The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 27 April 1922
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1922-04-27 257 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1922. No. 1,812.18 words
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Article115 1922-04-27 257 April 26. Tin 125 Tons $77.76 Gambier Cube No. 1 13.00 Gambier »M Pepper Black 14.00 Pepper (white fair) 25-50 Tapioca, small flake, f.f. 7.00 Pearl Sago small 8.00 Copra Mix 10.30 Copra Sundried 10.7§ Opium. Benares uncert. 4,500 Rico, Rangoon white 230 Rice, Siam No. 1 for export115 words
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Article34 1922-04-27 257 Because the document sued upon had not been stamped an action for damages for breach of agreement was dismissed by the Hongkong Puisne Judge (Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz) in the Summary Court recently.34 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article55 1922-04-27 257 PATBRSON. At Johore Bahru, on the 22ml April 1922, the wife of Donald Paterson, a son. j WAKEFORD. -At Jesselton, British North Borneo, on the 14th April, 1922, to Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Wakeford, a daughter. LINSCHER. -On the 25th April, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr.55 words
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Article63 1922-04-27 257 HOSE. Mar. 26, at the Manor Hou*e, Normandy. Guild ford, Rt. Rev. George Frederick Hose, formerly Hishop of Singapore, Labuan, and Sarawak, aged M. TAN KHEAM HOCK. At his residence, 106 River Valley Road, on April 21, Tan Kheam Hock, J.P., Municipal Commissioner, aged 61. FLEMING. In the General63 words
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Article63 1922-04-27 257 I April 26. Bank 4 m.a. 2!3 16-16 Bank demand 2 3 3-4 Private credits S m.9 2|4 1-16 New York, demand 50 Credits 90 days 52% France, demand 525 India, T. T. 181 Hongkong, demand 10 p.c. Prera. Yokohama, demand 107 Java, demand 136*4 Bangkok, demand 90% Sovereign,63 words
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Article101 1922-04-27 257 The hon'ble Mr. W. H. Thorne and Mr. J D. Hall are amongst those going home J by the Anchises. i A Brussels wire to the Locomotief says that the Advocate General has refused a petition for mercy made by the betrayer of Miss Cavell. Demolition of the old Government101 words
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Article, Illustration691 1922-04-27 257 India and Moslem Aspirations. April 21. ______fl _PW^__ P yie resignation of Mr. Montagu, Secretary of State lor India, is referred to at length in a speech by Lorf Reading to the representatives of Sjie North West Frontier Provinj«s at Peshawur on April 6th. Th€*incident of the resignation has thrwn691 words
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Article844 1922-04-27 257 On Associations. April 22. It is hard to determine which of the races of people of eastern origin has the greatest taste for societies, clubs and associations. The Indian we know makes up his by the dozen, is r.ot content unless the full names of committees and office-bearers are published844 words
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Page 257 Advertisements
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Advertisement323 1922-04-27 257 CONTENTS LEADERS PAGE India and Moslem Aspirations 257 On Associations 257 Comment of the Week 258 Tin Restriction Now 258 Unnecessary Expenditure? 258 Time to Protest 2.V.» POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Tin Mine Dispute 261, 263 Banks as Plaintiffs 261 Clerk's Mysterious Death Inquest 261 Bankruptcy Cases 263 The Cigarette323 words
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Page 257 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous294 1922-04-27 257 THE WEEK'S NEWS. Mails from Home arrived on April 20th. and 22nd. with, dates up to March 23rd and 30th respectively. The feature of the meeting of the Legislative Council was the motion by the hon'ble Mr. Thorne for the reduction by one half of the Colonial Engineer's salary until294 words
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Article697 1922-04-27 258 Comment of the Week. April 24. The happiest sign we have seen for a long time in Ireland is that the workers are getting tired of the politicians. The Irish Labour Party has told the Dail to "get on" or "get out," and they have backed their request for peace697 words
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Article1030 1922-04-27 258 Tin Restriction Now. April 25. Infected by the virus it would be ironical to say inspired by the example of rubber restriction, a scheme is now being put forward to save the tin industry, the authors of tne pamphlet we have received beinjj Messrs. D. A. If. Brown and H.1,030 words
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253 1922-04-27 258 Unnecessary Expenditure April 26. The outstanding fact to be gathered from the motion in Legislative Ccuficil on Monday regarding the Pcnang Hospital is that there was a considerable muddle of ideas or knowledge on either side. The hoji'ble Mr. Thorne appears to iiave been in ignorance of a great deal253 words
