The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 June 1927
1927-06-23
1
16
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepressb
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
-
Title Section13 1927-06-23 1 Singapore Free Press p. CENTS. SINGAPORE S.S.. THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1927. NO. 12,1-36.13 words
-
Article307 1927-06-23 1 While I're.sident Coolidge is optimistic as to the outcome of the Conference other quarters, including big naval men, anticipate failure and fear America will be hoodwinked into accepting a second position as a naval Power Page 9. Viscount Sait« has informed Mr. Gibson, the American representative at307 words
-
Article1379 1927-06-23 1 The world used to be divided into tare classes the world of men* I mean. FheM \\h) shaved themselves and those who went to the barber. In London recently an old barber was telling me that the difference which the safety HUEOr had made t<i his business1,379 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement213 1927-06-23 1 WING LOONG FQI HKH CLASS TAILORING. ;t uti/1 Finish Guaranteed. Jt HIGH STREET. Raffles Hotel I j Diner Dansant 8.15 p.m. (Dinners will be served m the Ball-room). For reservations phone 2920. i J J. WILLIAMS, Manager. fi U^K^^V. COMPANION OF iWffa 1 rfT^^/^s^ BrSY MEN On > our office213 words
-
Advertisement125 1927-06-23 1 l-l-l*f-l-l-l-|-|-|-|-|*i^*|* ■•■-•^^■•••■•■•■-■•••■HHJI T ADDRESSING MACHINE p 1 or addressing envelopes, wrappers, labels, 4 f statements, bill-heads, etc., this machine |jj 7 will be found invaluable. 7 ii C peedy and accurate, giving 30-40 addresses per minute perfect reproductions of actual t Full Particulars from J F?0/\|^0 Ltd. J "11, Colly125 words
-
Advertisement112 1927-06-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Cinema Attractions— Page 2. Hotel Announcements Page 1. Goody :.u- means Good Wear— Page ">. Aluminium Drying Tins from Robinson's —Page 8. Shipping Announcements on Pages 1". 12 and 13. Wing L ong for High Class Tail>Tinii--Page 1. The Oakland is a General Mot< rs Product Page 7.112 words
-
Advertisement12 1927-06-23 1 WING LOONG THE RECOGNISED HOUSE f«r EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. 32, HIGH STREET.12 words
-
-
Page 1 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous145 1927-06-23 1 THE WEEK. Thursday, 23rd. High Water, 3.48 a.m.. 5.0.. 5.12 pjn. 7.r,. H. W. Malacca. 1.20 a.m.. 5.0.. 2.10 pjn. 5.7. Football: Div. 11. S.C.C. vs. O.T.F.C Bi'imo Moi-ievitch. Victoria Theatre 9.30. Friday, 24th. Hiyh Water. 5.12 a.m.. 7.7.. <».11 p.m. 7.8. H. W., Malacca. 2.30 a.m.. L&, 3.20 p.m.145 words
-
-
Article501 1927-06-23 2 LECTURE BY DR. FOCK. l»:. D. Fvvk. iVimer Governor-General of Dutcll Bast Indie?, who lectured rec- .> on "Dutch Colonial Policy'" before the Amsterdam branch of the Liberty League, d the Dutch East Indie? had not escaped pernicious effects of the war. With resue the Communist action501 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement363 1927-06-23 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY CIN EM A— SIDESHOWS— WAYANGS. THE UNION STAR OPERA Cl WAYANG PEK JEE TONG CHIA SOON (DAY AND NIGHT.) Mdm. l^Kclvey's v School of I DANCING m For children and young m ladies m Character, W Classical, Clog, Exhibition, Ballet and Toe Dancing. Private lessons m modern363 words
-
Advertisement267 1927-06-23 2 Victoria Theatre TONIGHT at 9.30 p. m. Benno Moiseiwitsch THE WORLD FAMOUS PIANIST uj^^^ lltwiri r BOOKING NOW OPEN AT LITTLES PRICES $4, 2 AND 1. PAVILION From Wednesday, 22nd to Monday, 27th June. ALMA RUBEN AND ROBERT MANTELL "Under the Red Robe" 10 REELS A powerful drama woven around267 words
-
Advertisement268 1927-06-23 2 ALHAMBRa (TAN CHENG KEE A Co., Ltd., Proprietors) TO-NIGHT In the Second Show at 9 pjn. A UNITED ARTIST SPECIAL. Featuring the well-known m a role different from anything 1 he has been toon The Beloved Rogue In 10 Reels. It is a picture In which heavy melodrama by no268 words
-
-
Article1002 1927-06-23 3 Cricket on the Green. A RUSTIC IDYLL. For go long as the Club remembets, the third Saturday m May has been dedicated to the match with Sloggingfield. How the alliance first began no one now seems to know for certain. Club history, or what i* accepted as1,002 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement123 1927-06-23 3 i PPFDIPcc VjiThe Dainty ffl SOAP Sole Agents HSIME, DARBY CO., LTD. vi>r: <»rattd ;n the Straits Settlements) MALACCA STREET. SINGAPORE. l.htainabU- at Medical Hail. I REDUCTIOnII I <»n ALL the PRICES MARKED m on JEWELLERY and WATCHES f[ at Rene lllmann the place where L j BUYING means INVESTING.123 words
