The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 February 1926
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Title Section13 1926-02-12 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPCRE, S.S., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926. NO. 11,721.13 words
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Article245 1926-02-12 1 The question of F.M.S. reforms camtup m Parliament Kays our London correspondent Page X. The situation m China was extensively reviewed by Mr. Austen Chamberlain Page 9. New York is snow -hound and tram/ of all kinds i*, m consequence, greatly impeded Page 9. The strained relations245 words
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Article1051 1926-02-12 1 "I am as happy amorig my books as a king bmgnito." that gifted young Italian, RcMte fcm, confided to a friend after he had hven appointed librarian t.) the Bilr! ttiiv.i Malatestiana m his native town ol Ceaena. Having examined his conscience hk^ an hone-t '.v.: t1,051 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement216 1926-02-12 1 T HE BETTER BUTTER I RAFFLES HOTEL j: LA DORINA premiere danseuse f m from des Folies Bergere de Paris J j: will appear at Sea View Hotel 5 on Wednesday and Friday and at Raffles Hotel on Thursday if :j and Saturday. Phone 2920. A. F. PEATE, Manager. V/.V.VV.V.V.V.VAV.".V.%V.V.V.216 words
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Advertisement229 1926-02-12 1 wu vu vjvw%s% v. w a v.%s v. v.\ B v. 1 v. v.\ v.\ v. v. v. v a jv PABCO PAINT. > m A paint for iron roofs. j: Better than ordinary paint. J Can be applied easily. J Offers complete protection. I PABCO PAINT. ■i Absolutely anti-corrosive.229 words
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Advertisement113 1926-02-12 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. I avona hair tonic Page 5. Eno'i Fruit Salt Page 11. Capstan cigarettes Page 11. Green Island cement Page 3. Reliable Chjnese typist wanted Pa^v L Woodward*! Gripe Water for children Pmst Be I), and C. Scotch whisky. Caldbevk's Page Latest shipping notices on page? 10. 12 and113 words
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Advertisement13 1926-02-12 1 SEE THAT YOU GET I "SNOWFLAKE" I PURE CHILLED CREAMERY I BUTTER I13 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous179 1926-02-12 1 THE WEEK. Fnday, Ittk, Hiph Water. «>.lt» a.-v.. ll.L'l p.m. P. and 'J. homeward i-iail (train*. Dutch homeward mail leaves. Open Tennis Tournament, L.L.T.C. L<>djr«- Zetlarui Retrular. ><.30 p.m. Saturday, ]'Ath. Hijrh Wat«-r. I&38 a.m.. 11.55 p.m. Chinese New Year. P::nk Holiday. P. and 0. outwai«l mail due. Pukit Timah179 words
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Article485 1926-02-12 2 I obra l»ro\ed Deaf to Music Dr. L-icms Nicholls. Director of the X.», .cal and Past ur Institutes Coloavbo, delivered an interestir.jr lecture. t«>r S; >ad<astin«r on Snakes anil Snake Bit.s. Thy following note on snake-charming is an excerpt t'rom the lecture: "The t< mmon cobra is485 words
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Article204 1926-02-12 2 1 I Viieaifea*) Stars Armed la-t Niyht. >A i •.,f>U-y Ro«if<> specia! train arrived iri Siagaaevc last niuia aad tmoujrhout thtwaol :«;irht a bi^ force of cooliai arai i _r*-«I m rtm«>vinu thtir juirapherruilia railway t<» the trr"un<l- and erect:m' taeii acouM «»f leaks, eaats and othci204 words
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Article55 1926-02-12 2 Mm .»>• laying down the ethics of adwrttttet, nd have come to find f JU r final rules tfcat the article must be the best of its kind. H At it must fill a real need adequately that it must be presented m its best form' and Uw? it mu,t55 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement218 1926-02-12 2 IRVINGS YEAST VITE TABLETS. A lightning Pick-me-up. The New and Wonderful treatment of PURE YEAST VITAMINES Obtainable from MEDICAL HALL LTD. 23, Battery Road. Mdm. KELVEY'S SCHOOL OF \m) DANCING Private <|W lessons •'^^•W latest y Ball-room y^^ -jBL dancing. "M^^ Guarantee Vflf correctly and able to I^^ 'ian/v m218 words
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Advertisement391 1926-02-12 2 Victoria Theatre. i Tuesday Next Feb. 16th at 9.30 p.m. FOR ONE RECITAL ONLY The Kendall String Quartette BOOK NOW Ai 1 JOHN LITTLE'S I Prices $3, $2 and $1. Commencing WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17th at 9.30 p.m. SHANGHAI THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES PRESENT. The Russian Imperial Light Opera Company i 80 ARTISTS391 words
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Advertisement420 1926-02-12 2 From Monday, Bth February, to Saturday ?>th AT THE ALHAMBRA i (Tari Cheng Kce Co., Ltd. Proprietors.) In the Second Show at 9 p.m. A REX INGRAM METRO SPECIAI ROM THE PLA Y BY |ViNCHELL SMITH AND JOHN E H FEATURING U ALICE TERRY m conjunction with JACK MULHALL AND420 words
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Article1895 1926-02-12 3 H>26 OUTLOOK Dl BIOUS. Prom Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 14. Ths ftoxts have pre-oceupied the newspapers throughout tha wl.< i? oi the week. i I hey were partici larly tad up to Saturday, end when the Meteorological Office announcled that there would probably be rain uurj1,895 words
