The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 June 1927

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    13 1 Singapore Free Press II KNTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1927. NO. 12,126.
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    274 1 The internal harbed-wire barriers inside the British and French Settlements at Shanghai are gradually being removed Page 11. A party of missionaries who made a perilous trip down the river on flimsy rafts reached I'ekinjj without their leader, who was drowned on the way —Page 11. The
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1001 1 QtUCqttid •i(i',. t hi'iniiiis i.nr'ii tst til rrn ;/f Ltl>tlli t Juvfiutl. There is no doubt that Singapore has spent the liveliest Whitsun holidays it hat* experienced m the last quarter of a century. What with Sir Hugh showing uhow to enjoy the fleet ing hours
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      171 1 WING LOONG CLASS TAILORING. Finish Guaranteed. mk;h street. I Raffles Hotel To-Night, June 11th 8.15 p.m. I Special Diner Dansant Dinner will be served m the Ball-room). For reservations phone 2920. jj J. WILLIAMS, Maiiager. fcv) REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS j Clean-cut, beautiful, speedy work is the I product of the Remington
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      104 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Silks at Wassiamull's— Pajge 16. Bean cars— Britain's masterpiece— Pa^ e 13 v v Berger paints keep their freshness Page 8. Champion plugs for tropical conditions— Page 8. For wreaths order from Singapore Casket Co.— Page 9. Paramount Pictures at the Alhambra on Monday— Page 2. The Chevrolet
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      12 1 WING LOONG THE RECOGNISED HOUSE for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.
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      152 1 THE WEEK. High Water. 8.5 a.m.. 7.0., 8.10 p.m. S.I. H. W. Malacca. 5.00 a.m., 4.8., 5.30 p.m. 5.8. B. I. outward mail due. Garrison Sports— Stadium 3.30 p.m. Australians vs. X. Malaya -Ipoh. Football: Div. 11. A.P.C. vs. S.H.B. Sunday, 12th. High Water. 8.59 a.m.. 7.3., 8.40 p.m. 8.4.
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    BAN IMPOSED ON INDIAN STUDENTS.
    223 2 DEPLORED BY EDINBURGH MINISTER. l^ndon. May 2(». Xh< !©!oar ;c\n imposed at dance-halls and n >taur;u;t- ua Kdinhurjrh was brought u{> •>« re Un QiurcJi of Scot. and Assembly t, v W, H. Stevenson, the Edinburur Convener of the Forelgii Missions Committee. He deplored the
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    METROPOLITAN POLICE FORCE LIBELLED
    114 2 rxJir<»r and Publishers Fined. London. May 2">. Fines T £300 tia-h were imposed at the O\! Ba ley on Mr. William Paul. Editor of th<- Sunday W »rker, and the proprietor? (■f :h- papex who pleaded guilty to libeL Bus Metropolitan Police, by publishins a paragraph
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      87 2 Have You Pimples Or AClearSmootbSKin? If you wish a skin clear of pimples, blackheads and other annoying eruptions begin today the regular use of Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment. No other method is so agreeable, so often effective and so economical. Soap, Ointment. Talcum sold throughout thf wv.rM. British
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      210 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY CINEMA— SIDESHOWS— WAYANGS. THE UNION STAR OPERA GO. Commencing Saturday, June 4th. THE BUNGA MAWA. Bandeong's Champion KRONCHONG. ADMISSION: $3, 2, 1 and 50 cts. Mdm. I^Kelvey's l^^^^J School of I DANCING For children and young X ladies m Character, W Classical, Clog, Exhibition, Ballet and Toe
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      289 2 VICTORIA THEATRE J^^^^^B^lJßi AND NIGHTLY AT 9.30 P.M. 7 Jeffery Farrvoh Vtoffrt^^fe Famous Story '^Hppr Good Old Days Amateur Gentleman" FEATURING RICHARD BARTHELMESS ALL THE WORLD LOVES A LOVER \ND RICH\RD BARTHELMESS AS BARNABAS BARTY IS A PERFECT LOVER A PERFECT AMATEUR GENTLEMAN. Book now at Little's Popular Prices $2
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      408 2 For Tuesday, 7th. to Sunday, 12th. June A Screen version of one of the most Talked of Book» A. S. M. HUTCHINSON who personally supervised the adaptation of his AT THE ALHAMBRA (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd., Proprietors In the Second Show at 9 p.m. A WILLIAM FOX SUPER PRODUCTION
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    NOISES OFF.
    1085 3 Thunder and Lightning. AND GALLOPING HORSES. A well-known orchestral conductor one made a tour of the hotel m which he wa staying, to collect electric light bubs fron the corridors. He collected them m clothes basket. Going then on the top floor to the wel of the staircase,
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    A SWEEPING CRITICISM.
    62 3 An Eastbourne man, summoned for using; a wireless set without a licence, pleaded that for the past 18 months he had not received anything worth listening to. He was fined 40s. Kent magistrate to a woman: You will go to prison for fourteen days. Woman: Prison! I
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      202 3 The Food of Kings Court Physicians know the best and see that Royal Babies have the best. That is why 1 Glaxo has been used with success m 5 Royal < Nurseries. Only the best is good enough for < your Baby, for is he not a King to you
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      382 3 WILKINSON, HEY WOOD A Ivl r\ I" A D 1^ >^, A iN U LLA rv l\ Irusticide 3 BLACK BITUMINOUS PAINT. 5 l/ For use on Galvanised Iron, Zinc and Steel Rust resisting and withstands the action of Sail ~a or Fresh Water, Chemical Fumes, Acid and F Alkali.
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    "TIN LIZZIE" TO GO?
    134 4 Ford Jokes and the Ladies. London, May 27. "Tin Lizzie" has been deposed after reigning m Motordom for 20 years, according- to Henry Ford's British representative. Ht says that the Company is scrapping the famous Model "T" which has retained all its essential features throughout. The
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    HOW LONG WILL A CAR LAST?
    174 4 How many miles can a car run before being put on the scrap-heap? That must depend on the country of origin, the de-j sign, material, the workmanship and the use. In this connection some interesting figures and facts have come to light as a
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    FROM PENANG TO VANCOUVER.