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Article553 1922-04-27 259 entirely by the opinion of it3 experts. This may in theory appear a very Booed principle, but it becomes particularly unfortunate when the experts change so rapidly that an opinion given in one year is entirely reversed before twelve months have passed. This reminds us of the old da^fci of553 words
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Article968 1922-04-27 259 Time to Protest. April 27. Sir John Jordan is an acknowledged friend of China and, we believe, an honest Englishman, but it does not appear to us that his statements on the opium question, if they are correctly summarised by Reuter, will meet with a great deal of approval in968 words
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Article597 1922-04-27 259 Mr. F. E. de Paula, of the Straits Tradliif- Company, has been transferred from Singapore to Ipoh. Mr. A. Bishop, of the Kobe offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., died of typhoid on March 21 following his arrival in Kobe from Shanghai. In honour of the visit of the597 words
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Article121 1922-04-27 259 SCHEME FOR TRADE REVIVAL. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, April 21. Mr. Hampshire, presiding at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, made an interesting reference to tin and rubber. Regarding the latter, they were awaiting the result of the Colonial Office investigations. Compulsory restriction was the121 words
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Article99 1922-04-27 259 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, April 22. The St. George's Ball was most succes«ful, the attendance of hosts and guests being particularly large, including many from the outstations. The cross of St. Georg* was a conspicuous feature of the decorative scheme. The stage was transformed with99 words
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Article179 1922-04-27 259 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, April 23. Mr. H. J. Cooper presided over an extracrclinaijy meeting: of tft* Motor Union, called to consider the change of rules attaching the $6 1 i» deposited by members for the issue of their badge, on the bolder returning the device.179 words
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Article93 1922-04-27 259 Kuala Lumpur, April 22. It is officially stated that with tin 1 consent of the other parties to the Bandoeng Agreement relative to the stocks of tin held by the Netherlands East Indie3 an-i the F. M. S., the Billiton Company is released from the terms93 words
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Article59 1922-04-27 259 Ipoh, April 23. In the action brooight by Mr. W. D. Tt.it, of Teluk Anson against the Arcadia Coconuts Estate, for the recovery of $3,200, being four months salary in lieu of notice, Mr Justice Watson gave judgment for the claimant for the amount claimed. Mr. Cowdy59 words
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Article27 1922-04-27 259 Penang, April 25. The scheme for restriction of tin output in the F.M.S., Siam and Banca, has been submitted to Government at Penaftg.27 words
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Article84 1922-04-27 259 Ipoh, April 25. A fire is reported at Chengai Estate, Sungkai. The house of the manager, Mr. Willis, was burned down. Mrs. WillU wa* alone in the house and was saved by an Irish terrier, who dragged her out by the skirt from the burning building.84 words
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Article1202 1922-04-27 260 La Morale Observatrice is the name given by the countrymen of its inventor to a kind of literature, which in style and content owes its origin to Michael the Lord of Montaigne the ess^y or essaykin, which may be called the camera obscura of human hfe, and1,202 words
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Article1002 1922-04-27 260 It was imperative that the trip dowr, the river should he made by pran was not that the chief Item on the programme? At the outset, however, the project was beset with difficulties. Each Malay in the little village when questioned had mmm fresh Objection to1,002 words
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Article282 1922-04-27 260 Report of Mercantile Bank of India for 1921 shows net profits, after providing fop bad and doubtful debts, and including ill 27, (1MS brought forward, of £396,671. Tbe Directors bave added £50,000 to .reserve fund (raising it to £1,150,000), £15,000 to officers' pension fund, and written282 words
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Article127 1922-04-27 260 EDWARD P - EDWARD P The following message was received in Hongkong from H. R. H. the Prince of Wales. H. M. S. "Renown." Saturday, 3.35 p.m. To H. E. the Governor, I am sailing from Hongkong with great regret after an all tdo short stay and would ask127 words
