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Title Section21 1927-03-02 129 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. mun .series THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MARCH 2, 1927. xo. 2.0«r..21 words
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Article203 1927-03-02 129 LEADERS. AI a for a Convalescent Home. 129 The Fight for Shanghai 129 Pr paring the Air Route 180 Rus ian Note 130 A Point of Go 1 Manners 130 >.; Centres in China 130 Week-End Comment 130 po; ICE AND COURT NEWS. hap -ii Kee Caw 133 Another203 words
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Article103 1927-03-02 129 Subscribers to thi- "Singapore Free Press" eturning from Europe to the Straits nny of the mail linos, are invited to send the Manager tin* name of their steamer and of arrival in Singapore. Copies will then ailed t<» meet thi-m at various ports of call. riptii.T. tu the weekly 12s.103 words
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Article59 1927-03-02 129 February 28. Bank 1 m.s. 2i4 3-32 '';>r,k demand 2!3 23-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 5-16 Vork, demand 55 15-16 rediti 90 days 57 e, de-nan. l 1396 T.T. 154 Kong, demand 9 .4 p.c. Dis. ttama, demand 113% demand 139*4 ok, demand 81 ilver London 26&; Hank59 words
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Article35 1927-03-02 129 J staff of the General Hospital, Kuala l' ls the other day gave a farewell tea rty in honour of Dr. G. Menon, prior to departure for India, to visit his father, ho is ML35 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article116 1927-03-02 129 SOAMLS At their residence, Singapore, on Monday February 21st. to Mr. and Mrs. William B. Soamea (nee Daphne King-Harman), a daughter. BARXES At Hastings, to Mr. and Mrs. Reginald C. Barnes (Regent Estate, Batang Malaka) a son. THOMSON At Carey Island. Port Swettenham on February 20th to Ifona, wife116 words
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Article57 1927-03-02 129 FIDDES KINO, At All Saints Church, iaipinp, Perak, on the 25th February 19>7 bv J the Rev. Phillip Browning, William Opilvie, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fiddes, RubisJaw, Dew House. Aberdeen, Scotland, to Ethel May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. King of "Mantbn" Stanton57 words
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Obituary84 1927-03-02 129 FRANCIS. At the European Hospital Kuala j Lumpur, on the 21st instant R. B. Francis kfc 24, of Pukit Jalil Estate. Petaling. o C^ EE r/V the Cerural Hospital,' on Friday, 25th of February, 1027, Edgar Nve Lee Ace 29 years. o£ A V\ At X Ho,,;ind Pmtk on84 words
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Article241 1927-03-02 129 The last mail from home, with dates up to Feb. 3rd., arrived on Saturday morning. This mail leaves by B. I. on Thursday. The inquest on Mr. Lavender, who was shot in Malacca took place during the week. Ten passengers had a remarkable escape from death when241 words
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Article113 1927-03-02 129 February 2*. I Tin 175 Tons 1158% Gambier 9.00 Pepper Wli'c 77.00 Pepper Bl;- k 43. 00" Flake Topioea 5.67 Vi; Pearl Sago Small 7% Copra 10.50 Copra Sundried 11.05 Opium, Benares tint. 4,000 Rice Liang Hin Chan Mm!. Red Eagle (New) 3**n Rice, Siam old No. 1 330113 words
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Article681 1927-03-02 129 Feb. 23. j One of the real needs of Singapore is a properly equipped, good sized Convalescent Home. A good deal has been said at one time and another with regard to the shortcomings of the General Hospital and there are probably not a681 words
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Article564 1927-03-02 129 Feb. 24. From to-day's cables it would appear certain that Sun Chuan Fang has for the moment been effectively deposed and his former rival, Chang Tsung Chang, is now the chief actor in the Shanghai scene. What exactly will happen in the city does not yet564 words
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Article453 1927-03-02 130 Feb. 25. The British note to Russia need not. as far as we can see, arouse any particular interest or cause any great argument. Russia, as represented by her wholly unreliable statesmen, haS little more than an academic interest save for her immediate neighbours, except in so453 words
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Article243 1927-03-02 130 The local Governments will soon have to take into serious consideration the question of what steps they propose to take in regard to provision for air services' facilities from Home. India is moving with considerable energy in the matter and a special department is being created243 words
