The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 January 1928

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    13 1 Singapore Free Press 1M CENTS. SINGAPORE, &S. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1928. NO. 12,318
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    260 1 A fuller report of Mr. Samuel's speech on the prospects of British trade is contained m an official wireless message from Rugby—Page 9. Clinics are being established m industrial centres m England to combat the scourge of rheumatism —Page 9. The first of the six destroyers which
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    SKEDOOLS AND ITINERARIES.
    956 1 -by- A COL XI Kit. "Here Jim, this is the Courier*. There was no mistaking the American accent. In my temporary capacity as a Courier, my instructions were to meet a party of four tourists arriving- at Bangkok and conduct them to Java via Singapore. The party
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      325 1 SEE THAT YOU GET RED LABEL BRAND COFFEE RAFFLES HOTEL THE SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT. mm FOR A SHORT PERIOD ONLY DANSANT OF DANSANT NISA LORULD. EVE ry EVERY CLASSICAL AND CHARACTER TITTOn4V DANCER l MONDAY, Appearing During AH Tea and THURSDAY, Dinner Dansants Aivn WEDNESDAY, A£HU AND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT SA™RDAY SUNDAY,
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      208 1 j I^CAPSTAN Jr CIGAREnES ARE SMOKED BY J 3/^ MANY MEN WHO COULO WEa |f/ AFFORD MORE EXPENSIVE 5 M BRANDS. MEN TO i I WHOM QUALITY IS THE ONLY CONSIDERATION. S I i -I ;r i ¥v i i y%? Mm >*?*" fjf 'b 1 >=:=-■ .)i r, <j^v
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      115 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Drink Instant Postuni—Page 11. Insure with the Ocean—Page 16. Burns anniversary concert —Page 7. Varied amusements at Happy ValleyPage 2. Latest shipping notices on pages 10, 12 and 13. White wire haired fox terrier found— Page 7. 8-Day gilt boudoir clods at Robinson's Pnge S. Notice re Penang
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      7 1 MACKAY MONK'S COFFEE ROASTED AND GROUND DAILY
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      149 1 THE WEEK. Friday, '27th. High Water. 1.29 a.m.. H.S, 1.12 p.m.. y.K. Malacca: H. W. 10.10 a.m., 6.6, 10.30 p.m.. 6.«. Municipal Commission '2 p.m. P. and 0. homeward mail closes. Dutch homeward mail closet. Football: Inter-Commercial Cup, A.P.C. vs. Borneo Co. Singapore Turf Club meeting. C. of C. 5.15.
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    MARKET PRICE LIST.
    416 2 Singapore. Jan. 21. Hh prim mm** are g**£a**?r: currt-n ar Ttmict Market. At tht oScr iMatHl there may U- Iml varia MhAT. it«* tßound. Kati H I), >t ,Nv H curr> H« p.,rk. lean d° Van and fat (Ist. quality! g Mutt n Indian I, A-iaiian ir>
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    184 2 Mr. and Mrs. R. C. M. Kindersley sailed fr. m Port Swettenham on Sunday, for F«lawan. They will return to the F.M.S. or Suti:rk:y. after a short holiday at Prapat. T..f.a Meer. Mr. D. Bird. F.R.CJ.S., Boy Scout Commissioner for Negri Sembilan, is organising a scout meeting to be held
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      243 2 PARFUMS "CARON" NUIT DE NOEL. NARCISSE NOW. Stockists: MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD. QUALITY. SERVICE. PRICE ECONOMY THE HAPPY VALLEY PRESENT A Monster Programme OF Varied Amusements GATE 20 els. V, MADAM )3te Kelvey's injL Talented I Pupils f^^v Victoria Theatre L Matinee Feb. 6th V and lOth at r>ls
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      405 2 Victoria Theatre TO-NIGHT At 9.30 p.m. W. BANVARD presents The Banvard Musical Comedy Company. In London's Latest Musical Successes. TO-NIGHT. 1 WHIRLED INTOJjAPPINESS." Saturday 28th. Monday 30th. MARY." "REVIEW OF JBVUKL booking now open at Little's. PRICES $5, 4, 2 and 1. ALL SEATS BOOKABLE. Commencing THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd. DICK
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      311 2 TO-NIGHT POSITIVELY THE LAST NICRT j^f THF ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Ke« Co., Ltd.. Proprietors In tht* Second Sho« coromencinj; *> p.m A PARAMOI NT SUPER CX)MEDS Presenting THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE WAR it h A BOMBSHELL OF MIRTH, A BARRAiiE (>| lll|.\|m. and is acclaimed THE GREATEST COMEDY SINCE
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    IN THE NEUR COUNTRY.
    2133 3 WORK IN THE SOUDAN WILDS* The Murder of a D.C. The London t:a.'Tic is cutting b'ajK rib o ns thiugh the snow, and the lights of h* s-quuie are coming out one by one m the raw evening air. But a few linos of awn fnni
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      268 3 For Wasting m Til 6A £1G AC Hmulsion is widely and jf^W /n^jßh^ v I v used m the treatment fc^»A. I l/iV'Ji option and m all forms; of I V jfcf m which there is loss of •fj^L^ >K^'a9s VJ^lr^sT^^^ liea^ant to take, it pro- BrsX/^ "^l sA^bs^J •»tite,
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      181 3 >■!■■■ ■■■■■^■♦■■■•■■•■♦■♦WHH-1-11-I-1-1-| ADELPHI HOTEL I o:_ CABARET WEEK J :0:_ Engagement Extraordinary OF THE MIDNIGHT FROLICS t JOE FARREN T RALPH STONE JENNY DIBY EVA FARREN ADOLPHO BELLOTTI f NELLIE FARREN WALDEMAR VOLSKY VERA KELTZOVA MISS VALENTINE Will appear on Friday, January 27. Saturday, January 28. t 0 Special Dinner
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    WARMER ENGLAND.