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Article101 1922-04-27 260 AN EXHIBITION QUEEY. To the Editor. Sir,— Will you please be good enough to publish the following in your paper Will you, or the Committee of the Judgt-s. of the Commercia l Section, Malaya-Borneo Exhibition, please be good enough to enlighten me through the medium of101 words
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Article477 1922-04-27 260 To the Editor. Sir. It would bo appreciated in many circles that at least some regard is being paid to the Muslim religious susceptibilities and sentiments by many fair-minded Englishmen who only quite recently were entirely indifferent to '.earn and understand the legitimate views of the Indian477 words
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Article84 1922-04-27 260 To the Editor. Sir, It must have come as a distinct relief to some of your readers to know that the United States' Commissioner doea not believe the report of the American relief worker being eaten by cannibals. Did anyone believe it The hero of the story84 words
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Article79 1922-04-27 260 Hakone, April 26. Following two days gales and rain a heavy earthquake shook the Hakone district at. 10.15 this morning:, reverberating in muffled thunder amongst the shuddering mountains. The Prince of Wales motorinp from Yumoto to Miyanoshita felt nothing of the shock and expressed keen disappointment79 words
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Article744 1922-04-27 261 Mr. B. Nunn is appointed to act as Senior I (strict Officer, Piovince Wellesley. iter announces the death of the eminent surgeon, Sir Alfred Gould, K.C.V. 0.. C.K.E., late Vice-Chancellor of the University cf London and the author of ian> books and papers on surgery. For744 words
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Article1129 1922-04-27 261 CHETTY AND J. B. DAVID. A tin mine investment transaction had a sequel in the Supreme Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, when an action was brought by the Official Assignee against Mr. J. B. David. Mr. G. S. Carver appeared for the plaintiff1,129 words
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Article122 1922-04-27 261 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce K«bber Association held its 547th. Auction yesterday, April 20th., when there was Catalogued 1,151,003 lbs.; Tons 648.17. Offered 1,197.1 l»i Ibl.; Tons 5.34.43. Sold 1,003,955 lbs.; Tons 448.19. PRICBB REALIZED. I Jibbed Smoked S!ieei Cents per Ib. Singapore Standard Quality 28 to122 words
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Article92 1922-04-27 261 Singapore, April 20. Tin. £163. 2s. (3d. 140 tons sold $77.7-"). Kubbers. Little doing. Jimahs 90. Bassetts 65, Craigieleas £5, Tapahs $^.10. United Malaccas 92%, Aver Pan.is $5.50, Lanas -p^.^o, Nyalaa 4.75. Mining. Taipmgs 67%, North Taipinga IV'.'. Sooth Taipingfi 30, Nawng Pet> 60, Ra^vanga ">.", Muiais .$4.25,92 words
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Article65 1922-04-27 261 11. H. Tunu'ku Ahmad is appointed an Assistant telegraph engineer, Johore. Mr ,T. V. Thompson is appointed to act a? President of the Town Board, Johore Bahru. vi.< Major \Y. Draper on leave. Captain .T. C. Vyner is appointed actinir inspector of prisons, in addition to his other65 words
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Article66 1922-04-27 261 The Johore Government Gazette contains the text of a bill to provide for the organisation and discipline of an European Volunteer Force, in accordance with what Mr. G. A. Hereford states are the wisheb of the Volunteers as expressed at a meet. ing held in June last.66 words
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Article58 1922-04-27 261 The death has occurred in Ceylon of Mr. Leslie S. Gaudcr who was till recently planting 1 in Johore. Ifr. H. I. Harding, Assistant Chinese Secretary of the British Legation, Peking, is starting this month on a lengthy journey across the plains and mountains to Kashgar to gain more information58 words
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Article261 1922-04-27 261 ACTIONS AGAINST MERCHANT. Several actions brought by local banking concerns against a Singapore merchant, ari.sinp out of exchange transactions, came before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lena&rd in the Supreme Court yesterday. T efemlant was X. Tyebaliy, who was represented m all the cases by Mr. R. L. L. Braddell.261 words
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Article627 1922-04-27 261 THE INQUEST. The finding of a body in the river off (laylang on the 4th inst., and the subsequent discovery that it was that of Ibrahim, chief dark to the Inspector of Schools, was the subject of an inquest in the Coroner's Court yesterday before Mr. G.627 words
