The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 February 1927

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    13 1 Singapore Free Press n CENTS SINGAPORE S.S.. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1927. NO. 12,031.
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    251 1 A serious robbery of banknotes occurred in the post on Monday night between Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar, $30,000 being lost.— Page 8. The Hankow negotiations have been held up because Mr. Chen wishes to shape his policy to suit a number of changes in recent events Japanese
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    FROCKS AND THE PLAY.
    900 1 A gentleman remarked to Me toe other day on the absurd authority of the dressmaker ever the drama. He had been to see a play in which the rector's only daughter wore frocks made for her in Paris or Bond-street. "And yet," said he, "we were
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      178 1 ulN( LOONG .nroGNISBD HOUSE for rftf topical suits. B |(;H STREET. JRaffles Hotel I S iU-INllarll 5 i iDiner Dansant, 8.1 5 p.m. Mnners will be served in the Ball-room.) J For reservations phone 2920. -i J. WILLIAMS, Manager. J -v.v.v.v.v v.v. v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v. The Remington Portable I Fjfewrilei is the
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      150 1 COMPARE 'he WORK JL A il w J^ i^«r JL A A JLh4 j *^^^^Pt» i^lhfßLr, c^^^h^^^^^l j ji! ill 1 1 ill j LL'^^trt^^B THE LARGEST COMPANIES IN THE WORLD HAVE PLACED THEIR STAMP OF APPROVAL ON ROYAL TYPEWRITERS.— BECAUSE ROYALS do more WORK, better WORK, easier WORK, SINGAPORE,
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      143 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. T.— Page 8. Try and buy a Royal Page 1. Gold Flake are the best Page 14. Ride the reliable Raleigh Page 5. Little's are advertising steamer trunks Page 8. Potash and Perlmutter on the film Page 2. Try Ribcrio and Co. for wedding presents Page 1. World
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      16 1 WING LOO N G FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
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      157 1 THE WEEK. Thursday, llth. High Water. 10 50 a.m. Malacca, High Water. 8.10 a.m.. 8.20 p.m. B. I. Homeward mail closes. Australasian mail closes, 11 a.m. W. Canadian and U.S.A. mails close, 2. Tebak Tin Fields— C. P. Chambers noon. Rugby: S.C.C. vs. l\ Services, S.C.C. 5. F rid au,
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    BEFORE THE BIRTH OF NEWSPAPERS.
    543 2 E I I Z A BETrTA N JOURX A LI S M Mr. J. 3. Harrison's lecture on "Elizabethan ,'oiirnalism" at Kinpr's College was very anusinp and informative though it demonstrated that there was really no such thine a^ journalism in those clays. He got
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    HISTORICAL CONJECTURES.
    273 2 The usage which so surprised our correspondent is evidently an example of compulsory courtesy. But to whom, in this case, is the courtesy expressed to the Muses of Literature and Art. who. being- regarded as ladies, are also regarded as eligible this compliment? And what is Urn Strict
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    51 2 The wedding took place on Saturday afternoon at the Church of the Assumption, Penan? of Mr. Michael d'Orville, of the Municipality, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. d'Orville. and Miss Winifred Rode, danphter of the late Mr. Clement Rode, who was for a long time connected with Messrs.
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      275 2 ASPRO TABLETS. GIVE CERTAIN RELIEF IN Rheumatism Sleeplessness. Does not affect the heart. Wholesale and retail from the Importers MEDICAL HALL LTD., 23. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. THE TOWN AMUSEMENT CENTRE MALAY OPERA. CINEMA. SIDE SHOWS AMUSEMENTS. VICTORIA THEATRE SATURDAY, FEB. 26th, 9.15 p.m. MONDAY, FEB. 28th,
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      324 2 VIOXORIA THEATRE Two Great Musical WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MARCH 2nd. and 3rd. ALFRED JOSEF Mirovitch and* Borissof f The World Famous Pianist. The Celebrated Violinist. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, MARCH 14th. and 15th. FOR TWO RECITALS ONLY. HEIFETZ DATES FOR BOOKING WILL BE DULY ANNOUNCED. PAVILION FROM THURSDAY, 17th. TO WEDNESDAY,
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      268 2 TWO TOPPING NINE RBELERS I\ iuT From Thursday. 17th, o Tuesd I ?^h:^l alhambrJ (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd i>r, *l In the Second Show. commencin« T\T^ A UNITED ARTTCTS^ OTPM PSaDOCH^ Featurinjr the Faniou. N MARY PICKFORI) A charming film, perfectly uiffolded and i. Blending I HUMOUR, PATHOS AN
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    GOVERNORS DUTY TO CRICKET.
    479 3 WHT SIR H. CLIFFORD KEPT TOMMY KELAART AT SECRETARIAT Proposing the health ol the M.C.C. cri kelers at a dinner given by the Burgh- Recreation Club m Ceylon, the Governor I -Sir Both Clifford) said: On the preset occasion, we have had two very interesting match-,
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    SHOPS' BLACK LIST.