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Article447 1927-03-02 130 A correspondent in one of the Malayan papers recently brought up a point of newspaper custom, or etiquette, to which we have often thought of referring but have refrained from doing so as it might be thought of hardly sufficient interest. As, however, it has447 words
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Article623 1927-03-02 130 Feb. 26. Although general attention is naturally concentrated upon Shanghai, where the greatest problems in China are for the moment being worked out, serious danger of an unforseen incident which might precipitate a crisis appears to exist at the smaller up-river ports on the Yangtse. It623 words
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Article653 1927-03-02 130 Feb. 28. Some slight hesitancy, which was excusable in view of the recent discussions regarding the St. James Power Station affair, was notice^! amongst the Municipal Commi ers on Friday when the question the Fort Canning reservoir construe tion came up for decision. The involved was whether the653 words
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Article799 1927-03-02 131 ij t Russian reply to the British Note, as might have been expected. carries the disagreement between two countries no further, but ely reasserts the Soviet view of position. It is, however, just as to recognize that the Soviet poli y is that of a militant Comm. It799 words
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Article269 1927-03-02 131 The following is the report by the Directors to the seventeenth ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders to bo held on March 5, at 11.30 a.m. at Malacca. After charging all expenditure to revenue th? year's working resulted in a profit of $30,000.00, Write off property $10,000.00.269 words
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Article316 1927-03-02 131 It has been decided not to hold a Military Pageant in Singapore during 1927. Mr. Justice Deane, in the Supreme Court yesterday, allowed the appeal of a Johore jeweller, who was convicted in the police court of laying a false information against a Singapore jeweller, concerning the theft of a316 words
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Article54 1927-03-02 131 i BALL AT KUALA LUMPUR. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 25. At a ball last night at Government House there were 400 guests. The garden was charmingly decorated. The company included H.H. the Sultan and the Raja Muda, the latter dancing, and also the Chief54 words
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Article355 1927-03-02 131 fFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 2*. In the Supreme Court to-day an application was heard by Mr. J. W. Augustine of Penang and Ulu Sopatang, Taiping, in connection with the Menglembu Lode Syndicate in liquidation in which the applicant said he was shareholder entitled to £715.67355 words
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Article150 1927-03-02 131 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 28. The wedding took place at St. Mary's Church on Saturday, of Mr. Sutherland Brown, and Miss Stretton. The Rev. B. C. Roberts officiated. The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Misses Marwood and Nell Gowans.150 words
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Article68 1927-03-02 131 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 28. Mr. B. G. H. Johnson presided at the annual meeting of the Mayfield Rubber Plantations. He proposed the adoption of the report and accounts, but stated that he had nothing to say as Mayfield was about to be sold. The68 words
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Article65 1927-03-02 131 The Hong Kong Bank has received the following subscriptions for the abov~ fund: Already acknowledged $41,088.50 Charity Football Match between Fathul Karib Club and a Johore Eleven, per Fathul Karib Club 169.00 Dr. K. Ando 25 The Trengganu Japanese Society through the Singapore Japanese Society 1065 words
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Article426 1927-03-02 131 Last Night's Excellent Display. j LARGE ATTENDANCE AT THEATRE. i Last night Madame Kelvey again gave a display of the excellent dancing by her pupils. This class of dancing »is specialised in by a number of the foremost dancing teachers in England, and of the numbers give^426 words
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Article212 1927-03-02 131 Chinese Philanthropist's Offer. Mr. Aw Boon Haw, the sole proprietor of Messrs. Eng Aun Tong, has for the third time showed h'.s deep interest and sympathy for the poor, old and helpless Chinese, by his announcement that he is going to repatriate three hundred old212 words
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Article127 1927-03-02 131 AUTOMATICS AND AMMUNITION. Detectives who boarded the British steamer Glenapp when she arrived in Singapore from Europe, discovered six automatic pistols and 6CO rounds of ammunition hidden in the panelling of a cabin. Two Chinese cooks were arrested and charged with importing arms and explosives without a127 words