    1284 4  -  MARJORIE DOVE AN ITINERARY FOR WINTER. The Charms of the West. Part I. I have sketched this little journey for those who would prefer to be warmer than colder whilst on leave m that blessed coun try where one can sit m the garden m November, and huddle
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    LINEN JACKETS ARE POPULAR.
    48 4 Linen jackets are enjoying a great popularity at the morrent. This one is beige, belted with self material, and worn with a pleated skirt cf brown shantung with a brown felt flower m the button-hole. Brown also trims the youthful hat of natural panama.
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      FOR FEMININE FINGERS.
      403 4 New Styles With Nightdress Cases. The newest nightdress cases are no longer the slender, flat affairs we used to know. They are either huge, soft, plump looking things that appear to be first cousins to the cushion, or else they are practically non-existent. That if to say,
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      DISTINCTIVE DINNER FROCK.
      44 4 With its wrap-around uneven skirt m pale grey chiffon, its bolero and petal like skirt panels m several shades of darker grey, and a soft rose-pink flower pinned at one sfl^ulder. this evening gown attains great distinction of line and colour.
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      BOUDOIR & BOULEVARD.
      529 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. Materials, already frilled and flounced are now made m many original designs, and are much m demand among busy home-dress-.nakers. and mothers who like their children's party frocks to be pretty, but who cannot spend much time on their making. The latest of such materials, is georgette, bordered
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      TABLE TALK.
      399 4 The Uses of Rubber. Rubber is gaining a place of prominence m our lives it never attained before. On rainy days, we wear rubber boots, and a rubberised coat, which is probably decorated at the collar with a rubber posy. In the house, there is, perhaps, an indiarubber
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      EFFECTIVE FLOWERED MATERIAL.
      52 4 One of the popular flowered frocks i> shewn above, m white mousseleine. .-prinkled with yellow and pastel preen flowers. There is no trimming whatever, the chic of the grown lying m the unusual line of the skirt and the voluminous scarf which is cut m <<iupiece with
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      A VAGABOND STYLE.
      24 4 Soft fur-felt, m deep blue, makes this small and floppy shape, which, we hear is much favoured by Parisiennes just now.
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    GIRLS OF THE N.I.D.
    403 4 GUARDIANS OF NAVY* WAR BUCKETS Not One DiscloMd! When it was proposed be employed m the Naval Ir.t, part mom during- the war. of the men who had yonNaval officers on the >:arT vu>,. and emphatic m their nai element, however, v.;^ ladies appeared. Later M,
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    SIMPLE BUT ATTRACTIVE.
    33 4 Back en {h\ *Ml of red. green arui for this simple dr. neck and belt-line «.f by white and tvo jrr >- whose knotted Mil BM at the Mck Mi v
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    EX-MAHARAJA'S ROMANCE.
    1146 5 BETROTHED COUPLE IN CEYLON. Indore "Mystery" Cleared Up The mystery regarding- the whereabouts of the ex-Maharaja of Indore. who han excited tremendous international inte c^t as a result of his engagement to an Amefeai girl, Miss Miller, has been solved. Today, says the Times of Ceyio'i of lan
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    59 5 The F.M.S. and Colony hockey toMM were entertained to dinner at the Selan^'n Club Chambers on Saturday evening, the Hon'ble the Chief Secretary presiding. Speeches were made by Mr. H. W. Thomson, Mr. B. E. Ablitt, Mr. E. M. Pennefathcr. and the Rev. O. B. I'arsons. Afterwards the teams went
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    SHANGHAI'S "SIDNEY STREET" AFFAIR.
    614 5 Kidnapper's Desperate Defence. GRENADES AM) TEAR-GAS. Shanghai. Jan. 7. The most extraordinary story, rivalling London's Sidney Street affair of several years ago, has to be Md m connection with raid on armed kidnappers m the Wayside district, says the N.-C. .l'-ii]y News, m describing the affair
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    DEATH OF MR. EDWARD WALKER.
    128 5 It is with deep regret that we ha\e innounce the death on l><i<mr«i 20th. ai Mempakad. of Kdwanl alker at the ag. of .">."). after '.\2 years residence m Marudu Bay. Mr. Walker was educated at Shrew.- lmr> and came to North Borneo m lafter
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    FAVERSHAM BY-ELECTION.
    80 5 Independent Conservative Hooted. London. Jan. 17. Mr. John Dunn. f.iUral; Mr. A. Maitlarid. Conservative; Major tofgfc Aman. I.alx.ui. and Mr. E. A. Hailwood, Independent Conservative. ha\e U'en nominated for Kav«i sham by-election owing to the death «»f Lieut.-Colonel Sir (1 C. H. \Vh« In Mr. Hailwood was the
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      404 5 NOTICES. SINGAPOU TURF CLUB. NOTKE. v •:r Mt-mbors have bt*t-n nomiI .lt-ftion It tht- lo r n. Man .ir.Tuer.t for l«_»: W Vuk. 11..1. Fnpit, I A.bb. I>r. P. S. Hunt»r. I .1 H... M. P. Layton. ALBKKT H. TODD, Secrt'tary. S. T. C. -o, L'T 1 SINGAPOKE TURF CLUB.