    367 3 PEOPLE WHO GET CREDIT AND DON'T PAY. If you are one of London's SO,OCO Won tpays there is a girl on the fourth flo< r of a City building who knows ail about y a. She is in charge of a secret Black List of people who
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    68 3 In the All-Burma Lawn Tennis Championships the final of the men's singles was between George Pears, the holder, and S. C. Moitra who has been playine very well this year. The match went to throe sets only. Pears winning all of them and holding his opponent safe at all stages
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    GENERATION OF TALLER BOYS.
    374 3 AVERAGE INCREASE OF HALF AN INCH. Fathers are often a little disconcerted, as well as proud, to find that their growing boys have become taller than themselves. The mothers, of course, arc delighted that ♦his has happened. Thu fact is that as a nation we are
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    MADE £5,000,000 IN THREE DAYS
    336 3 RETIRING CHIEF OF STAMPING DEPARTMENT. Oik of the least known Cfovernmeni Departments, but one of the most useful, is losing its chief, Mr. G. W. Stonestreet. Director of Stamping to the Inland Revenue, who is retiring after 40 years' service. It is his Department which
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    FEDERAL SOLDIERS BUTCHERED
    102 3 Treachery f San Miguel Rebels London, Feb. 2. Mexico City.— When, on January 12th, Federal soldiers rushed the barricade at San Miguel el Grande, which was reported to be in revolt, the rebel leaders raised the white flag and declared that they were not revolting, but were
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      118 3 love You Pimples br sfaa Am clear of pimd Cuticura soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment. No other meth J greeal a ftcn euecIj econorr.io ll Try the Cuticura Sha- inKs>;c>c. Ny Carlsberg [it 1 LAKi^»[)t'*" i --j j 9MJ IMPORTERS: I EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. •,i m Den mark. SINGAPORE.
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      275 3 1 It's a sinful shame •U ?^^^^S^3^ >v^3lL^^l"^r^J|S fresh fruit should be made into jam. -I \ft^mm^^^^^^^^^\^a We Use only the Freshest an<! Cnoic<?sl Fruil 4Va You <jrot no glucose no colouring matter no {ire- m l am wi evaporate during storage sel vatives_no pulp in Harllrvs. !,m v,,u ,i,,
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      THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK AT LAS PALMAS.
      37 4 Qg then short an.; crowded stay a: La- Pal ma? the Duke and Duchess of York paid a visit to the Spanish G ernor. The Duke is >fon
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      MAKING WIRELESS VALVES.
      36 4 Wireless interests thousands who never before had any leanir. things mechanical. Crowds are attracted by thi> elaborate in the construction of the up-to-date wireless ralve. whicl a Lond showroom mind vv. Daily £kel
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    RUGBY IN SARAWAK.
    1125 5 "Spreading the Gospel Amongst the Savages." DUKES BREAK NEW GROUND. The following amusing account of the visit of the Duke's Rugby XV to Sarawak a little while ago, which appears in the latest number of the Iron Duke, makes interesting reading: In a recent copy of The
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    300 SACRED SWANS UNDER. "THE AXE!"
    537 5 Economy in Fair Kashmir. SIR HARI SINGH'S SIMPLE LIFE. Since he came to the throne of Kashmir just over a year ago His Highness Maharajah Sir Hari Singh has brought about a number of reforms in the State which he inherited from his more
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    LORD OSSLLSTON AS AIR TAXI-MAN.
    132 5 Shilling-a-Mile "Moth" Service. London, Feb. 2. Two interesting recruits have joined the ranks of the "Air Taxi Drivers." Lord Ossulston, who is Earl Tankerville's heir, has taken delivery of a D. H. "Moth" light aeroplane for flying to his estate in Northumberland from London. There
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      498 5 (fW XiJLJJJjj Bl Nm Rapid Reliable "Raleigh" ll t The all-Steel Oycle |J Mv Sole Agents: g> juM Wix ROBINSON 8 CO., LTD. JMF Growing Children a i j nourishing, sustaining FU^yfr Jl fr-jmnr that is easily digested. 1. 3c:ause its taste is delicious, they v->CjS^7|S^ v always take »\^3^'
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      196 5 n Good! It's Home Made. x^* Sv^ n 11 Nothing can be more appetising than W^^X^ If the cakes and scones, jam sand- V Ylfffeßc^'A /J wiches, swiss rolls and other tea-time lS§Sk> C v\ dainties made at home with the help if II dispenses with the need of baking
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    LAYING BRICKS AT 76
    404 6 WHEN PAY WAS ss. A WEEK AND A GOOD HIDING. "Work is the best thing in the world to' keep a man young. If he wants to live a long and happy life let him work hard, I form regular habits, and eat good, plain food."
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    NO BARGAINS IN STAMPS.
