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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1922-04-06 209 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1922. No. 1,809.18 words
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Article90 1922-04-06 209 April 5. Bank 4 ra.s. 2 ;3 31-32 Bank demand 2 |3 23-32 Pi-irate credits 3 m.s. S(4 l-lf New York, demand Credits 90 days 52% France, demand 526 India, T. T. 179 Hongkong, demand t p.t. Prem Yokohama, demand 106% Java, demand ISS% Bangkok, demand 90 Vi Sovereign90 words
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Article152 1922-04-06 209 April ft. Tin 220 Tons $73.76 Gambier Cube No. 1 12.50 Gejnkicr t.59 Popper Black it.Of Pepper white fair) 25.50 Tapioca, small flake, f.g. 6.75 Tapioca, medium pearl f.« 7.50 Pearl S*go email 8.00 Copra Mix 10.35 Copra Sundried 10.75 Opium. Benares uncert: 4.500 Rice, Fingoon white 280 Rice,152 words
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Article66 1922-04-06 209 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. CORDEIRO.— On the 30th March at No I Adis Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cordeiro a son. Hongkong papers please copy. DEATHS. ELLIS.— On 28th March, at Bexhill-on-Sea, Mrs. Eva Ellis, widow of the late Dr. W. Gilmore Ellis, P.C.M.O. of the S. S.66 words
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Article369 1922-04-06 209 Dates to March 9th were brought bj the mail from Home which arrived ho*e out Sunday April 2nd. There have been only two subjects of local interest during the past week, the first naturally being the visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to our Colony, and369 words
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Article171 1922-04-06 209 Mr. M. B. Shelley, who is just back from Home leave, will probably go to Selangor a*. Secretary to Resident. Th c Hon. Mr. Lav Chu Pak, one of the leading members of the Chinese community of Hongkong, has recently announced his resignation from the Legislative Council.it being also stated171 words
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Article, Illustration704 1922-04-06 209 ASDKJFASDFJASJDF March 31; However exhausted His Royal Highness may be by the continuous strain of a six months tour and no ci nstitution could carry out, with the geneitius expenditure of energy which he has displayed, the programme of state and semi-state visits and functions without experiencing704 words
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Article570 1922-04-06 209 April 1. The year of the birth of her late Gracious Majesty, Queen Victoria, also saw the founding of the Settlement of Singapore, and it is appropriate enough therefore that Singapore should claim something more than the loyal interest of any other part of the570 words
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Page 209 Advertisements
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Advertisement153 1922-04-06 209 Subscriber* to the "Singapore Free Press" weekly returning from Europe to the Straita by any of the mail line*, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will tb ,n be mailed to meet them at various ports of153 words
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Page 209 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous134 1922-04-06 209 CONTENTS LEADERS PAGE Our Great ,Day 209 The Prince at the Gate 209 The Prince— and Us ;i0 College or University 210 Life Full of Worries 210 Clothes and Comfort 210 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Singapore Assizes Concluded 221 Rubber Action 221 REPORTS AND MEETINGS. Tanglin Club Schemes 211 Titi134 words
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Article621 1922-04-06 210 The Prince and Us. April ft. The people of Singapore have now had the felicity of seeing the eldest sor of Our Beloved King at close quarters, and of expressing m various ways their joy at his arrival m this Colony. We take it as a happy augury that the621 words
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Article763 1922-04-06 210 April 4. The acting Principal of Raffles College, Dr. R. O. Winstedt, has written a valuable memorandum on the constitution, staff, present assets and students fees. It is a masterly statement of the case and gives food for thought, for, although all eve agreed that the Colony763 words
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Article692 1922-04-06 210 April 5. Singapore has had a very pleasant if strenuous time of late and is still concerned to make the best out of its \I ry excellent Exhibition. Our local interests occupy all our time, though, if one comes to think about it, and if it692 words
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Article915 1922-04-06 210 April 6. The subject has been brought forcibly home to the people of the Colony recently. The author issued sumptuary regulations as to what was "the proper thing" wear, and the public tried its best to carry out the regulations even to the verse of the impossible915 words