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Article38 1926-02-12 3 I Would Shakespear* have refused to write "Hamlet" if he had known that <.n his death the hul'c of th» profits would have pne to the commimity instead of to his friends or descendants Mr. C P. Masterman.38 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement269 1926-02-12 3 fibutor. WILLIAM JA.KSM-0.. Sin^apor,. Ei«ry tcotli as clean j as "Calvert's" can l4F^ v lt nlclns cvcry tooth is !ookin« its >csr dowg «ts share m adding to the c; W tightness and charm of your smile. *«S* And, besides, you want your teeth to bst, vdu want every hidden269 words
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Advertisement156 1926-02-12 3 FORD OWNERS Prolong the Life of Your Car by Using White Star Oil Positively Profitable Investment MALAYAN MOTORS 209-212 ORCHARD ROAD. WEARNE BROTHERS UMITED, Proprietors rvJ Antiquntcs all other form? of liphtinj: fl* '?\*Y i \l**~' •*g>.*CS^L J Cannot explode, as they have no fc-~— f container with a quantity156 words
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MOODS AND MODES OF EVE
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Article165 1926-02-12 4 "STITCH IN TIME SAVES MNK." (Specially Written for Free Pros*). The Chinese filet lace edging or insertion that we are all M fond of buying, either at our own in-t shop or from the p*MUastf« old scamp who spreads out his pedlar's pack so befcuilir.g'.y165 words
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Article, Illustration154 1926-02-12 4 cotton atei ■■> be th.- v ac mcc I treat I i thai way before appivinir Boaae white 1 rning frocks has i<en m constant hard lot months, iUlfenr. »rdeal bj week, but it not looking any th«.- worse fur it. Altf- aen prolsi to launder thei:154 words
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Article, Illustration218 1926-02-12 4 tent «mah> to do this kind of thing for them, nor to those fastidious souls who po m fee delicate v« loured materials which simply must be iaundered at home, no matter whose the toiL The plain BasjßfC Met late doylies that .m« can ?uy fairly cheaply218 words
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Article794 1926-02-12 4 LATEST COIFFURES. The latest decree from Paria with regard to hair-divsMiig. is iet nature takeits com*" that is excepting that all heads av still dipped m cloeely as ever. The most fashionable coiffures arc thoee which Ik very flatly, and are as well-laid as U rmal garden. Any794 words
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Article800 1926-02-12 4 MISTAKEN HOSPITALITY. By MARION. A l.ttl- wl iie a^'> 1 was invited by IMM married friends to dine with them, during a visit to London. Th •> MM peopu who had been accustomed t.t entertain tlieir I friendl a somewhat expensive way, *ud 1 was a little- surprised to800 words
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Article769 1926-02-12 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. Bead cl >tii and satin can be used together to inuki- very prett) and elegant dance frocks. One displaj m shop window the other afternoon r Rtained thistiange blending of contrast's, materials, and the effect waa indeed wery i^rikins;. An embroidery of blue beads trai'eu over t!i bodice769 words
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Article114 1926-02-12 4 A CONVENT IN mh r H C HIN A (Specially Wiitu-n t hi p n Thi sleepy quiet of hf over the walled jj; tht »i« pound, and the ftame-icd flowers f hvb bushes all around see -fit f'.lTj! reviving 00l < f the evei I passed114 words
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Article, Illustration68 1926-02-12 4 w ligtcr I i away f| Ift* I ricu \i M h th- lit v ar<i harm »ny that wa- y. Tn« get ap and i: i The athletic nn-^ sm afx»\« i- »*-arinu a white kasha j«r^t\ with a skirt wii«>-t vtraight lin« i^ m no68 words
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Article, Illustration141 1926-02-12 4 -had pMK 1> J...V" Th.y t im arrange,! with an M ipiratiM by CWm« I* they struk n. discordant I i \V it striving |MT ♦'t r oct hft«-. Bnsk bttX |M can,, cl M.ther Superior entered. Hfla>hv<i a wrfMßt, an<l I beside me. she said-It i since141 words
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Article244 1926-02-12 5 Messrs. Windsor and Co., having oManed official permission t<> jrive fl'gilta ever the city of BMgkok during the peviod ol the National Exhibition, order". i from G«rmany a Junker all DMtal comme'cial plane, able to cany two pilo f a and '< um.^vhgers. This allBangkok Times - 244 words
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Article, Illustration527 1926-02-12 5 TO APPEAR AT VICTORIA THEATRE NEXT WEDNESDAY. Of the many forms of relaxation for th< tired mind there are few to equal that o light music. Therefore it is a matter 0 congratulation that we m Singapore an I welcome shortly the Russian Imperia Light527 words
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Advertisement279 1926-02-12 5 11K.C r this V v can have lovclv, wavy hair by usinu Lavona Hair Tonic r.viJes the quickest, most means ol heautifvin* the hair o««Md A secret ingredient ;s m Lavona, and this stimulates ea the tiny scalp cells and J, m.> that a new growth of rich, SJashair mu^t279 words
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Advertisement296 1926-02-12 5 BURMAH OIL Co., Ltd., I RANGOON. I ALL TYPES OF MOTOR LUBRICATING OILS NOW OBTAINABLE AT LOW PRICES From the Distributing Agents THE SCOTIA LUBRICATING OIL GO. I 10 Robinson Road Particulars on Application. I General Agents BOUSTEAD Co., Ltd. British Doctors /Zg£S~^[ r^m -m If \/> Strongly i=- ~.r;:296 words