    431 6 What 1 should like to impress on all i young collectors, especially those thousands of boys and girls who are visiting the Stamp Section of the Schoolboys' Exhibition at the Horticultural Hall this week, is that there are no bargains in stamps in the sense oi
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    ZIONIST EMISSARY'S EASTERN TOUR.
    66 6 Jerusalem. Doctor Alexander Goldstein will shortly visit remote Jewries throughout the world, some of which have nevtr received a Zionist emissary Dr. iGoldstein will begin his tour at Bjmbay and Calcutta, and will then proceed t'i Rangoon. Malaya, Austra'la, Japan and China. Perhaps the most interesting
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    A NEW CHAMBER OF HORRORS.
    486 6 REMODELLING TUSSAUD COLLECTION. At the back of certain galleries in Baker-street, some of the greatest criminals and celebrities the world has known are gathering together, their numbers swelling slowly but surely prior to bursting upon the world of London in their full horror and glory.
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    NATIONAL PLAYING FIELDS.
    155 6 Successful Work of Fast Six Months. Since its formal inauguration on July B 192?, the National Playing Fields Association has established twenty-nine county branches in England and Wales, and one in Sc<-t land. Local branches have been formed in Birmingham, Bristol, Bath. Hull. Gloucester, and Norwich. The
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    IMAGINATION.
    170 6 It is interesting to learn that the expedition which has been filming a version of "Robinson Crusoe" on the island of Tobago has discovered a firm Crusoe tradition ameng the natives, who are convinced that Defoe's famous invention once lived on the island and even point out places mentioned
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      214 6 YOUR OFFICE ADDRESS Reflects Your BUSINESS STANDING If you are handicapped by insufficient or unsuitable accommodation in antiquated premises, why not enquire regarding space in the modern Laidlaw Buildings, where desirable offices are available at moderate rent. For further particulars apply Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd., Singapore (Incorporated in England.) Malacca
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      326 6 I yOt/XL A'OT/C£ r/y/s 1 MONKEY BR\^\ iHjJL' Everyone doe> no ti n (k j swfaw/ K/jsr i Monkey Brand, and it bectntJ (leans house J throughout mighty with (lea II ill- j), h| J wovt ThereV nolhinu t0 U i^:| wash nothing to waste. Gel i hand! 1 clothes.
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    RUGBY.
    1197 7 Englishmen at Twickenham Last Saturday. SOME NOTABLE CHANGES England made several notable changes in the sidu which defeated Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday in their second international match. In the first place. Hamilton-Wick-es, the Harlequins wing threequarter, who did not produce his best form in the match against Wales,
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    MACPHAIL AND CO., LTD'S. WEEKLY REPORT.
    795 7 I Singapore, Feb. 15. i The period under review has preserved /a uniform dullness with no outstanding j reature to report. the price of ihe principal commodities i remain more or less stationaiy that of rubber being Is 6%d per ib. in London, the
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      309 7 3USINESS CARDS. A MARY SETON. i iCKWOOD FIRMTrRE SHANGHAI SHADES. X UMBER MANSIONS. f-| CASKK'r O DER 1 i KEPRONF T.». IIBERT L. A. DALEY. I iKER I MnM MENTAL M ISON. Tel 913. l i TaR^FOR HIRE. gifal Reduction in Rates VIATIC MOTOR CAB CO. ii and 77 I'ukit
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      653 7 NOTICES. OFFICIAL NOTICE. I PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S I NAME. The Singapore Harbour Board hereby jrfvi •ot.ce thai in consequence of purchasing from j Wes rs. Topham, Jones Rnilton, Ltd.. the ship Steel Pontoon) T. .1. and R. Ltd: No. S9, the Board have applied to the Board of
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      546 7 NOTICES. Companies Windinjr-Up Ordinance No. 1 of 192? The Companies Ordinance. V.rj:3. JN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. f SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. IN THE MATTER OF THE ULI SYNDICATE LIMITED. Winding-up Order made 14th day of June j 191>«5. Date and 1 place of First Meetings:— Creditors 22nd
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      594 7 IN THE hUPRGMB CXiURT Of rr STRAITS SKTTLE*«EVTf SEtTLBIfSNT OF SINGAKHtC IN THK CAUSE < f I'aynrt Keena Navena Boon Bothambarani Chettiar Plaintiff (1 P. I>. Ma tCttfi <2) A. H. Ifarcuf M.W .i is Walnut-- taini'il and wax polisfa i toak r(->u«a-bohj Purniture l Comprisiner: Teak sideboard, dining I
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH.
    35 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. ASHBURN On Bth February, at Panareh South Siam, Geoffrey George Ashburn, B. Sc. Mining Engineer, younger ton of Mr. and Mrs, H. Ashburn, of Caulfield, Melbourne, Australia Age 23 years 11 months.
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1927. Mr. Coolidge's Naval Conference.