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      222 5 Full of Life! Virol is the food that puts life and vigour into children who are feeling the strain of growing. It is a balanced diet containing all the necessary foods lor building firm flesh, good sound bone and rich blood. It contams all the vitamins too. y^i^ No child
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      71 5 Brilliant performance is as much a part of the Oldsmobile's smartness as are its M beauty of lines, finish and appointments. $C==* Jl It explains why Okkmobik is winning the OJ\OHV wholehearted approvaJ of owners all over «S^Ji? the world. It suggests that OldsmobUe ffig-^-S^^^ -A is the car you
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    MATTERS MUSLIM.
    1011 6 CHAHAYA KULIM CLUB. New Officers Elected. (By Ouv Muslim Correspondent). The half-year!y general meeting of the Cbahaya Kuliin Club, Kulirr-, was held on the (sth. instant, and the election of officebearers resulted a< follows: President Tun>,ka Mohamed -Jlwa; Vice-Presidents Messrs. Alxlul Humid. Syed Mohamcd Aimadalli. Sheikh Mohamed, Syed
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    BETTING ON HYMNS.
    153 6 I lcrg> to Consider Had UehaMoi m 'hurch Youn«- Wi'lshitK-ri are kIWAJTI i"ii>! "flatter." It even declared 'hat. i iously walk'Mg U> church, they !a> -ddwith one anoth<-i- wliether or not certain hymn> will be sung. Such, at all events, is the allegation a number of imd-(iiani;»i
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    RUINED BY 10s THEFT.
    65 6 l'o>fmnn LmN W* nx pmtomm if it llf Haiiiniot 4 \.\V.. Mi <D" okJvi :«>t 1 X Hi v\a- tMfht kig foii> u.i. Hi> wif. <ii<»i t!-i 11, lot EM i»tiMin«ni; an«i A |»ensi -»i <-i I au:«'inatually mac* Halkt-tt. UN Ma*y* whom Hammond app«•:• 1;
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      150 6 A I All the essential JUHP qualities of P really sood; a whisky arc^ embodied m I Old Me******" t r A Uw^. this superfine h N-?" product Hr THE DISTILLERS AGEMCY LTDEDINBURGH SCOTLAUD Dir'i--3 •■•^>-d The M Valet" Blade has not only the sharpest edge ever j^^=s=~^ put upon
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      208 6 Insects Show No Mercy! T tungry hordes of germ-laden insects engage daily m a grim H sm^gle-and your life is the stake! Flies spread rs pho.d, mfantile pffalysis, and countless dreaded S""X ntlria and the deadly germs of wasting fevers; and bed bugs and Cockroaches are the «K««^£*2SSE«ZJ mosquitoes, bedbugs,
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    RUBBER AMALGAMATION.
    132 7 DETAILS OF ANGLO-JAVA ACQUISITION. Lartfe Malayan Properties. [Reuter's Service.] London. .lan. 25. The prospectus of the Anglo .lava Uubber Company details the acquisition of a larpe group of properties m Malaya. The shares now being issued, at a price of six shillings per share, are two shillings each.
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    BRITISH TRADE OUTLOOK.
    130 7 An Optimistic Politician. [Renter's Service.] London, Jan. 23. A glowing trade prophecy was made by Mr. A. M. Samuel m a speech at the Wok ing Chamber of Commerce. He declared that the industrial activity of the home market was greater than he had ever seen before;
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    BRITAIN TO CHALLENGE AIR RECORD.
    70 7 [British Radio —Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 25. It is learned that the Air Ministry has decided to make an attempt at Calshot m March on the world air speed record at present held by the Italian pilot. Major I)u Eernardi. The machine used will be
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    CANADIAN FARMERS IN ENGLAND.
    60 7 [British Radio -Official Service.] Ragfcy, Jan. *J."». The Prince of Wales to-day received at St. James's "Palace 70 Canadian farmers who are visit'ng this country. The Prince recognised several whom he had met when he visited his Canadian ranch last year, and conversation turned mainly on
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    BRITISH RAILWAY COACHES FOR AFRICA.
    68 7 [British Radio—Official Service.l Ragby, Jan. 25. A Birmingham firm has obtained the contract for ")0 coaches for the south African Railways to cost t'l7o,<;oo. It is understood the tender was successful on its merits only. There was keen competition from Continental firms, including Belgian and
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    KING AMANULLAH IN PARIS.
    55 7 Havas Service.] I'aris. Jan. 2"». The King and Queen <>f Afghanistan arrived m I'aris and were solemnly received by DonmergHe, ministers and authorities, and were warmly cheered by the crowd. A series of brilliant ceremoniei has been arranged. The papers eulogise Franco-Afghan friendship and recall the
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    CHILES OIL CONCESSIONS.
    62 7 [11* liter's Service.] New York, .lan. 2">. A cable from Santiago d( Chile, says the Mirister of Finance has asked Congress tc MMCt a law suspending all petroleum cor. cession! m Chile. A Deputy dialled a bill providing that che Chilean Government shall study the best means
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    THE PAN-AMERICAN UNION.
    27 7 [Reuter's Service.] Havana, Jan. 25. At the Pan-American conference Mexico allied herself with the Argentine proposals reeaniintf rotatory PresHrni-y of the Pan \merican I'nion.
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    REVENUES WANTED.
    707 7 CANTON MERCHANTS AND $10,000,000 LOAN. Suppression of Unions Demanded. The most pressing problem before the present government of Canton is that of finance, says the Chinese Correspondent of the Honjr Konj? Daily Press. An appeal is bein# made to the merchants for a loan of $10,000,000. Last September,
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    FIRE ON BLUE FUNNEL STEAMER.