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Miscellaneous71 1926-02-12 5 MAC and PERF Perf m has a little experience on his own. fSAY'ST-VANbeK.' i've just- y Lo^v N r^\ I SAY' KID, ifWUftuO^ is CCf g vrixz'' i feel ukf'a^N x of 7Ht DO/NO^' I'^U SAY IT cant be beat/ U^ A. fWHISKCy SODA-) Suf^E A 'I_>7k avJj g v^ooatip^/>71 words
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Article1271 1926-02-12 6 Its official name it>, of course, The Sue/ Maritime Canal and it the fairway whi.'a cutting across the Isthmus of Suez, jwins Red Sea and Mediterranean a familiar enough waterway o those who nave: ti-fc* veiled the long, and sometimes distinctly monotonous and boring1,271 words
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Article424 1926-02-12 6 ir« ot Heaera Language IVnchera. The Modem Language Association eonlidered the report of a sub-committee appointed two years ago t > inquire into the regulations and syllabuses of the Higher School Certificate examination. The r< port stated that under present conditions the higher scho 'I certificate had424 words
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Article161 1926-02-12 6 Serious Situation' Developing. The rice situation is still causing (rave alarm, says the X.-C. Daily News. Disctuuing the present shortage of the grain m Shanghai, prominent importer of Saigon rice, j n an interview, asserted that the big Chinese interests have all along beea perfectly aware161 words
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Advertisement377 1926-02-12 6 S THE DRESSING FOR HOT CLIMATES. *2 ENSURES MAGNIFICENT TRESSES, f 0 KOKO U a tonic, cleansing, invigorating preparation; S a causes the Hair to grow luxuriantly, keeps it soft and pliant. A 7 laßparts to it the lustre and freshness of youth, positively 2 w eradicates dandruff, prevents Hair377 words
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Advertisement217 1926-02-12 6 jt is a sure sign you should take Elliott's Cinnamon Compound right away. It is a scientific combination of oil of Cinnamon and Peppermint, carefully compounded with other wellknown and tried substances, and is also invaluable m cases of Influenza, Asthma, Bronchitis, and is largely used m tropical countries for217 words
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Advertisement325 1926-02-12 6 NOTICES. n» IHVL I Any person or ]>, T^,n< h I against th, sa.d (ho, S H^Thv Rochore Road. S,^, r h I to send m their claim, r* V iZI Raffles Chamb, r T 0. JuJjß or before (h, Chops. H.: 1 lu-j NOTK X V« MJg to NOTIFY325 words
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Article2651 1926-02-12 7 TREE ISLAND CASUALTIES Tht circumstances responsible for the stranding on Tree island on January i ;he British vessel Spenser, a twin-screw passenger steamer of 2,&42 ton? net lister, tveie yesterday investigated by an olicial < Marine Cjurt of Enquiry, presided over by Mi. P. F.2,651 words
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Article153 1926-02-12 7 The following had the honour of dinir. with His Excellency the Governor and Lad I Guillemard at Government House. M lOt February. li»2<». Mr. H. J Puncr. Lt. CoL S. de V. Jmlvts Lt. CoL K. H. HawWne, I.so. 0.8.r. Mrs. Smith. Dr. and Mrs. P. S. &K*U153 words
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Advertisement980 1926-02-12 7 BUSINESS CARDS. AN EASY WAY TO STOP INDIGESTION! HJ A.R V fell* IUAI. It is one of the easiest thin^; m the world <A .t< gst rid. of Flatulence. Wind, Heartburn X* \MBER MANSIONS. an(f other forms of Indigestion arising from |an excess of acidity m the stomach. Just Orchard980 words
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Advertisement591 1926-02-12 7 AUCTION SALES. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The Undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Auction at an early date. The following Town Business Premises Nos. 35 and 36 Chulia Street and 2 Raffles Place, Singapore. ESTATE TRUST AGENCIES, LIMITED, Auctioneers Estate Agents. Messrs. Donaldson Burkinshaw. Solicitors. REMINDER. TO-DAY, FRIDAY AT 11591 words
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Article41 1926-02-12 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES MARRIAGE. LAMB-ANDREWS At St. M«ry*i Cfcardt.l Koala Ltttnpur, »:i thi. y;li Pefenu iy. by the! I. Iv < Roberto, rhoaiaa RivinctAH Lamb, f Can Estate, Koala SelaAgor, t«> Emil) (Dicksi< dao^bter af J. Raphael Irrwi Mr Ar.drvwi cf Redland, Bristol.41 words
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651 1926-02-12 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926. Harmful Official Secrecy. r he Bfame of query and quibble over I Sii Laurence Guillemard'a proposals for altering the status of \\w Chief Secretary ami the functions of the Federal Councils has apparently been transferred t<> London, judging from the cable sent by651 words
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Article492 1926-02-12 8 Mr. S. K. Sibbftld, of the Tomi Planning Department, ii U-avinjr Kuala Lumpur f<»: I'tiak. Mi. and Mo. Mark Stow left Malan-a Saturday t\>» h<»li<la> m South Africa and England Stt Coonop (iuthri«- ami Lady (luthn wh. are visiting tht- F M.S., are rtayiag ii» Kual.i i Lumpur t'ur a492 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article58 1926-02-12 8 Selangor Government to Appeal. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 11. The Government of Selangor is appe»lin P against the decision awarding ?10,45() to Mr. i and Mrs. Collins, of Singapore, as damages as the result of a collision between their car and a P.W.D. lorry58 words