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Article71 1922-04-06 211 OPEN UNTIL APRIL 15th. In response to numerous requests, it has been decided to postpone the date for closing the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition until Saturday, April 15th. It is thought that this decision will be welcomed by a large number of people, who might otherwise have found it difficult71 words
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LOCAL WIRES
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Article127 1922-04-06 211 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Mar. 30. The annual meeting of Mayfield Rubber Company was held here to-day, Mr. Lome presiding. He said that the estate had been developed on economical lines and working costs had been reduced without impairing efficiency. Tapping had been restricted to 75 per127 words
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Article30 1922-04-06 211 The accused m the case of cruelly illusing a maid servant was acquitted by the magistrate m the absence of corroboration. He did not believe Ah Kit.30 words
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Article32 1922-04-06 211 The papers allude to the strong feeling m sporting circles against the Singapore Committee's action with regard to the polo pony Maitland and their distorted interpretation of the conditions.32 words
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Article99 1922-04-06 211 Penang, April 3. The marriage took place at St. George's Church, the Rev. Keppel Gamier officiating, of Mr. H. de H. Smith, of Cicely Estate, and Miss Moira Verschoyle. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. H. Bailey, and the bride was given away99 words
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Article74 1922-04-06 211 'enang, April 4. At the annual meet ig of Sungei Arak Rubber Co., Mr. Baldwin, who presided, said their expenditure was $28,713, but had been considerably reduced since the report was issued. The financial position of the Company was strong. Their fixed deposit at the Chartered Bank74 words
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Article53 1922-04-06 211 The wedding took place at St. George's Church, the Rev. Keppel Gamier officiating, of Mr. W. J. Hallifax, son of a former President of the Municipality, to Mrs. Mary Edith Collis, widow. The bride was given away by Mr. Baffour Ross and Mr. W. P. Jones carried out the53 words
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Article90 1922-04-06 211 The following is the official return m tons of rubber stocks m Straits and F M. S. on Dec. 31, 1921. Dealers Estates Customs Rail Sm Sheet 12,993 7,921 131 768 Unsm Sheet 5,395 999 112 98 Pale Crepe 2,672 2,831 16 186 Br Cepe 3,630 1,659 4790 words
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THE ROYAL VISIT.
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Article311 1922-04-06 211 In forwarding His Royal Highness gracious messages, His Excellency taket thc opportunity of conveying his sincere personal thanks to all those— and they are many—who, by their willing and efficient co-operation, helped to make this memorable visit a notable success. Messages from His Royal Highness the Prince of311 words
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Article141 1922-04-06 211 The following: Special Order of the Day has been issued' by Major-General Sir Neill Malcolm, X.C.8., D.5.0., Commanding Troops, Straits Settlements. Singapore, April 3. The General Officer Commanding wishes to express his appreciation of the good \*ork done by all the troops regular and volunteer employed m141 words
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Article281 1922-04-06 211 A special order if the day states: The following: has been received from His Excellency tho Governor and Com-mander-in-Chief: His Excellency the Governor and Com-mander-in-Chief desires to convey through His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, to the Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of281 words
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Article232 1922-04-06 211 H. R. H. the Prince of Wales and staff accompanied by the Hon. Mr. F. S. James, Major J. C. Moulton, and Mr. Lim Nee Soon paid -a visit to the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce's stand on Friday afternoon, and was met at the232 words
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Article124 1922-04-06 211 Captain F. V. Bennott, R.G.A., disembarked at Singapore on 25th March, 1922, and is taken on the strength from that date. Sir Everard Fraser, K.C.M.G., H. M's Consul-General at Shanghai, died on March 20th from heart failure. The deceased who reached the 03rd year of his age lait month, had124 words
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Article409 1922-04-06 211 The annual meeting of the Taaflin Club will be held at the Club on April 11 at 9.15 p.m. Besides the business of adopting the report and accounts and electing committees etc., alterations to the rules will be proposed, and the raising of a loan of $50,000409 words
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AT THE GATE OF THE FAR EAST.