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Article1208 1922-04-27 262 PRESENTED TO LOCAL RECIPIENTS. Baffles Statue was the scene of an interesting function yesterday morning when H.E. the Governor presented the King's Police Medal to Chief Detective Inspector Costello, Detective Constables No 11 Lee Sing Cheong, No 75, Seah Bun Soc, and Police Constable No 385, Ahmat1,208 words
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Article326 1922-04-27 262 The Junior Fours Race. The first htat in the rave for Junior Fours, for which Mr. F. ft. Heron has kindly presented cups, took place last evening, and resulted in an easy win for Winsley's crew. When it is remembered that the crews have only been at work for326 words
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Article154 1922-04-27 262 S.C.C. Beat S.C.F.A. On the Padang yesterday the S.C.F.A. fielded a strong side against the S.C.C. but they were unable to avert defeat. The game was not a narciculaiiy 'Bter?sting one. In the early st.igc.; the Ciub were on the offensive and Smith score J the only goal. Subsequent154 words
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Article1137 1922-04-27 262 THE PRINCE REGENTS ADDRESS. Tokio, April 18. Your Royal Highness. It is with sentiments of profound gratification an.l .sincere regard, that, on behalf of my august father, I extend this evening a most hearty welcome to Your Royal Highness, the guest not merely of the court1,137 words
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Article307 1922-04-27 262 The Malay Mail ffarei details of the meeting at Ipoh from which we take the following. Inter-Team Match. The conditions for the inter-team match were as follows: 18 holes medal play (teams of three), scores made in the qualifying round for the Championship to count. The entries307 words
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Article58 1922-04-27 262 The results of the Easter 1922 Competitions are: One Club Competition, Winner Mr. G. A. F. Layton 42 net. Eclectic Competition, Winner Mr. H. F. Curtis 35 5 1-3 29 2-3. Mixed Foursome, Winners Mr and Mrs. Mair 46 3% 42 H. Two Ball Foursome, Winners Messrs.58 words
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Article150 1922-04-27 262 Yesterday's teanis orovided the sensation of the S.C.C. Tournament, Dean defeating Kleinman m the Championship Singles by o—6,0 6, 6 l, 6—4. Kleinman took the first set easily, his opponent failing to win game, but in the second set, Dean, playing excellent tennis, obtained nearly as great a success, Kleinman150 words
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Article686 1922-04-27 263 Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Owen have returned to Singapore, by the Dongola. Iff B. C H. Wolff's appointment as pirector of Education dates from Dec. 11. Mr. C. W. H. Price Police Probationer, has vt n appointed extra A.D.C. to the Gover- >. 'i". Lists686 words
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Article303 1922-04-27 263 DEPARTMENT OF OVERSEAS TRADE. To the Editor. Sir. I beg to inform you that owing to the urgent need for economy in all Government Departments at home I have been instructed to close this office and return home. 2. This office will accordingly be officially closed on the303 words
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Article96 1922-04-27 263 The year book and export register of the Federation of British Industries, is a useful publication for the general merchant to have by him. The F.8.1, is a very strong association cf manufacturers who especially seek to open up and establish overseas trade. The Register gives full information96 words
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Article180 1922-04-27 263 At the instance >f Inspector Porter, of the Traffic Department, Sin Ah Sang, driver of motor-car 289:?, was mulcted by the Third Magistrate yesterday in a fine of $40 for driving his car in a rash and negligent manner in Orchard Road on the 19th inst., and $16180 words
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Article108 1922-04-27 263 DEATH OF MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONER. The death occurred last night at about nine o'clock of Mr. Tan Kheam Hock, a well-kr. »wn merchant. The deceased who has been labour contra-ctor to the Singapore Harbour Board for over 30 years was a well-kn >wn local identity, being: a Justice of the Peace,108 words
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Article43 1922-04-27 263 "•^■^^•^■ll —-—■11---Capt. North-Hunt, who has been station- ed at Rembau as Assistant D. O. for about a year and a 'ialf, has just been transferred to Batu Pahat, Johore, to a similar appointment. Capt. R. Irvine, M. C, has succeeded him at Rembau.43 words
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Article740 1922-04-27 263 DEFENDANT GIVES EVIDENCE. SVihen the hearing of the action brought by A. L. V. A. L. Vengadasalam Chitty against Mr. J. B. David, was resumed Kb the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, Mr. K. B. Layton also appeared with Mr. G.740 words