    705 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1927. Mr. Coolidge's Naval Conference. It looks as if Mr. Coolidge's Naval disarmament plan is getting as bad a Press in Europe as his opposition to the naval building policy got in the United States, and that is saying a good deal. It was
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    296 8 Justices P. J. Sproule. G C. Deane and \Y. H. Dinsmore have left Penang for Alor Star to sit in the Court of Appeal there. Mrs. J. Stevens, of Syers-road. Nursing Home, now on holiday in England, expects to be back in the F.M.S. early in June, returning by the
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    GREAT MAIL ROBBERY.
    257 8 $30,000 MISSING. CHARTERED BANK NOTES STOLEN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 16. A mysterious disappearance of thirty thousand dollars in the post occurred on Monday and has caused a sensation here. It appears that the Ipoh branch of the Chartered Bank, on Monday sent fifty thousand
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    WORLD NEWS FOR SIAM.
    97 8 ISOLATION ENDED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hanjikok. Feb. IS. The contract for the short wave, duplex hi.eh-speed installation for working wireles.communication between Siam and Europe has been awarded to relefunken, the German organisation. Marconi and French firms also tendered for the contract (This is the new
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    BELGENLAND AT BANGKOK.
    45 8 TOURISTS NARROW ESCAPE, (From Our Own Correspoi dent.) Bangkok. Feb. 16. The cruising liner Belgenland. which called here, has left for Java. During the stay one of the tourists had i a narrow escape from droning whilst disembarking in the Bangkok river.
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    CAMBRIDGE MEN IN SIAM.
    48 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. Hi. The tii>t Cambridge University nwmioa dinner here look place on Saturday when forty-five Siamese and English were present. The Minister of the Interior presided and the British Minister. Sir Edward Cook. Prince Purachatra and Prince Bidya spoke
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    143 8 The marriage has been arranged and will take place shortly in Penang of Mr. Thos. R. P. Dawson, of the Co-operative Societies Department. Penang. and Miss Angelina Daniel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E M. Daniel, of Penarig. -Ex. On the 10th of next month Hi^ Royal Highness Prince
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  • CHINA DEADLOCK.
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      WHY CHEN JIBBED.
      116 8 new sir7T7^r; 1;(vlF. I [Renter's Far X, 1 Mr. O'Malley lUted t Mff Eu,,n, r h,r >„... of statements. part!v refen B Austen Chamh.-ri:,:, an igwrmant, nd X anees. B The effort ..f lemm m create a new situation. B An agreement w* I he thought n
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      A SOUTHERN COUNTER MOVE.
      63 8 Keoter T f Far Easi I There vi Indict X 1. pid and utiiA 1 X military situation in The Southern.-r- Chuch"\\ 4-"i milev gout! Well-informed quart X report and ttso that tl S is developing in the i The fcroopt part i I I at
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      BOUND FOR CHINA.
      47 8 !'..r Kg A. 13 The cruiser D a: r:> trgUG have anr They are pr The cruiser lTan with 4hm naval t> boati En h- „|,,n, H I The Hegani General Duncan an Border Regiment M shires aboard. Th< an th<- voyage to i
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    TAKING THK EDGE OUT OF RUBBER.
    52 8 Speaking st a dim Bubber E» bai I ciai I ehoisi Hot of the Emba Anu-ricans would it..-' B concern:- Imancmg S robber. This uroul I United States poim I I that of DOBSUmei B rubber and help b *U B out of the
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    JAPANESE NEWS.
    106 8 RI'BUKR (Jl til <)N I (By eourti I N i hi Shimbui I Rubbei Im V 77 sen at which certain M JXI'WKSK ÜBPV% IW M 1 It i, midt wtood th..- B eminent repK I proposal will be h.v Government :f I **ams bwcrei icy i "N
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      258 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" It Isn't Every One Who Knows that Caldbeck's have a Retail I^T^^^B Store at 45 Robinson Rd., and what is more, will deliver any c uantity, however small to ■H Customers' houses. j CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. J (huorpo.a'ed >n>der the Companies' Ordinances of Hongkong)
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      46 8 f^***^ VERMIN USB La AGENTS: W. R. Loxley Co. I DFARS I 11 > GOLDEN SERIES. L s v- a B v.v.v.w.v-v.w-v-v.v-v.". ■i IT'S AN EASY JOB to renovate your car < with ii IrobbialacS J OF ALL GARAGES AND DEALERS. V.VeV.V.V.W.V.W.V.V.V.V.V."t I MRS. M R ATT RAY.
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      11 8 1 r To-day's Feature. > THE /?OFAL TOUR PICTURED. I i i
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    THE NAVAL HOLIDAY.
    130 9 OOODGE IMMOVABLE. 511 PRACTICAL MEANS." rR t ,j' Service.] I \\a>hinirton. Feb. 16. V- Cootidgc believes posal fa the only mpKsning a reduc- '.ar',v in the naval itc H mac that the Urn opinion that a:':.- ■ilarly inter- :i! P wera e°.n c including sufficient nee. w
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    AWAITING THE NEXT ROUND!