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Article706 1922-04-06 212 Oil Royal Highness th c Prince of Wales ten, on June HC of this year, his twentyighth y^^r, having been bom at White Lcdpe daring the reign of the lute Queen Victoria. Bia early years were associated v, itfc the training and upbringing- which has beea traditional706 words
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Article219 1922-04-06 212 THE CROWDS GATHER. Aitor the rainy weather of the previous '.vccks, yesterday morning dawned with a hreatening j-unrise but later the clou'ls beared away and the sun shone with a brightness appropriate to the occasion. From the early hours the suburban roads showed groups of pedestrians219 words
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Article239 1922-04-06 212 SCENES ON THE PIEH. Those who witnessed the arrival of H s Royal Highness at Johnston's V'vr wil have with them always the impression of his cheery face wreathed m smiles as, seated beneath tlu- awning »n the stern of the Royal barge, ho was evidently heartily239 words
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Article1292 1922-04-06 212 RECEPTION AT RAFFLES* STATUE. V. Raffle? Statue there wu a memorable Long before the Prince landed the I c stand began rapidly to fill, amongst Lhe arrivals being Bishop Barillon and Bishop Perriehon, and by 9.^0 a.m. there was not a seat vacant The sound o?" cheering1,292 words
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Article533 1922-04-06 212 OU R GLORIOUS DEAD. WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILFD. The ceremouy at the War lfemo.l a most impressive that Sinj !ms ■v( j t known. The simple but b <"i\l memorial eommei rig the '•<'.■• is Dead" formed, with the miniature pylon?, ir. scribed with ih names »>f the >al battles Prance,533 words
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Article566 1922-04-06 213 PRINCE'S WARM GREETING. Of al! the functions m which the Prince part, none could have appealed tc his heart more thnn the reception accorded to him )>y ten thousand children of all nationalities, representing the various schools, English and vernacular m Singapore, assembled at the Children's Corner566 words
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Article224 1922-04-06 213 The hon'ble Mr. P. J. Sproule is appointed senior Puisne Judge of the Supremo Court, S. S., from Nov. 25th 1920. The tube-lrain was chock full of humaniiy. A nice little boy who had been to the pantomime wai standing m the gangway, and was obligingly offered a seat on224 words
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MALAY HONOURS.
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Article461 1922-04-06 213 Shortly after his arrival at Government House, His Royal Highness granted audiences to the Rulers of the Unfederated Mat ay States, and invested His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan with the Insignia of the Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint461 words
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Article102 1922-04-06 213 Goverr.r.ipnt House domain, m which the Forces of Johore pro vide i both the troops lining the route and the Guard of Honour, presented a vivid spectacle, the bright dresses of Mohamedhan ladies and of children from the vernacular schools, shining with dazzling brilliance m the sunlight.102 words
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Article113 1922-04-06 213 There was a large attendance at the naval and military boxing contests at the Ma'aya-Borneo Exhibition last night, and poii'e excellent sport was witnessed. Out of the fourteen bouts between the two branches of the Services, the Navy won ton and the Army four. Cups presented113 words
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Article117 1922-04-06 213 As has been already stated a Rolls-Royce special car will form one of the chief attractions at the stand of the Borneo Company Ltd. at the Exhibition, 'that Company beinjr ihe local retailers, whilst a representative of the Rolls-Royce Company will be m attendance to give information. The117 words
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PREVIOUS ROYAL VISITS.