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Article101 1922-04-27 263 Question in the House. I London, April 6th.— ln the House of Commons Mr. Ramsden (Co. U.) asked whether, in vie.v of the fact that certain newspaper proprietors had acquired a large monopoly of the Press all over the country, thereby dictating: to a large section of the101 words
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Article624 1922-04-27 263 APPEAL COURT SEQUEL. Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard presided over the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday. Applicmi r ,n was made by Mr. J. Cl. Campbell, on behalf oi a Chinese creditor, for the adjudication of Ho Yang Peng, 177 Telok Ayer Street and for a receiving order. The amount due624 words
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Article138 1922-04-27 263 In recognition of hifl services renderca tc the S. C. F. A., of which he was the founder, and generally for the promotion of football among the Chinese community, Mr. Lim Kee Check of Raffles Chambers will be presented with a beautiful bronze shield, the138 words
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Article62 1922-04-27 263 Mr. R. If. GoMie, who was manager of the United Engineers, Ltd., Ipoh, prior to going Home on leave last year, is now on his way out from Home and will take over the management of the United Engineers' Penang branch from Mr. W. E. Hutson who is going on62 words
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Article805 1922-04-27 264 An extraordinary general meeting of Craigielea Plantations, Limited, was held at the registered office of the Company, Gresham House, Battery Road, on April 33th at 12 noon. Mr. J. M. Sime presided, others present being Messrs. Tan Kheam Hock and W. P. Plumamer (Directors), Major W. M. Sime,805 words
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Article1459 1922-04-27 264 Quicqitid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. As the Sri Anchises will be away before this column next appears, the Topicist j wishes His Excellency the Governor and I Lady Guiilemard, and the distinguished i company of Singaporeans who are travelling by the same shdp,1,459 words
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Article179 1922-04-27 264 The metamorphosed German in the form of the naturalised British subject is regarded as a distinct source of danger and the approach of the time when our late enemy will find himself in our midst has bee* anticipated by legislation strengthening the safeguards hitherto existing, says the Times of Ceylon.179 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article97 1922-04-27 264 The Chairman, Mr. J. If. Sinie, pret at a committee meeting of the Singapore Football Association held at the Cricket Club last even in;.. The business Included consideration of the entries for the two leagues and a lab-committee of three «nu formed to meet this afternoon, to97 words
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Article68 1922-04-27 264 Newcomers" Handicap Final. Only one game was necessary yestenu. evening to bring the final of the Newcomers' Handicap between Edlin and Drummond to a close. When play was Abandoned on Wednesday Edlin had won the first sot 7 y and was leading: in the second set by68 words
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Article164 1922-04-27 264 At the conclusion of its account of the game, Colony vs. F.M.S., the Malay Mail says: The play was not nearly so onesided as would appear to be from the above account. The Colony team did have its occasional bright flashes, but it was mostly individual164 words
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Article277 1922-04-27 264 Junior Filtl Final To-day. The final of the race fcr Junior Fours, for which Mr. F. R. Heron has presented Cups, will be rowed this afternoon at i o'clock. The launch Sunstar leaves Johnston's Pier at 445 for the convenience of those who may wish to see the race.277 words
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Article72 1922-04-27 264 London, April ft. The Joint Commission of the Football Association and the Football League ha«? permanently suspended the Fulham pl»y«'i Bernard Travers, for attempting to bribe a South Shields player on March 18th to arrange to let Fulham win. The result of the game was that South72 words
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Article49 1922-04-27 264 London. April HFraakie Burns, the middle-weight eha»' pion of Australia, defeated Fred Davies at the National Sporting Club on points, after going the full distance. Burns' reputed knock-out punch never eventuated, although in the fifth round oa<? blow knocked Davis groggy. The latter, however, recovered instantly.49 words
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Article781 1922-04-27 265 i remarkable film is being exhibited in p-lin, rendering the Einstein theory Mr to the ordinary mind. Many cases of bronchial influenza ar« aid to be occurring in various parts of ,poh and private medical practitioner! have their hands fairly full, says the local paper. In781 words