    59 7 [Renter's Service.] London. Jan. 2">. Fire broke out m the hold <•? the British steamer CaJchas at Liverpool loading for Tenant !ut has been extinguished. Plates had to be tut to reach the outbreak and the fittinirs were seriously damaKi'd, hut verylittle cargo was aboard.
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    NORWAY'S NEW PREMIER.
    27 7 [Renter's Service.] Oslo, Jan. 2'». Mr. Hornsrud, Labourite Fanner, has ac cepted the prtmiership; the history profVsBOT, Edward Butt, -will t*he th^' foreign office.
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    PARISIANA.
    916 7 PARIS MAMMAS DO NOT PUNISH. "The Fly Tickles/ (''"join Our Own Cvi 1 giptm JiUL) Paris. Dec. 2S. There never ftA was a Paris maman who did not spoil her children. To let them be self willed is her mistaken idea of kindn<>-.-: to DOrVBCt the little dean would,
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      536 7 BUSINESS CARDS. f DAWN STUDIO, j IXPANESE PHOTOGRAPHER I I»RINSEP STRKET j t i«» c* »it <!i.«coant will t: i.. Nt"nt" ail our t er* for Cl assi t V ,> Inly. I wle" brotherST I Tndertakers, B MOM MENTAL MASONS sj i rr-h Floral Wr^atlis. Mad •to order. a
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      607 7 NOTICES. SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION. The Annuiii MeetaßSj t^11' Aaeaeiatian "n -i. id m Iks V.M.* .A. \LAi on Friday, Jaau Tth. ct SJIO p.m. BI.'SINKSS. To pass the Accounts for I'J"J7. To elrct Oflssta for 19J«. Oth^r Bu~ines<. All who aro inti-rv^toti m th*' work of
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      396 7 TENDERS. JOHORE GOVERNMENT. Tc I'llcis v. .11 bC HT<'ivt <i ;:t th« T*i- ii* th»* Sf< rctary. .l»hi.i<' Hahru. up t<< n<>.>n th« l«t, .lanuary, l'.»_'K. for thp (I) lufHiit V«Ma\n c»i:tr» •la \h K.M.k, iM. Bamckv foi «';url t 0.1 h- loi at titmttwi H«>-pitil. Mmw Hn»iru rian> and
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS.
    58 8 BREWER. -January 2Mrd at the Maternity Hospital, Penanp. to the wife of H. Brewer, a son. SCOTT. On 23rd January I!>2K, at the Maternity Hospital. Penan*, to Mary, wife of Mr. B. Scott, a daughter. DI GRAAF. On 23rd January IMS, at 2. Gottlieb Road. Penanß. to
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    SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1928. PUBLIC SERVICE.
    549 8 Notable success attended the Straits Settlements Association's dinner on Wednesday night for it was, we understand, easily a record gathering as far as numbers are concerned, whilst although His Excellency did not make any startling pronouncement he hinted enough, m a
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    1205 8 The Hon. Mr. Justice Prichyrd and Mrs. Prichard arrived from Port Swettenham yesterday on board the Klang. Members of the Indian Association Singapore, are reminded of the annua peneral meeting; to be held at the Association premises on Sunday, at 4. p.m. Mr. Add-on E. Southard, who ha* been the
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    COMMODITY MARKET.
    45 8 LATEST TIN AND RUBBER PRICES. (From Our Own Correspondent*. London, Jan. 26, 3.50 p.m. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber price as Is. 7d. per lb. Messrs. Lewis, Lazarus and Sons notify to-day's tin prices as £250 9 16, £250 1 16.
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    THE GOVERNORS TOUR.
    391 8 SIR H. CLIFFORDS visit TO SIAM The Arranged Programme. The following: proqraimiH f conuiu visit of the GmWMI Settlement.- and Hijrb < mm the Mtlay States, has 1.. o.»r Bar.grkok correspondent.— r>th. Feb. 1.30 p.m. Arrive Hua Hi'i. Receive.! ;r BUI tached to the KiMton, I Governor
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    FULL PROGRAMME OF THE VISIT.
    92 8 The following i^ the prop Excellency's visit pi BantrK Indo-("hina. 2nd. Feb. 9 aw. Leav. > St a lielle. 3rd. Feb. At I 4th. Feb. 7 a.m. Arnw I 10 a.m. Leave Prai by U r>th. Feb. 11.17 a.m. A (^iam). 6th. Feb. 10.40 a.m.
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      189 8 "THE COSXOISSEUR COMES TO CALDHECK'S" I LIQUEURS and GIN I CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO.. LTD. I of Ho hi: Konff >. I i i»,-i>tt>l if ShttHf/hai.i 90[ Robinson Road. Tel. 228. I :j Wrapped Kippers j; Scotch Fresh Herrings j! "Tanglin" Pork Sausages j Devonshire "Pineapple" BAOON I I COLD STORAGE
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      90 8 yW.'MVWA I.W1 .WA i.Wft IAVMJ Parfums de Luxe I OOXY I J Chypre j? \l Origan < Rose Jacqueminot ij Paris J >, Emeraude i EAU DE COTY < to be had Horn all dealers > Dupir* Brothers. 5 i rj (Hjg. x*^ jy -r^», i; l_!__ iiLl_^_ I; BLACK
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      9 8 To-day's Feature. THE SEASON'S NK$ i WASBIONS. —Pa<f< I
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    BRITISH INDUSTRIES.