-
Advertisement436 1927-06-23 3 Why Hartley s Jam is Cheapest ■I \^^~*~<r I \a§m\^\ Modern scientific laboratories modern machine! ■I tne atest packing methods, and our vast resources ■I if iii^:r^?^??S?^^^S^ which give us the pick of the fruit and sugar mar- r --ii^Sg^^^^j._ kets enable us to make 100 per cent, pure jam436 words
-
-
Article, Illustration264 1927-06-23 4 PRINCE OF WALES' BUSY DAY AT LINCOLN. oi Wales hiuSt< sprint to catch his train at King's Cross to visit Lincoln, where his principal purpose ne« I sheT Gallery. The picture shows the Prince approaching the stately Guildhall of Lincoln. The simplicity and beauty of Australia's264 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement29 1927-06-23 5 '^V^V^^^^k. v^B BHf A mB& rC x^^> ■??Dl >Sf ;*^">tjV ■'■^*''*^"3BF ltf W^W^^k J^^^^^Eh^^B tIL m Mrv9oS& V^jt\vh% v Jr ■111 I II Ifl 111 I TBP BALLOON TYRES.29 words
-
-
Article1050 1927-06-23 6 What It Will Do. OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK OF SCHOOLBOY ESSAYISTS. As has already been announced m th< Bullet m of the Rubber Growers' Associa tion, prizes were offered for the best essay: on Rubber. The subject chosen for tlv senior boys between the ages of 14 and1,050 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement238 1927-06-23 6 WHITEAWAYS MONTHLY ONE DOLLAR DAYS Commence on Thurs. Uune 23rd. THE "UTILITY" T J^iA^ 7 NAPKIN *^^DAMASK Ma de from Snow White Damask m the s P ot an<^ floral designs. This numONE OP" kV*T-ti tt 'l^ WHfTEAWAYS ;->4f(^wß PRICE $3.95 Doz. STANDARD yf^i^4RSl VALUES N^^a PRICE $4.75 Doz. White238 words
-
Advertisement166 1927-06-23 6 4k*^ The world-renowned remedy (or Craw-Craw and all parasitic diseases of the skin. Prompt m action, certain m remit, and. unlike many ■Bessy ointments often employed, perfectly dean m use. The most obstinate cases readily yield to treatment. Mat by BURCOYNE, BURBIDGES Co., Ui. England's most famous Chemists. Obtainable from166 words
-
Advertisement133 1927-06-23 6 j liiiiiiiiL^iii'iif Shades A ctd on n <* U CUEAMS ANO DYES 3^ xtw2B /ff l^gj^^ I I; LCVER BffQTHEPS U T P, PORT SUNUGHT, ENCUNO TWINK is delightfully simple to use. V |H«« I beautifully bright, even and fast colour^ to Silks, Cottons, Linens and Woollens. TWINK restores faded133 words
-
-
Article879 1927-06-23 7 Concert m Aid of Girl Guides. A SUCCESSFUL VENTURE (Prom Our Own'Corresp ndent.) Malacca, June 20. p The concert m aid of the funds of th< j Malacca Girl Guides was hold on Saturday 1 and it is expected that as a result the funds of the Giri879 words
-
Article35 1927-06-23 7 Towkay Gob Choon Hin, of Riverside Malacca, has received a telegram from his eldest son, Mr. Goh Tiow Wan, from T,ondon, stating that he has passed his final examination for the Bar, with second-class honours.35 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement321 1927-06-23 7 BUSINESS CARDS. TmARY SETON. J hi u'KWOOD FURNITURE j SHANGHAI SHADES. > E AMBER MANSIONS. f .','.V.V.W^^WAWAWV flTl lAN MARBLE I i OWING TILES. a fonsiirnmt'nt of white ing tiles. I', 18" ami 2' j.ly early to avi.i<l disippoiniment. ::.-2 Prinsep Street. 7^\ V.V.V.V-V.VU%V.VA FUNERALS. ;j IPORB (ASKKT CO. ED321 words
-
Advertisement736 1927-06-23 7 XNUTICES. f EXCHANGE BANKS J The Kxchanpc Banks will be closed on Fri- lay July Ist bein^ Bank holiday. "MARLE" XOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above I :u!t' Mark is the property of TOOTAL BROADHURST LEX CO, LTD. of 56 Oxford Street, Manchester. England, Manufacturers and Merchants and is736 words
-
Advertisement371 1927-06-23 7 ;A GENERAL MOTORS- PRODUCT mgapore. Five-passenger Touring Car $2500 (Including spare tyre and bulb horn. Bumpers extra. There is a delivery charge to point* other than N. V. GENERAL MOTORS JAVA More detailed information about the Oakland car may be obtained from BORNEO MOTORS, LTD. Singapore Malacca Seremban Kuala Lumpur371 words
-
Advertisement339 1927-06-23 7 I POLICE NOTICE. Will the European who witnessed an accident at about 4 p.m. on June 'Ard. Bear the I third mile Bukit Timah Read, m which a ted horse was strudc by a motor lorry coming from Johore, pl< :;-<- communicate as early a> possible with Orchard Etoad Police.339 words
-
Advertisement306 1927-06-23 7 FOR SALE. FOB SAI.K. Iforrb Cowfe} Cm lUM9, Perfect condition. Ownei coing ECokm Ai.imv Pindlaj P. 0. Bank. 7-aeater ear "<>r sale, Body w u :.t> repainting but (.■ti^'inf la very good order. Writr- B.tx No. 1,000 cave of Free Press. FOR SALE. One UM H.l\ Steamtannch, buiil L92S, SC306 words
-
-