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Article2019 1927-03-02 132 A Philippines Stranding. YESTERDAY'S ENQUIRY. The branding of the British motor vessel Asia ic Prince on Cabilao Island (Philippine-) on December 15 last, was the subject (>]' an official Marine enquiry held in the First Magistrate's Court yesterday, Mr. f\ A. F. David, District Judge, presiding. The2,019 words
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Article587 1927-03-02 132 Duke's Beaten In Trial Match. REGIMENTS POOR DISPLAY. Singapore 6: Duke's 0. The Duke of Wellington's Regiment gave their poorest display since their arrival in Singapore at the Statium yesterday, when they met an S.F.A. side in a trial match to select the Singapore team to meet Perak at587 words
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Article48 1927-03-02 132 Mr. and Mrs R. H. Gale have arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Gale, who is wellknown in Malayan soccer circles, has taken over the managership of the Kuala Lumpur branch of the Anglo- French Trading Co. from Mr. R. Roger Smith, who has been transferred to Singapore. M.M48 words
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Article592 1927-03-02 132 Estate's Sale Confirmed. BONUS TO EMPLOYEES. The seventeenth annual general meetia, of the Malakoff Rubber Co., Ltd., w a at the offices of the Company, Lnio n ing, Collyer Quay, yesterday, Mr. F A Pledger presiding. Others present Messrs. C. R. Cherry, I>. Matthew Tessensohn. There were proxies592 words
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Article81 1927-03-02 132 k Appeal to the Privy Council. In the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Deane, Mr. R. Page, represent ing Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co., asked for leave to appeal to the Privy Council against the adverse decision of thc Appeal Court in the case in81 words
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Article89 1927-03-02 132 The retirement of Major J. W. Wat who during hU i r >'_. years' service has done so much for the s ate Railway, and. since his appointment in 1920 as Director Development Works, for the P.W.D. s if a matter of great regret to all his BU menus friends89 words
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Article681 1927-03-02 133 Dr. and Mrs. Loh Seng Tak, of Singapore, r. s visit to Penang. Dr. Loh is an JCavieriau and K a a cousin of Mr. Lo Kuang, J. P. ogress is being made with the pposße St. Joseph's ground ich i- eof tht places where the681 words
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Article1002 1927-03-02 133 I The Managing: Director's Visit. BUSY mm AHEAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I Jesselton, Feb. 16. These notes are being despatched on the eve of the arrival of the Managing Director of the Chartered Company, Honourable M. W. Elphinstone. Thereafter we are looking forward to a fairly1,002 words
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Article722 1927-03-02 133 I I Chap Ji Kee Case. i EX-POLICEMAN AMONG ACCUSED. The Detective Department arrested five Chinese in a house in North Bridge- road on Monday afternoon and charged them ali before Mr. P. F. David in the District Court yesterday with assisting in the management of a722 words
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Article368 1927-03-02 133 The annual meeting of Maynard and Com--1 oaoy Ltd., was held in th- offices of the Secretaries, Messrs. Harrisons Barker and Company, Ltd.. 'bartered Bank I ambers yesterday. Besides the directors, there was j only one shareholder. Mr. A. C Hall, j present. Mr. K. A. Brown,368 words
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Article123 1927-03-02 133 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 7 held on Feb. lKth. Decided to recommend that Middleton Hospital, the Central Fire Station, the Vehicles Dept. Offices, and the Markets be not specially insured. Decided by a majority that the Gas Works be insured against123 words
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Article99 1927-03-02 133 The annual genera] meeting f 'h^ Lanka Union was held at the Ceylon Tamils' Association Hall on Saturday, when the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year: President, Mr. T. A. Chunchie; vice-presidents, Mr. Abeyagoona Segra. Mr. F. N. Line-am; Hon: Secretary, Dr. V. K. Tamby99 words
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Article55 1927-03-02 133 The Hong Kong Bank ha> received the following subscriptions for the above. Already acknowledged $40,006.56 Singapore Cold Storage Co. Ltd.. 1 .000.00 In Memoriam 5.00 Shigeo Okubo of V.S.K. 2500 The "Charity Crosswords"' SUM $41,05x.r,0 $40,000 of above has now heen sent t the Central55 words
