l. Miss Wallis beat Miss Russell, 6 l, 6 4. Mrs. R. C. Sayers beat Miss Seth, 4 6, 6—3, 6—2. Mrs. L. R. Hall beat136 words
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106 1924-05-02 7 Single Handicap A. John Lim vs. Cheong Chee Tong. Oh Jitt Siang vs. Ong Seow Sian. Chia Keng Tye vs. K. Chin vEng or K. Choon Guan. Singles Handicap B. Yap Ah Chuan vs. K. H. Tan. Foo Hee Seng vs. Wee Keng Cheng.106 words
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Advertisement148 1924-05-02 7 For the Races Just Opened Up LATEST I Afternoon and Evening Gowns, STYLES f Evening Wraps, Cloaks, Wool T Coatees for Motoring. MODERATE latest creations in Ready to Wear Hats direct from London PRICES I and Paris. 0^ fB»/V ijfffe Jv: fe 'iwrnwism^^c Jw/ Ik/ A full range of Ladies'148 words
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Advertisement654 1924-05-02 8 STEAMER SAILINGS BLUE FUNNEL LINE Regular Services to. LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND X. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. MACHAON London,654 words
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Advertisement529 1924-05-02 8 m STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCENALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England). PASSENGER SERVICE. PASSAGE RATES. ♦A Class Steamer* Ist Claas £86. 2nd Class £56. Deck £22. fB Class Steamers £78. £50. £22. Cargo Steamers £56. FREIGHT SERVICE. s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In529 words
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Advertisement527 1924-05-02 8 P- CX BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAJ~IteAM NAVIGATION j LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.. j OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEV, AUbS For China and Japan. For Marseilles, 1 London and w, j Due527 words
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Advertisement563 1924-05-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. AND ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAM SHIP Co., LW. (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE.) (Incorporated in England). JOINT SEHVHE TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. Sunrmrs. Due S'pore. Route For CALCHAS Ma y 5563 words
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Advertisement528 1924-05-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS '^m DOLLAR X HBi^^l nTfln^nV aC2**jmUL^La^^j jV "Around thm World** BfiL FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penang to Boston and New York via Port Said, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. v Arrives. Sails. s.s. PRESIDENT POLK May 7 May 9 s.s. PRESIDENT MONROE May 21528 words
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Advertisement727 1924-05-02 9 STEAMER SAILINGS STRUTHERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. USsf WES? MoStop N t0 diSChaW and load Ma U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP to discharge and load j un# and subsequently ateamers approximately 30 days tpart. Taking cargo to all Overland Points in United727 words
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Article828 1924-05-02 10 One of the most romantic stories of the sea is unfolded by the arriva of the obsolete cruiser Sutlej at Belfast Harbour for breaking-up, after being lost for three weeks in the North Sea. The Sutlej was being towed from Rosyth to Belfast when, during a gale828 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement230 1924-05-02 10 Shanks Sanitary Appliances Pts t f^m r *v*-'S I ■■tw'Ji r' I i V". -i MffMl LJ^B'l KTOYTHING CONSTRUCTIONAL SANITARY. SPECIALISTS R. Young Co., Limited. PENANG. SINGAPORE. SOLE AGENTS FOR S.S. AND FMB. PhonSTßf. PARRIf'lf Special Size CIGARETTES MADE FROM THE FINEST AND MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED VIRGINIA LEAF ONLY. ■•ifj.uiu.j230 words
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Advertisement26 1924-05-02 10 CREPS/4 /^>v j Small size $1.25 Large size $3.00 THE STANDARD PHARMACY, 306 North Bridge Road, i Sole Agents: ANGLO-FRENCH DRUG HOUSES LIMITED. 2, Victoria Street26 words