Article24 1927-06-23 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. SHELDON.— At Kuala Lumpur on the 20th instant. Beryl, aged the belpved wife of H. J. Sheldon ot the F.M.S. Railways.24 words
-
619 1927-06-23 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, JUNE 23. 1927. House of Lords Reform. Whatever opinions may be held m the Conservative Party as. regards the advisability of the recent tradeunion legislation which the present Government has been carrying through Parliament, 'there can be little room for disagreement as regards the proposed Bill619 words
-
Article430 1927-06-23 8 The Prince of Wales will be 33 t -day. 1 Tho next cinema show will be held m i the V.M.C.A. Hall on Friday at 8.30 p.m. An excellent programme has been arI ranged. A farewell reception will be given by I the Tamil Methodist Church to Mrs. Swift m430 words
-
LOCAL WIRES.
-
144 1927-06-23 8 EUROPEAN OFFENDERS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, June 22. The Traffic Department had a day out m the Police Ci urt to-day, five Europeans being charged with various traffic offences. W. L. Fincher was summoned for riding an unregistered motor-cycle without a licence and144 words
-
Article58 1927-06-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penanp, June 22. Alexander Linder, an elderly European, was charged yesterday with vagrancy. He told the Magistrate thai he wa> a sail r and cams from Bangkok to find employment. The Magistrate directed that he should be sent to the House of Detention58 words
-
Article37 1927-06-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enaim. June 22. barged with the murder of a Chin X woman at Aver Itam a Chinese named Tey Kirn Cheow was to-day committed for trial j at the Assizes.37 words
-
Article88 1927-06-23 8 (From Our Own Correspondent-) Penanu. June 22. The wedding book place at St. George's Church <>n Saturday, th.- Rev. Keppel Gartiier i fficiatinti\ of Miss Eileen Hutson. tin only daughter of Mr. W. E. Hutson, of the United Engineers, and Mrs. Huts«»n. and Mr. L. Junes,88 words
-
Article37 1927-06-23 8 (From Our Own Corresp ndent.) Bangkok, June 20. In an international golf match for the i King's prize yesterday. England defeated Siam by seven gameG to five. The Kin^r and Queen were present.37 words
-
-
Article79 1927-06-23 8 DARK SWAMPY LANES. To the Editor. Sir. If a person were to glance at Lorong Silat at night, he would be terrified to see the utter darkness of the place. Besides, there are swampy pools of water studded here and there over the place, thus making79 words
-
Article150 1927-06-23 8 BIG NIIGATA FIRE. (By courtesy of the Nanyo XichiN'ichi Shimbunsha.) Two hundred houses have been burnt down by fire which occurred at the town of Mitsuke m Niigata Prefecture. TOKIO BY-ELECTION. The by-election m Kyobashi Ward, Tokio, has resulted m the victory of the Kakushin Club, Mr. D.150 words
-
Article102 1927-06-23 8 Recent Events Setback nt Restriction Movement. DUTCH PtODUCnON. (From Our Own C0rre5p. tenloaj, Jun, n Rubber dominates both the m i 4 k .t public attention at the present I i events have caused a aetiback restriction movement. Mr. Daukes, the atuHaging Anglo-Dutch Plantations. J ;i returned102 words
-
487 1927-06-23 8 VATICAN'S rfltMt£tifG!N The following telegram twoen U.K. the Govern r and ar published for getter*] From His Kxcellen-y v G.C.M/J., (i.8.X.. Mi 5., T<>— His KmineiMt < ard I Val. The Bishop of Ml B arrangements n w in pi tablishment of a Private ment487 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement234 1927-06-23 8 < M T/7^ CONNOISSEUR COM US TO CALDBECK'S ;5 j: "GUINNESS •I E &J. BURKE b OF DUBLIN m QTS. PINTS AND NIPS. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO, LTD. j' (IncmrrmratHi *mi*r th* C*»pa«ie* Ordmanc* J. (>/ Hongkong} B Ji incorporated :>' Shi. jhai.) Jb Jj SINGAPORE. W.V. W.V.\% W.V. V. W.V.-.W234 words
-
Advertisement60 1927-06-23 8 PEARS Golden Glory FOR Golden Youth V-.V,VW.V.V.V.W.\V«VV.V.V.VA J" IT'S AN EASY JOB J ■J to renovate your car < with "i: IrOBBIALAcI i\ J OF ALL GARAGES AND DEALERS. TOPICAL NOTES. English Washing Suitings are rapidly supplanting the Old Style Cotton Drill They are cooler, less liable to crease and60 words
-
Advertisement9 1927-06-23 8 To-day's Feature. j PRINCE AT LINCOLN.— PICTURES. —Page h.9 words
-
-
Article102 1927-06-23 9 v (TRIOUS PROPOSAL. rlTl'RAl EMBASSY OF GOODWILL.** Router's Service.] Calcutta, June 22. Indian Medical Mission subject of interesting cortween the Hone Member of d India and Mr. T. C. of the All-India Volunni of India, replying to a its, asks for an explnnaent that, while the102 words
-