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Article33 1927-03-02 133 FIFTH IN SIX WEEKS. Bangkok. Feb. 22. Another rice mill has been burnt, the fifth in 42 days. The insurance losses amount to 010,000 ticals. mostly by European firms.33 words
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281 1927-03-02 134 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1927. GOOD LUCK Ten Passengers' Remarkable Escape in Car Smash. FIAT AND FORD COMPLETELY WRECKED. Ten people had a most miraculous escape from death in a mot r-car smash at the junction of Bokit Timah Road and Cavenagh Road late on Tuesday night. A Fiat car, No.281 words
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Article237 1927-03-02 134 SUCCESS OF THE HOSTEL. The annual meeting of the Y.W.C.A. was held at the Associati n's headquarters yesterday evening. The report, which was presented by Miss Owen, Secretary, stated, amongst other things, that considerable change in personnel had taken plate during the year. The number of financial237 words
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Article113 1927-03-02 134 CREDITOR'S APPLICATION FAILS. In the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, Mr. C. B. Cooper applied on behalf of Leo Khan ll uk, a creditor of the estate of th^ late Ee Cheng Sin, with letters of administration for the said estate, for an113 words
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Article98 1927-03-02 134 Mr. E. Macdonald, who has for the past eighteen months been assistant to Mr. D. D. Rankine in Kuala Lumpur, proceeds to Singapore at the month end to join Messrs Etlin and Co., sharebrokers. M.M. CAutrpuoes uoq) xiy y h pun (Orxutiuiuoo •If) iuojj ajftaj pu« jnc.i soj) JSuianp oatjoj98 words
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Article1423 1927-03-02 134 The Ricemill Fire Season. HEAVY LOSSES. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 19. The rice mill fire season is now in full swing, and no less than four mills have been dost i <-yed by fire, since the beginning of 1927. I The Insurance companies are1,423 words
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Article223 1927-03-02 134 At the inaugural Cambridge Dinner, held at Phyn Thai Palace, Bangkok, His Royal Highness Prince Yugala was in the chair. Twelve of the seventeen Colleges weie represented as follows, the names being arranged in order of seniority at the University. Trinity.— Mr. Marston P. Bussard, H.223 words
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Article427 1927-03-02 134 Inquest on Mr. Lavender. SHOT FROM BEHIMi i The Coroner's Inquest on the Mr. William Anthonv Lavender of age, an assistant in rhe Strs ments Public Works Department at Jasin, was held yesterday m f< re Mr. F. Bourn". Mr. Lavender was shot bv an Iff 1 T427 words
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Article129 1927-03-02 134 WIN FOR CHARTER 1 D BANh" The large crowd which witness match in the Inter-Commercial Co tition, between the Chartered Ufa I Paterson, Simons and Company on the Pt dang yesterday afternoon* was an i of the Interest that the c mpetition has stimulated. The Bank won quite129 words
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Article170 1927-03-02 134 London. Feb. Grahamstown. -The British lad a lawi tennis team met a South African tei fine weathe»- and before a 3ar < MiSS !>ix boat Miss Stone, 8 2. 6 Mcllquham (South Africa) beat M artls. O—S,0 S, ft— 2. Mrs. Watson ar. 1 Dix (Great170 words
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Page 134 Advertisements
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Advertisement43 1927-03-02 134 The President and Members of the Teo lon Huay Kuan presented Dr. Ho Siew Khan with an address and entertained him to dinner at the Garden Club. East Coast Road, on Monday, in honour of his appointment as a Justice of the Peace.43 words
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Article708 1927-03-02 135 Thi hon'bie Mr. J. IL M. Robson is going j Isnd next month, says the T.O.M. nor. 'bie Mr. 11. E. Nixon anti Mrs. Devon estate, Malacca, leave II .mi a. Match. reoh Khoy Moh, B.A. (Commerce) ng Kong, returned to Penang a few days the708 words
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Article722 1927-03-02 135 Cruise-Winners and Report Readers. A DRY WEATHER VOYAGE. The Belgenland, the gigantic Red Star liner which is making a 30,000-mile cruise of the world, reached Singapore early yesterday morning. She started from New York on Dec. 14th, and has already visited the Hawaiin Islands, Japan, China, Manila, Bangkok722 words
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Article114 1927-03-02 135 Singapore. Feb. 24. Rubber. There have been minor fluctuations during the past week, with a steady undertone. Although both London and Mew Yora are rpnorted steady at ls 1% and 59 H cents gold respec ivoly, an increase over yesterday's ouotations, *h*i loc.il market, at the time of114 words