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Article543 1922-04-06 213 The past fifty years have seen the visits of crowned heads and h.irs to the thrdne of many lands, to Singapore, for, lying as it does on the highway to the East, it has been the custom with many royal visitors to call m here when543 words
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Article384 1922-04-06 213 The first arch m a gaily decorated route was that of the Straits Chinese community, essentially Chinese m character, the handsome pagoda having on panels, paintings of the Prince and King and "welcome" on one side and "au revoir on the other. Passing by Raffles Statue the384 words
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Article541 1922-04-06 213 Besides the official presentations made at various funct'ons as detailed elsewhere, the following were also made: At the Raffles Statue reception: Th« Right Rev. C. J. Ferguson-Davie, D. D., Bishop of Singapore; the Hon. Mr. G. A. Hall, Resident Councillor, Penanjc; The Hon. Mr. A. B. Voules, Aitorney-Ccnoral;541 words
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Article69 1922-04-06 213 The feeding of the poor at the Hindu brumal Temple, which was availed of by thousands, was under the auspices of the following Indian associations: Hindu Association, Vivekananda Sangam, Sivanese Sangam, Vivekananda Sanmarka Sangam, Indian Printers' Association, and the Singapore Malayalee Association. Messrs. S. R. Gopal69 words
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Article52 1922-04-06 213 Mr. H. Gelling of the Hongkong Daily Press, had a narrow escape m an accident on Praya East, Hongkong, recently. The vikisha m which he was riding was crashed into from behind by a motor-car, and he was hurted som c yards by the force of the impact, sustaining many52 words
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Article1232 1922-04-06 214 PRINCE VIEWS MALAYA'S WEALTH. Six months splendidly enthusiastic work, rendered the more commendable on account «f its voluntary nature, had a wonderful climax m the afternoon, when His Royal Highness opened the jrigantic MalayaBorneo Exhibition, which has been created out of the one-time debris strewn Teluk Ayer1,232 words
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Article283 1922-04-06 214 His Royal Highness had promised to present the Milner Cup lo the winner, and to announce his decision as to becoming Patron of the Club. The opportunity was taken also of showing: H.R.H. the characteristic boat racing of the Malays, the Frunoi paddlo boats, and two races283 words
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Article249 1922-04-06 214 FAST POLO AT BALESTIER. The weather continuing .fine, with nice breeze, there was a large attendance at the Balestier Polo ground. The going was m excellent condition, fairly fast without being hard on the ponies, and as a result some quick play was seen. In all five249 words
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Article753 1922-04-06 214 Government HHoves c has never seen such a large and distinguished gathering as that which attended the State Ball given by His Excellency and Lady Guillemard, m honour of His Royal Highness. There were considerably more than a thousand guests, and the confines of the Ball Room753 words
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Article294 1922-04-06 214 Almost unprecedented scenes of enthusiasm and excitememt prevailed m the town last night, when all Singapore turned out to view the wonders 'of a city ablaze with colour and illuminations. Streams of motor-cars and other conveyances full of sight-seers, afod pedestrians, almost blocked the traffic, m some294 words
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Article212 1922-04-06 214 In spite of the huge crowds that surged through the streets on Thursday night and yesterday all day no serious accident took place on the route traversed by the Prince. Two motor collisiors occurred, but both were out of the route, and might be put down212 words
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Article188 1922-04-06 214 It was a happy thought that inspired someone to suggest the inclusion of feeding the poor, among the various ceremonies connected with His Royal Highness 1 visit to Singapore. It was happier still to notice that this suggestion was put into offt I by those responsible for188 words
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THE PRINCE AT SINGAPORE.