    39 9 f Rt > irk Nnsgn, Feb. l-">. rvat ive forces fight foi the posnd most tm--I'affaires has adarricade their ents. v^ -hinut.tn, Feb. 16. has i tared the sail from Philarie-1-th 80 toejackets anspoifa tur- it'VcH'pments
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    COLMBO STRIKE EXTENDS.
    21 9 S< -vice] («>!ombo. Feb. 16. rei ling. ar.d trade is tea advised not thers are leaving theii cargo.
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    CALLING-UP U.S.A.
    48 9 :a'. Service.] il states thai the the rans- Atlantic ts ::.:iueurarion on pel cent were announces that will become avail- an states of nia, Kentucky. TenS nth Carolina and hen already adnstitute the second the Service will be Sfrat* of Missouri. ihama, Louisiana, and Florida, which
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    SETTING FRENCH-FINANCE.
    29 9 Pari>. Feb. IS. la the consolidation has bven taken miUUurd franca worth Treasury Bonds, which how*. J to pay off the 1922 6 pt-r cent bonds r
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    THE WORKLESS ARMY.
    34 9 ttrfal Service.] Kuijby. Feb. 15. in shows a further in the number of uni Mi 1.303,500. thai a year ago. Chairman and Singapore and Pc- ar 'X n a visit to
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    "NO THOUGHT OF WAR."
    210 9 AMERY ON CHINA. MOND SPEAKS HIS MIND. [Reuters Service.] London, Feb. 16. "We have no thought of waging war in China or on China," declared Mr. L. C M. S. Amery (Colonial Secretary) in the course of a speech at the Walthamstow Conservative Club. Referring to
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    LATE JAPANESE EMPEROR.
    175 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 15. In the House of Lords, the Earl of Birk. enhead moved thai an address be presented the King expressing deep regret at the death of the Emperor of Japan and praying His Majesty to express to the present Emperor the
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    CHANNEL HOLD-UP BY FOG.
    123 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, Feb. 15. The fog which has now bese: the English Channel for five successive days was so bad at noon to-day that all mail and passenger services between England and the Continent were suspended. This is said to be the first
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    EARTHQUAKE HAVOC.
    97 9 fF.e/.ter's Service.] Vienna, Feb. 15. Latest reports confirm the alarming nature of the earthquake. The deaths are estimated at several hundreds, due to the collapse of a thousand houses in Bosnia. Herzegovina and Dalmatia. and heavy destruction was caused at Ragusa. Cattaro. Spalato and Mostar, the population being
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    INDIAN LABOUR
    47 9 The following are the numbers of arrivals from and departures to Madras Presidency for the month of January. Arrivals (Figure? supplied by travelling inspectors) 3,816 adults; 478 minors. Departures (Figures supplied by steamer agents) 8,033 adults; 491 minors. The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.
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    MALAYAN FLOODS RELIEF FUND.
    39 9 The Hongkong Bank has received the following subscriptions for the above. Already acknowledged $36,451 Ho-ngkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation 2,000 Singapore Japanese Society and the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbun 907.50 William Gossage Sons Ltd. 500 $39,858.50
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  • LETERS TO THE EDITOR
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      A MUNICIPAL SCANDAL.
      314 9 To the Editor. Sir, In the mists of long ago a Road was lost. Wandering in meditative mood along a strand forsaken, I chanced upon a solitary worker juggling with sticks amidst the muddy tide. After some greeting, and a question as to his secret occupation, this
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      SCHOOL HOURS.
      130 9 To the Ediior. Sir. With further reference to my article about the "School Hours." I am quite satisfied with the suggestion made by one of the contributors who signed his name 'another in favour" re a vote taken of the pros and cons. I hope our readers who
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      BY TAXI TO THE WHARVES.
      321 9 To the Editor. Sir.— On the 4th. instant I sent a taxi cab with one of our office peons to the City of Palermo to bring up a ship's officer. P.C. Xo. 109 prevented the taxi from entering the Harbour Board premises. 1 naturally made
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      CAR PARKING.
      244 9 To the Editor. Sir, The minutes of the last meeting of the S.S. (S.) A. Committee published in your issue of to-day record that I dissented from the resolution "that this Committee disapproves of the statement that the Government will not accept any responsibility whatever for the parking
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      MERCANTILE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
      450 9 I To the Editor. Sir, Referring to the letter of "A Mercantile Employee" appearing in your issue of the loth, instant, I am to point out that (1) The names of the members of the Committee of Management were published in the local newspapers, the address of
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    KUALA LUMPUR WEDDING
    199 9 Phillips Hiam. The marriage took place on Monday in St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, of Mr. C. G. Raymond Phillips, of the F.M.S. Railways, and Miss Eva Hiam, daughter of Mr. R. W. Hiam, of the F.M.S. Railways. The Rev. B. C. Roberts officiated, and Mr. Vodden
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      733 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES BIPKESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON, AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) WEEKLY SRVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. MAC lI AON London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Feb. 18 PEM< I DOCUS Marseilles, London,
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      567 10 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England). KTi I FRMAN" LINE PASSENGER jSW FREIGHT SERIES TO ITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Doe Spore. s.s. CITY OF MADRID *f' 9 s.s. CITY OF WELLINGTON MM. w HOMEWARDS. a*
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    RUBBER SMUGGLERS.