Article53 1927-06-23 9 YOUNG BRITISH CO MMINISTS. -TINE DEPARTURE FOB RUSSIA I ondon. Junt- 22. c 4 fusal to issue Wharf, neai London Bridge, ai the S< i iet steamei i Petrograd. They in- > nth Wales. London, Manchester, and were N*:i: nal Propaganda Courts D .ol to leave are net I return.53 words
-
Article41 1927-06-23 9 I morning. y lai wen a Mai c! I, n here they Hi mann, Minister oi r, and a larg* crowd. v Mi Butler, the AmeriMayor had welcomed thi nigh decorated eering crowd to the had luncheon.41 words
-
52 1927-06-23 9 ha>tona tieach. June 21. 1 1 i letter to the secretary i of Commerce stating r I lefend the ti:'e early m r.niversa'y of the revival I bead racing here. holder of the English ;t |y als«> competing. London. June 21. ng m th^52 words
-
Article100 1927-06-23 9 HI I I SHOW RECORD. Rugby, June 21. am's Mare Broncho, which Quinine, mounted by Lieut- the Seventh French petition for the King's at the International Horse is 23 years old and ha? j show since the close of France with the firsi Force m li'l4 and100 words
-
Article20 1927-06-23 9 [Restart Service. Bucharest. June 21. > cabinet has resigned an 11 form a government an general election.20 words
-
Article117 1927-06-23 9 WASHINGTON OPTIMISTIC. COOLIDGE HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS. [Renter's Service.} Washington, June 22. Despite apparent disagreement at Geneva on almost every point at issue President Coolidge. who is m daily telephonic communication with Mr. Kellogg, is represented as being very hopeful of the success of the Conference. The same117 words
-
42 1927-06-23 9 [Reuter's Service." Geneva, June 22. Visa ant Saito informed Mr. H. Gibson to- j day thai he cannot accept the 5-5-3 ratio for auxiliary ships, but it is possible to make essions m other directions.42 words
-
Article155 1927-06-23 9 WRECKED PLANE FOUND. [Renter's Service. 1 Kio dt Janeiro, June 21. Fishermen have discovered the wreckage of an aeroplane at the mouth of the Amazon believed to by that of Stroman, who left Senega] on May 4 for St. Paul's Rocks on a trans ocean flight to155 words
-
Article37 1927-06-23 9 [Reuter's Service.! Varese. June 21. Lieutenant Borra, one of the Italian pilots •^elected to participate m the Schneider Cup ra has been drowned m Lake Varese. where hi- aeroplane fell daring a practice L37 words
-
Article201 1927-06-23 9 [British Radio Official Service.] Rugby, June 21. Private conversations which took place |at Geneva net we n Foreign Ministers during the recent meeting: of the League Council weiv the subject of a statem?nt m the House of Commons to-day. The Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Mr.201 words
-
Article108 1927-06-23 9 Travellers wishing to go to Kuantan by road are warned of th? following le33% mile. Breach m road: it can be passed by rough temp rnry road. 62nd mile. The approach to pontoon was washed away. New approach road and temporary staging can be used, but travellers108 words
-
Article187 1927-06-23 9 Plucky Tram Conductor. SHOT WHILE ARRESTING ARMED CHINESE ROBBER. Following a robbery m a house m Manila Street on Tuesday, some armed Chinese were chased by people living m the neighbourhood of the house which was raided. At the junction of Victoria Street and Rochore Road,187 words
-
Article149 1927-06-23 9 THEFT OF MIMCIPAL BENZINE A Malay employed by the Municipality as a lorry driver was produced m the Police Courts yesterday and charged with theft of benzine from the tanks at the Municipal Depot m Mackenzie Road. Owing to complaints that benzine was constantly being stolen149 words
-
Article153 1927-06-23 9 Old Offender Severely Dealt With. Sentence of two years rigorous imprison- ment, to be followed by a year's police supervision, was passed m the Police Court yesterday on a Chinese who was stated by i Chief Inspector (Courts) Meredith to have only just come out of gaoi. In153 words
-
Article112 1927-06-23 9 Charge Against Chinese. A case, said to be connected with the charge which has been preferred against a woman m connection with the seizure by the Police of a large quantity of non-Gov-ernment chandu, was mentioned m the District Court, before Mr. Mudie, yesterday. The accused was a112 words
-
Article84 1927-06-23 9 Chinese Theft from Market. Pleading guilty to a charge of house breaking and theft by night into the Beach Road Bferket, a Chinese was sentenced to 18 months rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Mudie, District Judge. Accused admitted a previous conviction m Batu Pahat. It was said that on84 words
-
Article53 1927-06-23 9 The Police have arrested S. R. Anthony, a clerk employed by the Borneo Company, on a charge of theft of a quantity of gelignite, detonators and fuses from the firm's store. The offence is said to have been committed m June last. He will be duly produced53 words