    149 4 Although the Morris car, built m Oxford, England, is comparatively a newcomer to Vancouver Island, it is a vehicle that is gaining world-wide popularity with giant strides. Mr. Morrison, of Brechin and Morrison, the Victoria distributors of this English car, points to the fact that they
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    PERFECT TOOL KIT.
    754 4 AN ESSENTIAL PART OF CAR EQUIPMENT. SOME SUGGESTIONS. By Major F.A.C. Forbes-Leith F.R.G.S. (Author of "By Car to India.") A real first class kit of tools is an essential part of the equipment of any car, and yet, how very few drivers really give serious thought to
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    UNPROFITABLE MOTOR INSURANCE.
    773 4 Sir Edward Manville, the Chairman of the Car and General Insurance Corporation, at its annual general meeting- last week told his shareholders that although their most important business is motor insurance that class as a whole cannot be said to have produced satisfactory results their profits this
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    PHILIPPINE PROGRESS.
    69 4 The number of car- m has been going up steadily- I' that registration fee this ft to P. 1,200,000. CottMtioM I exceed by P. 300,000 fate Em according to Bureau >♦ r figures. The Philippine- ifl th< the top of the list <>f coantri most cars. A report
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      97 4 High Pressure and Balloon Tyres and Tubes VjV^viHr^ I lino id nO"iifD fCj^Tf f w'^ TRJU3C TOO. U S P»T OFT. M J%-*f\J I If/ I w r^j^i w^ f m m Distributors CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. Singapore. Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca- 4 mm J THE
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      90 4 N all parts of the world and under all 1 V^ conditions of travel, Goodyear Heavy Duty Pneumatic Lorry Tyres are rolling up records of economy, endurance and lon*-, a* ■•■■■■■•■•t»«««»»»»«« j: OLYMPIA 1927 MODEL. NEW 12 14 H.P. 6 cylinder, valve engine; capable of I- at 26 miles ft*.
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    MASS PRODUCTION AND MONOPOLY.
    952 5 There is considerable joy m the United States amongst the ranks of the poorer motorists over the very formidable challenges which ihe Ford concern has had to meet during the last year or two. Once upen a time Ford was hailed as a publicbenefactor. Not only
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    "HER MAJESTY THE BABY."
    212 5 A Nervous Driver m a London Street. At a busy crossing m the West-end of London the driver of an Austin Seven was preceding a long line of traffic at a snail's pace, and small as was this vehicle, he had manoeuvred it into such a
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    CASTING A SPELL ON HIM.
    25 5 Policeman (producing notebook): "Name." Motorist: "Abner Anastasius Peregrine Thaddeus— Policeman (putting book away): "Well, don't let me catch you again."
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    16 5 ly and deservedly grounded m the liking of the public— R. E. Davidson m New Statesman.
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    MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
    244 5 Cars Which Were Alike as Two Teas. In one of the narrow streets of London cai s can only be left on one side. A tra- veller with a bag- of samples stepped out I of an hotel one morning and crossed the j road to a 20
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    DRIVING DOWN THE HILLS.
    209 5 The majority of accidents on mountain roads occur while cars are travelling downhill. This is due entirely to the fact that drivers have not the slightest knowledge of how to descend grades. Here is a simple !ule; Go down the same way as when going up.
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    MAGNETOS AND SILKWORMS.
    130 5 The relation between magnetos and silkwoims may not be apparent at first sight, but it is nevertheles a fact that they play an indispensable part m magneto manufacture, inasmuch as a very fine quality of natural silk is used for the insulation of the armature windings. The
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      242 5 I THEI4 40H.P. I j "Princeton" Tourer j m\ A. r y y* _^jpl»- I f ~W I I 1 »I^\i i "v* it^ r i j VAUXHALL j ENGLAND'S MOST EXHILARATING CArJI Performance that has Complete reliability, and aroused the unlimited thrilling power far m enthusiasm of motorists all
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      143 5 1 ywvwvvvavwwww^vw.v.^^^^ iiIfESSEx) ESSEX FOUR DOOR ffssExf i I MOTORS I SEDAN MOTORS New Type New Colours > v New Upholstery New Appointments. S This Sedan with four wide doors offer individuality and reliable transportation. It J has a new T beauty of line distinction m its two tone colour
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    CRICKET SERVICE BY ALL-ENGLAND PLAYERS.
    1444 6  -  Jack Durston the Making of_ a fast bowler. f jt The Art of Fast Bowling. SOMETHING THAT CAN BE IMPROVED— J WHBKE JUNIORS KAIL. *J BY (Middlesex and England Fasl Bowlgr) [FREE PRESS SPECIAL.} Th< esseni als Of cricket are so numerous and «an i
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    WIMBLEDON PROSPECTS.
    1355 6  -  S. M. Jacob. THE MEETING OF GENIUSES. Quality of Men's Singles Higher i Than Ever Before. •j BRITAIN'S CHANCE IN DOUBLES. |i j: ij I- (Who played m the Olympic Games, and m the Indian Team J for the Davis Cup. I .J [FREE PRESS SPECIAL]. > If,
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    MANILA'S GOODBYE TO GOVERNOR GENERAL WOOD.
    201 6 MANILA'S GOODBYE TO GOVERNOR GENERAL WOOD. SajS He Will Return Manila. May 27. There fa a momentary lull m the tumult fir,! shooting «>f polities m the Philippine* while the whole country joins m saying good-bye to Governor General Wood. He h:.- turned the responsibilities of government om to Vice-Governor
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    TATE REFUSES OFFER TO COACH IN INDIA.
    34 6 London, May 24. Ta'o- has refused an offer to jj:o to Indi? to coach during the forthcoming winter. H^ says. V A rest will do me good.**
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    RECORD EUROPEAN PURSE.
    81 6 Mickey Walker's Fight with Milligan London, May 24. Mickey Walker, the Middleweight Gbannpion of the world, has arrived for his fight vvith Milligan. Walker, whether he loses or wins, wil receive £23.000 which is a record purse for Europe. Milligan, the challenger will receive £4,500. It has
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    POLA NEGRI'S MARRIAGE.
    90 6 "Like a Heal Princess." Paris. May 11. No cinema wedding could have had a more picturesque setting than Pola Negri's marriage to Prince Serge, which took place m Pola's old world chateau at Raincourt. The ceremony was performed by the local Mayor, m the presence of Georgian.