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Article70 1926-02-12 8 (From Our Own Correspond* nt. i IVnani:. Feb. 11. Goo Peck was fined $1,200 or three months ligorous imprisonment for posse* si m of non-Government chandu. Sfar.hed coming off the Ipoh from Singapore on February sth. the officers found hidden m I a bundle of clothes several70 words
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Article48 1926-02-12 8 (From Our Own Conespond nt.) Penan v. 1 «*b. 11. With f"Ur pie\!-»'jv convictions airainst him for housebreakinp, Tan 1/ Ho Keng was sentence<J to 1* month.-' ritfiuus ;nipii>>.!inient for housel'ieakiny u-m\ 12 months ri- fORMg iniprisojiDH-nt for houst-breakin^ the sentences to run MM tutively.48 words
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Article164 1926-02-12 8 Holida> Arranufment*. The General Post Office and the Sul v's are closing: at noun on both Saturday and Monday. The Saving! Rank an.: HoM Order Braadi \mll bt eJootd altogether; Til»-Lriaph Ott'iie will t<]H'n hoth iftfS. Thf Fxchanct- iHjhi I to be dond t "th days. The164 words
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Article274 1926-02-12 8 MXISION ÜBNRtVBO IN >» t'Uf \IK (,lIKT TASK. Th Chief Justice. Sir William 111 r«ia\ real rv ml bis decisioa u;>. th« I uunmoa .n kin o»i Vi:m -«-*iu\ v 1754 MM whirh had i n paid bti <"-uri by the Lee Wai. Han! an«i whui. \va> rIIJBMd274 words
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Article88 1926-02-12 8 1 A party of police uiuiei Mr. Kftcbtß, !> \.S.r. effected the arrest >f two Hoku-n- md a Cantonese m X Pa^o<la Stre '1 Wednesday. The men have ktM cliarjr. ivith heinjr ir. possession of trial MCfaftjT lucunents and also a pistol and ammuni- r ion. bnpeetor88 words
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Article31 1926-02-12 8 Mr. H. W. Esson. of Messrs. Guthrie an<^ Vi \i., is expected back from Homo leave hortly. and will m all likelihood take over icm Mr. J. O. Wilson, at Malacca.31 words
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Article226 1926-02-12 8 QUESTION IN PARL, AMEKt (From Our Ou London. Keb Win The subject of th,,,,,,^ 1^ tion m the r«denil d Malay I constitution was brought up House of Common* by Mr y c fmm, up. farm r JJ He urged CMMMfcation (t Houso or? th, ul) ,i Hiph226 words
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Article28 1926-02-12 8 v lond.Mi. »<' T 1 after the m k w ia\ announced m oa m tlv I i u.'u'.d hea Hr. io bum H will I*28 words
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Article24 1926-02-12 8 fEeut« i- >" ihi post k in -jrarrcfi a nion" i ith -hf r« mi v «>f tli«' iepi li:t'< -if t'K24 words
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Article29 1926-02-12 8 ,1 It i> undors-00.1 tk: irfuilly been conch** nvriean bMBNt Mim d liars t<- d I" thi «Vx. rpriM m Itai>. Ifc par intt ng| Ml29 words
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Advertisement161 1926-02-12 8 'THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" SCOTCHWHISKY DOUGLASCAMERON^e GLASGOW 8( LONDON. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. Incur pogntcd m Shanghai i. i| FOR BRE.AKFAST ij TO-MORROW V-s L$ j: HAVE SOME yv" "j "ST. I\AL" JO r^// !i •j PORK SAISACES f^Lf/^ AND WEAR f\i //v jx THAT MORNING SMILE (X Singapore161 words
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Advertisement54 1926-02-12 8 Parfums de Luxe OOTY I Chypre < -B J Origan J Rose Jacqueminot > Paris ■I Emcraude EAU DE COTY j: to be had from all dealers Ij "f Dupire Brothers. I V.VAV.V.V.'.V.V.V.V.V.VAV.%i% kl f *T*2J I I'm Sole Afjenls: THK BOKNBO COMPANY, LTD. Singapore. Pt-nann. Kuala I-uiupur. Il'oh. A54 words
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Article206 1926-02-12 9 Ml SSOLIM'S REPLY. i;K( KIVE1) WITH APPL.-U'SE. [Reuter's Service.] Rome. Feb. 10. duel between Mussolini and was -v.ntuiued to-day, when in liotfdsd and applauding Sesd to "Stresemann's Bg attsronea." rie said that ■at "not improvised but ,-ditated dm inn two months of sboa agitation." He was of206 words
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Article62 1926-02-12 9 Service.] ■Of Ma, Feb. 10. i begun the first readwh.ch balances at irks. Tnt r, Hon BrinhoM, oat hoed i <\ -aid that lakrt month, j dlion were unemplo.vBta ad the crisis ta taxatiop. Vari- f1 i l at Extra- o uld Ik? v A I iU62 words
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Article90 1926-02-12 9 Official Service. 1 < Rugby, Feb. 10 the fore m th 1..:. to pi sten Chamberlain repli< occupation B «4, ,or very CWOI I a> had beOl that t'.. a- 1 1 owen hud <ie. It i .t that Sgure the total of c d zones. In90 words
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Article55 1926-02-12 9 S'ark. Fek 11. I he life of the BTC 'Ma>it- du 1 r.rirmeil m from Harrelnna. ;:I -ions m dit- the K»\vr. one outsidi :i l)( Kiv. within tad vm miles fn.m a;.- about t<- W •i Syndicalts, it is tht- eve Heated m Urn at-55 words
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Article14 1926-02-12 9 Warsaw. Feb. 11. UM Dill ratifying I"lish Treaties related 1 ;nents. 014 words
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Article1063 1926-02-12 9 CANTON OBDURATE. OTHER CHINESE RESENT COMMUNISM. [British Radio— Official Service.] RuKby, Feb. 10. Sir Austen Chamberlain, foreign secretary made a statement on the situation m China at the House of Commons to-day. He said that His Majt sty's government were giving careful and constant attention to the1,063 words