-
Article57 1927-06-23 9 The death took place at the Batu Gajah European Hospital on Saturday of Mr. Bichler, a Swiss mechanical engineer m the employ of the Scciete Anonyme des Etains de Kinta, Kampar. The funeral took place at Batu Gajah the following- evening, the Rev. Graham Whitj, of Ipoh, officiating. The lat?57 words
-
Article459 1927-06-23 9 A Matter of Costs. RUBBER ESTATE SALE CASE. The Court of Appeal, consisting of Justices Sproule, McCabe Reay and Deane, are hearing the appeal of Messrs. Ismail A. Raheem against a decision given by the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, last year, m a case m which459 words
-
Article417 1927-06-23 9 A PRELIMINARY NOTICE. I Preliminary schedules of classes m the following sections of the forthcoming Malayan Exhibition, which is to be held at the Xaee Course, Kuala Lumpur, from July 29th. j :o August Ist., have been issued namely: Rubber. Oils and Fats. Horticulture, Cats and Poultry.417 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement103 1927-06-23 9 ROBINSON'S FOR SERVICE! "GARRISON" |i Best British Made 1 1 AIRTIGHT Aluminium DryJng TinB Cigarettes X g£9 Drying Pad i Cheroots BgpSSH Always Reliable, i MTdimi«9'f» PRICE $3.50 Cigars Kept m above Drying Tin will add to the enjoyment of smoking and frees Cigars of mould and dampness. IrobinsoY&co., ltd.103 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement665 1927-06-23 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES: ■XPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice monthly service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Harre.) WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. DARDANUS London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Hull June 25 t SARFEDON Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and665 words
-
Advertisement558 1927-06-23 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONGKONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due o pore. July 6 s.s. KABINGA J s.s. CITY OF NORWICH ug s CITY OF BOMBAY Aug-558 words
-
Advertisement487 1927-06-23 10 x O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and *»#rp Tonnage. Singapore. Tonnapr £>9gtfiei487 words
-
-
Article209 1927-06-23 11 :.i,d m :y or equal half share of and m all that piece of freehold »tc at Paya Lebai Road. Singapore, area 1 acre 3 roods ana 11 poles. 5 llH£ W6 of T^'. XVIII be w Pan Uuid comprised m the larger pieces of land comprised m Grants209 words
-
Article1048 1927-06-23 11 A Suggestion for the Conference. CONTROL BY CUSTOMS DUTY. In September last, under the heading The Cinema m the East, you did me the hon- j our of printing communications m which I drew attention to the immense harm that has been done by the display1,048 words
-
Article59 1927-06-23 11 I The engagement is announced between Mr. Raymond D. Roche, principal of the Anglo-Chinese School, Malacca, and formerly supervisor, Methodist Boys' School Kuala Lumpur, and Miss Hazel Irene John- j son. The marriage will take place at the Methodist Church, Malacca, on July 2, and j a reception will be59 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement366 1927-06-23 11 NOTICE. Singapore MUNiciPALrrYT" Schedule of Revised Tariffs for Supply Electrical Energy With Effect Ist June, 1927. rER UNIT. nsomptioii from 1-1,000 Units per month 25 cents isamptioii m excess of 1.000 Units but which does not exceed uraf ioa m excess of l.:> 00 Units but which does not exceedI366 words
-
Advertisement304 1927-06-23 11 IW I m^ I I f"""" l" 11^ j<) j jgf uJRp Irtpi I I •T* HE price is only one of the things that determine whether or not a 2£ battery is a bargain. How lonp will it last how few will be the re- m m pairs? These304 words
-
-
Article122 1927-06-23 12 DESTROYERS ARRIVE. The destroyers Woolston (Comdr. C. G. Stuart, D.5.0., R.N.) and Wblsey (Lieut. Comdr. A. M. Donovan, D.S.C. R.N.) arrived m port yesterday from Hong Kong 1 and tied up at the Oil Wharf, Keppel Harbour. They are due to leave to-day for Penang and Colombo. Both122 words
-
533 1927-06-23 12 All concerned are advised that effective as from Ist September, 1927, arbitraries on Rubber and Latex from outports will be as follows: Malacca, Port Dickson, Sungei Patani, Krian River, Batu Pahat, Bagan Datoh, Bernam River, Kuala Selangor, Teluk Anson, Muar, Lumut, and Port533 words
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement422 1927-06-23 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by th« well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 torn) and the new motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). Tht MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single422 words