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Advertisement394 1924-05-02 10 Genasco RoofimTl 2 PLY AND 3 PLY COMPLETE WITH PATENT KANT-LEAK KLEATS AND NAILS FOR FIXING GExNASCO IS fiii^|Hßi -H.\Am, EXPERIENCE B^^jHfTHAX' Ar--,^ MANUFACTURE Mm'sußrAie PROOF AMn GENASCO »-jL^^^^H^TISFIES FROM WITHSTANDS SvilSg COO^^H BK< i! NNING TO TROPICAL HEAI fc^^^^^S KND, EECAUSF AND RAIN AND IT I? MAM MAKES A394 words
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Advertisement271 1924-05-02 10 STEAMER SAILINCiS.^" LLOYD TRIESTINO S.N. C* (Incorporated in Italy.) HOMEWARD SAILINGS. For Penang, Brinoisi. Vciikfl and Tr.tst* via ports taking cargo M thraul Bills of Lading for Finnic, tin Levut mi Black Sea Ports, also tu ill pottl 111 West Coast of Italy. ue ()l >Uf Arrive. ML FIUME L271 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous719 1924-05-02 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Muntok, Djeboes. Blinjoe, Sungei Liat, Pangkal Pinang and Kobu Boelongan 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Aing Hong 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Hong Chuan 9 a.m. Pengerang Despatch 9 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Hong Cheang 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Hong Soon 9 a.m! Moeara-Saba and Djambi Ban Teck719 words
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Article514 1924-05-02 11 I RASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1924. MINING. [Figure* in brackets show the uiue rain* marled d f* r othorwis? marked. L-Lura dw. x equals ex div.j Batang Padang Tin 45 50 Hitam Tin 1.42^2 1 47^ K. Kamuntings (£1) 46s 47s Kamunting514 words
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Article66 1924-05-02 11 Bank 4 m.s. 2 j4 Bank demand 2'3 29~3 l> Private credits 3 m.s. 2i4 9-32 New York, demand 5 /).y Credits 90 days 52?^ Franoe, demand 710 Nora India T. T. 16 Hongkong, demand 2 p.c. Prem Yokohama, demand 125 N om Java, demand 140% Bangkok, demand 79^66 words
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Article192 1924-05-02 11 May, 1. Tin 225 Tons $m 7<S (jambier 25 00 Pepper white 3i oo Pepper Black 17 25 Flake Tapioca 11.00 Pearl Sago Small 900 c °P ra 10.50 Copra Sundiied 10.85 Opium, Benares ant. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 276.00 Rico Siam No. 1 for export 80.00 Rice, Siam192 words
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Article159 1924-05-02 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. MacPhail). Singapore, May 1. Rubber. 41. Tin £236. 123%. 225 tons sold. Tin. Chenderiangs have sellers at 9s 6d, Thabawleiks 7s 3d Bs, prem, Johans 43 45, Petalings 1.27 1.30, Nawng Pets 1.37 Vi 1.42 »2, MurUs 3 3.07^, Ptngkalens ia 12.20, Rawanjrs 80159 words
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Article161 1924-05-02 11 Singapore, May 1. Since MUP n*t report the market has been nuivl an! inaet've. Owrng to a certain amount i f May liquidation the market has been generally easier but each fall ha^ been well supported with buying: orders. The immediate outlook is still uncertain but161 words
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Article174 1924-05-02 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, May 1. Ku.;b«?i-. London Is OUd. Local 41. Tin. London £236. Local 123 225 tons sold. Rubbers. Ayer Panas 450 4.75. Ba*setts 80 DO. Brogas 55 GO. Craigieleas 40 40. J.mahs 85 95. Kedahs 1.82 \-> 1.90. Alaiaka Pindas 1.05 1.15. MentakaUs 16 lb. New174 words
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Article169 1924-05-02 11 Singapore, May 1. Tn.— £236. Down £4 15s. 123%. 225 tons. Rubber. Is. OVid. Down V 4 d. Rubber. Amalgamated Malays 85 95, Bassetts 80 85, Brogas 55 60, Connemaras |67 l /2 72%, Jimahs 87% 92%, Katoyang j Bahrus 75 80, Kedahs 1.80 1.90, Malaka169 words
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Article203 1924-05-02 11 Singapore, May 1. Rubber. During the greater part of the period under review the market has been quietly steady, with prices fluctuating within narrow limits. In yesterday's local auction however the tone was dull. There was little demand for Awarded Spot Sheet and only one lot sold in203 words