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Article125 1926-02-12 9 CITY OF SNAILS. BUSINESS IMPEDED. Renter's Service}* New York, Feb. 10. The ci;y is snowbound, the snow being a foot deep m some places. A thin string of mot( r \ih\Us < rx.y is able to crawl at a snails-pace on the roads, while pedestrians are going125 words
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Article37 1926-02-12 9 [Reiner's Service.] Washington, Feb. 10. The treaty with Spain, to prevent liquor smuggling, has been signed l>y Mr. Kellogg Old the Spanish ambassador. It if similar c the treaties with Britain, Italy and other rountrtes.37 words
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Article40 1926-02-12 9 Heutc»"s Service.] New York. Feb. 10 Bidding again was brisk on the second lay of the Leverhohne sale. Mr. Frank Partridge of Lendon paid $12£03 for the fen* us William and Mary walnut suite -even pieces, circa 1 ♦"»:».">.40 words
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Article64 1926-02-12 9 [Reuter's Service. Buenos \ire«.. Feb. 10. Franco was tfficially welcomed on bis arrival l.y President I>«- Alvear. He bad t'» \m protected by the police from the enthusiasm of the throngs. The whole city was illuminated and beflagged. Madrid. Feb. 11. An amnesty for persons convicted over a64 words
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Article84 1926-02-12 9 i British Radio Official Service], Ruguy, l'eb it. Sir Austen Chamberlain was ashed about; the negotiations between the French nn<\ Soviet governments. He »aid that the French rnmeni had informed him that th:y were about to begin negotiations with th Soviet government for the settlement of outstanding questions.84 words
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Article118 1926-02-12 9 [JttUter'e Service. I London. Feb. 1. The correspondent of the Morning Post t\ Geneva »ays that the League of Nations Commission on malaria has reported th.-»t nine-tenths of th, World's animal production of Cinchona bark, totalling 10,600 tons.; S produced m the Dutch Indies. The demand fa118 words
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Article184 1926-02-12 9 EXTENSION RUMOUR. 'THE BALANCE OF POWER/* [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 11. According to the Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent, Germany's application for admission to the League, entailing her possession of a permanent seat on the Leagus Council, has led to a momentous diplomatic struggle, France leading the movement184 words
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Article63 1926-02-12 9 [Reuter's Service. I London, Feb. 10. fn the House of Commons, replying to Sir Frederick Hall. Sir Austen Chamberj lain said that the approximate totals of the j contributions by Britain, France and Italy respectively towards the expenses of the j League of Nations, since its inception,63 words
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Article71 1926-02-12 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. Feb. 10. Replying to Major Mac-Andrew. Sir Austen I Chamberlain s;iid la* the Japanese Gov>rnmenl had expressed s desire to call a ronfi rrnce to discusr extension and modifi- ii of the quadruple pad dealing with al Ashing areas. Th<- convention would not c71 words
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Article193 1926-02-12 9 [Renter's Service.] London. Feb. I. !n the House of LordK, Lord Parmooi called att.ntion to the British subsidy under the Trad. Facilities Act to the. Silver Line and sai<! that its ships were undoubtedly era ployed m tht trade between America Singapore and the Straits. There was193 words
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Article40 1926-02-12 9 [Renter's Service.] London, Feb. 10. IJ< ard of Trade n turns for January (al 1 millions sterling) were imports £118; ex- ports were f6oj re-; x ports £12 compared! with t'liii*: i'<") and CIS respectively m; January l!<2"'.40 words
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Article53 1926-02-12 9 [Eeuter'B Service] Washington, Feb. It. It is und< rstood that Mr. Ovey the British minister t<» Mexico, has lodgfd a formal protest with the Me'-rican Office atrainst the anti-alien hind and petroleum laws. The j protest is reported to be substantially m line with that made by53 words
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Article45 1926-02-12 9 [British Radio— Official Service]. Rugby, Feb. 10. Sir Austen Chamberlain was asked whe- j iher any approaches had been made to this country by tht new Bulgarian government, with regard to a lean. He replied that no such approaches had been made.45 words
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Article57 1926-02-12 9 [British Radio— Official Service]. Kugby. Feb. 10. It was announced m the Hou.-c of Commons that the minister of labour had arranged a meeting of the two parties m the marine wireless dispute, to take place at the ministry of labour this afternoon. The minister awaited the results57 words
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Advertisement119 1926-02-12 9 Choice Perfumes FOR Chinese New Year ATKINSON'S BUNGAH RAJAH WHITE ROSE AND PERU ME BUNGAH KEMANTIN. Price 52.25 per Boltle. Price $1.75 per Bottle. Robinson Co, Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements;. Raffles Place, SINGAPORE. -a little word with a de/icious meanina It's so easy to add "that finishing torn119 words
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Advertisement730 1926-02-12 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM. ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. EUMAEUf Marseilles, London, Rotterdam. Hamburg and Dunkirk Feb.730 words