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      351 6 HMHM-B ■■>•> ■-■-«^-i^ M LATEST FASHION! O THE VERY CHOKE o 1 f SELECTION OF LOVELY i SILKS 1 i Specialists m Pure Chinese Silk Hosiery. Made strong to last lonn. Q I J WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL CO. I PERFECT DRESS DESIGNERS J Phone. 1144. 56-57 HIGH STREET -•-•-••■-••■•■••-■.■-t^^ a n-iiVoK*
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    OPIUM MENACE IN INDIAN STATES.
    584 7 VICEROY'S SPEECH AT CONFERENCE. Simla, May 2H. The Viceroy. Lord Irwin. opened a conference of representatives of the Indian States convened to discuss measures to suppress the opium evil m the States. The Viceroy emphasised that the keynote of the delibeiations should 're a spirit
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    CHINESE IN MALAYA.
    62 7 In the House of Commons on May 16 Sir John Power was to ask the Secretary of State for th? Colonies if he can state the number of Chinese citizens engaged m trade m British Malaya at the last census; and the number of Chinese immigrants into
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    159 7 Mr. R. J. A. Whitaker, who was recently manager of the Tobacco and Cigarette Department, Huttenbach Lazarus and Sons, Limited, Penang, met with an accident at the Penang Wharf on Friday night as a result of which he received concussion of the brain. Mr. Whitaker had arrived in a motor
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      252 7 A r\US II 11 OVll*Gl* tP X 4O\J 1 rT^*"^^^ I /^vlSllri vji* Hi* kDCITII" RORNFO MOTORS l IMITPH 1 3\J P- A M^/\_T 1T M \jT JL \Zl\kJ JLf mAWJI A JL JLiJL^ Items that are individually important, and collectively Sound Teeth Mean Good Health! \TO mother would intentionally
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      272 7 Your Smile and \bur Simple New Dental Method I Send coupon for 10- day tube V^' ence, it's been found that teeth frices do not successfully clear off. That's why brushing has failed you. I rubles. For health's sake and for Uautv, yon must remove it. Run your tongue across
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    TRANS-PACIFIC FLYING.
    733 8 Big Prizes For First Airman Over. FLYERS GET READY. San Francisco, May 24.— The Daily News gave $1,000 to-day as the initial contribution to a prize fund of $50,000 it is raising for a flight to Manila. The announcement, printed prominently n to-day's issue of the Daily News,
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    136 8 Two Italian gentlemen arrived by the Darvel from Singapore with a quantity of flannel and other warm clothing for sale j We understand that though they have managed to get rid of some, their visit, as was expected, has hardly been a profitable one. They must give the poor old
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    AGONISING PILES.
    73 8 There is n 1 need to suffer this distressing affliction. One tube of Dr. Van Vleck's Absorptive Pile Plasma will relieve you of all painful swelling and inflammation. Results are amazing. It sucreeds m most obstinate cases. Simple to use; certain m its curative action, and costing only
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      259 8 FOR ij i I TROPICAL CONDITIONS I CHAMPIONS PREDOMINATE^ S f A trial set will speedily Convince You i Obtainable from all Dealers and from the Distributors:— MALAYAN MOTORS, LTD. jj SINGAPORE. h BERGER PAINTS 3 P^ Berger Matoxe the flat Oil Paint which |jji the painter thins himself gives
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      156 8 KIKKO TIJUI SOY FAMOUS JAPANESE SAUCE Delicious Taste' To add more taste and nourishment to your food Try Kikko Man Soy famous Japanese soy —on your meat*, fishes and vegetables Kikko Man Soy is prepared from nourishing soy-bean, wheat and pure salt. Brewed under utmost care and contains no artificial
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      393 8 1 How to use LUX I J« PUT out the instructions given here, paste ihtm m J Vcard, and keep them by ycu for reference. Tlu\ m •I save you many expensive mistakes. j i WAKK enough LUX M»iuti<»ii press ma tW >ud- tsd tor all the silk thintrsjou HM«e
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    VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES.
    461 9 Royal Johore Challenge Cup. GARRISON SPORTS. A practice shoot m readiness for the Royal Johore Challenge Cup next week-end is being held by the S.V.R.A. on Sunday, leaving the Drill Hall at 8.30 a.m. The practice will take place on the Fairer Range, and a Spoon Shaot will
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    EXPLOITS OF THE EMDEN.
    267 9 PRIVATE VIEW OF lI. M W LONDON. London, May 27. The German film of the "Emden's Ktivities" iia.? r.een shown privateiy m, London prior to public exhibition on June 2. Tlic- Eve Ling News says the producer has Q»bias.se<i»3 got every ounce of HriJ>J-i out >f
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    TELOK AVER METHODIST CHURCH.
    50 9 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Sunday School. 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Services m Hockien. Speaker: Mr. Lim Khai Cheng. Subject: "Whiter than Snow." The special choir of the Church will sing "Whiter than Snow" before the regular service. A cordial invitation is extended to all..
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    22 9 The only thing we don't know about the Mussolini Government is, who gets the blame when something goes wrong. El Paso Times.
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    FORTUNES MADE FROM BOBBING.
    47 9 £100,000 For an Elaborate Establishment Paris, May 25. Hairdressers are the newest millionaires. Elaborately fitted women's establishments devoted to bobbing now number 500 compared to twenty m 1914. Fashionable saloons have been sold and resold at soaring prices, some realising 'IOU.OUO. Ceylon Observer.
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      359 9 BUSINESS CARDS, r MARY SETON. E \MBER MANSIONS. J > s ////.v^^^^^^^vw^^rV^A^^rV^v^^% fTxIIAN MARBLE I i OORING TII.ES. eonsifrnnwni of white tiles. l*i I 8* 1 and 2' i i-:iriy I i avoid disintroe>nt. ir. »w Street. f WREATHS. I I" paths made t<> ordeT s \PORE CASKET CO. «J
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      654 9 NOTICES. SELANGOR TURF CLUB^ SUMMER 1927 RACE MEETING. Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday the 11th, 14th, 16th and 18th June 1927. 8 Divisions of a Handicap for all Horses: All divisions: 5 furlongs. 8 Divisions of a Handicap for all Horses: All divisions: G furlongs. 8 Divisions of a Handicap
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      332 9 Sole Agents Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m th« Straits Setti«m»nt3) TENDERS. TENDERS INVITED. TENDERS are invited for the i ration at an Office Building m Bobtnson Road. Keinfomi concrete Etruct&re, etectr. lift and sanitary i installation. Apply H. R. Irheni Ltd E P E M*.* lacca Street. AUCTION
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      638 9 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. TRINITY SUNDAY. 7 a.m. Matins. 7.30 a.m. Ordination Service and Holy Coir munion. 4 p.m. Children's Service and Holy Baptism.--5.30 p.m. Festal Evensong and Sermon. ST. M ATI HEWS CHURCH. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. ST. CHRISTOPHER'S JOHORE BAHRU. 6 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Monday 7.30
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH.