    226 9 BANKERS REVIEW THE POSITION. foreign Competition. I [Reuter's Service.] I London. Jan. 26. I iig review <»f Gnat Britain's I indu-trie*. particularly as regards I real, mi-.tor car. chemical and ar- Ik industries. wa.> iriven at the I tfltim tf Mm Westminster Bank. I Wk, Mr. Hugh Tennant.
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    FOR THE CHILEAN NAVY.
    89 9 rirM of Six Destroyers Launched. Kt.:.> Official Satin,] |{u?by. Jan. 26. MU 'f ,t destroyer, Se- i>ne <>i h naval heroes intry. was launched yesterday by Huneeus, wife of the Chilean lircat Britain, at the Woolston >les>r>. Thornycroft Ltd. MM i^ the first of six ocean-
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    BURGO-MASTER OF BRUSSELS VISITS LONDON.
    32 9 I Mi Radi^ Official Service.] Kugb>. Jan. 26. master Max. of Brussels, well*i a> a war figure, visits London to- aa official visit to the Lord Mayor.
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    COMMERCIAL TREATY BETWEEN JAPAN AND RUSSIA.
    38 9 x Nichi-Nichi Service.] Tokio, Jan. J V r*sK>ru-d that Mr. T. Tanaka. Wfc»s-.».i<>r t»> Soviet Rus>ia, will shortly •'r-ni Moscow, and after return- post he will initiate negotiations Japanese Treaty of Com-
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    CAUSE OF CHEAP RICE.
    25 9 IN'ichi-Xichi Service. 1 iV.kio. Jan. 25. jiv for the last year's rice rccuni since 1918, the figuiv ••■<• koku, or nearly 310.0u0.000
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    JAPAN-BRITISH NEGOTIATIONS.
    28 9 INichi-N'ichi Service.] Tokio. Jan. 25. (lovernment will officially :»tons with the British Governr» <trict spontaneously the ts to Canada with a ■IS the anti-Japanese feeling i«lian<.
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    CANDIDATES DECLARED.
    39 9 IN'iehi-N'ichi Service.] Tokio. Jan. 25. *n>: number of candidates for k' (ieneral Election which is m February 20th has been so each Party. rM»P««ition Majority) 43. nment Party) 20. Party 12. Mi i ables on page 7].
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    RHEUMATIC SCOURGE.
    147 9 SAPPING INDUSTRY'S LIFE BLOOD. Clinics to be Opened. [Biitish Radio—Official Service.] Kusrby, Jan. 26. As a first step m the scheme for providing institutions m all large industrial centres, the British R«-J Cross Society, with the support of the- Health Ministry, are establishing m London a now clinic
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    SCHNEIDER CUP SECRETS.
    165 9 The New Machine. [British Radio Official Service. 1 Ruirhy. Jan. 26. The secrecy which has hitherto been maintained regarding the details of the air-racinir aero engine that won the Schneider Trophy and which is fitted m the motor car with which Captain Malcolm Campbell will attempt to
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    ATTACK ON SPEED RECORD.
    60 9 England's Representative Chosen. [British Radio -Official Service.] Itughy. Jan. 26. It is con.Mdered probable that Flight Litut. Kinkhead, who flew the GlosterNapier m the Schneidci Cup race, but did not finish the course, will be selected to fly the Super-Marine-Xapier which won the Trophy, when the
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    OIL IN CHILE.
    42 9 [Reuters Sen ice. i Santiago, Jan. 26. The Chamber has approved the Bill suspending the giving of oil concessions, except to Chilean subjects, and has voted ten million pesos to permit the Government It investigate the country's oil resources.
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    IRELAND'S FREEDOM.
    44 9 Won by America! [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Jan. 26 In the House of Representatives, applause was evoked by the reading of a letter from Mr. Cosgrave thanking the American people for the part they had played m winning freedom for the Irish people.
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    REBUKED ADMIRAL TO RETIRE.
    44 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Jan. 26. Admiral Plunkett, whose remarks on the subject of war recently evoked a rebuke from President Coolidge. is retiring on Feb. loth. He announces his intention of going into business. [Earlier cables on page 7].
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    COUNT ALEX CLIOS EXHIBITION.
    131 9 An interesting exhibition of oil paintings by Count Alex. Clios is at present m progress at Messrs. John Little's, and is well worth a visit. Amongst the portraits i.< a striking likeness of H.H. the Tungku Mahkota of Johore, and there are a number of well-executed
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    BRITISH TRADE.
    248 9 "THE BAROMETER IS RISING." Mr. Samuel's Speech. [British Radio -Official Service.] Rugby, Jan. 26. The prospects of British trade 'm the coming year were discussed last night by Mr. Samuel. Secretary to the Treasury and formerly Parliamentary Secretary for the Department of Overseas Trade. He said the trade
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    A HUGE FORTUNE.
    125 9 Widow Leaves $107,000,000. [Renter's Service. 1 New Y«>rk, Jan 26. The largest fortune ever recorded by the New York State Tax Department was left by Mrs. Anna Harkness. widow of the late Mr. Stephen Harkness, the partner of Mr. J. D. Rockefeller, senior, m founding the Standard
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    UNITED STATES NICARAGUAN POLICY.
    90 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. Jan. 26 The Senate Foreign Relations Commiru* has discussed the Administration's Nicer* guan policy but is undecided whether to recommend investigation. Senator Borah, who favours a "constructive inquiry," which he thinks might be useful generally m improving relations wit a the Latin American
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    GALE IN TENNESSEE.
    61 9 Loss of Life and Property. [Router's Service.] New York, Jan. 26. The gale which has been raping for the past two days has caused loss of life and property m Tennessee, where 70-miles-an-hour gusts demolished whole rows of wooden houses along the beaches. Two schooners have run
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    MISSING RUBBER.