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Article241 1922-04-06 215 H. R. H. the Prince of Wales was early iBtir on Saturday morning and before 8 a.m. was playing squash racquets at the Tanglin Club. That the game proved enjoyable was evident from the thoroughly happy picture he presented on arrival at the Barracks ha;f241 words
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Article294 1922-04-06 215 These aports, the conclusion of the programme for the Prince's visit, were held •n "Saturday morning:, m the same delightful weather, though with less breeze. After the fatigues of the previous evening the number of Europeans present was not largo, but there were crowds of natives who294 words
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Article386 1922-04-06 215 c various functions arranged m honour of t Royal Visit, probably none «rave the Prince greater pleasure than his meeting with Ex-Service officers and men at Government House on Saturday. Nearly five hundred men who saw active service ♦> War attended, all wearing their ribbons,386 words
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Article715 1922-04-06 215 A very enthusiastic welcome was accorded the Prince on his arrival at the Victoria Memorial Hall shortly before one o'clock to attend the civic luncheon given by the Municipal Commissioners. His Royal Highness arrived from Government House five minutes before one o'clock and the large crowds of715 words
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208 1922-04-06 215 DAYAK DANCING AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. "That's jolly good," remarked His Royal Highness to H. H. the Rajah of Sarawak just after a party of Dayaks had given an exhibition of dancing on tr.e lawn m front of Government House on Saturday evening. The Dayak party numbered about 200 and were208 words
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Article769 1922-04-06 215 The wonderful celebrations m connection with the Royal Visit came to a fittingly brilliant conclusion with the grand Ball arranged m honour of the Captain and Officers of H.M.S. Renown, which was held m the Victoria Memorial Hali. His Royal Highness and staff, accompanied by lI.E. the769 words
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350 1922-04-06 215 ILLUMINATIONS AND TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION. Singapore was a brilliant town on Saturday night, when all the illuminations were ablaze, or rather aglow, since the most part was from electric bulbsi. The principal buildings had lines of lights which showed off their architectural character, m addition to which brilliantly lit devices adorned350 words
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Article260 1922-04-06 215 The departure of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales from Johnson's Pier shortly after mid-night on Saturday was iiiarßti by scenes of wonderful enthusiasm and loy.iliy. All the approaches to the pier-head were densely thronged with people, representative cf all nationalities, and as the Royal car passed tremendous260 words
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Article2737 1922-04-06 216 A SUCCESSFUL AFTERNOON. The continuance of the fine weather which has favoured the Prince's visit gave promise of a very enjoyable afternoon at the Baeeeonrae on Saturday, a promise which was amply redeemed, for although the sun was hot the breeze continued cool, ar.'l a delightful2,737 words
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Article1599 1922-04-06 216 The fine weather continued on Monday with the result v,f a very pleasant afternoons sport. The attendance was not over larue but the Totalisator was fairly well patronised and probably the meeting will just about show a ba'ance on the right bUc. The racing was however very1,599 words
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Article212 1922-04-06 217 A Busy Month. Nearly fifty rase> were set down for hearing during April, hut Mr. Justice Barrel -Lcnnard, m Axing cases yesterda" was ob ijred to stand number over, the number of Available days being lessened by the fact that there arc four holidays m the month. The212 words
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Article124 1922-04-06 217 News has been received by cable of the death of Mrs Gilmore Ellis at Bexhill on the 28th March. It will be recalled that her late husband, Dr. Gilmore Ellis, who was for some years P.C.M.O. of the Straits Settlements, died m October, 1917, and124 words
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Article333 1922-04-06 217 CAMBRIDGE WINS. i [Reuter's Service.] London, April 1. Cambridge won the boat race m 19 mins 2." sees by 4*>_ lengths. The weather was cold but there were huge crowds. The sun broke through a ?ncW-laden sky as the crews launched the boats. A moderate easterly wind333 words
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Article491 1922-04-06 217 The Visitors' (/up. Of the late visit of the Prince we could safely say "Veni, vidi, viei." He not only honoured the Yacht Club as its guest, but he expressed the opinion that it was th« nicest and coolest spot m th c M.B.E. We had the491 words
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Article443 1922-04-06 217 THE CHILDREN'S GIFT. We an- informed that although the Executive Committee for the reception of the Prince of Wales gave their consent to the proposal that the children of ilie Colony should make a presentation to His Royal Highness, circumstances have arisen which have made it impot>sible443 words