    14 10 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. WEARE. -Edward Rowland, at Semarang on June 10th. 1927. Deeply regretted.
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. JUNE 11, 1927. Departmental Tyranny.
    720 10 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY. JUNE 11, 1927. Departmental Tyranny. The Malayan Daily Express, Kuala Lumpur's new morning paper, brings forward a postal, or rather telegraphic, matter, which, whilst it is of most importance to the paper itself, yet has some importance as far as the general public service is concerned.
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    297 10 Friday, July Ist has been appointed a Bank holiday. The date of the next Assizes at Malacca has been altered to Tuesday. August 9th. H. E. has accepted the resignation of his commission m the S.S.V.F. of Lieut. C. Hawkins from May Ist. H. E. the Governor has ordered the
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    "THE AMATEUR GENTLEMAN."
    807 10 AT THE THEATRE. There was a poor attendance at the Theatre last night when the fi~st screening of Jeffery Farad's famous story "The Amateur Gentleman," took place. The story centres round the son of an innkeeper who conies into a large fortune and decides to enter the
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    AN INTERRUPTED FLIGHT.
    133 10 WEATHER BEATS Stfi v, The Clerk of th«- V\., V; ami refused to allow ]j Sir Huirh (1.H0.-l. to catl nun o, p** fot a seaplanes of the fa** CT yesteiday morning. U.j; cruiser at «.:,o a.m. arm th< i to the machine, which A fairly heavy
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    A UNIQUE ANNIVERSARY
    82 10 Mr. T. Gadia*'* i, A ii■ t i expressM the attention hi rea Hospital during a the Singapore agents of that name. The letter hai viev< of the fact brates iniou since on June 15, v 7' ■g he was rougi I and taken bo the S•
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    JAPANESE NEWS.
    171 10 AMINDSKN l(il I < I i K| (By courtees Ktchi Bhiml i 1 si His Majesty the Em) I wish to receive on -2nd. i undsen who it t xt•on die BOtlL where tiu lecture on hie Kortl P Japanese Marine^ t.r th. V. It is autho: iiat:\e.
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    HILL STATION RECORDS.
    46 10 The Government H< turns for the seven A* day. June 4th. Penang HiU. (2,t<M B shade benpemtwc evaporation .44 V inches. Faiptag Sill (3,500 shade tempera! vii- •72 evaporation 515 mt I Buktt Fraser (4,106 f shade temperature < ]>< ration ..".44 inch, totfl I
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    45 10 Mcmbci rod Er i nd* Shorthand Writer*' A ed that tea parts on Sunday at th< X nisefi <i n tti bop ftoor Service, Orchard l-> wai'iiiing. A ifcoi I has baon k ndlli iw»' Bo n Hir,. CtlOllg Kiw I uid i fow others.
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      181 10 -r//A' CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" j I Simonds' lipiH aTcLLQ i 1-1 A.le •J Sole Agents: i J CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO, LTD. i/,, itcd ttnder tkt Companies' Ordinances m o/ Hongkong V Ji (/a«mr|Mmi#cd fw Shanahai.) m. J Singapore. Ca^%%%w.%v.v.vas%%w.w.v,v.wms\%\sv.v.v.v.v.vaw C* BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT > TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING
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      46 10 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth PURPLE TRIANGLE L'BASS" THE BREW FOR THE TROPICS Sole Agents Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. LONDON NOTES. For Lounge Suits, the colours this season range between cinnamon and brown, with considerable demand also for fancy blues. H. B. WINTER, Exclusive Tailoring,
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      9 10 I t T To-day's Featurt'. CRICKET AND T i
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    AFFAIRS IN SHANGHAI.
    53 11 BEHOVING THE BARBED WIRE. Q( BARRIERS REMAIN. Pai Eastern Serviced] Shanghai, June 10. v ;.>.' ed-wire banri ades inent started lo day foll passed at a meeting of i mcii affect the outer barriers B Settlement from Chinese only removable "at the litary authorities." era m the
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    SHOCKING REVELATIONS.
    193 11 \IMr N 1 TO WOUNDED. I ii Eastern Service!.] Shanghai. June 10. from Hankow des- one of the numerous which continue to' H an -ays it is the ape saw, A military her on >andbags and hung on the i oilera and sat on S. The reai- of
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    MISSIONARIES PERILOUS JOURNEY.
    61 11 MnMH ON GOAT-SKIN RAFTS. tor's Fai Eastern Service.] Dusty cm flimsy goat-skin the way a party of about mostly belonging to the ::ai-\ and Scandinavian AlCk na Inland Mission, reach*t< rday after a 28 day trip ing whuh the leader. DocX g Briton, was drowned m while
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    TROOPS FOR TIENTSIN.
    39 11 Far Eastern Service.] Tientsin, June 9. F> rdet Regiment arrived by 'hinwar.gtao this afternoon and a quarters. Liddell's Godown, Cooccasiea headed by the East Tories Regiment. be? was intensely hot but large at lined the route.
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    THE NON-STOP RECORD.
    93 11 BRITISH ATTEMPT. I—Officiali Official Service.] Rugby. June 9. r British aviation circles r the prospect of a record I by the Service pilots who a month a non-stop aeroKarachi, a distance of 4.100 the Press to-day that sheerest bad luck which •-rants Carr and Gillman R m
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    18 11 reports published m Home '<■ Heron] Shaw proposes to ir-inath T^r-re. the Ir.cnan I ll m india m Dccentf*'
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    THE WARSAW MURDER.
    382 11 A "HERESY" HUNT IN RUSSIA. BRITAIN THE CULPRIT. Router's Service. Berlin, June 9. According to a message from Warsaw the Polish Government's reply to the Soviet note m regard to the murder of Voikov, is couched m conciliatory terms. It disclaims responsibility for the murder and points
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    POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION.