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Advertisement620 1926-02-12 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "EILERMANMIHE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. s.s. CITY OF SINGAPORE Mar 1 HOMEWARDS. s.s. MALATIAN Marseilles, London and Hamburg Feb. 21 s.s. CITY OF LAHORE Marseilles, Havre, London, Rotterdam and620 words
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Advertisement590 1926-02-12 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION <o LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SER\ ICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWAi:i» For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Antwer Due ieave Tonnage.590 words
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Article1036 1926-02-12 11 SURPRISE DEFEAT OF WATSOMANS. Celtic Maintain Their Lead. <From Our Own Correspondent.) Edinburgh, Jan. 13. Glasgow Academicals and Kelso, both so far undefeated m tl Rogby Championship, j maintain their records. Kclso also head I the Border League. U most be mentioned, 'however, that while the Western club1,036 words
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Article296 1926-02-12 11 The Food Council is powerless without I publicity ar.d is doing its best to get it. The Council publishes not merely its c ;u elusions but the -videnee on which they a»p lased. The interestinp report on rhort weights and measures is the first "f three296 words
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Article22 1926-02-12 11 It is socially very tnuch more desirable that 100 people should save £10 than that me person should save £1,000. Mr. W.Mr. W. - 22 words
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Article499 1926-02-12 11 I npaid Employee* Considering Strike. The Peking and Tientsin Times of iht 14th inst. says: It stems quite likely that another Civi War will U- upon the country north of th€ Yanptsze before transport facilities have J»een ivnt-wcd to normal capacity and condi tions on the499 words
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Article466 1926-02-12 11 World on the Edge of Wonderful Discoveries. New York. Dec. 30. Dr. Charles St. John, the astronomer, of Mount Wilson Observatory, one of America's greatest authorities on the Einstein theory, declared to-day that the world is on the threshold of a super-Einstein theory, which would466 words
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Article33 1926-02-12 11 Canon Peter Green - Canon Peter Green Is there any father who does not believe that life will somehow be a better and happier thing for his bay than he ha? managed to make it for himself33 words
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Advertisement207 1926-02-12 11 Is there anyone ill at home to-day? ANYONE who is completely run down through overwork or neurasthenia? Anyone just up after a serious illness? Anyone whose health wants thoroughly rebuilding It there is— it's a case for a course of WINCARNIS. More th.n lo,ooo doctors have recommended this great tonic207 words
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Advertisement120 1926-02-12 11 Gutf3J your pleasures^ w remember ENO S^ Wtne times out of ten, a headache indicates that your g§ Sf system needs the gentle yet eft'etive aid of ENO. Most headaches are due to liver trouble, constipation, or B indigestion, and nctliing assists Nature better m over- coming these disorders than120 words
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Article475 1926-02-12 12 HOW NOVICE CREW SAILED SHIP HOME. Manned by a scratch crew— and even then 24 hands short— and after a journey from Australia which has occupied two months instead of 48 days, the New Zealand Shipping Company's Paparoa arrived at the Royal Albert Docks. To-day (Jan. 10th) the475 words
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Article244 1926-02-12 12 The twin WWW sttamer Kajputana, buili by Messrs. Harland an<l Wolff. Limited i Greeaock, f>»r the P>f imnlT nn<i Oriental Steam Navigation Company, was deliverer to the owners after running very satisfactory trials. A sister-ship of the Kawal pindi, she is a tine vessel of I«>.O(M>244 words
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Article192 1926-02-12 12 (To the Editor <»f the Morning Post). Sir. Apropos of the prominence given at the present time to the dangers of the miner*! tiffs may I point out that there ire >ther occupations m which the ri<ks aro much greater than m mining. Earlier m192 words
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Article78 1926-02-12 12 In a remit issue we (Motor Ship) published a description of the motor ship "Mulcrn," built and engined by Burmeister and Wain for the Adelaide Steamship Co. She arrived at Adelaide on November 29th after a non-stop run of 58 days, probably the longest ever made78 words
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Advertisement595 1926-02-12 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. Regular monthly sailings by the well-kno W n steamer MARELLA (7,375 ton.) The^ S M MARELLA is the llrgest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single, berth cabins, swimming bath, gymnasium,595 words