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Article1147 1927-03-02 135 ll.— The Spirit of Hope. SUCCESS WILL FOLLOW FAILURE. [Specially Written for Free Press]. From May to late in November we endured this terrible aridity, earth and trees all burnt up, grass withered to a brown weediness, everything bright and burning, the air, the sunshine, the wind1,147 words
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Article314 1927-03-02 135 What Singapore Needs. A SUGGESTED TUBERCULOSIS FARM. Members of the medical profession withwhom a Free Press representative discussed the proposal for the establishment of a convalescent home in connection with the General Hospital found them in agreement with the suggestion up to a point, but they were also314 words
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Article160 1927-03-02 135 CHINESE PASSENGERS SEARCHED. Before the steamer Anhui was cleared for China on Tuesday evening, a thorough search of all passengers and their belongings was conducted by Police Officers. There were over 1,700 Chinese passengers leaving by the Anhui for China and all their baggage was examined, the work160 words
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Article45 1927-03-02 135 A daring robbery was c mmitted in Cecil Street on Wednesday, a Chinese being robbed of $1,200 in cash by four men, who aresaid to have had a motor-car in use. They stabbed the complainant in the arm and then dashed off in the car.45 words
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Article1052 1927-03-02 136 Ihe French, in addition to their other virtues, ate a singularly economical race. Nothing being wasted, packing-case boards are set aside by the careful pere de famille, while oid nails are straightened and stored. For Monsieur often does his own carpentering. Madame and the children assisting.1,052 words
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Article624 1927-03-02 136 Mathematicians at War. HOW TO DRAW A SWEEP. It seems that after the draw of the big sweep at Ipoh there was what the Scots call an "argie bargie" as to the method employed. Never having had any skill in an "exact science" by which one can624 words
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Article189 1927-03-02 136 Inter-Commercial Cup. GUTHRIE'S BEAT M.B.K. Guthrie's 4: M.BK 0. Although the M.B.K. team have only had two practice matches they played a good losing game at the Stadium yesterday against Outline's who. however, had most of the game throughout. The opening goal was scored by Guthrie's outside right, Khong189 words
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Article614 1927-03-02 136 DIKES AND MALAYS DRAW. Duke's 2, Malays 2. The Duke of Wellington's Regiment met the Malays at the Sta lium yesterday, and a very fast and interesting match ensued, the result being a draw of 2 2. The proceeds of the game, the arrangements for which were614 words
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Article693 1927-03-02 136 Satisfactory Progress. LARGER ENDOWMENT URGED The building of Baffle now proceeding apace. The wall first Hostel, which will be named tl r. ij Tong Sen Hostel" to commemoi ite t u munificent donation of $100,0< >h gentleman, are now up to first fl The walls of the Science693 words
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Page 136 Advertisements
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Advertisement26 1927-03-02 136 When Mr. A. E. Caldecott's labours as Chairman of the Housing Shortage Committee are ended, it is reported that he will be transferred to Sir.gr.pore. Ex.26 words
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Article520 1927-03-02 137 Social Affairs. SOME INTERESTING TENNIS. i Our Own Correspondent.; Malacca, Feb. 22. Hon. The Resident Councillor, Cap- Meadows Frost M. C. entertained a number of friends at an At Home Residency on Saturday, about 200 being present. i (cellent tennis was witnessed in a between Chinese and European520 words
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Article122 1927-03-02 137 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, V*h. 2 5. Iding took place at St. George's terday, the Rev. Keppel Gamier ol Mr. T. li. P. Dawson, of relative Societies' Department, and Miss Angelina Marianne ■'.i. the only daughter of Mr. and Daniel. Both families arc Wellri all communities122 words
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Article246 1927-03-02 137 Belgenland's Cricketers. YKSTERI.AVS MATCH WITH S.R.C The members of the Belgonland's Social Club met an S.R.C. team at cricket on the Padang yesterday afternoon, the game con- eluding with the Recreation Club within sight of an innings victory. The following wore tho scores: Belgenland S.C. Ist Innings. IT.246 words
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Article437 1927-03-02 137 AMERICAN STUDENTS AND SAKE. The following incident connected with the cruise of the Ryndam, the "Floating University," while that vessel was in Japanese waters is told by a New York Correspondent of the Observer. While the Ryndam was in a Japanese p rt, two or three months ago. something of437 words