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Article267 1922-04-27 265 Lady Guillemard Appeals for Lunch a»d Rest Room. To the Editor of the Free Press. Sir, In view of the urgent need for a lunch and rest room, and lavatories for the business women of Singapore, and for women passing through the port, this Association267 words
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Article431 1922-04-27 265 To the Editor. Sir, Allow me to thank you for publishing "Well-wisher's" letter re the proposed amendment to the Merchant Shipping Act." No opponent of the Bill could have made out a better case why it should Hot be passed than this "Champion" of owners of431 words
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Article60 1922-04-27 265 The following resolution was passed at a special general meeting of the Ulu Selangor District Planters' Association held on April 19th, 1922 "That this Association desires to record its unanimous dissatisfaction with the conditions prevailing in regard to the telephone trunk line throughout thle Ulu Selangor District which have caused60 words
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Article1104 1922-04-27 265 ASSAYS MADE IN PENANG. Following: are excerpts from a lengthy report appearing in the Melbourne Argus of the eighth day r s hearing in the City Court, Melbourne, of the charges against H. F. Scarborough, Alfred Clarke and Thomas W. Orton of conspiracy to defraud shareholders in the1,104 words
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Article312 1922-04-27 265 There 'has been seme talk in Bangkok of an attempt to derail a night mail the train that left Bangkok on the morning of the loth inst. On inquiry at th^ Department of State Railways we learn the incident was reported to the head office at the312 words
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Article199 1922-04-27 265 Singapore, April 21. During: the past week a firmer tone has prevailed both locally and in London and prices improved about two cents. Cables were received just previous to the Auctions OB Thursday, however, advising a drop in prices but the general tone is still firm. A199 words
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Article47 1922-04-27 265 The Inspection of Boilers etc Ordinance will not be disallowed. Mr. E. J. M. Christoffelsz, clerk Queen's House, Colombo, received the Royal Victorian Order on March 24, at the hands of the Prince of Wales in recognition of services rendered during the Prince's visit to the Island.47 words
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Article94 1922-04-27 265 At a recent meeting of the Austrian Phonetic Society, a well-known linger, fortyfour years old, exhibited to a circle of doctors an abnormal vocal range, covering five octaves. The lowest note is the contra F. with 42 vibrations. This is two octaves and four notes deeper than94 words
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Article171 1922-04-27 266 An almost fully grown male tiger,* in splendid condition, was shot on Monday, the 10th inst, on Atherton Estate, Siliau, by Mr. F. C. Gearing. The tiger which measured Bft. 2 inches from nose to tip *of tail was first sighted in a ravine in171 words
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Article321 1922-04-27 266 ANNUAL REPORT. The twelfth yearly report of the Directors to the shareholders for tr.e year ended 31st January, l'J22, states: The loss for the year is .$32,128.21 which, deducted from the balance brought forward of $109, 694.G0, leaves a balance in Prolit and Loss Account of $77,">(>6.39.321 words
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Article113 1922-04-27 266 The installation meeting of Lodge St. George, No. 1152 E.C. was held on Satur<:&i night, when Bro. Thomas Corlett Hay rai installed as W. M. He invested his i filters as follows:— I. P. M. Wor. Bro. iiallwood; Wardens Bros. W. Dunman and J. Duncan Roberts; Treas. B. Lowick;113 words
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Article146 1922-04-27 266 Toki<\ April 22. H. R. H. the Prince of Wales had a busy day in Yokohama, where he arrived from Tokio after breakfast. He unveiled a war memorial arch on the Bluff and in the afternoon received ex-service men and visited the Mutsu. Japan's latest battleship, anchored146 words
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Article664 1922-04-27 266 S. C. C. ROUTED.— P. S. AND L. DRAW. After a lapse of seme weeks, the Singapore Cricket Tournament was continued on Saturday, when the two matches on th« Padang produced some sensational cricket. The S. C. C. again met with disaster their first defeat in the664 words
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Article410 1922-04-27 266 The Public Services and Law put up a capital show against the S. R. C. and only just failed to achieve success. In two hours batting, the big score of 183 for the loss of only four wickets was compiled, although the S. R. C.410 words
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Article328 1922-04-27 266 The second race of the series for the Margaret II Cup yesterday morning was disappoint inpr, as a calm prevailed right from the start. Nine boats were sent away at ten o'clock, Margaret II getting away first, a slew drift resulting, to the first mark boat which328 words