-
Advertisement357 1927-06-23 12 AUCTION SALES. SHERIFF'S SALE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In the cause of Chop Hong Huat Plaintiff versus Chop Hock Kirn Hin Defendant AUCTION SALE OF All the furniture and stock m trade at No. 33 Upper Circular Road comprising:— lronsafe, press copy, counter,357 words
-
Advertisement434 1927-06-23 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc., 44, BEAVER StRBET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.SJL) General Agents. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE M.S. SILVERASH due PACFIC-JAVA-CALCUTTA-SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAN FRANCISCO AM) LOS ANGELES HARBOUR. M.S. SILVERELM In port sa n OUTWARDS TO CALCUTTA via PORTS. M.S. SILVERAY due434 words
-
Advertisement148 1927-06-23 12 HEDGES AND BUTLER'S 1 WINES g SPIRITS fjl Whisky j4HjBpL Commemoration Over 15 Years L Old and Pre-war X£^J^°J~^ Strength. ?1 vat 2 so y c OTcHWmstf .<4.35 per bottle. c I Duty included M SHERRY *tmuwrj»*w*| CT OA fwir Bottle I Ui a vi\ a "EMPRESS TORT Vintage Character)148 words
-
-
Page 12 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous671 1927-06-23 12 BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday J am 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 6 P- m671 words
-
Miscellaneous110 1927-06-23 12 No. 2 Dock m. lighter Pelandok, Hopper Barge W 35. CLEARANCES. June 22nd. Flevo, Tronoh, Rompin. Limax, Giang Seng, Sri Wongsee, Elpenor, Perak, Mena, (Brit.); Esmeralda, Van Goens, Singkep, Retch, Siberg, Singaradja, Van Swoll, Van Hogendorp, Dione, Emile, Singapore, (Dut.); Kitano Maru, (Jap.); Kronprins Olav, Dukat, Hermod, (Nor). METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.110 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement618 1927-06-23 13 JSL kine. Ijiailnw Rotterdam, Hamburg, Bremen. rrive. Leave. Anrwerp. via, Colombo, Aden and Tort Said. Altai Maru July n j^ Psrbaa, Algoa Bay, Cape Town, Rio, Sfeatos and Buenos Aires. Manila if «»,.,> t i f .wanna Maru July 20 July 22 Mombasa. Zanzibar, Dar-es-Salaara. frim, Delagoa Bay and Durban.618 words
-
Advertisement408 1927-06-23 13 TRAVEL- COMFORT DOLLAR <SS&k "PRESIDENT* J m LINERS r J jS*^* Dollar President linen offer yon haurioua travel comforts. All state-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilate i and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. Stateroom* with private bath predominate, all408 words
-
Advertisement733 1927-06-23 13 K. P. M. KOKINKLYKjE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. i (BOVAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., Of BATAWA4 (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 8640, with sub-connectioni to:— Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's Desk. Representative* m the Strait! Settlement* (Singapore and Penaaf) ef the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU733 words
-
-
Article909 1927-06-23 14 When the Highland Leader Lost .'Hi^-: Horse. ORDfeAl. BY BAGPIPES. j Light-hearted Army physical training in- j structors, borrowed from an Aldershot course, and brawny naval gymnasts expert in rope climbing, are appearing at the Royal Tournament as actors in a scene from Scottish history.909 words
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement342 1927-06-23 14 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above Trade Mark is the property of THE MILK CO. LIMITED "Hochdorf" (near) Lucerne Switzerland, and is used as a Trade Mark m respect of condensed milk manufactured by them. \nv person who uses such Mark or any colourable imitation of the same or342 words
-
Advertisement357 1927-06-23 14 j©l»2o SOCO (NJ) Routed from Bed! I TDED BUGS wreck your sleep and undermine your health. They i D nauseate you with their repulsive odour while they torment you with their vicious bite. But the bed bug actually menaces your health* transmitting the most dangerous diseases from one person to357 words
-
-
Article687 1927-06-23 15 L.YALL AND EVATT'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, June 22. The feature has been the weakness of the Rubber market; the commodity quotation falling away sharply to Is 4 a 4<l with local touching 58%. Thy position has been fully reflected m shares and with buyers holding- off m687 words
-
Article62 1927-06-23 15 •hint' 22nd.. 12 o'clock noon. Buyer* Spllcr* R.S.S. equal to Standard Q.C.F. Spot r,n 60^ Standard I'. S.S. Spot tjin, sou on Tender July-Sept »>1 hi 1 Oct-Dec »3l' iJl'i., Jan-Mar 63 4 63% Tone of Market: Quiet- Slightly easier. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet62 words