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Article562 1927-03-02 137 STH. RESTRICTION YEAR. EXPORTS AND IMPORTS OF RUBBER, (TRADE FIGURES). N.B. Above figures are based on declarations received during the month by the Registrars of Imports and Exports and do not represent the quantities actually impcrted or exported during the calendar month. One gallon of latex has562 words
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Article162 1927-03-02 137 Singapore, Feb. 24. There has been a brighter market during the past wee* and a fair volume of business has been done, the forward positions continuing to attract most attention. Buying interest has been chiefly for the second half of the year caused, as the present162 words
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Article65 1927-03-02 137 Last Thursday the Commandant, M.S.V.R. presented the Mutiny Cup to B. Company, M.S.V.R., at Klang Club. This cup was presented by the citizens of Singapore in recogniti n of the great services rendered by the M.S.V.R., in the Mutiny of 1915. The trophy now goes to the company with the65 words
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1029 1927-03-02 138 SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 26, 1927. MATTERS CHINESE. Chap Ngoh May. SINCAPORE CELEBRATIONS. I < Krom Our Chinese Correspondent.) Chap Ngoh May or the fifteenth night of the first moon, which fell on the 16th instant marked the close of the Chinese New Vear season anti the occasion was conspicuous «.n account1,029 words
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Article358 1927-03-02 138 American's Fatal Fall. DEATH FOLLOWS DANCE. Shortly after one o'clock on Friday morning a very sad accident, resulting in the death of Mr. Edgar N. Lee, a popular American resident of Singapore, occurred at the Raines Hotel. Al far as is known at the present. Mr. Lee was358 words
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Article132 1927-03-02 138 Par Eastern Record Broken. The most notable among many excellent individual performances in the finals of the All-India, Olympic Spoils recently was undoubtedly that of J. S. Hall who completed the 440 yards in 50 1 10 seconds; thus rendering obsolete the previous Far Eastern record of 51.6 seconds.132 words
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Article126 1927-03-02 138 The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church was held last night in Tomlinaon Hall, there being present a large gathering of members. The Rev. G. H. Douglas presided, and presented the report. The report of the session for 1926 was presented and adopted and alst) the report126 words
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Article1144 1927-03-02 138 Qiticquid agunt homines nontri ntt farrago Llbetli .luvenil. Although they spelled it the wrong wayall through, this Ma-Mi seems to have been pretty hot stuff and as full of surprises as the best effort our Cookie has ever turned out, even with the assistance of the1,144 words
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Article164 1927-03-02 138 Inter-Commercial Cup. ROBINSON'S DRAW WITH v GILFILLAN'S. A draw of one goal all resulted fa, Robinson and Co's meeting with Adamsi Gilfillan's in the inter-Commercial C Competition on the Padang yesterda^ afternoon. It was an interesting game througho^ the teams being very evenly matched Opening the score from164 words
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Article22 1927-03-02 138 [Renter's Service.] Cambridge. Massaschus«tts, Feb. The All-British squash racquets team defeated Harvard by three match.- to two I22 words
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Article74 1927-03-02 138 Preston and Rogers Win Final. The S.C.C. Snooker tournament wa. brought to a conclusii n last evening when Messenger and Dvase met Preston tnd Eto gers in the final. Messenger and Dease won the first game 33—31 but the second coon. brought the total to 7b*-— 7474 words
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Article183 1927-03-02 138 It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of the Rev. Father (.a/.eau, thc Vicar of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Tank Road, who died yesterday morning at about 2 a.m. at the Parochial House Father Gazeau had been ailing183 words
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Article2882 1927-03-02 139 The Control of Hawkers. MPCP \RILY TRANSFERRED TO ONSERVANi V DEPARTMENT lo n upon th. com rol of hawkers tt\\ < occupied a groat part of the I yesterday after n on'i meetI the ingapore Municipal Commisiltimately it was agreed that ontrolling the licensed hawkeri removed from the2,882 words