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Article245 1922-04-06 217 H. R. H. Prince Charles of Belgium and Mr. Anthony Hoskyns Abrahall, of H. M. S. Renown, who went up to Kiuala Lumpur with the Prince of Wales, left that place by the night mail and spert two tr three days with Mr. F. J. Bryant,245 words
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Article79 1922-04-06 217 Our London correspondent wnu>. -Mr. R. J. Wilkinson^ the late Colonial Sec re* tery for the Straits Settlements, is now apparently n Asia Minor, with his headquarters at Smyrna, and will not presumably be returning: to this country (England) for some time. He a*ks me to79 words
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Article739 1922-04-06 218 H. M. S. Comus leaves for Colombo today, and will meet the H. M. S. Renown on her return journey from the Far East and escort her home. A murder took place m North Bridge Road on Saturday afternoon, when Tan Chye Yang, a street hawker,739 words
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Article243 1922-04-06 218 K. L.'k FAREWELL. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 30. At a luncheon give* by the Reception Committee m honour of His Royal Highness at the Railway Station Hotel to-day, the Prince and staff also H. E. the Governor and staff were243 words
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Article672 1922-04-06 218 (By Our Representative). The visit of H. R. H. the Prirvee of Wales to the Federated Malay States will long be remembered by those who participated m the scenes of welcome both at Port Swettenham and Kuala Lumpur. The most striking feature which marked the general preparation was672 words
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Article279 1922-04-06 218 To-morrow both Mr. S. Cockbum and Mr. W. S. Barrett leave Singapore by the C!ty of Simla for Home on retirement from the service of the Singapore Harbour Board. Mr. Cockbuiri, Head of the Dock Accounts Department, has been m the continuous employ of the Dock Authorities279 words
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393 1922-04-06 218 (To the Editor, Times of Malaya.) Sir. Some statement? on page 7 of yo»F issue dated 25th inst. create a faulty impresson. The car I am taking to the M.B.E. is a sister of '"Puffing Billy" which was referred to m the columns393 words
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Article22 1922-04-06 218 Captain Wynward Wright and Mr. D. H. Ramage of the P.W.D., Taiping, are leaving for Home at the end of the month.22 words
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Article669 1922-04-06 218 THE LATE BISHOP HOSE. The Right Reverend Dr. Ferguson Davie. Bishop of Singapore, m his sermon at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday night said: The last few days have been memorable m the annals of Singapore and m the lives cf each one of us. For many669 words
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Article255 1922-04-06 218 Mr. A. S. Haynes has been appointed to a'.-t as Secretary for A-rkulture Straits and States. Lieut. W. A. V. Jones has been appointed temporarily to be adjutant, Sini^aporo Volunteer Force. From the pictures m the Home papers one imagned that the Prince tray« i with a whole fleet of255 words
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TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1912. M. B. EXHIBITION.
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Article459 1922-04-06 219 It is too vast to take m all at once. Most of (us would be content to pick one or two pavilions, especially if they belong to our business friends, and spend half an hour *r. each, for there is no doubt that the firms have laid459 words
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479 1922-04-06 219 Wonderful imvess, far exceeding the anticipation-, uf even the most optimistic of those corrected with its organisation, has Malaya-Borneo Exhibition dining the first four days that it has been m progress, and the enormous crowds that have passed through the gates more than justifies the479 words
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Article493 1922-04-06 219 Ihe Agri-Horticultural Show is being with a very large amount of sucfwa ti .':i| large crowds of people visit this t.'f the Exhibition to inspect the fifteen thousand exhibits that are housed m the God wn. The exhibits m this show were bo i Limeroiu that many had493 words
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Article1662 1922-04-06 219 First Notice. Dunlop Rubber Co. exhibit their soods m a commodious and cool shed. It U astonishing to find the number of products tho I>unlop Rubber Co. manufacture. Every description of mechanical rubber Toods, including different kinds of hoses, rubber mats, rice beaters, is on view, while the1,662 words
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Article222 1922-04-06 219 Another pretty incident of the Prince's stay here was when he was waylaid at tht top of Government Hill by the ladies and girls of the C. E. Z. M. School on his return from the civic luncheon at the Town Hall on Saturday. The Prince's car drew up, a222 words
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Article767 1922-04-06 220 Mr. George Hclden is appointed a member of the Mohamedhan and Hindu Eadowments Board, Malacca. Mr. A. W. F. Gamier cf the Dollar Steamship Lines, Ltd., will be leaving for Java on the 6th inslant. Mr. W. H. Kelley htm joined the firm of Battenberg and767 words
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M. B. EXHIBITION.