-
Article67 1927-06-23 15 June li'J Bank 4 nus. 2j4 1-16 Bank demand 2|3 23-32 Private credits 3 m.B. 2 4 9-32 New York, demand 5C Credits 90 day* 57^2 France, demand 1411 India, T. T. 154 Bong Kong, demand 1 1 px. Dig. Yokohama, demand 117\ Notu. Java, demand 139 Bangkok, demand67 words
-
Article210 1927-06-23 15 June 22. Tin 125 Tons SM7.:-iT' r Gambier 9.00 Pepper White- 90 Pepper Black 5o Pearl Sago Small T.fiO Copra Sundried ll!oo Opium. Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 330 Rice. Siam old No. 1 330 Rice. Rangoon Bintan 260 Rice. Rangoon Sioka 25fi210 words
-
Article167 1927-06-23 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore, June 22. London.— Rubber Ls 5%d. Up I_■ ti Loral 60%. Tin. London l'2>.'> His. Down L 0& Local 147 \s for 12~> tons. Mining. Kucha i 2 2.05, Efong Fatt 1.12 1 LIT 1 Rahman Hydraulic 2.52% 2*57%, Petaling 4.3T> 4.4.\ South Taiping S3167 words
-
Article123 1927-06-23 15 Yesterday's Alterations. June 22. Closing Prices. Kuyohs 1.47 1.49 Xai Soots 4f> 50 North Taiping 1.06 l.io ex. Huey Vot 30s 31s 5d Kampong Kt.^-. 43s lAs Kinta Kellas 2» s 27s K. Lumpur fullj paid 38s 38s 9d Larut Tin Fiel<J.« 23s 9d 24s <"..i Pahan«r123 words
-
Article30 1927-06-23 15 Yesterday's Alterations Tin 3ls :V2s Valjtv Consd. I.l^ oo n!ino- <*] i.r, 4.42 H "o^p^pm Hyds. 2.r>o 2.3.-> TT 'u Pi^h fsl> 1.2' IJW !*>(!• a<Hri ($5) 1075 Il2r>30 words
-
Article127 1927-06-23 15 The Singapore Chamber of CoiWUMSoe Rubber Association held its MTth. auction yesterday, when tfeefc mf Catalogued 1,587.41)0 lbs., 708.71 tons. Offered *****1 lbs.. 42*>.81 bottfc. Bold 843,899 lbs, :;7C>.7l Spot. New York :i,V X cts. I'KICKS Hi: VLIZFD. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Onts Per Uk. Standard Quality No127 words
-
Article708 1927-06-23 15 Singapore, June 21. During the past weefc we price of Tin shews no change <>n I nlam-c ai.d the haiv market has !>ecn idle and neglected. '1 bete has been a small business passing m Au>tialian Issues an<i the more popular local counters ha\e come n for708 words
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement418 1927-06-23 15 ASSETS OVER $7,500,000 ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $27,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LUffIED. (Jncorporated m Straits Settlements) HhAD OJ-MCE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C ihe Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Sccvctsirv tit T*v» G418 words
-
Advertisement425 1927-06-23 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subscribed V.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.92,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq. V ice-President: R. Ichinomiya, Esq. f DIRECTORS. AI. Odagiri, Esq. K. Mogami, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Takeuchi, Esq K. Tatsumi, Esq. T. Hodsumi, Esq.' X Watanabe, Esq. T. Okubo,425 words
-
Advertisement444 1927-06-23 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital |50,000,00 C Issued and fully paid up 120,000,00 c Reserve Fund Sterling £C,000,00( Silver $13,500,00 C Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,00 C COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon: Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Chairman A. H. Compton. Esq.,444 words
-
Advertisement89 1927-06-23 15 INSURANCE. THE ASIA INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the S.S.) DIRECTORS: Teo Chong Siong, Fsq. (Chairman>. Chua Han Leong, Esq. Wong Yong Kai, Esq. r .oke Van Kit Esq. Lee Pie Soo, Esq. I pong Foonsr Siew, Esq. Lee Chin Tian. Esq.. Thio Kirn Chuan, Esq. Mr. Au Mm Thongr.89 words
-
Advertisement39 1927-06-23 15 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., Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., L7F CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager39 words
-
-
Article492 1927-06-23 16 F.M.S. Failure Repeated. MACARTNEY IN DEADLY FORM. 4 The Australians obtained the fourth victory of their tour at Kuala Lumpur yesterday, and their third victory by more than an innings, when, having declared their innings closed at 256 for 5 wickets, they dismissed the F.M.S. for 77,492 words
-
Article182 1927-06-23 16 JDUKBTS NARROWLY DEFEAT POLICE. The following: are the stores m the Framroz Cup match between the Duke of Wellington's Regt. and the Singapore Police played at Tanglin on Sunday: Police: X. H. P. WhitLy c Exham b Taylor 82, F. Kemp b Galloway 3. A. McKenna b182 words
-