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Article628 1927-03-02 139 Bingapore, Feb. 22. In spi.e of the rise in the price ot the commodity Tin shares still continue dull and neglected; Sterling quotations shew practically no changes and there is Utile interest shewn in either London or Australian issues. Local Dollar- shares have come in for mote628 words
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Article735 1927-03-02 140 Mr. J. A. Swift has been confirmed in his appointment as State Engineer, Negri Sembilan. Mr. Hastings Rhodes, who has been spending his holidays in England, returned to Penang this afternoon. We understand that Mr. J. V. G. Mills, at present Official Assignee, is going on735 words
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Article368 1927-03-02 140 On Leave in England. SINGAPOREAN ON COST OF LIVING. j A Singaporean, at present on leave in j England, sends the following notes on the j cost of living, which may prove helpful to j those who are proceeding home: Married "Tuan Kechils" (particularly j those with families),368 words
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Article190 1927-03-02 140 FINISHED DISPLAY AT THEATRE. Madame Kelvey achieved another great success on Saturday night, when she presented her talented anti well-trained pupils in a number of attractive dances, which included classical, exhibition, ballet, toe, and song and dance numbers. The Victoria Theatre stage has seldom presented a prettier190 words
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Article150 1927-03-02 140 THREE CLAY JARS. Excavations on the south side of the Singapore River in connection with the rebuilding of Elgin Bridge brought to light an interesting "find" in the form of three clay jars. The bank of the river, for a considerable depth, consists of soft mud and150 words
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Article220 1927-03-02 140 I Tragic Death of Mr. P. Cave. KEEN AND POPULAR SPORTSMAN. A distressing fatality occurred at Holland Park early yesterday morning, resulting in the death of Mr. Percy Cave, a popular member of the younger European community of Singapore, at the early age of 28. A keen220 words
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Article425 1927-03-02 140 i The following was the report of the directors presented to the first annual general meeting, held at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London, on Feb. 9, covering the period of fourteen and a-half months from the date of incorporation to the 30th September, 1920, incorporating the425 words
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Article117 1927-03-02 140 WORK TO BE DONE BY DIRECT ADMINISTRATION. Following their ordinary meeting on Friday the Municipal Commissioners considered the tenders of Messrs. J. C. Gammon and Co., Messrs. Fogden, Brisbane and Co., Messrs. Perry and Co. (Overseas) Ltd., and the United Engines, for eke construction of the new117 words
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Article766 1927-03-02 140 North-East Bowl and < w. VICTORY KOH THK fOLL. The third and final raoi foi Fast Bowl and Cups, present* Vice-Commodore of the (Jul. Kloss. saw ten boats face the morning's scorching yesterday. The P>. class boat Printa-Donna best of a good start in light ai closely by June,766 words
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Page 140 Advertisements
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Advertisement68 1927-03-02 140 On the 19th inst. a very pleasing and interesting function tpok place in the official opening of the Bentong Malay Club, which goes under the name of "Sri Perskutuan Malayu." The key of the closed door was turned and the building thrown open by the oldest Malay inhabitant of Bentong68 words
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Advertisement54 1927-03-02 140 The following changes in the Method Conference appointments have been mad. The Rev. Edward Isaac, of Taiping, got Teluk Anson and he will be succeeded by Mi Fred. David. Rev. J. J. Kovilpillai, of Ipoh, will go to Malacca and he will be succeed ed by the Rev. S. S.54 words
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Article205 1927-03-02 141 Ireland Defeats Scotland. ilH i)\ xn CHURNED INTO MORASS. 6 Scotland. 0. London, Feb. 20. <»nal rugby match between Scotland at Dublin was played efore 20,000 ipectators. Ireland ,tland by 6 points to nil. ground wai churned into a mon rain and the g lie Were wards played205 words
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Article152 1927-03-02 141 J v H DEFENCE OVERWHELMED. j" pti: France, 7. f Reuter's Service. 1 London, Feb. 2b\ ra nj weather at Swansea. 12,000 ipec- -av, Wah- defeat France in the rug- by 25 points to 7. was tot y slippery. Welsh backs were well served by the152 words