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Advertisement678 1926-02-12 12 SINGAPORE-NEW YORK SERVICE. OF THE NEDERLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY, "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" A \n HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. D Sailings on fixed dates via Suez to New York and Boston. f 8.8. VEENDYK due Mar f s.B. DELI due Apr g Cargo is also accepted to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and to U.S.A. and Cant.678 words
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Miscellaneous582 1926-02-12 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Kota582 words
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Advertisement643 1926-02-12 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arr. Dept. r Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, via Cnlomho. .lan and Port Said. Amazon Maru Feb. 20 Feb. 21 purban Cape Town, Santos, Rio, jnd Buenos Aires via Colombo. f Hawaii Maru Apr. 14 Apr. 16 B&mkmj, Karachi via Penang. f Sumatra Maru Feb. 11643 words
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Advertisement446 1926-02-12 13 Ibßk| SfEAMSHIPUWE *^3L> Round-the-World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE 38 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS. via Colombo, Port Sal Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World, returning to Singapore m446 words
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Advertisement668 1926-02-12 13 KAWASAKI— ROOSEVELT LINE GENERAL AGENTS:— Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) regularHieight service to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE (via Suez) s.s. WALES MARU due Feb. 12 s.s. NORFOLK MARU due Feb. 28 For rates and other particulars apply:- GUTHRIE CO., LTD. Agents:668 words
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Article1495 1926-02-12 14 Opium. By John Palmer Gavit. (Kegan I'aul and Koutledjjri. If* 6d). This is a good tuok. It is a relief to read an Aaserkaa account of the opium ejpestion v»< ich fa fair and impartial, and <K>t-s not i^n re th practical difficulties which coanTrsart ether nations. Not t1,495 words
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Article357 1926-02-12 14 Demand*) of lull Learning. At meeting 'f the Private S I Bociatioo, Mr. H. E, Raig Brown, Inspector f Education for Surrey, lectured on "BookLearning and Full Learning." He depre- what he < ailed the odd point of view the us ..f ffirk •hould U- all j J357 words
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Article36 1926-02-12 14 Mr. Rosslyn Mitchell - Mr. Rosslyn Mitchell n In Gmagow it is ai true to-day of the m MOtlMr and child mi it was at the fust !< 'hri-tmas. There \t no room far them— Pf yen m a manger.—Mr. M.P.M.P. - 36 words
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Article899 1926-02-12 14 From the well printed "Australian Products' 1 published m Sydney, we extract the following: Australia's purehaassj from the straits Settlements: 1251.000. The Straits Settlements' purchases irom Australia: f2.121.000. Our trade with the Straits Settlements if not nearly as good as it ou^ht to be. and :i<899 words
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Advertisement137 1926-02-12 14 2> A J^ j/ jiL Uz*sz tty 1 1 ill 1 1 //aAiIuII i!^^ o<t i>~J [eVSj^^ S l^^"^ C.GARETTES }M3?2^ ft r"^^ir c GOLDEN SMOKE: i&O—uJfc-Sb^Sv tyJ* r*\2r&%£ I»iccadill> Virginia Cigarettes are like old wine t>M4 J so' Ww r^l|^f^2' The finest Sun-sweetened golden Virginia tobac- I \*W M137 words
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448 1926-02-12 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. I THURSDAY," FEBRUARY llth. of l thf "sifare tiffiL^ ?< value marked.] d lJars unle3s otherwise 1 Asam Kumbang idris (£1) i-40 1.45 Johan Tin 4 »ls ;Kinta Tin 6 n 7 r s 68« Kuchai Prefs. ($1) ME| H! Kuchai Ords. (|i. }-Ji448 words
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Article111 1926-02-12 15 FLOW FROM CANADA'S GOLDEN WEST. Fort William, Ont. All records, even hose of 1928, for grain shipments during he season of navigation have been broken >y th? shipments for the period of navigaion, 1025. The total quantity of all kinds shipped during the season was 307,816,034 bushels, 7,331,000 bushels more111 words
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Article68 1926-02-12 15 February 11. Hank 4 ni.s. 2 4 7-16 Pank demand 2 4 3-3'» Private credits 3 m >. 2 4.% New York, demand 567,, Credits 90 days 5^ France demand 1485 India, T. T. 15 4, 4 Hongkong, demand 33^ pc p rem Yokohama, demand 125*. Java, demand 140%68 words
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Article211 1926-02-12 15 February 11. Tin 125 Tons $142.00 Gambier 14.00 Pepper Whit. 65.00 Pepper Black 55,00 Flake Tapioca 6 50 Pearl S«C« Small a75 '°Pra 11.05 Copra Sundried H ff Opium, Benares unt. 4.000 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No 1 3.10 Rice, Ranjjjon211 words
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Article35 1926-02-12 15 Singapore, Feb. 11. 12 ntM»n. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoke:! Sheet Spot LOS 1 l.OH; March 1.D7 1.07*2 April-June 1.0."> 1.00; July-Sept. 1.02 1.0:1. London Quotation Sheet 2s Sd. Market Steady.35 words
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Article378 1926-02-12 15 To the Editor of the HmM. Sir,-— Although rabhcr companies m ireneral arc now highly prosperous and iharehokfera will \h> securing exceptional dividends f >r the year ended Deceml>er 11 last, I regret to say that there still exist companies whose directors refuse to pay either the378 words