    391 11 PREVENTIVE FLEET'S CAPTURES. At about 8.30 a.m. on Feb. 3, when on patrol off Kuala Linggi, the Rewak sighted a prau. It was chased, and on being overhauled was found to contain two Malays, who, from a distance, had been seen to be throwing rubber overboard. Eight pikuls
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    MORRISON MOTORS AFFAIRS.
    282 11 On Saturday m. rnintr in Kuala Lumpur before the Hon*ble Mr. Justice R. D. Acton. Mr. M. E. A. Farr. as Counsel for Messrs Borneo Meters Limited, of Singapore, applied t the Court for an Order that a Rec< iver be appointed to manage the business f
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    CHINAS SHORTCOMINGS.
    234 11 CHINESE GENERAL'S FRANK OPINION. General Chin Vun Peng, in an interview j to a Chinese journalist declared that the reason of the present decadence j.' China musi t>e found in the lack of co-ofiei'stioii among her people, the pursuance of a policy •r the p:\* «>' former Govcimients
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      256 11 LEA PERRINS' 1 SAUCE is known the world over as the best appetizer for GOLD MEAT. Bi VOL 1 CAN ALWA YS j^ t" BE HAPPY r Phone $163. j* ti_ tT o' h fo-€Wi Albion Wmgom supplied to I f G :nt '?rtkc Gold Coast. The ALBION 1 1
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    124 12 The British steamer Garbeta (8.1.5. N. Co.), arrived from Calcutta yesterday with a cargo of coal. The Chargeurs Reunis steamer, Cap Saint Jacques, will arrive here about 7 a.m. to-day. She will berth at Godown Nos. 7 and 8 and will sail about 11 a.m. The Kia-n Gwan
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    METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
    62 12 (By courtesy of the Government Health Office). For the twenty-four hours ending midnight February, 15th. Maximum shade temperature 87 F Minimum shade temperature 74.5 F Mean shade temperature 79.6 F Maximum sun radiation 155 F Minimum grass radiation 70.5 F Sea temperature 81 F Mean wet-bulb temperature 75.4
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    172 12 AMERICAN YACHT ARRIVES. Another yachting party has arrived at Singapore en route for the Far East. The party are on board the Warrior, a stately vessel flying the American flag, which left Madras on January 119 last and has touched at Rangoon, Penang and Malacca before coming on
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    A COLLISION CASE.
    350 12 SlIT AGAINST OWNERS OF KISTNA. The judgment of the Dika Court in the case brought by the Captain of the sailing lighter Seng Heng against the Captain and Owners of the Kistna was read last week in the International Court. It will be remembered says Bangkok Times,
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    132 12 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Van Heutsz 22; Roggeveen 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). Hakozaki Maru 18; Yuensang 15; Katong 14; Trier 10; Cap St. Jacques and Tilawa 8. .Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). I Kutsang 30; Gambhira
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      367 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOB SYDNEY. MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4.512 tons). The s.a. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single
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      329 12 I &s. GLENGARRY. Consignees of cargo per the above vessel (arrived Feb. 12) from London are hereby notified that a General Survey of all cargo landed here in a damaged condition will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, the 21 inst., at Godown No. 12-13. Xo further Survey will
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      17 12 DYSENTERY AND DIARRHOEA BROWN'S SPECIFIC to be had of Three Dispensaries in Battery-road, and of MISS BROWN.
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      525 12 i MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (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, Taipjng, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
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      46 12 CLEARANCES. Feb. 16th.— Singkep, Rengat, Siberg, D. Van Twist, Noorebar, Singkara, Van Heutsz, Van Hogendorp. Van Swoll, Emile, Pontianak, V. d. Does do Bye, Singaradja, Toussoum, (Dut.); Kronprins Olav, (Nor.); Eva, (Ger.); Naerato Maru, (Jap.); Cyclops, Rahman, Melania, Ranella. Hong Lee, Kola, Canadian Settler Pembrokeshire, (Brit).
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      528 13 O. S. X Line. Steamers. Arrive Leave Hamburg. Bremen, ombo, Aden. Port "9M Amazon Maru Mar. 11 Mar. 13 r A ;l Bay. Cape Town. Rio. t Montevideo Maru Mar 6 Mar. 8 IT, Par-es-Salaam. Baj and Durban. f Panama Maru Mar. 1 Mar. 3 Indo Maru Feb 2 3
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      434 13 TRAVEL COMFORT flvCtfOl&JCtflVl Dollar President liners offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, we 11- ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Stateroom* with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running water. The
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    BENGAL DETENUES TO BE RELEASED.