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Article274 1922-04-27 266 Junior Four's Final. The final of the race for Junior Fours for Cups presented by Mr. F. R. Heron, took place on Saturday and resulted in a narrow win for Gamble's boat. The conditions were much more favourable thsr they were on either of the preceding days, and this274 words
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Article323 1922-04-27 266 1.M.8.E. TOURNAMENT. R.G.A. beat S.C.F.A, Following the draw which resulted from the meeting on Wednesday last between the S. C. F. A. "B" team and the R. G. A. the replay took place at the Stadium on Saturday, and though the Chinese were defeated by three goals to one,323 words
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Article382 1922-04-27 266 The Dean tvleinman Match. A correspondent who is keen on the game supplies the following notes T^e game between Kleinman and Dean created more than the usual interest among tennis players. The former, during his stay at Home, was well in the tennis world, playIng with better class men382 words
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3072 1922-04-27 267 TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1922. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. MONDAY, APRIL 24th. Present. His Excellency the Governor, Sir Laurence (iui.'lemard. His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major General Sir Neill Malcolm). The Hon'ble The Colonial Secretary, Mr. F. S. James. The Hon'ble the Acting Attorney-General (Mr A. B. Voules). The Hon'ble3,072 words
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Article360 1922-04-27 267 At the instance of Mr. Taylor, head of the Preventive Service, two Chinese Cheng Thai and Can Sek were convicted of the possession of non-Government chandu and opium in Chinatown on the 13th inst. and sentenced to a fine of $250 or three months rigorous imprisonment on each charge, making360 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article451 1922-04-27 268 S. C. C. LAWN TENNIS. The Championship final. After threatening morning the day turned out quite fine fir the final in the championship competition of the S. C. C. The ground was in nice condition, a lit f .j" soft in a few placet hut generally good and whilst the451 words
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Article408 1922-04-27 268 V1.8.E. CUP SEMI-FINAL. Middlesex Beat S.C.F.A. A very large attendance at the Stadium last evening saw the Middlesex team defeat the S. C F. A. in the semi-final of the M. B. E. Cup Competition, by two goals to one. It was an exce lent game, with the issue408 words
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Article732 1922-04-27 268 Mr. L. L. Mills, who used to be Chief Police Officer, Pahang, has returned to Ipoh from Home leave. A number of cases of failing to report small-pox came up befcre the Senior Magistrate yesterday, who imposed fines ranging from $10 to $50. The Chief Judicial732 words
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Article921 1922-04-27 268 A YEAR OF LOSS. The thirteenth ordinary general meeting of the Batang Benar Rubber Co. Ltd., was held in the registered offices of the company, Chartered Bank Chambers, yesterday at noon, presided over by Mr. H. Robinson. Others present were the Hon. Mr. Lowther Kemp, A. Cheetham,921 words
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Article394 1922-04-27 268 APPEAL FOR REST ROOM. There was a large turn out of members and friends of the Y. W. C. A. at the annual public meeting of the association yeeterday evening in the Y. W. C. A. Hall, with Lady Guillemard in the chair. This was preceded by394 words
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Article340 1922-04-27 268 Among the rases dealt with by the Rent Assessment Board yesterday afternoon was that in regard to 30 Owen Road, in which application was made by the landlady for permission to eject, as she had received notice from the Municipal authorities that the house in wnidi she is340 words
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Article1323 1922-04-27 269 Now that the chief events in the S.C.C. iA,\\n Tennis tournament are over it cannot be said that the results have shown the xistence of any remarkable new talent. The doubles final was a disappointment, for the play was quite ordinary and that it should be won with1,323 words
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Article278 1922-04-27 269 The Trading Comnany, Holland, mer- chants and importers, sued K. P. M. Hussain and Co.. cigarette retailers, in the Supreme Court yesterday for $1,525.57 in respect of two cases of cigarettes, part of a consignment of ten cases which plaintiffs alleged wore ordered by the defendants. Defendants278 words