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Article165 1927-03-02 141 OTLAXD DEFEATS IRELAND. land 2. Ireland 0. [Reuters Service, j London, Feb. 2tt. (national football match beween and Scotland was played in fine al Belfast and before an at tend--10,000. Scotland boat Ireland by nil. was fa*, or.tl keenly contested goalies played brilliantly, particu- I ri- h. Scott,165 words
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Article424 1927-03-02 141 (REM ATION ON SATURDAY. There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Mr. E. X. Leo, which took place at Bidadari on Saturday m rning. Following B service in the Chapel, the remains were taken to the Crematorium for cremation. The424 words
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Article338 1927-03-02 141 ELECTION OF OFFICERS. At a general meeting held on Jan. 31st the following gentlemen were elected officebearers for the current year: Hon. President, F. Glendinning, Hon. Vice President, Hon'bie Dato Mentri Besar; Hon. Treasurer, Capt. T. Prince; Hon. Secretary, Onn B. Jaafar; Committee, Y. M. Ungku Abdul338 words
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Article1344 1927-03-02 141 The Wages Asked. PRISONERS DIS( HARGE RICE CARGO. olombo papers of various dates to hand by Satu» day's mail give the following amongst othei* tietails f the strike. Tho Harb ur strike situation i., gradually becoming more serious. To-day twentyseven men employed In working the crane at the1,344 words
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Article224 1927-03-02 141 LARGE ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL. The funeral of the late Mr. Percy Cavetook place at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday morning. The whole of the European staff of Messrs Guthrie and Co., Ltd. were, present. The Rev. J. V. Westlake officiated. Besides a beautiful wreath from the deceased's224 words
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Article128 1927-03-02 141 Mr. H. T. M. Kent. Controller of Timber Supplies, F.M.S.. has returned fr in leave. In brilliant weather, and bt fore a gathering of over nine hundred people from all parti of the State. H. E. the liioh Commissioner, Sir Laurence Guillemard, presented the insignia of Commander of the Order128 words
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Article7565 1927-03-02 142 r Renter's Service.] London, Feb. 22. It o- learned that the Government action regarding Communist propaganda will probably take place from a note of protest, the terms of which will be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting. The d^arei- of severity of the wording of the note will probably7,565 words
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Article43 1927-03-02 144 U.S. Golf Challenge Match. HAGEN BEATS SARAZEN. fßeuter's Service.] St. Petersburg, Florida, Feb. 28. In a challenge match for $10,000, over 72 holes, Walter Hagen beat Gene Sarazen easily. The early stages of the match were played in Miami and Sandford.43 words
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Article33 1927-03-02 144 BRITISH SQUASH RACQUETS SUCCESS. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 28. The British squash racquets team beat Boston by three matches to two. Captain Cazalet beat the national champion, Myles Baker, 15—5. 15—11, 10—15, 15—11.33 words
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Article250 1927-03-02 144 O.R.A. vs. S.C.R.C. A match was played t n Saturday on the S.C.R.C. ground between the Old Rafflesians and the Straits Chinese Recreation Club which the former won easily. Going in first the Old Rafflesians scored freely and declared at 178 for eight wickets. C.R.A.: M. Ignatius C Jitt250 words
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Article273 1927-03-02 144 ACTION BY HINDI MANDORES. Hintlus who sent contributions to the temple in their native village in India were the participants in an action before Mr. Justice Deane in the Supreme Court yesterday. Mr. S. B. Tan represented the five plaintiffs anti Mr. J. G. Campbell the defendant.273 words
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Article139 1927-03-02 144 I A very attractively got up pamphlet under the title of "Homing" reaches us from tht Civil and Military Property Agency of Abbey House, Victoria Street, Westminster, London. It offers its services to those returning from abroad in finding properties suitable to their wishes, especially considerlag the purchasers' point139 words
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Article645 1927-03-02 144 Fluellen: Your «aje*t] I your majesti< ni it, the Wi service in R grow, wearing Monmouth majest; knov an honourable vice: and I jesty tela n leak upon Saint King Henry: I wea. honour; For lam M Is] l, countryman. (Shakespeare lb Scene VII. The above645 words
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Article31 1927-03-02 144 The High School at Bukit Mer: is the latest addition to the rank condary schools in Malaya, Is to _M visited and launched upon it- caret! Hon. the Resident Councillor on31 words