Article176 1927-06-23 16 The fallowing scores obtained m the match played on the V.M.C.A. ground last Saturday afternoon, between Brinkmanr and Co., and the V.M.C.A.: Brinkmann and Co. K. Me. Farlane c Lyne b Stack 18, V. Charlesworth run out 118, R. E. Anderson, b Stack 18, F. Critchley b176 words
-
Article20 1927-06-23 16 The longer you play golf the more you will realise that balls do not always go straight.— Mr. Justice Swift20 words
-
Article452 1927-06-23 16 S.R.C. Defeat R.A. S.R.C. 2; R.A. 1. The encounter between the R.A. and the S.R.C on th- Stadium ground yesterday ftemoon m the First Division of the ,cague wa? a very poor affair with very ittle good football m it. Much more was xpected of the R.A. after452 words
-
Article181 1927-06-23 16 Goals.* P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Duke's 7 t5 0 1 23 6 13 S.C.F.A. ri 3 1 ***** 8 R-A. Tool 11 14 7 Malays 6 2 3 1 11 13 S.C.C. 7 2 5 0 9 17 4 SJtC 7 1 5 1181 words
-
Article81 1927-06-23 16 Arena Resembles Boxing Ring. London, June 12. The arena resembled more of a boxing ring: than a football field during the second half of the Association football match between Swansea and the Red Star Club. Play degenerated into a series of fights but the final encounter terminated81 words
-
Article64 1927-06-23 16 3 Wbrld's Records Put Up. London, June 13. Three world's records for women have been put up at the international women's athletic meeting, namely, by an Englishwoman, Miss Edwards, m the 200 metres 'time 25 2-5 sec), by Fraulein Bredow m f h.' 80 metres hurdles (time64 words
-
Article683 1927-06-23 16 Yorkshire Again Defeated. KENT LEAD THE CHAMPIONS. iy [Reuter's Service.] ie London, June 21. jy Results of County Cricket Championsh 1S matches concluded to-day were: D f Middlesex vs. Yorkshire. q At Lord's: Middlesex won by 6 wickei 3 Yorkshire 81 and 262. r Middlesex 178 and 169683 words
-
Article167 1927-06-23 16 Won Lost Pts. Ist. Ist. P. W. L. m. m. PossObt. Per. Lanes. 13 7 0 3 3 104 80 76.92 Derby 9 5 1 2 1 72 53 73.61 Notts 11 6 1 2 2 88 64 72.72 Lester. 10 4 1 3 2 80 53167 words
-
Article248 1927-06-23 16 Weather Spoils Play. CROLE-REES BEATS RAYMOND [Reuter's Service.] London, June 21. Spoil sport weather left its mark on Wimbledon. Crowds of women flocked to witness the scheduled first round centre court game between Betty Nuthall and Fraulein Aussem, respectively aged 16 and 18, but were disappointed^ rain curtailing the248 words
-
Article42 1927-06-23 16 WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS Ladies' Open Singles. Miss Toby vs. Miss Pelerin, unfinished. Ladies' Handicap Singles. Mrs. Foster beat Miss Richardson, w.o. Mrs. Parmele beat Miss Abed. I—6. 6—l. 6—2. Handicap Men's Doubles. Utermark and Tengbergen teat Hodgins and Nolli. 6—3. 6—l.42 words
-
Article22 1927-06-23 16 THURSDAY'S TIES. Doubles Handicap. E. G. Wheatley and E. E. de Souza v T. Leijssius and C. E. Peterson.22 words
-
Article72 1927-06-23 16 HAVERS WINS CANADIAN TOURNIAMENTf. [Reuter's Service.] Montreal, June 22. The Canadian Golf Association's Tournament of 72 holes, half of which was played at Toronto on Saturday, ended here on Tuesday. Arthur Havers, of the British International Team, was first with 296, then Dave Black (Vancouver) 297. and Andrew Kay72 words
-
Article33 1927-06-23 16 Shawnee on Delaware. June 22. Johnny Farrell, professional of Mamaroneck, won the Shawnee open golf tournament with a score of 279. Tommy Armour was well down the list with 312.33 words
-
Article70 1927-06-23 16 The result of play for the May Meda 1927 is as follows:— G. Haridas 40 39 12 67 A. C. Carnegy 38 38 8 68 Chia Yong Hoe 41 41 10 72 Tan Boon Poh 45 45 18 72 J. Miyajima 42 42 10 74 E.70 words
-
Article86 1927-06-23 16 Chance for Singapore Boxer. According to news received m Singapore this week Boy Walley has been matched with Fidel La Barba, flyweight champion of the world. It is to be a ten-round no decision contest. The place has not been fixed, but Walley says86 words
-
Article51 1927-06-23 16 On Sunday, the following will represent the S.C.C. against a Company (D. of W.) team on the la tier's ground: N. Bradbury, J. K. Carr, J. K. Hamilton, R. G. Littlehales, E. M. Murphy, J. McLeod, A. W. Nicholson, P. R. Pank, E. M. Scoular, J. W. Smellie, F.51 words
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement137 1927-06-23 16 MUSIC J WE HAVE ALL THE LATEST HITS HONOLULU SONG BIRD— PERHAPS YOU'LL THINK r* > m ME— SWINGING ALONG— PERFUMES OF THE EAST J n < GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES MARIETTp i b S ETC— ETC— ETC. n CALL AND HEAR THEM j |i S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. I d137 words
-