    89 11 POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION. ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH NOW. [Reuter's Service. J London, June 9. A report showing a loss of over £^00,000 on the year's working and foreshadowing proposals for reconstructing the Company, was presented at the annual meeting of Armstrong. Whitworth Company. Mi. F rater Taylor, vice-chairman, presiding, stated that conversations were
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    LIFE ANNUITY OFFERED TO LINDBERGH.
    35 11 [Reuter's Service.] New York, June 9. Among offers of financial assistance which Lindbergh has refused is a life annuity from a $2,000,000 fund sponsored by a group of wealthy Philadelphians.
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    INDIAN ARMY OFFICER'S TROUBLES.
    191 11 "Case for Sympathy, not Censure." London, May 25. "This is a case for sympathy, not censure." said Judge Leigh, m the Manchester County Court, m granting an immediate discharge from bankruptcy to Alexander Grant, branch manager of an insurance company, with liabilities of £1. 000 and
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    GENERAL CABLE NEWS.
    107 11 TO OUTLAW WAR. [Havas Service.] Paris, June 10. Tentative proposals mooted by M. Briand m public speeches m the past months which favour a Franco-American pact outlawing warfare have found a way through diplomatic channels and M. Briand is gratified at the leception of the proposals by
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    RAILROAD FINANCE.
    37 11 TReuter's Service]. New York, June 10. The directors of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company have authorised new financing totalling $88,000,000, whereof $:J5,000,C00 are to be devcted to meeting maturing obligations and improvements m the line.
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    LINDBERGH'S HOMECOMING.
    85 11 H[ Reuter's Service.] New York, June 10. An airmail to Washington ran three sections to-day carrying 50,000 letters and parcels addressed to Llndergh supplementing his previous appalling accumulation, wherein epic and amatory poems rub shoulders with Virginia hams, boxes of eggs, chocolates, neckties and socks which require a
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    FRENCH POLITICS.
    82 11 Reuter's Service. J Paris, June 10. The Chamber f Deputies by 281 votes 243 rejected to the Government measure relating to the management of the match monopoly M. Poincare did not make the vote a q lesiion of no confidence, but intervened during: the debate for support to
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    WISE COUNSEL TO REDS.
    45 11 [Havas Service.] Paris. June 10. According to the Echo de Paris the French Government counsels the Soviets to show moderation and is endeavouring to divert them from presenting excessive claims against Poland. Paris approves of the weak Polish Government's cautious conduct.
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    ARTIST'S WARNING TO PILOT.
    218 11 Trelawney Reed Acquitted London. May 26. Trelawney Dayrell Reed to-day was acquitted, after he had given evidence that he did not fire at the pilot, and did not intend to frighten him, but purposed to let the pilot know that there were people m the vicinity.
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    27 YEARS IN POLICE FORCE.
    87 11 Divisional Inspector W. F. Blackman, is shortly retiring and proceeding Home, thus severing a connexion of over twenty seven years with the Hong Kong Police Force. Inspector Blackman first came out to Hong Kong as a Marine, and joined the local force as a Police
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    26 11 Dr. A. N. Kingsbury left for Fraser's Hill on Tuesday evening. He will afterwards go to Pahang to investigate an outbreak of beri-beri m that State.
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    MALACCA NOTES.
    668 11 KING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, June 9. On Friday, 3rd June, the Malacca Club Padangr was the scene oi" the annual parade of Volunteers, Police, Cadets and Boys Scouts m honour of the King's Birthday. The Parade was of considerable strength, there being 25 Officers
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    ZULU CHIEF AROUSED.
    173 11 Claim Against Newspaper Capetown, May 5. Solomon Dinizulu, Chief of the Zulus, is sueing The Natal Mercury for £5,000 damages for alleged defamation. The newspaper stated that Dinizulu insulted the Prince of Wales on the occasion of the lat- j ter's visit to Eshowe, when 60,000 Zulus
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    15 11 Mr. R. M. Fry, A.C.P., who was recently transferred to Bentong, ihas returned to Kuantan.
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      482 12 T?. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AM) ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SKitVK L (Under Contract with His Majesty* Goveinnu ni) n OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. IfOMfcW \UI» lor < hma and Japan. Per Marst-illes. londnn and
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    "MY PERFECT WIFE."
    609 13 Lord Cowdray's Speech that Death Closed. 'BEYOND PRAISE OK PRICE.' 'Such a partner is beyond praise or price." Almost as a voice speaking from beyond the grave came these words of Lord Cow dray m praise of his wife. They were part of the speech which he
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    WINDSOR-TO-LONDON MARATHON.
    104 13 Air- Force Runiwr's Third Win London, May 28. The Polytechnic Harriers' Marathon race from Windsor to London (26 miles. 358 yards) was won by S. Ferris, of the Air Force, m 2 hours. 40 mins., 32 1-5 sees. S. Natale, the Italian Champion, was second m 2 hrs.
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    121 13 After playing for several nights at Kuala Pilah, the Manila Circus and Variety Shows moved on to Bahau on Sunday, under the management of Mr. B. F. Mackay. During their opening performance there on Monday evening, when the tent was crowded, Mr. E. C. Tidy, A.C.P., Kuala Pilah, received a
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    THE MAGPIE AND THE MATADOR.
    1017 14 When a Bullfight is Unlucky. THE DANCERS. Seville. The man with a short pigtail and a broad-brimmed hat, carrying a leather case, has a curious look about him. His walk is that of a peasant, and he is dressed like a peasant m his Sunday
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    20 14 A Tennessee couple who had triplets now also have twins. In other words, they have a full house.- American Lumberman
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    MODERN NOAH.
    63 15 a parson attached to i lated Uk i xampk si heard i fl< v .l was an ar 1 and into th# his woiklly belongings. us, tlogs, cats. ;rul n.iile-. prayed. The flood came the ark refused to float irh a hundred leaks and f ttw <t landed
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    CONTEMPT OF KING'S UNIFORM.
    42 15 "miini>t> Fined. London. .May 13. and George Airey were nd Sidney Elias. s«*ret?»ry ■inranisi narty. was fined 'astle Police Court to-day bringing the King's uniform I thai they participated m Communist procession, which v <i soldiers shooting Chinese
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    A SUPERSTITION JUSTIFIED.