    148 9 A further case m connection with the missing consignment of rubber m respect of which two Chinese have already been convicted on charges of criminal breach of trust and abetment of the same offence, came up before the District Judge yesterday. Chan Ho Lim was charged with dishonestly
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    23 9 The Rev. W. Murray, M.A., will conduct service m English m the Presbyterian Church, Jalan Salleh, Muar, on Sunday next at 5.30 p.m.
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    THE ASSIZES.
    344 9 THE JEDDAH STREET MURDER. "I am a Vegetarian." The hearing of the Joddah Street murder case was continued at the Assizes, before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) yesterday. A Chinese woman said that she heard a shot and saw two men running away. One of them dropped
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    PROPERTY DISPUTE.
    198 9 Indian Woman's Claim. Mr. Justice Deane has been occupied for the last few days m the hearing of a case m which a married woman named Balkis Xachial claims against Achi Thayar Animal and four others m respect to certain property. The plaintiff claims a declaration that the
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    HOUSEBREAKERS CAUGHT.
    172 9 Singapore's Cat Burglars. A Chinese housebreaker was yesterday sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment by the District Judge, Mr. Mudie. The accused pleaded guilty to a charge of having broken into a house m Neil road and stolen a suit of clothing. He was seen climbing down a
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    80 9 At Monday's Council meeting the hon'ble Mr. Palgrave Simpson will ask. "It being now admitted that members of Hospital Visiting Committees have an 'undoubted right to question any Government servant employed m the Hospital', will the Government please say whether such Government servants have been officially instructed, or otherwise understand,
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    THE ENGLISH CUP.
    330 11 650.000 Spectators at Third Round Ties. Pi AYEKS SENT OFF. Six hundred and fii'ty thoui&ad spectators watched today's Ln^lish Cup (third round ties), most or' which were played m trusty and drizzly weather. The match at Highbury between Arsenal and West Bromwich attracted the largest gate -50,000.
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    LONDON'S INDOOR CRICKET PITCHES.
    189 11 n nc great cricketer who has started m door cricket is Mr. (J. A. Faulkner, the South African, who at one time was the greatesi all-round player m the world. U> has his school at the Dragon Garage, Faun lane, near West Brompton Station. It is
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    BRIDE WITH SCAR ON NOSE.
    164 11 *'Man> Men Would Object." Court D-'ci^ion. Row far does a sear on a pretty nose reduce a girl's chances of marriage? Three Austrian civil courts, including the Supreme Court of Appeal, have been railed upon to decide this question. A girl of IJ>, strikinp'y beautiful,
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    RESCUED FROM DRAIN PIPE.
    113 11 Mir MM—■ Escape of Newly horn Baby. l>«»mbay, January. 11th. The miraculous escape of :i newly-born baby, after four boon m a drainpipe, is reported. It appears that the baby slipped into the drain and its feeble cries attracted a number of people, who were unable
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    MARRIAGE SYSTEM AMONG TAMILS.
    406 11 Dangers of Lack of Uniformity. Mr. (>. C. Thami.ynh. Police Matrix r Batticaloa, m dismissing the implication of Uahamma. a dhoby .sir! aged 1", iVr m i lenance against Tambimutta ;< rnmt of her own caste, delivered an in'- r Igment, stressing the lack f Ma
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    "SHILLING RUBBER."
    493 11 [To the Edit Malay MvM.\ Sir -Recent statements I have read hi the Press prompt me write thu ieiiei. •Jne oi Uk.m' was that rubber couid be i to pay at shilling a found, It Meeds ex amination to show i..- utter stupidity. Let us assume that it
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    BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    47 11 Thursday, Jaaaary 2Gth. Band Practice Headquarters S.II p.m. Friday. January 27th, Animal Meetintr. V.M.C.A. Hall itUO P.m. Saturday, January 28th< Kally at Gnm rri itent Hous". All Troops rsmmlc oa tav rmimd opposite St. Joseph's In«ti*i'!i i»i it 3.30 p.m. Full uniform with sta\»
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    245 12 Heavy gun practice will take place from Blakang Mati on Feb. Ist and 10th from 7 a.m. over Southern Area. The master of the X.P.M. steamer Swaartenho/ult reports that the eastern light buoy m the Stanton Passage, Banka Straits, was not burning on the 24th. inst., between 2
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    NAVAL VISIT TO PORT SWETTENHAM.
    155 12 Admiral Tyrwhitt Arrives. H.M.S. Hawkins. Hying the flag of H.E. Vice-Admiral Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt. Bart., X.C.8.. D.5.0.. Commander-in-Chief. China Station, arrived at Port Swettenham yesterday morning, says Wednesday's Malay Mail. Sir Reginald was greeted by the Hon'ble the acting Chief Secretary, Mr. H. \V.
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    EXPLOSION ON MOTOR LAUNCH.
    153 12 Chinese Boy Burned to Death. An inquiry was held by the Coroner yesterday touching the death of a Chinese youth who died as the result of severe burns sustained through an explosion on board a Japanese motor launch, the Chidor: Main, at Tanjone Rhu. It appeared
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    FATAL TWAKOW COLLISION.
    63 12 A verdict of death by misadventure was returned by the Coroner yesterday m connection with the death of a Chinese twakow coolie who fell into the Singapore river and was drowned. The evidence given was to the effect that the deceased was punting the twakow and was
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    INDIAN CRICKET BOARD FORMED.