    277 14 RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN THE ASSEMBLY. New Delhi, Feb. 3. In the Assembly there was a prolonged debate on the motion of Pandit Motilal Nehru, the Congress Leader, recommending the release or trial of the Bengal detenues. Pandit Nehru, Mr. Srinivasa Iyengar, Pandit Malaviya and other
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    HUNGARIAN OUTLET TO ADRIATIC.
    256 14 ITALY'S 'OFFER* OF FIUME Vienna. A Budapest paper reported that the Hungarian Premier, Count Bethlen, will shortly pay a visit to the Italian Dictator, Si.crnor Mussolini. For some time negotiations have been proceeding between Hungary and Jugoslavia concerning an outlet to the Adriatic, Jugo-Slavia proposing to
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    PREPARING FOR EX-KAISER'S RETURN ?
    109 14 PREPARING FOR EX-KAISER'S RETURN Sinister Scheme Scented By German Paper. London, Jan. 31. Berlin. Orders received from Doom that extensive renovation should be carried out to the Unter Den Linden Palace ''in order to receive the ex-Kaiser's wife, Hermine, whenever she is visiting Berlin," bear a sinister significance, according to
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    INDIAN MEDICAL OFFICER'S PATHETIC EXPERIENCE.
    69 14 London, Feb. 1. Doct:r Middleton West, of the Indian Medical Service, had the pathetic experience of seeing his brother, a Midland's farmer, expire under an anaesthetic administered by himself, preparatory to the extraction of teeth by a dentist. At the inquest held at Burton-on-Trent, a
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    EXCHANGE.
    33 15 Hon^ Koiijr, demand ]<t px. Die Yokohama, demand 114 Java, demand l:>9 1 4 Bangkok, demand 81 Bar Silver London 2fi 5-l<» Bank of England Rate 5 p.c. Sovereign, Bank Buying- 8.54.
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    PRODUCE.
    201 15 February It',. Pepper Black 40.50 Flake Tapioca 5.25 Pearl Sago Small 7% Kioe Liang Hin Chan Marti Red Eagle (New) 3M Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 256 Rice. Siam Broken No. 1 220 Rice, Siam Broken No. 2 200 Rice, Siam
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    C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    58 15 February ltith., 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers. S.S.S. <>«iual to Standard Q.C.F. Spot 66 t)n 4 Standard R.S.S. on Tender Feb. 66*4 86% Mar. 67 tiT 1 A.pr-June ''•'■> 69*« July-Sept. "r-4 71% Tone of Market:- Steady quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet I***l per
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    ROSE MACPHAIL & CO'S. REPORT.
    217 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S. REPORT. Singapore. Feb. 1»i. London. Rubber Is 6%d. Unchanged. Local Go 1 London. Tin £293. Down 355. Local 152 for 25 tons. Mining. Kuchai 2.23 2.2t!. Kinta 2.27 1--2.32 Malaya Consul 1.15 1-17%, Lingui 1.85 1.90, Murai 2.40 2.50. Menglembu 30 37. Ulu Piah 1.57% L 62%,
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    RUBBER AND TIN RETURNS.
    207 15 Sime, Darby and Co.. Malacca. Agents. Bukit Lintanjf, 32,000; Centra] Johore, 24,433; Chimpul, 32,500; Colinstargh 43,000; Consolidated Eastern. 161,336; Craigielea, 84,000; Heawood, 59.500; Hevea, 26,2G5; Jasin, 43,500; Johore River, 42.167; Kenipas. 91.765; Layang-. 55,700; Lendu, 30,793; Merliir.au 134,312; Nanette, 11,779; Pegoh, 89,000; Permata, 14.134: Radella. 14,350:
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    YESTERDAY'S PRICES
    41 15 The Singapore < hambe> of < femettst Rubber Association held Its TBfth. suet*** yesterday, when there were Catalogue! 1,415,757 lbs.; <;H2.tK>. tons. Offered L,113j»97 lbs.; 197.14 'ons. S Id 1.02(1.242 It;.-.; }.")."».40 tOTIS. Spot. London Is. 74. New York Us ,-ents
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    PRICES REALIZED.
    75 15 Nibbed Sniokod Ofawt. Oetfte IVr IM. Standard Quality 86% t<> OG Good Average Quality 84% I i B4| Off Quality <;•_> Ui 14 C repe. Standard Quality i'ah M l |ol only in cases Good Pale B to |S%| Off Coloui Latex 59 bo II Ml Clean Fine
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    FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT.