    137 15 Fate of Car which Passed Funeral London. May 27. There is a local superstition m the Lake District that it is unlucky to motor past a funeral and an amazing accident which occurred yesterday has more than ever convinced the natives of the truth of their elief.
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    CRICKETER'S BENEFIT NOT LIABLE TO TAX.
    33 15 CRICKETER'S BENEFIT NOT LIABLE TO TAX. Law Lord's Ruling. London, May 24. The Law Lords have ruled that the Kent cricketer, Seymour's, benefit was a personal gift and not liable to income tax.
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    THE OLD HORSE 'BUSES.
    1057 15 Why They Introduced Tickets! A WATERLOO BRIDGE ADVENTURE. Hear a sparkling wcrd or two of reminiscence from the lips of Brother J>ick, oi Holloway, who washed 1 down the old horse trnSes, groomed and fed the horses, and often took the road as a spare driver.
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      484 15 CHARITY CROSSWORDS ||No. 19. Prize of $200 log the correct or nearest correct solution of this puzzle. From the this week's competition 50 per cent, will be handed to: Poh Leung Koek, Penang. i I I I H I l^f i!a r v fit I I 111 """^^HTi"" I I
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      311 15 Cured of Rheumatism after Months off Pain A remarkable instance of the efficacy •>f De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills m cases of Rheumatism is reported by Mr. W. Kitch, 4, Milton Grove, Upper Holloway, London, N., who writes: "For over 10 solid months I endured untold Hgony. I had
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    144 16 Ships alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. East Wharf (Entrance Gate 1). Borneo Maru 22. Main Wharf (Entrance Gate 3). Mata Hari 18; Kopah 17; Morioka Maru 15; Kalyan 12; Vondel 9; Cyclops 6. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3). G. G. Roume 30; Dalny 32; Honolulu
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    METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
    62 16 (By courtesy of the Government Health* Office). For the twenty-four hours ending midnight June 9th. Max. shade temp. 88.1 F Mm. shade temp. 76.1 F Mean shade temp. 81.3 F Max. sun radiation 159 F Mm. grass radiation 74.1 F Sea temperature 81 F Mean wet-bulb temp. 77.1
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    141 16 From Tanjong Priok the Palopo brought a cargo of coal yesterday. The Norwegian vessel Hydra II brought a cargo of rice into port yesterday from Bangkok. The M.M. mail steamer Sphinx is due here from Colombo on Sunday, at 7 a.m. and will probably leave on the same
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    ROTTERDAM LLOYD MOTOR LINER SIBAJAK.
    319 16 Launch of 12,500-ton Vessel. The Sibajak, which was launched from the De Schelde yard on April 2nd, is the second motor liner to the order of the Rotterdam Lloyd S.S. Co., and, like the Indrapcera, will be employed on the passenger and cargo mail service
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    TANKER BOOM.
    376 16 Superfluity Anticipated m the Future. Discussing the subject of the boom m the construction of oil tankers, of which the latest instance m Scandinavia is the ordering of a 13,000-tonner at the Gotaverken by a new Norwegian company, the Goteborgs Handels og Sjofartstidning remarks that m recent years
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      572 16 Bums Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 ton*) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single
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      316 16 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc. 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND PACIFIC ORIENT SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO. LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERELM due June 18 For ratal and other particulars apply: GUTHRIE CO.. LTD Agents:— Singgpor? *nd f en
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      139 16 HEDGES AND BUTLER'S WINES 8 SPIRITS Whisky ill H£ Ovej IS V t^j»° 3" Strength. VAT Z SO Scotch wh is K^j su: l K r l>oi;it Dm H SHERRY f^^^. AM o\l fLLADO. M=MM ft i I W£uu>osttM« tfT QA #ir fn Bottie ■Jg/§^:, Vintap r.ara -T|^vr^!lj The Lead
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      505 16 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin 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, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
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      618 17 rO. S. X, Line. I urinations. Stenm<*rs. Arrive. Leave. tterdam, Hamburg, Bremen, "v ,;a Colombo, Aden. Port 1F«1 ai(i Andes Maru June 11 Jupe 13 Tow* Rio. Santos. and Buenos Aires. t Santos Maru June 16 June 17 v ;.t zibar, Dar-es-Salaam, Hit— l Bay and Durban. f Panama Maru
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      382 17 travel™ comfort dollar fistst "PRESIDENT* H I LINERS r z&A.J'3o*™& Dollar President linen offer you luxurious travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilat*> i and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Staterooms with private bath predominate, all have
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      710 17 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3«40, with sub-connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penang) of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF
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    PICTURES BY WIRELESS.
    768 18 Great Promises From Berlin. USES IN BUSINESS. Berlin, May 5. Further experiments m the new wireless picture system (Telefunken-Carolus-Sie-mens), to bo installed between Berlin and Vienna, will begin within the next*few days. The general public m either country will not be able to profit by a regular
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    MIDDLESEX TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
    36 18 Miss Ryan Annexes Title. London, May 28. Chiswick. In the Middlesex Termi? Championships final, Miss Ryan beat Mis? Jean Fry, 6—o, 4—6, 6—2. In the semi-final, Miss Fry beat Mrs. Mallory, 6—4, 6—o.
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      725 18 NOTICE. SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY. Schedule of Revised Tariffs for Supply of Electrical Energy With Effect Ist June, 1927. (A). LIGHTING AND FANS. PER UNIT. 1, For consump ion from 1-1,000 Uni.s per month 25 cents. 2. For consumption m excess of 1,000 Units but which does not exceed 1.500 Units per
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      316 18 A GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT THE three-millionth Chevrolet, which a short time ago left its factory m the United States, marked a new era m the motor industry. Never before has a manufacturer of gear-shift 4^s^ c motor cars attained such a tremendous total of cars %]||^J^&" built and sold. In
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    MACPHAIL'S SHARE LIST.
    493 19 Buyers tellers \yer Weng 1.15 1.25 Batang Padang 05 70 Jhin Chin Tin fully paid 1.22% 1.27% tfitams 1.00 1.07% Hong Eatt 1.16 1.20 Johan Tin p.» 22 Kinta Tin Died. 1.85 1.90 Klang River 3.75 3.82 Kuyohs 1.57% 1.65 Malayan Cons. 1.21 1.24 M ambau 1
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    EXCHANGE.