    344 14 The Constitution. Horn bay, Jan. 16. Details are now available concerning the Control Board for Indian Cricket. Initial steps were t&en during the recent Bombay Quadrangular Tournament when a meeting was held to discuss the subject. After full discussion it was unanimously agreed that a provisional
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      RUBBER QUOTATION.
      23 14 [By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.] Tokio, Jan. 24. Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at Sti sen (middle price).
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      S.M.R. RESUMES THE LOAN NEGOTIATIONS.
      29 14 It is understood that the South Manchuria Railway Company has resumed nego tiatims for a Yf>o,oUo.ooo loan with a financial group m New York.
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      RUSSO-JAPANESE FISHERY NEGOTIATIONS.
      30 14 The protracted parley for the fishing rights m the Russian Maritime States between Japan and the Soviet has finally been concluded and the agreement has been signed.
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      ELECTRIC COMPANIES TO ISSUE DEBENTURES.
      53 14 Many electric power and light companies m Japan are ready to ap|>ear m the bond market so as to get capital for expansion purposes. The Tokio Electric Light Company ha; decided to raife Y250,000,000 m New York and London, where negotiations m thu connection have
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      NAVY AND THE KAWASAKI DOCKYARD.
      38 14 The Xavy authorities which were unabh to accept the Kawasaki .Pock-Yards' pro posal for the selection of candidates i'oj the latter's presidency, have expressec their unwillingness to further support the latter's readjustment efforts.
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    PRINCE KILLED IN VENGEANCE.
    663 14 New Version of a Famous Crime. Vienna, Dec. 15. Fresh light is thrown on the famous Mayerling tragedy, m which the Crown Prince Rudolf, of Austria, murdered Baroness Marie Vetsera, an Austrian girl, and then committed suicide, m the third volume just published, of the reminiscences
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      173 14 PICKWICK IN PICTURES. By Arthur Moreland. No. B. Bribwy and (..rrupii--(T^IUDBURY-SUFFOLK L<-w T j^ Strange practices Jp> THE PROTOTYPE OF t 1 rf^ f /fn C I J^ V^ This Election inThe nLr#^ W Y^^fiifl1!■ r^A^tiM^Xslr B-^^w Condon says THe wellegTsays thc GSNiiAf- MORNING CHRONICLE' <SfSW^^ 1 > V^IMIJM; Gen
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    SUPERSTITION IN TIBET.
    369 15 Consulting the Oracle for Market Tips. Are you anxious about the issue of a bosiMM transaction? Be nonchalant. onsult an oracle. If you live m Tibet you will find one at the nearest monastery, and although the Tibetans are becoming modernized m many ways, they still seek
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    TRADE AND COMMERCE.
    527 15 I RASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 2>. The past weep has seen a somewhat ftnncr tone m« the Tin market and a small advance has to be noted m both the months and the Spot price of th<- metal. As a result there has been a steadier
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    ROSE MACPHAIL & CO'S REPORT.
    180 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore. Jan. 2fi. Rul>'>ti. —Limtlon is T^d. Unchanged. Local 67%. Tin.—London C2M 15s. 10s up. Local 125% for 2UO tons. Mining.—Firm. Malaya Consols. 1.20 1.22. Pcnawat S2 1,: 84. Kuchai 2.2 j >.2^ South Taiping 65 07. North Taiping 1.2S l.:r_\ Taiping 1.3fl 1.33, Kinta 1.4.
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    MACPHAIL'S SHARE LIST.
    117 15 Yesterday's Alterations. January 2(ith. Closing Prices. Hitami 1.02 1.06 Hong Fatts 88 02 ivuehai 2.24 2.28 Kuyohs L22tt 1.27% Malayan Cons. l.iy 1.2:; Afambaa 1.40 1.45 Aoith Taiping L 2746 l.'.Vl^j. I'enawats 82 80 Fetaiiag 4.(J0 5.00 Kantau Pref. 1.82% I.KTI^ Bungei Ways 3.30 :i.40 l.'lv Piah
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    EXCHANGE.
    62 15 lanu iry L''-. Bank 4 ni.>. H4 Bank demand I I ir>-16 Private credits :> m.s. 4W New York, demand M% Credits !i<) .lays -"177France, demand B* India. T. T. IM Hontr Kon^, demand 1«* 7 v p.o. Dis. Yokuliania, demand l'^O •lava, demand HO Bangkok, demand M Bar
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    PRODUCE.
    193 15 January 2d Tin 200 Tons lUSH Ganbier I Pepper White &5 Pepper Black ti Flake Tapioia 9% Pearl Sapo Small Copra H. 4.") Copra Sumlried IXJMi Opium, Bturci unt. 4,00(» Rice IfWHg Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle New SM Rice. Stan old No. 1. HI Rice, Rangoon Bintan 2ftO
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    FRASER'S SHARE LIST.
    264 15 Vest ci day's Alterations. Buyers Seilers Bangrin Tin tt> :>tis 6d <r> »>.i Ham Caves (s 1 1..i.> 1.40 ilaad k*i (tl> 28i M 2Ws 9d Hitam Tin <*i > VMSk LO7Mi Hong Kati (si i i»o Kampohg (los > :■:."> :wv Kuchai 2.22 2.27':.. lingui Tin
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    PROSPERITY OF BRITISH ARTIFICAIAL SILK TRADE.
    135 15 Rugby, Jan. 1 In the course of the hearing- before the Board of Trade Committee of an application for a safeguarding duty on imported hosiery, merchants who opposed the application spoke of the prosperity of the British hosiery industry. The buyer of a hip
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    TRADE AND COMMERCE.