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Article1125 1922-04-06 220 The Malaya-Borneo Exhibition continues to draw enormous attendances and yesterday there was no diminution m the number passing though the turnstiles. On none of the succeeding days has the attendance come up to that of the opening day, but it has only been short by a few1,125 words
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Article1688 1922-04-06 220 Central Engine Work.v. Central Engine Works make an elfective exhibit of machinery, mechanical, electrical and sanitary fittings m their building, which has the appearance of a solid concrete strcture, but is really built of lathe and plaster. Of the locally manufactured goods, the well-known C. E. \V. Rubber1,688 words
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Article605 1922-04-06 221 The following awards were made m th« Commercial Sectioa; where no < ier distinction 13 mentioned a diploma has be granted. Aetatod waters imported. S cere Co Do Joc-.1, Fraser and Neuve, silver idal, Framroz and Co. Beers winca and spirits.— S! c Darby and Co., Sakura605 words
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Article290 1922-04-06 221 Singapore Firms* Dispute. In the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard an action was brought by Messrs W. P. Millar and Co. Ltd., against the Jalan Besar Rubber Work«. Plair«titfs, who were represented by Mr. Everitt, claimed damages for broach of contract, and m their statement of290 words
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Article228 1922-04-06 221 Chief Justice Praises Police. The Second Singapore Assizes conclud<u yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw. The charge of murder ajrainst Soh Moh and Lim Chin was withdrawn by the D. P. P. owinjr to the insufficiency of evidence. The hicf Justice. Sir Walter Shaw, ad dressed228 words
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Article100 1922-04-06 221 [Bgrapore. April J. Tin.- :144 17s. 6d. 155 tons sold $73.75. Rabbers, -Very quiet, with few enqniriei about. Mining. Tongkah Harbonra W .70, U:u Piahs 72%, Taipinga 67H, Mirth Taiphv.-^ j R7%, South Taipi to, Nawng I\ ri'~. Rawanr 52%, Collier «s $11.75, Murais ?0.90, Renongs 20s^ Titis100 words
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Article295 1922-04-06 221 MALAY AND DAYAK DANCING. Last night's entertainment at the MalayaRcrneo Exhib.tion wii > u <f wdinary, tho><> who failed to ai them«civ< the "nportunity missed a real trcatrnot bo much from the point of view of m tusement provided, as the educations? value attaching to the various Bhowi295 words
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Article216 1922-04-06 221 Following the rather heavy ti gedy -f I Tosca, this Company la.-t evening gave r.;iu-!i lighter bi t Btill tragic, La Scheme. The piece deals with the Bohen life of Paris an I enda with the ie death i f Mimi. The re are ma ly effective216 words
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Article316 1922-04-06 221 Mr. R. J. Wilkinson, C.M.G., late GovTtor of Sierra Leone and Colonial Sec- ary of the Slra s Settlements during the earlier stages < t th< war, baa retired bo ma, where he is busily engaged on i> i ti n of hie monumental Malay Dictionary. Mr. Wi!ki on la316 words
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Article612 1922-04-06 221 RACING ANALYSIS. The following is ihe analysis of the meeting. Raced but were not plated D. Ariasna (8), Warkon Kongsee (4) M. E. Angullia, Angrullia and Meran, T. L. Gbater, Dato Pangrlima Kinta, Bfr. Jay, K. R. M. S, ►ngsee, S. D. Miles, M. L. Phillip:-, Seah612 words
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THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1922. M. B. EXHIBITION.