    56 19 June 10. Bank 1 m.B. 2 4 1-16 Bank demand B|3 23-32 Private credits 3 BUS. &M 9 New York, demand 5G Credits 90 days 57% Hon£ Kon^r, demand 11 px. Dis. Yokohama, demand 119 Norn. Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand SO^ Bar Silver London 26% Bank of England
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    PRODUCE.
    183 19 June %.v. Tin 150 Tons sl 1T Pepper White 88 Pepper Black 63 Flake Tapioca 5* Pearl Sago Small 7.fio Copra W-50 Opium. Bei ares unt. MOO Rice Liang Bin Chan Mark Red Eagle 'New) 330 Rice. Siam old No. 1 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice, Rangoon Sioka
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    CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO.
    318 19 The following is the report of the Directors to be submitted to the sharehold- i ers at the iirst annual general meeting to be held at the registered office oi the Com-j pany. 40. Orchard Road. on June lbth.. at I' 2 o'clock noon. The 'annexed
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      ROSE MACPHAIL & CO.'S REPORT.
      163 19 ROSE MACPHAIL CO.'S REPORT. London. Jum\ JO. Ivondon. Rubber Ls <>' ,d. Down Local (j.'i. Tin. London i'L )v < lO>. I>ov.n f&e. Local 1 47-\ for 160 tons. Mining. Rahman Hydtaulic 2.60 2.65, Rantau I'ref. 2.05 2.10, kiu-hai 2.07 1 > 2. 1:2 St. Kuyah 1.55 I.Go. Puteh l.L'L'
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      LEWIS AND PEATS REPORT.
      178 19 Singapore, .lune 10. The reverse that the market has suffered during the past week has been as Btvettt as n was unexpected. Before the holidays a -lightly easier tune \\a< felt bo be followed liy the uutouncement of the shipment figures for May which were published
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      BARLOW'S REPORT.
      214 19 Singapore. June 10. Bobber. Since last reporting the price of the comittodit) has fallen sharply :m<J yesterday's local auction passed with a weak tone. Tin- morning cables from London record a further fall of '-d. making the price Is B%d, and from New York a further of 1%
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    FRASER'S SHARE LIST.
    71 19 Yesterday's /Uteratian Buyers Selip*« Telok Kruin (91) L 52 1.57 Ayer Paaas ($5) 12.00 12.25 >..<! B. Jelatong (fl > 85 1.05 Pa jam (*1 I 2.40 2.50 Perak K. Valley (91) 2.65 J. 7.". Tambalak ($1 1.35 1.4:. Ulu Benin (59) 65 67*^ United Malaga (fl)
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    C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    62 19 June 10th., 12 o'clock noon. Buyers S. llera R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot r;; 1 SS Standard R.s.s. on ifeaJar fast S3 •'>.;'. .July Sepi S4 *!4 Ort Dae H 96% Jan M;:r «^n ilh Tone of Market: Steady aftn Wtmk Latest Cable: London
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      446 19 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) I BEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. I The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance
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      422 19 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subscribed V.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.92,500,000 President: K. Romania Esq. Vice- President: R. Ichinomiya, Esq. DIRECTORS. M. Odagiri, Esq. K. Mogami. Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Takeuchi, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq. F. Watanabe, Esq. T. Okubo, Esq.
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      443 19 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital 150,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund— Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. lion: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman W. H. Bell. Esq.. A. Macgowan. Esq., N.
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      113 19 INSURANCE. THE VSIA INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the S.S.) DIRECTORS: Ton Chong Siong, Esq. (Chairman). Tma Han Leong, Esq. Won? Yong Kai, Esq. oko Van Kit Esq. Lee Pie Soo. Esq. o M r.or Foong Siew, Esq. Lee Chin Tian. Esq.. H»in Kirn Chuan, Esq. Mr. Au Mm Thonqr.
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      34 19 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO, CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager
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    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
    213 20 RE CAMERON'S HIGHLANDS. To the Editor, Sir, The Government* statement which you published m to-day's Free Press containing the second part of the recent memorandum issued regarding Cameron's Highlands is not very satisfactory reading t<> those of us. whose time m this country will probably have
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    PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM POLICE VAN.
    51 20 Two prisoners escaped from the police \nn yesterday when one of the tyres sustained puncture outside the Palacegay Cinema yesterday. One of the police m charge went to telephone for assistance, and while he was absent, two of the prisoners opened the door and ran
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    CAUGHT IN A POND.
    101 20 P.C, 298, a Sikh, was marketing m South Bridge Road when he heard pi>tol shots. He went m the direction of the sound, and saw a number of people running a Way. The behaviour ot" three of them aroused his su^-picions. and he chased them, and
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    A CHARGE OF CHEATING.
    130 20 Mr. R. Moore, a European, was charged before Mr. H. R. bull yesterday morning with cheating Miss E. Spencer, a European lady, of the sum of $IM. The accused a hen charged said there was no cheating, and had he wished, he could have ?>ut on
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    N.S.W. LABOUR PREMIER RESIGNS.
    33 20 London. May 26. Mr. J. T. Lang Labour Premier of New South Wales, has tendered the resignation of his Ministry to the Governor. The resignation tame with dramatic suddeness.
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    £1.200 OFFERED FOR SIX LINDBERGH PICTURES.
    43 20 London, May 22. A member of the House of Commons, Mr. H. Day, has cabled offering Captain Lindbergh £1.200 for six pi -tuves of his flight, to be shown m London. Glasgow. Liverpool. Manchester. Cardiff and Birmingham.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    55 20 Programme ol Drills up to and for 12th. June. 1927. Saturday. 11th. 2.30 p.m. Balestiei Range. Machine Gun Platoon. Bukit Timah. S.R.A. (v). 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall. Malay Company Sunday. 12th. 7 a.m. Drill Hall. Chinese Company. 7.30 a.m. P.ukit Timah. "A" Coy and Motor Cycle Platoon,
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    BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    44 20 Orders For Week Ending June 19th. Wednesday. June 15th.— Signalling Class Headquarters .">.15 p.m. Thursday. 16th.— Band Practice Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Sunday. 19th.— Church Parade at St. Andrews Cathedral. Parade Waterloo-st (near Band Stand) at 4.45 p.m.. Full Uniform without staves.