    571 15 Singapore, Feb. IS. There ha> been ptac.icaliy no change en balance in the price of either Tin or Rubber during; the past wools and both sec lions dt the share market have been neglected. Sterling Fin quotations remain ptacticaUy unchanged but Dollar prices IN nearly ail slightly
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      1809 15 fcseta Over $7,000,000, S.C. Assurance in Force Over 23,000,000. I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) f HEAD OFFICE :-Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance
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      39 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England b: Royal Charter A.D. 1720 FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager
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    LAND ACQUISITIONS.
    1958 16 Collector's Offer Doubled. COURT GRANTS $55,000. An interesting case arising out of the improvement scheme in the Rochore Road district was heard in the Supreme Court yesterday by the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, assisted by two txpert assessors, Mr. R. H. Young and Mr. W. Dunman. Mr.
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      48 16 RECORD BY YALE MAN. [Reuters Service.] New York, Feb. 15. Sabin Carr, of Yale University, broke the indoor pole jump record with 13 ft. 9*4 inches. [The international record for the ordinary pole jump (13 ft. 11 4-10 ins.) is held by C. Hoff. (Norway)].
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      FIERCE BOXING.
      199 16 VACCA THRASHES LA BARBA. fßeuter's Service.] Boston, Feb. 15. In a ten rounds contest Johnny Vacca outpointed Fidel La Barba, but no title was involved. La Barba received a left hook to the jaw in the first round, to be knocked off his feet for the first time
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    FOOTBALL COMPETITION NO. 11.
    43 16 A reminder to w\ uld-be competitors that entries for our Football Competition No. 11 close to-morrow morning, and that they must reach this office by ten o'clock. Coupons for these competitions are published in our Wednesday and Saturday issues.
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    RUGBY.
    84 16 S.C.C. VERSUS UNITED SERVICES THIS AFTERNOON. A match has been arranged for this afternoon, on the Padang. between the S.C.C, and the Uni.ed Service?. The following will be the teams: S.C.C— S. E. King; Tatham. Wigg, Barnes. Robertson; Skeggs. Xiblock; Leonard. Smith. McLeod. Windle. Clements. Sturgess. Martin, and Brotchie.
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    PENANG POLO CLUB GYMKHANA.
    89 16 The Entries The following are the entries for the Penang meeting this Saturday: Races 1. 2, 3 and 4 Moonflower. The Bolter. Rode, Lady Hampton. Mahjong. Subatra. Minamore, Brown Laddie, Valontine. Happy Day?, Sambrani, Red Ranee. Saracen, Layang Layang. Hit. Longchamp, Conundrum, Red Gauntlet. Fatty, Ansenna,
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    56 16 On Sunday the second race for the Vice- Commodore N. E. Bowl will be sailed for V)ver the usual Club course. Start at 10 a.m. Handicaps are as follows: June Scratch. Ella Dorothy 2, Polly 2.8, Ella 4.3, Jean and Kathleen 5, Joy 10, Puteh 10.8, Gertrude 14, Betty
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    HOCKEY.
    59 16 The following will represent the V.M.C.A. versus Police at hockey to-day on the Y.M. C.A. ground for the Framroz Cup: (G. V. Neubronner; E. G. Wheatley and R. Lyne; B. Singh, C. D. Smith and D. K. Samy; M. Catchatoor, L Arathoon, H- G. Stack, D. Paranjoti and A.
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    319 16 Yachting in Johore. WIN FOR LAYANG-LAYANG The Johore Yacht Club monthly race for February was sailed on Friday. The following boats started at 2.45 p.m. in a fresh north westerly breeze: Layang-Layang (White) Scr., Margaret (U. Aziz) Scr., Bobbie (U. Majid) Scr., Nancy (Datoh Mohamed) 5, Irene (S.
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    PREVENTIVE OFFICER'S DEATH.
    351 16 DROWNED WHILE CHASING SMUGGLERS. Fuller details are now available, says the Malaya Mail, with regard to the disappearance i f Mr. Clarke, of the Customs Preventive launch Pikat, who on the night of the 9th. inst. was lost, when out in small boat chasing alleged rubber smugglers
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    POLICE CHANGES.
    89 16 Mr. D. Kenny who was acting Chief Detective Inspector before he went on leave, is expected back in Singapore on board the Macedonia shortly. Inspector Smith of Malacca and Inspector J. J. Higgins are also expected to arrive by the same steamer. The duties of Chief Court Inspector
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    19 16 If you think politics easy, try standing on a fence while keeping one ear on the ground. Wilmington Dispatch.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    55 16 Friday 18th. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall, European Units, (Officers and N.C.O's Classes.) S.V.C. Band. Malay Drill Hall, Malay Company. Saturday 19th. 2. p.m. Siglap, S.R.E. (v) Signals. Farrer Range, Malay Company. Sunday 20th. 8. a.m. Siglap, S.R.E. (v) Signals. 8 a.m. Bukit Timah Range, S.V.R. Association. 7.30
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