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Article179 1926-02-12 15 MACPHAIL CO.. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore. Feb. 11. Rubber.— Local 1.08 k. Tin.— London £2KI ss. Local 142 125 tons sold. Rubbers.— Shares are dull. Indragiris are quoted 5.50 8.75 and Brunei Lniteds 8.00 cum. Jeram Kuantans have sellers- at LS7% and New Scudais at 2.X.">. Mentakat>v are179 words
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Article275 1926-02-12 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. K. Macphaih. v Singapore, Feb. 11. Kubbtr.— ~s. hd. Ud. down. Local 1 UM 2 lin. i'2M ;,s. 455. up. The mar-Ket is quiet m all sections with little business passing-. Rubbers.— Share quotations are steady Ayer I'anas made 12. >0. Colinsourghs arc wanted at275 words
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Article242 1926-02-12 15 i> 11. -TV. Jwngapore. Fek IT. Kubber.-Ihe market has shown veri little leature curing the past week V one time Spot Sheet was quoted at 1 16 but since then has fallen away. The Local auction held yesterday opened with a steady tone, but towards {he close there242 words
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Article136 1926-02-12 15 Singapore. Feb. 11. j Bears covering kept the market very steady at the beginning: of the mmtk and prices advanced a few cents. At the better prices shorts were soon satisfied, and tht* market has fallen back a P ain. Th > in2-rli-shown by the Trade136 words
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Advertisement1049 1926-02-12 15 Assets over $5,500,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMITED."" (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. T ONnnN nvvwv qp nw i S rett^ MuiMiW Director ActuM, G C mOX HORACE W. BAPE!I1. A. ROBINSON, P. L A. INSURANCE^^ |_^JtANKP,G. T THf YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, HONGKONG AND1,049 words
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Advertisement78 1926-02-12 15 T ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. Incorporated io Snflaad by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singap^^ Representative Messrs. BARLOW C<\ Messrs. HARRISONS. 1 BARKER CO.. lit CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor) A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. Me**™. Guthrie and Co.. Penan*. ar< m receipt78 words
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Article2045 1926-02-12 16 REMARKABLE EVIDENCE IN SUPREME COURT CASE. Remarkable evidence was given m the ■course of the action brought by Mrs. Vera Phillips against Mr. J. A. Archibald m the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice. Sir William Murison. yesterday. Before the case commenced the Chief Justice asked counsel2,045 words
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Article367 1926-02-12 16 L.L.T.C. OPEN TOURNAMENT. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. A Flying Start. The Open Tournament which is being held at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club was commenced yesterday afternoon, quite a number of results being obtained m many of the events. Play will commence to-day at D a.m., when the Centre Court367 words
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Article418 1926-02-12 16 Tuesday's Ties. h>ne (up. Mrs. Piorropoot anJ Moss, owi l"> vs. Misi Paweeti and RutUy. owe 1&.1. Mr. and Mia. Patorson, owe S Kiss (linn an(i Miles, nue lf>.4. Miss Stephensoa and Webb, .cr. vs. MiM Bth-Jonea and Puleher, owe [\o. -Mrs. Savage and Fuller OU*4418 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter288 1926-02-12 16 To The Editor, Dear Sir, —The object of my sending you a letter m connection with your editorial "British Films" was merely to express my appreciation of your fearless criticism of some of the kind of pictures shown locally ar.d not to raise any sort of288 words
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Article133 1926-02-12 16 MM following is the draw for the third round <<f the Scottish Cup, t.. he stayed on Poh. 20th.— Dumbarton vs. Clyde. Third Lanark VS. Brechin. Falkir! vs. Rangers. Morton vs. Albion. Aberdeen vs. St. Johnatone. Bathpate vs. Airdrie. Heart- \s. Celtic. St. Mirren vs. Partick Thistle. I133 words
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Article60 1926-02-12 16 The iollowinjr will represent the Indian Association against the Selaagor Indian Association of Kuala Lumpur on the Junior Civil Service urn.und to-morrow: Manik Sin^rh: A S. Roman (cant) A. Chattatjei K. Samy, T. Rajaloo and F. H. Singh; D. K. Bamy, A. Durafltaacu, A. Aziz, 0. K. Surattee and60 words
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Article193 1926-02-12 16 Prospects m Kuala Lumpur. We gather that Mi. DauU-ny's intention to hold another boxintr tournament m Kuala Llimpar m the near future is hardly likely to bo fulfilled. Tli reason is that it is difficult to image an attractive programme. Some of the local boys are jretUttg inflated notionsM.M. - 193 words
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Article14 1926-02-12 16 Saturday.— Wireless Class at Headquarter* as usual. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.14 words
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Advertisement389 1926-02-12 16 jrnnrrrnnnmTTi a a^a^r mnWWVVW^^ WHEN YOU SAY f S "THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN BUY' YOU MEAN I 1 STEINWAY. I S. MOUTRIE AND CO., LTD I (Incorporated m Hongkong- 1. J S raffi.es place, singamm f *l Sole Agents. l AV.^v.VA^v.v.v.v.^v.^^v.v.^^^^^v.^^^^^^^^^v.^^^. i iVi 1 TEA 1 I You Cannot389 words
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