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Article213 1924-05-02 11 Reports of the singing of locusts aid the flashing of fireflies, in perfect accord, have often led to considerable discussion; ard the difficulty of accounting for any such phenomenon has led some scientific men to doubt its existence. A conspicuous instance is related by Carveth213 words
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Article39 1924-05-02 11 Singapore, May 1, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 41 41V*; May 41% 41 Vi; May-June 41% 42; July-Sept. 43 43 Vj Oct.-Dec. 44 44M>. London Quotation Sheet Is. O^d. Market Dull.39 words
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Advertisement375 1924-05-02 11 Assets over $».WM I. O mn«»T Assurances in force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements! HEAD OFFICE .-Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFTPF «w nw t Th Co W has .0,000 deposited with tZ^^T^Z^ZZ Sh B£ V PLANS OF ASSURANCE AGENTS WANTED District Manager375 words
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Advertisement384 1924-05-02 11 BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital Issued anil fully paid up 120,000 000 Reserve Fur.d:— Sterling 4,500,000 D t- Silver $25,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000 00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. D. G. M. Bernard, Esq., Chairman. L Pattenden Es< De P ut -y384 words
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Advertisement485 1924-05-02 11 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK Or INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. incorporated in England by Royal Charter. I Paid up Capital in 600,000 shares £5 each £3,000,000 1 Sss Sain* ii 3 900 000 OFFICE/ im m 38 Bishopsgate, London, E.C Agencies and Branches Alor Star lloilo Saigon Amntsar Ipoh Scmarang j Bangkok485 words
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Advertisement137 1924-05-02 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. l?20). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. WEARE Co., Ltd, Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Co., Ltd. Branch Office 64, The Arcade, Collyer Quay. A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE137 words
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Article3507 1924-05-02 12 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST LOCAL DIRECTOR. Important litigation involving identically similar principles and equally serious allegations against the defendant as were wrapped up in the Malayan Collieries case recently before the Kuala Lumpur Court,' commenced before Mr. Justice Acton, in the' Supreme Court yesterday morning. The plaintiffs to the3,507 words
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Article384 1924-05-02 12 A verd'ct of culpable homicide has been returned by the Coroner against the fti unknown Chinese who are stated to have committed the murder which took place in Ifacphersoa road on the night <>; I Uth. of last month. According to the evidence of the Chinese wth whom384 words
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Article65 1924-05-02 12 y May 2nd, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, tnpeny, Raeburn Houro, B. (No. 5 \-'V-' Drill Hall, C, S.R.A. (V). Saturday May 3rd., 2.30 p.m., Farrer Range, (Scletar) S.R.E. (V) Field Coy. Sunday May 4th., 6.30 a.m., Alexandra Harracks, A Company, 7 a.m., New Golf Course, B Company, 765 words
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Article26 1924-05-02 12 New York, Apr. 28. In a seventytwo hole match the British open champion Havers defeated Sarazen by five up and four to play.26 words
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Advertisement156 1924-05-02 12 The Moutrie Piano UNIFORMLY GOOD-ALWAYS RELIABLE The first touch reveals its pleasing tonesense of value will convince you of its excendMM quality. OUR SEVEN YEARS GUARANTPr PROTECTS YOUR PURCHASE S. MOUTRIE CO., ITD (Incorporated in Hongkong.) RAFFLES PLACE. Ismail A. Raheem. xh* iMdiflf n the Siru!'? ft r Rig] Jewellery156 words
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