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Article1210 1922-04-06 222 Yesterday was Children's Day at the Exhibition and the morning was the busiest that has so far been experienced, for m addition to the young visitors a great number of adults also attended and there were no signs of an> approaching falling off m the gate1,210 words
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Article67 1922-04-06 222 Throughout the afternoon, various kinds of Malay sports were indulged m on the ground and drew large crowds of spectators, especially school children. Some were boyish, while others were novel and Interesting, as the top spinning by Trengganu Malays. This game is peculiar to Trengganu, and even there67 words
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Article264 1922-04-06 222 It was a happy thought that raggetted the inclusion of a dog shew m the Exhibition, apart from the Zoo, for besidci giving a n opportunity to owners of exhibiting their prcud possessions and the chance of winning a prize, it afforded an opportunity to the public264 words
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Article124 1922-04-06 222 The various troops of Singapore Boy Scouts combined m a most interesting display on the Stadium last night, and earned by their smartly executed movements the applause of a large attendance. The boys marched smartly into the Stadium from Raffle's Avenue, with their band playing. The troops124 words
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Article207 1922-04-06 222 Intending Visitors should hasten to see this as the arrangements for despatch to Europe (i.e., the London Zoo) are uncertain. This show, which is located at Section V. and is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., may be closed any clay. The Zoo contains a very representative207 words
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Article947 1922-04-06 222 rThe Borneo Company. The Borneo Co. have three stalls 10 exhibit their merchandise. In the motor department are to be found the Rolls-Royce, Austin, Paige, Oakland, Maxwell, and five-ton Denby lorry. The Rolls-Royce, which is installed m the centre is built on the latest model chassis. It is947 words
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Article335 1922-04-06 222 The action brought m the Supreme Court by Messrs. W. P. Millar and Co., again.-t Jalan Besar Rubber Works, was adjourned yesterday until next Tuesday, the defendant being ill, following vaccination. The time-scale adopted for European Masters m the Education Department is from $400 per mensem rising to $800 by335 words
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Article1255 1922-04-06 223 INCREASED BORROWING POWERS. The ninth annual general meeting of Titi Tin Company, Limited was held at Chartered Hank Chambers yesterday. The Chairman, Mr. J. M. SiUM presided, and then, were j.lso present Dr. I). J. Galloway, Messrs. B. Baddeley, J. A. Elias, Lim Choon Guan iul Tan1,255 words
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Article277 1922-04-06 223 ROBINSON CO., LTD. ANNUAL REPORT. The following is the Directors' report to the shareholders at the meeting to be held next Wednesday at the Chartered Bank Building-s, at noon: The JXirectors have pleasure m submitting their second annual report and statement of accounts, for the financial year ended 31st January,277 words
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Article34 1922-04-06 223 The Singapore Chamber of Co'iimercv! Rubber Association held its .~4.Vh auction yesterday, April 6th, when there wa« Catalogued 1,284,566 lbs.; Tons 573.47. Offered 1,202,640 lbs.; Tons 536.89. Sold 933,874 lbs.; Tons 41G.01.34 words
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Article133 1922-04-06 223 Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per Ib. Singapore Standard Quality 27 to 28 < 1 lot only m cases) G. A. Quality 25 H to 26% Off Quality 22 to 25 Crepe. Spore Standard Quality Pale 27 V 2 (1 lot only m eases) Good Pale Crepe 25 2133 words
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Article2350 1922-04-06 223 HOME. ißeuter\s Service.] London, Mar. 29. The split m the I. R. A. is now complete. The executive council appont.d by the it. A. Convention m Dublin has issued :ii order deposing the Dail Minister of .'Jet -nee Mulcahy, from control of tbe army this is tantamount to a2,350 words
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Article1969 1922-04-06 224 [Reuter*s Service] London, Mar. 28. Washington despatches show that the main interest of the Senate's ratification of the Pacific Treaty lies m the demonstration of America's continued treaty-making power, despite constitutional obstacles. Regarding the Treaty itself, neither m th c press nor elsewhere is opposition manifested, except as regards1,969 words
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Article180 1922-04-06 224 Singapore. Mar. SI. At the Auctions on Wednesday although fewer buyers were operating bidding was fairly good with prices practically unchanged from the previous week. Standard Sheet realised 26 M» cents, but the bulk of this grade was withdrawn. GooJ Quality Sheet was m good favour up to180 words
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Article57 1922-04-06 224 The movable steel dam designed to protect two locks m the Soo Canal at SauH Ste. Marie, Mich., weighs about 80 tons, and, being divided m the middle, will be operated much like a drawbridge. Either or both sides of the gates can be closed at a time, keeping water57 words