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Article137 1922-04-27 269 a mating of the Indian Immigration Committee was held on April 19 at Kuala Lumpur, the acting Controller of Labour, Mr. Peel, being in the chair. The figures of immigration and emigration during the past quarter showed 7,660 adults and 679 minors arriving, and 12,393 adults and 795137 words
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Article797 1922-04-27 269 KOLEH RACING. Johore Bahru, April 24. Although Johore did particularly well in the regatta held during the visit of H.R.H. j the Prince of Wales to Singapore, gaining I first, second, fourth and fifth place in the big race, yet the Johore owners have grievance with regard to797 words
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Article253 1922-04-27 269 Mr. and Mrs. R. I). Craig left Bangkok by the mail train on their way home for >-ix months. The preliminary enquiry into the case in which two Sikhs, Harnam Singh and Bhagat Singh, stand charged with the murder of a compatriot named Veer Singh, employed as watchman at Messrs.253 words
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Article45 1922-04-27 269 Arrested at the Treasury steps on Tuesday in possession of 44 gallons of arrack, on which duty had not been paid, Lim Ah Chew, a sampan man was produced in the Third Court yesterday and remanded to the 3rd prox. on a bail of $500.45 words
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574 1922-04-27 269 THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1922. JUDGE AND COUNSEL. STRONG COMMENTS IN SUPREME COURT (ASF. Strong comment was made by Mr. .Justice Barrett-Leonard in the Supreme Court j yesterday with regard to counsel bringing before tile Court cases and maintaining a I proposition that was directly in conflict i with documentary evidence574 words
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Article170 1922-04-27 270 At the close of a leading article on the above the Malay Mail says: There is always failure to count as a contingency the failure of the scheme 1 to raise the price of tin. It ),as hot been shirked or overlooked by these responsible for the170 words
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Article587 1922-04-27 270 JUDGE'S COMMENTS. Mr Justice Barvett-Lermard, in the Supreme Court, pronounced judgment in the case of Sayna Kavena Sahib Rowther and others vs Kavena Kilhir Mohidin Saiboo Marican and another, a ease which occupied the attention of the Court for j several (lays. The only relief sought in587 words
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Article52 1922-04-27 270 Report is made to the police by a Malay trader living in No. 9 Bagdad Street that he lost clothing and cash to the value of over $1,800, his house being broken into between early morning and evening on MonJay, during his absence. A Malay named Salleh has been arrested52 words
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Article152 1922-04-27 270 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 548th Auction yesterday, April 26th, when there was Catalogued 1,333,497 lbs.; Tons 595.31. Offered 1,242,662 lbs.; Tons 554.77. Sold 003,849 lbs.; Tons 403.50. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents per tb Singapore Standard Quality 28 V2 (all in cases)152 words
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Article243 1922-04-27 270 Heavier Imports. The returns of trade for British Malaya for the month of March show a total of Imports including bullion valued at $45,--901,128, more than seven millions greater than either January or February, and giving a total for the year to date of value $123,563,173. During the243 words
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221 1922-04-27 270 The Kuala Lumpur correspondent of the Times of Malaya writes: The theft of acetic acid on the F.M.S. Railways raises again the question of the necessity of altering the law -is it at present stands with regard to the liability of the Railway fcr goods221 words
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Article111 1922-04-27 270 While driving motor-car 2844 in Beach Road on Saturday last Mohamed the chauffeur knocked down a coolie, and injured one of his legs. He appeared as a consequence in the Second Court charged with rash driving and remanded to Ist prox. for trial. In the Reuter message headed yesterday "Frenzied111 words
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Article1476 1922-04-27 270 HOME. [Reuter's Service.] London, April 19. The result of the City and Suburban, for which ten ran, is as follows. Paragon, 5 to 1 1. Monarch, 100 to 1< 2. Granely, 5 to 2 3. Won by three-quarters of a length; three-quarters separating second and third. Bombay, April 19.1,476 words
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Article6171 1922-04-27 271 [Renter's Service] Genoa, April 18. The Allies and the Little Entente have jointly sent a letter to the German delegalion, declaring that th.- conclusion of the Russo-Germmi Treaty while the conference j ssion, violates the conditions to which Germany pledged herself on entering tin conference. Germany has therefore renounced6,171 words