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    24 20 One of the leading Anglican clergy of South India, the Rev. D. Koilpillai BA of Nazareth. Tinnevelly, fa O n a visit' to Malaya.
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      S.C.C. Tournament Opens.
      242 20 B. B. AND I*S EXCELLENT START. The B. B. and I. who shared with the Etceteras the honours of the Cricket Club Tournament last season, made an excellent start yesterday evening m the first match of this season's competition against the Merchants. Ever since the practice of
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      AUSTRALIANS AT IPOH TO-DAY.
      67 20 MATCH AGAINST NORTH MALAYA The Australian cricketers travelled from Seremban to Ipoh yesterday for their match against a North Malaya side, the ten selected members of which are as follow: Bird, Knight, Keutens, La Brooy (Penang) Gordon. Hennessey, Dean. Jordan. Ford. Hussey (Perak). On Wednesday they
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      LIEUT. TAYLOR'S REMARKABLE BOWLING.
      74 20 Lieut. H. C. H. Taylor, who played against the Australians for the S.C.C., Singapore, and South Malaya, being picked entirely for hi- batting, appeared with decided success as a bowler m a platoon flag competiti. n match at Tanglin last week-end. Scoring 31 of No. 7
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    HOME CRICKET.
    96 20 MIDDLESEX vs. ESSEX. Reuter's Service. J London. June 10. Middlesex won by an innings and 103 runs. Middlesex 42S for 8 declared. Lee 58, Hendren 201 not out. Essex 181 and 144. Powell 4 for 22. Hearne 4 for 58; Powell 4 for 50. Hearne 6 for 2tf.
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    COUNTY CRICKET
    262 20 The Week's Matches. To-day:— Middlesex versus Notts at j Lords: Lancashire versus Surrey at Man- Chester, Hampshire versus Essex at Southjamption; Warwickshire versus Kent at Coventry; Glamorgan versus Derbyshire at Swansea; Yorkshire versus Sussex at Sheffield, Worcestershire versus Somerset [at Stourbridge; Northants versus New Zea. land at Kettering;
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    IRISH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
    39 20 [Reuter's Service]. Cork, June 9. Dr. MacCormack. of Hermitage, won the Irish Native Golf Championship defeating m the final Mr. H. Cairnes, of Port Marnock, at the 37th hole. The runner up is sixty years" old.
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    BOOMER'S SPLENDID RESULT.
    47 20 [Reuter's Service.] Pittsburgh, June 10. Aubrey Boomer during practice over the difficult Oakmont course where Bobby Jones defends his Open Golf title next week, went round m a brilliant 69, this being three under bogey and the best score since the course was remodelled.
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    ANGLO-SCOTTISH GOLF TOURNAMENT.
    107 20 England Superior m the Singles. London, May 21. In the Anglo-Scottish international golf tournament, England won the singles by 5% matches to 4V:>. The English victories were as follows: Wethered beat Harris, 8 and 7. The New Zealander. Gillies beat Mackenzie, 6 and 5. Storey beat Murray.
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    GOLF HALL STUNS A CADDIE.
    159 20 A golf caddie was rendered unconscious during a competition at Southerndown recently. A player drove olf from the thirteenth tee. and <>n arriving at the green found th<raddie lying on the ground, having been struck on the head by the ball. He was> "ot badly
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    BOXING.
    66 20 [Reuter's Service]. New York. June 10. The World states that Tex Richard announces a match for the heavy-weight championship between Gene Tunney and Jack Sharkey and says that Sharkey is understood to have pledged his services to Rickard for one year if he wins the title. The Worid interprets
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    ROYAL SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB.
    118 20 The same course and conditions will prevail for the final race for the Jean Challenge Cup to be sailed to-morrow. The starting times are also as bef re: 10.0U a.m. Prima Donna. IC.On a.m. Eve. Betty and Joy, 10.10 a.m. Puteh. Gertrude, 10.15 Ella, Kathleen, 10.2.">
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    ABOLITION OF PENALTY KICK?
    61 20 At to-day's meeting of the International Football Board the most important proposal will be submitted by the Scottish F.A. It is that the. penalty kick be abolished, and that a thirty yards' area the breadth of the field be substituted, within which free kicks are to
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    DUKE'S INNINGS WIN AGAINST HERALD.
    63 20 Jn a match at Tanglin this week the Regiment defeated H.M.S. Herald by an innings and 121 runs. Towards the Duke's total of 233 for 4 (declared) Lt. Exham scored 56 and Atkinson 61. Jacques, the Regiment's bowler had remarkable success for he took five
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    LAWN TENNIS.
    38 20 AMERICANS IN IRELAND. [Reuter's Service.] Dublin, June 9. In an international match on Davis Cup lines, Hunter (America) beat McCrea (Ireland) 6—3, 4—6, 6—4, 7—5, and Tilden beat the Hon. Cecil Campbell 3—6, 6—3, 6—l, 6—2.
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      MONDAY'S TIES.
      458 20 Ladies Open Singles (Level). Mrs. Parmele vs. Mrs. Zollikoffer. Ladies Handicap Singles. Mrs. A. A. A. Paterson vs. Mrs. Pitts. Open Mixed Doubles. Mrs. Tennent and A. R. Luiton vs. Miss White and C. H. Withers Payne. Open Men's Doubles. Sir Wm. Murison and Hill vs. J. D.
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      HELEN WILLS WILLING TO MEET LENGLEN.
      46 20 If Amateur Status Unaffected. London. May 22. Miss Helen Wills has arrived here and s<ays she is prepared to meet Mille Lenglen if her amateur status is not affected by it. "I am never lik-ly to turn professional" she added.
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    JOHORE RIFLE MEETING.
    151 20 The Johore Military Forces are holding their Rifle Meeting on June 18th and 19th, firing commencing at 8 a.m. on each day. The following is a brief resume of the events: First IS iy. Service Aggregate. Match 1 —Grouping 100 yds.; Match 2— Rapid, 200 yds.; Match
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    84 20 In the Garrison Lawn Tennis League, Tanglin A beat Tanglin B by 6 sets to nil. For failing to turn out m a company trial game Pte. J. Day, No. 2 Coy. has been suspended from all forms of sport within the company for a period of one month. Eligible
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