    875 15 LTALL AMI EV ATI'S WEEKLY REPORT. Sinyaj.nre. Jan. The nutai quotation dose- '.1 higher on balance over the period and I..»ndon athntanticipate further impro\ei,ient. Tr,< re m confidence m the tin snarv maikt-t and white the Chinese New Year htniduyK have pi" eluded any active market operations,
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    C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    48 15 Jan. 2ftth. 12 o'clock noon. R.S.S. (Mjual to St :iTiri;« •<i Q4 V Stint Stan.li.r.i I. -i <-t I■ r i M a- lv. Toim- of Market: \ciy dull. LaDMt CaUc: I.i»!i<)..-i Sr..^ sh.-.•• lv New Y<»ik Spot Sh«tt d :{y^ per ib.
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    BRITISH GOLF.
    766 16 JONES NOT PARTICIPATING IN NEXT "OPEN." "Stopping" the Americans. While it is regrettable, for many reasons, that R. T. ("Bobby") Jones, the British open and American amateur champion, cannot return here next season to defend the title he has won on the last two occasions, it is gratifying
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    RACE COURSE GOLF CLUB.
    76 16 On the tie for the November Medal being: played off Mr. A. L. B. Lim was the eventual winner. The best six cards for the December Medal were as follows:— H. Hoeden 39 39 12 66 T. Leijssiun 41 42 14 69 E. C Van der
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    113 16 SCOTTISH CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW. First Round Replays. [Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 25. Scottish Cup draw for the second round which is being played on Feb. 4. is as follows. Forfar vs. Kilmarnoek. Forres Mechanics vs. Hearts. St. Mirren vs. Vale of Athol. Dundee United vs. Dundee. Dunfermline
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    FOOTBALL.
    98 16 Selangor Club Beaten by Hawkins. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 26. The Selangor Club and H.M.S. Hawkins met at soccer on the Padang here this evening when the Hawkins' men won by three goals to one. There were several thousand spectators present. The sailors played on the
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    THE INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP.
    184 16 Opening (iame of the Competition. The fust match of the Singapore IntevCommercial cup competition for 1928 takes place at the Stadium this afternoon, when the Borneo Co. will meet the A.P.C m the first round. The kick-off will be at ."> p.m sharp and Mr. F. R.
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    S.C.C. RUGBY.
    59 16 The following will represent the S.C.C. against the Services B. to-morrow:—O. W. Gilmoui; R. G. Littlehales, W. R. King L. G. Robertson. H. E. Goodman; E. M. Scoular, A. W. Nicholson; F. G. H. Allen. G. A. Cessford. J. A. Chippendale, C. P. Burke, K. B. Brotchie. W.
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    S.C.C. BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP.
    253 16 Baker Beats Winter m Close Game. A. D. Baker defeated C. E. Winter m the final of the S.C.C. billiards championship last night m a gamo of 350 up, by 36 points, and thus becomes the first holder of the handsome championship cup which has been presented
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    SPORTING NEWS.
    171 16 PENANG POLO CLUB SKY MEETING. The Handicaps. The following arc the handicaps for the Penang Polo Club's Sky meeting to-morrow: Ponies "A"—Five furlongs.—Lady Piff 13, Gunner 11.12, Drusilla 11.8, Untong 10. Jaya 9.12. Ponies "B"—Four furlongs.—Lady Hampton 11.4, Bonzo 11, Gipsy Girl 11. Sophocles 10.12, Dodder 10.9, Rodeo
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    R.S.Y.C. REGATTA.
    296 16 Programme of Saturday's Events. A Regatta will be held to-morrow, the following events being included:— Yachting. "A" Class: 4 p.m—Open Race for the Lundon Cup and a trophy presented by Mr. F. G. Lundon. "B" CHss: 4.10 p.m.— Open raco for the Boden Kloss Match Cup and a
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    L.L.T.C. TOURNAMENT.
    94 16 The Finals. The final of the Open Men's Doubles was played off at the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club yesterday afternoon. It was a thoroughly interesting game throughout and resulted m a win for the Rev. W. H. M. Aitken and D. H. Kleinman, who beat P. Clerc and
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    HOCKEY.
    44 16 H.M.S. Hawkins Well Beaten by Selangor. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 26. At hockey to-day Selangor easily defeated the representatives of H.M.S. Hawkins by 8 goals to 1. Wilson scored six times. The Hawkins attacked well but were slow m shooting.
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      A GOLFING CHALLENGE.
      28 16 t To the Editor. Sir,—I have nothing further to add U my letter of last Saturday. The offer i? still open. Yours faithfully, COLONEL BOGEY.
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    33 16 The property, Nos. 63 and 65 Jalan Besar, was sold by public auction at Messrs Powell and Co's sale-room, on Jan. 17 for $17,800 being bought by Syed Mohamed bin Abdullah Kader Habshi.
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    614 16 RETROSPECT OF MALAYA'S IMPROVEMENT. New Recruits. The rifle shooting season m Malaya has now ended and for the next month or so Malayan marksmen will be kept busy clean, ing their weapons m preparation for the forthcoming rifle shooting season. A retrospect of last season shows that the
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    GERMAN ATHLETES COMING TO JAPAN.
    29 16 [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.] Until. Jan. B. The German Athletic Association has tentatively decided to send track and field representatives to Japan about April 1929.
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    50 16 A cable has been received announcing the death of Mr. Alfred Arthur, Bristow, at Ipswich, at the age of 57. The late Mr. Bristow, who retired from Malaya m 1925 and settled down at Ipswich with his family, was acting Chief Inspector of Machinery at the time of his retirement.
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